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Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

Friday, September 10, 2021 · 10:00 AM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The City of Chicago's Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity approved two ordinances to improve opportunities for minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses in municipal construction contracts. These changes aim to support local business diversity and provide more equitable contracting opportunities.

Key Decisions

  • Expand minority and women-owned business participation in city construction contracts Recommended to Pass
  • Extend Veteran-owned Small Local Businesses Participation Goal Pilot Program Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of August 2021 Rule 45 Report
  3. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code 2-92-660, 2-92-670 and 2-92-780 regarding minority-owned and women-owned (MBE/WBE) business participation in City construction contracts
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Section 2-92-955 to extend expiration date for Veteran-owned Small Local Businesses Participation Goal Pilot Program
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.