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AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item 6
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City Manager
Finance Director NIA
MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2009
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TIM D. BEREFT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL ANTICIPATED DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION LEVEL (AADPL) OF
TWELVE PERCENT (12%) FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009 AND
2009-2010
SUMMARY
The City's Annual Anticipated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Level
(AADPL) has been determined and identifies an Overall Annual Level of twelve percent (12%)
for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Additionally, the City's DBE
program satisfies the new race conscious (RC) DBE requirements. The required public
participation process has been completed and the submitted AADPL is ready for City Council
approval.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 09-32 approving the Annual
Anticipated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Level (AADPL) and
Overall Annual Level of twelve percent (12%) for Federal Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-
2010.
FISCAL IMPACT
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 09-32 will ensure the City's continued receipt of
federal funding for various Capital Improvement Projects that are partially funded through the
United States Department of Transportation.
BACKGROUND
The attached AADPL for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 addresses critical components and
elements of the Federal Department of Transportation regulations. The City of Tustin's
Overall Annual Level for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-2019 is twelve percent (12%). Upon
approval, it will be annually calculated to maintain relevancy to local market conditions and
factors impacting DBE availability.
The current project subject to the City's RC DBE Program is the Jamboree Road Pavement
Rehabilitation between 2750 feet north of Tustin Ranch Road and the north City Limits (CIP
No. 7194). ~ This project will be partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009. It is anticipated that the award date of the construction contract for the project will
be prior to October 1, 2009, in which case the AADPL for the FFY 2008-2009 would apply.
Otherwise, if the project is awarded on, or after, October 1, 2009, the AADPL for the FFY
2009-2010 would apply.
Approval of the AADPL
June 2, 2009
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The draft AADPL for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 was submitted to Caltrans on May 21,
2009 and the City is awaiting confirmation of compliance with Federal DBE Program
requirements.
The draft AADPL for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 is now ready for City Council approval.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Dana R. Kasdan
Engineering Services Manager
Attachment: Resolution No. 09-32
Annual AADPL for FFY 2008-2009
Annual AADPL for FFY 2009-2010
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ANTICIPATED DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION LEVEL (AADPL) OF
TWELVE PERCENT (12%) FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (FFY) 2008-2009
AND 2009-2010, FOR ADOPTION AND SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin is required to develop and submit an Annual
Anticipated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Level (AADPL) for
United States Department of Transportation (DOT) assisted contracts, as a condition of
federal financial assistance, pursuant to the California Department of Transportation's
(Caltrans) directives issued March 4, 2009 requiring that the City implement aRace-
Conscious DBE Program; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with DBE regulations, the City of Tustin has developed
a narrowly tailored Race-Conscious Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level
(AADPL) of twelve percent (12%) for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2008-2009 & 2009-
2010; and
WHEREAS, City Council adoption is required to ensure compliance with
Department of Transportation federal funding requirements, provisions and financial
responsibilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Tustin
does hereby authorize the approval of the Race-Conscious Annual Anticipated DBE
Participation Level (AADPL) for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer acting as the City's DBE
Liaison Officer is hereby authorized to execute the Annual Anticipated Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Level (AADPL) for FFY 2008-2009 and 2009-
2010, and submit to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on behalf of
the City for funding authority approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tustin held on the 2"d day of June 2009.
Doug Davert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
LEVEL (AADPL) FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
Public Works /Engineering
Exhibit 9-B Local Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form
TO: CALTRANS DISTRICT 12
District Local Assistance Engineer - Mr. Jim Kaufman
The amount of the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) and methodology are
presented herein, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part
26, and the State of California, Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan.
The City of Tustin submits our AADPL information. We have established an AADPL of 12%
(3% Race Neutral; 9% Race Conscious) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009, beginning on
October 1, 2008 and ending on September 30, 2009.
Methodology
Refer to the attached AADPL Methodology Enclosure.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO)
Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Public Works Director
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 573-3150
Fax: (714) 734-8991
E-mail: tserletCa~tustinca.orq
Planned Race-Neutral Measures
The City of Tustin plans to implement the following race-neutral measures to comply with 49
CFR Part 26.51 and Section V of the California Department of Transportation Race-Conscious
DBE Program Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies.
Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or
financing (e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding
requirements, eliminating the impact of surety costs from bids, and providing services to
help DBEs, and other small businesses, obtain bonding and financing); Planned Race-
Neufra/ Measures: The City will, through its website, refer the DBE and Small Business
Contracting Community to the SBA Bonding Assistance Program, via the Caltrans
California Construction Contracting Program (CCCP) and its technical counselors.
• Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion of DBEs, and other small
businesses, on recipient mailing lists of bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders
on prime contracts of lists of potential subcontractors; provision of information in
languages other than English, where appropriate); Planned Race-Neutral Measures:
The City will solicit DBEs and Small Businesses within the City's defined market area
utilizing any or all of the following means: Issue solicitation flyers/letters fo promote
upcoming bid opportunities through, email blasts, postcards, website posting, fax blasts,
etc.
