Regional Liaison Outreach and Services Program (L.O.S.P.); Announcement of Request for Proposals

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Office of the Secretary

Regional Liaison Outreach and Services Program (L.O.S.P.);

Announcement of Request for Proposals

AGENCY: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

(O.S.D.B.U.), Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of request for proposals.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation's Office of Small and

Disadvantaged Business Utilization (O.S.D.B.U.) is responsible for the

Department's implementation and execution of the functions and duties

under sections eight (8) and fifteen (15) of the Small Business Act (15

U.S.C. 637) for developing policies and procedures consistent with

Federal statutes to provide policy direction for minority, women-owned,

small, and disadvantaged business (S/DBE) participation in the

Department's procurement and Federal financial assistance activities.

The office is also responsible for implementing and monitoring the

Department's goals for minority, women-owned and small and

disadvantaged businesses. The Secretary of Transportation has

encouraged DOT operating administrations to expand opportunities for

these entrepreneurs to participate fully in all DOT-funded procurements

and assisted programs. This request solicits competitive proposals from

organizations classified as minority trade associations and/or minority

Chambers of Commerce for participation under OSDBU's Liaison Outreach

and Services Program (LOSP). Eligible applicants must be registered

with the Internal Revenue Service as 501 C(6) tax-exempt organizations.

OSDBU will enter into Cooperative Agreements with these organizations

to provide liaison services between the DOT, its grantees, recipients,

contractors, subcontractors, and minority, women-owned; and

disadvantaged business enterprises. This Request for Proposals contains

information concerning: (1) The principal objectives of the

competition, eligible applicants, activities and factors for award; (2)

the application process, including how to apply and the criteria used

for selection; and (3) a checklist of application submission

requirements.

FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Art Jackson or Mr.

David Benton, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization,

U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW., room 9410,

Wash., DC 20590, Tel. (202) 366-2852 or (800) 532-1169.

SEND PROPOSALS TO: Mr. Art Jackson, Financial Analyst, Office of Small

and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of

Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW., room 9410, Washington, DC 20590.

DATES: Proposals must be received at the above location by June 6, 1994

4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Proposals received after the deadline

will be considered non-responsive and not reviewed. DOT plans to give

notice of awards on all applications by June 30, 1994.

Dated: May 9, 1994.

Luz Hopewell,

Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

1.2 Program Description and Goals

1.3 Description of Competition

1.4 Duration of Agreements

1.5 Authority

1.6 Eligibility Requirements

2. Program Requirements

2.1 Recipient Responsibilities

2.2 Work Requirements

2.3 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Responsibilities

3. Submission of Proposals

3.1 Content and Format for Proposals

3.2 Address, Number of Copies, Deadline for Submission

4. Selection Criteria

4.1 General Criteria

4.2 Scoring of Applications

Application Form for Proposals--Appendix A Attachments

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) established

the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in

accordance with Public Law 95-507, an amendment to the Small Business

Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. The OSDBU

administers the Department's Small and Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise (DBE) Program which is designed to ensure that small

businesses, including small disadvantaged and minority firms, have an

equitable opportunity to participate in DOT's procurement and Federal

financial assistance programs and that they receive a fair share of the

resulting contract awards. Because DOT's policy is to encourage and

increase DBE participation in the contracts and programs that it funds,

during FY 1993, DBEs received over $2.6 billion or 14.4 percent of

highway, transit, air and rail contracts from DOT-assisted State and

local transportation agencies.

OSDBU develops Department-wide policy and administers a number of

programs and activities to implement the OSDBU's Congressional mandate

of increasing the level of participation of DBEs in the Federal

financial assistance and direct contracting programs of all modal

administrations of DOT. OSDBU's Direct Contracting and Financial

Assistance Division (DC/FA) is responsible for the development and

implementation of an effective program of activities directed at

ensuring DBE participation in the Department's direct procurement and

Federal financial assistance activities. This division monitors all DOT

procurement activities that involve the participation of DBEs,

including the goal settings and procurement practices of DOT financial

assistance recipients, namely, State and local transportation agencies.

The division also serves an important function in assisting firms in

their marketing of the Department and all of its operating

administrations. OSDBU's Minority Business Resource Center (MBRC) is

responsible for developing and administering programs to encourage,

stimulate, promote and assist DBEs to obtain and manage transportation-

related contracts, subcontracts and projects. The MBRC administers the

Short Term Lending Program (STLP) and the Bonding Assistance Program,

two financial assistance efforts which provide assistance in obtaining

short-term working capital and bonding for DBEs. Under the STLP, lines

of credit up to $500,000 are available at prime interest rates to

finance accounts receivable for transportation-related contracts. The

Bonding Assistance Program enables DBEs to apply for bid, performance

and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000.

1.2 Program Description and Goals

An area where the OSDBU has focused considerable efforts has been

that of increasing DBE access to DOT financial assistance programs and

contracting opportunities through the Liaison Outreach and Services

Program (LOSP). This broad-based initiative utilizes Cooperative

Agreements with a number of minority Chambers of Commerce and minority

trade associations to provide liaison services between DOT, its

grantees, recipients, contractors, subcontractors and DBEs. The LOSP

includes activities such as information dissemination, outreach

services, conference and seminar participation and referrals to

technical assistance agencies (i.e., MBDCs, SBDCs and State DOT highway

supportive services contractors) which offer management and technical

assistance in financial assistance, marketing and other business areas.

In addition, the minority organizations include DOT and other

transportation-related information in their monthly or quarterly

newsletters and provide one-on-one business counseling to DBEs

currently doing business or that have the potential for doing business

with DOT at the Federal, state or local levels.

Information dissemination and outreach include the distribution of

the following DOT marketing materials: DOT Bonding Assistance Program

Brochures; DOT Bonding Assistance Fact Sheets; DOT Short-Term Lending

Program Brochures; DOT Short-Term Lending Fact Sheets; Procurement

Forecasts; DOT Small Business Subcontracting Opportunities Directory;

Contracting with the United States Department of Transportation

Booklets; DOT Bonding Assistance Program Applications; and DOT Short-

Term Lending Program Applications. A compilation of these materials is

available in the DOT's Marketing Information Package, a comprehensive

document which serves as a resource and reference tool.

Participating LOSP organizations make referrals to technical

assistance agencies offering assistance to DBEs in the completion and

submission of Short-Term Lending and Bonding Assistance Program

applications.

The LOSP was established by the OSDBU in May 1992 in response to

the continuing need to outreach to the small and minority business

community and increase their participation in DOT contracting and

financial assistance programs. To address this need, the LOSP seeks to

increase the number of small businesses and DBEs that enter into

transportation-related contracts and that receive DOT STLP lines of

credit and bonding assistance. This goal is accomplished by the OSDBU

working closely with minority Chambers of Commerce and minority trade

associations to:

(1) Establish a communications link between DOT, its grantees,

recipients, contractors, subcontractors and the small and disadvantaged

business community.

(2) Increase awareness of DOT contracting opportunities and

financial assistance programs by disseminating DOT marketing materials

and relevant information at selected conferences, seminars and

marketplace events.

(3) Develop and/or strengthen linkages with State DOTs, local

transportation agencies, transportation prime contractors, State

highway supportive services contractors, Minority Business Development

Centers (MBDCs), Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and other

minority Chambers of Commerce and minority trade associations to

encourage DBE participation in DOT programs.

(4) Stimulate referrals of DBEs to obtain technical assistance from

Federal, State and local agencies such as MBDCs, SBDCs and State DOT

highway supportive services contractors for management and other

business-related assistance including completion and submission of DOT

Short-Term Lending Program and Bonding Assistance Program application

packages.

(5) Increase awareness of DOT programs by providing DOT

representation at selected conferences, seminars and marketplace events

and by providing DOT ads and articles in organizations' newsletters.

(6) Develop and maintain databases of transportation-related DBEs

as potential participants in DOT procurement and/or financial

assistance programs.

