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2. 09/05/2017 - 90 day AgreementAGREEMENT FOR FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services This Agreement ( "Agreement ") made and entered into this 5th day of September, 2017 by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY," through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners ( "BOCC "), AND Adjusters International, Inc., a foreign profit corporation under the State of Florida, whose principal place of business and mailing address is 126 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY 13502 its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" or "CONSULTANT ", WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to employ the professional services of CONTRACTOR for FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services relating to Hurricane Irma, a declared state of emergency event; and WHEREAS, as per 2 CFR 200.320(f)(2), the public exigency or emergency exception, and as outlined in FEMA's June 21, 2016 Field Procurement Manual and in accordance with the extended grace period for implementation of 2 CFR 200, the County seeks to procure the CONSULTANTS as the requirement for such services will not permit a delay resulting from competitive solicitation; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has agreed to provide professional services which shall include but not be limited to providing FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services for Hurricane Irma, a declared state of emergency as declared by the State of Florida and Monroe County, which services shall collectively be referred to as the "Project "; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as follows: FORM OF AGREEMENT ARTICLE 1 1.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT makes the following express representations and warranties to the COUNTY: 1.1.1 The CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary to act as CONSULTANT for the Project until the CONSULTANT'S duties hereunder have been fully satisfied; 1.1.2 The CONSULTANT has become familiar with the Project site and the local conditions under which the work is to be completed. 1.1.3 The CONSULTANT shall prepare all documentation required by this Agreement in such a manner that they shall be accurate, coordinated and adequate for use in verifying work completed by CONSULTANTs and associated costs and shall be in conformity and comply with all applicable law, codes and regulations. The CONTRACTOR warrants that the documents prepared as a part of this Agreement will be adequate and sufficient to document costs in a manner that is acceptable for reimbursement by government agencies, therefore eliminating any additional cost due to missing or incorrect information; 1.1.4 The CONSULTANT assumes full responsibility to the extent allowed by law with regards to his performance and those directly under his employ. 1.1.5 The CONSULTANT'S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Project. In providing all services pursuant to this agreement, the CONSULTANT shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. 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 contract immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the CONSULTANT. 1.1.6 At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the CONSULTANT is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the.CONSULTANT or any of his /her employees, contractors, servants, or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. 1.1.7 The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or any other characteristic or aspect which is not job related, in its recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating, or any other area affecting employment under this agreement or with the provision of services or goods under this agreement. 1.1.8 The effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be September 5, 2017. The term of the AGREEMENT shall be for 90 day period as needed to perform the services for the Project and in accordance with 2 CFR 200.320(f)(2). ARTICLE 11 SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES 2.1 DEFINITION CONSULTANT'S Scope of Basic Services consists of those described in Attachment A. The CONSULTANT shall commence work on the services provided for in this Agreement promptly. 2.2 CORRECTION OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS, DEFICIENCIES The CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct any errors, omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in the work product of the CONSULTANT or its subcontractors, or both. 2.3 NOTICE REQUIREMENT All written correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized representative of the CONSULTANT. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage pre -paid, to the COUNTY by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following: Tina Boan, Sr. Director Budget and Finance 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2 -213 Key West, Florida 33040 And: Mr. Roman Gastesi, Jr. Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2 -205 Key West, Florida 33040 For the CONSULTANT: John W. Marini CEO 126 Business Park Drive Utica, New York, 13502 ARTICLE III ADDITIONAL SERVICES - 3.1 The services described in Article III that may be provided by the CONSULTANT (provided for example purposes only) and are not included in Basic Services. If requested by the COUNTY they shall be paid for as an addition to the compensation paid for the Basic Services but only if approved by the COUNTY before commencement. A. Providing services of CONSULTANT for other than the previously listed scope of the Project provided as a part of Basic Services. B. Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services. C. Providing representation before public bodies in connection with the Project, upon approval by COUNTY. 3.2 If Additional Services are required, such as those listed above, the COUNTY shall issue a letter requesting and describing the requested services to the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall respond with a fee proposal to perform the requested services.Only after receiving an amendment to the Agreement and a notice to proceed from the COUNTY, shall the CONSULTANT proceed with the Additional Services. ARTICLE IV COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 The COUNTY shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project including physical location of work, county maintained roads, and any available maps. 4.2 The COUNTY shall designate a representative to act on the COUNTY's behalf with respect to the Project. The COUNTY or its representative shall render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the CONSULTANT in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the CONSULTANT'S services. 