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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecifications School Crossing Guard Services BID SPECIFICATIONS Invitation to Bid No. 11-05-03 OF SUN Publish Date: 05/09/11 Pre-Bid Conference: Intentionally Omitted Bid Due and Bid Opening Date: OS/25/11 at 10:00 AM Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 SECTION 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Legal Advertisement/Notice to Bidder Instructions to Bidder / General Terms Special Terms & Conditions Scope of Work / Technical Specifications Bid Form Affidavits Non-Collusive Affidavit Public Entity Crimes Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement Conflict of Interest Statement Dispute Disclosure Form Anti-Kickback Affidavit Attachments PAGE 2 OF 28 BID No. 11-05-03 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 16 Page 21 Page 23 Page 1 of 7 Page 2 of 7 Page 4 of 7 Page 5 of 7 Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO BIDDER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sunny Isles Beach is seeking sealed Bids for the following work as specified. School Crossing Guard Services Invitation to Bid No. 11-05-03 The Bid Specifications for this Invitation to Bid are available from DemandStar by calling (800) 711- 1712 or by accessing their website at www.demandstar.com. The Bid Specifications may also be examined at the City of Sunny Isles Beach - Office of the City Clerk. Vendors who obtain the Bid Specifications from sources other than DemandStar or the City of Sunny Isles Beach are cautioned that their Bid response package may be incomplete. Addenda will be posted and disseminated by DemandStar at least five days prior to the submittal date to all vendors who are listed on the official list. The City may not accept incomplete Bids. Bids shall be on a unit price basis; segregated Bids will not be accepted. Sealed Bids will be received by the City Clerk no later than 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, OS/25/11 at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center located at 18070 Collins Avenue, 4th floor, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160. Bids received after this time will not be considered. The City is under no obligation to return Bids. Timely submitted Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at this time. The envelope containing the sealed Bid must be clearly marked: "IMPORTANT, BID ENCLOSED" Bid No. 11-05-03 School Crossing Guard Services OPENING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, OS/25/11 at 10:00 AM The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, with or without cause, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the Bid, which best serves the interest of, and represents the best value to, the Owner in conformity with the criteria set forth in Section 62-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. All questions regarding Invitation to Bid No. 11-05-03 shall be directed in writinq to Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk, at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the Bid opening. Questions may be submitted via email to: JHines@lsibfl.net or via facsimile (305) 792-1563 or via regular mail at: Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk, City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Jane Hines, CMC, City Clerk City of Sunny Isles Beach PAGE 3 OF 28 BID No. 11-05-03 SECTION 1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER I GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO INSURE ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR BID, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 1.1 Clarification/Explanation/Questions: Any questions concerning the Bid Specifications or any required need for clarification must be made to Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk via email to:JHines((i.lsibfl.net or via facsimile (305) 792- 1563 or via regular mail at: Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk, City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Such requests for clarification/explanation or questions must be made in writing to Jane A, Hines, CMC, City Clerk, at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the Bid opening. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the City will be issued by addenda and posted/disseminated by OemandStar (www.demandstar.com) to all parties listed on the official plan holders' list as having received the Bid documents. Only questions answered by written addenda shall be binding, Oral interpretations or clarifications shall be without legal effect, No plea of ignorance or delay or required need of additional information shall exempt a Proposers from submitting their Bid on the required date and time as publicly noted, 1.2 Plan holder's List: As a convenience to vendors, the City of Sunny Isles Beach has made available via internet lists of all plan holders for each invitation to Bid, Invitation to Bid, and request for qualifications. The information is available on-line at www.demandstar.com or by calling the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 792-1703. 1.3 Addenda to Specifications: If any addenda are issued after the initial specifications are released, the City will post and disseminate the addenda through DemandStar, For those projects with separate plans, blue prints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Office of the City Clerk will make good faith effort to ensure that all registered proposers (those who have been registered as receiving a Bid package) receive the documents. It is the responsibility of the vendor prior to the submission of any Bid to check the above website or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 792-1703 to verify any addenda issued. The receipt of all addenda must be acknowledged on the Bid Response Sheet. 1.4 Special Accommodations: Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid/RFP/RFQ opening because of a disability should call the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 792-1703 at lease five (5) days prior to the Pre- Bid Conference or Bid/RFP/RFQ opening. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by calling the City of Sunny Isles Beach using the Florida Relay Service which can be reached at 1(800) 955-8771 (TOO). 1.5 Public Entity Crimes Statement: Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) (a) of section 287.133, Florida statutes _na person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a 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 the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit Bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded to perform work as a Vendor, supplier, sub-Vendor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount PAGE 4 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 provided in section 287.107, for category two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list". 1.6 Bid Deadline: Bids must be submitted no later than the time and date shown within this document. 1.7 Sealed Bid: The entire Bid Response Package shall be placed in an opaque envelope (with all items listed on the Bid checklist form and all other items required within this Invitation to Bid must be executed) and submitted in a sealed envelope, Proposers shall use the Bid Forms furnished in this Invitation to Bid. Failure to do so may cause the Bid to be rejected. Proposers shall deliver to the City, as Bid submission: 1.7.1 Bid Response Sheet and Forms: One (1) original and four (4) copies of all Bid Forms and other requested information on the proper fonms and in the manner herein prescribed. 1.7.2 Bid Security/Bonding Requirements: Bid Security in the form of a cashier's check or approved Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the base Bid must be attached to the front inside cover of the Bid Specifications. A company or personal check shall not be deemed a valid Bid Security. 1.7.3 Certificates of CompetencieS/licenses/Local Business Tax Receipt: Copies of all Certificates of Competencies, Licenses, and Local Business Tax Receipt. 1.7.4 Certificate(s) Of Insurance(s): Copies of all Certificates of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured in the amounts specified in the Contract, 1.8. Bid Execution, Signatures, Erasure/Correction: All Bids shall be signed in blue ink. All price quotes shall be typewritten or printed with ink. All corrections made by the proposers prior to the opening must be initialed and dated by the proposers. No changes or corrections will be allowed after Bids are opened. Bids must contain an original, manual signature of an authorized representative of the company. 1.9 Withdrawal of Bids: Proposers may withdraw Bids only by written request and shall forward the withdrawal request via "Certified U.S, Mail - Return Receipt Requested" prior to the Bid opening time. Negligence on the part of the Proposers in preparing the Bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the Bid after it has been opened, 1.10. Bid Opening: Bids will be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the Notice to Bidder. It is the responsibility of the proposers to insure that the Bid reaches the Office of the City Clerk on or before the closing hour and date stated on the invitation to Bid, After the Bid opening, the contents of the Bid Form will be made public for the information of vendors and other interested parties who may be present either in person or by representative. Bids that are received after the Bid opening time will not be considered and will not be returned, 1.11 Evaluation of Bids: The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to inspect any/all Proposers facilities to determine their capability of meeting the requirements for the Contract. Also, price, responsibility, and responsiveness of the Proposers, the financial position, experience, staffing, equipment, materials, references, and past history of service to the City and/or with other units of state, and/or local governments in Florida, or comparable private entities, will be taken into consideration in the Award of the Contract. Hold Harmless: All Proposer's shall hold the City, it's officials and employees harmless and covenant not to sue the City, it's officials and employees in reference to their decisions to reject, award, or not award a Bid, as applicable. Cancellation: Failure on the part of the Proposers to comply with the conditions, specifications, requirements, and terms as determined by the City, shall be just cause for cancellation of the Award. 1.11.3 Disputes: If any dispute concerning a question of fact arises under the Contract, other than termination for default or convenience, the Vendor and the City department responsible for the administration of the Contract shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute. If the dispute cannot be resolved by agreement, then the department with the advice of the City Attorney shall resolve the dispute and send a written copy of its decision to the Vendor, which shall be binding on both parties. 1.12 Agreement: After the Bid award, the City will, at its option, prepare an Agreement specifying the terms and conditions resulting from the award of this Bid, The vendor will have ten (10) calendar days after notification of the award by the City to execute the Agreement and provide the required Performance Bond. 1.11.1 1.11. 2 The Proposers who has the Contract awarded to them and who fails to execute the Agreement and furnish the Performance Bond and Insurance Certificates within the specified time shall forfeit the Bid Security that accompanied their Bid, and the Bid Security shall be retained as liquidated damages by the City, and it is agreed that this sum is a fair estimate of the amount of damages the City will sustain in case the Proposers fails to enter into the Contract and furnish the Bonds as herein before provided, Bid Security deposited in the form of a cashier's check drawn on a local bank in good standing shall be subject to the same requirements as a Bid Bond, The performance of the City of Sunny Isles Beach of any of its obligations under the agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon the availability of funds lawfully expendable for the purposes of the agreement for the current and any future periods provided for within the Bid specifications. 