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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
September 19, 2018
Agenda Item Number: C22
Agenda Item Summary #4661
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Shannon Weiner (305) 289 -6012
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to enter into contract with Early Alert Inc., the top -
ranked vendor in response to a Request for Proposals for Emergency Management Consulting
Services; also, authority to negotiate and enter into contracts with the 42 or 43 vendors if necessary;
also, authority for the Emergency Management Director or his designee to execute the agreements
and all other necessary documentation.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This item is the result of an RFP process that was approved at the June
20 2018 meeting, for the following: "Monroe County desires the services of a consulting firm to
assist the County with emergency management consulting services that may include, but not be
limited to the following: emergency management and disaster recovery services, continuity of
operations (COOP) and continuity of government (COG) planning, all hazard training, planning and
preparedness, incident management support teams, technical, administrative and training support to
assist the County with damage assessment and disaster recovery project estimation. The services
must comply with the requirements of FEMA, the State of Florida, and any other applicable laws
and regulations."
In accordance with the County's Purchasing Policy, the RFP was advertised in local newspapers, on
DemandStar, and on www.floridapublicnotices.com The deadline for submission of proposals in
response to the RFP was August 1, 2018. A total of 8 proposals were received. A selection
committee met on August 28, 2018 and ranked the proposals. The rankings and recommendations of
the selection committee are shown on the attached ranking sheet.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The BOCC approved advertisement of the related
RFP at the June 20 2018 meeting.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
DOCUMENTATION:
Ranking of Respondents
Sign in Selection Committee Meeting
Agreement Early Alert EM Consulting Services 9.4.2018
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: To Be Determined
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
To Be Determined
09/19/18 001 -13500 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TBD
$0.00
REVIEWED BY:
Martin Senterfitt
Completed
08/30/2018 1:48 PM
James Callahan
Completed
08/30/2018 2:22 PM
Cynthia Hall
Completed
08/30/2018 2:39 PM
Budget and Finance
Completed
08/31/2018 12:14 PM
Maria Slavik
Completed
08/31/2018 12:53 PM
Kathy Peters
Completed
08/31/2018 1:02 PM
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
09/19/2018 9:00 AM
RANKING OF RESPONDENTS
Emergency Management Consulting Services
August 28, 2019
At the Evaluation Meeting the Evaluation Committee reviewed the individual RFP evaluations prepared by
each member. The summary form below was used to collect the scores from all Evaluation Committee
members and determined the ranking of the Respondents.
Summary of Rank Scoring and Ranking of Respondents:
Rank by Each Evaluation Total Rank final
Rank
Committee Member Points
Name of (Lowest total
Respondent rank score=
#1)
Signature Firm representing Telephone Number
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MONROE COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of September 2018, by MONROE COUNTY
( "COUNTY "), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West,
Florida 33040 and Early Alert, Inc., ( "CONTRACTOR "), whose address is 2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd., #414,
Palm City, FL 34990.
Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
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.
CONTRACTOR warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities herein
described, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Agreement documents. The CONTRACTOR
shall at all times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for
the services to be provided. Contractor shall provide services using the following standards, as a minimum
requirement:
A. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate staffing levels to provide the services required under
the Agreement resulting from this RFP process.
B. To the extent that Contractor uses employees, subcontractors or independent contractors, this
Agreement specifically requires that the employees, subcontractors and independent contractors shall not be an
employee of or have any contractual relationship with County.
C. All personnel engaged in performing services under this Agreement shall be fully qualified, and,
if required, to be authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services.
Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The County will provide such data as is required by the Contractor and is mutually agreed upon
2.2 The County will make payments as outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Section 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT
3.1 Except as noted below, this Agreement shall begin on the 19 day of September, 2018 and will
conclude on the 18 day of September, 2023 (5 year term).
Section 4. PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
4.1 Except as noted below, all costs and fees shall be billed in accordance with the rates listed on Exhibit B
4.2 On September 19, 2022 (going into Year 5 of this Agreement), the rates listed on Exhibit B will be adjusted
by a one -time adjustment equal to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI -U) for the time period
ending December 31 st of the previous calendar year.
4.3 The CONTRACTOR shall commence work on the services provided for in this Agreement promptly upon
receipt of one or more written Task Orders from the COUNTY. Each Task Order shall contain a description of
the services to be performed and may, at the election of the County, contain a maximum ceiling price for the
services to be rendered under that Task Order.
4.4 Payment will be made according to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Sections 218.70-
218.80, Florida Statutes. The Provider shall submit to the County an invoice with supporting documentation in a
form acceptable to the Clerk. Invoices may be submitted upon completion of the services covered by each Task
Order or monthly, whichever comes first, and shall reference the Task Order corresponding to the invoice.
