Attachment C Royalston Solar RFP~1.pdf

Town of Royalston RFP Solar Photovoltaic Project at Royalston Landfill

ATTACHMENT C: CERTIFICATIONS

TOWN OF ROYALSTON

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT AT ROYALSTON LANDFILL

Certificate of Non-Collusion

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word "person” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action

The Proposer agrees to comply with all applicable Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act 42 USC 12101, 28 CFR Part 35, or as amended; 29 USC S.791 et. seq.; Executive Orders 227, 237, 246; M.G.L. C. 151B; and M.G.L. C. 272, S. 92A, S98 et.seq., or any amendments to these provisions.

Pursuant to Executive Orders 227 and 246, the Contractor is required to take affirmative actions designed to eliminate the patterns and practices of discrimination including providing written notice of its commitment to non-discrimination to any labor association with which it has an employment agreement, and to certified minority and women-owned businesses and organizations or businesses owned by individuals with disabilities. The Town shall not be liable for any costs associated with the consultant's defense of claims of discrimination.

Public Contracts Debarment

In connection with this bid and all procurement transactions, by signature thereon, the Proposer certifies that neither the company nor its principals are suspended, debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the award of contracts, procurement or non- procurement programs from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States Government, and/or the Town of Royalston. “Principals” means officers, directors, owners, partners and persons having primary interest, management or supervisory responsibilities with the business entity. The selected Developer shall provide immediate written notification to the Town at any time during the period of the contract of prior or prior to the contract award if the selected Developer learns of any changed condition with regards to the debarment of the company or its officers. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when making the business award. If at any time it is determined that the vendor knowingly misrepresented this certification, in addition to other legal remedies available to the municipalities, the contract will be cancelled and the award revoked.

The Proposer certifies that it has disclosed all material bankruptcy filings, defaults, prior debarments, suspensions, litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, environmental violations, or similar matters involving the Proposer, project ownership entity, parent company, or key subcontractors within the past ten (10) years.

Qualifications

The Proposer represents that it is qualified to perform the services required under this contract and possesses or shall obtain all requisite licenses and permits.

Town of Royalston RFP Solar Photovoltaic Project at Royalston Landfill

Tax Compliance Certification

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Employment Security Contributions and Compulsory Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Pursuant to M.G.L. C.151A, S.19 and M.G.L. C.152, the Proposer certifies with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to payments to the Employment Security System and all Commonwealth laws relating to required worker's compensation insurance policies.

Additional Income Disclosure

The Proposer certifies that the following amounts (provide list on separate sheet if applicable) represent all income due, or to become due, to the Proposer, for services rendered to the Commonwealth, any political subdivision or public authority, during the period of this contract.

Acknowledgement of Site Conditions and Developer Responsibilities

The Proposer acknowledges that the Site includes a closed and capped landfill, transfer station operations, and surrounding forested land. The Proposer certifies that it has reviewed the RFP materials and understands that the selected Developer will be responsible for due diligence, permitting, interconnection, construction, operations, maintenance, decommissioning, timber-related obligations, environmental compliance, insurance, and indemnification except to the extent expressly agreed otherwise in writing by the Town.

Timber and Forest Resource Certification

The Proposer acknowledges that merchantable timber within approved project clearing areas shall remain the property of the Town unless otherwise approved in writing by the Town. The Proposer agrees that no clearing shall occur before completion of any required timber appraisal, Town approval of clearing limits, and receipt of all required permits and approvals.

Authority to Bind Proposer

The undersigned certified that they are authorized to submit the proposal and bind the Proposer to the certifications, acknowledgements, and representations made in the Proposal and attachments.

(Signature) (Name of Person Signing Proposal)

(Name of Business) (Date)