§ 4.46.090. Mentor-protégé initiative.

The BAO shall encourage all contractors and subcontractors to participate in a Mentor/Protégé initiative on a voluntary basis for the purpose of enhancing the potential of all MWBEs by building business capability to expand contracting opportunities within an agreed framework of conditions. The initiative is intended to assist in integration of on-the-job training for all emerging businesses and permit a prime contractor to offer assistance on a limited term agreement, generally one project. Any interested contractor or subcontractor may submit with a Bid a completed Mentor/Protégé Promise demonstrating that such a relationship has been formed. The BAO shall make available a database of potential Mentor and Protégé firms. No contractor or vendor shall be penalized or preferred based upon participation or non-participation in this initiative. All administrative functions should be performed by the Protégé personnel. The Protégé is expected to maintain final decision-making responsibilities regarding the scope of its work.

(Ord. BL2018-1419 § 1, 2019)