Item G27G.27
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
November 20, 2018
Agenda Item Number: G.27
Agenda Item Summary #4886
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Steven Hudson (305) 289-6020
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to execute an agreement between Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners and International Consulting and Education Partners, LLC for consulting
services to deliver Emergency Medical Training to students enrolled at Monroe County's Fire
Academy at a flat cost of $18,125.00
ITEM BACKGROUND:
training programs for Monroe County career and volunteer firefighters. In order to become a state
certified firefighter, an individual needs to complete various firefighting courses to achieve a
exam. In addition, Monroe County,
(Emergency Medical Technicians) before they can be hired as MCFR career firefighters.
BOCC meeting, the Board approved a fee waiver of up to $2,200 per student to cover the cost of
tuition for the 12 week program, to prepare all students to take the necessary tests to become
The current group of students enrolled at the Academy are nearing
completion of the firefighting focused training and will soon be moving into the Emergency Medical
Services part of the curriculum. The proposed Consultant will deliver an Emergency Medical
Training-Basic Training Program in accordance with the State of Florida, Department of Education
Standards. The EMT Training Program will provide all required instruction and documentation to
allow students who pass the class to sit for the National Registry EMT certification. The cost per
student for the EMT portion of the training is $725 per student and includes the registration fee,
tuition fee, all textbooks, and supplies.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
7/18/18 Item C.12 BOCC approved fee waiver for Monroe County residents enrolled at Monroe
County Fire Academy, Resolution 181-2018.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New Agreement
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Signed agreement with International Consulting
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $18,125.00
Total Cost to County: $18,125.00
Current Year Portion: $18,125.00
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 001, Cost Center 12001
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
11/20/18 001-12001 · FIRE ACADEMY $18,125.00
EMT Consultant
REVIEWED BY:
James Callahan Completed 10/25/2018 3:44 PM
Pedro Mercado Completed 11/01/2018 10:35 AM
Budget and Finance Completed 11/01/2018 3:09 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 11/02/2018 7:36 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 11/02/2018 4:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 11/20/2018 9:00 AM
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY
AND
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING AND EDUCATION PARTNERS, LLC
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ___________, 2018, by and between
Monroe County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100
Simonton Street, Key West Florida 33040, hereafter referred to as the "COUNTY" and
International Consulting and Education Partners, LLC, a Florida limited liability Company, doing
business as Southeastern Medical Academy, whose address is 8900 Overseas Highway, Marathon
Florida 33050, hereafter referred to as the "CONSULTANT".
Article 1. Scope of Services
1. The CONSULTANT will deliver an Emergency Medical Training - Basic Training Program in
accordance with the State of Florida; Department of Education Standards.
2. The EMT Training Program will provide all required instruction and documentation to
allow all students who pass the class to sit for the National Registry EMT certification.
3. The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program will begin instruction within 60 days
of signing an agreement to do so, the instruction will take no longer than Four Months barring
delays caused by natural disasters as declared by the State of Florida or Monroe COUNTY.
4. The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program will provide the class be taught on a
Monday through Friday schedule for the students.
5. The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program will provide arrangements with the
local hospital for all clinical education.
6. The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program will provide a comprehensive
course of study that prepares students to sit for the National Registry EMT certification
examination.
Article 2. Compensation
1. As consideration for providing the services enumerated in Article 1, the COUNTY shall
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
pay the CONSULTANT as follows:
a. The price for delivering the Emergency Medical Technician Training Program will be a flat
fee of eighteen thousand, one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($18,125.00), all inclusive,
that will cover all costs including travel time and travel expenses and all other costs
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associated with the program to the BOCC.
b. Payment shall be made to CONSULTANT in two (2) payments to be issued immediately
after the first day of instruction and 30 days after instruction begins.
c. The cost of $725.00 per student will include:
Registration Fee
Tuition Fee
All Textbooks and Lab Books
Supplies
Uniforms (supplied by Academy)
Article 3. Invoicing and Payment
1. Invoices will be issued by CONSULTANT for all payments under this AGREEMENT, as
prescribed in Article 2. Invoices are to be submitted and paid in accordance with the Florida
Prompt Payment Act. Payment will be made after submission of invoice by CONSULTANT
acceptable to the Clerk of Court. Acceptability to the Clerk is based on generally accepted
of funds.
