14-Engagement Score Past Commitment Form (BEH-FRM-606).docx

PRIME VENDOR INFORMATION

PAST SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION (3 POINTS)

The City of Dallas evaluates a respondent’s historical performance in meeting commitments, in certified subcontracting programs. Provide information for three (3) relevant projects completed within the last five years.

For purposes of this evaluation, respondents must report performance under comparable small business, minority/women-owned business, disadvantaged business other certified subcontracting programs.

Historical Project Utilization Table Notes:

• Provide the final subcontracting percentage achieved, not the proposal percentage.

• The City may contact listed owners to verify information.

DOCUMENTED ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS (2 POINTS)

The DRIVE Policy recognizes firms that actively contribute to the growth and capacity of small and local businesses in the Dallas region. In this section, respondents may earn up to two points, one point for participation in a formal Mentor–Protégé program and one point for demonstrating active engagement with a Dallas-based industry organization that supports small and local business development.

FORMAL MENTOR–PROTÉGÉ PARTICIPATION

Indicate whether your firm is currently participating in a formal Mentor–Protégé Program that supports the development of small, emerging, or local businesses.

Select one:

Description of relationship (2–3 sentences):

Developing Regional Inclusive Vendor Enterprise Engagement Score & Past Commitment Form

BEH-FRM-606.SAW

Supportive Documentation (optional):

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• Mentor–protégé agreement

• Program enrollment letter

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

• Verification from sponsoring entity (Documentation strengthens scoring but is not required to earn this point if the relationship is formal and verifiable.)

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH DALLAS-BASED INDUSTRY GROUPS

The City evaluates meaningful, documented participation beyond general membership, in organizations that support small/local business development. Examples include chambers of commerce, certification agencies, contractor associations, and other business-support entities.

Describe your firm’s active involvement (check all that apply):

List organizations and briefly describe in 2 –4 sentences your firm's active role (required):

Supporting Documentation (optional):

PAST TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS (1 POINT)

Consistent on-time payment is a core component of responsible contract management. Respondents must demonstrate reliable payment practices.

Timely payment of subcontractors is essential to maintaining a healthy and equitable contracting environment. Under the DRIVE Policy, respondents may earn one (1) point by demonstrating consistent, reliable payment practices on recent projects. This section evaluates both your process and your documented performance.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

Provide a brief explanation (2–4 sentences) of your firm’s internal process for reviewing subcontractor invoices, approving payments, and ensuring adherence to payment terms.

Narrative:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (Required — submit at least two) To receive the one (1) point available in this category, respondents must provide at least two (2) types of documentation demonstrating timely payments to subcontractors on recent similar work.

Acceptable documentation includes:

Notes:

· Documentation may come from multiple projects or subcontractors.

· BEH may contact listed subcontractors or project owners to verify payment performance.

· Sensitive financial information may be redacted if necessary.

· Reported payment practices are subject to verification and may be reviewed in connection with ongoing compliance monitoring.

CERTIFICATION

Officer Signature:

I certify that the information provided in this form is accurate and complete. I acknowledge that the City of Dallas may verify past performance and documentation submitted. Submission of false, misleading, or materially incomplete information may result in rejection of the response or other actions permitted under City policy.

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