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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor David Rice, District 4
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Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
January 17, 2018
Agenda Item Number: I.3
Agenda Item Summary #3730
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Beth Bergh (305) 289 -2511
NA
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the selected contractor, Earthbalance Corporation, and
contract in the amount of $95,000 for the removal of invasive exotic plants from Monroe County
conservation lands — Maintenance Treatment
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Monroe County has been awarded $80,000 from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission ( FFWCC), Invasive Plant Management Section (IPM), for the contracted removal
(maintenance treatment) of invasive exotic plants from Monroe County conservation lands. The
County is providing a local match of $15,000, bringing the project total to $95,000. The local match
will be funded by mitigation fees paid into the Monroe County Environmental Land Management &
Restoration Fund.
A Request for Proposals was advertised with a closing date of October 25, 2017. Only one (1)
proposal was received in response to the RFP. A selection committee met in a publicly advertised
meeting on December 1, 2017 to evaluate the proposal and unanimously agreed to recommend
Earthbalance Corporation as the contractor for this project. The contract is attached.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
July 19, 2017 — Approval to advertise a request for proposals for this project
July 19, 2017 — Approval of a task assignment with FFWCC which provides the County with
$80,000 in funding for the contracted removal of invasive exotic plants
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
earthbalance-contract- 1 -2018
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Upon Execution
Expiration Date: May 18, 2018
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $95,000
Total Cost to County: $15,000
Current Year Portion: $95,000
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 160 (Monroe Co Env Land Management & Restoration Fund)
CPI: NA
Indirect Costs: NA
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: NA
Revenue Producing: No
Grant: $80,000
County Match: $15,000
Insurance Required: Yes
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
01/17/18 NEW COST CENTER ADDED
FWC Funding (FK -151)
01/17/18 160 -52002 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATIO
Total:
'.:1 111 11
$15,000.00
$95,000.00
REVIEWED BY:
Mayte Santamaria
Completed
Charles Pattison
Completed
Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley
12/27/2017 2:34 PM
Steve Williams
Completed
Peter Morris
Completed
Jaclyn Carnago
Completed
Budget and Finance
Completed
Maria Slavik
Completed
Kathy Peters
Completed
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
12/20/2017 6:55 PM
12/21/2017 7:40 AM
Completed
01/02/2018 9:01 AM
12/28/2017 2:01 PM
12/28/2017 2:35 PM
12/28/2017 2:41 PM
12/29/2017 7:41 AM
12/29/2017 9:14 AM
01/17/2018 9:00 AM
MONROE COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANT SPECIES
FROM MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS — MAINTENANCE TREATMENT
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered into this day of , by MONROE
COUNTY ( "COUNTY "), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is the Marathon
Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, 33050, and EARTHBALANCE
CORPORATION ( "CONTRACTOR"), whose address is 2570 Commerce Parkway, North Port, Florida,
34289.
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONTRACTOR shall do, perform and carry out in a professional and proper manner certain duties
as described in the Scope of Services — Exhibit A — which is attached hereto and made a part of this
agreement.
Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Provide all best available data and base maps as to the COUNTY'S requirements for Work
Assignments. Designate in writing a person ( "Project Manager ") with authority to act on the
COUNTY'S behalf on all matters concerning the Work Assignment.
2.2 Furnish to the CONTRACTOR all existing plans, studies, reports, and other available data
pertinent to the work, and obtain or provide additional reports and data as required by the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to use and rely upon such information
and services provided by the COUNTY or others in performing the CONTRACTOR'S services.
2.3 Arrange for access to and make all provisions for the CONTRACTOR to enter upon public and
private property as reasonably required, and legally allowed, for the CONTRACTOR to perform
services hereunder. Any obstruction to such access by private property owners shall not
constitute a basis for waiver of any other required entries on to public and private property, nor
shall it provide a basis for termination of the contract. In the event that such access is so
obstructed, CONTRACTOR and COUNTY shall work together to resolve the difficulty in a
timely manner.
2.4 Perform such other functions as are indicated in Exhibit A.
2.5 Provide a schedule that is mutually agreeable to the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.
Section 3. TIME OF COMPLETION
The services to be rendered by the CONTRACTOR shall be commenced upon written notice from the
COUNTY and the work shall be completed in accordance with the schedule mutually agreed to by the
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, unless it shall be modified in a signed document, by the mutual consent
of the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. Subsequent services shall be performed in accordance with
schedules of performance which shall be mutually agreed to by COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.
