Good Faith Efforts
What is a GOOD FAITH EFFORT?
When submitting a compliance plan, contractors and prospective contractors should make a good faith effort to ensure the fair inclusion of minorities and women-owned businesses as part of its project team.
In order to show that a bidder/proposer has documented and made good faith efforts in meeting the contract goals, the bidder/proposer must present:
An MBE/WBE or DBE compliance plan demonstrating how the bidder/proposer plans to meet the Contract Specific Goals and/or Documentation of Good Faith Efforts.
Below is a are suggested actions to demonstrate good faith efforts, this is not an exhaustive list.
OUTREACH/NOTIFICATION
Attend a Pre-Bid Meeting?
Host a project specific outreach event?
What type of outreach activities were conducted in the recruitment of MBE/WBE or DBE firms?
Place any type of ad in the media, trade association publication for the recruitment of MBEs/WBEs or DBEs?
Contact an Assist Agency?
Directly invite MBE/WBE or DBE firms to bid?
Sent notices in a timely manner with complete and accurate information
OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION
Identify the type of work opportunities available to MBEs/WBEs or DBEs?
Consider partial pay items for MBE/WBE participation?
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE
Made reasonable efforts to assist interested MBE/WBE or DBE firms in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance required per the specification?
Made reasonable efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBEs or DBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services?
NEGOTIATION
Did the bidder/proposer submit copies of bid responses or proposals received from M/WBEs or DBEs?
Did the bidder/propose provide evidence of the outcome from negotiating with potential M/WBEs or DBEs
Did the bidder/proposer give an explanation and/or proof of why MBEs/WBEs or DBEs were not considered?