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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 170, Cedar Bluff VA 24609
Phone: 276-963-4509 Fax: 276-963-3644
Physical Address: 2200 Airport Road, Cedar Bluff, Va. 24609
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DBE PROGRAM – 49 CFR PART 26
TAZEWELL COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
for the Tazewell County Airport
RICHLANDS VA
POLICY STATEMENT
Section 26.1, 26.23 Objectives/Policy Statement
The Tazewell County Airport Authority (hereafter ‘the Airport Authority’) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) 49 CFR Part 26. The Airport Authority has received Federal financial assistance from USDOT, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the Airport Authority has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26. It is the policy of the Airport Authority to ensure that DBEs, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in USDOT–assisted contracts. It is also the policy:
- To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts.
- To create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for USDOT-assisted contracts.
- To ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law.
- To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs.
- To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in USDOT-assisted contracts.
- To promote the use of DBEs in all types of federally assisted contracts and procurement activities conducted by recipients.
- To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE program.
- To provide appropriate flexibility to recipients of federal financial assistance in establishing and providing opportunities for DBEs.
Jerry McReynolds, Airport Manager, Tazewell County Airport, P.O. Box 170, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 Phone 276-963-4509; Email: tazcoair@gmail.com has been designated as the DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO). In that capacity, the Airport Manager 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 in their financial assistance agreements with the US Department of Transportation. The Airport Authority has disseminated this policy statement to its board members and will distribute this statement to DBE and non-DBE business communities that perform work for the Airport on USDOT assisted contracts in the following manner: - This policy statement will be prepared as a handout, and made available at pre-bid conferences, and/or outreach meetings conducted by the Airport Authority.
- This policy statement will be posted to the Airport’s website.