MINORITY AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING

This paper deals with the history and development of the minority and women business enterprise programs in public contracting and reviews the treatment these programs have received in the courts including an extensive discussion of the United States Supreme Court regarding affirmative action. It concludes with a practical discussion regarding the certification process in dealing with potential fronts and appeals regarding certifications.

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• Authors:
  • Finch, O F
• Publication Date: 1985-11

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Pagination: 31 p.
• Serial:
  • NCHRP Research Results Digest
  • Issue Number: 146
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Affirmative action; Businesses; Certification; Compliance; Contracting; Courts; Disadvantaged business enterprises; Females; History; Labor law; Legal factors; Minorities; Private enterprise; Transportation disadvantaged persons
• Uncontrolled Terms: Disadvantaged persons
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Highways; History; Law; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00454536
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jul 31 1987 12:00AM