3.60.270 LBE and local hire participation levels.

             A.               The specifications or request for bids or proposals for any contract or agreement awarded under the provisions of chapters 3.56, 3.60, or 3.64 may establish goals or minimum levels for participation in the contract or agreement by LBEs. No bidder or proposer on the contract or agreement shall be considered a responsive bidder or proposer unless its bid or proposal meets the minimum LBE participation levels established for the contract or agreement, in accordance with the administrative procedures authorized by section 3.60.260.

             B.               The specifications or request for bids for any contract awarded for projects under the provisions of this chapter 3.60 may establish goals or minimum levels for hiring local residents to perform work on the project, and may require contractors to obtain referrals when hiring employees and interns for the project from apprenticeship programs, employment and training agencies, and other sources. (Ord. 2018-0042 § 1; Ord. 2013-0036 § 1; Ord. 2012-011 § 3; Ord. 2010-017 § 2; Ord. 99-007 § 4; prior code § 58.08.802)