Common use of CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 CFR § 200.214 prohibits MDH from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDH. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreement, Grantee certifies that it and its principals: a) Are not presently debarred, suspended proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental department or agency; b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreement: a) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of local) transaction; b) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement or receiving stolen property; and d) Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees: • are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and • have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and • are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and • are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and • shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: -To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: • System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ • Office of Inspector General: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees: • are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and • have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and • are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and • are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and • shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: • System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ • Office of Inspector General: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees: ▪ are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and ▪ have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and ▪ are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and ▪ are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and ▪ shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ Office of Inspector General (OIG) at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 CFR § 200.214 200.12 prohibits MDH the State from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § Similarly Minnesota Statute §16C.03, subd. Subdivision 2, provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH the State to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreement, Grantee certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreement: a) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of local) transaction; b) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement or receiving stolen property; and (d) Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement grant/contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee PACT certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees:  are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and  have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and  are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and  are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(scontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and  shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should PACT come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ Office of Inspector General (OIG) at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees:  are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and  have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and  are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and  are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and  shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites:System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ Office of Inspector General (OIG) at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulation 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors parties who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDH. Vendors A party may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government federal government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this master grant agreementcontract, Grantee GRANTEE certifies that it and its principals: a) 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency;; and b) 2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property;; and c) 3. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental government entity for: a) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transaction; b) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) 4. Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulation 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the State/Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar xxxxx and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementContract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals* and employees: a) A. Are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state state, or local governmental department or agency;; and b) B. Have not within a three-three (3) year period preceding this grant agreementContract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain obtain, or performing a public (federal, state state, or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements statements, or receiving stolen property;; and c) C. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain obtain, or performing a public (federal, state of state, or local) transaction; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements, or receiving stolen property; and d) D. Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement Contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and E. Xxxxx immediately give written notice to the Authorized Representative should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing a public (federal, state, or local government) transaction; violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. *“Principals” for the purposes of this certification means officers; directors; owners; partners; and persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g. general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment and similar positions).

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulation 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH state and local governments from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar xxxxx and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State of Minnesota or a local government. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particularBy Signing This Agreement, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreement, Grantee certifies that Contractor Certifies: That it and its principalsPrincipals and Employees: a) A. Are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental department or agency;; and b) B. Have not within a three-three (3) year period preceding this grant agreementAgreement: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property;; and c) C. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transaction; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) D. Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement Agreement are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and E. Xxxxx immediately give written notice to the HRA Project Manager or Buyer should the Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing a public (federal, state or local government) transaction; violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulation 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the State/Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar xxxxx and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementContract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals* and employees: a) A. Are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state state, or local governmental department or agency;; and b) B. Have not within a three-three (3) year period preceding this grant agreementContract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain obtain, or performing a public (federal, state state, or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements statements, or receiving stolen property;; and c) C. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain obtain, or performing a public (federal, state of state, or local) transaction; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements, or receiving stolen property; and d) D. Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement Contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and E. Xxxxx immediately give written notice to the Authorized Representative should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing a public (federal, state, or local government) transaction; violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees:  are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and  have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and  are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and  are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and  shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites:  System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/  Office of Inspector General: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees:  are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and  have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and  are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and  are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and  shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: -To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites:  System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/  Office of Inspector General: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulation 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the STATE from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors parties who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 2, provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDH. Vendors A party may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government federal government expects MDH the STATE to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this master grant agreementcontract, Grantee GRANTEE certifies that it and its principals: a) 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency;; and b) 2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property;; and c) 3. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental government entity for: a) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transaction; b) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) 4. Are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above. Amended or deleted Master Grant Contract terms will be struck out, and the added Master Grant Contracts terms will be underlined.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees: • are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and • have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and • are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and • are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and • shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *Principals, for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ Office of Inspector General (OIG) at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.

CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION. Federal regulation 2 Regulations 45 CFR § 200.214 92.35 prohibits MDH the Agency from purchasing goods or services with federal money from vendors who have been suspended or debarred by the Federal Governmentfederal government. Similarly, Minn. Stat. § MS, Section 16C.03, subd. 2, subd 2 provides the Commissioner of Administration with the authority to debar and suspend vendors who seek to contract with MDHthe State/Agency. Vendors may be suspended or debarred when it is determined, through a duly authorized hearing process, that they have abused the public trust in a serious manner. In particular, the Federal Government expects MDH to have a process in place for determining whether a vendor has been suspended or debarred, and to prevent such vendors from receiving federal funds. By signing this grant agreementcontract, Grantee the Contractor certifies that it and its principals: a) Are Principals* and employees: • are not presently debarred, suspended suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from transacting business by or with any federal, state or local governmental government department or agency; b) Have ; and • have not within a three-year period preceding this grant agreementcontract: a1) been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them the for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract; b2) violated any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committed embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; c) Are ; and • are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity for: a: 1) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (federal, state of or local) transactiontransaction or contract; b2) violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or c3) committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement statements or receiving stolen property; and d) Are and • are not aware of any information and possess no knowledge that any subcontractor(s) that will perform work pursuant to this grant agreement contract are in violation of any of the certifications set forth above; and • shall immediately give written notice to the Contracting Officer should Contractor come under investigation for allegations of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, or performing: a public (federal, state or local) transaction violating any federal or state antitrust statutes; or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property. *”Principals,” for the purpose of this certification, means officers, directors, owners, partners and person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity. Directions for On Line Access to Excluded Providers: To ensure compliance with this regulation, identification of excluded entities and individuals can be found on the following websites: • System for Award Management (XXX) An official website of the U.S. Government: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/XXX/ • Office of Inspector General: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/fraud/exclusions/listofexcluded.html If you do not have access to the website, and/or need the information in an alternative format, contact the Agency.