Human_Trafficking_Affidavit_11.20.25.pdf

This is a Human Trafficking Affidavit required by Pinellas County, Florida in accordance with Section 787.06 of the Florida Statutes for the Tree Maintenance and Removal Services contract opportunity. The affidavit serves as a mandatory attestation that the Contractor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined under Florida law. The document requires an authorized representative of the Contractor to execute the affidavit under penalties of perjury, certifying that the facts stated are true. The form includes fields for the contractor's name, the authorized representative's signature and printed name, date of execution, and the Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number. Additionally, the affidavit must be notarized, requiring the notary public to acknowledge the contractor's representative either through physical presence or online notarization, with the notary providing their commission expiration date and seal.

This affidavit is a prerequisite compliance document for bidders on Pinellas County's Tree Maintenance Services contract, which encompasses tree maintenance and removal services for county-owned and managed properties including administrative buildings, parks, vacant lots, rights-of-way, landscaped medians, stormwater facilities, and environmentally sensitive areas throughout Pinellas County. No pricing information, specific response dates, or contract terms are detailed in the affidavit itself; however, this document must be submitted as part of the bid package to demonstrate the contractor's commitment to ethical labor practices and compliance with Florida's human trafficking statutes.