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300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 • P: (714) 573-3150 • F: (714) 734-8991 • www.tustinca.org
Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and
long-term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting
capability for DBEs and other small businesses; Planned Race-Neutral Measures: The
City will actively promote the Caltrans sponsored California Construction Contracting
Program (CCCP) to its market place contractors, consultants and vendors through the
City's website by directing them to www.buildcalifornia.org
• Ensuring distribution of your DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the
widest feasible universe of potential prime contractors; Planned Race-Neutral
Measures: The City will advise its Contracting Community of the availability of the
California Unified Cert~cation Program (CUCP) database (directory of Certified DBEs)
website at www.dot.ca.QOV/ucp/GetLicenseForm.do
• Assisting DBEs, and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize
emerging technology and conduct business through electronic media; Planned Race-
. Neutral Measures: The C+ty will advise the DBE and Small Business community to
participate and attend Caltrans' sponsored free courses specifically offered through the
CCCP, specifically the "Navigating the Caltrans Procurement Website course" to assess
bid opportunities, as this course includes tips on accessing local agencies websites as
well.
Promat Pay
Federal regulation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of three methods be used in federal-aid
contracts to ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage, kept by the prime contractor or
subcontractor, to a subcontractor. (Attached is a listing of the three methods. On the
attachment, please designate which prompt payment provision the local agency will use.)
49 CFR Part 26.29(d) requires providing appropriate means to enforce prompt payment.
These means may include appropriate penalties for failure to comply with the terms and
conditions of the contract. The means may also provide that any delay or postponement of
payment among the parties may take place only for good cause, with the local agency's prior
written approval. Please briefly describe the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in place
to ensure that all subcontractors, including DBEs, are promptly paid.
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Signature )
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works, City Engineer
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Phone Number: (714) 573-3150
(Signature of Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer [DEAF]
Distribution: (1) Original - DLAE
(2) Signed copy by the DLAE -Local Agency
Date
DBE Annual Submittal Form (04/01/08) ~
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LPP 09-roc March 4, 2009
(Attachment)
Promat Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors
Federal regulation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of the following three methods be used in
federal-aid contracts to ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage kept by the prime
contractor or subcontractor to a subcontractor.
Please check the box of the method chosen by the local agency to ensure prompt and full
payment of any retainage.
^ Method 1: No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due to the
prime contractor. Prime contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding
retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place
only for good cause and with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these
provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties,
sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the Califomia Business and
Professions Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any
contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or
subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the
contractor, deficient subcontractor pertormance, and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
^ Method 2: No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due the
prime contractor. Any retainage kept by the prime contractor or by a subcontractor must
be paid in full to the earning subcontractor in 30 days after the subcontractor's work is
satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for
good cause and with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions
shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and
remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code.
This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative,
or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of
a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor
pertormance, and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE
and non-DBE subcontractors.
® Method 3: The agency shall hold retainage from the prime contractor and shall make
prompt and regular incremental acceptances of portions, as determined by the agency of
the contract work and pay retainage to the prime contractor based on these acceptances.
The prime contractor or subcontractor shall return all monies withheld in retention from all
subcontractors within 30 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily completed
and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work by the
agency. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and
with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the
violating prime contractor to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in
Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. This requirement shall
not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies
otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of: a dispute involving
late payment or nonpayment by the contractor; deficient subcontractor pertormance
and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE
subcontractors.
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CITY OF TUSTIN
Annual Anticipated DBE
Participation Level (AADPL)
Methodology
FF~ 2Q08/t19~
Submitted in fulfillment of
Section 1101 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21" Century
49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26
and
Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual
* This analysis is prepared exclusively for the City of Tustin, it is non-transferable and is not to be duplicated
CITY OF TUSTIN
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED DBE PARTICIPATION LEVEL (AADPL)
METHODOLOGY FOR
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2008/09
the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30,
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Tustin herein sets forth its Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL)
and corresponding methodology for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2008/09. The AADPL submitted
for consideration includes Race-Neutral and Race-Conscious projections on how the City
anticipates achieving its AADPL. The Race-Conscious component of the City's DBE program is
limited to the four (4) Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LJDBE) groups
(African American, Asian Pacific, Native American and Women), in conformance with Title 49
CFR Part 26 and directives and guidance issued by California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) dated March 4, 2009.
II. DOT-ASSISTED CONTRACTING PROGRAM FOR FFY 2008/09
Table 1 serves to identify the City of Tustin's DOT-assisted contracting program for FFY
2008/09 considered in preparing its Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL).
The Jamboree Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project scope of work includes: excavation of
deteriorated pavement, replacement of traffic loops, asphalt and concrete repair. This project has
viable subcontracting possibilities, a required criterion for AADPL consideration, and is
anticipated to be awarded within FFY 2008/09.
Table
Table 2 provides a summary of the categories of work, utilizing the corresponding North
American Industry Classification System (NAILS) by various scopes of the defined
Contracts/Projects identified in Table Y (above) by various North American Industry
Classification Systems (NAILS) work codes for purposes of weighing the categories of work
based on their estimated dollaz value and the corresponding relative availability of DBEs in
contrast to all firms available in the following "Base Figure" analysis
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2008/09
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Ta ble 2
Water Supply and Irrigation 221310 3%
Systems
Water and Sewer Line and
Related Structures 237110 2%
Construction
Plumbing Heating, and Air- 238220 10%
Conditionin Contractors
Power and Communication
Line and Related Structures 237130 1%
Construction
Electrical Contractors 238210 10%
Highway, Street, and Bridge 237310 23%
Construction
All Other Specialty Trade 238990 45%
Contractors
Other Building Finishing 238390 1%
Contractors
Site Preparation Contractors 238910 5%
100% (100% of
Federal $
III. AADPL -METHODOLOGY
Step 1: Determination of a Base Figure (26.45)1
To establish the City of Tustin's Base Figure of the relative availability of DBEs to all
compazable firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available to bid or propose on the City's FFY 2008/09
DOT-assisted contracting opportunities projected to be solicited, the City followed one of the
five prescribed federal methodologies to determine relative availability. This was accomplished
by accessing the California Unifred Certification Program (CUCP) DBE Database of Certified
Firms and the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns (CBP) Database sorted by
1 Refer to Attachments I and II for corresponding detail of all work trades grouped under the primary NAICS Codes.
z 26.45 represents Title 49 CFR Part 26 regulatory goal setting methodology reference.
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corresponding zip codes within the City's market area (defined as the County of Orange) for
each of the specific subcontracting possibilities by NAICS Code. The City's local market area
represents where the substantial majority of the City's dollars are intended to be expended and/or
where the substantial majority of the City's bids or quotes aze received for similar types of work.
The City made a concerted effort to ensure that the type of businesses included in the numerator
was as close as possible to the types of businesses included in the denominator. For
corresponding detail of all work category classifications grouped, refer to Attachments I and II.
b For the numerator: California UCP DBE Database of Certified Firms
~ For the denominator: 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Business Pattern Database (CBP)
To determine the relative availability of DBEs, the City divided the numerator representing the
ratio of ready, willing and able DBE firms by NAICS within the City's defined mazket area, by
the denominator representing all firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available by each work category
within the defined market area. The City further refined its analysis by applying weight to each
individual work category relative to its estimated contracting dollar shaze.
The AADPL Base Figure resulting from this weighted calculation is as follows:
Number of Ready, Willing, and Able DBEs X 100 =AADPL BASE FIGURE
x Weight
Number of All Available Firms
(Including DBEs and Non-DBEs)
Step 1: AADPL Base Figure (weighted by type of work to be performed (NAICS Categories)
and estimated corresponding contracting dollars)
CONSTRUCTION
Base Fi ure = 3% (DBEs in NAICS 221310
g
(CBPs in NAICS 221310)
Base Figure = I .03 5 J
l 15
Base Figure = .03 (.3333)
Base Fi we = 2% (DBEs in NAICS 237110
g )
(CBPs in NAICS 227110)
Base Figure = ~ .02 10 J
69
Base Figure = .02 (.1449)
Base FiQUre= .0100 ~ Base Fisure = .0029
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2008/09
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Base Figure = ( 10% (DBEs in NAICS 238220) J
l( (CBP1s in NAICS 238220) J
Base Figure = f 10% 8 J
790
Base Figure = .10 (.0101 }
Base Figure = C 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 237130) J
l (CBPs in NAICS 237130) J
Base Figure = l 1% 4 J
l 46 J
Base Figure = .O1 (.0870)
Base Figure = .0010 Base Figure = .0009
i
Base Figure = C10% (DBEs in NAICS 238210)1 Base Figure = C 23% (DBEs in NAICS 237310) J
rl (CBPss in NAICS 2382]0) J lr (CBPs1inNAICS 237310) J
Base Figure = 110% 16 J Base Figure = 123% 23 J
l 823 ` 64
Base Figure = .10 (.0194)
Base Figure = .0019
Base Figure = .23 (.3594)
Base Figure = .0827
Base Fi re = 45% (DBEs in NAICS 238990 Base Fi e = 1% BEs in NAICS 238390)
Su ) ~' (D
C (CBPs in NAICS 238990) (CBPs in NAICS 238390)
Base Fi e = 45% 14 Base Fi e = 1 % 6
~ ~
343 103
Base Figure = .45 (.0408)
Base Figure = .O1 (.0583)
Base Figure = .0184 ~ Base Figure = .0006
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2008/09
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Base Figure = C 5% (DBEs in NAICS 238910)1
l (CBPs in NAICS 238910) J
Base Figure = 5% 16
230
Base Figure = .OS (.0696)
Base Figure = .0035
Base Figure = .0100 + .0029 + .0010 + .0009 + .0019 + .0827 + .0184+ .0006 + .0035
Base Figure= (.1219) 100 = 12.19 =12%*
* Rounded to the nearest whole number
Based on this analysis, the City of Tustin determined its AADPL to be 12% for FFY 2008/09.
