Cook County, IL · Cook County
M/WBE Utilization Plan (Form 1)
This plan identifies certified MBE/WBE firms and their participation for bidders or proposers submitting a Cook County contract bid or proposal.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cook County · Cook County, Cook County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cookcountyil.gov
- Blank form
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What this form is
Bidders and proposers use this form to state their MBE/WBE status and identify firms they will use in performing the contract, including each firm's contact information and participation amount. The form calls for certification letters and, where applicable, a joint venture agreement and affidavit or Letters of Intent. Letters of Intent and current certification letters must be submitted at the time of the bid.
Who needs it
Cook County bidders or proposers using certified MBE/WBE firms, including qualifying joint ventures, complete this plan for contract bids or proposals.
How to submit it
Submit the form and required letters at the time of the bid; the document does not specify a submission address or method. It names the Chief Procurement Officer.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it lists certification letters and, for joint ventures, an agreement and affidavit, but does not say those attachments must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Plan
Download the M/WBE Utilization Plan (Form 1) PDF.
- 2
Complete the Plan
Indicate your MBE/WBE status and direct or indirect participation, then list the firms and their participation details.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach current certification letters and any applicable joint venture documents or Letters of Intent.
- 4
Submit With Your Bid
Submit the plan and required letters at the time of the bid; the form does not state a submission method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the M/WBE Utilization Plan used for?
- Bidders and proposers use Form 1 to state their MBE/WBE status and list firms they will use to perform the contract, along with their contact details and participation amounts.
- What attachments are required with this form?
- The form calls for current certification letters. Joint ventures with certified MBE/WBE partners must also attach certification letters, a joint venture agreement describing roles and ownership, and a completed joint venture affidavit. Letters of Intent and current certification letters are due at bid time.
- Do I need a notary for the M/WBE Utilization Plan?
- No. The plan does not include a notary block or state that attachments must be notarized; it lists a joint venture affidavit as an attachment without specifying notarization.
- How do I submit the M/WBE Utilization Plan?
- Submit the plan and required letters at the time of the bid. The document names the Chief Procurement Officer but does not provide a submission address or method.