An ACDBE Sample Clauses

An ACDBE. DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the ACDBE/DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the materials, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the materials itself. To determine whether an ACDBE/DBE is performing a commercially useful function, BDDD will evaluate the amount of the work subcontracted, industry practices, whether the amount the firm is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work it is actually performing, the ACDBE/DBE credit claimed for its performance of the work, and other relevant factors.

An ACDBE. DBE does not perform a commercially useful function if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of ACDBE/DBE participation. In determining whether an ACDBE/DBE is such an extra participant, BDDD will examine, among other relevant factors, similar transaction, particularly those in which ACDBE/DBEs do not participate.