Cook County, IL · Cook County
Petition for Partial or Full Waiver – Form 3
This petition lets Cook County bidders or proposers request a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation goals 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
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What this form is
Bidders or proposers use this form to request a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation for a Cook County contract. It asks for the contract information, reasons for the waiver, and details about good-faith efforts to meet participation goals. The form also requests supporting documentation and an affirmation that the information is truthful, accurate, and complete.
Who needs it
A bidder or proposer seeking a full or partial waiver of MBE, WBE, or DBE participation goals for a Cook County contract should 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 and dated without a notary; it includes an affirmation under penalty of perjury, but identifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver – Form 3.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the bidder or proposer and contract details, select the waiver requested, and explain the reasons for the request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting documentation and details of good-faith efforts, such as solicitation copies and contact timelines.
- 4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the affirmation that the information is truthful, accurate, and complete.
- 5
Submit to the County
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Petition for Partial or Full Waiver?
- It is a Cook County form for bidders or proposers requesting a full or partial MBE, WBE, or DBE participation waiver for a contract.
- What supporting information does the petition request?
- It asks for the waiver reasons, details of good-faith efforts to meet participation goals, and supporting documentation, including solicitation copies and any other relevant records.
- Do I need a notary for this petition?
- No. The document has no notary block; the signer signs and dates an affirmation under penalty of perjury. It identifies no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the petition?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.