2. 05/16/2007 Agreement
DANNY L. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE:
June 7, 2007
TO:
Dave Koppel, County Engineer
Engineering Division
FROM:
Pamela G. Hanc~
Deputy Clerk LY
At the May 16, 2007, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval to award Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services and authorized
execution of an Agreement for Consulting Services between Monroe County and Beck Disaster
Recovery, Inc. for same.
Enclosed is a duplicate original of the above-mentioned for your handling. Should you
have any qm:stions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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AGREEMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
for
Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services
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This Agreement ("Agreement") made and entered into this _day of
2007 by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florid whose
address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, its successors and assigns,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY," through the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners ("BOCC"),
AND
Beck Disaster Recoverv. Inc . a corporation of the State of Washinqton, whose
address is 800 N. Maqnolia Avenue, Suite 400. Orlando, FL 32803 its successors and
assigns, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to employ the professional services of CONSULTANT
for Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has agreed to provide professional services which shall
include but not be limited to providing hurricane debris monitoring services and program
management services, which services shall collectively be referred to as the "Project";
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
agreements stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
FORM OF AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1
1.1 REPRESENTATIONS, AND TERM OF AGREEMENT
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT makes the following express representations
and warranties to the COUNTY:
1.1.1 The CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other
authorizations necessary to act as CONSULTANT for the Project until the
CONSULTANT'S duties hereunder have been fully satisfied;
1.1.2 The CONSULTANT has become familiar with the Project site and the local conditions
under which the Work is to be completed.
1.1.3 The CONSULTANT shall prepare all documentation required by this Agreement in
such a manner that they shall be accurate, coordinated and adequate for use in
verifying work completed by debris contractors and associated costs and shall be in
conformity and comply with all applicable law, codes and regulations. The
CONSULTANT will prepare documents under this Agreement in accordance with
industry standards and in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal
reimbursement requirements known at the time;
1.1.4 The CONSULTANT assumes full responsibility to the extent allowed by law with
regards to his performance and those directly under his employ.
1.1.5 The CONSULTANT'S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent
with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Project. In providing all
services pursuant to this agreement, the CONSULTANT shall abide by all statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of such
services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material breach of this
agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this contract immediately upon
delivery of written notice of termination to the CONSULTANT.
1.1.6 At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the CONSULTANT is an
independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners
for Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so
as to find the CONSULTANT or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or
agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County.
1.1.7 The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or any other characteristic or aspect which is not
job related, in its recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating, or any other area affecting
employment under this agreement or with the provision of services or goods under this
agreement.
1.1.8 The effective date of this agreement shall be 5/; & /dODr-;
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The term of the agreement shall be for a five (5) year period, unless otherwise
terminated as provided herein. The COUNTY shall have the option of extending the
AGREEMENT for one (1) additional five (5) year period at the same terms and
conditions with approval from the COUNTY'S Governing Board. Such extension shall
be in the form of a written Amendment to the AGREEMENT executed by both parties.
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES
2.1 DEFINITION
CONSU L T ANT'S Scope of Basic Services consists of those described in Attachment A. The
CONSULTANT shall commence work on the services provided for in this Agreement promptly
upon his receipt of a written notice to proceed from the COUNTY. The notice to proceed will
be in the form of a task order and must contain a description of the services to be performed,
and the time within which services must be performed.
2.2 CORRECTION OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS, DEFICIENCIES
The CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct any errors,
omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in the work product of the CONSULTANT or its
subconsultants, or both.
2.3 NOTICE REQUIREMENT
All written correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized
representative of the CONSULTANT. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement
shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage pre-paid, to the COUNTY by
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following:
Mr. David S. Koppel, P.E.
Monroe County Engineer
'1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-215
Key West, Florida 33040
And: Mr. Thomas Willi
Monroe County Administrator
'1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-205
Key West, Florida 33040
For the Consultant:
Charles M. McLendon
President
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32803
ARTICLE III
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 The services described in this Article III are not included in Basic Services. They shall
be paid for by the COUNTY as an addition to the compensation paid for the Basic
Services but only if approved by the COUNTY before commencement, and are as
follows:
A. Providing services of CONSULTANTs for other than the previously listed consulting
scope of the Project provided as a part of Basic Services.
13. Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not
customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted consulting practice.
13. Providing representation before public bodies in connection with the Project, upon
approval by COUNTY.
3.2 If Additional Services are required, such as those listed above, the COUNTY shall
issue a letter requesting and describing the requested services to the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT shall respond with a fee proposal to perform the requested
services. Only after receiving an amendment to the Agreement and a notice to
proceed from the COUNTY, shall the CONSULTANT proceed with the Additional
Services.
ARTICLE IV
COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The COUNTY shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project
including physical location of work, county maintained roads, maps.
4.2 The COUNTY shall designate a representative to act on the COUNTY's behalf with
respect to the Project. The COUNTY or its representative shall render decisions in a
timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the CONSULTANT in order to
avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the
CONSULTANT'S services.
4.3 Prompt written notice shall be given by the COUNTY and its representative to the
CONSULTANT if they become aware of any fault or defect in the Project or non-
conformance with the Agreement Documents. Written notice shall be deemed to have
been duly served if sent pursuant to paragraph 2.3.
4.4 The COUNTY shall furnish the required information and services and shall render
approvals and decisions as expeditiously as necessary for the orderly progress of the
CONSULTANT'S services and work of the contractors.
4.5 The COUNTY's review of any documents prepared by the CONSULTANT or its
subconsultants shall be solely for the purpose of determining whether such documents
are generally consistent with the COUNTY's criteria, as, and if, modified. No review of
such documents shall relieve the CONSULTANT of responsibility for the accuracy,
adequacy, fitness, suitability or coordination of its work product.
4.6 The COUNTY shall provide copies of necessary documents required to complete the
work.
4.7 Any information that may be of assistance to the CONSULTANT that the COUNTY has
immediate access to will be provided as requested.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend
COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants from any and all
claims for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and property damage, including
damage to property owned by Monroe County, and any other losses, damages, and
expenses of any kind, including attorney's fees, court costs and expenses, which arise out of,
in connection with, or by reason of services provided by CONSULTANT or its
Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or
omission of the CONSULTANT, its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, their officers, employees,
servants and agents.
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Consultant's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify COUNTY from any and all increased expenses
resulting from such delay. Should any claims be asserted against COUNTY by virtue of any
deficiency or ambiguity in the plans and specifications provided by the CONSULTANT, the
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that CONSULTANT hold the County harmless and shall
indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby and shall further defend any claim or action on
the COUNTY's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the CONSULTANT is consideration for
the indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
PERSONNEL
6.1 PERSONNEL
The CONSULTANT shall assign only qualified personnel to perform any service concerning
the project. At the time of execution of this Agreement, the parties anticipate that the following
named individuals will perform those functions as indicated:
NAME
Jonathan Burqiel
Nathanial Counsell
Wade Kilpatrick
FUNCTION
Princjpal-ln-Charqe
Enqaqement Director
Project Manaqer
So long as the individuals named above remain actively employed or retained by the
CONSULTANT, they shall perform the functions indicated next to their names. If they are
replaced the CONSULTANT shall notify the COUNTY of the change immediately.
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION
7.1 PAYMENT SUM
7.1.1 The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT in current funds for the CONSULTANT'S
performance of this Agreement based on rates negotiated and agreed upon and
shown in Attachment B.
7.1.2 Rates shown in Attachment B are inclusive of reimbursable expenses, except for
airfare, which will be billed to the County at the Consultant's Cost.
7.2 PAYMENTS
7.2.1 For its assumption and performances of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set
forth herein, the CONSULTANT shall be paid monthly.
(A) If the CONSULTANT'S duties, obligations and responsibilities are materially
changed by amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement,
compensation due to the CONSULTANT shall be equitably adjusted, either
upward or downward;
(B) As a condition precedent for any payment due under this Agreement, the
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the
COUNTY, a proper invoice to COUNTY requesting payment for services
properly rendered and reimbursable expenses due hereunder. The
CONSULTANT'S invoice shall describe with reasonable particularity the
service rendered. The CONSULTANT'S invoice shall be accompanied by such
documentation or data in support of expenses for which payment is sought at
the COUNTY may require.
7.3 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
7.3.1 Reimbursable expenses include expenses incurred by the CONSULTANT in the
interest of the project:
a. Expense of transportation submitted by CONSULTANT, in writing, and
living expenses in connection with travel authorized by the COUNTY, in writing,
but only to the extent and in the amounts authorized by Section 112.061,
Florida Statutes;
b. Cost of reproducing maps or drawings or other materials used in performing
the scope of services;
c. Postage and handling of reports;
7.4 BUDGET
7.4.1 The CONSULTANT may not be entitled to receive, and the COUNTY is not obligated
to pay, any fees or expenses in excess of the amount budgeted for this contract in
each fiscal year (October 1 - September 30) by COUNTY's Board of County
Commissioners. The budgeted amount may only be modified by an affirmative act of
the COUNTYs Board of County Commissioners.
7.4.2 The COUNTY's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent
upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners and the approval
of the Board members at the time of contract initiation and its duration.
ARTICLE VIII
INSURANCE
8.1 The CONSULTANT shall obtain insurance as specified and maintain the required
insurance at all times that this Agreement is in effect. In the event the completion of
the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a result of the
CONSULTANT'S failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
CONSULTANT shall indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased expenses
resulting from such delay.
8.2 The coverage provided herein shall be provided by an insurer with an A.M. Best rating
of VI or better, that is licensed to business in the State of Florida and that has an agent
for service of process within the State of Florida. The coverage shall contain an
endorsement providing sixty (60) days notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation
of said coverage. Said coverage shall be written by an insurer acceptable to the
COUNTY and shall be in a form acceptable to the COUNTY.
8.3 CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain the following policies:
A. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida, sufficient to
respond to Florida Statute 440.
B. Employers Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per Accident, $1,000,000
Disease, policy limits, $1,000,000 Disease each employee.
C. Comprehensive business automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims
for injuries to members of the public and/or damages to property of others arising
from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned,
hired or non-owned vehicles, with One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined
single limit and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
D. Commercial general liability, including Personal Injury Liability, covering claims for
injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any
covered act or omission of the CONSULTANT or any of its employees, agents or
subcontractors or subconsultants, including Premises and/or Operations, Products
and Completed Operations, Independent Contractors; Broad Form Property
Damage and a Blanket Contractual Liability Endorsement with One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence and annual aggregate.
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is changed to or provided on a
Claims Made policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or
after the effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may
be reported must extend for a minimum of 48 months following the termination or
expiration of this contract.
E. Professional liability insurance of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per
occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate. If the
policy is a "claims made" policy, CONSULTANT shall maintain coverage or
purchase a "tail" to cover claims made after completion of the project to cover the
statutory time limits in Chapter 95 of the Florida Statutes.
F. COUNTY shall be named as an additional insured with respect to CONSULTANT'S
liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in Paragraphs C and D.
G. CONSULTANT shall require its subconsultants to be adequately insured at least to
the limits prescribed above, and to any increased limits of CONSULTANT if so
required by COUNTY during the term of this Agreement. COUNTY will not pay for
increased limits of insurance for subconsultants.
H. CONSULTANT shall provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance or a copy of
all insurance policies including those naming the COUNTY as an additional
insured. The COUNTY reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies
upon request.
I. If the CONSULTANT participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of
Insurance will be required. In addition, the CONSULTANT may be required to
submit updated financial statements from the fund upon request from the
COUNTY.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of
reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this
Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this
Agreement.
9.2 OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS
The documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project belong to the
COUNTY and may be reproduced and copied without acknowledgement or permission
of the CONSULTANT.
9.3 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The CONSULTANT shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this
agreement, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County
Commissioners for Monroe County and the CONSULTANT, which approval shall be
subject to such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This
paragraph shall be incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and
any assignee or subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement.
Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, each party hereto
binds itself, its successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other and to the
successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party.
9.4 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with
or any rights in favor of, any third party.
9.5 TERMINATION
A. In the event that the CONSULTANT shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of
service, the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this agreement after five
days written notification to the CONSULTANT.
B. Either of the parties hereto may cancel this Agreement without cause by giving the
other party sixty (60) days written notice of its intention to do so.
9.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This contract consists of the Request for Proposals, any addenda, the Form of
Agreement (Articles I-IX), the CONSULTANT'S response to the RFP, the documents
referred to in the Form of Agreement as a part of this Agreement, attachments A, B, C,
D and modifications made after execution by written amendment. In the event of any
conflict between any of the Contract documents, the one imposing the greater burden
on the CONSULTANT will control.
9.7 PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES
II person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on contracts 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 public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as
a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold
amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for
a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
By signing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that the execution of this
Agreement will not violate the Public Entity Crimes Act (Section 287.133, Florida
Statutes). Violation of this section shall result in termination of this Agreement and
recovery of all monies paid hereto, and may result in debarment from COUNTY's
competitive procurement activities.
In addition to the foregoing, CONSULTANT further represents that there has been no
determination, based on an audit, that it or any subconsultant has committed an act
defined by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as a "public entity crime" and that it has
not been formally charged with committing an act defined as a "public entity crime"
regardless of the amount of money involved or whether CONUSUL TANT has been
placed on the convicted vendor list.
CONSULTANT will promptly notify the COUNTY if it or any subcontractor or
subconsultant is formally charged with an act defined as a "public entity crime"
or has been placed on the convicted vendor list.
9.8 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied. Records shall be retained for a period of five years from
the termination of this agreement. Each party to this Agreement or its authorized
representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other
party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement
and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed
by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to CONSULTANT pursuant to
this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, or were
wrongfully retained by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall repay the monies
together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, of the Florida Statutes,
running from the date the monies were paid by the COUNTY.
9.9 GOVERNING LAW, VENUE,INTERPRETATION, COSTS, AND FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the
State. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted
for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONSULTANT
agree that venue shall lie in the 16th Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida, in the
appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body. This agreement shall
not be subject to arbitration. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant
to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and
usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe County.
9.10 SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application
thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to
any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants,
conditions and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each
remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and
shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of
the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would
prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY
and CONSULTANT agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision
with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken
provision.
9.11 ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that in the event any cause of action or
administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of the Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, as an award against the non-prevailing
party, and shall include attorney's fees and courts costs in appellate proceedings.
9.12 BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and
inure to the benefit of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT and their respective legal
representatives, successors, and assigns.
9.13 AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County
and corporate action, as required by law.
9.14 CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply
for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose of this Agreement;
provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding solicitations shall
be approved by each party prior to submission.
9.15 ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be
attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of
each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first
meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the
satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or
remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. This provision does
not negate or waive the provisions of paragraph 9.5 concerning termination or
cancellation.
9.16 COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party
relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement,
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree to participate, to the extent required by the other
party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to
the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement.
COUNTY and CONSULTANT specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall
be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
9.17 NONDISCRIMINATION
CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree that there will be no discrimination against any
person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of
competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically
terminates without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the
court order. CONSULTANT or COUNTY agrees to comply with all Federal and Florida
statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These
include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of
the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-
1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970
(PL 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse
or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss.
690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug
abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.),
as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be
amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10)
Monroe County Code Chapter 13, Article VI, which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status or age; 11) Any other nondiscrimination
provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the
subject matter of, this Agreement.
9.18 COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
CONSULTANT and COUNTY covenant that neither presently has any interest, and
shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its
performance under this Agreement, and that only interest of each is to perform and
receive benefits as recited in this Agreement.
9.19 CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be
required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as
delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to,
solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized
compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual
relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
9.20 NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The CONSULTANT and COUNTY warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or
agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the CONSULTANT agrees
that the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and,
at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of
such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.
9.21 PUBLIC ACCESS.
The CONSULTANT and COUNTY shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and
inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other materials in its possession or
under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made
or received by the CONSULTANT and COUNTY in connection with this Agreement;
and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon
violation of this provision by CONSULTANT.
9.22 NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the
CONSULTANT and the COUNTY in this Agreement and the acquisition of any
commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government
liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the
extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the COUNTY be
required to contain any provision for waiver.
9.23 PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances,
and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other
benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of any public
agents or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their respective functions
under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the
same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such
officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
9.24 LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non-Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended
to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or
responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely
performance thereof by any participating entity, in which case the performance may be
offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not
intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation of the constitutional
or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted by the Florida
constitution, state statute, and case law.
9.25 NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this
Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or entitlement to or
benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the CONSULTANT
and the COUNTY agree that neither the CONSULTANT nor the COUNTY or any
agent, officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or
otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or
entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart,
inferior to, or superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in
this Agreement.
9.26 ATTESTATIONS AND TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION
CONSULTANT agrees to execute such documents as COUNTY may reasonably
require, including a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-
Free Workplace Statement. Signature of this Agreement by CONSULTANT shall act
as the execution of a truth in negotiation certificate stating that wage rates and other
factual unit costs supporting the compensation pursuant to the Agreement are
accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting. The original contract price
and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which
the agency determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete,
or concurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such adjustments must be
made within one year following the end of the Agreement.
9.27 NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or
agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall
be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or
accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
9.28 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
be regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the
same instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing
any such counterpart.
9.29 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
The following forms and provisions are incorporated in and made a part of this contract.
9.29.1 Davis-Bacon Act - In accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, the CONSULTANT or their
subcontractors shall pay workers employed directly upon the site of the work no less
than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits paid on projects of a similar
character. The current prevailing wage rates can be found at:
www.access.qpo.qov/davisbacon/fl.html under Monroe County.
9.29.2 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - The CONSULTANT will comply with all
the requirements as imposed by the ADA, the regulations of the Federal govemment
issued thereunder, and the assurance by the CONSULTANT pursuant thereto.
9.29.3 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DB E) Policy and Obligation - It is the policy of the
COUNTY that DBE's, as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, shall have the
opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part
with COUNTY funds under this Agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable
federal and state laws and regulations apply to this Agreement. The COUNTY and its
CONSULTANT agree to ensure that DBE's have the opportunity to participate in the
performance of this Agreement. In this regard, all recipients and contractors shall take
all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws and regulations to ensure that the DBE's have the opportunity to compete for and
perform contracts. The COUNTY and the CONSULTANT and subcontractors shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and
performance of contracts, entered pursuant to this Agreement.
9.29.4 Convict Labor - The convict labor prohibition in 23 U.S.C. 114 applies to emergency
repair projects. Convict labor cannot be used in emergency repair construction
projects.
9.29.5 FHW A Form 1273 is attached hereto as Attachment C and made a part of this
Agreement.
9.29.6 The requirements of 23 CFR Part 635.410 Buy America Requirements are attached
hereto as Attachment 0 and made a part of this Agreement.
HEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Hurricane Debris Monitoring &
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Judith R. Steele P.E.
CIO Monroe County Purchasing Department
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Key West, FL 33040
Subject: Response to Request for Proposals - Hurricane Oebris Monitoring and Disaster Related
Services
Dear Ms. Steele:
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. (BDR), a subsidiary of R. W. Beck, Inc., is pleased to provide the
following response to Monroe County (County) Request for Proposals to provide disaster debris
monitoring services to the County.
The County seeks the services of a debris management firm to assist in a number of areas including
providing oversight and management of debris recovery contractors, facilitating communication with
FEMA, FHW A, NRCS, and otber federal agencies, and other services as needed. The BDR team is
committed to providing these services and supporting the County in preparing for and responding to a
(ti~aster event.
We believe the BDR team can provide the County with end-to-end solutions to its pre- and post-disaster
management and consulting needs. We feel strongly that BDR is the firm of choice to provide disaster
program management and monitoring services to the County for the following reasons:
.. Understanding of County ExpectationsINo I.earning Curve: BDR provided debris monitoring
services to Monroe County following the impact of four major hurricanes in 2005. As a result, we
understand the expectations and needs of the County, including the necessity for strong coordination
with the Florida Department of Transportation, the State and Federal due diligence required to
document the removal of displaced vessels, and necessary documentation for safe and eligible
disposal of hazardous materials. BDR also has a unique understanding of Monroe County's limited
disposal space, and will work to find operationally feasible disposal options throughout the State of
Florida.
. Multiple Florida Ollices: The BDR learn currently maintains Florida offices in Plantation, Miami,
West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Pensacola. Our local presence will provide the County with
immediate access to monitoring personnel.
!II Experienced Project Management Staff: The BDR team includes several key management staff
with professional experience in Monroe County. This team is familiar with County decision makers
and protocols. The County's familiarity with the BDR leam will facilitate an expeditious recovery
effort that maximizes reimbursement opportunities.
