Fayette Affirmative Action and Local Preference ordinance (§ 112.020)

A. Whenever possible, qualified small, minority and women-owned businesses shall be included in the solicitation lists for bids or non-bid purchases.

B. If the purchase is federally funded in whole or in part, minority and women-owned businesses must be included in the solicitation lists and all other affirmative action requirements outlined in the grant provisions must be followed.

C. The City may exercise a preference for local businesses for purchases funded exclusively by the City but only if such a preference does not result in unreasonable prices or rates due to a lack of competition. For purchases funded in whole or in part with federal funding, the City may not exercise a preference for local businesses.