Bundled Furniture Provider-Providence Public Schools-Five New Pk-8 Schools Attachment G

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CITY OF PROVIDENCE MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM BIDDER INFORMATION AND FORMS The City of Providence actively seeks Minority and Women business enterprises to participate in bids to meet the City’s procurement needs. Pursuant to the City of Providence Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Article II, Sec. 21-52 (Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise) and Rhode Island General Laws (as amended), Chapter 31-14, et seq. (Minority Business Enterprise), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to contracts. The goal for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation is 10% of the total bid value. The goal for Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) participation is 10% of the total bid value. The goal for combined MBE/WBE participation is 20% of the total bid value. Only businesses certified with the State of Rhode Island as minority and/or women business enterprises are counted towards the City’s goals. Eligible minority or women-owned businesses are encouraged to seek certification from the State of Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise Compliance Office at: http://odeo.ri.gov/offices/mbeco/ Note: MBE certification with the State of Rhode Island on the basis of Portuguese heritage is not currently recognized by the City of Providence's MBE program. Bid Requirements: All Bidders: All bidders must complete and submit the MBE/WBE Participation Affidavit indicating whether or not they are a state-certified MBE/WBE and acknowledging the City’s participation goals. Submission of this form is required with every bid. Your bid will not be accepted without an affidavit. Bidders who will be subcontracting: Bidders who will be subcontracting must submit the Subcontractor Disclosure Form as part of their bid submission. All subcontractors, regardless of MBE/WBE status, must be listed on this form. Business NAICS codes can be found at https://www.naics.com/search/. Awarded bidders are required to submit Subcontractor Utilization and Payment Reports with each invoice. Waiver Requests: If the percentage of the total amount of the bid being awarded to MBE or WBE vendors is less than 20% (Box F on the Subcontractor Disclosure Form) and the prime contractor is not a Rhode Island State-certified MBE or WBE, the Bidder must complete the MBE/WBE Waiver Request Form for review. Waivers will be considered on a case by case basis.