Non-Collusion Form~7.pdf

This is a Certificate of Non-Collusion form related to ITB TRD01 HVAC 260832 B4682 Work Bay Exhaust System Maintenance, a competitive invitation to bid issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The contract involves maintenance services for eight exhaust units located in the work bays of building 4682. The scope of work includes replacing fan belts, cleaning fan blades and shrouds, greasing all fittings, lubricating bearings where applicable, and inspecting all exhaust fan components for correct voltage, damage, or corrosion. Any damages identified during inspection must be reported to the project manager. The form requires the individual submitting the bid or proposal to certify under penalties of perjury that the submission has been made in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person, organization, or entity.

The certificate serves as a standard procurement integrity requirement, obligating bidders to acknowledge the legal consequences of providing false certifications. The form is straightforward in its requirements, necessitating only the signature of the individual submitting the bid or proposal and the name of the submitting business entity. This non-collusion certification is a common protective mechanism in state and local procurement processes to ensure fair competition and prevent anticompetitive bidding practices.