Common use of Business Equity Clause in Contracts

Business Equity. The University of Washington is committed to providing optimal opportunity for participation in contracting by Business Equity Enterprises (BEE). The University of Washington has determined that an overall aspirational goal of 20% Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) utilization, inclusive of 15% minority and women-owned business utilization, is practicable and attainable on this project; that goal is negotiable, based upon the specialized nature of the work and the relative availability of BEE to perform the specific work scopes identified in this project. The University of Washington welcomes the participation of all BEE, irrespective of gross revenues, including those that are self-designated and those that are state (OMWBE) certified. Those businesses that wish to apply for OMWBE certification should access the following: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The University of Washington defines a Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) as “any entity licensed to do business in the State of Washington, including a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that meets any of the following:” Certified Business Enterprise (CBE): Any business enterprise certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.  Asian Pacific American  Black American  Hispanic American  Native American  Subcontinent Asian American  Can attest that it is owned and operated independently from all other businesses and  Conforms to the U.S. Small Business Administration Size Standards of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes in which it is to be engaged at the UW; or  Is certified with the OMWBE. Prior to the execution of the contract for this project, the UW and the selected firm shall agree on an Inclusion Plan that will stipulate an aspirational BEE goal based upon the various scopes of the work and the anticipated services to be provided, as well as the strategies the Design-Builder will use to achieve optimal equitable BEE utilization on the project. BEE participation may be either as a design- builder, sub-consultant, sub-contractor, or supplier. 1. Owner’s Project Criteria 2. General Conditions Between Owner and Design-Builder

Business Equity. The University of Washington is committed to providing optimal opportunity for participation in contracting by Business Equity Enterprises (BEE). The University of Washington has determined that an overall aspirational goal of 20% Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) utilization, inclusive of 15% minority and women-owned business utilization, is practicable and attainable on this project; that goal is negotiable, based upon the specialized nature of the work and the relative availability of BEE to perform the specific work scopes identified in this project. The University of Washington welcomes the participation of all BEE, irrespective of gross revenues, including those that are self-designated and those that are state (OMWBE) certified. Those businesses that wish to apply for OMWBE certification should access the following: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The University of Washington defines a Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) as “any entity licensed to do business in the State of Washington, including a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that meets any of the following:” Certified Business Enterprise (CBE): Any business enterprise certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.  o Asian Pacific American  o Black American  o Hispanic American  o Native American  o Subcontinent Asian American  o Can attest that it is owned and operated independently from all other businesses and  o Conforms to the U.S. Small Business Administration Size Standards of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes in which it is to be engaged at the UW; or  o Is certified with the OMWBE. Prior to the execution of the contract for this project, the UW and the selected firm shall agree on an Inclusion Plan that will stipulate an aspirational BEE goal based upon the various scopes of the work and the anticipated services to be provided, as well as the strategies the Design-Builder will use to achieve optimal equitable BEE utilization on the project. BEE participation may be either as a design- design-builder, sub-consultant, sub-contractor, or supplier. 1. Owner’s Project Criteria 2. General Conditions Between Owner and Design-Builder

Business Equity. The University of Washington is committed to providing optimal opportunity for participation in contracting by Business Equity Enterprises (BEE). The University of Washington has determined that an overall aspirational goal of 20% Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) utilization, inclusive of 15% minority and women-owned business utilization, is practicable and attainable on this project; that goal is negotiable, based upon the specialized nature of the work and the relative availability of BEE to perform the specific work scopes identified in this project. The University of Washington welcomes the participation of all BEE, irrespective of gross revenues, including those that are self-designated and those that are state (OMWBE) certified. Those businesses that wish to apply for OMWBE certification should access the following: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The University of Washington defines a Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) as “any entity licensed to do business in the State of Washington, including a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that meets any of the following:” Certified Business Enterprise (CBE): Any business enterprise certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.  Asian Pacific American  Black American  Hispanic American  Native American  Subcontinent Asian American  Can attest that it is owned and operated independently from all other businesses and  Conforms to the U.S. Small Business Administration Size Standards of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes in which it is to be engaged at the UW; or  Is certified with the OMWBE. Prior to the execution of the contract for this project, the UW and the selected firm shall agree on an Inclusion Plan that will stipulate an aspirational BEE goal based upon the various scopes of the work and the anticipated services to be provided, as well as the strategies the Design-Builder will use to achieve optimal equitable BEE utilization on the project. BEE participation may be either as a design- builder, sub-consultant, sub-contractor, or supplier. 1. Owner’s Project Criteria Criteria 2. General Conditions Between Owner and Design-Builder 3. Insurance Requirements

Business Equity. The University of Washington is committed to providing optimal opportunity for participation in contracting by Business Equity Enterprises (BEE). The University of Washington has determined that an overall aspirational goal of 20% Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) utilization, inclusive of 15% minority and women-owned business utilization, is practicable and attainable on this project; that goal is negotiable, based upon the specialized nature of the work and the relative availability of BEE to perform the specific work scopes identified in this project. The University of Washington welcomes the participation of all BEE, irrespective of gross revenues, including those that are self-designated and those that are state (OMWBE) certified. Those businesses that wish to apply for OMWBE certification should access the following: ▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The University of Washington defines a Business Equity Enterprise (BEE) as “any entity licensed to do business in the State of Washington, including a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity that meets any of the following:” Certified Business Enterprise (CBE): Any business enterprise certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.  • Asian Pacific American  • Black American  • Hispanic American  • Native American  • Subcontinent Asian American  • Can attest that it is owned and operated independently from all other businesses and  • Conforms to the U.S. Small Business Administration Size Standards of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes in which it is to be engaged at the UW; or  • Is certified with the OMWBE. Prior to the execution of the contract for this project, the UW and the selected firm shall agree on an Inclusion Plan that will stipulate an aspirational BEE goal based upon the various scopes of the work and the anticipated services to be provided, as well as the strategies the Design-Builder will use to achieve optimal equitable BEE utilization on the project. BEE participation may be either as a design- builder, sub-consultant, sub-contractor, or supplier. 1. Owner’s Project Criteria 2. General Conditions Between Owner and Design-Builder