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07/16/2008 Agreement DANNY L. KOLHAGE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT DATE: September 26, 2008 TO: Dent Pierce, Director Public Works Division ATTN: Beth Leto, Assistant Director Public Works Division FROM: Isabel C. DeSantis, , D. C. At the July 16, 2008, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board approved the following: C 14 Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between Monroe County and Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. for central air conditioning maintenanc,e and repair for the Lower Facilities. C 16 Board granted approval to award bid and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. for a full maintenance program for the two centrifugal <:hillers at Jackson Square. Enclosed are fully executed duplicate originals of the above-mentioned for your handling. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office. Thank You. cc: County Attorney Finance File,~ M ..;j" t::' M c x: .. Cl.- \D L N C' 0... I L.LJ V> ~.,. CO ~.... = = .... FULL MAIINTEINAINCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSOIN SQUARE, KEY WEST MOINROE COUINTY, FLORIDA AGREEMENT FOR FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA This Agreement is made and entered into this Ju f!-- day of , 2008, between MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ("COUNTY"), a po ical ubdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORP. ("CONTRACTOR"), a Florida corporation, whose address is 7250 NE 4th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130. WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to have a full maintenance program - chiller systems located at Jackson Square, Key West, and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR desires and is able to provide a full maintenance program for the chiller systems at Jackson Square, Key West; and WHEREAS, it serves a legitimate public purpose for CONTRACTOR to provide a full maintenance program for the Jackson Square chiller system, now therefore, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is agr€:ed as follows: 1. THE AGREEMENT The Agreement consists of this document, the bid documents and the exhibits only. 2. SCOPE OF THE WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, , . J s~ices, and incidentals, and perform all the work necessary in accordance with :}. 1~ specifications entitled: .!_' , --i, ..; \~ j :----h-l _ ._J.,.:" ~_<.: ,~_;J ~L: ........ Z o C) ..u: FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CHILLER SYSTEMS - JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Provide a complete program of preventive maintenance in accordance with all guidelines issued by the manufacturer(s) on the systems and equipment listed as follows: Agreement 1 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA EQUIPMENT TYPE QTY. MODEL # NOTES MANUFACTURER COOLING TOWERS 2 CONDERSER WATER 2 15 HP PUMPS CHILLED WATER PUMPS 2 15 HP FRESH AIR AHU 1 15TON CENTRIFUGAL CHILLER 2 YORK YTG1A3B2 217 TONS I. Total Service Coverage. Contractor to provide all parts and labor required to keep the equipment in proper operating condition to protect against unpredictable repair expenditures as well as ensure reliability and efficiency. Repairs shall be based on the fee schedule rates for labor and materials as outlined in the contract. n. 24-Hour Emergeucy Service. 7 days a week. Technicians to respond twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to ensure proper and reliable operation of items as listed and designated for the systems and equipment listed above. In the event of an operational failure, emergency response time shall be no greater than eight (8) hours from County notification to be on site. iii. Inspections. Five inspections per year and 2!!.!Lannual shutdown inspection on the equipment covered by this agreement. IV. Refrigerant Conservation Services. Certified Technicians will need to perform additional leak detection activities and other services, including the use of storage and recycling equipment, in order to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other state and local regulations on all items containing CFC and HCFC refrigerants listed above. v. Additional Services. When requested by the County, the Contractor to provide a written report of findings, corrective actions, and recommendations and shall invoice the County at the fee schedule rates for labor as specified in the contract. B. Annual Preventive Maintenance & InsDection Prol!ram for Chillers The following tasks are performed once a year during a shutdown period in order to properly evaluate the equipment status and prepare the unit for the next cooling season: 2 April 2008 Agreement FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA I. Checking the Compressor~Motor Assembly for the following items and performing PM tasks as indicated: a. Recording Voltages and Amperes b. Meging and recording motor winding resistance c. Lubricating open motor d. Checking the alignment on open motor drive units e. Checking the coupling f. Checking seals g. Checking inlet vane operator and linkage; Lubricating where required II. Checking the Compressor Oil System for the following items: a. Conducting analysis on oil at an independent laboratory b. Changing oil on Centrifugal units based on oil analysis results, oil filter and dryer on all units. c. Checking oil pump, seal and motor d. Checking heater and thermostat e. Checking all other oil system components including cooler, strainer and solenoid valve where applicable. iii. Checking Motor Starter and performing the following tasks: a. Running diagnostic check b. Cleaning contacts or recommending replacement c. Checking linkage d. Meging motor e. Checking all terminals and tightening connections f. Checking overloads, and calibrating g. Cleaning or replacing air filter where required h. Dry running starter (or before start-up); checking status lights IV. Review the New Graphic Control Panel for the following items: a. Running diagnostic check of Micro Control Panel b. Checking safety shutdown operation c. Checking all terminals and tightening connections d. Checking Display Data accuracy and set points v. For Centrifugal Chillers: Reviewing the Purge Unit for the following items: 3 April 2008 Agreement FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA a. Inspecting the operation of the unit b. Changing oil c. Cleaning the sight glasses d. Cleaning orifice in the liquid feedline to coil e. Cleaning the foul gas strainer f. Cleaning solenoid valves g. Cleaning purge drum, checking and cleaning float valves; replacing gaskets as necessary h. Checking heater operation I. Checking all other components for proper condition and operation; recording pressure control set point VI. Checking the Condenser for the following items: a. Checking the water flow b. Checking flow switch operation c. Removing condenser head and inspecting end sheets d. Mechanically brush cleaning condenser water tubes. vii. Checking the Cooler for the following items: a. Checking water flow b. Checking flow switch operation c. Checking refrigerant level d. Maintain water/chemical balance VIII. Checking the System for the following items: a. Conducting a leak check and identifying leak sources b. Adding refrigerant is not included c. Recording condition of sight glasses d. Checking the refrigerant cycle to verify the proper operating balance e. Checking condenser water and chilled water heat transfer IX. General items included: a. Repairing insulation removed for inspection and maintenance procedures; b. Cleaning equipment and surrounding area upon completion of work; c. Consulting with the operator; and d. Reporting deficiencies and repairs required Ag reement 4 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA e. Check and maintain all isolation dampers C. Opera tin!! Season Inspections (Performed Durin!! Routine Inspection) The following inspection items ensure unit is operating reliably and efficiently through the cooling season. I. Inspecting chiller and adjusting safety controls; i i. Checking purge operation; Ill. Checking operation of controls; IV. Checking oil and refrigerant levels; v. Checking operation of lube system; VI. Checking the oil return system; Vll. Checking operation of motor and starter; Vlll. Recording operating conditions; IX. Checking log and reviewing chiller and system operation with operator; x. Conducting routine maintenance as recommended and required; and Xl. Logging and reporting repairs and parts that are required. D. Annual Preventive Maintenance & Inspection Pro!!ram for Coolin!! Towers I. The Annual Equipment Shutdown Inspection and PM The following tasks are performed once each year during a shutdown period in order to properly evaluate the equipment status and prepare the unit for the next cooling season: a. Inspecting the general condition of unit b. Cleaning debris from unit c. Cleaning and flushing sump d. Cleaning sump strainer e. Checking and adjusting sump water level f. Inspecting heat transfer section and reporting on condition g. Inspecting spray nozzles or water distribution pans h. Checking and adjusting fan belt tension (if applicable) I. Checking unit for unusual noise or vibration J. Checking fan bearing locking collars k. Checking motor voltage and current Agreement 5 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1. Lubricating fan shaft bearings (if applicable) m. Lubricating motor base adjusting screw n. Checking fan for rotation without obstruction o. Checking fan and pump motor for proper rotation p. Inspecting gear box oil for water and other foreign materials II. Operating Season Inspections (Performed During Routine Inspection) The following inspection items ensure the unit is operating reliably and efficiently through the cooling season. a. Inspecting the general condition of unit b. Cleaning debris from unit c. Cleaning sump strainer d. Checking and adjusting sump water level e. Inspecting heat transfer section and reporting on condition f. Inspecting spray nozzles or water distribution pans g. Checking and adjusting fan belt tension h. Checking unit for unusual noise or vibration I. Observing oil level in gear box and adding when necessary (if applicable) j. Lubricating fan shaft bearings (if applicable) E. Annual Preventive Maintenance & Insoection Pro!!ram for HV AC Svstem Water Pumos I. Ooeratin!! Insoection (Performed Durin!! Routine Insoection) a. Starting pumps and verifying proper operation b. Measuring pressure drops with the system to verify proper operation, if gauges are available c. Inspecting motor - pump coupling connections II. Annual Shutdown Insoection a. Checking and cleaning pump strainers if isolation valves are installed and working properly b. Greasing motor bearings c. Inspecting coupling connections for condition and proper operation F. Annual Preventive Maintenance & Insoection For Air Handlin!! EQuioment Agreement 6 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA I. Season Start-Uo Preoaration and Annual Insoection The following tasks prepare the equipment for cooling duty with reliability, safety and efficiency: a. Verifying the integrity of all flexible duct connections to the unit b. Checking amps and volts of the fan motor c. Checking the operation of motor starters d. Inspect the cabinet for air/water leaks e. Observing the integrity of insulation f. Verifying damper operation g. Inspect the coil area including coil fans, clean coils during regular working hours. h. In heating