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8 <br /> DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <br /> This is to certify that in all purchase and contract selections (Legal Name of Applicant) Orange County is committed to <br /> and shall make good faith efforts to purchase from and award contracts to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises(DBEs). <br /> DBE good faith efforts will include the following items that are indicated by check mark(s)or narrative: <br /> Required by Check all <br /> PTD that apply Description <br /> Write a letter/email to Certified DBEs in the service area to inform them of <br /> X purchase or contract opportunities; <br /> Document telephone calls, emails and correspondence with or on behalf of <br /> X DBEs; <br /> Advertise purchase and contract opportunities on local TV Community Cable <br /> ❑ Network: <br /> X Request purchase/contract price quotes/bids from DBEs; <br /> ❑ Monitor newspapers for new businesses that are DBE eligible <br /> Encourage interested eligible firms to become NCDOT certified. Interested firms <br /> X should contact the office of contractual services at(919) <br /> 707-4800 for more information <br /> Encourage interested firms to contact the Office of Historically <br /> X Underutilized Businesses at(919)807-2330 for more information <br /> Consult NCDOT Certified DBE Directory. A DBE company will be listed in the <br /> DBE Directory for each work type or area of specialization that it performs. You <br /> X may obtain a copy of this directory at https://www.ebs.nc.l:rnv N <br /> endorDirectorv/default.html <br /> ❑ Other efforts: Describe: <br /> ❑ Other efforts: Describe: <br /> You may obtain a copy of the USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Title 49 Part 26 at <br /> https://www .ebs.nc.govNendorDirectory/default.html <br /> Reminder: Documentation of all good faith efforts shall be retained for a period of five (5) years following the end <br /> of the fiscal year. <br /> I certify that,to the best of my knowledge,the above information describes the DBE good faith efforts. <br /> Signature of Authorized Official Date <br /> Type Name and Title of Authorized Official <br />