Attachment B_PUR 2024 Use of Coercion Form.pdf

This is a Use of Coercion for Labor or Services certification form required by the Florida Department of Citrus for nongovernmental entities executing, renewing, or extending contracts with the state. The form serves as a compliance document under section 787.06(14), Florida Statutes, and must be completed and signed by an officer or representative of the contracting entity. The declarant certifies under penalties of perjury that the entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Florida law. The form requires the entity name, representative or officer's printed name and title, signature, and date of execution.

This certification form is a mandatory submission requirement for vendors responding to the South Korean Marketing and Trade Representative opportunity, which seeks proposals from companies to manage trade representation and promotional programs for Florida Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice, and Florida Orange Juice in South Korea. Bidders must complete and submit this attestation as part of their proposal package to demonstrate compliance with Florida statutory requirements prohibiting forced labor and coercive practices in contract performance.