Trinity Contractors, Inc 3/1/2017

I The following are some examples of what may be counted as DBE participation. In I all cases the DBE must be certified for the work being considered and must be capable of performing a CUF during the execution of the Work. DBE Prime Contractor A DBE Contractor may only take credit for that portion of the total dollar value of the Contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the Work that the111 DBE performs with its own forces. DBE Subcontractor 111 Only that portion of the total dollar value of the subcontract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the Work that the DBE performs with its own forces. Include the cost of supplies and materials obtained by the DBE for its work on the contract, and equipment leased by the DBE. DBEs may lease equipment from non-DBE firms (except from the prime contractor or its affiliates). DBE credit will not be given in instances where the equipment lease includes the operator. The DBE is expected to operate the equipment used in the performance of its work under the contract, with its own forces. Formal lease agreements are required and should be on a long-term basis. Equipment leased by the DBE on an ad-hoc basis requires contracting agency approval. Situations where equipment is leased and used by the DBE, but payment is deducted from the Contractor's payment to the DBE is not allowed. The supplies, materials, and equipment purchased or leased from the Contractor or its affiliates shall not be credited (including any Contractor's resources made available to DBE subcontractors at no cost). If a DBE subcontracts a portion of the Work of its contract to another firm, the value of the subcontracted Work may be counted toward the DBE COA Goal only if the DBE's Lower-Tier Subcontractor is also a DBE. Work subcontracted to a non-DBE does not count towards the DBE COA Goal. Count expenditures toward DBE COA Goal only if the DBE is performing a commercially useful function (CUF) on that contract. DBE Subcontract and Lower Tier Subcontract Documents There must be a subcontract agreement that complies with 49 CFR Part 26 and fully describes the distinct elements of Work committed to be performed by the DBE. The subcontract agreement shall incorporate requirements of the primary Contract. Subcontract agreements of all tiers, including lease agreements shall be readily available at the project site for the Engineer review. DBE Broker/Packager The value of fees or commissions charged by a DBE Broker or a DBE behaving in a manner of a Broker for providing a bona fide service, such as professional, technical, consultant, managerial services, or for providing bonds or insurance specifically required for the performance of the contract will only 111 be credited towards meeting the DBE COA Goal if the fee/commission is 1 CITYWIDE INTERSECTION SIGNING FED AID#HSIP-000S(439);COE#3628 34 November 16, 2016