2.1 All contracting authorities soliciting bids or awarding goods and services contracts valued at $200,000 (including all applicable taxes) and above must:
1. indicate to bidders the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity requirements;
2. request and obtain from the bidder/supplier, as appropriate, the necessary evidence of compliance with the Federal Contractors Program, namely a valid and current Certificate of Commitment duly signed by an authorized executive of the company or a valid Certificate of Commitment number issued by HRDC-Labour;
3. A supplier is not subject to the Federal Contractors Program if it is covered under the Employment Equity Act. To confirm coverage, contracting authorities may consult HRDC-Labour's internet site (http://info.load-otea.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/workplace_equity/leep/) or confirm coverage under the Act by contacting the Chief, Employer Reports and Analysis, Labour Standards & Workplace Equity (819)953-7499;
4. Contracting authorities can consult the "CP List of Certified Employers" and the "FCP List of Ineligible Contractors" which are available on Publiservice to verify the eligibility of bidders recommended for contract award.