Attachment-5.2-Diversity-Practices-Scoring-Matrix.pdf

This is a Diversity Practices Scoring Matrix attachment for RFP C000606, a New York State procurement for Audio and Visual Equipment administered by the Department of Financial Services. The RFP solicits proposals from responsive and responsible contractors to provide audio and visual equipment. Key procurement dates include a questions deadline of October 5, 2026, mandatory intent to bid submission by October 16, 2026, a mandatory site visit due by October 20, 2026, an additional questions deadline of October 27, 2026, and a final proposal submission deadline of November 24, 2026, all at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Answers to initial questions will be posted on or about October 9, 2026, and answers to additional questions will be posted on or about November 4, 2026. All inquiries regarding the procurement must be submitted by email to RFP@dfs.ny.gov, and any extraneous terms must be submitted during the question-and-answer period or they will not be considered.

The procurement establishes a 30.00% Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) contracting goal with no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. The Diversity Practices Scoring Matrix evaluates contractor proposals on seven criteria worth a maximum of 100 points, with the final weighted score not exceeding 4 points. Scoring categories assess the presence of a Chief Diversity Officer, percentage of prior-year revenues involving M/WBEs as subcontractors or joint venture partners, percentage of overhead expenses paid to M/WBEs, M/WBE training and mentoring programs, written M/WBE goals in company procurements, and formal supplier diversity programs. No incumbent contractor has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years.