Disadvantaged Business. Enterprise Pro gram Requirements
Disadvantaged Business. A business that is owned or controlled by a majority of persons, not limited to members of minority groups, who are subject to racial, social, ethnic prejudice or cultural bias.
Disadvantaged Business. Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Obligation - It is the policy of the COUNTY that DBE’s, as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with COUNTY funds under this Agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable federal and state laws and regulations apply to this Agreement. The COUNTY and its CONSULTANT agree to ensure that DBE’s have the opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. In this regard, all recipients and contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations to ensure that the DBE’s have the opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. The COUNTY and the CONSULTANT and subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of contracts, entered pursuant to this Agreement.
Disadvantaged Business. In connection with the performance of this Agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT will cooperate with WAMPO in meeting its commitments and goals with regard to the maximum utilization of disadvantaged businesses and will use its best efforts to insure disadvantaged businesses shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for subcontract work under this Agreement. The SUB-RECIPIENT will comply with the statements in 49 CFR 23.43, Subsections (a) and (b).