Acceptability of the invoice to the Clerk is based on generally accepted accounting principles and such laws,
rules and regulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal of funds. Invoices shall be sent to the County's
Emergency Management Department who will review the documents and route them to appropriate County Staff
for approval. Upon receiving all required approvals, the invoice(s) will be forwarded to the County Clerk's office
for payment.
4.5 This Agreement is contingent upon annual appropriation by Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 5. CONTRACT TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement because of the failure of the other party to perform its obligations
under the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement with ninety (90) days' notice to the
COUNTY. The COUNTY may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon thirty (30) days' notice to
the CONTRACTOR. COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR for work performed through the date of termination.
Section 6. CONTRACTOR'S ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS
A. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that he has carefully examined the RFP and the Proposal submitted by
the CONTRACTOR, both of which are made part of this Agreement by reference, and this Agreement and has
made a determination that he /she has the personnel, equipment, and other requirements suitable to perform this
work and assumes full responsibility therefore. The provisions of the Agreement shall control any inconsistent
provisions contained in the specifications. All specifications have been read and carefully considered by
CONTRACTOR, who understands the same and agrees to their sufficiency for the work to be done. Under no
circumstances, conditions, or situations shall this Agreement be more strongly construed against COUNTY than
against CONTRACTOR.
B. Any ambiguity or uncertainty in the specifications shall not be construed against the drafter.
C. The passing, approval, and /or acceptance by COUNTY of any of the services furnished by
CONTRACTOR shall not operate as a waiver by COUNTY of strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement,
and specifications covering the services.
D. CONTRACTOR agrees that County Administrator or his designated representatives may visit
CONTRACTOR'S facility (ies) periodically to conduct random evaluations of services during CONTRACTOR'S
normal business hours.
E. CONTRACTOR has, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, appropriate licenses and
approvals required to conduct its business, and will at all times conduct its business activities in a reputable
manner. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to COUNTY upon request.
Section 7. NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed,
postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt requested, to the following:
To the COUNTY: Roman Gastesi, Monroe County Administrator
1100 Simonton St.
Key West, Florida 33040
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To the CONTRACTOR: Early Alert, Inc.
2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd. #414
Palm City, FL 34990
Attn: Mr. William A. Wagner, III, CEM, Co -owner and President
Section 8. Public Records Compliance
Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor 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
Contractor. Failure of the Contractor 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 Contractor is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply
with this provision.
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 and their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of
each other party to this Agreement for public records and auditing purposes during the term of the agreement
and for five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the COUNTY or
Clerk determines that monies paid to CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not
authorized by this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the monies together with interest calculated
pursuant to Section 55.03 of the Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR.
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 required by Monroe County in order to perform the service.
b. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency 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 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 for the duration of the contract term and following
completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
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must be provided to Monroe County, upon request from the public agency's custodian of records, in a format
that is compatible with the information technology systems of Monroe County.
Section 9. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020- 1990
The CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any former
County officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010 -1990 or any County
officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 020 -1990. For breach or violation of this provision
the COUNTY may, in its discretion, terminate this agreement without liability and may also, in its discretion,
deduct from 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 10. CONVICTED VENDOR
By signing this agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that the execution of this Agreement will not violate the
Public Entities Crime 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.
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 an Agreement 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
Agreement 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 11. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS AND FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable
to Agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State.
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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 12. 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 13. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative proceeding is
initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs, as an award against the non - prevailing
party. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with
the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the Circuit Court of Monroe
County.
Section 14. 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 15. 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 16. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by
meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed upon
within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, 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 shall not be subject to
arbitration.
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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 18. NONDISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall
include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of
this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the
contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the
compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to
instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such
disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing,
or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty
to furnish information.
(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective
bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting
officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under section 202 of
Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
available to employees and applicants for employment.
(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of
the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September
24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit
access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes
of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
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(7) In the event of the contractor's non - compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with
any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in
part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with
procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be
imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule,
regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
Section 19. 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 20. CODE OF ETHICS
The parties understand that officers and employees of the COUNTY are 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 21. NO SOLICITATION /PAYMENT
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 22. PUBLIC ACCESS
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all
documents, papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in conjunction with
this Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this
provision by CONTRACTOR.
Section 23. 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 Agreement entered into by the COUNTY be required to
contain any provision for waiver.
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Section 24. 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 25. 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 26. 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 27. ATTESTATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, including, but not
being limited to, a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement,
Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause, and Non - Collusion Agreement.
Section 28. 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 29. 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 30. 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 31. INSURANCE POLICIES
31.1 General Insurance Requirements for Other Contractors and Subcontractors.
As a pre- requisite of the work governed, 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; however CONTRACTOR is solely responsible to ensure that said insurance is obtained and shall
submit proof of insurance to COUNTY. Failure to provide proof of insurance shall be grounds for termination of
this Agreement.
