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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 13.3 Contractors agree to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and this Agreement. In this regard, all recipients, and contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, as amended, to ensure that the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Grantees, recipients and their contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of Department assisted contracts. The bidder shall provide DBE documentation required by the Florida Department of Transportation to the Owner, in conjunction with the Bid Form. 14. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 14.1 The Owner may incur financial loss if the Work is not substantially complete by the date set forth in the Agreement. The Contractor (and his Surety) shall be liable for liquidated damages in accordance with the Supplementary Conditions and the Agreement. 15. PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND 15.1 With the execution and delivery of the Contract, the Bidder shall furnish the following Surety bonds of the forms contained herein: a. Performance Bond guaranteeing full and faithful execution of the Work in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum, and including guaranteed repair and maintenance of all defects due to faulty materials and workmanship that appear within one year after completion of contract. b. Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing full and proper protection of all claimants supplying labor and materials in the Work in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Sum. 15.2 Bonds shall be executed by Surety authorized to do business in the State of Florida and listed on the latest U.S. Treasury Department list of companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds. 15.3 Bonds executed by an Attorney-in-Fact on behalf of the Surety, shall have affixed thereto a certified and current copy of Power of Attorney, indicating the monetary limit of such power. 15.4 Qualifications: As to companies being rated acceptable: A Bid Bond and Performance and Payment Bond must be executed by a Surety Company of recognized standing, authorized to do business in the March 2007 001 00-6 03-4122.0