PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Contractor and/or subcontractor agree to comply with the provisions of §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 USC 794 et seq., as implemented in 45 CFR 84.1 et seq.), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended (42 USC 12101 et seq.; as implemented in 29 CFR 1630), as applicable, pertaining to the prohibition of discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities in all programs or activities, and if applicable, as implemented in Title 45, CFR, §84.1 et seq., as they exist now or may be hereafter amended together with succeeding legislation.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Contractor must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
Americans with Disabilities Act The Contractor shall be and remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“Act”), to the extent applicable, during the term of the Contract. DAS may Terminate the Contract if the Contractor fails to comply with the Act.
Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Contractor shall provide the Services in a manner that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including but not limited to Title II’s program access requirements, and all other applicable federal, state and local disability rights legislation.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance A. PROVIDER and all Subcontractors agree not to discriminate on the basis of disability in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Wisconsin Statutes secs. 111.321 and 111.34, and Chapter 19 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances. PROVIDER agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, service recipients, and applicants for employment and services, notices setting forth the provisions of this paragraph.
B. PROVIDER shall give priority to those methods that offer programs and activities to disabled persons in the most integrated setting. Where service or program delivery is housed in an inaccessible location, and accessible alterations are not readily achievable, PROVIDER agrees to offer “programmatic accessibility” to recipients (real or potential) of said services and programs (e.g. change time/location of service).
C. PROVIDER agrees that it will employ staff with special translation and sign language skills appropriate to the needs of the client population, or will purchase the services of qualified adult interpreters who are available within a reasonable time to communicate with hearing impaired clients. PROVIDER agrees to train staff in human relations techniques and sensitivity to persons with disabilities. PROVIDER agrees to make programs and facilities accessible, as appropriate, through outstations, authorized representatives, adjusted work hours, ramps, doorways, elevators, or ground floor rooms. PROVIDER agrees to provide, free of charge, all documents necessary to its clients’ meaningful participation in PROVIDER’s programs and services in alternative formats and languages appropriate to the needs of the client population, including, but not limited to, Braille, large print and verbally transcribed or translated taped information. The PROVIDER agrees that it will train its staff on the content of these policies and will invite its applicants and clients to identify themselves as persons needing additional assistance or accommodations in order to apply for or participate in PROVIDER’s programs and services.
Students with Disabilities The Charter School shall comply with all federal special education laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Compliance with Civil Rights Laws The Contractor hereby assures that it will comply with Subchapter VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC Sections 2000 (e) (1) through 2000 (e) (17), to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, religion, ancestry, age, condition of physical handicap, marital status, political affiliation, or national origin, 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. The Contractor shall comply with Exhibit D - Contractor’s EEO Certification.
Protection of Persons and Property The AGENCY shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the performance of this Contract.
a. The AGENCY shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety and protection of:
i. All employees and all persons whom the AGENCY suffers to be on the premises and other persons who may be affected thereby;
ii. All property, materials, and equipment on the premises under the care, custody or control of the AGENCY; and
iii. Other property at or surrounding the premises.
b. The AGENCY agrees that the COUNTY does not guarantee the security of any equipment or personal property brought by the AGENCY, its agents or employees onto the COUNTY property and that the COUNTY shall in no way be liable for damage, destruction, theft or loss of any equipment and appurtenances regardless of the reason for such damage, destruction, theft or loss.
c. The AGENCY shall comply with, and shall ensure that its contractors comply with, all applicable safety laws or ordinances, rules, regulations, standards and lawful orders from authority bearing on the safety of persons or property for their protection from damage, injury or loss. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
i. Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
ii. National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH)
iii. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) The AGENCY must also comply with the guidelines set forth in the Orange County Safety & Health Manual. The manual can be accessed online at the address below:
d. In any emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, the AGENCY will act with reasonable care and discretion to prevent any threatened damage, injury, or loss.
Transactions with Interested Persons Unless prohibited by the charter ------------------------------------ documents of any Member and unless entered into in bad faith, no contract or transaction between the Company and one or more of its Managers or Members, or between the Company and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of its Managers or Members have a financial interest or are directors, partners, Managers or officers, shall be voidable solely for this reason or solely because such Manager or Member was present or participated in the authorization of such contract or transaction if:
(a) the material facts as to the relationship or interest of such Manager or Member and as to the contract or transaction were disclosed or known to the other Managers (if any) or Members and the contract or transaction was authorized by the disinterested Managers (if any) or Members; or
(b) the contract or transaction was fair to the Company as of the time it was authorized, approved or ratified by the disinterested Managers (if any) or Members; and no Manager or Member interested in such contract or transaction, because of such interest, shall be considered to be in breach of this Agreement or liable to the Company, any Manager or Member, or any other person or organization for any loss or expense incurred by reason of such contract or transaction or shall be accountable for any gain or profit realized from such contract or transaction.
SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY 10.2.1 The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
(a) all employees on the Work and all other persons who may be affected thereby;
(b) all the Work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off-the site, under the care; custody or control of the Contractor or any of his Subcontractors or Sub-subcontractors; and
(c) other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs; lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.
10.2.2 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or loss.
10.2.3 The Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and progress of the Work, all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities.
10.2.4 When the use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment is necessary for the execution of the Work, the Contractor shall: (1) exercise the utmost care and shall carry on such activities under the supervision of properly qualified personnel; and (2) give the State notice, in writing, seven (7) days in advance of the planned activity of the Contractor’s intent to store and/ or use explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment on the project site.
10.2.5 When the project involves the placement or replacement of roofing systems of all types on State- owned buildings, including flat, low-pitched and steep roofs, Contractor must comply with all requirements of the latest edition of VOSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction (29 CFR 1926) including, but not limited to, Subpart M – Fall Protection. Prior to execution of a contract by BGS, contractors engaged in placement or replacement of roofing systems of all types must submit a signed certification statement attesting to their intention to comply with VOSHA Fall Protection Regulations. Such certification shall be submitted on a State-provided form along with proof of insurance.
10.2.6 The Contractor shall promptly remedy all damage or loss (consistent with Contractor’s obligations described in Attachment C) to any property referred to in Clauses 10.2.1(b) and 10.2.1(c) of these General Conditions caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, any
10.2.7 The Contractor shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Contractor's superintendent unless otherwise designated by the Contractor in writing to the State and the Architect.
10.2.8 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the Work to be loaded so as to endanger its safety.
