Affidavit_Regarding_Coercion_for_Labor_and_Services_03.11.2025.pdf

This affidavit regarding coercion for labor and services is a compliance document related to the Polk County School Board's procurement of lunchroom cleaning and custodial supplies for stock delivery to their warehouse in Bartow, Florida. The affidavit serves as a formal declaration by bidders or contractors confirming their understanding and compliance with federal and state regulations prohibiting coercion of employees and workers. The document establishes that all parties involved in the supply contract agree to maintain lawful labor practices and refrain from any actions that would constitute coercion, intimidation, or unlawful restriction of worker rights. This certification is required as part of the bid submission process for the one-year cleaning supplies contract.

The affidavit functions as a mandatory compliance requirement within the procurement process, ensuring that all contractors meet federal labor standards and state law requirements. By signing this document, bidders affirm their commitment to ethical labor practices and compliance with applicable regulations governing coercion and labor services. This requirement is standard for government contracts and serves to protect worker rights while maintaining the integrity of the procurement process for the School Board of Polk County.