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businesses without sound reasons after a through investigation of their capabilities; and using the <br />services of available minority community organizations, minority contractors groups, local state <br />and federal minority business assistance offices, and other organizations that provide assistance <br />in the recruitment and placement of minodty businesses. <br /> <br />Program Goals <br /> <br />Minodty business participation in construction contracts will be calculated for each project for <br />which a contract or contracts are awarded pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-128 and will be reported to <br />the Board of Information. The goal adopted by the Board for minority business participation in <br />construction projects in ten percent (10%). <br /> <br />Competitive Bids <br /> <br />Nothing in this policy nor the guidelines or goals set forth in it shall be construed to require the <br />school system or contractors to award contracts to minodty businesses who do not submit the <br />lowest responsible bid. <br /> <br />End of Section <br /> <br /> <br />