§ 28-116. Evaluation preferences.

(a) In general.

The City may reserve up to 10% of the total points available for RFP evaluation purposes for firms that are certified as SLBE or Emerging SLBE firms, or to joint ventures that have certified SLBE or certified Emerging SLBE partners.

(b) Allocation among joint venturers.

For joint ventures, available evaluation preference points must be allocated on a pro rata basis, based on the percentage of SLBE or Emerging SLBE participation in the overall ownership, performance, and management of the joint venture.

(c) Limitation.

An evaluation preference may not be applied if the resulting total contract cost:

(1) would exceed the City's budgeted funding for the contract; or

(2) is determined by the contracting agency, with concurrence from the agency receiving the primary benefit of the contract, to be so high in price as to be not reasonable.