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E. I • Noncompliance with these procedures may result in contract termination by the County and legal action against the contractor, if warranted. Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms (Part 26.37) The County will bring to the attention of the DOT any false, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct in connection with the program so that DOT can take the steps (e.g., referral to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, referral to the DOT Inspector General, action under suspension and debarment or Program Fraud and Civil Penalties rules) provided in Part 26.109. Indian River County will require in its contracts full and prompt cooperation with the County regarding any compliance review or investigation the County may undertake in connection with projects involving the DBE program. Failure to comply shall be grounds for denial of certification, removal of eligilibiity and/or suspension and debarment. See Attachment B. Overall Goals (Part 26.45) Amount of goal Indian River County's overall DBE goal regarding federal mass transit funds received under 49 USC, Ch. 5307 for the following time period (FY 1999/00-2001/02) is the following: 10.8% of the federal financial assistance expended on DOT -assisted contracts utilizing Section 5307 funds, exclusive of funds to be used for the purchase of transit vehicles, personnel, and rent. This goal was determined by dividing the total number of DBE firms in the area (102) into the total of available firms in the area (947), resulting in a 10.8% ratio. Given the County's and COA's standard procurement procedures and extensive use of state contract, it is estimated that, during the period covered by this plan, only $100,000 will be available in competitively -bid projects involving the DBE program. Therefore, the County has set a goal of expending $10,800, or 10.8% of the total contractural amount, with DBEs during the period covered by this plan. (Part 26.49) The County will ensure that state contracts utilized for the procurement of transit vehicles recmire each transit vehicle manufacturer to certify that it has complied with the requirements of this section. Alternatively, the County may, at its discretion and with FTA approval, establish project -specific goals for DBE participation in the procurement of transit vehicles in lieu of the transit vehicle manufacturer complying with this element of the program. Process The County submits its overall goal to DOT on August 1 of each year, except September 1, 1999, and in cases where a specific project goal is submitted instead. Before establishing the overall goal each year, the County will consult with the Department of Labor and Employment Security Minority Business Advocacy and Assistance Office to obtain information concerning the availability of disadvantaged and non -disadvantaged businesses, the effects of -5-