Common use of MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Clause in Contracts

MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. (M/WBE) Delete this section in its entirety if the total project cost is less than $50,000. 00.0. Xx is the policy of the State of Vermont that M/WBE's shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed with state funds. All Bidders are encouraged to contact M/WBE's in an effort to recruit them to submit proposals for the work or portions thereof. The contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sexual orientation in the award and performance of subcontracts. The Department of Buildings and General Services shall, in accordance with Executive Order #15-91, and for publicly funded capital construction projects exceeding $50,000.00, comply with the following provisions and requirements. Upon receipt of letter of intent to award contract, the successful bidder shall submit an M/WBE Reporting Form along with certificates of insurance and other pre-contract information. The form includes space to report the name, address and phone number of the M/WBE's contacted, the trade, if their price was included in the bid proposal, and if not, the reason for rejection of their bid. The contract will not be executed until the M/WBE Form is received. Failure to contact M/WBE's on or when projects require sub-contract work may constitute non-compliance and may result in forfeiture of future bidding privileges until resolved.