Attachment_B._SMBE_Certification_Form.pdf

This is a Small/Minority Business Enterprise Certification Form for Sarasota County Schools' Safety & Security Systems procurement (Bid #26-0158). Bidders must complete this form to declare their small or minority business enterprise (SMBE) status or indicate they do not qualify for such designation. The form allows bidders to self-certify or provide certification from the State of Florida Department of Management Services Office of Supplier Diversity. Bidders may identify as Small Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, or both, with minority classifications including African American, Asian American, Woman Owned, Hispanic American, or Native American designations. The form also requires disclosure of any subcontracting arrangements, with provisions for bidders to list up to three subcontractors along with their SMBE designation and estimated dollar value of services. Bidders who are not small or minority business enterprises and do not intend to subcontract with S/MBE firms must indicate this on the form. The certification must be signed by an authorized representative and submitted with the bid by the March 10, 2026 deadline.

The form serves as a compliance document for a one-year contract with two optional one-year renewal periods to establish firm percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail prices for security equipment, fixed pricing for consumables, and hourly labor rates for installation, repair, and maintenance services across 52 Sarasota County school and department locations. Bidders claiming SMBE status may receive preference consideration in the evaluation process, while non-certified bidders demonstrating subcontracting commitments to small or minority businesses enhance their competitive position. This certification requirement aligns with the School Board's commitment to supporting minority and small business participation in procurement opportunities.