Contractor Compliance Overview
The Civil Rights Section, through implementation of its Contract Compliance Program maintains the commitment to insuring highway construction and non-construction firms are adhering to the EEO and EO contractual obligations and federal regulatory provisions, insuring that all activities and operations are conducted in a non-discriminatory fashion and insuring equal opportunities for minorities and women.
Important Reminder!
Announcement
Revised form FHWA-1273
On June 25, 2012, through the Federal Register, Notices, Vol. 77, No. 122, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the new Form 1273, which was revised May 1, 2012.
The link to Form 1273 may be found at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf
Forms and Documents
- Contractor Compliance Manual
- OFCCP Information
- Philadelphia District Office Information
- EEO Officer Notification and Program Compliance Certification
Prompt Payment Requirements
The Civil Rights Section has the responsibility of monitoring payments to DBE firms submitted to meet goals on a contract. The prime contractor is required to submit proof of payments to DBE firms along with all other subcontractors and suppliers on a monthly basis. The link below will provide you with the legislation regarding payment requirements. Specifically Title 17- Highways, Chapter 8- Highway Construction Payments, Sections 801 to 805. www.delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c008/index.shtml
Contractors' Compliance Responsibilities Include:
- Knowing and complying with all of the provisions of Form 1273 and including that mandatory language in all of their subcontracts
- Developing and utilizing relationships with recruitment sources intended to increase minority and female representation in their workforce
Required Bulletin Board Postings
Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by agencies within the Department of Labor require that posters or notices be posted in the workplace. The Department provides electronic copies of the required posters and some of the posters are available in languages other than English.
| EEO is the Law English Version Spanish Version |
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| Employee Rights Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) English Version Spanish Version |
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| Job Safety and Health English Version - 12.5" x 17.5" Spanish Version |
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| Employee Rights Under Davis-Bacon Act English Version Spanish Version |
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| "Whistleblower" Know Your Rights English Version |
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| Employee Rights for Workers with Disabilities/Special Minimum Wage English Version Spanish Version |
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| Employee Polygraph Protection Act English Version Spanish Version |
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| Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act English Version |
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| Penalty for False Statements English Version |
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| Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act English Version - 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17 Spanish Version - 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17 |
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Most of these posters and many others can be found at Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM)
State of Delaware Department of Transportation
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)
800 Bay Road • Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302.760.2035 Fax: 302.739.2254
dbe.deldot.gov
