Section 15: Exemptions to the SMWBE Policy Provisions

1.  SMWBE provisions defined in this policy may not apply in the following circumstances:

  • (A) Whenever the Purchasing Agent determines the purchases are available only from a sole source; or
  • (B) Whenever the Purchasing Agent determines the purchases are made in response to an emergency as defined in the Purchasing Policy 8.1.
  • (C) Whenever the Commissioners Court grants an exemption under LGC 262.024 Discretionary Exemptions

2.  Purchasing Agent and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department may waive SMWBE policy only upon the written approval, except in condition (1.) above.  Emergencies will be approved by the Purchasing Agent or designee only, and will be appropriately documented in applicable contract files.  All request for waivers are presented to Commissioners Court for final approval.

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1. Section 1: Purpose
2. Section 2: Policy
3. Section 3: Legal References
4. Section 4: Definitions
5. Section 5: Program Goals
6. Section 6: Administration
7. Section 7: Certification
8. Section 8: Solicitation and Award of Commodities, Equipment, Maintenance, Construction, Services and Professional Services and Personal Services Under $50,000
9. Section 9: Solicitation and Award of Commodities, Equipment, Maintenance, Construction, Services and Professional Services and Personal Services Over $50,000
10. Section 10: Vendor Responsibilities
11. Section 11: Documentation And Reporting
12. Section 12: Administration of Vendor Data
13. Section 13: Responsible Offices
14. Section 14: County Responsibilities
15. Section 15: Exemptions to the SMWBE Policy Provisions
16. Section 16: Debarment Procedures
17. Section 17: Request for Information
18. Section 18: Effective Date
19. Attachment A: SMWBE Program Goals
20. Attachment B: SMWBE Program Report
21. Attachment C: Bexar County Purchasing Department Vendor Registration Form
22. Attachment C1200: Bid Submittal Forms
23. Attachment D: Guidelines for the Bexar County SMWBE Advisory Committee
24. Attachment E: Bexar County SMWBE Program Advisory Committee Standard Operating Procedures