Next Thursday, I am slated to present to interested contractors that will be submitting qualification documents and bids to the Streets Department on an upcoming contract.
My job is to communicate better than clearly to these folks what their obligations are as they pertain to the DBE outreach efforts and commitments. As I mentioned in my last post - any project that is funded by the federal government MUST utilize DBE firms on subcontracting opportunities where there is an availability of certified firms to perform some scope of work.
This is how EOD does their due diligence in communicating with bid submitters on projects so that they are NOT deemed non-responsive. After my delivery of information, I also have a one-page summary of the requirements, along with my direct contact information, should there be any question as to the instructions I've just provided.
All of this communication and, unfortunately, I almost inevitably will receive documentation that will be deemed non-responsive.
Back to the communication drawing board....
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