Agenda — Richmond City Council, December 3, 2024 (part 2 of 7)

Certification A: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions

1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that its principals; a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal debarment or agency;
b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification, or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/ proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Instructions for Certification (A)

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency’s determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was place when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause of default.

4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549.

You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of these regulations.

6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.

7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction,” provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous.

A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines this eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph (6) of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause of default.

Certification Regarding
Debarment and Suspension
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
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Certification B: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions

1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Instructions for Certification (B)

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into.

If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of these regulations.

5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.

6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction,” without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous.

A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph (5) of these instructions, if a participant in a lower covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies including suspension and/or debarment.

Applicant Date
Signature of Authorized Certifying Official Title
297
form HUD-92010 (3/2006)
VA form 26-421
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Housing OMB Control No. 2502-0029
Federal Housing Commissioner (exp. 9/30/2016)
Equal Employment
Opportunity Certification
Excerpt From 41 CFR §60-1.4(b)
The applicant hereby agrees that it will incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any contract for construction work, or modification thereof, as defined in the regulations of the Secretary of Labor at 41 CFR Chapter 60, which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Federal Government or borrowed on the credit of the Federal Government pursuant to a grant, contract, loan insurance, or guarantee, or undertaken pursuant to any Federal program involving such grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee, the following equal opportunity clause:

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. (5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to its books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. (6) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. (7) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The
contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, That in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work:

Provided, That if the applicant so participating is a State or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract.

The applicant agrees that it will assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it will furnish the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the agency's primary responsibility for securing compliance.

The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and Federally-assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed Firm Name and Address By
Title
Department of Veterans Affairs
298
form HUD-92010 (3/06)
VA form 26-421
upon contractors and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

Excerpt from HUD Regulations
200.410Definition of term “applicant”.
(a) In multifamily housing transactions where controls over the mortgagor are exercised by the Commissioner either through the ownership of corporate stock or under the provisions of a regulatory agreement, the term “applicant” as used in this subpart shall mean the mortgagor.
(b) In transactions other than those specified in paragraph(a) of this section, the term “applicant” as used in this subpart shall mean the builder, dealer or contractor performing the construction, repair or rehabilitation work for the mortgagor or other borrower.
200.420Equal Opportunity Clause to be included in contracts and subcontracts.
(a) The following equal opportunity clause shall be included in each contract and subcontract which is not exempt:

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensured that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.
(2)The contractor will in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, creed, color, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided, advising the said labor union or workers’ representative of the contractor’s commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notices in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 10925 of March 6 1961, as amended, and of the regulations, and relevant orders of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity created thereby. (5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as
amended, and by the regulations, and orders of the said Committee , or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by HUD and the Committee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such regulations, and orders.
(6) In the event of the contractor’s non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clause of this contract or with any of the said regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or Federally-assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as amende, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoke s provided in the said Executive Order or by regulations, or order of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, or as otherwise provided by law. (7) The contractor will include the provisions of Paragraphs(1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by regulations, or orders of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity issued pursuant to Section 303 of Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as amended, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vender. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase orders as HUD may direct as a means of enforcing such
provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vender as a result of such direction by HUD, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
(b) Except in subcontracts for the performance of construction work at the site of construction, the clause is not required to be inserted in subcontracts below the second tier. Subcontracts may incorporate by referenced to the equal opportunity clause. 200.425Modification in and exemptions from the regulations in this subpart.
(a) The following transactions and contracts are exempt from the regulations in this subpart:
(1) Loans, mortgages, contracts and subcontracts not exceeding $10,000. (2) Contract and subcontracts not exceeding $100,000 for standard commercial supplies or raw material;
(3)Contracts and subcontracts under which work is to be or has been performed outside the United States and where no recruitment of workers within the United States in involved. To the extent that work pursuant to such contracts is done within the Untied States, the equal opportunity clause shall be applicable; (4) Contracts for the sale of Government property where no appreciable amount of work is involved; and
(5) Contracts and subcontracts for an indefinite quantity which are not to extend for ore than one year if the purchaser determines that the amounts to be ordered under any such contract or subcontract are not reasonably expected to exceed $100,000 in the case of contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies and raw materials, or $10,000 in the case of all other contracts and subcontracts.
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CITY OF RICHMOND
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement
The undersigned, an authorized agent of (hereafter
"Contractor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of City of Richmond Ordinance 12-18 (hereafter "Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance" or “SCCO”). Contractor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business relations and may refrain from contracting with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Contractor understands the meaning of the following terms used in the SCCO:
a. "Data Broker” means either of the following:
i. The collection of information, including personal information about consumers, from a wide variety of sources for the purposes of reselling such information to their customers, which include both private-sector business and government agencies; ii. The aggregation of data that was collected for another purpose from that for which it is ultimately used.
b. “Extreme Vetting” means data mining, threat modeling, predictive risk analysis, or other similar services."
Contractor understands that it is not eligible to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the Contract is executed, or at any time during the term of the Contract, it provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to ICE.

Contractor further understands and agrees that Contractor's failure to comply with the SCCO shall constitute a material default of the Contract and the City Manager may terminate the Contract and bar Contractor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.

By executing this Statement, Contractor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the SCCO and that if at any time during the term of the Contract it ceases to comply, Contractor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing. Any person or entity who knowingly or willingly supplies false information in violation of the SCCO shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 fine.

Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this day of , 20 , at , California.

Printed Name: Title:

Signed: Date:

Business Entity:

Vendor SCCO Compliance Statement (Augt2020)
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City of Richmond - Insurance Requirements – Type 1:

Consultants and Contractors
Type 1 – Page 1 of 4
Revised: September 2011
In all instances where a CONTRACTOR or its representatives will be conducting business and/or providing services, the City requires the following MINIMUM insurance requirements and limits.

CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, agreement, or other order for work, services or supplies, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract. Failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract.

CONTRACTOR agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has agreed to provide Commercial General Liability insurance, CONTRACTOR shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY, on behalf of any insurer providing Commercial General Liability insurance to either CONTRACTOR or CITY with respect to the services of CONSULTANT herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer of said CONTRACTOR may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

Original, signed certificates and original, separate policy endorsements, naming the City as an additional insured for general liability, as well as a waiver of subrogation for Workers’ Compensation insurance, shall be received and approved by the City before any work may begin. However, failure to do so shall not operate as a waiver of these insurance requirements.

City reserves the right to modify or require additional coverages for specific risk exposures depending on scope of CONTRACTORS work.

Minimum coverage is detailed below. The policy limits of coverage shall be made available to the full limits of the policy.

The minimum limits stated herein shall not serve to reduce the policy limits of coverage of CONTRACTOR.

Minimum Scope of Insurance – the following forms shall be provided and coverage shall be at least as broad as the following:

1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (ISO Occurrence Form CG 0001) including coverage for bodily and personal injury, property damage, and products and completed operations.

2. Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability coverage (ISO Form CA 0001, Code 1, Any Auto)

3. Original and Separate Additional Insured Endorsements for General Liability (ISO Form CG 20 10 11/85 or its equivalent) with primary and non-contributory language.

4. Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California including Employer’s Liability coverage.

5. Original and Separate Waiver of Subrogation for Workers’ Compensation and Builder’s Risk/ Course of Construction Insurance.

6. Builder’s Risk/Course of Construction insurance covering all risks of loss less policy exclusions when the City of Richmond has a financial interest in the property. – (Only required for Construction Contracts involving property)

7. Contractor’s Pollution Liability (if applicable for Construction Contractors) Required Coverage Minimum Limits
Workers’ Compensation and
Employers’ Liability
Statutory limits as required by the State of California including $1 million Employers’ Liability per accident, per employee for bodily injury or disease.

If CONTRACTOR is self-insured, provide a certificate of Permission to SelfInsure, signed by the California Department of Industrial Relations and SelfInsurance. If contractor is a sole proprietor (has no employees) than contractor must sign “Contractor Release of Liability” found at:
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61.
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Consultants and Contractors
Type 1 – Page 2 of 4
Revised: September 2011

PROJECT COST REQUIRED LIMIT
$0 - $5 million $2 million p/o
$5 million - $10 million $5 million p/o
Over $10 million $10 million p/o
Fireworks $5 million p/o
General Liability
(primary and excess limits
combined)

Includes coverage for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage and products and completed operations. The policy shall not exclude coverage for XCU perils (explosion, collapse, or damage to underground property).

