§ 66-265. MWBE sheltered market.

(a)

The city may shelter contracts for bid or solicitation only by eligible MWBEs for: (i) construction contracts and construction management services under $500,000.00 and there is compliance with F.S. § 255.20; (ii) professional services under $350,000.00 to which F.S. § 287.055 does not apply; and (iii) any other contracts for goods or services under $225,000.00. In order to shelter a contract, the procurement official shall determine and identify at least three eligible MWBE businesses who are available and capable of performing the type of work, services or commodity within the scope of the proposed solicitation or contract. When a procurement solicitation is sheltered, only MEBE businesses will be eligible to bid or to submit a proposal, qualifications, quote or other response.

(b)

Eligible firms .

(1)

Construction services . MWBEs eligible for a sheltered market construction services contract shall be owned by one or more of the following groups: African-Americans; Asian Americans; Caucasian Women.

(2)

Professional services . MWBEs eligible for a sheltered market professional services contract shall be owned by one or more of the following groups: African-Americans; Hispanic Americans; Caucasian Women.

(3)

Consulting and other services . The MWBE eligible for a sheltered market consulting or other services contract shall be owned by one or more of the following groups: African-Americans; Asian Americans; Hispanic Americans; Caucasian Women.

(4)

Purchase of goods . The MWBE eligible for the sheltered market contract for the purchase of goods shall be owned by one or more of the following groups: African-Americans; Asian Americans; Hispanic Americans; Caucasian Women.

(Ord. No. 4679-18, § 3, 12-17-2018)