2-Forced labor or Uygurs ban - signed.pdf

This document is an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) attachment addressing the Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban. The form pertains to state procurement regulations under A.R.S. § 35-394, which prohibits public entities from entering or renewing contracts with companies that use forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. The specific company completing this document is Melwan LLC, located in Bullhead City, Arizona.

The attachment requires companies to certify their compliance by selecting one of two options: either affirming they do not use forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs, or acknowledging their participation in such labor practices. In this case, Melwan LLC has checked the box indicating they do not use forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs, any goods or services produced by such labor, or work with contractors or suppliers that engage in these practices. The document is part of a specific solicitation (BPM006653) and requires signature from an authorized company representative, in this instance the CEO Stefan Boyajian, to validate the company's commitment to the stated labor standards.