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This Certificate of Authority is a form required by the City of Boston for corporations bidding on municipal contracts, specifically for the BPS Safety Exterior Signage opportunity with Boston Public Schools. The form serves as official certification that a corporation's board of directors has authorized a specific individual to sign contracts and performance bonds on behalf of the corporation. The certificate must be completed and attested by the corporation's clerk or secretary—not the authorized contract signer—and requires documentation of a board meeting where the authorization was formally voted upon and approved. The form must include the authorized individual's name and position, a description of the services being contracted for, and the corporation's legal seal.

The BPS Safety Exterior Signage contract, with a maximum value of $90,000, encompasses fabrication, delivery, installation, removal, and repair of new and existing exterior signage across Boston Public Schools facilities. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and requires submission of this Certificate of Authority prior to contract award. The certificate form was published and approved as to form by Corporation Counsel in April 2025 and becomes void if altered in any way. Bidders must ensure accurate completion of all fields, including the meeting details, authorized representative information, and corporate attestation, as this documentation is essential for contract execution eligibility.