The AADPL is expressed as a percentage of all DOT-assisted funds that the City anticipates to
expend in FFY 2008/09.
The AADPL further serves to identify the relative availability of DBEs based on evidence of
ready, willing, and able DBEs to all comparable firms, which aze known to be available to
compete for and perform on the City's DOT-assisted contracts. The AADPL reflects a
determination of the level of DBE participation, which would be expected absent the effects of
discrimination.
RACE-CONSCIOUS PROJECTION
To determine the Race-Conscious component projection of its AADPL, the City of Tustin
refined the numerator to exclusively represent the ratio of ready, willing and able LrDBE firms
(African American, Asian Pacific American, Native American and Women owned firms) by
NAICS within the City's defined mazket area and divided this number by the denominator
representing all firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available by each work category within the defined
market area. The City further refined its Race-Conscious projection anysis by applying weight to
each work category relative to its estimated DOT-assisted dollar share. For corresponding detail
of all defined work category classifications, refer to Attachments I-RC and Attachment II.
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2008/09
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Base Figure = 3% (DBEs in NAICS 221310)
)
C Base Figure = 2% (DBEs in NAICS 237110)
(
CBPs in NAICS 221310)
( (CBPs in NAICS 237110)
Base Figure = C.03 1 J Base Figure = ~ .02 6
15 69
Base Figure = .03 (.0667) Base Figure = .02 (.0870)
Base Figwe= .0020 Base Figure = .0017
i
Base Figure = C 10% (DBEs in NAICS 238220)1 Base Figwe = C 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 237130)1
s in NAICS 238220) J
l (CBP l (CBPs in NAICS 237130)
r
1
Base Figure = 110% 5 J Base Figure = r 1% 1 1
790 l 46 J
Base Figwe = .10 (.0063) Base Figure = .O1 (.0217)
Base Figure = .0006 Base Figure = .0002
p
Base Figwe = (l 0% (DBEs in NAICS 238210) J Base Figure = C 23% (DBEs in NAICS 237310) J
l
(CBPs in NAICS 238210) s in NAICS 237310)
(CBP
l
r
Base Figure = 110% 8 ~ 1
r
Base Figure = 123% 17 J
823 ` 64
Base Figwe = .10 (.0097) Base Figure = .23 (.2656)
Base Figure = .0010 Base Figure = .0611
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Base Figure = C 45% (,DBEs in NAICS 238990)1 Base Figure - ~ 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 238390) 1
rl (CBPPs in NAICS 238990) J r (CBPs1 in NAICS 238390) J
Base Figure = 145% 20 J Base Figure = I l % 2 J
343 ` 103
Base Figure = .45 (.0583) ~~ Base Figure = .O1 (.0194)
Base Figure = .0262
Base Figure = .0002
Base Figure = C S% (DBEs in NAICS 238910)1
lr (CBPs1in NAICS 238910) J
Base Figure = 15% 7 J
230
Base Figure = .OS (.0304)
Base Figure = .0015
Base Figure = .0020 + .0017 + .0006 + .0002 + .0010 + .0611 + .0262 + .0002 + .0015
Race Conscious Projection= (.0945) 100 = 9.45 = 9%*
* Rounded to the nearest whole number
RACE-NEUTRAL PROJECTION
To determine the Race-Neutral component projection of its AADPL, the City of Tustin
subtracted the established AADPL Base Figure (12%) by the Race-Conscious Projection (9%).
The Race-Neutral projection determined based on the application of this formula follows:
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AADPL Base Figure (12%) -Race-Conscious Base Figure (9%) =Race Neutral (%) Projection
Formula
AADPL Base Figure 12
Race-Conscious ComponentProjection - 9
3%
~ Race-NeutraC Projection =-3°fo
l
RACE-NEUTRAL &RACE-CONSCIOUS PROJECTIONS
Accordingly, the City of Tustin projects to meet 9% of the 12% AADPL for FFY 2008/09
utilizing Race-Conscious measures, including establishing and utilizing contract specific
UDBE numeric goals, as necessary to achieve the AADPL. 3% of the 12% AADPL is
projected to be achieved utilizing Race-Neutral methods in accordance with Title 49 CFR
Part 26.51. The application of Race-Conscious goals on the City's DOT-assisted contracts will
continue to be used only to the extent necessary to achieve the City's AADPL. Should the initial
contract's actual DBE commitments exceed projections, adjustments will be made accordingly.
IV. RACE-NEUTRAL IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
In accordance with Title 49 CFR Part 26.51, the City of Tustin understands it must meet the
maximum feasible portion of its AADPL by utilizing Race-Neutral means of facilitating DBE
participation. Therefore, the City plans to implement the following Race-Neutral measures for
FFY 2008/09:
- Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or
financing (e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding
requirements, eliminating the impact of surety costs from bids, and providing services to
help DBEs, and other small businesses, obtain bonding and financing); Planned Race-
Neutral Measures: The City will, through its website refer the DBE and Small Business
Contracting Community to the SBA Bonding Assistance Program, via the Caltrans
California Construction Contracting Program (CCCP) and its technical counselors.
- Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion of DBEs, and other small
businesses, on recipient mailing lists of bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders on
prime contracts of lists of potential subcontractors; provision of information in languages
other than English, where appropriate); Planned Race Neutral Measures: The City will
solicit DBEs and Small Businesses within the City s defined market area utilizing any or
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all of the following means.• Issue solicitation flyers/letters to promote upcoming bid
opportunities through, email blasts, postcards, website posting, fax blasts, etc.
- Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and
long-term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting capability
for DBEs and other small businesses; Planned Race Neutral Measures: The City will
actively promote the Caltrans sponsored California Construction Contracting Program
(CCCP) to its market place contractors, consultants and vendors through the City s
website by directing them to wvnv.buildcalifornia.org
- Ensuring distribution of your DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the
widest feasible universe of potential prime contractors; Planned Race Neutral
Measures: The City will advise its Contracting Community of the availability of the
California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database • (directory of Certified
DBEs) website at www.dot.ca.gov/ucp/GetLicenseForm.do
- Assisting DBEs, and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize
emerging technology and conduct business through electronic media. Planned Race-
Neutral Measures: The City will advise the DBE and Small Business community to
participate and attend Caltrans' sponsored free courses specifically offered through the
CCCP, specifically the "Navigating the Caltrans Procurement Website "course to assess
bid opportunities as this course includes tips on accessing local agencies websites as
well.
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
LEVEL (AADPL) FOR FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
Public Works /Engineering
Exhibit 9-B Local Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form
TO: CALTRANS DISTRICT 12
District Local Assistance Engineer - Mr. Jim Kaufman
The amount of the Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL) and methodology are
presented herein, in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part
26, and the State of California, Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan.
The City of Tustin submits our AADPL information. We have established an AADPL of 12%
(3% Race Neutral; 9% Race Conscious) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010, beginning on
October 1, 2009 and ending on September 30, 2010.
Methodologv
Refer to the attached AADPL Methodology Enclosure.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO)
Mr. Tim D. Serlet, Public Works Director
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 573-3150
Fax: (714) 734-8991
E-mail: tserletCa~tustinca.org
Planned Race-Neutral Measures
The City of Tustin plans to implement the following race-neutral measures to comply with 49
CFR Part 26.51 and Section V of the Califomia Department of Transportation Race-Conscious
DBE Program Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies.
Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or
financing (e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding
requirements, eliminating the impact of surety costs from bids, and providing services
to help DBEs, and other small businesses, obtain bonding and financing); Planned
Race-Neutral Measures: The City will, through its website, refer the DBE and Small
Business Contracting Community to the SBA Bonding Assistance Program, via the
Caltrans California Construction Contracting Program (CCCP) and its technical
counselors.
Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion of DBEs, and other small
businesses, on recipient mailing lists of bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders
on prime contracts of lists of potential subcontractors; provision of information in
languages other than English, where appropriate); Planned Race-Neutral Measures:
The City will solicit DBEs and Small Businesses within the City's defined market area
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utilizing any or all of the following means: Issue solicitation flyers/letters to promote
upcoming bid opportunities through, email blasts, postcards, website posting, fax
blasts, etc.
Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and
long-term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting
capability for DBEs and other small businesses; Planned Race-Neutral Measures:
The City will actively promote the Caltrans sponsored California Construction
Contracting Program (CCCP) to its market place contractors, consultants and vendors
through the City's website by directing them to www.buildcalifomia.orQ
• Ensuring distribution of your DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the
widest feasible universe of potential prime contractors; Planned Race-Neutral
Measures: The City will advise its Contracting Community of the availability of the
California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database (directory of Certified DBEs)
website at www.dot.ca.pov/ucp/GetLicenseForm.do
Assisting DBEs, and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize
emerging technology and conduct business through electronic media. Planned Race-
Neufral Measures: The City will advise the DBE and Small Business community to
participate and attend Caltrans'sponsored free courses specifically offered through the
CCCP, specifically the "Navigating the Caltrans Procurement Website course" to
assess bid opportunities as this course includes tips on accessing local agencies
websites as well.
Prompt Pay
Federal regulation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of three methods be used in federal-aid
contracts to ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage, kept by the prime contractor or
subcontractor, to a subcontractor. (Attached is a listing of the three methods. On the
attachment, please designate which prompt payment provision the local agency will use.)
49 CFR Part 26.29(d) requires providing appropriate means to enforce prompt payment.
These means may include appropriate penalties for failure to comply with the terms and
conditions of the contract. The means may also provide that any delay or postponement of
payment among the parties may take place only for good cause, with the local agency's prior
written approval. Please briefly describe the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in
place to ensure that all subcontractors, including DBEs, are promptly paid.
