Res 2016-001/ (“WIC”) Program Contract with Texas Department of State Health Services

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ATTACHMENT C SPECIAL CONDITIONS grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation under any program or activity for which Contractor receives federal financial assistance from FNS; and hereby gives assurance that it shall immediately take measures necessary to implement this Contract. Contractor shall compile data, maintain records and submit reports, as required, to permit effective enforcement of the nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA and State of Texas personnel, during normal working hours, to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), has the right to seek judicial enforcement if Contractor violates any nondiscrimination laws. This Assurance is binding on Contractor, its successors, transferees, and assignees, as long as they receive assistance or retain possession of any assistance from the Department of Agriculture. The person or persons whose signatures appear on the Core Contract are authorized to sign this Assurance on behalf of Contractor. Contractor shall comply with all of the requirements of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual and Program rules as well as state and federal laws and amendments governing or regulating the WIC Program. A copy of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual has been made available to Contractor. The WIC Policy and Procedures Manual, and all revisions made to the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Contractor is responsible to remain familiar with the contents within the WIC Policy and Procedures Manual. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that employees or agents acting on behalf of Contractor comply with all of the requirements of the current WIC Policy and Procedures Manual, Program rules, and all state and federal laws and amendments governing and regulating the WIC Program. Section 1.08 The Contractor will be notified if a change in funding occurs and will have sixty (60) days to provide written notice to the DSHS if it intends to terminate this contract. Contractor shall submit all performance, and other Closeout reports required under this Contract within 60 calendar days after the Contract, if applicable, has terminated. Surplus encumbered by September 30 shall be billed and vouchers received by DSHS no later than 60 calendar days following the term of the contract. Section 1.09 Contractor will be allowed the option of receiving a two (2) month cash advance in accordance with current WIC Program Policy and Procedures. Section 1.10 Contractor shall maintain full and complete records concerning Program operations and the following requirements: a. Records shall include, but not be limited to, information pertaining to financial operations, food delivery systems, food benefit issuance and redemption, equipment purchases and inventory, certification, nutrition education, civil rights and fair hearing procedures. DSHS Contract No. 2016 - 048775 -001 Attachment C - Page 2