39.19.060 - Compliance with public works and procurement goals -- Plan to maximize opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses.

Compliance with public works and procurement goals — Plan to maximize opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses.

Each state agency and educational institution shall comply with the annual goals established for that agency or institution under this chapter for public works and procuring goods or services. This chapter applies to all public works and procurement by state agencies and educational institutions, including all contracts and other procurement under chapters 28B.10, 39.04, 39.29, 43.19, and 47.28 RCW. Each state agency shall adopt a plan, developed in consultation with the director and the advisory committee, to insure that minority and women-owned businesses are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to directly and meaningfully participate in the execution of public contracts for public works and goods and services. The plan shall include specific measures the agency will undertake to increase the participation of certified minority and women-owned businesses. The office shall annually notify the governor, the state auditor, and the joint legislative audit and review committee of all agencies and educational institutions not in compliance with this chapter.

[1996 c 288 § 28; 1993 c 512 § 9; 1983 c 120 § 6.]

Notes:Compliance with chapter 39.19 RCW: RCW 28B.10.023, 39.04.160, 39.29.050, 43.19.536, 47.28.030, 47.28.050, 47.28.090.