1. Doing Business with The City of Atlanta The OCC Overview Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Doing Business
with
The City of Atlanta
The OCC Overview
Presented by: Larry Scott, Director
Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance

2. Office of Contract Compliance
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Session Agenda
City of Atlanta Policy Statement
OCC Staff/ Office Responsibilities
EBO/SBO Ordinance & Goals
Title VI
DBE/ACDBE Goals
Registering for Participation

3. Office of Contract Compliance
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Policy Statement

4. Office of Contract Compliance City of Atlanta Policy Statement
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
City of Atlanta Policy Statement
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (The “City”) to actively promote full and equal opportunity for everyone doing business with the City of Atlanta.
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance of Contract Compliance is responsible for administering the City’s various diversity programs:
Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBO)
Small Business Opportunity Program (SBO & SBO Sheltered Market)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE/ACDBE)

5. Office of Contract Compliance
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
OCC Staff

6. Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance
CITY OF ATLANTA
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
2016 ORGANIZATION CHART 18
Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance
Title VI/ Performance
Watershed General Fund
Public Works
Director
Larry Scott
Aviation
Office Manager/Exec Admin
Alisaha Wellington
Infrastructure Bond
Compliance Manager
Title VI & Performance Metrics
Richard Case
Administrative Assistant
Open
Certification
Infrastructure Bond
Keith Boykin
Infrastructure Bond
Marcus Choi
Contract Compliance Specialist Sr.
(Watershed)
Bruce Bell
Contract Compliance Specialist Sr.
(Aviation Construction)
Alberto Aponte
Contract Compliance Specialist Sr.
(Aviation Concessions)
Yvette Hawkins
Certification Specialist Sr.
(Certification)
Meghan Payne
Contract Compliance Specialist
Denice Higgins
Contract Compliance Specialist
Max Lipscomb
Contract Compliance Specialist
Tracey Sanders
Contract Compliance Specialist
Angela Fears
Contract Compliance Specialist
Samuel Lipkins
Contract Compliance Specialist
Jimmy Porter
Contract Compliance Specialist
Stephanie Avalos
Contract Compliance Specialist
Angela Hunter
Contract Compliance Specialist
Andreyah Alexander

7. MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OCC Roles and Responsibilities
CITY OF ATLANTA
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
OCC Roles and Responsibilities
Certification
Participate in project pre-planning meetings with DOP & User agencies
Analyze scope, schedule, budget, & funding source information to craft availability goals for “Appendix A” documents
Participate in Project Pre-bid meetings
Respond to diversity related questions during the bid process and evaluate bidder responsiveness to Appendix A requirements
Monitor diversity performance for the life of projects including all amendments and change orders
Site visits and audits
Performance metric reports federal reports
Contractor dispute and payment dispute resolution
To reinforce and support outreach efforts that open contracting opportunities to all businesses regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity.

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Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
City of Atlanta
EBO/SBO
Ordinance

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Office of Contract Compliance
Introduction
The Current EBO Ordinance began January 1, 2016.
In order to have a legally defensible program, the City of Atlanta must demonstrate that the program is narrowly tailored to remedy the present effects of past discrimination.
In the most recent disparity study, the team led by Keen Independent Research LLC determined that there were significant statistical disparities in the use of Minority- and Female-owned businesses seeking opportunities in Atlanta.

10. Office of Contract Compliance
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
The EBO/SBO Ordinance
Categories of contracting contemplated during the study
are as follows:
Construction – e.g., excavating, building;
Professional Services – e.g., design, architecture, consulting, environmental work;
Other Services – e.g., catering, security, limo services, cleaning;
Goods – e.g., commodities, pens, paper, toiletries.
OCC’s list availability in each bid solicitation document by category
Construction: MBE (AABE/APABE/HABE) % FBE %
Professional Services: MBE (AABE/APABE/HABE) % FBE %
Other services: MBE (AABE/APABE/HABE) % FBE %
Specific Goals are defined on a contract-by-contract basis.

11. Current EBO/SBO Goals Comparison to Previous Goals
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Current EBO/SBO Goals Comparison to Previous Goals
Current EBO Program Availability
Previous EBO Program Availability
Construction %
Construction %
Professional Services %
Professional Services %
Other Services %

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Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
The EBO/SBO Ordinance cont.
SBO Program Participation Availability: Engages Small Business Enterprises (up to 35%) on SBO identified projects.
SBO Program Certifications: The City of Atlanta certifies SBEs using criteria set forth within the Ordinance.
Reciprocity: The City will allow Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”), SBA 8a firms, and SBA Hubzone firms from the federal program to have reciprocal SBE status in the City of Atlanta’s SBO Program.
SBO Sheltered Market – No Change: Select eligible projects will be set aside for competition between SBEs if there are enough SBE vendors to allow competition.
Ten Year Graduation Requirement: Upon 10 years of continuous participation in COA’s diversity programs, OCC will review 3 year average gross receipts to see if a firm exceeds SBA size standards.

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Office of Contract Compliance
Title VI

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Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Title VI
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the City of Atlanta assures that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program which is federally funded.
The Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance is responsible for implementing and monitoring Title VI activities as required by federal regulations.

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Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Title VI
The Office of Contract Compliance is responsible for the following related to overseeing Title VI
Program Administration
-Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Complaints
-Ensure effort is made to resolve any discrimination complaints.
Data Collection
-Gather any statistical data respective to race, color, sex, etc.
Environmental Impact Statements
-Review Environmental Impact Statements or Assessments.
Training Programs
-Conduct training on Title VI issues.

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Office of Contract Compliance
DBE Goals

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Office of Contract Compliance
DBE Goals
DBE % (FTA )
DBE % (FAA Non-Concessions)
DBE % (FHWA Goal Setting Methodology Pending)
ACDBE – 41.06% (FAA - Concessions Except Rental Car)
ACDBE % (FAA - Concessions Rental Car)

18. Office of Contract Compliance
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Office of Contract Compliance
Certification Process

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Office of Contract Compliance
Certification Process

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Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Certification Process

21. Certification Process
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Certification Process

22. Certification Process
Mayor’s
Office of Contract Compliance
Certification Process
Log into Prism Register
Letter Mailed/ Register Updated
Application
Intake
Assign File to Specialist
Initial Review
Request for Additional Info.
Site visit
(35-50%) New Files
Recommend/ Denial Letter Typed (if needed)
Supervisor Review
Cert. Letter Prepared
Director’s Approval/
Disapproval

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Questions?

24. Office of Contract Compliance Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance
City of Atlanta
Mayor’s Office of Contract Compliance
55 Trinity Ave. Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)
Larry Scott, Director