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OFC Form 21 Dbe Commercially Useful Function (Cuf) Project Site Review - New Hampshire
What Is OFC Form 21?
This is a legal form that was released by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation - Office of Federal Compliance - a government authority operating within New Hampshire. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is OFC Form 21 DBE Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Project Site Review?
A: OFC Form 21 DBE Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Project Site Review is a specific form used to assess if a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is performing a commercially useful function on a construction project in New Hampshire.
Q: What is the purpose of the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review?
A: The purpose of the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review is to ensure that DBEs are not being used as mere pass-through entities, but are actively and independently contributing to the project.
Q: Who conducts the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review?
A: The OFC (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) conducts the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review.
Q: What is a DBE?
A: A DBE, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, is a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Q: What is a commercially useful function?
A: A commercially useful function refers to work performed by a DBE that is necessary and adds value to the construction project.
Q: Why is the commercially useful function important?
A: Determining the commercially useful function is important to prevent fraud and ensure that DBEs are truly contributing to the project rather than being used as mere fronts.
Q: What happens if a DBE is found not to be performing a commercially useful function?
A: If a DBE is found not to be performing a commercially useful function, they may be subject to penalties and may no longer be eligible for DBE participation on future projects.
Q: Are all construction projects required to undergo the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review?
A: No, not all construction projects are required to undergo the OFC Form 21 DBE CUF Project Site Review. It is typically conducted on projects that receive federal funding and have DBE participation goals.
Form Details:
- Released on September 1, 2019;
- The latest edition provided by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation - Office of Federal Compliance;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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