Common use of Commercially Useful Function Clause in Contracts

Commercially Useful Function. For Contracts with no DBE goal assigned, ODOT may count race-neutral DBE participation toward its overall goal, provided the DBE is performing a commercially useful function (“CUF”) as set forth in 49CFR § 26.55. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the Contract/subcontract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. Additional detail regarding CUF requirements and other conditions for counting participation by DBE contractors is set forth in 49CFR § 26.55. ODOT may perform a CUF review at any time during the performance of the Contract.

Commercially Useful Function. For Contracts with no DBE goal assigned, ODOT may count race-race- neutral DBE participation toward its overall goal, provided the DBE is performing a commercially useful function (“CUF”) as set forth in 49CFR § 26.55. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the Contract/subcontract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. Additional detail regarding CUF requirements and other conditions for counting participation by DBE contractors is set forth in 49CFR § 26.55. ODOT may perform a CUF review at any time during the performance of the Contract.

Commercially Useful Function. For Contracts with no DBE goal assigned, ODOT may count race-neutral DBE participation toward its overall goal, provided the DBE is performing a commercially useful function (“CUF”) as set forth in 49CFR § 49 CFR 26.55. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the Contract/subcontract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. Additional detail regarding CUF requirements and other conditions for counting participation by DBE contractors is set forth in 49CFR § 49 CFR 26.55. ODOT may perform a CUF review at any time during the performance of the Contract.