City Council:
An Ordinance to Establish a 2024 List of
Qualified Minority and Women-Owned
Business Enterprise (MWBE)
General Contractors
Whereas, by letter dated July 17, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Works has requested that the City Council enact legislation authorizing the establishment of a 2024 list of qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) General Contractors as identified below; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry; and
Whereas, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised on February 28, 2024, to identify and pre-qualify MWBE General Contractors with the requisite expertise, experience, and capacity to undertake various public works projects within the city; and
Whereas, numerous submissions from MWBE General Contractors were received and meticulously reviewed based on stringent criteria, including technical competence, financial stability, past performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements; and
Whereas, the evaluation process has identified the following qualified MWBE General Contractors who meet the established standards:
• Sierra Contractors Corp. - 203-06 39th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11361
• Bonanza Contracting LLC - 230 N. 7th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
• Glorious Contracting, Inc. - 41 Springer Avenue, Yonkers NY 10704
• Coqui Creations Corp. DBA Landscape Concepts - 50 Sodom Road, Brewster NY 10509
• Apache Legend Group - 239 Lexington Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
• Aquatech Engineering P.C. - Bonita Vista Road, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
• W. Allen Engineering, LLC - 121 W. 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
• DACK Consulting Solutions - 2 William Street, White Plains, NY 10601
• DCH Construction, LLC - 40 S. Cole Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977
• Ray Copeland Building & Home Improvement, 25 S. 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Whereas, the creation of this list will facilitate the engagement of qualified MWBE firms in public works projects, fostering a more inclusive economic environment and expediting the contractor selection process for upcoming projects; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Approval. The City Council hereby approves the establishment of a 2024 list of qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) General Contractors as identified above.
Section 2. Authorization. The Mayor is authorized to formalize and utilize this list to engage MWBE General Contractors in public works projects within the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Collaboration. The Department of Public Works, in collaboration with the relevant city departments, is directed to proceed with the next steps in engaging these contractors for the city’s projects. This will further the city’s mission to deliver high-quality public works while supporting diverse business enterprises.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council.