1-GFE Docs.xlsx

This is a Good Faith Efforts (GFE) documentation form from Louisville Metro Government's Human Relations Commission, designed to track minority, female, and historically underutilized business enterprise (MFHBE) participation in government contracting. The form requires bidders to document their subcontracting plans, including details about self-performed work divisions, subcontractor information with legal business names and contact details, and efforts to engage certified minority (MBE), female (FBE), and historically underutilized (HBE) businesses. The documentation must be submitted with bid documents through the Bonfire platform and includes a comprehensive log for tracking outreach efforts to MFHBE subcontractors and suppliers, recording quote requests, responses received, and reasons for contractor selection or rejection.

The form establishes specific participation goals of 15% for MBE contractors, 5% for FBE contractors, and 0.5% for HBE contractors, with requirements for detailed documentation of good faith efforts to meet these targets. Bidders must provide complete subcontractor information including division of work, contract amounts, percentage of total bid, certification status, and contact information, with incomplete forms subject to rejection. The Human Relations Commission at 745 W. Main Street, Suite 251, Louisville, KY serves as the contact point for form-related inquiries and submission verification, emphasizing the jurisdiction's commitment to inclusive contracting practices and supporting local vendor participation in government projects.