Attachment C_Proposer Information and Certification Sheet_Elliott Forest Carbon Credit_RFP S-DASOBO-00006846.doc

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Elliott Forest Carbon Credit
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S-DASOBO-00006846
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Coos County, Oregon

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This document is the Attachment C - Proposer Information and Certification Sheet for RFP # S-DASOBO-00006846 - Elliott Forest Carbon Credit, issued by the State of Oregon. The RFP seeks a consultant to create a Carbon Market Assessment Report, enroll in a carbon program, and assist with the sale of carbon credits from the Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF) in Coos County and the cities of Salem. The selected consultant will work with the State to manage this voluntary 80-year Habitat Conservation Plan that sets aside tens of thousands of acres of timber as forest reserves.

The proposer must submit information about their company, certify their compliance with various state laws and contracting requirements, and acknowledge the terms of the RFP. Key requirements include the proposer not discriminating in employment or subcontracting, complying with Oregon's pay equity and broadband internet access laws, and avoiding conflicts of interest. The proposal is a firm offer for 180 days, and the selected consultant will be expected to perform the contracted scope of work upon award.

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RFP # S-DASOBO-00006846 – Elliott Forest Carbon Credit Attachment c – Proposer Information and Certification Sheet

ATTACHMENT C — PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

Legal Name of Proposer:

Address:
City, State, Zip:
State of Incorporation:
Entity Type:
Contact Name:
Telephone:
Email:

Oregon Business Registry Number (if required):

The undersigned hereby certifies that the undersigned is an authorized representative of Proposer and that:

1. Proposer understands and accepts the requirements of this RFP. By submitting a Proposal, Proposer agrees to be bound by the Contract terms and conditions in Attachment A and as modified by any Amendment, except for those terms and conditions that DAS PS has reserved for negotiation, as identified in the RFP, if any.

2. Proposer acknowledges receipt of any and all Amendment to this RFP.

3. Proposal is a Firm Offer for 180 days following the Opening.

4. If awarded a Contract, Proposer agrees to perform the scope of work and meet the performance standards set forth in the final negotiated scope of work of the Contract.

5. I have knowledge regarding Proposer’s payment of taxes and by signing below I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, Proposer is not in violation of any tax laws of the state or a political subdivision of the state, including, without limitation, ORS 305.380(4), ORS 305.620, and ORS chapters 316, 317, and 318.

6. Proposer does not discriminate in its employment practices with regard to race, creed, age, religious affiliation, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin. When awarding subcontracts, Proposer does not discriminate against any business certified under ORS 200.055 as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a business that a service-disabled veteran owns or an emerging small business. If applicable, Proposer has, or will have prior to contract execution, a written policy and practice, that meets the requirements described in ORS 279A.112 (formerly HB 3060), of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. DAS PS may not enter into a contract with an anticipated contract price of $150,000 or more with a Proposer that does not certify it has such a policy and practice. See https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/Procurement/Pages/hb3060.aspx for additional information and sample policy template.

7. Proposer complies with ORS 652.220 and does not unlawfully discriminate against any of Proposer’s employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of comparable character on the basis of an employee’s membership in a protected class. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or age.

Consultant’s continuing compliance constitutes a material element of this Contract and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles DAS PS to terminate this Contract for cause.

Consultant may not prohibit any of Consultant’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Consultant may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person.

8. Proposer is not engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service, or if at any time Proposer is engaged in or may engage in the provision of broadband Internet access service Proposer is in compliance with Oregon Laws 2018, Chapter 88 (HB 4155) and the applicable Public Utility, Commission rules, and will remain in compliance throughout the term of the Contract.

9. Proposer and Proposer’s employees, agents, and subcontractors are not included on:

A. the “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury found at: https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf., or B. the government wide exclusions list in the System for Award Management found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/

10. Proposer certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between the business or economic interests of Proposer, its employees, or its agents, on the one hand, and the business or economic interests of the State, on the other hand, arising out of, or relating in any way to, the subject matter of the RFP. If any changes occur with respect to Proposer’s status regarding conflict of interest, Proposer shall promptly notify the State in writing.

11. Proposer certifies that all contents of the Proposal (including any other forms or documentation, if required under this RFP) and this Proposal Certification Sheet are truthful and accurate and have been prepared independently from all other Proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

12. Proposer understands that any statement or representation it makes, in response to this RFP, if determined to be false or fraudulent, a misrepresentation, or inaccurate because of the omission of material information could result in a "claim" {as defined by the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750(1)}, made under Contract being a "false claim" {ORS 180.750(2)} subject to the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, and to any liabilities or penalties associated with the making of a false claim under that Act.

13. Proposer acknowledges these certifications are in addition to any certifications required in the Contract and Statement of Work in Attachment A at the time of Contract execution.

PROPOSER, Authorized Representative Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Print Name and Title: ___________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: (______) ____________________________________________________________________

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