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(Signature)
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works, City Engineer
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Phone Number: (714) 573-3150
Date
(Signature of Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer [DEAF])
Distribution: (1) Original - DLAE
(2) Signed copy by the DLAE -Local Agency
DBE Annual Submittal Form (04/01/08)
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(Attachment)
Promat Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors
Federal regulation (49 CFR 26.29) requires one of the following three methods be used in
federal-aid contracts to ensure prompt and full payment of any retainage kept by the prime
contractor or subcontractor to a subcontractor.
Please check the box of the method chosen by the local agency to ensure prompt and full
payment of any retainage.
^ Method 1: No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due to the
prime contractor. Prime contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding
retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place
only for good cause and with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these
provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties,
sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and
Professions Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any
contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or
subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the
contractor, deficient subcontractor performance, and/or noncompliance by a
subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontractors.
^ Method 2: No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due the
prime contractor. Any retainage kept by the prime contractor or by a subcontractor must
be paid in full to the earning subcontractor in 30 days after the subcontractor's work is
satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for
good cause and with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions
shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and
remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code.
This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative,
or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of
a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor
performance, and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE
and non-DBE subcontractors.
® Method 3: The agency shall hold retainage from the prime contractor and shall make
prompt and regular incremental acceptances of portions, as determined by the agency of
the contract work and pay retainage to the prime contractor based on these acceptances.
The prime contractor or subcontractor shall return all monies withheld in retention from all
subcontractors within 30 days after receiving payment for work satisfactorily completed
and accepted including incremental acceptances of portions of the contract work by the
agency. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and
with the agency's prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the
violating prime contractor to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in
Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. This requirement shall
not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies
otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of: a dispute involving
late payment or nonpayment by the contractor; deficient subcontractor performance
and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE
subcontractors.
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CITY OF TiZSTIN
Annual Anticipated DBE
Participation Level (AADPL)
Methodology
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Submitted in fu fllment of
Section 1101 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21s` Century
49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26
and
Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual
* This analysis is prepared exclusively for the City of Tustin, it is non-transferable and is not to be duplicated
CITY OF TUSTIN
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED DBE PARTICIPATION LEVEL (AADPL)
METHODOLOGY FOR
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2009/10
(Covering the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010)
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Tustin herein sets forth its Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL)
and corresponding methodology for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2009/10. The AADPL submitted
for consideration includes Race-Neutral and Race-Conscious projections on how the City
anticipates achieving its AADPL. The Race-Conscious component of the City's DBE program is
limited to the four (4) Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (IJDBE) groups
(African American, Asian Pacific, Native American and Women), in conformance with Title 49
CFR Part 26 and directives and guidance issued by California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) dated March 4, 2009.
II. DOT-ASSISTED CONTRACTING PROGRAM FOR FFY 2009/10
Table 1 serves to identify the City of Tustin's DOT-assisted contracting program for FFY
2009/10 considered in preparing its Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level (AADPL).
The Jamboree Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project scope of work includes: excavation of
deteriorated pavement, replacement of traffic loops, asphalt and concrete repair. This project has
viable subcontracting possibilities, a required criterion for AADPL consideration, and is
anticipated to be awarded within FFY 2009/ 10.
Table 1
Table 2 provides a summary of the categories of work, utilizing the corresponding North
American Industry Classification System (NAILS) by various scopes of the defined
Contracts/Projects identified in Table 1 (above) by various North American Industry
Classification Systems (NAILS) work codes for purposes of weighing the categories of work
based on their estimated dollar value and the corresponding relative availability of DBEs in
contrast to all firms available in the following "Base Figure" analysis
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2009/10
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Ta ble 2
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Water Supply and Irrigation 221310 3%
Systems
Water and Sewer Line and
Related Structures 237110 2%
Construction
Plumbing Heating, and Air- 238220 10%
Conditionin Contractors
Power and Communication
Line and Related Structures 237130 1%
Construction
Electrical Contractors 238210 10%
Highway, Street, and Bridge 237310 23%
Construction
All Other Specialty Trade 238990 45%
Contractors
Other Building Finishing 238390 1%
Contractors
Site Preparation Contractors 238910 5%
100% (100% of
Federal $
III. AADPL -METHODOLOGY
Step 1: Determination of a Base Figure (26.45)1
To establish ~ the City of Tustin's Base Figure of the relative availability of DBEs to all
compazable firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available to bid or propose on the City's FFY 2009/10
DOT-assisted contracting opportunities projected to be solicited, the City followed one of the
five prescribed federal methodologies to determine relative availability. This was accomplished
by accessing the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) DBE Database of Certified
Firms and the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns (CBP) Database sorted by
1 Refer to Attachments I and II for corresponding detail of all work trades grouped under the primary NAICS Codes.
z 26.45 represents Title 49 CFR Part 26 regulatory goal setting methodology reference.
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corresponding zip codes within the City's market area (defined as the County of Orange) for
each of the specific subcontracting possibilities by NAICS Code. The City's local market area
represents where the substantial majority of the City's dollars aze intended to be expended and/or
where the substantial majority of the City's bids or quotes are received for similaz types of work.
