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documents and other information necessary to establish Successful Respondent's authorization to do business in the State of Texas and the validity of Successful Respondent's existence under the laws of its state of organization. 10.6 Equal Opportunity Compliance Successful Respondent agrees to abide by all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining to equal employment opportunity, including federal laws and the laws of the State of Texas in which its primary place of business is located. In accordance with such laws, regulations, and executive orders, Successful Respondent agrees that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or handicap, be excluded from employment with or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity performed by Successful Respondent under the Contract. If Successful Respondent is found to be not in compliance with these requirements during the term of the Contract, Successful Respondent agrees to take appropriate steps to correct these deficiencies. Upon request, Successful Respondent will furnish information regarding its nondiscriminatory hiring and promotion policies, as well as specific information on the composition of its principals and staff, including the identification of minorities and women in management or other positions with discretionary or decision-making authority. 10.7 Use of Subcontractors If Successful Respondent uses any subcontractors in the performance of the Contract, Successful Respondent must make a good faith effort in the submission of its HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) in accordance with the State's Policy on Utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB). A revised HSP approved by DIR's HUB Office shall be required before Successful Respondent can engage additional subcontractors in the performance of the Contract. A revised HSP approved by DIR's HUB Office shall be required before Successful Respondent can remove subcontractors currently engaged in the performance of the Contract. Successful Respondent shall remain solely responsible for the performance of its obligations under the Contract. 10.8 Responsibility for Actions A. Successful Respondent is solely responsible for its actions and those of its agents, employees, or subcontractors, and agrees that neither Successful Respondent nor any of the foregoing has any authority to act or speak on behalf of DIR or the State. B. Successful Respondent, for itself and on behalf of its subcontractors, shall report to the DIR Contract Manager within five (5) business days any change to the information contained in the Certification Statement of Exhibit A of the RFO or Section 10.4, Successful ResVopdent Certifications of this Appendix A to the Contract. Successful Respondent covenants to fully cooperate with DIR to update and amend the Contract to accurately disclose employment of current or former State employees and their relatives and/or the status of conflicts of interest. 10.9 Confidentiality A. Successful Respondent acknowledges that DIR and Customers that are governmental bodies as defined by Section 552.003, Texas Government Code, are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. Successful Respondent also acknowledges that DIR and Customers that are state agencies will comply with the Public Information Act, and with all opinions of the Texas Attorney General's office concerning this Act. Appendix A Standard Contract Terms and Conditions Page 28 <Rev December 2021>