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DBEGoodfaith.com Newsletter A newsletter for the DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE business community. |
December 7,2005 Volume 1, Number 3 | |
In This Issue · The DBE Goodfaith Newsletter · Info for DBE/DVBE/WBE/ SBE/MBE firms: Common Questions and Answers · For Bidders and Prime Contractors: DBE Program Questions and Answers DBE Goodfaith Job Links/Info Click the below links to be taken to the DBE Goodfaith Website job listings and info
Main Website and Minority Focus Ads and Jobs www.dbegoodfaith.com
Trade Focus On-Line Journal: trade.dbegoodfaith.com
NOTE: When referring to DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE firms, we will frequently just say “DBE firms” as a shortened version of the above, unless the information presented is specifically regarding one of these groups.
Useful Links
California DOT Civil Rights Program
Click on this link to be taken to the Caltrans Civil Rights Program Website
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Click on this link to be taken to the California DGS DVBE and SBE information website
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California Dept of General Services, Certification of Information Change Form
Click on this link to download the forms for changing your DVBE certification information with the DGS Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification (OSDC)
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California Department of General Services DVBE and SBE Certification Programs
Click on this link to be taken to the certification program details for California’s DVBE and SBE program.
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Click on this link to be taken to the website for the Federal Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center (OSDBU/MRC) to find information about the Federal DBE program and forms for applying for Federal DBE status
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Minority Resource Center – Regional Centers
Click on this link to be taken to the Federal OSDBU/MRC website for information on finding your local Federal Minority Resource Center offices
Contact Us
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The DBE Goodfaith Newsletter
What is this newsletter all about? DBE Goodfaith is an outreach assistance firm that helps general contractors in the process of finding and contacting minority, disadvantaged, disabled veteran, women-owned and small business enterprises to participate in the projects they are bidding. This newsletter is to inform the DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE business community about the following: · Important issues related to their business enterprise and certification status. · Links to helpful information on Federal, State and local government websites regarding DBE programs. · Information for bidders and prime contractors looking to hire DBEs and needing to fulfill project good faith requirements. · Links to all the jobs that are currently bidding on our website that are seeking DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE participation. If you wish to be removed from our list of newsletter recipients, please send an email to us at unsubscribe@dbegoodfaith.com with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line and we will immediately remove you from our mailing list. We thank you for your time.
My company has been receiving faxes, calls and/or emails from DBE Goodfaith regarding jobs that are bidding. Why? One of our clients has picked your firm out of the many thousands of DBE companies that are listed in our database and we are assisting them in their effort to contact your company to do business and participate in the project they are bidding. We provide them with a list of DBE sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers that are ready to do business in the type of work they are looking for. You may receive one or more of the following: phone call, voicemail, fax or email. Call the phone number listed or reply to the email if you have any interest in participating in the project. If your contact information is incorrect, please send us an email at myinfo@dbegoodfaith.com and we will update our database so our clients can get in touch with you. If you see one of our online advertisements and feel that you are interested and qualified, please contact the person at the telephone number listed in the ad. Info for DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE firms: Common Questions and Answers
How do I apply for and maintain my DVBE/SBE certification? (California) The certifying agency for the State of California is the Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division (PD), Office of Small Business and DVBE (OSDC). To become certified and maintain certification, a firm must meet specific DVBE or SBE eligibility requirements. See the following links for the current requirements: DVBE requirements SBE requirements To apply for certification, you must complete a two page certification application available from the DGS. There is an online application which you can fill out at the following link: http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/certapps.htm For help from the OSDC email them at osdchelp@dgs.ca.gov or call (916) 375-4940. For Bidders and Prime Contractors: DBE Program Questions and AnswersShould bidders seek assistance in performing their good faith effort? (California)
According to Chapter 2, Section 2000, Subsection 7 of the 2002 California Public Contract Code: It is suggested that bidders request assistance from community organizations, contractor groups, government assistance offices or other organizations that provide assistance in the recruitment and placement of minority or women business enterprises if any are available. DBE Goodfaith can assist in the process of meeting good faith requirements by performing some of the work for you by assisting with the process of placing ads, emailing, faxing and telephoning as part of the solicitation effort.
Can I reject a DBE firm’s quote based on price? This all depends on the certifying agency’s requirements. Some of them state quite clearly on their bidder forms that PRICE IS NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION. That does not mean that DBEs can set any price that they want to perform the work. They need to remain competitive in the marketplace for their services and they are actively competing with other DBEs in their area of work. To be safe, assume that this is the case for all certifying agencies so that your bid is not rejected. The purpose of good faith is to hire disadvantages and minority companies, PERIOD. To meet the requirement there must be a full effort performed to meet the goal all the way up to the time and date of the bid. What is DBEGoodfaith?DBE Goodfaith Inc. is a California-based outreach assistance firm, providing a web-based service solution for firms seeking minority, disadvantaged and disabled veteran, small and women-owned business participation. We offer information on projects requiring minority participation. These advertisements can be viewed at no charge and are categorized by geography, certifying agency, trade and minority certification. DBE Goodfaith helps and assists businesses in complying with State and local government agency outreach requirement programs. Our service will assist firms with the process of placing ads, emailing, faxing and telephoning as part of solicitations for the Good Faith Outreach program and allowing them to concentrate on the business of providing their competitive bids on projects. We maintain a database of all registered DBE firms in California and Nevada and have them organized by the type of goods, services or work they provide. We will be sending out newsletters periodically throughout the year as part of our outreach program to DBE/DVBE/WBE/SBE/MBE businesses and general contractors in an effort to inform and educate the community. We will also send out links to information on current projects posted on our website in California and Nevada. For more information on our services, please visit our website at: www.dbegoodfaith.com
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