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January 2022 April 2019 I. Good Faith Effort. To demonstrate good faith efforts to meet the Contract SBE goal, a Contractor shall, on an ongoing basis, adequately document the steps it takes to obtain SBE participation, including but not limited to the following: 1. Conducting market research to identify qualified potential small business subcontractors and suppliers and soliciting through all reasonable and available means, the interest of registered SBEs that have the capability to perform the work of the Contract. This may include attendance at pre-bid and business matchmaking meetings and events, advertising and/or written notices, posting of Notices of Sources Sought and/or Requests for Proposals, written notices, or emails to all registered SBEs listed in the New Jersey Selective Assistance Vendor Information (NJSAVI) database that specialize in the areas of work desired (as noted in SAVI) and which are located in the area or surrounding areas of the project. Solicit this interest as early in the acquisition process as practicable to allow the SBEs to respond to the solicitation and submit a timely offer for the subcontract. Determine with certainty if the SBEs are interested by taking appropriate steps to follow up initial solicitations. Request a listing of small businesses from the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction if none are known to the Contractor 2. Selecting portions of the work to be performed by SBEs in order to increase the likelihood that the SBE goals will be achieved. This includes, where appropriate, breaking out Contract work items into economically feasible units (for example, smaller tasks or quantities) to facilitate SBE participation, even when the Contractor might otherwise prefer to perform these work items with its own forces. This may include, where possible, establishing flexible timeframes for performance and delivery schedules in a manner that encourages and facilitates SBE participation. 3. Providing all potential SBE subcontractors with detailed

flexible timeframes for performance and delivery schedules in a manner that encourages and facilitates SBE participation. 3. Providing all potential SBE subcontractors with detailed information about the plans, specifications, and requirements of the Contract in a timely manner to assist them in responding to a solicitation with their offer for the subcontract. Attempt to contact all potential subcontractors on the same day and use similar methods to contact them. 4. Negotiating in good faith with interested SBEs. Make a portion of the work available to SBE subcontractors and suppliers and select those portions of the work or material needs consistent with the available SBE subcontractors and suppliers, so as to facilitate SBE participation. Evidence of such negotiation includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of SBEs that were considered; a description of the information provided regarding the plans and specifications for the work selected for subcontracting; and evidence as to why additional Agreements could not be reached for SBEs to perform the work. Consider a number of factors in negotiating with subcontractors, including SBE subcontractors. Take a firm’s price and capabilities as well as Contract goals into consideration. The fact that there may be some additional costs involved in finding and using SBEs is not in itself sufficient reason for failure to meet the Contract SBE goal, as long as such costs are reasonable. The ability or desire of a Contractor to perform the work of a Contract with its own organization does not relieve the responsibility to make good faith efforts. Contractors are not, however, required to accept higher quotes from SBEs if the price difference is excessive or unreasonable. 5. Not rejecting SBEs as being unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities. The contractor’s standing within its industry, membership in specific groups, organizations, or associations and political or social affiliations (for example union vs. non-union status) are not legitimate causes for the rejection or non-solicitation of bids in the Contractor’s

ns, or associations and political or social affiliations (for example union vs. non-union status) are not legitimate causes for the rejection or non-solicitation of bids in the Contractor’s efforts to meet the Contract SBE goal. Another practice considered an insufficient good faith effort is the rejection of the SBE because its quotation for the work was not the lowest received. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the Bidder to accept unreasonable quotes in order to satisfy the Contract SBE goal. Inability to find a replacement SBE at the original price is not alone sufficient to support a finding that good faith efforts have been made to replace the original SBE. The fact that the Contractor has the ability and/or desire to perform the contract work with its own forces does not relieve the Contractor State Funded Project Attachment 1 – Small Business Enterprise Utilization Page 6 of 8

