Cook County, IL · Cook County
Petition for Partial or Full Waiver – Form 3
Cook County bidders and proposers use this form to request a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation requirements for a contract.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cook County · Cook County, Cook County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cookcountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
This petition requests a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation requirements for a Cook County contract. The bidder or proposer explains the reason for the request and details good faith efforts to meet contract-specific goals. The form asks for bidder and contract information, supporting documentation, outreach timelines, contact attempts, and other efforts; the signer affirms the information is truthful, accurate, and complete under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
A bidder or proposer seeking a full or partial MBE, WBE, or DBE waiver for a Cook County contract needs to complete this petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer affirms the information under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver – Form 3 PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Provide bidder or proposer and contract details, select the waiver requested, and explain the reason for the request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation, good faith effort details, and copies of solicitations to contacted PCEs.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the county department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver request?
- It lets a bidder or proposer request a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation requirements for a Cook County contract.
- What information and attachments does the petition ask for?
- It asks for the waiver reason and details about good faith efforts, including outreach timelines and contact attempts. Supporting documentation and copies of solicitations should be attached.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer affirms the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.