What is Massport’s Policy Statement in regards to Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance? (expand)
It is the policy of Massport to ensure that DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in all Massport contracts. It is also Massport’s policy:
- To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all contracts;
- To create a level playing field on which DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs can compete fairly for all Massport contracts;
- To ensure that the DBE, M/WBE, ACDBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with the Regulations and other applicable laws;
- To ensure that only firms that fully meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Federal eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs;
- To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs in all Massport contracts;
- To promote the use of DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs in all types of non-federal and federal-assisted contracts and procurement activities;
- To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE, M/WBE, and ACDBE Program; and
- To provide appropriate flexibility to Massport in establishing and providing opportunities for DBEs, M/WBEs, and ACDBEs.