Certification_Regarding_Prohibition_Against_Diversity,_Equity_and_Inclusion_Training.pdf
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- Pinellas County, Clewiston City, Florida
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This is a certification document regarding compliance with Florida's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) prohibition law. The certification applies to contractors working with Florida local government agencies and is mandated under Section 287.139, Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2027.
The document requires contractors to certify that they will not use County funds to require employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to ascribe to, study, or be instructed using materials relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion as defined in Section 125.595(1), Florida Statutes. This certification is a compliance requirement stemming from legislation passed by the Florida Legislature that prohibits Florida local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official action related to DEI initiatives and efforts. All local government agencies must ensure contractor compliance with this law as of the January 1, 2027 effective date.
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27-0078-NT
CERTIFICATION REGARDING PROHIBITION AGAINST DIVERSITY,
EQUITY AND INCLUSION TRAINING
Pinellas County
Pinellas County Courthouse Annex Bldg., Sixth Floor
Clearwater, FL 33765
THE MISSION OF PINELLAS COUNTY
"Pinellas County Government is committed to progressive public policy, superior public service, courteous public contact, judicious exercise of authority and sound management of public resources to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow."
The proposal due date below is subject to change. This informal solicitation may be closed once adequate competition is received.
ISSUE/RELEASE DATE: October 26, 2026
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2027, 11:55 pm
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d
Pinellas County
Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Training
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#27-0078-NT
Title: Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
The Florida Legislature passed a DEI Bill, effective January 1, 2027, that prohibits Florida local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) initiatives and efforts. Local government agencies must be in compliance with this law as of
January 1, 2027.
As such, Section 287.139, Florida Statutes, requires the contractor to certify they will not use County funds in requiring its employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to ascribe to, study, or be instructed using materials relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion as defined in section 125.595(1), Florida Statutes.
1.2. Timeline
Notification Start Date October 26, 2026
Notification End Date January 31, 2027, 11:55pm
2. Notification
Greetings Vendors, The Florida Legislature passed a DEI Bill, effective January 1, 2027, that prohibits Florida local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official action related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DEI) initiatives and efforts. Local government agencies must be in compliance with this law as of
January 1, 2027.
As such, Section 287.139, Florida Statutes, requires the contractor to certify they will not use County funds in requiring its employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to ascribe to, study, or be instructed using materials relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion as defined in section 125.595(1), Florida Statutes.
An example of the certificate is attached that you will be required to sign for contracts, contract renewals, contract extensions entered into as of January 1, 2027.
We appreciate your attention to this new requirement.
Sincerely, Merry Celeste, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPM, FCCM
Division Director, Purchasing Office of Management and Budget
Pinellas County Government
400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756 mceleste@pinellas.gov
Office (727) 464-3143 mailto:mceleste@pinellas.gov
3. Vendor Questionnaire
3.1. Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
• Notification_to_Vendors_Oct...
https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/320255/de184e0a-2f46-416e-80e6-4f7c23eed106_Notification_to_Vendors_October_2026.pdf
| 1. Introduction |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Timeline |
| 2. Notification |
| 3. Vendor Questionnaire |
| 3.1. Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training |
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