[AA]_Human_Trafficking_Affidavit_02.05.2025.pdf

This is a Human Trafficking Affidavit form required by Pinellas County, Florida in accordance with Section 787.06(13) of the Florida Statutes for the US&R Rescue Strut System Paratech Equipment procurement. The affidavit must be completed and notarized by an authorized representative of the bidding contractor, certifying that the contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Florida law. The document requires the contractor's authorized signatory to declare under penalties of perjury that the attestation is true, along with the contractor's Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number and the specific Pinellas County contract name and number. The form must be notarized either through physical presence or online notarization, with the notary public providing their commission expiration date and identifying information. The affidavit serves as a mandatory compliance requirement for bid submission, ensuring that all contractors meet Florida's human trafficking prevention standards prior to contract award.

The Human Trafficking Affidavit contains no pricing terms, set-aside provisions, funding information, or other financial considerations, as it functions solely as a statutory compliance and certification document. Submission of this completed and notarized affidavit is a prerequisite for bid consideration in the Paratech equipment procurement, which has a proposal submission deadline of June 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The affidavit must be submitted electronically via OpenGov along with other required bid documentation and represents a standard requirement across all Pinellas County and Tampa Bay Area Cooperative solicitations.