1.3 Description of Competition

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from eligible

national and regional minority Chambers of Commerce and minority trade

associations to participate in the Liaison and Outreach Services

Program (LOSP). The LOSP shall enable the OSDBU to establish a regional

presence by assisting small businesses and DBEs in securing information

on DOT procurement opportunities, Financial Assistance Programs and the

short-term lending and bonding assistance programs to increase the

number of DBEs that enter into transportation-related contracts. The

LOSP is intended to increase collaboration between OSDBU, minority

Chambers of Commerce and minority trade associations to strengthen and

enhance their ability to provide liaison services between DOT, its

grantees, recipients, contractors, subcontractors and DBEs. As the

program requirements and selection criteria indicate, the OSDBU also

intends that the LOSP be multi-dimensional; that is, the selected

organizations must have the capacity to effectively access and provide

supportive services to the broad range of small business and DBE

clients within their respective geographical areas and must be able to

coordinate and establish effective networks with DOT grant recipients

and local/regional technical assistance agencies to maximize resources

and avoid duplication of effort.

Cooperative agreement awards will be up to $95,000. It is DOT's

intent to fund one agreement in each of ten (10) regions, however,

there may be multiple awards, if warranted. The geographical

distribution of DOT regions is shown in map form in Attachment 1. The

DOT regions, with states and territories comprising each, are listed

below:

Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode

Island, Vermont

Region 2: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico

Region 3: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,

Virginia, West Virginia

Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North

Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Region 5: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

Region 6: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Region 7: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

Region 8: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Region 9: Arizona, American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada

Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

1.4 Duration of Agreements

Cooperative agreements will be awarded for a period of 12 months

(one year) with a one year renewable option. Continuation funding will

be contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of

funds in subsequent fiscal years.

1.5 Authority

DOT is authorized under 49 U.S.C. 322 (Pub. L. 97-449), to develop

by Cooperative Agreements, support mechanisms including liaison and

assistance programs, that will enable small businesses and DBEs to take

advantage of transportation-related contracts.

1.6 Eligibility Requirements

An eligible applicant organization will be: An established, non-

profit, minority Chamber of Commerce or minority trade association

which has the documented experience and capacity necessary to

successfully operate and administer a coordinated, regional liaison

outreach effort within a region of the United States.

In addition, to be eligible, a minority Chamber of Commerce or

minority trade association must:

(a) Be an established 501 C(6) tax-exempt organization (provide

documentation as verification);

(b) Have at least one year of documented and continuous experience

prior to the date of application in providing advocacy, management and

marketing assistance services and referral to technical assistance

agencies to DBEs within the LOSP regional service area in which

proposed services will be provided; and

(c) Have an office physically located within the LOSP regional

service area.

No application will be accepted without proof of tax-exempt status.

2. Program Requirements

In conducting the activities to achieve the goals of the LOSP, the

recipient shall be responsible for implementing the activities under

2.1 and 2.2 below. The OSDBU shall be responsible for conducting

activities under 2.3.

2.1 Recipient Responsibilities

1. Each LOSP participant shall: (a) Collaborate with and coordinate

on programs, activities, services and technical assistance with other

Federal, State and local organizations and agencies serving

transportation-related small businesses and DBEs, particularly State

DOTs and DOT grantees.

(b) Initiate, develop and maintain interagency referral

arrangements with agencies offering specialized management and

technical assistance including DOT/state supportive services

contractors, MBDCs, SBDCs and other appropriate programs.

(c) Establish a transportation advisory committee comprised of

members who have demonstrated expertise in the preparation of financial

statements and bid/proposal development to advise on the development

and implementation of LOSP activities.

(d) Conduct one (1) regional conference to address contracting

opportunities within DOT modal administrations and from state and local

transportation agencies within the region.

(e) Develop structured, consultative relationships with key

constituent groups within the region to help build and reinforce

collaboration. Such relationships will ensure that DOT non-minority and

minority prime contractors as well as minority Chambers of Commerce and

minority trade associations facilitate awareness and utilization of

LOSP services.

(f) Implement information dissemination and education activities

and strategies to maximize outreach regarding DOT procurement

opportunities and the short-term lending and bonding assistance

programs.

(g) Conduct an on-going evaluation of activities funded through

this cooperative agreement. Evaluation will quantitatively and

qualitatively describe LOSP activities, the services and the recipients

of services. Each applicant must develop and implement an on-going

evaluation plan.

