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is a basis for an expenditure of state funds, including any amendments and documents incorporated by
<br /> reference in the contract. Copies of all such contracts and documents will be published by the Nebraska
<br /> Department of Administrative Services at https://statecontracts.nebraska.gov/. It shall be the sole
<br /> responsibility of Supplier (a) to notify University of any requested redactions to such contracts and
<br /> documents and (b) to indicate the legal basis for such requested redactions at the time of execution. In
<br /> addition, Supplier agrees to defend any challenge to such redactions at its own expense.
<br /> 19. Public Records. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 to 84-712.09, information or records of or
<br /> belonging to University regarding, related to,or part of the Agreement will be open to public inspection and
<br /> copying unless exempted from disclosure in accordance with the University's interpretation and application
<br /> of applicable law. It shall be the sole responsibility of Supplier(a)to notify University of requested redactions
<br /> to any such information or records that may otherwise be required to be open to public inspection and
<br /> copying and (b) to indicate the legal basis for such requested redactions. In addition, Supplier agrees to
<br /> defend any challenge to such requested redactions at its own expense.
<br /> 20. Nondiscrimination. Supplier agrees that neither it nor any of its subcontractors shall discriminate
<br /> against any employee, or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Agreement,
<br /> with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privilege of employment because of the race, color,
<br /> religion, sex, disability, or national origin of the employee or applicant in accordance with the Nebraska Fair
<br /> Employment Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-1122, as amended.
<br /> 21. Discrimination including Sexual Harassment. State and federal law, as well as University of
<br /> Nebraska Bylaws, policies, and guidelines prohibit discrimination(as defined therein)including harassment
<br /> and retaliation, against students, employees, and other members of the University community. Prohibited
<br /> types of discrimination include discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex
<br /> (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age,
<br /> genetic information, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, and any other protected status.
<br /> Supplier shall exercise control over itself,its employees,agents,contractors,and affiliated parties to prohibit
<br /> acts of discrimination, including sexual harassment, against University students, employees, and other
<br /> members of the University community. Supplier shall cooperate with the University following any report of
<br /> discrimination. In the event University determines that Supplier or an employee, agent, contractor, or other
<br /> person affiliated with Supplier has engaged in discrimination, including harassment, or other inappropriate
<br /> conduct, Supplier will take prompt and effective action, in accordance with the University's direction, to
<br /> prevent recurrence of the conduct and to correct its effects, which may include removal of Supplier or the
<br /> employee, agent, contractor, or other person affiliated with Supplier from providing the Deliverables.
<br /> Supplier's failure to comply with the University's directive or any other part of this provision may be cause
<br /> for immediate termination of this Agreement. Supplier acknowledges that the University may have
<br /> obligations to report any allegations or incidents of discrimination, including sexual harassment. Supplier
<br /> and employees, agents, contractors, and other persons affiliated with Supplier who are directly providing
<br /> the Deliverables or present on University premises shall participate in any training as may be required by
<br /> the University from time to time, including training regarding sexual harassment and diversity and inclusion.
<br /> 22. Criminal Background Investigations. If applicable, Supplier represents and warrants that
<br /> Supplier has obtained, at its own expense and in a manner compliant with all applicable laws, a background
<br /> screening for all of its employees who will be present on University premises. Such background screenings
<br /> shall be completed consistent with current industry standards and shall, at a minimum, include the same
<br /> degree of thoroughness as the background checks University conducts for its newly hired staff. Supplier
<br /> agrees to update any background screening upon reasonable request by University, it being agreed that
<br /> any request based upon the occurrence of any illegal activity involving Supplier or its personnel, or the
<br /> reasonable suspicion of illegal activity would be deemed reasonable. Supplier shall provide University with
<br /> evidence of the completion of the required background screenings upon University's request. Alternatively,
<br /> in the event Supplier is an individual, University may require Supplier complete a background check
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<br /> Title:Master Agreement-Expenditure
<br /> Revised:220727
<br /> Effective:220804
<br /> City Council 11 — 29 3/3/2026
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