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s • e As part of this reconsideration, the bidder/offeror will have the opportunity to provide written documentation or argument concerning the issue of whether it met the goal or made adequate good faith efforts to do so. The bidder/offeror will have the opportunity to meet in person with the County's reconsideration official to discuss the issue of whether it met the goal or made adequate good faith efforts to do. The County will send the bidder/offeror a written decision on reconsideration, explaining the basis for finding that the bidder did or did not meet the goal or make adequate good faith efforts to do so. The result of the reconsideration process is not administratively appealable to the Department of Transportation. Good Faith Efforts when a DBE is replaced on a contract The County will require a contractor to make good faith efforts to replace a DBE that is terminated or has otherwise failed to complete its work on a contract with another certified DBE, to the extent needed to meet the contract goal. The County will require the prime contractor to notify the DBELO immediately of the DBE's inability or unwillingness to perform and provide reasonable documentation. In this situation, the County will require the prime contractor to obtain its prior approval of the substitute DBE and to provide copies of new or amended subcontracts, or documentation of good faith efforts. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply in the time specified, the County will issue• an order stopping all or part of payment/work until satisfactory action has been taken. If the contractor still fails to comply, the County may issue a termination for default proceeding. Counting DBE Participation (Part 26.55) The County will count DBE participation toward overall and contract goals as provided in 49 CFR Part 26.55. Certification (Parts 26.61 - 26.91) The County will use the certification standards of Subpart D of Part 26 and the certification procedures of Subpart E of Part 26 to determine the eligibility of firms to participate as DBEs in DOT -assisted contracts. To be certified as a DBE, a firm must meet all certification eligibility standards. The County will make its certification decisions decision based on the fack PQ a whole. Process The County's certification application form and documentation requirements are attached to this program. See attachment "C". For information about the certification process or to apply for certification, firms should contact the County's DBELO at the address or telephone number indicated previously. In the event the County proposes to remove a DBE's certification, it will use these steps: 1) A letter will be sent to the firm, stating that Indian River County is considering decertification. A brief description of the reasons for this action will be included. -8-