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[INSERT ODI LETTERHEAD] <br />[DATE] <br />[BIDDER NAME] <br />[BIDDER ADDRESS] <br />Via email only at [BIDDER EMAIL] <br /> <br /> Re: [PROJECT NAME] <br /> <br />Dear [BIDDER REPRESENTATIVE], <br /> <br />On [DATE], the Board of Public Works opened and read bids for the above project. <br /> The MWBE Goals for the Project were as follows: MBE Goal: [%] and WBE Goal: [%]. <br />On Form MBE 1.0, you reported planned MBE utilization in the amount of [%]. On Form WBE <br />1.0, you reported planned WBE utilization in the amount of [%]. <br /> <br /> Because the utilization reported in Forms [MBE 1.0/WBE 1.0] was less than the MWBE <br />Goals for the Project, I reviewed the evidence of good faith efforts provided in [MBE/WBE] <br />Forms 2.0 and 2.1, [together with any supplemental information.] After a review of all evidence <br />of good faith efforts, I have determined that a goal waiver should be denied for the following <br />reasons: <br /> <br /> [INSERT]. <br /> <br /> Pursuant to Section 8.b.3.e. of the Program Plan, you have seven (7) days to appeal this <br />determination. An appeal should be made in writing and directed to the Program Administrator <br />at mpatton@southbendin.gov. An appeal will be heard by the Inclusive Procurement Board, and <br />you will be invited to this meeting to present reasons supported by facts along with any written <br />documentation as to why you believe the appeal should be approved. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />