Tax Affidavit Summary

This is a Tax Affidavit form required for the District of Columbia Department of General Services' Invitation for Bids for construction services at the Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building. The affidavit is a mandatory compliance document that bidders must submit as part of their proposal package. The form requires contractors to certify their compliance with all District of Columbia tax obligations, ensuring that prospective contractors are current on all applicable local taxes before contract award. The deadline for bid submission is March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is required on March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract term extends from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2026, with a Substantial Completion Date of June 1, 2026.

The tax affidavit is a critical eligibility requirement that protects the District's interests by verifying bidder compliance with tax laws prior to contract execution. As part of comprehensive procurement compliance, bidders must also submit an SBE Subcontracting Plan, First Source Employment Agreement, Bidder/Offeror's Certification Form, Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, Campaign Finance Reform Contractor Self-Certification Form, and Bid Guaranty Certification. The estimated project budget is approximately $287,500, with the final contract value determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, the Living Wage Act minimum of $17.50 per hour, and First Source Employment Agreement requirements mandating 51 percent District resident hiring, along with a mandatory 35 percent minimum subcontracting allocation to Small Business Enterprises or Certified Business Enterprises.