An Act relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects
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Overview
This bill aims to increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in public construction projects within Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these businesses have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts awarded by state and local government agencies. The bill intends to address historical disparities and promote economic equity by establishing requirements and potentially incentives for contractors to prioritize these businesses. It also establishes a process for monitoring and reporting on the outcomes of these efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to establish goals for the utilization of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and potentially adjusting contractor bids to ensure equitable consideration of minority and women-owned businesses.
- May include provisions for training and technical assistance to help minority and women-owned businesses compete for these contracts.
- Requires reporting on the progress of these goals and the utilization of minority and women-owned businesses.
- Potentially mandates set-aside programs for a portion of contracts to be awarded to these businesses.
- Creates a process for addressing complaints related to unequal participation.
- May establish a fund to support minority and women-owned businesses participating in public construction projects.
- Requires contractors to actively seek out and engage with minority and women-owned businesses.
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