Affidavit_Regarding_Foreign_Countries_of_Concern_03.11.2025.pdf

This document is an Affidavit Regarding Foreign Countries of Concern for the State of Florida, specifically related to a potential contract with The School Board of Polk County for classroom and office supplies. The affidavit, effective January 1, 2024, is required under Section 287.183 of Florida Statutes, which prohibits state governmental entities from entering contracts with vendors who have significant connections to certain foreign countries, 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 Syrian Arab Republic.

The affidavit requires vendors to certify that they are not owned by, organized under the laws of, or have controlling interests from these specified countries. For the specific contract involving classroom and office supplies, the vendor must provide a sworn statement confirming they have no substantial ties to the listed nations. This document serves as a legal declaration to ensure that the state's procurement processes maintain certain geopolitical and national security standards when selecting vendors for government contracts.