Keene State College
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

BIDDER STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 22. Does your Concern meet any of the following US Government criteria? a.Minority enterprise Concern. A minority enterprise is one that is at least fifty percent owned by minority group members, or in the case of publicly owned businesses at least fifty one percent of the stock is owned by minority group members. (If checked, indicate ethnic group below) -Black American (not of Hispanic origin) -Asian American -Hispanic American -American Indian/Alaskan Native b.Women Owned and Operated Concern. A business that, regardless of ethnic background is at least fifty percent owned by women members, or in the case of publicly owned businesses at least fifty one percent of the stock is owned by women. c.Small Business Concern. A business independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field and meets employment and/or sales standards developed by the Small Business Administration. d.Labor Surplus Area Concern. A business located in an area (designated by the US Government Department of Labor) in which unemployment exceeds the national average.