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71 i 1 • Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program. 2• Works with all departments to set overall annual goals. 3. Advises the Board of County Commissioners on DBE matters and achievement. 4• Participates with the project director to determine contractor compliance with good faith efforts. 5. Certifies DBEs according to the criteria set by DOT and acts as liaison to the Uniform Certification Process in Florida. 6• Maintains the County's updated directory on certified DBEs Duties and responsibilities of Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Keating, or other DBE project managers may include: 1 • Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required by DOT. 2• Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are available to DBEs in a timely manner. 3• Identifies contracts and procurements so that DBE goals are included in solicitations (both race -neutral methods and contract specific goals) and monitors results. 4. Analyzes the County's progress toward goal attainment and identifies ways to improve progress. 5• Participates in pre-bid meetings. 6• Provides DBEs with information and assistance in preparing bids and obtaining bonding and insurance. 7. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to advise them of opportunities. Federal Financial Assistance Agreement Assurance (Part 26.13) The County has signed the following assurance, applicable to all DOT -assisted contracts and their administration: Indian River County shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any DOT assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE Program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts. The recipient's DBE Program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this aereem~ Implementation of this program is a IPual obligati _ni _ .rid faiiure to carry out ts — ---•• bu ireated as a violation of this agreement. Upon�notifi ation to Indian River►Cour County shall i failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). This assurance will also appear in all financial assistance agreements with the COA. DBE Financial Institutions It is the policy of the County to investigate the full extent of services offered by financial institutions owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community, to make reasonable efforts to use these institutions, and to encourage prime contractors on DOT- -3-