Int 1453-2019

Opportunities for LGBT-owned business enterprises in city procurement.

IntroductionFiledCommittee on Contractsintroduced 2019-02-28

Filed — closed without being enacted.

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Agenda: 2019-02-28Passed: 2021-12-31

Summary

As of June 2013, there were more than 1.4 million LGBT-owned small businesses in the United States. However, there are a limited number of studies that indicate whether there is a need to assist such businesses in obtaining government contracts. Because New York City is a leader in providing equality and fairness to all people, this bill would require the New York City Department of Small Business Services to conduct a study to determine whether LGBT-owned businesses in New York City face difficulties participating in the City’s procurement process.

Committee on Contracts — Procurement Policy Board, review of City procurement policies and procedures, oversight over government contracts, Mayor's Office of Contract Services and collection agency contracts.

How it compares

30% of similar bills passed

15 passed · 35 died

This bill: 1037 days in committee

Similar bills: median 590 days · 274 days when passed

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Sponsors (5)

Lifecycle

IntroducedIntroduced by Council

2019-02-28 · City Council

ActionReferred to Comm by Council

2019-02-28 · City Council

ClosedFiled (End of Session)

2021-12-31 · City Council

Heard at (1)

City Council · 2019-02-28 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall

Attachments (5)

Full text

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Title 6 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 6-138.1 to read as follows: � 6-138.1 Participation by Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender ("LGBT")-owned business enterprises in city procurement. The commissioner of the department of small business services, in consultation with the city chief procurement officer, shall, for each industry classification, review and compare the availability rates of LGBT-owned firms and the utilization rates of such firms, in agency contracts and direct subcontracts. In conducting such review, the commissioner shall establish a LGBT certification program to help determine availability rates of LGBT-owned firms. On the basis of such review and any other information, including but not limited to, information relevant to the extent to which discrimination has an impact on the ability of LGBT-owned businesses to compete for city contracts and subcontracts, the commissioner shall, by January 1, 2020, determine the need for a citywide program to promote opportunities in city procurement for LGBT business owners. The commissioner shall submit to the council a report on such review, including the basis for such determination by January 1, 2020. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. ASB/JJD LS 3498/Int. 894-2015 LS 1103 1/3/2018