The purpose of chapter 120, Laws of 1983 and of this chapter is to provide the maximum practicable opportunity for increased participation by minority and women-owned businesses in public works contracts and in contracts for the procurement of goods and services from the private sector for state agencies and educational institutions.

These rules set forth the procedures by which individual contract goals and the overall annual goals for participation of certified business enterprises are set and reviewed; and the procedures to be used by the office in monitoring compliance.