1-02 - Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties.pdf

This is a House Bill 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties form related to the City of Burleson, Texas's request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified certified public accounting firms to provide financial audit services. The City seeks to audit its financial statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028, with an option to extend the engagement to audit up to two additional subsequent fiscal years. The certificate document serves as a disclosure mechanism required under Texas law for parties with financial interests in government contracts, ensuring transparency regarding ownership and control of entities bidding on municipal contracts.

The Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties requires disclosure of all persons with direct or indirect ownership interests of at least 10 percent in the bidding firm, as well as individuals with management or control responsibilities. This disclosure requirement applies to all bids submitted for the City of Burleson's financial audit services procurement and is a mandatory compliance document that must accompany qualifications submissions. The certificate ensures that the City has complete visibility into the ownership structure and decision-making authority within proposing firms, supporting fair competition and ethical procurement practices in accordance with Texas legislative requirements.