(c) Before entering into any subcontracts with any subcontractor, the Contractor agrees to obtain a debarment
and suspension certification from each prospective recipient containing information about the debarment
and suspension status and other specific information of that awarding agency and its “principals,” as
defined at 49 CFR Part 29.
(d) Before entering into any third-party contract exceeding $25,000.00, the Contractor agrees to obtain a
debarment and suspension certification from each third-party contractor containing information about the
debarment and suspension status of that third-party contractor and its “principals,” as defined at 49 CFR
29.105(p). The Contractor also agrees to require each third party contractor to refrain from awarding any
third-party subcontract of any amount, at any tier, to a debarred or suspended subcontractor, and to obtain
a similar certification for any third-party subcontractor, at any tier, seeking a contract exceeding $25,000.00.
10.Buy America
The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. part 661, which
provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all steel, iron, and manufactured
products used in FTA funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver
has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver.
The contractor must submit to the City the appropriate Buy America certification below with
its bid. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification will
be rejected as nonresponsive.
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 661.6, for the procurement of steel, iron or manufactured
products, use the certifications below.
Certificate of Compliance with Buy America Requirements
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(1), and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 661.
Date:
Signature:
Company:
Name:
Title:
Certificate of Non-Compliance with Buy America Requirements
The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.
5323(j), but it may qualify for an exception to the requirement pursuant to 49 U.
5323(j)(2), as amended, and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. § 661.7.
Date:
S.C.
S.C.
Signature:
Company:
Name:
Title:
