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AGENDA REPORT
Honorable City Council
Mike Mathews, Senior Management Analyst �1AA,
January 4, 2001 (CC Meeting of 1/17/2001)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2001- ADOPTING THE
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK
BACKGROUND
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that all
cities that use Federal funds for road construction have an
approved DBE program in place to comply with civil rights
legislation. Each City must attempt to use minority or
women -owned businesses in a ratio equal to the proportion
of these businesses in the local region. The goal used in
the past was 100 of the bid amount.
Once this target rate is set, all successful bidders for
City contracts that include Federal monies must attempt to
use minority or women -owned contractors or subcontractors
to meet the target rate. If they are unable to do so, they
must document their efforts to meet the requirements.
The following list shows several construction projects in
Moorpark which have or will use Federal funding.
Proiects Usina Federal Funds
1. 1995 Street A/C Overlay
2. 1998 Street A/C Overlay
3. Spring Road Bridge
4. Widening of L. A. Avenue at
Beltramo (future)
5. L. A. Avenue Signal
Interconnect (future)
Federal Fundina Source
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DISCUSSION
The DBE requirements were changed for calendar year 2001.
Staff worked with the Ventura County Transportation
Commission and the other cities in the county to identify
eligible firms for the DBE program. The recommended revised
goal for the City of Moorpark is 140. In the future,
bidders for City contracts that include Federal funding
must either meet the 14% requirement or demonstrate a good -
faith effort that they attempted to meet this goal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2001- (Exhibit A) approving the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
Attachments: Exhibit A: Resolution No. 2001-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM
AND DIRECTING ITS IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, local agencies applying for Federal funds must comply
with all the elements of Title 49, Part 26 of the code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) entitled Participation by Disadvantaged Enterprises
in Department of Transportation Financial Assisted Programs; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) will monitor local agencies' procedures to assure
compliance with Title VI and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and 1968 respectively; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark receives Federal financial
assistance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and
WHEREAS, the adoption and implementation of a Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) program is required before submission of a
Request for Authorization to proceed with a Federal aid project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Moorpark Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE)Program, which is attached hereto, is hereby adopted
and becomes effective immediately.
SECTION 2. The Public Works Director shall administer the
terms of the Program on behalf of the City.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in
the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17r`' day of January, 2001.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit 1, DBE Program
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Exhibit 1
CITY OF MOORPARK
DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(DBE) PROGRAM
This Program is in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 26
I Definitions of Terms
The terms used in this program have the meanings defined in 49 CFR §26.5.
H Objectives/Policy Statement (§ §26.1, 26.23)
The City of Moorpark has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in
accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26.
The City of Moorpark has received Federal financial assistance from the DOT, and as a condition
of receiving this assistance, the City of Moorpark will sign an assurance that it will comply with
49 CFR Part 26.
It is the policy of the City of Moorpark to ensure that DBEs, as defined in part 26, have an equal
opportunity to receive and participate in DOT - assisted contracts. It is also our policy:
To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT - assisted contracts;
To create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT - assisted
contracts;
To ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted
to participate as DBEs;
To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT - assisted contracts; and
To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place
outside the DBE Program.
Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works has been delegated as the DBE Liaison Officer. In
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that capacity, he is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program. Implementation
of the DBE program is accorded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations
incurred by the City of Moorpark in its financial assistance agreements with the California
Department of Transportation ( Caltrans).
The City of Moorpark has disseminated this policy statement to the City Council and all the
components of our organization. We have distributed this statement to DBE and non -DBE
business communities that perform work for us on DOT - assisted contracts by publishing this
statement in general circulation, minority- focused and trade association publications.
III Nondiscrimination ( §26.7)
The City of Moorpark will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the
benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and
performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26 on the basis of race, color, sex, or
national origin.
In administering its DBE program, the City of Moorpark will not, directly or through contractual
or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating
or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE program with respect to
individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin.
IV DBE Program Updates ( §26.21)
The City of Moorpark will continue to carry out this program until it has established a new goal
setting methodology or until significant changes to this DBE Program are adopted. The City of
Moorpark will provide to Caltrans a proposed overall goal and goal setting methodology and
other program updates by June 1 of every year.
