Common use of Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE) Clause in Contracts

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Recipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Recipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s -owned business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, As used in this Agreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “632),the term "minority and women’s female business enterprise” " means a business at lease least fifty-one percent (51%) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “"minority group members” " are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses Subrecipients regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises enterprises, the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractherein, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section § 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease fifty-one (51) least 51 percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- such groups including, but are not limited to, Black Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Hispanic Americans, Asian-Americans Native Americans, Indian tribes, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and American Indiansother minorities. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Sub-recipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- African Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Sub-recipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-Spanish- speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Recipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Recipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation. Where applicable, the Subrecipient is also required to submit Form U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Form 2516 (“Contract and Subcontract Activity”).

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one percent (51%) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Subawardee will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease fifty-least fifty- one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Subawardee may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Borrower will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- African-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Borrower may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-Spanish- speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, minority- and women’s -owned business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “"minority and women’s business enterprise” " means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “"minority group members” " are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s 's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractagreement. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “"small business” " means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. § 632), and “"minority and women’s 's business enterprise” " means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “"minority group members” " are Afro- Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient SUBRECIPIENT will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractagreement. As used in this cataractagreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient SUBRECIPIENT may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Sub-Recipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Sub-Recipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Borrower will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- African-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-Spanish- heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Borrower may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient Sub-Recipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractAgreement. As used in this cataractAgreement, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient Sub-Recipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s 's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contractagreement. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “"small business” " means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. § 632), and “"minority and women’s 's business enterprise” " means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “"minority group members” " are Afro- Afro-Americans, Spanish-Spanish- speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.

Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBE). The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women’s business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As used in this cataractcontract, the terms “small business” means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and “minority and women’s business enterprise” means a business at lease least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, “minority group members” are Afro- Americans, Spanish-Spanish- speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish-heritage Americans, Asian-Americans Asian- Americans, and American Indians. The Subrecipient may rely on written representation representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation.