02/15/2012 ContractMONROE COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL OF UNINHABITABLE /UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND DEBRIS
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into this 154 day of e�� . 2 ° �Z by MONROE
COUNTY ( "COUNTY "), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is the
Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, 33050, and RKS
Construction of The Florida Keys DBA Rudy Krause Construction ( "CONTRACTOR "), whose
address is 26351 Old State Road, Ramrod Key, FL. 33042.
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONTRACTOR shall do, perform and carry out in a professional and proper manner certain
duties as described below:
The project consists of demolition, removal and disposal of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and in
some instances, proper reclamation and disposal of associated hazardous waste. The project will
be made up of individual jobs consisting of demolition, removal and disposal of
uninhabitable /unsafe structures and debris located on the land and in some instances, in the waters
of Monroe County as requested by the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for
supervision of each job from beginning to end including the permitting, scheduling, labor,
monitoring, providing necessary equipment and reporting progress to the County designee in
Growth Management.
When an uninhabitable /unsafe structure is identified the County will contact CONTRACTOR(s) with
a quote request and provide the details of the job and job deadline; details shall include, but not be
limited to the location of the job, description of the job, composition of the structure(s), i.e;
constructed of wood, concrete, metal, and if any hazardous materials are known to be on the
property. Contractors may need environmental hazard sub - contractors on contract to identify and
dispose of any hazardous materials. The CONTRACTOR will then contact the COUNTY in writing
via a /mail a quote for the cost of the job, and the time in which the CONTRACTOR can respond and
complete the job. At no time will any CONTRACTOR be authorized to undertake a job without the
express authorization of the COUNTY, in the form of a Task Order.
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for evaluating the request for demolition, removal and disposal
and responding in writing with a quotation for the job, a description of the job, the time the
CONTRACTOR can begin the job and the time necessary to complete the job. It will be the
CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to pay any disposal fees at the transfer station. CONTRACTOR
shall include, in any quotation, the cost of disposal at an approved dump site. CONTRACTOR shall
be required to provide a receipt along with any invoice for the work. There shall be no markup for
the disposal fee.
COUNTY will notify the CONTRACTOR in writing when the CONTRACTOR is selected for the job.
Upon selection the CONTRACTOR and the designee of the COUNTY shall confer and coordinate
the job.
CONTRACTOR shall remain responsible for supervision of all employees and shall ensure
compliance with all applicable safety procedures. Any drinking of alcoholic beverages or using
controlled substances before or during the job is strictly prohibited. Violation of safety procedures,
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, or drinking of alcoholic beverages
or using controlled substances before or during the job will constitute cause for immediate
termination of the contract.
The COUNTY will promptly choose a CONTRACTOR and assign the particular job. At no time will
any CONTRACTOR be authorized to undertake a job without the express authorization of the
COUNTY, in the form of a Task Order.
The CONTRACTOR will provide all necessary and adequate equipment to complete the job
including vehicles, personnel and protective equipment. The CONTRACTOR will provide all
materials needed to accomplish the assigned job, including necessary equipment for proper
handling of hazardous materials and will strictly adhere to all precautionary and safety
requirements. CONTRACTORS shall be responsible for the job site at all times during the work and
securing the job site. All demolition debris or associated debris must be disposed of at a solid waste
facility permitted for such debris by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
CONTRACTOR(S) are required to have active licenses and insurance required to fulfill the
requirements of each particular job. CONTRACTOR'S license is attached as exhibit A.
The CONTRACTOR is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying with all
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner affect the work
and the environment. CONTRACTOR agrees to immediately abide by the orders to stand down or
stop work if advised to do so by any county, state or federal agency. If required to stand down by
any state or federal agency the CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY as soon as possible.
CONTRACTOR shall take photographs of all sides and interior of structure(s), the contents of the
structure and property and any personal effects in the structure prior to any work on the site or
demolition. The CONTRACTOR shall not be required to take interior photos of the structure if, in
the best judgment of the supervisor, it is not safe to do so. Photographs should be properly dated,
the name and address of the person taking the photographs, and a complete set of before and after
photographs shall be provided to the COUNTY. Photographs are considered to be an integral part
of the work.
Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Provide all available data and location as to the COUNTY'S requirements for Task Order to
the CONTRACTOR. Designate in writing a person with authority to act on the COUNTY'S
behalf on all matters concerning the Task Order.
