[Adopted 3-28-2000 by Res. No. 232-2000 (Ch. 718, Art. III,
of the 1985 Code)]
It is the policy of Suffolk County to ensure that no textile
or apparel goods are purchased, leased or rented for use by any Suffolk
County department, office or employee, unless the contractor providing
such goods has fully disclosed to the Division of Purchasing the names
and addresses of each subcontractor used, together with a certification
stating compliance with the following conditions.
Every request for proposals or invitation to bid issued for
textiles or apparel by Suffolk County shall contain a requirement
that the successful bidder or proposer certify to the County that
each subcontractor meets the following standards:
A.
Compensation. Wage and benefit levels must be sufficient to meet
basic needs and provide some discretionary income for a family of
four (a "living wage").
B.
Rights. The company respects workers' rights to speak out about
working conditions without fear of retaliation and to form unions
of their own choosing without employer resistance. The company complies
with all laws, regulations and applicable standards governing the
workplace. The subcontractor does not use child labor, forced labor
or corporal punishment. The company does not discriminate in hiring,
promotion or compensation on the basis of race, national origin, religion,
gender, sexual preference, union affiliation or political affiliation.
C.
Safety and health. The subcontractors provide a safe and healthy
work environment.
Within six months after the date of the adoption of this policy,
the Suffolk County Division of Purchasing shall make available for
public inspection all records required to be generated and retained
pursuant to this policy.
This policy shall apply prospectively to bids and requests for
proposals issued after the effective date of this policy.
