DBE Requirements. A. Notice is hereby given to the CONSULTANT and any SUB-CONSULTANT, and both agree, that failure to carry out the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Sec. 26.13(b) shall constitute a breach of this Contract and, after notification and failure to promptly cure such breach, may result in termination of this Contract or such remedy as INDOT deems appropriate. The referenced section requires the following assurance to be included in all subsequent contracts between the CONSULTANT and any SUB-CONSULTANT: The CONSULTANT, sub recipient or SUB-CONSULTANT shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this Contract. The CONSULTANT shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the CONSULTANT to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Contract, which may result in the termination of this Contract or such other remedy, as INDOT, as the recipient, deems appropriate.
DBE Requirements. 7.1.1 TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Special Provisions for Non-Traditional Contracts applicable to the Project are set forth in Exhibit 6. The purpose of the DBE Special Provisions for Non-Traditional Contracts is to ensure that DBEs shall have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. DB Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements set forth in the DBE Special Provisions for Non-Traditional Contracts and TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program applicable to design-build agreement projects and adopted pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26, and the provisions in DB Contractor’s approved DBE Performance Plan, set forth in Exhibit 7. The approved overall DBE participation goal for the Project is established as 10% of the Price.
DBE Requirements. 6.1.1 DB Contractor shall comply with the TxDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in effect as of the date on which a Maintenance NTP is issued by TxDOT and shall undertake good faith efforts to encourage DBE participation in the Maintenance Services and maintaining and submitting documentation as required by the TxDOT DBE program. DB Contractor shall submit the documentation required under TxDOT’s DBE program within 90 days following issuance of any Maintenance NTP. The purpose of the DBE Program is to ensure that DBEs and HUBs have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal or State funds. In the event of any conflict between 49 CFR Part 26 and TxDOT DBE Rules, the former shall prevail.
DBE Requirements. 7.1.1 TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Special Provisions applicable to the Project are set forth in Exhibit 6. The purpose of the DBE Special Provisions is to ensure that DBEs shall have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. DB Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements set forth in the DBE Special Provisions and TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program applicable to comprehensive design-build agreement projects and adopted pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26, and the provisions in DB Contractor’s approved DBE Performance Plan, set forth in Exhibit 7. The approved overall DBE participation goal for the Project is established as 6% of the Price.
DBE Requirements. The Proposal shall include a Certification of DBE Goal Attainment or Good Faith Efforts (Form H) confirming that Proposer will obtain DBE commitments equal to or exceeding the DBE participation goal or will exercise good faith efforts to substantiate its attempts to meet the goal.
DBE Requirements. It is the policy of DOTD that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender in the award of any United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) financially assisted contracts or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. DOTD shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of US DOT assisted contracts. The DBE program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by US DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. The Entity or its consultant agrees to ensure that the “Required Contract Provisions for DBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts” are adhered to for the duration of this Project. These contract provisions shall apply to any project with a DBE Goal and must be included in the requirements of any contract or subcontract. Failure to carry out the requirements set forth shall constitute a breach of this agreement and, after notification by DOTD, may result in DOTD withholding funds, termination of this agreement by DOTD, or other such remedy as DOTD deems appropriate. DOTD will include as part of the solicitation of bids a current list containing the names of firms that have been certified as eligible to participate as a DBE on US DOT assisted contracts. This list indicates the project numbers and letting date for which this list is effective. Only DBEs listed on this list may be utilized to meet the established DBE goal for these projects. It is the Entity or its contractor’s responsibility to monitor that only the certified DBEs committed to this Project are performing the work items they were approved for. The above requirements shall be included in all contract and/or subcontracts entered into by the Entity or its contractor.
DBE Requirements. TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Special Provisions applicable to the Project are set forth in Exhibit 6. DB Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements set forth in the DBE Special Provisions and TxDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program applicable to comprehensive design-build agreement projects and adopted pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26, and the provisions in DB Contractor’s approved DBE Performance Plan, set forth in Exhibit 7. The approved overall DBE participation goal for the Project is established as (x) 4% of the Price allocable to design Work and (y) 8% of the Price allocable for construction Work. DB Contractor shall include provisions to effectuate the requirements of Section 7.1 in every Subcontract (including purchase orders and in every subcontract of any DB Contractor-Related Entity for the Work), and shall require that they be included in all Subcontracts at lower tiers, so that such provisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor. DB Contractor shall not cancel or terminate any Subcontract with a DBE firm except in accordance with all requirements and provisions applicable to cancellation or termination of Subcontracts with DBE firms set forth in the DBE Special Provisions in Exhibit 6.
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DBE Requirements. 3.1.1 DB Contractor shall comply with the TxDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in effect as of (i) the date that is 180 days prior to the Initial Maintenance Term Commencement Date, and (ii) the date of issuance of any subsequent Maintenance NTP, and shall undertake good faith efforts to encourage DBE participation in the Maintenance Services and maintaining and submitting documentation as required by the TxDOT DBE program. DB Contractor shall submit the documentation required under TxDOT’s DBE program no later than: (a) 110 days prior to the Initial Maintenance Term Commencement Date, and (b) 90 days following issuance of any subsequent Maintenance NTP. The purpose of the DBE Program is to ensure that DBEs and HUBs have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal or State funds. In the event of any conflict between 49 CFR Part 26 and TxDOT DBE Rules, the former shall prevail.
DBE Requirements. TxDOT has determined that DBE requirements apply to design and construction of the Project, and has adopted rules to provide DBEs opportunities to participate in the business activities of TxDOT as service providers, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, advisors, and consultants (see 43 Texas Administrative Code Section 9.50 et seq.). TxDOT has adopted the definition of DBEs set forth in 49 C.F.R § 26.5. Information regarding DBE requirements and goals will be included in the RFP. In responding to this RFQ, a Proposer team may include and identify team members to satisfy DBE goals. It is the policy of TxDOT to encourage the participation of DBEs, historically underutilized businesses, women-owned business enterprises and minority business enterprises in all facets of the business activities of TxDOT, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
