Policy and Terms Clause Samples

Policy and Terms. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with Section 2-92-420 et seq. of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-owned Businesses and all other Regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code, as well as MBEs and WBEs certified by ▇▇▇▇ County, Illinois, will have full and fair opportunities to participate fully in the performance of this contract. Therefore, the Contractor will not discriminate against any person or business on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income and will take affirmative action to ensure that women and minority businesses will have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts for supplies or services. Pursuant to Section 2-92-430 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has established a goal of awarding not less than 25% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified MBEs and 5% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified WBEs. Accordingly, the Contractor commits to make Good Faith Efforts to expend at least the following percentages of the total contract price (inclusive of any and all modifications and amendments), if awarded, for contract participation by MBEs and WBEs: MBE Percentage WBE Percentage 0% 0% This commitment is met by the Contractor's status as a MBE or WBE, or by a joint venture with one or more MBEs or WBEs as prime contractor (to the extent of the MBE or WBE participation in such joint venture), or by subcontracting a portion of the work to one or more MBEs or WBEs, or by the purchase of materials used in the performance of the contract from one or more MBEs or WBEs, or by the indirect participation of MBEs or WBEs in other aspects of the Contractor's business (but no dollar of such indirect MBE or WBE participation will be credited more than once against a Contractor’s MBE or WBE commitment with respect to all government Contracts of such Contractor), or by any combination of the foregoing. As noted above, the Contractor may meet all or part of this commitment by contracting with MBEs or WBEs for the provision of goods or services not directly r...

Policy and Terms. 1. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with Section 2- 92-420 et seq., of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-owned Businesses, and all other Regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code shall have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in the performance of this agreement. Therefore, the Contractor shall not discriminate against any person or business on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex, and shall take affirmative action to ensure that women and minority businesses shall have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts for supplies or services. 2. Failure to carry out the commitments and policies set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of the contract and may result in the termination of the contract or such remedy as the City of Chicago deems appropriate. 3. For purposes of evaluating , the contract MBE and WBE participation goals shall be percentages of the Total Base Bid by the Contractor. However, the MBE and WBE participation goals shall apply to the total value of this contract, including all amendments and modifications. SCC also has the authority to review each proposed contract modification and amendment that by itself or aggregated with previous modification/amendment requests, increases the contract value by ten percent (10%) of the initial award or $50,000 whichever is greater for opportunities to increase participation of MBEs or WBEs already involved in the contract.

Policy and Terms. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with Section 2-92-420 et seq. of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-owned Businesses and all other Regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code, as well as MBEs and WBEs certified by Cook County, Illinois, will have full and fair opportunities to participate fully in the performance of this contract. Therefore, the Contractor will not discriminate against any person or business on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income and will take affirmative action to ensure that women and minority businesses will have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts for supplies or services. Pursuant to Section 2-92-430 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has established a goal of awarding not less than 25% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified MBEs and 5% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified WBEs.

Policy and Terms. A. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with Section 2-92-420 et seq. of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-owned Businesses, and all other Regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code shall have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in the performance of this agreement. Therefore, the contractor shall not discriminate against any person or business on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex, and shall take affirmative action to ensure that women and minority businesses shall have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts for supplies or services. B. Failure to carry out the commitments and policies set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of the contract and may result in the termination of the contract or such remedy as the City of Chicago deems appropriate. C. Accordingly, the contractor commits to expend at least the following percentages of the total contract price (inclusive of any and all modifications and amendments), if awarded, for contract participation by MBEs and WBEs: D. The commitment is met by the contractor’s status as an MBE or WBE, or by a joint venture with one or more certified MBEs or WBEs that will perform work on the project, or by subcontracting a portion of the work to one or more MBEs or WBEs, or by the purchase of materials used in the performance of the contract from one or more MBEs or WBEs, or by the indirect participation of MBEs or WBEs in other aspects of the contractor’s business (but no dollar of such indirect MBE or WBE participation shall be credited more than once against a contractor's MBE or WBE commitment with respect to all contracts of such contractor), or by any combination of the foregoing.