II Proven Capabilities in Providing Disaster Debris Management and Reimbursement Services:
BDR has been providing disaster management, recovery and reimbursement services to local
government clients throughout the Southeast for over 15 years. Current BDR clients include the
Cities of Tampa, Orlando, FI. Lauderdale, Hollywood. Plantation, and Cooper City, Florida; the
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Counties of Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier, Orange, Charlotte, Sarasota, Polk, Lake, Seminole, Santa
Rosa, and Escambia, Florida; Gulfport, Mississippi; and multiple communities in the Southeast, Gulf
and Texas region in response to the 2004/2005 hurricane seasons. In the last two years alone, BDR
has mallaged the recovery effort for Ilearly 50 millioll cubic yards of debris 011 behalf of over 35
public sector cliellts, These recovery efforts have resulted ill excess of $1 billion in F EMA
reimbursable costs to our cliellts, We have managed projects in respunse to every hurricane making
landfall in the U.S. during 2004 and 2005.
· FEMA Reimbursement Experts!Washington D.C. Lobbying Support - BDR maintains a staff of
reimbursement experts that have been successful in obtaining reimbursement for over $1 billion of
debris related costs. Moreover, we are able to obtain IIp-frollt fllnding from FEMA for our local
government clients - greatly redllcing the need for ollr clients to drain general fllnd reserves or
draw on credit lines. Finally, BDR has retained the services of Dan Craig, former FEMA Director of
Response and Recovery and Jim Schumann, former FEMA Director of Legislative Affairs, in
Washington D.C. to further assist BDR clients maximize reimbursement from FEMA and to obtain
favorable interpretation of FEMA reimbursement policy. As a result, the County can be assured of
maximizing recovery from FEMA in case of a disaster.
'" Nations Largest Staff of Debris Management Experts: BDR maintains a full time staff of over 85
disaster recovery experts and has access to over 1,800 trained staff throughout the Southeast on call
to assist in the event of a disaster in Monroe County. We also make an effort to hire locally, in many
cases hiring and up to 90% of our field staff from the local community and providing them extensive
training to serve as field monitors. By doing so we employ many of the temporarily displaced
workers impacted by the disaster and help restart the local economy.
We look forward to the opportunity to again work with Monroe County and provide the high quality
service BDR clients have come to expect. If you should have any questions regardi'ng this response,
please fcel free to contact me at (407) 803-5700.
Sincerely,
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Executive Summary... ......... ....................................... ........ .......... ........................ 1
Relevant Experience .................... ............................. ..... ........... ......... .................2
. Experience Matrix
Past Periormance on Similar Projects..................................................................3
. Letters of Reference
Project Approach.................................... ............................... .............................. 4
Staffing for Project & Qualifications of Key Personnel.......................................... 5
Litigation............................................................... ................................................ 6
Cost Summary ....................... ............................... ................................................ 7
County Forms ..... ............ .............. ......... ................. ............ ............................. .....8
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Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.'s (BDR) experience in
disaster field monitoring and management services dates
back to 1989, when BDR assisted clients in the
Caribbean and South Carolina recover from the effects
of Hurricam, Hugo. In the 16 years since then, BDR has
assisted over 35 clients recover from the damaging
cffects of tropical storms (Sarasota County, Florida-
Tropical Storm Isabelle in 2001), floods (Terrebonne
Parrish, Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Lily in 2002
as well as Waveland, Mississippi from Katrina. 2005).
and hurricanes (multiple clients in Florida, Mississippi.
and Texas region in response to the 2004/2005 hurricane
seasons) across the United States and its possessions.
BDR has successfully managed all phases of debris
removal and associated reimbursement efforts. including
the removal of and reimbursement for over 43 million
cubic yards of debris as well as the demolition of over
3,000 uninhabitable residential structures. We have
assisted local governments in obtaining over $1 billion
in reimbursed funds from federal agencies such as
FEMA and the Natural Resource Conservation Service
(NRCS - for waterways clean-up). In total we have
successfully performed over 50 projects similar in nature
to the services requested by Monroe County.
Of the 50+ projects BDR has managed, no less than 12 have involved the collection and disposal or
recovery of over I million cubic yards of debris, with the largest project consisting of over II million
cubic yards (EscambialPensacola following Hurricane Ivan) and 2 million cubic yards of sand screening
on beaches. Our ability to efficiently manage large recovery efforts ensures Monroe County an
expeditious recovery for the community from the damaging effects of a major hurricane.
In order to provide objectivity in the monitoring of debris haulers, BDR works exclusively for local
governments in responding to disasters. This approach differentiates BDR from other monitoring firms
that assist both local governments and private sector debris haulers. BDR works only for the public
sector. Our conscious decision and commitment to work only for the public sector ensures Monroe
County that no conflict of interest exists between BDR and the private debris hauling organizations that
the County has selected.
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We are also careful not to over commit our staff to ensure we can meet the needs of all of our clients. All
of our clients from the recent storm seasons have provided only the highest level of feedback on the
quality of service they received from BDR. As mentioned above, BDR has grown to a staff of over 85
full time professionals with and over 1,8oo trained staff on call - many of which located along the
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Southviest coast of Florida from OUf recent work in the area. As a result. \\10 have a full complement of
staff that can be counted on to be ready to mobilize in the event of a significant storm event in or around
Monroe County,
Some of our comprehensive services are listed in the table below,
, BOR has extensive experience in aa aspecl$ of debris monitoring including truck certification,
, zone and map development, ticket preparation, toWer monitoring. and FEMA reimbursement
assistance.
; BOA staff recenUy managed the ROE programs in Harrison County (1.15), the City of Gulfport
" (MS), the City of Wave1and (MSj, and the City of Naples (FL) including public communication,
. efJgibjli\y revieiN. property surveys. monilllring. and other ROe selVicas. O\Jr ROE experience
, initialed the FEIM reimbUrsabie demolillon and/or debris removal of over 3,000 residential
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", Fonnulation of debris volume llnd debris removal oontractcosi ass&S$IlI8I\l$.
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. V,oiumetric measurement of incoming loadS and lil:kel auIhoritation and completion.
has monitorectend managed mime debris removal operatlons throughout the
eastem Un~ States: Our experienCe inprovldlng OIIr cllents with turnkey waterway
rie remOval pI~ _us a~ fromoor CCl'npelllo~
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,pr~ aDd m~nt of ha\!lef COI.lracts andenforcernent.
: ,Tfcket data en!Iy and quality conllol and quality assurance.
,Hauler invoice review and approval alter recoilcilietion with databage. BOR has processed well
, QV8Il million load lil:kets, representing upwards of $1 ,000,000.000 in debris removal ecUvilias.
. ,In the last two years alone. BOA' has assisted cllenl$1n preparilg ploject worksheet&. appeale,
. elIl. assoc1a1ed with over $1 billion in reimbursement from varlous slale and federal agencii!S.
, BOA has developed a variety of emergency preparedneas plani including emergency op8Ialions
plans. contiluity of operalions plans, sile-speciflC emergency response plani, crisis plans,
Iogislic:s plans, standard operating guidee and hazard mitigation plans.
. BOA conducts sx8ICises 10 test the etfectivenass of emergency plans and provides em8lgency
management training of all levels.
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BDR has significant experience with federal, state, and local emergency agencies and programs. as well
as funding sources and reimbursement procedures, As part of uur work for the Cities of Naples,
ft, Lauderdale. Orlando, Pensacola. Boca Raton, and Monroe, Miami-Dade. Santa Rosa, Collier Lake,
E.scambia, and Polk Counties, BDR sraff was intimately involved in all aspects of federal, state and local
agency coordination and associated programs including funding sources and reimbursement procedures.
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BDR worked closely with FEMA staff in the determination of debris eligibility, data requirements,
project worksheet development, and auditing of load ticket
information and reimbursement requirements. This included
providing st<:p-by-step assistance to clients throughout the FEMA
reimbursement process. We have worked closely with clients to
maximize reimbursement from state and federal agencies
including completing documentation and assisting FEMA staff in
field audits to ensure maximum recovery for our clients. To date
we have assisted our clients in receiving approximately $1
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We worked closely with the Escambia and Collier County to obtain funding from the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the United States Department of Agricultural under the
Emergency Watershed Protection Program - to attain funding for clean-up costs associated with debris
removal from inland waterways. We have, and continue, to work with clients to obtain matching funds
from their particular state to further reduce the amount of direct costs incurred by local governmental
clients.
Our experience in expediting reimbursement is unparalleled in the Southeast. We believe we can assist
the County in a similar capacity - in either disaster preplanning activities - or in reimbursement
associated with past and future storm events.
Understanding of FEMA Debris Management and Reimbursement Policies
In order to maximize public assistance for our clients, BDR maintains a professional working
relationship with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Federal, Public Assistance
Officer, Proj"ct Officer, and Debris Sp<:cialist Level. Constant communication and interface with FEMA
allows BDR to obtain quick response on Disaster Specific Guidance such as stump removal, leaning tree
and hanging limb removal, beach re-nourishment, and debris removal on private roads and private
property. In the 2004 and 2005 storm seasons alone, FEMA promulgated new policies on stumps and
leaning trees that resulted in the de-obligation of funds to many communities throughout parts of the
Gulf Coast and Florida. BDR's close working relationship with FEMA staff has helped avoid such
costly de-obligations and maximize reimbursement to our clients.
BDR uses debris estimate models and expert damage assessment to supply FEMA Public Assistance and
Project Officers the information needed to generate Project
Worksheets estimates at the beginning of a debris removal
project. By assisting FEMA staff in the preparation of Project
Worksheet estimates at the onset of the project, BDR is able to
begin the flow of federal funds early in the project - many
times prior to the actual receipt of invoices for the work
performed by contractors - limiting the need for clients to tap
into limited cash reserves or credit lines to pay contractors and
then have to wait, in some cases for a year or more for FEMA
reimbursement.
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our clients and to obtain favorable interpretation of, many times, vaguely worded FEMA regulations and
policies. Spedal BDR staff members Daniel Craig, FEMA's National Director of Recovery and
Response until October 2005 and Jim Schuman, FEMA's previous National Director of Legislative
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Affairs, are retained by BDR on an ongoing hasis to help facilitate the reimbursement process and ohtain
clarification on FEMA polici~s that ar~, many times, difflcult-to-impossible to obtain from on-the-ground
FFMA personnel with limited understanding of FEMA policies and regulations.
Our data management and document storage procedures are tailored to facilitate FEMA r~view for the
generation of Project Worksheet Versions throughout the project. BDR has successfully attained
reimbursement in excess of $1 billion on behalf of our clients throughout Florida, Mississippi, and Texas
over the pa.st two years. Our FEMA Appeals and Funding Specialists have worked with FEMA Closeout
Officers to attain millions of previously de-obligated dollars for communities in South Florida, The
Panhandle, and Mississippi.
In the field, BDR operations managers and field supervisors intimately understand FEMA rules and
regulations, for hand-loaded vehicles, stump, limb, and tree removal at unit rates, volumetric load calls at
disposal sites, and Right-of-Way debris removal eligibility. This allows us monitor contracts to the
highest level of detail while concurrently managing and documenting the operation using proven
methodology that mal<imizes FEMA reimbursement.
Understanding of Florjda Department of TransportatiDn (FOOT) Ce'oris ~ilana.ge:r:en~
P;Jk;es and Regulat;ons
In an emergency situation, The Florida Department of Transportation, like the County, has an obligation
to clear and remove storm generated debris that poses an imminent threat to public health and safety.
BDR recommends that the County and FDOT establish clearance and debris removal assignments of
responsibility in writing. FDOT roads consist of Federal Highway Authority (FHWA) On-System and
FHWA Off-System road segments. Historically, FDOT has maintained debris clearance and removal
responsibilities for Federal and State Roads. However, many FHWA Off-System road segments run
through residential areas of the County. The County may want to take responsibility for debris removal
on these segments in order to e,'pedite residential recovery, better service the community, and mal<imize
debris removal control within County lines. Proper documentation of this assignment of responsibility is
critical. FDOT receives 100'k reimhursement from FHWA for debris removal operations performed
during first pass. Subsequent passes are reimbursed by FEMA at the disaster specific federal share.
Proper documentation and exet.:uteu agreements ensure that costs associated with debris removal on
FDOT roads are billed hack to, and reimbursed by, the proper entities. FHWA guidelines are not the
same as FEMA guidelines for debris removal eligibility. BDR understands the FEMA and FHWA
differing guidelines for debris removal and management and can greatly help the County avoid the
unnecessary pitfalls many communities unintentionally fall into that result in out-of- pocket costs
typically covered by FEMA and FHWA. These pitfalls range from lack of mutual aid agreements
between the County and FDOT to differing methods for recording debris loads in the field.
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BDR works closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection during recovery operations
to ensure that all TDSRS locations are environmentally compliant. Though sites can be pre-qualified for
probable permitting, TDSRS sites cannot receive emergency
temporary FDEP permits and approvals until Federal and State
Emergency Declarations are issued. BDR disposal specialists
perform thorough inspections with FDEP Representatives to
ensure that the location is on an acceptable elevmion, outside
watershed basins, and environmentally suitable for debris
reduction. Appropriate soil testing is performed to serve as a
baseline for review of site remediation. After the remediation
of the TDSRS, BDR assists FDEP in the review of remediation
and close-out of temporarily permitted sites. BDR also
manages sand recovery and debris removal operations to
ensure that strict environmental compliancy is upheld, and
endangered plants and animals are protected.
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All BDR Project Managers have completed the OSHA Disaster Site Worker course and have their 10-
hour Construction Safety Certification to ensure safe and effective operations. During a debris recovery
operation, BDR Project Managers and Supervisors routinely examine the safety of collection and
disposal operations with the authority to shut down unsafe operations. All disposal monitors are
equipped with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment which may include: hard hats, steel-toe
boots, reflective vests, hearing protection, and eye protection, to ensure a safe work environment. BDR
Project Managers conduct regular "tail gate" safety sessions with their field employees to alert them of
potential work hazards and review safe work practices.
ln addition to OSHA trained Project Management, BDR has OSHA certified trainers on staff. These
trainers are mobilized to oversee safety/hazard communication and train field supervisors and
employees. BDR also has ability to evaluate TDSRS site operations to ensure they meet OSHA
standards such as grinding equipment set back a minimum pre-determined distance from residential
structures.
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BDR is consistently looking for opportunities to improve the disaster recovery process. As such. BDR
employs cutting edge debris monitoring solutions including our patented TicketTrack system. The
TicketTrack system facilitates electronic ticketing and fraud prevention in the field utilizing smart card
technology. BDR has also developed a state of the art hauler invoice reconciliation system - Recovery
Track - that provides a rapid and robust hauler invoice reconciliation and FEMA reimbursement.
In addition. BDR personnel using the TimeTrack employee identification system, authenticate activity
with a fingerprint scan. enhancing not only security, but accuracy of information. Secure SmmtCards
enable hauler and load information to be shared between collection and disposal sites without tampering.
GPS integration records actual collection and disposal site information allowing for BDR to resolve site
location, as well as date and time of data capture for load reimbursement eligibility.
Easy-to-use ruggedized pieces of equipment requiring minimal
support and training, have been chosen for the field
deployment of TimeTrack and TicketTrack. By doing so, BDR
has the ability to continue business operations in the harshest
environments, while geographically placed servers in industry-
leading data centers ensure network availability. Handheld
computers designed to operate on a variety of networks ensure
reliability even if one of multiple systems fail.
Among the operating principles for TimcTrack and
TicketTrack is the belief that accuracy and availability of
information is core to the successful management of the BDR
program for Debris Collection. Sharing information through
the secure, high-availability IRIS network, enables BDR to
communicate more effectively. Gains in efficiency are made by
automating the process for collecting data such as:
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In order to further facilitate rapid and efficient mobilization
and ensure that we are able to provide comprehensive
program management even in the most trying conditions,
BDR maintains a mobile command center, and an inventory
of mobile date centers and remote data transmission units.
Our staff hu.>, seen first hand in Florida and Mississippi how
catastrophic Hurricanes, such as Ivan and Katrina, cripple
infrastrueture. It is extremely challenging to effectively
respond to an emergency situation without electricity,
water, and communication networks. The BDR Mobile Command Center is fully equipped with powerful
generators, satellite communications, and a potable water supply. The custom vehicle responds
immediately after an event, giving BDR and key County officials internet and phone access and adequate
functional workspace to ensure that all details and necessary paperwork are in place for a seamless
recovery operation. The mobile data centers and remote data transmission units give BDR the ahility to
provide the highest level of data management and reporting capabilities during extended post event
periods without power.
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BDR will prepare our mobile command center, generators. inventory of load tickets and other essential
field equipment (e.g., cameras, GPS units, etc.) for potential mobilization. We will also contact kcy
vendors (e.g. construction trailer vendors. etc.) to expedite field equipment that will be required for an
extended debris removal assignment.
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Most recently, BDR has provided disaster recovery assistance to many of the most impacted
communities in Florida, Mississippi. and Texas associated with the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons.
Key BDR personnel are uniquely familiar with the policies. procedures. and requirements associated
with providing disaster recovery services subject to FEMA reimbursement.
Our team has successfully assisted numerous communities and
organizations with disaster recovery efforts by providing a full
range of services including comprehensive program management,
disaster debris removal contracting and negotiations. damage
assessment, project staffing, FEMAlNRCS reimbursement and all
aspects of field debris monitoring. Our efforts have allowed our
clients to maintain their focus on continuing daily operations while
relying on us to hit the ground running and oversee the
management of debris removal operations and federal
reimbursement. thereby expediting the process of getting things
back to normal as quickly and effieiently as possible while
complying with all Federal Emergency Management Agency
guidelines and reimbursement procedures.
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For example.. BDR provided comprehensive disaster debris program management to Escambia County
and the City of Pensacola for the collection, recovery, and reimbursement of over II million cubic yards
of debris and 2 million cubic yards of sand as part of their cleanup efforts from Hurricane Ivan. Our
work included all facets of disaster debris management - from project management, debris hauler
procurement and post-event hauler contract management, to obtaining up.front FEMA funding by
preparing FEMA Project Worksheets based on debris estimates. BDR performed collection and disposal
monitoring, hauler field operations management, FEMA coordination, local government mutual aid
agreements, ,load ticket data entry management, hauler invoice reconciliation, generation of Project
Worksheet versions, and project close-out and FEMA Appeals.
The EscambialPensacola project alone generated over 300.000 load tickets that were data entered and
reconciled by BDR staff and reimbursed by FEMA. Because of the financial magnitude of the project, it
was critical for Escambia County and the City of Pensacola to receive up.front funding for these
services. By ensuring up-front federal dollars were made available,
BDR minimized the need for our clients to fund the recovery effort
internally and wait months for FEMA reimbursement while
exhausting available lines of credit.
In the 2005 hurricane season alone, BDR fielded over 1,800 staff to
assist cities and counties throughout the Southeast recover from the
damaging effects of Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
Likewise, during the 2004 hurricane season, BDR fielded over 800
staff to assist our clients recover from Hurricanes Charley, Frances,
Jean and Ivan.
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VvTe strongly recommend you contact ~ach of our client references included in Section 3 to obtain
comments on the quailty of the services we provided in response to the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. We
are confident you will recognize the quality and experience of our staff after speaking directly with our
client contacts.
As mentioned previously. BDR staff has disaster recovery experience throughout the State of Florida,
from Pensacola, Florida (Hurricane Ivan) to the Florida Keys (Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita and
Wilma), In the 2005 hurricane season alone, BDR fielded over 1,800 staff - the majority in Florida-
assisting cities and counties throughout the State recover from the damaging effects of Hurricanes
Dennis, Katrina. Rita, and Wilma. Likewise, during the 2004 hurricane season, BDR fielded over 800
staff in Florida assisting our clients recover from Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jean and Ivan.
The map below provides a graphic representation of our disaster project experience throughout the State
of Florida. The experience matrix included at the end of this section provides further detail regarding
specific services BDR provided for each project and volume of debris managed.
BDR Disaster Recovery Monitoring Experience in Florida
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,3i;\)ilL1\1~ PROJECTS
The project profiles listed below provide an overview of our qualifications and serve as a representative
sample of BDR's experience in assisting government entities with similar disaster recovery activities.
Oisaster Recovery and Storrn Oebris Clean-Up Managen1',nt
Monroe County, Florida
There is no area in the United States that is more frequently threatened by
hurricanes than Florida's Monroe County, more frequently referred to as the
Florida Keys. After Hurricane Dennis grazed the Keys in July 2005, Beck
Disaster Recovery was retained to provide the FEMA required disaster debris
monitoring services. Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys were particularly
challenging given the sensitive ecological environment and lengthy travel
distance (approximately 150 miles from end to end).
Specific tasks of the Beck Disaster Recovery project team included:
. Help the County determine the roads eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
andior Federal Highway Authority (FHWA) funding;
. Work with the County's contract debris hauler - DRC, Inc. - to develop
zones in which to assign collection subcontractors;
. Identify suitable locations for temporary debris storage and recovery
(TDSR) sites; and
. Provide oversight for the 4 TDSR sites established in the County.
Beck Disaster Recovery's involvement included approximately 20 personnel
performing project management, collection monitoring, disposal monitoring,
and data management functions. In addition to data entry and QAlQC of
load tickets, Beck Disaster Recovery was responsible for reconciling debris
contractor invoices and authorizing payment by the County.
. Collection & Disposal
Monitoring
. Develop Zones and Maps
. TOSRS Identification &
Management
. Hauler Invoice Reconciliation
. FEMA Reimbursement
DIDster Recovery and Debris Clean-up !';lara,]ement
City of Boca Raton, Florida
Within hours of Hurricane Frances striking Florida's east coast in September of
. ,. 2004, BDR mobilized a full support team for deployment to the City's
Emergency Operations Center to provide a wide range of disaster.
BDR provided immediate on-site project management assistance to assist in
formulating a plan for the long term recovery efforts of the City.
As the City's debris contractor was mobilizing, BDR developed zone and map books to be used for
collection monitoring activities. BDR also coordinated logistics with the City's sanitation crews to ensure
an organized approach between the City's crews and those of the contract debris hauler.
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BDR oversaw all data management activities associated with the debris collection effort. We quickly
installed a debris management database to track the huge numbers of trucks and debris loads brought to
the City's temporary debris storage and reduction sites (TDSRS). Data entry staff were called in and
trained on data entry processes. Daily emails were sent to keep City staff informed of key statistics
including number of trucks in the field. daily and cumulative cubic yards
collected. etc.
BDR provided comprehensive collection and disposal monitoring
activities. On average. approximately 20 collection monitors were
deployed daily 10 monitor collection activities. The portions of the City that
received collection service were mapped on a daily basis so that the City
had a near real-time understanding of the progress that was being made.
BDR was also responsible for monitoring activities for hazardous stump
removal, tree removal. and some water-way clean-up. In total, close to
200,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris were collected within the City.
. Moniloring
. Data Management
. Develop Zone Maps
. Hazard Mitigation PI""ning
. Wale Mays Clean-up SuPoort
Disaster Recovery Serfices
City 01 Orlando, Florida
In the summer of 2004. the City of Orlando was devastated by three major hurricanes. R. W. Beck.
parent company of Beck Disaster Recovery, was on-site immediately following Hurricane Charley to
provide immediate assistance to the City with recovery efforts.
When Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne battered the already reeling city a few weeks later, we were able to
expand existing recovery and clean-up efforts to include damage and debris caused by the latest storm
strikes.
We provided the City with comprehensive disaster recovery program management services that eovered
all areas including planning and logistics, contractor selection and ~
negotiations, site permitting, daily staffing and scheduling and oversight for' '... .
debris collection and disposal monitoring. We supervised and monitored I Tot,1 D.bris r,,"oved:
debris collection by the City's three contractors, Ashbritt, Crowder Gulf and 1.035,525 cubic yards
Phillips and Jordan. We also provided site monitors to staff the City's six
contractor and three residential disposal sites.
We worked closely with FEMA staff using GPS technology to identify and
locate tree stumps. hazardous trees, and hanging branches that needed to be
removed. In addition, we provided oversight and staffing for the City's
fleet delivering dirt to designated stump holes. We also worked closely
with the City to approve contractor invoices and document all accounting
procedures for FEMA.
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Immediately following Hurricane Wilma's landfall on Florida's Southwest coast
as a Category 2 hurricane in October 2005, Beck Disaster Recovery was on-site
in the City of Naples mobilizing an emergency response team to provide
comprehensive disaster recovery services. Beck Disaster Recovery provided
comprehensive collection and disposal monitoring activities. Approximately 40
collection monitors were deployed daily to monitor collection activities. The
portions of the city that received collection service were mapped on a daily
basis so that the city had a near real-time understanding of the progress that
was being made. Beck Disaster recovery was also responsible for
monitoring activities for hazardous stump removal, tree removal, and
private property (ROE) administration.
Perhaps the most important function provided by the Beck Disaster
Recovery project management team was that of data management. Beck
Disaster Recovery staff entered and analyzed load tickets resulting from the
debris monitoring process. We were also responsible for debris contractor
invoice reconciliation and approval as well as assisting the city and FEMA
staff with the preparation of project worksheets for approximately $9
million in FEMA funding.
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. ROE Administration
. Data Management
. Hauler Invoice Reconciliation
. Hazardous Tree Removal
. FEMA Project Worksheets
. FEMA Reimbursement
Disaster Clean-up and Beaeh Restoration Ser'iiees
Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key
Florida's Emerald Coast is known for its white, sugar sand beaches. The beaches are
a critical clement of the Count)'!s tourisrn~hascd economy and getting the heaches
cleaned up prior to the Summer tourism season was of paramount importance to the
County.
Hurricane Ivan ravaged the beaches of Escambia County, including Pensacola
Beach and Perdido Key. Virtually every structure on the County beaches sustained
major damage - over 50 percent of structures were completely destroyed. The beaches met a similar fate.
What sand was left on the beach was littered with debris. Berms and dunes were completely tlattened. The
County's $20 million, 2003 renourishment effort was washed away when the beaches took a direct hit from
Ivan.
BDR worked closely with the County's beach contractor, ORe. to assemble a
game plan for getting the beaches back up and running again.
BDR assisted the County in successfully making a legal argument to FEMA on
the need for private property sand and debris removal. BDR and ORC were
responsible for obtaining Right-of-Entry (ROE) forms from local residents,
then scheduling and conducting the sand and debris removal.
Sand collected from public right-of-ways and private property was taken back
to the beach ~or berm and beach renourishment efforts. BDR coordinaled
getting ~everal areas of public hcach screened so they could be re-opcned to the
public immediately. The remaining areas of the enlire beach were later
screened.
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RDR was also responsihlc for cunstruction management activities associated with th~ construction of a new
20 year protective protective herrn. BDR staked out the herm location and monitored construction activities to
ensure they were in compliance with the berm design.
Weslern Florida Panhandle - Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, City of Pensacola and FOOT
BDR provided comprehensive disaster recovery assistance to nearly all of the local
governments in the we>tern Florida panhandle following Horricanes Ivan and Dennis
as well as two tropical storms. BDR's services also included serving as the field
monitors for the Florida Department of Transportation on all state and federal
roadways. These services included identification and permitting of 14 TDSRS sites,
field and disposal site monitoring, and data management and invoice reconciliation.
In addition to field monitoring nearly 13 mil/ion cubic yards of debris,
BDR also provided monitoring services 10 remove nearly 2 million cubic
yards of sand from road ways and structures on Pensacola Beach and
Perdido Key and place the sand back on the beach. BDR further assisted
in managing beach contractors in the construction of approximately 10
miles of protective berm. BDR was also responsible for providing
QA/QC services on beach and berm shaping.
Disaster R;;co'iery and Stcnn Debris Clean-Up Management
Cooper City, Florida
Immediately following Hurricane Wilma, Beck Disaster Recovery was retained by the City of Cooper
City, Florida to provide the FEMA required disaster debris monitoring services.
Within hours of the storm passing, Beck Disaster Recovery had deployed a full support team to assist
with staging operations, project staffing and scheduling. Specific tasks of the Beck Disaster Recovery
project team included:
Certification of trucks for the City's debris hauler (Ashbritt);
Assisting the City and Contractor in developing zones and zone maps;
. Monitoring right-of-way (ROW) debris removal efforts;
Providing tower monitors at private debris disposal sites;
Surveying and monitoring the City's stump and leaner/hanger removal
program;
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Another unique aspect of BDR's work in the western Florida Panhandle
was the management of a comprehensive Right of Entry program. BDR
was responsible for all paperwork, logistics, and monitoring associated
with the ROE programs implemented by Escambia County and the City of
Pensacola, for the removal of debris from private property.
BDR also managed a call center ("debris hotline") for Eseambia County
and the City of Pensacola to field resident questions, concerns, and
complaints during the debris removal process.
Management of debris removal efforts in City parks;
Project Quick Facts
11,000,000 cubic yards
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. TDSRS Permitting &
Monitoring
. Program Management
. Field Monitonng
. Data Management
. ROE Administration
. Waterways Clean-up
. Debris HoWne Call Center
. Up/ront FEMA Funding ,
. Hauler Invoice Rect.mciliation I
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. Procurement/Contracting
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:I Hazardous tree removal
FEMA Reimbursement
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Load ticket data entry and contractor invoice reconciliation and approval; and
. Assisting the City in preparing FEMA project worksheets to obtain maximum reimbursement.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
After Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma struck Miami-Dade County in 2005, BDR
was retained to provide the FEMA required field monitoring services for
Miami-Dade County. BDR's services to Miami Dade County were more
complex than typical given the County's decision
to allow local contractors to have prime contracts
- many of which were unaccustomed to the
accounting procedures required for FEMA reimbursement. In total. the
County retained 31 contractors for the debris removal effort.
BDR provided the full-range of monitoring services including truck
certification, field monitoring, tower monitoring, ticket data entry and
management, and contractor invoice reconciliation. BDR also managed a
comprehensi ve leaner and hanger removal program for the School District
and Parks Department. In total, BDR managed the removal of 5.5 million
cubic yards of debris in Miami Dade County following Hurricanes Katrina
and Wilma.
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. MullHunsdictional Coordination
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. Data Management
II Hauler Invoice Reconciliation
Parks and Recreationai .Areas Debris Removal
Miami-Dade Parks and Recraation
Miami-Dade is a heavily populated and growing area in South Florida. The Parks and Recreation
department consider the area's 300 parks to be among their most vital assets for the millions of tourists
who visit there over the year as well as the local residents.
Following Hurricane Wilma, which struck in the summer of 2005. Beck Disaster Recovery was retained
to provide the FEMA required disaster debris monitoring services in the wake of this storm.
Within hours of the storm passing. Beck Disaster Recovery had deployed a full support team to assist
with staging operations, project staffing and scheduling. Specific tasks of
the Beck Disaster Recovery project team included:
. Assisting the County with procurement of debris contractor;
. Surveying and monitoring the removal of dangerous trees and branches
along the City's rights-of-way;
. Managing data collection and data entry as well as providing contractor
invoice reconciliation and approval; and
. Helping the City prepare FEMA project worksheets to obtain maximum
reimbursement.
Project QUIck Facls
Total Debris removed:
250,000 cubic yards
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City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
After Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma struck Florida in 2005, BDR mobilized a
full support team for deployment to the City's Emergency Operations Center to
provide comprehensive disaster recovery services.
BDR provided immediate on-site project management assistance to assist in
formulating a plan for the long term recovery efforts of the City.
As the City's debris contractor was mobilizing, BDR developed zone and map books to be used for
collection monitoring activities. BDR also coordinated logistics with the City's sanitation crews to ensure
an organized approach between the City's crews and those of the contract debris hauler.
BDR oversaw all data management activities associated with the debris collection effort. We quickly
installed a debris management database to track the huge numbers of trucks and debris loads brought to
the City's temporary debris storage and reduction sites (TDSRS). Data entry
staff were called in and trained on data entry processes. Daily emails were
sent to keep City staff informed of key statistics including number of trucks
in the field, daily and cumulative cubic yards collected, etc.
BDR provided comprehensive collection and disposal monitoring activities.
Approximately 100 collection mooitors were deployed daily to monitor
collection activities. The portions of the City that received collection service
were mapped on a daily basis so that the City had a near real-time
understanding of the progress that was being made. BDR was also
responsible for monitoring activities for hazardous stump removal, tree
removal, and some water-way clean-up.
BDR assembled and deployed a full disaster recovery team to the operational
support center to assist with staging and logistics operations, project staffing, and
daily scheduling and dispatching for field inspectors.
BDR oversaw all aspects of debris removal operations
and monitoring including certifying the volumetric
capacity (cy) of each collection vehicle and determining truck assignments.
We also documented contract hauler trucks' cubic yardages; time in and out;
number of loads/day; and other data. We worked with county personnel to
respond to problems and handled "end-of-day" duties such as verifying all
trucks had left the disposal site and the facility was properly locked down.
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BDR also supervised all aspects of debris collection operations and
monitoring including monitoring work areas with multiple trucks; issuing
load tickets for each debris load removed; and monitoring work performance
and productivity. We also provided troubleshooting for potential problems;
coordinated with central dispatch/staging; surveyed urcas for special
collection needs such as tree stumps, hazardous trees, and C&D debris; and
recorded/mapped the streets that had been completed.
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. ROW Debns Removal
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BDR's elTort benefited the county by keeping total clean-up costs low, and the comprehensive
documentation we compiled during the recovery process will help the county promptly apply for and
recei ve reimbursement for the total clean-up cost from state and federal emergency management
organizations.
~.jRCS Funddd Debris RSf:"Jval- inland VVats!"\vays
Escambia County, Florida
BDR assisted the Escambia County Natural Resource Division in identifying inland waterways requiring
debris removal. Once identified. BDR coordinated with the County to analyze the dimensions. depth,
and environmental condition of the waterways. Target easements adjacent to the waterways were
identified to allow debris removal contractors adequate access to complete the varying scopes of work,
and staging areas to place construction and demolition debris for loading and disposition to a Class I
Landfill. BDR established a system to assist in the administration of easements throughout the County,
and performed quality assurance with the Escambia County Attorney's Otfice to ensure that all legal
documentation and County and NRCS notices to proceed were in place before work on individual DSRs
commenced.
Once scope of work was established, a notice to proceed was issued to the debris contractor on a project
by project basis. If the waterway was navigable. divers and sonar equipment were utilized to locate all
underwater deposits. These locations were verified by BDR Field Monitors. If the waterway was not
navigable, visible debris was removed first to alleviate choke points in the water. Strategic collection
and staging sites along the bank were then established to remove an adequate volume of debris to
perform underwater sonar analysis. The various types of C&D debris and HHW removed from the
waterways were catalogued by BDR monitors to verify contractor scope, report to all necessary
environmental agencies, and provide necessary information for NRCS grant funding. Vegetative debris
that hindered navigability or proper water flow was cut and set beyond the banks of the waterway to
naturally decompose. Treatment of vegetative debris varied on a case by case basis in the interest of the
future health of the waterway. In many cases root balls were not removed to curh erosion and prevent
flood. Once the contractor removed all identified debris, a final walk-through was conducted with a
County retained environmental expert to survey all potential impacts from the debris, This component
was recorded by a BDR Monitor to verify scope and project completion, and provide Escambia County
and NRCS with a comprehensive paper trail for funding and audit purposes.
Disaster Recovery SerJices
Florida Department of Transportation
The Florida Panhandle was devastated by Hurricane Ivan during the summer of
2004, littering the area's state and federal highway system with debris. BDR was
hired by the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) to coordinate
collection logistics with the County and ensure collection operations were in
compliance with FEMA and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines
during the 2004 and 2005 Hurricane seasons.
Debris removal from state and federal highways in Florida is the responsibility of the FDOT. Soon after
the landfall of Hurricane Ivan. FDOT made a decision to retain Escambia County's debris contractors to
also remove debris from state and federal highways in the County. Most of the state and federal
highways in the County were assigned to the County contractors - however. a handful of roads were
assigned to another FDOT contractor. BDR assisted FDOT in keeping the various contractors on their
assigned roads.
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There were a number of critical roadways on the barrier islands that were completely washed out by
I van. For public safety purposes, a priority was put on making the roads passable again. BOR staff
assisted the FOOT in coordinating efforts to recover sand from the island for
use in rebuilding the roadways,
BDR's primary responsibility was collection and disposal monitoring. BDR
collection monitors issued tickets on FEMAIFHWA eligible loads of debris
collected on state and federal highways. Disposal monitors estimated truck
capacity at the temporary debris storage and reduction sites (TDSRS). Once
the tickets were completed, BDR was responsible for entering tickets into a
database for tracking purposes. The database was utilized to reconcile data
against contractor data for invoice approval as well as FEMA and FHWA
rt;;i rnbursement accounting.
PIJblic and Private Property D'3bris Removal Proqriirn Mana{jement
Cities of Gulfport and Waveland and Harrison County, Mississippi
: ''!'II: ',~ Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Mississippi on August 29, 2005 as a
';. Category 4 with sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. The affects of
Hurricane Katrina on the Cities of Gulfport and Waveland and Harrison County
were devastating. Within hours of the roads being passable, BDR was on the
ground assisting these communities with debris hauler procurement and
contracting.
_,^ i!fl, The debris removal operation facing these communities was one the largest in
United States history. As a consequence, the communities' initial concern and BOR's first task was to
assist in working with FEMA to obtain advanced funding to finance the debris removal operation. BDR
was successful in assisting the communities develop a :543 million project worksheet, of which :521.5
million was federally obligated for spending almost immediately.
Upon receiving funding, BDR assisted in initiating right-of-way debris removal operation, right-of-way
leaner and hanger removal program, and debris removal from City and County parks.
(n addition to the traditional debris removal programs above, BDR assisted with the following debris
removal programs:
. Hazardous food waste removal: in the aftermath uf the sturm the
communities learned that chicken, pork bellies and beef from the port had
been strewn about the City and County's streets. BDR assisted in
monitoring the removal of this material in accordance with Federal and
State regulations.
. Residential and commercial private property debris removal: the
magnitude of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina made it necessary
to enter private property, both residential and commercial alike, and
remove debris in the sake of public health and safety. BDR assisted in
assessing 5,000 residential properties and over 4,000 commercial
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. VehicielBoat Removal
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. Upfront FEMA Funding
Small craft harbor debris removal: the storm surge that was generated
by Hurricane Katrina completely destroyed the City of Gulfport's small
craft harbor. BDR assisted in monitoring debris removal from the City's
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harbor to ensure the operation was conducted in accordance with Federal and State regulations and
the scope of work was completed according to the contract.
. Vehicle and boat removal: the streets were laden with abandoned vehicles and boats after Hurricane
Katrina. BDR assisted in complying with all legal requirements for removing and disposing of such
vehicles and boats.
As of April 2006, BDR continues to be actively engaged in recovery efforts in Southern Mississippi with
over 300 support personnel. To date, BDR has assi.,ted these communities with the removal of over 4
million cubic yards of debris.
References
We believe there is no stronger evidence of our skills and experience than the validation of our clients'
satisfaction by our clients themselves. We are proud of the long-term relationships we have developed
with our clients and encourage prospective clients to contact those we have been fortunate enough to
serve. The following is a list of client contacts that can validate BDR's quality of work performed. In
addition to the references listed below, we have included reference letters at the end of this section.
Client Contact List
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; Client, Contact Contract Oates Address Phon&
City of Miramar. FL Tom Good October 2005 to 13900 Pembroke Road (954) 602.3116
July 2006 Building L
Miramar. FL 33027
tnood@ci.rnlfamarJLus
City of Orlando. FL David Sloan September 2004 400 South Orange Avenue (407) 579-2446
to March 2005 Orlando. FL 32801
david. sloan@cl1Voforlando,net
Escambia County, George Touart September 2004 223 Palafox Place (850) 554.2774
FL to Present Pensacola, FL 32501
,::eorQe.touart@co.-9sGambl3.fl,l..is
City of Naples Dan Mercer October 2005 to 380 Riverside Circle (239) 213-4712
February 2006 Naples, FL 34102
cmsrcer:@ naoiesQov. com
City of Hollywood, Wade Sanders August 2005 to 1600 Southpark Road (9541967.4200
FL September 2006 Hollywood, FL 33021
wsanc;ers@ Il::,jIVViCI':: :~ll1ill
City of Gulfport. MS Brent Warr, September 2005 P.O. Box 1780 (228) 868.5810
Mayor to Present Gulfport, MS 39502
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City of Waveland, Tommy Longo, September 2005 301 Coleman Avenue (228) 760-1716
MS Mayor to Present Waveland. MS 39576
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FL
Avis Whitfield
July 2005 to
November 2005
123 North Sinclair Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
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6075 Old Bagdad Highway
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-2221
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PATRICK SWAIN
COUNTY AUDITOR
(409) 835-8500
July 25,2006
1149 PEARL ST. - TfH FLOOR
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Blvd., Suite 400
Orlando, Florida 32803
Subject: Letter of Reeommendation
To Whom It May Coneern:
On September 24, 2006, Hurricane Rita made landfall on the Texas-Louisiana border as a
Category 3 hurricane. With County staff unfamiliar with the newly instituted debris
management processes and the complexities of FEMA reimbursement, Jefferson County
retained Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. to provide management, monitoring and invoice
reconciliation services to allow us to focus on returning County services to our
community.
One of the most crucial tasks spearheaded by Beck Disaster in the early stages of the
recovery process was to secure upfront approval of Project Worksheets by FEMA to pay
for debris removal activities. Within 12 days of Hurricane Rita making landfall, FEMA
staff had written a Project Worksheet for $32,640,000 thus minimizing the need for
internally funded recovery efforts.
As the chief custodian of the County's finances, numerous invoices crossed my desk for
goods or services rendered in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita - all demanding timely
payment. It was comforting to know that there were funds immediately obligated to our
County and at our disposal for debris removal.
Jefferson County has been extremely pleased by the work of Beck Disaster Recovery,
Inc. and would absolutely recommend them to any City or County facing a debris
removal project in the aftermath of a disaster. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions with respect to Beck Disaster's involvement in the Jefferson County
debris removal project. I can be reached at (409) 835-8500 or pswainCalco.iefferson.tx.us.
Patrick Swain
County Auditor
Jefferson County, Texas
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Mayor
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Director of Engineering
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENl
4050 Hewes Avenue
Gulfport, Mississippi 39507
Telephone (228) 868-5815
Fax (228) 868-5822
CITY of GULFPORT
December 19,2005
To Whom it May Concern:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport contracted with Phillips and
Jordan to remove and dispose of the debris, and we also retained R. W. Beck to provide
the debris monitoring services for that $56 million contract.
We have been underway for a little more than three months now. R. W. Beck mobilized
quickly, establishing both the physical framework and the communications network
required for this large-scale operation.
All R. W. Beck persormel that I have dealt with to date have been very responsi ve to
problems and professional in their approach. I would like to particularly identify Mr. Jon
Hoyle and Mr. Jeff Newton as being very experienced, knowledgeable and responsive. I
can recommend the R. W. Beck Company for debris monitoring operations with no
reservations.
William W. Powell, P,E.
Director of Engineering
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Post Office Box /780. Culfport, MS 39502-1780. Phone: (228) 868-5700
0076 LORRAINE RD. . GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI 39503
(228) 896-0201/896-0210 / FAX (228) 896-0203
HARRISON COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 16,2005
To Whom It May Concern:
Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Harrison County, Mississippi on August 29, 2005 as a
Category 4 with sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. The affects of Hurricane Kalrina
on Harrison County were devastating. Of primary concern in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina was the removal of debris from the streets of Harrison County. Due to the
magnitude and complexity of the debris removal operation facing Harrison County, the
Board of Supervisors solicited bids for storm debris removal monitoring services and
selected Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
Since that time, Harrison County has learned that the involvement of Beck in the debris
removal effort has been invaluable. Beck has provided Harrison County with much more
than debris removal monitoring. In fact, Beck has assisted Harrison County with hauler
procurement and contract negotiations, obtaining advanced funding from FEMA for
debris removal, disposal site permitting, right-of-way debris collection monitoring, and
the administration of a complex right-of-entry/private property demolition and debris
removal program. The County is confident that it could not have made the strides toward
recovery that it has in the absence of Beck.
Harrison County has been extremely satisfied by the level of service that it has received
from Beck and fully recommends Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. to any community facing
a debris removal program in the aftermath of a disaster. I welcome your phone call for
any questions you may have regarding Beck's involvement in Harrison County's debris
removal program. I can be reached at (228) 896-0201.
Sincerely,
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Terry Rroadus, Sr.
Road Manager
Harrison County Road Department
Terry Br...... Sr.
RoMl Manager
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To Whom It May Concern,
Following the landfall of Hurricane Ivan, Escambia County was littered with nearly 8
million cubic yards of debris. It was critical to the social and economic recovery of our
County to get debris removed from our neighborhoods quickly and to provide our
residents with a sense of normalcy again.
R. W. Beck served as program managers for our clean-up effort and provided collection
and disposal monitoring services as requir~d by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). R.W. Beck played a crucial role in getting our debris sites permitted
and operating, overseeing contractual and operational issues with our three debris
haulers, and managing the hundreds of thousands of load tickets and data that are critical
for FEMA reimbursement.
The County has been extremely pleased with the high level of quality resources that R.W.
Beck has provided to Escambia County during this period of emergency. The firm has
provided a consistent staff of skilled and trained individuals throughout the duration of
the clean-up effort. Escambia County would highly recommend R.W. Beck to any
commu hat has the misfortune of going through a natural disaster.
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TELEPHONE (239) 213-4712 . FACSIMILE (239) 213-4799
380 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE. NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102-6796
AprilS. 2006
Jonathan J. Burgid, President
Beck DisaSler and Recovery Services, Inc.
800 ~. Magnolia A venue, Suile 300
Orlando, FL 32803-3261
Re: Lener of Recommendation
Dear Mr. Burgiel:
On October 24, 2005, the quality of life the residents of the City of Naples had become accustom
to changed drastically. That is when Hurricane Wilma decided to pay a visit to our beautiful
community. Although clean-up began immediately, it became apparent right up front that the
City needed assistance with the recovery of our community. Beck Disaster & Recovery Services,
Inc. was called and their rapid response was very welcome.
The diligence and support provided by your staff, specifically Phil Ivey, has undoubtedly placed
the City of Naples as a model community concerning the recovery efforts from Hurricane Wilma.
As the City of Saples faced challenges concerning F.E.M.A eligibility reimbursement, especially
with our loss of many unique Banyan Trees, Beck Disaster & Recovery Services, Inc. gre"tly
assisted and contributed to bridging Ollr goverrunental relationships with F.E.M.A ."'-s these
relationships evolved, the communication between City staff and F.RM.A. has greatly enhanced
the City's eligibility for reimbursement.
Beck Disaster & Recovery Services, Inc.'s Imttanve and assertiveness with all contractors
contributed greatly to the successful recovery of our community; and for that I am truly thankfuL
In closing, based on the City's experience in working with your company over the past fOllr
months, I can truly recommend you for any future monitoring/management services related to
dis"ster recovery. However, as exemplary as I found your services, r do hope our community
never ne~ds to call upon you again for disaster recovery.
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Director of Public Works
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Whom It May Concern
FROM: David S. Sloan. Environmental Services Director
DATE: April 6, 2005
SUBJECT: Outstanding Performance by R.W. Beck
The City of Orlando appreciates the knowledge, professionalism, and dedication displayed by
the entire R.W. Beck organization.
City staff was challenged to provide basic services to our citizens in the weeks and months
following hurricanes Charley (8/13/04), Frances (9/04/04), and Jeannc (9/26104). To deal with
the overwhelming task of recovering from three hurricane events occurring within a two-month
period, the City contracted with R.W. Beck to direct, monitor, and document the work efforts of
the multiple debris collection and disposal contractors. Most appreciated was the attention R. W.
Beck's staff consistently focused on complying with FEMAlState documentation requirements
to maximize reimbursement.
Over one million cubic yards of debris had to be collected, reduced, and recycled or hauled to a
landtill. On the "Peak Day", two hundred and eight sub-contractor vehicles were deployed
throughout the City. In total, tour thousand stumps had to be ground or pulled, five hundred
hazardous trees had to be cut down, and over one-million dollars was spent on removing hanging
branches over right-of-ways. Through it all, Beck's staff worked long hours, often seven days
per week, to get the job done.
Currently we are in the process of developing submittals for FEMA reimbursement. R. W. Beck
has compiled, reviewed, and validated over thirty-seven thousand load tickets for debris
collection. Beck staff has been instrumental in all of our meetings with FEMA and has provided
supporting data and back up information when funding eligibility issues required additional
explanation.
rn closing, I'm pleased to say the entire City Management Team assigned to the disaster
recovery effort are grateful for the dedication and personal commitment displayed by the R. W.
Beck organization to help us during our time of need. I hope we never have to watch our citizens
go through such a challenging period again, but if we do, I hope R.W. Beck will be at our side!
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Mr. Chuck McLendon
President
Beck Disaster Recovery. Inc.
1000 Legion Place
Suite 1100
Orlando, Florida 32801
Subject: Letter of Recommendation
Dear Mr. McLendon:
Nearly a year after getting hit by Hurricane Frances in 2004, the City of Boca Raton was again
the target of a Category 3 stonn when Hurricane WIlma cut a swath of destruction through this
once quiet community. On both occasions, Beck Disaster Recovery was retained to provide
comprehensive program management sUPP9rt for the clean-up effort, allowing us to retum our
focus to the business of running a city.
Beck Disaster Recovery was onsite within hours of the storm's passing helping with the
contracted hauler and putting in place the necessary staff, equipment and systems to begin the
collection, disposal and recovery process. Their extensive understanding of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency'S (FEMA) requirements for load eligibility, documentation and
reimbursement gives us the confidence that proper restitution will be made.
In addition, they provided contract management, collection and disposal monitoring, FEMA
compliance monitoring and audit oversight and FEMA reimbursement support. One of the most
important aspects of their approach is their ability to collect, manage and document massive
amounts of data and proVide billing, invoice reconciliation and appeals support in the unlikely
event of a dispute.
The City has been pleased with the experience, dedication and commitment of Beck Disaster
Recovery personnel and wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to any community faced
with the enormous challenge of collecting and disposing of the debris from a natural or man-
made disaster.
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This section describes the general approach that BDR will utilize to provide the Disaster Debris Removal
Management services requested by the County. For organizational purposes. we have chosen to describe
below the general approach that BDR will take in assisting the County in two discrete phases:
Pre-Event/Preparedness Planning; and
. Post-Event Response and Recovery.
A typical project work flow is also provided on page 4-2, identifying the various pre- and post-event
activities involved in disaster management preparedness, response and recovery.
The Project Manager will report to the EOC within 8 hours of a disaster event impacting the County.
Within 48-72 hours of a disaster event, BDR will be on site with the adequate number of staff to begin
response and recovery operations.
Pre-Event/Preparedness Planning
Following the unprecedented 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons and more specifically the devastating
results of Hurricane Katrina. government ignorance of the potential catastrophic results of a hurricane is
no longer an excuse. At BDR, we work with our clients prior to Hurricane Season to ensure that the
necessary plans, contracts, and procedures are in place in order to respond quickly and efficiently to any
emergency situation and to identify and attain government funding programs available following a
declared disaster.
BDR provides a wide variety of pre-event/preparedness services to our clients. The sections below
provide a summary of the approach that BDR takes to a number of these services.
Debris contractor procurement: Given our in-depth knowledge of FEMA reimbursement policies.
BDR recognizes the necessity of competitively-bid contracts. We have assisted a number of clients in
writing procurement documents and assisting in the debris hauler evaluation process. Our approach to
assisting the County with this process involves understanding the geography, demographics, and culture
of the community and developing a scope of work (and corresponding pricing structure) that
encompasses all of the potential needs of the County. BDR designs comprehensive procurement
documents and resulting contracts to protect our client's economic health and eliminate potential
exposure associated with scopes of work that historically have not been reimbursed by FEMA.
Mock Training Exercises: A mock training exercise is an effective method of testing and evaluating the
readiness of a community to respond to an emergency situation. We can assist the County in designing
and conducting drills or "table-top" exercises to evaluate staff readiness and the adequacy of the
County's debris removal plan and debris management process.
TDSRS Identification and Selection: As a result of BOR's experience in managing and monitoring
millions of cubic yards of temporary debris storage and reduction, BDR understands the requirements
necessary for an adequate TOSRS location. Our disposal experts review logistics. acreage. vegetative
and population density, local ordinances and contract reduction methods to identify safe, efficient, and
effective TOSRS locations. We have experience in working with County-owned GIS systems to identify
potential sites and conduct field investigations to determine constituent acceptability and the likelihood
of successfully permitting the site under f'DEP emergency guidelines.
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BDR include an organizational assessment, a TDSRS evaluation to include Tier I, 2. and 3 sites, a
detailed summary of debris removal operations available to implement when necessary, and an action
plan that outlines the specitic steps that need to occur at each phase of the debris management process.
BDR can also provide assistance in updating the County's current plan.
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those individuals from the County and other key stakeholders (FOEP, School Board, etc.) that may be
involved in debris management issues following a disaster to outline responsibilities of each jurisdiction
or agency.
FOOT Coordination and Road List Database Development: Perhaps the most critical pre-event
activity is coordination with FOOT on road clearance and debris removal responsibilities. BOR can
assist the County in developing a road database with associated maintenance responsibilities and
ensuring that there is a clear understanding between FOOT and Monroe County regarding the road
segments to be handled by each entity. Identification of the responsible applicant for various road
segments is critical for reimbursement from FEMA and FHWA.
Annual Meetings: [n addition to the multi-jurisdiction coordination meetings discussed above, BOR
recommends one or more annual meetings between the County, debris contractor(s), and monitoring
firm. The purpose of these meetings is to ensure a common understanding and coordinated effort
regarding processes and procedures exercised prior to, during, and following a disaster situation.
Public Infonoation Planning and Support: Another critical element of a disaster preparedness and
response program is accurate, coordinated public information. BOR is prepared to work with Monroe
County's Public Information Officer in preparing "pre-season" notices and educational materials to
inform the citizenry of what to expect following a disaster. We also have extensive experience in
preparing press releases and newspaper notices as well as participating in interviews on local access
television stations.
Process Readiness: Another unique approach of the BOR team is that of process readiness. In the term
process readiness - we are referring to the process of preparing BOR to react quickly and efficiently to a
natural or man made disaster event. This process includes supply management of load tickets, truck
certification forms, and other critical supplies necessary for immediate response and accurate
documentation. We use technology to make data management more efficient, upgrading our load ticket
and invoice reconciliation software systems. Our management team broadens their knowledge and skill
sets with FEMA guidance workshops, advanced OSHA certifications, and emergency response training.
Grant Support: BOR has extensive experience in developing funding strategies to assist communitie.'
in receiving Federal and State disaster and mitigation funding and special appropriations for disaster
relief, long-term recovery and mitigation projects. We routinely provide local mitigation stmtegy staff
support to improve the community's resistance to damage from known natural hazards by providing
technical and strategic assistance in prioritizing and positioning their initiatives to compete effectively
for pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding, thereby reducing the cost of disasters at all levels and speed
community recovery.
BOR is prepared to work with the County in determining the planning and preparedness services that the
County feels are necessary.
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The "Response" Phase is the period of time immediately following a disaster event when essential
roadway arteries must be cleared in order to allow access for emergency vehicles, food and water
distribution, etc. The '"Recovery" period follows the Response Period and includes the vast majority of
debris removal operations. The sections that follow present BOR's approach to ser,ices during the
Response and Recovery periods.
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PrOject 'hnagement
BOR's approach to project management involves the development of a robust project team to allow for
key staff with project management responsibilities to focus exclusively on the project management
function. Specific elements of BOR's project management approach are discussed helow.
Project Management Plan (aka Debris Management Action Plan): Upon activation, one of the initial
tasks that BOR will perform is the development of a project management plan for the specific disaster
occurrence that includes essential documents including; (I) an organizational chart showing the inter-
relationships of County, BOR, and debris removal contractor staff, (2) a contact list of relevant staff
persons from the County, BOR, and debris removal contractor staff, (3) a copy of the BDR and debris
removal contractor contracts, and (4) other key tield documents such as a County map depicting TDSRS
locations, etc.
Cost Tracking: BOR recognizes that one of its primary responsibilities is to expeditiously implement a
cost accounting system to capture critical data required for reimbursement by State and Federal agencies.
Daily Meetings: BOR will facilitate daily meetings between County,
BOR, and debris removal contractor project management staff
(typically around 4 to 5 p.m. in the afternoon) to discuss daily results,
problems that require resolution, coordination issues, potential
operational improvements, etc. BOR staff memhers in attendance will
include BOR's Project Manager (or their designee), the BOR
Operations Manager for each contractor, and other appropriate BOR
staff as necessary. BDR has found that daily meetings are essential for
the first few weeks of a debris removal operation after which
frequency is typically reduced, as appropriate.
Work Scheduling: BDR will work with the County's designated
Debris Manager to schedule work for each day. BOR will assist the County in identifying and
addressing critical damage areas and "hot spots" that require immediate attention.
Reports and Website Management: Information is one of the most critical elements of a debris
removal operation. BOR's daily reporting system will provide the County with daily and cumulative
statistics, including; (I) number of collection vehicles operating, (2) total loads and cubic yards
collected per TOSRS, by debris type (3) total loads and cubic yards collected per contractor, by debris
type (4) average truck size per contractor. (5) number of participants at public drop-off sites, etc. A copy
of one of BOR's standard daily reports is included at the end of this Section. BOR is also prepared to
comply with the County's requirements for weekly reports, a final summary report, and other reports and
documentation as requested.
BOR can assist the County in developing and managing a website on the debris removal process. The
website would likely include; (I) instructions on proper debris set-out procedures, (2) maps (updated
daily) showing the progress of debris removal operations and general timeframes when debris removal
contractors can be expected in a general area, and (3) daily and cumulative debris collection statistics
(loads and cubic yards removed).
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Debris Hotline Call Center Operations: Following a disaster, citizens will
look to the County for direction regarding the debris removal process ,md
project progress. BDR j.-. {Jnpwyd to a,,~iSl JlunFoe' County in (~,[{Jhli~hijJg
{'ifd\'!aj:fl"ng a "rft'hris /rodi}]e" /nduding ,.,'uPP{v;'iJg '.qUipJilL'llt. phonl: filles.
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Connty's debris hotline - as a FEMA reimbursable expense following
Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis for approximately a 12-month period.
Escambia's Call Canter
Contractor Damages: Damages resulting from contractor debris removal efforts are inevitable in a
debris removal effort. BDR has developed a database application to track and help the County manage
contractor damages.
Resource Management: B DR maintains a staff of Resource Managers in our Orlando office with an
exclusive responsibility to assist Project Managers and other field staff in obtaining and coordinating
staff, equipment, and other field logistics
Damage Assessment
BDR possesses unique skills and resources to assist the County with a damage assessment inventory
following a natural or man made disaster. Our approach to damage assessment begins with the BDR
Project Manager coordinating with the County's Debris Manager (or other assigned individual) to
identify the specific damage assessment services requested (e.g. debris related, structures, utilities, etc.).
The BDR Project Manager will communicate with the BDR Resource Manager and the appropriate staff
with the proper service acumen wi II be mobilized.
A key element of the damage assessment process is determining the quantities of debris created by the
event throughout the County. In order to
adequately plan and mobilize for a disaster debris
recovery effort, it is critical to understand the
potential quantities of debris that may be
generated. BDR has found that rather than
relying upon a single approach, a combination of
debris estimating methodologies generally
produces a more accurate estimate. BDR will
perform both computer model-driven and in-the-
field evaluation of the amount of debris requiring
removal. The debris estimating methodologies
that will be used include:
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Estimating Model (this model is widely
utilized and takes into account factors such as
hurricane category, population base, amount
of vegetative cover, etc.);
Drive-By Parcel Survey to estimate the
average quantity of debris per parcel, then
multiplying the debris per parcel figure by the
total number of parcels (residential.
commercial, or both) in the applicable
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. Flyover (to determine if the debris field is isolated in certain arcas or widespread across the entire
jurisdiction); and
. Personal estimates by BOR and debris contractors experienced in disaster recovery efforts.
Each of these approaches will be considered in developing an estimated debris volume in the County.
::Jush Period ,A,ss\star;C8
The 72-hour push period is the time when debris removal contractors (and/or County crews) are charged
with clearing blocked roadways for emergency vehicle passage. If contractor crews are utilized, the
work is generally done on a time and materials basis during this period. Because this period is typically
reimbursed by FEMA at 100% Federal Share Level, it is critical that equipment utilized for emergency
road clearance work is properly identified and logged. BOR is prepared to assist Monroe County during
the push period in a number of ways including: (I) conducting an inventory of blocked roads that
require immediate clearance, (2) administering the sign-in and sign-out of labor and equipment to track
time and material charges, (3) assisting County staff in maintaining maps or databases to track road
clearance progress, and other essential tasks as requested.
Pubtic Information Support
Those local governments that have received the highest praise from their citizenry following a disaster
are typically those that have communicated the best. BOR is prepared to provide public information
staffing support as requested by the County. BOR has full-time public information/relations staff
available to assist County staff with press releases, public notices, web-site development and support,
and other public information functions.
