Item C07
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
April 19.20,2000
Division:
Public Works
Bulk Item: Yes ---X- No
Department:
Public Facilities Maintenance
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of contract assignments and formal corporate name change to
Synagro Southeast, Inc., and authorization for Mayor to execute same.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Effective February 4, 2000, Synagro Technologies, Inc. acquired our
Wastewater Management Service contracts which include AKH Water Management, Inc., Ecosystematics
Inc., and Davis Water Analysis, Inc., and operate under the new name of Synagro Southeast, Inc. The
assignments of these contracts will formally change the contract name, and operate under the new
corporation's licenses. All other terms and conditions of the contracts remain the same.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None on this item
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Same as noted above.
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: Yes
Account #
N/A
NO
Cost to County: NI A
REVENUE PRODUCING: YES
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APPROVED BY:
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DOCUMENTATION: Included ---X- To follow
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DISPOSITION:
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT
This Consent to Assignment is entered into this day of
2000, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereafter County, and Synagro Southeast, Inc., hereafter Assignee, the parties agreeing
as follows:
1. The County contracted for operation and maintenance of a sewage
treatment plant with Ecosystematics, Inc., hereafter, Assignor, through an agreement
dated August 12, 1998, hereafter the original agreement. The original agreement is
attached and incorporated into this Consent to Assignment.
2. Bya merger on February 4, 2000, with Synagro Technologies, Inc. which was
renamed Synagro Southeast, Inc., the Assignor assigned to Assignee all the Assignor's
rights, title and interest in the original agreement. The original agreement, paragraph
3.04 requires the consent of the County before an assignment is effective against the
County. The County hereby consents to the assignment described in this paragraph.
In consideration for such consent, the Assignee agrees to be bound by all
the terms and conditions of the original agreement including the obligation to pay the
County any sums owed the County by the Assignor under the original agreement up to the
effective date of this Consent to Assignment, and including the requirement for
appropriate state and federal certification and/or licensure.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
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Mayor/Chairman
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Attest:
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SECTION THREE
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 12th day of August,
1998 between Monroe County, Florida, party of the first part
(hereinafter sometimes called the "Owner"), and Ecosystematics,
Inc., party of the second part (hereinafter sometimes called the
"Contractor") .
WIT N E SSE S:
That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set
forth, mutually agree as follows:
3.01 SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all material, labor, and
equipment to operate and maintain the Plantation Key
Government Complex Sewage Treatment Plant in accordance with
the Contract Specifications and his bid dated July 31, 1998,
each attached hereto and incorporated as part of this
contract document.
3.02 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee
of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. No
statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so
as to find the contractor or any of his/her employees,
contractors, servants, or agents to be employees of the Board
of County Commissioners for Monroe County.
3.03 ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person on
the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age,
or any other characteristic or aspect which is not job
related, in its recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating,
or any other area affecting employment under this agreement
or with the provision of services or goods under this
agreement.
3.04 ASSIGNMENT
The Contractor shall not assign this agreement, except in
writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of
County Commissioners for Monroe County and Contractor, which
approval shall be Subject to such conditions and provisions
as the Board and Contractor may deem necessary. This
agreement shall be incorporated by reference into any
assignment and any assjgne(~ shall comply with all of the
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provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for
therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed
to impose any Obligation upon the Board in addition to the
total agreed-upon price of the services/goods of the contrac-
tor.
3.05 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement,
the contractor shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions
of, such services, including those now in effect and
hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material
breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Board to
terminate this contract immediately upon delivery of written
notice of termination to the contractor.
3.06 INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all necessary
insurance coverage as indicated by an "X" on the attached
forms identified as INSCKLST 1-5, as further detailed on
forms GLl, VLI, WCI, GIRl, & GIR2, each attached hereto and
incorporated as part of this contract agreement.
3.07 HOLD HARMLESS
The CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
County as outlined on the attached form identified as TCSl,
attached hereto and incorporated as part of this contract
agreement.
3.08 TERM OF CONTRACT
This contract shall be for a period of one year, commencing
on August 15, 1998 and terminating on August 14, 1999.
Services shall commence on the effective date of this
agreement.
3.09 CANCELLATION
A) The County may cancel this contract for cause with seven (7)
days notice to the Contractor. Cause shall constitute a
breach of the obligations of the Contractor to perform the
services enumerated as the Contractor's obligations under this
contract.
B) Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement without
cause by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice
of its intention to do so.
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, 3.10 RENEWAL
The Owner shall have the option to renew this agreement after
the first year, and each succeeding year, for four (4)
additional one year periods. The contract amount agreed
herein may be adjusted annually in accordance with the
percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers in the Miami, Florida area
index, and shall be based upon the annual average CPI
computation from January 1 through December 31 of the
previous year, or by the actual increase in cost and labor,
whichever is less. Increases in the contract amount during
each option year period shall be extended into the succeeding
years.
3.11 FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this
contract, if funds for Facilities Maintenance Contractual
Services are partially reduced or cannot be obtained or
cannot be continued at level sufficient to allow for the
purchase of the services/goods specified herein, this
agreement may then be terminated immediately at the option of
the Board by written notice of termination delivered in
person or by mail to the contractor. The Board shall not be
obligated to pay for any services provided by the contractor
after the contractor has received written notice of
termination.
3.12 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor warrants that it is authorized by law to
engage in the performance of the activities encompassed by
the project herein described, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Specification Manual dated
December 27, 1994, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as a part of this contract/agreement. The provider
shall at all times exercise independent, professional
judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for the
services to be provided. Continued funding by the Board is
contingent upon retention of appropriate local, state, and/or
federal certification and/or licensure of contractor.
3.13 NOTICE REQUIREMENT
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:
FOR COUNTY
Monroe County Public Works
Facilities Maintenance Dept.
3583 S. Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
FOR CONTRACTOR
Ecosystematics, Inc.
203 Apache Street
Tavernier, FL 33070
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3.l4 PAYMENT
The County shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of
said service on a per month in arrears basis on or before the
30th day of the following month in each of twelve (12)
months. The Contractor shall invoice the County monthly for
sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance performed
under the Specifications contained herein. The Contract
amount shall be as stated in the contractor's proposal as
follows:
A. Monthly operation and maintenance services - $342.00 per
month.
B. Repairs (routine, prior approval required) - Normal working
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday _
$30.00 per hour.
C. Emergency service call - Overtime rate for hours other than
the normal working hours as stated in Article 3.14B,
including holidays - $30.00 per hour.
D. Handling Fee for parts required for operation, maintenance,
repairs, and emergency service - Cost + 15%.
E. Handling Fee for materials, chemicals, and repairs by
subcontractors - Cost + 15%.
F. Chlorine tablets - $90.00 per forty (40) pound pail.
G. Sludge removal above and beyond the three (3) per year
included as regular maintenance - Cost + 13.5%
Payment for repairs, emergency service call, handling fee for
parts, materials, chemicals, and chlorine tablets shall not
exceed $500.00 per month.
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(Plantation Key Goveent Complex Sewage Trcatmcn~Plant OP.on & Mai'~~6~~)(1~~~\!F ,i;:,{~'/:f:\~": .
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THIS Renewal is made and cntered into this 12th day of May, 1999, betweentllc~~G6:~2b~i:''';\Y:'
MONROE and ECOSYSTEM~ TI.C~. INC., 111 order to renew the agreement bet\\;ccn' th((~artit;S'~datcdl.:.;~"
August 12. 1998. (a copy of winch IS II1corporated hereto by reference): as follows:;; ,; ... ::':'>: :'.':, '
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I In accordance with Article J. 10 of the original agrccment, the County exercises its option to
renew the Agreement for an additional year. The parties further agree to amend the second sentcnce of
Article J.IO. and Article 3,14, to rcad as follows
"J. 10 REN EW AL - 'nle contracl amount agreed to herein might be adjusted annually in
accordance With the percentage change in the 1I10st recent Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers
(CPI-U) for the most recent 12 months available"
"J. 14 PAYMENT - TIle County shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of said service on
a per month in arrears basis on or before the J()lh day of the following month in each of twelve (12) months.
The Contractor shall invoice the County lI1onthl~ f()J' sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance
performed under the Specifications contained herein. The Contract amount shall be as follows:
A. Monthly operation and maintenance services - $J47.8 I per month.
B. Repairs (routine, prior approval required) - Normal working hours of X:OO a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday - $30.51 per hour.
