FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.docx

This is a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement used by a state or local government entity to identify potential conflicts of interest related to family connections among bidders, contractors, and government personnel involved in procurement processes. The document serves as a transparency mechanism requiring disclosure of any familial relationships between individuals participating in contract opportunities, including bidders, bid evaluators, procurement staff, and decision-makers. The statement establishes a standardized format for documenting such relationships to ensure compliance with ethics regulations and to maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process. The disclosure requirement applies to all parties involved in the contract opportunity from initial bid submission through contract award and performance.

The statement requires comprehensive identification of family members, definition of familial relationships (typically including spouse, parents, children, and siblings), and detailed information about the nature of any disclosed relationships. Bidders and government personnel must certify the accuracy of their disclosures under penalty of perjury or applicable law. The document is typically submitted as part of bid packages or prior to participation in procurement activities and may result in disqualification of bids, removal of evaluators, or other corrective actions if undisclosed or prohibited relationships are discovered. This disclosure mechanism is fundamental to state and local procurement compliance, supporting anti-corruption efforts and ensuring fair competition among bidders.