129-26 (Exhibit B) WO Executed Agreement 03.17.2026.pdf

October 2024 New Jersey Department of Transportation 10. ll. Division of Local Aid and Economic Development Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement This Agreement is subject to all federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment and affirmative action for equal employment opportunity. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) as defined in 49 C.F.R., Part 26 and FTA Circular 4716.1A, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal-aid funds. Failure to make a good faith effort to meet the established DBE goal may result in sanctions as defined under paragraph 5 of this Appendix. If at any time following the execution of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT intends to sublet any additional portion(s) of the work or intends to purchase materials or lease equipment not contemplated during the original proposal preparation, the SUBRECIPIENT shall: (a) Notify the Project initiator, in writing, of the type and approximate value of the work which the SUBRECIPIENT intends to accomplish by such subcontract, purchase order or lease. (b) Give DBE firms equal consideration with non-minority firms in negotiations for any such subcontracts, purchase orders or leases. Incorporation of Provisions: The SUBRECIPIENT will include the provisions of paragraph (1) through (9) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, orders.or instructions, issued pursuant thereto. 26