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12 <br /> Any change in the contract cost, modification, change order, or constructive change must be allowable, allocable, within <br /> the scope of its funding, grant or cooperative agreement, and reasonable for the completion of project scope. All changes <br /> and/or amendments to the contract will be outlined in detail, formalized in writing, and signed by the authorized <br /> representative of each party. Contractor's failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of the contract. <br /> Termination <br /> Termination of this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Termination clause contained in Section 10 of the <br /> Agreement. <br /> Remedies <br /> In addition to the remedies set forth in the Agreement,the County reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable <br /> laws and regulations with respect to this procurement in the event of breach or violation of the terms of this Agreement <br /> by the Provider. <br /> Suspension and Debarment <br /> A contract award(see CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System <br /> for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders <br /> 12549 (3 CFR Part 1986 Comp.,p. 189)and 12689(3 CFR Part 1989 Comp.,p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM <br /> exclusions contain the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared <br /> ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. The Contractor shall certify <br /> compliance. <br /> This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part. 3000. As such, the Contractor is <br /> required to verify that none of the Contractor, its principals (defined at 2 CFR § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2 <br /> CFR§ 180.905)are excluded(defined at 2 CFR§ 180.940)or disqualified(defined at 2 CFR § 180.935). <br /> The Contractor is required to comply with 2 CFR Part 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, Subpart C and must include a <br /> requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into. <br /> This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by the County. If it is later determined that the <br /> Contractor did not comply with 2 CFR pt. 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR pt. 3000, Subpart C, in addition to the remedies <br /> available to the County, the federal government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension <br /> and/or debarment. <br /> The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 180, Subpart C and 2 CFR Part 3000, <br /> Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or <br /> proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions. <br /> Equal Employment Opportunity <br /> During the performance of this contract,the Contractor agrees as follows: <br /> 1. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, <br /> religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, <br /> and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color,religion, sex, or national origin. <br /> Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; <br /> recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and <br /> selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to <br /> employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this <br /> nondiscrimination clause. <br /> -3- <br />