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<br />reference. If applicable, in accordance with Subpart 22.18 of the Federal Acquisition Register, the
<br />CONSULTANT must (1) enroll in the E -Verify Program, (2) use E -Verify to verify the employment
<br />eligibility of all new hires working in the United States; (3) use E -Verify to verify the employment
<br />eligibility of all employees assigned to the Agreement; and (4) include this requirement in certain
<br />subcontracts, such as construction. Information on registration for and use of the E -Verify Program
<br />can be obtained via the internet at the Department of Homeland Security Web site:
<br />http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
<br />10.2 The CONSULTANT shall also comply with Florida Statute 448.095, which directs all
<br />public employers, including municipal governments, and private employers with 25 or more
<br />employees to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees through the U.S. Department
<br />of Homeland Security's E -Verify System, and further provides that a public entity may not enter
<br />into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E -Verify system. Florida
<br />Statute 448.095 further provides that if a Contractor enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the
<br />subcontractor must provide the Contractor with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not
<br />employ, contract with, or subcontract -with an unauthorized alien. In accordance with Florida Statute
<br />448.095, CONSULTANT, if it employs more than 25 employees, .is required to verify employee
<br />eligibility using the E -Verify system for all existing and new employees hired by CONSULTANT
<br />during the contract term. Further, CONSULTANT must also require and maintain the statutorily
<br />required affidavit of its subcontractors. It is the responsibility of CONSULTANT to ensure
<br />compliance with E -Verify requirements (as applicable). To enroll in E -Verify, employers should
<br />visit the E -Verify website (https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify) and follow
<br />the instructions. CONSULTANT must retain the I-9 Forms for inspection, and provide an executed
<br />E -Verify Affidavit, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "D".
<br />SECTION 11. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
<br />During the performance of this Agreement or any related Work Order, the CONSULTANT shall:
<br />11.1 Not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
<br />religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, or national origin. CONSULTANT
<br />shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during
<br />employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, handicap, or national origin. Such
<br />action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or
<br />transfer; recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
<br />and selection for training, including apprenticeship. CONSULTANT shall post in conspicuous places,
<br />available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the
<br />provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
<br />11.2 In all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the
<br />CONSULTANT, it must state that all qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment
<br />without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, handicap, or national origin.
<br />SECTION 12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONSULTING
<br />12.1 This Agreement and the rights of the CONSULTANT and obligations hereunder may not be
<br />assigned, delegated, or subconsulted by the CONSULTANT without the express prior written
<br />consent of the CITY. Written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any assignment,
<br />delegation or subconsult without such express prior written consent shall be null and void and shall
<br />constitute a material breach of this Agreement, upon which the CITY may immediately terminate
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