OCFS-4822. Procurement Lobbying Act - Offerer Certification Form

Form OCFS-4822 is a Procurement Lobbying Act - Offerer Certification Form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The purpose of this form is to ensure compliance with the Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) by vendors or entities offering goods or services to the Office.

The form consists of sections where vendors certify that they have not engaged in prohibited lobbying activities and that they understand and comply with the PLA requirements. The form may also include a disclosure of any contacts or communication with the Office regarding the procurement process.

Important fields in this form include accurate and truthful disclosure of any lobbying activities or communications with the Office. Compliance with the PLA is essential to maintain transparency and integrity in the procurement process.

Application Example: A company that wants to bid on a contract to provide services to the Office needs to complete this form as part of the procurement process. The company will certify that they have not engaged in prohibited lobbying and that they understand their obligations under the PLA.

No additional documents are mentioned in the form, but the vendor may need to provide documentation or evidence of their compliance with the PLA if requested by the Office.