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The document outlines the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). The program aims to promote the participation of certified minority-owned firms in WSSC contract work. The document provides details on the goals, requirements, and procedures of the program. According to the document, the MBE Program requires prime contractors to make a good faith effort to award a certain percentage of their contract dollars to certified minority-owned firms. The specific percentage is determined based on the availability of MBEs in the relevant market area. The document also mentions that subcontractors utilized by prime contractors must also be MBEs. The document states that the MBE Office will certify minority-owned firms and maintain a directory of certified MBEs. It also mentions that the MBE Office will provide written notice to MBEs upon their graduation from the program. The MBE Officer is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the policy and reporting progress to the Commission. The Commission requires prime contractors to submit monthly Minority Utilization Reports, stating the percentage and dollar amounts of subcontractor utilization. MBEs are also requested to submit similar reports for verification of payments made and received. The Commission periodically reviews the program to assess its effectiveness and holds public hearings to gather feedback. The document mentions that the Commission reserves the right to waive all or part of the MBE policy for specific contracts if it conflicts with the overall objectives and responsibilities of the Commission. It also states that if any portion of the MBE policy is declared illegal or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The document supersedes a previous Commission resolution and becomes effective for contracts awarded after June 1, 1996. It also states that the provisions of the MBE Program will become null and void after July 1, 2005, unless further action is taken by the Commission.