Preference in Contracting Clause Samples
The Preference in Contracting clause establishes a priority or advantage for certain parties or groups when awarding contracts. Typically, this clause may give preference to local businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other designated groups during the selection process, often by allowing them to match the lowest bid or by awarding extra evaluation points. Its core function is to promote fairness or support specific policy goals, such as encouraging local economic development or increasing diversity among contractors.
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Preference in Contracting. To the greatest extent feasible, grantees shall give preference in the award of con- tracts for projects funded under this part to Indian organizations and In- dian-owned economic enterprises.
(1) Each grantee shall:
(i) Advertise for bids or proposals limited to qualified Indian organiza- tions and Indian-owned enterprises; or
(ii) Use a two-stage preference proce- dure, as follows:
(A) Stage 1. Invite or otherwise solicit Indian-owned economic enterprises to submit a statement of intent to re- spond to a bid announcement or re- quest for proposals limited to Indian- owned firms.
(B) Stage 2. If responses are received from more than one Indian enterprise found to be qualified, advertise for bids or proposals limited to Indian organi- zations and Indian-owned economic en- terprises; or
(iii) Develop, subject to Area ONAP one-time approval, the grantee’s own method of providing preference.
(2) If the grantee selects a method of providing preference that results in fewer than two responsible qualified or- ganizations or enterprises submitting a statement of intent, a bid or a proposal to perform the contract at a reasonable cost, then the grantee shall:
Preference in Contracting. To the greatest extent feasible, grantees shall give preference in the award of con- tracts for projects funded under this part to Indian organizations and In- dian-owned economic enterprises.
(1) Each grantee shall:
(i) Advertise for bids or proposals limited to qualified Indian organiza- tions and Indian-owned enterprises; or
(ii) Use a two-stage preference proce- dure, as follows:
(A) Stage 1. Invite or otherwise solicit Indian-owned economic enterprises to submit a statement of intent to re- spond to a bid announcement or re- quest for proposals limited to Indian- owned firms.
Preference in Contracting. The Charter school shall give preference in contracting and purchasing of services and materials to businesses identified in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2084(d)(2).
Preference in Contracting. In entering into contracts for the supply of goods and services for the Businesses, Manager shall give preference to Qualified members of the Tribe, and Qualified business entities certified by the Tribe as controlled by members of the Tribe and spouses, parents and children of members of the Tribe and businesses controlled by such persons in the following order of preference: (i) Qualified members of the Tribe; (ii) Qualified business entities certified by the Tribe as controlled by members of the Tribe; and (iii) spouses, parents and children of members of the Tribe and businesses controlled by such persons. To the extent commercially practicable, the Manager shall provide written notice to the Management Board in advance of all such contracting, subcontracting and construction opportunities. To the extent that any tribal employment ordinance enacted by the Tribe conflicts with or provides for employment standards or requirements different than those set forth above, the terms, employment standards and requirements of the tribal ordinance shall control provided such preference does not have a material adverse effect on this Agreement. The Manager shall notify the Management Board of any contract awarded to any person or entity described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of the first sentence of this Section 4.7.