Common use of DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS. MaineDOT has established an annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal to be achieved through race neutral means. This goal shall adjust periodically and shall be provided by Supplemental Provision. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract, there are no specific percentage requirements for use of DBEs for individual construction contracts. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of this section regarding DBE participation and MaineDOT’s latest version of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Manual, said Manual being incorporated herein by reference. In the case of conflict between this Contract and said Manual, this Contract shall control. MaineDOT reserves the right to adjust DBE goals on a project-by-project basis by addendum. MaineDOT and its Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in the award and performance of DOT assisted contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are those so certified by the Maine Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Office prior to bid opening date.  The DBE defaults, voluntarily removes itself or is over-extended;  MaineDOT deletes portions of the work to be performed by the DBE. It is not intended that the ability to negotiate a more advantageous contract with another certified DBE be considered a valid basis for such a change in DBE utilization once the DBE has signed a contract. Any requests to alter the DBE commitment must be in writing to MaineDOT's Civil Rights Office. Failure to carry out terms of this Standard Specification shall be treated as a violation of this contract and shall result in contract sanctions which may affect the ability of the Consultant to obtain Department contracts. Copies of the Maine Department of Transportation’s DBE Program may be obtained from: FHWA-1273 -- Revised May 1, 2012 I. General II. Nondiscrimination

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS. MaineDOT has established an annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal to be achieved through race neutral means. This goal shall adjust periodically and shall be provided by Supplemental Provision. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract, there are no specific percentage requirements for use of DBEs for individual construction contracts. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of this section regarding DBE participation and MaineDOT’s latest version of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Manual, said Manual being incorporated herein by reference. In the case of conflict between this Contract and said Manual, this Contract shall control. MaineDOT reserves the right to adjust DBE goals on a project-by-project basis by addendum. MaineDOT and its Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in the award and performance of DOT assisted contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are those so certified by the Maine Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Office prior to bid opening date.  • The DBE defaults, voluntarily removes itself or is over-extended;  • MaineDOT deletes portions of the work to be performed by the DBE. It is not intended that the ability to negotiate a more advantageous contract with another certified DBE be considered a valid basis for such a change in DBE utilization once the DBE has signed a contract. Any requests to alter the DBE commitment must be in writing to MaineDOT's Civil Rights Office. Failure to carry out terms of this Standard Specification shall be treated as a violation of this contract and shall result in contract sanctions which may affect the ability of the Consultant to obtain Department contracts. Copies of the Maine Department of Transportation’s DBE Program may be obtained from: FHWA-1273 -- Revised May 1, 2012 I. General General II. Nondiscrimination III. Nonsegregated Facilities IV. Xxxxx-Xxxxx and Related Act Provisions V. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Provisions VI. Subletting or Assigning the Contract

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS. MaineDOT has established an annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal to be achieved through race neutral means. This goal shall adjust periodically and shall be provided by Supplemental Provision. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract, there are no specific percentage requirements for use of DBEs for individual construction contracts. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of this section regarding DBE participation and MaineDOT’s latest version of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Manual, said Manual being incorporated herein by reference. In the case of conflict between this Contract and said Manual, this Contract shall control. MaineDOT reserves the right to adjust DBE goals on a project-by-project basis by addendum. MaineDOT and its Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in the award and performance of DOT assisted contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are those so certified by the Maine Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Office prior to bid opening date.  • The DBE defaults, voluntarily removes itself or is over-extended;  • MaineDOT deletes portions of the work to be performed by the DBE. It is not intended that the ability to negotiate a more advantageous contract with another certified DBE be considered a valid basis for such a change in DBE utilization once the DBE has signed a contract. Any requests to alter the DBE commitment must be in writing to MaineDOT's Civil Rights Office. Failure to carry out terms of this Standard Specification shall be treated as a violation of this contract and shall result in contract sanctions which may affect the ability of the Consultant to obtain Department contracts. Copies of the Maine Department of Transportation’s DBE Program may be obtained from: FHWA-1273 -- Revised May 1, 2012 I. General II. Nondiscrimination

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS. MaineDOT PACTS has established an annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal to be achieved through race neutral means. This goal shall adjust periodically and shall be provided by Supplemental Provision. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Contract, there are no specific percentage requirements for use of DBEs for individual construction contracts. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of this section regarding DBE participation and MaineDOT’s PACTS’ latest version of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Manual, said Manual being incorporated herein by reference. In the case of conflict between this Contract and said Manual, this Contract shall control. MaineDOT PACTS reserves the right to adjust DBE goals on a project-project- by-project basis by addendum. MaineDOT PACTS and its Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in the award and performance of DOT assisted contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are those so certified by the Maine Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Office prior to bid opening date.  The DBE defaults, voluntarily removes itself or is over-extended;  MaineDOT PACTS deletes portions of the work to be performed by the DBE. It is not intended that the ability to negotiate a more advantageous contract with another certified DBE be considered a valid basis for such a change in DBE utilization once the DBE has signed a contract. Any requests to alter the DBE commitment must be in writing to MaineDOT's PACTS’ Civil Rights Office. Failure to carry out terms of this Standard Specification shall be treated as a violation of this contract and shall result in contract sanctions which may affect the ability of the Consultant to obtain Department contracts. Copies of the Maine Department of Transportation’s DBE Program may be obtained from: or from their website at: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/mdot/civilrights/dbe.htm FHWA-1273 -- Revised May 1, 2012 I. General II. Nondiscrimination