Chapter 25 - IT Contract Formation

25.6.1 Civil Rights Clause

"The bidder, with his signature on this proposal, HEREBY AGREES THAT he will comply with the title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to that title, to the end that, in accordance with title VI of that Act and the Regulation, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the bidder receives Federal financial assistance and HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT he will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement."

In addition, to the extent allowed by law, this public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 2.2-4343.1 or against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or status as a service disabled veteran or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.