HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-177FFY21 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization
It is the policy of the Wic n River 60-0 i MPO that disadvantaged businesses, as defined by
49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, shall have an opportunity to participate in the performance of
R Ner- C o&4i+X M Po contracts in a nondiscriminatory environment. The objects of the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program are to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and
administration of contracts, ensure firms fully meet eligibility standards, help remove barrier to
participation, create a level playing field, assist in development of a firm so it can compete successfully
outside of the program, provide flexibility, and ensure narrow tailoring of the program. The
Tnd/a- 9, ver Coon+y MPo , and its consultants shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to
ensure that disadvantaged businesses have an opportunity to compete for and perform the work of the
R;ver CvUn+y yrIP6 in a non-discriminatory environment. The
kiv¢r Coup, MPo shall require its consultants to not discriminate on the bases of
race, color, national origin, sex, age handicap/disability, or income status in the award and performance
of its contracts. This policy covers in part the applicable federal regulations and the applicable statutory
references contained therein for the Disadvantaged p6±FraCt�rise Program Plan, Chapters 337 and
339, Flor' Statutes, n Rule apter 14-78,,7id'�7,
rets Q�fode.
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Presiding Officer for the MPO/TPO.—,O*. igna re
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STATE OF FLORIDA
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF THE ORIGIUf{AL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE.
/ r1 A JEFFt�EY R. SMITH:. CLERKv n
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