1.13 Independent Vendor Status: The vendor shall at all times, relevant to this contract, be an independent vendor and in no event shall the Vendor nor any employees or sub- vendors under it be considered to be employees of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 1.14 Payments: Payment will be made after commodities/services have been received, accepted, and properly invoiced as indicated in the contract and/or purchase order, Invoices must bear the purchase order number, 1.15 Brand Names: If a brand name, make, of any "or PAGE 5 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 equal" manufacturer trade name, or vendor catalog is mentioned whether or not followed by the words "approved equal" it is for the purpose of establishing a grade or quality of material only. Vendor may offer equals with appropriate identification, samples, and/or specifications on such item(s), The City shall be the sole judge concerning the merits of items Bid as equals. 1.16 Material: Material(s) delivered to the City under this Bid shall remain the property of the seller until accepted to the satisfaction of the City. In the event materials supplied to City are found to be defective or do not conform to specifications, the City reserves the right to return the product(s) to the seller at the seller's expense. 1.17 Samples: Samples of items, when required, must be furnished by the Proposers free of charge to the City. Each individual sample must be labeled with the Proposers name and manufacturer's brand name and delivered by them within ten (10) calendar days of Proposers receipt of the "Notice to Proceed", unless schedule indicates a different time, If samples are requested subsequent to the Bid opening, they should be delivered within ten (10) calendar days of the request. The City will not be responsible for returning samples, 1.18 Quantity Guaranty: No guarantee or warranty is given or implied by the City as to the total amount that mayor may not be purchased from any resulting Contract or Award. These quantities are for Bid purposes only and will be used for tabulation and presentation of the Bid, The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as required, even significantly. The prices offered herein and the percentage rate of discount applies to other representative items not listed in this Bid. 1.19 Governmental Restrictions on Materials: In the event any governmental restrictions may be imposed which would necessitate alteration of the material quality, workmanship, or performance of the items offered on this Bid prior to their delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the successful Proposers to notify the City at once, indicating in their letter the specific regulation which required an alteration. The City of Sunny Isles Beach reserves the right to accept any such alteration, including any price adjustments occasioned thereby, or to cancel at no further expense to the City, 1.20 Safety Standards: the Proposers warrants that the product(s) supplied to the City conforms in all respects to the standards set forth in the occupational safety and health act (OSHA) and its amendments. Bids must be accompanied by a materials data safety sheet (MSDS) when applicable. 1.21. Warranties: Successful Proposers shall act as agent for the City in the follow-up and compliance of all items under Warranty/Guarantee and complete all forms for Warranty/Guarantee coverage under this Contract, Proposers warrants by signature on the Bid Form that prices quoted here are in conformity with the latest Federal Price Guidelines. 1.22 Copyrights/Patent Rights: Proposers warrants that there has been no violation of copyrights or patent rights in manufacturing, producing or selling of goods shipped or ordered, as a result of this Bid. The seller agrees to indemnify City from any and all liability, loss, or expense occasioned by any such violation. 1.23 Local Business Tax (Occupational License Registration): The vendor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining throughout the contract period his or her city and county local business tax receipts. Each vendor submitting a Bid on this Invitation to Bid shall include a copy of the company's local business tax/occupational Iicense(s) with the Bid reSDonse. For information specific to City of Sunny Isles Beach local business tax/occupational licenses, please call Code Enforcement & Licensing at (305) 792-1705, If the vendor is operating under a fictitious name as defined in Section 865,059, Florida Statutes, proof of current registration with the Florida Secretary of State shall be submitted with the Bid. A business formed by an attorney actively licensed to practice law in this state, by a person actively licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations or the Department of Health for the purpose of practicing his or her licensed profession, or by any corporation, partnership, or other commercial entity that is actively organized or registered with the Department of State shall submit a copy of the current licensing from the appropriate agency and/or proof of current active status with the Division of Corporations of the State of Florida. 1.24 Liability, Insurance, Permits and Licenses: Proposers shall assume the full duty, obligation, and expense of obtaining all necessary licenses, penmits, inspections, and insurance required. The Proposers shall be liable for any damages or loss to the City occasioned by negligence of the Proposers (or their agent) or any person the Proposers has designated in the completion of their contract as a result of the Bid. Vendor shall be required to furnish a copy of all licenses, certificates of competency or other licensor requirements necessary to practice their profession as required by Florida State Statute, current building code, Miami-Dade County, and City of Sunny Isles Beach Code. Vendors shall include current Miami-Dade County Certificates of Competency. These documents shall be furnished to the City along with the Bid reSDonse. Failure to furnish these documents or to have required licensor will be grounds for rejecting the Bid and forfeiture of the Bid Bond. 1.2S Certificate(s) of Insurance: Proposers shall furnish to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, certificate(s) of insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Florida or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City, for those coverage types and amounts listed in this document, in an amount equal to 100% of the requirements and shall be presented to the City prior to issuance of any Contract(s) or Award(s) Document(s), The City of Sunny Isles Beach shall be named as "additional insured" with respect to this coverage. The required certificates of insurance shall not only name the types of policies provided, but shall also refer specifically to this Bid and section, At the time of Bid submission the Proposers must submit certificates of insurance as outlined in the General Conditions section. All required insurances shall name the City of Sunny Isles Beach as additional insured and such insurance shall be issued by companies authorized to issue insurance in the State of Florida, It shall be the responsibility of the Proposers and insurer to notify the City Manager of the City of Sunny Isles Beach of cancellation, lapse, or material modification of any insurance policies insuring the Proposers, which relate to the activities of such vendor and the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Such notification shall be in writing, and shall be submitted to the City finance support service director thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of such policies. This requirement shall be reflected on the certificate of insurance, Failure to fully and satisfactorily comply with the city's insurance and bonding requirements set forth herein will authorize the City Manager to implement a rescission of the Bid award without further City PAGE 6 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 Commission action. The Proposers hereby holds the City harmless and agrees to indemnify City and covenants not to sue the City by virtue of such rescission. 1.26 Assignment: The Vendor shall not transfer or assign the performance required by this Bid without prior written consent of the City Manager. Any award issued pursuant to the Invitation to Bid and monies which may be due hereunder are not assignable except with prior written approval of the City Manager. Further, in the event that the majority ownership or control of the Vendor changes hands subsequent to the award of this contract, Vendor shall promptly notify City in writing (via United States Postal Service - Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested) of such change in ownership or control at least thirty (30) days prior to such change and City shall have the right to terminate the contract upon sixty (60) days written notice, at City's sole discretion, 1.27 Hold Harmless/Indemnification: The Vendor shall indemnify, save harmless, and defend the City of Sunny Isles Beach, it's officers, agents and employees from and against any claims, demands or causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of error, omission, negligent act, conduct, or misconduct of the Vendor, their agents, servants or employees in the provision of goods or the performance of services pursuant to this Bid and / or from any procurement decision of the City including without limitation, awarding the Contract to the Vendor. 1.28 Non-conformance to Contract: The City of Sunny Isles Beach may withhold acceptance of, or reject items which are found upon examination, not to meet the specification requirements. Upon written notification of rejection, items shall be removed within (5) calendar days by the vendor at their own expense and redelivered at their expense. Rejected goods left longer than thirty (30) calendar days will be regarded as abandoned and the City shall have the right to dispose of them as its own property. Rejection for non-conformance or failure to meet delivery schedules may result in the Vendor being found in default. 1.29 Default Provision: In case of default by the Proposers or Vendor, the City of Sunny Isles Beach may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the Proposers or Vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned or incurred thereby, 1.30 Secondary/Other Vendors: the City reserves the right in the event the primary vendor cannot provide an item(s) or service(s) in a timely manner as requested, to seek other sources without violating the intent of the Contract. 1.31 Time of completion: The time of completion of the work to be performed under this contract is the essence of the contract. Delays and extensions of time may be allowed only in accordance with the provisions stated in the appropriate section of the general conditions. The time allowed for the completion of the work shall be stated in the Contract. 