C. Emergency service call - Overtime rate for hours other than the normal working hours as stated in
Article 3.14B, including holidays - $JO.5 I per hour.
D. Handling Fee for parts required for operation. maintenance. repairs. and emergency service _ Cost +
15%.
E. Handling Fcc for materials, chcmicals. and repairs by subcontractors "_ Cost + 15%.
F. Chlorine tablets - $9 1.53 per forty (40) pound pail.
G. Sludge removal above and beyond the three (J) per year included as regular maintenance _ Cost +
IJ.5%.
Payment tor repairs, emergency service call. handling fee for parts. materials, chemicals, and
chlorine tablets shall not exceed $508.50 per month"
2. The term of the renewed agreement will eOll1mence on August 15. 1999 and terminate on August
14,2000.
3. In all other respects. the original agreement between the parties dated August 12, 1998, remains
in full force and eHeet.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT
This Consent to Assignment is entered into this day of
2000, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereafter County, and Synagro Southeast, Inc., hereafter Assignee, the parties agreeing
as follows:
1. The County contracted for operation and maintenance of a sewage
treatment plant with AKH Water Management, Inc., hereafter, Assignor, through an
agreement dated August 11, 1999, hereafter the original agreement. The original
agreement is attached and incorporated into this Consent to Assignment.
2. Bya merger on February 4,2000, with Synagro Technologies, Inc. which was
renamed Synagro Southeast, Inc., the Assignor assigned to Assignee all the Assignor's
rights, title and interest in the original agreement. The original agreement, paragraph
3.05 requires the consent of the County before an assignment is effective against the
County. The County hereby consents to the assignment described in this paragraph.
In consideration for such consent, the Assignee agrees to be bound by all
the terms and conditions of the original agreement including the obligation to pay the
County any sums owed the County by the Assignor under the original agreement up to the
effective date of this Consent to Assignment, and including the requirement for
appropriate state and federal certification and/or licensure.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUN1Y COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUN1Y, FLORIDA
By
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Mayor/Chairman
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Attest:
SYNAGRO SOUTHEAST, INC.
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SECTION THREE
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into/between Monroe County,
Florida, party of the first part (hereinafter sometimes called the
"Owner"), and AKH WATER MANAGEMENT, INC., party of the second part
(hereinafter sometimes called the "Contractor").
WIT N E S S.-.-..&. S:
That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set
forth, mutually agree as follows:
3.0l THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. The Contract Documents consist of this Contract Agreement,
Instructions to Bidders, Contract Specifications, Department
of Environmental Protection Permit Number D044-24434l,
Non-Collusion Affidavit, Ethics Clause, Drug-Free
Workplace Form, the Insurance Documents (INSCKLST l-4,
GLl, VLl, WCl, GIRl, GIR2).. These form the \ 1
Contract, and all are as fully a part of the Contract as if
attached to this Agreement or repeated herein.
B. In cases of conflict within the described Contract Documents
in Article 3.01A of this Contract Agreement, the order of
precedence shall be as follows:
1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit
#D044-244341
2. This Contract Agreement
3. Contract Specifications with all/any addenda
4. Instructions to Bidders
5. Insurance Documents
6. Non-Cpllusion Affidavit
7. Ethics Clause
8. Drug-Free Workplace Form
3.02 SCOPE OF THE WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all material, labor, and
equipment to operate and maintain the Marathon Government
Center Sewage Treatment Plant in accordance with the
Specification Manual dated April, 1999 and his proposal dated
May 24, 1999, each attached hereto and incorporated as part
of this contract document.
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3.03 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee
of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. No
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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.
3.04 ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person on
the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age,
or any other characteristic or aspect which is not job
related, in its recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating,
or any other area affecting employment under this agreement
or with the provision of services or goods under this
agreement.
3.05 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACT
The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract this
agreement, except in writing and with the prior written
approval of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe
County and Contractor, which approval shall be subject to
such conditions and provisions as the Board and Contractor
may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be in~orporated by;
reference into any assignment or subcontract, and any
assignee or subcontractor shall comply with all of tpe
provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for
therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed
to impose any obligation upon the Board in addition to the
total agreed-upon price of the services/goods of the contrac-
tor.
