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Chapter 4: Methods of Sclection http:l~w~ww.fta.dot.gov/fta/library!admin/IIPPman/sect 40.htm There are two practices for submission by offerors of DBE information: • Offerors may be required to complete their DBE submissions, including either the list of proposed DBE subcontractors and amounts or the proof of good faith efforts, with their offers; this is typical of professional service contracts; or • Offerors may be required only to promise compliance with the program in their offers, postponing submission of the list of subcontractors (or proof af good faith effc~Rs) until determination of the apparent low bidder, thus providing a"shopping period" and limiting the subcontracting expense to the apparent low bidder. When determining compliance with DBE requirements, two scenarios are possible: • The proposer/bidder submits information indicating that the DBE goals will be met; or • The proposer/bidder submits information indicating that the DBE goals will not be met. The following are best practices to follow for the two scenarios: Scenario 1: Pronoser/bidder submits information that the DBE ~oals will be met Required Information - The information submitted by the offeror must include: • Names of DBE subcontractors/suppliers participating in the contract. DBEs must be eligible (those that are currently certified or that can be eertified prior to award); • A description of the work each DBE is to perform or the products to be provided by the DBE; and ' The dollar value of each proposed DBE subcontract. If the information submitted meets the above requirements, next verify the counting of DBE participation towards the goal. Counting DBE Partici ation - A recipienf or contractor may counf toward #ts DBE goal only awards/expenditures to DBEs that perform a commercialty useful function in the performance of a contract. This means that a DBE must be responsible for a distinct element of the work by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved.76 Factors to consider when countin$ DBE participation include: I. General rule - If a DBE is performing a commercialty useful function with its own resources, 100% of the DBE contracf counts toward the goal. II. Lower tier subcontracts - When a DBE subcontracts a portivn of its'work, the value of those subcontracts may be counted toward the overall DBE participation as long as the subcontracts are consistent with normal industry practice. III. Supplies and materials - The following basis is used for counting participation of DBE suppliers 32 of 45 O 1/]0/97 13:09:49