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Exhibit F
<br />Title VI Assurances
<br />During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, and successors in
<br />interest agrees as follows:
<br />l. 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 refened to as the "REGULATIONS"),
<br />which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of thisAGREEMENT.
<br />Z Non-discrimination: The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed during thisAGREEMENT,
<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 disuimination 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
<br />such REGULATIONS, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a CONSULTANT is
<br />in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the
<br />CONSULTANT shall so certify to the AGENCY, the STATE, or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set
<br />forth what efforts it has 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
<br />sanctions 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, andlor;
<br />. Cancellation, termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, in whole or inpart.
<br />6. Incorporation of Provisions: The CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of paragaphs (1) through
<br />(5) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by
<br />the REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT shall take such action
<br />with respect to any sub-consultant or procurement as the STATE, the AGENCY, or FHWA may direct as
<br />a means 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 STATEand/or the AGENCY and, in
<br />addition, the CONSULTANT may request the United States enter into such litigation to protect the
<br />interests of the United States.
<br />Local Agency A&E Professional Semices
<br />Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreentent Revised 01/01/2020
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