Attachment_B._SMBE_Certification_Form.pdf

This is a Small/Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) Certification Form submitted to the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Plumbing Services - Time and Materials - Bid #26-0038. The form is designed for bidders to declare their business classification status and, if applicable, identify any subcontractors that qualify as small or minority business enterprises. Bidders must complete the certification by selecting whether they qualify as a Small Business Enterprise as defined by Florida Statute 288.703(1), or as a Minority Business Enterprise under FS 288.703(2) and (3), with options to designate minority status categories including African American, Asian American, Woman Owned, Hispanic American, or Native American. The form requests certification verification through the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity, or allows for self-reporting if not certified by DMS.

For bidders that do not qualify as S/MBE entities but intend to subcontract portions of the plumbing services work, the form requires documentation of each subcontractor's name, S/MBE designation, and estimated dollar value of services. The bid requires a $10,000.00 bid bond as security, and all work must comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA standards, local and state regulations, and OSHA requirements. Bidders must employ a licensed Journeyman Plumber Technician on each job and provide proof of licensing upon request prior to award. All associated costs including trip charges, labor, mileage, vehicle charges, travel, fuel, and travel times must be included in the bid pricing, with only lead-free solder permitted on potable water lines made of copper.