§ 7A-17. Compliance.

A. 

Sworn affidavits, in compliance with §§ 7A-15 and 7A-16 above, in addition to any other requirements, shall be submitted to the Town by any contractor, authorized subcontractor and/or authorized independent contractor as applicable, at the following times:

(1) 

Upon submission to the Town of any response to a Town bid, request for proposals (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), or similar Town procurement process;

(2) 

The contractor shall submit the subcontractor's and independent contractor's affidavit of compliance at the time of bid submission or response to any Town procurement request,

(3) 

Upon submission of any invoice or application made to the Town for compensation in connection with a contract, subcontract or contract with an independent contractor covered under this article; and

(4) 

Prior to execution, renewal and/or amendment of any Town contract.

B. 

All contractors shall inform their authorized subcontractors or authorized independent contractors to comply with the provisions of this article. Any contract or agreement between a contractor and its authorized subcontractors or authorized independent contractor shall include language indicating the compliance requirements. A copy of such contracts or subcontracts or other agreements shall be submitted to the Town at the times set forth in Subsection A and made available to the public upon request.

C. 

The contractor's failure to submit the required affidavits and proof in accordance with this article may result in the contract being suspended and/or terminated.

D. 

The contractor shall comply with and shall be responsible to ensure that all subcontractors and independent contractors comply with applicable law, and the failure to comply with applicable law shall be reported to the necessary authorities, including but not limited to the New York State Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service, and may further result in the termination of the contract for noncompliance with applicable laws.