CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following: a. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth. b. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees. c. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation. d. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee. e. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth. f. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee. g. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreement. h. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgrantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreement. i. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is: 1. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or 2. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or 3. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or 4. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or 5. Deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or 6. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or 7. Otherwise required by law. j. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following: 1. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. 2. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with: (a) obtaining; (b) attempting to obtain; or (c) performing a public Grant Agreement or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence. 3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes. 4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions. 5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law. 6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations. 7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq. 8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment. 9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state. 10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted. k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by: 1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or 2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120. l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee 1. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. j. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. a. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. b. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee 12. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Contract for Supplies
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee A. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee B. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. GranteeC. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. GranteeD. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. GranteeE. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. GranteeF. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. GranteeG. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee H. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. GranteeI. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
(1. ) Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
(2. ) Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
(3. ) Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
(4. ) Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
(5. ) Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
(6. ) Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
(7. ) Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee J. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
(1. ) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
(2. ) Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
(3. ) Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
(4. ) Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
(5. ) Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
(6. ) Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
(7. ) Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.1
8. (8) Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(9. ) Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
(10. ) Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. K. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
(1. ) Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
(2. ) Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210000, North Office BuildingXxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, HarrisburgXxxxxxxxxx, PA 17120XX 00000.
l. Grantee L. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. (August 2010) It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“"Commonwealth”") observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process.
1. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. Grantee Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. Pa.c.s. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Iriterest Act, 71 P.S. P.s. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 18,4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any 'other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to to. a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would _violate the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee. .
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract. .
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in afiriancial interestiri any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s Contractor's financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealthat the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor's submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall shan not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided toxxxxxxxx.xx, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. P.s. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise otherwise. provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s Contractor's internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement or to contract orto defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, ; reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees agrees. to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.. "
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescencesubcontract.
3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.'
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Samples: Management Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee A. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee B. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. GranteeC. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. GranteeD. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. GranteeE. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. GranteeF. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. GranteeG. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee H. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. GranteeI. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
(1. ) Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
(2. ) Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
(3. ) Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
(4. ) Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
(5. ) Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
(6. ) Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
(7. ) Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee X. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
(1. ) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
(2. ) Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
(3. ) Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
(4. ) Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
(5. ) Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
(6. ) Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
(7. ) Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.1
8. (8) Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(9. ) Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
(10. ) Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. K. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
(1. ) Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
(2. ) Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee L. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee 1. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the GovernorG overnor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.et
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreement.contract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:P.S.
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescencesubcontract.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. j. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. a. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. b. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee 12. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure ActXxxxxxxxxx Xxx, 65 00 Pa.C.C.S.
13. When Contractor has reason to believe that any breach of ethical standards as set forth in law, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, or in these provisions has occurred or may occur, including but not limited to contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee which, if acted upon, would violate such ethical standards, Contractor shall immediately notify the Commonwealth contracting officer or Commonwealth Inspector General in writing.
14. Contractor, by submission of its bid or proposal and/or execution of this contract and by the submission of any bills, invoices or requests for payment pursuant to the contract, certifies and represents that it has not violated any of these contractor integrity provisions in connection with the submission of the bid or proposal, during any contract negotiations or during the term of the contract.
15. Contractor shall cooperate with the Office of Inspector General in its investigation of any alleged Commonwealth employee breach of ethical standards and any alleged Contractor non-compliance with these provisions. Contractor agrees to make identified Contractor employees available for interviews at reasonable times and places. Contractor, upon the inquiry or request of the Office of Inspector General, shall provide, or if appropriate, make promptly available for inspection or copying, any information of any type or form deemed relevant by the Inspector General to Contractor's integrity and compliance with these provisions. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Contractor's business or financial records, documents or files of any type or form that refers to or concern this contract.
16. For violation of any of these Contractor Integrity Provisions, the Commonwealth may terminate this and any other contract with Contractor, claim liquidated damages in an amount equal to the value of anything received in breach of these provisions, claim damages for all additional costs and expenses incurred in obtaining another contractor to complete performance under this contract, and debar and suspend Contractor from doing business with the Commonwealth. These rights and remedies are cumulative, and the use or non-use of any one shall not preclude the use of all or any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to those the Commonwealth may have under law, statute, regulation, or otherwise.
