# Part III – Contract Participation Goals

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 28-21 Establishment.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-21 (2026)

The Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office must establish appropriate MBE and WBE participation goals on each specific contract, as provided in this Part III.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## § 28-22 Considerations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-22 (2026)

(a) In setting the goals on a contract, the Office must consider:

  (1) the availability in various industry classifications and professions of MBEs and WBEs that are qualified and willing to provide goods, expertise, and services on the particular contract;

  (2) the level of utilization of these firms in past contracts awarded by the City;

  (3) the contract specifications;

  (4) the adverse impact on non-MBEs and -WBEs; and

  (5) any other relevant factors.

(b)

(c) On construction contracts for which the estimated cost is $1,000,000 or more, the Office may, in consultation with the contracting agency, set goals for MBEs divided into subgoals for African American-, Hispanic American-, Asian American-, or Native American-owned firms.

(d) On architectural or engineering contracts, the Office may, in consultation with the contracting agency, set goals for MBEs divided into subgoals for African American-, Hispanic American-, Asian American-, or Native American-owned firms.

(e) In establishing goals on each contract, the Office must consult with the contracting agency, the City Purchasing Agent, or both.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 07-606*

## § 28-23 Publication.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-23 (2026)

The contract goals must be clearly published as part of the contract specifications in the invitation to bid or request for proposals.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

## § 28-24 Applicability to alternates, modifications, etc.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-24 (2026)

The contract goals apply to the initial contract amounts, to any alternates, and to all subsequent amendments, supplements, extra work orders, change orders, or other modifications that, whether individually or in the aggregate, increase the dollar value of the contract by more than 10%.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

## § 28-25 Office review and report.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-25 (2026)

(a) Annually, the Office must review MBE and WBE participation on all contracts and procurement to evaluate the effect of the Program and the City’s progress towards meeting the annual goals.

(b) The Office must report its findings to the Board of Estimates.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 07-606*

## §§ 28-26 to 28-30

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-26 to 28-30 (2026)

Reserved