1.32 Definitions: Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof: Acceptance: Acceptance by the City of the Work as being fully complete in accordance with the Contract Documents subject to waiver of claims. Agreement: The written Agreement between the City and the Vendor covering the Work to be performed, which includes the Contract Documents, issued by the City, or (d) a written order for minor change or alteration in the Work issued by the City, A modification may only be issued after execution of the Agreement. Addenda: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the Bid Opening which modify or interpret the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications, by addition, deletions, clarifications or corrections. Notice of Award: The written notice by City to the apparent successful Proposers stating that upon compliance with the conditions precedent to be fulfilled by him within the time specified, City will execute and deliver the Agreement to him. Approved: Means approved by the City. Bid: The offer or Bid of the Proposers submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed. Notice to Proceed: A written notice given by City to Vendor fixing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which Vendor shall start to perform their obligations under the Contract Documents, Proposers: Any person, firm or corporation submitting a Bid for Work, Bonds: Bid, performance bond and other instruments of security, furnished by the Vendor and their surety in accordance with the Contract Documents and in accordance with the law of the State of Florida. Project: The entire Waste Management Services to be performed as provided in the Contract Documents. Samples: Physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment or workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged. Change Order: A written order to the Vendor signed by the City authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time issued after execution of the Agreement. Shop Drawings: All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and other data which are prepared by the Vendor, a Sub-Vendor, manufacturer, supplier, or distributor, and which illustrate the equipment, material or some portion of the work and as required by the Contract Documents, City: City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, Contract Documents: Contract Documents shall include, Instructions to Proposers, Vendor's Bid, the Bonds, the Notice of Award, the Agreement between the City and Vendor as well as any addenda thereto, these General Conditions, Special Conditions, the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Modifications, Notice to Proceed, Invitation to Bid, Insurance Certificates, Change Orders and Acknowledgment of Conformance with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Specifications: Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work, Statement of Services: The form furnished by the City which is to be used by the Vendor in requesting progress payments. Contract Price: The total monies payable to the Vendor under the Contract Documents. Sub-Vendor: An individual, finm or corporation having a direct contract with Vendor or with any other Sub-Vendor for the performance of a part of the Work at the site. Contract Time: The number of calendar days stated in the Agreement for the completion of the Work, Substantial Completion: The date as certified by the City when the construction of the Project or a certified part thereof is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Project or specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it was intended; or if there be no such certification, the date when final payment is due. Contracting Officer: The individual who is authorized to sign the contract documents on behalf of the City's governing body, Vendor: The person, firm or corporation with whom the City has executed this Agreement. Day: A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next midnight. Supplier: Any person or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the Work, including that fabricated to a special design, but who does not perform labor at the site. Field Order: A written order issued by the City which clarifies or interprets the Contract Documents or orders minor changes in the Work. Surety: The corporate body which is bound with the Vendor and which engages to be responsible for the Vendor and their acceptable performance of the Work. Modification: Modification means anyone of the following: (a) a written amendment of the Contract Documents signed by both parties, (b) a Change Order, (c) a written clarification or interpretation if Work: Any and all obligations, duties and responsibilities necessary to the successful PAGE 7 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 completion of the Project assigned to or undertaken by Vendor under the Contract Documents, including all labor, materials, equipment and other incidentals, and the furnishing thereof. Written Notice: The term "Notice" as used herein shall mean and include all written notices, demands, instructions, claims, approvals and disapproval's required to obtain compliance with Contract requirements. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or to an authorized representative or such individual, firm, or corporation, or if delivered at or sent by registered mail to the last business address known to them who gives the notice. Unless otherwise stated in writing, any notice to or demand upon the City under this Contract shall be delivered to the City. 1.33 Bid Award: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids at its sole discretion. Bids shall be awarded by the City after the City performs all necessary searches, inquiries, exploration, and analysis of the Bids. The Bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive proposer whose Bid best serves the interests of and represents the best value to the City in conformity with the criteria set forth in Section 62-8 of the City Code. No Notice of Award will be given until the City has concluded any investigation(s) as they deem necessary to establish the Proposer's capability to perfonm the Services as described in this invitation to bid, as substantiated by the required professional experience, client references, technical knowledge and qualifications; and sufficient labor and equipment to comply with the City's established standards, as well as the financial capability of the Proposer to perfonm the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to the satisfaction of the City within the time prescribed, The City reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Proposers on the basis of these queries and investigations and who does not meet the City's satisfaction, even though the firm may be the lowest dollars and cents Bid. In analyzing Bids, the City will also take into consideration client references, past work experience and work product, proven ability to satisfactorily perform If the Contract is awarded, the City will issue the Notice of Award and give the successful Proposers a Contract for execution within ninety (90) days after opening of Bids. The City specifically reserves the right to award the contract to a proposer who is not necessarily the lowest dollars and cents proposers on the basis of the results of these queries and investigation(s). 1.34 Execution of Agreement: At least four counterparts of the Agreement the Performance Bond, the Certificates of Insurance and such other Documents as required by the Contract Documents shall be executed and delivered by Vendor to the City within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the Notice of Award, 1.35 Forfeiture of Bid Security, Performance Bond( If applicable): Within ten (10) calendar days of being notified of the award, Vendor shall furnish an executed agreement and attach a Performance Bond (containing all the provisions of the Performance Bond herein), The Performance Bond shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price guaranteeing to City the completion and performance of the Work covered in such Contract as well as full payment of all suppliers, material man, laborers, or Sub-Vendors employed PAGE 8 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 pursuant to this Project. Each Bond shall be with a Surety company meeting the qualifications of this document. Each Bond shall continue in effect for one and one half years after final completion and acceptance of the Work with the liability equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, The Performance Bond shall be conditioned that Vendor will, upon notification by City, correct any defective or faulty Work or materials which appear within one and one half years after final completion of the Contract. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 255,05(1), Florida Statutes, Vendor shall ensure that the Bond(s) referenced above shall be recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade County and provide City with evidence of such recording. 1.35.1 Each Bond must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida as a surety, having a resident agent in the State of Florida and having been in business with a record of successful continuous operation for at least five (5) years. 1.35.2 The surety company shall hold a current certificate of authority as acceptable surety on federal bonds in accordance with the United States Department of Treasury Circular 570, current Revisions. 1.35.3 The City will accept a surety bond from a company with a rating B+ or better, 1.35.4 Failure of the successful Proposers to execute and deliver the Agreement and deliver the required bonds and Insurance Certificates shall be cause for the City to annul the Notice of Award and declare the Bid and any security therefore forfeited. 1.36 Vendor's Pre-Start Representation: Vendor represents that they have familiarized themselves with, and assumes full responsibility for having familiarized themselves with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, locality, and with all local conditions and federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect performance of the Work, and represents that they have correlated their study and observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents, Vendor also represents that they have studied all surveys and investigations reports of subsurface and latent physical conditions referred to in the specifications and made such additional surveys and investigations as they deem necessary for the performance of the Work in the Contract Documents and that they have correlated the results of all such data with the requirements of the Contract Documents, 1.37 Commencement of Contract Time: The Contract Time will commence to run on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed. 1.38 Starting the Project: Vendor shall start to perform their obligations under the Contract Documents on the date when the Contract Time commences to run. No Work shall be done at the site prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences to run, except with the written consent of the City. 1.39 Before Starting Contract: Before undertaking each part of the Work, Vendor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and all applicable field measurements. They shall at once report in writing to City any conflict, error, or discrepancy which they may discover; however, they shall not be liable to City for their failure to discover any conflict, error, or discrepancy in the Specifications, 1.40 Pre-Start Meeting: Within five (5) days after delivery of the executed Agreement by City to Vendor, but before starting the Work at the site, a Pre-Start conference will be held to review the above schedules, and for processing Statement of Services, and to establish a working understanding between the parties as to the Project. Present at the conference will be the City representative and the Vendor. 1.41 Correlation, Interpretation, and Intent of Contract Documents: It is the intent of the Specifications to describe a complete Project to be delivered in accordance with the Contract Documents, The Contract Documents comprise the entire Agreement between the City and the Vendor, They may be altered only by a Modification, The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. If Vendor finds a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents, they shall call it to the City's attention in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work affected thereby. The various Contract Documents shall be given precedence in case of conflict, error or discrepancy, as follows: Change Orders, Supplemental General Conditions, Agreement Modifications, Addenda, Special Conditions, Instructions to Proposers, General Conditions, and Specifications, If the requirements of other Contract Documents are more stringent than those of the Supplemental General Conditions, the more stringent requirements shall apply. The words "furnish" and "furnish and install", "install", and "provide" or words with similar meaning shall be interpreted, unless otherwise specifically stated, to mean "furnish and install complete in place and ready for service", Miscellaneous items and accessories which are not specifically mentioned, but which are essential to produce a complete and properly operating installation, or usable structure or plant, providing the indicated function, shall be furnished and installed without change in the Contract Price. Such miscellaneous items and accessories shall be of the same quality standards, including material, style, finish, strength, class, weight and other applicable characteristics, as specified for the major component of which the miscellaneous item or accessory is an essential part, and shall be approved by the City before installation. The above requirement is not intended to include major components not covered by or inferable from the Specifications, The Work of all trades under this Contract shall be coordinated by the Vendor in such manner as to obtain the best workmanship possible for the entire Project, and all components of the Work shall be installed or erected in accordance with the best practices of the particular trade, 1.42 Availability of Lands: The City will furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the Work is to be done, rights-of-way for access thereto, and such other lands which are designed for the use of the Vendor. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be obtained and paid for by the City unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. 1.43 Vendor's Liability Insurance: Vendor shall PAGE 9 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 provide and maintain in force until all the Work to be performed under this Contract has been completed and accepted by City (or for such duration as is otherwise specified hereinafter), the insurance coverage set forth in section 2.0 paragraph 2.9 1.44 Vendor's Responsibility: The Vendor shall have the following responsibilities: 1.44.1 The Vendor will not employ any Sub-Vendor, against whom the City may have reasonable objection, nor will the Vendor be required to employ any Sub- Vendor who has been accepted by the City, unless the City determines that there is good cause for doing so, 1.44.2 The Vendor shall be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of their Sub-Vendors and of persons and organizations directly or indirectly employed by them and of persons and organizations for whose acts any of them may be liable to the same extent that they are responsible for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by them. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between City or Vendor and any Sub- Vendor or other person or organization having a direct contract with Vendor, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to payor to see to payment of any persons due any Sub-Vendor or other person or organization, except as may otherwise be required by law, City may furnish to any Sub-Vendor or other person or organization, to the extent practicable, evidence of amounts paid to the Vendor on account of specified Work done in accordance with the schedule values. 1.44.3. The divisions and sections of the Specifications shall not control the Vendor in dividing the Work among Sub-Vendors or delineating the Work performed by any specific trade. 1.44.4. The Vendor agrees to bind specifically every Sub- Vendor to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of the City, 1.44.5. All Work performed for the Vendor by a Sub-Vendor shall be pursuant to an appropriate agreement between the Vendor and the Sub-Vendor. 1.44.6. The Vendor shall be responsible for the coordination of the trades, Sub-Vendors and material and men engaged upon their Work: 1.44.6.1. The Vendor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the Work to bind Sub-Vendors to the Vendor by the terms of these General Conditions and other Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the Work of Sub-Vendors, and give the Vendor the same power as regards to terminating any subcontract that the City may exercise over the Vendor under any provisions of the Contract Documents, 1.44.6.2. The City will not undertake to settle any differences between the Vendor and their Sub- Vendors or between Sub-Vendors, 1.44.6.3. If in the opinion of the City, any Sub- Vendor on the Project proves to be incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory; they shall be promptly replaced by the Vendor if and when directed by the City in writing. 1.45 Laws and Regulations: The Vendor will give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the Work. If the Vendor observes that the Specifications are at variance therewith, they will give the City prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted by an appropriate modification, If the Vendor performs any Work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the City, they will bear all costs arising wherefrom. 1.46 Taxes: The City of Sunny Isles Beach is exempt from sales tax imposed by the State and/or Federal Government. Florida Sales Tax Exemption No. 23-00-477131-54C appears on each purchase order. Exemption certificates are available upon request. 1.47 Safety and Protection: The Vendor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. They will take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: 1.47.1. All employees and other persons who may be affected thereby; 1.47.2. All the Work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site; 1.47.3. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction; and 1.47.4. The Vendor will designate a responsible member of their organization at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Vendor's Superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by the Vendor to the City. 1.48 Emergencies: In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the Vendor, without special instruction or authorization from the City, is obligated to act, at their discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. They will give the City prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby, If the Vendor believes that additional Work done by them in an emergency which arose from causes beyond their control entitles them to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, they may make a claim therefore as provided in this document. 1.48.1. The Vendor will also submit to the City for review, with such promptness as to cause no delay in Work, all samples and photographs required by the Contract Documents. All samples and photographs will have been checked by and stamped with the approval of the Vendor, identified clearly as to material, manufacturer, any pertinent catalog numbers and the use for which intended. PAGE 10 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 1.48.2. At the time of each submission, the Vendor will in writing call the City's attention to any deviations that the photographs or sample may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents, 1.48.3. The City will review with responsible promptness Photographs and Samples, but their review shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The Vendor will make any corrections required by the City and will return the required number of corrected copies of Photographs and resubmit new samples until the review is satisfactory to the City. 1.48.4. No Work requiring a Photograph or sample submission shall be commenced until the submission has been reviewed by the City. A copy of each Photograph and each approved sample shall be kept in good order by the Vendor at the site and shall be available to the City. 1.48.5. The City's review of Photographs or samples shall not relieve the Vendor from their responsibility for any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless the Vendor has in writing called the City's attention to each deviation at the time of submission and the City has given written approval to the specific deviation, nor shall any review by the City relieve the Vendor from responsibility for supplying the plant material as specified 1.49. Public Convenience and Safety: The Vendor shall, at all times, conduct the Work in such a manner as to insure the least practicable obstruction to public travel. The convenience of the general public and of the residents along and adjacent to the area of Work shall be provided for in a satisfactory manner, consistent with the operation and local conditions. During the day, access to private property shall be for short durations, if at all, and in the evening, access to private property shall always be available. 1.50 Duty to defend, indemnify and save harmless: In consideration of the separate sum of twenty-five dollars ($25,00) and other valuable consideration, the Vendor shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, from or on account of any injuries or damages, received or sustained by any person or persons during or on account of any operations connected with the Work described in the Contract Documents, or by or in consequence of any negligence in connection with the same; or by use of any improper materials or by or on account of any act or omission of the said Vendor or his Sub-Vendor, agents, servants or employees. The Vendor will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and their agents or employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work, provided that any such claim damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than Work itself) including the loss of use resulting wherefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Vendor, Sub-Vendor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused by a party indemnified hereunder. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that Sec. 725,06 (2), F.5, is applicable to this Work, then in lieu of the above provisions of this section the parties agree that Vendor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, their officers and employees, to the fullest extent authorized by Sec. 725,06 (2) F.S" which statutory provisions shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against City by reason of any such claim or demand, Vendor, upon written notice from City shall defend such action or proceeding by counsel satisfactory to City, The indemnification provided above shall obligate Vendor to defend at its own expense or to provide for such defense, at City's option, any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against City, excluding only those which allege that the injuries arose out of the sole negligence of City, which may result from the operations and activities under this Contract whether the Work be performed by Vendor, its Sub-Vendors, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either. 1.51. City's Responsibility: The City will issue all communications to the Vendor; the City will furnish the data required of them under the Contract Documents promptly; and the City's duties in respect to providing lands and easements are set forth in this section, 1.52. Measurement of Quantities: All work completed under the Contract will be measured by the City according to the United States Standard Measures, All linear surface measurements will be made horizontally or vertically as required by the item measured. 1.53. Rejecting Defective Work: The City will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which is "defective" (which term is hereinafter used to describe Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective, or does not conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test or approval referred to in Special Condition, or has been damaged prior to final acceptance), 1.54. Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments: In connection with the City's responsibility as to Shop Drawings and Samples, Change Orders, Statement of Services, etc" see this section. 1.55. Decisions on Disagreements: The City will be the initial interpreter of the Technical Specifications, 1.56. Changes in Work: Without invalidating the Agreement, the City may, at any time or from time to time, order additions, deletions or revisions in the Work; these shall be authorized by Change Orders. Upon receipt of a Change Order, the Vendor will proceed with the Work involved. All such Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents, If any Change Order causes an increase or decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or shortening PAGE 11 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 of the Contract Time, an equitable adjustment will be made as provided in this document. A Change Order signed by the Vendor indicates their agreement therewith. 1.56.1. The City may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving extra cost and not inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order. If the Vendor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the City entitles them to an increase in the Contract Price or extension of Contract Time, they may make a claim therefore as provided in this document. 1.56.2. Additional Work performed by the Vendor without authorization of a Change Order will not entitle them to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, except in the case of an emergency as provided in this document. 1.56.3. The City will execute appropriate Change Orders covering changes in the Work, to be performed and Work performed in an emergency as provided in this section and any other claim of the Vendor for a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Price which is approved by the City, 1.56.4. It is the Vendor's responsibility to notify his Surety of any changes affecting the general scope of the Work or change in the Contract Price or Contract Time and the amount of the applicable bonds shall be adjusted accordingly. The Vendor will furnish proof of such an adjustment to the City. 1.57 Change of Contract Price: The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation payable to the Vendor for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by the Vendor shall be at their expense without changing the Contract Price, 1.57.1. The City may, at any time, without written notice to the sureties, by written order designated or indicated to be a Change Order, make any change in the Work within the general scope of the Contract, including but not limited to changes: in the specifications (including drawings and designs); in the method or manner of performance of the Work; in the City- furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services, or site; or directing acceleration in the performance of the Work, 1.57.2. Except as herein provided, no order, statement, or conduct of the City shall be treated as a change under this clause or entitle the Vendor to an equitable adjustment hereunder. 1.57.3. If any change order under this clause causes an increase or decrease in the Vendor's cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the Work, under this Contract, whether or not changed by any order, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the Contract modified in writing accordingly. 1.57.4. If the Vendor intends to assert a claim for an equitable adjustment under this clause, he must, within ten (10) days after receipt of a written Change Order, submit to the City a written notice including a statement setting forth the general nature and monetary extent of such claim, and supporting data, 1.57.5. No claim by the Vendor for an equitable adjustment hereunder shall be allowed if not submitted in accordance with this section or if asserted after final payment under this Contract. 1.57.6. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be determined in one of the following ways: by negotiated lump sum; or on the basis of the cost of the Work, determined as provided in this section, plus a mutually agreed upon fee to the Vendor and to cover overhead and profit. 1.57.7. The term cost of the Work means the sum of all direct costs necessarily incurred and paid by the Vendor in the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by City, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in Miami-Dade County, shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized hereunder. 1.57.7.1.Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Vendor in the performance of the work described in the Change Order under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by City and Vendor. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall be limited to: salaries and wages, plus the costs of fringe benefits which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto, Such employees shall include superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of performing Work after regular working hours, on Sunday or legal holidays shall be included in the above only if authorized by City. 1.57.7.2.Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation and storage, and manufacturers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Vendor unless City deposits funds with Vendor with which to make payments in which case the cash discounts, shall accrue to the City, All trade discounts, rebates and refunds, and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to City, and Vendor shall make provisions SO that they may be obtained. 1.57.7.3.Payments made by Vendor to the Sub- Vendors for Work performed by Sub-Vendors. If required by City, Vendor shall obtain competitive Bids from Sub-Vendors acceptable to him and shall deliver such Bids to City who will then determine which Bids will be accepted, If a Subcontract provides that the Sub-Vendor is to be paid on the basis of Cost of Work plus a fee, the cost of the Work shall be determined in accordance with this section. PAGE 12 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 1.57.7.4.Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented from Vendor or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by City, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal thereof - all in accordance with terms of said rental agreements, The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work. 1.57.7.5.Sales, use or similar taxes related to the Work, and for which Vendor is liable, imposed by any governmental authority. 1.57.7.6.Payments and fees for permits and licenses. Costs for permits and licenses must be shown as a separate item. 1.57.7.7.The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site. 1.57.7.8.Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work, 1.57.7.9.Cost of premiums for additional Bonds and Insurance required solely because of changes in the Work, not to exceed two percent (2%) of the increase in the Cost of the Work. 1.57.8. The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following: 1.57.8.1.Payroll costs and other compensation of Vendor's officers, executives, principals (of partnership and sole proprietorships), general managers, engineers, architects, estimators, lawyers, agents, expediters, timekeepers, clerks and other personnel employed by Vendor whether at the site or in his principal or a branch office for general administration of the Work and not specifically included in the schedule referred to in this document - all of which are to be considered administrative costs covered by the Vendor's fee. 1.57.8.2.Expenses of Vendor's principal and branch offices other than his office at the site. 1.57.8.3.Any part of Vendor's capital expenses, including interest on Vendor's capital employed for the Work and charges against Vendor for delinquent payments, 1.57.8.4.Cost of premiums for all bonds and for all insurance policies whether or not Vendor is required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except as otherwise provided this document. 1.57.8.5.Costs due to the negligence of Vendor, any Sub-Vendor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them of for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not limited to, the correction of defective work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied and making good any damage to property . 1.57.8.6.0ther overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not specifically and expressly included in this document. 1.57.9. The Vendor's fee which shall be allowed to Vendor for their overhead and profit shall be determined as follows: 1.57.9.1. A mutually acceptable firm fixed price; or if none can be agreed upon; 1.57.9.2. A mutually acceptable fixed fee based on the estimate of the various portions of the cost of the Work. 1.57.10. The amount of credit to be allowed by Vendor to City for any such change which results in a net decrease in cost, will be the amount of the actual net decrease. When both additions and credits are involved in any one change, the net shall be computed to include overhead and profit, identified separately, for both additions and credit, provided however, the Vendor shall not be entitled to claim lost profits for any Work not performed. 1.57.11. Whenever cost of any Work is to be determined pursuant to this document, Vendor will submit in form prescribed by City an itemized cost breakdown together with supporting data. 1.58. Payments to Vendor: At least ten (10) days before each progress payment falls due (but not more often than once a month), the Vendor will submit to the City a partial payment estimate filled out and signed by the Vendor covering the Work performed during the period covered by the partial payment estimate and supported by such data as the City may reasonably require, 1.58.1. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work but delivered and suitably stored at or near site, the partial payment estimate shall also be accompanied by such supporting data, satisfactory to the City, as will establish the City's title to the material and equipment and protect their interest therein, including applicable insurance. The City will within ten (10) days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing their approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the City, or return the partial payment estimate to the Vendor, indicating in writing their reasons for refusing to approve payment. In the latter case, the Vendor may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the partial payment estimate, The City, will within thirty (30) days of presentation to them of any approved partial payment estimate, pay the Vendor a progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment estimate. The City may retain ten (10) percent of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance of all Work covered by the Contract Documents. On completion and acceptance of a part of the Work on which the price is stated separately in the Contract Documents, payment may be made in full, including retained percentages, less authorized deductions. Any interest PAGE 13 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 earned on the retainage shall accrue to the benefit of the City. 1.58.2. The City shall have the right to demand and receive from the Vendor, before he shall receive final payment, final releases of lien executed by all persons, firms or corporations who have performed or furnished labor, services or materials, directly or indirectly, used in the Work. Likewise, as a condition to receiving any progress payment, the City may require the Vendor to furnish partial releases of lien executed by all persons, firms and corporations who have furnished labor, services or materials incorporated into the Work during the period of time for which the progress payment is due, releasing such lien rights those persons, firms or corporations may have for that period, 1.58.3. The Vendor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment covered by an Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will have passed to the City prior to the making of the Application for Payment, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interest and encumbrances (hereafter in these General Conditions referred to as "Liens"); and that no Work, materials or equipment covered by an Application for Payment will have been acquired by the Vendor or by any other person performing the Work at the site or furnishing materials and equipment for the Project, subject to an agreement under which an interest therein or encumbrance thereon is retained by the seller or otherwise imposed by the Vendor or such other person. 1.59. Acceptance of Final Payment as Release: The Acceptance by the Vendor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the City and a waiver of all claims and all liability to the Vendor other than claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Vendor for all things done or furnished in connection with the Work and for every act and neglect of the City and others relating to or arising out of this Work. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the Vendor of their sureties from any obligations under the Contract Documents or the Performance Bond, 1.60. Suspension Of Work And Termination: The City may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety (90) days by notice in writing to the Vendor which shall fix the date on which Work shall be resumed. For suspensions longer than ninety (90) days, the Vendor may be allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both. 1.61. Work During Inclement Weather: No Work shall be done under these specifications except by permission of the City when the weather is unfit for good and careful Work to be performed. Should the severity of the weather continue, the Vendor upon the direction of the City, shall suspend all Work until instructed to resume operations by the City and the Contract Time pursuant to this section shall be extended to cover the duration of the order. 