Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: "The Port of Alexandria promotes nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national orgin, gender or economic conditions. Accordingly, the Port of Alexandria actively seeks and encourages participation by Disadvantaged Business enterprises ("DBE's) on Port projects and contracts. All bid soliciatations and proposal request advertised by the Port of Alexandria contain procedures, conforming to applicable federal regulations, that encourage prime bidders to maximize DBE participation throught subcontracting."