Item C08BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Januga 19 2012
Bulk Item: Yes X No
Division: Public Works
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Staff Contact Person Dent Pierce, 292-4560
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to execute the first option to renew the contract with U. S.
Water Services Corporation for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant for the
Plantation Key Government Center, Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Our current agreement with U. S. Services will terminate January 27, 2012
and both parties wish to exercise the first renewal option.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On January 19, 2011, the BOCC approved award of
bid and execution of a contract with Water Services Corporation for the operation and maintenance of
wastewater treatment plant for the Plantation Key Government Center, Monroe County.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Renew contract to commence on January 28, 2012 and
terminate on January 27, 2013, to include an increase in cost by the CPI-U at December 31 of the
previous year of 1.5% as follows: Monthly Operation and Maintenance charges shall increase from
$686.60 per month to $696.90 per month. Repairs during normal working hours beyond the $500.00
limit shall increase from $53.00 per hour to $53.80 per hour. Emergency service calls for overtime hours
shall increase from $79.50 per hour to $80.69.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: $8�,362.80/annual INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes X No
$696.90/month
Repairs: Regular business hours $53.80
EmergencylO T $ 8 0.6 9
Parts — cost + 10%
Sludge removal after first 4 — cost +10%
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY: same
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No
APPROVED BY:
County Atty
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad Valorem
X Fasing
OUNT PER MONTH Year
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OMB/Purc Risk Management r\A�
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM ##
Revised 2105
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: U.S.Water Services Corp Contract #
Effective Date: 01/28/12
Expiration Date: 01/27/13
Contract Purpose/Description:
Operation and Maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the PK
Government Center — first option to renew
Contract Manager: Jo B. Walters 4549 Faclities Maint/Sto #4
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
for BOCC meeting on 01/19/2012 Agenda Deadline: 01/03/12
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 8,362.80 + Current Year Portion: $ 5,575.20 +
repairs repairs
Budgeted? Yes® No El Account Codes: 001-20501-530-340--
Crant: $ NIA
County Match: $ NIA - - -
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ lyr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
Date In
Division Director
Risk Manag ent
O.M.B./Purc asing
County Attorney
Comments:
OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes
Needed Reviewer
Yes❑ NoE(
Yes❑ NoK2//
Yes No2
Date Out
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I s' RENEWAL AGREEMENT
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT — PLANTATION KEY GOVERNMENT CENTER
THIS IIT RENEWAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
, 20 , between MONROE COUNTY (hereinafter "County„ or "Owner"), a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key west, Florida 33040, and
U. S. WATER SERVICES CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, whose address is 4939 Cross
Bayou Boulevard, New Port Richey, Florida 34652 (hereinafter "Contractor").
WHEREAS, the parties hereto did on .January 19, 2011 enter into an agreement for operation and
maintenance of sewage treatment plant for the PLANTATION KEY GOVERNMENT CENTER, Monroe
County (hereinafter "original Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the parties have found the Original Agreement to be mutually beneficial and;
WHEREAS, the parties find that it would be mutually beneficial to enter into this I" Renewal
Agreement; now therefore
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants set forth
below, the parties agree as follows:
In accordance with the original agreement, Paragraph 5, TERMS OF AGREEMENT,
a. The County exercises option to renew the Original Agreement for the first of the two (2)
tenns. This term will commence on January 28, 2012 and terminate January 27, 2013.
b. The Contract amount is being adjusted 1.5% 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 as follows: Monthly operation
and maintenance service amount from. $686.60 to $696.90, for an annual amount of
$8,362.80; labor for repairs (as described in the original agreement) during normal
working hours from $53.00 to $53.80 and emergency service calls from $79.50 to $80.69.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year
first above written.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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Deputy Clerk
Witnesses for CONTRACTOR.:
Xgnature
Date
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mayor/Chairperson
U. S. WATER SERVICES CORPORATION
By
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Signature
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ASSISTANT (1 E. NTY ATTORNEY
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AGREEMENT FOR OPERA- TION AND NL4JNTENANCE
WASTEWATER TREATM E 'T PLANT.— PLANTATION KEY GOVERNTIViENT CENTER
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This Agreement is made and entered into this. day of January, 2011, between
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ("COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
