Common use of DBE Commitments Clause in Contracts

DBE Commitments. The Subrecipient shall, to the maximum extent feasible, achieve DBE commitments and attainment using race-neutral means. If it is determined, either through actual or projected overall DBE attainment, that PTN may not achieve the annual FTA overall DBE goal, then PTN, at its discretion, may require race-conscious means to ensure the annual FTA overall DBE goal is met. Race-conscious means may include, but not be limited to, the inclusion of contract specific goals within Project Grant Agreements. PTN shall have final decision-making authority regarding the establishment of sub-recipient contract specific goals. The subrecipient will cooperate with the state in reporting DBE commitments, attainment, and good faith efforts made in the manner prescribed by the state.

DBE Commitments. The Subrecipient shall, to the maximum extent feasible, achieve DBE commitments and attainment using race-neutral means. If it is determined, either through actual or projected overall DBE attainment, that PTN may not achieve the annual FTA overall DBE goal, then PTN, at its discretion, may require race-conscious means to ensure the annual FTA overall DBE goal is met. Race-conscious means may include, but not be limited to, the inclusion of contract specific goals within Project Grant Agreements. TxDOT PTN shall have final decision-decision- making authority regarding the establishment of sub-recipient contract specific goals. The subrecipient will cooperate with the state in reporting DBE commitments, attainment, and good faith efforts made in the manner prescribed by the state.