If the policy includes a general aggregate, either the general aggregate shall apply separately to this project, service or location or the minimum required aggregate limit shall be twice the per occurrence limit ($4 million aggregate limit).

Policy shall be endorsed to name the City of Richmond as an additional insured per the conditions detailed below.

Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

Builders’ Risk/Course of
Construction – Covers property
under construction, repair or
renovation as well as equipment
and materials to be installed.
(Only required for Construction
Projects involving property and
equipment installation.)
Coverage shall include all risks of direct physical loss, excluding earthquake, for an amount equal to the full completed value of the covered structure or replacement value of alterations or additions, including soft costs and business interruption.

If the project does not involve new or major reconstruction, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a property installation floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation and testing at the City of Richmond’s site.

The City of Richmond shall be named as loss payee as its interest may appear. The insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against City.

Contractor’s Pollution Liability (if
applicable)
Protects against:
unexpected/unintended release of
pollution resulting from contractors
covered operations such as:

HVAC, paving, carpentry, pipeline
& tank installation, drillers,
remediation contractors,
maintenance, mechanical,
demolition, excavation, grading,
street/road construction,
residential & commercial builders.

Same limits as General Liability.

Required Policy Conditions
A. M. Best Rating A:VII or Better. If the A.M. Best Rating falls below the required rating, CONTRACTOR must replace coverage immediately and provide notice to City.

Additional Insured Endorsement Applicable to General Liability Coverage.

The City of Richmond, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named as additional insureds for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured, including but not limited to bodily injury, deaths and property damage or destruction arising in any respect directly or indirectly in the performance of this contract.

ISO form CG 20 10 (11/85) or its equivalent is required. The endorsement must not exclude products and completed operations coverage. If it does, then CG 20 37 (10/01) is also required. 302
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Additional Insured Endorsement
(continued)
SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61
Primary and Noncontributory The contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary coverage as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self insurance maintained by the City is wholly separate from the insurance of the contractor and in no way relieves the contractor from its responsibility to provide insurance.

Waiver of Subrogation
Endorsement Form
Contractor’s insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for Workers Compensation and Builder’s Risk/ Course of Construction coverage during the life of this contract.

SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61
Deductibles and Self-Insured
Retentions
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retention as respects the City or the CONTRACTOR shall procure a financial guarantee in an amount equal to the deductible or self-insured retention guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration and defense expenses.

Contractor is responsible for satisfaction of the deductible and/or self-insured retention for each loss.

Loss Payable Endorsement (only
required when Builder’s Risk
and/or Course of Construction
Insurance is required.)
Applicable to Builder’s Risk/Course of Construction naming the City of Richmond as Loss Payee.

SURETY BONDS
(If a Public Works/Engineering
Project)
The Contractor shall provide:

1. A Bid bond

2. A Performance Bond

3. A Payment Bond
Umbrella/Excess Liability Policies
If an Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy is used to meet the liability limits, coverage shall be as broad as specified for underlying coverages and cover those insured in the underlying policies.

Claims-Made Policies
If any insurance policy is written on a claims-made form: 1) the retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. 2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. 3) If coverage is canceled or nonrenewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish to the City for review and approval, separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and indemnify the City of Richmond for any damage resulting to it from failure of either CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor to take out or maintain the required insurance policies. The fact that insurance is obtained by CONTRACTOR, and/or CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors, will not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of CONTRACTOR, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this contract. Damages recoverable by CITY from CONTRACTOR or any third party will not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
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Verification of Coverage
All original certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before work may begin. The City of Richmond reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies including endorsements affecting the coverage at any time.

Original insurance certificates and required policy endorsements shall be mailed, or delivered to the Designated Project Manager for the City of Richmond.

Insurance certificates and endorsements may be faxed to the Designated Project Manager. However, Contractor must mail the original certificates and endorsements to Designated Project Manager once faxed.

Continuous Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance for the life of the contract. Should the CONTRACTOR cease to have insurance as required during this time, all work by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this agreement shall cease until insurance acceptable to the City is provided. In the event that CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the City’s insurance requirements, the City may take such action as it deems necessary to protect the City’s interests. Such action may include but is not limited to termination of the contract, withholding of payments, or other actions as the City deems appropriate.

If services or the scope of work extend beyond the expiration dates of the required insurance policies initially approved by the City, CONTRACTOR must provide updated certificates and endorsements indicating that the required coverage, terms and conditions are still in place. Renewal certificates and updated endorsements shall be mailed to the Designated Project Manager.

Cancellation
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that coverage shall not be cancelled, reduced or otherwise materially changed except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to the City.

Reporting Requirements
Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.

RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY

PURCHASE OF SERVICES CONTRACT
Project Mgr: __________________________________ Project Mgr Phone No:

Project Description: _______________________________________________________________ The parties to this Purchase of Services Contract (Contract) do mutually agree and promise as follows:

1. Parties. The parties to this Contract are the Housing Authority of the City of Richmond, California, (Authority) and the following named Contractor:
(NAME) _________________________________
(Street Address) ___________________________
(City, State, Zip Code) ______________________
(Taxpayer ID No.) ________________________
(Vendor No.)
(Richmond Business License No.) ________________ (Expiration Date) An California [ ] corporation, [ ] partnership, [ ] private individual, [ ] nonprofit corporation, [ ] religious institution, [ ] sole proprietor, [ ] other (Please check appropriate box)

2. Term. The effective date of this Contract is
unless terminated as provided herein.
and it terminates

3. Payment Limit. Authority's total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $_____________ . The Authority shall not pay for services that exceed the Contract Payment Limit without the prior written approval of the Authority's Executive Director if the total contract amount does not exceed $10,000 or without the prior approval of the Board of Commissioners if the total contract amount is over $10,000.

4. Contractor's Obligations. Contractor shall provide those services and carry out that work described in the Service Plan which is attached hereto and, is incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein. 305
Authority's Obligations. Authority shall make to the Contractor those payments described in the Payment Provisions attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein.

6. General and Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions and Special Conditions (if any), which are attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein.

7. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR:

THE CITY OF RICHMOND
By ________________________________________ By__________________________________ Title Title
Date Signed ________________________________ Date Signed LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Service Plan
Payment Provisions
Insurance Provisions
General Conditions
Special Conditions
(*The Corporation Chief Financial Officer, Secretary or Assistant Secretary should sign below.)
By _________________________________
Title________________________________
Date Signed__________________________
(NOTE: Pursuant to California Corporations
Code Section 313, if Contractor is a
corporation or nonprofit corporation, this
Contract (1) must be signed by (a) the
Chairperson of the Board, President or Vice
President and (b) the Secretary, any Assistant
Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any
Assistant Treasurer and (2) should be
accompanied by completed notary
acknowledgment forms.)
[Complete the notary acknowledgments
which are attached hereto.]
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PAYMENT PROVISIONS
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND

SHALL NOT PAY FOR SERVICES THAT EXCEED THE CONTRACT PAYMENT LIMIT

WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR IF THE TOTAL EXCESS CONTRACT AMOUNT DOES NOT EXCEED $10,000.00 OR WITHOUT

THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENCY BOARD IF THE TOTAL EXCESS CONTRACT AMOUNT IS OVER $10,000.00.)

1. Provided Contractor is not in default under this Contract, Contractor shall be compensated as provided below.

2. Any and all payments made pursuant to this Contract shall be subject to the Contract Payment Limit. The Payment Limit includes expenses (phones, photo copying, meals and travel, etc). Invoices, shall be adequately detailed, based on accurate records, and be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Authority.

Contractor may be required to provide back-up material upon request.

3. Contractor shall submit timely invoices to the following address:

Attention: Accounts Payable, Finance
Department Project Manager:

P. O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804-0046

4. All invoices that are submitted by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Authority's Project Manager, before payments
shall be authorized.

5. The Authority shall pay invoice(s) within 45 days after completion of services to the Authority's satisfaction. Authority shall not pay late fees or interest.

6. A business license from the City of Richmond shall be obtained before any" payment under this Contract shall be authorized and the business license must be kept current during the term of this Contract for payments to continue to be authorized.