Section 4. COMPENSATION
4.1 The maximum compensation available to the CONTRACTOR under this agreement is
$95,000.00. The COUNTY agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR based on completion of work
within the Scope of Service according to progress reports and other documentation to show the
hours expended by each of the CONTRACTOR'S on -site staff. There will be a 5% retainage by
COUNTY until the kill rate requirements established in the Scope of Services are satisfied.
Because the work must be completed by May 18, 2018, compensation shall be only for the
amount of work completed, regardless of the cause of any delay.
4.2 The hourly billing rates of the CONTRACTOR for on -site personnel, expected to include all
costs including administrative costs, travel and equipment, used in calculating the compensation
due are:
Position
Hourly Rate in Dollars
Certified Crew Supervisor
$110.00
Trained Crew Member
$70.00
Section 5. PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
5.1 Payment will be made according to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Any request for
payment must be in a form satisfactory to the County Clerk (Clerk). The request must describe in
detail the services performed and the payment amount requested. The CONTRACTOR must
submit to the COUNTY Project Manager, who will review the request. The Project Manager
shall note his/her approval on the request and forward it to the Clerk for payment. If request for
payment is not approved, the Project Manager must inform the CONTRACTOR in writing that
must include an explanation of the deficiency that caused the disapproval of the request.
5.2 CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices with progress report of activities on a weekly or otherwise
regular basis until the work under this agreement is completed.
5.3 Continuation of this contract is contingent upon annual appropriation by Monroe County.
Section b. CONTRACT TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this contract because of the failure of the other parry to perform its obligations
under the Contract. COUNTY may terminate this contract for any reason upon fifteen (15) days' notice
to the CONTRACTOR. COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR for work performed through the date of
termination.
Section 7. AUTHORIZATION OF WORK ASSIGNMENTS
7.1 All work assignments beyond or in addition to EXHIBIT "A" shall be authorized in a signed
document (Work Order) in accordance with the COUNTY's policy prior to any work being
conducted by the CONTRACTOR.
7.2 Additional authorizations may contain additional instructions or provisions specific to the
authorized work for the purpose of clarifying certain aspects of this Agreement pertinent to the
work to be undertaken. Such supplemental instruction or provisions shall not be construed as a
modification of this Agreement. Authorizations shall be dated and serially numbered.
7.3 The CONTRACTOR shall not assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in (including,
but not without limitations, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) this agreement
or subsequent Work Assignment without the written consent of the COUNTY, except to the
extent that any assignment, subletting, or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this
limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written
consent to any assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under this agreement.
Section 8. NOTICES
All notices, requests and authorizations provided for herein shall be in a signed document and shall be
hand delivered, or mailed, certified 1 registered / return receipt requested, or sent by courier service with a
signed receipt, to the addresses as follows:
To the COUNTY: Beth Bergh, Land Steward
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 410
Marathon, Florida 33050
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, Florida 33040
To the CONTRACTOR: Wade Waltimyer, Vice President
EarthbaIance Corporation
2570 Commerce Parkway
North Port, Florida 34289
or addressed to either party at such other addresses as such party shall hereinafter furnish to the other
party in writing. Each such notice, request, or authorization shall be deemed to have been duly given
when so delivered, or, if mailed, when deposited in the mails, registered, postage paid.
Section 9. RECORDS
CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under
this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Each
party to this Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to
such records of each other party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the
agreement and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the
COUNTY or Clerk determines that moneys paid to CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement were
spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the moneys
together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid
to CONTRACTOR.
Section 10. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020 -1990
The CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any
former or current County officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance
No. 010 -1990 as amended by Ordinance No. 020 -1990. For breach or violation of this provision the
COUNTY may, in its discretion, terminate this agreement without liability -and may also, In its discretion,
deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover the full amount of any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or employee.
Section 11. CONVICTED VENDOR
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for public
entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a
public building or public work, may not perform work as a CONTRACTOR, supplier, subcontractor, or
CONTRACTOR under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public
entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for the
Category two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Section 12. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS AND FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida
applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that venue shall lie in the
appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida.
Section 13. SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application thereof to any
circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be
affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be
valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the
remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the
accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to
reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as
possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
Section 14. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative
proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative,
and out -of- pocket \expenses, as an award against the non - prevailing party, and shall include attorney's
fees, courts costs, investigative, and out -of- pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation
proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida
Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of Monroe
County. This Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
Section 15. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns,
Section 16. AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as required by law.
