Certificate of Compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) Provisions
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Trim-Tex, Inc. is a privately held Illinois Corporation that manufactures vinyl trims for residential and commercial drywall projects. All Trim-Tex beads are manufactured in our facility in Lincolnwood, IL, and contain a minimum of 70% pre-consumer recycled content. All raw materials are sourced from U.S. suppliers, ensuring full compliance with domestic manufacturing and material sourcing requirements.
We hereby certify that all Trim-Tex beads comply with the requirements for use in Buy America projects in accordance with:
- Section 70914 of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), as enacted under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 (Public Law 117-58), and the applicable regulations in 2 CFR Part 184.
- 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1), and the applicable regulations in 49 CFR Part 661, where applicable to transportation-related projects.
- FAR 52.225-11 - Buy American Act—Construction Material Under Trade Agreements (updated May 2024), ensuring that all construction materials meet the enhanced domestic content and cost-of-components test as outlined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
I further acknowledge that all Trim-Tex beads are in full compliance with the BABAA requirements, including:
- A minimum of 55% domestic content
- All manufacturing processes occur within the United States.
- Use of materials sourced exclusively from U.S. suppliers or those meeting the trade agreement exceptions under 2 CFR 184.4.
This certification is valid as of March 13, 2025, and will be reviewed annually or upon any significant changes to BABAA regulations or company practices.
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