Addendum 2 - MBE VSBE - Subcontracting Questions (1).pdf
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This document is an Addendum to a state and local contract opportunity in Maryland, providing information about Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) requirements. The Addendum answers several key questions regarding the MBE and VSBE goals, including that a certified MBE firm may perform up to 50% of the overall MBE goal with its own workforce, only Maryland-certified MBEs and VSBEs can be used to fulfill the subcontract goals, and that a waiver can be requested if the goals cannot be met through good faith efforts. It also provides information on where to find lists of certified MBEs and VSBEs in Maryland.
The related state and local contract opportunity is for "FAMLI FULL-SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES" in Maryland. The contract requires developing a strong brand identity for the new FAMLI system, which will need to speak to a diverse set of stakeholders including workers and employers. The branding and marketing needs will fluctuate over time, with the highest needs being ahead of the initial compliance deadline and the launch of benefits. The brand should help employers and workers identify the new system, understand its requirements, and get excited about its benefits.
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Potential MBE & VSBE Questions
Question 1: Can an MBE bidding as a prime contractor perform all or a portion of the MBE
Goal?
Answer 1: A certified MBE firm may perform with its own workforce up to 50% of the overall
MBE goal
Question 2: Can a minority business with that is certified in another state be used to fulfill the
MBE goal?
Answer 2: Only Maryland certified minority businesses can be used to fulfill the subcontract goal.
Question 3: Where can we find a list Maryland certified MBEs?
Answer 3: Certified MBEs can be found by visiting the Maryland Department of
Transportation’s website, https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=91
Question 4: If we are not able to find a capable MBE, would that disqualify a business from submitting a bid?
Answer 4: After making good faith outreach efforts prior to making your bid submission, you conclude that you’re unable to achieve the MBE participation goal and/or subgoals, you can request a waiver, in whole or in part, of the overall goal and/or subgoals.
Question 5: Are there restrictions to the type of work that we assign to our subcontractors?
Answer 5: Work performed by the certified MBE can only be counted if the MBE firm is performing a commercially useful function on the contract.
Question 6: Can we use veteran subcontractors from the federal directory to fulfill the VSBE goal?
Answer 6: Only veteran firms certified in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage can be used to fulfill the VSBE subcontract goal.
Question 7: Where can I find Maryland certified VSBEs?
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=91
Answer:7: Vendors can be found on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. Your search can be done by name of service or by entering a United Nations Standard Products and Services
Code (UNSPSC) commodity code.
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