26.85—How do recipients respond to requests from DBE-certified firms or the SBA made pursuant to the DOT/SBA MOU?
(a)
Upon receipt of a signed, written request from a DBE-certified firm, you must transfer to the SBA a copy of the firm's application package. You must transfer this information within thirty days of receipt of the request.
(b)
If necessary, the SBA may make a written request to the recipient for additional materials (e.g., the report of the on-site review). You must provide a copy of this material to the SBA within forty-five days of the additional request.
(c)
You must provide appropriate assistance to SBA-certified firms, including providing information pertaining to the DBE application process, filing locations, required documentation and status of applications.
[68 FR 35555, June 16, 2003]