1-c. Bid Rigging Certification.pdf

This is a Bid-Rigging Certification form required by Rockford Public School District No. 205 in Illinois for the E-Rate 2026 Firewall Equipment procurement. The certification confirms that the bidding contractor and any individuals presently affiliated with the contractor have not been barred from bidding on public contracts as a result of violations under Section 33E-3 (bid-rigging) or Section 33E-4 (bid rotating) of the Illinois Criminal Code, as contained in Chapter 750, Article 5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The form requires completion and signature by a duly authorized agent of the contractor.

This document serves as a compliance and integrity requirement for bid submission, ensuring that all participating contractors meet eligibility standards and have not engaged in unlawful bidding practices. The certification must be executed by an authorized representative of the contractor prior to bid submission for the firewall equipment procurement.