08-03.04 – Minority Business Enterprise Policy
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Policy Statement:
Towson ϴ (“ϴ”) has established these policies and procedures pursuant to . The ϴ affords Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the opportunity to participate in all contracts, purchases and services. The ϴ’s MBE goal is 29%.
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Responsible Executive and Office:
Responsible Executive:
Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Fiscal OfficerResponsible Office:
Procurement Department -
Entities Affected by this Policy:
All divisions, colleges, departments and operating units.
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Procedures:
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Minority Business Enterprise Policy
Pursuant to Chapter 515 of the Laws of 1999, institutions of the ϴ System of Maryland shall to the maximum extent practicable comply with the provisions of Title 14, Subtitles 1 (Preferences to Benefit Disadvantaged Individuals) and Subtitle 3 (Minority Business Participation) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, see USM VIII-3.00, USM Procurement Policies and Procedures.
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When an MBE goal is established by the ϴ during a procurement process, a bidder or offeror must include with its bid or offer the following affidavits whereby the bidder or offeror acknowledges the certified MBE participation goal, commits to make a good faith effort to achieve the goal, and affirms that MBE subcontractors were treated fairly in the solicitation process:
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A completed MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit
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Outreach Efforts Compliance
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MBE Participation Schedule
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Subcontractor Project Participation Statement)
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In the rare event that the apparent awardee believes a waiver is necessary of the overall MBE goal or of any sub-goal by MBE classification, it may submit a waiver request that complies with COMAR 21.11.03.11 in the place of the MBE Participation Schedule.
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Any other documentation required by the MBE Liaison to ascertain bidder or offeror responsibility in connection with the certified MBE participation goal.
If a bidder or offeror fails to submit these affidavits, the ϴ may deem the bid or offer non-responsive.
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Prime MBE and Non-MBE Contractors
Where subcontracting opportunities exist, the ϴ will attempt to achieve the result that a minimum 29% percent of the total dollar value be made either directly or indirectly from MDOT certified MBE firms. Whenever possible, subcontracting goals will be included for procurements over $200,000.
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Procurement Card Purchases
Purchases made with the Procurement Card are also subject to the ϴ’s MBE goal.
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Assistance in obtaining/identifying MBE firms
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Assistance in locating MDOT certified MBE firms may be obtained by contacting:
a. Towson ϴ Procurement Department MBE Liaison, see MBE Program.
b. By visiting the website.
c. By visiting the website.
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Related Policies:
Amended Date: 03/15/2005, 10/13/2014
Effective Date: 03/15/2005
Approved By: President’s Council
Signed By: President’s Council
How to Request the Policy PDF
This online version of the policy may include updated links and names of departments. To request a PDF of the original, signed version of this policy, email the Office of the General Counsel, generalcounsel AT_TOWSON.