Solicitation Document 26ITN-01MDV.pdf

26ITN-01MDV

Housing Developer for Design–Build and

Long-Term Operations/Maintenance Services

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

Submittal Due July 31, 2026 10:00AM CT

Invitation to Negotiate #26ITN-01MDV Housing Developer for Design–Build and Long-Term Operations/Maintenance Services

Section I – Overview A. Statement of Intent The University of West Florida ("UWF" or the "University") invites responses from highly qualified development teams to establish a long-term partnership with a developer. The purpose of this ITN is to identify a strategic partner with demonstrated experience in military housing, university housing, or large-scale residential construction to collaboratively plan, finance, design, build, deliver, operate, and maintain replacement military barracks facilities.

The resulting agreement will be directly between UWF and the selected developer. UWF will enter into an Intergovernmental Support Agreement with the Department of the Navy. This IGSA will allow UWF to leverage the developer's experience and dorms as a service model to provide mission-ready unaccompanied housing capability to the Navy.

The resulting agreement is expected to provide a flexible framework under which individual projects may be identified, evaluated, approved, and implemented through future task orders, development agreements, or similar instruments, subject to required approvals.

B. University of West Florida Background With a campus of 1,600 acres, the University of West Florida was established in 1963 and is a top-choice institution of higher education. Based in Pensacola with additional locations in the region, UWF is home to four academic colleges, offering a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as specialist degrees, a doctorate in education and a Ph.D. in intelligent systems and robotics. With a student population of more than 14,000 and an average class size of less than 40, UWF provides an inclusive academic experience with world-class faculty and is consistently ranked as a top regional university by U.S. News and World Report.

UWF is dedicated to serving the military community, having numerous designations including Gold-level Military Friendly, Military Spouse Friendly, Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus and Best for Vets. The University has awarded more than 121,000 degrees to over 100,000 alumni. UWF also maintains a culture of excellence in athletics, leading the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. A driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, UWF generates approximately $1.4 billion in total annual sales across the Florida economy.

C. Overview of Opportunity The Project is intended to provide modern, resilient, and mission-supportive accommodations for unaccompanied military personnel stationed with the Navy. The selected Operator will be expected to collaborate closely with UWF, the Department of the Navy, and other applicable governmental stakeholders throughout planning, design, construction, financing, delivery, and operations.

Through this partnership, the Master Developer will implement a Dorms as a Service framework, ensuring the facilities are managed, sustained, and modernized to meet military standards, while the Navy maintains mission authority, security control, and oversight of the program.

D. Estimated Annual Agreement Value and Term No minimum or maximum contract value or term is assigned to this ITN. These will be negotiated

E. Solicitation Timeline The estimated schedule and deadlines are projected as follows:

Activity Time (Central) Date Issue Solicitation 7/1/2026

Written Request for Explanation Due Date 10am CT 7/22/2026

Submittal Due Date 10am CT 7/31/2026

Evaluation Committee Meeting 8am CT 8/12/2026

Finalist Interviews/Presentations (if necessary) 8/26/2026

F. Contact The Procurement and Contracts Representative and sole point of contact for this solicitation is: Monica DiMasi-Valadez at mdimasivaladez@uwf.edu or 850-474-2626.

Respondents are advised that from the date of release of this solicitation until award of the contract, no contact with university personnel related to this solicitation is permitted.

All communications are to be directed to the Procurement and Contracts representative listed above. Any such unauthorized contact will result in the disqualification of the Respondent’s submittal.

G. Solicitation Details Respondents are fully responsible for obtaining the complete solicitation, including all attachments, addenda (if applicable), and other information by visiting BidNet Direct, located at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida.

It is recommended that you bookmark this web site and visit it frequently.

Explanation(s) desired by respondent(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct prior to the Written Request for Explanation Due Date as stated in the above Timetable. The explanation response will be issued in the form of an Addendum and posted to BidNet Direct as identified above. All addenda shall be signed and submitted as part of your response.

Failure to do so may disqualify your response.

Any changes or clarifications to requirements shall be issued by official addenda.

Respondents should not rely on any representations, statements, or explanations other than those made in writing by the UWF sole POC in the official addenda format. Where there appears to be a conflict between the solicitation and any addenda issued, the last written addenda issued shall prevail.

H. Non-Exclusive Contract UWF may choose to award to a single Vendor although if UWF determines that a single Vendor might not provide the full range of services needed, or meet all requirements, UWF reserves the right to make multiple awards with multiple Vendors for the services outlined in this ITN if it is in UWF’s best interest.

mailto:mdimasivaladez@uwf.edu https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida

Section II – Scope of Services A. Developer Role The selected Developer will serve as UWF’s private-sector partner and may be responsible, on a project-by-project basis, for some or all of the following services and/or partnership opportunities:

• Master planning and site evaluation

• Feasibility analysis

• Project structuring and financing

• Design coordination and construction delivery

• Operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management

• Stakeholder engagement and approvals support

B. Agreement Structure and IGSA Compliance The selected partner must ensure all services provided align with the goals of UWF and the Navy. Prior to entering into this Agreement, the partner agrees to be responsible for planning, financing, and management of the facilities, and must ensure all agreed-upon services are met, whether through their own efforts of the efforts of subcontractors.

C. Facility Ownership The University intends that all projects developed under this framework will be structured to preserve the Navy’s long-term interest in the underlying real property. Depending on the specific project structure, improvements may be owned by the University, a University Direct Support Organization (DSO), or the Private Party during the term of the agreement, provided that the ownership structure complies with applicable law and applicable requirements.

Any resulting agreement must clearly define ownership rights during the term and provide for the conveyance of improvements to the University or its designated entity at the expiration or earlier termination of the agreement, unless otherwise approved by the University and permitted by law.

Any resulting agreement must have adequate safeguards in place to reasonably mitigate and manage foreseeable risk of future costs or service disruptions for the university in the event of material default or cancellation of the Public-Private Partnership. Examples can include, restrictive covenants, recognition and subordination agreements, and/or recordation obligations, or other protections, may reasonably protect the interests of the university in the Project and, if applicable, the real property owned or controlled by the university on which the Project is located.

D. Financial and Credit Impact UWF envisions a long-term ground sublease or arrangement. UWF seeks development partners to bring financing solutions. The University seeks financing options that will enable an optimized capital strategy consistent with long-term asset ownership. The University would consider a range of possible financing structures that are potentially off the University’s balance sheet and have neutral or accretive impacts on UWF’s credit ranking. The University seeks to benefit from the financial success of the Project. The University is seeking both fixed and performance based financial returns; whether through an upfront payment at financial close, ongoing participation in revenues/cash flows, guaranteed annual ground rent, profit participation at the time of any sale of the Developer’s ownership interests, or a combination of multiple structures.

E. Building Guidelines, Standard UWF in coordination with the Navy will retain sole discretion over the approval for the design guidelines for the project(s). All designs must be submitted for review and receive formal approval from UWF prior to implementation.

The partner will create design guidelines that are approved by UWF for the use in the project(s). Design guidelines are a set of standards established in the early phases of the partnership to ensure consistency and quality of design of the project. These guidelines will include standards for architectural style, materials, landscaping, infrastructure, and site planning. The guidelines will help ensure the project(s) align with the aesthetic and functional goals of the university.

Section III – Submittal Information and Instructions A. ITN Information

1. Respondents shall be of known reputation and shall have sufficient experienced and qualified personnel to adequately perform the prescribed service.

Respondents shall submit a single, comprehensive response demonstrating qualifications, experience, financial capacity, and approach. This ITN is qualifications-based and does not require submission of a specific development proposal.

2. By submitting a proposal, the Respondent agrees to be governed by the terms and conditions as set forth in this document to include all attachments. Any proposal containing variations from terms and conditions set forth herein may, at the sole discretion of the University, render such proposal unresponsive.

3. All provisions of this ITN and the successful Respondent's proposal, as mutually agreed upon by subsequent negotiation, provide the specifications for, and obligations of both parties to be executed by any duly authorized representative(s).

The following shall constitute the contract agreement.

a. UWF ITN document, including all attachments

b. All addenda issued pursuant thereto

c. Respondent’s proposal

d. Best and Final Offer

e. UWF Contract to include all clarifications and modifications to Respondent’s proposal

B. Formatting Instructions Respondents shall format their responses utilizing the following topic numbering system with requested information contained in each. The Response must be submitted in the following document order. Failure to comply may result in a negative review of your response and may place your response in jeopardy.

1. Submittal Document Order:

a. TAB A - Essential Documents

i. Affidavit Form (Attachment A).

ii. Signed Certification Regarding E-Verify System (Attachment B).

iii. Signed addenda (if applicable).

iv. Copy of professional license granted by the appropriate governing body, if applicable.

v. If the applicant is a corporation, provide proof that it is properly chartered with the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

If the Respondent is an out-of-state corporation, enter the foreign qualification number and provide a copy of the Department of State certificate.

vi. Proof of ability to provide Commercial General Liability coverage in the amount of $2,000,000 aggregate. Such proof may take the form of a draft ‘ACORD’ certificate or a letter of intent from the respective carrier or agent. Upon notification of intent to award to the successful Vendor, an original ACORD certificate of Insurance for the coverage described above must be received by UWF’s Office of Procurement and Contracts.

vii. Proof of license to do business in the State of Florida.

b. TAB B - Executive Overview and Company Profile

i. Executive summary

ii. Team composition and roles

1. Explain the experience of the key members of the leadership team to be assigned to UWF project(s)

iii. Identification of primary point of contact

iv. Reputation and Professionalism:

1. Describe the history and growth of your firm, including the current position in the market and detail the core values and vision

2. Describe past mediation, arbitration or litigation. List any active or pending mediation, arbitration or litigation and explain. Confirm if the firm has not been involved in any litigation in the past five (5) years.

c. TAB C – Experience and Qualifications

i. Use Reference List Form (Attachment C) to provide at least five (5) current and verifiable references with contracts similar to this scope of work, particularly other universities or public entities. Three (3) of the references should be similar projects.

ii. Developers should demonstrate that they, either individually or collectively through their design, development, and construction partners, possess substantial experience successfully delivering multi-asset developments on time and within budget. Teams may highlight complementary experience among partners where individual firms bring specialized expertise (e.g., master planning, hospitality, or mixed-use development)

iii. Explain past experience in the following residence halls, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, recreation, and other types of development

iv. Explain knowledge of our local environment and UWF

v. Provide examples of experience with project feasibility and market research

vi. Team qualifications and past performance for key persons who will be responsible for the Project(s)

vii. Clearly explain, with added value services, what your firm is able to offer to UWF that would differentiate your firm from other providers

d. TAB D – Financial Capacity and Approach

i. Organizational financial strength

ii. Financial capability and sophistication

iii. Examples of financing structures used

iv. General approach to aligning developer university and Navy interests

v. Describe the ability to structure flexible, long-term partnership

vi. Include project proformas from prior master developer agreements, P3s, or similar development agreements

vii. Provide audited financial statements (prior 3 years)

e. TAB E - Confidential Information

i. Any information provided in your submission that meets the criteria of a trade secret as defined under Florida law or meets other criteria otherwise exempt from Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or other applicable law must be placed in this section of the response.

f. TAB F – Supplemental Information

i. Any information provided in your submission that was not directly requested by the University will be considered supplemental and must be placed in this section. Supplemental information may not be subject to evaluation by the Evaluation Committee.

C. Submittal Information

1. Response must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct, located at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida.

a. The Response shall be a single PDF-type document submitted electronically through BidNet Direct, located at

b. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida.

c. Include the name of the firm in the file name submitted.

2. Submittal must be received by the University of West Florida Office of Procurement and Contracts through BidNet Direct no later than the date and time specified in this ITN. Response by mail, facsimile, telegram, or telephone shall not be accepted.

3. Response must be made in the official name of the firm or individual under which business is conducted and must be signed by a person duly authorized to legally bind the person, partnership, company or corporation submitting the proposal.

The submittal of a proposal by a Respondent will be considered by UWF as constituting an offer by the Respondent to provide the services for UWF in accordance with the qualifications, approach, and financial capabilities provided therein and respondent specifically agrees to provide service in the manner set forth in this ITN.

4. The entire submittal shall be limited to a single PDF-type document that is no more than eighty (80) consecutively numbered, single-sided 8½ x 11 pages. Font size must be a minimum of 10-point. The following items do not count toward the 80-page limit, provided no additional narrative content is included:

a. Cover page

b. Table of contents

c. Divider sheets (if used)

d. Completed, required forms and certifications

e. Signed addenda (if applicable)

f. Audited financial statement and supporting financial documentation

All other content, including photographs, charts, graphics, and project descriptions, shall count toward the 80-page limit.

5. Response must be complete; partial or incomplete responses may not be considered. Response should be concise, clear and relevant, and shall not refer the University to electronic media such as websites or links to obtain the required information or submittals.

6. Information submitted that is not requested by UWF may be considered to be supplemental, and not subject to evaluation.

7. Solicitation Opening is a public meeting held at the time and date posted in the Solicitation Timetable via Zoom https://uwf.zoom.us/j/83089453728 Meeting ID:

830 8945 3728. In compliance with subsection 2(c) of 286.0113, Florida Statutes, https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida https://uwf.zoom.us/j/83089453728

General exemptions from public meetings, bid openings will be recorded.

Recordings are exempt from public records laws until such time as the University issues a notice of an intended decision.

Section IV – Evaluation, Negotiation, and Contract Award A. Evaluation Process Each response will be reviewed by the Office of Procurement and Contracts to determine whether it is responsive to the submission requirements outlined in this solicitation. A responsive submittal is one which has followed the requirements of the solicitation, includes all documentation, is submitted in the format outlined in the solicitation, was submitted prior to the Due Date and time, and has the appropriate signatures as required on each document. Failure to comply with these requirements may put your response at risk of being rejected as “non-responsive”. Submittals fulfilling the basic requirements shall be referred to the Evaluation Committee for review and further consideration.

The evaluation of each response to this ITN will be based on its overall competence, compliance, format, and organization. The Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the University of West Florida, taking into consideration the evaluation criteria.

All Respondents are hereby advised that the University may determine that verbal explanations, additional written information, internal staff analysis and presentations, outside consultants, and/or any other information may be requested at any time during the Evaluation process in order to assist the Evaluation Committee with the performance of their duties under this solicitation. The Evaluation Committee may determine as a result of additional information that the impact of this information is significant and shall be accorded as such and may be incorporated into the ranking as a revision of the same and at the discretion of the Committee.

The Evaluation Committee will convene to jointly and openly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of all proposals based on the written responses and additional written information as requested. Each committee member will evaluate each response. The Committee may determine the short list of respondents who will be selected as Finalists.

The Evaluation Committee may convene to hear the Finalists presentations and to interview each firm. Based on the University’s evaluation of Phase I responses, the University may shortlist one or more respondents as finalist.

Participation does not guarantee award of a contract, and the University reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel at its sole discretion. The University may include additional due diligence, interviews and/or presentations, negotiation of preliminary business terms, and the potential submission of conceptual development scenarios or preliminary project approaches based on University-identified opportunities. If the University elects to advance a specific project under this master agreement, additional information, project-specific requirements, and/or a separate project authorization process may be issued.

B. Evaluation Criteria

Responses will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Experience with similar Projects and developer roles

• Financial capacity and sophistication

• Understanding of local market environment and project feasibility analysis

• Ability to structure flexible, long-term partnerships

• Team qualifications and past performance

Evaluation criteria are not listed in order of importance, and the University reserves the right to consider all criteria holistically in determining the most advantageous Respondent.

C. Negotiation and Award Although the University reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor or vendors to arrive at its final decision and/or to request additional information or clarification on any matter included in the proposal, it also reserves the right to select the most responsive vendor or vendors without further discussion, negotiation, or prior notice. The University may presume that any proposal is a best-and-final offer. The University also reserves the right to award to the next highest evaluated, responsive and responsible bidder for any and all groups, subgroups, or items in the event of vendor default, non-performance, non-compliance or similar issues affecting the University’s ability to obtain services at any time.

The University reserves the right to reject any and all submittals or portions thereof. The University reserves the right to withdraw this solicitation or a portion of this solicitation without making an award. The award recommendation will be made on a Best Value basis. The University reserves the right to negotiate prior to award with vendors for purpose of addressing the matters set forth in the following list, which may not be exhaustive: Terms and conditions, clarifying details and responsibilities, emphasizing issues and points, resolving minor difference and typographical errors.

Representatives of the respondent(s) selected to participate in negotiation(s) shall be first required to submit written authorization from the company CEO or CFO attesting to the fact that the company’s lead negotiator is authorized to bind the company to the terms and conditions agreed to during negotiations. Such authorization will be requested immediately after the ranking of the respondents, and the provision of such authorization will be a prerequisite to continuation in the negotiation process. Company negotiators shall enter the negotiations prepared to speak on behalf of the company. The University reserves the right to immediately terminate negotiations with any company whose representatives are not empowered to, or who will not, make decisions during the negotiation session.

Time is of the essence and therefore the University retains the right to cease negotiations with any and all firms that do not respond to negotiation issues on a timely basis. The University may reject offers that are determined not reasonably supportable. The University reserves the right to select, and subsequently recommend for award, the firm which best meets its required needs, quality levels, and budget constraints. If the University determines that a company awarded a contract based on this solicitation does not honor all agreements reached during the negotiations, the University reserves the right to immediately cancel the award, and to place the company on the University’s suspended contractor list.

Section V – Additional Information and General Conditions

A. ITN Information Modified Response After submission of a complete Response and until the due date and time, firms may submit a modified Response to replace all or any portion of the Response. The Evaluation Committee shall only consider the latest version of the Response.

Withdrawal of a Response The submitted Response shall be irrevocable until the contract is awarded unless the Response is withdrawn in accordance with the solicitation. A Response may be withdrawn only by written request, and only (i) prior to the Response Due Date, or (ii) upon the expiration of ninety (90) days after the Due Date, provided that no award has been made.

Late Responses, Modifications, and Withdrawals Responses received after the due date and time are late and shall not be considered.

Modifications received after the due date are also late and will not be considered unless solicited in writing by UWF. Letters of withdrawal received after the due date but prior to the expiration of ninety (90) days after the due date (provided no award has been made) are late withdrawals and shall not be considered.

ITN Postponement or Cancellation The University of West Florida may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all Responses, or parts of any and all Responses; re-advertise this ITN; postpone or cancel the ITN process for this solicitation; or waive any irregularities in the responses received as a result of this ITN.

Cost Incurred by Respondents All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of a Response to this ITN, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be borne by the Respondent. No payment will be made for any responses received, or for any other effort required of or made by the Respondent prior to commencement of work as defined by a contract which is approved by UWF and fully executed by both UWF and the Respondent.

Interview(s)/Presentation(s) The University of West Florida may require any or all respondents to participate in an interview, for reasons including but not limited to providing additional information in support of the firm’s Response or to exhibit or otherwise demonstrate the information contained therein. The firm(s) selected for interview will be advised in writing of the nature of the interview, as well as the date, time, and duration of the interview.

Accommodations Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at 850-474-2518 or 71 (TTY) at least two (2) business days prior to the event. For information or to submit a request, visit the Public Event Accommodation Page or email ada@uwf.edu.

mailto:ada@uwf.edu

Public Records The University of West Florida is subject to Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, which requires the Office of Procurement and Contracts to provide access to its records, subject to certain limitations. Material submitted in response to this solicitation may become a public document unless a specific exemption to Section 119.07 exists. Submitted material which is marked as confidential will be treated as such by the University to the extent it is considered a trade secret as defined under Florida law or it meets other criteria otherwise exempt from Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, or other applicable law.

In order for the information to be considered covered by trade secret exemption of the Public Records law, you must take measures to assert the exemption by placing the information provided in your submission that meets the criteria of a trade secret in the “Confidential Information” section.

IF THE VENDOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,

FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE VENDOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS

RELATING TO THE CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS AT:

The Office of General Counsel 11000 University Parkway, Building 10 Pensacola, FL 32514

(850) 474-3420 gcfrontdesk@uwf.edu

Rules, Regulations, and Licensing Requirements Respondents must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the services contemplated herein, especially those applicable to conflict of interest and collusion. Respondents are presumed to be familiar with all the federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations which may in any way affect the services offered.

Purchases from Respondents Convicted of Public Entity Crimes The University of West Florida shall not accept a response to a competitive solicitation from or purchase commodities or contractual services from a person or affiliate who has been convicted of a public entity crime and has been placed on the State of Florida’s convicted respondent(s) list for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being added to the convicted respondent(s) list.

Disputes/Protests Any vendor or interested person who is disputing the specifications or is adversely affected by a decision or intended decision concerning this competitive solicitation or contract award and who wants to protest such specifications, decision, or intended decision shall file a protest in accordance with the Florida Board of Governors’ Regulation

18.002. Failure to timely file a protest or failure to timely deliver the required bond or other security in accordance with the Florida Board of Governors’ Regulations 18.002 and 18.003 shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings.

mailto:gcfrontdesk@uwf.edu

General Conditions

1. Insurance: Successful Contractor must maintain a minimum in Commercial

Liability Insurance and meet all other minimum insurance requirements.

