§ 2-9A-17. PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGING CERTIFICATION AS A MBE/WBE.

(A)

To challenge the eligibility of a Firm that has been certified as a MBE/WBE, a third party may present information under oath that the Firm does not meet the criteria contained in Section 2-9A-15 ( Program Eligibility ). The presumption that the challenged party is eligible shall remain in effect until the Director makes the final determination.

(B)

The challenge shall be made in writing to the Director and shall include all information relied upon by the challenging party.

(C)

The Director shall notify the challenged party in writing that the eligibility of his or her Firm has been challenged. This notice shall identify the challenging party and summarize the grounds for the challenge. The notice may also require the challenged party to provide the Director, within a reasonable time, any information requested to permit the Director to evaluate the eligibility of the Firm.

(D)

The provisions of Section 2-9A-16 ( Procedure for Appealing and Protesting Adverse Decision ) shall apply to challenges to certification.

Source: Ord. 20060608-058.