The Top 5 Good Faith Effort Mistakes Made by Prime Contractors
Public contracting comes with a host of obstacles that prime contractors must master in
order to get the winning bid for contracts. This means using good faith efforts to include
certified...
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The Top 5 Good Faith Effort Mistakes Made by Prime Contractors
Public contracting comes with a host of obstacles that prime contractors must master in
order to get the winning bid for contracts. This means using good faith efforts to include
certified minority owned businesses and other DBE businesses as subcontractors in their
bids. In order to win bids and fill all subcontracting requirements, there are several
mistakes to look out for when bidding. Avoiding these mistakes can mean the difference
between winning and losing a contract.
Incomplete Contract Information
It isn't enough to advertise that you are reaching out to subcontractors before you bid on a
contract. You must disclose specifics about the scope of the project, work that
subcontractors must complete, and all of the contract details. Failure to do so means that
you will not be in compliance with outreach regulations, and you could lose the contract
no matter how low your bid.
Not Reaching Out in Advance
As a prime contr
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