2.2 Promptly choose a CONTRACTOR who submits the lowest bid and assign the particular job
by Task Order.
2.3 Furnish to the CONTRACTOR all existing information pertinent to the work. The
CONTRACTOR may rely upon such information and services provided by the COUNTY,
with the understanding that the information may be changed at the time the CONTRACTOR
arrives on the scene of the work.
2.4 Approve a schedule that is mutually agreeable to the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.
Section 3. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall be effective for three years from the date above written, unless terminated
earlier under the terms of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR and COUNTY shall have the option to
renew this Agreement for two additional one year terms under the same terms and conditions as
this contract, with approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, references to the "term" of this Agreement shall mean the initial term of three
(3) years, and includes any subsequent renewals.
The services to be rendered by the CONTRACTOR for each individual Task Order from the
COUNTY and the work described therein shall be completed in accordance with the schedule
mutually agreed to by the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, unless it shall be modified in a signed
document, by the mutual consent of the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. Subsequent services shall
be performed in accordance with schedules of performance which shall be mutually agreed to by
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. At no time shall the CONTRACTOR commence work without written
authority from the COUNTY.
Section 4. COMPENSATION
The compensation available to the CONTRACTOR under this agreement is to be determined by the
COUNTY on the basis of quotations received from approved CONTRACTORS, and the necessities
of each individual job.
The billing rates of the CONTRACTOR for a particular job shall be determined and agreed to by the
CONTRACTOR and the COUNTY in a written Task Order prior to the authorization to commence
the work.
CONTRACTOR agrees that he will not be entitled to damages for delay of the completion of the
job, however, the COUNTY may grant additional time to conclude a project.
Section 5. PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
5.1 Payment will be made according to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Any
request for payment must be in a form satisfactory to the County Clerk (Clerk). The request
must describe in detail the services performed, the payment amount requested, and
supporting documentation, including copies of receipts from the transfer station.
5.2 Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract, is contingent upon
an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners.
Section 6. CONTRACT TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this contract because of the failure of the other party to perform its
obligations under the Contract. COUNTY may terminate this contract for any reason upon fifteen
(15) days notice to the CONTRACTOR.
Section 7. AUTHORIZATION OF WORK ASSIGNMENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS
7.1 All assignments of work shall be authorized in a signed Task Order in accordance with the
COUNTY'S policy prior to any work being conducted by the CONTRACTOR.
7.2 Additional authorizations may contain additional instructions or provisions specific to the
authorized work for the purpose of clarifying certain aspects of the work to be undertaken.
Such supplemental instruction or provisions shall not be construed as a modification of this
Agreement. Authorizations shall be dated, numbered and clearly relate to the specific job
assignment so that they can easily be related to the specific assignment.
7.3 The CONTRACTOR shall not assign, or transfer any rights under or interest in (including,
but not without limitations, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) this
agreement without the written consent of the County, except to the extent that any
assignment, subletting, or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be
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restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to any
assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under this agreement. CONTRACTOR may subcontract a particular Task
Order or portion of a Task Order only with the specific written consent of Growth
Management. If subcontractors are approved it is the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to
inform the subcontractors that they must carry the same amount of insurance as the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the COUNTY with proof of coverage
before allowing a Subcontractor to do any work on the job.
Section 8. NOTICES
All notices, requests and authorizations provided for herein shall be in a signed document and shall
be delivered or mailed to the addresses as follows:
To the COUNTY: Christine Hurley, Div. Director
c/o Monroe County Growth Management Division
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 410
Marathon, Florida 33050
Attention: Division Director
To the CONTRACTOR: RKS Construction of the Florida Keys
DBA: Rudy Krause Construction
26351 Old State Road
Ramrod Key, FL. 33042
However, when the COUNTY requests a quotation(s) from CONTRACTOR and response(s) may
be done by email. Selection of CONTRACTOR by COUNTY and the terms of the individual job may
be done by email but must be immediately formalized in writing as a Task Order signed by the
CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement of the work.
Any Notice of Termination may be done by email but shall be immediately formalized in writing by
the party seeking Termination and sent to the other party by certified mail.
Section 9. RECORDS
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 five years following the termination of this Agreement. If
an auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that moneys paid to CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall repay the moneys together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03,
FS, running from the date the moneys were paid to CONTRACTOR.
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Section 10. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020 -1990
The CONTRACTOR 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. 020 -1990.
