Common use of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Clause in Contracts

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 9.26.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 9.26.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (D, Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 9.26.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 9.26.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 9.26.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 9.26.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subsection 9.26 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 9.26.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subsection 9.26 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 9.26.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 9.26.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 9.26.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (D, Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 9.26.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 9.26.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 9.26.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 9.26.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subsection 9.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 9.26.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subsection 9.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 9.26.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 7.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 7.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification)Certification (included in Exhibit G, Contractor’s Proposal. 8.28.3 7.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 7.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 7.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 7.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 7.28 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 7.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 7.28 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 7.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 ‌ 34.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 34.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 34.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 34.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 34.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 34.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 34.0 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 34.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 34.0 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 34.8 The parties Parties agree that in the event a California Court of laws finds that the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement and Contractor has exhausted any and all appeal rights, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.27.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.27.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor 8.27.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.27.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorsSubcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.27.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.27.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 8.27 when so requested by the CountyCounty subject to reasonable prior written notice and appropriate limitations. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-anti- discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree 8.27.8 Contractor agrees that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole discretion and option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages damages, and not as a penalty, in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors bidders without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. ‌‌ 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 The parties Parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.29.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.29.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (E - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.29.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.29.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.29.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 8.29.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.29 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.29.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.29 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-anti- discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 8.29.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antisub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.27.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.27.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) to this Master Agreement. 8.28.3 The contractor 8.27.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-anti- discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.27.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.27.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.27.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) 500 for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) to this Master Agreement. 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) Five Hundred Dollars for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph subparagraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.subparagraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 ‌ 34.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 34.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 34.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-anti- discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 34.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 34.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 34.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 34.0 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 34.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 34.0 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 34.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) to this Contract. 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorssub-contractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) 500.00 for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.26.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.26.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor 8.26.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.26.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.26.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.26.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Section 8.26 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.26.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Section 8.26 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.26.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (B, "Contractor’s EEO Certification).” 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors Vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Section 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) subsection 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors contractors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) of this Master Agreement. 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) of this Master Agreement have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) Five Hundred Dollars for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s - Contractor‟s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractor’s Contractor‟s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (F - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph Sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph Sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.25.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.25.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.25.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.25.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.25.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.25.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.24 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.25.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.24 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.25.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 31.1 The contractor Licensee certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 31.2 The contractor Licensee shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Appendix D-Exhibit D (Contractor11, “Bidder’s EEO Certification)”. 8.28.3 31.3 The contractor Licensee shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-anti- discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 31.4 The contractor Licensee certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 31.5 The contractor Licensee certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract License or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractLicense. 8.28.6 31.6 The contractor Licensee shall allow County representatives access to the contractorLicensee’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 31.0, when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 31.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 31.0, have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract License upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractLicense. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract License have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Licensee has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Licensee has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractLicense. 8.28.8 31.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Licensee violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractLicense, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractLicense.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.Paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (F - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While W xxxx the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s B - CONTRACTOR’S EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall allow County COUNTY representatives access to the contractor’s CONTRACTOR’S employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph Sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyCOUNTY. 8.28.7 If the County COUNTY finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antiSub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall allow County COUNTY representatives access to the contractor’s CONTRACTOR’S employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph Sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyCOUNTY. 8.28.7 If the County COUNTY finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antiSub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorssub- contractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours Business Days to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) ), when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) 500 for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.41.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies companies, are and shall will be treated equally by it without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.41.2 Contractor shall certify to, to and comply with, with the provisions of Exhibit D (ContractorContract Attachment G, Proposer’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor 8.41.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated equally during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, affiliation in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited toto the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.41.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorssub- Contractors/partners, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.41.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and federal or State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.41.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Section 8.41 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.41.7 If the County finds that any of provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Section 8.41 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate determine to cancel, terminate, or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this the Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contactor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.41.8 The parties agree that in the event Contractor violates the contractor violates any of the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the a sum of five hundred dollars ($500500.00) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Code, Section 1671 1671, as liquidated damages in lieu of canceling, terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antisub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.27.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.27.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) to this Master Agreement. 8.28.3 The contractor 8.27.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-anti- discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.27.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.27.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.27.6 Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 8.27 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) 500 for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.26.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.26.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.26.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.26.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.26.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.26.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.26.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Sub- paragraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.26.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyDistrict. 8.28.7 If the County District finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County District may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County District reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County District that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County District shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Sub- paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the CountyDistrict. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County District finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antiSub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor As permitted by Applicable Laws, the Contractor shall allow County representatives access (via remote access or accompanied by a Contractor representative) to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours for the limited purpose to verify compliance with the provisions of certifications provided in this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: , employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph Sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyDistrict. 8.28.7 If the County District finds that any provisions of this Paragraph Sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract.this 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County District shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State state anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State state anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal federal and State state laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State state anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors contractors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 42.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 42.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D E (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 42.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 42.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorsSubcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 42.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 42.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 42 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 42.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 42 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 42.8 The parties Parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractorsSub-Contractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph subparagraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyDistrict. 8.28.7 If the County District finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.subparagraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antiSub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination anti‑discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 22.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 22.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Contractor's EEO Certification (Exhibit D (Contractor’s EEO CertificationJ). 8.28.3 22.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 22.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 22.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractAgreement. 8.28.6 22.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 22.0 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 22.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) 22.0 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractAgreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement. 8.28.8 22.8 The parties Parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractAgreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractAgreement.” 6. Paragraph 35.0 (Contractor’s Warranty of Adherence to County’s Child Support Compliance Program) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced by a new Paragraph 35.0 (Contractor’s Warranty of Adherence to County’s Child Support Compliance Program) to read as follows: “35.0 CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY OF ADHERENCE TO COUNTY’S CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 35.1 The Contractor acknowledges that the County has established a goal of ensuring that all individuals who benefit financially from the County through contract are in compliance with their court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations in order to mitigate the economic burden otherwise imposed upon the County and its taxpayers. 35.2 As required by the County’s Child Support Compliance Program (County Code Chapter 2.200) and without limiting the Contractor’s duty under this Agreement to comply with all applicable provisions of law, the Contractor warrants that it is now in compliance and shall during the term of this Agreement maintain in compliance with employment and wage reporting requirements as required by the Federal Social Security Act (42 USC Section 653a) and California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1088.5, and shall implement all lawfully served Wage and Earnings Withholding Orders or Child Support Services Department Notices of Wage and Earnings Assignment for Child, Family or Spousal Support, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 706.031 and Family Code Section 5246(b).” 7. Paragraph 36.0 (Termination for Breach of Warranty to Maintain Compliance with County's Child Support Compliance Program) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced by a new Paragraph 36.0 (Termination for Breach of Warranty to Maintain Compliance with County's Child Support Compliance Program) to read as follows: ”36.0 TERMINATION FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH COUNTY’S CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Failure of Contractor to maintain compliance with the requirements set forth in Paragraph 36.0 (Contractor's Warranty of Adherence to County's Child Support Compliance Program) of this Agreement shall constitute default by Contractor under this Agreement. Without limiting the rights and remedies available to County under any other provision of this Agreement, failure of Contractor to cure such default within ninety (90) calendar days of notice by the Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department shall be grounds upon which County may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 16.0 (Termination for Default) and pursue debarment of Contractor pursuant to County Code Chapter 2.202.” 