Office of Small Business Enterprise

The Office of Diversity & Federal Compliance (ODFC) is committed to ensuring Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation on contracts meet the amount contractually agreed. ODFC ensures that DBE and SBE contract requirements are communicated to all necessary parties, and properly included in the contract documents, and that DBE and SBE contract terms and conditions are met.

ODFC compliance and monitoring activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in pre-bid and pre-award meetings to ensure DBE or SBE contract requirements are communicated, and Prime Contractors have an understanding of their responsibilities and obligations.
• Approve DBE and SBE utilization plans proposed by Prime Contractors.
• Ensure prompt payment is made to DBE and SBE Subcontractors.
• Review and confirm DBE and SBE participation and goal attainment on contracts.
• Works with Prime Contractors and Subcontractors to promptly resolve concerns where DBE and/or SBE participation and compliance concerns exist.
• Review certified payroll reports to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.