12/20/1995 Agreement
AGREEMENT
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THIS AGRE]~MENT made and entered into this 1st day November of 1995, A.D., and be~~!li!ie Monro'e r"
County Board of County Commissioners and/or Board of Governors of the Lower and Middl~"SYs Fi9IDd CJ
Ambulance D'istrict, Monroe County, Florida, hereinafter "DISTRICT" and Bennett Fire--pt:6dUcts -< :~
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SCtJPE OF THE WORK/GOODS TO BE PROVIDED
A. The (~ONTRACTOR shall furnish any part of the equipment
bid on with prices to include shipping and all related costs FOB Monroe County, Florida, and shall
deliver equipment within 60 days of the date of issuance of the purchase order for Fire Rescue '
Equipment for items: CLOTIDNG, ITEMS 8,9,10;
B. The (~ONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the equipment for a year at the bid price on an as needed basis,
with the option of the DISTRICT to renew for additional six months with the fixed unit prices subject to
change only by the percentage change on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers in the Miami, Florida area index, and shall be based upon the annual average CPI computation
from January 1 through December 31 of the previous year.
C. Notice to the DISTRICT regarding later delivery. In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in
meeting performance requirements, or anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery
schedule, or date, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the Fire Rescue Office thereof in
writing, giving pertinent details, including the date by which it expects to complete performance or make
delivery; provided however, that this thereof shall not be construed as a waiver by the Fire Rescue Office
of a contact delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law under this contract.
II. CONTRACT SUM
The DISl'RICT shall pay a sum not to exceed the amount budgeted for the items required to the
CONTRA.CTOR for the faithful performance of the Contract, in lawful money of the United States, based
upon the prices shown in the Proposal, a copy of the Proposal being a part of the Contract.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. The (~ONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify the DISTRICT and hold the DISTRICT harmless from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees in any action
arising out of performance of the work or goods herein, including bodily injury, illness or death, or for
property damage including loss of use, resulting from the CONTRACTOR'S work/goods.
B. The C~ONTRACTOR, warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any
former County officer or employee subject to the prohibition 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 its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and
may also, in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full
amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer of
employee.
IV. CO,NTRACT TERM
The contract shall commence on the date on which the contract is signed by the last party of the parties signing the
contract and shall expire one year and six months from same date.
V. PARTIAL AND FINAL PA YMENT
The CONTRi\CTOR shall invoice the DISTRICT, in accordance with the pricing and terms as outlined in the
attached contract schedules. Invoices shall be submitted to Monroe County Fire Rescue Office, 490 63rd Street,
Suite 162, Marathon, Florida, 33050, for approval and processing.
VI. REPORTS
It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to maintain appropriate records to insure a proper accounting of all
funds and expenditures. The CONTRACTOR understands that it shall be responsible for repayment of any and
all audit exceptions which are identified by the Auditor General of the State of Florida, the Clerk of Court for
Monroe County, the DISTRICT, or their agents as representatives. In the event of an audit exception, the current
fiscal year contractual payments or subsequent contractual payments will be offset by the amount of the
audit exception. In the event the contract is not renewed, the CONTRACTOR will be billed by the
DISTRICT tor the amount of the audit exception and shall promptly repay any audit exception.
VII. MODIFICA TIONS AND AMENDMENTS
Any and all modifications of the goods required, and/or cost of goods to be delivered shall be amended by an
Agreement Arnendment, which must be approved by the DISTRICT and such modification shall not become
effective until approved in writing by the DISTRICT.
VIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times for all purposes hereunder CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an employee of the
Board of COUllty Commissioners of Monroe County. No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed
so as to find the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR'S employees, contractors, servants, or agents to
be employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, and they shall be entitled to none of the
rights, privileges, or benefits of employees of Monroe County.
IX. COMPLIANCE WITH LA W
In providing all services pursuant to this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall abide by all statutes, ordinances,
rules, and regulations pertaining to, regulating the provisions of such goods, including those now in effect and
hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the DISTRICT to terminate this contract immediately upon delivery of
written notice: of termination to the CONTRACTOR.
X. SUBCONTRACTING/ASSIGNMENT
CONTRACTOR shall not assign, sublet, subcontract, sell or transfer any interest in this contract without the prior
written consent of DISTRICT thereto.
XI. NOTICE - GENERAL
Any notice or notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this contract may be personally served on the
other party by the party giving such notice, or may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
following addresses:
Fire Rescue ()ffice
490 63rd Street
Suite 162
Marathon, Florida 33050
CONTRACTOR
Bennett Fire Products
311 Bell Park Drive
Woodstock, ,CrA30188
XII. AN~rl DISCRIMINA TION
CONTRACT()R agrees they will not discriminate against any of their employees or applicants for employment or
against persons for any other benefit or service, because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or
physical or m(~ntal handicap where the handicap dos not affect the ability of an individual to perform in a position
of employment and to abide of all Federal and State laws regarding non-discrimination.
XIII. NON WAIVER
Any waiv1er of any breach of covenants herein contained to be kept and performed by the CONTRACTOR
shall not be deemed or considered as a continuing waiver and shall not operate to bar or prevent the
DISTRIC'T from declaring a forfeiture for any succeeding breach either of the same conditions or covenants
or otherwise.
XIV. CONTRACTOR - GENERAL
A. The CONTRACTOR warrants it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities
encompassed by the program herein described, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Attachment, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of this Agreement.
B. Each of the signatories for the CONTRACTOR, below, certifies and warrants that:
a. The CONTRACTOR'S name is this Agreement is the full name as designated in its corporate
charter, if CONTRACTOR is a corporation; otherwise contractor's name is the business entity,
'whether partnership of sole proprietorship, under which CONTRACTOR normally conducts
business.
b. 'They are empowered to act and contract for the CONTRACTOR, and
c. 'This Agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of CONTRACTOR, if
ICONTRACTOR is a corporation.
d. l20NTRACTOR has, if this contract calls for payment in excess of $10,000, executed a sworn
statement under F. S. 287.133 (3 ) (a), on public entity crimes. Said statement, if not attached hereto,
is already on file with the Fire Rescue Office/Clerk of Court for the calendar year 1994.
xv. ENTIRE AGREEMENTS
This Agreem(~nt constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the matter hereof and
superseded any and all prior agreements with respect to subject matter between CONTRACTOR and the Fire
Rescue Office: or the DISTRICT.
XVI. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION
This Agreeme:nt, its performance, and all disputes arising hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Florida and both parties agree that proper venue for any action shall be Monroe County.
XVII. CONDITIONS OF TERMINA TION
A. The performance of work or provision of goods under this agreement may be terminated, delayed, or
temporarily suspended by the District, in whole or in part, from time to time, wherever the District shall
determine that such termination is in the best interest of the District. The District shall pay all reasonable
costs incurred by the contractor up to the time of termination, and all reasonable costs to the contractor
associated with termination. However, the contractor shall not be reimbursed for any anticipatory profits
which have not been earned up to the date of termination.
B. If the CO]~TRACTOR fails to fulfill the terms of this Agreement, or attachments, properly or on time, or
otherwise violates the provisions of the Agreement or of applicable laws or regulations governing the use of
funds, the District may terminate the Contract by written notice of thirty (30) days. The notice shall specify
cause. All finished or unfmished supplies or services shall, at the option of the District, become property of
the District. The District shall pay the CONTRACTOR fair and equitable compensation for the expenses
incurred prior to termination of the Agreement, less nay damages are more than compensation payable, the
CONTRACTOR will remain liable after termination and the District can affirmatively collect damages.
IN WITr~ESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this
contract the day and year first above written
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