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Alabama State Department of Education

Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE2014-02

Department of Education School Programs, Child Nutrition

Note: FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Inquiries related to this RFP are to be addressed to:

June Barrett, Program Coordinator Child Nutrition Programs Alabama State Department of Education 50 N. Ripley Street, Room 5301 Gordon Persons Building Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone 334-242-1988 Email: [email protected]

Deadline: An original signature is required on the proposal. Clearly mark on the outside of the envelope, RFP# ALSDE2014-02 The proposal must be received in the office of Alabama State Department of Education Child Nutrition Program, June B. Barrett, Program Coordinator 334-242-1988 or [email protected] 50 N. Ripley Street, Room 5301 Gordon Persons Building Montgomery, AL 36104 no later than 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Proposal Public Opening: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. Gordon Persons Building, Room 5163 50 N. Ripley St. Montgomery, AL 36104 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Table of Contents

Section1.00 Administrative Overview

1.01 Purpose and Background 1.02 Anticipated Timetable 1.03 Submission of Request 1.04 Rejection of Response 1.05 Application Evaluation 1.06 Conditions and Terms

Section 2.00 Scope

2.01 Scope of Provider’s Work and Responsibilities 2.02 Scope of ALSDE Work and Responsibilities

Section 3.00 General Requirements

3.01 Requirements of Proposal 3.02 Procedures for Delivery of Request For Proposals 3.03 Signed Cover Letter 3.04 Executive Summary 3.05 Disclaimer Notice 3.06 Selection Process 3.07 Assurance 3.08 Criteria for Evaluation of Request for Proposals 3.09 Bid Quotation Summary

Section 4.00 Availability of Funds

Section 5.00 General Terms and Conditions

5.01 Governance 5.02 Immigration 5.03 Conflict of Interest 5.04 Discrimination

Section 6.00 Inquiries

2 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Section 1.00 Administrative Overview

1.01 Purpose and Background

Purpose: • The purpose of the RFP is to solicit competitive, sealed proposals to establish a contract for delivery of a culinary training program for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Managers for Alabama’s Food Service Culinary/Child Nutrition Programs where attendees will complete hands-on and classroom tutorial training to learn to prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals that appeal to the student customer

and to promote healthy eating behaviors.

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) seeks to contract with a vendor to provide summer training for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) managers statewide starting in June 2014 and ending in September 2015. ALSDE is not committed to entering into any contract as a result of this RFP. All responses to this RFP become the property of ALSDE and will not be returned to the vendor once opened. Responses become public documents upon submission. ALSDE’s decision to award a contract will depend upon the appropriateness of vendor responses to the requirements outlined herein, the demonstration of training materials and/or presentations, and economic considerations. The contract will be awarded to the prospective responsible vendor who meets the specifications herein, exhibits an established history of providing this type of training in a satisfactory manner, and proposes to provide the specified services at the lowest reasonable price. The ALSDE CNP staff will oversee all aspects of the review and selection of a winning vendor. ALSDE staff members will review and evaluate all responses received under this RFP, select finalist(s) for “best and final” requests, and make recommendations for the final winning vendor. ALSDE will assume responsibility for all contractual negotiations upon selection of the winning vendor, and will become the counter-party on the contract with the successful vendor. Total budget proposal shall not exceed $950,000. Proposals above $950,000 will not be considered. The training for SY14-15 will be subject to funding availability.

Background:

This training is intended to teach Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Managers for the ALSDE Child Nutrition Programs to acquire culinary skills to prepare and serve nutritious, tasty high-quality meals that appeal to student consumers and will result in healthy eating behaviors for students.

The HHFKA of 2010 was signed into law by the President on December 13, 2010. This historic legislation marked the most comprehensive changes to the school nutrition environment in more than a generation. The HHFKA required USDA to update school meal nutrition standards to reflect the most current dietary science. This change was implemented to assist in combating childhood obesity as well as childhood hunger. For many children, school meals are the only source of nutritious food they receive on a daily basis. In SY 2013, the Child Nutrition Program served 127,132,758 nutritionally balanced, low cost breakfast and lunch meals to students in Alabama in addition to 1,990,660 snacks.

