DBE Participation. The Operator agrees to make a demonstrated good faith effort to award twenty percent (20%) of the goods, services and construction services that are contracted for in connection with the Operator’s responsibilities hereunder to certified disadvantaged business enterprises. Once established, the Ascension Parish Government Disadvantaged Business Program shall be used by the Operator as guidance in furtherance of this goal. The Operator is encouraged to exceed the twenty percent (20%) goal. If the Operator does not meet or believe it can meet such goal, the Operator should document its good faith efforts to secure such participation.
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Samples: Construction, Operating and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, Construction, Operating and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, Endeavor Agreement