Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) (Supplier Diversity) Info
The City of Sopchoppy is committed to supplier diversity in the performance of all contracts associated with Federal and State funding projects. For projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City and the Bidder/Contractor are required to make good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority owned and woman owned and small business enterprises in accordance with applicable laws.
The Bidder/Contractor will be required to submit documentation to reflect the affirmative action steps taken to utilize certified minority- and women-owned businesses in the work and the intended use of these companies in the work. Documentation shall include evidence that qualified minority and women’s businesses have been solicited for subcontracting work and/or supplies, as may be needed to complete the work. The list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses that operate in the City of Sopchoppy region can be found at the following web address:
Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity
https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd
The Bidder/Contractor will be responsible for participating in these affirmative steps and providing documentation to that effect.
The Bidder/Contractor will be required to submit documentation to reflect the affirmative action steps taken to utilize certified minority- and women-owned businesses in the work and the intended use of these companies in the work. Documentation shall include evidence that qualified minority and women’s businesses have been solicited for subcontracting work and/or supplies, as may be needed to complete the work. The list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses that operate in the City of Sopchoppy region can be found at the following web address:
Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity
https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd
The Bidder/Contractor will be responsible for participating in these affirmative steps and providing documentation to that effect.