The final rule published on January 26, 2012 introduced USDA’s new meal pattern. The new lunch meal pattern was made effective July 1, 2012 for implementation for SY14-15 implementation school year (SY) 2013. Changes to the breakfast program became effective July 1, 2013. 3 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs

The training will be used to teach CNP managers how to prepare and serve nutritious, tasty, high-quality meals that appeal to the customer and how to promote healthy eating behaviors. This format will allow approximately 750 CNP managers employed with public schools to be trained over a two year period beginning summer 2014 and concluding Summer of 2015, not exceeding 23 training sessions per summer.

1.02 Anticipated Time Table

April 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Proposal Submission Deadline

April 9, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Bid Opening

April 28, 2014 Deadline to have contract to Elaine Kirkpatrick for Contract Review Committee Meeting (May 8th)

May 8, 2014 Contract Review Committee Meeting

May, 2014 Contract Awarded upon Governor’s Approval

May 16, 2014 Submit proposed educational/training materials to ALSDE, CNP

May 21, 2014 Onsite meeting or conference call with state staff to finalize training materials if necessary testing with select CNP staff

May 28, 2014 Submit final training materials for state staff review, approval and pilot testing 1.03 Submission of Requests

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. It is required that each vendor clearly mark the envelope RFP #ALSDE2014-02. The original application plus four copies with original signatures of the proposal must be received by:

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1.04 Rejection of Response

The ALSDE reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this RFP. The ALSDE reserves the right to reject any and all applications received as a result of this RFP. The ALSDE accepts no obligation for costs incurred by an applicant in preparing or submitting a response to the RFP.

1.05 Application Evaluation

An Evaluation Team will review the proposals and make selection. The criteria listed below will be used to evaluate the proposals for the purpose of ranking them in relative position based on how fully each proposal meets the requirements of this RFP.

Total budget proposal shall not exceed $950,000. Proposals above $950,000 will not be considered.

Evaluation Criteria:

Vendor qualifications, experience, and references 35 pts Budget Proposal 30 pts Detailed description and delivery of training materials, presentations, and/or modules 35 pts

Best and Final Offers: The State may either accept a Vendor’s initial proposal by award of a contract or enter into discussions with Vendors whose proposals are deemed to be reasonably acceptable consideration for award. After discussions are concluded, a Vendor may be allowed to submit a “Best and Final Offer” for consideration.

The ALSDE will make all decisions regarding evaluation of the RFP. The ALSDE reserves the right to judge and determine whether a request is compliant with and has satisfactorily met the requirements of the RFP. The ALSDE reserves the right to waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interest of the ALSDE so requires. Any further information disclosed about the RFP during this process will be provided to all applicants.

For the purpose of verifying the contents of the applications, the ALSDE may request additional information, vendor interviews, and content presentations or materials. Discussions may be conducted with applicants that submit RFPs determined to be reasonably suitable of being selected for the purpose of clarifying and assuring full cooperation in meeting the required terms. The ALSDE reserves the right to reject at its sole discretion the proposals it deems non-cooperative applications. No decision will be made as to the awarding of the RFP at the bid opening.

1.06 Conditions and Terms

Contract Terms: The contract resulting from this RFP is renewable for one additional year pending agreement of the vendor & ALSDE. The contract will commence pending Legislative Review Committee approval and governor signature in May 2014. The completion of the training will be completed no later than for SY13-14 by September 30, 2014 and no later than September 30, 2015 for SY14-15.

5 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Responses should reference each element in the RFP by number on the cover of each copy and be arranged in the same sequence. On each of the four copies submitted, there should be an original signature of the official authorized to bind the organization on the cover. Responses that fail to be submitted by the deadline will be rejected. All fees and costs are to be stated in United States currency. Respondents must reply to each element of the RFP.

Section 2.00 Scope

2.01 Scope of Provider’s Work and Responsibilities The vendor is responsible for the following activities and products:

 Work with ALSDE CNP staff to choose materials to fit workshop objectives using format identified below.  Provide training for the identified areas utilizing the required skilled trainers (Registered Dietitian and Certified Executive Chef) and format design.  Materials to be used for training should comply with USDA meal pattern for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.  Locations will be contracted with ALSDE, Child Nutrition Programs.  Educational materials, to include handouts, will be provided to coincide with and enhance training modules.  Work with ALSDE CNP staff to schedule dates and locations of the training.  Vendor must be able to provide multiple two day trainings (3 to 4 sessions concurrently) statewide simultaneously. Each training will require a 3 day timeframe. Where Tuesdays are set-up & preparation days and Wednesday and Thursday are reserved for full day training sessions.  Vendor will be responsible for providing any required consumables to include food and paper products.  A maximum of 23 sessions will be conducted per summer.

Training Format:

Each training session should provide classroom style teaching and hands-on work in a kitchen setting.

 Vendor or representative of the vendor must be available to demonstrate training program, if requested to do so, at the Gordon Persons Building, Montgomery, Alabama prior to organization of 2014 training.  Vendor must be able to provide multiple two day trainings (3 to 4 sessions concurrently) state wide per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday with set-up & preparation on Tuesday & all day training Wednesday & Thursday.  ALSDE intends to train at a maximum 750 CNP managers in the summer of 2014 and 750 CNP managers in the summer of 2015 and will utilize an application process to identify participants.  Demonstrate capability to train 750 CNP managers as required between June 2014 and September 30, 2014 and 750 CNP managers during the summer of 2015. A maximum of 30 managers will be trained per location with maximum of 23 sessions per summer (SY13-14 & SY14-15).  Each training season will be conducted jointly by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Certified Executive chef.  Both trainers must be knowledgeable of USDA meal pattern i.e. standardized recipes regulations.

6 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs  Trainers will use USDA recipes or standardized recipes which can serve 6 to 100 servings (child care and schools) and cookbook with pictures provided to each participant.  Participant evaluations are required to be collected and evaluated by the vendor for each session. The following areas are suggestions for topics and should be considered as such in the development of the RFP:

1. Culinary Basics 2. Fruits 3. Vegetables 4. Whole Grain-Rich Foods 5. Meat/Meat Alternate 6. Marketing menu items to students 7. Menu planning and plate presentation

2.02 Scope of Alabama State Department of Education’s Work and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the ALSDE are stated below:  ALSDE CNP will work closely with the vendor to facilitate that operations flow smoothly without interruption to applicant services.  Develop an application process for participant selection.  Coordinate locations and dates with awarded vendor.

Section 3.00 General Requirements

3.01 Requirements of Proposal

The vendor must provide the following mandatory information. Failure to provide this information may be cause for the proposal to be rejected. Qualifications, experience, and cost will be evaluated for contract award. The proposal may be submitted under the same cover with Vendor Requirements and Cost Proposal in two distinct sections. E-verify information is required to be submitted for all employees to include contractors of the vendors if necessary and applicable.

Vendor Qualification and Experience: Describe vendor’s qualifications and experience providing similar services as required in this RFP. Resumes or minimum qualifications to present the training shall be included that contain education, experience, and license/or certifications for training staff. Preference will be given to vendors with experience in culinary training for CNP managers in public schools for five years or more.

Vendor Organization: Describe your organizational structure and explain how your organization qualifies to be responsive to the requirements of this RFP.

References: The vendor shall provide a minimum of three (3) trade references (SFA and/or state agency) who can support and validate CNP training and outcomes, including names or persons who may be contacted, position of person, addresses, and phone numbers where similar training to that described in this RFP have been conducted.

7 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Preference will be given to vendors who have provided previous training for Child Nutrition Managers in public schools in menu planning and design and/or culinary meal preparation.

