Attachment_K_Notarized_E-Verify_Affidavit.pdf

ATTACHMENT K

Notarized Affidavit

EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM (E-VERIFY) AFFIDAVIT

The City will not intentionally award City Contracts to any Respondent who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers, constituting a violation of the employment provisions contained in 8 U.S.C Section 1324 a(e) {Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”).

The City may consider the employment by any Respondent of unauthorized aliens a violation of Sections 274A(e) of the INA. Such violation by the recipient of the employment provisions contained in Section 274A(e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral cancellation of the Contract by the City.

A public agency must require in any contract that the contractor, and any subcontractor thereof, register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees of the contractor or subcontractor. A public agency or a contractor or subcontractor thereof may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system per F.S. Chapter 448.095 If a contractor enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide the contractor with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract per F.S. Chapter 448.095 Respondent/Respondent/Respondent attest that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act and subsequent amendments).

By registering as a vendor, submitting a response to a solicitation, or entering into a contract, you are obligated to comply with the provisions of section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility." further, by your registration as a vendor, response to a solicitation, entering into a contract, you affirm and represent that you are registered with the E-verify system and are using same, and will continue to use same as required by section 448.095, F.S. compliance with section 448.095 includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply will lead to termination as a vendor, disqualifying you for award of a solicitation, denial of entering into a contract and/or, cancellation of an active contract, or if your subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed no later than 20 calendar days after the date of termination.

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF LEE

This ____________ day of ____________ 20___, _______________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he or she is the authorized representative of ________________________ (Name of the contractor, Respondent or individual), maker of the attached Solicitation released by the City and that the Respondent and any of its agents agree to affirm by the City Employment Eligibility Verification System requirements in regards to this solicitation.

AFFIANT

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of, 20__ by (name of person, officer, or agent, title of officer or agent), of (corporation or partnership, if applicable), a (state of incorporation or partnership, if applicable), on behalf of the (corporation or partnership, if applicable). He/She is personally known to me or has produced as identification.

Signature of person taking acknowledgment

[Notary Seal] Name typed, printed or stamped

(Title or Rank)

An E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be on file at the City prior to commencement of Work.