Common use of DIVERSITY PROGRAM FOR CONTRACTS Clause in Contracts

DIVERSITY PROGRAM FOR CONTRACTS. The contractor is advised that MST, recipient of federal financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is committed to and has adopted a Diversity Program for Contracts in accordance with federal regulations 49 CFR Part 26, issued by U.S. DOT. It is the policy of MST to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of U.S. DOT-assisted contracts and to create a level playing field on which Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to MST’s professional services activities. To this end, MST has developed procedures to remove barriers to assist DBEs to develop and compete successfully outside of the DBE program. In connection with the performance of this contract, the Contractor will cooperate with MST in meeting these commitments and objectives.