RFP_Attachment_C_ProposerInformationandCertificationSheet~1.docx

RFP S-10700-0005442 – Environmental Analytical Laboratory Services Att C

ATTACHMENT C — PROPOSER INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SHEET

Legal Name of Proposer:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

State of Incorporation:

Entity Type:

Contact Name:

Telephone:

Email:

Oregon Business Registry Number (if required):

Any individual signing below hereby certifies they are an authorized representative of Proposer and that:

Proposer understands and accepts the requirements of this RFP. By submitting a Proposal, Proposer agrees to be bound by the Master Services Agreement terms and conditions in Attachment A and as modified by any Addenda, except for those terms and conditions that DAS SPS has reserved for negotiation, as identified in the RFP.

Proposer acknowledges receipt of any and all Addenda to this RFP.

Proposal is a Firm Offer for 180 days following the Closing.

If awarded a Master Services Agreement, Proposer agrees to perform the scope of work and meet the performance standards set forth in the final negotiated scope of work of the Master Services Agreement.

I have knowledge regarding Proposer’s payment of taxes and by signing below I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, Proposer is not in violation of any tax laws of the state or a political subdivision of the state, including, without limitation, any state taxes administered by the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) under the tax laws of this state and local taxes administered by DOR under ORS 305.620 Proposer does not discriminate in its employment practices with regard to race, creed, age, religious affiliation, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin. When awarding subcontracts, Proposer does not discriminate against any business certified under ORS 200.055 as a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a business that a service-disabled veteran owns or an emerging small business. If applicable, Proposer has, or will have prior to contract execution, a written policy and practice, that meets the requirements described in ORS 279A.112 of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. DAS SPS may not enter into a contract with an anticipated contract price of $150,000 or more with a Proposer that does not certify it has such a policy and practice. See https://www.oregon.gov/DAS/Procurement/Pages/hb3060.aspx for additional information and sample policy template.

Proposer complies with ORS 652.220 and does not unlawfully discriminate against any of Proposer’s employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for work of comparable character on the basis of an employee’s membership in a protected class. “Protected class” means a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or age.

Contractor’s continuing compliance constitutes a material element of the Master Services Agreement and a failure to comply constitutes a breach that entitles DAS SPS to terminate the Master Services Agreement for cause.

Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person. Contractor may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits, or other compensation with another employee or another person.

Proposer and Proposer’s employees, agents, and subcontractors are not included on:

the “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury found at: https://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/sdnlist.pdf., or the government wide exclusions lists in the System for Award Management found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/ Proposer certifies that, to the best of its knowledge, there exists no actual or potential conflict between the business or economic interests of Proposer, its employees, or its agents, on the one hand, and the business or economic interests of the State, on the other hand, arising out of, or relating in any way to, the subject matter of the RFP. If any changes occur with respect to Proposer’s status regarding conflict of interest, Proposer shall promptly notify the State in writing.

Proposer certifies that all contents of the Proposal (including any other forms or documentation, if required under this RFP) and this Proposal Certification Sheet are truthful and accurate and have been prepared independently from all other Proposers, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

Proposer understands that any statement or representation it makes, in response to this RFP, if determined to be false or fraudulent, a misrepresentation, or inaccurate because of the omission of material information could result in a "claim" {as defined by the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750(1)}, made under the Master Services Agreement being a "false claim" {ORS 180.750(2)} subject to the Oregon False Claims Act, ORS 180.750 to 180.785, and to any liabilities or penalties associated with the making of a false claim under that Act.

Proposer acknowledges these certifications are in addition to any certifications required in the Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work in Attachment A at the time of the Master Services Agreement execution.

Authorized Signature

Date

(Printed Name and Title)