43 TAC § 9.203. Program Administration

(a) The department's DBE program is administered by the DBE liaison officer who is appointed by and has direct access to the executive director.

(b) The DBE liaison officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the DBE program and ensuring that the department complies with applicable federal law. The DBE liaison officer:

(1) works with divisions of the department to set overall annual goals;

(2) directs the department's division directors and district engineers in determining contractor compliance with DBE requirements;

(3) plans and may participate in DBE training seminars;

(4) approves or denies contractual remedies associated with non-compliance with the DBE program; and

(5) acts as the department's liaison with the Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP).

(c) The DBE liaison officer may delegate the day-to-day duties associated with the administration of the DBE program. These duties include:

(1) gathering and reporting statistical data and other information to DOT;

(2) distributing bid notices, including instructions to requests for proposal, to DBEs in a timely manner;

(3) identifying the contracts and procurements in the solicitations for which DBE goals are to be included;

(4) analyzing the department's progress toward DBE goal attainment and identifying ways to improve that progress;

(5) participating with the department's division directors and district engineers in determining contractor compliance with DBE requirements; and

(6) assisting with outreach activities to DBEs and community organizations to advise them of opportunities.