1.62. City May Terminate: If the Vendor is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if they make a general assignment for the benefit of their creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the Vendor or for any of their property, or if they file a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or to reorganize under bankruptcy or similar laws, or if they repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment, or if they repeatedly fail to make prompt payments to Sub-Vendors or for labor, materials or equipment or they disregard laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public body having jurisdiction, or if they disregard the authority of the City, of if they otherwise violate any provision of, the Contract Documents, then the City may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Vendor and the surety ten (10) days written notice, terminate the services of the Vendor and take possession of the Project and of all materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the Vendor, and finish the Work by whatever method they may deem expedient. In such case the Vendor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct and indirect costs of completing the Project, including compensation for additional professional services, such excess shall be paid to the Vendor, If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the Vendor will pay the difference to the City. Such costs incurred by the City will be determined by the City and incorporated in a Change Order. If after termination of the Vendor under this Section, it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction for any reason that the Vendor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the City and the Vendor shall be the same as if the termination had been issued pursuant to this document. 1.62.1. Where the Vendor's services have been so terminated by the City said termination shall not affect any rights of the City against the Vendor then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys by the City due the Vendor will not release the Vendor from liability. 1.62.2. Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Vendor, the City may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to terminate the Agreement. In such case, the Vendor shall be paid for all Work executed and accepted by the City as of the date of the termination, No payment shall be made for profit for Work which has not been performed, 1.63. Removal of Equipment: In the case of termination of this Contract before completion for any cause whatever, the Vendor, if notified to do so by the City, shall promptly remove any part or all of his equipment and supplies from the property of the City. Should the Vendor not remove such equipment and supplies, the City shall have the right to remove them at the expense of the Vendor. Equipment and supplies shall not be construed to include such items for which the Vendor has been paid in whole or in part, 1.64. Miscellaneous: Proposers acknowledges the following miscellaneous conditions: 1.64.1. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice it shall be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business address known to them who gives the notice. 1.64.2. The Contract Documents shall remain the property of PAGE 14 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 the City. The Vendor shall have the right to keep one record set of the Contract Documents upon completion of the Project. 1.64.3. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions, Special Conditions and Supplemental Conditions and the rights and remedies available hereunder, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon Vendor and those in the Special Conditions and the rights and remedies available to the City, shall be in addition to, and shall not be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available by law, by special guarantee or by other provisions of the Contract Documents, 1.64.4. Should the City or the Vendor suffer injury or damage to its person or property because of any error, omission, or act of the other or of any of their employees or agents or others for whose acts they are legally liable, claim shall be made in writing to the other party within a reasonable time of the first observance of such in jury or damage, 1.65. Waiver of Jury Trial: City and Vendor knowingly, irrevocably voluntarily and intentionally waive any right either may have to a trial by jury in State or Federal Court proceedings in respect to any action, proceeding, lawsuit or counterclaim based upon the Contract Documents or the performance of the Work there under. 1.65.1. Governing Law: The Contract shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the law of the State of Florida. 1.65.2. Venue: Venue of any action to enforce the Contract Documents shall be in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 1.65.3. Arbitration: It is the intention of the parties that whenever possible, if a dispute or controversy arises hereunder then such dispute or controversy shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the procedures, rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. The decision rendered by the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be held in Miami-Dade County, Florida. All costs of arbitration and attorneys' fees incurred by the parties shall be paid by the non- prevailing party or, if neither party prevails on the whole, each party shall be responsible for a portion of the costs of arbitration and their respective attorneys' fees as may be determined by the court on confirmation. 1.66. Project Records: City shall have right to inspect and copy during regular business hours at City's expense, the books and records and accounts of Vendor which relate in any way to the Project, and to any claim for additional compensation made by Vendor, and to conduct an audit of the financial and accounting records of Vendor which relate to the Project. Vendor shall retain and make available to City all such books and records and accounts, financial or otherwise, which relate to the Project and to any claim for a period of three years following final completion of the Project, During the Project and the three year period following final completion of the Project, Vendor shall provide City access to its books and records upon five days written notice. 1.67. Severability: If any provision of the Contract or the application thereof to any person or situation shall to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Contract, and the application of such provisions to persons or situations other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and shall continue in full force and effect, and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. 1.68. Independent Vendor: The Vendor is an independent Vendor under the Contract. Services provided by END OF SECTION PAGE 15 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 the Vendor shall be by employees of the Vendor and subject to supervision by the Vendor, and not as officers, employees, or agents of the City. Personnel policies, tax responsibilities, social security and health insurance, employee benefits, purchasing policies and other similar administrative procedures, applicable to services rendered under the Contract shall be those of the Vendor. Section 2 Special Terms and Conditions 2.1 PURPOSE OF BID: The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of school crossing guard services in conjunction with the City's needs on an as needed when needed basis. 2.2 PRE-BID CONFERENCE Intentionally Omitted 2.3 TERM This contract will commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the contract by the City Commission, or designee, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award letter, which is distributed by the City's Purchasing Agent; and contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required bid documents. This contract shall remain in effect for one (1) year; provided that the services rendered by the Bidder during the contract period are satisfactory and that City funding is available as appropriated on an annual basis and upon completion of the expressed and/or implied warranty period. The price offered by the Bidder in its Bid Proposal shall be based on service for the first year. 2.4 OPTIONS TO RENEW The initial contract prices resultant from this solicitation shall prevail for a one (1) year period from the contract's initial effective date. Prior to, or upon completion, of that initial term, the City shall have the option to renew this contract for an additional four (4) year(s) period on a year-to- year basis. Prior to completion of each exercised contract term, the City may consider an adjustment to price based on changes in the following pricing index: Consumer Price Index for Urban Waqe Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Selected areas. Miami-Fort Lauderdale. FL. It is the vendor's responsibility to request any pricing adjustment under this provision. For any adjustment to commence on the first day of any exercised option period, the vendor's request for adjustment shall be required to be submitted ninety (90) days prior to expiration of the then current contract term. The vendor adjustment request should not be in excess of the relevant pricing index change. If no adjustment request is received from the vendor, the City will assume that the vendor has agreed that the optional term may be exercised without pricing adjustment. Any adjustment request received after the commencement of a new option period may not be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate lower pricing for the additional term(s) based on market research information or other factors that influence price. The City reserves the right to apply any reduction in pricing for the additional term(s) based on the downward movement of the applicable index. The City reserves the right to reject any price adjustments submitted by the vendor and/or to not exercise any otherwise available option period based on such price adjustments. Continuation of the contract beyond the initial period, and any option subsequently exercised, is a City prerogative, and not a right of the vendor. This prerogative will be exercised only when such continuation is clearly in the best interest of the City. Should the vendor decline the City's right to exercise the option period during any renewal PAGE 16 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 term(s), the City may consider the vendor in default which decision may affect that vendor's eligibility for future contracts. NOTE: IF MULTIPLE VENDORS ARE INVOLVED UNDER THE GIVEN CONTRACT, ANY OPTIONS TO RENEW WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE SPECIFIC ITEMS OF WORK INITIALLY AWARDED TO ANY SPECIFIC VENDOR. 2.5 METHOD OF AWARD Award of this contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor who submit an offer on all items listed in the solicitation and whose offer represents the lowest price when all items are added in the aggregate. If a vendor fails to submit an offer on all items, its overall offer will be rejected. 2.6 PRICE If the vendor is awarded a contract under this solicitation, the prices proposed by the vendor shall remain fixed and firm during the initial term of contract. The City reserves the right to change the price during any renewal term in accordance with Section 2.4 of this invitation to bid. 2.7 PERFORMANCE BOND Intentionally Omitted 2.8 DELIVERY Intentionally Omitted 2.9 INSURANCE Comprehensive General Liability with minimum limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Comprehensive General Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: o Premises and Operation o Independent Vendors o Products and/or Completed Operations Hazard o Broad Form Property Damaged o Broad Form Contractual Coverage applicable to this specific Contract, including any hold harmless and/or indemnification agreement. o Personal Injury Coverage with Employee and Contractual Exclusions removed, with minimum limits of coverage equal to those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of One Million Dollars (1,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: PAGE 17 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 o Owned Vehicles; o Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles; o Employers' Non-Ownership. Before starting the Work, the vendor will file and make sure that all certificates of insurance required by this document and by the Contract are in the City's possession. These certificates shall contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or materially changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City by certified mail. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the above-referenced policies. The vendor agrees that if any part of the Work under the Contract is sublet, they will require the Sub-vendor(s) to carry insurance as required, and that they will require the Sub- vendor(s) to furnish to them insurance certificates similar to those required by the City in this section. 2.9.1 Cancellation and Re-Insurance: If any insurance should be canceled or changed by the insurance company or should any insurance expire during the period of this contract, the Vendor shall be responsible for securing other acceptable insurance to provide the coverage specified in this section to maintain coverage during the life of this Contract. All deductibles must be declared by the Vendor and must be approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the Vendor shall eliminate or reduce such deductible or the Vendor shall procure a Bond, in a form satisfactory to the City, covering the same. 2.10 MONTHLY INVOICES PAYMENTS Cut-off date is the close of the last business day of the month. Vendor shall submit by the 10th day of the following month vendor's completed Statement of Services/Invoice. Should the 10th fall on a weekend or holiday, Vendor shall submit his application on the next workday. Vendor is advised that processing of invoices must follow this schedule, as the City has funding requirements and other payment obligations which may prevent payment of late Statement of Services for that month's billing cycle. A late Statement of Services with a recommendation for payment will be paid in the next month's billing cycle. 2.11 LABOR, MATERIALS. AND EOUIPMENT SHALL BE SUPPLIED BY THE VENDOR Unless otherwise provided in Section 3 of this solicitation the vendor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary for satisfactory contract performance. When not specifically identified in the technical specifications, such materials and equipment shall be of a suitable type and grade for the purpose. All material, workmanship, and equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the City Manager or his disignee. 2.12 BACKGROUND CHECKS The successful Proposer will be responsible for hiring the necessary personnel to conduct the daily operation of school crossing guard services and will comply with all federal, state, and local laws related to minimum wage, social security, nondiscrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation. If required by the City, employees shall wear a uniform and/or identification badge. The successful Proposer and all PAGE 18 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 personnel employed by them shall be required, at their sole cost and expense, to pass a criminal background check prior to award of the contract, and every renewal term. The criminal background check shall consist of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement C'FDLE") Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center C'FCIC/NCIC") criminal records check. Any employee not meeting this requirement will not be permitted to work at any City facility. END OF SECTION PAGE 19 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 Section 3 Scope of Services I Technical Specifications 3.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES The intent of this bid is to establish an annual contract for the provision of School Crossing Guard Service as and when needed. The company awarded this contract will be responsible for providing crossing guards at locations specified by the City, shall be completely responsible for the supervision of such personnel in accordance with contract specifications, terms and conditions, and shall exercise exclusive control over persons employed to fulfill these contract requirements. 3.2 OUALlFICATIONS The Vendor is required to run a criminal background check on all employees contracted for assignment to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Eligible employees shall have no felony convictions. The Vendor shall mandate that all employees utilized by the Vendor for the City of Sunny Isles Beach for school crossing guards, report Q.OY..criminal charges brought against them immediately. The Vendor, upon receipt of such information, will immediately notify the City. For service provided under this contract, the Vendor shall employ persons who are neat, clean, well groomed, and courteous and at least twenty one (21) years of age. The Vendor must obtain written approval from the designated City representative, at City's sole discretion, for all persons to be employed as crossing guards before such persons commence work. If requested by the City, Vendor agrees to remove any employee and substitute an acceptable person at that crossing post. Vendor is responsible for ensuring employees have completed all required training before being assigned to work as a crossing guard. Vendor shall provide the City with a list of names, and telephone numbers, and training dates of all guards, back-up guards, and field supervisors. Changes to the list are to be provided to the City as they occur. 3.3 TIME SHEETS The vendor must maintain a daily time sheet with the signature of the employee on each work shift and the location of their guard post. A copy of this log shall be submitted weekly to the City. 3.4 TRAINING It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to ensure that all persons employed as crossing guards receive and successfully complete proper training as required by law. The Vendor may perform the training with it's own staff if they are certified crossing guard trainers, or sub-contract for certified training to meet this requirement. Formal training of all crossing guards assigned to the City contract shall be conducted as per the standards and guidelines established by the State of Florida Department of Transportation, in accordance with Section 316.75, Florida Statutes, known as the "Ramon Turnquest School Crossing Guard Act." Such training shall be conducted by certified school crossing guard trainers, as required by the Florida Department of Transportation, and consist of, at a minimum: (1) Classroom Training (2) Field Training The Vendor shall provide at least one (1) training/re-training session per year, which shall be PAGE 20 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 attended by all of the Vendor's employees assigned to work on the City contract. Any additional training, such as training of new employees throughout the school year, will be the sole responsibility of the Vendor. Proof of such training shall be provided for each crossing guard and supervisor. 3.5 SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS OF SERVICE It is anticipated that ten (10) school crossing guards and one (1) school crossing guard supervisor will be required for each school day. However, this is an estimate and the designated City representative will keep the Vendor informed as to the exact number of school crossing guards that will be required at anyone time. The Vendor shall be required to provide coverage at the seven (7) crossings, located within the City limits. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of crossing locations to be staffed. The Vendor shall be flexible and provide guards for the hours needed on the instructions of appropriate City personnel. # Crossinq Location # of Guards Needed 1 183rd Street Collins Avenue 2 2 178th Street Collins Avenue 2 3 183rd Street Atlantic Blvd 2 4 182nd Street North Bay Road 1 5 178th Street Atlantic Blvd 1 6 182nd Street Atlantic Blvd 1 7 181 Drive North Bay Road 1 A minimum of four (4) hours (which may vary) coverage daily at each school will be scheduled 3.6 DAILY FIELD SUPERVISION The vendor shall provide one (1) experienced field supervisor overseeing the operations at all times the guards who are on duty. All supervisory personnel shall be certified school crossing guards. It shall be the responsibility of the field supervisor(s) to ensure that all crossings are properly staffed at all times.. 3.7 GUARD BACK UP The vendor shall provide each working guard with the name and telephone number of a back-up guard in case the working guard cannot be at their post. The Vendor shall ensure that the back- up guard is fully trained and familiar with the specific crossing location. 3.8 TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOUR ANSWERING SERVICE The Vendor shall provide for their employees a 24-hour answering service. During non-working hours when the field supervisor is not on duty a working guard shall, in the event that he cannot be at his assigned post. 3.9 PHOTO IDENTIFICATION The Vendor is responsible for supplying all employees with photo identification, showing the Vendor's company name, and the employee's name. Crossing guards must wear their photo identification, clearly displayed, while on duty. PAGE 21 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 3.10 SUPERVISOR REPORTING Supervisor will report daily with the Police Dept representative and provide a daily attendance/assignment log. END OF SECTON PAGE 22 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 DELIVER TO: City of Sunny Isles Beach City Clerk 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 INVITATION TO BID SECTION 4 BID SUBMITTAL FORMS OPENING: 10:00 A.M. OS/25/11 PLEASE QUOTE PRICES F.O.B. DESTINATION, LESS TAXES, DELIVERED IN CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA NOTE: City of Sunny Isles Beach is exempt from all taxes (Federal, State, and Local). Bid price should be less all taxes. Tax Exemption Certificate furnished upon request. Issued by: Purchasing Agent Date Issued: 05/09/11 This Bid Submittal Consists of Pages 23 through 27 Sealed bids are subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Invitation to Bid and the accompanying Bid Submittal. Such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or incorporated by reference in the Bid Submittal, will be received at the office of the City Clerk at the address shown above until the above stated time and date, and at that time, publicly opened for furnishing the supplies or services described in the accompanying Bid Submittal Requirement. IFB 11-05-03 School Crossing Guard Services A Bid Deposit in the amount of 0% of the total amount of the bid shall accompany all bids A Performance Bond in the amount of 00/0 of the total amount of the bid will be required upon execution of the contract by the successful bidder and City of Sunny Isles Beach Procurement AQent: Marcanthony Tulloch Firm Name: Commodity Coders): 990-27 RETURN ONE ORIGINAL AND FOUR (4) COPIES OF BID SUBMITTAL PAGES AND AFFIDAVITS FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 27 OF SECTION 4 BID SUBMITTAL WILL RENDER YOUR BID NON- RESPONSIVE PAGE 23 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 BID FORM School Crossina Guard Services # Description Est. Hours / Hourly Rate Extended Price Annuallv 1 School Crossing Guard Supervisor 1,080 $ $ 2 School Crossing Guard 7,776 $ $ Annual Grand Total: $ PAGE 24 OF 28 BID No, 11-01-01 SECTION 4 BID SUBMITTAL FOR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART II, WHICHEVER APPLIES PART I: LIST BELOW ARE THE DATES OF ISSUE FOR EACH ADDENDUM RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID Addendum #1, Dated Addendum #2, Dated Addendum #3, Dated Addendum #4, Dated Addendum #5, Dated Addendum #6, Dated Addendum #7, Dated Addendum #8, Dated PART II: o NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID FIRM NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: TITLE OF OFFICER: PAGE 25 OF 28 BID No. 11-01-01 BID SUBMITTAL FORM Bid Title: School Crossing Guard Services The undersigned Proposers proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with The City of Sunny Isles Beach and to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, The Proposers accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Proposers. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of Bid opening. The Proposer agrees to sign and submit the and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within ten days after the date of the City's Notice of Award. In submitting this Bid, the Proposer represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that: The Proposer has familiarized himself/herself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Law and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work. The Proposer has given the City written notice of all conflicts, errors, discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by City is acceptable to the Proposer. · This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; the Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposers to submit a false or sham Bid; the Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from Bidding; and Proposer has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Proposers or over the City. The City and the successful Proposer will establish completion times for each individual Work Item and the successful Proposer agrees that the work will be completed within the time frames agreed upon and stipulated in the individual Purchase Orders and/or Notice to Proceed. FIRM NAME: Street Address: Mailing Address (if different): PAGE 26 OF 28 BID No. Telephone No. Fax No. Email Address: FEIN No. ---1_----1---1---1---1---1---1_ * "BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT THE BIDDER AGREES TO ALL TERMS SIGNATURE: (SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT) PRINT NAME: TITLE: THE EXECUTION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE UNEQUIVOCAL OFFER OF PROPOSER TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ITS PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS SOLICITATION WHERE INDICATED ABOVE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE. THE CITY MAY, HOWEVER, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ACCEPT ANY PROPOSAL THAT INCLUDES AN EXECUTED DOCUMENT WHICH UNEQUIVOCALLY BINDS THE PROPOSER TO THE TERMS OF ITS OFFER. PAGE 27 OF 28 BID No. PAGE 28 OF 28 BID No, NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SU'" City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF The undersigned being first duly sworn as provided by law, deposes, and says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that it is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that it will be relied upon by said County, in any consideration which may give to and any action it may take with respect to this Bid. The undersigned is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, (Name of Corporation, Partnership, Individual, etc.) a, , formed under the laws of (Type of Business) (State) of which he is (Sole Owner, Partner, President, etc.) Neither the undersigned nor any person, firm, or corporation named in above Paragraph 10.2, nor anyone else to the knowledge of the undersigned, have themselves solicited or employed anyone else to solicit favorable action for this Bid by the City, also that no head of any department or employee therein, or any officer of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida is directly interested therein. This Bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham; the person, firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2 has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any proposers or person, firm or corporation, to put in a sham Bid, or that such person, firm or corporation, shall refrain from Bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference with any person, firm or corporation, to fix the prices of said Bid or Bids of any other proposers; and all statements contained in the Bid or Bids described above true; and further; neither the undersigned, nor the person, firm or corporation named above in Paragraph 10.2, has directly or indirectly submitted said Bid or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof. AFFIANT'S NAME AFFIANT'S TITLE TAKEN, SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME this _ day of ,200_. Personally Known or Produced Identification Type of identification (Affix seal here) NOTARY PUBLIC (name printed or typed) DECEMBER 2B, 2010 10f7 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES OF SU"& City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) (a) of Section 287.133, Florida State Statutes - "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a 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 the construction or repair of a public building or 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, Sub-Contractor, or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount Category Two of Sec. 287.017, FS for thirty six months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list". THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 11.1. This sworn statement is submitted to City of Sunny Isles Beach by [pnnt IndiVIdual S name and title] for [pnnt name of entity submitting sworn stafement) whose business address is: and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification number (FEIN) is (If the entity had no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: .) 11.2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1 )(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any Bid or Contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 11.3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Para. 287.133(1 )(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trail court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 11.4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Para. 287.133(1 )(a), Florida Statutes, means: a.) predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or b.) Any entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executors, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair 2 of 7 DECEMBER 28. 2010 market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prime facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 11.5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding Contract and which Bids or applies to Bid on Contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity, The term "persons" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of any entity. 11.6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of it's officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order.) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 11.1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287,017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY, CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. By: (Signature) (Printed Name) (Title) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of ,20_, by (AFFIX NOTARY STAMP HERE) Signature: Notary Public - State of Florida Print or Type Commissioned Name Personally Known OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced 10/1998 30f7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OF SOU'" City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT The contractors and all subcontractors hereby agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national region, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief. Signed: Title: Firm: Address: DECEMBER 28, 2010 40f7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. Proposers must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer, director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its agencies. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared deposes, and states: , who was duly sworn, 18.1. am the of and principal office in with a local office in 18.2. The above named entity is submitting a Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Bid No. described as: Landscape Maintenance Services. The Affiant has made diligent inquiry and provides the information contained in this Affidavit based upon his own knowledge. 18.3 The Affiant states that only one submittal for the above Bid is being submitted and that the above named entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting Bids for the same project. 18.4 Neither the Affiant nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraints of free competitive pricing in connection with the entity's submittal for the above Bid. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations if necessary and execution of the Contract for this project. 18.5 Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participation in contract letting by any local, State, or Federal Agency, 18.6 Neither the entity, nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests for this project. 18.7 I certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management is presently applying for any employee position or actively seeking an elected position with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.8 I certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management, or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.9 In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, on behalf of the above named entity, will immediately notify the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Dated this day of ,2010. Print or Type Name and Title AFFIANT Sworn to and subscribed before me this _ day of o Personally Known OR o Produced Identification ; Type of Identification ,2010. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA DECEMBER 28. 2010 50f7 DISPUTE DISCLOSURE City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 DISPUTE DISCLOSURE FORM Answer the following questions by placing a "X" after "Yes" or "No". If you answer "Yes", please explain in the space provided, or on a separate sheet attached to this form. 19.1. Has your firm or any of its officers, received a reprimand of any nature or been suspended by the Department of Professional Regulations or any other regulatory agency or professional associations within the last five (5) years? YES NO 19.2. Has your firm, or any member of your firm, been declared in default, terminated or removed from a contract or job related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business within the last five (5) years? YES NO 19.3. Has your firm had against it or filed any requests for equitable adjustment, contract claims, Bid protests, or litigation in the past five (5) years that is related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business? YES NO If yes, state the nature of the request for equitable adjustment, contract claim, litigation, or protest, and state a brief description of the case, the outcome or status of the suit and the monetary amounts of extended contract time involved. I hereby certify that all statements made are true and agree and understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation of falsification of facts shall be cause for forfeiture of rights for further consideration of this Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Firm Date Authorized Signature Print or Type Name and Title OECEMBER 28, 2010 6of7 ANTI-KICKBACK OF SU" City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 ANTI-KICKBACK AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) COUNTY OF ) I, the undersigned, hereby duly sworn and deposed say that no portion of this sum herein Bid will be paid to any employees of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its elected officials as a commission, kickback, reward or gift, directly or indirectly by me or any member of my firm or by an officer of the corporation. By: Title: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20_, by [name of person], as [type of authority], for [name of party on behalf of whom instrument was executed] . AFFIX NOTARY STAMP HERE: Notary Public - State of Florida Print or Type Commissioned Name Personally Known OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced DECEMBER 28. 2010 70f7