Attachment_C_-Whistleblower_Notice.pdf

This is a Whistleblower Notice attachment for a Tree Planting Service contract solicitation issued by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department and Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) in Florida. The notice establishes the requirement that all contractors and subcontractors comply with federal whistleblower protection regulations applicable to this project, which is funded under the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Program Grant Program. The document outlines the legal protections afforded to employees and workers who report alleged violations of applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that no contractor may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or discriminate against any employee for reporting information regarding conduct believed to violate federal, state, or local laws.

The whistleblower notice serves as mandatory contractual language that contractors must incorporate into all subcontracts and ensure compliance throughout the contract performance period. This attachment emphasizes the federal requirement for transparency and accountability in the use of grant funds and protects workers from retaliation when raising concerns about project conduct, safety violations, or misuse of government resources. All bidders and contractors must acknowledge receipt and understanding of these whistleblower protections as a condition of contract award and performance.