whose address is 11-00 Simonton Strect, Key west, Florida 33040, and U. S. WATER
SERVICES CORPORATION C'CONTRACTOR'), a Florida corporation, whose address is
4939 Cross Bayou Boulevard, New. Port Richey, FL 34652.
VVHEREAS, COUNTY desires to provide operation: and. maintenance of wastewater
treatment plant for the. PLANTATION KEY GOVERNMENT CENTER, Monroe= County, and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR desires and is able to provide operation and maintenance
of wastewatcr treatment plant for the. PLANTATION KEY C O E R IV MN T CENTER, Monroe
County; and
WHEREAS, it serves a legitimate . public purpose for CONTRACTOR to provide
operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant for the PLANTATION KEY
COV'ERNN ENT CENTER Monroe County, now therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is
agreed as follows:
Y. THE AGREEMENT
The Agreement consists of this document, the hid documents, exhibits, and any addenda
only.
2. SCOPE OF THE'WORK
A. The Contractor's services shall include all DEP requirements stipulated in the
Operating Permit (attached as Exhibit A) in order to aerate the facility efficiently y and reliably,
and to maintain the facility according to the Permit. The Contractor shall invoicc the County for
the operation and maintenance services on a monthly basis, in arrears, at the fee schedule gate.
facility. i. Comply with all conditions specif ed within the current Fermin fair this
ii. Comply with all DEP rubs, Florida Statutes, and county and local
regulations pert�ng to the operation and maintenance of wastewater- facilities systems of
treatment and control, rnd related appurtenances.
Notify the County Facilities Maintenance Department, by written nodc.e,
of changes in DEP rules, Florida Statues., county and local regulations, as they apply a t to plant
permitting or operations.
iv. Become familiar with .aE pern it requirements CEP rules, Florida tatu#es,
and county and local regulations which affect the above refereneed wastcwater facility. In
addition, the contractor shall advise and make recommendation to the County on. matter
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conceni ing the operation of the faHty, and shall provide written notification to the County of
any and all deficiencies encountered that may result in a non-compliance- operating violation.
This notification shall include the observation of the defici enci es, reconiended corrections and
cost estinnates. Said notification shall be delivered to the Facilities Maintenance Director for
review and approval. In the event that the County shall receive a notice on non-compliance or of
Potential violation, written notice shall be l i von the contractor.
V. Provides and maintain on site, records as required by the pest
conditions. The. Contractor shall submit suppjemcntW copies of record documents and monthly
operation reports (MDR) to the Fac iliti es Maintenance Director.
vi. Inspect and maintain the facility's equipment, practices, and operation
regulated or required by the Permit conditions.
vii. Perform all other routine operation and maintenance tasks for the facility
as part of the monthly service and included in .the monthly fee such as, but not limited to, the
following;
a. Operate the wastewater facility according to the manufacturer's
-specifications and pursuwt to the Federal, State, County, and local regulatory rules with
particular attention to Florida Lars, Chapter 403 and the Florida Administrative Codes, 62--600,
62-6(, 62-610, 6 --61 1, 62--6405, F.A.C., and other applicable sections;
b. Inspect and lubricate all equipment which rewires lubrication in
accordance with the manufacturer'.s specification and recommendations
C. Supply, monitor} and record chorine feed and effluent residuals,
regularly. Chlorine cosu shall be included in the monthly operation and maintenance fee.
