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ATTACHMENT F <br /> , <br /> Important InformationM <br /> DBE's, Prime Contractors and Consultants <br /> The U.S.Department of Transportation JUSDOT]now requires that all recipients of <br /> FAA,FTA and FHWA Federal funds participate in a Unified Certification Program <br /> JUCP)within their respective states. Florida's UCP has been approved and is fully <br /> operational. <br /> {that is the UCP? <br /> The UCP provides"one stop shopping"for all firms seeking certification <br /> as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise JDBEJ in Florida. <br /> The DBE certification of a firm will be accepted by all USDOT recipients <br /> in Florida. <br /> The standards and criteria utilized in the certification process are uniform <br /> and thus reduce the temptation and opportunity for a firm to"forum"shop <br /> for certification. <br /> What does this mean to vou? <br /> i When you utilize DBE's on your Federal Aid projects you need only <br /> require a single DBE certification letter or certificate from a Certifying <br /> Member of the UCP <br /> i You will be able to access a single DBE Directory that will allow you to <br /> identify and locate every firm authorized to participate in Florida's DBE <br /> Program. <br /> https•/Avww3 dot state flus/EqualOpportunitvOffice/biznet/mainmenu.asp <br /> How does this benefit DBEs? <br /> There is a significant reduction in the paper work required to maintain <br /> DBI=certification with the numerous recipient programs in Florida. From <br /> now on,you need only establish and maintain your DBE certification with <br /> one Certifying Member <br />