Att C- Proposer Info-Cert.pdf

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ATTACHMENT C: PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION

Proposer’s Legal Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________ _________________________________ City/State/ZIP Code State of Incorporation: _______________________________________________ _________________________________ Entity Type Contact Name: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Telephone eMail Address Oregon Business Registry #: __________________________________________________________

Any individual signing below hereby certifies they are an authorized representative of Proposer and that:

1. Proposer understands and accepts the requirements of this RFP. By submitting a Proposal, Proposer agrees to be bound by the

Contract terms and conditions in Attachment H and as modified by any Amendments, except for those terms and conditions that the Agency has reserved for negotiation, as identified in the RFP.

2. Proposer acknowledges receipt of any and all Amendments to this RFP.

3. Proposal is a Firm Offer for 180 days following the Proposal Due Date.

4. If awarded a Contract, Proposer agrees to perform the scope of work and meet the performance standards set forth in the final negotiated scope of work of the Contract.

5. I have knowledge regarding Proposer’s payment of taxes and by signing below I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, Proposer is not in violation of any tax laws of the state or a political subdivision of the state, including, without limitation, ORS 305.380(4), ORS 305.620 and ORS chapters 316, 317 and 318.

6. Proposer has no undisclosed liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State of Oregon or any of its agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or divisions.

7. Proposer does not discriminate in its employment practices with regard to race, creed, age, religious affiliation, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin. When awarding subcontracts, Proposer does not discriminate against any business certified under ORS 200.055 as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a business that a service-disabled veteran owns or an emerging small business. If applicable, Proposer has, or will have prior to contract execution, a written policy and practice, that meets the requirements described in ORS 279A.112, of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. Agency may not enter into a contract with an anticipated contract price of $150,000 or more with a Proposer that does not certify it has such a policy and practice.

See https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/Procurement/Pages/hb3060.aspx for additional information and sample policy template.

8. Proposer and Proposer’s employees, agents, and subcontractors are not included on:

A. the “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury found at: https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf., or

B. the government wide exclusions list in the System for Award Management found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/

9. Proposer certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between the business or economic interests of Proposer, its employees, or its agents, on the one hand, and the business or economic interests of the State, on the other hand, arising out of, or relating in any way to, the subject matter of the RFP. If any changes occur with respect to Proposer’s status regarding conflict of interest, Proposer shall promptly notify the State in writing.

10. Proposer certifies that all contents of the Proposal (including any other forms or documentation, if required under this RFP) and this Proposer Information and Certification are truthful and accurate and have been prepared independently from all other Proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

11. Proposer understands that any statement or representation it makes, in response to this RFP, if determined to be false or fraudulent, a misrepresentation, or inaccurate because of the omission of material information could result in a "claim" {as defined by the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750(1)}, made under Contract being a "false claim" {ORS 180.750(2)} subject to the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, and to any liabilities or penalties associated with the making of a false claim under that Act.

12. Proposer acknowledges these certifications are in addition to any certifications required by the RFP and at execution of the Contract and any amendments thereto, including, but not limited to, the Contract’s Exhibit A, Statement of Work, Exhibit D, Contractor Data and Tax Certification, and Exhibit E, Certification Statement of Independent Contractor.

Signature of Proposer’s Authorized Representative Date

Printed Name Title https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/Procurement/Pages/hb3060.aspx https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf https://www.sam.gov/portal/

ATTACHMENT C: PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION