MPA MBE Participation Acknowledgment.pdf
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This is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Participation Acknowledgment form issued by the Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, applicable to state-funded and state-directed public construction programs and projects. The form is required for the RIDOT Landscaping contract at Wickford Junction and the Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center, which solicits qualified landscaping contractors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at these two Rhode Island Transit Center locations. The contract period runs from award through November 30, 2029. Proposals were due August 18, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 22, 2026. Interested vendors can access the full solicitation details, including scope of work specifications, service standards, pricing requirements, and evaluation criteria, through RIDOT's public bid board portal or their WebProcure accounts.
Rhode Island General Laws 37-14.1 et al. require that Minority and Women Business Enterprises be included in all state-funded and state-directed public construction programs and projects, with MBE/WBE certified businesses awarded a minimum of 15% of the dollar value of the entire procurement. Prime contractors awarded this contract must acknowledge compliance with several conditions, including submission of executed agreements with subcontractors to the MBE Compliance Office, monthly reporting and documentation verifying payments to MBE subcontractors, immediate notification of all changes in vendors or subcontractors including change orders, and adherence to all MBE participation requirements. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in a determination of non-compliance and sanctions under Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1 et al. The form requires the authorized signatory of the prime contractor to declare under penalty of perjury that all information provided is true and correct.
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Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Minority Business Enterprise Compliance Office
One Capitol Hill, Providence, R.I. 02908-5850
(401) 574-8670 - mbe.compliance@doa.ri.gov - RI Relay 711
MPA PRE-AUTHORIZATION MBE PARTICIPATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
MPA # and Title: ________________________________________________________________________________
Prime Contractor: _________________________ Authorized Contact Person: _______________________________
Contractor Phone Number: ________________________ Contractor Email: _________________________________
Which of the following describes your business’ status in terms of Minority and/or Woman, and/or Veteran-Owned
Business Enterprise certification with the State of Rhode Island? MBE ____ WBE ____ VBE ____ or N/A _____
Rhode Island General Laws § 37-14.1 et al., requires Minority and Women Business Enterprises be included in all state funded and state directed public construction programs and projects and in state purchases of goods and services and shall be awarded a minimum of 15% of the dollar value of an entire procurement or project. By initialing the following sections and signing the bottom of this document in my capacity as the contractor or an authorized representative of the contractor, I hereby confirm that:
• I acknowledge the State’s requirements of including MBE/WBE certified businesses in all state funded and state directed public construction programs, projects and purchases.
Initials: _____
• I acknowledge that, if awarded the contract, the company must submit to the MBE Compliance Office (MBECO), copies of all executed agreements with the subcontractor(s) being utilized to achieve the participation goals.
Initials: _____
• I acknowledge that, if awarded the contract, the company must submit required reports and documents to the MBECO on a monthly basis verifying payments to the MBE subcontractors.
Initials: _____
• I acknowledge that, if awarded the contract, the company is required to immediately notify the MBECO of
ALL changes in the use of vendors, subcontractors, or suppliers used under this contract including ALL Change Orders.
Initials: _____
• I acknowledge that, if awarded the contract, any failure to comply with the conditions acknowledged above may result in a determination of Non-Compliance and may result in sanctions pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1 et al.
Initials: _____
I, as an authorized signatory for the prime contractor, do solemnly declare and affirm under the penalty of perjury that the contents of the foregoing Acknowledgment are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Printed Name Signature Date mailto:mbe.compliance@doa.ri.gov
| MPA PRE-AUTHORIZATION MBE PARTICIPATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
| MPA # and Title: ________________________________________________________________________________ |
| MPA and Title: |
| Prime Contractor: |
| Authorized Contact Person: |
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| Business Enterprise certification with the State of Rhode Island MBE: |
| WBE: |
| VBE: |
| or NA: |
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