Common use of MWBE Participation Goals Clause in Contracts

MWBE Participation Goals. For purposes of this Contract, ITS has established an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises 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). For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract by achieving the MWBE participation goals established herein, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to consult ITS using the contact information listed below, or the NYS Division of Minority and Woman Business Development, to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. 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 the 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 ITS for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

MWBE Participation Goals. For purposes of this Contract, ITS has established an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises 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). For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract by achieving the MWBE participation goals established herein, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to consult ITS using the contact information listed below, or the NYS Division of Minority and Woman Business Development, to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs XXXXx on the Contract. 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 the 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 ITS for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.

MWBE Participation Goals. For purposes of this Contract, ITS has established an overall goal of 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises 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). For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Contract by achieving the MWBE participation goals established herein, Contractor should reference the directory of New York State Certified MBWEs MWBEs found at the following internet address: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/mwbe.html. Additionally, Contractor is encouraged to consult ITS using the contact information listed below, or the NYS Division of Minority and Woman Business Development, to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Contract. 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 the 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 ITS for liquidated or other appropriate damages, as set forth herein.