applications, checking the operation of heating mechanisms and safety I. Verifying the overall operation of the unit and discussing operating experience with customer personnel ii. Ooeratinl! Season Insoections a. The following inspection items ensure the unit is operating reliably and efficiently: b. Inspecting the spring isolators for proper tension and unit float c. Verifying that flexible duct connections are intact d. Checking fans for excessive vibration e. Checking magnetic starter operation (if applicable) f. Inspecting belts and pulleys during operation g. VerifYing the tightness of motor mounts h. Inspecting cabinets for air and water leaks 1. Inspecting the condition of air filters J. Checking water or steam coils for cleanliness (if applicable) k. Checking the operation of electric or gas-fired heating units I. Checking the inlet screens for cleanliness and blockages G. REPAIRS I. Repairs for normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, shall be $93.00 per hour. II. Emergency service calls after hours stated above, including holidays, shall be $139.50 per hour. 7 April 2008 Agreement FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Ill. The cost of parts shall be the manufacturers cost plus 20%, The manufacturer's invoice must accompany all requests for payment for any part which exceeds $500.00, and may be requested at the discretion of the Senior Director, Public Facilities Maintenance, or his designee, for any part, regardless of the cost. Freight invoices over $500.00 must accompany all orders that require shipping or transportation of parts whether the part is under warranty or not, and may be requested at the discretion of the Senior Director, Public Facilities Maintenance, or his designee, for any freight charge, regardless of the cost associated therewith. H. MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURE OR SYSTEM BREAKDOWN In the event of a major component failure or system breakdown, the COUNTY, when deemed as an emergency situation, shall have the option to request from the CONTRACTOR a proposal/quote for replacement equipment in an amount that could exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Any proposal over $5,000 must be approved and signed by the Division Director andlor the County Administrator. 3. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR A. COUNTY'S performance and obligation to pay under this agreement, is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. B. COUNTY shall pay in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Invoices will be paid on a monthly schedule in arrears. Payment will be made after delivery and inspection by COUNTY and upon submission of a proper invoice by CONTRACTOR. C. CONTRACTOR shall submit to COUNTY invoices with supporting documentation acceptable to the Clerk. Acceptability to the Clerk is based on generally accepted accounting principles and such laws, rules and regulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal of funds. D. The total monthly service amount of contract shall be Two Thousand Three hundred thirty-one and nolI 00 ($2,33 I .00) for an annual amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two and noli 00 ($27,972.00). Total Compensation to CONTRACTOR for additional services and repairs under this Agreement shall not exceed Twenty-Five Thousand and noli 00 Dollars ($25,000.00) unless pre-approved emergency work requiring additional funds is implemented. 4. TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall commence on July 21, 2008, and ends upon July 20, 2011, unless terminated earlier under paragraph 18 of this Agreement. Agreement 8 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA The COUNTY shall have the option to renew this Agreement for up to an additional two (2) one year periods at terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties, exercisable upon written notice given at least 30 days prior to the end of the initial term. Unless the context dearly indicates otherwise, references to the "term" of this Agreement shall mean the initial term of three (3) years, The Contract amount shall be adjusted annually in accordance with the percentage change in the U.S. Department of Commerce Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for all Urban Consumers as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and shall be based upon the: CPI-U computation at December 31 of the previous year. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR has, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, appropriate licenses. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to the COUNTY upon request. 6. !,'INANCIAL RECORDS OF CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Each party to this Agreement or their 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 CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreeffil~nt were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55,03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR. 7. !'UBLIC ACCESS The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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 COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in conjunction with this Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by CONTRACTOR. 