Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
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This section contains information about our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Our Policy Statement is below and the entire document can be access via the following link:
Also see our resource links on the bottom of the page.
Western Contra Costa Transit Authority
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
POLICY STATEMENT
Section 26.1, 26.23 Objectives/Policy Statement.
The Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, herein after referred to as "WestCAT", has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. WestCAT has received Federal financial assistance from the DOT, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, WestCAT has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.
It is the policy of WestCAT to ensure that DBEs are 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;
- To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program.
WestCAT’s policies prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex or national origin, in the award or performance of any contract subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26.
WestCAT requires its employees, agents and contractors to adhere to the provisions of this Program.
WestCAT delegated Laura Calica as the DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO). In that capacity, the DBELO is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program. WestCAT in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation accorded the implementation of the DBE program the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred.
WestCAT disseminated this policy statement to the WestCAT Board of Directors, WestCAT’s staff and all of the components of our organization. We have distributed this statement to DBE and non-DBE business communities that perform work or are interested in performing work for us on DOT-assisted contracts. The complete DBE Program and overall annual DBE goal analysis are available for review at the WestCAT office 601 Walter Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564. Contact the DBE Liaison Officer, Laura Calica, at (510) 724-3331, by fax at (510) 724-5551, or by e-mail at Laura@westcat.org.
Charley Anderson, WestCAT General Manager
Resources
Related File: WestCAT DBE Program (62k PDF file)
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