Attachment_7-_Individual___Sole_Proprietor.pdf

This is an Individual or Sole Proprietorship Exemption Statement attachment to Request for Proposal RFP-26-015 issued by the California Arts Council (CAC). The RFP seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive professional services in reasonable accommodation, ergonomics, and training services to support the CAC. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor for a three-year term. Eligible respondents include California independent contractors, individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, California Certified Small Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, 501(c)(3) organizations registered in California, private for-profit organizations, and organizations with joint powers agreements based in California. The deadline for bid submission is October 22, 2026 by 5 PM, with all bids to be emailed to Procurement@arts.ca.gov. Additional key action dates are available in Attachment 20 of the RFP.

The attachment itself is a certification form for individual contractors and sole proprietors to declare their exemption from California Workers' Compensation Insurance requirements. By signing this document, individuals certify under penalty of perjury that they do not employ any person in a manner subject to California Workers' Compensation Laws and agree to notify the Department of Rehabilitation within 90 days should their business status change to become subject to these requirements. This form must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal package for individuals or sole proprietors bidding on this opportunity.