Anti-Human_Trafficking_Affidavit.pdf

This Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit is a compliance document required by the City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System (RTS) in Alachua County, Florida, for the procurement of two sets of mobile column lifts. The solicitation (RTSX-260016-DS) was released on October 3, 2025, with bid responses due by November 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The procurement seeks two complete sets of heavy-duty wireless portable lifting systems, with each set consisting of four mobile column lifts meeting a minimum 19,000 lbs capacity and ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2017 standards compliance. Bidders must have been in business for at least five years and serve as authorized resellers or distributors. The mobile column lifts must include specific features such as 120-volt onboard dual bank IP68 smart chargers, adjustable wheel engagement arms, wireless synchronization capabilities, emergency stop buttons, and manual lowering override mechanisms.

The procurement involves federal assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), requiring adherence to Buy America provisions and e-Verify employment verification. All non-governmental vendors must complete the Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit certifying compliance with Florida Statute 787.06(13), affirming under penalty of perjury that the contractor does not use coercion for labor or services. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverages including workers' compensation, professional liability, public liability, and automobile liability insurance. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 6.75% applies for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, though no specific goal is set for this particular project. The contract will be governed by Florida state laws and adjudicated in Alachua County, with the city reserving termination rights under various conditions, including potential loss of funding. The contract allows for potential extension through additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.