Common use of M/WBE Program Clause in Contracts

M/WBE Program. Local Law No. 129 of 2005 added and Local Law 1 of 2013 amended Section 6-129 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York (hereinafter “Section 6- 129”). Section 6-129 establishes a program for participation in City procurement by minority- owned business enterprises (“MBEs”) and women-owned business enterprises (“WBEs”, together with “MBEs” collectively referred to as “M/WBEs”), certified in accordance with Section 1304 of the City Charter. As stated in the Section 6-129, the intent of the program is to address the impact of discrimination on the City’s procurement process, and to promote the public interest in avoiding fraud and favoritism in the procurement process, increasing competition for City business and lowering contract costs. The Owner endorses these goals and has adopted an M/WBE Program to further participation by ▇▇▇▇ and WBEs in the provision of the Services. All Consultants shall comply with all requirements of the Owner’s M/WBE Program applicable to this Contract.