Common use of SUBSTITUTIONS, DBE SUBCONTRACTING WORK, TRUCKING FIRMS Clause in Contracts

SUBSTITUTIONS, DBE SUBCONTRACTING WORK, TRUCKING FIRMS. The successful Bidder/Proposer must submit written notification of desire for substitution to the DBE affected, and send a copy to the County, stating the reason(s) for the request. The DBE will have five (5) business days to provide written objection/acceptance of the substitution. The “right to correct” must be afforded any DBE objecting to substitution/termination for less than good cause as determined by the County. Approval must be obtained from the County prior to making any substitutions. DBEs are also required to notify and obtain approval from the County prior to seeking to subcontract out work on this project. In the case of DBE trucking firms, credit will be given for trucks leased from other DBE firms; however, if the DBE leases trucks from non-DBE firms, the commission or fee will be counted for DBE crediting.