Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program Participation Assurance. In accordance with 49 CFR 26.13, as amended, the GRANTEE assures that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the implementation of the project. The GRANTEE further assures it shall take all necessary and reasonable steps as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26 as amended, to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all third party contracts and subagreements. Implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is a legal obligation of the DEPARTMENT, and failure by the GRANTEE to carry out the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 as amended and any requirements of the DEPARTMENT’S DBE program shall be treated as a material breach of this AGREEMENT which may result in the termination of this AGREEMENT or such other remedy as the DEPARTMENT deems appropriate.
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Samples: Safety Project Agreement, Safety Project Agreement, Safety Project Agreement
