Common use of DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION Clause in Contracts

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDOR, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDOR’s responsibility to verify that the DBE firm is certified as DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found here. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The the LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe-search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe- search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify that the DBE firm is certified as DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found here. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCYCOUNTY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil- rights/dbe- search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: •  100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. •  60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. •  Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCYCOUNTY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY the COUNTY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe- search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-federally funded agreement AGREEMENT will assist the LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCYCOUNTY), or subconsultant SUBCONSULTANT shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY the COUNTY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants SUBCONSULTANTs and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe- search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement AGREEMENT will assist the LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCYCOUNTY), or subconsultant Subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants Subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date by using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of proposal opening and work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil- rights/dbesearch. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify that the DBE firm is certified as DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxx.xx.xxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxx- rights/dbe-search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: •  100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. •  60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. •  Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR CFR, Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-federally funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The the LOCAL AGENCY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe-search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) PARTICIPATION. A. VENDORCONSULTANT, subrecipient (LOCAL AGENCYCOUNTY), or subconsultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in the contract (49 CFR 26). To ensure equal participation of DBEs provided in 49 CFR 26.5, The LOCAL AGENCY the COUNTY shows a contract goal for DBEs. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall make work available to DBEs and select work parts consistent with available DBE subconsultants and suppliers. VENDOR CONSULTANT shall meet the DBE goal shown elsewhere in these special provisions or demonstrate that they made adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal. It is VENDORCONSULTANT’s responsibility to verify at date of proposal opening that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE at date of proposal opening and document the record by printing out using the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database and possesses the most specific available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or work code applicable to the type of work the firm will perform on the contract. Additionally, the CONSULTANT is responsible to document the verification record by printing out the CUCP data for each DBE firm. A list of DBEs certified by the CUCP can be found hereat xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/programs/civil-rights/dbe- search. All DBE participation will count toward the California Department of Transportation’s federally mandated statewide overall DBE goal. Credit for materials or supplies VENDOR CONSULTANT purchases from DBEs counts towards the goal in the following manner: • 100 percent counts if the materials or supplies are obtained from a DBE manufacturer. • 60 percent counts if the materials or supplies are purchased from a DBE regular dealer. • Only fees, commissions, and charges for assistance in the procurement and delivery of materials or supplies count if obtained from a DBE that is neither a manufacturer nor regular dealer. 49CFR26.55 49 CFR 26.55 defines "manufacturer" and "regular dealer." This AGREEMENT is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 entitled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. VENDORs CONSULTANTs who enter into a federally-funded agreement will assist the LOCAL AGENCY COUNTY in a good faith effort to achieve California's statewide overall DBE goal.