Common use of Contract Goals Clause in Contracts

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Agreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 twenty-five percent (25%) of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Agreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty zero percent (300%) for MWBE participation, fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Agreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this AgreementContract, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) % for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) % for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) % for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement a contract with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent 25% of the total value of the Agreementcontract. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty zero percent (300%) for MWBE participation, fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 twenty-five percent (25%) of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Agreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this AgreementContract, the Department OCFS hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) % for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) % for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) % for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Contract Number: # Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement a contract with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent 25% of the total value of the Agreementcontract. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department OCFS with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreementprocurement, the Department LIPA hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent 30% for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (30%“MWBE”) for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) % for New York StateMinority-certified minority-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) % for New York StateWomen-certified women-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). LIPA has also established for this Agreement a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (“SDVOBs”) goal of 6%. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/mwbe.html. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by SDVOBs, Contractor should reference the New York State Office of General Services webpage at: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/Core/SDVOBA.asp. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Woman Business Development at ((▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ ▇; (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇; or (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract or the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development at (844) -579-7570 to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by SDVONs. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid Where M/WBE/VET goals have been established herein, pursuant to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1§142.8, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs M/WBE/VETs as subcontractors and or suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation 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 M/WBE/VET participation goals set forth in the Contract, such a finding constitutes a breach of contract and the Contractor shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach liable to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements LIPA for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, liquidated or other meetingsappropriate damages, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participationas set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent zero (300%) for MWBE participation, fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-State- certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen zero percent (150%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the Agreement. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) _10_% for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) _5_% for New York StateMinority-certified minority-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) _5_% for New York StateWomen-certified women-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/frontend/diversityusers.asp. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at ((▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ ▇; (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇; or (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid Pursuant to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1142.8, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and or suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract and ensure that the MWBEs utilized under the Contract perform commercially useful functions. Such documentation shall includePursuant to 5 NYCRR § 140.1(f), but a MWBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, a MWBE must, where applicable and in accordance with any State Agency specifications, also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for ordering and negotiating price, determining quality and quantity and installing. A MWBE does not necessarily be perform a commercially useful function if its role adds no substantive value and is limited toto that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of participation. OGS will assess whether a MWBE is performing a commercially useful function by considering the following: (1. Evidence ) The amount of outreach to MWBEswork subcontracted; (2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach) Industry practices; (3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications) Whether the amount the MWBE is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work it is to perform; (4. ) The dates credit claimed towards MWBE utilization goals for the performance of attendance at any prethe work by the MWBE; and (5) Any other relevant factors. D. In accordance with Executive Law Section 316-bidaand 5 NYCRR §142.13, pre-awardthe Contractor acknowledges that if it 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 OGS for liquidated or other meetingsappropriate damages, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participationas set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) 20% for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) 10% for New York StateMinority-certified minority-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) 10% for New York StateWomen-certified women-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/frontend/diversityusers.asp. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at ((▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ ▇; (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇; or (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid Pursuant to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1142.8, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and or suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract and ensure that the MWBEs utilized under the Contract perform commercially useful functions. Such documentation shall includePursuant to 5 NYCRR § 140.1(f), but a MWBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, a MWBE must, where applicable and in accordance with any State Agency specifications, also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for ordering and negotiating price, determining quality and quantity and installing. A MWBE does not necessarily be perform a commercially useful function if its role adds no substantive value and is limited toto that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of participation. OGS will assess whether a MWBE is performing a commercially useful function by considering the following: (1. Evidence ) The amount of outreach to MWBEswork subcontracted; (2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach) Industry practices; (3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications) Whether the amount the MWBE is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work it is to perform; (4. ) The dates credit claimed towards MWBE utilization goals for the performance of attendance at any prethe work by the MWBE; and (5) Any other relevant factors. D. In accordance with Executive Law Section 316-bidaand 5 NYCRR §142.13, pre-awardthe Contractor acknowledges that if it 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 OGS for liquidated or other meetingsappropriate damages, if any, scheduled by the Department with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participationas set forth herein.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreement, the Department Trust hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty 30 percent (30%) for MWBE participation, fifteen XX percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen XX percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement.II- C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement a contract with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 twenty five percent (25%) of the total value of the Agreementcontract. