BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM GOALS Clause Samples
The BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM GOALS clause establishes specific objectives for promoting the participation of certain business enterprises, such as minority-owned, women-owned, or small businesses, within a contract or project. It typically outlines measurable targets or percentages that contractors are expected to meet, and may require regular reporting or documentation to demonstrate compliance. The core function of this clause is to encourage diversity and inclusion in procurement and contracting, ensuring that underrepresented businesses have fair opportunities to compete and benefit from business activities.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM GOALS. 2.9.1 On an annual basis, Contractor shall meet the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) subcontracting goals set by the Department. The goal will be set as percentages of the Administrative Allowance included in Capitation payments made to Contractor as set forth in Attachment IV, multiplied by the anticipated Enrollee months during the State Fiscal Year. The calculation for State Fiscal Year 2018 is twenty percent (20%). For subsequent State Fiscal Years, the Department may submit addenda to Attachment VII upon written notice to Contractor without requiring amendment of this Contract. The percentages for the subgoals shall be as follows:
2.9.1.1 eleven percent (11%) for minority‐owned businesses;
2.9.1.2 seven percent (7%) for female‐owned businesses; and
2.9.1.3 two percent (2%) for businesses owned by individuals with disabilities.
2.9.2 Contractor shall report quarterly to DCMS on BEP vendor payments and goal attainment during each State Fiscal Year, in a format specified by DCMS, with a copy to the Department’s BEP liaison. Contractor shall maintain a record of all relevant data with respect to the utilization of BEP certified subcontractors, including payroll records, invoices, canceled checks, and books of account, for a period of at least five (5) years after the completion of the Contract. Upon three (3) Business Days’ written notice, Contractor shall grant full access to these records to any Authorized Person. The Department shall have the right to obtain from Contractor any additional data reasonably related or necessary to verify any representation by Contractor.
2.9.3 Contractor shall submit to the Department’s BEP liaison its initial BEP utilization plan and related letters of intent no later than sixty (60) days after the Effective Date. After submission, Contractor shall cooperate with the Department to achieve a BEP utilization plan that is acceptable to the State. Any approved BEP utilization plan shall be incorporated as part of this Contract as Attachment VII.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM GOALS. On an annual basis, Contractor shall meet the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) subcontracting goals set by the Department. The goal will be set as percentages of the Administrative Allowance included in Capitation payments made to Contractor as set forth in Attachment IV, multiplied by the anticipated Enrollee months during the State Fiscal Year. The calculation for State Fiscal Year 2018 is twenty percent (20%). For subsequent State Fiscal Years, the Department may submit addenda to Attachment VII upon written notice to Contractor without requiring amendment of this Contract. The percentages for the sub-goals shall be as follows: