Human_Trafficking_Affidavit_11.20.25.pdf

This is a Human Trafficking Affidavit form required by Pinellas County, Florida for contractors participating in the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Program solicitation (26-0449-RFP). The affidavit certifies that the contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined under Section 787.06 of the Florida Statutes. The form requires completion and notarization by an authorized representative of the contractor and must be submitted as part of mandatory compliance requirements for proposal submission. The RFP seeks qualified organizations to fill two coordinated roles: a Rapid Rehousing Service Provider responsible for direct client engagement, housing navigation, case management, and service coordination for homeless households in Pinellas County, and a Rapid Rehousing Fiscal Administrator responsible for managing and dispersing financial assistance. The program targets a minimum of 60 households annually with estimated service capacity of 85–100 homeless families and individuals. The proposal deadline is April 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via the OpenGov procurement portal, with questions due by April 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. No site visits or pre-bid conferences are scheduled. The initial contract term is thirty-six months from award with options for two additional twelve-month renewal periods if all parties agree and pricing remains unchanged.

Pinellas County has allocated a total budget of $1,340,000 for the RRH Program, consisting of up to $600,000 for direct client financial assistance and approximately $740,000 for program operations, with approximately $588,600 designated for the service provider and $155,250 for the fiscal administrator. The contract is funded on a cost-reimbursement basis for actual, allowable, and allocable costs. Successful contractors must process fiscal payments within three to five business days of receiving complete documentation and maintain 95 percent of eligible payment issuance within required timeframes. The fiscal administrator will manage approximately $90,000 in average monthly expenditures while processing payments for approximately 45 households per month with average assistance of $2,000 per household monthly. All responding organizations must comply with mandatory requirements including notarized affidavits, Foreign Country of Concern declarations, E-Verify enrollment, and specified insurance coverage, and must maintain continuity of operations plans with annual reviews and retain all records for five years after final payment.