ESBD_393686_1738337666531_F.6 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9).pdf

This is IRS Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024), Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, which must be completed by vendors doing business with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as part of IFB 405-24R0026193B. The form is used to obtain the taxpayer identification information of vendors, including their name, business entity type, address, and tax classification. The form contains detailed instructions for completion and must be provided to the requester rather than sent to the IRS.

The form includes sections for taxpayer identification number (TIN) verification, either through Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number, and certification requirements regarding backup withholding. It provides comprehensive exemption codes for various entity types and FATCA reporting requirements. The form also includes important information about identity theft protection, privacy act notices, and penalties for providing false information. This document is one of several mandatory forms required for bidding on the DPS electrical generator parts contract.