RFQ 17-12-01 Professional Arch Srvcs Interior Remodel Govt Ctr Lobby and Gateway Park Internal Space Build

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City of Sunny Isles Beach |Request for Qualifications No. 17-12-01 14 2.14 NONDISCRIMINATION During the performance of this Contract, Consultant agrees to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, marital status, age or national origin, and will take affirmative action to ensure that they are afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination. Such action shall be taken with reference to, but not be limited to, recruitment, employment, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training or retraining, including apprenticeship and on -the-job training. By entering into this Contract with the City, the Consultant attests that it is not in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (and related Acts). If the Consultant or any owner, subsidiary or other firm affiliated wit h or related to the Consultant is found by the responsible enforcement agency or the City to be in violation of the Act, such violation shall render this Contract void. This Contract shall be void if the Consultant submits a false affidavit or the Consultant violates the Act during the term of this Contract, even if the Consultant was not in violation at the time it submitted its affidavit. 2.15 MINORITY/WOMEN (M/WBE PARTICIPATION) If you firm is certified minority business enterprise as defined by the Florida Small and Minority Business Assistance Act of 1985, include your certification with your RFQ response. C.F.R. 200.321 encourages the active participation of minority businesses, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms as a part of any subsequent agreement whenever possible. If subcontracts are to be permitted, through a prime Consultant, that Consultant is required to take the affirmative steps listed in items (1) through (5) below. (1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists; (2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. 2.16 COMPLIANCE WITH LOBBYIST LAWS