Special_Provisions_-_DBE_Requirements_for_Federal_Funded_Projects.pdf

This document is a Schedule 1 Special Provisions document for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) on Federal Funded Projects, issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and revised on February 26, 2009. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for municipal advertised and awarded projects, focusing on requirements for DBE participation in contract opportunities. It outlines detailed definitions, abbreviations, and specific provisions related to DBE involvement, including who qualifies as a DBE, how DBEs can participate in contracts, and the expectations for contractors in promoting DBE engagement.

The provisions establish specific requirements for contractors, including mandatory non-discrimination policies, good faith efforts to include DBEs, documentation requirements, and methods for calculating DBE participation goals. The document emphasizes that DBEs must be certified by ConnDOT and can contribute to contract goals through various means such as direct work, supplies, materials, and services. Contractors must make concerted efforts to solicit DBE participation, provide detailed documentation of their outreach, and can be required to demonstrate why they did not meet specified DBE participation percentages. The guidelines also include provisions for reviewing pre-award efforts, handling DBE changes during contract performance, and maintaining records of DBE involvement.