applicant for employment is qualified. Service Provider agrees to take affirmative action to
employ, advance in employment, or to otherwise treat qualified, handicapped individuals
without discrimination based upon physical or mental handicap in all employment practices,
including but not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment, advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.
Without limitation of the foregoing, Service Provider's attention is directed to 41 C.F.R. § 60-
1.4, and the clause entitled "Equal Opportunity Clause" which, by reference, is incorporated into
this contract, to 41 C.F.R. § 60-250 et seq. and the clause entitled "Affirmative Action
Obligations of Service Providers and Sub Service Provider for Disabled Veterans and Veterans
of the Vietnam Era," which, by reference, is incorporated in this contract, and to 41 C.F.R. §
60-471 and the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Obligations of Service Providers and Sub
Service Providers for Handicapped Workers," which, by this reference, is incorporated in this
contract.
Service Provider agrees to assist disadvantaged business enterprises in obtaining business
opportunities by identifying and encouraging disadvantaged suppliers, consultants, and sub
consultants to participate to the extent possible, consistent with their qualification, quality of
work, and obligation of Service Provider under this contract.
In connection with the performance of work under this contract, Service Provider agrees not to
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation. This agreement includes, but is not 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.
Service Provider agrees, if applicable, to insert these provisions in all subcontracts, except for
subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. Any violation of any applicable
provision by Service Provider shall constitute a material breach of the contract.
16. FEDERAL SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS. If Service Provider awards a
subcontract under this contract, Service Provider, if applicable, shall use the following alternative
steps:
A. Using the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority
Business Development Agency of the United States Department of
Commerce, as appropriate; and
B. Requiring the sub Service Provider, if it awards subcontracts, to take
the affirmative steps set forth in paragraph A.
If applicable, Service Provider agrees to complete and submit to the City a Minority Business
Enterprise/Woman Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Utilization Report (Standard Form 334)
within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter until the end of the contract.
17. ENDORSEMENT. Service Provider shall seal and/or stamp and sign professional
documents including drawings, plans, maps, reports, specifications, and other instruments of
service prepared by Service Provider or under its direction as required under the laws of the State
of New Hampshire.
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