Amendment to Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the U.S. Consulate General Cape Town

The purpose of this amendment to the solicitation is to:

a. Confirm by certification that contractor is not in violation with Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity; and

b. Incorporate the provision Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws in Section G of the solicitation.

The offeror is required to complete the attached certification statement, sign, and date it, and return it along with the bid. Additionally, the following provision has been incorporated into the updated solicitation package under Section 3: Solicitation Provisions.

Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

No funds awarded under this contract may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

The Contractor shall submit, prior to award or upon request from the Contracting Officer, a certification that confirms:

1.Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;

2.It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

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