4.3 Prompt written notice shall be given by the COUNTY and its representative to the CONSULTANT if they become aware of any fault or defect in the Project or non- conformance with the Agreement Documents. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if sent pursuant to paragraph 2.3. 4.4 The COUNTY shall furnish the required information and services and shall render approvals and decisions as expeditiously as necessary for the orderly progress of the CONSULTANT'S services and work of the contractors. 4.5 The COUNTY's review of any documents prepared by the CONSULTANT or its subcontractors shall be solely for the purpose of determining whether such documents are generally consistent with the COUNTY's criteria, as, and if, modified. No review of such documents shall relieve the CONSULTANT of responsibility for the accuracy, adequacy, fitness, suitability or coordination of its work product. 4.6 The COUNTY shall provide copies of necessary documents required to complete the work. 4.7 Any information that may be of assistance to the CONSULTANT that the COUNTY has immediate access to will be provided . as requested. ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants from any and all claims for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and property damage, including damage to property owned by Monroe County, and any other losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attorney's fees, court costs and expenses, which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by CONSULTANT or its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the CONSULTANT, its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, their officers, employees, servants and agents. In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a result of the CONSULTANT's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify COUNTY from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay. Should any claims be asserted against COUNTY by virtue of any deficiency or ambiguity in the plans and specifications provided by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that CONSULTANT hold the County harmless and shall indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby and shall further defend any claim or action on the COUNTY's behalf. The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the CONSULTANT is consideration 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. This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement. ARTICLE VI PERSONNEL 6.1 PERSONNEL The CONSULTANT shall assign only qualified personnel to perform any service concerning the project. ARTICLE VII COMPENSATION 7.1 PAYMENT SUM 7.1.1 The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT in current funds for the CONSULTANT'S performance of this Agreement, based on rates negotiated and agreed upon and shown in Attachment A, in a not to exceed amount of $49,999.99, as within the purchasing authority of the County Administrator and below the competitive solicitation threshold in accordance with Monroe County Code and Monroe County Purchasing Policy. 7.2 PAYMENTS 7.2.1 For its assumption and performances of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth herein, the CONSULTANT shall be paid monthly. (A) If the CONSULTANT'S duties, obligations and responsibilities are materially changed by amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement, compensation due to the CONSULTANT shall be equitably adjusted, either upward or downward; (B) As a condition precedent for any payment due under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall submit monthly, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the COUNTY, a proper invoice to COUNTY requesting payment for services properly rendered and reimbursable expenses due hereunder. The CONSULTANT'S invoice shall describe with reasonable particularity the service rendered. The CONSULTANT'S invoice shall be accompanied by such documentation or data in support of expenses for which payment is sought at the COUNTY may require, including but not limited to back up documentation sufficient for reimbursement of expenses by FEMA or other governmental agencies. (C) Payment shall be made pursuant to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, 218.70, Florida Statute. 7.3 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Rates shall be inclusive of all reimbursable expenses, except for travel as required and approved by the County or County Representative. Travel shall be in accordance with Monroe County Code Sec. 2 -106 et. seq. 7.4 BUDGET 7.4.1 The CONSULTANT may not be entitled to receive, and the COUNTY is not obligated to pay, any fees or expenses in excess of the amount budgeted for this contract in each fiscal year (October 1 - September 30) by COUNTY's Board of County Commissioners. The budgeted amount may only be modified by an affirmative act of the COUNTY's Board of County Commissioners. 7.4.2 The COUNTY's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners and the approval of the Board members at the time of contract initiation and its duration. ARTICLE VIII INSURANCE AND BONDS 8.1 The CONSULTANT shall obtain insurance as specified and maintain the required insurance at all times that this Agreement is in effect. In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a result of the CONSULTANT'S failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay. 8.2 The coverage provided herein shall be provided by an insurer with an A.M. Best rating of VI or better, that is licensed to business in the State of Florida and that has an agent for service of process within the State of Florida. The coverage shall contain an endorsement providing sixty (60) days notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation of said coverage. Said coverage shall be written by an insurer acceptable to the COUNTY and shall be in a form acceptable to the COUNTY. 8.3 CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain the following policies: A. