ATTACHMENT D EEV CERTIFICATION.pdf

This document is an EEV (Employment Eligibility Verification) Certification and Agreement involving the Mississippi Transportation Commission, Department of Employment Security, State Tax Commission, and other Mississippi state agencies. The certification relates to compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act and federal work authorization programs, specifically the E-Verify system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Vendors or contractors are required to electronically verify information of newly hired employees and maintain records of compliance.

The document mandates that any vendor or subcontractor must secure verification of employment eligibility using MDOT-approved forms and retain documentation for the benefit of the Mississippi Transportation Commission. The agreement includes potential penalties for non-compliance, such as contract cancellation, loss of licenses or permits, and additional legal consequences including fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and potential felony prosecution for knowingly or recklessly accepting unauthorized employment. The certification must be completed by an authorized officer or agent and notarized, with a specific focus on federal work authorization program compliance.