Policy and Terms. SCC is committed to providing fair and representative opportunities for minorities, women and MBE/WBEs in all contracts related to the Skyway. Neither SCC nor its Contractors shall discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the award and performance of contracts related to the Skyway. Furthermore, affirmative action will be taken, consistent with sound procurement policies and applicable law, to ensure that MBE/WBEs are afforded a fair and representative opportunity to participate in the SCC’s contracts related to the Skyway. Failure to comply with Municipal Code 2-92-650 et seq. or the commitments and policies set forth in this Section XXIV. will constitute a material breach of the Contract and may result in the termination of the Contract or such remedy as SCC or the City of Chicago deems appropriate. Further, Contractor and Subcontractors are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with the City of Chicago’s Special Conditions Regarding MBE Commitment and WBE Commitment in Construction Contracts, including use of all relevant reporting forms for purposes of this Project. Contractor’s attention is directed to the following link for detailed information on MBE/WBE certification, reporting, utilization, and more:

Policy and Terms. A. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with section 2-92- 420 et. seq. of the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses and all other regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code, as well as MBEs and WBEs certified by Cook County, Illinois, will have full and fair opportunities to participate fully in the performance of this agreement. Pursuant to Section 2-92-430 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has established a goal of awarding not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified MBEs and five percent (5%) of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified WBEs. B. Pursuant to Section 2-92-460 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has implemented the Target Market Program that seeks to award competitively or on a negotiated bid process to certified MBEs the established goal of 10% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts and to certified WBEs 1% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts.

Policy and Terms. 1. It is the policy of the Airport Authority that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in the performance of contracts subject to 49 CFR Part 26. You must not discriminate against any person or business on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this Contract. You must carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of United States Department of Transportation (DOT) or Federal Aviation Administration assisted contracts and take affirmative action to ensure that businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals have full opportunity to participate. 2. Failure to carry out the commitments and policies set forth in this Article constitutes a material breach of the Contract and may result in the termination of the Contract, or such remedy as the Airport Authority deems appropriate including, but not limited to a finding of non-responsibility, assessment of liquidated damages, retainage of hold-backs, declaration of a breach of a material contract term or debarment. 3. Accordingly, the CMR commits, for this Contract, participation by DBEs at: 4. CMR must make good-faith efforts to obtain DBE participation in this Contract. As set forth in Section 16.E., herein entitled “Good-Faith Efforts,” CMR must document that it has obtained enough DBE participation to meet the Contract DBE Participation Goal set forth above or, if unsuccessful in doing so, has made adequate Good-Faith Efforts to meet the goal. CMR must expend not less than the committed percentage of the total Contract Price (including any amendments and modifications) for Contract participation by DBEs. 5. The Contract DBE Participation applies to the total value of the Contract, inclusive of all amendments, modifications and change orders. The DBE Coordinator also has the authority to review each proposed Contract modification and amendment that by itself or aggregated with previous modification/amendment requests, increases the Contract value for opportunities to increase participation of DBEs in the Contract. 6. The Contract DBE Participation Commitment may be met by CMR’s status as DBE, or by joint venture with one or more DBEs, or by subcontracting a portion of the Work to one or more DBEs, or by purchasing materials used in the performance of the Contract from one or more DBEs, or by any combination of the foregoing, as furthe...

Policy and Terms. It is the policy of the Village of River Grove to assure that businesses certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) be provided fair and representative employment and business opportunities in the procurement of goods and services and the award of construction contracts for publicly- supported facilities. By implementation of the MBE/WBE Participation Program, it is not the intent, nor will the Village compromise the quality of services provided through the procurement processes. The purpose of the Village MBE/WBE Participation Program is to ensure that qualified minority and women businesses have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts and/or subcontracts for supplies and services. Through the establishment of voluntary goals, the Village will encourage and provide for the increased practicable participation by qualified business enterprises owned by minorities and women.

Policy and Terms. A. It is the policy of the City of Chicago that Local Businesses certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) in accordance with section 2-92-420 et. seq. of the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) and Regulations Governing Certification of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses and all other regulations promulgated under the aforementioned sections of the Municipal Code will have full and fair opportunities to participate fully in the performance of this agreement. Pursuant to Section 2-92-430 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has established a goal of awarding not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified MBEs and five percent (5%) of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts to certified WBEs. B. Pursuant to Section 2-92-460 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chief Procurement Officer has implemented the Target Market Program that seeks to award competitively or on a negotiated bid process to certified MBEs the established goal of 10% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts and to certified WBEs 1% of the annual dollar value of all non-construction contracts.