OCC - Compliance

Compliance Officers set MBE, WBE and DBE Contract goals on Cook County and Cook County Health contracts $25,000 dollars or more.
Compliance Officers also monitor contracts to ensure MWBE & DBE Compliance as it relates to the MWBE Ordinance. Monitoring entails making sure MWBE Certified vendors are being used properly on contracts and paid accordingly.
Compliance Officers review utilization plans to ensure all County contracts meet the established goals or evaluates when a waiver of the goal(s) is appropriate.
Compliance Officers participate on a waiver team to review, approve, and/or deny a Vendor's Good Faith Efforts Waiver Request.
Compliance Officers work with County User departments to promote the program and assist qualified M/W/DBE firms to connect with contracting opportunities.

Note: DBE is only on Federally Funded Contracts

To ensure Compliance with the M/WBE Ordinance and to remain compliant on any active Cook County contracts M/WBE vendors should:

Make sure to keep certifications up to date
Make sure to respond to all communications within the DMS system from both the prime vendor and the Office of Contract Compliance
Use the reviews module if there is ever a discrepancy with an active contract
Make sure to review the General Terms and Conditions of the contract