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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION DBE PROGRAM
2022-2024
STATEMENT
Section 26.1, 26.23 Objectives/Policy Statement
The Iowa City Airport Commission, [herein after referred to as the “Airport Commission”], owner of
Iowa City Municipal Airport, has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in
accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. The
Airport Commission has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation,
and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the Airport Commission has signed an assurance that it
will comply with 49 CFR Part 26 (hereafter referred to as “Part 26”).
It is the policy of the Airport Commission to ensure that DBEs as defined in Part 26, have an equal
opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts. It is also the Airport Commission’s
policy to engage in the following actions on a continuing basis:
1. Ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
2. Create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
3. Ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
4. Ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to
participate as DBEs;
5. Help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts;
6. Promote the use of DBEs in all types of federally-assisted contracts and procurement
activities;
7. Assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside
the DBE Program; and
8. Make appropriate use of the flexibility afforded to the cities of Federal financial assistance in
establishing and providing opportunities for DBEs.
Michael Tharp (Airport Manager)/DBE Liaison Officer has been delegated as the DBE Liaison Officer. In
that capacity, he is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program. Implementation of the
DBE program is accorded the same priority as compliance with all other legal obligations incurred by the
Airport Commission in its financial assistance agreements with the Department of Transportation.
The Airport Commission has disseminated this policy statement to all of the components of our
organization. This statement has been distributed to DBE and non-DBE business communities that may
perform work on Airport Commission DOT-assisted contracts. We have further informed the business
community that works on DOT-assisted contracts through the inclusion of DBE goal requirements into
project bidding/contract documents. DBE reporting documentation is included as an attachment to this
policy.
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Michael Tharp (Airport Manager) DBE Liaison Officer Date
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 26.1 Objectives
The objectives are elaborated in the policy statement on the first page of this program.
Section 26.3 Applicability
The Airport Commission is the recipient of Federal airport funds authorized by 49 U.S.C. 47101, et seq.
Section 26.5 Definitions
The Airport Commission will use terms in this program that have their meanings defined in Part 26,
§26.5.
Section 26.7 Non-discrimination Requirements
The Airport Commission 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, the Airport Commission 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.
Section 26.11 Record Keeping Requirements
Reporting to DOT
The Airport Commission will provide data about its DBE Program to the Department as directed by DOT
operating administrations.
DBE participation will be reported to the FAA as follows:
The Airport Commission will transmit to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) annually, by or
before December 1, the information required for the “Uniform Report of DBE Awards or
Commitments and Payments”, as described in Appendix B to Part 26. The Airport Commission will
similarly report the required information about participating DBE firms. All reporting will be done
through the FAA official reporting system, or another format acceptable to the FAA as instructed
thereby.
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Bidders List
The Airport Commission will create and maintain a bidders list. The purpose of the list is to provide as
accurate data as possible about the universe of DBE and non-DBE contractors and subcontractors who
seek to work on the Airport Commission DOT-assisted contracts, for use in helping to set overall goals.
The bidders list will include the name, address, DBE and non-DBE status, age of firm, and annual gross
receipts of firms. This information will be collected from the form in Attachment 3.
Records retention and reporting:
The Airport Commission will maintain records documenting a firm’s compliance with the requirements
of this part. At a minimum, the Airport Commission will keep a complete application package for each
certified firm and all affidavits of no-change, change notices, and on-site reviews. These records will be
retained in accordance with all applicable record retention requirements of Airport Commission
financial assistance agreement. Other certification or compliance related records will be retained for a
minimum of three (3) years unless otherwise provided by applicable record retention requirements for
the financial assistance agreement, whichever is longer.
Section 26.13 Federal Financial Assistance Agreement
The Airport Commission has signed the following assurances, applicable to all DOT-assisted contracts
and their administration:
Assurance: - Each financial assistance agreement the Airport Commission signs with a DOT operating
administration will include the following assurance:
The Airport Commission shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex
in the award and performance of any DOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE
program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Airport Commission shall take all necessary
and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and
administration of DOT-assisted contracts. The Airport Commission DBE program, as required by
49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement.
Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be
treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the Airport Commission of its
failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for
under 49 CFR Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18
U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.).
Contract Assurance: The Airport Commission will ensure that the following clause is included in each
DOT-funded contract it signs with a contractor (and each subcontract the prime contractor signs with a
subcontractor):
The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements
of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to
carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination
of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is not
limited to:
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a. Withholding monthly progress payments;
b. Assessing sanctions;
c. Liquidated damages; and/or
d. Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non-responsible.
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Section 26.21 DBE Program Updates
The Airport Commission is required to have a DBE program meeting the requirements of this part as it
will receive grants for airport planning or development and will award prime contracts, cumulative total
value of which exceeds $250,000 in FAA funds in a federal fiscal year. The Airport Commission is not
eligible to receive DOT financial assistance unless DOT has approved this DBE program and the Airport
Commission is in compliance with it and Part 26. The Airport Commission will continue to carry out this
program until all funds from DOT financial assistance have been expended. The Airport Commission
does not have to submit regular updates of the DBE program document, as long as it remains in
compliance. However, significant changes in the program, including those required by regulatory
updates, will be submitted for DOT approval.
Section 26.23 Policy Statement
The Policy Statement is elaborated on the first page of this DBE Program.
Section 26.25 DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO)
The following individual has been designated as the DBE Liaison Officer for the Iowa City Airport
Commission:
Michael Tharp (Airport Manager)
DBE Liaison Officer
Iowa City Muncipal Airport
1801 S. Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-356-5045 Ext. 2
michael-tharp@iowa-city.org
In that capacity, the DBELO is responsible for implementing all aspects of the DBE program and ensuring
that the Airport Commission complies with all provision of 49 CFR Part 26. The DBELO has direct,
independent access to the Airport Commission of the officer of the Airport Commission concerning DBE
program matters. An organizational chart displaying the DBELO’s position in the organization is included
in Attachment 2 to this program.
The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the DBE program, in
coordination with other appropriate officials. The DBELO has a staff of one (1) to assist in the
administration of the program. The duties and responsibilities include the following:
1. Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required by DOT.
2. Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program.
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3. Works with all departments to set overall annual goals.
4. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are available to DBEs in a timely
manner.
5. Identifies contracts and procurements so that DBE goals are included in solicitations (both
race-neutral methods and contract specific goals) and monitors results.
6. Analyzes the Airport Commission’s progress toward attainment and identifies ways to
improve progress.
7. Participates in pre-bid meetings.
8. Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and achievement.
9. Chairs the DBE Advisory Committee.
10. Determine contractor compliance with good faith efforts.
11. Provides DBEs with information and assistance in preparing bids, obtaining bonding and
insurance.
12. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars.
13. Acts as liaison to the Uniform Certification Process. [N/A]
14. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to advise them of opportunities.