7. All insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be provided by the Contractor before any payment under this Contract shall be authorized and the insurance coverage must be kept current during the term of this Contract for payments to continue to be authorized.
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During the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof, the Contractor shall keep in effect insurance policies meeting the insurance requirements specified in the insurance provisions which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 309

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1 Compliance with Law. CONTRACTOR shall be subject to and comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable with respect to its performance under this Contract, including but not limited to, licensing, employment and purchasing practices; and wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

2. Inspection. CONTRACTOR's performance, place of business and records pertaining to this Contract are subject to monitoring, inspection, review and audit by authorized representatives of the AUTHORITY, the State of California, and the United States Government.

Records.

3.1 CONTRACTOR shall keep and make available for inspection and copying by authorized representatives of the AUTHORITY, the State of California, and the United States Government, the CONTRACTOR's regular business records and such additional records pertaining to this Contract as may be required by the AUTHORITY.

3.2 CONTRACTOR shall retain all documents pertaining to this Contract for a period of five years after this Contract's termination (or for any further period that is required by law) and until all Federal or State audits are complete and exceptions resolved for this contract's funding period. Upon request, CONTRACTOR shall make these records available to authorized representatives of the AUTHORITY, the State of California, and the United States Government.

4. Reporting Requirements. CONTRACTOR shall include in all documents or written reports completed and submitted to AUTHORITY in accordance with this Contract a separate section listing the numbers and dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of each such document or written report.

5. Termination.

5.1 Written Notice. This Contract may be terminated by either party, at their sole discretion, upon thirty-day (30) advance written notice thereof to the other, and may be canceled immediately by written mutual consent.

5.2 Failure to Perform.

5.2.1 The AUTHORITY upon written notice to CONTRACTOR, may immediately terminate this Contract should the CONTRACTOR fail to perform properly any of its obligations hereunder. In the event of such termination, the AUTHORITY may proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses.
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5.2.2 In lieu of termination, the AUTHORITY has the right to withhold payment to the CONTRACTOR when, in the opinion of the AUTHORITY expressed in writing to the CONTRACTOR,

5.2.2.1 The CONTRACTOR'S performance, in whole or in part, either has not been carried out or is insufficiently
documented;

5.2.2.2 The CONTRACTOR has neglected, failed, or refused to furnish information or to cooperate with any inspection, review, or audit of its program, work, or records; or

5.2.2.3 The CONTRACTOR has failed to sufficiently itemize or document its demand(s) for payment.

5.3 Cessation of Funding. Notwithstanding Paragraph 5.1 above, in the event that Federal, State, or other non-AUTHORITY funding for this Contract ceases, this Contract may be terminated immediately by AUTHORITY upon written notice.

6. Entire Agreement. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. Except as expressly provided herein, no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.

7. Further Specifications for Operating Procedures. Detailed specifications of operating procedures and budgets required by this Contract, including but not limited to, monitoring, auditing, billing, or regulatory changes, may be developed and set forth in written Information Agreements between the CONTRACTOR and the AUTHORITY. Such Information Agreements shall be designated as such and shall not be amendments to this Contract except to the extent that they further detail or clarify that which is already required hereunder. Such Information Agreements may not enlarge in any manner the scope of this Contract, including any sums of money to be paid the CONTRACTOR as provided herein.

8. Modifications and Amendments.

8.1 General Amendments. This Contract may be modified or amended by a written document executed by this CONTRACTOR and the AUTHORITY'S Board of Commissioners or, after Board approval, by its designee, subject to any required State or Federal approval.
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8.2 Administrative Amendments. Subject to the Payment Limit, the Payment Provisions and the Service Plan may be amended by a written administrative amendment executed by the CONTRACTOR and AUTHORITY's Executive Director subject to any required State or Federal approval, provided that such administrative amendments may not materially change the Payment Provisions or the Service Plan.

9. Disputes. Disagreements between the AUTHORITY and CONTRACTOR concerning the meaning, requirements, or performance of this Contract shall be subject to final determination, in writing, in accordance with the applicable procedures (if any) required by the State or Federal Government.

10. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction.

10.1 This Contract is made in Contra Costa County and shall be governed and construed in accordance with laws of the State of California.

10.2 Any action relating to this Contract shall be instituted and prosecuted in the courts of Contra Costa County, State of California.

11. Conformation with Federal and State Regulations. Should Federal or State regulations touching upon the subject of this Contract be adopted or revised during the term hereof, this Contract may be amended to assure conformance with such Federal or State requirements.

12. No Waiver by Authority. Subject to Paragraph 9 (Disputes) of these General Conditions, inspections or approvals, or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the AUTHORITY relating to the CONTRACTOR's performance, or payments therefor, or any combination of these acts, shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR'S obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed; nor shall the AUTHORITY be thereby stopped from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract.

13. Subcontract and Assignment. This Contract binds the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall not enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract and shall not assign this Contract, nor any portion hereof or monies due or to become due, without the prior written consent of the AUTHORITY's Board of Commissioners or its designee, subject to any required State or Federal approval.

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relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association.

15. Conflicts of Interest. CONTRACTOR promises and attests that the CONTRACTOR and any members of its governing body shall avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest. If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish to the AUTHORITY upon demand a valid copy of its most recently adopted bylaws and also a complete and accurate list of its governing body (Board of Directors or Trustees) and to timely update said bylaws or the list of its governing body as changes in such governance occur.

16. Confidentiality.

16.1 CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with, and to require its employees, agents and partners to comply with, all applicable State or Federal statutes or regulations respecting confidentially, including but not limited to, the identity of persons served under this Contract, their records, or services provided them, and assures that:

16.1.1 All applications and records concerning any individual made or kept by CONTRACTOR or any public officer or agency in connection with the administration of or relating to services provided under this Contract will be confidential, and will not be open to examination for any purposes not directly connected with the administration of such service.

16.1.2 No person will publish or disclose or permit or cause to be published or disclosed, any list of persons receiving services, except as may be required in the administration of such service.

16.2 CONTRACTOR agrees to inform all employees, agents and partners of the above provisions, and that any person knowingly and intentionally disclosing such information other than as authorized by law may be guilty of a misdemeanor.

17. Nondiscrimination - CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to observe the provisions of Section 2.28.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond, obligating every CONTRACTOR under a Contract with the CITY for public work or for goods or for services to refrain from discriminatory employment or subcontracting practices on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin or ancestry of any employees, any applicant for employment for any potential subcontractor. Said Section

2.28.030 is, by this reference, made a part of this Contract.

18. Indemnification. The CONTRACTOR shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the AUTHORITY and its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, costs and 313
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liability for any damages, sickness, death or injury to persons or property arising from, or connected with, the operations or services of the CONTRACTOR or its agents, servants, employees or subcontractors hereunder, save and except claims or litigation arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the AUTHORITY or its officers or employees.

CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the AUTHORITY for any expenditures, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the AUTHORITY in pursuit or defense of matters that are the subject of this indemnification. If requested by the AUTHORITY, the CONTRACTOR shall defend any claims or litigation to which this indemnification provision applies at the sole cost and expense of the CONTRACTOR.

19. Notices. All notices provided for by this Contract shall be in writing and may be delivered by deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. Notices to the AUTHORITY shall be addressed to the AUTHORITY's Executive Director. Notices to the CONTRACTOR shall be addressed to the CONTRACTOR's address designated herein. The effective date of notice to the CONTRACTOR shall be the date of receipt by CONTRACTOR. The effective date of notice to the AUTHORITY shall be the date of receipt by the AUTHORITY's Executive Director.

20. Primacy of General Conditions. Except for Special Conditions which expressly supersede General Conditions, the Special Conditions (if any) and Service Plan do not limit any term of the General Conditions.

21. Nonrenewal. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that there is no representation, implication, or understanding that the services provided by CONTRACTOR under this Contract will be purchased or renewed by the AUTHORITY under a new contract following expiration or termination of this Contract, and waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any failure by AUTHORITY to continue the purchase of all or any failure to continue purchase of all or any such services from CONTRACTOR.

22. Possessory Interest. If this Contract results in the CONTRACTOR having possession of, claim to or right to the possession of land or improvements, but does not vest ownership of the land or improvements in the same person, or if this Contract results in the placement of taxable improvements on tax exempt land (Revenue and Taxation Code 107), such interest or improvements may represent a possessory interest subject to property tax, and CONTRACTOR may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such interest.

23. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding mutual recognition that services under this Contract may provide some aid or assistance to members of the AUTHORITY's population, it is not the intention of either the AUTHORITY or CONTRACTOR that such individuals occupy the position of intended third-party beneficiaries of the obligations assumed by either party to this Contract.
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24. Copyrights and Rights in Data. CONTRACTOR shall not publish or transfer any materials produced or resulting from activities supported by this Contract without the express prior written consent of the AUTHORITY's Executive Director. If any material is subject to copyright, the AUTHORITY reserves the right to copyright such, and the CONTRACTOR agrees not to copyright such material. If the material is copyrighted by CONTRACTOR, the AUTHORITY reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and use such materials, in whole or in part, and to authorize others to do so.

25. Changes and Extra Work.

25.1 When Changes in the Services Plan are required by AUTHORITY or requested by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall promptly estimate their effect on the cost of the services, and on its time schedule, and so notify AUTHORITY in writing.

25.2 No Change shall be implemented by CONTRACTOR unless it is approved by AUTHORITY in writing. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, all provisions of this Contract shall apply to all Changes in the Service Plan.

25.3 If AUTHORITY determines that a Change materially affects the total value or time of performance of this Contract, CONTRACTOR and AUTHORITY will mutually agree in writing to an equitable adjustment.

25.4 Within the limits of the Contract Payment Limit of this Contract, AUTHORITY may request Extra Work to be performed by CONTRACTOR. Extra Work is defined as work which was not authorized in the original Contract, and is, subsequent to the execution of this Contract by all parties hereto, determined by the AUTHORITY to be necessary for the Project. Upon receipt of an Extra Work authorization from AUTHORITY's Authorized Representative, CONTRACTOR shall continue performance of the services as revised by the authorization.

25.5 If AUTHORITY determines that revisions to the Contract Payment Limit, Service Plan, Payment Provisions, or other parts of the Contract are necessary, the revisions shall be mutually agreed upon and incorporated herein through the execution of written amendments to this Contract.

26. Survival.

The rights and obligations of the parties which by their nature survive termination or completion of the services covered by this Contract, shall remain in full force and effect after termination or completion.
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Performance and Final Acceptance.

27.1 CONTRACTOR represents that it is experienced, qualified, registered, licensed, equipped, organized and financed to perform the services under this Contract.

27.2 CONTRACTOR shall perform the services under this Contract with that degree of skill and judgment normally exercised by professional firms performing services of a similar nature in the State of California, and shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of the services it performs under this Contract. In addition to the other rights and remedies which AUTHORITY may have, CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, correct any services which fail to meet the above standard.

27.3 AUTHORITY shall provide CONTRACTOR an opportunity to cure errors and omission which may be disclosed during the review of submittals, with no increase in the authorized Contract Payment Limit. Should CONTRACTOR fail to make necessary corrections in a timely manner, such corrections shall be made by the AUTHORITY and the cost thereof shall be charged to CONTRACTOR.

27.4 If warranted, AUTHORITY shall determine, and CONTRACTOR may request such determination, that CONTRACTOR has satisfactorily completed performance of this Contract. Upon such determination, AUTHORITY shall issue to CONTRACTOR a written Notice of Final Acceptance, after which CONTRACTOR shall not incur further costs under this Contract.

CONTRACTOR shall respond to such Notice of Final Acceptance by executing and submitting to AUTHORITY a Release and Certificate of Final Payment.

28. Force Majeure.

Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of such an obligation is prevented or delayed by any cause, existing or future, which is beyond the reasonable control of such party.

29. Severability.

In the event that any of the provisions or portions or applications thereof of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, AUTHORITY and CONTRACTOR shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of the Contract with a view toward effecting the purpose of this Contract, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions or portions or applications 316
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thereof, shall not be affected thereby.

30. Authorized Representatives and Notices.

30.1 AUTHORITY and CONTRACTOR shall each designate, below, an Authorized Representative who has authority to act on its behalf in the administration of this Contract.

30.2 Written notification to the other party shall be provided, in advance, of changes in name or address of such Authorized Representatives.

30.3 Notices provided for under this Contract shall be in writing, and shall be served on the Authorized Representative of the receiving party, either personally or at the party's offices, or by registered or certified mail to its office address.

30.4 AUTHORITY hereby designates as its Authorized Representative the Project Manager whose name and address are as follows:

30.5 CONTRACTOR hereby designates as its Authorized Representative the Project Manager whose name and address are as follows:

31. Pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Section 7.04.030, the Contractor must have, or must obtain, a City of Richmond business license before any provision of this Contract will be deemed to take effect.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Contractor shall provide the services set forth in the document entitled “Richmond Housing Authority RFP” and abide by the wage rates set forth in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

2. In addition to the General Conditions set forth herein, Contractor shall comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the documents entitled "General Conditions for NonConstruction Contracts Section I" (HUD-5370-C Section I), “General Conditions for NonConstruction Contracts Section II” (HUD-5370-C Section II), “Certifications and Representations of Offerors” (HUD-5369-C), “Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension” (HUD-2992), and “Equal Employment Opportunity Certification” (HUD92010) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. If there are any conflicts between the terms and conditions set forth in the General Conditions set forth herein and the terms and conditions set forth in the attached document, the terms and conditions set forth in the attached document shall take precedence and shall prevail.

3. In addition to the General Conditions set forth herein, Contractor shall comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the documents entitled “City of Richmond Sanctuary City Compliance Statement” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

4. Contractor shall provide the insurance coverage set forth in the document entitled "City of Richmond — Insurance Requirements — Type 1: “Consultants and Contractors" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Contractorshall maintain said coverage during the entire term of this contract. However, wherever the document refers to the "City of Richmond" or the "CITY", the Contractorshallsubstitute the words "Housing Authority of the City of Richmond" or "Authority".
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Section I – (With or without Maintenance Work)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Office of Labor Relations
OMB Approval No. 2577-0157 (exp. 1/01/2014)
Public Reporting Burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.08 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, Office of Information Policies and Systems, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. 20410-3600; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (2577-0157), Washington, D.C. 20503. Do not send this completed form to either of these addressees.

Applicability. This form HUD-5370-C has 2 Sections. These Sections must be inserted into non-construction contracts as described below:
1) Non-construction contracts (without maintenance)
greater than $100,000 - use Section I;
2) Maintenance contracts (including nonroutine
maintenance as defined at 24 CFR 968.105) greater than
$2,000 but not more than $100,000 - use Section II; and 3) Maintenance contracts (including nonroutine
maintenance), greater than $100,000 – use Sections I
and II.
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Section I - Clauses for All Non-Construction Contracts greater than $100,000
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1. Definitions
The following definitions are applicable to this contract:
(a) "Authority or Housing Authority (HA)" means the
Housing Authority.
(b) "Contract" means the contract entered into between the Authority and the Contractor. It includes the contract form, the Certifications and Representations, these contract
clauses, and the scope of work. It includes all formal
changes to any of those documents by addendum, Change
Order, or other modification.
(c) "Contractor" means the person or other entity entering into the contract with the Authority to perform all of the work required under the contract.
(d) "Day" means calendar days, unless otherwise stated. (e) "HUD" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban
development, his delegates, successors, and assigns, and the officers and employees of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development acting for
and on behalf of the Secretary.

2. Changes
(a) The HA may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this contract in the services to be
performed or supplies to be delivered.
(b) If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the hourly rate, the not-to-exceed amount of the contract, or the time required for performance of any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed by the order, or otherwise affects the conditions of this contract, the HA shall make an equitable adjustment in the not-to-exceed amount, the hourly rate, the delivery schedule, or other affected terms, and shall modify the contract accordingly. (c) The Contractor must assert its right to an equitable adjustment under this clause within 30 days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the HA decides that the facts justify it, the HA may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before final payment of the contract. (d) Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under clause Disputes, herein. However, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the
contract as changed.
(e) No services for which an additional cost or fee will be charged by the Contractor shall be furnished without the prior written consent of the HA.

3. Termination for Convenience and Default
(a) The HA may terminate this contract in whole, or from time to time in part, for the HA's convenience or the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations (default).

