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 its South Korea Marketing and Trade Representative contract opportunity (RFP #25-02). The form must be completed by an officer or representative of any nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with the Florida Department of Citrus. The certification affirms that the bidding entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined under section 787.06 of the Florida Statutes. The form requires the entity name, representative's printed name and title, signature, and date, with the representative executing the certification under penalties of perjury. Proposals for this marketing and trade representation contract are due February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with an Intent to Award posted on March 23, 2026, and the official award date set for July 1, 2026. The contract will run for an initial two-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a potential optional three-year renewal.

This certification form is one of several mandatory compliance documents that bidders must complete to be eligible for consideration. The form contains no pricing information, set-asides, or funding details, as it serves solely as a compliance verification mechanism. All bidders responding to the RFP must provide this certification along with other required documentation including a Public Entity Crimes Statement and a Vendor Certification Form. The completion and submission of this form is a prerequisite for proposal evaluation and contract award eligibility.