Common use of Background Investigations Clause in Contracts

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually thereafter. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.1. Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than minor driving-related offenses), regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.2. Vendor shall also conduct a background check that will verify the proposed Vendor Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known to Vendor in advance and in writing. 3.5.3. Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- notification and post-report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct have conducted a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually thereafterServices. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s 's expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.1. Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled pied guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled pied guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than a minor driving-related offenses), regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ ' Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.2. Vendor shall also conduct a Citizens may require the criminal background check that will verify the proposed Vendor to be updated annually for members of Vendor's Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known who present an enhanced security risk to Vendor in advance and in writing. 3.5.3Citizens based on their access to certain restricted data. Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- pre-notification and post-post- report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff including, but not limited to, principles, owners, engineers, geologists and Field Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually by April 1st thereafter. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.1. Vendor shall refer to Exhibit D, Applicant Background Review Guide to determine eligibility of Vendor Staff to perform Services. Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than minor driving-related offenses)misdemeanor, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.2. Vendor shall also conduct a background check that will verify the proposed Vendor Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known to Vendor in advance and in writing. 3.5.3. Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- notification and post-report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually thereafter. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.12.4.1. Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than minor driving-related offenses)misdemeanor, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual person will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.22.4.2. Vendor shall also conduct a background check that will verify the proposed Vendor Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known to Vendor in advance and in writingdesignee. 3.5.32.4.3. Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- pre-notification and post-report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually thereafter. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.13.4.1. Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than minor driving-related offenses)misdemeanor, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.23.4.2. Vendor shall also conduct a background check that will verify the proposed Vendor Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known to Vendor in advance and in writingdesignee. 3.5.33.4.3. Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- notification and post-report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.

Background Investigations. Vendor shall conduct a criminal background check on all Vendor Staff prior to assigning them to perform Services and annually thereafter. All criminal background checks will be at Vendor’s expense and shall include but not be limited to: (a) state and federal felony convictions or pending adjudications; (b) state and federal misdemeanor convictions or pending adjudications; (c) any crimes in violation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995 or pending adjudications; and, (d) a seven (7) year minimum timeframe, extending as close as practicable to the date of assignment to perform Services. 3.5.1. 2.4.1 Vendor will not allow any Vendor Staff that has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a felony, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, to perform Services. If a Vendor Staff has been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or has been found guilty of a misdemeanor (other than minor driving-related offenses)misdemeanor, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, then such individual person will be allowed to perform Services only upon disclosure to and prior written approval by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee. Any Vendor Staff whose criminal background check indicates, to Citizens, conduct that demonstrates a lack of honesty or integrity, or otherwise demonstrates an inability to safely and reliably perform Services, will not be allowed to perform Services. 3.5.2. 2.4.2 Vendor shall also conduct a background check that will verify the proposed Vendor Staff has met the minimum education, qualifications, or experience requirements as further described in Section 4.4. and as reasonably required by Citizens’ Contract Manager or designee made known to Vendor in advance and in writingdesignee. 3.5.3. 2.4.3 Vendor will comply with all requirements of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, including the provision to Vendor Staff of all required pre- pre-notification and post-report notices. Vendor is responsible for any adverse action notices that may apply to its employment decisions. 3.5.4. Exceptions and variations from the requirements in this Section 3.5. may be authorized by the Citizens’ Contract Manager in writing on a case by case basis.