Common use of Contracting and Subcontracting Clause in Contracts

Contracting and Subcontracting. The Employer recognizes its obligation to utilize Bargaining Unit employees in accordance with the merit principles of the Civil Service Commission. The Employer reserves the right to use contractual services in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The Employer agrees to make reasonable efforts (not involving a delay in implementation) to avoid or minimize the impact of such sub-contracting upon Bargaining Unit employees. Whenever the Employer intends to contract out or sub-contract services, the Employer shall, as early as possible but at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to implementation and no later than at the time of submission to Civil Service, give written notice of its intent to contract or sub-contract to the Union. Such notice shall consist of a copy of the material sent to Civil Service which shall include such matters as: 1. The nature of the work to be performed or the service to be provided. 2. The proposed duration and cost of such sub-contracting. 3. The rationale for such sub-contracting. The Employer shall, upon written request, meet and confer with the Union over the impact of the decision upon the Bargaining Unit. Such discussions shall not serve to delay implementation of the Employer's decision. Nothing provided in this section shall prohibit the Union from challenging the planned contracting or sub-contracting before the Civil Service Commission, nor from appealing a Departmental action which it alleges violates applicable Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Contracting and Subcontracting. The Employer recognizes its obligation to utilize Bargaining Unit employees members in accordance with the merit principles of the Civil Service Commission. The Employer reserves the right to use contractual services in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The Employer agrees to make reasonable efforts (not involving a delay in implementation) to avoid or minimize the impact of such sub-contracting upon Bargaining Unit employees. Whenever the Employer intends to contract out or sub-contract services, the Employer shall, as early as possible but at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to implementation and no later than at the time of submission to Civil Service, give written notice of its intent to contract or sub-contract to the Union. Such notice shall consist of a copy of the material sent to Civil Service which shall include such matters as: 1. The nature of the work to be performed or the service to be provided. 2. The proposed duration and cost of such sub-contracting. 3. The rationale for such sub-contracting. The Employer shall, upon written request, meet and confer with the Union over the impact of the decision upon the Bargaining Unit. Such discussions shall not serve to delay implementation of the Employer's decision. Nothing provided in this section shall prohibit the Union from challenging the planned contracting or sub-contracting before the Civil Service Commission, nor from appealing a Departmental action which it alleges violates applicable Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Contracting and Subcontracting. The Employer recognizes its obligation to utilize Bargaining Unit employees in accordance with the merit principles of the Civil Service Commission. The Employer reserves the right to use contractual services in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The Employer agrees to make reasonable efforts (not involving a delay in implementation) to avoid or minimize the impact of such contracting or sub-contracting upon Bargaining Unit employees. Whenever the Employer intends to contract out or sub-contract services, the Employer shall, as early as possible but at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to implementation and no later than at the time of submission to Civil Service, give written notice of its intent to contract or sub-contract to the Union. Such notice shall consist of a copy of the material sent to Civil Service which shall include such matters as: 1. The nature of the work to be performed or the service to be provided. 2. The proposed duration and cost of such contracting or sub-contracting. 3. The rationale for such contracting or sub-contracting. The Employer agrees to provide a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Union when it is posted. The Employer shall, upon written request, meet and confer with the Union over the impact of the decision upon the Bargaining Unit. Such discussions shall not serve to delay implementation of the Employer's decision. Nothing provided in this section shall prohibit the Union from challenging the planned contracting or sub-contracting before the Civil Service Commission, nor from appealing a Departmental action which it alleges violates applicable Civil Service Rules and Regulations.