Fontana Contract Affirmative Action Rules

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This guide explains how affirmative action and equal-opportunity requirements apply to city contracting in Fontana, California. It summarizes the municipal code and procurement rules that govern non-discrimination, contractor obligations, and compliance monitoring for city contracts, and points to the official municipal code and the City of Fontana purchasing/procurement pages for the controlling text and procedures.[1][2]

Scope and Who Must Comply

Contractors and subcontractors bidding on or performing work for the City of Fontana are subject to nondiscrimination and affirmative action conditions where the solicitation or contract so requires. Requirements may apply to hiring, subcontractor solicitation, and recordkeeping for public works and service contracts.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement responsibility for contract compliance generally rests with the City of Fontana Purchasing/Procurement Division and the contracting department; the controlling ordinance or contract provisions are set out in the municipal code and procurement policies. Specific civil fines and dollar amounts for violations are not specified on the cited page.[1][2]

File a complaint with Purchasing as soon as a suspected violation is identified.
  • Fines and monetary penalties: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation (first/repeat/continuing offences): not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: may include contract breach determinations, withholding of payments, contract termination, debarment or suspension from future contracting, and referral to court or administrative proceedings; exact remedies are set in contract language and municipal procedures.
  • Enforcer and complaint pathway: City of Fontana Purchasing/Procurement Division handles compliance and complaints; see the official procurement/contact page for submission details.[2]
  • Appeals and review: appeal or administrative review procedures are defined by contract terms or municipal procurement rules; specific filing time limits are not specified on the cited page.

Applications & Forms

The official solicitation documents and procurement pages are the primary place to find any required nondiscrimination affidavits, certifications, or EEO/affirmative-action forms. Specific form names or numbers for Fontana contracting obligations are not published on the cited municipal code or purchasing overview page; consult the active solicitation or contact Purchasing for the exact form required for a given bid.[2]

How-To

  1. Review the solicitation and contract: confirm any affirmative action, EEO, or reporting requirements included in the bid documents.
  2. Prepare compliance documentation: gather workforce EEO data, subcontractor outreach records, and any certification statements required by the solicitation.
  3. Contact Purchasing for clarifications or to obtain official forms if they are not attached to the solicitation.
  4. Submit required forms and retain copies of all submissions; comply with reporting deadlines in the contract or as requested by the city.
Keep organized records of outreach and hires to demonstrate compliance during audits.

FAQ

Does Fontana require affirmative action plans for all city contracts?
The requirement depends on the solicitation and contract language; the municipal code and purchasing policies reference nondiscrimination requirements but do not list a universal affirmative action plan mandate on the cited page.[1]
Who enforces compliance and where do I report a violation?
The City of Fontana Purchasing/Procurement Division is the primary contact for contracting compliance and complaints; file complaints through the official procurement contact channel listed on the city purchasing page.[2]
Are there standard forms to certify nondiscrimination or affirmative action?
Standard forms, if required, are typically provided with the solicitation; if a form is not attached, request it from Purchasing. The cited pages do not publish a single universal form name or number for Fontana contracts.[2]

Key Takeaways

  • Check each solicitation for specific affirmative action and EEO requirements before bidding.
  • Maintain clear records of outreach, hires, and subcontractor solicitation to demonstrate compliance.
  • Contact the City of Fontana Purchasing Division early for forms and procedural questions.

Help and Support / Resources


  1. [1] Fontana Municipal Code - Code of Ordinances
  2. [2] City of Fontana Purchasing Division - Procurement & Contact