Item H1BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July 20, 2011
Bulk Item: Yes x No _
Division: Growth Management
Department: Code Compliance
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Ronda Norman
(305) 289 -2520
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to perform
demolition, removal and disposal of Uninhabitable/Unsafe Structures and Debris in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The BOCC approved at its June 15 BOCC meeting a Process and
Procedure for the removal of unsafe, unoccupied, non - homestead structures in an effort to protect the
health safety and welfare of Monroe County residents. Included in the BOCC approved Process and
Procedure staff was directed to issue an RFQ to include at a minimum the demolition of the offending
structure and hauling away of all associated debris. Staff would like to issue the RFQ in order to have
contractors in place to do the work when it is necessary.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
June 15, 2011 — BOCC approved Process and Procedure for the removal of unsafe, unoccupied, non-
homestead structures.
April 21, 2010 — BOCC authorized staff to formulate a process and procedure for the removal of
unsafe, unoccupied and non - homestead structures.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a
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TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No _
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty x OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09
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Demolition, II 1 Disposal of 1 1
Structures 1 Debris in Monroe County.
GROWTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MANAGEMENT
Danny L. Kolhage Christine Hurley, - ; •
July 1
PREPARED .
- "l"onda Norman, Code Compliance Sr. Director
Monroe County Code Compliance Department
RFQ
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
at 3:00 P.M at the Mc
Monroe County, Florida,
GIVEN TO PROSPECTIVE RESPONDERS that on
inroe County Purchasing Office, the Board of County Commissioners of
will open sealed responses for the following:
DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF
UNINHABITABLE/UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND DEBRIS
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RFQ -GMD-
Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia
at www.demandstar.com OR htti): / /www.co.monroecount_V- fl.gov /napes /msd/bids.htm or call
toll -free at 1- 800 - 711 -1712. The Public Record is available at the Purchasing Office located at the
Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040. Technical questions should be directed,
in writing, solely to Joe Paskalik, Building Official, Monroe County Growth Management Division,
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 410, Marathon, FL 33050 or by facsimile to (305) 289 -2536.
Interested firms or individuals are requested to indicate their interest by submitting a total of five (7)
- two (2) signed originals and three (5) complete copies of their response in a sealed envelope
clearly marked on the outside, with the Respondent's name and "Proposal for Demolition, Removal
and Disposal Uninhabitable/Unsafe Structures and Debris" addressed to:
Monroe County Purchasing Office
1100 Simonton Street, Room 1 -213
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 292 -4466
Fax: (305) 292 -4465
All responses must be received by the County Purchasing Office before 3:00 P.M. on
Any response received after this date and time will be automatically
rejected. Materials may be delivered by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, hand- delivered or
couriered. Faxed or e- mailed responses will be automatically rejected. Hand delivered responses
may request a receipt. If sent by mail or by courier, the above - mentioned envelope shall be enclosed
in another envelope addressed to the entity and address stated above. Responders should be aware
that certain "express mail" services will not guarantee specific time delivery to Key West, Florida. It
is the sole responsibility of each Responder to ensure their response is received in a timely fashion.
Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners.
All submissions must remain valid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the
deadline for submission stated above. The Board will automatically reject the response of any person
or affiliate who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the Department of Management
Services, State of Florida, under Sec. 287.133(3)(d), Florida Statute (1997). Monroe County declares
that all or portions of the documents and work papers and other forms of deliverables pursuant to this
request shall be subject to reuse by the County.
All responses, including the recommendation of the County Administrator and/or Acting County
Administrator and the requesting Department Head, will be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, for final awarding or otherwise. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities in any or all responses, to re- advertise for
responses; and to separately accept or reject any item or items and to award and/or negotiate a
contract in the best interest of the County.
Interested firms or individuals will be evaluated and selected at a publicly noticed meeting by a
committee composed of the Director of Code Compliance, the Building Official and one employee of
Solid Waste. The selection and recommendation will be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for final approval. If no contract can be negotiated with the first ranked Responder,
the Board reserves the right to negotiate with the next selected Responder. The County reserves the
right to reject any and all responses, waive any irregularities, re -issue all or part of the RFQ and not
award any contract, all at its discretion and without penalty.
