Trinity Contractors, Inc 3/1/2017

I I Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) —A business firm certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, as meeting the criteria outlined in 49 CFR 26 regarding DBE certification. Commercially Useful Function (CUF) 49 CFR 26.55(c)(1) defines commercially useful function as: "A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. To determine whether a DBE is performing a commercially useful function, you must evaluate the amount of work subcontracted, industry practices, whether the amount the firm is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work it is actually performing and the DBE credit claimed for its performance of the work, and other relevant factors." ' Contract Per 49 CFR 26, a contract is a legally binding relationship obligating a seller to furnish supplies or services (including, but not limited to, construction and professional services) and the buyer to pay for them. For purposes of this part, a lease is considered to be a contract. DBE Commitment — The dollar amount the Contractor indicates they will be subcontracting to be applied towards the DBE Condition of Award Goal as shown on the DBE Utilization Certification Form, and in the Bid Item breakdown for each DBE Subcontractor. This DBE Commitment amount will be incorporated into the Contract and shall be considered a Contract requirement. Any changes to the DBE Commitment shall require Engineer's approval. DBE Condition of Award (COA) Goal —An assigned numerical percentage of the Bid amount of the Contract. This is the minimum amount that the Bidder must commit to by submission of the Utilization Certification Form and/or by Good Faith Effort (GFE). The DBE COA Goal will also be applied to change orders associated with this Contract. DBE Directory of Certified Firms —A publication listing all Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises currently certified by the I Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). The on-line Directory is available to contractors for their use in identifying and soliciting interest from DBE firms whose participation on a contract may be counted toward achievement of the assigned DBE COA Goal, except in cases where the firm's certification is temporarily suspended (refer to OMWBE's Suspension List at the Directory webpage). I I CITYWIDE INTERSECTION SIGNING FED AID#HSIP-000S(439); COE#3628 32 November 16,2016