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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

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I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. Since one of the DOT-OIG's top target investigation areas involves workforce fraud, it is important to understand some of the basis rules.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

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Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Responsiveness versus Responsibility. Additional Safeguards.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 Government recipients may use such funds to retain the services of P3 consultants, identify appropriate P3 projects, solicit projects, and negotiate projects, among other things. To date, the U.S. billion to support projects across the country.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

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The interagency team was also instrumental in ensuring that the regulatory guidance in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) conformed to the FASA authority. Therefore, GSA regulations, and the guidance in FAR Subpart 8.4 For example, DOT has experienced similar success using multiple award contracts at its Volpe Center.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. To receive abatement for any or all of these taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Lenders negotiate their own fees and the USDA charges 2 percent of the guaranteed amount as a one-time fee. HIGH IMPACT PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE GRANT (HIPI): A negotiated grant provided to pre-approved applicants in certain high-impact sectors designated by the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED).

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