Common use of Commercially Useful Function Clause in Contracts

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to DBE Program Coordinator or DBE Program Manager. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (5) In the event of a non-CUF finding, consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goals and the need for additional DBE credit; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to DBE Program Coordinator or DBE Program Manager. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (5) In the event of a non-CUF finding, consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goals goal and the need for additional DBE credit; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document documents paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to DBE Program Coordinator or DBE Program Manager. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (5) In the event of a non-CUF finding, consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goals goal and the need for additional DBE credit; and. (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to DBE Program Coordinator or DBE Program Manager. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (5) In the event of a non-CUF finding, consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project Project goals and the need for additional DBE credit; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to the District DBE Program Coordinator for design- build projects or DBE Program Programs Manager, and copy TxDOT’s Project Manager on any such communications. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (54) In the event of a non-CUF finding, promptly consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goals and the need for additional DBE credit; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.

Commercially Useful Function. (CUF) (1) Field supervision to monitor DBE work performance to verify compliance with the subcontract document paying particular attention to whether the DBE is using its own forces and equipment. A DBE performs a CUF when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a CUF, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. Report any activity of concern to District DBE Program Coordinator for design- build projects or DBE Program Programs Manager, and copy TxDOT’s Project Manager on any such communications. (2) Work with the Department on DBE work schedules so that a CUF review can be scheduled and conducted early in the project. (3) Follow-up with the Department on CUF findings. (4) Assist the Department as necessary on CUF monitoring throughout the course of the project. (54) In the event of a non-CUF finding, promptly consult with the Department on: (a) Impacts to the project goals and the need for additional DBE credit; and (b) Whether other administrative actions are appropriate.