Common use of Local Requirements Clause in Contracts

Local Requirements. Owner expects Contractor to undertake, and Contractor accepts the obligation to undertake substantial good faith efforts to recruit and retain qualified local Subcontractors ,vendors, supplies and materials located in M▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ County and D▇▇▇▇▇ County, North Dakota (collectively, the “Counties”) in connection with the performance of the Work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor will not be required to use goods and services provided by local contractors or vendors where such local goods or services are not of similar quality or are not qualitatively and or quantitatively comparable to those provided by nonresidents or where such goods and services are not available on terms and conditions (including price and bonding capacity) comparable to those offered by nonresidents. Contractor shall act as coordinator of local services to be a liaison between any individuals (“Coordinator of Local Hiring Services”), businesses or contractors residing or doing business in the county who are interested in obtaining information about providing goods or services related to the construction of the improvements. Contractor shall hold a Job Fair in either of the Counties no later than thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of Project Site mobilization where information will be provided regarding the construction and hiring needs of the Project. Contractor shall document to Owner that Contractor is in compliance with said plan, and provide to Owner documentation as is reasonably requested from time to time to confirm such compliance. Contractor shall provide Owner with access to all records of Contractor necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Section 2.7.3.