This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Rochester, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

All requests for bid clarification must be submitted in writing to the Buyer referenced above and received no later than noon (12:00 PM Eastern Time) on January 9, 2024. The Bidder shall take affirmative steps to afford opportunities for MBE and WBE firms on the project and the Bidder shall make its best efforts to meet the MBE/WBE participation goals established forthis project. Thespecific affirmative steps to be taken by Bidder are described in subparagraphs b and d below. The Bidder shall designate, in writing, an executive of its companywhowill have overall responsibility for implementing the Bidder's MBE/WBE Utilization Plan. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for maintaining records showing subcontractor awards to MBE and WBE firms and all specific efforts to award subcontracts to such firms even if not successful. A copy of the monthly report form is included in these Requirements. This reportform is to be completed by the successful Bidder and submitted to the County with each monthly progress payment application. Bidders that are either MBEs or WBEs will be allowed to include their own participation towards meeting MBE/WBE participation goals established for this project. In the event a Bidder is a MBE, such Bidder shall remain subject to the goal of subcontracting at least three percent (3%) of the total cost of services to a WBE. In the event a Bidder is a WBE, such Bidder shall remain subject to the goal of subcontracting at least twelve percent (12%) of the total cost of services to a MBE. In the event a Bidder is both a MBE and WBE, the Bidder shall choose one of the two designations and shall remain subject to the subcontracting best efforts requirement for the designation not chosen. M/WBE firms must be certified by the New York State office ofMinority and Women's Business Development or the Monroe County M/WBE Certification Program (locally funded contracts only). The County reserves the right to require specific certification program(s) for its projects. The successful Bidder shall also be required to submit payment records, which demonstrate payment by the Bidderto all subcontractors, including the MBE and WBE firms utilized on the project. Such submissions shall include affidavits certifying payments to subcontractors for work previously paid for by the County.