providers to support existing operations without feasible, the Department identified a number of increasing fees that would be charged to New York. MWBEs available for subcontracting Adding a 3rd party provider to the solution opportunities. Accordingly, the Department increases security risks and costs, therefore, we established the stated 30% goal for MWBE will not be able to meet or solicit MBE/WBE participation (15% MBE and 15% WBE). participation for this project; completing a Good Faith Effort only further increase the costs to the Bidders are required to make good faith efforts State. to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs. A Bidder failing to meet the stated MWBE goals Would the state be willing to waive the MBE/WBE must, at a minimum, document its good faith requirement for this project? efforts to engage a certified MWBE in the performance of this contract; otherwise, the bid may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from contract award. The Department understands that financial proposals will be reflective of this requirement. 5 Would the State consider a three week extension The Proposal due date has been extended per General N/A for the submittal due date after the the updated Schedule of Events in Amendment question and answer set is provided in order for 1 below. potential vendors to complete a quality competitive response? 6 Could the State confirm that the submission of The State confirms that Attachment 17 does 6.2.22 42 Attachment 17 does not impact evaluation or not impact evaluation or scoring. scoring so as not to eliminate the ability for qualified vendors who perform this service outside the State of New York to 51 state agencies from responding to this RFP? 7 Appendix A Please clarify if an affirmative action plan is As stated Section 12 of Appendix A, Standard Standard 12 required for a vendor who has no employees – Clauses for New York State Contracts, “This Clauses for Page working in the State of NY. requirement does not apply to: (i) work, goods, NYS 6-7 or services unrelated to the Contract; or (ii) Contracts employment outside New York State.”
providers to support existing operations without increasing fees that would be charged to New York. Adding a 3rd party provider to the solution increases security risks and costs, therefore, we will not be able to meet or solicit MBE/WBE participation for this project; completing a Good Faith Effort only further increase the costs to the State. Would the state be willing to waive the MBE/WBE requirement for this project? feasible, the Department identified a number of MWBEs available for subcontracting opportunities. Accordingly, the Department established the stated 30% goal for MWBE participation (15% MBE and 15% WBE). Bidders are required to make good faith efforts to provide meaningful participation by MWBEs. A Bidder failing to meet the stated MWBE goals must, at a minimum, document its good faith efforts to engage a certified MWBE in the performance of this contract; otherwise, the bid may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from contract award. The Department understands that financial proposals will be reflective of this requirement. 5 General N/A Would the State consider a three week extension for the submittal due date after the question and answer set is provided in order for potential vendors to complete a quality competitive response? The Proposal due date has been extended per the updated Schedule of Events in Amendment 1 below. 6 6.2.22 42 Could the State confirm that the submission of Attachment 17 does not impact evaluation or scoring so as not to eliminate the ability for qualified vendors who perform this service outside the State of New York to 51 state agencies from responding to this RFP? The State confirms that Attachment 17 does not impact evaluation or scoring. 7 Appendix A – Standard Clauses for NYS Contracts 12 Page 6-7 Please clarify if an affirmative action plan is required for a vendor who has no employees working in the State of NY. As stated Section 12 of Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts, “This requirement does not apply to: (i) work, goods, or services unrelated to the Contract; or (ii) employment outside New York State.”
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