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

This is an attestation form (Attachment K) related to a Natural Gas Supply Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services. The form requires a nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with the State to certify under penalties of perjury that it does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Florida Statutes section 787.06. The ITB seeks to establish a statewide State Term Contract for Natural Gas Supply, with the Department intending to make an award to one bidder or no award as determined in the State's best interest. Interested vendors must submit responses through the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Event via the SAP Business Network and are responsible for monitoring the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) for solicitation updates. Procurement inquiries should be directed to John Nordmeyer, Purchasing Analyst Supervisor, at the Division of State Purchasing, Florida Department of Management Services, with all emails referencing the solicitation number in the subject line.

Vendors must complete and submit the attestation confirming compliance with Florida Statutes regarding labor coercion practices as part of their bid response. The form requires the entity name, representative or officer's printed name and title, signature, and date. Any protests concerning the agency's decision or intended decision must be filed timely in accordance with Florida Statutes section 120.57(3), either by courier, hand delivery, regular mail, fax, or email to the Department of Management Services, Office of the General Counsel, Agency Clerk, with failure to file a protest within the prescribed timeframe constituting a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.