Form 7557-121B
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strictly prohibited. It is the discretion of University-wide MWBE Program to determine whether services are
essential in the performance of the scope of work and offer a determination of the appropriateness of work allowed
for lower tier subcontracting in accordance with practices generally accepted in the construction industry. The
services the MBE or WBE will provide must be among those explicitly identified in the profile (codes) of firm as
listed in the NYS Empire State Development Directory of Certified MWBEs. Firms submitted or who participate in
the project outside of these conditions and without specific prior approval by SUNY will not be credited toward the
MWBE Utilization Plan and goals for the contract.
9. Prior to submitting the Plan, the bidders should confirm the following:
a. MBE and WBE firms are NYS certified;
b. MBE or WBE designation ~ Dual certified firms may be used as either but not both;
c. MBE and WBE firms are being used for item(s) within their certification product codes;
d. MBE and WBE firms will perform work for which they have been submitted; and
e. 2nd tier subcontractors and/or suppliers are noted as such and the purchaser of the product identified (i.e.
purchase by electrical sub)
The prime Contractor is responsible for ensuring participation provided by subcontractors for 2nd and 3rd tier MBE and
WBE participation.
Submission of a Utilization Plan which fails to meet or exceed each goal shall be accompanied by documentation of
specific efforts undertaken both pre and post bid. The campus MWBE Program Coordinator will review and notify
Contractor of its assessment.
The University-wide MWBE Program Office in collaboration with the campus MWBE Program Coordinator will review
the Utilization Plan and notify the contractor of any deficiencies and determine necessary actions to bring the Utilization
Plan into compliance. The University-wide MWBE Program Office reserves the right to require the contractor to provide
sufficient documentation of the efforts made in the development of the Plan. The documentation should meet the good
faith efforts standard under 5 NYCRR Part §141.6, and demonstrate the contractor’s commitment to providing
opportunities for MBE and WBE firms in the development of the plan.
A copy of the approved Utilization Plan will be provided to the contractor after issuance of Notice of Award.
MWBE FORM (107) INSTRUCTIONS
Requested information must be completed and submitted within seven (7) days after the bid opening.
Subcontractor Name & Address
Name & Address of each MBE/WBE subcontractor or supplier
MBE or WBE
Minority (MBE) or Women (WBE) Designation
Federal ID
Provide accurate Federal ID number of each MBE/WBE subcontractor or supplier
Dollar Value of Subcontract or Purchase Order
This is the total value of the signed subcontract. If this value is different from the amount in the approved
MBE/WBE utilization plan, an explanation should be provided.
Description of Work or Supplies
Brief description of work performed or supplies provided by the MBE/WBE subcontractor or supplier
Schedule
This is the anticipated start and completion dates for each MBE/WBE subcontractor or supplier.
Do not include the construction schedule for the life of the entire project.
Signature
To be signed by an Officer of the Company
The information included on the form is subject to verification by the campus MWBE Program Coordinator.
The campus MWBE Program Coordinator must be notified prior to changes made to the approved
MBE/WBE Utilization Plan.
Questions regarding this form should first be directed to the campus MWBE Program Coordinator.