For breach or violation of this provision the COUNTY may, in its 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.
Section 11. CONVICTED VENDOR
A 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 a contract with a public entity for the construction or
repair of a public building or public work, may not perform work as a CONTRACTOR, supplier,
subcontractor, or CONTRACTOR under 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 the Category two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on
the convicted vendor list.
Section 12. 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, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that venue shall lie in
the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida.
Section 13. 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.
Section 14. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The 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, and court costs, as
an award against the non - prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees, and court costs, in
appellate proceedings. 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.
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Section 15. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the
benefit of the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
Section 16. 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.
Section 17. 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 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. The parties
agree that this Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
Section 18. 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.
Section 19. NONDISCRIMINATION
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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. COUNTY or CONTRACTOR 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: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL
88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 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; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107) which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age; The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 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; 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 patent records; 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; 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; Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal
or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
Section 20. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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.
Section 21. 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.
Section 22. NO SOLICITATION /PAYMENT
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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 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.
Section 23. PUBLIC 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.
Section 24. NON - WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the COUNTY
and the CONTRACTOR 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.
Section 25. 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.
Section 26. 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.
Section 27. 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 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 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.
Section 28. 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 attached to this Contract as COMPOSITE EXHIBIT B.
Section 29. 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.
Section 30. 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.
Section 31. 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.
Section 32. INSURANCE POLICIES
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract, failure to maintain
coverage shall be considered a valid reason for County to terminate this Agreement.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the
state of Florida.
If the CONTRACTOR has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor as an authorized
self- insurer, the COUNTY shall recognize and honor the CONTRACTOR'S status. The
CONTRACTOR may be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of
Labor and a Certificate of Insurance, providing details on the CONTRACTOR'S Excess Insurance
Program.
If the CONTRACTOR participates in a self- insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be
required. In addition, the CONTRACTOR may be required to submit updated financial statements
from the fund upon request from the County.
32.1 General Insurance Requirements for Other CONTRACTORS and Subcontractors
As a pre- requisite of the work governed, or the goods supplied under this contract (including the
pre- staging of personnel and material), the CONTRACTOR shall obtain, at his /her own expense,
insurance as specified in the attached schedules, which are made part of this contract. The
CONTRACTOR shall require all subcontractors to obtain insurance consistent with the attached
schedules.
The CONTRACTOR will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract (including
pre- staging of personnel and material) until satisfactory evidence of the required insurance has
been furnished to the COUNTY as specified below, and where applicable CONTRACTOR shall
provide proof of insurance for all approved subcontractors. Delays in the commencement of work,
resulting from the failure of the CONTRACTOR to provide satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, shall not extend deadlines specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to
perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work commenced on the specified date and time,
except for the CONTRACTOR'S failure to provide satisfactory evidence.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this
contract and any extensions specified in the attached schedules. Failure to comply with this
provision may result in the immediate suspension of all work until the required insurance has been
reinstated or replaced. Delays in the completion of work resulting from the failure of the
CONTRACTOR to maintain the required insurance shall not extend deadlines specified in this
contract and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work had
not been suspended, except for the CONTRACTOR'S failure to maintain the required insurance.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide, to the COUNTY, as satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, either:
• Certificate of Insurance
or
• A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy.
The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance
policies required by this contract.
All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non - renewal, material
change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notification is given to
the County by the insurer.
The acceptance and /or approval of the CONTRACTOR'S insurance shall not be construed as
relieving the CONTRACTOR from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed
by law.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials shall be included
as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation, Employers Liability,
Jones Act/Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation.
32.2 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN
COUNTY AND CONTRACTOR
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain
General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Bodily Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$200,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$200,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is 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 should extend for a minimum of twelve (12)
months following the acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all
policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
32.3 VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the
CONTRACTOR, prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance.
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability
coverage for:
• Owned, Non - Owned, and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$200,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$200,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all
policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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32.4 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencement of work governed by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state statutes.
In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less
than:
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the
state of Florida.
If the CONTRACTOR has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor as an authorized
self- insurer, the COUNTY shall recognize and honor the CONTRACTOR'S status. The
CONTRACTOR may be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of
Labor and a Certificate of Insurance, providing details on the CONTRACTOR'S Excess Insurance
Program.
If the CONTRACTOR participates in a self- insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be
required. In addition, the CONTRACTOR may be required to submit updated financial statements
from the fund upon request from the County.
