4-PARTICIPATION IN BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL 9-8-2025.pdf

This is a certification and compliance document related to an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) solicitation for Mobile Aerial Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Solicitation No. BPM007037). The document addresses participation in boycotts of Israel, establishing requirements and certifications that bidders must acknowledge and comply with as part of their proposal submission. ADOT requires contractors to certify whether they are currently engaged in or have committed to participate in a boycott of Israel, consistent with state law restrictions on such activities. Contractors must complete the certification statement indicating their compliance status, and this certification becomes a binding representation in any resulting contract. The document was issued on September 8, 2025, aligning with the broader solicitation timeline and proposal deadline of September 18, 2025. This certification requirement applies to all potential vendors submitting bids for the maintenance services covering approximately 40 pieces of mobile aerial equipment statewide.

The boycott certification is a mandatory compliance requirement for contract award and represents Arizona's legal restrictions on state procurement from entities participating in boycotts of Israel. Bidders must affirm under penalty of perjury that they do not boycott Israel and have not made such commitments, ensuring compliance with applicable state statutes. This certification requirement does not create set-asides or preferential treatment but rather establishes a threshold qualification that all bidders must satisfy regardless of their size, status, or other characteristics. Failure to complete or false completion of this certification can result in contract termination and potential legal liability for the contractor.