Dated at Key West this
Monroe County Purchasing Department
Publication dates
Reporter (Fr)
Keynoter (Sa)
Citizen (Su)
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION ONE - Instruction to Respondents
SECTION TWO - Draft Agreement
SECTION THREE - County Forms
SECTION FOUR - Insurance Requirements
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SECTION ONE: INSTRUCTION TO RESPONDENTS
1.01 DESCRIPTION
The respondent will be called upon to demolish, remove and dispose of uninhabitable /unsafe
structures and debris in Monroe County. The work shall be accomplished in a manner consistent
with all County, State and Federal codes and regulations and environmental standards.
OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Growth Management Division of Monroe County, Florida invites licensed firms to submit
their qualifications to demolish, remove and dispose of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and
debris in Monroe County. The removal of structures may include entering private property, found
to be unsafe & uninhabitable by a court of law and ordered to be removed. The successful
respondent should be prepared to respond when called upon by a designee of the Growth
Management Division with adequate personnel, equipment, licensure and expertise within a
designated time to demolish, remove and dispose of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and debris
in Monroe County in a safe and professional manner. The scope of work may include disposal of
hazardous materials. The County seeks to establish the ability to have contractor(s) available to
be called upon in all areas of the County. The County envisions the possibility of having more
than one Contractor available to respond quickly in each area of the County.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project area includes the land and at times, waters and canals in and around unincorporated
Monroe County. COUNTY is aware that it may not be practicable for a single contractor to
provide coverage for the entire area of the Florida Keys. Contractors are encouraged to submit
the geographical limitations of their ability to respond. County requires Contractors to provide
information regarding the geographical coverage areas in which they are capable of providing
regular and continuing coverage and which correspond to the Upper Keys (from the northern
County line through Tavernier), Middle Keys (from Craig Key to Sunshine Key) and Lower Keys
(from West Summerland Key to Stock Island). County anticipates awarding the contract to one
or more contractors in each of the three geographical areas in order to provide timely and
professional removal of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and debris, but may award additional
contracts if necessary.
SCOPE OF WORK
The project consists of demolition, removal and disposal of uninhabitable /unsafe structures and
debris, including 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 as requested by the COUNTY. The Contractor will
manage each job from beginning to end including the permitting, scheduling, labor, monitoring,
provision of necessary equipment and progress reporting to the County designee in the Growth
Management Office.
When an uninhabitable /unsafe structure is identified the County will contact Contractor(s) in the
applicable area and provide the details of the job; 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 with a
quote for the cost of the job, and the time in which the Contractor can respond and complete the
job. The County will promptly choose a Contractor and assign the particular job and with a
description of the work to be performed. At no time will any Contractor be authorized to
undertake a job without the express authorization of the County.
The contractor will provide all necessary equipment to complete the job including, vehicles, and
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personal protective equipment for proper handling of hazardous materials and will strictly
adhere to all precautionary, and safety requirements.
Contractors are required to have active licenses and insurance required to fulfill the
requirements of each particular job and are required to include in the qualification package
copies of any and all licenses and insurance. The County reserves the right to disqualify
prospective bidders who have violations or who violate local, state or federal laws or regulations
related to the construction industry, insurance, and /or handling of hazardous materials.
Contractors holding the necessary license shall be responsible for the job site at all times during
the work.
CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCESS
Interested firms or individuals will be evaluated and selected at a publicly- noticed meeting by a
committee composed of the Director of Code Compliance, the Building Official, one licensed
contractor (who does not engage in demolition), one employee of Solid Waste.
The selection and recommendation will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for
final approval. The County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, waive any
irregularities, re -issue all or part of the RFQ, and not award any contract, all at its discretion and
without penalty.
Format. The response, at a minimum, shall include the following:
A. Cover Page
A cover page that reads, "Proposal for Demolition, Removal and Disposal of
Uninhabitable /Unsafe Structures and Debris in Monroe County." The cover page
should contain Respondent's name, address, telephone number, and the name of the
Respondent's contact person.
B. Tabbed Sections
Tab 1. General Information.
I. The history of the firm, its corporate structure, and years in business.
II. Number of years the respondent has operated under its present name.
III. References.
IV. A list of the officers and directors of the respondent.
V. A list of any subcontractors whom the respondent plans to utilize in performing its
services such as environmental hazardous material contractor
VI. A list of vehicles, vessels, trucks and equipment available to be used in removal.
Tab 2. A section to address the following points, which shall be used in the Selection
Committee's evaluation of each submittal in relation to the previously discussed tasks.
I. Record of performance, prior experience in the area of demolition and removal of
uninhabitable /unsafe structures and professional accomplishments including: a
description of similar work completed by the firm, any outstanding accomplishments of
the firm, and any outstanding accomplishments of the firm that relate directly to this type
of work (please provide a reference for each work cited);
II. Technical, educational and training experience of the assigned staff and any anticipated
subcontracted staff. Include the proposed function(s) of subcontractors.
