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Pre-Bid Review

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UNC-Chapel Hill abides by G.S. 143-128.2 which has a verifiable 10% goal for participation by minority or socially- and economically-disadvantaged businesses in the total value of work for each State building project.

Minority is defined as a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States who is Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian or female. Socially and economically disadvantaged person is defined by 15 U.S.C 637.

To be considered toward the statutory goal of 10%, minority businesses must be certified with the State HUB Office.

Designers, contractors and subcontractors are reminded to carefully read the State Minority Guidelines and forms that are in the specifications. Each has responsibilities outlined within.

Submit With Your Bid (ALL Construction Contracts Greater than $30,000)

  • Identification of HUB Certified/Minority Business Participation Form (sample form).
  • Either:
    • State of NC Affidavit A (sample Affidavit A) – Listing of Good Faith Efforts (must total 50 points for bid to be considered responsive), or
    • State of NC Affidavit B (sample Affidavit B) – Intent to Perform Contract with Own Workforce
The above information must be provided as required. Failure to submit these documents is grounds for rejection of the bid.

Within 72 hours of notification of being named the apparent lowest responsible, responsive bidder, provide one of the following:

  • State of NC Affidavit C (sample Affidavit C) – Portion of the Work to be Performed by HUB Certified/Minority Businesses if the work to be executed by HUB firms is equal to or greater than 10% of bidder’s total contract price, OR
  • State of NC Affidavit D (sample Affidavit D) – Good Faith Efforts provide if work to be executed by HUB firms is less than 10% of bidder’s total contract price. All evidentiary documents to prove Good Faith Efforts as outlined in paragraphs A-I on the form must also be provided.

Appendix E – MBE Documentation for Contract Payments must be submitted along with each Payment Application and FINAL Payment Request.

For any specific questions regarding HUB guidelines or forms, please contact Tanya Vogel at tjvogel@fac.unc.edu or 919-843-1424.