Truck Certification
Truck certification is perhaps the most critical element of the monitoring component of a debris removal
project because the process establishes a volumetric capacity for each collection vehicle utilized - many
of which deliver hundreds of loads during a debris removal project. Minor errors in truck certification
measurement and calculation can result in substantial volumetric and cost discrepancies. BOR has
established a standard methodology for truck certiftcation. Aspects of BOR's truck certification
procedure include:
. Use of the BOR truck certification form. This form includes the latest in FEMA guidelines on truck
certification documentation and volume calculations.
. Minimum Vehicle Requirements: BOR will inspect eollection
vehicles to ensure FOOT and County compliance.
. Special notations on truck placards for sidehoards and other
unique vehicle attributes. These notations inform tower
monitors that the measured capacity includes sideboards (or
other modifications), thus discouraging collection contractors
from fraudulently altering vehicles after certification.
. Photography of vehicles and dri verso
. Periodic spot checks and recertification of trucks that were
potentially altered after initial certification.
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BDR has developed a number of unique approaches to our field monitoring program. Specific aspects of
this program are highlighted below.
Local Employees: One very imponant goal of a disaster recovery effon is to put displaced workers
from the local area back to work. BDR is committed to hiring
and training field monitor staff from Monroe County. Typically,
95 percent of ollr project staff is hired from the local area. To
the extent there are concerns over the quality of field collection
monitor staff. BDR is prepared to bring in experienced Field
Monitors from other pans of Florida (all of which worked for
BDR during the 2005 storm season). All BDR field personnel
will be provided with badges (including a recent photo)
identifying them as County contractors.
Field Monitor Training Program: Prior to monitors being put in the field. they are required to
participate in BDR's Field Monitor Training Program. Our 2006 training program includes a video and
PowerPoint Presentation on Field Monitor responsibilities. In addition to this training. monitors will be
provided with a variety of field reference documents (e.g., sample completed tickets. etc.).
Daily Field Monitor Operations: The bullets below highlight some of the various aspects of a BDR
debris removal program.
. At the stan-up of collection operations, BDR Collection Monitors arrive at the staging location
approximately 45 minutes prior to the stan of field operations. Activities that typically occur during
this 45 minute period include: I) debriefing by Collection Manager and/or Field Supervisors on
imponant issues, 2) distribution of safety gear (caution lights, safety vests, ctc.), and 3) distribution of
map books and debris tickets. Strict records are kept of the debris ticket numbers assigned to specific
monitors allowing for easy tracking in the event of alleged fraud.
At the outset of collection operations, we anticipate approximately Dne monitDr assigned tD
approximately four trucks. As operatiDns continue and trucks spread out within collectiDn zones tD
efficiently cDllect scattered debris. the ratiD Df mDnitors tD trucks will likely decline.
. A CDlIectiDn Field Supervisor will be assigned tD approximately ten tD twelve monitDrs. BDR has
found this to a reasDnable ratiD thereby allowing Field SupervisDrs tD routinely interface and perfDrm
quality assurance cDntrDI checks with Field Monitors Dn multiple occasions each day.
RespDnsibilities of the Field SupervisDr include verification of load ticket accuracy and response to
Collection Monitor and debris contractor issues in the field.
. Field Monitors shall be responsible for: (I) verifying the proper loading and compaction Df debris
into the debris recovery contractor's cenified loading container, (2) ensuring that all debris recovery
cDntractDrs and their subeDntractDrs adhere to the Monroe County's Debris Managemcnt ActiDn Plan
and that they are wDrking in an efficient and safe manner, (3) surveying their assigned areas fDr
special need issues (e.g.. stumps, leaners/hangers, etc.), and (4) pbDtDgraphing IDads as directed by
the CDunty.
At approximately 3 p.m. each afternDDn. we will ask the Debris CDntractDr Project Manager tD
provide an estimate Dn the number of monitDrs that will be required fDr the fDllDwing day. This will
allDw time fDr the BDR Scheduling Manager tD schedule the appropriate number Df cDllectiDn
mDnitDrs fDr the follDwing day.
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. At the close of operations each day, all Collection and Disposal Monitors will report back to the
staging area to I) turn in all completed tickcts, 2) update the master map book showing street areas
cleared of debris on that particular day, and 3) report any inconsistencies or problems that occurred
during the day.
QA/QC Program: The vast majority of ticket errors occur within the first few weeks of the initiation of
a debris removal program, As such, BDR assigns QA/QC staff to each TDSRS tower with the sole
responsibility of reviewing tickets and contacting Supervisors and Field Monitors immediately after
errors are identified. This process serves three very important purposes: (I) it allows BDR to quickly
rectify ticket errors by getting the correct information immediately, (2) it provides instant feedback to
Field Monitors thereby reducing errors that would otherwise be made throughout the day (until such time
as tickets are reviewed), and (3) it allows BDR to track monitor performance (and terminate those
monitors that make repeat errors),
Other Field Monitoring Support Services: BDR has extensive experience with all aspects of debris
monitoring beyond traditional right-of-way monitoring including: (I) leaner and hanger removal
programs, FEMA and NRCS waterways debris removal programs, (3) abandoned vehicle and vessel
recovery programs, and (4) comprehensive private property/Right-of-Entry (ROE) debris removal
programs. BDR has administered the largest ROE programs in recent history including programs for
Escambia County (FL), Gulfport (MS), Harrison County (MS), and Waveland (MS).
TOSRS ~ilon!toring and Support
BDR's approach to TDSRS monitoring and support stems from the
parent company's decades of experience in the design and
operations of solid waste management disposal facilities.
Examples of specific approaches relative to TDSRS monitoring
and support are identified below.
TDSRS Emergency Permitting: BDR is highly knowledgeable
of the FDEP Emergency Permitting Program. BDR routinely
serves as the local government's agent for TDSRS permitting
Issues.
TDSRS Tower Monitoring: BDR will provide a minimum of two Tower Monitors per TDSRS tower
site. Specific responsibilities of Tower Monitors shall include: (I) making truck fullness load calls and
recording the information on the proper load ticket, (2) taking photographs of loads (as directed by the
County), (3) consulting with truck drivers and debris contractor staff on potential safety issues, (4)
verifying that contractor equipment is empty prior to leaving the TDSRS, (5) collecting and organizing
load tickets and providing them to designated BDR staff. BDR's Tower Monitor training documents are
included at the end of this section. BDR is also prepared to provide security at TDSRS sites while not in
operation.
Public Drop-Off Site Operations: BDR is prepared to provide site supervision (at levels directed by
the County) for any public drop-off sites that the County may elect to open. Residential drop-off site
services routinely provided by BDR include site permitting, traffic support, address verification
(eligibility determination) and recording, general customer service functions, and site closure and
security.
Market Assistance: BDR staff is uniquely familiar with disposal and recycling markets throughout the
State of Florida. During the 2004 and 2005 storm season, BDR assisted a number of our clients in
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evaluating proposals by collection contractors on proposed outlets for storm debris residuals (both chips
and C&D debris).
Other TDSRS Support Services: BDR is prepared to assist Monroe County with any other TDSRS
services that may be required including traffic support (i.e., Ilaggers) and after-hours site security.
One of the most important and time consuming clements of a disaster recovery operation is the process
of managing thousands of load tickets and reviewing and approving debris contractor invoices. BDR has
received praise from both municipal staff and
debris contractors for the promptness and level
of attention that we have placed on this very
important dement of the debris recovery
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Tickets will be transported to BDR's local
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(typically around 3 p.m.), the County (and
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summary of the previous day's work to
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Database queries are run to check for blank fields on tickets, duplicate ticket numbers. unreasonable
cycle times (time loaded vs. unloaded), etc. If a problem is noted. the tickets are pulled and reviewed.
If necessary. the Collection Monitor who wrote the ticket is interviewed to clarify critical
information.
<it For invoice reconciliation, once invoices are received at BDR's offkes they are electronically and
physically date stamped. A database query is run that performs a ticket by ticket comparison of the
BDR database versus the contractor database. The database generates a repon that shows where the
two databases agree, disagree, or have missing information. A BDR Data Analyst is tasked with
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pulling all tickets in question and making a determination of required corrective action. A pre-
approval report summarizing all tickets that match or pass the reconciliation process is forwarded to a
BDR Financial Analyst. To the extent that tickets still in dispute are less than the contractor's
rctainage -the invoice (less the retainage) is approved for payment. The BDR Manager-in-Charge of
Invoicing then prepares a letter to the County representative responsible for invoice payment
recommending payment of the invoice. Following invoice approval, an extensive process to evaluate
tickets that differ in the BDR and contractor databases is performed. This typically requires
significant communication between BDR and contractor staff to resolve discrepancies. After all
discrepancies are resolved, BOR sends a follow-up letter to the County recommending the amount of
retainage to be released. Finally, a BDR Invoicing Specialist performs an audit of materials in the
invoice file to ensure that the tile is complete.
. BOR's proprietary database allows the County to track the impact payment approvals make on
obligated Project Worksheets and County Purchase Orders (PO). This allows the County to
effectively plan PO adjustments and the need to generate adjustment (Version) Project Worksheets.
Funding Support
BOR is committed to ensuring that our clients receive maximum reimbursement for eligible work from
State and Federal agencies. Specific funding support services provided by the BOR team are outlined
below.
Immediate Needs Funding Support: One of the unique
elements of BOR's approach is our focused initiative to obtain
Immediate Needs Funding for our clients. This process involves:
(I) development of a debris quantity estimate that is supported by
FEMA staff, and (2) preparation of a Project Worksheet to cover
the estimated cost of the entire debris removal effort at the outset
of a project, and (3) assisting the County and FEMA Public
Assistance Officers with Project Worksheet amendments (as
actual debris quantity estimates begin to firm up).
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our clients in preparing appeals. Our legal staff and appeals specialists have successfully recovered
millions of dollars of previously de-obligated funds on behalf of communities throughout the Southeast.
FundlnglRegulatory Assistance: BDR has former senior level FEMA staff located in Washington, O.c.
that can provide support in tracking client Project Worksheets throughout the process and providing
quick response to problem issues that may be slowing funding.
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[n addition to the services outlined above, BDR is prepared to assist the County with other disaster
preparedness, response, and recovery services as needed. Such disaster and emergency services may
include:
Pre-event disasterfemergency management planning services
. Emergency operating and preparedness planning studies
. Hazard mitigation planning
Emergency Management Accreditation Program IEMAP) approvals
. Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
. Provide training of County staff in essential debris management and collection functions
. Mitigation grant writing and project management
. Other pre-event disaster/emergency planning services
Post-event disaster/emergency response and recovery services
If Infrastructure damage assessment and restoration
. Housinglbuilding/utility/transportation system inspections, engineering, contract procurements and
construction management
. Assessment of habitability of residential and other structures
. Hazard mitigation plan development
. Hazard mitigation grant writing/development
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. Other post-event disaster/emergency response and recovery services.
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Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. (BDR) is a wholly owned subsidiary of R. W. Beck Group, Inc., and was
incorporated in the State of Washington on October 23, 2000. BDR's parent company was established
in 1942. A listing of BDR's principals and officers has been included in the table below.
Principals of the Firm Usting
f- Directors
Jay Biagi
Jonathan J. Burgiel
Albert B. Malsmjo, III
Charles M. McLendon
Merrill Ring
Russell J. Stepp
Officers
Albert B. Malsmjo. 111- Chairman of the Board Jon M. Hoyle - Vice President
Jonathan J. Burgiel - Chief Executive Officer Jonathan F. Schaefer - Vice President & Secretary
Charles M. McLendon. President Elaine M. Clark - Treasurer
Nathaniel T. Counsell - Vice President Un Ross - Assistant Secretary
Ability to Manage Tasks Simultaneously
BDR has an outstanding reputation for completing projects on time and within budget. We have
undertaken and successfully completed several projects on fa't-track schedules. Internally, it is the
practice of BDR to review our projected workload and assess the firm's stafting requirement' on a
continuous basis to ensure we can provide responsive services to all our clients. We are careful not to
over commit our staff. We staff our projects in order to maintain our qualifications and experience on a
long-term basis. We believe that this philosophy permits us to meet challenging projects with creative,
practical, and economical solutions.
Wirh respect to the client, BDR acknowledges the value of a collaborative effort between a client and its
consultant. Each project is assigned a project manager who is responsible for the effective and efficient
prosecution of the engagement. BOR's project managers are senior level professionals with extensive
disaster management and recovery experience. We commit experienced, qualified individuals to each
project in our selection of project teams for clients. Once a project has been initiated, BOR maintains
communication with the client throughout the engagement, allowing potential project pitfalls to be
identified and dealt with proactively.
BDR has successfully managed multiple disaster events simultaneously. At its peak ,Jurin; (IU? 2f)tj5
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County a safe and quick response and allow.s the County to restore its normal operations as quickly as
possible. As our clients from the 2004 and 2005 Hurricane seasons can attest, we have provided only the
highest level of service and quality work product.
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Beck Disaster Recovery is staffed hy a unique hlend of technical, financial, analytical, and engineering
talent each developed through a hands-on approach to prohlem solving. We're proud of our ability to
attract and retain some of the hest and the hrightest. Rooted in sound engineering principles and business
hasics, our engineers, operations managers, field and support personnel work relentlessly to get
communities back on their feet and properly rcimhursed hy FEMA and other emergency management
agencies following a major catastrophe.
BDR will utilize local area staff to fill the key project positions, and they will be assigned to the project
from inception through completion. These employees are intimately familiar with the local area and
local disaster recovery efforts. This consistency and local expertise in management personnel uniquely
qualifies BDR to fulfill the County's monitoring requirements. Our organization of staff will produce
seamless communication with County and FEMA officials, and consistency in administering and
implementing County and FEMA guidelines for disaster recovery. Through our extensive Florida
experience and efficient use of local staffing, BDR is the most highly-qualified disaster response team
delivering an expedited response time and cost-effective monitoring services.
The following outlines tbe key personnel proposed for this project. The roles and responsibilities of each
project team member arc demonstrated in the organizational chan at the end of this section.
Jonathan 8urgiel
Principal-in-Charge
University of Central Florida: Masters in Business Administration
Tufts University: B,A. in Economics
Mr. Burgiel serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Beck Disaster
Recovery, Inc. In this capacity, Mr. Burgiel manages the business
operations of all disaster recovery effons including preparedness
planning, project staffing, logistics, FEMA reimbur.sement suppon and
accounting/auditing oversight, and debris hauler procurement and
contract negotiations. Mr. Burgiel is dedicated to helping communities
plan for and recover from disasters and provide the necessary
documentation to receive the maximum allowable reimbursement
from Federal and state emergency management agencies. To date. he
has overseen the collection and disposal of more than 42 million cubic yards of storm debris.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
. Disaster Recovery Planning
. Comprehensive Program
Managemenl
. Contract Negotiations
. FEMA Compliance Monitoring
. FEMA Reimbursement
Mr. Burgie!'s experience is based on 22 years with R. W. Beck. parent company of Beck Disaster
Recovery. where he most recently served as the firm's National Director of Solid Waste Management.
His disaster-related work has included assisting clients throughout Florida and the southeastern and Gulf
Coast regions of the United States in response to the hurricanes of 2005 (Katrina, Rita. Wilma, and
Dennis), 2004 (Charley, Frances, Jean and Ivan), Hurricane Lili in 2002 in Louisiana. and Tropical Storm
Gabrielle (200 I). Most recently, Mr. Burgiel was responsible for supervising an immediate response
team to provide storm debris clean-up and recovery planning efforts on behalf of Santa Rosa. Eseambia,
and Monroe Counties and the City of Pensacola, Florida in response to Hurricane Dennis in late 2005.
Mr. Burgicl is intimately familiar with local state and Federal solid waste and hazardous waste
regulations, as well as Department of Transponation (DOT) regulations, Florida Department of Labor
(DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies and
reimoufscment procedures as they relate to disaster and debris management and recovery.
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Recent clients "ith whom Mr. Burgiel has been directly involved include: Counties of Miami-Dade,
Monroe, Santa Rosa, Lake and Escambia; and the Cities of Boca Raton, Marathon, Orlando and
Pensacola, Florida.
Nate Counsell Project Manager
Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business: MBA. International BusinesslFinance
Rollins College: B.A. in Economics
Mr. Counsell specializes in providing comprehensive disaster recovery services. He has served as Project
Manager and/or Field Operations Supervisor for a number of Florida communities in response to the
2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons. Mr. Counsell's disaster recovery experience includes mobilizing first
response teams for deployment, assisting with staging operations, and managing scheduling, dispatching,
and logistics operations for field inspectors assigned to storm debris clean-up. With regard to financial
management of recovery projects, Mr. Counsell has provided contract consultation for many of Beck
Disaster Recovery's clients throughout the Southeast and frequently serves as the contractor liaison for
invoice reconciliation and processing.
Mr. Counsell has focused his efforts on really understanding FEMA, its people, policies and procedures
for getting things done. He is routinely called in to help clients prepare the required project worksheets
and has probably been more successful in securing advanced funding from FEMA as well as supporting
clients as they work through the FEMA appeals process to secure the maximum reimbursement than any
other consultant in the Southeast.
Wayne Kilpatrick
Mr. Kilpatrick is an Operations and Project Field Manager for Beck
Disaster Recovery. Mr. Kilpatrick has an intimate understanding of all
aspects of emergency debris removal monitoring work activities from
both the contractor and monitoring perspective. Mr. Kilpatrick is
experienced in all aspects of disaster planning and recovery including
mobilizing response teams, permitting debris sites, staging logistics,
and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) compliance
monitoring protocol and reimbursement policies. He also provides
private property Right of Entry administration, waterways clean-up and
beach remediation services.
Operations Manager
KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
. Program Management
. Field Operations & LogistiCS
. Project Staffing
. FEMA Compliance Monitoring
. ROE Administration
. Water-way Clean-up
Through his disaster recovery work, Mr. Kilpatrick has developed significant knowledge of federal, state
and local regulations pertaining to solid waste management, hazardous waste management, FEMA,
Department of Transportation (DOT), Florida Department of Labor (FDOL), Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, policies and
reimbursement processes.
A list of recent projects in which Mr. Kilpatrick has directly been involved with is provided below:
. Lake County, FL - 616,000 cubic yards
. Monroe County, FL - 200,000 cubic yards
City of Gulfport, MS - 2,000,000 cubic yards
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Mr. Schulz joined BDR's parent company. R. W. Beck. Inc. in 2004.
Mr. Schulz is the Vice President of R. W. Beck's Water Resources
practice. Mr. Schulz has 19 ycars of experience in civil engineering
and consulting.
i<EY ;\ReA3 OF SX?~RiENCE !
. Infrastructure Engineering I
. Hydraulic Engineering
. Stormwater Planning I
. GIS Modeling ~I
. Strategic Planning
. Environmentallssues
Prior to joining R. W. Beck, Mr. Schulz was employed at CH2M
HILL in Englewood, Colorado as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer,
Project Manager, and Business Development Leader specifically
focused on water resources. municipal infrastructure engineering,
stormwater planning and design, and hydraulic engineering for
transportation projects. His technical specialty areas are analysis and
design of systems for water conveyance and storage including raw water, treated water and municipal
distribution systems, and stormwater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems.
Before joining CH2M Hill, Mr. Schulz was employed with Merrick and Company in Aurora, Colorado as
an engineer and Project Manager in the Infrastructure Group. His primary duties included the
development of specialized applications of GIS-based models for analysis of municipal infrastructure
engineering including water and wastewater systems. He was also responsiblc for project management,
training in-house staff and clients in application of GIS technologies for engineering analysis, and
providing tcchnical marketing support in GIS for a company of over 500 engineers, architects, and
planners.
Jonathan Schaefer
Resource Manager
KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Florida Institute 01 Technology: M.S. in Systems Msnagement
University 01 Central Florida: M.S. in Industrial Engineering
Geneva College: B.S. in Industrial Engineering
Mr. Schaefer is the firm's Director of Operations. In this role he is
responsible for two primary functions. First, Mr. Schacfer is responsible
for seeing that thc logistics of any deployment are carried out quickly,
efficiently and with the nccessary equipment, supplies, personnel and
matcrials. Secondly, and equally important, Mr. Schaefer is responsible
for making sure field and support staff are properly trained in the
policies and procedures required for a safe working environment and in compliance with National
Incident Management Systems (NIMS) guidelines. He has undergone extensive course work in
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and has the following certifications:
. OSHA 510: 40-hour Constmction Safety
. OSHA 500: 40-hour Constmction Safety Outreach Trainer
, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 7600 Disaster Site Worker
. OSHA 5600 Disaster Site Worker Outreach Trainer
, OSHA I O-hour Construction Safety
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. Operations Management
. Training
. Logistics
. Comprehensive Program
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Peter Sander
Rollins College: B.A. In International Business
Mr. Sander is a Project Field Supervisor for Beck Disaster Recovery. Inc.
Mr. Sander has heen directly involved in all phases of disaster recovery
efforts, including disaster manageml:nt response, debris management and
monitoring. and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
compliance monitoring protocol and reimhursement policies.
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KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
. Disaster Debris Management
. Field Monitoring
. Project Staffing
. FEMA Compliance Monitoring
Through his disaster recovery work, Mr. Sander has developed . Multi-Agency Coordination
significant knowledge of Federal, Stale and local regulations penaining ____...___
to solid waste management, hazardous waste management, FEMA, Depanment of Transponation (DOT),
Florida Oepanment of Labor (FOOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, policies and reimbursement processes.
Most recently, Mr. Sander assisted Monroe County following the hurricanes of 2005 & 2006 that affected
the area. Mr. Sander assisted with staging logistics, supervising field monitors and day-to-day field
management acti vities.
Jon Hoyle
Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business: MBA, Management
and Finance
Rollins College: B.A. in Intemational Relations
Mr. Hoyle serves as BOR's Director of Field Services and is also a Vice
President of the Company. Mr. Hoyle served as BOR's Project
Manager in assisting several of Mississippi's most affected
communities recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Hoyle
has significant debris management experience, having served as Project
Manager for some of the largest clean-up projects in U.S. History. This
included assignments for Harrison County (MS), the City of Gulfpon
(MS), the City of Wave land (MS), and Escambia County (FL). Mr.
Hoyle is an expen in FEMA reimbursement policies and procedures and is regularly called upon by
clients for reimbursement guidance, appeals suppon, etc.
Data Manager
KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
. Comprehensive Program
Management
. Operations Management
. Logistics
. FEMA Compliance Monitoring
& Auditing Oversight
. Hauler Invoice Reconciliation
. FEMA Reimbursement
Mr. Hoyle also has extensive knowledge and experience with day-to-day field management activities.
He has vast knowledge of TOSRS siting/permitting, truck cenification, collection monitoring, di,sposal
monitoring, and data management and reimbursement. Mr. Hoyle is experienced in all aspects of
disaster recovery including Right of Way debris removal, private propeny (ROE) programs, waterways,
beaches. and abandoned ,chicles/vessels.
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Joanne Martin
Emergency Management Planning Manager
University of North Carolina: B.A. in Journalism
Ms. Martin is recognized nationally for her knowledge and experience
in disaster preparedness, emergency planning and continuity of
operations planning. Having led the growth of the company's
continuity planning practice for government and business since 200 I,
shc has been involved in the development of more than 100 disaster
readiness plans for state governments. local governments. non-profit
organizations, colleges/universities and private sector businesses. Most
recently, she performed training on the statewide standards and
guidance for COOP planning for agencies of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
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KEY AREAS OF EXPER!ti\4CE
. Emergency Management
. Disaster Preparedness
Planning
. Continuity of Operations
Planning
. Hazard Mitigation
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There are cUlTently two outstanding litigation cases involving a debris removal contractor which was
sucd by a homeowner on a project where BDR was providing monitoring services. Although there is no
known evidence that BDR employees were involved in the alleged incident, BDR was also sued by the
homeowners. BDR is planning to tender the defense of the litigation to the debris removal contractor,
who is expected to assume the complete defense of the litigation. There is no known basis for any
deficiency in the services BDR provided on these projects, and BDR expects the claims to be vigorously
defended.
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BDR's proposed billing rates to perform the disaster debris monitoring activities required by the County
are provided below. The hourly rates provided are fully burdened rates inclusive of all operational
expenses for the positions shown.
Schedule 01 Hourly labor Rates lor
Monitoring Field Services
, Positions Hourly Rates
Project Manager $115.00
Operations Manager $80.00
Schedule/Expeditor $69.00
GIS Analyst $65.00
Field Supervisor $65.00
Debris SitelT ower Monitors $52.00
Environmental Specialist $50.00
Project Inspectors (citizen drop-off monitors) $47.00
load rlCket Data Entry Clerk $35.00
Bi/linW invoice Analyst $35.00
Administrative Assistant $35.00
Field Coordinator (crew monitors) $47.00
, Other Required Post-Event
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Hauler Invoice Reconciliation $75.00
Data Manager $95.00
Damage Assessment Estimator $85.00
. Rates are subject to annual adjustments on the anniversary date of the contract in
accordance with the U.S, Consumer Price Index.
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To the extent that the County requests Beck Disaster Recovery's assistance for other preparedness.
response and recovery services as identifLed by BDR in Section 4 under "Other Services", the following
hourly rates would apply. Hourly rates below include all applicable overhead and profit. Non-labor
related expenses will be invoiced at cost, without mark-up.
Schedule of Hourly Labor Rates for
Other Consulting Services
I Other Required Positions Hourly Billing Rate
PrincipaHn-Charge $175.00
Project Manager $165.00
Principal Engineer/AnalysVPlannerlScientist $155.00
Procurement Specialist $150.00
Construction Manager $140.00
Senior Planner/AnalysVEngineerlScientist $135.00
Resident Engineer $120.00
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Engineerl AnalysVPlannerlScientist $100.00
Assistant Engineerl Analyst $85.00
Construction Administrator $90.00
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Specialty Inspector $85.00
Inspector $75.00
Analytical Aide $70.00
Surveyor $65.00
Clericall Administrative $35.00
. Rates are subject ta annual adjustments on the anniversary date of the contract in accordance with the
U.S. Consumer Price Index.
BDR's staffing plan assures the Monroe County consistency in management assignments with a
knowledgeable and experienced staff. Our organization and staff make effective communication happen.
Knowledge. experience and effective communication are critical to the successful implementation of a
disaster recovery plan.
Our organization of staff will produce seamless communication with County and FEMA oflicials. and
consistency in administering and implementing County and FEMA guidelines for disaster recovery.
The staff members assigned to the County's disaster recovery project are well-versed in FEMA
guidelines and disaster recovery procedures. The expertise of the local BUR staff will produce superior
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training for alllield monitors. efficient field operations management and accurate data cullection. The
accuracy of BDR's data collection and quality control processes will provide the County with a
streamlined FEMA audit and expedited preparation of FEMA Project Worksheets thereby ensuring the
County's ability to recover the maximum level of reimbursement.
BDR's experienced personnel willlill the following key positions and will serve to provide the Cuunty
with an efficient and responsive disaster recovery operation.
Staffing Plan Summary
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Position Description
Project Manager . The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engagement
including field operations and contractuallbusiness aspects. The responsibilities of the
Project Manager include, but are not limited to, providing assistance to the Principal-in-
Charge in the administration of Beck's contract with the City; enforcement of the provisions
of the City's contract w~h collection contractors; serving as the primary point of contact for
City staff, Contractors and FEMA representatives; maintaining appropriate staffing levels;
implementing quality assurance and control measures; review of daily contractor activity,
and; review and submittal of contractor invoices.
Operations Mao'lger . The Operations Manager reports to the Project Manager and provides daily oversight to
the Field Supervisors. This oversight involves field issue resolution. and the design and
implementation of processes for mon~oring. In addition, the Operations Manager Is
responsible for communicating directives and interacting among City, FEMA, FDEP, and
Contractor representatives. The Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating the
scheduling of monitoring personnel with Scheduler/Expediter and resolving personnel-
related issues. Additionally, Operations Manager serves as back-up for all Field
Supervisor responsibilities, including truck certification, load ticket quality control and
immediate on-site support.
Scheduler/Expediter . During the high point of the relief effort, the Scheduler/Expediter was tasked with
managing all staffing related issues such as daily staffing levels, time and expense
reporting, obtaining field supplies and other administrative duties.
Collection Field . Collection Field Supervisors for collection operations are assigned to each debris
SIJperiisors: contractor. These Collection Field Supervisors are responsible for coordinating all
collection monitoring activity within their designated zones or areas. As supervisors, they
are required to move from collection monitor to collection monitor to resolve field issues,
review load ticket accuracy and serve as an immediate field contact. In addition, these
supervisors act as liaisons between the Collection Monitors and the Contractors and
provided assistance in the dispatch and coordination of Contractor resources. Collection
Field Supervisors report as required to the Operations Manager.
8~:}posa; F!~!!d Field Supervisors for disposal operations are responsible for coordinating all monitoring
(31jper.,.'<;or activ~ at each of the approved Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction site locations.
In this capacity, the Disposai Field Supervisors resolve disposal site issues, review load
tickets for accuracy, certify the cubic yard capacity on collection vehicles, and serve as
immediate field contacts for all parties reporting as required to the Operations Manager.
':>;.bd3 ')::8iT)/;;;f . FEMA reimbursement requires that all collection vehicles are measured for volume and
'--1~}i1;t')(S monitored to determine the percentage full, type of waste, etc. Debris Site/Tower Monitors
are responsibie for viewing inbound hurricane debris from towers at the approved TDSR
locations. In addition, outbound collection vehicles are checked by Debris Site/T ower
Monitors to verify that collection vehicle unloading is complete. Debris Sile/Tower
Monitors also coordinate the handling of load tickets that record required FEMA data (such
as percentage full, type of waste, etc.).
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2nv1f'Jnrn-ental The Environmental Specialist has responsibility for environmental permitting, the
'jP::GJ31i:5t recommendation and selection of TDSR sites, and related issues. The Environmental
Specialist reports to the Project Manager and works closely with City Solid Waste staff to
address and resolve environmentally sensitive issues.
C-t1ZBO Sit~ t',1onitcrs Citizen Site Monitors are responsible for monitoring inbound citizen hurricane debris to
approved citizen disposal locations. In addition, Citizen Site Monitors coordinate the
transportation of hurricane debris from the Citizen Disposal Site to the closest TDSR site.
CCliBctj,)O Mnl1itors . In order to obtain FEMA reimbursement. all loads must be monitored on-route by
Collection Monitors. Collection Monitors ensure that the debris collected has been taken
from the right-of-way within City limits, and that the debris is hurricane-related. Collection
Monitors also monitor the identification, selection and removal of damaged trees and
branches. Collection Monitors document the collection effort on load tickets which provide
FEMA-required data.
Data/Load Ticket Entry . Data Analysts serve to enter load ticket and other data into Beck data tools. Data Analysts
Annlysts also provide secondary review of data quality and attempt to resolve anomalies.
Data Manager . The Data Manager oversees the entering, tabulating, and organization of collection and
disposal data into FEMA-required formats. The Data Manager provides the City, debris
contractors and FEMA with regular updates on the quantities and types of debris collected.
The Data Manager also designs and implements quaiity assurance and control processes
for the review and verification of fieid and debris contractor-provided data in support of
invoices. The Data Manager serves as the City's representative in meetings with the City,
FEMA, State representatives, the Contractors and their staff speaking to data-related
issues.
Engineer . As necessary, we will provide professional engineers to ensure compliance with Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and FEMA reporting
requirements.
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RFP for Consultant Services. Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disast~~~~ated Services
SECTION FORM: RESPONSE FORMS
RESPONSE FORM
RESPOND TO: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
clo PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
GATO BUILDING, ROOM 1-213
1100 SIMONTON STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
I acknowledge receipt of Addenda No.(s) Addenda No. 1
I have included:
o The Submission Response Fonn~
o Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause ~
o Non-Collusion Affidavit-2-
o Drug Free Workplace Fonn -2-
o Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement ~
o Insurance Agent's Statement ~
In addition, I have included a current copy of the following professional and occupational licenses:
Florida Certification of Status
(Check mark items above. as a reminder that thev are included.)
Mailing Address:
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
BOO N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 400
Telephone: (407) 803-5700
Fax: (407) 803-5701
Signed:
Witness:
than Burglel
(Name)
(Seal)
Chief Executive Officer
(Title)
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LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 010-1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
B8Ck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
(Company)
warrants that he/it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on hislits behalf any former
County officer or employee In violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County officer or
employee In violation of SectIon 3 of Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the
County may, In i1s discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, In Its discretion. deduct
from the Agreement or purchase price. or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or employee".
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Date:
12. 2006
STATE OF: Florida
COUNTY OF: Orange
Subsaibed and sworn 10 (or affirmed) before me on December 12. 2006
(date) by Jonathan Burgiel
(name of affiant). He/She is personally
known to me or has produced Personally known
as
Identification. (type of Identification)
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I, Jonathan Burgiel of the city of Orlando
according to law on my oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that:
1. I am Jonathan Burgiel
of the firm of Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
the bidder making the Proposal for the project described In the Request for
Qualifications for:
Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Rel~ted Services
and that I executed the said proposal with full authority to do so:
2. the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation,
communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter
relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor;
3. unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have
not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the
bidder prior to bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any
competitor; and
4. no attempt has been made or will be made b the bidder to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the purpose of restricting
competition;
5. the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full
knowled that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained in this
affida awarding co cts for s project.
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December 12, 2006
(Date)
STATE OF:
Florida
COUNTY OF:
Orange
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, Jonathan Burgie1
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of individual signing) affixed hlslher signature in the
space provided above on this 12th day of December 20..,QL.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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RFP for Col1sultant Services, Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services
DRUG.FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc.
(Name of Business)
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the
actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of
maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are
under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working
on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms
of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of
the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days
after such conviction.
5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory parllcipalion in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee who Is so
convicted.
6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through Implementation
of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I cerllfy that this firm complies fully with the above
requirements.
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Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement
Insurance Reaulrement
Reauired Limits
Worker's Compensation
Statutory Limits
Employer's Liability
$1000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit per
Occurrence/$1,OOO,OOO Aggregate
$1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
General Liability
Vehicle liability
IDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS FOR CONSULTANTS AND SUBCONSULTANTS
The Consultant covenants and agrees to Indemnify, hold harmless and defend Monroe County, tts
commissioners, officers, employees, agents and selVants from any and all claims for bodily Injury, Including
death, personal InJury, and property damage, Including property owned by Monroe County, and any other
losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attomey's fees, court costs and expenses, which arise
out of, In connecllon with, or by reason of services provided by the Consultant or any of tts Suhcontractor(s)
in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors. or other wrongful act or omission of the Consultant,
Including its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, their officers, employees, selVants or agents.
In the event that the completion of the projact (to Include the work of others) is deleyed or suspended as a
result of the ArchItectlEnglneer/Consultant's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
Architect/Engineer/Consultant shall Indemnify the County from any and all Increased expenses resulting from
such delay. Should any claims be asserted against the COUNTY by virtue of any defiCiency or ambiguity in
the plans and specifications provided by the Consultant, the Consultant agrees and warrants that Consultant
shall hold the County harmless and shall Indemnify It from all losses occurring thereby and shan further
defend any claim or action on the County's behalf.
The first ten doUars ($10.00) of remuneration peid to the Consultant Is consideration for the Indemnification
provided for above.
The extent of liability Is In no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the Insurance requirements contained
elsewhere within this agreement.
This indemnification shall survive the expiration or eariler termination of tha Agreement
RESPONDENTS STATEMENT
1,"II"'MIH",1 1I,..III~llI~IICtl 11,,,,1 williJlj malld"'lory If awarded the contract and will comply In full willi all the
requirements.
Jonathan Burgiel
Respondent
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RFP for Consultant Services, Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Services
INSURANCE AGENT'S STATEMENT
I have reviewed the above requirements with the bidder named below. The following deductibles
apply to the corresponding policy.
POLICY
DEDUCTlBLES
Professional Liability
$250,000 Self-Insured Retention
Liability policies are _Occurrence
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ABD Insurance & Financial Services
Insurance Agency Slgnat re
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State of Florida
Department of State
I certify from the records of this office that BECK DISASTER
RECOVERY, INC. is a corporation organized under the laws of
Washington, authorized to transact business in the State of Florida,
qualified on September 22,2005.
The document number of this corporation is F05000005463.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office
through December 31, 2006, that its most recent annual report was filed
on January 17, 2006, and its status is active.
[ further certify that said corporation has not tiled a Certificate of
Withdrawal.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of
Florida, at Tallahassee, the Capital, this the Tenth
day of May, 2006
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Secretary of State
Authentication lD: 400074332754-051 006-F05000005463
To authenticate this certificate, visit the following site, enter this
ID. and then follow the instructions displayed.
www.sunbiz.orgJauth.htmJ
Attachment A
SCOPE OF WORK
The CONSULTANT shall provide disaster recovery and emergency management
consulting services for both land and marine based efforts in compliance with FEMA and
FHW A guidelines upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the County for specified
services. These services may include:
a. Providing assistance in updating the County's debris management plan.
b. Providing training of selected County staff in essential debris management,
monitoring, and collection functions to insure appropriate and responsive interface with
field debris collection contractors and County, State and Federal Agencies.
c. Providing an adequate number of trained field inspectors at designated checkpoints to
check and verify information on debris collection at County roads and facilities and at
Temporary Debris Storage Reduction Sites (TDSRs) located or developed throughout
the County, or the region if necessary as approved by the County.
d. Providing technical and permitting assistance associated with the need to locate
additional TDSRs when requested by the County.
e. Providing assistance with scheduling, dispatching and logistical operations of the field
inspectors assigned to work areas of storm debris clean up. This work will include:
. Acquiring, hiring, training, deploying and supervising properly equipped
inspectors.
· Establishing the schedule for inspectors daily.
· Monitoring and recording the volumetric measurement (cubic yards) or gross
empty weight of each truck that is added into service and properly certified.
. Keeping records of contract hauler's trucks, to include cubic yardage, or loaded
weight, time in and time out, number of loads per day and other date as
requested by designated County staff and as required for documentation to
various government agencies.
. Determining truck assignments and providing the necessary vehicle decals or
placards for ease of identification and tracking.
. Coordinating with County personnel to respond to problems in the field, to
include residential or commercial property damage claims in the process of
debris removal. Selected firm will establish a telephone claim reporting system
with a local or toll free phone number and provide staff for the profeSSional
management of receiving phone complaints or damage claims, as requested by
the County. The selected firm shall investigate and assist in documentation of
claims.
· Conducting end of day duties, such as verifying all trucks have left the disposal
site, addressing daily safety reports and corrective action recommendations, and
locking down of the facility.
. Surveying the affected areas for special situations or emergent needs, to include
but not be limited to, identifying tree stumps and the management of root balls
and associated cavities, hazardous trees, C&D debris, or other potentially
hazardous situations. The CONSULTANT must keep a list of these locations,
track and coordinate the appropriate dispatch of equipment and make frequent
reports to the County on any post-event remedial action.
. Record on a map the streets where debris was collected.
. At the request of Monroe County, providing on-the-water and land based
monitors for all aspects of trap recovery and disposal, vessel recovery and
disposal, and marine debris removal and disposal.
. At the request of Monroe County, providing administrative and clerical services
for management of data, documents, and information related to marine disaster
recovery efforts.
· Perform other duties as directed by the designated County personnel.
f. Collecting baseline data, per local, state and federal requirements, from the
designated emergency debris management sites prior to opening these sites. The
County shall be responsible for requesting Consultant to perform permitting and/or due
diligence associated with debris management sites and/or permanent disposal sites.
Consultant shall not be held responsible for environmental and/or reimbursement issues
associated with permanent disposal sites not monitored by Consultant.
g. Assisting the County with obtaining necessary local, state and federal permits for the
designated emergency debris management sites.
h. Conducting ongoing environmental data collection per local, state and federal
requirements for the designated emergency debris management sites.
i. Providing technical, clerical, and information technology assistance to the County for
completing any and all forms necessary for reimbursement from State or Federal
agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of
Homeland Security, the State of Florida and the Federal Highway Administration or the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) relating to eligible costs arising
out of the disaster recovery effort. This may include, but is not limited to, the timely
completion and submittal of reimbursement requests, preparation and submittal of any
and all necessary cost substantiations and preparing replies to any and all agency
requests, inquiries or potential denials.
j. Employing or maintaining on the work site (s) a qualified accessible supervisor(s) or
liaison officer as directed. At least one accessible and designated supervisor in the area
of operation and the liaison officer shall have full authority to act on behalf of the
CONSUL TANT and its subcontractors and all communications given to the supervisor or
liaison officer in writing by the County's authorized representative shall be as binding as
if given to the CONSULTANT.
k. Developing emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, evacuation
plans, and other emergency management services as required.
I. When requested by Monroe County, carrying out Preliminary Damage Assessment
efforts for the marine environment, to include the location of hurricane damaged or
derelict vessels (post storm event) on open marine waters and canals as well as the
specific location and extent of hurricane related debris material in canals.
m. Other services as agreed upon in writing between the CONSULTANT and the
COUNTY.