The HA shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a written Notice of Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall: (i) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise); and (ii) deliver to the HA all information, reports, papers, and other materials accumulated or generated in performing
this contract, whether completed or in process.
(b) If the termination is for the convenience of the HA, the HA shall be liable only for payment for services rendered
before the effective date of the termination.
(c) If the termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under the contract (default), the HA may (i) require the Contractor to deliver to it, in the manner and to the extent directed by the HA, any work as
described in subparagraph (a)(ii) above, and compensation be determined in accordance with the Changes clause,
paragraph 2, above; (ii) take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the HA; (iii) withhold any payments to the Contractor, for the purpose of off-set or partial payment, as the case may be, of amounts owed to the HA by the Contractor.
(d) If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations (default), it is determined that the Contractor had not failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been effected for the convenience of the HA, and the Contractor shall been titled to payment as described in paragraph (b) above.
(e) Any disputes with regard to this clause are expressly made subject to the terms of clause titled Disputes herein.

4. Examination and Retention of Contractor's Records
(a) The HA, HUD, or Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives shall, until 3 years after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent books, documents, papers, or other records
involving transactions related to this contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and
transcriptions.

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(b) The Contractor agrees to include in first-tier subcontracts under this contract a clause substantially the same as
paragraph (a) above. "Subcontract," as used in this clause, excludes purchase orders not exceeding $10,000.
(c) The periods of access and examination in paragraphs (a) and (b) above for records relating to:
(i) appeals under the clause titled Disputes;
(ii) litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this contract; or,
(iii) costs and expenses of this contract to which the HA, HUD, or Comptroller General or any of their duly
authorized representatives has taken exception shall
continue until disposition of such appeals, litigation, claims, or exceptions.

5. Rights in Data (Ownership and Proprietary Interest)
The HA shall have exclusive ownership of, all proprietary interest in, and the right to full and exclusive possession of all information, materials and documents discovered or produced by Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Contract, including but not limited to reports, memoranda or letters concerning the research and reporting tasks of this Contract.

6. Energy Efficiency
The contractor shall comply with all mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub.L. 94-163) for the State in which the work under this contract is performed.

7. Disputes
(a) All disputes arising under or relating to this contract, except for disputes arising under clauses contained in Section III, Labor Standards Provisions, including any claims for
damages for the alleged breach there of which are not
disposed of by agreement, shall be resolved under this
clause.
(b) All claims by the Contractor shall be made in writing and submitted to the HA. A claim by the HA against the
Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the HA. (c) The HA shall, with reasonable promptness, but in no event in no more than 60 days, render a decision concerning any claim hereunder. Unless the Contractor, within 30 days
after receipt of the HA's decision, shall notify the HA in writing that it takes exception to such decision, the decision shall be final and conclusive.
(d) Provided the Contractor has (i) given the notice within the time stated in paragraph (c) above, and (ii) excepted its claim relating to such decision from the final release, and (iii) brought suit against the HA not later than one year after receipt of final payment, or if final payment has not been made, not later than one year after the Contractor has had a reasonable time to respond to a written request by the HA that it submit a final voucher and release, whichever is earlier, then the HA's decision shall not be final or
conclusive, but the dispute shall be determined on the
merits by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(e) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the HA.

8. Contract Termination; Debarment
A breach of these Contract clauses may be grounds for
termination of the Contract and for debarment or denial of participation in HUD programs as a Contractor and a
subcontractor as provided in 24 CFR Part 24.

9. Assignment of Contract
The Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract; except that claims for monies due or to become due from the HA under the contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution. If the Contractor is a partnership, this contract shall inure to the benefit of the surviving or remaining member(s) of such partnership approved by the HA.

10. Certificate and Release
Prior to final payment under this contract, or prior to settlement upon termination of this contract, and as a condition precedent thereto, the Contractor shall execute and deliver to the HA a certificate and release, in a form acceptable to the HA, of all claims against the HA by the Contractor under and by virtue of this contract, other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor in stated amounts set forth therein.

11. Organizational Conflicts of Interest
(a) The Contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief and except as otherwise disclosed, it does not have any organizational conflict of interest which is defined as a situation in which the nature of work under this
contract and a contractor's organizational, financial,
contractual or other interests are such that:
(i) Award of the contract may result in an unfair
competitive advantage; or
(ii) The Contractor's objectivity in performing the contract work may be impaired.
(b) The Contractor agrees that if after award it discovers an organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract or any task/delivery order under the contract, he or she shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer which shall include a description of the action which the Contractor has taken or intends to take to eliminate or neutralize the conflict. The HA may, however, terminate the contract or task/delivery order for the convenience of the HA if it would be in the best interest of the HA.
(c) In the event the Contractor was aware of an organizational conflict of interest before the award of this contract and intentionally did not disclose the conflict to the Contracting Officer, the HA may terminate the contract for default. (d) The terms of this clause shall be included in all
subcontracts and consulting agreements wherein the work to be performed is similar to the service provided by the prime Contractor. The Contractor shall include in such
subcontracts and consulting agreements any necessary
provisions to eliminate or neutralize conflicts of interest.

12. Inspection and Acceptance
(a) The HA has the right to review, require correction, if necessary, and accept the work products produced by the Contractor. Such review(s) shall be carried out within 30 days so as to not impede the work of the Contractor. Any Section I - Page 2 of 6 Form HUD-5370-C (10/2006) 328
product of work shall be deemed accepted as submitted if the HA does not issue written comments and/or required
corrections within 30 days from the date of receipt of such product from the Contractor.
(b) The Contractor shall make any required corrections
promptly at no additional charge and return a revised copy of the product to the HA within 7 days of notification or a later date if extended by the HA.
(c) Failure by the Contractor to proceed with reasonable promptness to make necessary corrections shall be a
default. If the Contractor's submission of corrected work remains unacceptable, the HA may terminate this contract (or the task order involved) or reduce the contract price or cost to reflect the reduced value of services received.

13. Interest of Members of Congress
No member of or delegate to the Congress of the United States of America or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract or to any benefit to arise there from, but this provision shall not be construed to extend to this contract if made with a corporation for its general benefit.

14. Interest of Members, Officers, or Employees and Former Members, Officers, or Employees
No member, officer, or employee of the HA, no member of the governing body of the locality in which the project is situated, no member of the governing body in which the HA was activated, and no other pubic official of such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the project, shall, during his or her tenure, or for one year thereafter, have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof.

15. Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:
"Agency", as defined in 5 U.S.C. 552(f), includes Federal executive departments and agencies as well as independent regulatory commissions and Government corporations, as
defined in 31 U.S.C. 9101(1).
"Covered Federal Action" means any of the following
Federal actions:
(i) The awarding of any Federal contract;
(ii) The making of any Federal grant;
(iii) The making of any Federal loan;
(iv) The entering into of any cooperative agreement; and, (v) The extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.

Covered Federal action does not include receiving from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan.
"Indian tribe" and "tribal organization" have the meaning provided in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450B). Alaskan Natives are included under the definitions of Indian tribes in that Act. "Influencing or attempting to influence" means making, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any covered
Federal action.
"Local government" means a unit of government in a State and, if chartered, established, or otherwise recognized by a State for the performance of a governmental duty, including a local public authority, a special district, an intrastate district, a council of governments, a sponsor group representative
organization, and any other instrumentality of a local
government.
"Officer or employee of an agency" includes the following individuals who are employed by an agency:
(i) An individual who is appointed to a position in the Government under title 5, U.S.C., including a position
under a temporary appointment;
(ii) A member of the uniformed services as defined in
section 202, title 18, U.S.C.;
(iii) A special Government employee as defined in section 202, title 18, U.S.C.; and,
(iv) An individual who is a member of a Federal advisory committee, as defined by the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, title 5, appendix 2.
“Person" means an individual, corporation, company,
association, authority, firm, partnership, society, State, and local government, regardless of whether such entity is operated for profit or not for profit. This term excludes an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or other Indian organization with respect to expenditures specifically permitted by other Federal law. "Recipient" includes all contractors, subcontractors at any tier, and subgrantees at any tier of the recipient of funds received in connection with a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. The term excludes an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or any other Indian organization with respect to expenditures specifically permitted by other Federal law. "Regularly employed means, with respect to an officer or employee of a person requesting or receiving a Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, an officer or employee who is employed by such person for at least 130 working days within one year immediately preceding the date of the submission that initiates agency consideration of such person for receipt of such contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. An officer or employee who is employed by such person for less than 130 working days within one year
immediately preceding the date of submission that initiates agency consideration of such person shall be considered to be regularly employed as soon as he or she is employed by such person for 130 working days.
"State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a territory or possession of the United States, an agency or instrumentality of a State, and a multi-State, regional, or interstate entity having governmental duties and powers.
(b) Prohibitio n.
(i) Section 1352 of title 31, U.S.C. provides in part that no appropriated funds may be expended by the recipient
of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement to pay any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with any of the following
covered Federal actions: the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of
any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
(ii) The prohibition does not apply as follows:

