Federal Requirements For Construction Contracts Page 12
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35NONDISCRIMINATION AND
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OVERVIEW
In accordance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and as
implemented by Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Chapter 60, the Contractor will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion,
sex, or national origin. The Equal Opportunity Clause, the Certification of Nonsegregated
Facilities, and the Certification of Compliance with Affirmative Action Requirements for Equal
Employment Opportunity which are included in this section are mandated by this Executive
Order and the implementing regulations.
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there shall be no discrimination on
the basis of race, color, or national origin in activities covered by this Contract.
In accordance with Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination in activities covered by this Contract, including employment, on
the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion, either directly or through contractual,
licensing, or other arrangements.
Section 109 which also applies to this Contract, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age
under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
Section 109 also prohibits discrimination with respect to an otherwise qualified person with
disabilities, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, there
shall be no discrimination against persons with disabilities regarding employment or other
economic opportunities resulting from this Contract.
Inclusion of the equal opportunity clauses in this Contract are required by Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, and as implemented by Department of Labor
regulations 41 CFR Chapter 60. The equal opportunity clauses contain the following important
provisions:
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nondiscrimination in employment and treatment during employment,
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notices to be posted at the job site,
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equal employment opportunity statement in solicitation and advertising,
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notification to labor unions,
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agreement to comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246,
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agreement to furnish required reports,
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agreement to permit access to records,
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sanctions and remedies for non-compliance, and
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inclusion of clause in all subcontracts and obligation of Contractor to help enforce it.
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