The Top 5 Good Faith Effort Mistakes Made by Prime Contractors
Companies that bid on government contracts must be prepared to meet an often complex set of
requirements in order to successfully navigate the bidding process. Summed up by the term
“good faith...
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The Top 5 Good Faith Effort Mistakes Made by Prime Contractors
Companies that bid on government contracts must be prepared to meet an often complex set of
requirements in order to successfully navigate the bidding process. Summed up by the term
“good faith effort,” these equal opportunity procedures require companies to meet business
participation goals for specific groups that are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Groups identified for participation include small (SBE), minority (MBE), women’s (WBE),
disadvantaged (DBE), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE).
Good faith effort is demonstrated by outreach to contractors in these groups, though exact
requirements may vary among states, and even within counties, or for specific jobs. As a result,
there are pitfalls that must be avoided in order to qualify.
Experts like DBE Goodfaith, Inc., assist bidders in successfully meeting all requirements as they
work to build their businesses. Here are five common mistakes made b
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