(h) Develop structured, consultative relationships with the private

sector financial community and Federal, State, regional and local

agencies which provide specialized financial technical assistance

services to DBEs.

(i) Establish and maintain an 800 toll free line to be made

available to minority, women-owned, small and disadvantaged businesses

interested in transportation-related procurements and information on

the application process for the DOT Short Term Lending and Bonding

Assistance Programs. Referral services shall be provided.

(j) Furnish all labor, facilities and equipment to perform the

services described in this announcement.

2.2 Work Requirements

Each LOSP participant must perform work in the following functional

areas:

(a) Information Dissemination and Outreach

(b) Conference and Seminar Participation

(c) Referrals to Technical Assistance Agencies

(d) Database Development

a. Information Dissemination and Outreach

Each LOSP program director shall meet with OSDBU officials to

become familiar with DOT materials and literature to disseminate

appropriate documents to DBEs at conferences, seminars, workshops, and

to those interested in and have the capacity to perform transportation-

related projects. This LOSP ``core service'' includes distribution of

general information on DOT's overall DBE program, specific information

on DOT's short-term lending and bonding assistance programs; and

information and assistance on DOT's procurement opportunities.

Materials to be disseminated shall include, but are not limited to,

fact sheets, brochures, short-term lending and bonding assistance

program applications, and reports and advertisements which are directed

toward the DBE communities in each region.

The LOSP participant shall publish stories/articles and features in

the recipient's newsletter which contain information regarding the

accessibility to procurement opportunities within DOT, and the short-

term lending and bonding assistance programs. The Director, OSDBU,

shall approve all stories, articles, and special features prior to

their publication in the recipient's monthly or quarterly newsletter.

b. Conference and Seminar Participation

The LOSP participant shall participate in regional, state and local

procurement conferences on behalf of the OSDBU and disseminate DOT

procurement information, short-term lending and bonding assistance

program literature and other materials. The conferences/seminars shall

be transportation-related and each shall be approved by the Director,

OSDBU, prior to participation. The LOSP participant shall identify

regional, state and local conferences where a significant number of

DBEs with transportation-related capabilities are expected to be in

attendance. The LOSP participant shall maintain the DOT booth at

transportation-related conferences/seminars. A list of proposed DBE

conferences and seminars being considered for participation under the

Cooperative Agreement shall be forwarded to OSDBU for review and

approval.

The LOSP participant shall conduct one (1) regional conference and

shall be responsible for all conference planning and logistics which

include identifying and contacting DBEs, mailing invitational letters,

handling details for exhibit booths and luncheons, preparing conference

brochures as well as tentative and final conference agendas, and

securing media coverage. A conference report shall be submitted to

OSDBU no later than 30 days after the conference.

c. Referrals to Technical Assistance Agencies

Each LOSP participant shall provide technical assistance services

by referring DBEs to agencies that offer assistance in the preparation

of DOT procurement documents and applications for loans and bonds for

submission on transportation-related projects. In addition, specific

referrals shall be made to agencies that certify DBEs using DOT

guidelines.

d. Database Development

Each LOSP participant shall develop a comprehensive data base of

firms within its regional service area that have the capability to

perform transportation-related contracts.

2.3 Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

Responsibilities

The OSDBU shall perform the following roles as its contribution to

the attainment of LOSP objectives:

1. Provide consultation and technical assistance in planning,

implementing and evaluating activities under this announcement.

2. Provide orientation and training to applicants awarded funding

for participation in the LOSP.

3. Systematically monitor the performance of successful applicants'

activities and program compliance.

4. Assist successful applicants in collaborating and developing or

strengthening linkages with State DOTs, technical assistance agencies

and DOT grantees within regional geographical areas served.

5. Facilitate the exchange and transfer of successful LOSP

activities and program information among regional LOSP participants.

3. Submission of Proposals

3.1 Content and Format for Proposals

Each proposal submitted to DOT must be in the format and must

contain the information set forth in the application form attached as

Appendix A to this announcement.

3.2 Address; Number of Copies; Deadlines for Submission

Any eligible organization (as defined in Sec. 1.6 of this

announcement) shall submit only one proposal for consideration by DOT.

Applications should be double spaced, and printed in a font size

not smaller than 12 points. One unbound copy of the proposal with

original signatures suitable for reproduction, plus four bound copies,

should be submitted. All pages should be numbered at the top of each

page. All documentation, attachments, or other information pertinent to

the application must be included in a single submission.

Proposals should be submitted to: Art Jackson, Office of Small and

Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Department of Transportation, 400

7th Street, SW., room 9410, Washington, DC 20590.

Proposals must be received by DOT/OSDBU no later than June 6, 1994,

4 p.m., EST.

4. Selection Criteria

4.1 General Criteria

DOT will use the following criteria to rate and rank applications

received in response to this announcement for the applicant's region.

Applications will be evaluated for each region on a point system

(maximum number of points = 100). The following five (5) maximum

weighted categories will constitute DOT's selection criteria:

--Approach (25 points)

--Linkages (25 points)

--Organizational Capability (25 points)

--Staff Capabilities and Experience (15 points)

--Cost (10 points)

A. Approach and Linkages (50 Points)

1. Approach (25 Points). The applicant must describe the activities

proposed to be implemented under the cooperative agreement and how the

work will be accomplished across the LOSP regional area. Present a

well-constructed plan of action. DOT will consider the extent to which

the proposed objectives are specific, measurable, time-phased,

consistent with LOSP goals and the proposed activities are consistent

with the applicant organization's overall mission. DOT will give

priority consideration to applicants that demonstrate innovation and

creativity of approach in increasing the ability of DBEs to access

information on DOT contracting opportunities and financial assistance

programs. DOT will also rate the quality of the applicant's plan for

conducting program activities and the likelihood that the proposed

methods will be successful in achieving proposed objectives.

2. Linkages (25 Points). DOT will consider innovative aspects of

the applicant's approach which build upon the applicant's strength(s)

and facilitate and encourage linkages to existing resources available

within the region. The applicant's structure for linking urban and

rural DBEs to the LOSP should be outlined. The applicant should

describe support and intended collaboration on LOSP activities from DOT

grantees, prime contractors, subcontractors, State DOTs, State highway

supportive services contractors, SBDCs, MBDCs and colleges and

universities serving minorities including Historically Black Colleges

and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Association of Colleges and

Universities' affiliations (HACUs) and Tribal-Affiliated Colleges and

Universities (TACUs). DOT will also rate the effectiveness of the

applicant's strategy to provide outreach, networking and liaison

activities to the regional area to be served. In rating this factor,

DOT will consider the extent to which the applicant demonstrates

ability to effectively access and network supportive services to the

broad and diverse range of DBEs within the applicant's regional service

area. Emphasis will also be placed on the extent to which the applicant

identifies a clear outreach strategy related to identified needs that

can be successfully carried out within the period of this agreement and

a plan for forming and involving an internal transportation advisory

committee in the execution of that strategy.

B. Organizational Capability (25 Points)

The applicant organization must have outreach resources and

relevant experience in carrying out the purposes of the LOSP. In rating

this factor, DOT will consider the extent to which the applicant's

organization has recent, relevant and successful experience in

advocating for and addressing the needs of minority businesses in

general and transportation-related DBEs in particular. The applicant

must also describe the technical and administrative resources it plans

to use in achieving proposed objectives (i.e., computer facilities,

voluntary staff time, space and financial resources).

C. Staff Capabilities and Experience (15 Points)

The applicant organization should provide a list of proposed

personnel for the project with salaries, educational levels and

previous experience delineated. The applicant's project team must be

well-qualified and knowledgeable (ensuring diversity) which shows

evidence of the ability to deal effectively with the broad range of DBE

clients to be served. Resumes must be submitted for all proposed key

personnel, outside consultants and subcontractors. Experience of key

personnel in providing services similar in scope and nature to the

proposed effort must be presented in detail. The Project Director will

serve as the responsible individual for the project a minimum of 50

percent of his/her time. He/she must be designated in the proposal and

his/her resume must reflect appropriate knowledge of the regional area

and supervisory experience.

DOT will consider the extent to which the applicant's proposed

management plan (a) clearly delineates staff responsibilities and

accountability for all work required and (b) presents a work plan with

a clear and feasible schedule for conducting all project tasks.

D. Cost (15 Points)

The budget is the applicant's estimate of the total cost of

establishing and administering its participation in the LOSP. The

applicant's budget must be adequate to support the project and costs

must be reasonable in relation to project objectives. Applicants are

encouraged to provide in-kind costs and other innovative cost

approaches.

4.2 Scoring of Applications

A review panel will score each application based upon the

evaluation criteria listed above. Points will be given for each

evaluation criteria category not to exceed the maximum number of points

allowed for each category. Applications which are not responsive to the

established criteria above will be disqualified.

Appendix A--Application Form for Proposals for the Department of

Transportation, Regional Liaison Outreach and Services Program (LOSP)

Proposals for the DOT Regional Liaison Outreach and Services

Program (LOSP) should contain all of the following information and

should be submitted in the following format.

Applications should be double spaced and printed in a font size not

smaller than 12 points. One unbound copy of the proposal with original

signatures suitable for reproduction, plus four bound copies, should be

submitted. Applications, excluding attachments, will be limited to 35

pages. All pages should be numbered at the top of each page. All

documentation, attachments, or other information pertinent to the

application should be included in a single submission, forwarded

directly to the address listed below. Proposals should be submitted to:

Art Jackson, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization,

Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW., room 9410,

Washington, DC 20590.

Proposals Must be Received by DOT/OSDBU no Later than June 6, 1994,

4 p.m. EST.

All applications must contain the following sections in the

following order.

1. Table of Contents--Identify all parts, sections and attachments

of the application.

2. Application Summary Page--Provide a one page overview of the

following:

--The applicant's proposed LOSP, its related activities

including key elements of the plan of action/methodology to achieve

project objectives.

--The applicant's relevant organizational experience and

capabilities.

3. Understanding of the Work--Provide a narrative which contains

specific project information as follows:

--The applicant will describe its understanding of the LOSP,

program goals and the role of the applicant's proposed LOSP in

advancing the applicant's goals.

--The applicant will describe specific outreach needs of

transportation-related DBEs in the region served and how the LOSP

will address the identified needs.

4. Approach/Methodology

--Describe the applicant's methodology or plan of action for

conducting the project in terms of the tasks to be performed.

--Describe the specific services or activities to be performed

and how these services/activities will be implemented.

--Describe innovative and/or creative approaches to be

implemented through the LOSP to increase the ability of DBEs to

access information on DOT contracting opportunities and financial

assistance programs.

5. Linkages

--Describe outreach activities and linkages to be implemented to

ensure that rural small and minority disadvantaged businesses

participate in LOSP activities.

--Describe or indicate evidence of linkages or collaborations

developed or to be developed with State DOTs, DOT grantees, DOT

prime contractors, other minority Chambers of Commerce as well as

minority trade associations and technical assistance agencies

including DOT/FHWA supportive services contractors, MBDCs and SBDCs

and minority institutions including HBCUs, HACUs and TACUs.

6. Organizational Capabilities

--Describe recent, relevant and successful experience in

advocating for and addressing the needs of small and minority

businesses in general and transportation-related DBEs in particular.

--Describe relevant experience in working or collaborating with

minority Chambers of Commerce and minority trade associations, DOT

grantees, State DOTs, technical assistance agencies including DOT/

FHWA supportive services contractors, MBDCs, SBDCs and minority

institutions including HBCUs, HACUs and TACUs.

--Describe internal resources available to use in successfully

performing/completing the work.

7. Staff Capabilities--Describe the qualifications and relevant

experience, in relation to project requirements, of the key

personnel to be used in the project.

8. Management Plan--Describe how personnel are to be organized in

the project and how they will be used to accomplish project

objectives. Outline staff responsibilities, accountability and a

schedule for conducting all project tasks.

9. Budget Narrative--Outline all proposed budget/cost information in

detail.

10. Assurances Signature Form--Complete the attached form identified

as Attachment 2.

11. Certification Signature Form--Complete the attached form

identified as Attachment 3.

12. Standard Form 424--(Request for Federal Assistance). Complete

the attached Standard Form 424 identified as Attachment 4.

Please Be Sure That All Forms Have Been Signed by an Authorized

Official Who Can Legally Represent the Organization.

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