Is there any reason why minority or woman-owned businesses cannot work under a PLA?
No. It is entirely up to the contractor to choose whether to work under a PLA. In fact, as part of their commitment to using their construction projects to invest in community development, some public agencies have developed innovative programs to assist small businesses – including minority and women-owned contractors – in preparing bids and complying with the various legal requirements for operating on a construction site. As an example, the Los Angeles Community College District conducts one-day “boot camps” to help small contractors develop their capacity to handle work on the District’s construction projects. See http://www.build-laccd.org/bidding_and_contracting/index.asp.