17. For purposes of these Contractor Integrity Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings found in this Paragraph 17.
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Samples: Helicopter Supply Contract
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. (August 2010) It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“"Commonwealth”") observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee 1. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.,
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.Pa. C.S. §§1101 ll01 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et 7.151et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or or. employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth Conunonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, ,agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 {Pa. Code §7.151 7.1S1 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or 01' indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for for. the decision, opinion, recommendationreconunendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services.services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s Contractor's financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreement.
i. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees contract. Contractor shall not disclose the financial interest to others any information, documents, reports, datathe Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or records provided toif 110 bids or 'proposals are solicited, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval no later than Contractor's submission of the Commonwealth, except as required contract signed by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise required by lawContractor.
j. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Management Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. (August 2010) It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“"Commonwealth”") observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters thatfosters public confidence in the integrity of . the Commonwealth procurement process.
1. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. Grantee Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall shal! take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. Pa.c.s. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act1nterestAct, 71 P.S. P.s. §776.1 7761 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code Governor'sCode of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 18,4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request request. of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s 's Code of 0/ Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the ofthe Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise exer?ise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreement.contract. .
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and arid the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s Contractor's financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at die time of bidor proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor's submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. Law,65P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; oror .
4. d. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s Contractor's internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a ora criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval approval, of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. Xxxxxxx’s Contractor's acceptance of ofthe benefits derivedfrom the benefits derived from the conduct shall conductshall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.' <',
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state state-law regulating hours of laborofIabor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736P.L. 736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ ' Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq./
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i, Debarment by any agency or department ordepartment of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Management Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. (August 2010) It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“"Commonwealth”") observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process.
1. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. Grantee Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. Pa.c.s. §§1101 JJ01 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. P.s. §776.1 et seq.seq.; and the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s 's Code of 0/ Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit benefit. on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest iriterest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s Contractor's financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor's submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. Law,65 P.s. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for for' compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s Contractor's internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescencesubcontract.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736P.L. 736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ ' Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.P .S. 1
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i, Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Management Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Xxxxxxx agrees to the following:
a. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the GovernorG overnor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.Pa.
d. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
h. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgrantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
i. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementgrant agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement grant agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement grant agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement grant agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement grant agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement grant agreement or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement grant agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement grant was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrityAugust 2010)
1. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. Grantee Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 Law,65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescencesubcontract.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.1
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. j. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. a. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. b. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee 12. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure ActXxxxxxxxxx Xxx, 65 00 Pa.C.
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CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Xxxxxxx agrees to the following:
a. 1. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. 2. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. 3. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. 4. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. 5. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §§ 7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. 6. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. 7. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
h. 8. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgranteesub-grantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeXxxxxxx’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
i. 9. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-Right- to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementgrant agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement grant agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved a. approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed b. directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement grant agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required c. required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary d. necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed e. deemed necessary by Grantee Xxxxxxx in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement grant agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted f. permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise g. otherwise required by law.
j. 10. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement grant agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission a. commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) i. obtaining;
(b) ii. attempting to obtain; or
(c) iii. performing a public Grant Agreement grant agreement or subgrant sub-grant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation c. violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation d. violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation e. violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation f. violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation g. violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, § 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation h. violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment i. debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any j. any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Grantee acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement grant was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any a. any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any b. any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. 12. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.C.S. § 13A01 et seq., and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that law. Grantee employee activities prior to or outside of formal Commonwealth procurement communication protocol are considered lobbying and subjects the Grantee employees to the registration and reporting requirements of the law. Actions by outside lobbyists on Xxxxxxx’s behalf, no matter the procurement stage, are not exempt and must be reported.
13. When Xxxxxxx has reason to believe that any breach of ethical standards as set forth in law, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, or in these provisions has occurred or may occur, including but not limited to contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee which, if acted upon, would violate such ethical standards, Grantee shall immediately notify the Commonwealth grant awarding officer or Commonwealth Inspector General in writing.
