Part F Good Faith Efforts Consolidated Form - Part F - Solicitation of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Service Providers - Minnesota

What Is Part F?

This is a legal form that was released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation - a government authority operating within Minnesota. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Part F of the Good Faith Efforts Consolidated Form?
A: Part F of the Good Faith Efforts Consolidated Form focuses on the solicitation of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.

Q: What does Part F require in Minnesota?
A: In Minnesota, Part F requires contractors to make good faith efforts to solicit the participation of certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs) in the subcontracting and purchasing process.

Q: Who is required to submit Part F in Minnesota?
A: Contractors who are required to complete the Good Faith Efforts Consolidated Form must also submit Part F if they are soliciting subcontractors, suppliers, or service providers in Minnesota.

Q: What is the purpose of solicitation of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers?
A: The purpose of solicitation is to actively seek out and include certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs) in the subcontracting and purchasing process.

Q: What are good faith efforts?
A: Good faith efforts are the actions taken by contractors to ensure that certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs) have an equal opportunity to participate in the subcontracting and purchasing process.

Q: What is the role of Part F in the Good Faith Efforts Consolidated Form?
A: Part F provides contractors with a standardized form to document their efforts to solicit the participation of certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs) in the subcontracting and purchasing process in Minnesota.

Q: Are contractors required to meet specific goals for subcontracting and purchasing from certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs)?
A: While contractors are not required to meet specific goals in Minnesota, they are expected to make good faith efforts to solicit participation from certified small business enterprises (SBEs) and targeted group business enterprises (TGBEs) whenever feasible.