IIT Diversity, Veteran and MWBE Policy (Disadvantaged individuals and businesses)
IIT will and will cause its contractors and subcontractors to take good faith actions to achieve the Diversity, Disadvantaged, Veteran and MWBE contract participation goals set by IIT, by taking the following steps:
(1) Actively and affirmatively solicit bids for contracts and subcontracts from qualified certified disadvantaged individuals and businesses, including solicitations to affiliated associations.
(2) Request a list of certified disadvantaged individuals and businesses and solicit bids from them directly. Such listing is available at state government websites.
(3) Ensure that plans, specifications, request for proposals, and other documents used to secure bids will be made available in sufficient time for review by prospective disadvantaged individuals and businesses.
(4) Where feasible, divide the work into smaller portions to enhance participation by disadvantaged individuals and businesses and encourage the formation of joint ventures and other partnerships among disadvantaged individuals and businesses contractors to enhance their participation.
(5) Document and maintain records of bid solicitation, including those to disadvantaged individuals and businesses, and the results thereof. Contractor will also maintain records of actions that its subcontractors have taken toward meeting disadvantaged individuals and businesses contract participation goals.
(6) Ensure that progress payments to disadvantaged individuals and businesses are made on a timely basis so that undue financial hardship is avoided, and ensure that bonding and other credit requirements are waived or appropriate alternatives are developed to encourage disadvantaged individuals and businesses participation