Section 17. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be
resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can
be agreed upon within 15 days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be
discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, If the issue or issues are still not
resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy
as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
Section 18. COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to the
formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to
participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and
other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this
Agreement. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be
required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
Section 19. NONDISCRIMINATION
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is
expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination
has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party,
effective the date of the court order. COUNTY or CONTRACTOR agree to comply with all Federal and
Florida statutes, and all Iocal ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but
are not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended
(20 USC ss. 1681 -1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of handicaps; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107) which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-
255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; The Comprehensive Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; The Public Health Service Act
of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd -3 and 290ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of
alcohol and drug abuse patent records; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be amended from time to time, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; Anv other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or
state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
Section 20. REQUIREMENT TO USE E- VERIFY
CONTRACTOR agrees to: (1) utilize the US Department of Homeland Security "s E- verify system to
verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by CONTRACTOR during the term of this
Contract; and, (2) include in all subcontracts under this Contract, the requirement that subcontractors
performing work or providing services pursuant to this Contract utilize the E -Verify system to veri& the
employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the term of the
subcontract.
The Department of Homeland Security "s E- Verify system can be found on -line at N4ww.uscis.gov/e-
verif The CONTRACTOR agrees to enroll in the E- Verify system prior to hiring any new employee
after the effective date of this Contract. CONTRACTOR further agrees to maintain records of its
participation and compliance with the provisions of the E- Verify program, including participation by its
subcontractors as provided above, and to make such records available to the COUNTY. This includes
maintaining a copy of proof of CONTRACTOR's and subcontractor's enrollment in the program.
Compliance with the terms of this provision is made an express condition of this Contract and the
COUNTY may treat a failure to comply as a material breach of the Contract.
Section 21. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not acquire any
interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance under this Agreement, and
that only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this Agreement.
Section 22. CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be required to comply
with the standards of conduct for public Officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida
Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's
agency; unauthorized compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual
relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
Section 23. NO SOLICITATIONIPAYMENT
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR warrant that in respect to itself it has neither employed nor retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it to solicit or secure this
Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm,
other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the
breach or violation of the provision, the CONTRACTOR agrees that the COUNTY shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise
recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.
Section 24. PUBLIC ACCESS
Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701, Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with all public records laws of
the State of Florida, including but not limited to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by Monroe
County in order to perform the service.
(b) Provide the public with access to public records on the terms and conditions that Monroe County
would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Florida Statutes, Chapter
119 or as otherwise provided by law.
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to Monroe County all
public records in possession of the contractor upon termination of the contract and destroy any duplicate
public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements.
All records stored electronically must be provided to Monroe County in a format that is compatible with
the information technology systems of Monroe County.
(e) The county shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of the provision
by contractor.
Section 25. NON - WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the COUNTY and
the CONTRACTOR in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance
coverage, self-insurance coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be
deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by time
COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver.
Section 26. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and
pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of
officers, agents, or employees of any public agents or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their
respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the
same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents,
volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
Section 27. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non - Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be
construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the
entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in
which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further,
this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation of the
constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted by the Florida
constitution, state statute, and case law.
Section 28. NON - RELIANCE BY NON - PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to enforce
or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program
contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR agree that neither the COUNTY nor
the CONTRACTOR or any agent, officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform,
counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities,
have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the
community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
Section 29. ATTESTATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, to include a
Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement.
Section 30. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any
member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member,
officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to
any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
Section 31. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an
original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties
hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
Section 32. SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference only, and
it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be used in the
interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
Section 33. INSURANCE POLICIES
33.1 General Insurance Requirements for Contractors and Subcontractors
As a pre - requisite of the work governed, or the goods supplied under this contract (including the 'pre-
staging of personnel and material), the CONTRACTOR shall obtain, at his/her own expense, insurance as
specified in any attached schedules, which are made part of this contract. The CONTRACTOR will
ensure that the insurance obtained will extend protection to all Subcontractors engaged by the
CONTRACTOR. As an alternative, the CONTRACTOR may require all Subcontractors to obtain
insurance consistent with the attached schedules.
The CONTRACTOR will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract (including pre -
staging of personnel and material) until satisfactory evidence of the required insurance has been furnished
to the COUNTY as specified below. Delays in the commencement of work, resulting from the failure of
the CONTRACTOR to provide satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, shall not extend deadlines
specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the
work commenced on the specified date and time, except for the CONTRACTOR's failure to provide
satisfactory evidence.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this contract and
any extensions specified in the attached schedules. Failure to comply with this provision may result in
the immediate suspension of all work until the required insurance has been reinstated or replaced. Delays
in the completion of work resulting from the failure of the CONTRACTOR to maintain the required
insurance shall not extend deadlines specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to perform
assessments shall be imposed as if the work had not been suspended, except for the CONTRACTOR's
failure to maintain the required insurance.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide, to the COUNTY, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance,
either:
• Certificate of Insurance
or
• A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy.
