This expanded definition is used only in this subpart as a simplified way of defining the firms eligible to benefit from this supportive services program. Based on the provisions of Pub. 230.204 Implementation of supportive services. Supportive services funds allocated to the States shall not be used to finance the training of State highway agency employees or to provide services in support of such training. State highway agencies are not required to match funds allocated to them under this section.
Individual States are encouraged to be actively involved in the provision of supportive services.
The evaluation of proposals by the State highway agency must include consideration of the proposer's ability to effect a productive relationship with majority and minority contractors, contractors' associations, minority groups, and other persons or organizations whose cooperation and assistance will increase the opportunities for minority business enterprises to compete for and perform contracts and subcontracts. In the selection of contractors to perform supportive services, State highway agencies shall make conscientious efforts to search out, and utilize the services of qualified minority or women organizations, or minority or women enterprises. 230.205 Supportive services funds obligation. Supportive services funds shall be obligated in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sec. The point of obligation is defined as that time when the FHWA has approved a detailed work statement for the supportive services.