Common use of Diverse Business Participation Clause in Contracts

Diverse Business Participation. In accordance with the legislative findings and policies set forth in Chapter 39.19 RCW, the State of Washington encourages participation in all of its contracts by firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (“OMWBE”), and set forth in RCW 43.60A.200 for firms certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (“DVA”), and set forth in RCW 39.26.005 for firms that are Washington Small Businesses. Participation may be either on a direct basis or on a Subcontractor basis. However, no preference was included in the evaluation of Proposals submitted in response to the RFP, and no minimum level of minority and women-owned business enterprise, Washington Small Business, or Washington State certified Veteran Business participation is required as a condition for receiving an award of this Agreement. Any affirmative action requirements set forth in any federal Governmental Rules included or referenced in the Contract Documents will apply.

Diverse Business Participation. In accordance with the legislative findings and policies set forth in Chapter 39.19 RCWRCW 39.19, the State of Washington encourages participation in all of its contracts by firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (“OMWBE”), and set forth in RCW 43.60A.200 for firms certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (“DVA”), and set forth in RCW 39.26.005 for firms that are Washington Small Businesses. Participation may be either on a direct basis or on a Subcontractor basis. However, no preference was included in the evaluation of Proposals submitted in response to the RFP, and no minimum level of minority and women-owned business enterprise, Washington Small Business, or Washington State certified Veteran Business participation is required as a condition for receiving an award of this Agreement. Any affirmative action requirements set forth in any federal Governmental Rules included or referenced in the Contract Documents will apply.