7-i. Bidders Certifications.pdf

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205

BIDDER’S CERTIFICATIONS

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned Bidder certifies that it has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by Bidder, entered into any combination, collusion, or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting, nor to prevent any person from bidding, nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and this Bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding, or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding.

The undersigned Bidder further states that no person, firm, or corporation has, or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission, or thing of value based upon awarding of the Contract.

Name of Bidder (Please Print) Bidder or authorized agent (Signature)/Date

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The undersigned hereby certifies that Bidder is in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause and the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Act.

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

The undersigned hereby certifies that Bidder has complied and will comply with the requirement of Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2-105) with respect to sexual harassment policies. The terms of that law, as applicable, are hereby incorporated into the Contract.

NO SMOKING/NO TOBACCO

District are smoke free facilities. Bidder agrees that it and its employees will abide by the District’s no smoking/no tobacco use policy (including snuff, electronic cigarettes and e-vapor products) at all times while on

District grounds.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Each Bidder, if having twenty-five employees or more, does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 3 of the Illinois

Drug-Free Workplace Act (30 ILCS 580/3), that it shall provide a drug-free workplace for all employees engaged in the performance of services under the Contract by complying with the requirements of the Illinois Drug-Free

Workplace Act, and further certifies that it is not ineligible for award of this Contract by reason of debarment for a violation of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act.

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 205

BIDDER’S CERTIFICATIONS

GENERAL BIDDING CERTIFICATIONS

The undersigned further certifies that:

1. Bidder has read, understands, and agrees that the District’s acceptance of Bidder’s offer by issuance of an award will create a binding Contract; subject to any District requirement for a formal written contract.

2. The undersigned is an authorized agent of Bidder, and is expressly authorized to execute this Certification on

Bidder’s behalf, to bind Bidder to the terms and conditions contained in this Bid Package, and to execute the

Contract immediately upon notification by the District in the event Bidder’s Bid is successful and Bidder is selected by the District to perform the Contract.

3. Bid submission is in compliance with Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21 - Contracts, and 105

ILCS 5/10-22.34c, Third Party Non-instructional Services

4. Bidder is the following type of business entity, in good standing with the State of Illinois:

______________________________. Bidder is qualified to conduct business in the State of Illinois and is in good standing.

5. Bidder confirms it operates in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA and all other legal requirements.

6. Bidder has and will at all times fully comply with the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/10-20.21(b) pertaining to the Illinois Use Tax Act.

7. All figures and responses submitted on this Bid Form are true, complete, and accurate. All documents attached to and submitted with this Bid Form are true, complete, and authentic.

8. Bidder’s current financial statement is attached, which has been certified by a Certified Public Accountant or is authenticated by Bidders signature on this form as true, complete and accurate.

9. Bidder hereby offers and agrees to furnish the services and equipment specified in this Bid Package, during the term specified in the Bid Package, at the rates stated in the bid, and subject to the attached General

Instructions, General Terms and Conditions, Supplemental Terms and Conditions, Specifications, and the other requirements of the Bid Package, including Addenda, if any.

10. This Bid is firm and irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days after Bid Opening, as detailed in the attached

Instructions for Bidders.