Attachment C - RFQ 24-026 Information Certification.pdf

RFQ #24-026/Oregon Buys Number S-33000-00010556 - SEED Energy Analysts Attachment C

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ATTACHMENT C

INTERESTED PROPOSER

INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

Legal Name of Interested Proposer: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________City, State, Zip:________________________________

State of Incorporation: ____________________________Entity Type: _________________________________

Contact Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________Email: ____________________________

Oregon Business Registry Number: ___________________________

Any individual signing below hereby certifies they are an authorized representative of Interested Proposer and that:

1. Interested Proposer understands and accepts the requirements of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”). By submitting an Offer, Interested 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 Agency has reserved for negotiation, as identified in the RFQ.

2. Interested Proposer acknowledges receipt of any and all Amendments to this RFQ.

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

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

6. Interested 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, Interested 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 owned or an emerging small business. If applicable, Interested 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. Agency may not enter into a contract with an anticipated contract price of $150,000 or more with a Interested 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.

https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/Procurement/Pages/hb3060.aspx

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7. Interested Proposer complies with ORS 652.220 and does not unlawfully discriminate against any of Interested 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.

Interested Proposer’s continuing compliance constitutes a material element of this Contract and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles Agency to terminate this Contract for cause.

Interested Proposer may not prohibit any of Interested Proposer’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Interested Proposer 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. Interested Proposer is not engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service, or if at any time Interested Proposer is engaged in or may engage in the provision of broadband Internet access service Interested Proposer is in compliance with Oregon Laws 2018, Chapter 88 (HB 4155) and applicable Public Utility Commission rules, and will remain in compliance throughout the term of the Contract.

9. Interested Proposer and Interested 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 lists in the System for Award Management found at:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/

10. Interested Proposer certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between the business or economic interests of Interested 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 this RFQ. If any changes occur with respect to the Interested Proposer’s status regarding conflict of interest, Interested Proposer shall promptly notify the State in writing.

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

12. Interested Proposer understands that any statement or representation it makes, in response to this RFQ, 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.

https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf https://www.sam.gov/portal/

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13. Interested Proposer acknowledges these certifications are in addition to any certifications required in the Contract, Attachment A of the RFQ, at the time of Contract execution.

Authorized Signature Date

(Printed Name and Title)