ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) - 2011

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AGREEMENT NO. C-1-3099 EXHIBIT B Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d et seq. and DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," 49 CFR Part 21. In addition, FTA Circular 4702.1, "Title VI and Title VI-Dependent Guidelines for FTA Recipients," 05-13-07, provides FTA guidance and instructions for implementing DOT's Title VI regulations. G. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), 42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq., prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, as well as imposes specific requirements on public and private providers of transportation. H. Incorporation of Provisions: CITY shall include the provisions of paragraphs (A) through (H) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CITY shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the AUTHORITY may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a CITY becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the CITY may request the AUTHORITY to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the AUTHORITY, and, in addition, the CITY may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ARTICLE 5. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES A. In accordance with federal financial assistance agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), the Orange County Transportation Authority (AUTHORITY) has adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Program, in conformance with Title 49 CFR Part 26, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Programs". The project is subject to these stipulated regulations. In order to ensure that the Authority achieves its overall DBE Program goals and objectives, the Authority encourages the participation of DBEs as defined in 49 CFR 26 in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with U.S. DOT funds. Pursuant to the intent of these Regulations, it is also the policy of the Authority to: 1. Fulfill the spirit and intent of the Federal DBE Program regulations published under U.S. DOT Title 49 CFR, Part 26, by ensuring that DBEs have equitable access to participate in all of Authority's DOT-assisted contracting opportunities. 2. Ensure that DBEs can fairly compete for and perform on all DOT-assisted contracts and subcontracts. 3. Ensure non-discrimination in the award and administration of AUTHORITY's DOT-assisted contracts. 4. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts. 5. Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR, Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs. 6. Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts. 7. Assist in the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE Program. B. CITY shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of subcontracts. Any terms used in this section that are defined in 49 CFR Part 26, or elsewhere in the Regulations, shall have the meaning set forth in the Regulations. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between the Regulations and the Authority's DBE Program with respect to DOT-assisted contracts, the Regulations shall prevail. Orange County Transportation Authority 3 Revised: 0511012010