Sec. 143.1. Purpose, scope and applicability

(a) The requirements of this Part apply to all documents soliciting bids or proposals for State contracts which are issued on or after the effective date of this Part.

(b) In the event that a State contract is entered into on an emergency basis or where an amendment or change order has been added to a State contract providing for a total expenditure in excess of $ 25,000, the contracting agency may require the contractor to submit an EEO policy statement and to comply with the post award requirements of this Part during the life of the contract.

(c) Pursuant to Executive Law, section 312(3), the requirements of this Part shall not be binding upon contractors or subcontractors in the performance of work or the provision of services or any other activity that are unrelated, separate or distinct from the State contract as expressed by its terms.

(d) Based on the restrictions set forth in the applicability provisions of Executive Law, section 312(6), the requirements of sections 143.4 and 143.6 of this Part shall not apply to any employment outside this State or application for employment outside this State or solicitations or advertisements therefor.