Common use of Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs Clause in Contracts

Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs. The City encourages the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Women Business Enterprises (“WBEs”) (collectively, “WMBEs”), in all City contracts. The City encourages the following practices to open competitive opportunities for WMBEs: Placing all qualified WMBEs attempting to do business in The City of Seattle on solicitation lists, and providing written notice of subcontracting opportunities to WMBEs capable of performing the work, including without limitation all businesses on any list provided by the City, in sufficient time to allow such businesses to respond to the written solicitations. Breaking down total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities, where economically feasible, in order to permit maximum participation by small businesses including WMBEs. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the contract permit, that encourage participation by WMBEs. Providing WMBEs that express interest with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract. Utilizing the services of available minority community organizations, minority contractor groups, local minority assistance offices, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of WMBEs.

Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs. The City encourages the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Women Business Enterprises (“WBEs”) (collectively, “WMBEs”), in all City contracts. The City encourages the following practices to open competitive opportunities for WMBEs: Placing all qualified WMBEs attempting to do business in The City of Seattle on solicitation lists, and providing written notice of subcontracting opportunities to WMBEs capable of performing the work, including without limitation all businesses on any list provided by the City, in sufficient time to allow such businesses to respond to the written solicitations. Breaking down total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities, where economically feasible, in order to permit maximum participation by small businesses including WMBEs. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the contract Agreement permit, that encourage encourages participation by WMBEs. Providing WMBEs that express interest with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contractAgreement. Utilizing the services of available minority community organizations, minority contractor Contractor groups, local minority assistance offices, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of WMBEs.

Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs. The City encourages the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Women Business Enterprises (“WBEs”) (collectively, “WMBEs”), in all City contracts. The City encourages the following practices to open competitive opportunities for WMBEs: Placing all qualified WMBEs attempting to do business in The City of Seattle on solicitation lists, and providing written notice of subcontracting opportunities to WMBEs capable of performing the work, including without limitation all businesses on any list provided by the City, in sufficient time to allow such businesses to respond to the written solicitations. Breaking down total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities, where economically feasible, in order to permit maximum participation by small businesses including WMBEs. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the contract Agreement permit, that encourage encourages participation by WMBEs. Providing WMBEs that express interest with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contractAgreement. Utilizing the services of available minority community organizations, minority contractor groups, local minority assistance offices, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of WMBEs. As a result of the Contractor’s affirmative efforts and implementation of its proposed Outreach Plan, the Contractor identified Xxxxxx Engineering (MBE) as a subcontractor. The subcontractor may provide loss control services in the area of property and industrial fire prevention and protection systems. Utilization of the subcontractor is dependent upon the City’s demand for this service and the availability of the subcontractor.

Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs. The City encourages the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises minority-owned businesses (“MBEs”) and Women Business Enterprises women-owned businesses (“WBEs”) (collectively, “WMBEs”), in all City contracts. The City encourages the following practices to open competitive opportunities for WMBEs: Attending a pre-solicitation conference, if scheduled by the City, to provide project information and to inform WMBEs of contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Placing all qualified WMBEs attempting to do business in The the City of Seattle on solicitation lists, and providing written notice of subcontracting opportunities to WMBEs capable of performing the work, including without limitation all businesses on any list provided by the CityCity of Seattle, in sufficient time to allow such businesses to respond to the written solicitations. Breaking down total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities, where economically feasible, in order to permit maximum participation by small businesses including WMBEs. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the this contract permit, that encourage encourages participation by WMBEs. Providing WMBEs that express interest with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contractAgreement. Utilizing the services of available minority community organizations, minority contractor groups, local minority assistance offices, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of WMBEs.

Affirmative Efforts to Utilize WMBEs. The City encourages the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Women Business Enterprises (“WBEs”) (collectively, “WMBEs”), in all City contracts. The City encourages the following practices to open competitive opportunities for WMBEs: Placing all qualified WMBEs attempting to do business in The City of Seattle on solicitation lists, and providing written notice of subcontracting opportunities to WMBEs capable of performing the work, including without limitation all businesses on any list provided by the City, in sufficient time to allow such businesses to respond to the written solicitations. Breaking down total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities, where economically feasible, in order to permit maximum participation by small businesses including WMBEs. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the contract permit, that encourage participation by WMBEs. Providing WMBEs that express interest with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract. Utilizing the services of available minority community organizations, minority contractor Vendor groups, local minority assistance offices, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of WMBEs.