3.06 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement,
the contractor shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions
of, Such.services, including those now in effect and
hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material
breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Board to
terminate this contract immediately upon delivery of written
notice of termination to the contractor.
3.07 INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all necessary
insurance coverage as indicated by an "X" on the attached
forms identified as INSCKLST 1-4, as further detailed on
forms GLl, VLl, WCl, GIRl, & GIR2, each attached hereto and
incorporated as part of this contract agreement.
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3.08 HOLD HARMLESS
The CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
County as outlined on the attached form identified as TCS1,
attached hereto and incorporated as part of this contract
agreement.
3.09 TERM OF CONTRACT
This contract shall be for a period of one year, commencing
on September 1, 1999 and terminating on August 31, 2000.
This Contract Agreement is renewable in accordance with
Article 3.11.
3.10 CANCELLATION
A) The County may cancel this contract for cause with seven (7)
days notice to the Contractor. Cause shall constitute a
breach of the obligations of the Contractor to perform the
services enumerated as the Contractor's obligations under this
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B) Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement without
cause by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice
of its intention to do so.
3.11 RENEWAL
The Owner shall have the option to renew this agreement after
the first year, and each succeeding year, for two additional
one year periods. The contract amount agreed to herein might
be adjusted annually in accordance with the percentage change
in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U)
for the most recent twelve months available.
3.12 FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this
contract, if funds for Facilities Maintenance Contractual
Services are partially reduced or cannot be obtained or
cannot be continued at level sufficient to allow for the
purchase of the services/goods specified herein, this
agreement may then be terminated immediately at the option of
the Board by written notice of termination delivered in
person or by mail to the contractor. The Board shall not be
obligated to pay for any services provided by the contractor
after the contractor has received written notice of
termination.
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3.13 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor warrants that it is authorized by law to
engage in the performance of the activities encompassed by
the project herein described, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Specification Manual dated Aprilh
1999, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as a
part of this contract/agreement. The Contractor shall at all
times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall
assume professional responsibility for the services to be
provided. Continued funding by the Board is contingent upon
retention of appropriate local, state, and/or federal
certification and/or licensure of contractor.
3.14 NOTICE REQUIREMENT
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:
FOR COUNTY
Monroe County Public Works
Facilities Maintenance Department
3583 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
FOR CONTRACTOR
AKH Water Management,
P.O. Box 510205
Key Colony Beach~ FL
33051-0205
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The notice will be considered received by a party two (2)
days after its receipt by the postal authorities of the U.S.
for delivery to either address listed in the article.
3.15 PAYMENT
A. The County shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of
said service on a per month in arrears basis on or before the
30th da~,Df the following month in each of twelve (12)
months. The Contractor shall invoice the County monthly for
sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance performed
under the Specifications contained herein. The Contract
price (as stated in the contractor's proposal) must be
invoiced as follows:
1. Monthly operation and maintenance services - $493. OO'per
month.
2. Repairs (routine, prior approval required) - Normal
working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- $40.00 per hour.
3. Emergency service call - Overtime rate for hours other
than the normal working hours as stated in Article 3.148,
including holidays - $40.00 per hour.
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4. Handling Fee for parts required for operation,
maintenance, repairs, and emergency service - Cost + 10%.
5. Handling Fee for materials, chemicals, and repairs by
subcontractors - Cost + 10%.
6. Chlorine tablets - $79.60 per forty (40) pound pail.
B. Payment for repairs, emergency service call, handling fee for
parts, materials, chemicals, and chlorine tablets shall not
exceed $500.00 per month.
C. Sludge Removal (over and above the three (3) per year
required as regular maintenance. Cost + 20%.
3.16 This Contract is governed by the laws of the State of
Florida. Venue for any litigation arising under this
contract must be in Monroe County, Florida. In the event of
any litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to
attorney's fees and costs.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed, this agree-.
ment the day and year first above written, 1
COUNTY OF MONROE, STATB OF
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CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT
This Consent to Assignment is entered into this day of
2000, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereafter County, and Synagro Southeast, Inc., hereafter Assignee, the parties agreeing
as follows:
1. The County contracted for operation and maintenance of a sewage
treatment plant with Davis Water Analysis, Inc., hereafter Assignor, through an
agreement dated February 20, 1997, hereafter the original agreement. The original
agreement is attached and incorporated into this Consent to Assignment.
2. Bya merger on February 4,2000, with Synagro Technologies, Inc. which was
renamed Synagro Southeast, Inc., the Assignor assigned to Assignee all the Assignor's
rights, title and interest in the original agreement. The original agreement, paragraph 4(a)
requires the consent of the County before an assignment is effective against the County.
The County hereby consents to the assignment described in this paragraph.
In consideration for such consent, the Assignee agrees to be bound by all
the terms and conditions of the original agreement including the obligation to pay the
County any sums owed the County by the Assignor under the original agreement up to the
effective date of this Consent to Assignment, and including the requirement for
appropriate state and federal certification and/or licensure.
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
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Deputy Clerk
Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL)
Attest:
SYNAGRO SOUTHEAST, INC.
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This agreement is set forth as of the 20th day of February in the
year 1997, between THE OWNER, WHO IS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA AND THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR:
NAME:
DAVIS WATER ANALYSIS, INC.
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2584
Key West, Fl. 33045
PHONE:
305-296-3826
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for the purpose of performing all of the work required by the
Contract Documents for the following Project:
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
MONROE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
5501 COLLEGE ROAD
KEY WEST, FL. 33040
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, who are hereafter
referred to as the OWNER and who assumes all duties and responsi-
bilities and has the rights and authority assigned to the OWNER
in the Bid Documents in connection with completion of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
THE OWNER-AND THE CONTRACTOR AGREE AS SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS:
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ARTICLE 1 - TH~ CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
a) The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Addendum
NO.1, the Request for Bids, the Form of Agreement the Sworn
Statement on Public Entity Crimes, the Non-Collusion Affida-
vit,. the Insurance Documents, the Sworn Statement under Mon-
roe County Ordinance # 10-1990, the Drug-Free Work Place
Form, FDEP Permit, and the Scope of Work and Specifications.
These form the Contract, and all are as fully a part of the
Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein.
b) In cases of conf] lct wl thin the described Contt-act Documents
1n Article 1 of this Form of Agreement, the order of prece-
dence shall be as follows:
1. This Agreement
2. Bidding Documents with all/any addenda
3. Instructions to Bidders
'l. h'eque.sts fOl- Bids
5. P]orida Department of Environmental Protectlon
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The CONTRACTOR shall perform all the Work required by the Con-
tract Documents for the following scope of work and specifica_
tions:
The Scope of Work shall include, but not be limited to, the
complete - maintenance and operation of the MONROE COUNTY STOCK
ISLAND DETENTION CENTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY as
outlined in the Request for Bids and the FDEP Permit.
ARTICLE 3 -
ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
~he CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any person on the
tasis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or any
other characteristic or aspect which is not job related, in its
-recruiting, hiring, promoting, terminating, or any other area
affecting employment under this agreement or with the provision
of servi ces or goods under thi s agreemen t . _, _
ARTICLE 4 - ASSIGNMENT
a)
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign this agreement, except in
writing and with the prior written approval of the OWNER and
CONTRACTOR, which approval shall be sUbject to such condi-
tions and provisions as the OWNER and CONTRACTOR deem neces-
sary. This agreement shall be incorporated by reference into
any assignment and any assignee shall comply with all of the
provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for
therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed
to impose any obligation upon the OWNER in addition to the
total agreed-upon price of the services/goods of the CONTRAC-
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CONTRACTOR shall not employ any SUbcontractor, SUPPlier or
other person or organization (including those acceptable to
OWNER) whether initially or as a substitute, against whom
OWNER may have reasonable objection. CONTRACTOR shall not be
required to employ any SUbcontractor, Supplier or other per-
son or organization to furnish to perform any of the Work
against whom CONTRACTOR has reasonable objection.
ARTICLE 5 -
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In prOviding all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall ab1de by all statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations pertajning to, or regulating the provisions of, such
services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted.
Any violation of Send stntutes, ordinances, rules and requlat10ns
shall constitute a material breach of this agreement and shall
ent.1 tIe tll(~ OWNF.H to terminate this contract immediately upon
delivel-Y of wr1ttPIl 1l(lt1ce of ter'mination to the CONTRACTOR.
