Common use of Background Check Clause in Contracts

Background Check. Section 13.1 of the Special Contract Conditions is superseded in its entirety by this Background Check section. The Department or Customer may require the Contractor to conduct background checks as directed by the Department or Customer. The cost of the background checks will be borne by the Contractor. The Department or Customer may require the Contractor to exclude the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives or subcontractors based on the background check results. In addition, the Contractor must ensure that all persons have a responsibility to self- report to the Contractor within three (3) calendar days any arrest for any disqualifying offense. The Contractor must notify the Contract Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of all details concerning any reported arrest. The Contractor will ensure that all background screening will be refreshed upon the request of the Department or Customer for each person during the term of the Contract.