DBE Policy_201804301022471953.pdf

The document outlines the policies and procedures related to the Purchasing Department of the City of Frederick. It includes guidelines for maintaining purchasing files, minority preference policy, local preference policy, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The document emphasizes the importance of awarding contracts to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and provides detailed procedures for inviting and ensuring opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. It also covers the annual review process, bid bond requirements, eligibility criteria for disadvantaged business enterprises, selection criteria for awarding contracts, and methods to ensure compliance with the disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. The document concludes with the process for vendors to register as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the City.