8-Civil Rights Assurance.pdf

This is a Civil Rights Assurance document applicable to Fulton County Schools in Georgia for the Small Food Equipment procurement. The document establishes compliance requirements and assurances that bidders and contractors must acknowledge regarding civil rights obligations. It outlines the contractor's responsibilities to comply with federal and state civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The document requires contractors to certify that they will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or other protected characteristics in the performance of contract work, and to ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers comply with the same requirements.

The assurance form mandates that contractors maintain records documenting their compliance with civil rights statutes and regulations, cooperate with civil rights investigations and compliance reviews, and implement corrective action plans if violations are identified. Contractors must also ensure equal access to services and facilities for all individuals regardless of protected status, and comply with accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. The document serves as a binding certification that commits the bidder to adherence to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws throughout the contract performance period, making civil rights compliance a material term of the procurement agreement with Fulton County Schools.