8 -certificationforlobbying.pdf

This document is a Certification Regarding Lobbying form from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Standard Form LLL for disclosure of lobbying activities for federal contracts, grants, loans, and cooperative agreements exceeding $100,000 in federal funds. The form requires certification that no federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid to influence federal officials or Members of Congress in connection with the award of a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. The form mandates disclosure of any non-federal funds paid for lobbying efforts and requires that this language be included in all award documents for subcontracts, subawards, and contracts.

The certification imposes specific legal requirements, including a potential civil penalty of $10,000 to $100,000 for failure to file the required disclosure. The document includes provisions against discrimination by the USDA and provides contact information for filing civil rights complaints. Vendors must complete this form as a prerequisite for entering into federal transactions, with the understanding that the information will be reported to Congress semi-annually and made available for public inspection. The form is part of the documentation required for the Paper, Cleaning, and Custodial Supplies Bid for the period of 7/1/25-6/30/26, as part of the broader bidding process for a state and local contract opportunity.