COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BRIEFING ITEM

Item No.
Date of Meeting

DATE:

February 25, 2019

TO:

Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

FROM:

Dave McFadden, Managing Director Economic Development
Mian Rice, Director Diversity in Contracting

7a
March 26, 2019

SUBJECT: Diversity in Contracting Annual Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Diversity in Contracting Annual Report to the Commission will provide the Port's
division/department 2018 WMBE results, results of the initial WMBE pilot projects, 2019 future
department/division WMBE goals, and affirmative efforts to assure equality of contracting
opportunities.
BACKGROUND AND GOALS
On January 9, 2018, Port Commissioners adopted a new Policy Directive on Diversity in
Contracting via Resolution 3737, which drives equity in Port contracting.
The purpose of this policy directive is to provide the maximum practicable opportunity for
increased participation by minority and women owned and controlled businesses in Port
contracting for public works, consulting services, supplies, material, equipment, and other
services to create the opportunity to leverage Port spend to increase WMBE utilization.
The Port Commission specifically established utilization goals for both the amount of
contracting dollars paid to WMBE firms as well as the number of WMBE firms under contract to
the Port:
5 year goals:
1) Triple the number of WMBE firms that contract with the Port, and
2) Increase to 15% the percentage of dollars spent on WMBE contracts
This new policy also directs the establishment of:
 Executive level accountability that drives performance across the Port
 Port-wide goal setting and reporting processes, requiring Divisions/Departments to
establish Annual WMBE Plans that set aspirational goals and performance targets
 Clear lines of responsibility and accountability for implementation with designated
WMBE liaisons for each division

Template revised April 12, 2018.

COMMISSION AGENDA - Briefing Item No. 7a
Meeting Date: March 26, 2019
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Categories of contracts where inclusion plans and other tools will be used
Implementation and monitoring procedures to ensure prompt payment and change
order processes
Expanded technical assistance for WMBE firms, coordination with external partners, and
support for internal training to Port staff

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Presentation slides
2019 Diversity in Contracting Plan

PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
June 12 - Commission briefing on Diversity in Contracting program development
January 8, 2018 - The Commission passed Resolution 3737
December 12, 2017 - The Commission considers Resolution 3737 (first reading)

Template revised September 22, 2016.