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida, sufficient to respond to Florida Statute 440. B. Employers Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per Accident, $1,000,000 Disease, policy limits, $1,000,000 Disease each employee. C. Comprehensive business automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the public and /or damages to property of others arising from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, hired or non - owned vehicles, with Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) combined single limit and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) annual aggregate. D. Commercial general liability, including Personal Injury Liability, covering claims for injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any covered act or omission of the CONSULTANT or any of its employees, agents or subcontractors or subcontractors, including Premises and /or Operations, Products and Completed Operations, Independent Contractors; Broad Form Property Damage and a Blanket Contractual Liability Endorsement with Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and annual aggregate. An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is changed to or 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 must extend for a minimum of 48 months following the termination or expiration of this contract. E. COUNTY shall be named as an additional insured with respect to CONSULTANT'S liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in Paragraphs C and D. F. CONSULTANT shall require its subcontractors to be adequately insured at least to the limits prescribed above, and to any increased limits of CONSULTANT if so required by COUNTY during the term of this Agreement. COUNTY will not pay for increased limits of insurance for subcontractors. G. CONSULTANT shall provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance or a copy of all insurance policies including those naming the COUNTY as an additional insured. The COUNTY reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies upon request. H. If the CONSULTANT participates in a self - insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required. In addition, the CONSULTANT may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund upon request from the COUNTY. ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 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. OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS The documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project belong to the COUNTY and may be reproduced and copied without acknowledgement or permission of the CONSULTANT. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The CONSULTANT shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County and the CONSULTANT, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, each party hereto binds itself, its successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other and to the successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with or any rights in favor of, any third party. TERMINATION A. In the event that the CONSULTANT shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of service, the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this agreement after five days written notification to the CONSULTANT. B. Either of the parties hereto may cancel this Agreement without cause by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice of its intention to do so. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This contract consists of this Agreement, including and attachment A, and modifications made after execution by written amendment. In the event of any conflict between any of the Contract documents, the one imposing the greater burden on the CONSULTANT will control. 9.7 PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES 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 contracts 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 CONSULTANT under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. By signing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that the execution of this Agreement will not violate the Public Entity Crimes Act (Section 287.133, Florida Statutes). Violation of this section shall result in termination of this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid hereto, and may result in debarment from COUNTY's competitive procurement activities. In addition to the foregoing, CONSULTANT further represents that there has been no determination, based on an audit, that it or any subcontractor has committed an act defined by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as a "public entity crime" and that it has not been formally charged with committing, an act defined as a "public entity crime" regardless of the amount of money involved or whether CONUSULTANT has been placed on the convicted vendor list. CONSULTANT will promptly notify the COUNTY if it or any subcontractor or CONSULTANT is formally charged with an act defined as a "public entity crime" or has been placed on the convicted vendor list. 9.8 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Records shall be retained for a period of seven years from the termination of this agreement or for a period of three years from the submission of the final expenditure report as per 2 CFR §200.333, whichever is greater. Each party to this Agreement or its authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, or were wrongfully retained by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, of the Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid by the COUNTY. 9.9 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, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that venue shall lie in the 16th Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida, in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body. This agreement shall not be subject to arbitration. 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. 9.10 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 CONSULTANT 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. 9.11 ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS The COUNTY and CONSULTANT 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 the 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 courts costs in appellate proceedings. 9.12 BINDING EFFECT The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 9.13 AUTHORITY Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery. and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as required by law. 9.14 CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose of this Agreement; provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding solicitations shall be approved by each party prior to submission. 