George Mason University Cobblestone #GMU-DR0709-25-01

Civil Rights Compliance Investigation Services

The government buyer is George Mason University, specifically the Office of Access, Compliance and Community (OACC), located at 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA. The awarded vendor is Clark Hill PLC, headquartered at 210 Carnegie Center, Suite 102, Princeton, NJ, with a subcontractor Kennington Law PLLC based in Richmond, VA. The contract covers investigative services, hearing and appeal officer support, and training related to Civil Rights compliance, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA compliance. Services include conducting investigations, hearings, appeals, informal resolution, and training sessions. The contract includes a detailed pricing schedule with hourly rates for various professionals such as senior partners, attorneys, paralegals, and HR consultants, with rates ranging from $250 to $410 per hour depending on role and year. Notable contract requirements include strict compliance with confidentiality and data security protocols, including a Data Security Addendum, background checks for personnel, adherence to Virginia laws and university policies, and cooperative procurement allowing other public bodies to access the contract. The period of performance is two years from the effective date with four successive two-year renewal options. Travel expenses are reimbursed only if travel exceeds a 50-mile radius from the Fairfax campus and must be pre-approved. The contract prohibits the contractor from providing legal advice or acting in a legal capacity without written appointment from the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. The contract also includes provisions for contract administration, payment terms (Net 30 via Paymode-X), audit rights, indemnification, and data handling consistent with FERPA and other privacy laws. The place of performance is primarily George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, with some services potentially delivered remotely or on other campuses as needed.

Description

Contract for investigative services, hearings and appeals, and trainings related to Civil Rights compliance and similar human resource employment concerns for the Office of Access, Compliance and Community (OACC) of George Mason University.

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