R2022-117 Resolution Accepting the Proposal and Authorizing a Contract with Houck Transit Advertising for Decatur Transit

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Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, 1142 U.S.C.§2000e note),and with any applicable Federal statutes,executive orders,regulations,and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project.The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed,and that employees are treated during employment,without regard to their race,color,creed, national origin,sex,or age.Such action shall include, but not be limited to,the following:employment, upgrading,demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition,the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (b) Age-in accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,as amended,29 U.S.C.§§623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C.§5332,the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition,the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (c) Disabilities-In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,as amended, 42 U.S.C. §12112,the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,"29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. in addition,the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (3) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA,modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.Suspension and/or Debarment.The Contractor is required to verify that none of the Contractor,its principals,as defined at 49 CFR 29.995,or affiliates,as defined at 49 CFR 29.905,are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.The Contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29,Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29,Subpart C in any lower tier subcontract it enters into. If it is later determined that the Contractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City,the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension:and/or debarment. Disputes. Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract,the authorized representative of the City Manager of the City of Decatur shall decide which are not resolved by agreement of the parties, in writing.This decision shall be final and conclusive unless the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the City Manager within ten(10)days from the date of receipt of its copy. In connection with any such appeal,the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position.The decision of the City Manager shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Contractor shall abide be the decision. Unless otherwise directed by the City,the Contractor shall continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.