Truth_in_Negotiation_Certification.pdf

This is a Truth in Negotiation Certification form required by Pinellas County, Florida, pursuant to Section 287.055(5)(a) of the Florida Statutes and the County's Purchasing Policy and Procedures. The certification applies to the 54th Avenue N Roadway Improvements project (PID 003882A), which involves professional engineering services for developing plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway improvements from 49th Street N to 34th Street N. The project scope includes design of an urban typical section with four 11-foot travel lanes separated by an 11-foot center two-way left turn lane, mid-block crossing with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, signal adjustments at affected intersections, drainage improvements for additional stormwater management, and Right-of-Way acquisition plans.

The consultant executing this certification must attest that all wage rates and factual unit costs supporting the project compensation are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting. The County reserves the right to adjust the original agreement price and any additions to exclude significant sums attributable to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and factual unit costs. Such adjustments may be made within one year following the end of the contract, with the contract end date defined as the later of the date of final billing or acceptance of work by the County. The consultant's signature, name, and date of execution are required on the certification form prior to contract award.