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department Trust with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. a. For purposes of this AgreementContract, the Department hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) % for MWBE participationparticipation is established, fifteen percent (with a 15%) % goal for New York State-certified minorityMinority-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (a 15%) % goal for New York State-certified womenWomen-owned business enterprise Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation participation, (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs). B. b. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A 2(a) hereof, the Contractor Delegate Agency should reference the directory of New York State Certified MWBEs found at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/FrontEnd/VendorSearchPublic.asp. Additionally, the Contractor Delegate Agency is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. c. The Contractor Delegate Agency understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement a contract with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreementbroker’s contract. D. d. The Contractor Delegate Agency must document “"good faith efforts,” " pursuant to 5 NYCRR § §142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: (1. ) Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; (2. ) Any responses by MWBEs to the ContractorDelegate Agency’s outreach; (3. ) Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; (4. ) The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department Contractor or State with MWBEs; and, (5. ) Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor Delegate Agency to reasonably structure the Agreement’s Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this Agreementprocurement, the Department State hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty percent (30%) % for MWBE participation, fifteen percent (15%) 12% for New York State-State certified minority-owned business enterprise enterprises (“MBE”) participation and fifteen percent (15%) 18% for New York State-State certified women-owned business enterprise enterprises (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs. B. . For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section IIparagraph “b-A i” hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs New York State Certified MBWEs found at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Woman Business Development at ((▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ ▇; (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇; or (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇) to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the Agreement. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid Contract. Where MWBE Contract Goals have been established herein, pursuant to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1142.8, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement. D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and or suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation In accordance with Section 316-a of Article 15-A and 5 NYCRR § 142.13, the Contractor acknowledges that if it 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 includebe liable to the State for liquidated or other appropriate damages, but not necessarily as set forth herein. The Contractor agrees to be limited to: 1bound by the provisions of Article 15-A and the MWBE Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development of the New York State Department of Economic Development (the “Division”). Evidence If any of outreach these terms or provisions conflict with applicable law or regulations, such laws and regulations shall supersede these requirements. The Contractor shall comply with the following provisions of Article 15-A: Each contractor and subcontractor performing work on the Contract shall undertake or continue existing EEO programs to MWBEs; 2ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. Any responses For these purposes, EEO shall apply in the areas of recruitment, employment, job assignment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, or termination and rates of pay or other forms of compensation. The Contractor shall submit an EEO policy statement to the State within seventy two (72) hours after the date of the notice by MWBEs the State to award the Contract to the Contractor. If the Contractor or Subcontractor does not have an existing EEO policy statement, the State may provide the Contractor or Subcontractor a model statement (see Exhibit K– Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement). The Contractor’s outreach; 3EEO policy statement shall include the following language: The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status, will undertake or continue existing EEO programs to ensure that minority group members and women are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination, and shall make and document its conscientious and active efforts to employ and utilize minority group members and women in its work force. Copies of The Contractor shall state in all solicitations or advertisements for participation by MWBEs employees that, in appropriate general circulationthe performance of the contract, tradeall qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, and minority creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or women-oriented publications; 4marital status. The dates of attendance at any pre-bidContractor shall request each employment agency, pre-awardlabor union, or authorized representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining or other meetingsagreement or understanding, if anyto furnish a written statement that such employment agency, scheduled by labor union, or representative will not discriminate on the Department basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex age, disability or marital status and that such union or representative will affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the Contractor's obligations herein. The Contractor will include the provisions of Subdivisions (a) through (c) of this Subsection 4 and Paragraph “v” of this Section c, which provides for relevant provisions of the Human Rights Law, in every subcontract in such a manner that the requirements of the subdivisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor as to work in connection with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participationContract.

Contract Goals. A. For purposes of this AgreementContract, the Department Trust hereby establishes an overall goal of thirty 30 percent (30%) for MWBE participation, fifteen 15 percent (15%) for New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprise (“MBE”) participation and fifteen 15 percent (15%) for New York State-certified women-owned business enterprise (“WBE”) participation (collectively, “MWBE Contract Goals”) based on the current availability of MBEs and WBEs. B. For purposes of providing meaningful participation by MWBEs on the Agreement Contract and achieving the MWBE Contract Goals established in Section II-A hereof, the Contractor should reference the directory of MWBEs at the following internet address: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Additionally, the Contractor is encouraged to contact the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to discuss additional methods of maximizing participation by MWBEs on the AgreementContract. C. The Contractor understands that only sums paid to MWBEs for the performance of a commercially useful function, as that term is defined in 5 NYCRR § 140.1, may be applied towards the achievement of the applicable MWBE participation goal. The portion of an Agreement a contract with an MWBE serving as a broker that shall be deemed to represent the commercially useful function performed by the MWBE shall be 25 percent of the total value of the Agreement.MWBE D. The Contractor must document “good faith efforts,” pursuant to 5 NYCRR § 142.8, to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of the AgreementContract. Such documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Evidence of outreach to MWBEs; 2. Any responses by MWBEs to the Contractor’s outreach; 3. Copies of advertisements for participation by MWBEs in appropriate general circulation, trade, and minority or women-oriented publications; 4. The dates of attendance at any pre-bid, pre-award, or other meetings, if any, scheduled by the Department Trust with MWBEs; and, 5. Information describing specific steps undertaken by the Contractor to reasonably structure the Agreement’s Contract scope of work to maximize opportunities for MWBE participation.