15. Maintains the agency’s updated directory on certified DBEs. [N/A]
Section 26.27 DBE Financial Institutions
It is the policy of the Airport Commission to investigate the full extent of services offered by financial
institutions owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the
community, to make reasonable efforts to use these institutions, and to encourage prime contractors
on DOT-assisted contracts to make use of these institutions.
A search for DBE Financial Institutions in Iowa was made through the FAA Matchmaker System (NAICS
Code 522110) and there are none listed at this time. A new search will be conducted every 3 yr. cycle
when program is updated.
Section 26.29 Prompt Payment Mechanisms
The Airport Commission requires that all subcontractors performing work on DOT-assisted contracts
shall be promptly paid for work performed pursuant to their agreements, in accordance with all
relevant federal, state, and local law.
In accordance with 49 CFR §26.29, the Airport Commission established a contract clause implementing
this requirement and requires prime contractors to pay subcontractors for satisfactory performance of
their contracts no later than 30 days from the prime contractor’s receipt of each payment from the
Airport Commission.
The Airport Commission ensures prompt and full payment of retainage from the prime contractor to the
subcontractor within 30 days after the subcontractor's work is satisfactorily completed. Pursuant to
§26.29, the Airport Commission has selected the following method to comply with this requirement
(Option 3):
The Owner may hold retainage from prime Contractors and provide for prompt and
regular incremental acceptances of portions of the prime contract, pay retainage to
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prime Contractors based on these acceptances, and require a contract clause obligating
the prime Contractor to pay all retainage owed to the subcontractor for satisfactory
completion of the accepted work within 30 days after the Owner’s payment to the
prime Contractor.
Additionally, for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Recipients include the
following:
To implement this measure, the Airport Commission includes the following clause from
FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 (Section 90-06) in each DOT-assisted prime
construction contract:
“The Contractor is required to pay all subcontractors for satisfactory performance of
their contracts no later than 30 days after the Contractor has received a partial
payment. The Owner must ensure prompt and full payment of retainage from the prime
Contractor to the subcontractor within 30 days after the subcontractor’s work is
satisfactorily completed. A subcontractor’s work is satisfactorily completed when all the
tasks called for in the subcontract have been accomplished and documented as required
by the Owner.
When the Owner has made an incremental acceptance of a portion of a prime contract,
the work of a subcontractor covered by that acceptance is deemed to be satisfactorily
completed. From the total of the amount determined to be payable on a partial
payment, 5 percent of such total amount will be deducted and retained by the Owner
until the final payment is made, except as may be provided (at the Contractor’s option)
in the subsection 90-08 titled PAYMENT OF WITHHELD FUNDS of this section. The
balance [ insert balance ] of the amount payable, less all previous payments, shall be
certified for payment. Should the Contractor exercise his or her option, as provided in the
subsection 90-08 titled PAYMENT OF WITHHELD FUNDS of this section, no such percent
retainage shall be deducted.
When at least 95% of the work has been completed, the Engineer shall, at the Owner’s
discretion and with the consent of the surety, prepare estimates of both the contract
value and the cost of the remaining work to be done. The Owner may retain an amount
not less than twice the contract value or estimated cost, whichever is greater, of the
work remaining to be done. The remainder, less all previous payments and deductions,
will then be certified for payment to the Contractor.”
Section 26.31 Directory
The Airport Commission is a non-certifying member of the IA DOT Unified Certification Program (UCP).
The UCP maintains a directory identifying all firms eligible to participate as DBEs, which contains all the
elements required by §26.31.
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Iowa DOT CIVIL RIGHTS BUREAU
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-1111
https://iowadot.gov/civilrights/
Section 26.33 Over-concentration
The Airport Commission has not identified that over-concentration exists in the types of work that DBEs
perform.
Section 26.35 Business Development Programs
The Airport Commission has not established a Business Development Program.
Section 26.37 Monitoring Responsibilities
The Airport Commission implements and carries out appropriate mechanisms to ensure compliance with
49 CFR Part 26 program requirements by all program participants, including prompt payment, and
describes and set forth these mechanisms in the Iowa City Airport Commission DBE program.
The Airport Commission actively monitors participation by maintaining a running tally of actual DBE
attainments (e.g., payments actually made to DBE firms), including a means of comparing these
attainments to commitments.
Monitoring Payments to DBEs and Non-DBEs
The Airport Commission undertakes ongoing monitoring of prime payments to subcontractors over the
course of any covered contract.
The Airport Commission requires prime contractors to maintain records and documents of payments to
subcontractors, including DBEs, for a minimum of three (3) years unless otherwise provided by
applicable record retention requirements for the Airport Commission’s financial assistance agreement,
whichever is longer. These records will be made available for inspection upon request by any authorized
representative of Iowa Airport Commission Airport Commission or DOT. This reporting requirement
extends to all subcontractors, both DBE and non-DBE.
Prompt Payment Dispute Resolution
The Airport Commission will take the following steps to resolve disputes as to whether work has been
satisfactorily completed for purposes of §26.29. This would include meeting with the Prime of DBE
subcontractors for the purpose of resolving the dispute between the parties. Enforcement action would
include withholding of final payment to Prime until the dispute is resolved and documented.
The Airport Commission has established, as part of its DBE program, the following mechanism(s) to
ensure prompt payment and return of retainage.
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(1) Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
i. The following subsection 70-22 Dispute Resolution is added to each
prime contract:
SUBSECTION 70-22 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Add the following Subsection 70-22 to Section 70 of the FAA General Provisions (AC150/5370-10)
OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that they shall submit any and all unsettled claims, counterclaims,
disputes or other matters in question between them arising out of or relating to the Contract
Documents or the breach thereof to the following Mediation / Arbitration procedure for dispute
resolution.
1. Mediation Procedure
a. Notice to Invoke Procedure
Should a dispute arise over the interpretation or application of this Agreement, which
cannot be resolved by negotiations between the parties, they shall invoke this
Mediation Procedure before proceeding to litigation. Either party may invoke the
Procedure by giving written notice to the other. The notice shall include the designation
of an executive officer with authority to engage in mediation and settle the dispute.
b. Response
Within fourteen (14) business days of a notice given as provided above, the other party
shall respond, designating an executive officer with authority to engage in mediation
and settle the dispute on its behalf.
c. Submission
Within five (5) business days of a response given as provided above, the parties shall
select a mutually acceptable neutral third party, who shall act as mediator, and schedule
the first mediation session to resolve the dispute. All mediation meetings shall be held
at the offices of the Owner unless otherwise agreed.
d. No Resolution through Mediation
In the event the parties are unable to reach a resolution of the dispute through the
Mediation Procedure, described herein, each party agrees to enter into Arbitration in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Subsection 70-22, 2 of the Supplementary
Provisions.
e. Confidentiality
To the extent permissible under Code of Iowa, Chapters 21 and 22, the Iowa Open
Meetings and Open Records laws , by entering into this Mediation Procedure, the
parties shall be taken to agree that the entire proceeding is confidential; that the
parties, their representatives and the Neutral Third Party must keep confidential all
statements, whether oral or written, made in this proceeding, and all other matters
relating to the proceeding, including the settlement agreement, except when, and
insofar as its disclosure is necessary to implement and enforce such agreement or to
comply with state open meetings and open records laws. All such matters will be
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inadmissible and not subject to discovery in any litigation, arbitration, or other
proceeding.
