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Local Assistance Procedures Manual EXHBIT 10-I Notice to Proposers DBE Information EXHIBIT 10-1 NOTICE TO PROP08ER8 DBE INFORMATION The Agency has established a DBE goal for this Contract of % OR - The Agency has not established a goal for this Contract. However, proposers are encouraged to obtain DBE participation for this contract. 1. TERMS AS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT • The term "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" or "DBE" means a for-profit small business concern owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged person(s) as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26.5. .• The term "Agreement" also means "Contract." • Agency also means the local entity entering into this contract with the Contractor or Consultant. • The term "Small Business" or "SB" is as defined in 49 CFR 26.65. 2. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY A. DBEs and other small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate in the performance of Contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds (See 49 CFR 26, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs"), The Consultant must ensure that DBEs and other small businesses have the opportunity to participate in the performance of the work that is the subject of this solicitation and should take all necessary and reasonable steps for this assurance. The proposer must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of subcontracts. B. Proposers are encouraged to use services offered by financial institutions owned and controlled by DBEs. 3. SUBMISSION OF DBE INFORMATION If there is a DBE goal on the contract, Exhibit 10-01 Consultant Proposal DBE Commitment must be included in the Request for Proposal. In order for a proposer to be considered responsible and responsive, the proposer must make good faith efforts to meet the goal established for the contract. If the goal is not met, the proposer must document adequate good faith efforts. All DBE participation will he counted towards the contract goal; therefore, all DBE participation shall be collected and reported. Exhibit 10-02 Consultant Contract DBE Information must be included with the Request for Proposal. Even if no DBE participation will be reported, the successful proposer must execute and return the form. 4. DBE PARTICIPATION GENERAL INFORMATION It is the proposer's responsibility to be fully informed regarding the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26, and the Department's DBE program developed pursuant to the regulations. Particular attention is directed to the following: A. A DBE must be a small business firm defined pursuant to 13 CFR 121 and be certified through the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP). Page 103 LPP 13-01 May 8, 2013