Common use of Contract Goals Clause in Contracts

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-A, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this Contract. In accordance with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 1510% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1510% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-A, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this Contract. In accordance with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 15% for New York State certified Minority-Owned owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for New York State certified Women-Owned owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Women’s Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) 0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §§ 142.8, the Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation ESD for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurementContract, the Corporation Department hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 15% for MinorityNew York State-Owned Business Enterprises certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and 15% for WomenNew York State-Owned Business Enterprises certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found MWBEs at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Women’s Business Development (at (000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) 0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established hereinThe Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, pursuant to as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR §142.8§ 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. 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 or and suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance 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 Department with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed reasonably structure the Contract scope of work to comply with the maximize opportunities for MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth hereinparticipation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 1510% for Minority-Minority- Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1510% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-A, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this Contract. In accordance with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for New York State Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15: 12% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 158% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract the subject contract (“Contract”) and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIIII-AA hereof, Contractor Consultant should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp. Additionally, Contractor Consultant is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development (at (000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor Consultant must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor Consultant acknowledges that if Contractor Consultant is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor Consultant shall be liable to the Corporation ESD for liquidated or other appropriate damages, damages and remedies as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation LIPA hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). LIPA has also established for this Agreement a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (“SDVOBs”) goal of 6%. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by SDVOBs, Contractor should reference the New York State Office of General Services webpage at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/Core/SDVOBA.asp. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contractthe Contract or the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development at (844) -579-7570 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by SDVONs. C. Where MWBE M/WBE/VET goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBE/VETs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE M/WBE/VET participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation LIPA for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 1510% for Minority-Minority- Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1510% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this contract. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant Pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation OGS for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation Agency hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 1510% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1510% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs).Enterprises B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-ASection 2(a) hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. c. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. d. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “"good faith efforts” " to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation Agency for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation Agency hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-ASection 2(a) hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. c. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. d. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “"good faith efforts” " to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation Agency for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation State hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 1512% for MinorityNew York State certified minority-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1518% for WomenNew York State certified women-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. . For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIIparagraph “b-Ai” hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. . Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §§ 142.8, the Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation State for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein. The Contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article 15-A and the MWBE Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development of the New York State Department of Economic Development (the “Division”). If any of these terms or provisions conflict with applicable law or regulations, such laws and regulations shall supersede these requirements. The Contractor shall comply with the following provisions of Article 15-A: Each contractor and subcontractor performing work on the Contract shall undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. For these purposes, EEO shall apply in the areas of recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and rates of pay or other forms of compensation. The Contractor shall submit an EEO policy statement to the State within seventy two (72) hours after the date of the notice by the State to award the Contract to the Contractor. If the Contractor or Subcontractor does not have an existing EEO policy statement, the State may provide the Contractor or Subcontractor a model statement (see Exhibit K– Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement). The Contractor’s EEO policy statement shall include the following language: The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status, will undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force. The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that, in the performance of the contract, all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. The Contractor shall request each employment agency, labor union, or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement that such employment agency, labor union, or representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor's obligations herein. The Contractor will include the provisions of Subdivisions (a) through (c) of this Subsection 4 and Paragraph “v” of this Section c, which provides for relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law, in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor as to work in connection with the Contract.