07.02.24 RFP Authorization Certification~2.pdf

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Attachment A: Authorization & Certification I certify that:

i. I am authorized to submit this Request for Proposals on behalf of the Proposer.

a. INDIVIDUAL (Doing Business As): The only acceptable signature is the owner of the company.

(Only one signature is required.)

b. PARTNERSHIP: The only acceptable signature(s) is/are that of the general partner or partners.

c. CORPORATION: Two (2) officers of the corporation must sign; OR the signature of one officer or the signature of person other than an officer is acceptable if the Bid is accompanied by a certified corporate resolution granting authority to said person to execute contracts on behalf of the corporation.

d. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The signature on the bid must be a member or, if the Articles provide for a manager, must be the manager. (Only one signature is required.)

ii. I have read, understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions specified in this Request for Proposal. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions that will be requested have been documented in the table below, Exceptions to Terms & Conditions.

iii. I have read and agree to abide by the requirements in the City of Long Beach Ethics Handbook.

iv. The proposal is submitted as a firm and fixed request valid and open for 90 days from the submission deadline.

v. This proposal is genuine, and not a sham or collusive, nor made in the interest or in behalf of any person not herein named; the Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a sham proposal and the Proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself or herself an advantage over any other Proposer.

vi. In addition, this organization and its members are not now and will not in the future be engaged in any activity resulting in a conflict of interest, real or apparent, in the selection, award, or administration of a subcontract.

Furthermore, as a current or potential Contractor for the City of Long Beach (City) your firm, through its business relationship with the City, may be the recipient of federal grant funds. As such, the City is required to document that neither your business entity or organization, nor any of your principals are debarred, suspended, ineligible, or have voluntarily been excluded from receiving federal grant funds. Consistent with Executive Order No. 12549 Title 2 CFR Part 180 Subpart C, all potential recipients of federal grant funds are required to comply with the requirements specified below. By submission of this proposal, the undersigned, under penalty of perjury, certifies that the participant, or any of its principals in the capacity of owner, director, partner, officer, manager, or other person with substantial influence in the development or outcome of a covered transaction, whether or not employed by the participant:

i. Are not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal department or agency;

ii. Have not, within a three (3) year period preceding this bid/agreement/proposal, been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or declared ineligible by a federal agency;

iii. Do not presently have a proposed debarment proceeding pending;

iv. Have not, within a three (3) year period preceding this bid/agreement/proposal, been indicted or convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct;

v. Have not, within a three (3) year period preceding this bid/agreement/proposal, had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

vi. If reorganization, management turnover, or a shift or change of principals’ status occurs, written notice must be submitted within 21 days. Subsequent disclosure of unfavorable information will be subject to thorough review and remedial action. Updated versions of this certification may be requested on a routine basis.

vii. Where the potential prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds is unable to certify to any of the statement in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to the applicable bid/agreement/proposal.

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Local Preference Provision To help support the success of businesses in Long Beach such as yours along with local jobs, the City of Long Beach has a local preference provision. In solicitations for goods and services, Long Beach-based businesses meeting the criteria set forth in this RFP may have their evaluation score increased by five extra credit percentage points. The City Purchasing Agent has determined that the local preference is applicable to this solicitation. (The local preference does not apply to solicitations for all purchases funded in full or a fraction thereof by any tidelands fund, by any grant funds, nor by any funds received from the State of California.

If your business qualifies for the local preference, please certify your eligibility by selecting “yes” below. If you are not eligible, please select “no” below. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THIS SECTION BLANK. If you selected “yes” you must attach copies of the following documents to your solicitation package:

☐ Yes, I am a Long Beach-based business that meets the criteria set forth in this solicitation.

☐ No, I am NOT a Long Beach-based business that meets the criteria set forth in this solicitation.

i. A current, valid business license from the City of Long Beach showing a place of business within the city limits; and

ii. A current, valid seller’s permit (also known as a sales tax permit) showing a place of business within the city limits. IF APPLICABLE

Name Signature Date

Exceptions to Terms & Conditions

EXCEPTIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Exceptions to terms and conditions are uncommon, and Proposers are not encouraged to take exception to terms and conditions. However, in the event there are terms that should be reviewed as part of potential negotiation of a final contract, they should be listed here. The City of Long Beach has no obligation to accept any exceptions to terms and conditions. Any award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final contract terms. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded successfully, the City reserves the right to negotiate a contract with another Contractor or withdraw the RFP.

Term & Condition Number Explanation of Objection

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