FAIR CONTRACTING PRACTICES SERVICES

Complaint Resolution We investigate and resolve complaints alleging discrimination in contracting which violates the King County Fair Contracting Ordinance, King County Code 12.17 (scroll to page 21). The Fair Contracting Ordinance prohibits unfair contracting practices because of a person's: race sexual orientation (includes gender identity) color religion age ancestry gender national origin marital status disability and use of a service or assistive animal

This ordinance covers the following King County government agencies, business enterprises doing business in unincorporated King County or business enterprises required to comply with this chapter by the terms of an agreement with King County may not discriminate against a person with respect to the bid, award or referral of a contract or with respect to the conditions, terms, price, performance standards or other provisions of a contract Contracting agencies or trade associations may not discriminate against a person with respect to membership rights and privileges, admission to or participation in a guidance program or other business or occupational training program, or with respect to a referral of a contract opportunity or assignment of a particular contract Bonding companies may not discriminate against a person regarding the terms and conditions under which bonding services are offered or performed Contractors, business enterprises, contracting agencies or trade associations may not retaliate against a person who has opposed an act of discrimination or who has made a charge, testified or assisted in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing initiated under this chapter. Time Limits Persons who believe they have experienced discrimination in contracting have 180 days to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights. Education and Outreach We can provide information to people with questions about the Fair Contracting Ordinance. Contact If you desire additional information about the Fair Contracting Ordinance or believe you have experienced discrimination, contact us at 206-296-7592 or 206-296-7596 TTY or by e-mail at Civil-Rights.OCR@metrokc.gov. Fair Contracting Practices | KCC 12.17: Discrimination in Contracting OCR contact info & map  |  Your comments about this website  |  Site Map Updated: May 1, 2007 King County | OCR | News | Services | Search Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site. The details.