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AA/EEO Regulations

City of Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 183.04 and the Rules Governing Affirmative Requirements require the city to monitor affirmative action and equal employment opportunity efforts. AA/EEO regulations apply to all vendors, regardless of the nature and size of their business, whose total accumulated City of Saint Paul contract awards exceed $50,000 within the preceding twelve-month period. The requirement applies whether one contract equals $50,000, or several contracts within a one-year period total $50,000. 

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Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)

When the $50,000 threshold is met, a vendor must submit the following:  
  1. Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) – to the City of Saint Paul via email at affirmativeaction@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
  2. Submit the $75 Affirmative Action Plan fee to the Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity.  Acceptable forms of payments are:
    • company check
    • personal check
    • cashier/money order check
    • check.com check

The AAP is certified for two years. You must renew your AAP before it expires.    

Affirmative Action Plan Registration Certification Status  

Individuals can now look up if a business has a current Affirmative Action plan certification registered with the City of Saint Paul.  

Affirmative Action Plan FAQ

Last Edited: March 28, 2025