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(1) Agency and legislative liaison by Own
Employees.
(a) The prohibition on the use of appropriated
funds, in paragraph (i) of this section, does not
apply in the case of a payment of reasonable
compensation made to an officer or employee of
a person requesting or receiving a Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, if
the payment is for agency and legislative
activities not directly related to a covered Federal
action.
(b) For purposes of paragraph (b)(i)(1)(a) of
this clause, providing any information specifically
requested by an agency or Congress is permitted
at any time.
(c) The following agency and legislative liaison
activities are permitted at any time only where
they are not related to a specific solicitation for
any covered Federal action:
(1) Discussing with an agency
(including individual demonstrations) the qualities
and characteristics of the person's products or
services, conditions or terms of sale, and service
capabilities; and,
(2) Technical discussions and other
activities regarding the application or adaptation
of the person's products or services for an
agency's use.
(d) The following agency and legislative liaison
activities are permitted where they are prior to
formal solicitation of any covered Federal action:
(1) Providing any information not
specifically requested but necessary for an
agency to make an informed decision about
initiation of a covered Federal action;
(2) Technical discussions regarding the
preparation of an unsolicited proposal prior to its
official submission; and
(3) Capability presentations by persons
seeking awards from an agency pursuant to the
provisions of the Small Business Act, as
amended by Public Law 95-507 and other
subsequent amendments.
(e) Only those activities expressly authorized
by subdivision (b)(ii)(1)(a) of this clause are
permitted under this clause.
(2) Professional and technical services.
(a) The prohibition on the use of appropriated
funds, in subparagraph (b)(i) of this clause,
does not apply in the case of-
(i) A payment of reasonable compensation
made to an officer or employee of a
person requesting or receiving a
covered Federal action or an extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of a covered Federal
action, if payment is for professional or
technical services rendered directly in
the preparation, submission, or
negotiation of any bid, proposal, or
application for that Federal action or for
meeting requirements imposed by or
pursuant to law as a condition for
receiving that Federal action.
(ii) Any reasonable payment to a person,
other than an officer or employee of a
person requesting or receiving a
covered Federal action or an extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of a covered Federal action
if the payment is for professional or
technical services rendered directly in
the preparation, submission, or
negotiation of any bid, proposal, or
application for that Federal action or for
meeting requirements imposed by or
pursuant to law as a condition for
receiving that Federal action. Persons
other than officers or employees of a
person requesting or receiving a
covered Federal action include
consultants and trade associations.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (b)(ii)(2)(a) of
clause, "professional and technical services"
shall be limited to advice and analysis
directly applying any professional or
technical discipline.
(c) Requirements imposed by or pursuant to law
as a condition for receiving a covered
Federal award include those required by law
or regulation, or reasonably expected to be
required by law or regulation, and any other
requirements in the actual award
documents.
(d) Only those services expressly authorized by
subdivisions (b)(ii)(2)(a)(i) and (ii) of this
section are permitted under this clause.
(iii) Selling activities by independent sales
representatives.
(c) The prohibition on the use of appropriated funds, in subparagraph (b)(i) of this clause, does not apply to the following selling activities before an agency by independent sales representatives, provided such activities are prior to formal solicitation by an agency and are specifically limited to the merits of the matter:
(i) Discussing with an agency (including individual
demonstration) the qualities and characteristics of the person's products or services, conditions or terms of
sale, and service capabilities; and
(ii) Technical discussions and other activities regarding the application or adaptation of the person's products
or services for an agency's use.
(d) Agreement. In accepting any contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or loan resulting from this solicitation, the person submitting the offer agrees not to make any
payment prohibited by this clause.
(e) Penalties. Any person who makes an expenditure
prohibited under paragraph (b) of this clause shall be
subject to civil penalties as provided for by 31 U.S.C. 1352.

An imposition of a civil penalty does not prevent the
Government from seeking any other remedy that may be
applicable.
(f) Cost Allowability. Nothing in this clause is to be interpreted to make allowable or reasonable any costs which would be unallowable or unreasonable in accordance with Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or OMB
Circulars dealing with cost allowability for recipients of assistance agreements. Conversely, costs made
specifically unallowable by the requirements in this clause will not be made allowable under any of the provisions of FAR Part 31 or the relevant OMB Circulars.

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16. Equal Employment Opportunity
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(a) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin.
(b) The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to (1) employment; (2) upgrading; (3) demotion; (4) transfer; (5) recruitment or recruitment
advertising; (6) layoff or termination; (7) rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and (8) selection for training, including apprenticeship.
(c) The Contractor shall post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment the notices to be provided by the Contracting Officer that explain this clause.
(d) The Contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
(e) The Contractor shall send, to each labor union or
representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, the notice to be provided by the Contracting Officer
advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitments under this clause, and post
copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(f) The Contractor shall comply with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(g) The Contractor shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246, as amended and by
rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto. The Contractor shall permit access to its books, records, and accounts by the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
(h) In the event of a determination that the Contractor is not in compliance with this clause or any rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the
Contractor may be declared ineligible for further
Government contracts, or federally assisted construction contracts under the procedures authorized in Executive
Order 11246, as amended. In addition, sanctions may be
imposed and remedies invoked against the Contractor as
provided in Executive Order 11246, as amended, the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
(i) The Contractor shall include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the
Secretary of Labor issued under Executive Order 11246, as amended, so that these terms and conditions will be
binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The
Contractor shall take such action with respect to any
subcontractor or purchase order as the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Labor may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions,
including sanctions for noncompliance; provided that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

17. Dissemination or Disclosure of Information
No information or material shall be disseminated or disclosed to the general public, the news media, or any person or
organization without prior express written approval by the HA.

18. Contractor's Status
It is understood that the Contractor is an independent contractor and is not to be considered an employee of the HA, or assume any right, privilege or duties of an employee, and shall save harmless the HA and its employees from claims suits, actions and costs of every description resulting from the Contractor's activities on behalf of the HA in connection with this Agreement.

19. Other Contractors
HA may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site(s) of the work under this contract. The contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contractors and with HA and HUD employees and shall carefully adapt
scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or HA employee.

20. Liens
The Contractor is prohibited from placing a lien on HA's property. This prohibition shall apply to all subcontractors.

21. Training and Employment Opportunities for Residents in the Project Area (Section 3, HUD Act of 1968; 24 CFR 135) (a) The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u
(section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
(b) The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.
(c) The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of
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apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.
(d) The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.
(e) The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.
(f) Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.

22. Procurement of Recovered Materials
(a) In accordance with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Contractor shall procure items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials
practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition. The Contractor shall procure items designated in the EPA guidelines that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable unless the Contractor
determines that such items: (1) are not reasonably available in a reasonable period of time; (2) fail to meet reasonable
performance standards, which shall be determined on the basis of the guidelines of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, if applicable to the item; or (3) are only available at an unreasonable price.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this clause shall apply to items purchased under this contract where: (1) the Contractor purchases in excess of $10,000 of the item under this contract; or (2) during the preceding Federal fiscal year, the Contractor: (i) purchased any amount of the items for use under a contract that was funded with Federal appropriations and was with a Federal agency or a State agency or agency of a political subdivision of a State; and (ii) purchased a total of in excess of $10,000 of the item both under and outside that contract.

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General Conditions for Non-Construction U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Office of Labor Relations
OMB Approval No. 2577-0157 (exp. 11/30/2023)
Contracts
Section II – (With Maintenance Work)
Public Reporting Burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,s earching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not conduct or sponsor, and an applicant is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Applicability. This form HUD-5370C has 2 Sections. These Sections must be inserted into non-construction contracts as described below:
in the classification under this Contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.

