Common use of Reference and Background Checks Clause in Contracts

Reference and Background Checks. Due to the confidential nature of the information and materials which will be accessible to Contractor, the Counties shall have the right to conduct reference and background checks on Contractor Staff to be used to provide the Services. The Counties reserve the right in their sole discretion to reject any proposed Staff as a result of information produced by such reference checks, background checks, or additional sources of information. In addition, Contractor shall conduct its own reference and background checks for at least five previous years on Staff or their substitutes to be used to provide the Services. Contractor further agrees to cooperate fully with the Counties in completion of these requirements.