2. Lobbying: Any contract entered into pursuant to this ITN will provide that the

Contractor may not use funds from grants and aids appropriations for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature or a state agency.

3. Copyrighted Materials: Use by one party of the other’s name, logo, or other copyrighted material will be subject to the express written permission of the holder thereof.

4. Employment of Unauthorized Aliens: The University of West Florida shall consider the employment of any unauthorized aliens by any Respondent to be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 274A(e). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of any contract(s) entered into pursuant to this ITN.

5. United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): By submitting a Response to this ITN, the Respondent certifies that the goods and/or services offered shall be produced in compliance with all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7, and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, as well as the regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor, issued under Section 14 thereof.

6. Florida Sexual Predators Act: Any Contractor who is awarded a contract by the University, and any sub-contractors involved in the project, must comply with Chapter 775.21, Florida Statutes regarding the registration of any employee who is a convicted sexual offender or predator. For additional information, please contact the UWF Police Department at (850) 474-6184.

7. Drug-Free Workplace Requirement: The Respondent shall abide by the University’s policy which prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, or the unlawful possession and unlawful use of alcohol on its campus or any other University owned or controlled property, or as a part of any of its activities. Furthermore, Florida Statutes, Chapter 893.147 prohibits the use, possession, manufacture, delivery, or advertisement of drug paraphernalia.

8. Conflict of Interest: The award hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All Respondents must disclose with their submittal the name off any officer, director, or agent who is, or whose spouse or child is, an employee or officer of the University of West Florida. Further, all Respondents must disclose, in writing, the name of any University employee or officer who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Respondent’s firm or any of its branches. Such relationship or ownership may result in disqualification, and any contract entered in violation of such provisions shall be rendered voidable. For additional information, please contact the Ethics Commission at (850) 488-7864.

9. Anti-Kickback: Vendor shall comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” (18 U.S.C. 874), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that the Vendor is prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which they are otherwise entitled.

10. E-Verify:

a. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

b. E-Verify is a voluntary program. However, employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E- Verify clause are required to enroll in E-Verify as a condition of federal contracting. Additionally, projects utilizing federal funds or grants require participation in E-Verify. Violation of this requirement shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of any contract(s) entered into pursuant to this ITN.

11. No Coerced Labor or Services: If Professional is not a governmental entity under Section 287.138(1), Florida Statutes, Professional agrees that, prior to any contract being executed, renewed, or extended between the parties, it shall comply with the requirements of Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, by providing Owner with an affidavit signed by an officer or representative of Professional under penalty of perjury attesting that Professional does not use coercion for labor or services, as defined in Section 787.06.

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Attachment A – Affidavit Form

I understand that the response is due no later than the due date and time as stated within the solicitation, and that it is my responsibility for the Response and all required documents to be received by University of West Florida (UWF) Procurement & Contracts electronically through BidNet Direct prior to this date and time. I certify that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same materials, supplies or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this solicitation and certify that I am authorized to sign this proposal for the Respondent and that the Respondent is in compliance with all requirements of the ITN, including but not limited to certification requirements. In submitting a proposal to UWF, the Respondent offers and agrees that if the proposal is accepted, the Respondent will convey, sell, assign or transfer to UWF all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the Anti-Trust Laws of the U.S. and the State of Florida for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or services purchased or acquired by UWF. At UWF's discretion, such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time UWF tenders’ final payment to the Respondent.

Furthermore, by responding to this solicitation, Respondent agrees that the specifications, qualifications, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions are not restrictive and attests that he/she has no objection to any of the specifications, qualifications, evaluation criteria, terms or conditions.

Company Name

Federal Employer ID#

Address

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Point of Contact Email

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Authorized Signature Date

Attachment B - Certification Regarding E-Verify System Contractor hereby certifies compliance with the following: Pursuant to State of Florida Executive Order No.: 11-116, Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by Contractor while performing work or providing services for the University of West Florida.

Contractor shall also include in any related subcontracts a requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services for the University of West Florida on its behalf utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by subcontractor.

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Printed Authorized Name: _____________________________________________________________

Printed Authorized Title: _____________________________________________________________

Date of Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

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Attachment C – Reference Form

Respondent Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Provide company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and appropriate information on the service(s) used for five (5) or more contracted services with requirements similar to those included in this solicitation document.