Non-Collusion_Affidavit_USDA.pdf
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This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit form required by the USDA for Hillsborough County Public Schools' Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program procurement. The affidavit requires the vendor's authorized representative to swear under oath that the proposal is genuine, that no collusion or anti-competitive agreements have occurred with other vendors, and that pricing has not been coordinated with competitors or influenced by any unlawful arrangement. The vendor must certify that all officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, and employees have acted independently in developing the proposal and that the quoted prices are fair and proper. The affidavit must be notarized and submitted with the proposal by the March 11, 2026 deadline, with contract award anticipated on August 4, 2026. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027, with automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods subject to appropriation and performance.
This form serves as a federal compliance requirement under USDA regulations and is mandatory for all proposers responding to the fresh produce supply contract. By executing the affidavit, vendors acknowledge their understanding of federal anti-collusion laws and certify their compliance with competitive bidding principles. The affidavit applies to all vendors competing for the estimated $600,000 annual contract, which is entirely USDA grant-funded with zero non-federal financing. No specific incumbent or set-asides are mentioned in this document, though the district encourages affirmative contracting with small and minority-owned businesses as required under federal funding guidelines. Vendors must ensure proper notarization and timely submission of the completed affidavit as part of their comprehensive proposal package.
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Rev. May 2021
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ______________________
_______________________________________ (VENDOR) being first duly sworn, deposes, and says that:
(FSMC Official)
VENDOR is the ____________________________________ of _____________________________________, (Owner, Partner, Officer, Representative, Agent) (Vendor)
VENDOR is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached proposal and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such proposal;
Such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal;
Neither the said VENDOR nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representative, employees or parties in interest, including this affidavit, have in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other VENDOR, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham proposal in connection with the contract for which the attached proposal has been submitted; or to refrain from proposing in connection with such contract; or have in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communications, or conference with any VENDOR, firm, or person to fix the price or prices in the attached proposal or any other VENDOR, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price or the proposal price of any other VENDOR, or to secure through any collusion conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage against the SFA, or any person interested in the proposed contract;
The price of items quoted in the attached proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the VENDOR or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affidavit.
By _______________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _________________________, 20____.
Notary Public (Signature)
My Commission Expires:
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