Common use of SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network (LABAVN), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx , to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-business definition which is 1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be %, including % VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is . This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN by the time proposals are due.

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network (LABAVN), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-Micro- business definition which is 1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be %, including % VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is . This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN by the time proposals are due.

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (LABAVNRAMP), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx xxxx://xxx.XXXXXX.xxx, to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-business definition which is (1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 5,000,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be 25%, including 5% VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is 541330. This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ 15 million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, sign and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN RAMP by the time proposals are due.

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (LABAVNRAMP), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx xxxx://xxx.XXXXXX.xxx, to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-business definition which is (1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 5,000,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be 25%, including 5% VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is 541330. This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ 15 million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, sign and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN RAMP by the time proposals are due.. Transmittal 1a

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (LABAVNRAMP), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx http://xxx.XXXXXX.xxx, to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-business definition which is (1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 5,000,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be 25%, including 5% VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is 541330. This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ 15 million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, sign and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN RAMP by the time proposals are due.. Transmittal 1d

SMALL/VERY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. The Harbor Department is committed to creating an environment that provides all individuals and businesses open access to the business opportunities available at the Harbor Department in a manner that reflects the diversity of the City of Los Angeles. The Harbor Department's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for small businesses to participate in professional service and construction contracts. An overall Department goal of 25% SBE participation, including 5% Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation, has been established for the Program. The specific goal or requirement for each contract opportunity may be higher or lower based on the scope of work. It is the policy of the Harbor Department to solicit participation in the performance of all service contracts by all individuals and businesses, including, but not limited to, SBEs, VSBEs, women women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). The SBE Program allows the Harbor Department to target small business participation, including MBEs, WBEs, and DVBEs, more effectively. It is the intent of the Harbor Department to make it easier for small businesses to participate in contracts by providing education and assistance on how to do business with the City, and ensuring that payments to small businesses are processed in a timely manner. In order to ensure the highest participation of SBE/VSBE/MBE/WBE/DVBEs, all proposers shall utilize the City’s contracts management and opportunities database, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (LABAVNRAMP), at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx xxxx://xxx.XXXXXX.xxx, to outreach to potential subconsultants. The Harbor Department defines a SBE as an independently owned and operated business that is not dominant in its field and meets criteria set forth by the Small Business Administration in Title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 121. Go to xxx.xxx.xxx for more information. The Harbor Department defines a VSBE based on the State of California's Micro-business definition which is (1) a small business that has average annual gross receipts of $3,500,000 5,000,000 or less within the previous three years, or (2) a small business manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees. The SBE Program is a results-oriented program, requiring consultants who receive contracts from the Harbor Department to perform outreach and utilize certified small businesses. Based on the work to be performed, it has been determined that the percentage of small business participation will be 25%, including 5% VSBE participation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the scope of services is 541330. This NAICS Code is the industry code that corresponds to at least 51% of the scope of services and will be used to determine the size standard for SBE participation of the Prime Consultant. The maximum SBE size standard for this NAICS Code is $_ 15 million. Consultant shall be responsible for determining the SBE status of its subconsultants for purposes of meeting the small business requirement. Subconsultants must qualify as an SBE based on the type of services that they will be performing under the Agreement. All business participation will be determined by the percentage of the total amount of compensation under the agreement paid to SBEs. The Consultant shall not substitute an SBE firm without obtaining prior approval of the City. A request for substitution must be based upon demonstrated good cause. If substitution is permitted, Consultant shall endeavor to make an in-kind substitution for the substituted SBE. Consultant shall complete, sign, sign and submit as part of the executed agreement the attached Affidavit and Consultant Description Form. The Affidavit and Consultant Description Form, when signed, will signify the Consultant’s intent to comply with the SBE requirement. All SBE/VSBE firms must be certified by the time proposals are due to receive credit. In addition all consultants and subconsultants must be registered on the LABAVN RAMP by the time proposals are due.. Transmittal 1e