S.C. Code Regs. § § 63-714
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024
Section 63-714 - Technical Assistance to DBEsA. 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: (1) The Department will provide a list of established engineers, architects and/or contractors who are available on a part time basis to work with DBEs on contracts.(2) A DBE must apply for technical assistance on an application form provided by the Department within thirty days after award of a set aside contract.(3) The Official Engineer will negotiate with the engineer, architect and/or contractor to provide the specific services requested by the DBE or any other services deemed necessary by the Department based upon the DBE's experience and skills as a contractor.(4) The Department may provide, through a supplemental agreement to the DBE set aside contract, specific funds for the DBE to hire the engineer, architect and/or contractor. The engineer, architect and/or contractor will be a subcontractor of the DBE and not of the Department.Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 1992. Amended by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 4, eff April 28, 2000.