Attachment B
Fee Schedule
Schedule of Hourly Labor Rates for
Monitoring Field Services
Positions Hourly Rates
Project Manager $115.00
Operations manager $80.00
Schedule/Expeditor $69.00
GIS Analyst $65.00
Field Supervisor $65.00
Debris Site / Tower Monitors $52.00
Environmental Specialist $50.00
Project Inspectors (citizen drop-off monitors $47.00
Load Ticket Data Entry Clerk $35.00
Billing / Invoice Analyst $35.00
Administrative Assistant $35.00
Field Coordinator $47.00
Other Required Post-Event
Field Staff Positions
Hauler Invoice Reconciliation $75.00
Data Manager $95.00
Dam~e Assessment Estimator $85.00
Schedule of hourly Labor Rates for
Other Consulting Services
Other Required Positions Hourly Rates
Principal-in-Cha'1ie $175.00
Project Manager $165.00
Principal Engineer/Analyst/Planner Scientist $155.00
Procurement Specialist $150.00
Construction Manager $140.00
Senior Planner/Analyst/Engineer/Scientist $135.00
Resident Engineer $120.00
Engineer/ Analyst/Planner/Scientist $100.00
Assistant Engineer / Analvst $85.00
Construction Administrator $90.00
Specialty Inspector $85.00
Inspector $75.00
I Analytical Aide $70.00
Surveyor $65.00
Clerical/Administrator $35.00
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Attachment C
FHW A Form 1273
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Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction
Contracts
n COntrol A
and Voluntar
Attachment.
A. alachian Contracts included in A
I. GENERAL
1. These contract provisions shall apply to all work "perfonned on the contract by the
contractor's own organization and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's
immediate superintendence and to all work perfonned on the contract by piecework,
station work, or by subcontract.
2. Except as otherwise provided for in each section, the contractor shall insert in each
subcontract all of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions, and
further require their inclusion in any lower tier subcontract or purchase order that may
in turn be made. The Required Contract Provisions shall not be incorporated by
reference in any case. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with these Required Contract Provisions.
3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions
shall be sufficient grounds for tennination of the contract.
4. A breach of the fol/owing clauses of the Required Contract Provisions may also be
grounds for debarment as provided in 29 CPR 5.12:
SectIon I, paragraph 2;
Section IV, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7;
Section V, paragraphs 1 and 2a through 2g.
5. Disputes arising out of the labor standards Provisions of Section IV (except paragraph
5) and Section V of these Required Contract Provisions shall not be subject to the
general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance
with the procedures of the V.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as set forth in 29 CPR 5, 6,
and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include diSputes between the
contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the DOL, or the
contractor's employees or their representatives.
6. Select/on of Labor: During the perfonnance of this contract, the contractor shall not:
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a. dlSCrlmlnate against labor from any other State, possession, or territory of the Unned
States (except for employment preference for Appalachian contracts, when applicable.
as specified In Attachment A), or
b, b. employ convict labor for any purpose within the limits of the project unlese it is labor
performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation.
II. NONDISCRIMINATION
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts of $10,000
or more.)
1. Eque' Employment Opportunfty: Equal employment opportunity (BEO) requirements not
to discriminate and to take affirmati ve action to assure equal opportunity as set forth
under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (28 CPR 35, 29 CPR 1630 and 41 CPR
60) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions prescribed
herein, and imposed pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140 shall constitute the EEO and specific
affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities under this contract.
The Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications set forth under 41 CPR 60-
4.3 and the provisions of the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 ~
~.) set forth undQr 28 CPR 3S and 29 CPR 1630 are incorporated by reference in this
contract. In the execution of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with the
following minimum specific requirement activities of EEO:
a. The contractor will work with the State highway agency (SHA) and the Pederal
Government in carrying out EEO obligations and in their review of hislher
activities under the contract.
b. The contractor will accept as his operating policy the following statement:
"It Is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are emplOYed, and that
employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex,
color, national origin, age or d/seblllty. Such action shall Include: employment,
upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
Including apprenticeship, preapprentlceshlp, and/or on-the-job training. .
2. EEO Offlcer: The contractor will designate and make known to the SHA contracting
officers an EEO Officer who will have the responsibility for and must be capable of
effectively administering and promoting an active contractor program of EEO and who
must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so.
3. DIssemInatIon of Policy: All members of the contractor's staff who are authorized to
hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action, or
who are substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant of, and will
implement, the contractor's EEO policy and contractual responsibilities to provide BEO
in each grade and classification of employment. To ensure that the above agreement
",III be met, the following actions will be taken as a minimum:
a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office employees will be
conducted before the start of work and then not less often than once every six
months, at which time the contractor's BEO policy and its implementation will
be reviewed and explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer.
b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be given a thorough
indoctrination by the BEO Officer, covering all major aspects of the contractor's
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EEO obligations within thirty days following their reporting for duty with the
contractor.
c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for the project will be
instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's procedures for locating and
hiring minority group employees.
d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractor's EEO policy will be placed in
areas readily accessible to employees, applicants for employment and potential
employees.
e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to implement such policy will
be brought to the attention of employees by means of meetings, employee
handbooks, or other appropriate means.
4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the contractor will include in all
advertisements for employees the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such
advertisements will be placed in publications having a large circulation among minOrity
groups in the area from which the project work force would normally be derived.
a. The contractor will, unleas precluded by a valid bargaining agreement, conduct
systematic and direct recruitment through public and private employee referral
sources likely to yield qualified minority group applicants. To meet this
requirement, the contractor will identify sources of potential minority group
employees, and establish with such identified sources procedures whereby
minority group applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment
consideration.
b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining agreement providing for
exclusive hiring hall referrals, he is expected to observe the provisions of that
agreement to the extent that the system permits the contractor's compliance with
EEO contract Provisions. (The DOL has held that where implementation of such
agreements have the effect of discriminating against minorities or women, or
obligates the contractor to do the same, such implementation violates Executive
Order 11246, as amended.)
c. The contractor will encourage his present employees to refer minority group
applicants for employment. Information and procedures with regard to referring
minority group applicants will be discussed with employees.
5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and employee benefits shall be
established and administered, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring,
upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be taken
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The
following procedures shall be foI/owed:
a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project sites to insure that
working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate diSCriminatory
treatment of project site personnel.
b. The contractor will periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid within each
classification to determine any evidence of discriminatory wage practices.
c. The contractor will periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to
determine whether there is evidence of diSCrimination. Where evidence is found,
the contractor will promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that
the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective
action shall include all affected persons.
d. The contractor will promptly investigate all complaints of alleged diSCrimination
made to the contractor in connection with his obligations under this contract,
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will attempt to resolve such complaints, and will take appropriate correcti ve
action within a reaaonable time. If the investigation indicates that the
discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such correcti ve
action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation,
the contractor will inform every complainant of all of his avenues of appeal.
6. TraIning and Promotlon:
a. The contractor will aasist in locating, qualifying, and increaaing the skills of
minority group and women employees, and applicants for employment.
b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements and aapermissible
under Federal and State regulations, the contractor shall make full use of
training programs, Le., apprenticeship, and on-the-job training programs for the
geographical area of contract performance. Where feaai ble, 25 percent of
apprentices or trainees in each occupation shall be in their ftrst year of
apprenticeship or training. In the event a special provision for training is
provided under this contract, this subparagraph will be superseded aa indicated
in the special provision.
c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for employment of
available training programs and entrance requirements for cacho
d. The contractor will periodically review the training and promotion potential of
minority group and women employees and will encourage eligible employees to
apply for such training and promotion.
7. Unlc".: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon unions aa a source of
employees, the contractor will use hislher best efforts to obtain the Cooperation of such
unions to increaae opportunities for minority groups and women within the unions, and
to effect referrals by such unions of minority and female employees. Actions by the
contractor either directly or through a contractor's aasociation acting aa agent will
include the procedures set forth below:
a. The contractor will use best efforts to develop, in cooperation with the unions,
jOint training programs aimed toward qualifying more minority group members
and women for membership in the unions and increaaing the skills of minority
group employees and women so that they may qualify for higher paying
employment.
b. The contractor will use best efforts to incorporate an EEO clause into each union
agreement to the end that such union will be contractually bound to refer
applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age
or disability.
c. The contractor is to obtain information aa to the referral practices and policies of
the labor union except that to the extent such information is within the exclusive
possession of the labor union and such labor union refuses to furnish such
information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the SHA and shall
set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information.
d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor with a reaaonable flow
of minority and women referrals within the time limit set forth in the col/ective
bargaining agreement, the contractor will, through independent recruitment
efforts, fill the employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age or disability; making full efforts to obtain qualified
andlor qualifiable minority group persons and Women. (The DOL haa held that it
shall be no excuse that the union with which the contractor haa a collective
bargaining agreement providing for exclusive referral failed to refer minority
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employees.) In the event the union referral practice prevents the contractor from
meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and
these special provisions, such contractor shall immediately notify the SHA.
8. SelectIon of Subconlnlcto.... Procur.ment of Materlala and Le,,'ng of EquIpment: The
contractor shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sel[, national
origin, age or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including
procurement of materials and leases of equipment.
a. The contractor shall notify all potential subcontractors and sUppliers of hislher
EEO obligations under this contract.
b. Disadvantaged bUSiness enterprises (DBE), as defined in 49 CFR 23, shall have
equal opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts which the contractor
enters into pursuant to this contract. The contractor will use his best efforts to
solicit bids from and to utilize DBE subcontractors or subcontractors with
meaningful minority group and female representation among their employees.
Contractors shaJI obtain lists of DBE construction firms from SHA personnel.
c. The contractor will use his best efforts to ensure subcontractor compliance with
their EEO obligations.
9. Recorda and Reporta: The contractor shall keep such records as necessary to document
compliance with the EEO requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of
three years following completion of the contract work and shall be available at
reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives of the SHA and
the FHW A.
a. The records kept by the contractor shall document the foJ/owing:
I. The number of minority and non-minority group members and women
employed in each work classification on the project;
2. The progress and efforts being made in cooperation with unions, when
applicable, to increase employment opportunities for minorities and
women;
3. The progress and efforts being made in locating, hiring, training,
qualifying, and upgrading minority and female employees; and
4. The progress and efforts being made in securing the services of DBE
subcontractors or subcontractors with meaningful minority and female
representation among their employees.
b. The contractors will submit an annual report to the SHA each July for the
duration of the project, indicating the number of minOrity, women, and non-
minority group employees currently engaged in each work classification
required by the contract work. This information is to be reported on Form
FHW A-1391. If on-the-job training is being required by special provision, the
contractor will be required to collect and report training data.
III. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
(Applicable to al/ Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts of $/0,000
or more.)
a. By submission of this bid, the el[ecution of this contract or subcontract, or the consummation of
this material supply agreement or purchase order, as appropriate, the bidder, Federal-aid construction
contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or vendor, as appropriate, certifies that the firm does not
maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that the
firm does not permit its employees to perform their services at any location, under its control, where
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segregated facilities are maintained. The firm agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of
the EEO provisions of this contract. The firm further certifies that no employee will be denied access
to adequate facilities on the basis of sex or disability.
b. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities" means any waiting rooms, work
areas, reslrooms and washrooms, restaurants and other eating areas, timeclocks, locker rooms, and
other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas,
transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit
directive, or are, in fact, segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or
disability, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise. The only exception will be for the disabled
when the demands for accessibility override (e.g. disabled parking).
c. The contractor agrees that it has obtained or will obtain identical certification from proposed
subcontractors or material suppliers prior to award of subcontracts or consummation of material supply
agreements of $10,000 or more and that it will retain such certifications in its files.
N. PAYMENT OF PREDETERMINED MINIMUM WAGE
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts exceeding $2,000 and to all related
subcontracts, except for projects located on roadways classified as local roads or rural minor
collectors, which are exempt.)
O. Gener.':
a. All mechanics and laborers employed or working upon the site of the work will
be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week and without
subsequent deduction or rebate on any account [except such payroll deductions
as are permitted by regulations (29 CFR 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor
under the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c)J the full amounts of wages and bona
fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereot) due at time of payment. The
payment shall be computed at wage rates not less than those contained in the
wage determination of the Secretary of. Labor (hereinafter "the wage
determination") which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of
any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the
contractor or its subcontractors and such laborers and mechanics. The wage
determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates
conformed under paragraph 2 of this Section N and the DOL poster (WH-1321)
or Form FHWA-149S) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its
subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where
it can be easily seen by the workers. For the purpose of this Section,
contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits
under Section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a) on behalf of
laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics,
subjecl to the provisions of Section N, paragraph 3b, hereof. Also, for the
purpose of this Section, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more
than a weekly period (bUl not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or
programs, which cover the Particular weekly period, are deemed to be
constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and
mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the
wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without
regard to skill, except as provided in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Section IV.
b. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be
compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually
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worleed therein, provided, that the employer's payroll records accurately set forth
the time spent in each classification in which worle is performed.
c. All rulings and interpretations of the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts Contained
in 29 CPR I, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.
I. CI...lflcat'on:
a. The SHA contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or
mechanics employed under the contract, which is not listed in the wage
determination, shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination.
b. The contracting officer shall approve an additional clasSification, wage rate and
fringe benefits only when the following criteria have been met:
1. the worle to be performed by the additional classification requested is not
perfOrmed by a classification in the wage determination;
2. the additional classification is utilized in the area by the construction
industry;
3. the proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a
reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage
detennination;and
4. with respect to helpers, when such a classification prevails in the area in
which the worle is performed.
c. If the contractor or subcontractors, as appropriate, the laborers and mechanics (if
known) to be employed in the additional classification or their representatives,
and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including
the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a repon of the
action taleen shall be sent by the contracting officer to the DOL, Administrator
of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration,
Washington, D.C. 20210. The Wage and Hour Administrator, or an authorized
representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional
classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting
officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that
additional time is necessary.
d. In the event the contractor or subcontractors, as apprOpriate, the laborers or
mechanics to be employed in the additional classification or their
representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the Proposed
classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe
benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions,
including the views of all interested panies and the recommendation of the
contracting officer, to the Wage and Hour Administrator for determination. Said
Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination Within
30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the
contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary
e. The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant
to paragraph 2c or 2d of this Section IV shall be paid to all workers performing
work in the additional classification from the first day on which work is
performed in the classification.
2. Peyment 0' Fringe Bene'''.:
a. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of
laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an
hourly rate, the contractor or subcontractors, as appropriate, shall either pay the
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benefit as slated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe
benefit or an hourly case equivalent thereof.
b. If the contractor or subcontractor, as appropriate, does not make payments to a
trustee or other third person, helshe may consider as a part of the wages of any
laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing
bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, provided, that the Secretary of
Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that the applicable
standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may
require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of
obligations under the plan or program.
3. ApprentIce. .nd Tl'llln_ (Progr.m. of the U.S. DOL) and Helpal'll:
a. Apprentices:
1. Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate
for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and
individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered
with the DOL, Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of
Apprenticeship and Training, or with a Slate apprenticeship agency
recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in hislher first 90
days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an
apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the
program, but who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training or a State apprenticeship agency (where appropriate) to be
eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice.
2. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeyman-level employees on the
job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio
permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the
registered program. Any employee listed on a payroll at an apprentice
wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above,
shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate listed in the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed. In
addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the
ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than
the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually
performed. Where a contractor or subcontractor is performing
construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its
program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (e}(pressed in
percentages of the journeyman-level hourly rate) specified in the
contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall be observed.
3. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the
registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, e}(pressed as a
percentage of the joumeyman-Ievel hourly rate specified in the
applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits
in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the
apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices
must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage
determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator for
the Wage and Hour Division determines that a different practice prevails
for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in
accordance with that determination.
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4. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or a State
apprenticeship agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws approval of
an apprenticeship program, the contractor or subcontractor will no longer
be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable
predetermined rate for the comparable work performed by regular
employees until an acceptable program is approved.
b. Trainees:
I. Except as provided in 29 CPR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to
work at less than the predetermined rate for the work perfonned unless
they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program
which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by
the DOL, Employment and Training Administration.
2. The ratio of trainees to journeyman-level employees on the job site shall
not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the
Employment and Training Administration. Any employee listed on the
payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a
training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration
shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed. In
addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the
ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than
the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually
performed.
3. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the
approved program for his/her level of progress, expressed as a
percentage of the jOurneyman-level hourly rate specified in the
applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in
accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee
program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full
amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an
apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman_
level wage rate on the wage determination which Provides for less than
full fringe benefits for apprentices, in which case such trainees shall
recei ve the same fringe benefits as apprentices.
4. In the event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws
approval of a training program, the contractor or subcontractor wilJ no
longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable
predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program
is approved.
c. Helpers;
Helpers will be permitted 10 work on a project il Ihe helper C/8Ssif/cation is specilled and
delined on the applicable wage determination Or /s approved pursuant to the
conlormance prOCedure set lorth in Section IV.2. Any worker listed on a payroll at a
he/per wage rate, who is nol a he/per under a apprOVed delln/tion, shall be paid not less
than the applicable wage rale on the wage determination lor the classification at work
actually pet1ormed.
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4. Apprentice. .nd Train... (Program. of the U.S. DOT):
Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and skill training programs
which have been certified by the Secretary of Transportation as promoting EEO in
connection with Federal-aid highway construction programs arc not subject to the
requiremenrs of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. The straight time hourly wage rates for
apprentices and Irainees under such programs will be established by the particular
programs. The ralio of apprentices and trainees to journeymen shall not be greater than
permitted by the terms of the panicular program.
5. Withholding:
The SHA shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized
representali ve of the DOL withhold, or cause to be withheld, from the contractor or
subcontractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime
contractor, or any other Federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing
wage requirements which is held by the same prime contractor, as much of the accrued
payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laboren and mechanics,
including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the contractor or any
subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure
to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed
or working on the site of the work, all or pan of the wages required by the contnct, the
SHA contncting officer may, after written notice to the contractor, take such action as
may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee
of funds until such violations have ceased.
6. OvertIme RequIrement.:
No contractor or subcontractor conlracting for any pan of the contract work which
may require or involve the employment of laborers, mechanics, watchmen, or guards
(including apprentices, trainees, and helpers described in paragraphs 4 and 5 above)
shall require or permit any laborer, mechanic, watchman, or guard in any workweek in
which helshe is employed on such work, to work in excess of 40 hours in such
workweek unless such laborer, mechanic, watchman, or guard receives compensation at
a rate not less than one-and-one-half times hislher basic rate of pay for all hours worked
in excess of 40 houn in such workweek.
7. Vlolallon:
Liability for Unpaid Wages; Liquidated Damages: In the event of any violation of the
clause set forth in paragraph 7 above, the contractor and any subcontractor responsible
thereof shall be liable to the affected employee for his/her unpaid wages. In addition,
such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of
work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or
to such territory) for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed
with respect to each individual laborer, mechanic, watchman, or guard employed in
violation of the clause set forth in paragraph 7, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day
on which such employee was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard
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of the registration of apprentices and trainees, and ratios and wage rates
prescribed in the applicable programs.
c. Each contractor and subcontractor shall furnish, each week in which any
contract work is performed, to the SHA resident engineer a payroll of wages
paid each of its employees (including apprentices, trainees, and helpers,
described in Section IV, paragraphs 4 and 5, and watchmen and guards engaged
on work during the preceding weekly payroll period). The payroll submitted
shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be
maintained under paragraph 2b of this Section V. This information may be
submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH-347 is available for this
purpose and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents (Federal
stock number 029-005-0014-1), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of
payrolls by all subcontractors.
d. Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance,"
signed by the contractor or subcontractor or hislher agent who pays or
supervises the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall
certify the following: .
1. that the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required
to be maintained under paragraph 2b of this Section V and that such
information is COlTeCt and complete;
2. that such laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and
trainee) employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid
the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or
indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or
indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions
as set forth in the Regulations, 29 CPR 3;
3. that each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less that the applicable
wage rate and fringe benefits or cash equivalent for the classification of
worked performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination
incorporated into the contract.
e. The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the
reverse side of Optional Form WH.347 shall satisfy the requirement for
submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph 2d of this
Section V.
f. The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor to
civil or criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 231.
g. The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph
2b of this Section V available for inspection, copying, or transcription by
authorized representati ves of the SHA, the FHW A, or the DOL, and shall permit
such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If
the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make
them available, the SHA, the FHW A, the DOL, or all may, after written notice
to the contractor. sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such actions as may be
necessary to cause the suspension of any fulther payment, advance, or guarantee
of funds. Furthennore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to
make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to
29 CFR 5.12.
VI. RECORD OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND LASOR
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work week of 40 hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause
set forth in paragraph 7,
8. Withholding for Unpaid Wag.. and Liquidated Damage.:
V. STATEMENTS AND PAYROLLS
The SHA shall Upon its own action or upon written request of any authorized
representative of the DOL withhold, or cause to be withheld, from any monies payable
on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such
contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other
Federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards
Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be
necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages
and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph 8 above.