d. Replace motor/blower belts when required (labor and parts
furnished by the Contractor) ;
e. Clean blower filters on a regular basis;
f. Repair minor electrical, and plumbing problems. at the contractors
cost of $500.00 -and below-
g. Perform minor repairs of pump station equipment and controls at
the contractors cost of 500,00 and below;
h. Maintain proper adjustment of all apparatus controls;
i.. Maintain all painted surfaces;
J. Record the daily flow in gallons per day;
k. Record the -ph of effluent-
I. Daily maintain air to all required components of the trcatment
plant. The contractor shall individually check and clean all air diffusers -and Skimmers as
required, then adjust aeration as required to maintain plant balance;
In. Check sludge return;
n. Transfer sludge as `
. � required to various plat components and
concentrate into the digester as necessary essa to maintain plant operating epic ienc y;
o. Mechanically check standby equipment weekly;
P • Clean and hose down plant re arrl to maintain good
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housekeeping of the facility, and remove all unsightly debris and
regular basis; materials from facility area on a
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q. Provide all digester sludge removal services: Maximum of four
removals annua i ly, when required. Any additional mmo val s, in excess of 1.200 -gallons require
the County's prior written approval; the contractor shsif f notify the Faeflitieg Maintenance
Department when sueh additional removals are anticipated. The cost breakdown for any
removals beyond the four cited above shall consist of the disposal cost to the contractor plus
] 0% handling charge. The Contmetor shall be solely responsible for all- sludge removal service
and any required testing, The Contractor shall submit to the Facilities MainMaiin tenance department a
copy of the l6ndfill inbound charge (dump) tickct(s) after every sludge removal service; and
Viii. Provide for emergency stAndby pumping services for -the facility (inclusive
f all necessary equipment, matcria s, and labor) in the event that an unusual occurrence makes it
necessary to i rn mediatel y pump out a- plant to prevent untreated wastewater from improperly
escaping into the environment.. The C+ontmctor shall perform this func t ion to the best of the
Contractor's ability considering the C i rcumstances surrounding, the unusual occurrence, and such
occurrences shall qualify this as an emergency service.
i . .Provide sampling, testing, results, and monitoring of -any substances or
parameters at any locations reasonably necessary to assure compliance with the Permit
conditions or DEP rules.
X . Protect the County from any condition which may result in non-
compliance with DEP rules, Florida Statutes, or county or low regulations to the best extent
Bible. immediately �
pos inform the County and in meting at once upon recognition of a potential
problem,
X i . Maintain a copy of the current Operating Permit on site
xii. Maintain monitoring and record keeping- as required by the permit
conditions, DEP rugs, county and local regulations.
13. REPAIRS
The Contractor shall make all .repairs as necessary to assure that the facility is
operating efficiently, reliably, and in ac cordanee with all requirements of the DEP and the DEP
Operating Permit. when the Contractor deems a repair to be necessary, and over S500, oo, the.
Contractor shall prepare a detailed cast estimate hosed on the fee schedule rates stipulated in the
contract for labor, actual cost. of parts needed to make the repairs, plus the handling cue as -
indicated Yip the contract, and present it to the County for approval. The Contractor shall initiate
the approved repairs witWn 48 hours of said approval. Upon completion of the repairs, the
Contractor shall document the work performed as is req ui red by the DEP gyrating Perrni t and
other one -site service logs.
Any invoice in which the total for Repairs (as defined above) does not exceed $500.00,
the Contractor will not. invoice s'ai d amount to County and the Contractor will i be responsible for
id amount.
Any invoice in which Repairs (as defined above) exceed $500.00, the Contractor will
invoice- and the County will pAy the full amount stated on the invoice pursuant to the contract
provisions.
C. EME&GENCY SERVICE
The County shall contact the Contractor 'Immediately when an emergency call is.
needed. The Contractor shall also notify the County immediately 'in the event of a facility
emergency. The Contractor and the County shall- make entries into a lag, which shall include;
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the date and time the problem was discovered, a description of the problem, the date and time the
contractor was notified, the date and time the contractor arrived at the facility, the date and time
the Contractor departed, and a summary . of the steps taken to rectify the pwhlem. The
Contractor shall respond w all emergency calls which occur dung normal working hours and
holidays and weekends within three hours of noti fixation by �e County(see Section 2.E.
EXCEPTIONS). The. Contractor and the County shall simultaneously log the time the Count
contacted the contractor for an emergence semwe documentation of the above time
requirements. The Contractor shall invoice the County for after -hour, . weekcnd and holiday
emergencies based on the applicable hourly rate indicated in the contract, the. actual casts of any
parts used to rectify the problem, plus the applicable percentage as stipulated in the contact.
D. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
When requested by the County, the Contractor -shall advise and recommend, in
writing to the County, any needed improvements, and shall invoice the County.at the fee
schedule rates for labor as specified i n the contract.
E. ECEETIDI
All of the above described tasks or -requirements shall be considered routine duties
of the contractor except:
i. Repairs which are over the $5 00.0o invoice limit, 'as defined 'in Section
2.B. REPAID, shall be based on the fee schedule rates for labor for "Emergency Service Calls
(Monday — Friday after normal working hours)`' outlined in the contract.
i i. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for the inability to perform
due to factors beyond the Contractor's control.
F. MAJOR COMPON FAILIJRE
In the event of a major component failure or system breakdown, the COUNTY,
when deemed as an emergency situation, shall have the option to request from the
CONTRACTOR only, a proposal/quote for replacement equipment in an aneount that could
exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Any proposal over $5,000 up to and including $103OOO
roust be approved and signed by the Division Director an&or the County. Administrators. An
proposal over $10, oo0 u to and inc ludi.n � n
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p � $ �,��� must be approved and signed by the Division
Director and the County Administrator.
3. CON' PACT AMOUNT
The County shall pay to the Contractor for the faithful performances of the Contract in
awful money of the United States, as follows;
1 Monthly operation and Mai twee Services $ 8. 6.G per month
(as outlined in the contract specifications) $8.2-9.20 per car
y
2) Repairs beyond the $500.00 invoice limit. (routine,
prior approval required). Normal working hours of
8400 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It onday through. Fyiday,
excluding holidays $53.00per p hour
3) Em cr eney service call. Overtime rate for
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hour other than normal hours as stated above,
inc lading weekends and holidays • '.50per hour r
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4) Handling fee for parts required for option,
maintenance, repairs and emergency services. cost + 10 %
5) Sludge removal (beyond four per year requited as
as regular maintenance) cost + 10 %
Note., There are no , .6i al costsfor well,. mileage, meals, -or lodging.
The Contractor 3 s request for payment must itea each of the costs stated above.
4. PAYMENTS TO CONT.I�A+I�
A. COUNTY shall pay to accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt
Payment Act; payment will be made after delivery and inspection by 'COUNTY and upon
submission of 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.
C. Any 'invoice in which the -total for Repairs (as defined above) does not exceed
500.00, the Contractor will not invoice said amount to County and. the County will not be
responsible for said amount.
Any invoice in which repairs (as dcfnod above) exc d $500,00, the. Contractor
will invoice and the County will pay the full amount stated on the invoice pursuant to the
contract provisions.
5. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence on January 28, 2011 and- ends upon ,January 27, 2012
unless terminated earlier under paragraph 18 of this Agreement.
The COUNTY shal l have the option- to rene.w this Agreement for up to an additional two
(2) one y periods at terms and conditi
r ons mutually agreeable to the artier exercisable upon
parties, p
written. notice given at least 30 days .Prior to the end of the initial term. Unless the context clean
indicates otherwise, references to the "term"' of this Agreement shall mean the initial term of one
(1) year.
The Contract amount shall be adjusted annually xn accordance with the percentage
change in. the U.S. Department of Comm=e Coffer Price. Index (CPI_L 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 precious year..
5. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR has, and shall ma ntA throughout the term of this Agreement,
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appropriate licenses. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to the COUNTY
upon execution of this agmement.
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6. FINANCL4iL RECORDS of CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR - shah ma intern all books, records,. and do um etas ,�lirectl rtinent to
performance under this Agreement 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 terns of the Agreement and for four years following the term mat on
of this Agmement. If an auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk detemnines that monies
paid to CONTRACTOR ACTC pursuant to this Agmement were spent for purposes not authorized
p p by
this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the monies together with interest calculated
pursuant to Sec. 55.0-, F , running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR.
