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Federal Transit Administration Clauses <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />DBE firms shall have equal opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts which the <br />Contractor enters into pursuant to this contract. Contractors are encouraged to: <br />1. Advertise opportunities for subcontractors or suppliers in a manner reasonably designed to <br />provide DBEs capable of performing the work with timely notice of such opportunities. All <br />advertisements should include a provision encouraging participation by DBE firms and may be <br />done through general advertisements (e.g. newspapers, journals, etc.) or by soliciting bids/Bids <br />directly from DBEs. <br />2. Utilize the services of available minority community-based organizations, minority contractor <br />groups, local minority assistance offices and organizations that provide assistance in the <br />recruitment and placement of DBEs and other small businesses, such as the Office of Minority <br />and Women's Business Enterprises listed below. <br />3. Establish delivery schedules, where requirements of the contract allow, that encourage <br />participation by DBEs and other small businesses. <br />4. Achieve attainment through joint ventures. <br />In the absence of a mandatory goal, all DBE participation that is attained on this project will be <br />considered as "race neutral" participation and will be reported as such. <br />F. Information Regarding DBEs <br />Information regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises currently certified with the State of <br />Washington is available at: <br />Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises <br />PO Box 41160 <br />Olympia, WA 98504-1160 <br />(800) 208-1064 Toll Free <br />(360) 586-7079 Fax <br />Or visit their website at http://www.omwbe.wa.gov/ <br />G. Procedures Between Award and Execution <br />After award of the contract, the successful bidder shall provide the following additional information: <br />A list of all firms who submitted a bid or quote in an attempt to participate in this project whether <br />they were successful or not. Include the correct business name, federal employer identification <br />number (optional), and a mailing address. <br />H. Required DBE Contract Clauses <br />1. Contract Assurance <br />The following clause is incorporated in every FTA-assisted contract and subcontract: