Federal_Certification_Regarding_Lobbying_as_of_8.9.24.pdf
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- 2026-ITB-137
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- Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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This is a Federal Certification Regarding Lobbying document related to the City of Scranton's invitation to bid for City Pools - Opening, Closing, and Winterization services in Pennsylvania. The document pertains to federal compliance requirements for entities submitting bids on federally funded or federally assisted contracts. Bidders are required to certify that they have not engaged in lobbying activities using federal funds and must disclose any lobbying contacts with federal officials. The certification applies to contracts exceeding specified federal thresholds and requires bidders to acknowledge their understanding of federal restrictions on the use of appropriated funds for lobbying purposes.
The certification document establishes the federal compliance obligations that bidders must meet as a condition of submitting proposals for this City of Scranton contract opportunity. Bidders must complete and submit the lobbying certification alongside their bid submissions through the City's e-Procurement Portal by the September 30, 2026 deadline. The document ensures that any federal funds utilized in connection with this contract are not used for unauthorized lobbying activities and that all parties maintain transparency regarding communications with federal representatives. This certification is a standard federal requirement for contracts that may involve federal assistance or funding.
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING (31 CFR Part 21)
The undersigned certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all contractors shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. The Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Ch. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.
Date:___________________
Signature of Contractor’s authorized official
(Printed Name)
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