COVID-19 Rider Clause Samples

COVID-19 Rider. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following provisions shall apply: Contractor shall provide Program Services during FY21 either in-person (“In-Person Services”) at the site or sites identified in the applicable Appendix/Exhibit for Workscope Program Schedule (the “Site”) or remotely through the use of one or more videoconferencing platforms approved by DYCD (“Remote Services”). The schedule of In-Person Services and Remote Services during FY21 shall be described in the applicable Appendix/Exhibit for Workscope Program Schedule and approved by DYCD. Contractor shall comply with the following requirements in providing In-Person Services during FY21 (the “COVID-19 Public Health Provisions”): Contractor shall review and comprehend the NY State Forward office re-opening guidance for essential businesses. Per Executive Order 202.6 issued by the Governor of the State of New York, human service providers are designated as essential businesses. Contractor shall submit an electronic affirmation to New York State that it has reviewed the re-opening guidance and shall operate in accordance with such guidance. Contractor shall complete a “NY State Forward Safety Plan Template” for each Site prior to commencing Program Services for FY21. Each Site shall have a copy of such Safety Plan on file, which shall be made available for inspection upon request to DYCD and other City and State oversight authorities. Contractor shall designate a Site Safety Monitor at each Site who shall ensure compliance with Contractor’s Safety Plan. Contractor shall comply with all Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York related to COVID-19 public health measures, including Executive Order Number 202 “Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York” issued on March 7, 2020 and continued as of July 21, 2020, for as long as such orders are in effect. If applicable, Contractor shall comply with the “Reopening New York Child Care and Day Camp Programs Guidelines” and the “Interim Guidance for Child Care and Day Camp Programs During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” issued by the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) as of June 26, 2020. Contractor shall comply with the following requirements in providing all Remote Services during FY21: Contractor shall utilize one or more secure videoconferencing platforms for the provision of Remote Services during FY21. Contractor shall obtain the necessary subscriptions, licenses, and approvals for the use of s...