The letter from the Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority certifies J. Brown Construction, LLC as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise eligible to bid on specified contracts. The firm is certified through March 24, 2016 and must notify the authority immediately of any changes in ownership or control that could impact its certification. J. Brown Construction must also submit annual updates and notifications of any changes to its work descriptions or codes to maintain eligibility in the program.

1. Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority
Of The
Orleans Levee District
6514 SPANISH FORT BLVD. TEL: 504-286-8130
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM OFFICE
New Orleans, LA 70124
March 24, 2016
Ms. Jessica Richard President
J. Brown Construction, LLC
282 Citrus Road
River Ridge, LA 70123
Dear Ms. Richard:
Congratulations! The Compliance Program Office has reviewed your application and all supporting
documentation. J. Brown Construction, LLC is certified to fulfill Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements
on specified Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority contracts and Louisiana Unified Certification Program
(LAUCP) projects, as well as ALL other applicable projects throughout the State of Louisiana. Your firm is certified as of
March 24, 2016. "Please note that your firm’s certification will be recognized by all participating agencies of the
LAUCP. This includes all entities receiving Federal Transportation funding within the boundaries of the State of Louisiana."
Your company’s specialty will be listed as:
NAICS #236115, 236220, - 237310, - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; PAINTING; HEAVY
237990, 238120, 238320, CONSTRUCTION; HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE
238110, CONSTRUCTION; MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION; DEMOLITION WORK
WORK TYPE: BC, B52, B89, 201, 203, 706, 811
Please be advised of the Federal Regulations, (49CFR, Part 26, Section 26.83(j)) which govern our DBE
Program (copy attached). At any time that a change occurs in the ownership or control of the firm’s ability to meet size and
disadvantaged status, you must notify this office IMMEDIATELY IN WRITING, and submit a new application (if
applicable). Any false information submitted on your application will be considered grounds for decertification and/or
prosecution. In the event of a third party challenge to your eligibility status, this office will conduct an extensive review in
response.
It is also the obligation of J. Brown Construction, LLC to provide an annual update to maintain eligibility in our
DBE program. An Annual “No Change” affidavit will be sent to you approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your anniversary date
to complete, notarize and submit back to this office with ALL supporting documentation. If you should change your
company’s work description and/or need additional work type codes, you can look for those codes at
http://www.laucp.gov. You must notify this office of these changes/additions so we may update your company on the
LAUCP web site.
Again, we welcome you as a DBE and look forward to having a productive working relationship with your company.
Anytime you need assistance or information, please feel free to contact this office at the above numbers or via email at
jcoats@orleanslevee.com.
Sincerely,
Joan M. Coats
Joan M. Coats, DBE Liaison Officer
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM OFFICE
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