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Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 9-A <br /> DBE Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies <br /> 9. Assisting DBEs and other small businesses to develop their capability to utilize emerging <br /> technology and conduct business through electronic media. <br /> VI. Race-Conscious Means of Meeting Caltrans Overall Statewide Annual DBE Goal (49 CFR <br /> 26.51(d)) <br /> SUB-RECIPIENT must establish DBE contract goals to meet any portion of Caltrans Overall <br /> Statewide Annual DBE Goal that cannot be achieved through race-neutral means. <br /> VII. Quotas (49 CFR 26.43) <br /> SUB-RECIPIENT will not use quotas or set-asides in any way in the administration of the Local <br /> Agency component of the DBE Program Plan. <br /> VIII. DBE Liaison Officer(DBELO) (49 CFR 26.25) <br /> SUB-RECIPIENT has designated a DBE Liaison Officer. The DBELO is responsible for <br /> implementing the DBE Program Plan as it pertains to the SUB-RECIPIENT, and ensures that <br /> the SUB-RECIPIENT is fully and properly advised concerning DBE Program Plan matters. <br /> [Specify resources available to the DBELO; e.g., the DBELO has a staff of two professional <br /> employees assigned to the DBE program on a full-time basis and two support personnel who <br /> devote a portion of their time to the program.] The name, address, telephone number, email <br /> address, and an organization chart displaying the DBELO's position in the organization are <br /> found in Attachment A to this Agreement. This information will be updated annually and <br /> included on the DBE Annual Submittal Form. <br /> The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the SUB-RECIPIENT's <br /> requirements of the DBE Program Plan in coordination with other appropriate officials. Duties <br /> and responsibilities include the following: <br /> 1. Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required. <br /> 2. Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this <br /> program. <br /> 3. Works with all departments to determine DBE contract goals. <br /> 4. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are made available to DBEs in a <br /> timely manner. <br /> 5. Analyzes DBE participation and identifies ways to encourage participation through race- <br /> neutral means. <br /> 6. Participates in pre-bid meetings. <br /> 7. Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and DBE race-neutral issues. <br /> 8. Provides DBEs with information and recommends sources to assist in preparing bids, <br /> obtaining bonding and insurance. <br /> 9. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars. <br /> 10. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to fully advise them of <br /> contracting opportunities. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> September 2020 <br />