FORM H -CERTIFICATION OF GOOD FAITH EFFORTS.pdf

This is a Certification of Good Faith Efforts form utilized by state and local contracting agencies to document contractor compliance with minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements. The form serves as a formal attestation that bidders have made genuine, documented efforts to solicit and involve certified MWBEs in contract performance, either as prime contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers. The certification requires contractors to identify specific MWBE firms contacted, document the outreach methods employed, and provide evidence of good faith negotiation attempts. The form functions as a mandatory submission requirement in procurement processes where MWBE participation goals or set-asides have been established by the contracting jurisdiction.

The form requires bidders to certify under penalty of perjury that documented outreach efforts were conducted within specified timeframes prior to bid submission. Contractors must demonstrate they contacted a sufficient number of MWBE vendors, allowed adequate response time for quotes, and pursued meaningful negotiations when possible. The certification serves as both a compliance document and an audit trail for contracting agencies to verify that procurement processes are advancing diversity and inclusion goals. Failure to submit a complete certification of good faith efforts typically results in bid rejection or disqualification, making accurate and thorough completion essential for contract award eligibility.