Exhibit O DEI.docx

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TAFA Financial Audit
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5510000821
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Texas

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This is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) exhibit document related to TAFA Financial Audit in Texas. The document establishes DEI requirements and expectations for contractors and subcontractors participating in the contract opportunity. The exhibit outlines the state's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the procurement and execution process, requiring contractors to demonstrate plans for incorporating diverse businesses, workforce development, and equitable practices into their operations and service delivery.

The exhibit specifies contractor obligations regarding diverse business participation, including the identification and engagement of minority-owned, women-owned, and historically underutilized business enterprises (HUBEs) in the contracting process. It establishes reporting requirements for tracking DEI metrics and compliance measures throughout the contract period. The document serves as a binding requirement for all bidders and selected contractors, with non-compliance potentially affecting contract eligibility and performance evaluations.

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Texas Department of Agriculture – Exhibit O Exhibit O Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) In accordance with the United States President’s Executive Order 14151, issued by President Donald J. Trump and dated January 20, 2025 (90 FR 8339); Texas Governor’s Executive Order GA-55, issued by Governor Greg Abbott and dated January 31, 2025; and directive of the Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, dated February 4, 2025, all bid responses shall be evaluated to ensure compliance by TDA with the prohibition against use of federal and state funds in contracting with vendors that have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and practices.

Respondents are required to select the appropriate checkbox below to indicate whether Respondents’ policies and practices align with this prohibition for purposes of consideration of the submitted proposals. This exhibit shall be submitted as part of the response.

☐ The submitted proposal does comply with the Executive Orders and Texas Agriculture Commissioner directive described above.

☐ The submitted proposal does not comply with the Executive Orders and Texas Agriculture Commissioner directive described above and acknowledges its solicitation response will be withdrawn.

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Release Date: 3/26/2025 Revision Date: 2

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