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INTEGRATED Attachment 4 <br /> MOBILITY <br /> DIVISIONl� <br /> UNIFIED GRANT APPLICATION 0 <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 applyDescription <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 /> 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 . gov/VendorDirectory/default . html <br /> 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 /> 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 Offic ' I Title of Authorized Official <br /> Si ture f Authorized fficial Date <br /> FY27 DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION <br /> Last Updated : 02/20/2025 <br />