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Ratification of B2Now Software Subscription Renewal and Amendments
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DESCRIPTION: Ratification of the Service Agreement Award between Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and B2GNow AGENDA NO: 26-145
ACTION REQUEST:
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Ratification of the Service Agreement Award between Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and B2Gnow for continued licensing and maintenance of RTA’s DBE compliance-monitoring system through August 31, 2028.
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When TransDev managed the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), one of the software systems brought on board for RTA via a competitive selection process (RFP 2011-004) was the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) DBE compliance monitoring system, called B2Gnow (ref Resolution 11-058, July 2011). TransDev used this software to manage DBE registration and certification making the process much easier for both staff and DBE contractors. First implemented in August 2011, annual renewals were procured via Sole Source (greater than $25,000.00)
What is a DBE Compliance Monitoring System
A DBE Compliance Monitoring System is a software platform and administrative process used by government agencies and within the transportation industry to track subcontractor utilization, verify certified payments, and enforce federal 49 CFR Part 26 regulations. Requirements for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program fall under two main umbrellas: firm certification standards and contractual project compliance. RTA Supplier Diversity Office uses B2Gnow to register and certify eligible vendors.
Transition to Direct Public Management
After the transition to direct public employee management in 2020, staff took over a number of subscriptions and annual service payments, including B2Gnow for DBE compliance monitoring by the Supplier Diversity Office. Starting in 202...
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