Affidavit_001.pdf

This Affidavit document pertains to professional financial statement audit services for the State of Missouri. The affidavit serves as a sworn statement supporting a bidder's qualifications and compliance with contract requirements for audit services. The document functions as part of the procurement submission process, requiring authorized representatives to affirm the accuracy of information provided in their bid proposal, including certifications regarding business status, ownership, regulatory compliance, and capability to perform the requested services.

The affidavit establishes the legal accountability of bidding organizations by requiring notarized signatures and sworn statements under penalty of perjury. This document type is standard in Missouri's procurement process for state contracts and ensures bidders have disclosed all material information relevant to their selection, including any conflicts of interest, debarment status, minority or women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) certifications, and financial stability. The affidavit requirement protects the state by creating a verifiable record of bidder representations and establishes legal consequences for misrepresentation or fraud in the bidding process.