Ch. 48

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Republic of South Africa is deleted as included in the
reference to items "produced" in the Republic.

Item (1) of this section is revised in the active
voice to clarify that the bidder or offeror provides
the required certification.

In item (2) of this section, the words "in writing",
which formerly modified the word "determines", are
deleted as unnecessary in light of the substantive
requirement, in § 11-207(1) of this article, that
determinations be in writing.

Defined terms: "Procurement" § 11-101
"Supplies" § 11-101 "Unit" § 11-101

14-503. CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTORS.

FOR A PROCUREMENT SOLICITED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1987 AND"
COSTING MORE THAN $100,000, THE BIDDER OR OFFEROR SHALL CERTIFY
AT THE TIME THE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT IS AWARDED THAT:

(1)  THE BIDDER OR OFFEROR IS NOT DOING BUSINESS WITH
OR IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA; OR

(2)  IN THE CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF
SOUTH AFRICA, THE BIDDER OR OFFEROR:

(I)  MAINTAINS NONSEGREGATION OF THE RACES IN
ALL EATING, COMFORT, AND WORK FACILITIES AND LOCKER ROOMS;

(II)  PROMOTES EQUAL AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT
PRACTICES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES;

(III)  PROVIDES EQUAL PAY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
DOING EQUAL OR COMPARABLE WORK FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME;

(IV)  INITIATES AND DEVELOPS TRAINING PROGRAMS
THAT WILL PREPARE A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF BLACKS, ASIANS, AND
OTHER NONWHITES FOR SUPERVISORY, ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND
TECHNICAL JOBS;

(V)  INCREASES THE NUMBER OF BLACKS, ASIANS, AND
OTHER NONWHITES IN MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY POSITIONS; AND

(VI)  IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF EMPLOYEES' LIVES
OUTSIDE THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN SUCH AREAS AS HOUSING,
TRANSPORTATION, SCHOOLING, RECREATION, AND HEALTH FACILITIES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former SF §
11-148.3(a).

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