Attachment G Equal Opportunity Certification.pdf

This is an Equal Opportunity Certification document required by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland for the Lease of MCPS Holding Facilities at Grosvenor Center and Radnor Center. The certification applies to qualified agencies, organizations, companies, or corporations submitting proposals to lease either whole or partial portions of unoccupied school facilities on a short-term basis. Respondents must certify their commitment to equal opportunity employment practices and compliance with applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The document establishes the contractor's obligations regarding non-discrimination in hiring, employment practices, and service delivery throughout the term of any resulting lease agreement.

The certification requires that contractors affirm they do not discriminate based on protected characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected statuses. Contractors must acknowledge their responsibility to maintain equal opportunity policies and procedures, provide equal access to facilities and services, and comply with all relevant federal civil rights statutes and executive orders. The document serves as a prerequisite condition for bid consideration and establishes compliance standards that must be maintained throughout the lease period, ensuring that all leasing activities and operations are conducted in accordance with equal opportunity and non-discrimination requirements.