CMS-07-021/023 - Los Angeles County Department of Children and ...

SAMPLE CONTRACT
25.5 If COUNTY finds that any of the above provisions have been violated, the
same shall constitute a material breach of contract upon which COUNTY
may determine to terminate this Contract. COUNTY reserves the right to
determine independently whether the non-discrimination provisions of this
Contract have been violated. In addition, a determination by the California
Fair Employment Opportunity Commission that CONTRACTOR has
violated State or Federal non-discrimination laws or regulations shall
constitute a finding by COUNTY that CONTRACTOR has violated the nondiscrimination
provisions of this Contract.
25.6 The parties agree that in the event CONTRACTOR violates the nondiscrimination
provisions of this Contract, COUNTY shall, at its option, be
entitled to a sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500), for each such violation,
pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in
lieu of terminating this Contract.
26.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICES
In the performance of this Contract CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate in the
delivery of Services as provided in CONTRACTOR’s Program Statement,
attached hereto as Exhibit B, on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, condition of physical or mental handicap,
marital status or political affiliation. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Government Code Section 11135 and all other applicable
laws and regulations, in addition to complying with the CONTRACTOR’s CDSS,
CCLD license. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR will
accept or reject children for placement consistent with CONTRACTOR’s Program
Statement and in compliance with CONTRACTOR’s license. Such determination
may not be arbitrary and capricious, unreasonable or discriminatory.
27.0 NOTICE OF DELAYS
Except as otherwise provided herein, when either party to this Contract has
knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay
the timely performance of this Contract, that party shall, within three (3) working
days, give written notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect
thereto, to the other party.
28.0 NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME
CREDIT
CONTRACTOR shall notify its employees, and shall require each Subcontractor
to notify its employees, that they may be eligible for the Federal Earned Income
Credit under the federal income tax laws. Such notice shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements set forth in Internal Revenue Services Notice
DCFS FFA Contract
Part II - Standard Terms and Conditions
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