The Neutral Third Party will be disqualified as a witness, consultant, or expert for any
part to this proceeding, and his opinions, records or notes in this proceeding will be
inadmissible in any litigation, arbitration or other proceeding.
2. Arbitration Agreement
a. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
arising out of or relating to the Contract Documents or the breach thereof (except for
claims which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment as
provided by Subsection 90-09) will be decided by arbitration in accordance with the
Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then
obtaining, subject to the limitations of this Article 16.02. This agreement so to arbitrate
and any other agreement or consent to arbitrate entered into in accordance herewith as
provided in this Article 16.02 will be specifically enforceable under the prevailing law of
any court having jurisdiction.
b. No demand for arbitration of any claim, dispute or other matter that is required to be
referred to ENGINEER initially for decision in accordance with Subsection 50-01 will be
made until the earlier of (a) the date on which ENGINEER has rendered a written
decision or (b) the thirty-first day after the parties have presented their evidence to
ENGINEER if a written decision has not been rendered by ENGINEER before that date.
No demand for arbitration of any such claim, dispute or other matter will be made later
than thirty days after the date on which ENGINEER has rendered a written decision in
respect thereof in accordance with Subsection 50-01; and the failure to demand
arbitration within said thirty days’ period will result in ENGINEER’s decision being final
and binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If ENGINEER renders a decision after
arbitration proceedings have been initiated, such decision may be entered as evidence
but will not supersede the arbitration proceedings, except where the decision is
acceptable to the parties concerned. No demand for arbitration of any written decision
of ENGINEER will be made later than thirty (30) days after the party making such
demand has delivered written notice of intention to appeal.
c. Notice of the demand for arbitration will be filed in writing with the other party to the
Agreement and with the American Arbitration Association, and a copy will be sent to
ENGINEER for information. The demand for arbitration will be made within the thirty-
day or ten-day period specified in paragraph 2.b as applicable, and in all other cases
within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen,
and in event shall any such demand be made after that date when institution of legal or
equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would
be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
d. Except as provided in paragraph 2.e below, no arbitration arising out of or relating to
the Contract Documents shall include by consolidation, joinder or in any other manner
any other person or entity (including ENGINEER, ENGINEER’s Consultant and the
officers, directors, agents, employees or consultants of any of them) who is not a party
to this contract unless:
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1. The inclusion of such other person or entity is necessary if complete relief is to
be afforded among those who are already parties to the arbitration, and
2. Such other person or entity is substantially involved in a question of law or fact
which is common to those who are already parties to the arbitration and which
will arise in such proceedings, and
3. The written consent of the other person or entity sought to be included and of
OWNER and CONTRACTOR has been obtained for such inclusion, which consent
shall make specific reference to this paragraph; but no such consent shall
constitute consent to arbitration of any dispute not specifically described in
such consent or to arbitration with any party not specifically identified in such
consent.
e. Notwithstanding paragraph 2.d if a claim, dispute or other matter in questions between
OWNER and CONTRACTOR involves the Work of a Subcontractor, either OWNER or
CONTRACTOR may join such Subcontractor as a party to the arbitration between OWNER
AND CONTRACTOR hereunder. CONTRACTOR shall include in all subcontracts a specific
provision whereby the Subcontractor consents to being joined in arbitration between
OWNER and CONTRACTOR involving the Work of such Subcontractor. Nothing in this
paragraph 2.e nor in the provision of such subcontract consenting to joinder shall create any
claim, right or cause of action in favor of Subcontractor and against OWNER, ENGINEER, or
ENGINEER’s Consultants that does not otherwise exist.
f. If the amount of the dispute submitted for arbitration was less than or equal to $ 15,000,
the award rendered by the arbitrators will be final, judgment may be entered upon it in any
court having jurisdiction thereof, and it will not be subject to modification or appeal.
g. If the amount of the dispute submitted for arbitration was greater than $ 15,000, the award
rendered by the arbitrators may be accepted by all parties and judgment may be entered
upon it in any court having jurisdiction; or any party may choose to reject the proposed
award of the arbitrators and elect to pursue other legal remedies that are available.
h. OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that they shall first submit any and all unsettled claims,
counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between them arising out of or
relating to the Contract Documents or the breach thereof (“disputes”), to mediation by The
American Arbitration Association under the Construction Industry Mediation Rules of the
American Arbitration Association prior to either of them initiating against the other a
demand for arbitration pursuant to paragraphs 2.a through 2.f, unless delay in initiating
arbitration would irrevocably prejudice one of the parties. The respective thirty- and ten-
day time limits within which to file a demand for arbitration as provided in paragraphs 2.b
and 2.c above shall be suspended with respect to a dispute submitted to mediation within
those same applicable time limits and shall remain suspended until ten days after the
termination of the mediation. The mediator of any dispute submitted to mediation under
this Agreement shall not serve as arbitrator of such dispute unless otherwise agreed.
(2) A contract clause providing that the prime contractor will not be reimbursed for work
performed by subcontractors unless and until the prime contractor ensures that the
subcontractors are promptly paid for the work they have performed.
Section 6.03 Progress Payment to Subcontractors (DBEs) include the following:
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6.03 Progress Payment to Subcontractors
A. For contracts within the State of Iowa shall be in accordance with Iowa Prompt Payment
Laws that require:
1. The prime contractor shall pay any subcontractor within ten days of the prime
contractor's receipt of payment for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor.
2. The prime contractor shall pay interest of 1-1/2 percent per month or any part
of a month to the subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to
the subcontractor.
3. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100
or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than $100, the prime contractor
shall pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor.
4. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from a
prime contractor must be awarded its costs and disbursements, including
attorney's fees, incurred in bringing the action.”
Prompt Payment Complaints
Complaints by subcontractors regarding the prompt payment requirements are handled according to
the following procedure.
a. If affected subcontractor is not comfortable contacting prime directly regarding payment or
unable to resolve payment discrepancies with prime, subcontractor should contact DBELO
to initiate complaint.
b. If filing a prompt payment complaint with the DBELO does not result in timely and
meaningful action by the Airport Commission to resolve prompt payment disputes, affected
subcontractor may contact the responsible the FAA contact.
c. Pursuant to Sec. 157 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all complaints related to
prompt payment will be reported in a format acceptable to the FAA, including the nature
and origin of the complaint and its resolution.
Enforcement Actions for Noncompliance of Participants
The Airport Commission will provide appropriate means to enforce the requirements of §26.29. These
means include:
• Advise subcontractors of the availability of the payment and performance bond to
assure payment for labor and materials in the execution of the work provided for in the
contract
• Pay subcontractors directly and deduct this amount from the retainage owed to the
prime
The Airport Commission will actively implement the enforcement actions detailed above.