V Quotas ( §26.43)
The City of Moorpark will not use quotas or set - asides in any way in the administration of this
DBE program.
VI DBE Liaison Officer ( DBELO) ( §26.45)
The City of Moorpark has designated the following individual as the DBE Liaison Officer:
Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021,
(805) 529 -6864, kgilbert@ci.moorpark.ca.us. In that capacity, he is responsible for implementing
all aspects of the DBE program and ensuring that the City of Moorpark complies with all
provisions of 49 CFR Part 26. This is available on the Internet at osdbuweb.dot.gov /main.cfin.
Kenneth C. Gilbert has direct, independent access to the City Manager concerning DBE program
matters.. The DBELO has a staff of 2 professional employees assigned to the DBE program on a
part-time basis.
The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the DBE program, in
coordination other appropriate officials. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
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1. Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required.
2. Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program.
3. Works with all departments to set overall annual goals.
4. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are available to DBEs in a timely manner.
5. Identifies contracts and procurements so that DBE goals are included in solicitations (both
race - neutral methods and contract specific goals) and monitors results.
6. Analyzes the City of Moorpark's progress toward goal attainment and identifies ways to
improve progress.
7. Participates in pre -bid meetings.
8. Advises the CEO /governing body on DBE matters and achievement.
9. Chairs the DBE Advisory Committee.
10. Participates with the legal counsel and project director to determine contractor compliance
with good faith efforts.
11. Provides DBEs with information and assistance in preparing bids, obtaining bonding and
insurance.
12. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars.
13. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to advise them of opportunities.
VII Federal Financial Assistance Agreement Assurance ( §26.13)
The City of Moorpark will sign the following assurance, applicable to all FHWA- assisted
contracts and their administration as part of the program supplement agreement for each project:
The recipient 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 agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal
obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon
notification to the recipient of its 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.).
VIII DBE Financial Institutions
It is the policy of the City of Moorpark 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 - assisted contracts to make use of these institutions.
Information on the availability of such institutions can be obtained from the DBE Liaison Officer.
The Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program may offer assistance to the DBE
Liaison Officer.
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IX Directory ( §26.3 l )
The City of Moorpark will refer interested persons to the DBE directory available from the
Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program website at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep.
X Overconcentration ( §26.33)
The City of Moorpark has not identified any types of work in DOT - assisted contracts that have an
overconcentration of DBE participation. If in the future the City of Moorpark identifies the need
to address overconcentration, measures for addressing overconcentration will be submitted to the
DLAE for approval.
XI Business Development Programs ( §26.35)
The City of Moorpark does not have a business development or mentor - protege program. If the
City of Moorpark identifies the need for such a program in the future, the rationale for adopting
such a program and a comprehensive description of it will be submitted to the DLAE for
approval.
XII Required Contract Clauses (§ §26.13, 26.29)
Contract Assurance
The City of Moorpark ensures that the following clause is placed in every DOT - assisted contract
and subcontract:
The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements
of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT - assisted contracts. Failure by the
contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result
in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as recipient deems appropriate.
Prompt Payment
The City of Moorpark ensures that the following clauses or equivalent will be included in each
DOT - assisted prime contract:
Satisfactory Performance
The prime contractor agrees to pay each subcontractor under this prime contract for
satisfactory performance of its contract no later than 10 days from the receipt of each payment
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the prime contractor receives from the City of Moorpark. Any delay or postponement of
payment from the above referenced time frame may occur only for good cause following
written approval of the City of Moorpark. This clause applies to both DBE and non -DBE
subcontractors
Release of Retainage
The prime contractor agrees further to release retainage payments to each subcontractor within
30 days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement
of payment from the above referenced time frame may occur only for good cause following
written approval of the City of Moorpark. This clause applies to both DBE and non -DBE
subcontractors.
XIII Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms ( §26.37)
The City of Moorpark will assign a Resident Engineer (RE) or Contract Manager to monitor and
track actual DBE participation through contractor and subcontractor reports of payments in
accordance with the following:
After Contract Award
After the contract award the City of Moorpark will review the award documents for the portion
of items each DBE and first tier subcontractor will be performing and the dollar value of that
work. With these documents the RE /Contract Manager will be able to determine the work to be
performed by the DBEs or subcontractors listed.