8. !fOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees to indemnity and hold harmless Monroe County Board of County Commissioners 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 (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by CONTRACTOR occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of CONTRACTOR, its employees, or agents. Agreement 9 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement. Failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with the requirements of this section shall be cause for immediate termination of this agreement. Prior to execution of this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish the COUNTY Certificates of Insurance indicating the minimum coverage limitations in the following amounts:: WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILTIY INSURANCE. Where applicable, coverage to apply for all employees at a minimum statutory limits as required by Florida Law, and Employer's Liability coverage in the amount of $100.000.00 bodily injury by accident, $500.000.00 bodily injury by disease, policy limits, and $100.000.00 bodily injury by disease, each employee. . COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Motor vehicle Iliability insurance, including applicable no-fault coverage, with limits of liability of not less than $100,000.00 per occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles. If single limits are provided, the minimum acceptable limits are $100.000.00 per person, $300.000.00 per occurrence, and $50.000.00 property damage. Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY. Commercial general liability coverage with limits of liability of not less than $300,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. If single limits are provided, the minimwn acceptable limits are $100.000.00 per person, $300.000.00 per occurrence, and $50.000.00 property damage. MONROE COUNTY SHALL BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ON ALL POLICIES EXCEPT WORKER'S COMPENSATION. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Original Certificates ofInsurance shall be provided to the COUNTY at the time of execution of this Agreement and certified copies provided if requested. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice shall be provided to the COUNTY before any policy or coverage is canceled or restricted. The underwriter of such insurance shall be qualified to do business in the State of Florida. If requested by the County Administrator, the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the COUNTY, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers. 9. ~ON-W AIVER OF IMMUNITY Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability Agreement 10 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any Agreement entered into by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR At all times and for all purposes under this agreement CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Counly. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find CONTRACTOR or any of his employees, subs, servants, or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. 11. NONDISCRIMINATION The parties 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 ofthe court order. The parties agree 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 VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), which prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC 99 [681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC 9 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC 99 610[-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 9 [-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, 99523 and 527 (42 USC 99690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC 99 3601 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 99 1201), as amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapt'er 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; and 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. 12. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACT CONTRACTOR shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement to others, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, which approval shall be subject to such conditions Agreement 11 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or sub shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to impose any additional obligation upon the board. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND LICENSE REOUIREMMENTS In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall abide by all laws of the Federal and State government, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of, such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Compliance with all laws includes, but is not limited to, the immigration laws of the Federal and State government. 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 Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall possess proper licenses to perform work in accordance with these specifications throughout the term of this Agreement. 14. DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONTRACTOR represents that it, its directors, principles and employees, presently have no int,erest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would confl ict in any manner with the performance of services required by this contract, as provided in Sect. 112.311, et. seq., Florida Statutes. 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. Upon execution of this contract, and thereafter as changes may require, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY of any financial interest it may have in any and all programs in Monroe County which the CONTRACTOR sponsors, endorses, recommends, supervises, or requires for counseling, assistance, evaluation, or treatment. This provision shall apply whether or not such program is required by statute, as a condition of probation, or is provided on a voluntary basis. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor reltained 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 CONTRACTOR 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. Agreement 12 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 15. NO PLEDGE OF CREDIT CONTRACTOR shall not pledge the COUNTY'S credit or make it a guarantor of payment or surety for any contract, debt, obligation, judgment, lien, or any fonm of indebtedness. CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that would impair its ability to fulfill the tenms of this contract. 