9.15 ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. The CONSULTANT and COUNTY staff shall try to resolve the claim or dispute with meet and confer sessions to be commenced within 15 days of the dispute or claim. 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. This Agreement is not subject to arbitration. Any claim or dispute that the parties cannot resolve shall be decided by the Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida. This provision does not negate or waive the provisions of paragraph 9.5 concerning termination or cancellation. 9.16 COOPERATION In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. 9.17 NONDISCRIMINATION CONSULTANT and COUNTY 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. CONSULTANT or COUNTY agrees to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd -3 and 290ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination .in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 13, Article VI, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age; 11) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement. 9.18 COVENANT OF NO INTEREST CONSULTANT and COUNTY 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. 9.19 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. 9.20 NO SOLICITATION /PAYMENT The CONSULTANT and COUNTY 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 CONSULTANT 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. 9.21 PUBLIC ACCESS. Public Records Compliance. CONSULTANT must comply with Florida public records laws, including but not limited to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of article I of the Constitution of Florida. The County and CONSULTANT shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, records, papers, letters or other "public record" 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 CONSULTANT in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. The County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the CONSULTANT. Failure of the CONSULTANT to abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the County may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall, as a prevailing party, be entitled to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs associated with that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of the contract. The CONSULTANT is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply with this provision. Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the CONSULTANT is required to: (1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform the service. (2) Upon receipt from the County's custodian of records, provide the County with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law. (3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the CONSULTANT does not transfer the records to the County. (4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records in possession of the CONSULTANT or keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform the service. If the CONSULTANT transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the contract, the CONSULTANT shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the CONSULTANT keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the CONSULTANT shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County, upon request from the County's custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the County. (5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a County contract must be made directly to the County, but if the County does not possess the requested records, the County shall immediately notify the CONSULTANT of the request, and the CONSULTANT must provide the records to the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. If the CONSULTANT does not comply with the County's request for records, the County shall enforce the public records contract provisions in accordance with the contract, notwithstanding the County's option and right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the CONSULTANT. A CONSULTANT who fails to provide the public records to the County or pursuant to a valid public records request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under section 119.10, Florida Statutes. The CONSULTANT shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any public records unless or otherwise provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law. IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONSULTANT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY AT PHONE# 305 - 292 -3470 BRAD LEY-BRIAN(W-MO N ROECO U NTY-F L. GOV, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1111 12TH Street, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040. 9.22 NON - WAIVER OF IMMUNITY Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY 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. 9.23 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. 9.24 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. 9.25 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 CONSULTANT and the COUNTY agree that neither the CONSULTANT nor the COUNTY 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. 9.26 ATTESTATIONS AND TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION CONSULTANT agrees to execute such documents as COUNTY may reasonably require, including a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement. Signature of this Agreement by CONSULTANT shall act as the execution of a truth in negotiation certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation pursuant to the Agreement are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting. The original contract price and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the agency determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or concurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such adjustments must be made within one year following the end of the Agreement. 9.27 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. 9.28 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. 9.29 FEDERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS The CONSULTANT and its subcontractors must follow the provisions as set forth in Appendix II to Part 200, as amended, including but not limited to: 9.29.1 Equal Employment Opportunity. Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all- contracts that meet the definition of "federally assisted construction contract" in 41 CFR Part 60 -1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60- 1.4(b). 9.29.2 Davis -Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141 - 3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non - Federal entities must comply with the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141- 3144, and 3146 -3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction "). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the - Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The COUNTY must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The COUNTY must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contractors must also comply with the Copeland "Anti- Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States "). As required by the Act, each contractor or subrecipient is prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The COUNTY must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. 9.29.3 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 - 3708). Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the COUNTY in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must comply with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C. 3702 of the Act, each contractor must compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. 9.29.4 Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. If the Federal award meets the definition of "funding agreement" under 37 CFR §401.2 (a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that "funding agreement," the recipient or subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. 9.29.5 Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 -7671 q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 - 1387), as amended — Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 must comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 -7671 q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 - 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 9.29.6 Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) —A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. 9.29.7 Byrd Anti - Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352)— Contractors that apply or bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with non - Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non - Federal award. 9.29.8 Procurement of recovered materials as set forth in 2 CFR § 200.322. Other Federal "Requirements: 9.29.9 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) – The CONTRACTOR will comply with all the requirements as imposed by the ADA, the regulations of the Federal government issued thereunder, and the assurance by the CONTRACTOR pursuant thereto. 9.29.10 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Obligation - It is the policy of the COUNTY that DBE's, as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with COUNTY funds under this Agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable federal and state laws and regulations apply to this Agreement. The COUNTY and its CONTRACTOR agree to ensure that DBE's have the opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. In this regard, all recipients and contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations to ensure that the DBE's have the opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. The COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR and subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of contracts, entered pursuant to this Agreement. 9.30 The Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E- Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor during the term of the Contract and shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the Contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E- Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the Contract term. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative on the day and year first above written. By: Roman Gast Monroe County Administrator (Seel) XV1 +ne35e5 °�' CONTRACTOR Attest: BY: Pitz "f .5 Im By: Daniel Craig Title: _- 4 4VA.46r- e- Title: Senior Vice President T�41e lStrt�3wee E ND OF AGREEMENT MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY , APPROVED AS TO,FORM: CHRISTINE LIMBERT- BARROWS ASSISTANT COUNTY ATrORNEY DATE: l ATTACHMENT A TO AGRREMENT SCOPE OF WORK AND PRICING Approach & Scope of Work FEMA Public Assistance (Disaster Recovery) Consulting Services The following bullets present the services that are available under this engagement. Project Worksheet Development Phase; • Ensure all eligible costs /damages have been identified and reported to FEMA • Categorize the County losses: FEMA categories A -G, insured /uninsured, responsibility of OFA, and special considerations. • Assist in separating damages and costs to the appropriate declared disaster for multiple events as required by FEMA • Identify any circumstances that may require special reviews and support the County with these efforts (Insurance, environmental, hazard mitigation, etc.) • Work with the County to identify any possible alternate or improved projects • Support overall PW formulation efforts to include development of damage descriptions, scopes of work, and valid cost estimates • Assist with project formulation, grant strategy development and implementation • Assist in compiling and summarizing Category A through G costs and preparing support documentation for presentation to FEMA and the State • Provide general insurance support/guidance to ensure appropriate anticipated insurance deductions by FEMA and fully integrate your insurance claim with your FEMA recovery • Provide QA /QC support and general eligibility guidance Expedite FEMA Funding; • Identify and support the County with any immediate needs funding opportunities • Ensure PW's for work completed and /or costs incurred to date are prioritized and written in advance of other projects • Support cost documentation collection for costs incurred /work completed to date • Assist in developing approach to filing and tracking costs • Assist in capturing and summarizing eligible costs for selected departments • Conduct "integrity audits" for all costs incurred to date and identify any areas of concern that may jeopardize funding, to include a review of any existing contracts procured to support the response and recovery efforts to date. This would include a review contracts, vendor qualification