Preconstruction Conference
A preconstruction conference will be scheduled between the RE and the contractor or their
representative to discuss the work each DBE subcontractor will perform.
Before work can begin on a subcontract, the local agency will require the contractor to submit a
completed "Subcontracting Request," Exhibit 16 -B of the LAPM or equivalent. When the RE
receives the completed form it will be checked for agreement of the first tier subcontractors and
DBEs. The RE will not approve the request when it identifies someone other than the DBE or
first tier subcontractor listed in the previously completed "Local Agency Bidder DBE
Information," Exhibit 15 -G. The "Subcontracting Request" will not be approved until any
discrepancies are resolved. If an issue cannot be resolved at that time, or there is some other
concern, the RE will require the contractor to eliminate the subcontractor in question before
signing the subcontracting request. A change in the DBE or first tier subcontractor may be
addressed during a substitution process at a later date.
Suppliers, vendors, or manufacturers listed on the "Local Agency Bidder DBE Information" will
be compared to those listed in the completed Exhibit 16 -I of the LAPM or equivalent.
Differences must be resolved by either making corrections or requesting a substitution.
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Substitutions will be subject to the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (FPA).
Local agencies will require contractors to adhere to the provisions within Subletting and
Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (State Law) Sections 4100 -4144. FPA requires the contractor
to list all subcontractors in excess of one half of one percent (0.5%) of the contractor's total bid
or $10,000, whichever is greater. The statute is designed to prevent bid shopping by contractors.
The FPA explains that a contractor may not substitute a subcontractor listed in the original bid
except with the approval of the awarding authority.
The RE will give the contractor a blank Exhibit 17 -F, "Final Report Utilization of Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises, First Tier Subcontractors" and will explain to them that the document will
be required at the end of the project, for which payment can be withheld, in conformance with the
contract.
Construction Contract Monitoring
The RE will ensure that the RE's staff (inspectors) know what items of work each DBE is
responsible for performing. Inspectors will notify the RE immediately of apparent violations.
When a firm other than the listed DBE subcontractor is found performing the work, the RE will
notify the contractor of the apparent discrepancy and potential loss of payment. Based on the
contractor's response, the RE will take appropriate action: The DBE Liaison Officer will perform
a preliminary investigation to identify any potential issues related to the DBE subcontractor
performing a commercially useful function. Any substantive issues will be forwarded to the
Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. If the contractor fails to adequately explain
why there is a discrepancy, payment for the work will be withheld and a letter will be sent to the
contractor referencing the applicable specification violation and the required withholding of
payment.
If the contract requires the submittal of a monthly truck document, the contractor will be required
to submit documentation to the RE showing the owner's name; California Highway Patrol CA
number, and the DBE certification number of the owner of the truck for each truck used during
that month for which DBE participation will be claimed. The trucks will be listed by California
Highway Patrol CA number in the daily diary or on a separate piece of paper for documentation.
The numbers are checked by inspectors regularly to confirm compliance. Providing evidence of
DBE payment is the responsibility of the contractor.
Substitution
When a DBE substitution is requested, the RE /Contract Manager will request a letter from the
contractor explaining why substitution is needed. The RE /Contract Manager must review the
letter to be sure names and addresses are shown, dollar values are included, and reason for the
request is explained. If the RE /Contract Manager agrees to the substitution, the RE /Contract
Manager will notify, in writing, the DBE subcontractor regarding the proposed substitution and
procedure for written objection from the DBE subcontractor in accordance with the Subletting
and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act. If the contractor is not meeting the contract goal with this
substitution, the contractor must provide the required good faith effort to the RE /Contract
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Manager for local agency consideration.
If there is any doubt in the RE /Contract Manager's mind regarding the requested substitution, the
RE /Contract Manager may contact the DLAE for assistance and direction.
Record Keeping and Final Report Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
The contractor shall maintain records showing the name and address of each first -tier
subcontractor. The records shall also show:
1. The name and business address, regardless of tier, of every DBE subcontractor, DBE vendor
of materials and DBE trucking company.
2. The date of payment and the total dollar figure paid to each of the firms.
3. The DBE prime contractor shall also show the date of work performed by their own forces
along with the corresponding dollar value of the work claimed toward DBE goals.
When a contract has been completed the contractor will provide a summary of the records stated
above. The DBE utilization information will be documented on Exhibit 17 -F and will be
submitted to the DLAE attached to the Report of Expenditures. The RE will compare the
completed Exhibit 17 -F to the contractor's completed Exhibit 15 -G and, if applicable, to the
completed Exhibit 16 -13. The DBEs shown on the completed Exhibit 17 -F should be the same as
those originally listed unless an authorized substitution was allowed, or the contractor used more
DBEs and they were added. The dollar amount should reflect any changes made in planned work
done by the DBE. The contractor will be required to explain in writing why the names of the
subcontractors, the work items or dollar figures are different from what was originally shown on
the completed Exhibit 15 -G when:
• There have been no changes made by the RE.
• The contractor has not provided a sufficient explanation in the comment section of the
completed Exhibit 17 -F.
The explanation will be attached to the completed Exhibit 17 -F for submittal. The RE will file
this in the project records.
The local agency's Liaison Officer will keep track of the DBE certification status on the Internet
at www.dot.ca.gov /hq/bep and keep the RE informed of changes that affect the contract. The RE
will require the contractor to act in accordance with existing contractual commitments regardless
of decertification.
The DLAE will use the PS &E checklist to monitor the City of Moorpark's commitment to require
bidders list information to be submitted to the City from the awarded prime and subcontractors as
a means to develop a bidders list. This monitoring will only take place if the bidders list
information is required to be submitted as stipulated in the special provisions.
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The City of Moorpark will bring to the attention of the DOT through the DLAE any false,
fraudulent, or dishonest conduct in connection with the program, so that DOT can take the steps
(e.g., referral to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, referral to the DOT Inspector
General, action under suspension and debarment or Program Fraud and Civil Penalties rules)
provided in §26.109. The City of Moorpark also will consider similar action under our own legal
authorities, including responsibility determinations in future contracts.
XW Overall Goals ( §26.45)
Amount of Goal
The City of Moorpark's overall goal for the Federal fiscal year FY 2000/2001 is 14% of the
Federal financial assistance in FHWA- assisted contracts. This overall goal is broken down into
3% race - conscious and 11 % race - neutral components.
MethodolgW
The number of firms doing business in Ventura County under line item 23411 "Highway and
Street Construction" is 35. Six businesses were identified as DBE's that could be considered as
subcontractors doing highway and street construction (6/35 = 17.14 %). The number of firms doing
business in Ventura County under line item 54133 "Engineering Services" is 211. One DBE firm
was identified to perform the needed services (1/211= .47 %). See the attached spreadsheet for the
calculations.
Breakout of Estimated Race - Neutral and Race - Conscious Participation
Of the overall annual 14% goal for DBE participation, the City of Moorpark projects meeting
11% of the goal utilizing race - neutral methods, including making efforts to assure that bidding
and contract requirements facilitate participation by DBE's and other small businesses; unbundling
large contracts to make them more accessible to small businesses, encouraging prime contractors
to subcontract portions of the work that they might otherwise perform themselves; and providing
technical assistance, and other support services to facilitate consideration of DBE's and other
small businesses. The remaining 3% of the goal is anticipated to be accomplished through race-
conscious
Process
Starting with the Federal fiscal year 2002, the amount of overall goal, the method to calculate the
goal, and the breakout of estimated race - neutral and race - conscious participation will be required
annually by June 1 in advance of the Federal fiscal year beginning October 1 for FHWA- assisted
contracts. Submittals will be to the Caltrans' DLAE. An exception to this will be if FTA or FAA
recipients are required by FTA or FAA to submit the annual information to them or a designee by
another date. FHWA recipients will follow this process:
Once the DLAE has responded with preliminary comments and the comments have been
incorporated into the draft overall goal information, the City of Moorpark will publish a notice of
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the proposed overall goal, informing the public that the proposed goal and its rationale are
available for inspection during normal business hours at City Hall for 30 days following the date
of the notice, and informing the public that the City of Moorpark's comments will be accepted on
the goals for 45 days following the date of the notice. Advertisements in newspapers, minority
focus media, trade publications, and websites will be the normal media to accomplish this effort.
