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Affirmative Action

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1. Does the County offer a Small Business Enterprise program?

Yes, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Outreach is available for contracts under $50,000 for purchasing (e-Outreach) and professional services, and under $25,000 for construction contracts. SBE Program

2. How do I file a discrimination complaint?

You may either contact your department's Affirmative Action Coordinator, the County's Affirmative Action Officer or the Merit Board for a copy of the Discrimination Complaint Form.

3. What are your contracting opportunities?

Each County department is responsible for implementing contracts in their department and the Affirmative Action Office implements and monitors the contracting programs in the County. Contact the SBE and Outreach Liaisons.

4. Does the County offer Outreach Contracting Programs?

Yes! The Outreach Program is for contracts greater than $50,000 for purchasing and professional/personal services and also for construction contracts exceeding $100,000. For details, visit Outreach Contracting Programs.

5. Does the County use an online bidding program?

Yes, the County offers an e-Outreach Program managed by the Purchasing Services Division of the Public Works Department. The program provides electronic bidding opportunities for contracts exceeding $10,000. To learn more visit the Purchasing Services page Business Opportunity Programs.

6. Does the County offer Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs?

Yes. Contra Costa's DBE Program covers Highways (FHWA) and airports (FAA). For more information visit: DBE Programs.

7. How do I request reasonable workplace accommodations?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees may request reasonable accommodations by contacting their supervisor and department ADA Coordinator. Or, employees may contact the Risk Management ADA Coordinator at (925) 335-1436 or 335-1406.

8. How can I learn more about Accessibility to County services, programs and facilities?

Contra Costa observes all accessibility and ADA laws. To learn more about specific services, programs and activities, call the Affirmative Action office at (925) 335-1754 or refer to the ADA Transition Plan.

9. How do I learn about County Purchasing opportunities?

You must provide your information by completing the online vendor registration process. Instructions are availiable on the Purchasing page or by contacting Purchasing Services at (925) 313-2120. Providing your information will allow the County to contact you when an opportunity is available Vendor Registration Page.

10. How do I bid on Consulting Contracts?

The Department SBE and Outreach Liaisons will advise you of department consulting contracts. Contact List

11. How do I bid on Construction Contracts?

Contact the SBE and Outreach Liaison in the General Services or Public Works Departments. Contact List