Human_Trafficking_Affidavit_02.05.2025_(3).pdf

This is a Human Trafficking Affidavit form required by Pinellas County, Florida for contractors bidding on the STAR Center AHU -104, -161, -162 Replacement project. The affidavit requires an authorized representative of the contractor to attest under penalties of perjury that the contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06 of the Florida Statutes. The form must be notarized and includes fields for the contractor's name, the authorized representative's signature and printed name, Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number, the Pinellas County contract name and number, and notary public information including the date of notarization and commission expiration date. Submission of this signed and notarized affidavit is a mandatory compliance requirement for all contractors pursuing this construction project, with the Step 1 Qualification Submittal deadline of March 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

This affidavit represents one of several mandatory certifications and compliance documents required as part of Pinellas County's procurement process for this project. Additional required affidavits include E-Verify registration confirmation, Common Carrier Attestation, and Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit, all intended to ensure contractor compliance with state and federal labor laws and security requirements. The notarized Human Trafficking Affidavit must be completed and submitted as part of the qualification package and serves to verify that the contractor's labor practices comply with Florida law regarding the prohibition of forced labor and coercive labor practices.