EXHIBIT 9 - GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS.pdf
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- Community Relations Services Bench
- Solicitation number
- PS145468
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- California
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This document is a General Certifications pro forma issued by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the Community Relations Services Bench Request for Proposal (RFP No. PS145468). The certification form requires bidders and proposers to confirm compliance with nondiscrimination requirements, Iranian investment restrictions, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations, and whistleblower protections. Bidders must respond affirmatively or negatively to each certification item, with detailed explanations required for any negative responses. The certifications cover compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (California Government Code Section 12900), confirmation that the bidder is not engaged in prohibited investment activities in Iran for contracts exceeding $1,000,000, certification that no fraudulent DBE fronts have been used to meet DBE goals, and commitment to adherence with California Labor Code Section 1101 whistleblower protections. All certifications are executed under penalty of perjury and must be signed by an authorized official of the bidding entity.
The form serves as a mandatory compliance document for all prospective contractors seeking to participate in Metro's Community Relations Services Bench contract, which is designed to provide on-call professional services including community engagement, research, public affairs, digital engagement, training, and facilitation for capital projects, operational initiatives, and agency-wide programs. Submission of the completed certifications is required as part of the proposal package, with bidders unable to proceed without confirming compliance with these general certifications. The document does not establish pricing terms, set-asides, or specific funding amounts; rather, it functions as a prerequisite qualification document ensuring that all potential contractors meet baseline legal and regulatory requirements before their proposals are evaluated on substantive grounds.
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METRO ARCHIVE #
TBD (IFB/RFP NO.)
ISSUED: 00/00/00
GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
PRO FORM 026
REVISION DATE: 04.10.2026
BIDDER/PROPOSER: ______________________
GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
The Bidder/Proposer shall respond either "Yes" or "No" to each of the following where indicated.
If the Bidder/Proposer's response is "No", a full explanation shall be provided in the space following the last item.
1.0 CERTIFICATE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Yes No
The Bidder/Proposer hereby certifies: that it does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with regard to race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age (over 40), or disability (including AIDS, and cancer-related medical condition); that it is in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local directives and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination in employment; and that it agrees to pursue positively and aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The Bidder/Proposer and its Subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act Gov. Code § 12900 and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder. The Bidder/Proposer agrees specifically to adhere to the following:
A. State in all solicitations or advertisements for employees that the Bidder/Proposer will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age (over 40), or disability (including AIDS, and cancer-related medical condition).
2.0 NOT USED
3.0 IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES Yes No
If this Contract is one for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, the Bidder/Proposer certifies that it is not identified on a list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2203 of the Public Contract Code as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran described in subdivision (a) of Section 2202.5 of the Public Contract Code, or as a person described in subdivision (b) of Section 2202.5 of the Public Contract Code, as applicable.
4.0 FRAUDULENT USE OF DBE FRONTS Yes No
Only certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are eligible to participate in Metro contracts as DBEs. The Bidder/Proposer certifies that it has not knowingly and willfully used “fronts” as defined in section 100.6 of Metro’s Contract Compliance Manual (Federal) to meet the DBE goal established for this contract, as applicable and subject to Applicable Law. The use of “fronts” and “pass through” Subcontracts to non-disadvantaged firms may constitute a criminal violation1.
1 Any indication of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of these funds should be immediately reported to the Metro Small Business Diversity and Labor Compliance Office, at (213) 922-6000; the Metro Inspector General Office at (213) 344-7300 or the toll free hotline number (800) 221-1142; or to the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation at the toll-free hotline number (800) 424-9071; or to the following field office: 201 Mission Street, Suite 2210; San Francisco, CA 94105-1926; (415) 744-3133.
RFP No. PS145468 Community Relations Services Bench
EXHIBIT 9- GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
RFP No. PS145468 Exibit 9- General Certifications Date: 9.28.26
METRO ARCHIVE #
TBD (IFB/RFP NO.)
ISSUED: 00/00/00
GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
PRO FORM 026
REVISION DATE: 04.10.2026
5.0 WHISTLEBLOWER REQUIREMENTS Yes No
The Bidder/Proposer certifies that it will take no action, or adopt any rule, regulation or policy which is contrary to the provisions set forth in California Labor Code § 1101.
A full explanation of all "No" answers shall be provided below.
Bidder/Proposer hereby declares under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the certifications made above in No. 1-4 are true and correct.
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EXHIBIT 9- GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
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