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RTA Mentor Protégé Program
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DESCRIPTION: 2022 RTA Mentor Protégé Program |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to implement the 2022 RTA Mentor Protégé Program as it is a requirement of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to obtain board approval for any additions or changes to the DBE Program.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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Formal Board approval of the RTA Mentor Protégé Program is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under 49 CFR Appendix to Part 26.
The purpose of this program is to further the development of DBE’s, including but not limited to assisting them to move into non-traditional areas of work and/or compete in the marketplace outside the DBE program, via the provision of training and assistance from other firms.
Staff is recommending that the Board of Commissioners approve the 2022 RTA Mentor Protégé Program.
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DISCUSSION:
The Regional Transit Authority has been complying with 49 CFR Part 26 which requires recipients of the Federal Transit Authority (FTA), such as RTA, to develop and implement a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
RTA desires to augment its DBE program by creating the RTA Mentor Protégé Program which will improve the performance of RTA prime contractors and subcontractors, foster long-term business relationships between DBE’s and prime contractors, and increase the overall number of DBE’s that participate in RTA contract and subcontract awards.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
NEXT STEPS:
Upon receipt of the formal approval, RTA will send a final copy of its program to FTA.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Program
Prepared By: Adonis C. Expose’
Title: DBE/SBE Liaison Officer III
Reviewed By: Gizelle Johnson-Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
4/6/2022
Alex Wiggins Date
Chief Executive Officer