2. Withholding of funds
1) Non-construction contracts (without maintenance) greater than $250,000 - use Section I;
2) Maintenance contracts (including nonroutine maintenance as defined at 24 CFR 905.200) greater than $2,000 but not more than $250,000 - use Section II; and
3) Maintenance contracts (including nonroutine maintenance), greater than $250,000 – use Sections I and II.

The Contracting Officer, upon his/her own action or upon request of HUD, shall withhold or cause to be withheld from the Contractor under this Contract or any other contract subject to HUD-determined wage rates, with the same prime Contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be
considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics employed by the Contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by this clause. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic employed under this Contract all or part of the wages required under this Contract, the Contracting Officer or HUD may, after written notice to the Contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment or advance until such violations have ceased. The Public Housing Agency or HUD may, after written notice to the Contractor, disburse such amounts withheld for and on account of the Contractor or subcontractor to the respective employees to whom they are due.

Section II – Labor Standard Provisions for all Maintenance Contracts greater than $2,000

1. Minimum Wages
(a) All maintenance laborers and mechanics employed under this Contract in the operation of the project(s) shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than semi-monthly, and without subsequent deduction (except as otherwise
provided by law or regulations), the full amount of wages due at time of payment computed at rates not less than
those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof. Such laborers and
mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be
compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein; provided, that the
employer’s payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination, including any additional classifications and wage rates approved by HUD under subparagraph
1(b), shall be posted at all times by the Contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily

3. Records
(a) The Contractor and each subcontractor shall make and maintain for three (3) years from the completion of the work records containing the following for each laborer and
mechanic:
(i) Name, address and Social Security Number;
(ii) Correct work classification or classifications;
(iii) Hourly rate or rates of monetary wages paid;
(iv) Rate or rates of any fringe benefits provided;
(v) Number of daily and weekly hours worked;
(vi) Gross wages earned;
(vii) Any deductions made; and
(viii) Actual wages paid.
seen by the workers.
(b) The Contractor and each subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph 3(a) available for
inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized
representatives of HUD or the HA and shall permit such
representatives to interview employees during working
hours on the job. If the Contractor or any subcontractor fails to make the required records available, HUD or its designee may, after written notice to the Contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance or guarantee of funds.
(b) (i) Any class of laborers or mechanics which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the Contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. HUD shall approve an additional
classification and wage rate only when the following criteria have been met:
(1) The work to be performed by the classification
required is not performed by a classification in the 4. Apprentices and Trainees wage determination; (2) The classification is utilized in the area by the
industry; and (a) Apprentices and trainees will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform
when they are employed pursuant to and individually
registered in:
(i)
(3) The proposed wage rate bears a reasonable
relationship to the wage rates contained in the
wage determination. A bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment
and Training Administration (ETA), Office of
(ii) The wage rate determined pursuant to this
paragraph shall be paid to all workers performing work
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Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor
Services (OATELS), or with a state apprenticeship
agency recognized by OATELS, or if a person is
employed in his/her first 90 days of probationary
employment as an apprentice in such an
apprenticeship program, who is not individually
registered in the program, but who has been
certified by OATELS or a state apprenticeship
agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for
probationary employment as an apprentice; A
trainee program which has received prior approval,
evidenced by formal certification by the
(ii)
forth those findings that are in dispute and the
reasons, including any affirmative defenses, with
respect to the violations. The request shall be
directed to the appropriate HA or HUD official in
accordance with instructions contained in the
notice of findings or, if the notice does not specify
to whom a request should be made, to the
Regional Labor Relations Officer (HUD). The HA
or HUD official shall, within 60 days (unless
otherwise indicated in the notice of findings) after
receipt of a timely request for reconsideration,
issue a written decision on the findings of violation.

The written decision on reconsideration shall
contain instructions that any appeal of the decision
shall be addressed to the Regional Labor
Relations Officer by letter postmarked within 30
calendar days after the date of the decision. In the
event that the Regional Labor Relations Officer
was the deciding official on reconsideration, the
appeal shall be directed to the Director, Office of
Labor Relations (HUD). Any appeal must set forth
the aspects of the decision that are in dispute and
the reasons, including any affirmative defenses,
with respect to the violations. The Regional Labor
Relations Officer shall, within 60 days (unless
otherwise indicated in the decision on
reconsideration) after receipt of a timely appeal,
issue a written decision on the findings. A decision
of the Regional Labor Relations Officer may be
appealed to the Director, Office of Labor Relations,
by letter postmarked within 30 days of the
Regional Labor Relations Officer’s decision. Any
appeal to the Director must set forth the aspects of
the prior decision(s) that are in dispute and the
reasons. The decision of the Director, Office of
Labor Relations, shall be
(ii)
U.S. Department of Labor, ETA; or
(iii) A training/trainee program that has received prior approval by HUD.
(b) Each apprentice or trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered or approved program for the apprentice’s/trainee’s level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices and trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the
provisions of the registered or approved program. If the program does not specify fringe benefits,
apprentices/trainees must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable (iii) classification.
(c) The allowable ratio of apprentices or trainees to
journeyman on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the employer as to the entire work force under the approved program.
(d) Any worker employed at an apprentice or trainee wage rate who is not registered in an approved program, and any
apprentice or trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the approved program, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. final.
(e) In the event OATELS, a state apprenticeship agency (b) Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of recognized by OATELS or ETA, or HUD, withdraws
approval of an apprenticeship or trainee program, the
employer will no longer be permitted to utilize
apprentices/trainees at less than the applicable
predetermined rate for the work performed until an
acceptable program is approved.
paragraph 6 shall not be subject to paragraph 5(a) of this form HUD-5370C. Such disputes shall be resolved in
accordance with the procedures of the U.S. Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR Parts 5, 6 and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this paragraph 5(b) include disputes
between the Contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the HA, HUD, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the

5. Disputes concerning labor standards employees or their representatives. (a) Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions 6. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act contained in Section II of this form HUD-5370-C, other than those in Paragraph 6, shall be subject to the following procedures. Disputes within the meaning of this paragraph include disputes between the Contractor (or any of its
subcontractors) and the HA, or HUD, or the employees or their representatives, concerning payment of prevailing wage rates or proper classification. The procedures in this section may be initiated upon HUD’s own motion, upon
referral of the HA, or upon request of the Contractor or The provisions of this paragraph 6 are applicable only where the amount of the prime contract exceeds $100,000. As used in this paragraph, the terms “laborers” and “mechanics” includes watchmen and guards.
(a) Overtime requirements. No Contractor or subcontractor subcontractor(s).
contracting for any part of the Contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of 40 hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of
(i) A Contractor and/or subcontractor or other
interested party desiring reconsideration of
findings of violation by the HA or HUD relating to
the payment of straight-time prevailing wages or
classification of work shall request such
reconsideration by letter postmarked within 30
calendar days of the date of notice of findings
issued by the HA or HUD. The request shall set
40 hours in such workweek.
(b) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated
damages. In the event of any violation of the provisions set forth in paragraph 6(a), the Contractor and any
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subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such Contractor and
subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of
Columbia or a territory, to the District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be
computed with respect to each individual laborer or
mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in
violation of the provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of 40 hours without payment of the overtime wages required by provisions set forth in
paragraph (a) of this clause.
(c) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages.

HUD or its designee shall upon its own action or upon
written request of an authorized representative of the U.S.

Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld,
from any moneys payable on account of work performed
by the Contractor or subcontractor under any such
Contract or any federal contract with the same prime
Contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act,
which is held by the same prime Contractor such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any
liabilities of such Contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the
provisions set forth in paragraph (b) of this clause.

7. Subcontracts
The Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any
subcontracts all the provisions contained in this Section II and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these provisions in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the provisions contained in these clauses.

8. Non-Federal Prevailing Wage Rates
Any prevailing wage rate (including basic hourly rate and any fringe benefits), determined under state law to be prevailing, with respect to any employee in any trade or position
employed under the Contract, is inapplicable to the contract and shall not be enforced against the Contractor or any subcontractor, with respect to employees engaged under the contract whenever such non-Federal prevailing wage rate, exclusive of any fringe benefits, exceeds the applicable wage rate determined by the Secretary of HUD to be prevailing in the locality with respect to such trade or position.

