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August 19, 2015 The DBE goals will be established in accordance with the 2-step process as specified in 49 CFR Part 26.45. If the County of Kittitas, WA does not anticipate awarding DOT/FAA funded prime contracts the cumulative total value of which exceeds $250,000 during any of the years within the three-year reporting period, we will not develop an overall goal; however this DBE Program will remain in effect and the County of Kittitas, WA will seek to fulfill the objectives outlined in 49 CFR Part 26.1. (a) Step 1. The first step is to determine the relative availability of DBEs in the market area, "base figure". We will use DBE Directories and Census Bureau Data as a method to determine our base figure. The second step is to adjust the "base figure" percentage from Step 1 so that it reflects as accurately as possible the DBE participation the recipient would expect in the absence of discrimination based on past participation , a disparity study and/or information about barriers to entry to past competitiveness of DBEs on Contracts. Any methodology we choose will be based on demonstrable evidence of local market conditions and be designed to ultimately attain a goal that is rationally related to the relative availability of DBEs in our market. We understand that the exclusive use of a list of prequalified contractors or plan holders, or a bidders list that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of this section (above), is not an acceptable alternative means of determining the availability of DBEs.] Step 2. Once we have calculated a base figure, we will examine all of the evidence available in our jurisdiction to determine what adjustment, if any, is needed to the base figure to arrive at our overall goal. If the evidence does not suggest an adjustment is necessary, then no adjustment shall be made. 26.45 (b) In establishing the overall goal, the County of Kittitas, WA will provide for consultation and publication. This includes consultation with minority, women's and general contractor groups, community organizations, and other officials or organizations which could be expected to have information concerning the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBEs, and the County of Kittitas, WA's efforts to establish a level playing field for the participation of DBEs. The consultation will include a scheduled, direct, interactive exchange (e.g., a face-to-face meeting, video conference, teleconference) with as many interested stakeholders as possible focused on obtaining information relevant to the County of Kittitas, WA's goal setting process, and it will occur before we are required to submit our goal methodology to the operating administration for review pursuant to paragraph (f) of this section. We will document in our goal submission the consultation process that we engaged in. Notwithstanding paraglaph (f)(4) of this section, we will not implement our proposed goal until we have complied with this requirement. Page 10 of 43