Bill > S04155

This bill amends the New York executive law to strengthen requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in state contracting. The legislation mandates that when a prime contractor submits a utilization plan listing MWBEs during the bidding process, the contracting agency must contact those specific businesses after the contract is awarded. The prime contractor is now required to use the MWBEs identified in the original utilization plan, unless the enterprise cannot perform the work or has lost its state certification. The bill introduces several new provisions, including requiring prime contractors to execute subcontractor agreements with listed MWBEs within 45 days of contract award, make payments to MWBE subcontractors within 20 days of receiving payment, and provides special rules for prime contractors that are themselves certified as minority-owned, women-owned, or both. If a prime contractor fails to comply with these requirements, they can be disqualified, and the contract may be re-awarded to the next eligible bidder. The legislation aims to increase participation and ensure fair treatment of minority and women-owned businesses in state contracting by creating more stringent accountability measures.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4155