The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance policies
required by this contract.
All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non - renewal, material
change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notification is given to the
County by the insurer.
The acceptance and/or approval of the Contractor's insurance shall not be construed as relieving the
Contractor from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed by law.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials will be included as
"Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation.
33.2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN COUNTY AND CONTRACTOR
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain General
Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a
minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Bodily Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$200,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions
should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract. In addition, the
period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following
the acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all
policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
33.3 VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the CONTRACTOR,
prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be
maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
+ Owned, Non - Owned, and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$200,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all
policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
33.4 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencement of work governed by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain Workers'
Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state statutes.
In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than:
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the state of
Florida.
If the CONTRACTOR has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor as an authorized self -
insurer, the COUNTY shall recognize and honor the CONTRACTOR's status. The CONTRACTOR may
be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate of
Insurance, providing details on the CONTRACTOR's Excess Insurance Program.
If the CONTRACTOR participates in a self - insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required. In
addition, the CONTRACTOR may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund upon
request from the County.
Section 34. INDEMNIFICATION
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this agreement, the
Contractor covenants and agrees that he shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY and the
COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees harmless from and against (i) any claims,
actions or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, administrative proceedings, appellate proceedings, or other
proceedings relating to any type of injury (including death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or business
interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that may be asserted against, initiated with respect to, or
sustained by, any indemnified parry by reason of, or in connection with, (A) any activity of Contractor or
any of its employees, agents, contractors in any tier or other invitees during the term of this Agreement,
(B) the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor or any of its employees, agents, contractors in any
tier or other invitees, or (C) Contractor's default in respect of any of the obligations that it undertakes
under the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation,
proceedings, costs or expenses arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or negligent acts in part or
omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than
CONTRACTOR). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses relate to events or circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this section will
survive the expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
In the event the completion of the project (including the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a
result of the Contractor's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Contractor shall
indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Contractor is for the indemnification provided
for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements
contained elsewhere within this agreement.
Section 35. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an
employee of the Board of County Commissioners. No statement contained in this agreement shall be
construed so as to find the CONTRACTOR or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants or agents to
be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. As an independent contractor
the CONTRACTOR shall provide independent, professional judgment and comply with all federal, state,
and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the services to be provided.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its work, plan, supporting
data, and other documents prepared or compiled under its obligation for this project, and shall correct at
its own expense all significant errors or omissions therein which may be disclosed. The cost of the work
necessary to correct those errors attributable to the CONTRACTOR and any damage incurred by the
COUNTY as a result of additional costs caused by such errors shall be chargeable to the
CONTRACTOR. This provision shall not apply to any maps, official records, contracts, or other data
that may be provided by the COUNTY or other public or semi - public agencies.
Section 36. DELAY
The CONTRACTOR agrees that no charges or claims for damages shall be made by it for any delays or
hindrances attributable to the COUNTY during the progress of any portion of the services specified in this
contract. If possible, such delays or hindrances, if any, shall be compensated for by the COUNTY by an
extension of time for a reasonable period for the CONTRACTOR to complete the work schedule. Such
an agreement shall be made between the parties based on funding availability.
Section 37. TERMINATION OF WORK AND EXTENSION
The work under this Contract is to be completed by May 18, 2018 or upon reaching the amount of
$85,000. After May 18, 2018, this Contract may be extended by mutual consent upon the same terms for
three (3) additional, future funding cycles, whether for a greater or smaller sum, and using a different
completion date, contingent upon County's receipt of funds specifically for the purposes set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the
day of 20
(SEAL)
Attest KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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(CORPORATE SEAL)
ATTEST:
By
First Witr s gnature
First WitnesslPrinted Name
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Second Witness Printed Name
State of Florida
Mayor David Rice
EARTHBALANCE CORPORATION
By � 6 ".
Wade Waltimyer Vice President
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Before me, the undersigned authorifiv. personally appeared �( �� I' ( ! who is
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MARIANA D0MJR!-D
MY COMMISSION # GG056680
EXPIRES December 20, 2020
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
REMOVAL OF INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANTS FROM
MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION LANDS — MAINTENANCE TREATMENT
PROJECT HISTORY
Monroe County currently owns or manages approximately 2,000 acres of conservation lands throughout
the Keys. The purpose of the current project is to maintain the County's properties that have been
previously treated for invasive plants and to treat small infestations of exotics. Monroe County has
received funding from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Invasive Plant
Management Section, in the amount of $80,000 to fund an invasive exotic plant technician crew to work
on County parcels selected by the Monroe County Land Steward. In addition, the County is providing a
Iocal match of $15,000, bringing the total funds available for the project to $95,000 (not to exceed).
Work must be completed by May 18, 2018.
PROJECT LOCATION
Lands in this project area consist of public conservation lands located throughout the Florida Keys either
owned or managed by Monroe County. Monroe County owns approximately 2,000 acres of scattered
conservation lands throughout the Florida Keys. This project will target a portion of those properties in
the areas identified below (the majority of the sites are within the Lower Keys area):
Upper Keys: Key Largo; Tavernier
Middle Keys: Crawl Key; Fat Deer Key
Lower Keys: Sugarloaf Keys; Cudjoe Key; SummerIand Key; Ramrod Key; Torch Keys; Big Pine Key
Most individual parcels are only 0.1 acres in size, but many are contiguous and combine to form much
larger management units. The majority of the sites are located in neighborhoods, adjacent to residences,
and easily accessed by roads. Work in neighborhoods will require special considerations for safety, noise,
and appearance of the property.
Level of infestation varies by site, but since most of these sites have been previously treated, most sites
will be less than 10% coverage of invasive exotic vegetation.
Location maps of the project area are attached as Exhibit 1. The selected contractor will be given more
detailed aerial maps of the work sites, including GIS shapefiles.
The project consists of the eradication of invasive exotic plant species occurring on selected Monroe
County conservation lands, utilizing herbicide as necessary. The work will be completed by the
contractor's ground crew comprised of up to four (4) invasive plant technicians (including the crew
supervisor). No more than one crew (composed of one crew supervisor and up to 3 technicians) may work
at any one time. The contractor will manage the project including the scheduling, subcontracting as
necessary, labor, monitoring and reporting progress. Additionally, the contractor will provide all
necessary training, equipment, supervisory and administrative support for the technician crew. All work
is to be completed using hand tools (no heavy equipment required). Work must be performed during
normal work hours (between 8 am and 5 pm), Monday through Friday. No work may occur on weekends
or on holidays observed by Monroe County.
The County will supply location maps of project sites, including GIS shapefiles.
The contractor must have GPS equipment and trained field staff to enable accurate field verification of
property boundaries and to provide accurate mapping of areas treated. At the end of the project, the
contractor will provide the County with GIS shapefile data indicating the total area surveyed.
The contractor will work closely with the County Land Steward to identify sites where only boundary or
edge treatments are necessary and sites where a thorough inspection / treatment of the entire site is
required. The work requires a knowledgeable crew of technicians who can "sweep" County properties
and remove only the invasive exotic plant species found on the sites. The technicians must have
demonstrated knowledge in identification of Florida Keys' species, both native and exotic, including
closely related species.
The contracted crew's priorities will include: maintaining previously treated exotic removal sites free of
exotics; conducting sweeps of large conservation areas, looking for new infestations; and the removal of
small infestations of exotics from recently purchased conservation lands.
The contractor shall notify the County Land Steward when it finds infestations of invasive exotics that are
either too large for the crew to handle or trees that may be potentially hazardous to remove (i.e. near
power lines or neighbors' structures). The contractor shall provide information to the County on the
approximate dimensions of the infestation and the location.
Target species include: Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius); Australian pine (Casuarina spp); lead
tree (Leucaena leucocephala); seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea); scaevola ( Scaevola sericea);
Iatherleaf (Colubrina asiatica); Brazilian jasmine (Jasminum fluminense); Guinea grass (Panicum
maximum); Washington fan palm (Washingtonia robusta); sapodilla (Manilkara zapota); sea hibiscus
(Hibiscus tiliaceus); castor bean (Ricinus communis); wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata); oyster plant
(Tradescantia spathacea); air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera); red sandalwood (Adenthera pavonina);
woman's tongue (Albizia lebbeck); tropical almond (Terminalia catappa); green fountain grass
(Pennisetum setaceum); asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus); chastetree (Vitex trifolia) and night -
blooming cactus (Hylocereus undatus). These and all other invasive exotic species listed by Florida
Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) will be either hand - pulled, cut and treated, or treated in place with
appropriate herbicide. Every effort shall be made to avoid damage to native vegetation and impacts to
wildlife.
The exotic plant species listed above will be treated according to developed effective control techniques.