The CONTRACTOR will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract 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 and /or termination of this
Agreement and for damages to the COUNTY. 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 and Professional Liability.
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31.2 Insurance Requirements For Contract Between County And Contractor
(Note: amounts of coverage are subject to change in final contract)
The Contractor shall be required to maintain the following types and amounts of insurance coverage as
indicated below. Certificates of Insurance must be provided to Monroe County within fifteen (15) days after
award of contract, with Monroe County BOCC listed as additional insured as indicated. If the proper insurance
forms are not received within the fifteen (15) day period, the contract may be terminated without any financial
obligations being imposed on the County. Policies shall be written by companies licensed to do business in
the State of Florida and having an agent for service of process in the State of Florida. All insurance companies
shall have an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The required insurance shall be maintained at all times while
Contractor is providing service to County.
Worker's Compensation
Minimum acceptable limits
Workers' Compensation
Employers' Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury by Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Statutory Limits
$100,000
$500,000
$100,000
General Liability, including
Premises Operation
Products and Completed Operations
Blanket Contractual Liability
Personal Injury Liability
Minimum acceptable limits
$1,000,000 CSL
Vehicle Liability providing coverage for all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles
Minimum acceptable limits
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 CSL
$1,000,000 per Occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
Section 32. INDEMNIFICATION, DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS
The CONTRACTOR does hereby consent and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY, its
Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners, appointed Boards and Commissions, Officers, and the Employees,
and any other agents, individually and collectively, from all fines, suits, claims, demands, actions, costs,
obligations, attorney's fees, or liability of any kind arising out of the sole negligent actions of the CONTRACTOR
or substantial and unnecessary delay caused by the willful nonperformance of the CONTRACTOR and shall be
solely responsible for any and all accidents or injuries to persons or property arising out of its performance of
this contract. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth hereunder shall in no way be
construed as limiting the scope of indemnity set forth in this paragraph. Further the CONTRACTOR agrees to
defend and pay all legal costs of the COUNTY for claims or acts attributable to the sole negligent act of the
CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR's employees or representatives.
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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 expense
all significant errors or omissions therein which may be disclosed. The cost of the work necessary to correct
those errors attributable to the CONTRACTOR and any damage incurred by the COUNTY as a result of
additional costs caused by such errors shall be chargeable to the CONTRACTOR. This provision shall not apply
to any maps, official records, contracts, or other data that may be provided by the COUNTY or other public or
semi - public agencies.
The CONTRACTOR agrees that no charges or claims for damages shall be made by it for any delays or
hindrances attributable to the COUNTY during the progress of any portion of the services specified in this
contract. Such delays or hindrances, if any, shall be compensated for by the COUNTY by an extension of time
for a reasonable period for the CONTRACTOR to complete the work schedule. Such an agreement shall be
made between the parties.
Section 33. TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY 2 CFR PART 200
The CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors must follow the provisions as set forth in Appendix II to Part 200,
as amended, including but not limited to:
A. Contractor agrees to 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) and will reports violations to FEMA and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B. 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.
C. 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.
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D. 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- 7671q) 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).
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. Procurement of recovered materials as set forth in 2 CFR § 200.322.
H. 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.
I. No Obligation by Federal Government. The federal government is not a party to this contract and is not
subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non - Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any
matter resulting from the contract.
I Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts. The Contractor acknowledges that
31 U.S.C. Chapter 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Contractor's
actions pertaining to this contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the day of
2018.
(Seal)
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Attest: Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk
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Deputy Clerk Mayor David Rice
CONTRACTOR: EARLY ALERT, INC.
By:
Willia,ryfA. Wagner, III
President and Co -Owner
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The vendor will be expected to provide the minimum services identified below.
Scope of Services
Emergency management consultant services to be provided may include, but not be limited to the following:
emergency management and disaster recovery services, continuity of operations (COOP) and continuity of
government (COG) planning, all hazard training, planning and preparedness, incident management support
teams, technical, administrative and training support to assist the County with damage assessment, disaster
recovery project estimation, project worksheet (PW) development, grant management, appeals, FEMA force
account and small and large project document assembly, and federal procurement requirements review, etc.
