Common use of Commercially Useful Function (CUF Clause in Contracts

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. (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with subcontract documents document 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. (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract documents document 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 Administrator or DBE Program ManagerLiaison Officer. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and scheduledand 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 goals and the need for additional DBE credit.; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate. (6) DBE Program Management: (a) SPC’s DBE management team provided in section 15.a. of this plan.

Commercially Useful Function (CUF. (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract documents document 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 the Department’s DBE Program Coordinator Liaison Officer or DBE Program ManagerManager and copy TxDOT’s Project Manager on any such communications. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and scheduledand 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, promptly consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goal goals and the need for additional DBE credit.; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.