The Service Provider will comply with all state and federal laws regarding equal employment opportunity and fair labor and employment practices, including ORC Section 125.111 and all related Executive Orders. Before this Agreement can be awarded or renewed, an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form must be submitted to the DAS Equal Opportunity Division to comply with the affirmative action requirements. Affirmative Action Verification Forms and approved Affirmative Action Plans can be found by to the Ohio Business Gateway at: http://business.ohio.gov/efiling/ The State encourages the Service Provider to purchase goods and Services from Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (“EDGE”) contractors. Drug-Free Workplace The Service Provider must comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding keeping a drug-free workplace. The Service Provider must make a good faith effort to ensure that all its employees, while working on State property or the property of any Subscribing Entity, will not have or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol or abuse prescription drugs in any way. Conflicts of Interest No Service Provider personnel may voluntarily acquire any personal interest that conflicts with the Service Provider’s responsibilities this Agreement. Additionally, the Service Provider will not knowingly permit any public official or public employee who has any responsibilities related to this Agreement to acquire an interest in anything or any entity under the Service Provider’s control, if such an interest would conflict with that official’s or employee’s duties. The Service Provider will disclose to the State knowledge of any such person who acquires an incompatible or conflicting personal interest related to this Agreement. The Service Provider will take all legal steps to ensure that such a person does not participate in any action affecting the work under this Agreement, unless the State has determined that, in the light of the personal interest disclosed, that person's participation in any such action would not be contrary to the public interest. Assignment The Service Provider may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior, written consent of the State. Governing Law This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Ohio, and for any disputes will lie with the appropriate court in Ohio.
The Service Provider will comply with all state and federal laws regarding equal employment opportunity and fair labor and employment practices, including ORC Section 125.111 and all related Executive Orders. Before this Agreement can be awarded or renewed, an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form must be submitted to the DAS Equal Opportunity Division to comply with the affirmative action requirements. Affirmative Action Verification Forms and approved Affirmative Action Plans can be found by to the Ohio Business Gateway at: http://business.ohio.gov/efiling/ The State encourages the Service Provider to purchase goods and Services from Minority Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (“EDGE”) contractors. Drug-Free Workplace The Service Provider must comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding keeping a drug-free workplace. The Service Provider must make a good faith effort to ensure that all its employees, while working on State property or the property of any Subscribing Entity, will not have or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol or abuse prescription drugs in any way. Conflicts of Interest No Service Provider personnel may voluntarily acquire any personal interest that conflicts with the Service Provider’s responsibilities this Agreement. Additionally, the Service Provider will not knowingly permit any public official or public employee who has any responsibilities related to this Agreement to acquire an interest in anything or any entity under the Service Provider’s control, if such an interest would conflict with that official’s or employee’s duties. The Service Provider will disclose to the State knowledge of any such person who acquires an incompatible or conflicting personal interest related to this Agreement. The Service Provider will take all legal steps to ensure that such a person does not participate in any action affecting the work under this Agreement, unless the State has determined that, in the light of the personal interest disclosed, that person's participation in any such action would not be contrary to the public interest. Assignment The Service Provider may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior, written consent of the State. Governing Law This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Ohio, and for any disputes will lie with the appropriate court in Ohio.
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