OCFS-4631. MWBE Utilization Plan

Form OCFS-4631 is an MWBE Utilization Plan form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to demonstrate how a contractor or vendor intends to utilize Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) in a project or contract with the Office.

The form consists of sections where the contractor provides details about the MWBEs they plan to engage, the specific work or services they will provide, and the dollar value of the contracts awarded to MWBEs. The form may also require explanations of any challenges faced in meeting the MWBE utilization goals and the efforts made to overcome those challenges.

Important fields in this form include accurate and detailed information about the MWBEs involved in the project and the contracts awarded to them. Complying with MWBE utilization goals is vital for contractors seeking to do business with the Office, as it demonstrates a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in procurement practices.

Application Example: A construction company bidding for a contract to renovate a state-run youth facility needs to complete this form as part of the bidding process. The company will outline their plan to engage MWBEs as subcontractors for specific tasks, such as electrical work or painting.

No additional documents are mentioned in the form, but the contractor may need to provide evidence of communications with MWBEs and their interest in participating in the project.

Related Form: OCFS-4632. This form might be used for reporting on the actual utilization of MWBEs during the project, providing details on the actual contracts awarded to MWBEs and any changes or modifications during the project's implementation.