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CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, suitably qualified
personnel to perform the Work as required by the Contract
Documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all times maintain good disci-
pline and-order at the site. Except in connection with the
safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at
the site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicat-
ed in the Contract Documents.
b)
All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and
new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.
If required by the OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfacto-
ry eVidence (including reports of required tests) as to the
kind and quality of materials and equipment. Original invoic-
es will be submitted to the OWN~R for reimbursement. All
materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connect-
ed, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with
the instructions of the appticable Supplier except as other-
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directly various materials and equipment that may be a part
of the CONTRACT. If the OWNER elects to make a partiCUlar
purchase, the Director of Facilities Maintenance, Public
Works Division, will act as a purchasing agent for the OWN-
ER. The OWNER Will, via a Purchase Contract, purChase the
materials and equipment, and the Contractor shall assist the
Director of Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Division in
the preparation of these Purchase Contracts.
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Independent Contractor Status and Compliance with the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the
CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an employee
of the OWNER. 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 OWNER. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is responsi-
ble for complying with the prOVisions of the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, located at 8 U.S.C. Section
1324, et seq., and regulations relating thereto. Failure to
comply with the above prOViSions of this contract shall be
considered a matel-jal breach and shall be grounds for immedj-
ate termination of the contract.
e) The OWNER designates the Director of Facilities Maintenance,
Public Works Division, to function as Contract Manager, who
shall be responsible for enforcing performance of the Con-
tract terms and conditions, serve as liason with the contrac-
tor, and approve all invoices prior to payment.
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a) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintain
ing and supervising all safety precautions and programs in
connection with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall take all neces-
sary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the
necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
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7.1. all employees on the Work and other persons and
organizations who may be affected thereby;
7.2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be
incorporated therein, whether in storage on or
off the site; and
7.3. other property at the site or adjacent thereto,
including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, road-
ways, structures, utilities and underground facilities
not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in
the course of construction.
b) CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Laws and
Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction for the
safety of persons or property or to protect the~'ftom damage,
injury or loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary
saf~guards for such safety and protection.
c) Since the facility's tanks, electrical lines, water and waste
lines are installed partially or totally underground, the
CONTRACTOR shall notify owners of adjacent property and of
underground facilities and utility owners when prosecution of
the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in
the protection, removal, relocation and replacement of their
property. All damage, injury or loss to any property, direct-
ly or_indirectly, in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any
subcontractor, supplier or any other person or organization
directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or
furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR (except damage
or loss attributable to the acts or omissions of OWNER or
anyone employed by OWNER whose acts may be liable, and not
attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to
the fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR).
d) CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible representative at
the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents.
This person shall be CONTRACTOR.s superintendent unless other-
wise designated in writing by CONTRACTOR to OWNER,
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In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or
the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, CONTRACTOR,
without special instruction or authorization from OWNER, is obli-
gated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. CON-
TRACTOR shall-give OWNER prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR
believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations
from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby.
ARTICLE 9 -
SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
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OWNER may terminate upon the occurrence of anyone or
more of the following events:
9.1. if CONTRACTOR commences a voluntary case under any
chapter of the Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States
Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CONTRACTOR
takes any equivalent or similar action by filihg a peti-
tion or otherwise under any other federal or state law
in effect at such time relating to the bankruptcy or
insolvency;
9.2. if a petition is filed against CONTRACTOR under any
chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as now or hereafter in
effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is filed
seeking any such equivalent or similar relief against
CONTRACTOR under any other federal or state law in ef-
fect at the time relating to bankruptcy or insolvency;
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benefit of creditors;
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CONTRACTOR is appointed under applicable law or under
contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge
of property of CONTRACTOR is for the purpose of enforc-
ing a lien against such property or for the purpose of
general administration of such property for the benefit
of CONTRACTOR's creditors;
9.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay
its debts generally as the become due;
9.6. if CONTRACTOR persistently fails to perform 1I10
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents (includ-
ing, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient
skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment);
9.7. if CONTRACTOR disregards Laws or Regulations of any
public body having jurisdiction;
9.8. 1 f CONTRACTOR di sr eqiH <.is tile autllOr i ty of OWNfi;F?; 01"
9.9. jf O:JNTRACTOH otlleL"W)liP violates in any subst.alltidl
wclY any prnvi sionf, of the Conti-act Document::;.
