Affidavit_Regarding_Foreign_Countries_of_Concern_03.11.2025.pdf

The document is an Affidavit Regarding Foreign Countries of Concern for the State of Florida, specifically related to the School Board of Polk County's classroom and office supplies procurement opportunity. This affidavit is a mandatory compliance document for vendors bidding on the contract, effective January 1, 2024, under Section 287.183 of Florida Statutes. The affidavit requires vendors to certify that they are not owned by, controlled by, or principally organized in specific countries of concern, including the People's Republic of China, Russian Federation, Islamic Republic of Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Cuba, Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, and the Syrian Arab Republic.

The affidavit is a critical component of the $75,468 procurement opportunity (Bid Number 006-RW-0726) for classroom and office supplies, which will run from August 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Vendors must complete this document under penalties of perjury, affirming they have no significant connections to the listed countries. The document must be signed by an authorized representative and notarized, serving as a legal barrier to prevent vendors with potential geopolitical risks from participating in the School Board of Polk County's supply contract. This requirement is part of a broader set of compliance measures designed to ensure vendor integrity and protect the interests of the educational institution.