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CUF Assessment:
Key Element: Management/Supervision

The DBE firm must perform the following functions:

  • Schedule work operations
  • Order or provide equipment, materials, and supplies
  • Supervise daily operations
    • Either the DBE firm owner; or,
    • a full time superintendent
      • Present on the job site
      • Employed full time by the DBE firm
      • Under the DBE firm owner's direct supervision

Red Flags: Management/Supervision

  • DBE firm owner or Superintendent provides little or no supervision of the work
  • Contractor's or other Subcontractor's Superintendent (or other manager) supervises the DBE's firm workforce
  • Superintendent is not a full time employee of the DBE firm
  • Superintendent and other personnel are not managed by the DBE firm
  • DBE firm owner is not aware of the status of the work
  • Inquiries are answered by the Contractor or other Subcontractor

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