BEP Words of Wisdom

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Across
  1. 2. Ethnic group eligible for BEP certification
  2. 3. Staff member responsible for managing program operations
  3. 4. Official request for vendor proposals or bids
  4. 12. Official granting of a contract to a vendor
  5. 13. Review of vendor proposals or performance
  6. 14. Price offer submitted by a vendor
  7. 15. Representation of different groups in economic activity
  8. 16. Legal possession of a business
  9. 17. Business performing work for the state
  10. 19. Contractor directly awarded the state contract
  11. 20. Responsibility for program results
  12. 22. Individual who examines certification applications
  13. 24. Examination of program records for accuracy
  14. 27. Efforts to inform vendors of opportunities
  15. 29. Government process of purchasing goods or services
  16. 30. Illinois Program that promotes participation of minority women and persons with disabilities in state contracting (acronym)
  17. 32. Tracking contract compliance
  18. 33. Monitoring program performance and adherence to law
  19. 34. Periodic process for maintaining certification
  20. 37. Open reporting of program activities
  21. 39. Formal agreement between the state and a vendor
  22. 40. Vendor’s plan submitted in response to a request
  23. 41. Company hired by the prime contractor to perform part of the work
  24. 48. Person who organizes vendor outreach and program activities
  25. 50. Target percentage of contracts for diverse vendors
  26. 51. Authorization removing BEP requirements from a contract
  27. 52. Education provided to staff or vendors about BEP rules
  28. 53. Illinois program promoting contracting opportunities for diverse businesses
  29. 54. Authority to manage business decisions and operations
  30. 55. Staff who reviews ownership and certification eligibility
Down
  1. 1. Demonstrated effort to include BEP vendors
  2. 4. Practice of assigning portions of work to other vendors
  3. 5. Policy promoting participation of diverse businesses
  4. 6. Process of confirming ownership and control
  5. 7. Approval allowing participation goals to be bypassed
  6. 8. Official approval verifying a business qualifies for BEP participation
  7. 9. Activities used to connect businesses with opportunities
  8. 10. Business that provides goods or services to the state
  9. 11. Government department issuing contracts
  10. 18. Physical or mental condition qualifying for BEP ownership certification
  11. 19. Involvement of certified businesses in state contracts
  12. 21. Submission of program participation data
  13. 23. Fair access to opportunities
  14. 25. Official list of certified BEP vendors
  15. 26. Business providing materials or services
  16. 28. Use of BEP vendors within a contract
  17. 31. Records used to prove eligibility
  18. 35. Relating to financial opportunity and development
  19. 36. Formal request for BEP certification
  20. 38. Law enacted by the legislature
  21. 42. State commission that administers the Business Enterprise Program
  22. 43. Governing body that oversees BEP policy
  23. 44. Individuals responsible for directing company activities
  24. 45. Following the rules and requirements of the BEP program
  25. 46. Qualification requirements for BEP certification
  26. 47. Gender category recognized for BEP business ownership
  27. 49. Regulation created to implement a law