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2. The Contractor shall put forward good faith efforts to"actively and <br /> aggressively"seek the participation of MBE or minority workers. Discuss <br /> options to assist in"actively and aggressively"seeking this participation. <br /> It is expected that a demonstratian of"active"and "aggressive"will include actual direct <br /> contact with or working with a minority subcontractar in a manner that leads them to provide <br /> actual quotes for the work to be subcontracted. This is benefited by the development of an <br /> ongoing relationship with minority subcontractors. <br /> 3. The City's expecta.tion of what will be required to demonstrate a Good <br /> Faith Effort. <br /> The City regards a good faith e,,�f'ort, at a minimum, to include direct contacts with <br /> 2-3 MBE subcontractors for eacl:subcontracting opportunity untid the goal is met. The contacts <br /> must be with subcontractors that provide the type of work that is being subcontracted. Mass e- <br /> mail contacts alone are not considered a good faith effort. Documented follow up requests are <br /> required if no response is received The bidder is to provide all worl� all contacts, the method of <br /> contact(email,phone,personal, etc.), and the results of each contact. Email requests with no <br /> reply or other evidence of direct contact are not considered to be acceptable direct coniacts <br /> City staf,�'can have no contact with bidders regarding their bid submittal after bids hrrve been <br /> opened, so their only opportunity to demonstrate a good faith effort, is to provide all supportive <br /> evidence with the bid document. For the benefrt of the review that must be conducted by City <br /> staff, it is helpful for the bidders to group their direct contacts according to the subcontracting <br /> opporlunity. <br /> Minority Workers Goal: 18%total hours worked should be performed by minority workers. <br /> The City tracks this goal through ePrismSoft and prevailing wage reports when required. <br /> N. Other Items <br /> Bidders should check Decatur Blueprint's website before suhmitting a bid to make sure there are <br /> no addenda's missing. Only contractors on Decatur Blueprint's plan holder list will get updates <br /> on addenda's. You have to purchase the plans to get an their list. Simply downloading a set of <br /> plans from the website does not put you on the bidders list. <br /> l. GG27 Use of Fire Hydrants <br /> discussed the need to use a hydrant meter for arry water used other than the frrst <br /> water main ftush. <br /> 2. SP-2 Completion Date <br /> Completion date was discussed <br /> 3. SP-3 Schedule of Work <br /> discussed the need to provide and adhere to a schedule, weskly schedule <br /> updates should be provided Need to provide the City 14 day notice for <br /> approval before starting. Also night and weekend work is requirec� <br /> 4. Traffic Control <br />