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DocuSign Envelope ID:7E694176-9E31-49DB-A1E4-AFB129905EB1 <br /> CUSTOMER/END USER may require country of origin on all products and invoices submitted for payment by <br /> Contractor, and Contractor agrees to comply with any such requirement. <br /> ARTICLE 21:BUY AMERICA REOUIREMENT(Applies only to Federally Funded Highway and Transit <br /> Pro'ects <br /> With respect to products purchased by CUSTOMER/END USER for use in federally funded highway projects, <br /> Contractor shall comply with all federal procurement laws and regulations with respect to such projects, <br /> including the Buy American provisions set forth in 23 U.S.C. Section 313, 23 C.F.R. Section 635.410, as <br /> amended, and the Steel and Iron Preference provisions of Texas Transportation Code Section 223.045, to the <br /> extent applicable. Contractor agrees to provide all certifications required by CUSTOMER/END USER <br /> regarding such programs. With respect to products purchased by CUSTOMER/END USER for use in federally <br /> funded transit projects, Contractor shall comply with all federal procurement laws and regulations with respect <br /> to such projects, including the Buy American provisions set forth in 49 U.S.C. Section 53230)(1), 49 C.F.R. <br /> Sections 661.6 or 661.12, to the extent applicable. Contractor agrees to provide all certifications required by <br /> CUSTOMER/END USER regarding such programs. <br /> ARTICLE 22: DOMESTIC PREFERENCE <br /> In accordance with 2 CFR 200.322, as appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, a CUSTOMER/END <br /> USER using federal grant award funds should, to the greatest extent practicable, provide a preference for the <br /> purchase, acquisition, or use of goods,products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not <br /> limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). The CUSTOMER/END USER <br /> must include this requirement in all subawards including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products <br /> under the federal grant award. If Contractor intends to qualify for Purchase Orders using federal grant money, <br /> they shall work with the CUSTOMER/END USER to provide all required certifications and other <br /> documentation needed to show compliance. <br /> ARTICLE 23: TITLE VI REOUIREMENTS <br /> H-GAC in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. <br /> §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any <br /> disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit in response to this Master <br /> Agreement and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in <br /> consideration for an award. <br /> ARTICLE 24: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY <br /> Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all Contracts and CUSTOMER/END USER Purchase <br /> Orders that meet the definition of"federally assisted construction contract" in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 shall be <br /> deemed to include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive <br /> Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity" (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp.,pg.339), <br /> as amended by Executive Order 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment <br /> Opportunity," and implementing regulations at 41CFR Part 60, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance <br /> Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor." <br /> The equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b) is hereby incorporated by reference. Contractor <br /> agrees that such provision applies to any contract that meets the definition of"federally assisted construction <br /> contract" in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 and agrees that it will comply with such provision. <br /> ARTICLE 25: CLEAN AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT <br /> CUSTOMER/END USER Purchase Orders using federal funds must contain a provision that requires the <br /> Contractor to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />