200.49 Minority business development and training program.

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(1)Definitions. In this section:

(a)“Minority business” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or corporation that is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more minority group members and that is engaged in construction or construction-related activities.

(b)“Minority group member” has the meaning given under s. 16.287

(f).

(2)Program created.

(a)From the amounts allocated for purposes of this section under s. 20.866

(to), the district shall fund a development and training program for the purpose of developing the capability of minority businesses to participate in construction and construction-related projects funded under the combined sewer overflow abatement program under s. 281.63 .

(b)From the amounts allocated for purposes of this section under s. 20.866

(tc), the district shall fund a development and training program for the purpose of developing the capability of minority businesses to participate in construction and construction-related projects funded under the clean water fund program under ss. 281.58 and 281.59 .

(c)The district may implement the training programs under pars.

(a)and

(b)directly, or may contract under this section for the implementation of these training programs.

(3)Request for proposals. The executive director shall request proposals for prime contracts from bondable general contractors or construction contractors that are bona fide independent minority businesses. Each proposal submitted shall include all of the following conditions:

(a)A goal that at least 25 percent of the total number of workers in all construction trades employed on the project will be minority group members.