HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2014 Agreement AMY HEAVILIN, CPA
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DATE: December 15, 2014
TO: Dent Pierce, Director
Public Works Division
ATTN: Beth Leto
FROM: Lindsey Ballard, D. C.
At the November 18, 2014, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval and execution of Items:
F23 Enter into a one year's residential lease agreement with a Sheriff's Deputy for Location B to
commence December 01, 2014 and terminate November 30, 2015.
F24 Lease Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health
Department, to provide continued 1325 sq. ft. of office space at the Murray E. Nelson Government and
Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL.
F28 Award bid and execute a contract with E E & G Environmental Services, LLC for professional
beach cleaning, maintenance and beautification, Higgs Beach, Key West, including the children's fenced
in play area/beach side on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). This contract is funded in full by the
TDC.
F31 Award bid and execute a contract with Stockton Maintenance Group Inc. (SMG) for janitorial
services at the Big Pine Key Library.
F34 Award bid and execute a contract with Stockton Maintenance Group Inc. (SMG) for janitorial
services at the Key Largo Library.
Enclosed is a duplicate original of the above mentioned executed on behalf of Monroe County for your
handling. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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500 Whitehead Street Suite 101, PO Box 1980, Key West, FL 33040 Phone: 305 -295 -3130 Fax: 305 - 295 -3663
3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: 305- 289 -6027 Fax: 305 -289 -6025
88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070 Phone: 852 -7145 Fax: 305- 852 -7146
JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - KEY LARGO LIBRARY
STOCKTON MAINTENANCE GROUP
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of November, 2014, between
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ( "COUNTY "), a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and Stockton
Maintenance Group, Inc. (SMG) ( "CONTRACTOR "), a Florida corporation, whose
address 1975 Sansbury Way, Suite 116, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to provide janitorial services for Key Largo Library,
Monroe County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR desires and is able to provide janitorial services to
Key Largo Library, Monroe County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, it serves a legitimate public purpose for CONTRACTOR to provide
janitorial services to Key Largo Library, Monroe County, Florida, now therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is
agreed as follows:
1. THE AGREEMENT
The Agreement consists of this document, the bid documents, exhibits, and any
addenda only.
2. SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation,
services, and incidentals, to perform all the work necessary in accordance with the
specifications, i.e., janitorial service, including all necessary supplies, equipment, and safety
devices required in the performance of same for the Key Largo Library, located at MM
101.5, US Highway #1 consisting of approximately 12,068 sf.
A. Restroom Sanitation shall include the following on a daily basis:
i. All Floors swept, loose dirt removed.
ii. Wash and disinfect floor
iii. Stall partitions damp cleaned.
iv. All commodes, urinals, basins and vanities shall be scoured and
disinfected.
v. All urinal traps shall be specially cleaned and disinfected.
vi. All sanitary napkin receptacles will be cleaned, waste disposed, and
disinfected.
vii. All supplies shall be replaced (paper goods, soap, etc.).
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viii. All other work necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary condition in
these restrooms shall be accomplished, whether it is specifically noted
in these specifications or not.
NOTE: Key Largo Library has 1 male public restroom with 1 toilet and 1 urinal, 1
female public restroom with 2 toilets and 1 employee restroom with 1 toilet.
B. All sinks and water fountains outside the restroom areas are to be cleaned
daily. Water fountains are to be polished periodically.
C. General Cleaning shall be completed daily, and should include the following:
i. All tile floors are to be dusted and mopped.
ii. All furniture and furnishings to be dusted and spot cleaned.
iii. Low ledges, sills, rails, tables, shelving, baseboards, etc. to be wiped
with a damp cloth to reduce the amount of dust in the building.
iv. All trash receptacles emptied, and trash can liners replaced.
v. All upholster furniture to be vacuumed.
vi. All carpeting shall be vacuumed with a powerful HEPA vacuum, such
as the Oreck.
D. Weekly janitorial services to include:
i. All glass partitions, doors, mirrors, windows, etc. to be cleaned and/or
polished.
ii. Obvious scuff marks shall be removed from resilient flooring.
iii. All door vents cleaned.
E. Monthly janitorial services to include:
i. All high dusting (i.e. pictures, door frames, air vents, tops of book shelves,
etc.)
ii. All walls dusted monthly
iii. All air conditioning vents, supply and return air grilles cleaned.
F. The Contractor shall insure all exterior doors are locked while they are
servicing the building and upon their departure.
G. Janitorial services will be 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday
(excluding holidays), beginning at 7:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. and finishing no later than 9:30
a.m. (Library opening time).
H. Coordination of the work with the County area representative shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform the work during hours and
time as specified.
I. Keys shall be issued to the Contractor by the area representative at the start of
the Contract. Written confirmation of receipt of keys shall be signed by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall return all keys as issued upon expiration of the contract or termination.
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J. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of changing locks, etc., for all
keyed secured areas for which the Contractor does not return the keys.
K. The Contractor shall report any problems regarding open doors and /or
vandalism to the Facilities Maintenance Department.
L. The Contractor shall provide all supplies necessary for the cleaning
performance of his work under the contract. All supplies, including but not limited to, hand
soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash can liners, shall be supplied by the Contractor.
