In order to be counted toward meeting minority business enterprise for women business enterprise goals set forth in the contract, the subcontractor or supplier must be certified as an MBE or WBE by the department on the date of bid opening. The department will follow guidelines for certification which appear in 49 CFR sections 23.51 and 23.53.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 2503
Note: Authority cited: Section 10115.3, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 10115.1, Public Contract Code; Section 94.3, Streets and Highways Code; Section 14030.5, Government Code; and 49 CFR Sections 23.51 and 23.53.