EXHIBIT A - Certification and Assurances.docx

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RFQQ K13457 AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Solicitation number
K13457
Issued by
King County, Kingston CDP, Washington

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This document is the Certification and Assurances exhibit for a Request for Quotes and Qualifications (RFQQ) issued by the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) to solicit bids from vendors interested in providing air transportation services for offenders who do not qualify for escorted transportation on public carriers. The RFQQ requires bidders to make various certifications and assurances, including the truthfulness of the bid, the independence of pricing, the acceptance of the bid for 120 days, the absence of assistance from current or former DOC employees, the understanding that DOC will not reimburse bid preparation costs, the non-disclosure of bid information, and the acceptance of the solicitation contents and contract documents. The contract opportunity is identified as RFQQ K13457 "AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES" and involves the state of Washington, specifically King County and Kingston CDP.

The document outlines pricing and cost data requirements, as well as certification that the bidder has not been determined to have willfully violated certain labor laws, does not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class/collective action waivers, and is not delinquent on taxes or reports. The bidder also certifies that it is in good standing in the state of Washington and the jurisdiction where it is organized.

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RFQQ K13457 Questions and Answers Final.pdf PDF
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EXHIBIT A

CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

Bidder makes the following certifications and assurances as a required element of the Bid, understanding that the truthfulness of the facts affirmed here and the continuing compliance with these requirements are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the related contract(s):

1. Bidder declares that all answers and statements made in the Bid are true and correct.

2. The prices and/or cost data have been determined independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement with others for the purpose of restricting competition. However, Bidder may freely join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a single Bid.

3.The attached Bid is a firm offer for a period of 120 days following receipt. The bids may be accepted by the DOC without further negotiation (except where obviously required by lack of certainty in key terms) at any time within the firm offer period.
4.In preparing this Bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the state of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Bid or prospective contract, and who was assisting in other than his or her official, public capacity. Any exceptions to these assurances are described in full detail on a separate page and attached to this document.
5.Bidder understand that DOC will not reimburse me/us for any costs incurred in the preparation of this Bid. All Bids become the property of the DOC, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples, unless so stated in this Bid.
6.Unless otherwise required by law, the prices and/or cost data which have been submitted have not been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder, and will not knowingly be disclosed by him/her prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other Bidder or to any competitor.
7.Bidder agrees that submission of the attached Bid constitutes acceptance of the solicitation contents, the general terms and conditions, and any attached contract documents.
8.No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a Bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

9. Bidder grants the DOC the right to contact references and others, who may have pertinent information regarding the Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the services contemplated in this procurement.

10. Bidder certifies that each submission, response and information provided by Bidders to DOC pursuant to this RFQQ is true, accurate, and correct, and that Bidder has not omitted any material facts that would make the response, submission and information incomplete or misleading

11. If the Bidder engages subcontractors, the Bidder agrees to take full responsibility and accountability for the performance of all subcontractors.

12. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within the last three (3) years. Bidder will immediately notify Department If Bidder is found to have violated the above referenced statutes.

13. Bidder certifies that it does not require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. Bidder certifies that, except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

15. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship (e.g. Bidder is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership), certifies that Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

Signature of Bidder*

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* This document must be signed and dated by a representative of the Bidder with the authority to legally bind the Bidder.

State of WashingtonRFQQ K13457Page 2 of 2
Department of CorrectionsExhibit A24LL

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