New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 3 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Subchapter 3 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Appendix B

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES

As the duly authorized Chief Executive Officer/Administrator, I am aware that submission to the Department of Human Services of the accompanying application constitutes the creation of a public document and as such may be made available upon request at the completion of the RFP process. This may include the application, budget, and list of applicants (bidder's list). In addition, I certify that the applicant:

. Has legal authority to apply for the funds made available under the requirements of the RFP, and has the institutional, managerial and financial capacity (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal/State share of project costs, as appropriate) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application.

. Will give the New Jersey Department of Human Services, or its authorized representatives, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Will give proper notice to the independent auditor that DHS will rely upon the fiscal year end audit report to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the contract.

. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. This means that the applicant did not have any involvement in the preparation of the RFP, including development of specifications, requirements, statement of works, or the evaluation of the RFP applications/bids.

. Will comply with all Federal and State statutes and regulations relating to non-discrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1.) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( P.L. 88-352; 34 CFR Part 100 ) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. § 794; 34 CFR Part 104), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; 3.) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et. seq.; 45 CFR part 90), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 4.) P.L. 975, Chapter 127, of the State of New Jersey ( 10:5-31 et seq.) and associated executive orders pertaining to affirmative action and non-discrimination on public contracts; 5.) federal Equal Employment Opportunities Act; and 6.) Affirmative Action Requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 ( N.J.A.C. 17:27).

. Will comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

. Will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 276a-276a-5 ( 29 CFR 5.5) and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, 34:11-56.2 7 et. seq. and all regulations pertaining thereto.

. Is in compliance, for all contracts in excess of $ 100,000, with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying amendment, incorporated at Title 31 U.S.C. § 1352. This certification extends to all lower tier subcontracts as well.

. Has included a statement of explanation regarding any and all involvement in any litigation, criminal or civil.

. Has signed the certification in compliance with Federal Executive Orders 12549 and 12689 and State Executive Order 66 and is not presently debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded. Will have on file signed certifications for all subcontracted funds.

. Understands that this provider agency is an independent, private employer with all the rights and obligations of such, and is not a political subdivision of the Department of Human Services.

. Understands that unresolved monies owed the Department and/or the State of New Jersey may preclude the receipt of this award.