Subdivision 11. Certified Sheltered Workshop Employment Program

Each department, agency or activity that receives more than fifty percent (50%) of its total funding from either the County or federal government or the state government shall identify activities or functions that are able to be performed by a certified sheltered workshop headquartered in Prince George's County and employs residents of the County with disabilities.

The Purchasing Agent shall prepare specifications for procurements that include contracting or subcontracting with certified sheltered workshops to perform those activities or functions.

The Purchasing Agent shall structure the procurement procedures and activities of the County to facilitate and encourage the award of County contracts awarded, directly or indirectly, to certified sheltered workshops.

The Purchasing Agent shall require that the competitive bidding of contracts be restricted to certified sheltered workshops provided they are capable of delivering goods or services according to specifications and at established fair market price.

The Purchasing Agent shall be required to work with the sheltered workshops and health and human services coalitions to establish pricing, identify new markets and sheltered workshops to bid on County contracts.

The Purchasing Agent shall maintain a list of the certified sheltered workshops that provide commodities and services to the County and that are willing and able to provide commodities and services to the County.