The executive or his designees shall promulgate guidelines and regulations for use in the procurement of A/E services, which regulations shall (1) require the submittal and encourage the annual submittal of statements of qualifications and performance data, in form approved by the executive, and require an evaluation of current statements of qualifications and performance data prior to letting and contract for A/E services and provide criteria for such evaluation; and (2) shall include a plan to ensure that minorities and women-owned firms are afforded the maximum practical opportunity to compete for and obtain contracts for A/E services. The level of participation by minority and women-owned firms shall be consistent with their general availability within the professional communities involved. (Added by Ord. 82-028 § 2, Apr. 14, 1982).