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ATTACHMENT D <br /> C I V I L L.J F�V <br /> May 19,2016 <br /> Memorandum to:Brian Freeman,AICP,Senior Transportation Planner <br /> Indian River County MPO <br /> From:Chris Murphy,P.E.,Project Manager�1 <br /> CivilSury Design Group,Inc. <br /> Re:IRC Go-line Bus Transfer Hub-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for May 19,2016 <br /> Please find attached with this memorandum it general handout fir distribution at the project pre- <br /> bid meeting that is scheduled for May 19.2016. 'These materials arc proposed to be used as sample <br /> materials when the topic of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE)participation is discussed <br /> at the pre-bid meeting. <br /> The purpose of the DBE program can be summarized by reference to a description offered by <br /> FDOT's Equal Opportunity Office which is provided below: <br /> `The Florida Deportment of Transportation's DBE Program,administered by the Equal Opportunity Office, <br /> is intended to remedy past and current discrimination against disadvantaged business enterprises,ensure <br /> a level playing field and foster equal opportunity and non-discrimination in DOT-assisted contracts, <br /> improve the flexibility and efficiency of the DBE program,and reduce burdens on small businesses.' <br /> The description above was written by FDO T for United States Department of Transportation <br /> (DO"T)funded projects. This project is funded through the Federal"Transit Administration(FTA) <br /> which is one of many agencies that fall under the administrative and regulatory umbrella of the <br /> DOT. <br /> In keeping with the ultimate aim of•grently encouraging DRF;participation in FTA funded projects, <br /> the project bid advertisement establishes a DBE goal of 2.2%.All bidders are greatly encouraged <br /> to meet or exceed this goal in an overall effort to maintain the spirit of the DBE program. <br /> Cc: Rich Szpyrka.P+_County Engineer <br /> i� c <br /> b � <br />