Pellco Construction, Inc. 6/22/2016

1 DBE Eligibility/Selection of DBEs 2 A Directory of Certified DBE Firms denoting the Description of Work the DBE 3 Contractors are certified to perform is available at: 4 5 www.omwbe.wa.gov/certification/index.shtml. 6 7 The directory provides plain language on the Description of Work that the 8 listed DBE's have been certified by the Office of Minority and Women's 9 Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to perform. The Bidder shall use the 10 Directory of Certified DBE Firms to confirm if a DBE is certified for the 11 "Description of Work" the Bidder lists on the DBE Utilization Certification form 12 # 272-056 EF (see form instructions) and therefore qualifies for credit towards 13 the COA goal. 14 15 Crediting DBE Participation 16 Joint Venture 17 When a DBE performs as a participant in a joint venture, only that portion of 18 the total dollar value of the Contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined 19 portion of the Work that the DBE performs with its own forces shall be 20 credited. 21 22 DBE Prime Contractor 23 A DBE Prime Contractor may only take credit for that portion of the total dollar 24 value of the Contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the Work 25 that the DBE Prime performs with its own forces. 26 27 DBE Subcontractor 28 When a DBE firm participates as a Subcontractor only that portion of the total 29 dollar value of the Contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the 30 Work that the DBE performs with its own forces shall be credited. 31 32 • Include the cost of supplies and materials obtained by the DBE for the 33 Work in the Contract including supplies purchased or equipment 34 leased by the DBE. 35 o However, you may not take credit for supplies, materials, and 36 equipment the DBE Subcontractor purchases or leases from the 37 Prime Contractor or its affiliate. In addition, Work performed by a 38 DBE, utilizing resources of the Prime Contractor or its affiliates 39 shall not be credited. 40 41 • In very rare situations, a DBE firm may utilize equipment and/or 42 personnel from a non-DBE firm other than the Prime Contractor or its 43 affiliates. Should this situation arise the arrangement must be short- 44 term and have prior written approval from the Office of Equal 45 Opportunity (OEO). 46 47 • Count the entire value of fees or commissions charged by a DBE firm 48 for providing a bona fide service, such as professional, technical, 49 consultant, managerial services, or for providing bonds or insurance. 50 HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FED AID#SRTS-0420(021); COE#3540 SP-37 March 16, 2016