RIDGE VIEW COMMONS - CONSTRUCTION LOAN

1 54954 2. The goal for predevelopment services shall be 10 percent of the total predevelopmment cost of the project, excluding land cost. 3. Goals for hiring shall be 20 percent of the total construction labor force minority and 5 percent female. II. OBJECTIVES OF THE WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM The objectives of this program are: A. To identify business enterprises owned and controlled by minorities and women that are qualified to provide EHI with required materials. goods and services. B. To develop procedures that will acquaint prospective women and minority business enterprises with EHI's contract activities and requirements. C. To assist in the improvement of the economic level of women and minority business enterprises in the Bay Area by providing opportunities for the award of Government- funded contract work to firms owned and controlled by minorities and women. I. DESIGNATION OF LIAISON OFFICER AND SUPPORT STAFF The WMBE Program shall be administered by EHI's staff under the direction of the Executive Director. The Executive Director will appoint a WMBE liaison officer who will administer these procedures for the duration of the project. IV. WMBE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION The liaison officer shall implement this program. The liaison officer shall review documentation submitted for project contracts, evaluate the WMBE participation included in each proposed contract, and prepare a written statement for the Executive Director presenting the compliance with the applicable WMBE requirements. V. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT A. General Statement. EHI selected a general contractor after the award of federal funds. This contractor will be responsible for the construction of the project. The WMBE requirements for the construction phase shall be the general contractor's respons ibility.