Affidavit_Regarding_Foreign_Countries_of_Concern_03.11.2025.pdf

This is an Affidavit Regarding Foreign Countries of Concern executed in connection with a lunchroom small equipment and supplies procurement for The School Board of Polk County, Florida. The affidavit serves as a compliance document requiring the bidder to certify their compliance with foreign country restrictions and prohibitions as mandated by applicable Florida statutes and contract regulations. The document establishes the bidder's acknowledgment of restrictions on goods, services, and vendors from countries designated as "foreign countries of concern," which typically include entities with potential national security implications or those subject to federal sanctions.

The affidavit requires the executing party to verify under oath that neither the bidder nor its subcontractors will utilize prohibited materials, equipment, or services originating from restricted foreign countries in the performance of the contract. This certification is a prerequisite for bid submission and contract award for the one-year school nutrition equipment and supplies procurement serving The School Board of Polk County's warehouse facility in Bartow, Florida. The affidavit ensures contractual compliance with state procurement policies designed to protect public institutions and critical infrastructure from potential foreign supply chain risks while maintaining the integrity of the competitive bidding process.