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wl-i tten I~ot ~'~eX erminate the sel-vices of C0NTRACTOR, exclUde
CONTRACTOR from the site and take possession of it and of all
CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances, and machinery at the site and
use them the same to the full extent they could be used by
CONTRACTOR (without liability to the CONTRACTOR for trespass
or converSion), along with any Supplies or equipment
purchased-by the OWNER for use in providing the services
described in this contract -whether on site or not- and to
provide the services itself. In such case CONTRACTOR shall
not be entitled to receive any further payment until the
expiration of the contract term. If the unpaid balance of
the Contract Price exceeds the direct, indirect and
consequential costs of completing the contract services for
the year such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such
costs exceed such unpaid balance, CONTRACTOR shall pay the
difference to OWNER.
c)
Where CONTRACTOR's services have been terminated under para-
graph 9a & 9b by OWNER, the termination will not affect
any rights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR the exist-
ing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retenticiri ~r payment
of moneys due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release CONTRACTOR
from liability.
d)
Upon seven days' written notice to CONTRACTOR, OWNER
may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right
or remedy, elect to abandon the Work and terminate the Agree-
ment. In such case, CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all services
provided and any reasonable expenses directly related to the
termination but excluding consequential damages and indirect
expenses inclUding home office overhead.
e)
Contractor may stop work or terminate:
If, througn no act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the Work is sus-
pended fOI- a period of more than ninety days by OWNER or
under an order of court or other pUblic authority, or OWNER
fails to act on any Application for Payment within a reason-
able time after it is submitted, or OWNER fails to pay CON-
TRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due within a reason-
able time, then CONTRACTOR may, upon ninety days' written
notice to OWNER, terminate the Agreement and recover from
OWNER payment for all Work executed and any expense sustained
plus reasonable termination expenses. In addition and in
lieu of terminating the Agreement, if OWNER has failed to act
on an Application for Payment or has failed to make any pny-
ment as aforesaid, CONTRACTOR may upon ninety days' written
notice to OWNER stop the Work until payment of all amounts
then dUe.
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All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER
and CONTRACTOR arising out of, or relating to the Contract Docu-
ments or the breach thereof (except for claims which have been
waived by the making or acceptance of final payment) will be
decided by a Court of Law in the County of Monroe in the State of
Florida. A11 procedures shall be subject to all the standard
practices of civil proceedings of the State of Florida. The
CONTRACTOR shall carryon the Work in accordance with the con-
tract documents and without delay during disputes and disagree-
ments with the OWNER.
hRTICLE 11 - TERM OF CONTRACT
Tllis CONTRACT shall lJe fcn- a twelve (12) montll period beginning
on MARCH 20, 1997 and ends on MARCH 19, 1998. '[!lis CONTRACT
term shall be renewable in accordance with Article 12.
ARTICLE 12 - RENEWAL
The OWNER shall have the option to renew this agreement after the
first year, and each succeeding year, for four (4) additional one
year periods. The contract amount agreed herein may be adjusted
annually 1n accordance with the percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the
Miami, Florida area index, and shall be based upon the annual
~verage CPI .computation from January 1 through December 31 of
the previous year.
ARTICLE 13 - FUNDING AVAILABILITY
In the event that funds from Facilities Maintenance Detention
Facilities Contractual Services are partially reduced or cannot
be obtained or cannot be conUnued at a level sufficient to allow
for the purchase of the services/goods specified herein, this
agreement may then be terminated immediately at the option of the
OWNER by written notice of termination delivered in person or by
Indll to tile CONTRACTOR. The OWNER shall not be obligated to pay
(or any services provided or any equipment purchased by the CON-
TI~1\CTon iift(..>)- the r.ONTRACTf)I~~ Ilas t-eceived written notice of
tel-mined.ion. Payment to the CONTRACTOR for tet-mination under
t!li:3 1\1-Ucl(~ wlll be calculAted pursuant to pal-agl-aph 9d.
