MWBE & MWI Compliance Process

The URA’s MWBE Planning process follows four phases. 

1. Completion of the MWBE Narrative
2. Completion of the Total Project Cost Calculator
3. Completion of the MWBE Plan using the MWBE Plan template
4. Completion of on-going MWBE Compliance Reports as required by your project's manager/lead

Some contracts or projects may vary. Consult with the MWBE Program Office at mwbe@ura.org if you have questions.

 

Phase 1: Submit MWBE NARRATIVE fOR APPROVAL

The MWBE Narrative is required at the beginning of the project to advance to the URA for any initiating approvals.  Those completing the MWBE Narrative will be asked to provide:

1. A brief description of the project.
2. A summary of how the project/contract will meet the 18% Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and 7% Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) goals.
3. A list of potential scope areas that can be subcontracted to MWBE firms.
4. A detailed summary of engagement and outreach efforts planned to recruit MWBE firms.
5. A list of the MWBE firms that will be included as part of the team or invited to bid on work.
6. A list of barriers that the project/contract might face in attempting to meet MWBE goals.
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For examples of MWBE Narratives, please click here. 

 

Phase 2: Complete Total Projects Cost Calculator

The MWBE Total Project Cost calculator initiates phase 2 of the MWBE planning project by establishing a baseline calculation of MWBE spending targets for the project based on 18% MBE participation and 7% WBE participation. An updated narrative should be submitted with the calculator.

Remember to save the document to later upload through the MWBE Submission Site. 

 

Phase 3: Complete URA MWBE Plan

The MWBE Plan provides a projection of MWBE participation on a project or contract. A final MWBE plan must be submitted and approved as a condition of URA land or financial closing. If a final plan cannot be produced, a draft plan can be accepted. A MWBE Summary Report is acceptable in some cases. Failure to comply with URA MWBE planning requirements can delay URA closing and/or board approval.

Remember to save the document to later upload through the MWBE Submission Site. 

 

Phase 4: SUBMIT ON-GOING MWBE COMPLIANCE REPORTS

Submit compliance reports on an on-going basis as requested by your project contact.