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurementcontract, the Corporation New York State Department of Health hereby establishes an overall a goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participationparticipation on any eligible expenses including subcontracted labor or services, equipment, materials, or any combined purchase of the foregoing under this contract. The goal on the eligible portion of this contract will be 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-15- A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation New York State Department of Health for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation [AGENCY] hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEM/WBEs”) participation, 15% XX% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% XX% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs M/BWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract.: C. Where MWBE M/WBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE M/WBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation [AGENCY] for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 3023% for New York State Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15: 13% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1510% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract the subject contract (“Contract”) and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIIII-AA hereof, Contractor Consultant should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp. Additionally, Contractor Consultant is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development (at (000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor Consultant must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor Consultant acknowledges that if Contractor Consultant is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor Consultant shall be liable to the Corporation ESD for liquidated or other appropriate damages, damages and remedies as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation LIPA hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. . LIPA has also established for this Agreement a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (“SDVOBs”) goal of 6%. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by SDVOBs, Contractor should reference the New York State Office of General Services webpage at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/Core/SDVOBA.asp. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract. C. the Contract or the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development at (844) -579-7570 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by SDVONs. Where MWBE M/WBE/VET goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBE/VETs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE M/WBE/VET participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation LIPA for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurementContract, the Corporation ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Women- Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor Recipient should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . Additionally, Contractor Recipient is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor Recipient must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor Recipient acknowledges that if Contractor Recipient is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor Recipient shall be liable to the Corporation ESD for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation LIPA hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 150% for Minority-Minority- Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 150% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. . Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation LIPA for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation Agency hereby establishes an overall goal of 300% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 150% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 150% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs).Enterprises B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-ASection 2(a) hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. c. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. d. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “"good faith efforts” " to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation Agency for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation State hereby establishes an overall goal of 3020% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15participation for subcontractors and suppliers; 8.38% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1511.62% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. . For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section IIIparagraph “b-Ai” hereof, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html . Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant . Pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, the Contractor must document “its good faith efforts” efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a material breach of the Contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation State for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein. Contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article 15-A and the MWBE Regulations promulgated by the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development of the Department of Economic Development (the “Division”). If any of these terms or provisions conflict with applicable law or regulations, such laws and regulations shall supersede these requirements. Contractor shall comply with the following provisions of Article 15-A: Contractor and Subcontractors shall undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex (including gender identity or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status. For these purposes, EEO shall apply in the areas of recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and rates of pay or other forms of compensation. The Contractor shall submit an EEO policy statement to the DTF within seventy two (72) hours after the date of the notice by DTF to award the Contract to the Contractor. If Contractor or Subcontractor does not have an existing EEO policy statement, the DTF may provide the Contractor or Subcontractor a model statement (see Exhibit K of RFP 14-04). The Contractor’s EEO policy statement shall include the following language: The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex (including gender identity or expression) national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, will undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force. The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that, in the performance of the contract, all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex (including gender identity or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status. The Contractor shall request each employment agency, labor union, or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement that such employment agency, labor union, or representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex (including gender identity or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic disposition, marital status or domestic violence victim status and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor's obligations herein. The Contractor will include the provisions of Subdivisions (a) through (c) of this Subsection 4 and Paragraph “v” of this Section 3, which provides for relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law, in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each subcontractor as to work in connection with the Contract. Attachment 5 - Staffing Plan To ensure compliance with this Section, the Contractor shall submit a staffing plan to document the composition of the proposed workforce to be utilized in the performance of the Contract by the specified categories listed, including ethnic background, gender, and Federal occupational categories. Contractors shall complete the Staffing plan form and submit it as part of their bid or proposal or within a reasonable time, but no later than the time of award of the contract. Exhibit L- Workforce Employment Utilization Report (“Workforce Report”) Once a contract has been awarded and during the term of Contract, Contractor is responsible for updating and providing notice to the State of any changes to the previously submitted Staffing Plan. This information is to be submitted on a quarterly basis during the term of the Contract to report the actual workforce utilized in the performance of the Contract by the specified categories listed including ethnic background, gender, and Federal occupational categories. The Workforce Report must be submitted to report this information. Separate forms shall be completed by Contractor and any subcontractor performing work on the Contract. In limited instances, Contractor may not be able to separate out the workforce utilized in the performance of the Contract from Contractor's and/or subcontractor's total workforce. When a separation can be made, Contractor shall submit the Workforce Report and indicate that the information provided related to the actual workforce utilized on the Contract. When the workforce to be utilized on the Contract cannot be separated out from Contractor's and/or subcontractor's total workforce, Contractor shall submit the Workforce Report and indicate that the information provided is Contractor's total workforce during the subject time frame, not limited to work specifically under the Contract. