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INTEGRATED <br /> MOBILITY Attachment 1 <br /> DIVISION <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <br /> i <br /> This is to certify that in all purchase and contract selections ( Legal Name of Transit Agency or <br /> Organization ) Orange County Public Transit <br /> is committed to and shall make good faith efforts to purchase from , and award contracts to , <br /> Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ( DBEs ) . <br /> DBE good faith efforts will include the following items that are indicated by check mark(s ) I <br /> or narrative : <br /> Required Check all Description <br /> i <br /> by IMD that apply <br /> * Write a letter/email to Certified DBEs in the service area to inform <br /> them of purchase or contract opportunities ; <br /> * Document telephone calls , emails and correspondence with or on <br /> behalf of DBEs ; <br /> Advertise purchase and contract opportunities on local TV <br /> Community Cable Network : <br /> * Request purchase/contract price quotes/bids from DBEs ; <br /> Monitor newspapers for new businesses that are DBE eligible <br /> i <br /> Encourage interested eligible firms to become NCDOT certified . <br /> * Interested firms should contact the office of contractual services at <br /> 919 7074800 for more information <br /> * Encourage interested firms to contact the Office of Historically <br /> Underutilized Businesses at 919 807-2330 for more information <br /> Consult NCDOT Certified DBE Directory . A DBE company will be <br /> * listed in the DBE Directory for each work type or area of <br /> specialization that it performs . You may obtain a copy of this <br /> directory at https : //www . ebs . nc . govNendorDirectory/default . html <br /> Describe other efforts : I <br /> r <br /> : <br /> You may obtain a copy of the USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Title 49 Part j <br /> 26 at https : //www . ebs . nc . govNendorDirectory/default , html <br /> i <br /> Reminder: Documentation of all good faith efforts shall be retained for a period of five ( 5) r <br /> years following the end of the fiscal year. <br /> I certify that , to the best of my knowledge , the above information describes the DBE good faith <br /> efforts . <br /> Jamezetta Bedford Chair, Orange County Board Of County Comi <br /> Printed Name of Authorized Official Title of Authorized Official <br /> 05/30/24 <br /> S ' natur f Authorize fficial Date <br /> i <br /> FY26 DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <br /> Last Updated : 01 /09/2024 <br />