Commercially Useful Function (CUF. (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with subcontract documents paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to DBE Program Coordinator or DBE Program Manager.
(2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project.
(3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings.
(4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project.
(5) In the event of a non-CUF finding, consult with the Department on:
(a) Impacts to the project goal and the need for additional DBE credit.
(b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 22 The Contractor may only take credit for the payments made for Work performed 23 by a FSBE that is determined to be performing a CUF. Payment must be 24 commensurate with the work actually performed by the FSBE. This applies to all 25 FSBEs performing Work on a project, if the Contractor wants to receive credit 26 for their participation. The Engineer will conduct CUF reviews to ascertain 27 whether FSBEs are performing a CUF. A FSBE performs a CUF when it is 28 carrying out its responsibilities of its contract by actually performing, managing, 29 and supervising the Work involved. The FSBE must be responsible for 30 negotiating price; determining quality and quantity; ordering the material, 31 installing (where applicable); and paying for the material itself. If a FSBE does 32 not perform “all” of these functions on a furnish-and-install contract, it has not 33 performed a CUF and the cost of materials cannot be counted toward FSBE 34 Goal. Leasing of equipment from a leasing company is allowed. However, 35 leasing/purchasing equipment from the Contractor is not allowed. Lease 36 agreements shall be provided prior to the Subcontractor beginning Work. Any 37 use of the Contractor’s equipment by a FSBE may not be credited as countable 38 participation. 40 The FSBE does not perform a CUF if its role is limited to that of an extra 41 participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which the funds are 42 passed in order to obtain the appearance of FSBE participation. 44 In order for a FSBE traffic control company to be considered to be performing a 45 CUF, the FSBE must be in control of its work inclusive of supervision. The FSBE 46 shall employ a Traffic Control Supervisor who is directly involved in the 47 management and supervision of the traffic control employees and services. 49 The following are some of the factors that the Engineer will use in determining 50 whether a FSBE trucking company is performing a CUF: 51
1 • The FSBE shall be responsible for the management and supervision 2 of the entire trucking operation for which it is responsible on the 3 contract. The owner demonstrates business related knowledge, 4 shows up on site and is determined to be actively running the 5 business.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibility by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for preparing the estimate, negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, arranging delivery, installing (where applicable), and paying for the material and supplies itself for the project.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 25 A MSVWBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for 26 execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by 27 actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a 28 commercially useful function, the MSVWBE must also be responsible, with 29 respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, 30 determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where 31 applicable) and paying for the material itself. 33 The MSVWBE does not perform a CUF if its role is limited to that of an extra 34 participant in a transaction, contract, or Project through which the funds are 35 passed in order to obtain the appearance of MSVWBE participation. 36 37 Manufacturer (MSVWBE) – A MSVWBE firm that operates or maintains a 38 factory or establishment that produces on the premises the materials, supplies, 39 articles, or equipment required under the Contract. A MSVWBE Manufacturer 40 shall produce finished goods or products from raw or unfinished material or 41 purchase and substantially alters goods and materials to make them suitable for 42 construction use before reselling them. 44 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – A minority owned business meeting the 45 requirements of RCW 39.19 and WAC 326-20 and certified by the Washington 46 State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 11 The Contractor may only take credit for the payments made for Work performed 12 by a DBE that is determined to be performing a CUF. Payment must be 13 commensurate with the work actually performed by the DBE. This applies to all 14 DBEs performing Work on a project, whether or not the DBEs are COA, if the 15 Contractor wants to receive credit for their participation. The Engineer will 16 conduct CUF reviews to ascertain whether DBEs are performing a CUF. A DBE 17 performs a CUF when it is carrying out its responsibilities of its contract by 18 actually performing, managing, and supervising the Work involved. The DBE 19 must be responsible for negotiating price; determining quality and quantity;
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 15 The Contractor may only take credit for the payments made for Work performed 16 by a MSVWBE that is determined to be performing a CUF. Payment must be 17 commensurate with the work actually performed by the MSVWBE, if the 18 Contractor wants to receive credit for their participation. If a MSVWBE does not 19 perform “all” of its responsibilities on a contract, it has not performed a CUF and 20 their Work cannot be counted toward MSVWBE Voluntary Goal. 22 To determine whether an MSVWBE is performing a CUF, the Contractor shall 23 evaluate the amount of work subcontracted, industry practices, whether the 24 amount the firm is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work 25 it is actually performing and the MSVWBE credit claimed for its performance of 26 the work, and other relevant factors.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. An ESBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibility by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved. . To perform a commercially useful function, the ESBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for preparing the estimate, negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, arranging delivery, installing, (where applicable), and paying for the material and supplies itself for the project.
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 47 In any case, you may only take credit when the associated DBE that is determined to be 48 performing a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). 49 50 • A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element 51 of Work and is carrying out its responsibilities by performing, managing and 1 supervising the Work involved. The DBE must also be responsible with respect 2 to materials and supplies used on the Contract. For example; negotiating price, 3 determining quality, determining quantities, ordering, installing (if applicable) and 4 paying for the material itself. 5 7 in a transaction, Contract, or project through which funds are passed. 8
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. 7 The Contractor may only take credit for the payments made for Work performed 8 by a FSBE that is determined to be performing a CUF. Payment must be 9 commensurate with the work actually performed by the FSBE. This applies to all 10 FSBEs performing Work on a project, if the Contractor wants to receive credit 11 for their participation. The Engineer will conduct CUF reviews to ascertain 12 whether FSBEs are performing a CUF. A FSBE performs a CUF when it is 13 carrying out its responsibilities of its contract by actually performing, managing, 14 and supervising the Work involved. The FSBE must be responsible for 15 negotiating price; determining quality and quantity; ordering the material, 16 installing (where applicable); and paying for the material itself. If a FSBE does 17 not perform “all” of these functions on a furnish-and-install contract, it has not 18 performed a CUF and the cost of materials cannot be counted toward FSBE 19 Goal. Leasing of equipment from a leasing company is allowed. However, 20 leasing/purchasing equipment from the Contractor is not allowed. Lease 21 agreements shall be provided prior to the Subcontractor beginning Work. Any
Commercially Useful Function (CUF. A SBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibility by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the SBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for preparing the estimate, negotiating price, determining quality and
