A. All eligible contracts, contracts for professional services and the services of architects and engineers, and contracts resulting from eligible projects entered into by Pima County government shall incorporate an equal opportunity clause. The requirements contained in this clause will be considered by the procurement director in determining whether a contractor is in compliance with this article. The clause shall read as follows:
Equal Opportunity Clause:
1. The contractor shall not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment up-grading, demotion, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training.
2. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices summarizing the provisions of this equal opportunity clause.
3. The contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that the contractor is an equal opportunity employer.
4. The contractor understands that it is the policy of Pima County government to ensure full and equitable economic opportunities to persons or businesses that compete for business with Pima County government.
5. The contractor shall permit access to any relevant and pertinent reports and documents by the procurement director for the sole purpose of verifying compliance with this title and its related policy and regulations. All such materials provided to the county by the contractor shall be kept confidential to the extent possible.
6. The contractor shall not obstruct or hinder the county in the fulfillment of duties and responsibilities imposed by this title and its related policy and regulations.
7. The contractor and each subcontractor shall include a summary of this equal opportunity clause in every subcontract. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontractor as is necessary as a means of enforcing the provisions of the equal opportunity clause.
B. The inclusion of this clause may be waived by the procurement director where it is appropriate due to a similar clause requirement by state or federal law.
(Ord. 2011-15 § 1 (part), 2011: Ord. 2009-47 § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. 1997-44, 1997)