1197212_5 - Exhibit-B1-BuyAmerica Certification-IFB 208-22-03.docx
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This document is an Exhibit B-1 containing the Buy America certification requirements for a procurement by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) and the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC). The procurement is subject to FTA Buy America regulations, which require that all iron, steel, cement, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects must be produced in the United States, unless a waiver is granted. Bidders must complete the Buy America certification form, indicating whether they will comply with the requirements or whether they are seeking an exception. Failure to submit the completed certification may result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive.
The document outlines the specific regulatory requirements related to Buy America, including the definitions of "domestic" and "component" as outlined in 49 C.F.R. Part 661. It also notes the separate requirements for rolling stock procurements. Bidders must submit the appropriate certification form with their proposals, which will either certify compliance or request an exception to the requirements.
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EXHIBIT B-1
BUY AMERICA
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
GREATER RICHMOND TRANSIT COMPANY
EXHIBIT B-1
BUY AMERICA
The Buy America regulations require that all manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects be produced in the United States. A manufactured product is considered domestic if all of the manufacturing processes for the product take place in the United States and all of the components of the product are of U.S. origin as set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 661.5(d)(1). A component of a manufactured product "is considered of U.S. origin if it is manufactured in the United States, regardless of the origin of its subcomponents." 49 C.F.R. § 661.5(d)(2).
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA- funded ·projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a genera l waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. § 661.7. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. § 661.11.
The offeror must submit the appropriate Buy America certification with its offer. Offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification may be rejected as nonresponsive.
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 661.6, for the procurement of steel, iron or manufactured products, use the certifications below:
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BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION – PRODUCTS/CONSTRUCTION
REQUIRED PRICING PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
FAILURE OF OFFEROR / BIDDER TO FURNISH THIS EXECUTED DOCUMENT WITH ITS PROPOSAL/ BID MAY BE CONSTRUED BY GRTC AS A NEGATIVE RESPONSE AND THE OFFER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE FOR PROCUREMENTS OF
STEEL AND MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS OVER $150,000.00
This procurement is subject to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buy America Requirements in 49 C.F.R. § 661.5.
Section 165(a) of the Surface Transportation Act of 1982 permits FTA participation on this contract only if all iron, steel, cement, and manufactured products used in the contract are produced in the United States.
A waiver from the Buy America Provision may be sought by GRTC if grounds for the waiver exist.
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)(1), and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 661.
| _________________________________________ | _______________________________ | |
| (Print Name) | Date |
Signature
Company
OR
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), but it may qualify for an exception to the requirement pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)(2), as amended, and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. § 661.7.
| _____________________________________________ | ____________________________________ | |
| (Print Name) | Date |
Signature
Buy America Cert-Prods/Const Page 2 of 4 Exhibit B-2 Form (9/9/11)
IFB 208-22-03 (02/14/2022) Page 1 of 3 Exhibit B-1 Form
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