January 2022 April 2019 of the obligation to make good faith efforts to find a replacement SBE, and it is not a sound basis for rejecting a prospective replacement SBE’s reasonable quote. Attempt, wherever possible, to negotiate prices with potential subcontractors which submitted higher than acceptable price quotes. Keep a record of efforts, including the names of businesses contacted and the means and results of such contacts. 6. Making efforts to assist interested SBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, or insurance as required by the recipient or Contractor. 7. Making efforts to assist interested SBEs in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services. If the Contractor fails to meet the Contract SBE goal, they must submit documented evidence of good faith effort(s) to meet the goal with the CR-268 final SBE Report to the DCR/AA for review and approval. Submittal of such information does not imply DCR/AA approval. The Department’s DCR/AA has sole authority to determine whether the Contractor met the Contract SBE goal or made adequate good faith efforts to do so. If the DCR/AA determines that the Contractor has failed to meet the Contract SBE goal or made adequate good faith effort to do so, the Department will follow Section 105. J. Submission of Affirmative Action Program Contractors, subcontractors, and professional service firms performing work for the Department are required to submit their company’s Affirmative Action Program annually to the DCR/AA. Contractors must have an approved Affirmative Action Program on file in the DCR/AA no later than seven (7) State business days after the date of bid opening. No recommendations to award will be made without an approved Affirmative Action Program on file in the DCR/AA. Ensure subcontractors and professional service firms have an approved Affirmative Action Plan on file in the DCR/AA prior to their beginning work on a particular project. The Annual Affirmative Action Program will include, but is not limited to the following: 1. Copy of company’s comprehensive EEO/Affirmative Action Plan, with

on a particular project. The Annual Affirmative Action Program will include, but is not limited to the following: 1. Copy of company’s comprehensive EEO/Affirmative Action Plan, with a cover page that includes the company name and address, and signature of the Chief Executive or EEO Officer. 2. Copy of document designating the company’s corporate EEO Officer, including the name, address and contact telephone number for the officer, and signature of the Chief Executive or President, on company letterhead. 3. Copy of the company’s EEO Policy Statement on company letterhead, dated and signed by the Chief Executive and the EEO Officer. 4. Copy of the company’s Sexual Harassment Policy on company letterhead. 5. EEO Legend such as letterhead, envelope, or published advertisement showing the company is an equal opportunity employer. 6. Copy of document designating the company’s SBE Liaison Officer to administer the firm’s Small Business Program. 7. SBE Affirmative Action Plan which is an explanation of affirmative action methods intended to be used to seek out and consider SBEs as subcontractors, material suppliers or equipment lessors. This refers to the Contractor’s ongoing responsibility, i.e., Small Business Enterprise/Affirmative Action activities after the award of the Contract and for the duration of the Contract. K. SBE Liaison Officer. Designate a SBE Liaison Officer who shall be responsible for the administration of your SBE program in accordance with the Contract and ensuring that the Contractor complies with all provisions of the SBE Program. L. Consent by Department to Subletting. The Department will not approve any subcontract proposed by the Contractor unless and until said Contractor has complied with the terms of the Contract. M. Conciliation. In cases of alleged discrimination regarding these and all equal employment opportunity provisions and guidelines, investigations and conciliation will be undertaken by the DCR/AA. N. Documentation State Funded Project Attachment 1 – Small Business Enterprise Utilization Page 7 of 8

January 2022 April 2019 1. Requiring of Information. The Department or the State funding agencies may at any time require information as specified in Subsection 107.02 and deemed necessary in the judgment of the Department to ascertain the compliance of any Bidder, Contractor, or subcontractor with the terms of the Contract. 2. Record and Reports. The Contractor, subcontractors and other sub-recipients will keep such records as are necessary to determine compliance with its SBE obligations. These records kept will be designed to indicate: a. The names of SBE contractors, subcontractors, transaction expeditors and material suppliers contacted for work on the Contract, including when and how contacted, and the specific Contract work items and other information provided to each. b. Work, services, and materials which are not performed or supplied by the Contractor. c. The actual dollar value of work subcontracted and awarded to SBEs, including specific Contract work items and cost of each work item. d. The progress being made, and efforts taken in seeking out and utilizing SBEs to include: solicitations, specific Contract work items and the quotes and bids regarding those specific Contract work items, supplies, leases, or other contract items, etc. e. Detailed written documentation of all correspondence, contacts, telephone calls, etc., including names and dates/times, to obtain the services of SBEs on the Contract. f. Records of all SBEs and non-SBEs who have submitted quotes/bids to the Contractor on the Contract. g. Monthly CR-267 – Monthly Report, Utilization of DBE/ESBE or SBE, and other reports required for submission to the Department, hiring agreements, subcontracts, lease agreements, equipment rental agreements, supply tickets, delivery slips, payment information, and other records documenting SBE utilization on the Contract. h. Documentation outlining EEO workforce information for the Contract.

