Chapter 19: Enforcement
Anchor: #i998639Section 1: Enforcement
If the LG determines the prime contractor has failed to meet the established DBE goal, has not demonstrated good faith efforts, or failed to correct DBE Program deficiencies, the LG will initiate administrative action against the prime contractor in accordance with applicable regulations. Administrative actions may include the following:
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- Withholding all or a percentage of monthly partial payments Anchor: #GXKCTMXS
- Liquidated damages Anchor: #WBMJHTTT
- Initiation of appropriate suspension or debarment or decertification proceedings Anchor: #UVBIEHYF
- Termination of the contract Anchor: #QDKDIMMC
- Referral of any unlawful actions to the appropriate enforcement agencies Anchor: #PUSBSTMO
- Other actions as appropriate
The LG will notify the prime contractor in writing of the determination. The notice will include the reasons for the determination and specify the administrative action.