Examples of Good Faith Efforts. Good Faith Efforts" include but are not limited to the following: (1) Identifying and selecting specific products or services which can be subcontracted to certified DBEs. (2) Providing written notice to potential DBE subcontractors that Bidder will be bidding on this Contract and will be seeking subcontractors. (3) Advertising in one or more daily or weekly newspapers, trade association publications, trade oriented publications, trade journals, or other media specified by the City, for DBEs that are interested in participating in the project. (4) Following up on initial notices the Contractor sent to DBEs by contacting the DBEs to determine whether they were interested in performing specific parts of the project. (5) Providing interested DBEs with information about the scope of work. (6) Negotiating in good faith with the DBEs, and not unjustifiably rejecting as unsatisfactory proposals prepared by any DBEs, as determined by the City. (7) Where applicable, advising and making efforts to assist interested DBEs in obtaining insurance required by the City and the prime contractor. (8) Making efforts to obtain DBE participation that the City could reasonably expect would produce a level of participation sufficient to meet the City’s goals and requirements.
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