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ARTICLE 7. Debarment and S1l&pension PERFORMING AGENCY further certifies by execution of this contract that it is not ineligible for participation in federal or state assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. PERFORMING AGENCY certifies, by submission of this contract, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. Where the PERFORMING AGENCY is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, PERFORMING AGENCY shall attach an explanation. PERFORMING AGENCY specifically asserts that it has not knowingly failed to pay a single substantial debt or a number of outstanding debts to a federal or state agency and that it is not subject to an outstandingjudgment in a suit against PERFORMING AGENCY for collection of the balance. A false statement regarding PERFORMING AGENCY's status will be treated as a material breach of this contract and may be grounds for termination at the option of RECEIVING AGENCY. ARTICLE 8. Assurances PERFORMING AGENCY shall establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. To the extent such provisions are applicable to PERFORMING AGENCY, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to fully comply with the following: A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC §§2000d, et seq.; B. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC §794(a); C. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC §§1210l, et seq.; and D. All amendments to each and all requirements imposed by the regulations issued pursuant to these acts, especially 45 CFR Part 80 (relating to race, color and national origin), 45 CFR Part 84 (relating to handicap), 45 CPR Part 86 (relating to sex), and 45 CFR Part 91 (relating to age). Collectively, such requirements obligate RECEIVING AGENCY to provide services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or political or religious beliefs. PERFORMING AGENCY agrees that in carrying out the terms of this contract, it will do so in a manner which will assist RECEIVING AGENCY to comply with such obligations to the fullest extent of PERFORMING AGENCY's ability. PERFORMING AGENCY will use its best efforts to make available employment opportunities for qualified disabled individuals. PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to comply with the: A. Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21, VTCA, which requires that certain employers not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age. B. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 USC §§1324a, et seq., as amended, regarding employment verification and retention of verification forms for any individual(s) hired on or after November 6, 1986, who will perform any labor or services under this contract. C. Pro-Children Act of 1994, 20 USC §§6081-6084, regarding the provision of a smoke- free workplace and promoting the non-use of all tobacco products. D. Environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (Independent) 1998 GENERAL PROVISIONS Page 3 (8/97)