III. Project Approach and Estimated Schedule. Provide a description including a statement
that reflects a clear understanding of project needs based on the description above, a
work plan that details the approach, activities necessary, area of unincorporated Monroe
County that respondent will cover, estimated time frame and budget outlays to complete
the project.
IV. Additional information: Provide any additional pertinent information that would be helpful
in the consideration of your response
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Tab 3. Litigation
I. Has the respondent ever failed to complete work or provide the goods for which it has
contracted? (If yes, provide details.)
II. Are there any judgments, claims, arbitration proceeding or suits pending or
outstanding against the respondent, or its officers or general partners? (If yes,
provide details.)
III. Has the respondent, within the last five (5) years, been a party to any lawsuit,
mediation of a dispute or arbitration with regard to a contract for services, goods or
construction services? (If yes, the Respondent shall provide a history of any past or
pending claims and litigation in which the Respondent is involved as a result of the
provision of the same or similar services which are requested or described herein.)
IV. Has the respondent ever initiated litigation against the County, or any other
governmental entity, or been sued by the County, or any other governmental entity, in
connection with a contract to provide services, goods or construction services? (If
yes, provide details.)
V. Whether, within the last (5) years, an officer, general partner, controlling shareholder
or major creditor of the respondent was an officer, general partner, controlling
shareholder or major creditor of any other entity.
VI. Whether, within the last (5) years, an officer, general partner, controlling shareholder
or major creditor of the respondent was an officer, general partner, controlling
shareholder or major creditor of any other entity that failed to perform services or
furnish goods similar to those sought in the request for proposals.
Tab 4. County Forms and Licenses. Respondent shall complete and execute the forms
specified below and found at designated pages in this RFP, as well as copies of all
professional and occupational licenses:
I. Submission Response Form
II. Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause
III. Non - Collusion Affidavit
IV. Drug Free Workplace Form
V. Respondent's Insurance
VI. Indemnification Statement
VII. Insurance Agent's Statement, and
VIII. Professional and Occupational Licenses
IX. A copy of all licenses held by the respondent, including but not limited to Certificates
of Competency, Contractor license, occupational license, specialty license or
certificate and any other relevant license that the respondent holds and wished the
County to consider as part of the qualifications of the respondent
X. Any license or certificate related to removal of hazardous waste
1.02 COPIES OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS FROM COUNTY
A. Only complete sets of Proposal Documents will be issued and shall be used in
preparing responses. The County does not assume any responsibility for errors
or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets.
B. Complete sets of Proposal Documents may be obtained in the manner and at the
locations stated in the Notice of Request for Qualifications.
1.03 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
See Notice of Request for Qualifications.
Interested firms or individuals are requested to indicate their interest by submitting a total
of seven (7), two (2) signed originals and five (5) complete copies of their proposal in a
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sealed package marked on the outside, "Proposal for Demolition, Removal and Disposal
of Uninhabitable /Unsafe Structures and Debris ", addressed to Monroe County
Purchasing Department, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 1 -213, Key West, FL 33040, on or
before 3:00 P.M. local time on . No proposals will be
accepted after 3:00 P.M. Faxed or e- mailed Proposals will be automatically rejected.
1.04 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENT
A. NON- COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Any person submitting a proposal in response to
this invitation must execute the enclosed NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT. If it is
discovered that collusion exists among the Respondents, the proposals of all
participants in such collusion shall be rejected, and no participants in such
collusion will be considered in future bids for the same work.
B. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: 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 proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
Proposals on leases 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. Category Two: $25,000.00
C. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM: Any person submitting a bid or proposal in
response to this invitation must execute the enclosed DRUG -FREE
WORKPLACE FORM and submit it with his bid or proposal. Failure to complete
this form in every detail and submit it with your bid or proposal may result in
immediate disqualification of your bid or proposal.
D. LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE: Any person submitting a
bid or proposal in response to this invitation must execute the enclosed
LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE and submit it with his bid
or proposal. Failure to complete this form in every detail and submit it with the bid
or proposal may result in immediate disqualification of the bid or proposal.
1.05 EXAMINATION OF RFQ DOCUMENTS
A. Each Respondent shall carefully examine the RFQ and other contract documents,
and inform themselves thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and
requirements that may in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the
work to be performed under the contract. Ignorance on the part of the
Respondent will in no way relieve them of the obligations and responsibilities
assumed under the contract.
