I he objectives of this DBE Program are found in the "Policy Statement and Program Objectives" section serving as an introduction to this document.
SMAA is the recipient of federal funds for airport improvement as authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 471. Accordingly, by definition, SMAA is subject to compliance with Part 26.
SMAA will use terms in this Program that have the meaning defined in 49 CFR Part 26.5.
SMAA will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26 on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.
In administering its DBE program, SMAA will not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE program with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin.
SMAA will electronically transmit to FAA annually on or before December 1, the “Uniform Report of DBE Awards or Commitments and Payments” form via ‘FAA dbE-Connect’; DOT’s electronic web-based DBE program information system at https://faa.dbeconnect.com.
SMAA will also report directly to the FAA certain information relative to those DBE contractor firms used on DOT-assisted contracts utilizing forms provided by the FAA or other similar format.
SMAA will create and maintain a bidders list. The purpose of the list is to provide the most accurate data available concerning the universe of DBE and non-DBE contractors and subcontractors who seek to work on our DOT-assisted contracts at SRQ. We will use this data to assist in the establishment of our overall DBE goals. The bidders list will include the name, address, DBE and non-DBE status, age of firm, and annual gross receipts of all bidding firms. We will collect this information from all prime contractors bidding on contracts at SRQ and by requiring that prime contractors that are awarded contracts by SMAA provide this information for all subcontractors from which they received bids, whether awarded or not.
SMAA will continue to provide additional data concerning its DBE Program to the FAA as directed.