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the performance of the activities encompassed by the project
herein described. The provider shall at all times exercise inde-
pendent, prolessional judgment and shall assume professional
responsibility for the services to be proVided. Continued fund-
ing by the OWNER is contingent upon retention of appropriate
local, state, and/or federal certification and/or licensure of
CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE 15 - NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Any notice required or perlnjtted under this agreement shall be in
writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the
other par ty by cel- t i f ied rna 11, l-etul-ned l-eceipt reql:fes.ted, to the
following:
FOR OWNER:
FOR CONTRACTOR:
Monroe County Public Works
Facilities Maintenance Dept.
3583 Soutb Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, 'Florida 33040
Davis Water Analysis, Inc.
P.O. Box 2584
Key West, Fl. 33040
Attn: Director( of Facilities Maint.
ARTICLE 16 - PAYMENT
The OWNER shall pay to the CONTRACTOR for the performance of said
service on a per month in arrears basis on or before the 15th
day of the following month in each of twelve (12) months. The
CONTRACTOR shnll invoice the OWNER monthly for Wastewater Treat-
ment Facility operation and maintenance performed under the Con-
tract Documents contained herein. The Contract amount shall be
as stated by ttle CONTRACTORS Pl~oposal as follows: S152,900.04 per
year, to be paid 812,741.67 per month.
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The duties and obligations imposed by these General Condi-
tions and the rigllts and remedies available hereunder to the
parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation,
the warranties, guarantees and obligatiolls imposed upon CON-
TRACTOR and all of the rights and remedies available to OWNER
tllereunder, at-e 1n addition to , and are not to be construed
in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies avail-
able to either or both of them which are otherwise imposed or
available by Laws or RegUlations, by special warranty or
guarantee or by other prOvisions of the Contract Documents,
and the prOVisions of this paragraph will be as effective as
if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connec-
tion with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy
to which they apply. All representations, warranties and
guarantees made in the Contract Documents will survive final
payment and terminaU on Ot- ._completion of the Agreement.
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No prOVision of this agl'eement or the duty 01- obligation to
perform any act required by this Agreement shall be deemed
waived by the waiver of any particular act or o.cc.urrence of
bt-eacll.
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This writing constitutes the entire expression of the parties
agreement and may not be contradicted, modified, explained or
supplemented by any prior written agreement or oral agreement
or any other prior written or oral communication.
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RENEWAL AGREEMENT
(Operation and Maintenance Service Contract for the
Wastewater Treatment Facility at Monroe County Detention Center)
THIS RENEWAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into
this 13th day of January, 1999, between the COUNTY OF MONROE and
DAVIS WATER ANALYSIS, INC. in order to renew the original
agreement between the parties dated February 20th, 1997, as
renewed on December 10th, 1997 (a copy of which is incorporated
hereto by reference); as follows:
1. In accordance with Article 12 of Section 00030 of the
February 20, 1997 agreement, the County exercises its option to
renew that Agreement for an additional year.
2. Payment by the County to Davis Water Analysis, Inc. for
the services provided remains at $152,900.04 per year.
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20, 1999 and terminate on March 19, 2000.
4. In all other respects, including the amount of
compensation due to Davis Water Analysis, Inc. the February 20,
1997 original agreement between the parties as renewed on
December 10, 1997 remains in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set
their hands and seal, the day and year first written above.
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RENEWAL AGREEMENT
(Operation and Maintenance Service Contract for the
Wastewater Treatment Facility at Monroe County Detention Center)
THIS RENEWAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this
19th day of January, 2000, between the COUNTY OF MONROE and DAVIS
WATER ANALYSIS, INC. in order to renew the original agreement
between the parties dated February 20th, 1997,as renewed on
December loth, 1997, as renewed on January 13, 1999 (a copy of
which is incorporated hereto by reference); as follows:
1. In accordance with Article 12 of Section 00030 of the
February 20, 1997 agreement, the County exercises its option to
renew that Agreement for an additional year.
2. Payment by the County to bavis Water Analysis, Inc. for
the services provided remains at $152,900.04 per year.
3. The term of the renewed agreement will commence on March
20, 2000 and terminate on March 19, 2001.
4. In all other respects, including the amount of
compensatio~ due to Davis Water Analysis, Inc. the February 20,
1997 agreement between the parties remains in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set
their hands and seal, the day and year first written above.
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