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Appendix A - Survey Questions
Pages 32-37

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... For the purposes of this part, race-neutral includes gender-neutrality." From 49 CFR § 26.51(a) , the regulation also states: "You must meet the maximum feasible portion of your overall goal by using race-neutral means of facilitating DBE participation." This project's final report will be available in late 2010 for state DOTs and other agencies to use as a tool in implementing and improving their DBE programs.
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... Branding, marketing, and publicizing the state's DBE programs; creating a DBE directory; and/or providing information through outreach events, publications, Web sites and other vehicles. Publishing newsletters reaching out to DBEs (for example, publicizing contracting or subcontracting opportunities, small business programs, benefits, and training; outlining laws and regulations affecting small businesses)
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... Larger, more established DBEs overshadow newly emerging DBEs, making it difficult for new firms to grow. Lack of commitment, cooperation, or follow-through on the part of prime contractors in using DBE subcontractors.
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... IMPLEMENTING RACE-NEUTRAL STRATEGIES 12. Has your agency surveyed DBE firms (either through a formal survey or by informally gathering feedback)
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... USING 100% RACE-NEUTRAL MEASURES 22. Does your state use 100% race-neutral measures to meet DBE goals, either because you are subject to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision or because your state has independently decided to do so?
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... If you believe your agency has successful practices that would benefit other agencies or could serve as a case study for inclusion in this project's final report, please indicate that and we'll contact you. If you have documents or materials (forms, brochures, newsletters, manuals, etc.)
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