Common use of M/WBE Eligibility Clause in Contracts

M/WBE Eligibility. Only those M/WBE firms that are certified by the NYS Department of Economic Development are eligible to be used for goal attainment. M/WBE certification is not an endorsement of the quality or performance of the business but simply an acknowledgment of the firm's status as an M/WBE. The participation of a firm that is certified as an MBE cannot be counted toward a WBE goal, and the participation of a firm that is certified as a WBE cannot be counted toward an MBE goal. The participation of a firm that is certified as both an MBE and a WBE will only be counted toward one goal, and cannot be divided between the two goals. A business directory is available on the Empire State Development website at xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/XXXX.xxxx. 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 M/WBEs on the contract.