EXHIBIT 19 - BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE (STEEL, IRON, OR MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS).pdf

This is a Buy America Certificate form required for state and local infrastructure contracts subject to federal procurement requirements under Title 49 USC 5323(j)(1) and the Build America, Buy America Act (Sections 70901-52 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58). The certificate addresses compliance with domestic content requirements for steel, iron, and manufactured products as specified in 49 CFR Part 661. Bidders must complete one of two certification options: either certifying full compliance with the Buy America requirements, or certifying non-compliance while claiming eligibility for an exception under Title 49 USC 5323(j)(2)(B) or (j)(2)(D). The form requires an authorized official's signature, printed name, title, execution date, and location (city and state).

The certificate serves as a mandatory submission document in the bidding process to establish whether proposed materials and products meet domestic sourcing mandates. Bidders unable to comply with the Buy America requirements must demonstrate that they qualify for specific regulatory exceptions to proceed with their bids. This form is essential for federal transit and infrastructure projects receiving funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure compliance with domestic purchasing preferences and support for American-made products.