Conflict-of-Interest-Affidavit.pdf
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- DVMF-HQ-SEC27-RECRUITMENT
- Solicitation number
- BPM057962
- Issued by
- Maryland
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This is a Conflict-of-Interest Affidavit document related to the DVMF-HQ-SEC27-RECRUITMENT contract opportunity in Maryland. The affidavit serves as a declaration form requiring signatories to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in connection with their participation in the recruitment process or contract execution. The document establishes the framework for vendors, bidders, or individuals involved in the procurement to certify their financial, familial, or professional relationships that could compromise impartiality or create ethical concerns. This affidavit is a standard compliance requirement designed to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the state procurement process for the Division of Veteran and Military Family (DVMF) headquarters contract opportunity.
The affidavit requires declarants to identify and disclose all material conflicts of interest, including direct or indirect financial interests, employment relationships, and familial connections to state employees or other bidders. Submission of the completed affidavit is typically a mandatory prerequisite for bid consideration, and false statements or material omissions may result in bid disqualification or contract termination. The document protects the state's interests by ensuring that contract awards are made based on competitive merit and that no bidder gains unfair advantage through undisclosed relationships or financial entanglements.
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Attachment I. Conflict of Interest Affidavit effective date: July 2024
Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure
Reference COMAR 21.05.08.08
A. “Conflict of interest” means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the State, or the person’s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage.
B. “Person” has the meaning stated in COMAR 21.01.02.01B(64) and includes a Offeror, Contractor, consultant, or subcontractor or sub-consultant at any tier, and also includes an employee or agent of any of them if the employee or agent has or will have the authority to control or supervise all or a portion of the work for which a Proposal is made.
C. The Offeror warrants that, except as disclosed in §D, below, there are no relevant facts or circumstances now giving rise or which could, in the future, give rise to a conflict of interest.
D. The following facts or circumstances give rise or could in the future give rise to a conflict of interest (explain in detail — attach additional sheets if necessary):
E. The Offeror agrees that if an actual or potential conflict of interest arises after the date of this affidavit, the Offeror shall immediately make a full disclosure in writing to the procurement officer of all relevant facts and circumstances. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Offeror has taken and proposes to take to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict of interest. If the contract has been awarded and performance of the contract has begun, the Contractor shall continue performance until notified by the procurement officer of any contrary action to be taken.
I DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE AND AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE
CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.
Date: ____________________ By: ______________________________________
(Authorized Representative and Affiant)
SUBMIT THIS AFFIDAVIT WITH BID/PROPOSAL
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