Combined Construction Inc. 7/22/2020

I1 includes, where appropriate, breaking out contract Work items into 2 economically feasible units to facilitate UDBE participation, even when the I 3 Bidder might otherwise prefer to perform these Work items with its own 4 forces. 5 I 6 3. Providing interested UDBEs with adequate information about the Plans, 7 Specifications, and requirements of the Contract in a timely manner to 8 assist them in responding to a solicitation. I 9 10 a. Negotiating in good faith with interested UDBEs. It is the Bidder's 11 responsibility to make a portion of the Work available to UDBE 12 subcontractors and suppliers and to select those portions of the Work 13 or material needs consistent with the available UDBE subcontractors 14 and suppliers, so as to facilitate UDBE participation. Evidence of such 15 negotiation includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 16 UDBEs that were considered; a description of the information provided 17 regarding the Plans and Specifications for the Work selected for 18 subcontracting; and evidence as to why additional agreements could I 19 not be reached for UDBEs to perform the Work. 20 21 b. A Bidder using good business judgment would consider a number of I 22 23 factors in negotiating with subcontractors, including DBE subcontractors, and would take a firm's price and capabilities as well 24 as the UDBE COA Goal into consideration. However, the fact that there I 25 may be some additional costs involved in finding and using UDBEs is 26 not in itself sufficient reason for a Bidder's failure to meet the UDBE 27 COA Goal, as long as such costs are reasonable. Also, the ability or 28 desire of a Bidder to perform the Work of a Contract with its own I29 organization does not relieve the Bidder of the responsibility to make 30 Good Faith Efforts. Bidders are not, however, required to accept higher 31 quotes from UDBEs if the price difference is excessive or I 32 unreasonable. 33 34 4. Not rejecting UDBEs as being unqualified without sound reasons based on 1 35 36 a thorough investigation of their capabilities. The Bidder's standing within its industry, membership in specific groups, organizations, or associations 37 and political or social affiliations (for example union vs. non-union employee I 38 status) are not legitimate causes for the rejection or non-solicitation of bids 39 in the Bidder's efforts to meet the UDBE COA Goal. 40 41 5. Making efforts to assist interested UDBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of I42 credit, or insurance as required by the recipient or Bidder. 43 44 6. Making efforts to assist interested UDBEs in obtaining necessary I 45 equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services. 46 47 7. Effectively using the services of available minority/women community I 48 organizations; minority/women contractors' groups; local, State, and 49 Federal minority/women business assistance offices; and other 50 organizations as allowed on a case-by-case basis to provide assistance in I 51 the recruitment and placement of UDBEs. 52 I MAPLE HEIGHTS BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT PAGE 43 OF 106 SPECIAL PROVISIONS—Addendum 1 I WORK ORDER#3693 MAY 4,2020 FEDERAL AID#BHM-2776(008)