Common use of Contract Goals Clause in Contracts

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, the Agency’s (or Agencies’) overall MWBE participation goal for the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document and the Contract. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendix, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) with MWBEs; and 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this ContractAgreement, the Agency’s Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (or Agencies’30%) overall for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation goal and fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the ContractAgreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract an Agreement with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% 25 percent of the total value of the contract]Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the ContractAgreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this ContractAgreement, the Agency’s Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (or Agencies’30%) overall for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation goal and fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the ContractAgreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract an Agreement with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be twenty-five percent (25% %) of the total value of the contract]Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the ContractAgreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Department with MWBEs; and 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this ContractAgreement, the Agency’s Department hereby establishes an overall goal of zero percent (or Agencies’0%) overall for MWBE participation, zero percent (0%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation goal and zero percent (0%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the ContractAgreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract an Agreement with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% 25 percent of the total value of the contract]Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the ContractAgreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this ContractAgreement, the Agency’s Department hereby establishes an overall goal of zero (or Agencies’0%) overall for MWBE participation, zero percent (0%) for New York State- certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation goal and zero percent (0%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the ContractAgreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract an Agreement with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% 25 percent of the total value of the contract]Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the ContractAgreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, OCFS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and 15% for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Agency’s (or Agencies’) overall MWBE participation goal for the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Contract Number: # Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) OCFS with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, OPWDD hereby establishes an overall goal of _____ percent for MWBE participation, _____ percent for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and _____ percent for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Agency’s (or Agencies’) overall MWBE participation goal for the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the Contract. B. WBEs. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. . The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% 60percent of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 25% 25percent of the total value of the contract]. D. ] The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. : Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. ; Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. ; Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. ; The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) OPWDD with MWBEs; and 5. , Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this ContractAgreement, the Agency’s Department hereby establishes an overall goal of zero percent (or Agencies’0%) overall for MWBE participation, zero percent (0%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation goal and zero percent (0%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the ContractAgreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract an Agreement with an MWBE, serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be twenty-five percent (25% %) of the total value of the contract]Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the ContractAgreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Department with MWBEs; and 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, the Agency’s Agency hereby establishes an overall goal of % for MWBE participation, % for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (or Agencies’“MBE”) overall participation and % for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE participation goal for Contract Goals”) based on the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the General Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the General Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. The General Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The General Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the General Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) Agency with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the General Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this Contractprocurement, the Agency’s Fund hereby establishes goals of __% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (or Agencies’“MBE”) overall MWBE participation and __% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation. The __% goal for Minority-Owned Business Enterprise participation shall be applied as follows: a maximum of one third (1/3) of the Contract is indicated in goal may be applied to purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment from MBEs. The __% goal for Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation shall be applied as follows: a maximum of one third (1/3) of the solicitation document goal may be applied to purchases of materials, supplies, and the Contractequipment from WBEs. B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendix2a hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory Directory of New York State certified Certified MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx://xxx.xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Fund’s Opportunities Program Office. The Contractor can also reach out to the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. c. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § §140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – , The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% 60 percent of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) with MWBEs; and 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, NYSERDA hereby establishes an overall goal of XX% for MWBE participation, XX% for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and XX% for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Agency’s (or Agencies’) overall MWBE participation goal for the Contract is indicated in the solicitation document current availability of MBEs and the ContractWBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) NYSERDA with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Contract, OPWDD hereby establishes an overall goal of percent for MWBE participation, percent for New York State-certified minority- owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and _ percent for New York State- certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the Agency’s (or Agencies’) overall current availability of MBEs and WBEs. OPWDD encourages contractors to make every effort to include the participation of MWBE participation goal for the Contract is indicated firms whenever practical in the solicitation document and the Contractperformance of this contract to meet XXXXX’s agency goals. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendixhereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of State certified MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% 60percent of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 25% 25percent of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) OPWDD with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this Contract, the Agency’s Fund hereby establishes goals of % for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (or Agencies’“MBE”) overall participation and % for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE participation Contract Goals”). The % goal for Minority-Owned Business Enterprise participation shall be applied as follows: a maximum of one third (1/3) of the Contract is indicated in goal may be applied to purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment from MBEs. The % goal for Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation shall be applied as follows: a maximum of one third (1/3) of the solicitation document goal may be applied to purchases of materials, supplies, and the Contractequipment from WBEs. B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A of this Appendix2a hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory Directory of New York State certified Certified MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Fund’s Opportunities Program Office. The Contractor can also reach out to the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (000) 000-0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. C. c. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § §140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. [FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS – , The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a supplier that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be 60% 60 percent of the total value of the contract. The portion of a contract with an MWBE, MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, MWBE shall be the monetary value for fees, or the markup percentage, charged by the MWBE]. [FOR ALL OTHER CONTRACTS - The portion of a contract with an MWBE, serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE, shall be 25% of the total value of the contract]. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Contract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Agency(ies) with MWBEs; and 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.