(PART 1) EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PLAN APPLICATION.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 commitment to non-discrimination in public contracting and establishes participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Female Business Enterprises (FBEs) across different procurement categories including A/E & Professional Services, Construction, and Goods & Non-Professional Services.

The Equal Business Opportunity ordinance sets specific participation goals for different minority business categories: Asian American Business Enterprises (ABE), African American Business Enterprises (AABE), Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBE), Native American Business Enterprises (NABE), and Female Business Enterprises (FBE). For example, in A/E & Professional Services, the goals range from 0.00% for Native American businesses to 8.67% for African American businesses, with a 1.96% goal for female-owned businesses. Contractors can meet these goals through various methods including subcontractor participation, supplier participation, and joint ventures. The city encourages establishing mentor-protégé programs and requires joint ventures on prime contracts exceeding $10 million to include opportunities for minority and female-owned businesses.