OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
June 22, 2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Chief Procurement Officer, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 2-92 of the Municipal Code to establish veteran-related preferences.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours, .
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2-92 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding a new Section 2-92-407, as follows:
2-92-407 Contracts - Bid incentive for utilization of veteran-owned subcontractors.
For purposes of this section only, the following definitions shall apply:
"Construction project" means any project to be paid for by the city, but which is not funded in whole or part by any federal or state funds, to construct, remodel or reconstruct any public works, public buildings, public structures, roadways, parkways, bridges, parking facilities or parks, or any portion of any of the same, belonging to the city within its geographical boundaries as they exist or shall exist in the future.
"Prime contractor" means a person who is the primary contractor on a contract.
"Veteran-owned subcontractor" means a subcontractor that: (i) is a veteran-owned small local business, as the term is defined in Section 2-92-418; (ii) holds all appropriate city licenses; and (iii) is subject to applicable city taxes: provided that a veteran-owned subcontractor shall not include the prime contractor.
(D For any construction project advertised after the effective date of this section, the chief procurement officer shall allocate to any gualified bidder the following bid incentive for utilization of veteran-owned subcontractors in the performance of the contract.
Total Dollar Value of Work Performed bv Veteran-Owned Subcontractors as a Percentage of the Total Contract Value Bid Incentiv...
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