Bid Form Signature Block

This is a follow-up to my recent blog posting about the new Washington state law adding compliance with the state's minimum wage laws as a mandatory bidder responsibility criterion.

Bidder's Place of Signing Bid Form:  I noted that that one option for obtaining the documentation of the bidder's compliance is to include a statement on the bid form.  The bidder would then just sign one document.  Such a signature must be accompanied by a statement that the bidder is signing the bid form under the penalty of perjury.  The revision to RCW 39.04.350 requires compliance with RCW 9A.72.085 which, in addition to the perjury statement requires that the signature block must note the place of signing by the bidder.

Sample Signature Block:  I've included below a signature block that I've used in the past that includes both the perjury statement and place of signing.

Consult With Your Attorney:  Review your bid form and check with your attorney to ensure that your bid form is in compliance with state law, especially if you are including the sworn statement for compliance with minimum wage laws on your bid form.

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