Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Goals in State Contracting

It is the policy of the Port of Oswego Authority and New York State to maximize opportunities for the participation of New York State business enterprises, including minority and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”) as contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on its procurement contracts.  Pursuant to Article 15-A, § 312, of the New York State Executive Law, before award of a contract, a potential contractor must summit to the State agency an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.  All work conducted under the resulting contract with the agency must be in compliance with this policy.  The successful contractor is required to make good faith efforts to solicit active participation by MWBEs, for example, through normal purchasing of supplies, travel services, and/or equipment.  Information on the availability of MWBE vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers is available from:

NYS Department of Economic Development
Empire State Development
Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development
30 South Pearl Street
Albany, New York 12245
Phone: 1-800-782-8369

The Port of Oswego Authority supports The Division of Minority and Women's Business Development in their efforts to assist businesses who are interested in becoming a certified M or WBE. The Division has created a new Certification Assessment Tool which will aid prospective businesses in determining whether or not they meet the certification criteria. The Certification Assessment Tool can be found here: esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe/mwbe-certification-assessment

Please reference this article for additional information that may be helpful to WBEs:  https//www.bankrate.com/loans/closing-the-gap-how-to-overcome-obstacles-as-a-female-entrepreneur/

For additional information, including how to get certified as an M or WBE, please visit the state comptroller’s website at: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbes

For forms related to Good Faith Efforts Documentation please contact our Purchasing Technician, Meghan Wahrendorf:  mwahrendorf@portoswego.com or call (315)343-4503 x.106

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New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program Approved Utilization Plans/Waivers

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