7, PUBLIC ACCESS
The COUNTY and CON TRACTOR 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
COUNTYand CONTRACTOR in con,unction. with this Agreement; and the CONY shall
have the right to lately cancel this Agr�ent upon violation o f this rovis 'on by p p
CO1�TAC'i'I�R.
g. HOLD HARMILESS AND INSURANCE
Notvrit tarrding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this
agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and held the COUNTY and the COUNTY's
elected and appointed officers and employees harmless from and against (i) any clams, actions
or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, adrn strati proceedings, appellate proceedin S or other
proceedings relating to any type of Mi (including death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or
business intarmption,. and (M') any costs or expenses that may be asserted against, initiated with
respect to, or sustained by, . any indemnified party by rein of, or in cormection 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 n * scon uct of
CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents, sob -contractors or other- invitees, or (C)
CONTI ACTOM 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, a g ents contractors or invitees
(other than CONTRACTOR). Insofar as the chums, actions, causes of action, litigation,
g n,
proceedings, costs or expenses relate to events or circa L ces that occur during the term of this
AGREEMENT, this section will survive the expi ti -on of the term of this AGREEAGREENffiNT or an
earlier tei-i'niation of this AGREEMENT.
Prior to execution of this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall famish the COUNTY
C erti f icatcs of Insurance indicating the nrinimurn coverage limitations in the following arnounts:
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WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND -EMPLOYER"S LIABILTIY INSURANCE: Where
applicable, orker"s compensation coverage to apply for all employees at ninunam Statutory
limit as required by Florida Law, and Employee's Liability coverage in the araomt of
S 000. 00 bodily ind my by accident, 5 bodily b y disease, dl cy limits, and
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bodily in,�ury by disease, each employee.
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COMPREHENSWE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE- Motor vehicle
liability msurance, including applicable no-fault coverage, with limits of liability Qf not less than
000.00 per occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property
Damage Liability. If single l t 1 is are provided, the rWmimurn acc ptab l e #s are , p
per person, S300, 000. 00 per occurrence, and $50100 00 property damage. Coversg c shall
include all owned vehicles,, all non -owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles.
COMNMRCIAL GENERAL LIA,B ILITY: Commercial general liability coverage with limits of
liability of not less thaln( QQQ. 00 per occurrence combined. single limit for Bodily Injury
Liability and Property Damage Liability.
POLLUTION LIABILITY -- The minimum limits of liability shall be: $500,000 per Occurrence
combined single 1=`Y $1, 000,000 Aggregate
ONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY CO IO RS MUST B - AMED AS
'INSURED ONALL POLICIES EXCEPT WORKER'S COMPENSA TI'O .
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Original Certificates of Insurance shall be provide to the
'BOUNTY at the time of execution of this Agreement and certified copies provided if requested.
Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar
day s a written notice shall be provided to the COUNTY before an o l i c r coverage a is canceled
or � � � o�
restricted. The underwriter of such insurance shall be qualified to do business in the State of
Florida. 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. Nol-- AI ER of MIT TY
Notwithstanding theprovisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes the participation of
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial
liability ' ce coverage, self- uurance coverage, or local govenzment liability insurance
pool coverage shall not be deemed a Waiver of unity to the extent of liability coverage, nor
Shall anyAgreement entered ' g
ered into by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for
waiver,
10. INDEPENDENT Co NTRACT43
At all times and for all -purposes under this agreement CONTRACTOR is an independent
contractor and not an employee of the Board of COUNTY Conrmissioners. of Monroe COUNTY.
No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to f nd CONTRACTOR or any
of his -employees, subs, servants, or agents to be employees of the Board of COUNTY
Commissioners of Monroe COUNTY,
11.ZiONDISCMMINATION
CONTRACTOR agrees that there will be no disc nation age nst any person, and it is
expressly understood that upon, a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
discru'in nation has occurred, this AgreeMent automatically terminates without any further action
on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. CONTRACTOR agrces to comply
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with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination,. These include but are not limited to: 1 ? Title V1 of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin-- 2
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Title a of the. Education Amendment of 1972, as aniended (20 USC ss. 1681- l 6 83, . and 168 5--
1 ), 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 discr'unmation on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discr%rnination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 w6107 which
prohibits d i scrinunation on the b asla s of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of
1972 (PL 9 55), as amended, relating to nondiscriminaticn on the basis of drug abu e• 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; ?j The Public Hcalth Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and
290cc -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drag abuse patient records; 8.
