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EXHIBIT 9-A Local Assistance Procedures Manual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Implementation Agreement for Local Agencies VI Race Conscious Means of Meeting the Overall Statewide Annual DBE Goal (§26.51(d)) RECIPIENT must establish contract goals for Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (UDBEs) to meet any portion of your AADPL you do not project being able to meet using race-neutral means. UDBEs are limited to these certified DBEs that are owned and controlled by African Americans, Native Americans, Women, and Asian Pacific Americans. VII Quotas (§26.43) RECIPIENT will not use quotas or set-asides in any way in the administration of the local agency component of the DBE Program Plan. VIII DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) (§26.25) RECIPIENT has designated a DBE Liaison Officer. The DBELO is responsible for implementing the DBE Program Plan, as it pertains to the RECIPIENT, and ensures that the RECIPIENT is fully and properly advised concerning DBE Program Plan matters. [Specify resources available to the DBELO; e.g., the DBELO has a staff of two professional employees assigned to the DBE program on a full-time basis and two support personnel who devote a portion of their time to the program.] The name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, and an organization chart displaying the DBELO's position in the organization are found in Attachment A to this Agreement. This information will be updated annually and included on the DBE Annual Submittal Form. The DBELO is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the RECIPIENT's requirements of the DBE Program Plan in coordination with other appropriate officials. Duties and responsibilities include the following: 1. Gathers and reports statistical data and other information as required. 2. Reviews third party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance with this program. 3. Works with all departments to determine projected Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level. 4. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are made available to DBEs in a timely manner. 5. Analyzes DBE participation and identifies ways to encourage participation through race-neutral means. 6. Participates in pre-bid meetings. 7. Advises the CEO/governing body on DBE matters and DBE race-neutral issues. 8. Provides DBEs with information and recommends sources to assist in preparing bids, obtaining bonding and insurance. 9. Plans and participates in DBE training seminars. 10. Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to fully advise them of contracting opportunities. Page 9-30 March 27, 2009 LPP 09-xx