14. Grantee, by submission of its bid or proposal and/or execution of this grant agreement and by the submission of any bills, invoices or requests for payment pursuant to the grant agreement, certifies and represents that it has not violated any of these Grantee integrity provisions in connection with the submission of the bid or proposal, during any grant agreement negotiations or during the term of the grant agreement.
15. Grantee shall cooperate with the Office of Inspector General in its investigation of any alleged Commonwealth employee breach of ethical standards and any alleged Grantee non-compliance with these provisions. Xxxxxxx agrees to make identified Grantee employees available for interviews at reasonable times and places. Grantee, upon the inquiry or request of the Office of Inspector General, shall provide, or if appropriate, make promptly available for inspection or copying, any information of any type or form deemed relevant by the Inspector General to Grantee's integrity and compliance with these provisions. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Xxxxxxx's business or financial records, documents or files of any type or form that refers to or concern this grant agreement.
16. For violation of any of these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the Commonwealth may terminate this and any other grant agreement with Grantee, claim liquidated damages in an amount equal to the value of anything received in breach of these provisions, claim damages for all additional costs and expenses incurred in obtaining another Grantee to complete performance under this grant agreement, and debar and suspend Grantee from doing business with the Commonwealth. These rights and remedies are cumulative, and the use or non-use of any one shall not preclude the use of all or any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to those the Commonwealth may have under law, statute, regulation, or otherwise.
17. For purposes of these Contractor Integrity Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings found in this Paragraph 17.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Xxxxxxx agrees to the following:
a. : Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. . Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. . Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Employee Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. . Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. . Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. . Grantee, its it affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. . Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreement.
h. grant agreement. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgranteesub-grantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeXxxxxxx’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreement.
i. grant agreement. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, data or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementgrant agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement grant agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved : approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed or directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement grant agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required or required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary or necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed or deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement grant agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted or permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise ; or otherwise required by law.
j. . Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement grant agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission : commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. Commission commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) : obtaining;
(b) ; attempting to obtain; or
(c) or performing a public Grant Agreement grant agreement or subgrant sub-grant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, § 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. . If this Grant Agreement grant was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any : any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any or any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. . Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.C.S. § 13A01 et seq., and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that law. Grantee employee activities prior to or outside of formal Commonwealth procurement communication protocol are considered lobbying and subjects the Grantee employees to the registration and reporting requirements of the law. Actions by outside lobbyists on Xxxxxxx’s behalf, no matter the procurement stage, are not exempt and must be reported. When Xxxxxxx has reason to believe that any breach of ethical standards as set forth in law, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, or in these provisions has occurred or may occur, including but not limited to contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee which, if acted upon, would violate such ethical standards, Grantee shall immediately notify the Commonwealth grant awarding officer or Commonwealth Inspector General in writing. Grantee, by submission of its bid or proposal and/or execution of this grant agreement and by the submission of any bills, invoices or requests for payment pursuant to the grant agreement, certifies and represents that it has not violated any of these Grantee integrity provisions in connection with the submission of the bid or proposal, during any grant agreement negotiations or during the term of the grant agreement. Grantee shall cooperate with the Office of Inspector General in its investigation of any alleged Commonwealth employee breach of ethical standards and any alleged Grantee non-compliance with these provisions. Xxxxxxx agrees to make identified Grantee employees available for interviews at reasonable times and places. Grantee, upon the inquiry of request of the Office of Inspector General, shall provide, or if appropriate, make promptly available for inspection or copying, any information of any type or form deemed relevant by the Inspector General to Grantee’s integrity and compliance with these provisions. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Xxxxxxx’s business or financial records, documents or files of any type or form that refers to or concern this grant agreement. For violation of any of these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the Commonwealth may terminate this and any other grant agreement with Grantee, claim liquidated damages in an amount equal to the value of anything received in breach of these provisions, claim damages for all additional costs and expenses incurred in obtaining another Grantee to complete performance under this grant agreement, and xxxxx and suspend Grantee from doing business with the Commonwealth. These rights and remedies are cumulative, and the use or non-use of any one shall not preclude the use of all or any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to those the Commonwealth may have under law, statute, regulation, or otherwise. For purposes of these Contractor Integrity Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings found in this Paragraph 17.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Xxxxxxx agrees to the following:
a. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code C od e of ConductC on duct, Executive Exe cuti ve Order 1980-181 980 -18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code C ode of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
h. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgrantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
i. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.§
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee A. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal Federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee B. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. GranteeC. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal Federal law or regulation.
