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o G o Subcontracting Participation Statement - Subcontractor participation in disaster recovery missions is instrumental to the success of any project. As such, it is important that all stakeholders fully appreciate and comprehend the subcontracting plan and compliance controls exercised by the prime contractor. AshBritt will make every reasonable attempt to use local firms in the recovery mission. AshBritt has always maintained a solid commitment and plan for the inclusion of local, small, minority and disadvantaged businesses. More importantly, we have the historical data and references to substantiate this. AshBritt clearly understands the complex perception that limits the participation of small, minority and disadvantaged business enterprises on projects. We typically look over these perceptions, simply because the employment of these companies historically benefits all stakeholders after a disaster event: the local community, the firm itself, us as a prime contractor, and the client. Owing to our long history, we have the experience in managing sensitive relationships in complex projects such as disaster recovery, including partnering, teaming, and joint ventures with both small and large firms. We pride ourselves on understanding our role as a professional stakeholder within these relationships and we stay committed to local team building and developing quality relationships. AshBritt makes ongoing efforts to create new subcontractor relationships. We welcome any referrals by local representatives to meet and to confer with native subcontractors. It behooves all parties involved to establish relationships and commitments prior to any storm event. AshBritt believes that the best solution is pre-disaster planning for identification and eventual inclusion of local businesses in the post-event recovery projects. The pre-event planning and relationship building must take place on an annual basis and any subcontractor lists or relationships need to be consistently updated. Commitment Our industry, on the whole, relies heavily on subcontractor resources, both firms and personnel. AshBritt has worked with thousands of subcontractors and individuals over our history. We maintain records and databases of all past subcontractors and employees, and we always encourage new interested firms and qualified individuals to register and submit resumes through our web portal. Additionally, we maintain a core group of standby subcontractors who are exclusively available for deployment on Ash Britt projects. We also engage local firms and local minority, women and disadvantaged enterprises and individuals in recovery efforts whenever possible. Local contractors and individuals are extremely beneficial, as they are quick to mobilize, highly motivated to assist their own community, and knowledgeable of local customs, politics, demographics, geography and area suppliers. AshBritt has established targets of 55 percent for local subcontracting participation and 75 percent for the use of local goods and services, including targets of greater than 30 percent participation for M/W/SBE. Moreover, AshBritt is committed to giving local firms and individuals the first opportunity for work when such work is available. We have accumulated our robust pool of qualified staff reservists across the country by following such a practice. Simply, all available local resources are indispensable to the rapid, efficient and successful completion of any recovery project. AshBritt will identify potential local subcontractors and individuals on an ongoing basis through several sources. These may include: the local Chambers of Commerce, locally established M/W/DBE directories, the Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, the FOOT DBE Directory, the SBA 8(a) Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business Directory and the SBA, as well as recommendations from local trade associations, equipment dealers, and client personnel. Prior to being added to the disaster recovery team a potential local subcontractor must complete a thorough operational and financial review including: · Initial structured telephone interview. . Review of equipment, work history, and capability. . Review Dunn and Bradstreet Reports. · Inspect on-site of facilities and equipment. . Obtain approval by City of all screened subs. . Acquire insurance certificate listing Ash Britt and the City as additional insured. . Execute a Subcontractor Agreement. . Review of resumes for past qualifications and experience (any special certificates) Relying on subcontractor resources makes it critical to establish stringent standards and guidelines to protect our own and the City's interest. AshBritt's comprehensive Base Subcontracting Plan sets performance criteria for all prospective subcontractors (the full plan is available upon request). It also works to develop a professional and capable workforce and to promote work force diversity and inclusion of small and disadvantaged firms. Most importantly, it ensures real participation of qualified disaster-affected local firms. All potential subcontractors, to perform under an AshBritl. Inc. I Sunny Isles Beach, FL I RFP No. 08-07-01 38