B. Should a Respondent find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from, the
specifications, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, they shall at once
notify the County.
1.06 INTERPRETATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, AND ADDENDA
No oral interpretations will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the contract
documents. Any inquiry or request for interpretation received seven (7) or more days
prior to the date fixed for opening of responses will be given consideration. All such
changes or interpretation will be made in writing in the form of an addendum and, if
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issued, will be mailed or sent by available means to all known prospective Respondents
prior to the established Proposal opening date. Each Respondent shall acknowledge
receipt of such addenda in their Proposal. In case any Respondent fails to acknowledge
receipt of such addenda or addendum, his response will nevertheless be construed as
though it had been received and acknowledged and the submission of his response will
constitute acknowledgment of the receipt of same. All addenda are a part of the contract
documents and each Respondent will be bound by such addenda, whether or not
received by him. It is the responsibility of each Respondent to verify that he has received
all addenda issued before responses are opened.
1.07 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Respondent 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.
1.08 PREPARATION OF RESPONSES
Signature of the Respondent: The Respondent must sign the response forms in the
space provided for the signature. If the Respondent is an individual, the words "doing
business as ", or "Sole Owner" must appear beneath such signature. In
the case of a partnership, the signature of at least one of the partners must follow the firm
name and the words "Member of the Firm" should be written beneath such signature. If
the Respondent is a corporation, the title of the officer signing the Proposal on behalf of
the corporation must be stated along with the Corporation Seal Stamp and evidence of
his authority to sign the Proposal must be submitted. The Respondent shall state in the
response the name and address of each person interested therein.
1.09 RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPONSE
The Respondent is solely responsible for all costs of preparing and submitting the
response, regardless of whether a contract award is made by the County.
1.10 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF RESPONSES
Responses will be received until the designated time and will be publicly opened and
announced at the appointed time and place stated in the Notice of Request for
Qualifications. Monroe County's representative authorized to open the responses will
decide when the specified time has arrived and no responses received thereafter will be
considered. No responsibility will be attached to anyone for the premature opening of a
response not properly addressed and identified. Respondents, or their authorized
agents, are invited to be present.
1.11 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT
The County reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technical
errors and irregularities as may be deemed best for the interests of the County.
Responses which contain modifications are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional,
obscure, or which contain additions not requested or irregularities of any kind, or which
do not comply in every respect with the Instructions, and the contract documents, may be
rejected at the option of the County.
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1.12 AWARD OF CONTRACT
A. The County reserves the right to award separate contracts for each service
area and to waive any informality in any response, or to re- advertise for all or
part of the work contemplated. If responses are found to be acceptable by the
County, written notice will be given to the selected Respondent of the award
of contract(s).
B. If the award of a contract is annulled, the County may award the contract to
another Respondent or the work may be re- advertised or may be performed
by other qualified personnel as the County decides.
C. A contract will be awarded to the Respondent(s) deemed to provide the
services which are in the best interest of the County, considering price,
qualifications, time frame, and other factors deemed relevant.
D. The County also reserves the right to reject the response of a Respondent
who has previously failed to perform properly or to complete contracts of a
similar nature on time.
E. All responses, including the recommendations of the County Administrator or
his designee, will be presented to the Board of County Commissions of
Monroe County, Florida, for final awarding or otherwise.
1.13 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
The Contractor will be responsible for all necessary insurance coverage as indicated on the
attached forms. Certificates of Insurance must be provided to Monroe County within fifteen (15)
days after award of bid, with Monroe County BOCC listed as additionally insured on all except
Workers Compensation If the property insurance forms are not received within the fifteen (15)
days, the contract may be awarded to the next selected Respondent.
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County as outlined on the
attached form.
SECTION TWO: DRAFT CONTRACT
These draft contract documents should be used only after consultation with counsel. The
documents are not intended as legal advice appropriate to any specific situation, nor do they
purport to address all issues which may arise between the contracting parties. The documents
should be amended or supplemented where appropriate.
MONROE COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL OF UNINHABITABLE/UNSAFE STRUCTURES DEBRIS
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into this day of , 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
( "CONTRACTOR "), whose address is
This contract will apply to the following geographical
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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) in
the applicable area and provide the details of the job; 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 with a
quote for the cost of the job, and the time in which the CONTRACTOR can respond and
complete the job. 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 and are required to attach copies of any and all licenses,
including an occupational license as Exhibit "A" to this Contract.
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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 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.
2.3 Approve a schedule that is mutually agreeable to the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.
Section 3. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall commence on—(fill in date) , and ends upon_(fill in
date) (three years), unless terminated earlier under the
terms of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall have the option to renew this Agreement for two
additional one year terms under the same terms and conditions as this contract, exercisable by
the COUNTY upon written notice given at least Thirty (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 three (3) years.
The services to be rendered by the CONTRACTOR for each individual Task Order shall be
commenced upon written notice from the COUNTY and the work 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 CONTRACTOR will then contact the COUNTY in writing with a quote for the cost of the job,
a description of the job, and the time in which the CONTRACTOR can respond and complete the
job. 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 prior written
authorization of the COUNTY and no compensation shall be paid without prior written
authorization of the COUNTY.
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for evaluating the request for demolition, removal and
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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.
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 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 parry 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
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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 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: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
c/o Monroe County Growth Management Division
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 410
Marathon, Florida 33050
Attention: Division Director
To the CONTRACTOR:
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.
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
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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.
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
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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 parry 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
parry 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.
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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 SOLICITATIOWPAYMENT
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.
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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.
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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 will be included
as "Additional Insured" on all policies. exceot for 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
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• 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:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 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:
0 Owned, Non - Owned, and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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.
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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
A) If the structure to be demolished or removed is located on or over water and the
project will require the use of watercraft, prior to commencement of work governed by this
contract, 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. The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
Watercraft Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
(WL1).
Jones Act coverage as specified in the County's Contract Manual (WCJA).
B) Pollution Coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence $1,000,000
Aggregate
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.
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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.
The CONTRACTOR 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
day of 20_.
(SEAL)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
LOA
By
Mayor /Chairman
Deputy Clerk
(CORPORATE SEAL)
ATTEST:
By
(Name of CONTRACTOR)
By
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EXHIBIT "A" to CONTRACT
Copies of Licenses
(attach copies of all licenses)
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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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RESPOND TO: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
c/o PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
GATO BUILDING, ROOM 2 -213
1100 SIMONTON STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
I acknowledge receipt of Addenda No.(s)
I have included:
• Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause
• Non - Collusion Affidavit
• Drug Free Workplace Form
• Public Entity Crime Statement
• Insurance Requirements and Indemnification Certificate
In addition, I have included a current copy of the following professional and occupational
licenses:
Mailing Address:
Signed:
(Name)
(Title)
Telephone:
Fax:
Date:
Witness:
(Seal)
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Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement
Insurance Requirement Required Limits
Worker's Compensation $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves Maritime Operations, the Contractor's Workers'
Compensation Insurance Policy shall include coverage for claims subject to the Federal Jones Act (46 U.S.C.A.
subsection 688) with limits not less than $1 Million.
The Contractor shall be permitted to provide Jones Act Coverage through a separate Protection and Indemnity
Policy, in so far as the coverage provided is no less restrictive than would have been provided by a Workers'
Compensation policy.
General Liability $300,000 Combined Single Limit
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable
shall be:
$100,000 per person
$300,000 per occurrence
$100,000 property damage
Vehicle Liability $300,000 Combined Single Limit
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable
shall be:
$100,000 per person
$300,000 per occurrence
$100,000 property damage
Pollution Liability
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves the storage, treatment, processing, or
transporting of potentially polluting material, the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the
life of the contract, Pollution Liability Insurance which will respond to bodily injury, property damage, and
environmental damage caused by a discharge of wastes which are governed by this contract. The policy
must specifically identify this contract and specify that coverage will extend to all losses, claiming pollution
or environmental impairment, arising out of the services governed by this contract.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
$1 Million per Occurrence
If coverage is provided on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of one (1) year will be
required.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as an Additional Insured.
Watercraft Liability
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain Water Craft
Liability Insurance with terms no less restrictive than those found in the standard "American Institute Hull
Clauses" (June 2, 1977 edition). Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimum:
• Injury (including death) to any Person
• Damage to Fixed or Movable Objects
• Costs Associated with the Removal of Wrecked Vessels
• Contractual Liability with Respect to this Contract
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If the policy obtained states that coverage applies for the "Acts or Omissions of a Vessel ", it shall be
endorsed to provide coverage for the legal liability of the shipowner.
