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C ontr act Monitor ing D ivision
What We Do The purpose of San Francisco’s Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Ordinance is to assist small businesses when competing for the award of City contracts. When applicable, the LBE Ordinance provides small CMD-certified businesses with: subcontracting opportunities, bid discounts, and various other forms of assistance through a series of legislatively defined programs. In particular, the LBE Ordinance provides CMD-certified businesses with the following forms of assistance: Subcontracting Opportunities – through the City’s subcontracting and “Good Faith Outreach” requirements; Contracting Opportunities – through the LBE bid discount provisions and the Micro Set-Aside Program; and Financial Assistance – through the City’s Bonding and Financial Assistance Program. The Local Business Enterprise Contract Compliance Team: Monitors the solicitation and selection process for fairness Sets LBE participation goals for Chapter 14B governed contracts Provides informational workshops and individualized technical assistance to bidders, prime contractors, subcontractors, and City staff Assesses bidder and proposer eligibility for bid discounts and bonus ratings Determines pre and post award compliance with Chapter 14B Investigate, mediate and resolve 14B related complaints and disputes including prompt payment issues Issue findings of non-compliance and impose sanctions Track and report Departmental LBE participation Conduct random audits of contractors and joint ventures granted bid discounts and bonus ratings Applicable City Laws: 1. San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B (PDF) 2. Chapter 14B Rules and Regulations (PDF)