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Sayreville agency adopts DBE and Title VI/Section 3 policies tied to federal transportation grant
Summary
The Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policy and a civil‑rights/Section 3 policy required by a federal transportation grant; the measures apply only to grant‑funded contracts and will require the agency to designate a DBE liaison officer.
The Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency on May 15 adopted two policies the agency said are required by a federal transportation grant: a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) outreach policy and a civil‑rights policy implementing Title VI/Section 3 provisions tied to the grant.
Agency counsel explained the federal grant requires the policies be in writing and appended to any request for proposals, contracts or awards that use the federal funds. The policies will not apply to non‑grant activity; they will be attached only to procurements and contracts funded by the federal transportation award.
Why this matters
The DBE policy requires the agency to conduct outreach to certified disadvantaged businesses when soliciting proposals. Agency counsel noted state and federal lists exist of firms that meet DBE qualifications and said the policy imposes a reporting and outreach obligation on a designated liaison officer.
At the meeting the agency said it will designate a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) and affirmed the role may be filled by existing staff. Agency staff indicated they will bring a recommendation for who will serve as DBELO at the next meeting. The attorney said the obligation will be specific to the DOT grant contract the agency is administering, not to all agency procurements.
What the agency approved
Resolution 2025‑5‑15 adopted the DBE policy; resolution 2025‑5‑16 adopted the Title VI/Section 3 civil‑rights/affirmative‑action policy. Both measures passed on roll calls during the meeting. Agency counsel described the DBELO duties: outreach to DBE firms, reporting on contacts and ensuring required solicitation language appears in RFPs tied to the grant.
Implementation notes and next steps
Agency staff and counsel said they will identify a staff member to serve as DBELO and will ensure the DBE and civil‑rights language is included in the RFP and contract documents for the federal transportation project. The policies will be applied only to activities using the federal funds. The precise staffing assignment and reporting responsibilities will be detailed and shared at the following meeting.
