2025/09/03 Council Agenda Packet

17 ARTICLE 11 PRIORITY HIRE PROGRAM 11.1. The Owner has project specific Priority Hire requirements for the Covered Project (Priority Hire Program) that directs the Contractor and Subcontractors to prioritize utilization of qualified and competent workers from Snohomish County (“Priority Hire Workers”). The Priority Hire Program for Project is designed to prioritize the recruitment and placement of economically disadvantaged local workers on the Project. The Program is intended to help address construction workforce shortages, and improve the well-being of individuals who live locally in Snohomish County, while focusing on participation by Apprentices and Journey level construction workers who have been historically underrepresented in the construction industry. 11.2. The first month following issue of the notice to proceed and until the General Contractor obtains written final acceptance from the Owner, the General Contractor shall submit a monthly report for itself and all Subcontractors and suppliers to the Administrator. The General Contractor must report on meeting the requirements of Article 11, and the Construction Contracts in a certified payroll tracking system that meets industry standards and is approved by the Owner. Contractors and Subcontractors must also report on worker demographics and other pertinent information requested by the Owner. 11.3. The Contractor’s failure to allow adequate time to comply with the requirements and processes of the Agreement including Priority Hire are non-excusable delays. When a Contractor is not in compliance with the Priority Hire requirements, they must submit documentation to the Owner that supports its best efforts for meeting Priority Hire requirements and an action plan detailing methods and/or steps to be taken to achieve said requirements.