Addendum-II-InterestedMWBEs&SDVOBs8.18.26-GO-SEMIConnectivityPortal-RFP.pdf

This is an Addendum II to the Request for Proposals for GO-SEMI Connectivity Portal: Strategic Advisory and Owner's Representative Services, issued by the New York State government. The addendum addresses interested Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) regarding the procurement opportunity. The document provides clarifications and updates to the original RFP requirements and procedures for prospective bidders seeking to participate in this strategic advisory and owner's representative services project for the GO-SEMI (General Opportunity for SEMI) Connectivity Portal initiative.

The procurement includes specific contracting goals requiring 30.00% total MWBE participation and 6.00% SDVOB participation. The addendum clarifies expectations and requirements for businesses seeking to qualify as MWBEs or SDVOBs on this contract. No incumbent contractor has been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. Interested firms, particularly those eligible for MWBE or SDVOB certification, should review this addendum in conjunction with the original RFP documents to understand all requirements, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria applicable to their bid submission.