Attachment J, PUR 2024 Use of Coercion for Labor or Services.pdf

Attachment J is a certification form required by the Florida Department of Management Services for all nongovernmental entities executing, renewing, or extending a contract with a governmental entity in Florida. This attestation form requires an authorized officer or representative of the contracting entity to certify under penalties of perjury that the entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined under section 787.06, Florida Statutes. The form requires completion of entity name, representative/officer printed name and title, signature, and date fields to validate compliance with Florida's forced labor prohibitions.

This certification is a mandatory compliance document that must be submitted as part of bid packages for state and local contract opportunities in Florida, including the Natural Gas Supply ITB V2 issued by the Department of Management Services. Bidders responding to Florida procurements are required to complete and submit this attestation along with other mandatory certifications and documentation to demonstrate that their operations comply with Florida statutes prohibiting forced labor practices. The form serves as a baseline requirement to ensure that state contractors maintain ethical labor practices and do not engage in human trafficking or coercive labor arrangements.