Common use of Certification Standards Clause in Contracts

Certification Standards. SCDOT shall cooperate fully with oversight, review, and monitoring activities of the USDOT and its operating administrations. SCDOT will follow the Certification Standards of 49 CFR Part 26, Subpart D and the Certification Procedures of 49 CFR Part 26, Subpart E in determining eligibility of firms to participate as a DBE, ACDBE or SBE in USDOT-assisted contracts. Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26.81(c), all certifications by SCDOT shall be certifications that have been made final before the due date for bids or offers on a contract on which an applicant firm seeks to participate as a DBE, ACDBE or SBE. The SCUCP shall implement USDOT directives and guidelines concerning certification matters. All obligations of Program Partners with respect to certification and nondiscrimination will be carried out by SCUCP, and Program Partners may use only the SCUCP that complies with the certification and nondiscrimination requirements of 49 CFR Part 26.81.