2-Attachment_3E_Force_Labor_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal Response from the Arizona state government, specifically Attachment 3-E related to the Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban, with Solicitation No. BPM005892 for Congregate Care Services. The document is issued by Empowerment Life Services, LLC, which is responding to a state solicitation concerning contractual obligations and certifications regarding labor practices.

The document requires contractors to certify compliance with A.R.S. § 35-394, which prohibits engaging with goods or services produced through forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. In this specific response, Empowerment Life Services has identified itself as an "Exempt Contractor" with fewer than ten employees. The solicitation provides options for contractors to demonstrate they do not use forced labor from ethnic Uyghurs, with specific requirements around reporting and contractual commitments. The document is part of a larger solicitation for Congregate Care Services and represents a mechanism for ensuring ethical sourcing and labor practices in state contracts.