CHRO Requirements

Affirmative Action Plan

Pursuant to CGS Section 46a-68d, if the contract value of the project is in excess of $50,000.00, then:  In the event that the Bidder’s Bid is accepted, after acceptance, but before a contract is awarded, the successful Bidder shall file and have approved by the CHRO an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).

2% Retainage

The CHRO may provide for conditional acceptance of an AAP, provided written assurances are given by the Contractor that it will amend its plan to conform to affirmative action requirements.  The University shall withhold 2% of the total Contract Price per month from any payment made to such Contractor until such time as the contractor has developed an AAP, and received the approval of the CHRO.  Notwithstanding the provision of the CGS Sec. 46a-68d, a Contractor subject to the provisions of that Section may file a plan in advance of or at the same time as its Bid.

Equal Opportunity Contract Compliance Officer

The following language is included in typical CP&CA bid/proposal documents:

“The University shall not enter into a contract with any Bidder or prospective Contractor unless the Bidder or prospective Contractor has satisfactorily complied with the provisions of Sections 4a-60, 32-9e, 46a-56 and 46a-68c to 46a-68f, inclusive of the Connecticut General Statutes, or submits a program for compliance acceptable to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

The Contractor shall designate an “Equal Opportunity Contract Compliance Officer” for the project.  The Contractor designee, in addition to any other duties assigned by the Contractor, shall have the following responsibilities for the implementation of the Contractor Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) that is required for the project pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a-68c and 46a-68d:

  1. Maintain a project EEO file to include all records, correspondence and other documentation related to the project AAP.
  2. Communicate to and inform all project Contractors and Subcontractors, regardless of tier, and labor referral organizations (if applicable) about project equal opportunity and AAP expectations and performance requirements.
  3. Compile all on-site Contractor MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT UTILIZATION REPORTS (form CHRO cc-257) and submit a cumulative report for the project each month to report on contractor compliance to project AAP hiring goals.  The cumulative report shall be submitted to the contract awarding agency and to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities by the 15th day following the end of each calendar month during the pendency of the on-site construction work of the project.
  4. Attach a copy of your transmittal letter to CHRO as a document to be submitted with your invoice.
  5. Compile and submit a QUARTERLY SMALL CONTRACTOR AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PAYMENT STATUS REPORT (form CHRO cc-258) to report on the participation of such Contractors identified to participate on the project.  The report shall be submitted to the contract awarding agency and to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities by the 15th day following the end of each calendar quarter during the pendency of the on-site construction work of the project.
  6. Attach a copy of your transmittal letter to CHRO as a document to be submitted with your invoice.
  7. Participate in project job meetings to inform project Contractors about project equal opportunity and AAP performance.
  8. Coordinate “External Communication” section (employment outreach) of contractor AAP for all employment opportunities resultant during the course of the project from all project Contractors and maintain documentation of all contacts and responses.”
  9. Participate in project job meetings to inform project Contractors about project equal opportunity and AAP performance.
  10. Coordinate “External Communication” section (employment outreach) of contractor AAP for all employment opportunities resultant during the course of the project from all project Contractors and maintain documentation of all contacts and responses.”

 

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