Common use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Clause in Contracts

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Contractor agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract and any subcontracts for supplies, equipment, construction, or services that may be let. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services relating to this Contract. (Attachment C) The following good faith efforts for utilizing DBEs are required: A. Solicitations for products or services shall be sent to firms/individuals listed as DBEs. B. Where feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks to permit maximum DBE participation. C. Where feasible, establish delivery schedules which will encourage DBE participation. D. Encourage use of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration to identify DBEs. E. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. F. Require that each party to a subcontract takes the affirmative steps outlined here. The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a quarterly procurement summary detailing purchases from DBE vendors. This report shall be made using the Procurement Summary Form attached hereto as Attachment C, and submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar quarter for the duration of the Contract. Furthermore, for the full terms of the Contract, the Contractor agrees to abide by all regulatory requirements which are issued pursuant to these laws by any federal agency whose funds have been used to finance this Contract, and which is in effect as of the beginning date of the contract term. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations that govern the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Professional Services, Contract for Professional Services, Professional Services

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Contractor agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract and any subcontracts for supplies, equipment, construction, or services that may be let. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services relating to this Contract. (Attachment C) The following good faith efforts for utilizing DBEs are required: A. Solicitations for products or services shall be sent to firms/individuals listed as DBEs. B. Where feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks to permit maximum DBE participation. C. Where feasible, establish delivery schedules which will encourage DBE participation. D. Encourage use of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration to identify DBEs. E. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. F. Require that each party to a subcontract takes the affirmative steps outlined here. The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a quarterly procurement summary detailing purchases from DBE vendors. This report shall be made using the Procurement Summary Form attached hereto as Attachment C_ , and submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar quarter for the duration of the Contract. Furthermore, for the full terms of the Contract, the Contractor agrees to abide by all regulatory requirements which are issued pursuant to these laws by any federal agency whose funds have been used to finance this Contract, and which is in effect as of the beginning date of the contract term. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations that govern the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Professional Services, Contract for Professional Services

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Contractor agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract Contract and any subcontracts for supplies, equipment, construction, or services that may be let. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services relating to this Contract. (Attachment CE) The following good faith efforts for utilizing DBEs are required: A. Solicitations for products or services shall be sent to firms/individuals listed as DBEs. B. Where feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks to permit maximum DBE participation. C. Where feasible, establish delivery schedules which will encourage DBE participation. D. Encourage use of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration to identify DBEs. E. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract Contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. F. Require that each party to a subcontract takes the affirmative steps outlined here. The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a quarterly procurement summary detailing purchases from DBE vendors. This report shall be made using the Procurement Summary Form attached hereto as Attachment CE, and submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar quarter for the duration of the Contract. Furthermore, for the full terms of the Contract, the Contractor agrees to abide by all regulatory requirements which are issued pursuant to these laws by any federal agency whose funds have been used to finance this Contract, and which is in effect as of the beginning date of the contract Contract term. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations that govern the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Professional Services, Professional Services

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Contractor agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract and any subcontracts for supplies, equipment, construction, or services that may be let. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services relating to this Contract. (Attachment CD) The following good faith efforts for utilizing DBEs are required: A. Solicitations for products or services shall be sent to firms/individuals listed as DBEs. B. Where feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks to permit maximum DBE participation. C. Where feasible, establish delivery schedules which will encourage DBE participation. D. Encourage use of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration to identify DBEs. E. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. F. Require that each party to a subcontract takes the affirmative steps outlined here. The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a quarterly procurement summary detailing purchases from DBE vendors. This report shall be made using the Procurement Summary Form attached hereto as Attachment CD, and submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar quarter for the duration of the Contract. Furthermore, for the full terms of the Contract, the Contractor agrees to abide by all regulatory requirements which are issued pursuant to these laws by any federal agency whose funds have been used to finance this Contract, and which is in effect as of the beginning date of the contract term. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations that govern the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Contract for Professional Services

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Contractor agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract and any subcontracts for supplies, equipment, construction, or services that may be let. In this regard, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services relating to this Contract. (Attachment CE) The following good faith efforts for utilizing DBEs are required: A. Solicitations for products or services shall be sent to firms/individuals listed as DBEs. B. Where feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks to permit maximum DBE participation. C. Where feasible, establish delivery schedules which will encourage DBE participation. D. Encourage use of the services of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration to identify DBEs. E. Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. F. Require that each party to a subcontract takes the affirmative steps outlined here. The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager a quarterly procurement summary detailing purchases from DBE vendors. This report shall be made using the Procurement Summary Form attached hereto as Attachment CF, and submitted within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar quarter for the duration of the Contract. Furthermore, for the full terms of the Contract, the Contractor agrees to abide by all regulatory requirements which are issued pursuant to these laws by any federal agency whose funds have been used to finance this Contract, and which is in effect as of the beginning date of the contract term. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations that govern the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Professional Services

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