MWBE and EEO. General Provisions. ITS is required to implement the provisions of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR Parts 142-144 (“MWBE Regulations”) for all State contracts as defined therein, with a value (1) in excess of $25,000 for labor, services, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing or (2) in excess of $100,000 for real property renovations and construction. A. These requirements include equal employment opportunities for minority group members and women (“EEO”) and contracting opportunities for certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”). Contractor’s demonstration of “good faith efforts” pursuant to 5 NYCRR §142.8 shall be a part of these requirements. These provisions shall be deemed supplementary to, and not in lieu of, the nondiscrimination provisions required by New York State Executive Law Article 15 (the “Human Rights Law”) or other applicable federal, state or local laws. Failure to comply with all of the requirements herein may result in a finding of non- responsiveness, non- responsibility and/or a breach of contract, leading to the withholding of funds or such other actions, liquidated damages pursuant to the terms of this section of the Contract, or enforcement proceedings as allowed by the Contract.
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Samples: Data Center Technical Support Services, Ediscovery Solution Services Agreement, Contract for Services