Depending upon the species treated and the type of habitat, plants may be hand - pulled, treated in place,
removed from site, or chipped on site. Decisions regarding specific plant treatment methods on each site
will be made by the Land Steward. The contractor is responsible for the treatment and / or removal of all
exotic plant species listed, including trees, grasses, groundcovers, and vines, in any life stage (including
seedlings).
Handpulling shall be the preferred method of removal when feasible. When it is not feasible, vegetation
may be treated with herbicide and left standing in areas where standing dead timber does not pose a threat
to human safety or is not offensive to adjacent neighbors. When cutting is required, each cut plant will be
cut as low to the ground as possible. Cuts will be made level to the ground to minimize herbicide runoff
prior to absorption. An appropriate herbicide shall be applied within one (1) minute of stump preparation.
Invasive exotic plant species shall be treated with herbicide as follows:
Target Species
Treatment Method
Asiatic colubrina
50% Garlon 3A applied to cut surface immediately after cut or
(Colubrina asiatica)
20% Garlon 4 applied to stump's cut surface and sides
Australian pine
50% Garlon 3A applied to cut surface immediately after cut or
(Casuarina s )
20% Garton 4 applied to stump's cut surface and sides
Beach naupaka
50% Garlon 3A applied to cut surface immediately after cut or
(Scaevola sericea)
10% Garlon 4 applied to stump's cut surface and sides
Brazilian pepper
50% Garlon 3A applied to cut surface immediately after cut or
(Schinus terebinthi olius)
20% Garlon 4 applied to stamp's cut surface and sides
Lead tree
30% Garlon 4 applied to stump's cut surface and sides
(Leucaena leucoce hala)
Seaside mahoe
50% GarIon 3A applied to cut surface . immediately upon cutting
(Thes esia o lnea)
Technicians shall utilize quart- sized, chemical resistant spray bottles, such as "Spraymaster" bottles (or
similar), for herbicide application. The contents must be clearly labeled on the outside of the bottle. A
dye shall be used to facilitate identification of treated stems. Herbicides will be applied using a low -
pressure spray to minimize drift and non - target damage.
Any additional treatment methods or changes to the methods listed above must be pre- approved by the
County Land Steward.
All mature (brown) lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala) seeds and air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera ) will be
bagged and Ieft on the site for disposal by the County. All vegetative material from bowstring hemp
(Sansevieria hyacinthoides) and night - blooming cactus (Hylocereus undatus) must be physically
removed.
Resulting plant material may either be bagged or neatly piled on site (adjacent to the road) for County
pick up. The contractor may utilize a chipper (not required). Any mulch created will be disposed of in
one of the following ways (as determined by the County Land Steward):
I . Spread evenly across the site; or
2. Removed from the site by the Contractor, at no expense to the County for the removal (if the
Contractor wants the mulch for their own purposes); or
3. Neatly piled on the site by the contractor and removed from the site by the County (if Land
Steward determines that on -site disposal is not an option).
The Contractor will not be required to transport off -site or pay for the disposal of any vegetative
waste created by the project, unless the Contractor desires to keep the mulch.
The Contractor will provide all necessary equipment to complete the project including (but not limited to)
hand tools, chainsaws, chippers (not required), vehicles, sprayers, garbage bags and personal protective
equipment. The Contractor will also provide all materials for treatment (including herbicide and
adjuvants) and ensure proper disposal of herbicide and adjuvant containers and will strictly adhere to all
herbicide label application, precautionary, and safety statements.
The Contractor shall be paid according to the hourly rates established in the contract for each type
of on -site employee. No compensation shall be paid for travel time to and from the work site. The
project is complete when the total cost per hour reaches $95,000 or on May 18, 2018, whichever
occurs first. There are no reimbursable expenses.
All herbicide treatments shall be at Ieast 95% effective in preventing re- sprout of treated plants. If 95%
kill rate is not achieved for any area of the project after two (2) months past initial project completion;
one additional treatment of the exotic plants in the problem area shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor at no additional cost to the County.
The Contractor shall at all times provide an on -site ground crew supervisor that is certified by the Florida
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services and in good standing with that Department, as part of
the work force. Ground crew supervisors will be responsible for: 1) coordination with the Monroe
County Land Steward on a daily / weekly basis; 2) all control activities and safety on project sites; 3)
assuring that all crews are knowledgeable of, and remain within property and treatment boundaries; 4)
assuring appropriate herbicide labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)are on site; 5) avoiding
damage to native vegetation and wildlife; and 6) strict adherence to all herbicide label application,
precautionary, and safety statements. Ground crew supervisors shall be certified by the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the Natural Areas category. The County reserves
the right to disqualify prospective bidders who have violations of the Rules of Chapter 62C -20, F.A.C., or
other state or federal laws or regulations related to pesticide use or aquatic plant control resolved by
mediation, Consent Order, or fine within the two (2) previous years.
