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49 CFR Part 26 Revised: Feb. 12,2019 <br />Base Figure = [(Total FY-2021 DBE%)+(Total FY-2022 DBE%)+(Total FY-2023 DBE%)]/[3 Years) <br /> <br />Base Figure = (0.0%+4.3%+1.3%)/3 Years = 1.9% of all firms ready, willing and able. <br /> <br />The data source or demonstratable evidence used to derive the numerator was: <br />http://omwbe.wa.gov/gov/directory-of-certified-firms/ <br />The data source or demonstratable evidence used to derive the denominator was: <br />http://www.census.gov/cedsi/ <br /> <br />Step 2. 26.45(d): Adjustments to Step 1 base figure. <br /> <br />There is no historical DBE data to reference to make an adjustment to the Step 1 base figure; <br />therefore, the Airport is adopting its Step 1 base figure as its overall goal for this three-year goal <br />period. <br /> <br />Breakout of Estimated “Race and Gender Neutral” (RN) and “Race and Gender <br />Conscious” (RC) Participation. 26.51(b) (1-9) <br /> <br />The recipient will meet the maximum feasible portion of its overall goal by using RN means of <br />facilitating DBE participation. <br /> <br />Examples <br />1. Arranging solicitations, times for the presentation of bids, quantities, specifications, <br />and delivery schedules in ways that facilitates DBE, and other small businesses, <br />participation; <br />2. Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or <br />financing; <br />3. Providing technical assistance and other services; <br />4. Carrying out information and communications programs on contracting procedures <br />and specific contract opportunities; <br />5. Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and <br />long-term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting <br />capability for DBE’s and other small businesses; <br />6. Providing services to help DBE’s and other small businesses improve long-term <br />development, increase opportunities to participate in a variety of kinds of work, handle <br />increasingly significant projects, and achieve eventual self-sufficiency; <br />7. Establishing a program to assist new, start-up firms, particularly in fields in which DBE <br />participation has historically been low; <br />8. Ensuring distribution of DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the <br />widest feasible universe of potential prime contractors; <br />9. Assist DBE’s and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize emerging <br />technology and conduct business through electronic media; and <br />10. (Include other race neutral measures as appropriate)