The notice will include addresses to which comments may be sent and addresses (including offices
and websites) where the proposal may be reviewed.
The overall goal resubmission to the Caltrans DLAE, will include a summary of information and
comments received during this public participation process and the City of Moorpark's responses.
This will be due by September 1 to the Caltrans DLAE. The DLAE will have a month to make a
final review so the City of Moorpark may begin using the overall goal on October 1 of each year.
XV Contract Goals ( §26.51)
The City of Moorpark will use contract goals to meet any portion of the overall goal the City
does not project being able to meet by the use of race - neutral means. Contract goals are
established so that, over the period to which the overall goal applies, they will cumulatively result
in meeting any portion of the overall goal that is not projected to be met through the use of race -
neutral means.
Contract goals will be established only on those DOT- assisted contracts that have subcontracting
possibilities. Contract goals need not be established on every such contract, and the size of
contract goals will be adapted to the circumstances of each such contract (e.g., type and location
of work, availability of DBEs to perform the particular type of work). The contract work items
will be compared with eligible DBE contractors willing to work on the project. A determination
will also be made to decide which items are likely to be performed by the prime contractor and
which ones are likely to be performed by the subcontractor(s). The goal will then be incorporated
into the contract documents. Contract goals will be expressed as a percentage of the total amount
of a DOT - assisted contract.
XVI Transit Vehicle Manufacturers ( §26.49)
If DOT - assisted contracts will include transit vehicle procurements, the City of Moorpark will
require each transit vehicle manufacturer, as a condition of being authorized to bid or propose on
transit vehicle procurements, to certify that it has complied with the requirements of 49 CFR Part
26, Section 49. The City of Moorpark will direct the transit vehicle manufacturer to the subject
requirements located on the Internet at http:// osdbuweb .dot.gov /programs/dbe /dbe.htm.
XVU Good Faith Efforts ( §26.53)
Information to be Submitted
The City of Moorpark treats bidders' /offerors' compliance with good faith effort requirements as
a matter of responsiveness. A responsive proposal is meeting all the requirements of the
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advertisement and solicitation.
Each solicitation for which a contract goal has been established will require the bidders/offerors to
submit the following information to Moorpark City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on or before the
fourth day, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, following bid opening:
1. The names and addresses of known DBE firms that will participate in the contract;
2. A description of the work that each DBE will perform:
3. The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm participation
4. Written and signed documentation of commitment to use a DBE subcontractor whose
participation it submits to meet a contract goal;
5. Written and signed confirmation from the DBE that it is participating in the contract as
provided in the prime contractor's commitment; and
6. If the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts.
Demonstration of Good Faith Efforts
The obligation of the bidder /offeror is to make good faith efforts. The bidder /offeror can
demonstrate that it has done so either by meeting the contract goal or documenting good faith
efforts. Examples of good faith efforts are found in Appendix A to part 26, which is attached.
The following personnel are responsible for determining whether a bidder /offeror who has not met
the contract goal has documented sufficient good faith efforts to be regarded as responsive: DBE
Liaison Officer. The City of Moorpark will ensure that all information is complete and accurate
and adequately documents the bidder /offeror's good faith efforts before a commitment to the
performance of the contract by the bidder /offeror is made.
Administrative Reconsideration
Within 10 days of being informed by the City of Moorpark that it is not responsive because it has
not documented sufficient good faith efforts, a bidder /offeror may request administrative
reconsideration. Bidder /offerors should make this request in writing to the DBE Liaison Officer.
The reconsideration official will not have played any role in the original determination that the
bidder /offeror did not make or document sufficient good faith efforts.
As part of this reconsideration, the bidder /offeror will have the opportunity to provide written
documentation or argument concerning the issue of whether it met the goal or made adequate
good faith efforts to do so. The bidder /offeror will have the opportunity to meet in person with
the reconsideration official to discuss the issue of whether it met the goal or made adequate good
faith efforts to do so. The City of Moorpark will send the bidder /offeror a written decision on
reconsideration, explaining the basis for finding that the bidder did or did not meet the goal or
make adequate good faith efforts to do so. The result of the reconsideration process is not
administratively appealable to Caltrans, FHWA or the DOT.