The City made a concerted effort to ensure that the type of businesses included in the numerator
was as close as possible to the types of businesses included in the denominator. For
corresponding detail of all work category classifications grouped, refer to Attachments I and II.
~ For the numerator: California UCPDBEDatabase of Certified Firms
b For the denominator: 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Business Pattern Database (CBP)
To determine the relative availability of DBEs, the City divided the numerator representing the
ratio of ready, willing and able DBE firms by NAICS within the City's defined market azea, by
the denominator representing all firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available by each work category
within the defined market area. The City further refined its analysis by applying weight to each
individual work category relative to its estimated contracting dollar share.
The AADPL Base Figure resulting from this weighted calculation is as follows:
Number of Ready, Willing, and Able DBEs
x Weight
X 100 =AADPL BASE FIGURE
Number of All Available Firms
(Including DBEs and Non-DBEs)
Step 1: AADPL Base Figure (weighted by type of work to be performed (NAICS Categories)
and estimated corresponding contracting dollars)
CONSTRUCTION
Base Figure = r3% (DBEs in NAICS 221310
~ (CBPslin NAICS 221310)
Base Figure = ~ .03 5 1
15
Base Figure = .03 (.3333)
Base Fi ure = 2% BEs in NAICS 237110)
g ( ~
l (CBPs in NAICS 227110)
Base Figure = ~ .02 10 1
69
Base Figure = .02 (.1449)
Base Fieure= .0100 1 Base Figure = .0029
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2009/10
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Base Figure = C 10% (DBEs in NAICS 238220) J
lr (CBP1s in NAICS 238220) J
Base Figure = 110% 8 J
790
Base Figure = .10 (.0101)
Base Figure = C 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 237130) J
l (CBPs in NAICS 237130) J
Base Figure = 1% 4
46
Base Figure = .O1 (.0870)
Base Figure = .0010 Base Figure = .0009
f ^ ~
Base Figure = C10% (DBEs in NAICS 238210) J Base Figure = 23% (DBEs in NAICS 237310) l
l (CBPs in NAICS 238210) J l CBPs in NAICS 237310 J
r 1 r ( )
Base Figure = 110% 16 J Base Figure = 123% 23 J
l 823 ` 64
Base Figure = .10 (.0194)
Base Figure = .0019
Base Figure = .23 (.3594)
Base Figure = .0827
Base Figure = 45% (DBEs in NAICS 238990) Base Figure = 1% (DBEs in NAICS 238390)
(CBPs in NAICS 238990) ~ C (CBPs in NAICS 238390)
Base Figure = 45% 14 Base Figure = 1% 6
343) 103
C ~
Base Figure = .45 (.0408)
Base Figure = .O1 (.0583)
Base Figure = .0184 0 Base Figure = .0006
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Base Figure = C 5% (,DBEs in NAICS 238910)1
l (CBPs in NAICS 238910) J
Base Figure = 5% 16
C 230
Base Figure = .OS (.0696)
Base Figure = .0035
Base Figure = .0100 + .0029 + .0010 + .0009 + .0019 + .0827 + .0184+ .0006 + .0035
Base Figure= (.1219) 100 = 12.19 =12%*
* Rounded to the nearest whole number
Based on this analysis, the City of Tustin determined its AADPL to be 12% for FFY 2009/10.
The AADPL is expressed as a percentage of all DOT-assisted funds that the City anticipates to
expend in FFY 2009/10.
The AADPL further serves to identify the relative availability of DBEs based on evidence of
ready, willing, and able DBEs to all comparable firms, which are known to be available to
compete for and perform on the City's DOT-assisted contracts. The AADPL reflects a
determination of the level of DBE participation, which would be expected absent the effects of
discrimination.
RACE-CONSCIOiIS PROJECTION
To determine the Race-Conscious component projection of its AADPL, the City of Tustin
refined the numerator to exclusively represent the ratio of ready, willing and able UDBE firms
(African American, Asian Pacific American, Native American and Women owned firms) by
NAICS within the City's defined market area and divided this number by the denominator
representing all firms (DBEs and Non-DBEs) available by each work category within the defined
market area. The City further refined its Race-Conscious projection anysis by applying weight to
each work category relative to its estimated DOT-assisted dollar share. For corresponding detail
of all defined work category classifications, refer to Attachments I-RC and Attachment II.
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2009/10
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-r ~ ~ ~
Base Figure = 3% (DBEs in NAICS 221310)1 Base Figure = C 2% (DBEs in NAICS 237110)
(CBPs in NAICS 221310) J
l (CBPs in NAICS 237110)
)
Base Figure = C.03 1 ~ Base Figure = ~ .02 6 J
15 69
Base Figure = .03 (.0667) Base Figure = .02 (.0870)
Base Figure= .0020 Base Figure = .0017
~ ~ ..