Title VIII of the Civil. Rights Act of 1965 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrbnination in the sale, rental. or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with DisabMies
Act. of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 N ote), as maybe amended from tine' to time, relating to
nondisen' ina#ion on the basis of disability; 10) Any other nondiscrimination provisions inn. any
Feder or state statutes which may apply to COUNTY and CONTRACTOR to, or the subject
matter of,, this Agreement.
12, A SIO�W 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 ofMonroe County and CONTRACTOR, which approval shall be subject to such
conditions acid provisions as the. Board may deem necessary. This paragraph Shall be
incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assiggee or sub shall
eoMply 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.
134. COMMLIANCE WITH LAW AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
In prIoviding all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall abide.
by all laws of the Federal artd State. government, or+dm" ances, rules and regulations ertaini ng to,
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or regulating the provisions of, such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter
adopted. COnapliance with all laws includes, but ia. not linr ted to, the i�gration lames of the
Federal and Mate goverment. 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. COFACTOR 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, repmsents that it, its directors, principles and employees, presently . have
no interest and shall acquire no intemst, either direct or indirect, which would comet in any
lno=er with the performance of ' services required by this contrast, as provided in Sect. 1.12.311.
et. scq., 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 debated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not Ihnited. to,
solicitation or acceptance of gifts;- doing business with one's agency; unauthorized
prized
compensation; misme of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship?. and
disclosure or use of certain information.
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COUNTY and CONTRACTOR- warrant that, in respect to itself, it has- ncither 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 th$n. a bona fide empinyec working solely far it, any fee,
commission, percentage, get, 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, gib 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 db ligati tin .or indebtedness that
would impair its ability to fulfill the terms -of this contract.
16. NOTICE RE U MENT
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be uY writing and hand
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified nail, returned recei p t
requested, to the .following:
FOR COUNTY: FOIE CONTRACTOR:
More County
Facilities Maintenance Department
3583 South Roosevelt Boulevard
Ivey West, FL. 33040
and
Monroe County Attorney
Post Office Box 1026
Key West, FL, 3 3 041-102.6
U- S. Water Services Corporation
ATTN:
4939 Cross Bayou Boulevad
New PortRichey, FL 34652
17, TAXES
COL NTY is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes.
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CONTRACTOR shall not be exempted by virtue of the COUNTY' S exemption from Ing
sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this contract, nor is
CONTRACTOR authorized to use the COUN` Y'S Tax Exemption Number in -securing such
materials. CONTRACTOR -shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or a. erits of
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withholding, related to services rendered under this agr ment.
18. TERMTi1TATION
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 pie 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 hav' - any
further obligation under the term s of the contract upon terr -'nation.
I-90 GOVERNING LAW9 VEpf TE I TERPRETATIO COSTS, AND FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to Agreements nude 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 CONTRACTORagrec that venue will Lie .in
the appropriate court or before the appropriate admmistra6ve body in Monroe County, Florida.
20, MEDL4TIQ1
The COUNTY and. CONTRACTOR agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations
of the terms or a terra of this Agreement by or between -any of 'them the issue shall be submitted
to- mediation prior to the institution of any ether administrative or legal proceeding. Mediation
initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance With the
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures reuir+d by the circuit
court of 11�Ivproe County.
21. SE ERARILI' '
If any terra, covenant, condition or pro visi�r� of this Agreement :(or the application
thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent
by acourt of competent jurisdiction,. the rema *ning terms, covenants, conditions and provisions
Of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each ren ning term, covenant, condition
and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the Ulest extent
emitted by law unless the enforcement of the rcmauung terms, coverts, con ' ons and
provisions of fl i s Agreement Would prevent the. accomplishment of the on ' nal 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. ATTORNEVS FEES AND COSTS
OLNT ' and CONTRACTOR agree that in the event any cause of action or
administrative p eeding is initiated or defended by any parlor relative to the enforcement or
interpretation of this. Agreement, the prevailing party shall he entitled to reasonable attome ' s
fees and attomey's fees, in appellate proceedings. Each party agrees to pay its own court costs,
investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses Whether it is the ailing p or not through 1rev
levels of the court system.