Article 4. Obligations of the CONSULTANT
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the CONSULTANT expressly agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless Monroe County, their officers, directors, agents and employees (herein called the
"indemnitees") from any and all liability for damages, including, if allowed by law, reasonable
attorney's fees and court costs, such legal expenses to include costs incurred in establishing the
indemnification and other rights agreed to in this Paragraph, to persons or property, caused in whole
or in part by any act, omission, or default by CONSULTANT or its subcontractors, material men, or
agents of any tier or their employees, arising out of this agreement or its performance, including any
such damages caused in whole or in part by any act, omission or default of any indemnitee, but
specifically excluding any claims, of or damages against an indemnitee resulting from such
for statutory violation or punitive damages except and to the extent the statutory violation or punitive
damages are caused by or result from the acts or omissions of the CONSULTANT or its
subcontractors, material men or agents of any tier or their respective employees.
1. Indemnification by CONSULTANT for Professional Acts. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
indemnify Monroe County and the directors, officers and its employees (collectively, the
"indemnitees"), and hold each of the indemnitees harmless, against all losses, liabilities,
penalties (civil or criminal), fines and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses) (collectively, "Claims") to the extent resulting from the performance of
CONSULTANT's negligent acts, errors or omissions, or intentional acts in the performance of
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CONSULTANT's services, or any of their respective affiliates, under this Agreement. If
claims, losses, damages, and judgments are found to be caused by the joint or concurrent
negligence of Monroe COUNTY and CONSULTANT, they shall be borne by each party in
proportion to its negligence. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to be a
waiver by the COUNTY of any protections under sovereign immunity, Section 768.28 Florida
Statutes, or any other similar provision of law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
be a consent by either party to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of this or any
other Agreement.
2. Insurance. CONSULTANT is to secure, pay for, and file with COUNTY, prior to commencing
nsation, Public Liability, and
Property Damage Liability Insurance and such other insurance coverages as may be required
by specifications and addenda thereto, in at least the following minimum amounts with
specification amounts to prevail if greater than minimum amounts indicated. Notwithstanding
any other provision of the Contract, the CONSULTANT shall provide the minimum limits of
liability insurance coverages as follows:
Auto Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
General Liability $2,000,000 Aggregate (Per Project)
$2,000,000 Products Aggregate
$1,000,000 Any One Occurrence
$1,000,000 Personal Injury
$ 300,000 Fire Damage/Legal
Professional Medical Liability (if required) $1,000,000 Per Claim/Aggregate
Educator's Liability (if required) $1,000,000 Per Claim/Aggregate
Additional Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 Occurrence/Aggregate
CONSULTANT shall furnish an original Certificate of Insurance indicating, and such policy
providing coverage to, Monroe County named as " Additional Insured" on all policies - Excepting
Professional Liability, on PRIMARY and NON CONTRIBUTORY basis utilizing an ISO standard
endorsement at least as broad as CG 2010 (11/85) or its Equivalent, (combination OF CG 20 10 07
04 and CG 20 37 07 04, providing coverage for completed operations is acceptable) including a
"Waiver of Subrogation" clause in favor of Monroe County on all policies. VENDOR will maintain
the Professional Liability, General Liability and Umbrella Liability insurance coverages
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
summarized above with coverage continuing in full force (including the aforementioned "additional
insured" endorsement) until at least 3 years beyond completion and delivery of the work contracted
herein.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Contract, the CONSULTANT shall maintain
complete Workers' Compensation coverage for each employee, principal, officer,
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representative, or agent of the CONSULTANT who is performing any labor, services, or
material under the Contract. Further, CONSULTANT shall additionally maintain the
following minimum limits of coverage:
Bodily injury Each Accident $1,000,000
Bodily Injury by Disease Each Employee $1,000,000
Bodily Injury by Disease Policy Limit $1,000,000
3. CONSULTANT shall provide COUNTY with a Certificate of insurance verifying compliance with
the workman's compensation coverage as set forth herein and shall provide as often as required by
COUNTY such certification which shall also show the insurance company, policy number, effective
and expiration date, and the limits of workman's compensation coverage under each policy.
4. CONSULTANT insurance policies shall be endorsed to give 30 days' written notice to COUNTY
in the event of cancellation or material change, using form CG 02 24, or its equivalent.
5. Certificates of Insurance submitted to COUNTY will not be accepted without copies of the
endorsements being requested. This includes additional insured endorsements,
cancellation/material change notice endorsements, and waivers of subrogation.
6. CONSULTANT will comply with any and all safety regulations required by any agency or
regulatory body including but not limited to OSHA. CONSULTANT will notify COUNTY
immediately by telephone at 305-699-7603 of any accident or injury to anyone that occurs on the
jobsite and is related to any of the work being performed by the CONSULTANT.
