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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	03/12/2018
Subject: Small Business Enterprise and Outreach Program Policy Review Update
Submitted For:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:	Public Works
Referral No.:
Referral Name:	SBE Outreach
Presenter:	David Gould, Purchasing Services Manager	Contact:	David Gould (925) 313-2151

Information

Referral History:

At the February 13, 2017 IOC meeting, a report was presented by staff and approved by the Internal Operations Committee on the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Outreach programs. That report concluded with a commitment by staff to bring back recommendations to improve existing business opportunity programs and Purchasing Division policies.

Referral Update:

Attached is a report from the Purchasing Services Manager outlining proposed changes to the County's business opportunity programs and program monitoring and reporting. The comprehensive review and consolidation of Purchasing Division policies remains a work in progress.

The County Administrator's Office concurs with these recommendations contained in the staff report.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

CONSIDER recommendations from the Public Works Director to exclude warrant requests and procurement card transactions from Small Business Enterprise and Outreach Program reporting, and to exempt cooperative purchasing agreements from the programs.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None.

Attachments
Public Works Report on Proposed Changes to the SBE/Outreach Programs