(a) The department's DBE program is administered by
the DBE liaison officer who is appointed by and has direct access
to the executive director.
(b) The DBE liaison officer is responsible for developing,
implementing, and monitoring the DBE program and ensuring that the
department complies with applicable federal law. The DBE liaison officer:
(1) works with divisions of the department to set overall
annual goals;
(2) directs the department's division directors and
district engineers in determining contractor compliance with DBE requirements;
(3) plans and may participate in DBE training seminars;
(4) approves or denies contractual remedies associated
with non-compliance with the DBE program; and
(5) acts as the department's liaison with the Texas
Unified Certification Program (TUCP).
(c) The DBE liaison officer may delegate the day-to-day
duties associated with the administration of the DBE program. These
duties include:
(1) gathering and reporting statistical data and other
information to DOT;
(2) distributing bid notices, including instructions
to requests for proposal, to DBEs in a timely manner;
(3) identifying the contracts and procurements in the
solicitations for which DBE goals are to be included;
(4) analyzing the department's progress toward DBE
goal attainment and identifying ways to improve that progress;
(5) participating with the department's division directors
and district engineers in determining contractor compliance with DBE
requirements; and
(6) assisting with outreach activities to DBEs and
community organizations to advise them of opportunities.
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