§ 28-76. Required before bid opening.

(a) In general.

For the purposes of determining compliance with contract goals, a business enterprise may be counted as an MBE or WBE only if it has been so certified by the Office before bid opening.

(b) Effect on participation amount.

If a business listed in a bidder's Information and Utilization Commitment Form has not been certified, the amount of participation will be deducted from the total MBE or WBE utilization in determining whether the bidder is responsive.