2200_0013.pdf

This document is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan Application from the City of Jackson, Mississippi, specifically from the Department of Planning and Development's Office of Economic Development. The document outlines the city's policy and application process for ensuring minority and female business enterprises (MBEs and FBEs) have opportunities to participate in city contracts. The EBO plan defines various types of minority businesses, including African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American businesses, and establishes goals for their participation in city projects.

The application requires businesses bidding on city contracts to detail their plans for involving MBEs and FBEs, including the percentage of work to be performed by these businesses, the dollar value of their participation, and the specific type of involvement (such as subcontractor, supplier, joint venture, or mentor-protégé). The city encourages prime contractors to utilize minority and female-owned businesses as suppliers, with credit given for 100% of the contract amount for suppliers who manufacture goods or are wholesalers. For projects over $10 million, joint ventures and mentor-protégé programs are especially encouraged, with the Equal Business Opportunity Officer reviewing and approving the contractual agreements to ensure fair participation and opportunity.