Pinellas County Opengov #27-0078-NT

Pinellas County Vendor Certification on DEI-Related Training

Pinellas County is seeking a vendor certification for covered contracts involving County funds. - Government buyer: Pinellas County Government, Office of Management and Budget, Purchasing Office. - Solicitation: 27-0078-NT. - Required service: Complete and submit the “Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training.” No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested. - Key requirement: The contractor must certify that County funds will not be used to require employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to ascribe to, study, or receive instruction using DEI-related materials, as described under Florida Statutes sections 287.139 and 125.595(1). - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

This notice concerns a certification requirement under section 287.139, Florida Statutes, related to Florida's prohibition on local governments funding, promoting, or taking official action related to DEI initiatives. Contractors must certify that they will not use County funds to require employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to engage with DEI-related materials as defined in section 125.595(1), Florida Statutes. Vendors are instructed to download, complete, and upload the certificate. The certification requirement applies to contracts, renewals, and extensions entered into as of January 1, 2027.

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