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- Print number 5282a
- Amend and recommit to finance
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Relates to requiring agencies to provide unsuccessful bidders that are certified minority and women-owned business enterprises with a written statement articulating the reasons for rejection
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Michael Blake
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring agencies to provide unsuccessful bidders that are certified minority and women-owned business enterprises with a written statement articulating the reasons for such rejection
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide MWBE's whose bids have been rejected with the knowledge they need to secure state contracts in the future
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 requires state agencies to provide a bidder that is a certified MWBE with a written notice stating the identity of the winning bidder, and the specific reasons for such rejection and offering recommendations for improvement. This notice must inform the bidder of services available through the division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development and through the office of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Statewide Advocate.
Section 2 defines the effective date of this act.
Justification
As we continue to strive towards achieving the 30% MWBE goal as outlined by Governor Cuomo, we recognize that there will be times when an MWBE is denied the opportunity to secure a state contract. However, we should still find ways to provide education to said MWBEs on why they were not selected so that these capable businesses can take steps to improve their chances for the future. With that goal in mind, these explanations should not only clarify the reasons why an MWBE was rejected, but should also provide recommendations on how to improve so future consideration is possible as well as likely. Too often, MWBEs are being turned down from an opportunity but not being given information and explanation as to why and how to get better as a business so that they may better serve our fellow New Yorkers.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become a law.
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