Vendor Number: Must be currently registered with The Alabama Department of Finance, Division of Purchasing as a State Vendor and provide vendor number.

E-Verify: The vendor must complete the affidavit for business entity/employer/vendor. Verification of enrollment in E- Verify should be presented on the form found in Appendix A and included with the RFP.

Cost Proposal: The vendor shall submit a cost proposal in addition to other required information. Cost proposal should include cost materials and training modules. A recipe book with recipe pictures, quantities and instructions will be provided to each CNP manager completing training. Cost proposal should be presented on the form found in Appendix B.

Part I is the cover letter that shall serve as the first page of the applicant’s proposal. The vendor shall complete the cover letter and attach it to the application in response to the RFP.

Part II shall provide satisfactory evidence of the vendor’s capability to coordinate the types of activities and to provide the services described in the RFP in a timely manner. Special attention should be given to the discussion of qualifications. The discussion shall include a description of the vendor’s background and relevant experience as related to the required activities in the RFP.

Part III of the request shall provide a detailed plan describing how the services will be performed to meet the requirements of the RFP. The description shall encompass the requirements of this RFP. The application must be prepared and organized in a clear and concise manner that is easily understandable.

Part IV shall include the fee structure and pricing for the training sessions/program.

3.02 Procedures for Delivery Of Request For Proposals

Training Logistics: ALSDE and the vendor will work in conjunction with ALSDE CNP staff to coordinate location, registration and supplies for all sessions.

Program Materials: Vendor will be responsible for providing all food and printed and multimedia materials.

Training Documents: The vendor will also provide the ALSDE with a minimum of three (3) hardcopies of all finalized training materials to include presentations, handouts, modules, etc. per anticipated time table in 1.02.

Point of Contact: 8 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs All questions concerning this RFP should be directed to June Barrett, Program Coordinator, Child Nutrition Programs, as specified in the Contact Information section of this document. Cost of Proposal: ALSDE shall not be responsible or liable for any costs incurred by the Vendor in the preparation and submission of the proposal.

Confidentiality: All information contained in the RFP is considered to be the exclusive property of the ALSDE. Recipients of this RFP are not to disclose any information contained within the RFP unless such information is publically available. This RFP is provided for the sole purpose of allowing Vendors to respond to these specifications.

Rejection of Proposal: ALSDE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals which are deemed to be non-responsive, late in submission, or unsatisfactory in any way. ALSDE shall have no obligation to award a contract for work, goods and/or services as a result of this RFP.

Planning Meeting or Conference Call: An onsite meeting or conference call will be scheduled in Montgomery AL based on anticipated time table dates.

Subcontractor Disclosure: If the execution of work to be performed requires the hiring of Subcontractors, you must clearly state this in the bid response and provide qualification for such individuals. Sub-Contractors must be identified and the services they will provide or work they will perform must be clearly defined. The ALSDE will not refuse a proposal based upon use of a Sub-Contractor; however, the ALSDE retains the right to refuse the Sub- Contractor you have selected. Contractor and associated personnel shall remain solely responsible for the performance of all work, including work that may be sub-contracted.

Describe your rationale for utilizing Subcontractors including relevant past experience partnering with stated Subcontractor(s). Documents for E-verification of subcontractors are the sole responsibility of the contractor and must be available upon request to ensure compliance.

Other: The ALSDE reserves the right to conduct discussions with potential Vendors in order to clarify information contained in their proposals.

No later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, four (4) copies with original signatures of the proposal are required to be received by:

June Barrett, Program Coordinator Child Nutrition Programs Alabama State Department of Education 50 N. Ripley Street, Room 5301 Gordon Persons Building Montgomery, AL 36104 Telephone 334-242-1988 Email: [email protected] 9 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs

Parties submitting a proposal are responsible for ensuring that it is delivered by the deadline to the designated place. No faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the vendor to the information provided. Applications received after the deadline will be considered late and will not be considered for review.