32.5 ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
If pollutants are identified at the site or if the structure to be demolished or removed contains
pollutants, the following coverage is required:
A) Pollution Liability Coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate, which extends to the hauling of toxic and hazardous material by
motorized vehicles. In compliance with the Motor Carrier Act, the policy should be endorsed with an
MCS -90 Endorsement, demonstrating financial responsibility for spills and clean up. Any pollution
exclusion limiting coverage under this policy shall be removed.
If the structure to be demolished or removed is located on or over water or the project will
require the use of watercraft, at the time the Task Order is awarded, the CONTRACTOR shall
obtain insurance to comply with the Jones Act and /or Longshoreman and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state and /or Federal statutes.
In addition watercraft liability insurance will be required.
B) Jones Act/Longshoreman Insurance coverage with minimum limits not less than those
specified for Employer's Liability. This coverage is for contractors doing work located on or
over water:
C) Watercraft Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 Combined Single
Limit (CSL) (WI-1).
Section 33. INDEMNIFICATION
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS FOR CONSULTANTS AND SUBCONSULTANTS
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this agreement, the
CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees that he shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY and
the COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees harmless from and against (i) any
claims, actions or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, administrative proceedings, appellate
proceedings, or other proceedings relating to any type of injury (including death), loss, damage,
fine, penalty or business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that may be asserted against,
initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party by reason of, or in connection with,
(A) any activity of CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents, contractors in any tier or other
invitees during the term of this Agreement, (B) the negligence or willful misconduct of
CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents, respondents in any tier or other invitees, or (C)
CONTRACTOR's default in respect of any of the obligations that it undertakes under the terms of
this Agreement, except to the extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings,
costs or expenses arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or negligent acts in part or
omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than
CONTRACTOR). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses relate to events or circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this
section will survive the expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this
Agreement.
In the event the completion of the project (including the work of others) is delayed or suspended as
a result of the CONTRACTORs failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
Respondent shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such
delay.
In the event the work under this Agreement is delayed or suspended as a result of the Contractor's
failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Contractor shall indemnify the County
from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Respondent is 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. The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this contract.
34. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and
not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners. No statement contained in this agreement
shall be construed so as to find the CONTRACTOR or any of his /her employees, subcontractors,
servants or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. As
an independent CONTRACTOR the CONTRACTOR shall provide independent, professional
judgment and comply with all federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations
applicable to the services to be provided.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its work, plan,
supporting data, and other documents prepared or compiled under its obligation for this project, and
shall correct at its expense all significant errors or omissions therein which may be disclosed. The
cost of the work necessary to correct those errors attributable to the CONTRACTOR and any
damage incurred by the COUNTY as a result of additional costs caused by such errors shall be
chargeable to the CONTRACTOR. This provision shall not apply to any maps, official records,
contracts, or other data that may be provided by the COUNTY or other public or semi - public
agencies.
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RKS Construction of The Florida Keys DBA Rudy Krause Construction, agrees that no charges or
claims for damages shall be made by it for any delays or hindrances attributable to the COUNTY
during the progress of any portion of the services specified in this contract. Such delays or
hindrances, if any, shall be compensated for by the COUNTY by an extension of time for a
reasonable period for the CONTRACTOR to complete the work schedule. Such an agreement shall
be made between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the
ISfh day of F` . 2011.
SEAL
ATTEST:
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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KEYS, INC. DBA RUDY KRAUSE
CONSTRU ION
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as identification.
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' ° s Notary Public - State of Florida
My Comm. Expires Dec 17, 2012
Commission # DD 846342
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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EXHIBIT "A" to CONTRACT
Copies of Licenses
(attach copies of all licenses)
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MONROE COUNTY
RECEIPT NO. 104888 CC: ENGI
ISSUE DATE: 04/21/2008 FEE DUE 200.00
COUNTY LIC# ENG I 102A FEE PAID 200.00
THIS CERTIFIES THAT
KRAUSE, RUDOLPH
QUALIFIES AS A ENGINEERING CONT I
IN GOOD STANDING AND THIS CERTIFICATE
OF COMPETENCY IS VALID AND IN FORCE
UNTIL 10/31/09
KRAUSE, RUDOLPH
RUDOLPH KRAUSE & SONS / FL INC
26351 OLD STATE ROAD 4 -A
SUMMERLAND KEY FL, 33042
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
MONROE COUNTY
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT
KRAUSE, RUDOLPH
QUALIFIES AS A
ENGINEERING CONT I
THIS CERTIFICATE EXPIRES ON
10/31/09
UNLESS REVOKED
ACCORDING TO LAW
BUILDING OFFICIAL
AC# STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL.REGULA
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD TION
SEQ #L3.0061100607
T.TrV..NGF! MAP
06/11/20101090480016 ICBC048885
The BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Named below IS CERTIFIED
Under the provisions of Chapter 489 FS.
