City’s Equal Opportunity Commitment Clause Samples
The City’s Equal Opportunity Commitment clause establishes the city's obligation to provide equal employment and contracting opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or disability. In practice, this clause requires contractors and vendors working with the city to adhere to non-discriminatory hiring and business practices, and may mandate the submission of affirmative action plans or regular reporting on workforce diversity. Its core function is to promote fairness and inclusivity in city-related projects and services, ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination laws and fostering a diverse workforce.
City’s Equal Opportunity Commitment. The City of San Diego (City) is strongly committed to equal opportunity for employees and Subcontractors of Consultants doing business with the City. The City encourages its Consultants to share this commitment. Consultants are encouraged to take positive steps to diversify and expand their Subcontractor solicitation base and to offer consulting opportunities to all eligible Subcontractors. Consultants are encouraged to take positive steps to diversify and expand their subcontractor and supplier solicitation base and to offer opportunities to all eligible business firms.
City’s Equal Opportunity Commitment. 1. Nondiscrimination in Contracting Ordinance.
a) You, your Subcontractors, and Suppliers shall comply with the requirements of the City’s Nondiscrimination in Contracting Ordinance, San Diego Municipal Code §§22.3501 through 22.3517. You shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or disability in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or treatment of subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers. You shall provide equal opportunity for Subcontractors to participate in subcontracting opportunities. You understand and agree that the violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of the Contract and may result in Contract termination, debarment, or other sanctions. You shall include the foregoing clause in all Contracts between you and your Subcontractors and Suppliers.