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CUF Assessment:
Key Element: Materials/Supplies

The DBE firm must perform the following functions:

  • Determine the quantity of materials/supplies needed
  • Directly order the materials/supplies from the source
  • Directly pay the source for the materials/supplies
  • Directly invoice the Contractor for the materials/supplies
  • Deliver the materials/supplies to the project site
    • May supplement distribution equipment by long-term lease agreement, not on an ad hoc or contract-by-contract basis

Red Flags: Materials/Supplies

  • Contractor or other Subcontractor determined quantities
  • Contractor or other Subcontractor directly ordered materials/supplies
  • Contractor or other Subcontractor paid source directly
  • Source directly invoiced Prime Contractor or other Subcontractor
  • Materials/Supplies not delivered to project site by DBE firm
  • Materials Certifications, Bills of Lading, etc. are not in the DBE's name

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