Crew supervisors must meet with the County Land Steward on a regular basis to discuss the progress of
the project and to determine priority areas for treatment. The contractor shall complete "Daily Progress
Reports for Invasive Plant Control" and "Weekly Progress Reports for Invasive Plant Control" and will
submit the completed forms to the County every two weeks at a minimum. The Monroe County Land
Steward will submit the permit application for the proposed exotic removal work, however the Contractor
is required to pick up the permit from the Monroe County Building Department and keep the permit with
the crew while working on -site.
The term "technician" is used to imply specialized knowledge of invasive exotic plant control. All
technicians working on the crew must have training in plant identification (specifically Keys' species) and
herbicide application methods. Preference may be given to contractors with highly trained crews,
including those that have herbicide licensed crew members (in the category listed above).
The contractor must hold a valid Monroe County business tax receipt and a Monroe County Certificate of
Competency for a Landscaping Specialty Contractor. A general contractor may apply if he holds a
landscaping specialty contractor certificate of competency in Monroe County or employs a Landscaping
Specialty Contractor licensed in Monroe County. The business tax receipt is required for both.
Due to the amount of time required to obtain a Monroe County Certificate of Competency,
respondents must submit any required licensing applications to Monroe County prior to bid
submission and indicate the status of the application(s) in their bid package. It is not necessary to
have already certificate prior to bid submission.
Additional plant treatment or removal and nonplant debris removal may be added to the project by mutual
agreement as field conditions warrant and funds permit. Such agreements for additional work shall be
made in writing and agreed to by signature of both parties.
According to the County's formal agreement with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission,
contractors working on invasive exotic removal projects must adhere to the following protocol:
• Mandatory decontamination protocols must be followed for vehicles and equipment prior to entering
Monroe County from areas outside of the County.
• When moving equipment from site to site within Monroe County, decontamination requirements
will be at the discretion of the County and will be dependent upon the exotic species that were
treated at the previous site and on the nature of the treatment sites.
• If decontamination is required by the County then the contractor must utilize a designated
decontamination site within Monroe County. The County shall supply the contractor with a list of
designated decontamination sites if necessary.
Decontamination protocols:
• AlI equipment including but not limited to vehicles, trailer, ATV's, and chippers must be cleaned
with a pressure washer (at a County approved facility). Decontamination protocols include spraying
down all equipment surfaces including the undercarriage and tires to insure that mud, vegetative
debris and other debris is not transported from the previous treatment site. Special attention will be
paid to equipment that has worked at sites where Lygodium, Cogon grass and other exotics specific
to the mainland were treated to prevent the spread of these species into Monroe County.
• Equipment such as chain saws, toppers, etc. used for cut stump treatment must be wiped down and
cleaned so that they are free of debris.
Prior to the commencement of the project, the contractor and the County Land Steward shall discuss the
necessity for a decontamination plan. If the County requires a plan, then the contractor shall submit a
brief decontamination plan in writing, to the County for approval. The decontamination plan shall identity
specific decontamination procedures and decontamination sites. Decontamination protocols may vary
depending upon the nature of the treatment site, type of treatment conducted at the site, and the exotic
species that were treated.
Failure to comply with decontamination protocols constitutes reason for contract cancellation and
dismissal of the contractor.
While notice to proceed will be issued as soon as possible after the contract is final, the project timeframe
may be adjusted depending on seasonal conditions. All work must be completed by May 18, 2018.
Requirement to Use E Verify. The Contractor must: (1) utilize the US 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, (2) include in all subcontracts under this Contract, the
requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to this Contract utilize
the E -verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor
during the term of the subcontract.
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LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLA(ISE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. M 0 -1994
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
Farth8alanra C ort ration
(Company)
"...warrants that he /it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his/her behalf any former County
officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010 -1990 as amended by Ordinance No. 020-
1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010 -1990, For breach or
violation of this provision the County nay, in its discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability and
may also, in its discretion, deduct from the Agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full
amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or
employee."