Good Faith Efforts when a DBE is Replaced on a Contract
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The City of Moorpark will require a contractor to make good faith efforts to replace a DBE that
is terminated or has otherwise failed to complete its work on a contract with another certified
DBE, to the extent needed to meet the contract goal. The prime contractor is required to notify
the RE immediately of the DBE's inability or unwillingness to perform and provide reasonable
documentation.
In this situation, the prime contractor will be required to obtain City of Moorpark prior approval
of the substitute DBE and to provide copies of new or amended subcontracts, or documentation
of good faith efforts. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply in the time specified, the City of
Moorpark contracting office will issue an order stopping all or part of payment /work until
satisfactory action has been taken. If the contractor still fails to comply, the contracting officer
may issue a termination for default proceeding.
XVIII Counting DBE Participation ( §26.55)
The City of Moorpark will count DBE participation toward overall and contract goals as provided
in the contract specifications for the prime contractor, subcontractor, joint venture partner with
prime or subcontractor, or vendor of material or supplies. See the Caltrans' Sample Boiler Plate
Contract Documents previously mentioned. Also, refer to XIII. "After Contract Award."
XIX Certification ( §26.83(a))
The City of Moorpark ensures that only DBE firms currently certified on the Caltrans' directory
will participate as DBEs in our program.
XX Information Collection and Reporting
Bidders List
The City of Moorpark will create and maintain a bidders list, consisting of information about all
DBE and non -DBE firms that bid or quote on its DOT - assisted contracts. The bidders list will
include the name, address, DBE /non -DBE status, age, and annual gross receipts of firms.
Monitoring Payments to DBEs
Prime contractors are required to maintain records and documents of payments to DBEs for three
years following the performance of the contract. These records will be made available for
inspection upon request by any authorized representative of the City of Moorpark, Caltrans,
FHWA, or DOT. This reporting requirement also extends to any certified DBE subcontractor.
Payments to DBE subcontractors will be reviewed by the City of Moorpark to ensure that the
actual amount paid to DBE subcontractors equals or exceeds the dollar amounts stated in the
schedule of DBE participation.
Reporting to Caltrans
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The City of Moorpark - Final utilization of DBE participation will be reported to the DLAE using
Exhibit 17 -F of the Caltrans' LAPM.
Confidential
The City of Moorpark will safeguard from disclosure to third parties information that may
reasonably be regarded as confidential business information, consistent with Federal, state, and
local laws.
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Steven Kueny, City Manager
This Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program is accepted by:
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CITY OF MOORPARK
ANNUAL OVERALL GOAL INFORMATION
TO: CALTRANS DISTRICT NO. 7
District Local Assistance Engineer
The amount of overall goal, methodology, breakout of estimated race - neutral and race -
conscious participation, and any DBE program updates are presented herein in
accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, and as described in
the Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
The City of Moorpark submits our annual overall goal information (and any needed
updates of our DBE program) for your review and comment. We have established an
annual overall DBE goal of 14 % for the Federal Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001, beginning on
July 1, 2000 and ending on June 30, 2001.
Methodology
The number of firms doing business in Ventura County under line item 231411 "Highway
and Street Construction" is 35. Six businesses were identified that could be considered as
subcontractors doing highway and street construction (6/35 = 17.14 %). The number of
firms doing business in Ventura County under line item 54133 "Engineering Services" is
211. One company was identified as being capable of performing the needed services
(1/211= .47 %). See the attached spreadsheet for the calculations.
Breakout of Estimated Race - Neutral and Race- Conscious Participation
Of the overall annual 14% goal for DBE participation, the City of Moorpark projects
meeting 11% of the goal utilizing race - neutral methods, including making efforts to
assure that bidding and contract requirements facilitate participation by DBE's and other
small businesses; unbundling large contracts to make them more accessible to small
businesses, encouraging prime contractors to subcontract portions of the work that they
might otherwise perform themselves; and providing technical assistance, and other
support services to facilitate consideration of DBE's and other small businesses. The
remaining 3% of the goal is anticipated to be accomplished through race - conscious
measures, which includes establishing contract specific goals on contracts with
contracting possibilities, when needed, to meet the City's overall annual DBE goal.
