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INTEGRATED <br /> MOBILITY 23`` <br /> DIVISION <br /> UNIFIED GRANT APPLICATION <br /> DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <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) <br /> or narrative: <br /> Required Check all <br /> by IMD that apply <br /> Description <br /> * m Write a letter/email to Certified DBEs in the service area to inform <br /> them of purchase or contract opportunities; <br /> * m 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 /> * m 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. <br /> * Interested firms should contact the office of contractual services at <br /> 919 707-4800 for more information <br /> * m 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.gov/VendorDirectorV/default.html <br /> E] Describe other efforts: <br /> You may obtain a copy of the USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Title 49 Part <br /> 26 at https://www.ebs.nc.gov/VendorDirectory/default.html <br /> Reminder: Documentation of all good faith efforts shall be retained for a period of five (5) <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 Co. Board of Commissioners <br /> Printed Name of Authorized Official Title of Authorized Official <br /> Signature of Authorized Official Date <br /> FY27 DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <br /> Last Updated: 02/20/2025 <br />