By acceptance of the Award, Vendor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies are and will be treated equally by it without regard to or because of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability or sex and in compliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. Vendor further certifies and agrees that it will deal with its subcontractors, bidders or Vendor without regard to or because of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability or sex. Vendor shall allow the County access to its employment records during the regular business hours to verify compliance with these provisions when so requested by the County. If the County finds that any of the above provisions have been violated, the same shall constitute a material breach of Award upon which the County may determine to cancel, terminate, or suspend the Award. The parties agree in the event the Vendor violates any of the anti-discrimination provisions of this Award, the County shall, at its sole option, be entitled to the sum of five hundred ($500) for each such violation pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of terminating or suspending this Award. Consistent with the Board of Supervisors' policy to reduce the amount of solid waste deposited at the County landfills, the Vendor agrees to use recycled-content paper (min 30% post-consumer waste) to the maximum extent possible. County reserves the right to waive, at its sole discretion, any formality in the bidding or evaluation in order to expedite the process, accommodate minor error, or respond to unforeseen circumstances, and to reject any or all bids and to reject any items thereon. County may, at its sole discretion, cancel this solicitation at any time prior to Award. County reserves the right to request clarification of any bid, prior to the bid Award.
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