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Page 12 of 19 J. Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-based and Community Organizations, Exec. Order No. 13279 signed December 12, 2002, and as amended May 3, 2018. Prohibits discrimination against grant seeking organizations on the basis of religion in the administration or distribution of federal financial assistance under social service programs, including grants and loans. K, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212, with regulations at 41 C.F.R. Part 60-250, which prohibits discrimination in employment against protected veterans. Il. Contractor Debarment, Suspension, and Responsibility Certification. Federal Regulation 45 CFR 92.35 prohibits state and local governments from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the federal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with the State of Minnesota or a local government. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. By Signing This Agreement, Contractor Certifies: That it and its Principals and Employees: A.Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental department or agency; and B.Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Agreement: 1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; 2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or 3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; and C.Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: 1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction; 2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or 3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; and D.Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this Agreement are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and E.Shall immediately give written notice to the City Project Manager or Buyer should the Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing a public (federal, state or local government) transaction; violating