Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation Sample Clauses

Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. In accordance with the legislative findings and policies set forth in chapter 39.19 RCW, the state of Washington encourages participation in all of its contracts by firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). Participation may be either on a direct basis in response to this solicitation or on a subcontractor basis. However, no preference will be included in the evaluation of quotes, no minimum level of MWBE participation shall be required as a condition for receiving an award, and quotes will not be rejected or considered non-responsive on that basis. Any affirmative action requirements set forth in federal regulations or statutes included or referenced in the contract documents will apply. The established annual procurement participation goals for MBE is 10% and for WBE, 4%, for this type of project. These goals are voluntary. Bidders may contact OMWBE at 360/000-0000 to obtain information on certified firms.
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. 1. The County‟s Board of Commissioners has set an overall goal of 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 6% Women Business Enterprise (MBE) participation in the procurement of supplies and services. SubRecipient is encouraged to present a team approach that meets or exceeds goals.
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, as amended, authorized the creation of a Division of Minority and Women's Business Development to promote employment and business opportunities on state contracts for minorities and women. This law supersedes any other provision in state law authorizing or requiring an equal employment opportunity program or a program for securing participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises. Under this statute, State agencies are charged with establishing business participation goals for minorities and women. The Department of State administers a Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program as mandated by Article 15-A.
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. SubRecipient and contractors are encouraged to consider subcontracting portions of the engagement to small firms or firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantage individuals. If this is to be done, that fact, and the name of the proposed subcontracting firms, must be clearly identified in the project details. Following the execution of the agreement, no additional subcontracting will be allowed without the express prior written consent of the County. MBE/WBE Utilization The SubRecipient should identify the extent to which staff, subcontracts, joint venture or consortiums to be assigned to this engagement reflect the County's commitment to Affirmative Action. A breakdown of percentage and dollar value of the contract to be assigned to Minority business enterprise and Women Business Enterprise is required. This Breakdown shall include the following:
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. Attached to this Agreement as Exhibit J is the Notice for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity under Executive Order 11246, and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications. It is the policy of Authority to take positive steps to maximize the utilization of minority and women business enterprises in all contract activity administered by Authority.
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation. In accordance with the legislative findings and policies set forth in chapter 39.19 RCW, the state of Washington encourages participation in all of its contracts by firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). Participation may be either on a direct basis in response to this solicitation or on a Subcontractor basis. However, no preference will be included in the evaluation of proposals, no minimum level of OMWBE participation will be required as a condition for receiving an award, and proposals will not be rejected or considered non-responsive on that basis.
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Related to Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation

  • MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES The City hereby gives notice that Minority and Women Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids in for this contract and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion or national origin in awarding the contract. Technical assistance is available to Minority and Women Business Enterprises through the Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center, 000 Xxxxxxx Xx., #000, Xxxxxxxx X, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx, 00000, 325-670-0300.

  • Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises The Contractor shall perform under this Contract in accordance with 45 C.F.R. Part 74; and, as applicable, C.G.S. §§ 4a-60 to 4a-60a and 4a-60g to carry out this policy in the award of any subcontracts.

  • Minority Business Enterprise The Recipient shall comply with the minority business requirements pursuant to Section 164.07(A) of the Revised Code and rule 164-1-32 of the Administrative Code when making direct purchases of equipment, materials or supplies.

  • DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES In connection with the performance of this Agreement, the Municipality/Sponsor shall cause its contractors to cooperate with the State in meeting its commitments and goals with regard to the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and will use its best efforts to ensure that DBEs will have opportunity to compete for subcontract work under this Agreement. Also, in this connection the Municipality or Municipality/Sponsor shall cause its contractors to undertake such actions as may be necessary to comply with 49 CFR Part 26. As a sub-recipient under 49 CFR Part 26.13, the Municipality/Sponsor hereby makes the following assurance. The Municipality/Sponsor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)-assisted contract or in the administration of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Municipality/Sponsor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of the United States Department of Transportation-assisted contracts. The New York State Department of Transportation’s DBE program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by the United States Department of Transportation, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the USDOT may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.).

  • Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation Pursuant to Education Code section 71028 and Public Contract Code section 10115, the District may have a participation goal for disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs) of at least three (3) percent per year of funds expended each year by the District on projects that use funds from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. This Project may use funds allocated under the Act. Therefore, to the extent feasible and pertaining to future hirings, the Consultant, before it executes the Agreement, shall provide to the District certification of compliance with the procedures for implementation of DVBE contracting goals, appropriate documentation identifying the amount(s) intended to be paid to DVBEs in conjunction with the contract, and documentation demonstrating the Consultant’s good faith efforts to meet these goals.

  • DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE Local Agency will comply with all requirements of Exhibit G and Local Agency Contract Administration Checklist regarding DBE requirements for the Work, except that if Local Agency desires to use its own DBE program to implement and administer the DBE provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 under this Agreement, it must submit a copy of its program’s requirements to the State for review and approval before the execution of this Agreement. If Local Agency uses any State- approved DBE program for this Agreement, Local Agency shall be solely responsible to defend that DBE program and its use of that program against all legal and other challenges or complaints, at its sole cost and expense. Such responsibility includes, without limitation, determinations concerning DBE eligibility requirements and certification, adequate legal and factual bases for DBE goals and good faith efforts. State approval (if provided) of Local Agency’s DBE program does not waive or modify the sole responsibility of Local Agency for use of its program.

  • Certified and Minority Business Enterprises Reports Upon Customer request, the Contractor shall report to the requesting Customer the Contractor’s spend with certified and other minority business enterprises in the provision of commodities or services related to the Customer’s orders. These reports shall include the period covered, the name, minority code, and Federal Employer Identification Number of each minority business utilized during the period; commodities and services provided by the minority business enterprise, and the amount paid to each minority business enterprise on behalf of the Customer.

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