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September Virtual Coffee Break with the City of Irving
The City of Irving, Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) presents this virtual networking forum to cover topics including:
- Vendor Registration
- Certified Accepted
- MWBE Goals
- Upcoming Events
City of Irving M/WBE Program
It is City of Irving policy to provide equal opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs) in the city procurement process for all basic goods, professional services, construction and other solicitations. The City of Irving encourages the growth and development of M/WBEs that can successfully compete for contracting opportunities.
City Council Resolution No.1-11-07-021
Participation Goals
The Good Faith Effort (GFE) Plan establishes minimum subcontracting participation for all prospective bidders, proposers, and submitters to ensure a reasonable degree of MWBE participation in the City contracts.
The overall average goal is 26%, with specific goals as follows:
- Construction – 30%
- Architectural & Engineering – 28%
- Professional Services – 33%
- Other Services – 20%
- Goods – 10%
Prospective bidders/proposers must make a good-faith effort to meet the established participation goals and document their good-faith effort to include minority—and women-owned businesses in the contract. Purchasing department staff will assist vendors with registration.
M/WBE certification agencies
The City of Irving accepts certifications from the following agencies:
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