16. NOTICE REOUlREMENT Any notice required or penmitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt requested, to the following: FOR COUNTY: Monroe County Facilities Maintenance Department 3583 South Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040 and County Attorney Post Office Box 1026 Key West, FL 33041-1026 FOR CONTRACTOR: Weathertrol Maintenance Corp. Attention: 7250 NE 4th A venue Miami, Florida 33138 17. TAXES COUNTY is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes. CONTRACTOR shall not be exempted by virtue of the COUNTY'S exemption from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this contract, nor is CONTRACTOR authorized to use the COUNTY'S Tax Exemption Number in securing such materials. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or payments of withholding, related to services rendered under this agreement. 18. TERMINATION a. The COUNTY may tenminate this Agreement with or without cause prior to the commencement of work. b. The COUNTY or CONTRACTOR may tenminate this Agreement for cause with seven (7) days notice to CONTRACTOR. Cause shall constitute a breach of the obligations of either party to perfonm the obligations enumerated under this Agreement. c. 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 with neither party having any further obligation under the tenms of the contract upon tenmination. 19. 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 Agreements made and to be perfonmed entirely in the State. Agreement 13 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body 1m Monroe County, Florida. 20. MEDIATION The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them the issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding. 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. 21. 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 CONTRACTOR 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. 22. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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 this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in both trial and appellate proceedings. Each party agrees to pay its own court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses whether it is the prevailling party or not, through all levels of the court system. 23. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of COU1\TY and CONTRACTOR. 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 publ ic meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolv(,d to the satisfaction of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. Agreement 14 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 24. 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 CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. 25. BINDING EFFECT The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 26. 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. 27. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID CONTRACTOR 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. 28. 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. 29. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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. Agreement 15 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 30. NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES No pl~rson or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agre<:ment to enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR agree that neither the COUNTY nor the CONTRACTOR 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 entitl<:ments 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. 31. ATTESTATIONS CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-Free Workplace Statement. 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a Construction Manager, 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, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." Agreement 16 April 2008 FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - CHILLER SYSTEMS, JACKSON SQUARE, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA 36. MUTUAL REVIEW This agreement has been carefully reviewed by Contractor and the County therefore, this agreement is not to be construed against either party on the basis of authorship. 37. INCORPORATION OF BID DOCUMENTS The terms and conditions of the bid documents are incorporated by reference in this contract agreement. 38. ANNUAL APPROPRIATION The County's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. In the event that the County funds on which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this Agreement is terminated and the County has no further obligation under the terms of this Agreement to the Contractor beyond that already incurred by the termination date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR hereto have executed th,~ii./~f.on the day and date firs: written above in four (4) counterparts, each of ,.)Iiifj1iliPSImfj?wlthout proof or accountIng for the other counterparts, be deemed an ".'Y.{t',/ -,'. "", """ --,,', '&qginai ~ontract. . ,: .,_ .c'" .. (SEAL) Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK By::Sb~0-.~~ Deputy Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLOIDA By: 01A1''''4J,~- Mayor Mario Di Gen aro Date: 0 -, - I ~ - 0 8 ~-~~ Signature of person authorized to legally bind Corporation Date: "'7- ti?~-g 'b /2.tIA-?&.. //. /2;S$ Print Name Slg ature ~n/()Z Date Address: 7250 N.E. 4!h Avenue Miami. Florida 3138 Telephone Number: (305) 908- 1000 Agreement RCADO SSISTANT CO NTY ATTORNEY 1 Date