1-Lobbying Certification.pdf

This is a Lobbying Certification document related to a Georgia school district cutlery procurement bid (B-2617AM) for the School Nutrition Program. The certification form is a required attestation that bidders must complete to confirm compliance with lobbying restrictions and regulations applicable to state and local government contracts. The document establishes the bidder's acknowledgment of federal and state lobbying prohibitions and certifies that no federally appropriated funds have been used for lobbying activities in connection with obtaining this contract award.

The lobbying certification serves as a mandatory compliance requirement for all bidders participating in the cutlery supply contract, which has a term effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. By submitting this certification with their bid proposal, vendors confirm their understanding of and adherence to applicable lobbying laws and regulations. This attestation protects the school district and ensures that procurement processes remain free from improper lobbying influence while maintaining the integrity of the competitive bidding process for school nutrition program supplies.