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(Signature)
STATE OF: Florid
COUNTY OF; SaraSnta
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on October 25, 2017 (date) by
r'rjetina Rnrn 1hrc K- (name of affianl). He /She is ersona knows to me or has
produced
(type of identification) as identification,
w Nctery Pubtl¢ Stato 0 Florida OTAR . Y - PUB I
Becky Adams
My COmmlaelnn GG 035587 O
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NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I, S 'n . of the city of No fth _ pQ t {___ according to law on my oath, and
under penalty of perjury, depose and say that
a. I am Assistant Vice President of the finis of
FarthBalanrP the proposer making the Proposal
for the project described in the Request for Proposals for
Mr-mr a I InW, and iliac i executed the said
proposal with full authority to do so;
b. the prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation,
communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting, competition, as to any matter
relating to such prices with any other proposer or with any competitor; and
C. unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not
been knowingly disclosed by the proposer and will not knowingly be disclosed by the proposer
prior to proposal opening, directly or indirectly, to any other proposer or to any competitor; and
d. no attempt has been made or will be made by the proposer to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a proposal for the purpose of restricting
catnpetition; and
C. the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge
that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained in this affidavit in
awarding contracts for said project.
(Signature of Proposer)
Date: October 25, 2017
STATE. OF: Borida
COUNTY OF C:armcrr+n
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, Cristinp Borowski who,
after first being sworn by me, (name of individual signing) affixed his / her signature in the space provided
above.
On this ?_5th day of 0ctr►F%
R Notary public State of Florida A Y PUBLIC
Becky Adams My Commission 5 GG 03587 Expires 12r=020 My Commission Expires:
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DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 herebv certifies that:
F rth ala rP
(Name of Business)
I. Publishes a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions
that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of
maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation. and employee
assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
3. Gives each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under
proposal a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
d. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notifies the employees that, as a condition of working on
the commodities or contractual services that are under proposal, the employee will abide by the terns
of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of., or plea of guilty or 3iolo
contenderre to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of
the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days
after such conviction.
5. Imposes a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community , or any employee who is so
convicted.
6. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of
this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above
requirements.
(Signature of Proposer)
Date: October 25, 2617
STATE OF: Flarir bz
COUNTY OF: Samsata -
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on October 25 7017 (date) by
Cristine Borowski (name of aif'iant). He /She is crsonslls knobs to me or has
produced
(type of identification) as identification.
j - it ;k Notary PuWlc State of Florida TA Y UB
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hj p� July Commission GG 035587 My Commission Expires: 1 -c)
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LOCAL PREFERENCE FORM
A. Vendors claiming a local preference according to Ordinance 023 -2009, as amended by Ordinance No. 004-
2015 must complete this form.
Nanie of BidderfResp oil der-Eadhfiajanc Date: 10.25.2017
1. Does the vendor have a valid receipt for the business tax paid to the Monroe County Tax Collector dated at
least one (1) y ear prior to the notice of request forbids or proposals? Yes _ (Please furnish cop}
2. Does the vendor have a physical business address located within Monroe County from which the vendor
operates or performs business on a day to day basis that is a substantial component of the goods or services
being offered to Monroe County? N
(The physical business address must be registered as its principal place of business with the Florida
Department of State for at least one (1) year prior to the notice of request - for bid or proposal.)
List Address:
TeIephonc Number:
B. Does the vendor /prime contractor intend to subcontract 50% or more of the goods, services or construction
to local businesses meeting the criteria above as to licensing and location?
IT yes, please provide:
1. Copy of Receipt of the business tax paid to the Monroe County Tax Collector by the subcontractor dated at
least one (1) year prior to the notice or request for bid or proposal.
2. Subcontractor's physical business address within Monroe County from which the subcontractor operates:
(The physical business address must be registered as its principal place of business with the Florida
Department of Statc for at least one (1) year prior to the notice of request for bids or proposals)
Tel.Number
Address
. 1AssistanU ic President Print Name: CristinP Borowski
Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for
Bidder /Responder
STATE OF Flo rida COUNTY OF -Saraso
On this 25th day of Ortaber 20 before toe, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared CrlStlfl? E'aQr011ltSkl t10tiN7t tom _ O to be the person whose name is
subscribed above or who produced as t enttlication, and acknowledged that he /she
is the person who executed the above Local Preference Form for the purpos s therein contacted,
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 1 LOCATIONS 1 VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, maybe attached if more space is required)
RE: Maintenance exotic removal project
30 day written notice of cancellation, non - renewal, or material change reducing coverage will be given to Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resource
by the carrier except for nonpayment of premium which will be ten days. Monroe County, Florida is additional insured on a primary basis with respect to Autc
Liability subject to the terms and conditions and exclusions of the policy.
Monroe County, Florida is additional insured with respect to General Liability subject to terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy. A Waiver of Subrogal
in favor of Monroe County, Florida applies to General Liability, Auto, and Workers Compensation if required by written contract.
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ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 410
Marathon, FL 33050 AU REPRESENTATIVE
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