Multiple Tier Subcontracts

The prime contractor is ultimately responsible for the actions of its subcontractors and any second tiered 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.