Number
080685
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HAMILTON, WADE, KOVAC AND COGGS
Title
A charter ordinance relating to award of contracts to lowest bidders in conjunction with standards for preference for local business enterprises.
Sections
7-14-2-b am
16-05-2-b am
Analysis
Current charter provisions do not include local business enterprises in the determination of the lowest responsible bidder in the award of contracts. This charter ordinance adds local business enterprises in conjunction with a proposed ordinance which establishes a local business enterprise contracting program.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 7-14-2-b of the charter is amended to read:
7-14. Duties when Common Council Orders Public Works.
2. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS; CONTRACTS TO LOWEST BIDDER, SURETIES, RELETTING.
b. All contracts awarded under ss. 7-14-2 and 7-22 of the city charter shall be awarded by the commissioner of public works to the lowest responsible bidder determined in accordance with any applicable city ordinances relating to the participation of emerging business enterprises >>, local business enterprises<< or requiring participation of city residents. Following the opening of any bid where the commissioner has considered compliance with such city ordinances, the commissioner shall publish in an official city newspaper his or her determination as to the lowest responsible bidder. Any bidder who objects to the determination based on the consideration of such city ordinances, may appeal the recommendation by filing a written appeal with the commissioner within 5 working days of the date of publication. The appeal shall state the specific objection to the determination, including supporting documentation, and specify an alternative determination. Any appeals that do not conform to this paragraph shall not be considered. The commissioner shall schedule a hearing before the public ...
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