3-Form 5 - Non-Collusion Affidavit.pdf
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- Attached to
- Mowing Services for Vacant Lot
- Solicitation number
- 135-26-HLH-RFP
- Issued by
- Cameron County, Texas
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This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit form issued by the City of Brownsville, Texas Procurement Department for the mowing services for vacant lot properties solicitation. The form serves as a certification requirement for all respondents submitting proposals. By executing the affidavit, respondents attest that their proposals are submitted independently without consultation, communication, or agreement with competing bidders regarding prices, calculation methods, submission intent, or other competitive matters. Respondents further certify they have not entered into agreements to limit competition, fix prices, or influence the award decision, and that they have not offered or will offer gratuities or favors to any City officer, employee, or representative to obtain preferential treatment in the solicitation process.
The affidavit requires respondents to confirm they have not obtained or attempted to obtain information unavailable to other bidders for competitive advantage and commit to future compliance with this standard. Respondents must also certify compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws governing antitrust, bribery, collusion, and improper influence. The form warns that submission of false statements constitutes a violation of Texas Penal Code Section 37.10 (Tampering with a Governmental Record) and may result in response rejection, contract termination, and legal action. The authorized signatory must provide their signature, printed name, title, date, company name, and phone number on the form.
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FY26 – Version 2 Procurement Department October 2025
Form 5 – Non-Collusion Affidavit
Purpose
This form ensures that each Respondent certifies its offer is made independently and without any attempt to restrict or suppress competition.
Certification
By signing below, the Respondent certifies and affirms that:
1. The response submitted is made independently and without consultation, communication, agreement, or understanding with any competing Respondent as to:
o Prices;
o Methods or factors used to calculate prices;
o Intent to submit, or refrain from submitting, a response; or o Any other matter relating to competition.
2. The Respondent has not directly or indirectly entered into any agreement or arrangement with any other person, firm, or corporation to limit competition, to fix prices, or to influence the award of this solicitation.
3. The Respondent has not, and will not, offer or give any gratuity, favor, or thing of value to any officer, employee, or representative of the City of Brownsville for the purpose of influencing or obtaining favorable treatment in connection with this solicitation.
4. The Respondent has not received or attempted to obtain information not available to other Respondents so as to gain a preferential advantage in the solicitation or award process, and will not seek or accept such information in the future.
5. The Respondent certifies compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to antitrust, bribery, collusion, and improper influence, and agrees that any violation may result in rejection of its response, contract termination, and/or legal action by the City.
6. The Respondent understands that submitting a false statement or misrepresentation in connection with this certification is a violation of Texas Penal Code § 37.10 (Tampering with a Governmental Record) and may result in disqualification or prosecution.
Authorized Certification
Signature: ____________________________________________
Printed Name: _________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Company Name: ________________________________________
Phone: ______________________
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