9-2025 EEOC Compliance Certificate.pdf

EEOC COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

for

MILWAUKEE COUNTY CONTRACTS

In signing this document, CONTRACTOR certifies that it complies with the equal opportunity policy and standards of Milwaukee County and Federal rules and regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

Nondiscrimination (Milwaukee County Code of Ordinances (MCO) 56.17)

CONTRACTOR certifies that in the performance of work or execution of this Contract, it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, marital status, family status, lawful source of income, or status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

• employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising;

• layoff or termination;

• rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and

• selection for training, including apprenticeships.

CONTRACTOR will post in conspicuous places available to its employees and applicants for employment notices provided by the County setting forth the provisions of the nondiscriminatory clause.

Violation of these provisions may result in termination of the CONTRACTOR’s Contract and/or disbarment of the CONTRACTOR from participation in future opportunities with Milwaukee County. If a violation results in contract termination, Milwaukee County will have no liability for the uncompleted portion of the Contract or for any materials or services purchased or paid for by the CONTRACTOR for use in completing the Contract.

Equal Opportunity (Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 60 (41

CFR 60))

CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising;

• layoff or termination;

• rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and

• selection for training, including apprenticeship.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY CONTRACTS

CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.

All solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Affirmative Action Program (41 CFR 60-1.40)

CONTRACTOR certifies that it will implement the principles of equal employment opportunity through an effective affirmative action program (and will so certify prior to the award of the Contract), designed to increase the utilization of women, minorities, and disabled persons and other protected groups at all levels of employment in all divisions of the CONTRACTOR’S work force, where these groups may have been previously under-utilized and under-represented.

CONTRACTOR also agrees that in the event of any dispute as to compliance with the preceding requirements, it shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to show that all requirements are met.

Non-Segregated Facilities (41 CFR 60-1.8)

CONTRACTOR certifies that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained.

Subcontractors

CONTRACTOR certifies that it has obtained or will obtain certifications regarding nondiscrimination, an affirmative action program, and non-segregated facilities from proposed subcontractors that are directly related to any contracts with Milwaukee County before the award of any subcontracts and that it will retain such certifications in its files.

Reporting Requirement

Where applicable, CONTRACTOR certifies that it will meet all reporting requirements and follow all procedures established in 41 CFR 60.

Affirmative Action Plan

If CONTRACTOR has fifty (50) or more employees, it agrees to develop and/or update and submit an Affirmative Action Plan to:

MILWAUKEE COUNTY CONTRACTS

Milwaukee County Department of Audit ATTN: Audit Compliance Manager 633 W. Wisconsin Ave, 9th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53203 Paul.Grant@milwaukeecountywi.gov with a copy to

Milwaukee County DAS – Procurement ATTN: Contracts Compliance & OEI 633 W. Wisconsin Ave, 9th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53203 Procurement@milwaukeecountywi.gov OEI@milwaukeecountywi.gov

CONTRACTOR will also require any of its subcontractors with fifty (50) or more employees to establish similar written affirmative action plans.

Employees

CONTRACTOR certifies that it has ______________ employees in the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the counties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington, Wisconsin.

CONTRACTOR certifies that it has a total of ____________ employees in its workforce.

The undersigned has read, understands, and agrees to be bound by the statements and provisions in this document. The undersigned represents and affirms that they are capable of legally binding the CONTRACTOR and/or its legal organization and has the authority to do so.

CONTRACTOR Name:

Address:

Signature:

Representative Name:

Representative Title:

Date Signed:

mailto:Paul.Grant@milwaukeecountywi.gov mailto:Erin.Schaffer@milwaukeecountywi.gov mailto:Lamont.Robinson@milwaukeecountywi.gov