Attachment 1 - W9 for Contractors.pdf

This is a W-9 form ("Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification") used by government agencies and contractors to establish tax identification and contractor eligibility. The document serves as a standardized federal form that contractors must complete when bidding on or being awarded state and local contract opportunities. The W-9 form is used across all government jurisdictions and agencies to collect essential contractor information including legal name, business address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and certification that the contractor is not subject to backup withholding. The form does not specify particular products, services, project scopes, quantities, response deadlines, or contract terms, as it functions solely as a prerequisite documentation requirement for contractor qualification and tax reporting purposes.

The W-9 form contains no pricing terms, set-aside provisions, incumbent information, or funding details. Rather, it serves as a foundational compliance and administrative document that contractors must complete and submit as part of the bidding process for any government contract opportunity. Contractors are required to certify their legal status, provide accurate identification information, and confirm their eligibility to enter into government contracts. This document is typically submitted alongside proposal materials and other required documentation and does not independently establish contract scope, budget, award timelines, or performance requirements.