Business Enterprise Policies and Procedures Manual

Section 1: Introduction

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Preface
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Program Eligibility
1.4 Division Retention of Records

Section 2: BEP Application, Training and Licensure

2.0 BEP Application Process
2.1 Work Experience
2.2 Training Classes
2.3 On-The-Job Training
2.4 Licensure
2.5 Background Screening Requirements

3.0 General Information
3.1 The Current Selection Process Protocol
3.2 Other Selection Process Issues
3.3 Business Opportunities
3.4 Vendor Residence Vicinity Requirement
3.5 Outstanding Debt Prohibition
3.6 Selection Cycle Application Instructions

Section 4: Licensed Operator Facility Agreement

4.0 Licensed Operator Facility Agreements
4.1 Commitment Requirement
4.2 Assignment of Temporary LOFAs
4.3 Limits for Vendors of Temporarily Closed Facilities
4.4 Facility Type and Profit Expectation
4.5 Working Capital and Inventory

Section 5: Vendor Responsibilities

5.0 Vendor Responsibilities
5.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
5.2 Vending Machine Compliance
5.3 Tax Liability and Insurance
5.4 Equipment
5.5 Reimbursement Process
5.6 Monthly Business Reports and Set-Aside Levy
5.7 Approved Business Expenses
5.8 Repayment Plans
5.9 Leave of Absence

Section 6: Grievance Procedure

6.0 Grievance Board
6.1 Grievance for decisions not involving facility appointments (6A-18.0423)
6.2 Grievance for decisions involving facility appointments (6A-18.0425)