Supplier Diversity
MWBE and EEO Workforce Utilization
The Onondaga County Office of MWBE and EEO Workforce Utilization
New York State Funded Projects
30%
*Participation of MBEs and WBEs may be in any percentage combination to meet the goal
**Federally funded projects should adhere to the goals specified
Onondaga County Funded Projects
MWBE Participation
MBE – 18 %
WBE – 12 %
Combined MBE/WBE – 30 %
Workforce Participation
Minority – 18 %
Women – 12 %
Combined Minority/Women Workforce – 30 %
Onondaga County can help businesses locate certified MWBE firms looking to meet contract compliance goals. To view a *list of certified MWBEs within Onondaga County, view the list here. To view the list that has MWBE firms outside of Onondaga County, click here.
To find firms using key commodity code words, click the “Ctrl” key and “F” key at the same time in order for the search box to appear.
Download the form below:
- MWBE & EEO Utilization Plan (Due at the Time of Bid)
Verification of Certification
Onondaga County is not responsible for the verification of any minority- or women-owned business enterprise in regards to its certification. Any disputes regarding the accuracy of the information provided should be directed to the following entities based on the type of certification:
- City of Syracuse Division of Equity Compliance and Social Impact (City of Syracuse MWBE Certification)
- Directory of New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB)
- Empire State Development Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development Directory (New York State MWBE Certification)
(NYS DMWBD MWBE Presentation – 5/14/19) - New York State Department of Transportation (New York State DBE Certification) via the New York State Unified Certification Program Business Directory
LCPtracker for Workforce Reporting
https://www.lcptracker.com
LCPtracker SignIn
B2GNow – Supplier Diversity Management System
B2GNow SignIn: https://ongov.diversitysoftware.com
Questions? For more information, contact:
Onondaga County Division of Purchase
Herman Howard
Contract Compliance Officer
John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 13th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-435-8462
Fax: 315-435-3424
E-mail: hermanhoward@ongov.net
RESOURCES
- Apprenticeship Opportunities via Press Releases – NYS Department of Labor (Look Under “Central” for opportunities in CNY)
- B2GNow / Supplier Diversity Management System
- City of Syracuse Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation Program
- Community Development (Onondaga County) Information for Contractors – MWBE Firms Encouraged to Apply
- Empire State Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) – Onondaga County Bid Opportunities
- Greater Syracuse Land Bank / Contractor Application
- Home HeadQuarters, Inc. / Contractor Information and Opportunity HeadQuarters / Apprenticeship Training Program
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Registration for Section 3 Business / Section 3 Business Qualifications
- LCPtracker (Labor Compliance Program Tracker) Support Information
- National Grid Procurement – Supplier Diversity
- North Country PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center)
- NYS Access to Capital Lenders
- NYS “Bridge to Success” Loan Program
- NYS Entrepreneurial Assistance Program
- NYS Regional MWBE Opportunities EXPO Series – 2019 Dates
- NYS Department of Transportation – Projects in Your Neighborhood (Select “Syracuse City” as the City to See List)
- NYS Department of Transportation – WorkSmartNY Commercial Driver License Training – Application
- NYS Empire State Development (Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development) Supply & Demand: Opportunities for Real MWBE Growth Initiative
- NYS Job Development Authority (JDA) – Financing Option for Project Costs to Help Grow Businesses
- NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program FAQ Sheet
- Onondaga Small Business Development Center
- SCORE
- South Side Innovation Center
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry / Purchasing Department (MWBE Information)
- Syracuse Regional Airport Authority
- Upstate Medical University Supplier Diversity Program
- Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
- Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, Inc. – Free Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals
- Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE)
- Work Train