VENDOR_AFFIDAVIT_REGARDING_THE_USE_OF_COERCION_FOR_LABOR_AND_SERVICES.pdf

This is a Vendor Affidavit regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services required by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida under Section 787.06(13) of the Florida Statutes. The affidavit must be signed by an authorized officer or representative of any nongovernmental contractor executing, renewing, or extending a contract with HCPS. The Hood Cleaning Services solicitation (ITQ 25509-ITQ-MST) seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive hood cleaning services across 235 PreK-12 schools and specialty centers in Tampa, Florida, with approximately 70 estimated annual hood cleanings. Vendors must submit electronic quotes through the VendorLink system by November 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with the final question submission deadline of November 6, 2025. The initial contract term begins upon Board approval and includes automatic renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent on budget appropriations, contractor performance, and mutual agreement.

The affidavit certifies under penalty of perjury that the contractor does not engage in any form of labor coercion, including physical force, unlawful restraint or confinement, exploitative debt practices, document confiscation, financial harm threats, fraud, or provision of controlled substances for exploitation. Evaluation will focus on the Quote Pricing Sheet, with contractors permitted a maximum 15% markup on materials and required to maintain firm pricing for one year. Vendors must include all labor, supervision, equipment, travel, and incidental costs in their bids. Additional requirements include completion of a vendor affidavit certifying no ownership or controlling interest in designated foreign countries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria), background checks, drug-free workplace compliance, and appropriate insurance coverage. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, and minority-owned businesses, with the contract covering 124 school sites at a flat rate of $1.00 per hood cleaning.