Enforcement Services
To achieve a bias-free living and working environment in the Louisville Metro geographical jurisdiction by monitoring equal access programs, enforcing equal access laws, and educating the public.
PRE-QUALIFICATION
Our agency enforces and monitors Affirmative Action Plans for contractors and vendors doing business with Louisville Metro Government according to Louisville Metro Ordinance No. 214, Series 2005.
Pre-qualification forms(pdf).
CERTIFICATION
In June of 2007, the Louisville and Jefferson County Metro Council re-enacted former City of Louisville Ordinance No. 140, Series 1988. The newely re-enacted Ordinance No. 102, Series 2007 establishes the Certification process for businesses owned, operated controlled by Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities and is administrated by the Commission.
To qualify as a MBE/FBE/HBE, an applicant must provide proof that company is at least 51% owned, and controlled by one or more women, minorities or handicap persons. In order for a business to obtain certification, it must go through an application process that gathers information about the makeup of the organization. Certification application(pdf).
GOOD FAITH EFFORT
Ordinance No. 214, Series 2005, establishes a policy of encouraging contractors to solicit minority, female and handicapped businesses as contractors, suppliers and, subcontractors in contracts. Louisville Metro Government establishes goals for utilization of certified vendors in its annual procurement expenditures.
- 15% Certified Minority Owned Businesses
- 5% Certified Female Owned Businesses
- .5% Certified Handicapped Owned Business
To view Good Faith Effort paperwork(pdf).