Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) is soliciting for the services of aconsulting firm that can develop and implement an innovative technical assistance andmentor-protege program tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized diverse( Minority and women-owned ) suppliers who seek to secure contracts with DASNY and otherrelevant governmental agencies. The objective of the technical assistance and mentor-protege program is to help increase DASNY's utilization rate of MWBE firms, providecomprehensive business assistance to MWBE's which will prepare them for DASNYcontracts and significantly accelerate their business growth, pioneer Best Practices in thepre- qualification of MWBE CEO owners and corporate mentors and successfully matchMWBE's with corporations which can help impact their bottom line and spur economicgrowth with this underutilized sector. Suppliers participating in the program will vary across arange of services with specific focus on the following services: Construction, Architecturaland Engineering Services, Investment Banking/Underwriting, Commercial Banking, LegalServices, Financial Advisory Services, Accounting, Broker-Dealers, Real Estate andInsurance and commodities sectors