lips, payment information, and other records documenting SBE utilization on the Contract. h. Documentation outlining EEO workforce information for the Contract. i. Documentation outlining EEO and Affirmative Action efforts made in the administration and performance of the Contract. 3. Submission of Reports, Forms and Documentation. Submit reports, forms, and documentation, as required by the Department, on those contracts and other business transactions executed with SBEs in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the Department. Failure to submit the required forms, reports or other documentation as required may result in payment being delayed or withheld as specified in Section 105, assessing sanctions, or termination of the contract as specified in Section 108. Submission of falsified forms, reports, or other required documentation may result in termination of the Contract as specified in Section 108, investigation by the Department’s Inspector General, and prosecution by the State Attorney General’s Office. 4. Maintaining Records. All records must be maintained for a period of three (3) years following acceptance of final payment and will be available for inspection by the Department, or the State funding agencies. O. Prompt Payment to Subcontractors. Payment to subcontractors, equipment lessors, suppliers, and manufacturers is made in accordance with Section 109. P. Non-Compliance. Failure by the Contractor to comply with the SBE program, rules, and regulations in the administration of the Contract may result in denial or limit of credit toward the Contract SBE goal, payment being delayed or withheld as specified in Section 105, assessing sanctions, liquidated damages as specified in Section 108, default as specified in Section 108, debarment, or termination of the Contract as specified in Section 108. The Contractor may further be declared ineligible for future Department contracts. State Funded Project Attachment 1 – Small Business Enterprise Utilization Page 8 of 8

January 2022 June 2017 STATE FUNDED PROJECT ATTACHMENT 2 STATE OF NEW JERSEY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR WHOLLY STATE FUNDED PROJECTS A. General. It is the policy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (hereafter “NJDOT”) that its contracts should create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the State of New Jersey. Therefore, contractors engaged by the Department to perform under a construction contract shall put forth a good faith effort to engage in recruitment and employment practices that further the goal of fostering equal opportunities to minorities and women. The Contractor must demonstrate to the Department’s satisfaction that a good faith effort was made to ensure that minorities and women have been afforded equal opportunity to gain employment under the Department’s contract with the Contractor. Payment may be withheld from a Contractor’s contract for failure to comply with these provisions. Evidence of a “good faith effort” includes, but is not limited to: 1. The Contractor shall recruit prospective employees through the New Jersey career connections website, managed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, available online atError! Hyperlink reference not valid. http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/for_businesses.shtml 2. The Contractor shall keep detailed documented evidence of its efforts, including records of all individuals interviewed and hired, including the specific numbers of minorities and women; 3. The Contractor shall actively solicit and shall provide the Department with proof of solicitations for employment, including but not limited to advertisements in general circulation media, professional service publications and electronic media; 4. The Contractor shall provide evidence of efforts described at 2 above to the Department no less frequently than once every 12 months; and 5. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. The Contractor is required to

ent no less frequently than once every 12 months; and 5. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. The Contractor is required to implement and maintain a specific Affirmative Action Compliance Program of Equal Employment Opportunity in support of the New Jersey “Law Against Discrimination”, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and according to the Affirmative Action Regulations set forth at N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. The provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4 and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as amended and supplemented) dealing with discrimination in employment on public contracts, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereunto, are hereby made a part of this contract and are binding upon the Contractor. Noncompliance by the Contractor with the requirements of the Affirmative Action program for Equal Employment Opportunity may be cause for delaying or withholding monthly and final payments pending corrective and appropriate measures by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Department. The Contractor will cooperate with the State agencies in carrying out its Equal Employment Opportunity obligations and in their review of its activities under the contract. The Contractor and all its subcontractors, not including material suppliers, holding subcontracts of $2,500 or more, will comply with the following minimum specific requirement activities of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action set forth in these special provisions. The Contractor will include the following mandatory equal employment opportunity language in every subcontract of $2,500 or more with such modification of language in the provisions of such contracts as is necessary to make them binding on the subcontractor. During the performance of this Contract, the contractor agrees as follows: 1. The Contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex. The State Funded Project Attachment 2 – State Of NJ EEO Special Provisions for Wholly State Funded Projects

exual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex. The State Funded Project Attachment 2 – State Of NJ EEO Special Provisions for Wholly State Funded Projects Page 1 of 7