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions. Contractor and subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender identity or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. The Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has submitted an MWBE Utilization Plan either prior to, or at the time of, the execution of the Contract. Contractor agrees to use such MWBE Utilization Plan for the performance of MWBEs on the Contract pursuant to the prescribed MWBE goals set forth in Section “b-i” of this section. Contractor further agrees that a failure to submit and/or use such MWBE Utilization Plan shall constitute a material breach of the terms of the Contract. Upon the occurrence of such a material breach, the State shall be entitled to any remedy provided herein, including but not limited to, a finding of Contractor non-responsiveness. For Waiver Requests Contractor should use Exhibit H, M/WBE 104, Request for Waiver Form. If the Contractor, after making good faith efforts, is unable to comply with MWBE goals, the Contractor may submit a Request for Waiver form documenting good faith efforts by the Contractor to meet such goals. If the documentation included with the waiver request is complete, the State shall evaluate the request and issue a written notice of acceptance or denial within twenty (20) days of receipt. If the State, upon review of the MWBE Utilization Plan and updated Quarterly MWBE Contractor Compliance Reports determines that Contractor is failing or refusing to comply with the Contract goals and no waiver has been issued in regards to such non-compliance, the State may issue a notice of deficiency to the Contractor. The Contractor must respond to the notice of deficiency within seven (7) business days of receipt. Such response may include a request for partial or total waiver of MWBE Contract Goals.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation Department hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises New York State certified minority- owned business enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for WomenNew York State certified women-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000716) 000-0000846- 8200) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §§ 142.8, the Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation Department for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. a) For purposes of this procurementcontract, the Corporation hereby establishes DCJS has established an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based which are specified as part of the contract on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs)Local Assistance MWBE Sub-Contractor Supplier Utilization Form 3301. B. b) For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the Contract Goals established in section III-Athe contract workplan hereof, the Contractor should shall reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html . xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/ Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Women’s Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) 0000 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on this the Contract. C. c) Where MWBE goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must document “good faith efforts” efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation DCJS for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. 23.2.1 For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation EFC hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 15% for MinorityState certified minority-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for WomenState certified women-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. 23.2.2 For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section III-A23.2.1, Contractor the Firm should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, Contractor the Firm is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Women’s Business Development (at (000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contract. C. 23.2.3 Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, the Firm must, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8, Contractor must § 142.8 document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this Contract. In accordance with section Executive Law § 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor Firm acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the this Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor Firm shall be liable to the Corporation EFC for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurement, the Corporation State hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 1512% for MinorityNew York State certified minority-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 1518% for WomenNew York State certified women-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. . For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this the Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIIparagraph “b-Ai” hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000) 000-0000) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this the Contract. C. . Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §§ 142.8, the Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation State for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein. The Contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions of Article 15-A and the MWBE Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development of the New York State Department of Economic Development (the “Division”). If any of these terms or provisions conflict with applicable law or regulations, such laws and regulations shall supersede these requirements. The Contractor shall comply with the following provisions of Article 15-A: Each contractor and subcontractor performing work on the Contract shall undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. For these purposes, EEO shall apply in the areas of recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and rates of pay or other forms of compensation. The Contractor shall submit an EEO policy statement to the State within seventy two (72) hours after the date of the notice by the State to award the Contract to the Contractor. If the Contractor or Subcontractor does not have an existing EEO policy statement, the State may provide the Contractor or Subcontractor a model statement (see Exhibit K– Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement). The Contractor’s EEO policy statement shall include the following language: The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status, will undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force. The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that, in the performance of the contract, all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. The Contractor shall request each employment agency, labor union, or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding, to furnish a written statement that such employment agency, labor union, or representative will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor's obligations herein. The Contractor will include the provisions of Subdivisions (a) through (c) of this Subsection 4 and Paragraph “v” of this Section c, which provides for relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law, in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor as to work in connection with the Contract.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this procurementproject, the Corporation ESD hereby establishes an overall goal of 30__% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“MWBE”) MWBE participation, 15% for MinorityNew York State certified minority-Owned Business Enterprises owned business enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises New York State certified women- owned business enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on this Contract the project and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in section IIISection II-AA hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/MWBE/directorySearch.html xxxxx://xx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Woman Women’s Business Development ((000) 000-0000; (000) 000-0000; or (000716) 000-0000846- 8200) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on this Contractthe project. C. Where MWBE goals Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to 5 NYCRR §§ 142.8, the Contractor must document “good faith efforts” to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors or suppliers in the performance of this the Contract. In accordance with section Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR §§ 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if Contractor it is found to have willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the MWBE participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of Contract contract and the Contractor shall be liable to the Corporation ESD for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.