VENDOR_AFFIDAVIT_REGARDING_THE_USE_OF_COERCION_FOR_LABOR_AND_SERVICES.pdf

This is a Vendor Affidavit document issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida regarding compliance with human trafficking and labor coercion prohibitions. The affidavit is required for all nongovernmental contractors executing, renewing, or extending contracts with HCPS and must be signed by an authorized officer or representative under penalty of perjury. The affidavit specifically addresses compliance with Florida Statute 787.06(13), which prohibits the use of coercion for labor or services. Contractors must certify that their company does not engage in practices including physical force, unlawful restraint or confinement, exploitative debt schemes, document confiscation, financial coercion, fraud, or provision of controlled substances for exploitation. The affidavit applies to the ITB 26031-MST procurement for supplemental maintenance and repair services of Nortel/Avaya telephone systems and Honeywell Vista Series security panels, with technical questions due February 5, 2026, and final bids due February 19, 2026, both at 5:00 PM EST through the VendorLink portal.

The affidavit represents a mandatory compliance requirement that must be completed prior to contract award for this procurement. While this specific document does not contain pricing information, the broader ITB 26031-MST specifies compensation through firm fixed hourly labor rates with a 15 percent cost-plus markup cap on materials and equipment. The contract will be awarded to qualified vendors meeting minimum experience requirements of five years in both Nortel/Avaya and Honeywell Vista systems, with office locations in Hillsborough County or adjacent counties, and the ability to provide 24-hour emergency response with specified service timeframes. The initial contract term begins upon School Board approval and renews automatically for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on appropriations, performance, continued need, and mutual agreement. HCPS maintains a 20 percent small business encouragement program goal and requires contractors to carry comprehensive insurance with HCPS listed as additional insured.