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Monitoring Contracts and Work Sites
The Airport Commission reviews contracting records and engages in active monitoring of work sites to
ensure that work committed to DBEs at contract award or subsequently (e.g., as the result of
modification to the contract) is actually performed by the DBEs to which the work was committed. Work
site monitoring is performed by program managers/consultant. Contracting records are reviewed by the
compliance team. The Airport Commission will maintain written certification that contracting records
have been reviewed and work sites have been monitored for this purpose.
Section 26.39 Fostering small business participation
The Airport Commission has created a Small Business element to structure contracting requirements to
facilitate competition by small business concerns, taking all reasonable steps to eliminate obstacles to
their participation, including unnecessary and unjustified bundling of contract requirements that may
preclude small business participation in procurements as prime contractors or subcontractors.
The small business element is incorporated as Attachment 9 to this DBE Program. The program
elements will be actively implemented to foster small business participation. Implementation of the
small business element is required in order for the Airport Commission to be considered by DOT as
implementing this DBE program in good faith.
SUBPART C – GOALS, GOOD FAITH EFFORTS, AND COUNTING
Section 26.43 Set-asides or Quotas
The Airport Commission does not use quotas in any way in the administration of this DBE program.
Section 26.45 Overall Goals
The Airport Commission will establish an overall DBE goal covering a three-year federal fiscal year period
if it anticipates awarding DOT-funded prime contracts the cumulative total value of which exceeds
$250,000 in DOT funds during any one or more of the reporting fiscal years within the three-year goal
period. In accordance with §26.45(f), the will submit its Overall Three-year DBE Goal to the FAA by
August 1st of the year in which the goal is due, as required by the schedule established by and posted to
the website of FAA.
Airport Type Region Date Due
(Goal Period)
Next Goal Due
(Goal Period)
Non-Primary
(GAs, Relievers and State DOTs)
Central, Southwest,
and Western-Pacific
August 1, 2021
(2022/2023/2024)
August 1, 2024
(2025/2026/2027)
The DBE goals will be established in accordance with the 2-step process as specified in 49 CFR Part
26.45. If the Airport Commission does not anticipate awarding prime contracts the cumulative total
value of which exceeds $250,000 in DOT funds during any of the years within the three-year reporting
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period, an overall goal will not be developed. However, this DBE Program will remain in effect and
Airport Commission will seek to fulfill the objectives outlined in 49 CFR Part 26.1.
Step 1. The first step is to determine a base figure for the relative availability of DBEs in the market area.
The Airport Commission will use the DBE Directory information and Census Bureau Data as a method to
determine the base figure. The Airport Commission understands 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
49 CFR Part 26.45(c)(2), is not an acceptable alternative means of determining the availability of DBEs.
Step 2. The second step is to adjust, if necessary, 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. Adjustments may be made based on past participation, information from a disparity
study (to the extent it is not already accounted for in the base goal), and/or information about barriers
to entry to past competitiveness of DBEs on contracts. The Airport Commission will examine all of the
evidence available in its jurisdiction to determine what adjustment, if any, is needed. If the evidence
does not suggest an adjustment is necessary, then no adjustment shall be made.
Any methodology selected 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 the
Iowa City market.
In establishing the overall goal, the Airport Commission 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 efforts by Airport Commission 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 goal setting process, and it
will occur before the Airport Commission is required to submit the goal methodology to the operating
administration for review pursuant to §26.45(f). The goal submission will document the consultation
process in which the Airport Commission engaged. Notwithstanding paragraph (f)(4) of §26.45, the
proposed goal will not be implemented until this requirement is met.
In addition to the consultation described above, the Airport Commission will publish a notice
announcing the proposed overall goal before submission to the FAA on August 1st. The notice will be
posted on the https://www.icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/airport/airport-and-
city-information-and-servicesand may be posted in other sources (e.g., minority-focused media, trade
association publications). If the proposed goal changes following review by FAA, the revised goal will be
posted on the official internet web site.
The public will also be informed that the proposed overall goal and its rationale are available for
inspection during normal business hours at the Iowa City Airport Manager’s Office. This notice will
provide that the Airport Commission and the FAA will accept comments on the goals for 30 days from
the date of the notice. Notice of the comment period will include the addresses to which comments may
be sent (including offices and websites) where the proposal may be reviewed.
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The Overall Three-Year DBE Goal submission to the FAA will include a summary of information and
comments received, if any, during this public participation process and the Iowa City Airport Commission
responses.
The Airport Commission will begin using the overall goal on October 1 of the relevant period, unless
other instructions from the FAA have been received.
Project Goals
If permitted or required by the FAA Administrator, an overall goal may be expressed as a percentage of
funds for a particular grant or project or group of grants and/or projects, including entire projects. Like
other overall goals, a project goal may be adjusted to reflect changed circumstances, with the
concurrence of the appropriate operating administration. A project goal is an overall goal, and must
meet all the substantive and procedural requirements of this section pertaining to overall goals. A
project goal covers the entire length of the project to which it applies. The project goal will include a
projection of the DBE participation anticipated to be obtained during each fiscal year covered by the
project goal. The funds for the project to which the project goal pertains are separated from the base
from which the regular overall goal, applicable to contracts not part of the project covered by a project
goal, is calculated.
If a goal is established on a project basis, the goal will be used by the time of the first solicitation for a
DOT-assisted contract for the project.
Prior Operating Administration Concurrence
The Airport Commission understands that prior FAA concurrence with the overall goal is not required.
However, if the FAA review suggests that the overall goal has not been correctly calculated or that the
method employed by Airport Commission for calculating goals is inadequate, the FAA may, after
consulting with the Airport Commission, adjust the overall goal or require that the goal be adjusted by
the Airport Commission. The adjusted overall goal is binding. In evaluating the adequacy or soundness of
the methodology used to derive the overall goal, the U.S. DOT operating administration will be guided
by the goal setting principles and best practices identified by the Department in guidance issued
pursuant to §26.9.
A description of the methodology to calculate the overall goal and the goal calculations can be found in
Attachment 5 to this program.
Section 26.47 Failure to meet overall goals
The Airport Commission cannot be penalized, or treated by the Department as being in noncompliance
with Part 26, because DBE participation falls short of an overall goal, unless the Airport Commission fails
to administer its DBE program in good faith.
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The Airport Commission understands that to be considered to be in compliance with this part, an
approved DBE Program and overall DBE goal, if applicable, must be maintained, and this DBE Program
must be administered in good faith.
The Airport Commission understands that if the awards and commitments shown on the Uniform Report
of Awards or Commitments and Payments at the end of any fiscal year are less than the overall goal
applicable to that fiscal year, the following actions must be taken in order to be regarded by the
Department as implementing this DBE Program in good faith:
(1) Analyze in detail the reasons for the difference between the overall goal and the awards and
commitments in that fiscal year;
(2) Establish specific steps and milestones to correct the problems identified in the analysis to
enable the goal for the new fiscal year to be fully met;
(3) The Airport Commission will submit, within 90 days of the end of the fiscal year, the analysis
and corrective actions developed under paragraphs (1) and (2) above to FAA for approval.
Section 26.51 Means Recipients Use to Meet Overall Goals
Breakout of Estimated Race-Neutral & Race-Conscious Participation
The Airport Commission will meet the maximum feasible portion of its overall goal by using race-neutral
means of facilitating race-neutral DBE participation. Race-neutral DBE participation includes any time a
DBE wins a prime contract through customary competitive procurement procedures or is awarded a
subcontract on a prime contract that does not carry a DBE contract goal.
Race-neutral means include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Arranging solicitations, times for the presentation of bids, quantities, specifications, and
delivery schedules in ways that facilitate participation by DBEs and other small businesses and
by making contracts more accessible to small businesses, by means such as those provided
under §26.39.
(2) Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or financing
(e.g., by such means as simplifying the bonding process, reducing bonding requirements,
eliminating the impact of surety costs from bids, and providing services to help DBEs, and other
small businesses, obtain bonding and financing);
(3) Providing technical assistance and other services;
(4) Carrying out information and communications programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities (e.g., ensuring the inclusion of DBEs, and other small businesses,
on recipient mailing lists for bidders; ensuring the dissemination to bidders on prime contracts of
lists of potential subcontractors; provision of information in languages other than English, where
appropriate);
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(5) Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and long-
term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting capability for DBEs and
other small businesses;
(6) Providing services to help DBEs, and other small businesses, improve long-term development,
increase opportunities to participate in a variety of kinds of work, handle increasingly significant
projects, and achieve eventual self-sufficiency;
(7) Establishing a program to assist new, start-up firms, particularly in fields in which DBE
participation has historically been low;
(8) Ensuring distribution of the DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the widest
feasible universe of potential prime contractors; and
(9) Assisting DBEs, and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize emerging
technology and conduct business through electronic media.
The breakout of estimated race-neutral and race-conscious participation can be found in Attachment 5
to this program.
Contract Goals
If the approved projection under paragraph (c) of §26.51 estimates that the entire overall goal for a
given year can be met through race-neutral means, contract goals will not be set during that year, unless
the use of contract goals becomes necessary in order meet the overall goal.
Contract goals will be established only on those DOT-assisted contracts that have subcontracting
possibilities. A contract goal need not be established on every such contract, and the size of contract
goals will be adapted to the circumstances of each such contract (e.g., type and location of work,
availability of DBEs to perform the particular type of work).
Contract goals will be expressed as a percentage of the total number of available DBEs divided by the
total number of firms.
Section 26.53 Good Faith Efforts Procedures in Situations where there are Contract Goals
Demonstration of good faith efforts (pre-award)
In cases where a contract goal has been established, the contract in question will only be awarded to a
bidder/offeror that has made good faith efforts to meet the contract goal. The bidder/offeror can
demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts by either meeting the contract goal or documenting
that it has made adequate good faith efforts to do so. Examples of good faith efforts are found in
Appendix A to Part 26.
The DBELO is responsible for determining whether a bidder/offeror who has not met the contract goal
has documented sufficient good faith efforts to be regarded as Responsive.
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The Airport Commission will ensure that all information is complete and accurate and adequately
documents the bidder/offeror’s good faith efforts before committing to the performance of the contract
by the bidder/offeror.
In all solicitations for DOT-assisted contracts for which a contract goal has been established, the
following information will be required of every bidder/offeror:
1. Award of the contract will be conditioned on meeting the requirements of this section;
2. All bidders or offerors will be required to submit the following information to the recipient,
at the time provided in paragraph (3) of this section:
(i) The names and addresses of DBE firms that will participate in the contract;
(ii) A description of the work that each DBE will perform. To count toward meeting a goal,
each DBE firm must be certified in a NAICS code applicable to the kind of work the firm
would perform on the contract;
(iii) The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm participating;
(iv) Written documentation of the bidder/offeror’s commitment to use a DBE subcontractor
whose participation it submits to meet a contract goal; and
(v) Written confirmation from each listed DBE firm that it is participating in the contract in
the kind and amount of work provided in the prime contractor’s commitment.
(vi) If the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts (as elaborated in Appendix
A of Part 26). The documentation of good faith efforts must include copies of each DBE and
non-DBE subcontractor quote submitted to the bidder when a non-DBE subcontractor was
selected over a DBE for work on the contract; and
3. The bidder/offeror will be required to present the information stipulated in paragraph (2) of
this section:
4. Under sealed bid procedures, as a matter of responsiveness, or with initial proposals, under
contract negotiation procedures;
Administrative reconsideration
Within 5 days of being informed by the Iowa City Airport Commission that it is not responsive because it
has not documented adequate good faith efforts, a bidder/offeror may request administrative
reconsideration. Bidder/offerors should make this request in writing to the following reconsideration
official: Kent Ralston), MPOJC, 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240, 319-356-5230. The
reconsideration official will not have played any role in the original determination that the
bidder/offeror did not document sufficient good faith efforts.
As part of this reconsideration, the bidder/offeror will have the opportunity to provide written
documentation or argument concerning the issue of whether it met the goal or made adequate good
faith efforts to do so. The bidder/offeror will have the opportunity to meet in person with the
reconsideration official to discuss the issue of whether the goal was met or the bidder/offeror made
adequate good faith efforts to do. The bidder/offeror will be sent a written decision on reconsideration,
explaining the basis for finding that the bidder did or did not meet the goal or make adequate good faith
efforts to do so. The result of the reconsideration process is not administratively appealable to the
Department of Transportation.
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Good Faith Efforts procedural requirements (post-solicitation)
The awarded contractor will be required to make available upon request a copy of all DBE subcontracts.
The contractor shall ensure that all subcontracts or agreements with DBEs to supply labor or materials
include all required contract provisions and mandate that the subcontractor and all lower tier
subcontractors perform in accordance with the provisions of Part 26.
Prime contractors will be prohibited from terminating a DBE subcontractor listed in response to a
covered solicitation (or an approved substitute DBE firm) without the prior written consent of the
Airport Commission. This includes, but is not limited to, instances in which a prime contractor seeks to
perform work originally designated for a DBE subcontractor with its own forces or those of an affiliate, a
non-DBE firm, or another DBE firm.
Such written consent will be provided only if the Airport Commission agrees, for reasons stated in the
concurrence document, that the prime contractor has good cause to terminate the DBE firm. For
purposes of this paragraph, good cause includes the following circumstances:
• The listed DBE subcontractor fails or refuses to execute a written contract;
• The listed DBE subcontractor fails or refuses to perform the work of its subcontract in a way
consistent with normal industry standards. Provided however, that good cause does not
exist if the failure or refusal of the DBE subcontractor to perform its work on the
subcontract results from the bad faith or discriminatory action of the prime contractor;
• The listed DBE subcontractor fails or refuses to meet the prime contractor’s reasonable,
non-discriminatory bond requirements.
• The listed DBE subcontractor becomes bankrupt, insolvent, or exhibits credit unworthiness;
• The listed DBE subcontractor is ineligible to work on public works projects because of
suspension and debarment proceedings pursuant to 2 CFR Parts 180, 215 and 1,200 or
applicable state law;
• The Airport Commission determined that the listed DBE subcontractor is not a responsible
contractor;
• The listed DBE subcontractor voluntarily withdraws from the project and provides the
Airport Commission written notice of its withdrawal;
• The listed DBE is ineligible to receive DBE credit for the type of work required;
• A DBE owner dies or becomes disabled with the result that the listed DBE contractor is
unable to complete its work on the contract;
• Other documented good cause that the Airport Commission has determined compels the
termination of the DBE subcontractor. Provided, that good cause does not exist if the prime
contractor seeks to terminate a DBE it relied upon to obtain the contract so that the prime
contractor can self-perform the work for which the DBE contractor was engaged or so that
the prime contractor can substitute another DBE or non-DBE contractor after contract
award.
Before transmitting to the Iowa City Airport Commission a request to terminate and/or substitute a DBE
subcontractor, the prime contractor must give notice in writing to the DBE subcontractor, with a copy to
the Airport Commission of its intent to request to terminate and/or substitute the DBE, and the
reason(s) for the request.
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The prime contractor must give the DBE five days to respond to the prime contractor’s notice and advise
the Airport Commission and the prime contractor of the reasons, if any, why the DBE objects to the
proposed termination of its subcontract and why the prime contractor’s action should not be approved.
If required in a particular case as a matter of public necessity (e.g., safety), a response period shorter
than five days may be provided.
In addition to post-award terminations, the provisions of this section apply to pre-award deletions of or
substitutions for DBE firms put forward by offerors in negotiated procurements.
Each prime contract will include a provision stating:
The contractor shall utilize the specific DBEs listed in the contractor’s bid response to perform
the work and supply the materials for which each is listed unless the contractor obtains prior
written consent of Airport Commission as provided in 49 CFR Part 26, §26.53(f). Unless such
consent is provided, the contractor shall not be entitled to any payment for work or material
unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE.
The Airport Commission will require a contractor to make good faith efforts to replace a DBE that is
terminated or has otherwise failed to complete its work on a contract with another certified DBE. These
good faith efforts shall be directed at finding another DBE to perform at least the same amount of work
under the contract as the DBE that was terminated, to the extent needed to meet the contract goal that
was established for the procurement. The good faith efforts shall be documented by the contractor. If
the Airport Commission requests documentation from the contractor under this provision, the
contractor shall submit the documentation within 7 days, which may be extended for an additional 7
days if necessary at the request of the contractor. The Airport Commission shall provide a written
determination to the contractor stating whether or not good faith efforts have been demonstrated.
If the contractor fails or refuses to comply in the time specified, the contracting office/representative of
the Airport Commission may issue an order stopping all or part of payment/work until satisfactory
action has been taken. If the contractor still fails to comply, the contracting officer may issue a
termination for default proceeding.
Section 26.55 Counting DBE Participation
DBE participation will be counted toward overall and contract goals as provided in §26.55. The
participation of a DBE subcontractor will not be counted toward a contractor’s final compliance with its
DBE obligations on a contract until the amount being counted has actually been paid to the DBE.
In the case of post-award substitutions or additions, if a firm is not currently certified as a DBE in
accordance with the standards of subpart D of this part at the time of the execution of the contract, the
firm’s participation will not be counted toward any DBE goals, except as provided for in §26.87(j).
Pursuant to Sec. 150 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, firms that exceed the business size
standard in § 26.65(b) will remain eligible for DBE certification and credit on FAA-funded projects as long
as they do not exceed the small business size standard, as adjusted by the United States Small Business
Administration, for the NAICS code(s) in which they are certified.
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SUBPART D – CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Section 26.61 – 26.73 Certification Process
The Airport Commission is a non-certifying member of the Iowa Unified Certification Program (UCP). The
Iowa UCP will use the certification standards of Subpart D of Part 26 to determine the eligibility of firms
to participate as DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts. To be certified as a DBE, a firm must meet all
certification eligibility standards. Certifying Iowa UCP members make all certification decisions based on
the facts as a whole.
For information about the certification process or to apply for certification, firms should contact:
Iowa DOT CIVIL RIGHTS BUREAU
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-1111
https://iowadot.gov/civilrights/
The Uniform Certification Application form and documentation requirements are found in Attachment 8
to this program.
SUBPART E – CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Section 26.81 Unified Certification Programs
The Iowa City Airport Commission is the member of a Unified Certification Program (UCP) administered
by a group of state and local agencies.
Iowa: https://iowadot.gov/civilrights/disadvantaged-business-enterprise-program-dbe/dbe-
program#:~:text=The%20DBE%20Program%2C%20which%20has,by%20the%20Civil%20Rights%20Burea
u.
SUBPART F – COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 26.101 Compliance Procedures Applicable to the Iowa City Airport Commission.
The Airport Commission understands that if it fails to comply with any requirement of this part, the
Airport Commission may be subject to formal enforcement action under §26.103 or §26.105 or
appropriate program sanctions by the concerned operating administration, such as the suspension or
termination of Federal funds, or refusal to approve projects, grants or contracts until deficiencies are
remedied. Program sanctions may include, in the case of the FHWA program, actions provided for under
23 CFR 1.36; in the case of the FAA program, actions consistent with 49 U.S.C. 47106(d), 47111(d), and
47122; and in the case of the FTA program, any actions permitted under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or
applicable FTA program requirements.
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Section 26.109 Information, Confidentiality, Cooperation and intimidation or retaliation
Information that may reasonably be regarded as confidential business information, consistent with
Federal, state, and local law will be safeguarded from disclosure to third parties
Notwithstanding any provision of Federal or state law, information that may reasonably be construed as
confidential business information will not be released to any third party without the written consent of
the firm that submitted the information, including applications for DBE certification and supporting
information. However, this information will be transmitted to DOT in any certification appeal proceeding
under §26.89 or to any other state to which the individual’s firm has applied for certification under
§26.85.
All participants in the Department's DBE program (including, but not limited to, recipients, DBE firms
and applicants for DBE certification, complainants and appellants, and contractors using DBE firms to
meet contract goals) are required to cooperate fully and promptly with DOT and recipient compliance
reviews, certification reviews, investigations, and other requests for information. Failure to do so shall
be a ground for appropriate action against the party involved (e.g., with respect to recipients, a finding
of noncompliance; with respect to DBE firms, denial of certification or removal of eligibility and/or
suspension and debarment; with respect to a complainant or appellant, dismissal of the complaint or
appeal; with respect to a contractor which uses DBE firms to meet goals, findings of non-responsibility
for future contracts and/or suspension and debarment).
The Airport Commission, contractor, or any other participant in the program will not intimidate,
threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual or firm for the purpose of interfering with any
right or privilege secured by this part or because the individual or firm has made a complaint, testified,
assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this part. The
Airport Commission understands that it is in noncompliance with Part 26 if it violates this prohibition.
