Transcript Pre-Proposal DBE Presentation

LYNX Blue Line Extension
Pre-Proposal Meeting for Real Estate Services
Requests for Proposals
July 27, 2011
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
(DBE)
DBE Program
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Purpose of the DBE Program
DBE Qualifications
Proposal Requirements
Good Faith Efforts (GFE)
DBE Program Purpose
• Ensures non-discrimination in the award and
administration of federally-assisted contracts
• Assists in the development of firms by leveling
the playfield so that small minority firms may
compete within the marketplace
DBE Program Qualifications
• Individual must own and control at least 51% of
the business
• Net worth must not exceed $750,000
• Business can not exceed SBA size standards
• Majority owners must be US Citizens and part of a
protected class (i.e. Hispanic, woman, Native
American, etc.)
• Past 3 years average annual sales can not exceed
$22.41 million
DBE Certification Application
www.ncdot.org/business/ocs/dbe/
Call (919) 733-5616
Bid Requirements (DBE)
• Form D - Schedule of Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Participation
– must be completed and signed
– Include all firms participating on the project
(DBE & Non-DBE firms)
– DBE firms must be certified by proposal due
date to count toward DBE contract goal
North Carolina UCP Database
https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/vendor/directory
Good Faith Efforts
• Good Faith Efforts (GFE)
– Should be submitted as part of the proposal
package if total DBE Participation on Form D is
less than specified DBE goals outlined in each
RFP document
• If DBE participation is verified to be less than the
DBE goal and no GFE’s are submitted, proposer
will be found to be unresponsive
DBE Good Faith Efforts
Examples
• Soliciting interest from certified DBE’s
– Actions at pre-proposal meeting
– Advertising
– Written request for quotes
• Breaking up work into economically feasible units
to facilitate DBE participation
• Providing plans to interested DBE’s
• Making efforts to assist DBE’s in obtaining
necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or
related services
Additional Good Faith Efforts
• Using minority, community groups, or contractor
associations to aid in recruitment
• Document evidence of GFE and negotiations.
Include names, addresses, telephone
numbers of DBE’s that were considered and
evidence as to why agreements could not be
reached
Please submit all questions in writing to:
Susana Vang, Contracts Manager
Engineering & Property Management
600 East Fourth Street, 12th floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 336-3633
[email protected]