Contractors_affidavit_-_generic.pdf

This is a Contractor's Affidavit template used by the City of Royal Oak, Michigan, for infrastructure projects. The affidavit serves as a certification document that contractors must complete and submit upon contract award to confirm satisfactory performance of work and payment of all subcontractors and material suppliers. The form requires contractors to declare that all labor, material claims, and other performance-related obligations arising from their contract have been fully paid or settled, and to waive any lien rights on the subject property. For the 2026 Catalpa Drive Resurfacing Improvements project (Contract CAP2607), contractors awarded the contract must execute this affidavit as part of the project closeout requirements. The affidavit must be notarized and signed by an authorized representative of the contracting firm.

The affidavit establishes contractor accountability and protects the City of Royal Oak by ensuring all financial obligations related to the project are satisfied before final payment. Contractors assume full responsibility for any claims that arise after submission of the affidavit, and they agree to indemnify the city against liens filed by subcontractors or material suppliers. This document is a standard requirement under the City of Royal Oak Ordinance 2022-07, the Responsible Contractor Ordinance, which applies to contracts exceeding $250,000, and reflects the city's commitment to responsible contracting practices and fiscal stewardship in municipal infrastructure projects.