DOL Full Text Clauses.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicita on RFQ No. 1605AE-22-Q-00006

Mobile Kitchen for Muhlenberg Job Corps Center

Department of Labor Clauses

DOL 2023-01, ADVANCING EQUITY IN THE ENGAGEMENT OF WORKERS PERFORMING SERVICES

UNDER THE CONTRACT (2022).

This contract provision does not require contractors to take any particular action. It merely provides information to encourage contractors to advance diversity and equity.

In accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13985, contractors and subcontractors performing under DOL contracts should adhere to policies and practices that promote fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals. Contractors and subcontractors should advance equity in the engagement (whether through hiring, subcontracting, or otherwise) of individuals to perform services required under any DOL contract, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality (“underserved communities”).

To realize this, contractors should conduct outreach to underserved communities with respect to employment and subcontracting opportunities, to include, among other things, working with affinity groups, colleges and universities, minority serving educational institutions, and other similar organizations, for example the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy & Leadership, and the U.S. Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Hispanic Associations of Colleges and Universities (HACUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Contractors are encouraged to share with DOL, information about their efforts and success in achieving diversity and equity in the engagement of contractor and subcontractor staff assigned to this contract. Of particular interest and value for DOL would be insights from the contractor on the number of individuals from underserved communities that are providing services in support of this contract, and their geographic location.

The terms “underserved communities,” “diversity,” equity,” and accessibility,” as used in this provision have the same definition as in E.O. 13985.

DOLAR 2952.70, CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) CLAUSE

(a) A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be delegated upon award. A copy of the delegation memorandum will be provided to the COR and a delegation letter sent to the vendor.

(b) The COR is responsible, as applicable, for receiving all deliverables; inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual scope of work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the scope of work, the contracting officer must issue such changes.