The prime contractor is ultimately responsible for the actions of its subcontractors and any second-tier DBE subcontractors. The prime contractor should, therefore, ensure that any subcontract between a first-tier subcontractor and a DBE subcontractor contains language that the DBE goals are to be met and that the DBE performs a CUF. Additionally, the prime contractor should be certain that the first tier subcontractors understand the process of terminating a DBE subcontractor.