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This is a Contractor's Declaration form provided by the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Program for the Bartow County School Nutrition Program Commodity Processing contract opportunity. The document outlines the contractor's acknowledgments and certifications required for bid submission. Contractors must confirm they have thoroughly reviewed and understand the full scope of specifications and possess the capability to successfully complete all responsibilities and obligations. Bids could be withdrawn in writing prior to Monday, May 02, 2022 at 3:00 PM, but no withdrawals were permitted after that deadline. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and accept the bid deemed to best serve the public interest, as well as the right to waive any technicalities and formalities in the bidding process.

The declaration requires proper authorization and execution by the bidding entity. For partnerships, a general partner must sign the document. For corporations, authorized corporate officer(s) must sign and affix the corporate seal to the bid. The Owner retains the right to conduct any inquiry or investigation deemed appropriate to substantiate or supplement information provided by the contractor during the bidding process. This document serves as the final certification page in the bid package and does not address specific pricing, set-asides, or funding details, which would be contained in other sections of the complete solicitation.