process, and purchasing documentation against FEMA's Field Procurement Manual • Develop a funding approach and identify other possible funding avenues for work possibly not covered by FEMA (HUD, USDA, FHWA, etc.) General Recovery Support, Grant Management and Close -Out; • Provide guidance regarding FEMA's obtain and maintain insurance requirement • Support the County with their roles and responsibilities outlined in FEMA's Public Assistance new delivery model process if implemented • Assist in identifying and prioritizing County needs • Maximize hazard mitigation opportunities to help reduce or eliminate future damages from similar events • Review eligibility issues and work with the County to develop justifications for presentation to FEMA, State, and other involved agencies • Provide program guidance with respect to eligibility, options, contracting, change orders, documentation and tracking • Prepare draft correspondence to State, FEMA and other relevant agencies as necessary • Attend meetings with management, State and FEMA • Work to resolve disputes that may arise • If management disagrees with FEMA determinations, assist to strategize and write appeals • When all projects are completed and drawn down reimbursement for all eligible costs, assist with finalizing preparations for State /FEMA final inspections and audits, and participate in exit conferences with State /FEMA • Provide overall grant management support through project closeout activities Training Support; • Support efforts to train internal staff on FEMA documentation requirements • Support training related to the overall recovery process and FEMA Public Assistance program Cost Proposal FEMA- related Services Adjusters International provides FEMA - related services on a time - and - expense basis. The overall cost of our service will be based on the number of staff and time required. Per - project amounts will be calculated according to the following time - and - expense rate table. Public Assistance:Consulting� ,: ' , _ Project Manager $255.00 Public Assistance. Senior Consultant $225.00 Public Assistance Consultant $165.00 Public Assistance Consultant II.: - $155:00' Professional fees will be invoiced on a monthly basis. Expenses will be billed to the County at AI's cost. Expense reimbursement will include transportation, lodging, meals and incidentals in accordance with Monroe County Code Sec. 2 -106. AI will make every effort to keep expenses to a minimum. We encourage the County to assist us with this by any means available. Because of the nature of federal funding, AI can make no guarantees concerning the amount of funding the County will receive from applicable funding sources. AI's fees for service are not contingent on FEMA reimbursement to the County. AI will make every effort to capture and document our costs in compliance with FEMA's policy on Direct Administrative Costs (DAC). Please note that staff time can only be reimbursable under DAC when it can be charged to a specific Project Worksheet and assignment of staff time and functions are completely under the control of the County. ADJUS -1 OP ID: DH A� 0° CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE D W) CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, 10124/20/ 10/2412017 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsement (s). PRODUCER NAME Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Gilroy, Kernan & Gilroy, Inc. 210 Clinton Road PHONE WC.No. E : 315- 768 -8888 N : 315- 768 -8600 P.O. Box 542 New Hartford, NY 13413.0542 EMAIL ADDRESS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC 0 Robert Broccoli INSURERA: Hartford Casualty Ins Co 29424 12/0912017 INSURED Adjusters International, Inc. INSURERS: Travelers Casualty Insurance 19046 126 Business Park Drive INSURERC:Travelers Indemnity Company 25658 Utica, NY 13502 INSURER D: Westchester Fire Insurance Co 10030 INSURER E : APP V BY INSURER F: EMENT COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVisinm NIIMFIFR- THIS IS.TO CERTIFYTHAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAYHAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. F I L1R R 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 TYPE OF INSURANCE g POLICY NUMBER MMIDD MMIDDrYYYY LIMITS B X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS -MADE ® OCCUR X X 680-6H700760 12/09/2016 12/0912017 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 PREMISES E $ 300,00 IVIED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 APP V BY IS NA EMENT PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,00 BY \ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: X POLICY JECT F LOC GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,00 DA PRODUCTS- COMPIOP AGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: WAIV6A YES- — $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident $ 1,000,00 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ B ANY AUTO X X 680.61-1700760 12109/2016 12/09/2017 ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS HIRED AUTOS X NON -OWNED AUTOS X BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMAGE Per accident $ $ X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,000 AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000 C EXCESSLIAS CLAIMS -MADE X X CUP.6H701584 12/09/2016 12/09/2017 DED I X I RETENTION $ 10,000 $ A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNEWEXECUTIVE YIN OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory In NH) If DESCRIPTION PTION OF OPERATIONS below NIA DIWECLM7787 1212712016 12127/2017 I PERT - X STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 E.L. DISEASE- POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 D E &O /Cyber G27459298 003 06/01/2017 06/01/2018 Ea Occur 5,000,00 Aggregate 5,000,00 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 1 LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached If more space Is required) Certificate holder is included as Additional Insured on a primary/non- contributory basis as required by written contract. Waiver of Subrogation applies. The workers' compensation policy includes coverage in the state of Florida. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION O 1988 -2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Monroe County ty Board THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. of County Commissioners 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE O 1988 -2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD