§ 28-37. Suppliers.

(a) In general.

If a bidder uses 1 or more suppliers to satisfy a contract goal, in whole or in part, the certified business enterprise supplier participation may be credited towards the applicable goal, as provided in this section.

(b) Supplier-manufacturers.

A bidder may count 100% of its expenditure to a certified business enterprise supplier who manufactures the goods supplied.

(c) Others.

(1) A bidder may count 100% of its expenditure to a certified business enterprise supplier who is:

(i) a wholesaler warehousing the goods supplied; or

(ii) a manufacturer's representative,

(2) However, only 25% of the applicable contract goal may be attained by expenditures to certified business enterprises that are non-manufacturing suppliers.

(d) Adjustment for extraordinary proportion.

For contracts where an extraordinarily large proportion of the contract price is for equipment or supplies:

(1) a lower project goal may be set than otherwise would be required;

(2) the 25% limit for suppliers may be increased; or

(3) a combination of these two methods may be used.