3.03 Signed Cover Letter

The cover letter must be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the applicant. It will state that the applicant is a legal entity that will meet the specifications. The cover letter must accompany the submitted application. The letter accompanying the application must have original signatures and must include contact numbers and e-mail addresses for the authorized official signing the letters.

3.04 Executive Summary

An executive summary is required. This summary will condense and highlight the contents of the vendor’s application.

3.05 Disclaimer Notice

The ALSDE will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation of proposals or negotiations of a contract incurred by any party.

3.06 Selection Process

Final selection of the successful vendor will not be based solely on cost. The vendor product will be evaluated primarily on the scope of the activities linked to associated costs. RFPs will be reviewed to ascertain that minimum requirements have been met. The ALSDE reserves the right to conduct discussions with potential vendors in order to clarify information contained in their proposals, but the ALSDE has no obligation to do so.

3.07 Assurance

The vendor will be responsible for adherence of all materials and training information to all state and federal laws and regulations.

3.08 CRITERIA AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

An evaluation committee composed of ALSDE staff and possible other external readers will assess the proposals and score each submission according to the criteria listed below

Evaluation Criteria: Qualifications, experience, and references 35 pts Budget Proposal 30 pts Detailed description and deliverables of training materials, presentations, and/or modules 35 pts

10 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs Best and Final Offers: The State may either accept a Vendor’s initial proposal by award of a contract or enter into discussions with Vendors whose proposals are deemed to be reasonably acceptable for award consideration. After discussions are concluded, a Vendor may be allowed to submit a “Best and Final Offer” for consideration.

Method of Payment: Reimbursement will be made based on biweekly invoices. Invoices should be received by SDE no later than August 20th, 2014 for SY13-14 summer training and August 20th, 2015 for SY14-15 for summer training.

Section 4.00 Availability of Funds

It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligations of the ALSDE to proceed is conditioned upon the continued availability of funds that may be expended for these purposes.

Section 5.00 General Terms and Conditions

5.01 Governance

This RFP and its terms shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Alabama. Any dispute arising out of this RFP shall be brought in the State of Alabama, with venue in Montgomery County, Alabama. Applicants agree to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

5.02 Immigration

The proposal must contain a statement that the firm is aware of the requirements of the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act; a statement that the Proposer is enrolled in the E-Verify as required by Section 31-13-9 (b), Code of Alabama 1975, as amended:

BEASON-HAMMON ALABAMA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE

The Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (31-13-1 et seq, Code of Alabama, 1975 as amended by Act 2012-491) regulates illegal immigration in the State of Alabama. All contracts with the State or political subdivision thereof must comply with that law.

For the purposes of this RFP and any responding Proposal, the following sections of that law impose specific requirements: Section 9 (a) of the Act provides “As a condition for the award of any contract, grant, or incentive by the state, any political subdivision thereof, or a state-funded entity to a business entity or employer that employs one or more employess, the business entity or employer shall not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama.”

Section 9(b) of the Act requires “As a condition for the award of any contract, grant, or incentive by the state, any political subdivision thereof, or a state-funded entity to a business entity or employer that employs one or more employees within the State of Alabama, the business entity or employer is enrolled in the E-Verify program.”

11 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs As provided in the Act a “business entity” is any person or group of persons performing or engaging in any activity, enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage, or livelihood, whether for profit or not for profit and an “employer” is defined as any person, firm, corporation, partnership, joint stock association, agent, manager, representative, foreman, or other person having control of custody of any employment, place of employment, or of any employee, including any person or entity employing any person for hire within the State of Alabama, including a public employer. This term shall not include the occupant of a household contracting with another person to perform casual domestic labor within the household.

A proposal must include a statement that the Proposer has knowledge of this law and is in compliance. Before a contract is signed, the Contractor awarded the contract must submit a Certificate of Compliance using the form at Appendix A to this RFP and, unless exempt because it has issued by the United State Department of Homeland Security upon enrollment in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify enrollment can be accomplished at the website of the United States Department of Homeland Security at http://www.uscis.gov.

