Byrd_Anti-LobbyingCertification.pdf

This is a Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification document submitted in connection with the Fort Myers Downtown Pedestrian Mall and Micromobility Feasibility Study procurement by the City of Fort Myers in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The certification confirms that the bidder/contractor has not and will not engage in lobbying activities using federal funds in violation of the Byrd Amendment requirements. The document certifies compliance with federal anti-lobbying restrictions and affirms that no federal appropriated funds have been used to pay for lobbying activities directed toward federal officials or agency personnel regarding the award of federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements. The contractor certifies it will not use federal funds for lobbying and will ensure all subcontractors and lower-tier subcontractors adhere to these same restrictions. The certification references federal regulations (31 U.S.C. § 1352) and establishes the contractor's understanding of penalties for non-compliance.

This certification is mandatory for consultants participating in the feasibility study project, which has a proposal deadline of March 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The project represents a federal and state-funded initiative where compliance with anti-lobbying provisions is a prerequisite for contract award. The certification serves as documentation that the contractor meets federal compliance requirements necessary for receipt of federal transportation funds administered through FDOT's project management structure. Proposers must submit this certification along with other required compliance documents, including E-Verify verification, human trafficking prevention affidavits, and DBE participation documentation, to be eligible for consideration in the competitive selection process where firms are evaluated on project approach (45%) and firm experience and personnel qualifications (55%).