Expiration date: AUG 31, 2012
KRAUSE, RUDOLPH
RUDY KRAUSE CONSTRUCTION
26351 OLD STATE RD 4A
RAMROD KEY FL 33042 -5337
CHARLIE CRIST
GOVERNOR
DISPLAY AS REQUIRED BY LAW
CHARLIE LIEM
INTERIM SECRETARY
COMPOSITE EXHIBIT B TO CONTRACT
REQUIRED FORMS
(attach copies of Public Entity Crime Statement, Ethics Statement, a Drug -Free Workplace
Statement, and Insurance Documentation)
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omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than
RESPONDENT). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses relate to events or circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this
section will survive the expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this
Agreement.
In the event the completion of the project (including the work of others) is delayed or suspended
as a result of the Respondent's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
Respondent shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such
delay.
In the event the work under this Agreement is delayed or suspended as a result of the
Contractor's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Contractor shall indemnify
the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Respondent is 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.
RESPONDENT'S STATEMENT
I understand the insurance that will be mandatory if awarded the contract and will comply in full
with all the requirements. 1
Respondent Signature Date
LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 010.1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
(Company)
"...warrants that he /it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his /her 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 its 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
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employee."
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF: r� \ oa
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
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(date) by�, ,_, �� �� �S 1) �� C� �� (name of affiant). He /She is
per sonally kno wn to me or has produced
identification.
i
(type of identification) as
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA
Whitney Meehan
Commission # EE021140
'• Expires; SEP. 24, 2014
50\DED THRU AMA TIC 30NDLNG CO., INC.
We
NON- COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
of the city of `�� - f �� _:,���� according to
law on my"oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that
• I am of the firm of
the bidder
making the Proposal for the project described in the Request for Proposals
for vi that I executed
the said proposal with full authority to do so;
• 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;
• 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
• no attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other
person, partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the
purpose of restricting competition;
• the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with
full knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements
contained in this affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF: " ',c t L.
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
Il itLA It
(date) by 1/ ,`. «, ,\ 1!- �:� _% -� J
(name of affiant). He /She is
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p ersonally known to me or has produced
(type of identification) as
identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
NOTARY PL -STATE OF FLORIDA
Whirney Meehan
COMMiSsioD # EE021140
Expires: SEP. 24, 2014
BONDED THRO ATLANTIC?0?,DING CO., INC.
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DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies
that:
(Name of Business)
• 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.
• Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the
business' 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.
• Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual
services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
• 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.
• Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's
community , or any employee who is so convicted.
• 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 certify that this firm complies fully with
the above requirements.
(Signature)
Date:
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STATE OF:
COUNTY OF: I \ �• T . -, =
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Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
personally known to me or has produced
identification.
(name of affiant). He /She is
(type of identification) as
NOTARY PUBLIC
C -, My Commission Expire OTARY PUBLIC-ST ATE OF FLORIDA
Whitney Meehan
Commission # EE021140
-s' Expires: SEP. 24, 2014
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT BGNpED TRRU ATLAMC BO.N - DING CO., INC.
"A 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 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 public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as
a CONTRACTOR, supplier, subcontractor, or CONTRACTOR 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 of 36
months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list."
I have read the above and state that neither ( CL , 1 f --,,\ .e (Respondent's
name) nor any Affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list within the last 36
months.
(Signature)
Date:
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STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
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Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by ,`,.�, , , ���. ,_! ��`� E',. ' „�`� r (name of affiant). He /She is
per sonally know to me or has produced
identification.
(type of identification) as
NOTARY PUBLIC
C My Commission Expires:
NOTA."ZY PUBLIC -STATE OF FLORIDA
Rlitnu - Meehan
COmmi # EE021140
Expires: SEP, 24, 2014
BONDED nMU ATLANTIC BONDIN G CO., INC.
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