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form HUD-5369-C (8/93)
ref. Handbook 7460.8 Previous edition is obsolete page 1 of 2

1. Contingent Fee Representation and Agreement
(a) The bidder/offeror represents and certifies as part of its bid/ offer that, except for full-time bona fide employees working solely for the bidder/offeror, the bidder/offeror:
(1) [ ] has, [ ] has not employed or retained any person or company to solicit or obtain this contract; and
(2) [ ] has, [ ] has not paid or agreed to pay to any person or company employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee contingent upon or resulting from the award of this contract.
(b) If the answer to either (a)(1) or (a) (2) above is affirmative, the bidder/offeror shall make an immediate and full written disclosure to the PHA Contracting Officer.
(c) Any misrepresentation by the bidder/offeror shall give the PHA the right to (1) terminate the resultant contract; (2) at its discretion, to deduct from contract payments the amount of any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other contingent fee; or (3) take other remedy pursuant to the contract.

2. Small, Minority, Women-Owned Business Concern Representation The bidder/offeror represents and certifies as part of its bid/ offer that it:
(a) [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern. “Small business concern,” as used in this provision, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR 121.
(b) [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern. “Women-owned,” as used in this provision, means a small business that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women who are U.S. citizens and who also control and
operate the business.
(c) [ ] is, [ ] is not a minority enterprise which, pursuant to Executive Order 11625, is defined as a business which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority group
members or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its voting stock is owned by one or more
minority group members, and whose management and daily
operations are controlled by one or more such individuals.

For the purpose of this definition, minority group members are:
(Check the block applicable to you)
[ ] Black Americans [ ] Asian Pacific Americans
[ ] Hispanic Americans [ ] Asian Indian Americans
[ ] Native Americans [ ] Hasidic Jewish Americans

3. Certificate of Independent Price Determination
(a) The bidder/offeror certifies that—
(1) The prices in this bid/offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder/offeror or competitor relating to (i) those prices, (ii) the intention to submit a bid/offer, or (iii) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered;
(2) The prices in this bid/offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the bidder/offeror, directly or
indirectly, to any other bidder/offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and
(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder/ offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit a bid/offer for the purpose of restricting competition. (b) Each signature on the bid/offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory:
(1) Is the person in the bidder/offeror’s organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(l) through (a)(3) above; or (2) (i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any
action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(l) through (a)(3)
above (insert full name of person(s) in the bidder/offeror’s organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the bidder/offeror’s organization);
(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) above have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(l) through (a)(3) above; and
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
Certifications and
Representations
of Offerors
Non-Construction Contract
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

This form includes clauses required by OMB’s common rule on bidding/offering procedures, implemented by HUD in 24 CFR 85.36, and those requirements set forth in Executive Order 11625 for small, minority, women-owned businesses, and certifications for independent price determination, and conflict of interest.

The form is required for nonconstruction contracts awarded by Housing Agencies (HAs). The form is used by bidders/offerors to certify to the HA's Contracting Officer for contract compliance. If the form were not used, HAs would be unable to enforce their contracts. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. 336
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ref. Handbook 7460.8 Previous edition is obsolete page 2 of 2 (iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(l) through (a)(3) above.
(c) If the bidder/offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)2 above, the bidder/offeror must furnish with its bid/offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

4. Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification
(a) The Contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief and except as otherwise disclosed, it does not have any organizational conflict of interest which is defined as a situation in which the nature of work under a proposed
contract and a prospective contractor’s organizational, financial, contractual or other interest are such that:
(i) Award of the contract may result in an unfair competitive advantage; (ii) The Contractor’s objectivity in performing the contract work may be impaired; or (iii) That the Contractor has disclosed all relevant information and requested the HA to make a determination with respect to this Contract.
(b) The Contractor agrees that if after award he or she discovers an organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract, he or she shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the HA which shall include a description of the action which the Contractor has taken or intends to eliminate or neutralize the conflict. The HA may, however, terminate the Contract for the convenience of HA if it would be in the best interest of HA.
(c) In the event the Contractor was aware of an organizational conflict of interest before the award of this Contract and intentionally did not disclose the conflict to the HA, the HA may terminate the Contract for default.
(d) The Contractor shall require a disclosure or representation from subcontractors and consultants who may be in a position to influence the advice or assistance rendered to the HA and shall include any necessary provisions to eliminate or neutralize conflicts of interest in consultant agreements or subcontracts involving performance or work under this Contract.

5. Authorized Negotiators (RFPs only)
The offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the PHA in connection with this request for proposals: (list names, titles, and telephone numbers of the authorized negotiators):

6. Conflict of Interest
In the absence of any actual or apparent conflict, the offeror, by submission of a proposal, hereby warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, no actual or apparent conflict of interest exists with regard to my possible performance of this procurement, as described in the clause in this solicitation titled “Organizational Conflict of Interest.”

7. Offeror's Signature
The offeror hereby certifies that the information contained in these certifications and representations is accurate, complete, and current.

Signature & Date:

Typed or Printed Name:

Title:
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Certification A: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions

2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Instructions for Certification (A)

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of these regulations.

A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines this eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

Certification Regarding
Debarment and Suspension
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
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Certification B: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions

2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Instructions for Certification (B)

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into.

A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

Applicant Date
Signature of Authorized Certifying Official Title
339
form HUD-92010 (3/2006)
VA form 26-421
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Housing OMB Control No. 2502-0029
Federal Housing Commissioner (exp. 9/30/2016)
Equal Employment
Opportunity Certification
Excerpt From 41 CFR §60-1.4(b)
The applicant hereby agrees that it will incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any contract for construction work, or modification thereof, as defined in the regulations of the Secretary of Labor at 41 CFR Chapter 60, which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Federal Government or borrowed on the credit of the Federal Government pursuant to a grant, contract, loan insurance, or guarantee, or undertaken pursuant to any Federal program involving such grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee, the following equal opportunity clause:

The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work:

The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and Federally-assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed Firm Name and Address By
Title
Department of Veterans Affairs
340
form HUD-92010 (3/06)
VA form 26-421
upon contractors and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensured that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.
(2)The contractor will in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, creed, color, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided, advising the said labor union or workers’ representative of the contractor’s commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notices in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 10925 of March 6 1961, as amended, and of the regulations, and relevant orders of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity created thereby. (5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as
amended, and by the regulations, and orders of the said Committee , or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by HUD and the Committee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such regulations, and orders.
(6) In the event of the contractor’s non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clause of this contract or with any of the said regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or Federally-assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as amende, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoke s provided in the said Executive Order or by regulations, or order of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, or as otherwise provided by law. (7) The contractor will include the provisions of Paragraphs(1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by regulations, or orders of the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity issued pursuant to Section 303 of Executive Order 10925 of March 6, 1961, as amended, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vender. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase orders as HUD may direct as a means of enforcing such
provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vender as a result of such direction by HUD, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
(b) Except in subcontracts for the performance of construction work at the site of construction, the clause is not required to be inserted in subcontracts below the second tier. Subcontracts may incorporate by referenced to the equal opportunity clause. 200.425Modification in and exemptions from the regulations in this subpart.
(a) The following transactions and contracts are exempt from the regulations in this subpart:
(1) Loans, mortgages, contracts and subcontracts not exceeding $10,000. (2) Contract and subcontracts not exceeding $100,000 for standard commercial supplies or raw material;
(3)Contracts and subcontracts under which work is to be or has been performed outside the United States and where no recruitment of workers within the United States in involved. To the extent that work pursuant to such contracts is done within the Untied States, the equal opportunity clause shall be applicable; (4) Contracts for the sale of Government property where no appreciable amount of work is involved; and
(5) Contracts and subcontracts for an indefinite quantity which are not to extend for ore than one year if the purchaser determines that the amounts to be ordered under any such contract or subcontract are not reasonably expected to exceed $100,000 in the case of contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies and raw materials, or $10,000 in the case of all other contracts and subcontracts.
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Printed Name: Title:

Signed: Date:

Business Entity:

Vendor SCCO Compliance Statement (Augt2020)
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City of Richmond - Insurance Requirements – Type 1: