Common use of BID PREFERENCE Clause in Contracts

BID PREFERENCE. In accordance with the Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Ordinance, award of a contract resulting from this Invitation for Bids may be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Orange County certified MWBE bidder provided that the bid does not exceed the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder by the following percentages for the bid amounts listed: A. 8% - Bids Up To $100,000 In accordance with the Registered Service Disabled Veteran Business Ordinance, award of a contract resulting from this Invitation for Bids may be made to the lowest responsive and responsible registered prime Service Disabled Veteran bidder provided that the bid does not exceed the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder by the following percentages for the bid amounts listed: A. 8% - Bids Up To $100,000 The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is a high profile Convention Center requiring Four Diamond level of support services. Four Diamond facilities as defined by AAA are establishments that are upscale in all areas. Accommodations are progressively more refined and stylish. The physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. As it pertains to Painting Services, this requires comprehensive services to ensure that all painted surfaces throughout the OCCC are maintained in an appropriate manner to enhance the OCCC's services to those groups and companies that utilize the OCCC for conventions, meetings, meals, and other assorted events. OCCC is responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of approximately 7.3 million square feet of meeting room, offices, exhibit space and other associated structures throughout the Orange County Convention Center campus. Contractor shall provide labor for painting services throughout the OCCC.