The Scope of Services may include any or all of the following:
a) All Hazard Planning and Training:
In coordination with County staff, identify training needs and develop a training program to prepare
personnel for emergencies including but not limited to emergency planning and preparedness, position
specific ICS (incident command system) and EOC (emergency operations center) functions and recovery
operations.
b) Incident Management /EOC Support Team Services:
These services will allow the County to maintain continuity of government and continuity of operations
while effectively managing the incident /disaster. When requested the Consultant will provide staff support
in the way of:
Emergency Support Function (ESFs) positions
Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance - Section Chiefs, Branch Directors &
Division /Group Supervisors and Unit Leaders
• Recovery - Short -term recovery operations support
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Exhibit B
COSTS AND FEES
COST: Stand-by Status untill "Notice to Proceed" or "Task Order" is issued by Client
As needed services listed herein requested by client will be quoted on a project by project bases
and approved by the County prior to engagement. Alli rates willl apply to Fee Scbedulle bellow
unless otherwise specified.
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'KN il IT ii''
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Prellirnin a ry Da mia ge Assessment — Pu b1i c As sista nice
Damage Assessment Team Lead
$185
Damage Assessment Specialist (Team)
$145
Public Assistance E rasralting
Appeals Special ist/Se nior CO,')SU1tant
$255
Consultant/Project Off icer
$165
PUblic Assistance Specialist
$155
Hazard Mitigation Assistance
Senior Program Manager
$190
Program Manager
$175
Technical Specialist
$150
Administrative Support
$80
Training & Exercises
D All-Hazards 11CS Position Specific Courses -AI
Command and General staff position specific courses
5-clay./40 hr course with 2 reqUired instrUctors
$17,500
4-day/.32 hr course with 2 reqUired instrUctors
$15,200
3-clay./24 hr course with 2 reqUired instructors
$12,500
2-dayJ16 hr course with 2 reqUired inStfUctors
$9,DCO
ICS 3 (18 hrs) with I required instrUctor
$5,9'GO
ICS 400 (12 hrs) with I required instrUctor
$3,900
G0402/105-402 - I nciden Command System (ICS)
overview fo r executives an se n io r officials
$3,500
Emergency Ma nage ment/Disa ster Managern�ent
Work5hicips
1-day workshop with I required instructors
$4,3M
1-d ay ta b I etc p with I req uired instructor
$4,300
1-d ay ta b I eto p with 2 re:paired instructo
$6,500
Note: Tabletop/Fu,, Scale HSEEP ccmpliantexerdse to be quoted
separately based on scope and tasking.
Training & Exerr.'ses priJ g invoJes bcariari, necessary insrrucvonaf materials for weijistrucqcrs
and stu�ents dyer the class sizL-s noted,!. It aPsa-, traveO e;r,-penses such as per dbem, Dfrfare,
Car rL-r= I and oth reha te-,d Casts for Our instructor team..
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Note: The incident Ma nagementSupportTe am (I MST) activation fees become authorized when there is
a request by the Client a nolortheir designee for I MST staff to report to the Emergency Operation
Center or other designated location, and consistent with the following considerations.
Cinsite Activation: The Activation Fee Schedule is executed when requested by the Client and/or their
designee and failowed with a written "Notice to Proceed" or 'Task Order'' to report to the Emergency
Operation Center or other applicable location. Partial day's are billed at 12-hour increments.
Initial IMST Response Team will vary in number of staff based on the scope of each event.
Typically, a two (2) person team will respond for Phase Ito evaluate situation status and
resource need. Phase 2, staffingwill ramp up to address immediate needs and should an event
escalate to significant proportions, Early Alert will have pre-staged staffing on standby for
immediate response.
Activation (IMST) fees are eligible for FERIA reimbursement when the Governing Agency is
included in a declared disaster by a Presidential Declaration. The amount of the recovery may
vary depending on the disaster eligibility of Federal, State, and local match forthe event. (i.e.: in
a hurricane activation: 11009% recoveryfor Emergency Protective Measures for initial 72 hours
response, 75 Federal 25% (divided by local and state) fir other disaster recovery operations).
Eligibility is not guaranteed and CLIENT should stay informed to all FEIVIA updates and changes
as applicable.
Phase 2 Response Fees: Professional fees are invoiced an a bi-monthly basis. Expenses are billed
to the CLIENT at EA's cost., Expense reimbursement includes, transportation, lodging, meals and
incidentals. EA will make every effort to keep expenses to a miniMUM. We encourage CLIENT to
assist us with this by any means available.. To simplify billings, we are agreeable (and prefer) to
establishing per diems that are agreeable to the both the CLIENT and ourteam, which, recognize
the need to accurately reflect the prevailing local economic conditions during the duration of
the deployment.
Fee payments and associated financial obligations resulting from seriiice requests and fulfilment
of contract obligations are due ire fUH, as services are rendered and independent of the
application for FEMA reimbursement.
Portal to Portal billing for initial response in Phase 2 deployment, includes travel period and continues
until such time EARLY ALERT determines, the client is ready to transition or has transitioned from the
Emergency Response phase into the Recovery phase and that the ECC Operational Period has,
transitioned to normal business hours. Notification and coordination is provided to the client when,
this transition occurs.,
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