Base Figure = C 10% (DBEs in NAICS 238220)1 I
Base Figure = C 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 237130)1
s in NAICS 238220) J
l (CBP l (CBPs in NAICS 237130) J
1
r
Base Figure = 110% 5 I Base Figure = r 1% 1 1
790 J l 46 J
Base Figure = .10 (.0063) Base Figure = .O1 (.0217)
Base Figure = .0006 Base Figure = .0002
Base Figure = r 10% (DBEs in NAICS 238210) Base Figure = C 23% (DBEs in NAICS 237310)
J
l (CBPs in NAICS 238210) J l (CBP
s in NAICS 237310)
Base Figure = C10% 8 ~ 1
Base Figure = 123% 17 1
823 ` 64
Base Figure = .10 (.0097) Base Figure = .23 (.2656)
Base Figure = .0010 Base Figure = .0611
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Base Figure = 45% (DBEs in NAICS 238990) J ~ Base Figure = ~ 1 % (DBEs in NAICS 238390) J
C CBPs in NAICS 238990 (CBPs in NAICS 238390)
( )
Base Figure = 145% 20 J Base Figure = I 1% 2
343 ` 103 J
Base Figure = .45 (.0583) ~ Base Figure = .O1 (.0194)
Base Figure = .0262
Base Figure = .0002
Base Figure = C 5% (DBEs in NAICS 238910)
l` (CBPs1in NAICS 238910) J
Base Figure = 15% 7 J
230
Base Figure = .OS (.0304)
Base Figure = .0015
Base Figure = .0020 + .0017 + .0006 + .0002 + .0010 + .0611 + .0262 + .0002 + .0015
Race Conscious Projection= (.0945) 100 = 9.45 = 9%*
* Rounded to the nearest whole number
RACE-NEUTRAL PROJECTION
To determine the Race-Neutral component projection of its AADPL, the City of Tustin
subtracted the established AADPL Base Figure (12%) by the Race-Conscious Projection (9%).
The Race-Neutral projection determined based on the application of this formula follows:
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AADPL Methodology for FFY 2009/10
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AADPL Base Figure (12%) -Race-Conscious Base Figure (9%) =Race Neutral (%) Projection
Formula
AADPL Base Figure 12
Race-Conscious ComponentProjection - 9
3%
44 Race-Neutral P'rajectr`on = 3%
f~
RACE-NEUTRAL &RACE-CONSCIOUS PROJECTIONS
Accordingly, the City of Tustin projects to meet 9% of the 12% AADPL for FFY 2009/10
utilizing Race-Conscious measures, including establishing and utilizing contract specific
UDBE numeric goals, as necessary to achieve the AADPL. 3% of the 12% AADPL is
projected to be achieved utilizing Race-Neutral methods in accordance with Title 49 CFR
Part 26.51. The application of Race-Conscious goals on the City's DOT-assisted contracts will
continue to be used only to the extent necessary to achieve the City's AADPL. Should the initial
contract's actual DBE commitments exceed projections, adjustments will be made accordingly.
IV. RACE-NEUTRAL IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES
In accordance with Title 49 CFR Part 26.51, the City of Tustin understands it must meet the
maximum feasible portion of its AADPL by utilizing Race-Neutral means of facilitating DBE
participation. Therefore, the City plans to implement the following Race-Neutral measures for
FFY 2009/10:
- Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or
financing (e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding
requirements, eliminating the impact of surety costs from bids, and providing services to
help DBEs, and other small businesses, obtain bonding and financing); Planned Race-
Neutral Measures: The City will, through its website refer the DBE and Small Business
Contracting Community to the SBA Bonding Assistance Program, via the Caltrans
California Construction Contracting Program (CCCP) and its technical counselors.
- Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion of DBEs, and other small
businesses, on recipient mailing lists of bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders on
prime contracts of lists of potential subcontractors; provision of information in languages
other than English, where appropriate); Planned Race Neutral Measures: The City will
solicit DBEs and Small Businesses within the City s deftned market area utilizing any or
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all of the following means: Issue solicitation flyers/letters to promote upcoming bid
opportunities through, email blasts, postcards, website posting, fax blasts, etc.
- Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and
long-term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting capability
for DBEs and other small businesses; Planned Race Neutral Measures: The City will
actively promote the Caltrans sponsored California Construction Contracting Program
(CCCP) to its market place contractors, consultants and vendors through the City s
website by directing them to www.buildcalifornia.org
- Ensuring distribution of your DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the
widest feasible universe of potential prime contractors; Planned Race Neutral
Measures: 7'he City will advise its Contracting Community of the availability of the
California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) database (directory of Certified
DBEs) website at www.dot.ca.gov/ucp/GetLicenseForm.do
- Assisting DBEs, and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize
emerging technology and conduct business through electronic media. Planned Race-
Neutral Measures: The City will advise the DBE and Small Business community to
participate and attend Caltrans' sponsored free courses specifically offered through the
CCCP, specifically the "Navigating the Caltrans Procurement Website "course to assess
bid opportunities as this course includes tips on accessing local agencies websites as
well.