21 ARJ.U.DICATTON of DISPUTES OR III _ A REEMEIVT S
COUNTYand CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be
attempted to he resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of COUNTY and
CONTRACTOR. If -no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the fit meet andconfer session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of 'County
Cornnussioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of COUNTY and
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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 anst either a.
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relating- to the formation, execution,. performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and
iCONTRACTOR agree to -participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings,
hearings, presses, meetings, and otheractivities 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 Eli FELT
The terms, covenants, conditior8, 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 ether that the execution, delivery and
perfonnance of this Agreement have. been duly authorized, by all necessary COUNTY and
eorporate action, as required by law.
27, FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
CONTRACTOR and COUNTY .agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply for,.
seek, and obtarti federal and state funds to further the purpose of this Agreement; provided that
all applications, requests, ant proposals # and funding solicitations shall be approved by each
party prior to submissi on.
284 E . AND IMMUNIMES
.All of the pfvileges and irrurnurdties from liability, exemptions from lags, 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 ernplayees of the
COUNTY, when performing their respective functions under this Agreement witWn the
tutorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the same degree and extent to the erforrnance of
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such nctiors and duties. of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial
limits of the COLNTY.
29, LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall -it be congmed as,. relieving any participating
entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by lava except to the extent
of Meal and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in which case the
performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligations or responsibility. Further, this
Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as,, authorising 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 teens, or any of than, of this
Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party clafin or entitlement to or benefit of
any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the CO-UNTY and the CONTRA TOR
agree that neither the. COL NTY nor the CON1'RACTOR or any agent, officer, or employee of
either shall have the authority to in f ore, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular
vidual 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.
�. ATTETATroS
CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COLTNTY may reasonably
require, to include a public Entity CnMe Swenwnt an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free
workplace Statement..
32. No PERSONAL LUBILITY
No covenant or agreement corxtamned hexer 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 p=onal liability or accountability by reason
of the execution of this Agreement.
33, EXECUTION IN COUNTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
regarded as an origiiral, all of which taken together shall constitute one -and the sane 'instrument
and any of COUNTY and. CONTRACTOR hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any
such counterpart,
34. SECTION HEADLITO
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 aryl provision of this Agreement.
35. PUBLIC ENTITY GRIM INFORMATION STATEMENT
"A person or affiIiate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a pull i c entity crime may not submit a bid on a. contract to provide any goods or
NMI= to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public: entity for the
const ction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of red
property to a ,public entity, may not be awarded or pe onn work as a Construction Manager,
supplier, subconu=tor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not
tr=act bosiess with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provides in Section
287.017, for.CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on -the
convicted vendor list."
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 ofauthorship
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370 PiCORPORATION OF ` D DOCUMNTS
The terms and -conditions of the bid documents are incorporated by reference in this
contract agreement.
3#I. ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
The C ounty" s perfc rm ance and obligation to pay under tb i s agreement is contingent upon
an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners, hi the event that the Count}
funds on which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this Agreement is terminated and
the County has no Rrtber obligation under the tee of this Agreement to the Contractor beyond
that already incurred by the termination date.
IIN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CONTRA TOF, hereto have executed this
Agreement on the days and date fiat written above 1 four (4) counted , each of which shall,
r accounting for the other counterparts, be deemed an originaj contract.
. RLHAGE, CLERK
Date:
Witnesses for CONTRACTOR. -
December 1, 2010
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December 1, 2010
Date
BOARD. OF COLU#4TY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONR . COUNTY, F'L€ IDA
By;
AiaydLifeather carrathers
Date: 1— I q — I I
'CATER SERVICES CORPORATION
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Signatme of person authorized to
legally{ bind Corporation
Date: December 1, 2010
David D. Schultz, Vice President
Print Name
Address: 4939 Crass Bayou Boulevard, NPR.
Telephone Number
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