2001-012 - Federal Highway Administration Funding Program

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5. Identifies contracts and procurements so that DBE goals are included in solicitations (both race-neutral methods and contract specific goals) and monitors results. 6. Analyzes City of Santa Ana's progress toward goal attainment and identifies ways to improve pro~ess. 7. Participates in pre-bid meetings. 8. Participates with the legal counsel and project director to determine contractor compliance with good-faith efforts. 9. Provides DBEs with information and assistance in preparing bids, obtaining bonding and insurance. 10. Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and achievement. 11. Chairs the DBE Advisory Committee. 12. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars. 13. Provides outreach to DBEs and community_organizations to advise them of opportunities. VII Federal Financial Assistance Agreement Assurance (§26.13) City of Santa Aha will sign the following assurance, applicable to all FI--BVA-assisted contracts and their administration as part of the program supplement agreement for each project: The recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any DOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE Pro,am or the requirements of 49 CFR part 26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOI-assisted contracts. The recipient's DBE Program, as required by 49 CFR part 26 and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to can3' out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 ancVor the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). VIII DBE Financial Institutions It is the policy of the City of Santa Ana to investigate the full extent of services offered by financial institutions owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community, to make reasonable efforts to use these institutions, and to encourage prime contractors on DOT-assisted contracts to make use of these institutions. Information on the availability of such institutions can be obtained from the DBE Liaison Officer. The Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program may offer assistance to the DBE Liaison Officer.