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all immigration and naturalization laws, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Professional
Engineer shall, throughout the period services are to be performed under this contract, monitor for
any changes to the applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, orders, or requirements,
shall promptly notify the City of Nashua in writing of any changes to the same relating to or
affecting this contract, and shall submit detailed documentation of any effect of the change in
terms of both time and cost of performing the contract.
NONDISCRIMINATION If applicable or required under any federal or state law, statute, regulation,
order, or other requirement, Professional Engineer agrees to the following terms. Professional
Engineer will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for
employment is qualified. Professional Engineer 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, Professional Engineer'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 Professional Engineers and Subcontractor 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 Professional Engineers and
Subcontractors for Handicapped Workers," which, by this reference, is incorporated in this
contract.
Professional Engineer 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 Professional Engineer under this contract.
In connection with the performance of work under this contract, Professional Engineer 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.
Professional Engineer 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 Professional Engineer shall constitute a material breach of the contract.
FEDERAL SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS If Professional Engineer awards a subcontract
under this contract, Professional Engineer, 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 subcontractor, if it awards subcontracts, to take the affirmative
steps set forth in paragraph A.
C. If applicable, Professional Engineer agrees to complete and submit to the City of Nashua
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