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Regulations: 49 CFR Part 26
Attachment 2 Organizational Chart
Attachment 3 Bidder’s List Collection Form
Attachment 4 DBE Directory or link to DBE Directory
Attachment 5 Overall Goal Calculations
Attachment 6 Demonstration of Good Faith Efforts or Good Faith Effort Plan - Forms 1 & 2
Attachment 7 DBE Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms
Attachment 8 DBE Certification Application Form
Attachment 9 State’s UCP Agreement
Attachment 10 Fostering Small Business Participation
Attachment 11 Small Business Element
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ATTACHMENT 1
Regulations: 49 CFR Part 26
DOT published Part 26 in the Federal Register on February 2, 1999, and it became effective March 4,
1999 (64 F.R. 5096). It made extensive revisions to DOT’s DBE program, formally administered under 49
CFR Part 23. The Final Rule to 49 CFR Part 26 was published in the Federal Register, Volume 68, No. 115
on June 16, 2003. Four (4)) subsequent Final Rules to 49 CFR Part 26 were published in the Federal
Register on April 2, 2007, April 3, 2009, February 3, 2010 and January 28, 2011 which made additional
revisions to the regulation. The e-version of the regulations has combined all of these documents into
one for easy reading.
The e-CFR data is current as of January 11, 2017.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/part-26
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ATTACHMENT 2
Organizational Chart
City Council
Kent Ralston
Director, MPOJC
Reconsideration Official
Airport Commission
Airport Manager
Michael Tharp
DBELO
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ATTACHMENT 3
Bidder’s List Collection Form
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ATTACHMENT 4
DBE Directory
State DOT and DBE Program Website: https://www.transportation.gov/DBE%20State%20Websites
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ATTACHMENT 5
Overall DBE Three-Year Goal Methodology
Name of Recipient: The Iowa City Airport Commission, owner of the Iowa City Municipal Airport (IWO)
Goal Period: FY-2022-2023 -2024– October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024
Overall Three-Year Goal: 3.6%, to be accomplished through 3.6% RC and 0% RN
Total project dollars: $1,366,920
Total dollar amount to be expended on DBE’s: $49,209
Describe the Number and Type of Projects that the airport anticipates awarding:
Market Area:
The market area was determined by selecting counties within a 50-mile radius of the Iowa City
Municipal Airport.
Benton IA Jefferson IA Muscatine IA
Cedar IA Johnson IA Poweshiek IA
Clinton IA Jones IA Scott IA
Des Moines IA Keokuk IA Tama IA
Henry IA Linn IA Washington IA
Iowa IA Louisa IA Muscatine IA
2022-224 IOWA CITY, IA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Runway 25 Threshold Relocation (FFY 2022)362,970.00$
Rehabilitate Runway 7-25 (FFY 2022)149,850.00$
Runway 12 Threshold Displacement & Runway 30 Threshold
Relocation (2023)495,630.00$
Airfield Pavement Maintenance Runway 7/25 (West End)
& Runway 12/30 (2024)358,470.00$
Total 1,366,920.00$
Project (FFY XXXX) DBE Eligible Project
Cost (Federal $)
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Step 1. 26.45(c) Actual relative availability of DBE’s
The relative availability of DBE’s has been calculated by dividing the total number of DBE’s by the total
number of All Firms = base figure for each project. The overall base figure for more than one project,
adds all the project percentages together.
Step 2: Adjustments to Step 1 base figure
After calculating a base figure of the relative availability of DBEs, evidence was examined to determine
what, if any, adjustment to the base figure was needed in order to arrive at the overall goal.
There are no recent achievements to use to adjust the goal and no applicable disparity study or other
evidence to adjust the Step 1 goal. The Iowa City Airport Commission is adopting Step 1 and the overall
goal of 3.6 percent.
Breakout of Estimated “Race and Gender Neutral” (RN) and “Race and Gender Conscious” (RC)
Participation.
The Airport Commission will meet the maximum feasible portion of the overall goal by using RN means
of facilitating DBE participation.
1. Arranging solicitations, times for the presentation of bids, quantities, specifications, and
delivery schedules in ways that facilitates DBE, and other small businesses, participation;
2. Providing assistance in overcoming limitations such as inability to obtain bonding or
financing;
3. Providing technical assistance and other services;
4. Carrying out information and communications programs on contracting procedures and
specific contract opportunities;
5. Implementing a supportive services program to develop and improve immediate and long-
term business management, record keeping, and financial and accounting capability for
DBEs and other small businesses;
6. Providing services to help DBEs and other small businesses improve long-term development,
increase opportunities to participate in a variety of kinds of work, handle increasingly
significant projects, and achieve eventual self-sufficiency;
7. Establishing a program to assist new, start-up firms, particularly in fields in which DBE
participation has historically been low;
8. Ensuring distribution of DBE directory, through print and electronic means, to the widest
feasible universe of potential prime contractors;
NAICS Code Description % of Work # of Firms # of DBE's % DBE
237310 Construction 59.3%43 8 18.6%
238210 Electrical 12.8%217 1 0.5%
484220 Trucking 2.5%185 3 1.6%
541330 Engineering 20.4%106 6 5.7%
541370 Imagery/Survey 5.0%12 2 16.7%
100.0%563 20 3.6%
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9. Assist DBEs and other small businesses, to develop their capability to utilize emerging
technology and conduct business through electronic media; and
The Airport Commission estimates that in meeting its overall 3.6% goal, it will obtain 3.6% from RC
participation and 0% through RN measures.
The Airport Commission will adjust the estimated breakout of RN and RC DBE participation as needed to
reflect actual DBE Participation and track and report RN and RC participation separately. For reporting
purposes, RN DBE participation includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: DBE
participation through prime contract obtained through customary competitive procurement procedures;
DBE participation through a subcontract on a prime contracts that does not carry a DBE goal, DBE
participation on a prime contract exceeding a contract goal and DBE participation through a subcontract
from a prime contractor that did not consider a firm’s DBE status in making the award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Consultation:
In establishing the overall goal, the Iowa City Airport Commission provided for consultation and
publication. This process included 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 Airport Commission efforts to establish a level
playing field for the participation of DBEs. The consultation included a scheduled, direct, interactive
exchange with as many interested stakeholders as possible focused on obtaining information relevant to
the goal setting process, and was conducted before the goal methodology was submitted to the
operating administration for review. Details of the consultation are as follows.
A video conference was held on 12/02/2021 at 1:00 p.m.. The Iowa DBE Directory was used to invite
DBEs performing the types of work (NAICS Code) within the scope of upcoming projects. Projects and
goal were reviewed and opened for question or comments on the goal methodology.
The following comments were received during the course of the consultation:
No comments were received.
A notice of the proposed goal was published on the city’s website: https://www.icgov.org/city-
government/departments-and-divisions/airport/airport-and-city-information-and-servicesbefore the
methodology was submitted to Federal Aviation Administration.
