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16. Cone of Silence. You are hereby advised that this Request for Qualifications is subject to the "Cone of Silence" in accordance with Miami Dade County Ordinance No(s). 98 -106 and 99 -1. From the time of advertising until the City Manager issues his recommendation, there is a prohibition on communication with the City's professional staff. This ordinance does not apply to oral communications at pre- submittal conferences, oral presentations before evaluation committees contract discussions made to City Commission during any duly noticed public meeting, contract negotiations with the staff following the award of an RFQ or bid by any City Commission, or communication in writing at any time with any City employee, official, or member of the City Commission unless specifically prohibited. A copy of all written communications must be filed with the City Clerk. Violation of these provisions by any proposer shall not be considered for any RFQ, for a contract for the provision of goods or services for a period of one year. Any questions or clarifications concerning this Request for Qualifications shall be submitted in writing by mail or facsimile to Christopher J. Russo, City Manager, 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, (305) 947 -0606 Phone, (305) 949 -3113 Fax. The bid's title /number shall be referenced on all correspondence. All questions must be received no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled proposal opening date. All responses to questions /clarifications will be sent to all prospective respondents in the form of an addendum. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED VERBALLY OR AFTER THE DEADLINE. The City of Sunny Isles Beach reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, or waive any informality in any proposal. The City of Sunny Isles Beach may reject any and all proposals. 17. Conflict of Interest. All respondents must disclose with their response the name(s) of any officer, director, agent, or immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, child) who is also an employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Further, all respondents must disclose the name of any City employee who owns, either directly or indirectly, an interest of ten (10 %) percent or more in the respondent or any of its affiliates. 18. Public Entity Crimes. Section 287.133, Florida Statues, provides that a person or affiliate, as defined in that Section, who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following the conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for any contract for construction or repair of a public building or a public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded to perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold of the amount provided in Section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO ($25,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Any such person or affiliate convicted of a public entity crime shall provide written notice of such conviction. Page 9 of 9 Architectural Services Design & Specifications 71171013:38 PM