5-MBE_Utilization_Form.docx

The document is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Form from the City of New Haven, specifically related to the Dixwell Community House Signage project. The procurement involves a comprehensive signage package requiring contractors to design and install wayfinding systems, including vehicular traffic directional signage, pedestrian directional signs, and interior wayfinding solutions. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid submissions due on November 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the City's eProcurement Portal. The project encompasses nine line items covering various sign types, with a quantity of one each for general conditions and specific sign designations A through H. The contract term is one year, with potential renewals at the City's discretion.

The procurement includes a mandatory 25% participation goal for minority and women-owned small businesses, with contractors required to document their outreach and achievement of this diversity requirement. The project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which introduces strict compliance and reporting standards. Bidders must submit various certifications, including a Current Workforce Certificate and Statement of Qualifications, and be prepared to provide detailed financial information. The City has waived the Sheltered/Special Commercial Disability (SCD) contractor requirement to allow broader market participation. Additional requirements include a non-refundable EEOC pre-award conference fee ranging from $100 to $4,000 based on contract value, and compliance with local preference and living wage ordinances.