Following the consultation, a notice regarding the proposed overall goal, informing the public that the
proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection during normal business hours at the City
offices for 30 days following the date of the notice, and informing the public that the Airport
Commission will accept comments on the goals for 30 days from the date of the notice.
No comments were received.
If the proposed goal changes following review by the FAA, the revised goal will be posted on City’s
official website.
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Notwithstanding paragraph (f)(4) of §26.45, the Airport Commission’s proposed goals will not be
implemented until this requirement has been met.
Sample Public Notice Language:
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Iowa City Airport Commission hereby announces its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) participation goal of 3.6% for FAA funded contracts/agreements. The proposed goal pertains to
federal fiscal years 2022 through 2024. The proposed goals and rationale are available for inspection
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa
City, IA 52240 for 30 days from the date of this publication.
Comments on the DBE goal will be accepted for 30 days from the date of this publication and can be
sent to the following:
Michael Tharp (Airport Manager)
DBE Liaison Officer
Iowa City Muncipal Airport
1801 S. Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-356-5045 Ext. 2
michael-tharp@iowa-city.org
AND
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Civil Rights
Ofelia Medina
FAA Office of Civil Rights
777 S. Aviation Blvd, Suite #150
El Segundo, CA 90245
Medina, Ofelia (FAA) <Ofelia.Medina@faa.gov>
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/bus_ent_program/
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ATTACHMENT 6
Demonstration of Good Faith Efforts
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ATTACHMENT 7
DBE Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms
The Airport Commission has available several remedies to enforce the DBE requirements contained in its
contracts, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Breach of contract action, pursuant to the terms of the contract.
In addition, the Federal government has available several enforcement mechanisms that it may apply to
firms participating in the DBE problem, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Suspension or debarment proceedings pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26.
2. Enforcement action pursuant to 49 CFR Part 31.
3. Prosecution pursuant to 18 USC 1001.
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ATTACHMENT 8
DBE Certification Application Form
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2021-02/uniform-certification-application
2.8.2021.pdf
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ATTACHMENT 9
STATE UCP AGREEMENT
IOWA:
https://www.iowadot.gov/civilrights/documents/DBEProgram.pdf
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ATTACHMENT 10
FOSTERING SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
TITLE 49 CFR 26.39 (This page shall be submitted for each Small Business firm)
In accordance with Section 26.39, detailed information shall be completed by the Prime Contractor for work items.
The firms listed may or may not be certified DBE’s.
Bidder/Offer: Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Small Business
Firm:
Small Business
Firm
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Contact Person: Name: Phone:
CERTIFICATION: Is the firm a Small Business as defined by Section 26.65
Yes No
*Proof of eligibility may be requested
CERTIFIED DBE: Is the firm a Certified DBE?
Yes No
Work item(s)
to be performed by Small
Business Firm
Description of Work Item Cost Percentage of Total
Contract
The bidder/offeror is committed to utilizing the above-named Small Business firm for the work described
above in an effort to foster Small Business participation. The estimated participation is as follows:
Small Business contract amount: $ Percent of total contract: %
AFFIRMATION:
The above-named Small Business firm affirms that it will perform the portion of the contract for the estimated
dollar value as stated above.
By: _______________________________________________________________________
(Signature) (Title)
In the event the bidder/offeror does not receive award of the prime contract, any and all representations in this
Letter of Intent and Affirmation shall be null and void.
FORM TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY APPARENT LOW BIDDER WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE BID OPENING
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ATTACHMENT 11
Small Business Element
A. Objective/Strategies
Recognizing that the DBE Program goals are met through a mixture of race conscious and race
neutral methods and, that by definition, DBE firms are small businesses; the Airport Sponsor
seeks to implement a small business element into its current DBE policy. The Airport Sponsor is
including this element to facilitate competition by and expand opportunities for small
businesses. The Sponsor is committed to taking all reasonable steps to eliminate obstacles to
small businesses that may preclude their participation in procurements as prime contractors or
subcontractors. If necessary and where appropriate, the Sponsor will meet its objectives using a
combination of the following methods and strategies:
1. Race-neutral small business set-asides:
Where feasible, the Sponsor will establish a percentage of the total value of all project
contracts over $1 million to be set aside for participation by small businesses on FAA-
assisted contracts. A “set-aside” is the reserving of a contract or a portion of a contract
exclusively for participation by small businesses. This encourages the prime contractors/
consultants set aside a portion of the value of each contract for participation by small
businesses. A small business set-aside is open to all small businesses regardless of the
owner’s gender, race or geographic location. The prime contractor will review FAA-assisted
purchases and contracts to assess the small business opportunities, giving consideration to
the size and scope of each purchase or contract to establish the set aside percentage. This
set aside is in addition to the DBE contract goals which may be required pursuant to
applicable law or policy.
2. Multi-year design/build contracts:
For larger “mega projects” that are compatible with the design/build procurement policy,
the Sponsor will require the bidders on the prime contract to specify elements of the
contract or specific subcontracts that are of a size that small business, including DBEs, can
reasonably perform.
3. Unbundling larger projects:
To meet the portion of the overall DBE goal through race-neutral measures, the Sponsor,
where feasible, may “unbundle” projects or separate large contracts into smaller contracts
which may be more suitable for small business participation. The Sponsor will conduct
contract reviews on each FAA-assisted contract to determine whether portions of the
project could be “unbundled” or bid separately. Similarly, the Sponsor will encourage its
prime contractors or prime consultants to unbundle contracts to facilitate participation by
small businesses.
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4. Continued outreach:
The sponsor will continue to actively conduct outreach with organizations in accordance
with procedures of the DBE program.
B. Definitions
1. Small Business:
A small business is a business that is independently owned and operated, is organized for
profit, and is not dominant in its field. Depending on the industry, size standard eligibility is
based on the average number of employees for the preceding twelve months or on sales
volume averaged over a three-year period. Small businesses must meet the definitions
specified in Section 3 of the Small Business Act and the Small Business Administration
regulations implementing it (13 CFR Part 121).
C. Implementation Schedule
The Sponsor will implement this small business element within 6 months of FAA’s approval of
the update of the DBE plan.
D. Assurances
The Sponsor makes the following assurances:
1. Assurance that the program is authorized under state law;
2. Assurance that certified DBEs that meet the size criteria established under the program are
presumptively eligible to participate in the program;
3. Assurance that there are no geographic preferences or limitations imposed on any federally
assisted procurement included in the program;
4. Assurance that there are no limits on the number of contracts awarded to firms
participating in the program but that every effort will be made to avoid creating barriers to
the use of new, emerging, or untried businesses;
5. Assurance that steps will be taken to encourage those minority and women owned firms
that are eligible for DBE certification to become certified; and
6. Assurance that the program is open to small businesses regardless of their location (i.e., that
there is no local or other geographic preference).
7. Continued outreach:
The sponsor will continue to actively conduct outreach with organizations in accordance
with procedures of the DBE program.