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts exceeding $2,000 and to all related
subcontracts, except for projects located on roadways classified as local roads or rural
collectors, which are exempt.)
O. Compliance with Copeland Reguletlon. (29 CFR 3):
The contractor shall comply with the Copeland Regulatlona of the Secretary of Labor which are
herein Incorporated by reference.
1. Payrolla and Payroll Recorda:
a. Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the contractor
and each subcontractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period
of 3 years from the date of completion of the contract for all laborers,
mechanics, apprentices, trainees, watchmen, helpers, and guards working at the
si te of the work.
b. The payroll records shall contain the name, social security number, and address
of each such employee; his or her correct Classification; hourly rates of wages
paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe
benefits or cash equivalent thereof the types described in Section 1(b)(2)(B) of
the Davis Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours worked; deductions
made; and actual wages paid. In addition, for Appalachian contracts, the payroll
records shall contain a notation indicating whether the employee does, or does
not, normally reside in the labor area as defined in Attachment A, paragraph 1.
Whenever the Secretary of Labor, pursuant to Section IV, paragraph 3b, has
found that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs
reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described
in Section l(b)(2)(B) of the Davis Bacon Act, the contractor and each
subcontractor shall maintain records which show that the commitment to
provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially
responsible, rhat the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the
laborers or mechanics affected, and show the cost anticipated or the actual cost
incurred in providing benefits. Contractors or subcontractors employing
apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence
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O. On all Federal-aid Contracts on the National Highway System, except those which Provide
solely for the installation of protective devices at railroad grade crossings, those which are constructed
on a force account or direct labor basis, highway beautification contracts, and contracts for which the
total final construction cost for roadway and bridge is less than $1,000,000 (23 CFR 635) the
contractor shall:
a.
Become familiar with the list of specific materials and supplies contained in
Form FHWA-47, "Statement of Materials and Labor Used by Contractor of
Highway Construction Involving Federal Funds," prior to the commencement of
work under this contract.
b. Maintain a record of the total cost of all materials and supplies purchased for
and incorporated in the work, and also of the quantities of those specific
materials and supplies listed on Form FHW A-47, and in the units shown on
Form FHW A-47.
c. umish, upon the completion of the contract, to the SHA resident engineer on
Form FHWA-47 together with the data required in paragraph Ib
relativFumishaterials and supplies, a final labor summary of all contract work
indicating the total hours worked and the total amount earned.
1. At the prime contractor's option, either a single repon covering all contract work or separate
reports for the contractor and for each subcontract shall be submitted.
VU. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT
O. The contractor shall perform with ilB Own organization contract work amounting to not less
than 30 percent (or a greater percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total original
contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by the State. Specialty items may be
performed by subcontract and the amount of any such specialty items performed may be deducted
from the total original contract price before computing the amount of work required to be performed
by the contractor's own organization (23 CPR 635).
a. "Its own organization" shall be construed to include only Workers employed and
paid directly by the prime contractor and equipment owned or rented by the
prime contractor, with or without operators. Such term does not include
employees or equipment of a subcontractor, assignee, or agent of the prime
contractor.
"Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work that requires highJy
specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment not ordinariJy available ili the
type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid on the contract as
a whole and in general are to be limited to minor components of the overall
contract.
1. The contract amount upon which the requirements set fonh in paragraph J of Section VU is
computed inclUdes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or
produced by the contractor under the contract provisions.
2. The contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent or Supervisor who is employed by
the firm, has full authority to direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract
requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations (regardless of who performs the work) and
(b) such other of its own organizational resources (supervision, management, and engineering services)
as the SMA contracting officer determines is necessary to assure the performance of the contracl.
3. No POrtion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or otherwise disposed of except with the
written consent of the SMA contracting officer. or authorized representative, and such consent when
given shall not be construed to relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the
contract. Written consent will be given only after the SMA has assured that each subcontract is
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evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and requirements of the prime
contract.
vm. SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
O. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and local laws governing safety, health, and sanitation (23 CPR 635). The contractor shall
provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment and take any other needed actions as it
determines, or as the SHA contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to protect the
life and health of employees on the job and the safety of the P4blic and to protect property in
connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract.
1. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract, which the
contractor enters into pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any subcontractor shall not
permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to work in surroundings or under conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to hislher health or safety, as determined under
construction safety and health standards (29 CPR 1926) promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, in
accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 V.S.C. 333).
2. Pursuant to 29 CPR 1926.3, it is a condition of this contract that the Secretary of Labor or
authorized representative thereof, shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to
inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construction safety and health standards and to
carry out the duties of the Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 V.S.C. 333).
IX. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY PROJECTS
In order to assure high quality and durable construction in confOrmity with approved plans and
specifications and a high degree of reliability on statements and representations made by
engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federal-aid highway projects, it is essential
that all persons concerned with the project perform their functions as carefully, thoroughly, and
honestly as possible. Willful falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation with respect to any
facts related to the project is a violation of Federal law. To prevent any misunderstanding
regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, the following notice shall be posted on each
Federal-aid highway project (23 CFR 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to
all persons concerned with the project:
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROJECTS
18 V.S.C. 1020 reads as follows:
'Whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, or of any State or Territory, or
whoever, whether a person, association. Hrm. or corporation, knOwingly makes any false statement,
false representation, or false report as to the character, quality, quantity. or cost of the material used or
to be used. or the quantity or quality of the work perfonned or to be performed, or the cost thereof in
connection with the submission of plans, maps, speciHcatlons, contracts. or costs of construction on any
highway or related project submiUed for approval to the Secretary of Transportation; or
Whoever knowingly makes any false statement. false representation, lalse report or lalse claim with
respect to the character, quality, quantlly, or cost of any work performed or to be performed. or materials
fumlshed or to be furnished, In connection with the construction of any highway or related project
approved by the Secretary of Transportation; or
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Whoever knowingly makes any false statemfHlt or false representation as to material fact In any
statement, certlf1csf9, or report submitted pursuant to provisions of the F9d8ral-ald Roads Act approved
July 1. 1916, (39 Slat. 355), as amfHlded and supplemented;
Shall be I1ned not more that $10.000 or Imprisoned not more than 5 YlilBrs or both.'
X. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AlR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts of $100,000
or more.)
By submission of this bid or the execution of this contract, or subcontract, as appropriate, the
bidder, Federal-aid construction contractor, or subcontractor. as appropriate, will be deemed to
have stipulated as follows:
O. That any facility that is or will be utilized in the performance of this contract, unless such
contract is exempt under the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857 ~ ~.. as amended by Pub.L.
91-604), and under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 125/ ~ ~., as
amended by Pub.L. 92-500), Executive Order 11738, and regulations in implementation thereof (40
CPR IS) is not listed, on the date of contract award, on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EP A) List of Violating Facilities pursuant to 40 CPR 15.20.
1. That the fion agrees to comply and remain in compliance with all the requirements of Section
114 of the Clean Air Act and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and all
regulations and guidelines listed thereunder.
2. That the fion shall promptly notify the SHA of the receipt of any communication from the
Director. Office of Federal Activities, EPA, indicating that a facility that is or will be utilized for the
contract is under consideration to be listed on the EP A List of Violating Facilities.
3. That the fion agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of paragraph I through
4 of this Section X in every nonexempt subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the
government may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements.
XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING OEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY ANO VOLUNTARY
exCLUSION
O. Inatructlona lor CertJtJeetlon . Primary Coval'lld Tranaacllona:
(Applicable to all Federal-aid contracts _ 49 CPR 29)
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the Prospective primary participant is
providing the certification set out below.
b. The inability of a person to provide the certification set out below will not
necessarily result in denial of participation in this Covered transaction. The
Prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the
certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in
connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into
this transaction. However, failure of the Prospective primary participant to
furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify Such a person from
participation in this transaction.
c. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this
transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant
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knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies
available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate
this transaction for cause of default.
d. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to
the department or agency to whom this proposal is submitted if any time the
prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when
submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower
tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction,"
"principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have
the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules
implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or
agency to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.
f. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that,
should the proposed covered transaction be entered into. it shall not knowingly
enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a penon who is debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into
this transaction:
g. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal
that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension. Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered
Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered
transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a
prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction,
unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the
method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals.
Each participant may, but is not required to, check the nonprocurement portion
of the "Lists of Parties Excluded Prom Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement
Programs" (Nonprocurement List) which is compiled by the General Services
Administration.
i. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment
of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required
by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to
exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
j. Except for transactions authorized under parsgraph f of these instructions, if a
participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies
available to the Federal Government. the department or agency may terminate
this transaction for cause or default.
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11. The Prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and
its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, SUspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily ellcluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgement rendered against them for COmmission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or perfonning a public (Federal, Slate or local) transaction or contract
under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or COmmission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, malcing false statements,
or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a govemmenlsl
entity (Federal, State or local) with Commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph I b of
this certification; and
d Have not within a 3-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public
transactions (Federal, Slate or local) tenninated for cause or default.
12. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an ellplanation to this proPOsal.
Certification Regarding D'~nnent, Suspension, IneligIbility and Voluntary Exe'u.,on-
Primary Covllt'ld TrenNet/ona
.....
1. In.truct'on. tor Certltlcatlon . Lower T'er CovW8d Tran.act/one:
(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders and other lower tier transactions of
$25,000 or more - 49 CPR 29)
By signing and submitting this proposal, the Prospective lower tier is providing the certification
set out below.
a. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the
Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue
available remedies, including sUspension and/or debarment.
b. The Prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to
which this proposal is submitted if at any time the Prospective lower tier participant learns that its
certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
c. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred: "suspended," "ineligible," "primary Covered
transaction," "participant," "person," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this
clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing
Eucutive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance
in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
d. The Prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the
proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency With which this
transaction originated.
FHW....1273 EJoctronk: Vltllon - Marolll0, 1994
e. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will
include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,. without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
f. A panicipant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective panicipant
in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A panicipant may
decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each
participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.
g. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of s system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and
information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent
person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
h. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph e of these instructions, if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which
this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
.....
Cartlflcatlon Regarding Debarmant, Suapenslon, Inallglblllty and Voluntary Excluslon-
Lower Tier Covered Tranuctlons:
9. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it
nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
10. Where the prospective lower tier panicipant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective panicipant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
.....
XII. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS FOR LOBBYING
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts which
exceed $100,000 - 49 CPR 20)
O. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best
of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
:-"'oeral grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendmenl, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
a. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
FHWA.I273 EIOCInonlc Vo,.l"" - _ 10. 19lU
, .
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions.
1. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
2. The Prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she
shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which
exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
ATTACHMENT A . EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR APPALACHIAN CONTRACTS
(Applicable to Appalachian contracts only.)
3. During the performance of this contract, the contractor undertaking to do worle which is, or
reasonably may be, done as on-site work, shall give preference to qualified persons who regularly
reside in the labor area as designated by the DOL wherein the contract work is situated, or the
subregion, or the Appalachian counties of the State wherein the contract work is situated, except:
To the extent that qualified persons regularly residing in the area are not available.
a. For the reasonable needs of the contractor to employ supervisory or specially experienced
personnel necessary to assure an efficient execution of the contract work. .
b. For the obligation of the contractor to offer employment to present or former employees as the
result of a lawful collective bargaining contract, provided that the number of nonresident persons
employed under this subparagraph Ie shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of employees
employed by the contractor on the contract work, except as provided in subparagraph 4 below.
4. The contractor shall place a job order with the State Employment Service indicating (a) the
classifications of the laborei'll, mechanics and other employees required to perform the contract worle,
(b) the number of employees required in each classification, (c) the date on which he estimates such
employees will be required, and (d) any other pertinent information required by the State Employment
Service to complete the job order form. The job order may be placed with the State Employment
Service in writing or by telephone. If during the course of the contract work, the information submitted
by the contractor in the original job order is substantially modified, he shall promptly notify the State
Employment Service.
S. The contractor shall give full consideration to all qualified job applicants referred to him by the
State Employment Service. The contractor is not required to grant employment to any job applicants
who, in his opinion, are not qualified to perform the classification of work required.
6. If, within I week following the placing of a job order by the contractor with the State
Employment Service, the State Employment Service is unable to refer any qualified job applicants to
the contractor, or less than the number requested, the State Employment Service will forward a
certificate to the contractor indicating the unavailability of applicants. Such certificate shall be made a
part of the Contractor's permanent project records. Upon receipt of this certificate, the contractor may
employ persons who do not normally reside in the labor area to fill positions Covered by the certificate,
notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph Ic above.
7. The contractor shall include the provisions of Sections I through 4 of this Attachment A in
every subcontract for work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on-site work.
TIlle pogo WI modtt1od on MIlICh II, 2005
Attachment D
23 CFR Part 635.410
Buy America Requirements
23 CFA Pal1 635.410 Buy America Requirements
, ,
23 CFR Part 635.410 Buy AmerIca Requirements.
(a) The provisions of this section shall prevail and be given precedence over any
requirements of this subpart which are contrary to this section. However, nothing in this
section shall be construed to be contrary to the requirements of ~635.409(a} of this subpart.
(b) No Federal-aid highway construction project is to be authorized for advertisement or
otherwise authorized to proceed unless at least one of the following requirements is met:
(1) The project either: (i) Includes no permanently incorporated steel or iron materials, or (ii) if
steel or iron materials are to be used, all manufacturing processes, including application of a
coating, for these materials must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes
which protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied.
(2) The State has standard contract provisions that require the use of domestic materials and
products, including steel and iron materials, to the same or greater extent as the provisions
set forth in this section.
(3) The State elects to include alternate bid provisions for foreign and domestic steel and iron
materials which comply with the following requirements. Any procedure for obtaining altemate
bids based on furnishing foreign steel and iron materials which is acceptable to the Division
Administrator may be used. The contract provisions must (i) require all bidders to submit a
bid based on furnishing domestic steel and iron materials, and (ii) clearly state that the
contract will be awarded to the bidder who submits the lowest total bid based on furnishing
domestic steel and iron materials unless such total bid exceeds the lowest total bid based on
furnishing foreign steel and iron materials by more than 25 percent.
(4) When steel and iron materials are used in a project, the requirements of this section do
not prevent a minimal use of foreign steel and iron materials, if the cost of such materials
used does not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.1 percent) of the total contract cost or
$2,500, whichever is greater. For purposes of this paragraph, the cost is that shown to be the
value of the steel and iron products as they are delivered to the project.
(c}(l) A State may request a waiver of the provisions of this section if;
(i) The application of those provisions would be inconsistent with the pUblic interest; or
(ii) Steel and iron materials/products are not produced in the United States in sufficient and
reasonably available quantities which are of a satisfactory quality.
(2) A request for waiver, accompanied by supporting information, must be submitted in writing
to the Regional Federal Highway Administrator (RFHWA) through the FHWA Division
Administrator. A request must be submitted sufficiently in advance of the need for the waiver
in order to allow time for proper review and action on the request. The RFHWA will have
approval authority on the request.
. r.
23 CFA Pan: 635,410 Buy America Requirements
(3) Requests for waivers may be made for specific projects, or for certain materials or
products in specific geographic areas, or for combinations of both, depending on the
circumstances.
(4) The denial of the request by the RFHWA may be appealed by the State to the Federal
Highway Administrator (Administrator), whose action on the request shall be considered
administratively final.
(5) A request for a waiver which involves nationwide public interest or availability issues or
more than one FHWA region may be submitted by the RFHWA to the Administrator for
action.
(6) A request for waiver and an appeal from a denial of a request must include facts and
justification to support the granting of the waiver. The FHWA response to a request or appeal
will be in writing and made available to the public upon request. Any request for a nationwide
waiver and FHWA's action on such a request may be published in the Federal Register for
public comment.
(7) In determining whether the waivers described in paragraph (c)(l) of this section will be
granted, the FHWA will consider all appropriate factors including, but not limited to, cost,
administrative burden, and delay that would be imposed if the provision were not waived.
(d) Standard State and Federal-aid contract procedures may be used to assure compliance
with the requirements of this section.
[48 FR 53104, Nov. 25, 1983, as amended at 49 FR 18821, May 3, 1984; 58 FR 38975, July
21,1993]
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""",""",R THIS CERnFlCATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMAnON
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ABD Inaurance & Financial S8IVlcea ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
601 Union StrHt Sultall400
Seattle, WA 98101 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAlCtI
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INSURER E:
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COVERAGES
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POLICY NUMBER: P660532D5822TIL06
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
ISSUE DATE: 05- 02 -2007
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
ADDITIONAL INSURED
(CONTRACTORS)
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY - CONTRACTORS COVERAGE PART
SCHEDULE
NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ORGANIZA TION(S):
Monroe County, Engineer Department
PROJECT/LOCATION OF COVERED OPERATIONS:
Hurricane Debris Monitoring and Disaster Related Svcs
1. WHO IS AN INSURED - (Section II) is amended to
include the person or organization shown in the
Schedule above The person or organization does
not qualify as an additional insured with respect to
the independent acts or omissions of such person or
organization The person or organization is only an
additional Insured with respect to liability caused by
"your work' for that additional insured at the location
shown in the Schedule
2. The Insurance provided to the additional Insured is
limited as follows:
a. In the event that the limits of liability stated in the
policy exceed the limits of liability required by a
written contract or written agreement in effect
during this policy period and signed and
executed by you prior to the loss for which
coverage is sought, the insured provided by this
endorsement shall be limited to the limits of
liability required by such contract or agreement
This endorsement shall not increase the limits
stated in Section 111- LIMITS OF INSURANCE
b. The insurance provided to the additional insured
does not apply to "bodily injury', "property
damage", "personal injury" or "advertising injury'
arising out of an architect's, engineer's or
surveyor's rendering of or failure to render any
professional services including:
,. The preparing, approving or failing to
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prepare or approve maps, shop drawings,
opinions, reports, surveys, field orders,
change orders, or drawings and
specifications; and
II.. Supervisory or inspection activities
performed as part of any related
architectural or engineering activities
b. This insurance does not apply to "bodily Injury" or
"property damage" caused by "your work'
included in the "products-completed operations
hazard' unless you are required to provide such
coverage for the additional insured by a written
contract or written agreement in effect during this
policy period and signed and executed by you
prior to the loss for which coverage is sought
and then only for the period of time required by
such contract or agreement and In no event
beyond the expiration date of the policy
3. Subpart (1)(a) of the Pollution exclusion under
Paragraph 2, Exclusions of Bodily Injury and
Property Damage Liability Coverage (Section I -
Coverages) does not apply to you if the "bodily injury"
or "property damage" arises out of "your work"
performed on premises which are owned or rented
by the additional insured at the ~me "your work" is
performed
4. Any coverage provided by this endorsement to an
additional insured shall be excess over any other
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valid and collectible insurance available to the
additional insured whether primary, excess,
contingent or on any other basis unless a written
contract or written agreement in effective during this
policy period and signed and executed by you prior
to the loss for which coverage is sought specifically
requires that this insurance apply on a primary or
non-contributory basis. When this insurance is
primary and there is other insurance available to the
additional insured from any source, we will share
with that other insurance by the method described in
the policy
5. As a condition of coverage, each additional insured
must:
a. Give us prompt written notice of any
"occurrence" or offense which may result in a
claim and prompt written notice of'suit"
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b. Immediately forward all legal papers to us,
cooperate in the defense of any actions, and
otherwise comply with policy conditions
c, Tender the defense and indemnity of any claims
or "suif' to any other insurer which also insures
against a loss we cover under this endorsement
This included, but is not limited to, any insurer
which has issued a policy of insurance in which
the additional insured qualifies as an insured
For purposes of this requirement, the term
"insures againsf' refers to any self-insurance and
to any insurer which issued a policy of insurance
that may provide coverage for the loss,
regardless of whether the additional insured has
actually requested that the insurer provide the
additional insured with a defense and/or
indemnity under that policy of insurance
d. Agree to make available any other insurance that
the additional insured has for a loss we cover
under this endorsement
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