1-Lobbying Certification.pdf

This is a Lobbying Certification form related to Gwinnett County Public Schools' RFP-2601AM for the purchase of school nutrition program food items and distribution services. The certification document establishes the compliance requirements for bidders regarding lobbying activities and disclosure obligations. Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school district in Georgia, requires all proposers to complete and submit this certification as part of their proposal package. The form ensures that bidders acknowledge their understanding of federal and state regulations prohibiting the use of appropriated funds for lobbying purposes and certifies that no federally appropriated funds have been or will be used to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, member of Congress, or employee of Congress in connection with the award of a federal contract, grant, or other instrument of federal assistance.

The certification requires bidders to disclose any lobbying activities conducted on behalf of the organization and identify any individuals or entities hired to conduct lobbying activities in connection with the RFP. Bidders must certify compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure requirements under the Byrd Amendment and maintain records supporting their certification. This form is mandatory for all responding vendors and represents a prerequisite condition for proposal submission and award consideration.