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Exhibit
<br /> Title V1 Assurances
<br /> During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, and successors
<br /> in interest agrees as follows:
<br /> 1. Compliance with Regulations: The CONSULTANT shall comply with the Regulations relative to non-
<br /> discrimination in federally assisted programs of the AGENCY, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
<br /> Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the "REGULATIONS"),
<br /> which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
<br /> 2. Non-discrimination: The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed during this AGREEMENT,
<br /> shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention
<br /> of sub-consultants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The CONSULTANT
<br /> shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the
<br /> REGULATIONS, including employment practices when this AGREEMENT covers a program set forth
<br /> in Appendix B of the REGULATIONS.
<br /> 3. Solicitations for Sub-consultants, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations
<br /> either by competitive bidding or negotiations made by the CONSULTANT for work to be performed
<br /> under a sub-contract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub-
<br /> consultant or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT's obligations under
<br /> this AGREEMENT and the REGULATIONS relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
<br /> sex, or national origin.
<br /> 4. Information and Reports: The CONSULTANT shall provide all information and reports required by the
<br /> REGULATIONS or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records,
<br /> accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the AGENCY,the
<br /> STATE, or the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such
<br /> REGULATIONS, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a CONSULTANT is in the
<br /> exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the CONSULTANT shall
<br /> so certify to the AGENCY, the STATE, or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has
<br /> made to obtain the information.
<br /> 5. Sanctions for Non-compliance: In the event of the CONSULTANT's non-compliance with the non-
<br /> discrimination provisions of this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall impose such AGREEMENT sanctions
<br /> as it,the STATE, or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
<br /> • Withholding of payments to the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT until the CONSULTANT
<br /> complies, and/or;
<br /> • Cancellation,termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part.
<br /> 6. Incorporation of Provisions: The CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1)through
<br /> (5) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the
<br /> REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT shall take such action with
<br /> respect to any sub-consultant or procurement as the STATE, the AGENCY, or FHWA may direct as a means
<br /> of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance.
<br /> Provided, however,that in the event a CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
<br /> litigation with a sub-consultant or supplier as a result of such direction, the CONSULTANT may request
<br /> the AGENCY enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the STATE and/or the AGENCY and, in
<br /> addition, the CONSULTANT may request the United States enter into such litigation to protect the interests
<br /> of the United States. Agreement Number:
<br /> WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit F Page 1 of 1
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