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• , Page 10 of 13 Transportation issued thereunder (CFR Title 49, Subtitle A, Part 21) , UMTA Circular 4702.1, "Title VI Program Guidelines for UMTA Recipients" dated May 26, 1988. The aforementioned documents and any subsequent amendments or revisions thereto, are herewith incorporated by reference. Section 19. Disadvantased Business Entergrises. (a) Policy. It is the policy of the Department that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds under the Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 23, and any subsequent amendments or revisions thereto, apply to this Agreement. (b) DBE Obligation. The Contractor or its subcontractors agree(s) 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 the Contractor or its contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 and UMTA Circular 4716.1A, dated July 26, 1988, and any subsequent amendments or revisions thereto, to ensure that Minority Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Contractors and their contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of Department assisted contracts. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall advise each subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor that failure to carry out the requirements set forth in 49 CFR subsection 23.43(1) shall constitute a breach of contract and, after the notification of the Department, may result in termination of