DBE Obligation. (i) The recipient or its contractor agrees to ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds provided under this Agreement. In this regard all recipients or contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 to ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Recipients and their contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of Department of Transportation-assisted contracts. Failure of a contractor or subcontractor to carry out the requirements set forth in paragraph 23.43(a) of 49 CFR Part 23 shall constitute a breach of contract and, after notification of the Department of Transportation, may result in termination of the Agreement or contract by the recipient or such remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. The definitions set forth in paragraph 23.5 of 49 CFR Part 23 shall apply to the foregoing statements concerning disadvantaged business enterprises.
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Samples: Use and Lease Agreement (Northwest Airlines Corp), Airport Agreement (Northwest Airlines Corp), Airport Agreement (Northwest Airlines Corp)
