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Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 9-A DBE Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies 9. Assisting DBEs and other small businesses to develop their capability to utilize emerging technology and conduct business through electronic media. VI. Race -Conscious Means of Meeting Caltrans Overall Statewide Annual DBE Goal (49 CFR 26.51(d)) SUB -RECIPIENT must establish DBE contract goals to meet any portion of Caltrans Overall Statewide Annual DBE Goal that cannot be achieved through race -neutral means. VII. Quotas (49 CFR 26.43) SUB -RECIPIENT willnot use quotas or set -asides in any way in the administration of the Local Agency component of the DBE Program Plan. VIII. DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) (49 CFR 26.25) SUB -RECIPIENT has designated a DBE Liaison Officer. The DBELO is responsible for implementing the DBE Program Plan as it pertains to the SUB -RECIPIENT, and ensures that the SUB -RECIPIENT is fully and properly advised concerning DBE Program Plan matters. [Specify resources available to the DBELO; e.g., the DBELO has a staff of two professional employees assigned to the DBE program on a full-time basis and two support personnel who devote a portion of their time to the program.] The name, address, telephone number, email address, and an organization chart displaying the DBELO's position in the organization are found in Attachment to this Agreement. This information willbe updated annually and included on the DBE Annual Submittal Form. The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the SUB-RECIPIENT's requirements of the DBE Program Plan in coordination with other appropriate officials. Duties and responsibilities include the following: 1. Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required. 2. Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program. 3. Works with all departments to determine DBE contract goals. 4. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are made available to DBEs in a timely manner. 5. Analyzes DBE participation and identifies ways to encourage participation through race - neutral means. 6. Participates in pre -bid meetings. 7. Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and DBE race -neutral issues. 8. Provides DBEs with information and recommends sources to assist in preparing bids, obtaining bonding and insurance. 9. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars. 10. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to fully advise them of contracting opportunities. City Council 20 — 66 7/18Q geer 2020 3 of 8