South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 63 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Article 8 - DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PROGRAM
Section 63-714 - Technical Assistance to DBEs
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. Level of Assistance. The Department will make available technical assistance for DBEs in accordance with state law.
B. Supportive and Developmental Services. The Department will provide written and oral instruction on competitive bidding, management techniques and general business operations. These services may be provided through continuing education programs sponsored by the Department, technical and developmental services contractors, and/or direct services.
C. Lead Engineer. The Department will designate a lead engineer to ensure positive communication, provide helpful technical information, encourage quality performance, and assist with on site problems. The Department may designate an engineer in each district to serve as the lead engineer for set aside projects. The lead engineer shall work with the Office of DBE Program Development, the Technical and Developmental Services Contractor and the Department's engineers to provide early technical assistance to DBEs with construction projects in each highway district.
D. Assistance from Established Contractors/Engineers. The Department will utilize the experience of established contractors and/or engineers to provide DBEs professional and technical assistance aimed toward meeting the standards, specifications, timing, quality and other requirements of their set aside contracts. The Department will provide this assistance as follows: