Special_Provisions_-_DBE_Requirements_for_Federal_Funded_Projects.pdf

This is a Special Provisions document outlining Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut's federally funded parking lot reconstruction project at Salters Pool. The document establishes the procedural and compliance framework for bidders on this infrastructure improvement project, with sealed bids due by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026, via the Town's eProcurement Portal. The project involves the reconstruction of the Salters Pool parking lot, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud following the submission deadline.

The DBE requirements outlined in this document are mandated for all federally funded projects and establish specific goals, compliance procedures, and documentation standards that bidders must meet. These provisions typically include good faith effort requirements, subcontracting obligations to certified DBE firms, record-keeping and reporting requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Bidders must demonstrate their commitment to meeting DBE participation goals and provide evidence of outreach to certified disadvantaged business enterprises. The federal funding source triggers these special provisions, making DBE compliance a material requirement for contract award and performance.