Item 23 - Agreements with the County of Orange to Strengthen Regional Workforce Development

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EXHIBIT 1 16. Disputes — Contract: The parties shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute concerning a question of fact arising under the terms of this Contract is not disposed of in a reasonable period of time by the Subrecipient's Project Manager and the County`s Project Manager, as specified in Article titled "Notices" below, such matter shall be brought to the attention of the County DPA by way of the following process: A. The Subrecipient shall submit to the agency/department assigned Deputy Purchasing Agent a written demand for a final decision regarding the disposition of any dispute between the parties arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, unless County, on its own initiative, has already rendered such a final decision. B. The Subrecipient's written demand shall be fully supported by factual information, and, if such demand involves a cost adjustment to Contract, Subrecipient shall include with the demand a written statement signed by a senior official indicating that the demand is made in good faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that the amount requested accurately reflects Contract adjustment for which Subrecipient believes County is liable. Pending the final resolution of any dispute arising under, related to, or involving this Contract, Subrecipient agrees to diligently proceed with the performance of this Contract, including the delivery of commodities and/or provision of services. Subrecipient's failure to diligently proceed shall be considered a material breach of this Contract. Any final decision of County shall be expressly identified as such, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by County Deputy Purchasing Agent or his designee. If County fails to render a decision within 90 days after receipt of Subrecipient's demand, it shall be deemed a final decision adverse to Subrecipient's contentions. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting County's right to terminate Contract for cause or termination for convenience as stated in Article "Termination" herein. 17. Drug -Free Workplace:, Subrecipient hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug -free workplace. Subrecipient will: A. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(1). B. Establish a drug -free awareness program as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(2) to inform employees about all of the following: 1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; 2. The organization's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace 3. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and 4. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. County of Orange MA-012-25010265 Page 18 of 54 OC Community Resources Regional Workforce Training Services