Affidavit_Regarding_Coercion_for_Labor_and_Services_03.11.2025.pdf

This document is an Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services for the State of Florida, effective July 1, 2024, under Section 787.06(13) of Florida Statutes. The affidavit is a mandatory legal document required for nongovernmental entities executing, renewing, or extending contracts with governmental entities. It requires an authorized representative to certify that the vendor will not engage in specific coercive behaviors, including using physical force, restraining individuals without lawful authority, exploiting labor through debt, destroying personal documents, causing financial harm, or engaging in fraudulent activities related to labor and services.

The affidavit must be signed under penalty of perjury, attesting that the vendor does not use coercion in labor practices. It is specifically designed to prevent human trafficking and exploitative labor practices by requiring vendors to affirm they will not use force, threats, or fraudulent methods to control workers. The document includes spaces for vendor information, authorized representative details, and requires notarization, indicating it is a critical compliance document for vendors seeking to do business with governmental entities in Florida, particularly for the upcoming classroom and office supplies contract with the School Board of Polk County.