Common use of DBE Commitment Clause in Contracts

DBE Commitment. [Insert DB Contractor Name] is committed to fully integrating DBE participation into our team for this TxDOT [Insert Project name here] (Project) through outreach, DBE commitment agreements, technical assistance/supportive services, compliance monitoring and reporting. [Insert DB Contractor Name] proposes to accomplish maximum DBE participation through an organized outreach, solicitation, and subcontracting plan. This commitment is made in support of the Project goals as stated in Section 2.6 – DBE Goals of the Design- Build Agreement (DBA): The DBE participation goals for the Project are established as [●]% of the Price allocable to Professional Services less the cost of Professional Services performed by Utility Owners, and [●]% of the Price allocable to Construction Work less the cost of Construction Work performed by Utility Owners. [Insert DB Contractor Name] commits to: 1) Submitting commitments on DBE design firms within 60 days of Notice to Proceed 1 (NTP1) (contract execution) and 2) Submitting commitments on DBE construction firms prior to the commencement of construction. Should an existing DBE firm receive additional work, the DB Contractor will submit a revised DBE commitment form for the firm to the Department. [Insert DB Contractor Name] is committed to implementing the Project’s DBE program in accordance with the federal and local guidelines found in 49 CFR Part 26 and the Department’s DBE program. The [Insert DB Contractor Name] team is aware of its obligations as stated in 26 CFR 26.53(e) and Department’s DBE Special Provision (General Conditions Attachment 3-2). [Insert DB Contractor Name] is committed to complying with all DBE program regulations. This commitment will be supported by a quarterly tracking system to guide the acquisition of subcontractor services in the achievement of the Project goals. See Section 11 for details.