d. GranteeD. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. GranteeE. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. GranteeF. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. GranteeG. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee H. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. GranteeI. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
(1. ) Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
(2. ) Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
(3. ) Required for compliance with federal Federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
(4. ) Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
(5. ) Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
(6. ) Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
(7. ) Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee X. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
(1. ) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
(2. ) Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
(3. ) Violation of federal Federal or state antitrust statutes.
(4. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
(5. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state environmental law.
(6. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
(7. ) Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. (8) Violation of any federal Federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(9. ) Debarment by any agency or department of the federal Federal government or by any other state.
(10. ) Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. K. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
(1. ) Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
(2. ) Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee L. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee A. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal Federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee B. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. GranteeC. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal Federal law or regulation.
d. GranteeD. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. GranteeE. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. GranteeF. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. GranteeG. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee H. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. GranteeI. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
(1. ) Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
(2. ) Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
(3. ) Required for compliance with federal Federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
(4. ) Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
(5. ) Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
(6. ) Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
(7. ) Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee J. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
(1. ) Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
(2. ) Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
(3. ) Violation of federal Federal or state antitrust statutes.
(4. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
(5. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state environmental law.
(6. ) Violation of any federal Federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
(7. ) Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. (8) Violation of any federal Federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
(9. ) Debarment by any agency or department of the federal Federal government or by any other state.
(10. ) Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. K. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
(1. ) Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
(2. ) Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210000, North Office BuildingXxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, HarrisburgXxxxxxxxxx, PA 17120XX 00000.
l. Grantee L. Contractor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee Contractor agrees to the following:
a. Grantee 1. Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to GranteeContractor’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor’s submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of GranteeContractor’s internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; or
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreementsubcontract. XxxxxxxContractor’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. j. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Contractor acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement contract for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Contractor has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement contract was awarded to Grantee Contractor on a non-bid basis, Grantee Contractor must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee Contractor by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. a. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. b. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee Contractor shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office BuildingOffixx Xxxxxxxx, HarrisburgXxxxxxxxxx, PA 17120XX 00000.
l. Grantee 00. Xxxxxxxxor shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. (August 2010) It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement ·to contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“"Commonwealth”") observe observe. high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process.
1. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. Grantee Contractor shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant contract and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee Contractor or that govern the grant award contracting with the the. Commonwealth.
b. Grantee 2. Contractor shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee Contractor employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee Contractor employees.
c. Grantee3. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or or' attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. Pa.c.s. §§1101 et seqetseq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 P.S.§776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s 's Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. Grantee4. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. Grantee5. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s 's Code of 0/ Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. Grantee6. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.. CS.,.-
g. Grantee7. Contractor, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant contract, except as provided in the Grant Agreementcontract.
h. Grantee 8. Contractor shall not have a financial interest in any other Granteecontractor, subgranteesubcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s Contractor's financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementcontract. Contractor shall disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of bid or proposal submission, or if no bids or proposals are solicited, no later than Contractor's submission of the contract signed by Contractor.
i. Grantee9. Contractor, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee Contractor under this grant contract without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. Law.65 P.s. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementcontract. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee Contractor from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement contract shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:: .
1. a. Approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. b. Directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement contract requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. c. Required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. d. Necessary for purposes of Grantee’s Contractor's internal assessment and review; or
5. e. Deemed necessary by Grantee Contractor in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement contract or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. f. Permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: ; or
7. g. Otherwise required by law.
j. Grantee 10. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has not been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement contracting officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. a. Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee Contractor or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:: /.
(a1) obtaining;
(b2) attempting to obtain; oror '<,
(c3) performing a public Grant Agreement contract or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescencesubcontract.
3. c. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. d. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. e. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. f. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. g. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736P.L. 736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ ' Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.1
8. h. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. i, Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Management Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. 1. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. 2. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. 3. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. 4. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. 5. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §§ 7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. 6. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.for
g. 7. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
h. 8. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgranteesub-grantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
i. 9. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.101- 3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementgrant agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement grant agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved a. approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed b. directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement grant agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required c. required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary d. necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed e. deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement grant agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted f. permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise g. otherwise required by law.
j. 10. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement grant agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission a. commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) obtaining;
(b) attempting to obtain; or
(c) performing a public Grant Agreement or subgrant agreement. Xxxxxxx’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. If this Grant Agreement was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210, North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
l. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 65 Pa.C.
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Samples: Grant Agreement
CONTRACTOR INTEGRITY PROVISIONS. It is essential that those who seek a Grant Agreement grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) observe high standards of honesty and integrity. They must conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth procurement process. In furtherance of this policy, the Grantee agrees to the following:
a. 1. Grantee shall maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity during the performance of this grant and shall take no action in violation of state or federal laws or regulations or any other applicable laws or regulations, or other requirements applicable to Grantee or that govern the grant award with the Commonwealth.
b. 2. Grantee shall establish and implement a written business integrity policy, which includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these provisions as they relate to Grantee employee activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees, and which is distributed and made known to all Grantee employees.
c. 3. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not influence, or attempt to influence, any Commonwealth employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct for Commonwealth employees set forth in the Public Official and Employees Ethics Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§1101 et seq.; the State Adverse Interest Act, 71 P.S. §776.1 et seq.; and the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §7.151 et seq., or to breach any other state or federal law or regulation.
d. 4. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person at the direction or request of any Commonwealth official or employee.
e. 5. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not offer, give, or agree or promise to give any gratuity to a Commonwealth official or employee or to any other person, the acceptance of which would violate the Governor’s Code of Conduct, Executive Order 1980-18, 4 Pa. Code §§ 7.151 et seq. or any statute, regulation, statement of policy, management directive or any other published standard of the Commonwealth.
f. 6. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty by any Commonwealth official or employee.
g. 7. Grantee, its affiliates, agents, employees, or anyone in privity with him or her shall not accept or agree to accept from any person, any gratuity in connection with the performance of work under the grant except as provided in the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
h. 8. Grantee shall not have a financial interest in any other Grantee, subgranteesub-grantee, or supplier providing services, labor, or material on this project, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest prior to Commonwealth execution of the Grant Agreementgrant agreement.
i. 9. Grantee, its affiliates, agents and employees shall not disclose to others any information, documents, reports, data, or records provided to, or prepared by, Grantee under this grant without the prior written approval of the Commonwealth, except as required by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, or other applicable law or as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreementgrant agreement. Any information, documents, reports, data, or records secured by Grantee from the Commonwealth or a third party in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement grant agreement shall be kept confidential unless disclosure of such information is:
1. Approved a. approved in writing by the Commonwealth prior to its disclosure; or
2. Directed b. directed by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction unless the Grant Agreement grant agreement requires prior Commonwealth approval; or
3. Required c. required for compliance with federal or state securities laws or the requirements of national securities exchanges; or
4. Necessary d. necessary for purposes of Grantee’s internal assessment and review; or
5. Deemed e. deemed necessary by Grantee in any action to enforce the provisions of this Grant Agreement grant agreement or to defend or prosecute claims by or against parties other than the Commonwealth; or
6. Permitted f. permitted by the valid authorization of a third party to whom the information, documents, reports, data, or records pertain: or
7. Otherwise g. otherwise required by law.
j. 10. Grantee certifies that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, associates, partners, limited partners or individual owners has been officially notified of, charged with, or convicted of any of the following and agrees to immediately notify the Commonwealth agency Grant Agreement grant agreement officer in writing if and when it or any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner or individual owner has been officially notified of, charged with, convicted of, or officially notified of a governmental determination of any of the following:
1. Commission a. commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.
2. b. Commission of fraud or a criminal offense or other improper conduct or knowledge of, approval of or acquiescence in such activities by Grantee or any affiliate, officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner, or employee or other individual or entity associated with:
(a) i. obtaining;
(b) ii. attempting to obtain; or
(c) iii. performing a public Grant Agreement grant agreement or subgrant sub-grant agreement. XxxxxxxGrantee’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be deemed evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.
3. Violation c. violation of federal or state antitrust statutes.
4. Violation d. violation of any federal or state law regulating campaign contributions.
5. Violation e. violation of any federal or state environmental law.
6. Violation f. violation of any federal or state law regulating hours of labor, minimum wage standards or prevailing wage standards; discrimination in wages; or child labor violations.
7. Violation g. violation of the Act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No. 338), known as the Workers’ Compensation Act, § 77 P.S. 1 et seq.
8. Violation h. violation of any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination in employment.
9. Debarment i. debarment by any agency or department of the federal government or by any other state.
10. Any j. any other crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity. Xxxxxxx Grantee acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Grant Agreement for cause upon such notification or when the Commonwealth otherwise learns that Xxxxxxx Grantee has been officially notified, charged, or convicted.
k. 11. If this Grant Agreement grant was awarded to Grantee on a non-bid basis, Grantee must, (as required by Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code) file a report of political contributions with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on or before February 15 of the next calendar year. The report must include an itemized list of all political contributions known to Grantee by virtue of the knowledge possessed by every officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, or individual owner that has been made by:
1. Any a. any officer, director, associate, partner, limited partner, individual owner or members of the immediate family when the contributions exceed an aggregate of one thousand dollars ($1,000) by any individual during the preceding year; or
2. Any b. any employee or members of his immediate family whose political contribution exceeded one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the preceding year. To obtain a copy of the reporting form, Grantee shall contact the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure, Room 210000, North Office BuildingXxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, HarrisburgXxxxxxxxxx, PA 17120XX 00000.
l. 12. Grantee shall comply with requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure ActXxxxxxxxxx Xxx, 65 00 Pa.C.C.S. § 13A01 et seq., and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that law. Grantee employee activities prior to or outside of formal Commonwealth procurement communication protocol are considered lobbying and subjects the Grantee employees to the registration and reporting requirements of the law. Actions by outside lobbyists on Grantee’s behalf, no matter the procurement stage, are not exempt and must be reported.
13. When Grantee has reason to believe that any breach of ethical standards as set forth in law, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, or in these provisions has occurred or may occur, including but not limited to contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee which, if acted upon, would violate such ethical standards, Grantee shall immediately notify the Commonwealth grant awarding officer or Commonwealth Inspector General in writing.
14. Grantee, by submission of its bid or proposal and/or execution of this grant agreement and by the submission of any bills, invoices or requests for payment pursuant to the grant agreement, certifies and represents that it has not violated any of these Grantee integrity provisions in connection with the submission of the bid or proposal, during any grant agreement negotiations or during the term of the grant agreement.
15. Grantee shall cooperate with the Office of Inspector General in its investigation of any alleged Commonwealth employee breach of ethical standards and any alleged Grantee non-compliance with these provisions. Grantee agrees to make identified Grantee employees available for interviews at reasonable times and places. Grantee, upon the inquiry or request of the Office of Inspector General, shall provide, or if appropriate, make promptly available for inspection or copying, any information of any type or form deemed relevant by the Inspector General to Grantee's integrity and compliance with these provisions. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, Grantee's business or financial records, documents or files of any type or form that refers to or concern this grant agreement.
16. For violation of any of these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the Commonwealth may terminate this and any other grant agreement with Grantee, claim liquidated damages in an amount equal to the value of anything received in breach of these provisions, claim damages for all additional costs and expenses incurred in obtaining another Grantee to complete performance under this grant agreement, and debar and suspend Grantee from doing business with the Commonwealth. These rights and remedies are cumulative, and the use or non-use of any one shall not preclude the use of all or any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to those the Commonwealth may have under law, statute, regulation, or otherwise.
17. For purposes of these Contractor Integrity Provisions, the following terms shall have the meanings found in this Paragraph 17.
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Samples: Grant Agreement