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$1 Million Combined Single Limit (CSL)
Coverage provided by a Protection and Indemnity Club (P &I) shall be subject to the approval of the
County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all policies
issued to satisfy the above requirements.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS FOR CONSULTANTS AND SUBCONSULTANTS
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this agreement, the
Respondent 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 Respondent 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 Respondent or any of its employees, agents, respondents in
any tier or other invitees, or (C) Respondent'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
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.
Respondent Signature
Date
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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 employee."
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
personally known to me or has produced
(name of affiant). He /She is
(type of identification) as identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I, of the city of
my oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that
1.
according to law on
I am of the firm of
the bidder making the
Proposal for the project described in the Request for Proposals for
and that I executed the said
proposal with full authority to do so;
2. 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;
3. 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
4. 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;
5. 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:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
personally known to me or has produced
(name of affiant). He /She is
(type of identification) as identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
(Name of Business)
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that
are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
personally known to me or has produced
(name of affiant). He /She is
(type of identification) as identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
"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 fro the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list."
I have read the above and state that neither (Respondent's name)
nor any Affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list within the last 36 months.
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
personally known to me or has produced
(name of affiant). He /She is
(type of identification) as identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 parry 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, contractors 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 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 Contractor is for the indemnification
provided for above,
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RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY , PROCEDURES
CONTRACT 1 ,: •
MANUAL
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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 any attached schedules, which are made part of this contract. The
Contractor will ensure that the insurance obtained will extend protection to all Subcontractors
engaged by the Contractor. As an alternative, the Contractor may 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. 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.
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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 will be
included as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation.
Any deviations from this General Insurance Requirements must be requested in writing on the
County prepared form entitled "Request for Waiver of Insurance Requirements" and approved
by Monroe County Risk Management.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT:-
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state
statues.
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.
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GENERAL LIABILITY
C
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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
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal 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:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$100,000 Property Damage (GL1)
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.
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VEHICLE LIABILITY
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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:
$ 100,000 per Person
$ 300,000 per Occurrence
$ 100,000 Property Damage (VL1)
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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Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves the storage, treatment,
processing, or transporting of hazardous materials (as defined by Federal Environmental
Protection Agency), the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the life of the
contract, Pollution Liability Insurance which will respond to bodily injury, property damage, and
environmental damage caused by a pollution incident.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
$500,000 per Occurrence /$1,000,000 Aggregate
If coverage is provided on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of four (4)
years will be required.
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Recognizing that the work governed by this contract may involve working over or in the water,
the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the life of the contract, Jones Act
coverage and Longshoreman Coverage Insurance which will respond to bodily injury, property
damage, caused by an incident.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
Watercraft Liability $500,000 Combined Single Limit
Jones Act coverage/ Longshoreman
Insurance (WCJA) $500,000 per Occurrence /$1,000,000 Aggregate
If coverage is provided on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of four (4)
years will be required.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION MANUAL
WAIVER OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
There will be times when it will be necessary, or in the best interest of the County, to deviate
from the standard insurance requirements specified within this manual. Recognizing this
potential, and acting on the advice of the County Attorney, the Board of County Commissioners
has granted authorization to Risk Management to waive and modify various insurance
provisions.
Specifically excluded from this authorization is the right to waive:
• The County as being named as an Additional Insured — If a letter from the Insurance
Company (not the Agent) is presented, stating that they are unable or unwilling to name
the County as an Additional Insured, Risk Management has been granted the authority
to waive this provision.
And
• The Indemnification and Hold Harmless provisions
Waiving of insurance provisions could expose the County to economic loss. For this reason,
every attempt should be made to obtain the standard insurance requirements. If a waiver or a
modification is desired, a Request for Waiver of Insurance Requirement form should be
completed and submitted for consideration with the proposal.
After consideration by Risk Management and if approved, the form will be returned, to the
County Attorney who will submit the Waiver with the other contract documents for execution by
the Clerk of the Courts.
Should Risk Management deny this Waiver Request, the other party may file an appeal with the
County Administrator or the Board of County Commissioners, who retains the final decision -
making authority.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Request For Waiver
of
Insurance Requirements
It is requested that the insurance requirements, as specified in the County's Schedule of
Insurance Requirements, be waived or modified on the following contract:
Contractor:
Contract for:
Address of Contractor:
Phone:
Scope of Work:
Reason for Waiver:
Policies Waiver
will apply to:
Signature of Contractor:
Approved Not Approved
Risk Management:
Date:
County Administrator appeal:
Approved Not Approved
Date:
Board of County Commissioners appeal:
Approved Not Approved
Meeting Date:
BIDDER
SIGNATURE
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