03/21/1989 AgreementRESEARCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made in Monroe County, Florida, and in Palm
Beach County, Florida, effective March 21, 1989, by and between
Monroe County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "County"), and Regional
Research Associates, a Florida corporation (hereinafter referred
to as "RRA").
WHEREAS, the County, wishes to enter into an agreement
(hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY/RRA CONTRACT") for the
provision by RRA of certain services consisting of a telephone
survey of a random sample of Monroe County households concerning
the evaluation of County services; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners by
resolution duly adopted have granted such approval; and
WHEREAS RRA represents that it possesses the necessary
resources and ability to successfully provide the services of this
agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the
covenants and promises contained herein, it is agreed between the
parties as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: RRA will conduct a telephone
survey in accordance with Attachment "A" attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
2. CONSIDERATION: In full consideration for the services
described in the referenced attachment A and rendered by RRA to the
satisfaction of the County, the County shall pay RRA the amount of
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,000.00). Such amount shall be paid upon
invoice upon completion of the survey and tendering of reports to
the County by RRA.
3. EXPENSES: It is expressly agreed that the compensation
paid pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Agreement includes payment
for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by RRA in carrying out RRA's
duties under this Agreement, including telephone, routine
photocopy, and travel by RRA personnel, that RRA shall pay all such
expenses from funds paid under this Agreement or other sources, and
that the County shall have no further obligation for payment of any
such expenses.
4. REPORTS: RRA shall submit to the County a preliminary and
a final report. The reports produced by RRA hereunder shall be
furnished only to the COUNTY by RRA, and shall not be supplied by
RRA to any other parties.
5. AUDIT AND RECORDKEEPING: RRA will maintain books,
records, documents and other evidence according to generally
accepted accounting principles, procedures, and practices which
sufficiently and properly reflect all costs of any nature expended
in the performance of this Agreement, and retain same for a period
of three years after termination of this Agreement. Such records,
books, documents, and other evidence shall be subject at all times
to inspection, review, or audit by COUNTY personnel. RRA will
include the audit and recordkeeping requirements of this paragraph
in contracts and sub -contracts thereto entered into by RRA with any
party for work required in the performance of this Agreement.
6. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence on March
21, 1989 with a final report due on April 10, 1989.
7. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either
party upon at least ten (10) days' written notice, and by the
County, for material breach or failure of RRA to perform pursuant
to any of the provisions of this Agreement, upon at least seven
(7) days' written notice to RRA.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The relationship of RRA to the
County arising out of this contract shall be that of an independent
contractor. RRA, in accordance with its status as an independent
contractor, covenants and agrees that it will conduct itself
consistent with such status, that it will neither hold itself out
as nor claim to be an officer or employee of the County or of the
State of Florida or any political subdivision thereof, and that it
will not by reason hereof make any claim, demand or application for
any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the
County or of the State of Florida or any political subdivision
thereof, including but not limited to worker's compensation
coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social security
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coverage, or retirement membership or credit.
9. GUIDELINES: The parties agree that the performance of
their respective obligations under this Agreement shall be in
accordance with the COUNTY/RRA CONTRACT and the guidelines,
policies and procedures established pursuant to paragraph 5
thereof.
10. CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY AN NO CONFLICT: RRA hereby
certifies that it is legally entitled to enter into this Agreement
with the County, and that it is not and will not be violating
either directly or indirectly any conflict of interest statute or
any other applicable statute by the performance of this Agreement.
11. CERTIFICATION OF CONDUCT: RRA hereby certifies that it
will not attempt in any manner to unlawfully influence any
specifications, be unlawfully restrictive in any respect, or
attempt in any way to improperly influence any purchasing of
services or commodities by the COUNTY.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: RRA shall obtain all necessary
licenses and permits and shall comply with all local, state and
federal law applicable to its activities hereunder.
13. INDEMNITY: RRA hereby agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the COUNTY against any and all claims, liability, loss,
damages, costs or expenses which the COUNTY may hereafter incur,
suffer or be required to pay by reason of the negligent or willful
act of RRA in the performance of this Agreement.
14. APPLICABLE LAW, VENUE:
a) This Agreement shall be construed
and governed by the laws of the
State of Florida.
b) Venue shall be in Monroe County,
Florida as to any litigation
hereunder between the parties
hereto.
15. NOTICE: Notices hereunder shall be sent:
As to Monroe County: As to RRA:
Stacey Williams William B. Stronge
Wing Two Regional Research Associates
Public Service Building 3350 N. W. Boca Raton Blvd,
Key West, FL 33041 Suite A-38
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
ATTEST DANNY L. KoimGE, Clerk APPROVED AS TO TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
By: 0 By:
Deputy erk Chairman, Monroe
County Board of County
[SEAL] Commissioners
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
By:
Wit esses as to RRA REGIO AL SE H SSOCIATES
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ATTACHMENT A
OVERALL PURPOSE
The purpose of this services agreement is to provide Monroe
County with feedback from households in Monroe County concerning
the level of services and issues of importance. The services to
be provided consist of a telephone survey of households of Monroe
County. The services will be performed under the following
guidelines:
Service Guidelines:
1. A random sample of households will be selected
for calling, including listed and unlisted
telephone numbers in Monroe County.
2. A questionnaire, approved by Monroe County will
be utilized for the telephone survey.
3. 400 completed calls will be made.
4. Three attempts will be made to complete the
questionnaires at each number called before
drawing a new telephone number.
Work Product•
1. A preliminary report on April 7, 1989 will be
filed on the basis of calls completed at that
time.
2. A final report for all completed calls will be
filed on April 10, 1989.
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