MEETING DATE: 6/12/2018
DEPARTMENT: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: John Guertin
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Scott Lines
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 105
SUBJECT:
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY - J. GUERTIN
Adopt a resolution declaring that the County of San Benito will promote the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Woman-owned Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small/Local Businesses (collectively known as DBE’s) in all aspects of contracting relating to construction, materials and services, professional services, land development related activities, leases, and concessions.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 105
RESOLUTION NO: 2018-26
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
San Benito County intends to receive federal financial assistance from the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts in Caltrans’ highway, transit, and bridge financial assistance programs, and to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts, San Benito County must comply with the California Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Implementation Agreement as a condition of receiving this assistance.
The Agreement states that the County Board of Supervisors must issue a signed and dated policy that expresses your commitment to your DBE program, states its objectives, and outlines responsibilities for its implementation.
This policy will apply to all County departments within the County structure. Under this policy, the County acknowledges that it is fully committed to encouraging the participation of DBE's in all phases of procurement and contracting activity within the scope of current and existing law.
BUDGETED:
Yes
SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:
CURRENT FY COST:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt the resolution declaring that the County of San Benito will promote the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Woman-owned Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small/Local Businesses (collectively known as DBE’s) in all aspects of contracting relating to construction, materials and services, professional services, land development related activities, leases, and concessions.
2. Direct administrative staff to insert this policy into the County Purchasing and Contracting Manual.
3. Direct RMA staff to submit this policy to Caltrans in order to comply with California Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Implementation Agreement.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: No