ITB202605_Directional_Boring_Services__Exhibit_L.pdf

This is a Foreign Countries of Concern Certification form for Exhibit L of an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026.05) issued by the City of Milton, Florida, for Directional Boring Services. The certification applies to horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services required for the installation, extension, maintenance, and repair of City-owned underground utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, and natural gas systems on an as-needed, purchase order basis within Milton and authorized areas of Santa Rosa County. Bidders must hold all licenses required under Florida Chapter 489 at the time of bid submission and maintain such licensure throughout the contract term. The work constitutes public construction-related services subject to Florida Statutes 255.20 bidding thresholds and 255.05 payment and performance bond requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with applicable Florida law and the City's Purchasing Policy.

The certification requires the authorized representative of each bidding vendor to certify under penalty of perjury that the vendor is not owned by, controlled by, or a subsidiary of a foreign country of concern, a foreign principal, or an entity of a foreign country of concern as defined in Florida Statutes 287.138. Vendors must also certify that they are not themselves a foreign country of concern or foreign principal and are not otherwise prohibited from contracting with a public entity under 287.138. A false certification or failure to comply with applicable requirements may result in termination for cause and other remedies available under the contract and applicable law. The certification form requires the bidder's name, authorized signature, printed name, title, and date.