Article 5. Obligations of the COUNTY
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1. The COUNTY will provide the "ride time" opportunities for the students as the 3 rider on
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a Monroe COUNTY ALS unit. The student will not be paid while riding as the 3 ALS unit
EMS provider.
2. The COUNTY will sponsor at least 6 students but may provide more depending on cost and
budget limitations.
3. The COUNTY will provide the location for instruction at the classrooms located within the
Fire Academy. Any limited amount of instruction done off-site will require approval by the
COUNTY.
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
Article 6. General Legal Provisions
1. Agreement Period. The duration of the Agreement shall be four (4) months commencing from
the effective date of this Agreement, or until completion of the program.
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2. Force Majeure. The CONSULTANT is not responsible for damages or delay in performance
caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the
CONSULTANT.
3. Termination. This agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by the
COUNTY upon thirty (30) days written notice to CONSULTANT. No further work will be
performed by CONSULTANT upon receipt of this notice unless specifically authorized by the
Deputy Chief of Operations of Monroe County.
a. On termination, the CONSULTANT will be paid for all authorized services
performed up to the termination date plus, if terminated for the convenience of the
COUNTY, reasonable expenses incurred during the close-out of the
AGREEMENT. The COUNTY will not pay for anticipatory profits.
b. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement for cause. Termination for
cause shall be by written " Termination Notice" from CONSULTANT and
delivered to COUNTY. COUNTY shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the
Termination Notice within which to cure the alleged default, or if the cure
requires a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days the cure period shall be
extended by mutual agreement so long as COUNTY has undertaken such
reasonably diligent efforts to cure such default.
4. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work. The COUNTY may suspend, delay, or interrupt
the services of the CONSULTANT for the convenience of the COUNTY. In the event of
such suspension, delay, or interruption, or any other act or neglect of COUNTY or
COUNTY's subcontractors, COUNTY will pay CONSULTANT for work performed to
date. An equitable adjustment in the PROJECT'S schedule and CONSULTANT's
compensation will be made as agreed to by both parties. In the event delays to the project
are encountered for any reason, the parties agree to undertake reasonable steps to mitigate
the effect of such delays.
5. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the
COUNTY and CONSULTANT and has no third-party beneficiaries. CONSULTANT's
services are defined solely by this proposed scope of services, and not by any other contract
or agreement that may be associated with the Project. All work products will be prepared for
the exclusive use of COUNTY for specific application as described in the proposed scope of
services. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made. There are no beneficiaries of the
work products other than COUNTY, and no other person or entity is entitled to rely upon the
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
work products without the written consent of CONSULTANT. Any unauthorized
assignment of related work product shall be void and unenforceable.
6. Limitation of Liability. CONSULTANT's services shall be governed by the negligence
standard for professional services, measured as of the time those services are performed.
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This Provision takes precedence over any conflicting Provision of this Agreement or any
document incorporated into it or referenced by it. This limitation of liability will apply
whether CONSULTANT'S liability arises under breach of contract or warranty; tort;
including negligence; strict liability; statutory liability; or any other cause of action, and
shall include CONSULTANT's officers, affiliated corporations, employees, and
subcontractors.
7. Assignment. CONSULTANT shall not assign all or any part of this Agreement without the
prior consent of the COUNTY Commission.
8. Jurisdiction. The law of the State of Florida and Monroe COUNTY will govern the validity
of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to
it.
9. Severability and Survival. If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for
any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability will affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT will be construed as
if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
ARTICLES 4, 5, and 6 will survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
10. Dispute Resolution. The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably any dispute,
including the use of alternative dispute resolution options. Unless otherwise agreed in writing,
the CONSULTANT shall continue the Work and maintain the approved schedules during any
arbitration proceedings. If the CONSULTANT continues to perform, COUNTY shall continue
to make payments in accordance with this Agreement.
11. Attorney's Fees. In the event of litigation affecting the rights of either party under this
Agreement, the losing party shall pay the prevailing party's costs, expenses, and Attorney's
Fees incurred in the enforcement of the prevailing party's rights hereunder, including those
pertaining to appeals.
Article 7. Schedules, and Signatures
This AGREEMENT, including its Schedules, constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes
all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment
executed by both parties.
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
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IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties have caused this easement agreement to be executed by their
respective officer or representative thereunto duly authorized the day and year first written above.
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By_____________________________ By________________________________
Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING
WITNESSES: AND EDUCATION PARTNERS, LLC.
By ____________________________ By_________________________________
Title _______________________________
Print __________________________
By ____________________________
Print ___________________________
Attachment: Signed agreement with International Consulting (Consulting Agreement for EMT Training)
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