Attachment A - Proposer Certifications.pdf

RFP Attachment A

ATTACHMENT A

PROPOSERS CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

RFP Number 9.2.2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR

FOR MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The undersigned offers and agrees to provide Construction Manager/General Contractor services to college noted above, in accordance with Request for Proposals noted above and its Proposal.

The undersigned further certifies that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to abide by all terms and conditions of this Request for Proposals if awarded the contract for these services. The college reserves the right to award contracts by project, and may make award to one or more qualified firms.

The required form of contract is attached as Attachment C. See Contract and Work Performance for further description. The undersigned acknowledges that the information provided in the proposal is truthful, accurate and complete, and that the firm is bound by all information, data, certifications, disclosures and attachments submitted. The undersigned also acknowledges that if awarded the contract, the RFP documents, and all terms and conditions stated therein, and all information, data, certifications, disclosures and addendum shall be incorporated as part of the Contract. The Proposer has read and understands the Affirmative Employment Practices provision to be included in all college contracts and is prepared to comply with said provisions if awarded the contract.

NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

Proposers responding to this RFP do so solely at their own expense. The college will not be responsible or reimburse Proposers for any costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of their proposals or for any related expenses or consequential damages of any kind.

ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS

1. The undersigned certifies the proposal is offered by an independent contractor as defined in ORS 670.600.

2. The proposer acknowledges that the person that signs this certification is fully authorized to sign on behalf of the Proposer listed and to fully bind the Proposer to all conditions and provisions thereof.

3. The proposer, if an individual, is of lawful age; is the only one interested in this proposal; and that no person, firm, or corporation, other than that named, has any interest in the proposal or in the proposed contract.

4. The proposal, if submitted by a joint venture is in the name of the joint venture and all parties have examined this RFP including all requirements and contract terms and conditions thereof, and, if successful, the joint venture shall execute a contract, which incorporates the stated requirements, proposal response and terms and conditions.

5. By submitting a response, the proposer certifies that no relationship exists between the proposer and the college that interferes with fair competition or is a Conflict of Interest, and no relationship exists between the proposer and another person or firm that constitutes a Conflict of Interest.

6. The proposer has examined all parts of this RFP, including all requirements and contract terms and conditions thereof, and, if successful, the proposer shall execute a contract, which incorporates the stated requirements, proposal response and terms and conditions.

7. The proposer fully understands and submits its proposal with specific knowledge that in the event the proposer’s proposal is accepted and receives all necessary approvals, the proposal will be incorporated into a contract containing general terms and conditions as provided in the RFP.

8. The undersigned understands any false statement may disqualify this proposal from further consideration or be cause for contract termination.

9. The proposer certifies that Proposer has complied or will comply with all requirements of local, state, and national laws, and that no legal requirements has been or will be violated in making or accepting this RFP.

10. The proposer agrees to comply with Oregon tax laws in accordance with ORS 305.385.

11. PROPOSAL SECURITY Required Not Required $

12. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS - The Proposer certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that neither it nor any of its principals:

a. Are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from submitting bids or proposals by any federal, state or local entity, department or agency;

b. Have within a five-year period preceding the date of this certification been convicted of fraud or any other criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) contract, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

c. Are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally charged with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 2. of this certification;

d. Have, within a five-year period preceding the date of this certification had a judgment entered against proposer or its principals arising out of the performance of a public or private contract;

e. Have pending in any state or federal court any litigation in which there is a claim against proposer or any of its principals arising out of the performance of a public or private contract;

and

f. Have within a five-year period preceding the date of this certification had one or more public contracts (federal, state, or local) terminated for any reason related to contract performance.

13. PERFORMANCE BOND Not Required Required

The undersigned agrees, if awarded a Contract, to execute and deliver to the college, within ten (10) days after the receipt of Notice of Intent to Award the Contract, a satisfactory performance and payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount. In addition, Certificates of Insurance for the coverages specified in the Proposal Document must be submitted at the same time. A Performance Bond may be required but will be project specific.

14. PAYMENT BOND Not Required Required The undersigned agrees, if awarded a Contract, to execute and deliver to the college, within ten (10) days after the receipt of Notice of Intent to Award the Contract, a satisfactory payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount.

15. CERTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The undersigned Proposer certifies that he or she has not discriminated and will not discriminate against any minority, women, or emerging small business enterprise or a business enterprise that is owned or controlled by or that employs a disabled veteran in obtaining any required subcontract. (ORS 279A.110) Proposer certifies it does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, financial ability, age or other non-job-related factors as per ORS Chapter 659 and 42 USC §2000e. Proposer further certifies that Proposer has not and will not discriminate against a subcontractor in awarding a subcontract because the subcontractor is a minority, women, or emerging small business enterprise certified under ORS 200.055.

16. STATE OF OREGON OFFICE OF MINORITY, WOMEN & EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

(OMWESB) CERTIFICATION

If your firm is currently certified by OMWESB in any of these categories, please indicate that certification. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Women Business Enterprise (WBE)

Emerging Small Business (ESB)

17. ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA

Addenda through received.

(If addenda were issued, completion of this line is REQUIRED AND SIGNED COPIES ARE TO

BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.)

18. RESIDENT BIDDER STATUS: YES NO

A resident bidder is defined in ORS 279A.120 as a bidder that has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in Oregon during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid, has a business address in this state and has stated in the bid that they are a resident bidder.

The undersigned bidder must check the appropriate box above as to their bidder status.

19. Indicate state of residency if not:

PROPOSER'S SIGNATURE AND IDENTIFICATION

The undersigned hereby certifies to the truth and accuracy of all statements, answers and data contained in this proposal and application, and hereby authorizes the college to make any necessary examinations or inquiries in order to make a determination as to the qualifications and responsibility of the proposer. The undersigned has examined all parts of this RFP and understands that it is completely discretionary with the Selection Committee whether to accept, reject, or negotiate its proposal submitted pursuant thereto.

Where Proposer is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, Proposer shall attach an explanation to their offer. The inability to certify to all of the statements shall not necessarily preclude Proposer from award of a contract under this procurement.

I hereby certify that this Proposal is genuine and that I have not entered into collusion with any other vendor(s) or any other person(s).

Please print or type all information requested below (except where signature is required) and attach Proposal Security (if required) to this form:

Name of Proprietor, Partnership, or Corporation Signature of Proprietor, Partner, or

Corporate Officer:

Firm Name Signature Street Address

Name of Signatory Mailing Address

Title City, State, and Zip Code

Date Signed Phone Number

E-mail Address Employer ID Number State of Incorporation Business Designation:

Individual Partnership Joint Venture Sole Proprietorship

Corporation Other If a Joint Venture, attach verification that all parties to the joint venture accept the terms, and agree to perform services under this contract. The attached page must contain signatures of all parties to the joint venture.