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There are only 4 acceptable responses to the DVBE requirement in a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP):

1. My company qualifies as a DVBE.
   • This means the bidder is a DVBE and committed to performing not less than 3% of the contract dollar amount with its own forces or in combination with those of other DVBEs.
2. My company does not qualify as a DVBE, but one or more of our subcontractors does qualify as a DVBE.
   • This means that the bidder is not a DVBE, but is committed to use DVBEs for not less than 3% of the contract dollar amount.
3. My company does not qualify as a DVBE, but we have made a Good Faith Effort to hire DVBE subcontractors.
   • This means that all of the steps outlined under Good Faith Effort have been performed prior to the final bid due date.
4. My company does not qualify as a DVBE, but we have a DVBE Utilization Plan.
   • State law permits bidders bidding on contracts for materials, supplies or equipment to submit an approved DVBE Utilization Plan.