8. Paragraph 40.0 (Records and Audit) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety, and shall be replaced by a new Paragraph 40.0 (Record Retention and Inspection/Audit Settlement) to read as follows: “40.0 RECORD RETENTION AND INSPECTION/AUDIT SETTLEMENT 40.1 The Contractor shall maintain accurate and complete financial records of its activities and operations relating to this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Contractor shall also maintain accurate and complete employment and other records relating to its performance of this Agreement. The Contractor agrees that the County shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, copy, or transcribe any pertinent transaction, activity, or record relating to this Agreement upon 30 days written notice which specifies with reasonable clarity what the County wishes to examine.. All such material, including, but not limited to, all financial records, bank statements, cancelled checks or other proof of payment, timecards, sign-in/sign-out sheets and other time and employment records, and proprietary data and information, shall be kept and maintained by the Contractor and shall be made available to the County during the term of this Agreement and for a period of five 5) years thereafter unless the County’s written permission is given to dispose of any such material prior to such time. All such material shall be maintained by the Contractor at a location in Los Angeles County, provided that if any such material is located outside Los Angeles County, then, at the County’s option, the Contractor shall pay the County for travel, per diem, and other costs incurred by the County to examine, audit, excerpt, copy, or transcribe such material at such other location, subject to Contractor’s reasonable travel restrictions and/or policies. Contractor maintains the sole option of shipping all such documents to County, at Contractor’s sole expense, should Contractor desire to do so, in lieu of County employee’s travel to Contractor site. 40.2 In the event that an audit of the Contractor is conducted specifically regarding this Agreement by any Federal or State auditor, or by any auditor or accountant employed by the Contractor or otherwise, then the Contractor shall file a copy of such audit report with the County’s Auditor-Controller within thirty (30) days of the Contractor’s receipt thereof, unless otherwise provided by applicable Federal or State law or under this Agreement. Subject to applicable law, the County shall make a reasonable effort to maintain the confidentiality of such audit report(s). 40.3 Failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any of the provisions of this Paragraph 40.0 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Agreement, subject to Contractor’s 30 day right to cure. 40.4 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement or within five (5) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, representatives of the County conduct an audit of the Contractor regarding the work performed under this Agreement, and if such audit finds that the County’s dollar liability for any such work is less than payments made by the County to the Contractor, then the difference shall be either: a) repaid by the Contractor to the County by cash payment upon demand or b) at the sole option of the County’s Auditor-Controller, deducted from any amounts due to the Contractor from the County, whether under this Agreement or otherwise. If such audit finds that the County’s dollar liability for such work is more than the payments made by the County to the Contractor, then the difference shall be paid to the Contractor by the County by cash payment, provided that in no event shall the County’s maximum obligation for this Agreement exceed the funds appropriated by the County for the purpose of this Agreement.” 9. Paragraph 41.0 (Confidentiality) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety, and shall be replaced by a new Paragraph 41.0 (Confidentiality) to read as follows:

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antisub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County District representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyDistrict. 8.28.7 If the County District finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antisub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub- paragraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (- Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph sub-paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-anti- discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (Contractor’s - CONTRACTOR’S EEO Certification). 8.28.3 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor CONTRACTOR certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor CONTRACTOR shall allow County COUNTY representatives access to the contractor’s CONTRACTOR’S employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph sub- paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) when so requested by the CountyCOUNTY. 8.28.7 If the County COUNTY finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the antisub-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.paragraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.27.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-anti- discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.27.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.27.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.27.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors contractors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.27.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.27.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.27 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.subparagraph

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.33.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.33.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (C - Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.33.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.33.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.33.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract Master Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.6 8.33.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.29 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.33.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) sub-paragraph 8.29 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract Master Agreement upon which the County may terminate or suspend this ContractMaster Agreement. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-anti- discrimination provisions of this Contract Master Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement. 8.28.8 8.33.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the th e anti-discrimination provisions of this ContractMaster Agreement, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this ContractMaster Agreement.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 The contractor 8.27.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 The contractor 8.27.2 Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D C (Contractor’s EEO Certification)) of this Contract. 8.28.3 The contractor 8.27.3 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 The contractor 8.27.4 Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 The contractor 8.27.5 Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 The contractor 8.27.6 Contractor shall allow County the Commission representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subparagraph 8.27 when so requested by the CountyCommission. 8.28.7 8.27.7 If the County Commission finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Subparagraph 8.27 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County Commission may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.27.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County Commission shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action. 8.28.1 8.23.1 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and shall be treated equally without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. 8.28.2 8.23.2 The contractor Contractor shall certify to, and comply with, the provisions of Exhibit D (J, Contractor’s EEO Certification). 8.28.3 8.23.3 The contractor Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Such action shall include, but is not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 8.28.4 8.23.4 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation. 8.28.5 8.23.5 The contractor Contractor certifies and agrees that it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Contract or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Contract. 8.28.6 8.23.6 The contractor Contractor shall allow County representatives access to the contractorContractor’s employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Sub-paragraph 8.23 when so requested by the County. 8.28.7 8.23.7 If the County finds that any provisions of this Paragraph 8.28 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) Sub-paragraph 8.23 have been violated, such violation shall constitute a material breach of this Contract upon which the County may terminate or suspend this Contract. While the County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment and Housing Practices Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the contractor Contractor has violated Federal or State anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by the County that the contractor Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract. 8.28.8 8.23.8 The parties agree that in the event the contractor Contractor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Contract, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred dollars Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Contract.