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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 28-22 Considerations.">
  <section prefix="§" num="28-22" heading="Considerations.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">In setting the goals on a contract, the Office must consider:<para num="(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;</para>
      <para num="(2)">the level of utilization of these firms in past contracts awarded by the City;</para>
      <para num="(3)">the contract specifications;</para>
      <para num="(4)">the adverse impact on non-MBEs and -WBEs; and</para>
      <para num="(5)">any other relevant factors.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(b)" />
    <para num="(c)" heading="Construction contracts of $1,000,000 or more.">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.</para>
    <para num="(d)" heading="Architectural or engineering contracts.">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.</para>
    <para num="(e)" heading="Consultation.">In establishing goals on each contract, the Office must consult with the contracting agency, the City Purchasing Agent, or both.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 00-098</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 07-606</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
