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Nondiscrimination Notice to Prospective Bidders <br /> The Orange County Transportation Service, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and <br /> related nondiscrimination authorities, and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21 and 26, hereby <br /> notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this <br /> advertisement, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in <br /> response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, <br /> sex, age, creed, limited English proficiency, low-income, or disability in consideration for an award. <br /> Implementation <br /> • The nondiscrimination language above will be included in all solicitations for bids for work or material <br /> and proposals for negotiated agreements to assure interested firms that we provide equal opportunity <br /> and do not discriminate. <br /> • Outreach efforts will be made to minority and women-owned firms that work in requested fields and <br /> documented. <br /> • Unless specifically required under Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Affirmative Action <br /> programs, all contractors will be selected without regard to their race, color, national origin, or sex. <br />