Become a Prequalified Vendor or Contractor
PREQUALIFICATION
Metro Code of Ordinances § 37.27
The Human Relations Commission shall prequalify those persons, firms, corporations, and associations seeking a contract, lease or other agreement with the Metro Government that requires an expenditure exceeding $10,000, if, on an analysis of the workforce of that entity, the Commission determines that:
The entity is not deficient in the utilization of minority groups, females, or handicapped persons in proportions to population or, if a construction entity, it is utilizing minority groups and females in accordance with the United States Department of Labor currently published goals;
or The entity has an Acceptable, Bona Fide Affirmative Action Plan;
or The entity is a small business, which employs ten or fewer individuals, including seasonal or part time employees;
or The entity has a current federally-approved affirmative action program;
or The Commission has made a finding based on other reasonable criteria, and after consideration of the provisions of 41 C.F.R. 60-2, has determined that the entity does not require an affirmative action plan.
[NOTE: ALL PREQUALIFICATION FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE COMMISSION WITH AN UPDATED “COMPANY PROFILE.” “COMPANY PROFILE” FORMS ARE PROVIDED BELOW.]
To fulfill this requirement, the contractor or vendor must submit:
Workforce Analysis Form Instructions (pdf)
Company Profile (pdf)
Minority workforce analysis (pdf)
Female/Handicapped workforce analysis (pdf)
Goals & Timetables for Affirmative Action Plan (xls)
Company Profile (xls)
Female/Handicapped workforce analysis (xls)
Minority workforce analysis (xls)
[Note: If you do not have Excel capability, please contact us for alternative formats.]