ESBD_536626_1783710012690_SOL_EXH_F.5_DDA.pdf

This is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory Affidavit supporting document for a Vehicle Transport Services solicitation in Texas. The document establishes certification and compliance requirements for businesses seeking to participate as DBEs on this contract opportunity. The affidavit outlines the eligibility criteria and attestation processes that disadvantaged business enterprises must complete to qualify for DBE set-asides and preferences under the procurement.

The document specifies that participating DBEs must provide evidence of their disadvantaged status, ownership structure, and control of the business operations. It details the application and certification procedures that businesses must follow, including submission of supporting documentation to verify claims of disadvantaged ownership and operation. The affidavit serves as a binding statement of truthfulness regarding the DBE's qualifications and establishes the contractor's obligation to maintain compliance with DBE program requirements throughout the contract term. This certification requirement ensures accountability and validates that participating businesses meet the federal and state standards for disadvantaged business enterprise participation.