Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find some common questions about the System-wide Supplier Diversity Program at SUNY:
Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, signed into law on July 19, 1988, requires State agencies to establish employment and business participation goals for minorities and women on State contracts.
Article-3 of the NYS Veteran's Services Law, signed into law on May 12, 2014, requires State agencies to establish employment and business participation goals for service-disabled veteran owned businesses on State contracts.
Yes. Only firms certified by The Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) at Empire State Development (ESD) and/or the OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development can be utilized to meet MWBE and/or SDVOB participation goals on SUNY contracts. The use of non-NYS certified firms will not be accepted for participation goal requirements.
To obtain information on becoming certified in New York State as a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) visit: https://ogs.ny.gov/Veterans
To obtain information on becoming certified in New York State as a minority- or woman-owned business visit: https://ny.newnycontracts.com/
No. There is no guarantee that filing an application will automatically result in certification. The process must be completed and a letter of certification issued.