7-12. School Nutrition Civil Rights Assurance Statement - RFP.pdf

This is a Civil Rights Assurance Statement document for the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) in Georgia, establishing compliance requirements for the School Nutrition Chicken Processing Services RFP. The statement outlines the district's commitment to ensuring that all services provided under this contract comply with federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The assurance applies to all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors providing chicken processing services to the school district's nutrition program. Proposers must acknowledge their understanding and agreement to comply with these civil rights requirements as a condition of contract award.

The document serves as a contractual commitment that selected vendors will operate their chicken processing services in a manner that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. This assurance is a standard requirement for school nutrition programs receiving federal funding and extends to all aspects of service delivery, including employment practices, service accessibility, and program administration. Proposers are required to certify their compliance with all applicable civil rights statutes and regulations before contract execution.