Restrooms are equipped with paper towel and toilet paper dispensers. The contractor shall
maintain stock in each facility in an amount sufficient to last through the next cleaning day.
M. Additional Services: (Shall be performed once in every three month period,
and shall be included in the bidding price.)
i. Resilient Flooring shall be swept /dust mopped and stripped. After
application of three coats of wax, areas shall be buffed sufficiently for maximum gloss and
uniform sheen from wall to wall, including corners. The waxed floor shall present a clean
appearance free from scuff marks or dirt smears. Furniture and /or other equipment moved
during floor stripping and waxing shall be returned to their original positions.
ii. Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, or Shampooing Carpets and Rugs shall
be vacuumed of all loose soil and debris prior to cleaning, and shall be free of streaks, stains
and spots, and shall have a bright uniform color upon completion of dry cleaning, steam
cleaning or shampooing.
N. Inspection of Work: Random inspections shall be performed by County
Representatives from the Public Works/Engineering Division administering the contracts.
Deficiencies shall be corrected within a twenty -four (24) hour period of notification to the
contractor. Failure of the contractor to correct such deficiencies shall result in prorated
deduction from the monthly invoice.
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. COUNTY
shall pay in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act; payment
will be made after delivery and inspection by COUNTY and upon submission of a proper
invoice by CONTRACTOR.
B. CONTRACTOR shall submit to COUNTY invoices with supporting
documentation acceptable to the Clerk, on a monthly schedule in arrears. 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. The Contract amount shall be as
stated by the CONTRACTOR'S bid as follows: One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and
16/100 Dollars ($1,250.16) per month.
4. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence December 01, 2014 and ends upon November 30,
2015 unless terminated earlier under paragraph 18 of this Agreement.
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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 clearly indicates otherwise, references to the "term" of this Agreement
shall mean the initial term of one (1) year.
The Contract amount may 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. FINANCIAL 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 Agreement 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. PUBLIC ACCESS
Pursuant to Florida Statute §119.0701, Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with
all public records laws of the State of Florida, including but not limited to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would
be required by Monroe County in the performance of this Agreement.
(b) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and
conditions that Monroe County would provide the records and at a cost that
does not exceed the cost provided in Florida Statutes, Chapter 119 or as
otherwise provided by law.
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as
authorized by law.
(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no
cost, to Monroe County all public records in possession of the contractor upon
termination of this Agreement and destroy any duplicate public records that
are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to Monroe
County in a format that is compatible with the information technology
systems of Monroe County.
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The County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this
provision by Contractor.
8. HOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this
agreement, Contractor 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, sub - contractors or other invitees during the term of this AGREEMENT, (B) the
negligence or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents, sub-
contractors 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 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.
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. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance
with limits of not less than $/00,000.00 bodily injury by accident, $500, 000.00 bodily injury
by disease, and $100, 000.00 bodily injury by disease, each employee.
COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Motor vehicle
liability 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. 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.
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The Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the term of the contract,
EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY INSURANCE in the minimum amount of $10,000.00 per
Occurrence which will pay for losses to County property or money caused by the fraudulent
or dishonest acts of the Contractor's employees or its agents, whether acting alone or in
collusion of others.
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MUST BE NAMED AS
ADDITIONAL INSURED ON ALL POLICIES EXCEPT WORKER'S COMPENSATION
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Original Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to
the COUNTY within fifteen (15) days of the award of Bid 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. Monroe County shall be named as an additional insured on
the Vehicle Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance. 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. NON - WAIVER 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 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 County. 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
CONTRACTOR agrees 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. CONTRACTOR agrees
to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable,
relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or
national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss.
1681 -1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The
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Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public
Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd -3 and 290ee -3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s.
1201 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis
of disability; 10) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes
which may apply to COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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 and Contractor, which approval shall be subject to such
conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be
incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or
subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. 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 interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict
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.
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
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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.
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 form of
indebtedness. CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or
indebtedness that would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this contract.
16. NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Any notice required or permitted 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: FOR CONTRACTOR:
Monroe County Stockton Maintenance Group
Facilities Maintenance Department 1975 Sansbury's Way, Suite 116
3583 South Roosevelt Boulevard West Palm Beach. FL 33411
Key West, Fl. 33040 Doug Riordan, President/Owner
and
County Attorney
PO. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041 -1026
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 terminate this Agreement with or without cause prior to
the commencement of work.
B. The COUNTY or CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement for cause
with seven (7) days notice to CONTRACTOR. Cause shall constitute a breach of the
obligations of either party to perform the obligations enumerated under this Agreement.
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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 term s of the contract upon termination.
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 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 will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in
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 prevailing 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 COUNTY
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 public meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of
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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.
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.
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30. 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.
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 and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such
counterpart.
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 of 36 months from the date of being
placed on the convicted vendor list."
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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.
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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 this
Agreement on the day and date first written above in four (4) counterparts, each of which
shall ithout proof or accounting for the other counterparts, be deemed an original contract.
'; SE~t�,. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
' F ttes AMY _,.AVILIN, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLOIDA
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Janitorial Services Agreement 12 BOCC November/188 2014