Public Participation
The City of Moorpark has published a Public Notice in general circulation media
announcing the City's proposed overall annual goals for I Y 2000 -2001 contracts assisted
by FTA. Such Notice informed the public that the proposed goals and their rationale were
available for inspection at City Hall during normal business hours for 30 days following
the date of the Public Notice and, that the City and FWHA will accept comments on the
goals for 45 days from the date of the Public Notice. The required public participation
provisions will be fully satisfied prior to submitting the City's DBE Program and Overall
Annual DBE Goal for Final Review and Approval.
Kenneth C. Gilbert
DBE Liaison Officer
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MOORPARK
i 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
TO BE USED FOR DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACTS
The following are hereby incorporated into the Agency's (City of Moorpark)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program:
II Objectives/Policy Statement (§ §26.1, 26.23)
At the end of the first paragraph, add the following:
The Agency recognizes that certain modifications are necessary to adapt the
program for use in connection with design -build contracts, and has therefore
established certain procedures applicable to design -build DBE contracts under the
DBE Program. Public Contract Code .Section 4109 requires subcontractors to he
identified by the prime contractor for the subletting or subcontracting of any portion of
the work in excess of one -half of 1 percent of the prime contractor's total bid
Exceptions are only in the cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a
finding reduced to writing as a public record of the awarding authority setting forth the
facts constituting the emergency or necessity. The written public record of the
awarding authority /Agency as to either emergency or necessity is attached hereto (See
Appendix C'forsample).
X111 Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms ( §26.37)
At the end of the first paragraph below "After Contract Award ", add the following
paragraph:
After Design -Build Contract Award
As described in the Section entitled "GOOD FAITH EFFORTS" below, each proposer
for an Agency design -build contract will be required to submit a DBE Performance
Plan as part of a responsive proposal. Following award of a design -build contract and
during both the design and construction portions of the project, the design -build
contractor will be required to submit documentation, in the form of progress reports
described below, to show that the design -build contractor is meeting the contract goal
for the project, or if the goal is not being met, the design -build contractor must submit
satisfactory evidence that it has made good faith efforts, in accordance with that
Section, to meet the goal. Evidence of good faith efforts, as described in 49 CFR Part
26 Section 26.5349 and Appendia: A, will be monitored by the Agency throughout the
duration of the design -build project.
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PA I RICK HUN f ER CLINT HARPER ROSEANN MIKOS KEITH F. MILLHOUSE JOHN E. WOZNIAK
?A_vyor Mayor Pro Tern Counc: :member Counalrncmber Councilmember
At the end of the first paragraph below Treconstruction Conference ", add the
following sentence:
The contractor will promptly provide the Agency with the information required by the
fora: entitled "Local Agency DBE Information" upon selection of any DBE or other
subcontractor not previously identified by the design -build contractor. During the
course of the contract, differences mist be explained and resolved by either making
corrections or requesting a substitution.
At the end of the fourth paragraph below "Construction Contract Monitoring
add the following paragraph:
The contractor will provide DBE Progress Reports to the Agency with each invoice and
ivill provide an annual report on or before August 1 of each year of the design -build
contract. Each report must also include a narrative summary stating whether the
contractor is on target with respect to the DBE goal set forth in the design -build
contract, whether the goal has been exceeded (stating the amount of the excess), or
whether the contractor is behind target (stating the amount of the deficit).
XVII Good Faith Efforts ( §26.53)
At the end of the third paragraph below "Information to be Submitted ", add the
following items:
7. A DBE Performance Plan containing a detailed description of the design -
build contractor's planned methodology for achieving the DBE goal stated in the
contract, including a description of the good faith efforts the design -build contractor
intends to undertake to achieve that goal
8. A design -build proposal must also include an affidavit that the proposer will
either attain the DBE goals for the design - build contract or will exercise good faith
efforts to do so.
At the end of the first paragraph below "Demonstration of Good Faith Efforts ",
add the following sentence:
If it is a design -build contract, each contractor proposing will be required to
submit a DBE Performance Plan as part of a responsive proposal and good faith
efforts.
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Steven Kueny, City Manager
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