See Section 10 for additional language required by Section 0(k0 of the Act to be included in the contract. Rev.5-24-13

5.03 Conflict of Interest

The applicant attests that no employee, officer, or agent of the applicant shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. A conflict would arise when the employee, officer, agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein has a financial or other interest in the organization selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the applicant, if selected as the career planning system vendor, shall neither award nor offer gratuities, favors, nor anything of monetary value from vendors or subcontractors.

5.04 Discrimination

Alabama Non-Discrimination Statement: No person shall be denied employment, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity on the basis of disability, gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, genetic information, or any other category protected under the law. Ref: Sec. 1983, Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C.; Title VI and VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sec. 504; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. Title IX Coordinator, P.O. Box 302101, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101 or call (334) 242-8165.

Federal Non-Discrimination Statement:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) 12 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

Section 6.00 Inquiries

Any questions regarding this RFP should be directed by e-mail on or before 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2014, to ensure RFP submission deadline of Tuesday, April 8, 2014:

APPENDIX “A”

State of ______) County of ______)

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE BEASON-HAMMON ALABAMA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT (ACT 2011-535, as amended by Act 2012-491)

DATE: ______RE Contract/Grant/Incentive (describe by number or subject): ______by and between ______(Contractor/Grante e) and ______(State Agency, Department or Public Entity)

The undersigned hereby certifies to the State of Alabama as follow:

1. The undersigned holds the position of ______with the Contractor/Grantee named above, and is authorized to provide representations set out in this Certificate as the official and binding act of that entitiy, and has knowledge of the provisions of THE BEASON- HAMMON ALABAMA TAZPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT (ACT2011-535 of the Alabama Legislature, as amended by Act 2012-491) which is described herein as “the Act”. 2. Using the following definistions from Section 3 of the Act, select and initial either (a) or (b), below, to describe the Contractor/Grantee’s business structure. BUSINESS ENTITY. Any person or group of persons employing one or more persons performing or engaging in any activity, enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage, or livelihood, whether for profit of not for profit. “Business entity” shall include, but no be limited to the following: a.a. Self-employed individuals, business entities filing articles of incorporation, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, foreign corporations, foreign limited partnerships, foreign limited liability companies authorized to transact business in this state, business trusts, and any business entity that registers with the Secretary of State. a.b. Any business entity that possess a business license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of authorization issued by the state, any business entity that is exempt by law from obtaining such a business license, and any business entity that is operating unlawfully without a business license. EMPLOYER. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, joint stock association, agent, manager, representative, foreman, or other person having control or custody of any employment, place of employment, or of any employee, including any person or entity employing any person for hire within the State of Alabama, including a public employer. This term shall not include the occupant of a household contracting with another person to perform casual domestic labor within the household.

____(a)The Contractor/Grantee is a business entity or employer as those terms are defined in Section 3 of the Act. ____(b)The Contractor/Grantee is not a business entity or employer as those terms are defined in Section 3 of the Act. 14 Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP # ALSDE 2014-02 Alabama State Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs 3. As of the date of this Certificate, Contractor/Grantee does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama and hereafter it will not knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama; 4. Contractor/Grantee is enrolled in E-Verify unless it is not eligible to enroll because of the rules of that program or other factors beyond its control. Certified this ______day of ______20 ___. ______Name of Contractor/Grantee/Recipient By: ______

Its______

The above Certification was signed in my presence by the person whose name appears above, on this ______day of______20____.

WITNESS:______

______Printed Name of Witness APPENDIX “B” BID QUOTATION SUMMARY

Vendor’s Name:______

Signature of Company Official:______

Printed Name of Company Official:______

Title of Signee:______

Address:______

Telephone and Fax Number:______

Email Address:______Estimated List Expenses (travel, food, materials, etc.) Number of Sessions Price

Cost per Training

Total Training Sessions

Total Cost 2014

Total Cost 2015