2-Attachment 3_Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban.pdf

This is a compliance attestation document related to the Arizona Department of Administration's State Procurement Office's mandatory statewide contract for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receivers and Related Equipment. The document establishes requirements for offerors regarding the procurement of products and services across multiple categories, including handheld GPS/GNSS units, chart plotters, fixed mount GPS/GNSS receivers with antennas and radios, laptop/PDA GPS/GNSS systems, directly related GNSS accessories, GPS/GNSS software, and GPS/GNSS receivers for unmanned vehicles and drones. The procurement is authorized under Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2501 et seq. and is intended to serve State Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and members of the State Purchasing Cooperative. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2025, with proposals due by May 16, 2025. Offerors must demonstrate substantial expertise and capabilities in one or more of the specified product categories to be considered for contract award.

The file addresses compliance and regulatory requirements that bidders must satisfy as a condition of participation in this procurement. Specifically, the document pertains to restrictions on forced labor practices, particularly regarding products or services sourced from or manufactured in regions associated with forced labor concerns. This compliance requirement reflects state and federal procurement standards designed to ensure ethical sourcing and labor practices throughout the supply chain. Bidders are required to certify their compliance with these provisions, affirming that their proposed products and services do not involve forced labor or contributions to such practices. This requirement applies uniformly to all offerors regardless of size or designation and represents a mandatory condition for contract eligibility and award consideration.