Common use of DBE Obligations Clause in Contracts

DBE Obligations. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and its contractor agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as defined in 49 CFR 26 have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. In this regard, Contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR 26 to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Neither ODOT nor its contractors shall discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of federally-assisted contracts. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of such contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as ODOT deems appropriate. The DBE Policy Statement and Obligations shall be included in all subcontracts entered into under this contract.