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EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation:

No. 18222 – Spoken Language Interpreter Services for IPI, OPI, & VRI (Non-

CBA)

Contract Category(ies):

Note: Open to all bidders

Covering at least the Top 20 Languages (via ALL scheduling options):

In-Person Interpreting (IPI) [regional]

Olympic Region

Northwest Region

Southwest Region

South Central Region

North Central Region

Eastern Region

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) [statewide]

Reserved Award Contract Category(ies):

Note: Limited to bidders who certify and qualify as a Washington Small

Business and/or Certified Veteran-Owned Business

Covering at least one language (via ALL scheduling options):

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) [statewide]

Bidder: Universal Language Service, Inc.________________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 929 108th Ave. NE, Suite 710, Bellevue, WA 98004__________________ Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: Domestic Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): Domestic

Foreign

Partnership: Domestic Foreign

Sole Proprietorship:

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply

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refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business. If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership :

Washington_________________________________ Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

S-Corporation

Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

Bidder has NOT done business under another name

Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder

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further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if

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designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

OR

DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082

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RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

12. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OR

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

13. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION

WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR

EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

15. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

16. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf

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or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

17. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

18. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 601 771 713.

OR

BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

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19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 601 771 713.

OR

BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and Bidder declines to register with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

20. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions. Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor. Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN.

21. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW 39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three

(3) requirements:

Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have either: (a) fifty (50) or fewer employees; or (b) gross revenue of less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually as reported

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on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three consecutive years).

WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

OR

NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

22. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in

RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or

(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran-Owned business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

OR

NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran- Owned Business as set forth above.

23. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veteran-owned-businesses/vob-search

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hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

24. QUALIFIED SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

QUALIFIED SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. Bidder’s interpreters satisfy one or more of the following qualification requirements:

Bidder’s interpreters are credentialed as certified spoken language interpreters by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification Program (LTC);

Bidders interpreters meet guidelines outlined by the American Translation Association (ATA) for Interpreters, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, or the National Board for Certification of Medical Interpreters; and/or

Bidders interpreters are trained through accredited higher education institution (university or college) programs, which are widely accepted by industry experts, the interpreter community, and by Washington state agencies who purchase Spoken Language Interpreter Services.

OR

NOT QUALIFIED SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. Bidder’s interpreters do not satisfy one or more of the qualification requirements set forth above.

25. CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES VIA CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION

MODE. Bidder is capable of providing Spoken Language Interpreter Services via consecutive interpretation mode delivered through each and all of the following modalities and through all scheduling options:

In-Person Interpreting (IPI) Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI).

OR

RESERVED AWARD BIDDER FOR OPI & VRI LIMITED LANGUAGES. Bidder certifies and qualifies as a Washington Small Business and/or Certified Veteran-Owned Business and is capable of providing Spoken Language Interpreter Services via consecutive interpretation mode delivered through Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and through all scheduling options.

OR

NOT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES VIA CONSECUTIVE

INTERPRETATION MODE. Bidder is NOT capable of providing Spoken Language Interpreter Services via consecutive interpretation mode.

26. ACCURATE INTERPRETATION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

CAPABLE OF PROVIDING ACCURATE SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES. Bidder’s interpreters are experienced, capable, and proficient in providing spoken language interpreter services that accurately interpret for individuals from any background without changing the language, whether the speaker is using very formal legal

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language or less formal colloquial language.

OR

NOT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING ACCURATE SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES THROUGH ALL

SCHEDULING OPTIONS. Bidder’s interpreters are not sufficiently experienced, capable, and proficient in providing spoken language interpreter services that accurately interpret for individuals from any background without changing the language, whether the speaker is using very formal legal language or less formal colloquial language.

27. TOP 20 LANGUAGES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS FOR TOP 20 LANGUAGES. Bidder has qualified spoken language interpreters (see above) to provide spoken language interpreter services for each and all of the Top 20 Languages (see Competitive Solicitation) delivered through each and all of the following modalities and through all scheduling options (see below):

In-Person Interpreting (IPI) Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI).

OR

RESERVED AWARD BIDDER FOR OPI & VRI LIMITED LANGUAGES. Bidder certifies and qualifies as a Washington Small Business and/or Certified Veteran-Owned Business and is NOT seeking a Contract award to provide spoken language interpreter services for the Top 20 Languages; Rather, bidder is seeking an award for any languages delivered through the OPI & VRI (OPI & VRI Limited Languages) and through all scheduling options.

OR

NOT QUALIFIED INTERPRETERS FOR TOP 20 LANGUAGES. Bidder does NOT have qualified spoken language interpreters (see above) to provide spoken language interpreter services for each and all of the Top 20 Languages delivered through each of the specified modalities (see above) and through all scheduling options.

28. SCHEDULING CAPABILITY. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES THROUGH ALL SCHEDULING

OPTIONS. Bidder is capable of providing spoken language interpreter services through all of the following scheduling options:

On-Demand (only for OPI and VRI) [Note: Minimum business hours for on-demand OPI and VRI are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (U.S. PST), Monday-Friday]

Pre-Scheduled Standard [Note: Such appointments require at least 14 days advance notice by Purchaser]; and

Pre-Scheduled Rush [Note: Appointments requested by Purchaser to be scheduled with less than 14 days advance notice].

OR

NOT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES THROUGH ALL

SCHEDULING OPTIONS. Bidder is NOT capable of providing spoken language interpreter services through all of the above-referenced scheduling options.

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Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME:

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE SERVICE, INC.____________________________________________

Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid If Bidder is a sole proprietor, print the full legal name of the individual who is the Bidder submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Elena Vasiliev______________________________ Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) _________ Title of person signing certificate

Place: Bellevue, WA________________________ Print city and state where signed

Date: 9/14/2023________________________

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov mailto:DESLanguageAccess@des.wa.gov

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EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

No. 18222 – Spoken Language Interpreter Services for IPI, OPI, & VRI (Non-

CBA)

Contract Category(ies):

Note: Open to all bidders

Covering at least the Top 20 Languages (via ALL scheduling options):

In-Person Interpreting (IPI) [regional]

Olympic Region

Northwest Region

Southwest Region

South Central Region

North Central Region

Eastern Region

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) [statewide]

Reserved Award Contract Category(ies):

Note: Limited to bidders who certify and qualify as a Washington Small

Business and/or Certified Veteran-Owned Business

Covering at least one language (via ALL scheduling options):

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) [statewide]

Bidder: Universal Language Service, Inc.________________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 929 108th Ave. NE, Suite 710, Bellevue, WA 98004__________________ Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: Domestic Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): Domestic

Foreign

Partnership: Domestic Foreign

Sole Proprietorship:

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply

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refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business. If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership :

Washington_________________________________ Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

S-Corporation

Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

Bidder has NOT done business under another name

Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder

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further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if

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designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

OR

DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082

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RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

12. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OR

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

13. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION

WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR

EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

15. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

16. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf

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or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

17. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

18. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 601 771 713.

OR

BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

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19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 601 771 713.

OR

BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON…