Attachment B_PUR 2024 Use of Coercion Form.pdf

This is a Use of Coercion Form attachment required by the Florida Department of Citrus for the Japanese Marketing and Trade Representative contract opportunity. The form must be completed by an officer or representative of the nongovernmental entity seeking to execute, renew, or extend a contract with the state governmental entity. The form certifies under penalties of perjury that the entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in section 787.06, Florida Statutes. The document requires completion of the entity name, representative's printed name and title, signature, and date fields to formalize this compliance declaration.

This is a mandatory attachment within the broader RFP #25-01 solicitation for marketing and trade representation services for Florida Grapefruit in Japan, with proposals due February 19, 2026, and an anticipated contract award date of July 1, 2026. The form functions as part of the standard Florida state procurement compliance documentation that all bidders must submit, ensuring vendors meet statutory requirements regarding labor practices and contractual integrity before being considered for the two-year initial contract with potential three-year renewal option valued at approximately $800,000 annually.