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not, directly, or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE Program Plan with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin. g. Under 49 CFR 26.13(b): Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall carryout applicable requirements of 49 CFR 26 in the award and administration of federal -aid contracts. Failure by Consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Agreement, which may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy, which the City deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to: 1) Withholding monthly progress payment if applicable; 2) Assessing sanctions; 3) Liquidating damages; and/or 4) Disqualifying consultant from future proposing as non -responsible. h. Termination and Substitution of DBE Subconsultants. Consultant shall utilize the specific DBEs listed to perform the work and supply the materials for which each is listed unless Consultant or DBE subconsultant obtains the City's written consent. Consultant shall not terminate or substitute a listed DBE for convenience and perform work with their own forces or obtain materials from other sources without authorization from City. Unless the City's consent is provided, the Consultant shall not be entitled to any payment for work or material unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE on the Exhibit 10-02 Consultant Contract DBE Commitment form, included in the Bid. Consultant shall notify City's designated representative of any changes to its anticipated DBE participation before starting the affected work. Consultant shall notify City of any notices of decertification or certification regarding a subconsultant's DBE status. j. Consultant shall provide all required DBE forms to the City as required pursuant to applicable law. k. All certifications required for the Bid are attached hereto as part of Exhibit B to the Agreement. In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by Consultant for work to be performed under a Sub- agreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub -applicant or supplier shall be notified by Consultant of the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or S'r:;.;sPage 15