Item M09
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 8-2-03
Division: Growth Manaoement
Bulk Item: Yes [g1 No 0
Department: Marine Resources
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Contract Agreement between Monroe
County and American Underwater Contractors, Inc. for Phase II of the regulatory buoy
project at the Whale Harbor Sand Bar, Islamorada.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Three Marine Contractors contacted to provide quotes. One
response received, American Underwater Contractors, Inc.-$10,992.00.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: New Contract
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Approval
TOTAL COST: $10.992.00
BUDGETED: Yes IS] No D
FUNDING SOURCE: BIF
COST TO COUNTY: Staff Time Onlv
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes 0 No IS] AMOUNT PER: MO $ YR $
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
IS] RISK MANAGEMENTISJ
APPROVED BY: COUNTY A TTYISJ OMB/PURCH
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED [g1 TO FOLLOW 0
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #: ~ 9
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COM:MISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: American Underwater Contract #
Contractors Inc. Effective Date:
Expiration Date:,
Contract Purpose/Description:
Installation of regulatory buoys Whale Harbor Sand Bar-Phase II
Contract Manager: Kim McGee 3911 MaTine Re~nuT"e~-
(Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #)
Marine Projects Section #9
for BOCC meeting on 8/20/03 Agenda Deadline: 8/5/03
CONTRACT COSTS
Current Year Portion: $ 10,992.00
151_ 62602 530_ 340 _
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 10,992.00
Budgeted? Yes[!l No 0 Account Codes:
Grant: $ BIF
County Match: $ N/ A
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ N/ iyr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (el!. maintenance, utilities, ianitorial, salaries, etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
Changes
Needed
YesO NoB'
Date In
Division Director ~ lOll d)
Risk Management 1/30/13 Y esO No~
O.M.B./Purchasing tJ 7)21!t.J YesO No~ '
County Attorney 'l/d/c 3 Y esO ~
Comments:
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AMERICAN UNDERWATER CONTRACTORS, INC.
102 SUN nm LANE JUft'I'D. rL >>4T1
PH: 561-57~S5JI FAX: !lJ-575-465l
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Mrs. Kim McGee
Marine Projects Coordinator
Momoe Count)' Marine Resources
5503 College Road
Room 20 I, Dept. of Juvenile Justice Bldg.
Key West, FL 33040
Ph: 305-295-3911
Fx: 305-295-3917
May 27, 2003
RE: Phase n, Sand Bar Regulatory Buoy Project, IsIamorada
Dear Kim:
As per your fax dated May ~ 2003, American Underwater ContndOJ'S, Inc. can install
the regulatory buoys at the sand bar in Whale Harbor Channel as per specifications for a
lump sum price of$ 10,m.OO (Ten thousand, nine-hundred and ninety two dollars)
Thauk you (or the opportunity to bid this job.
Best Regards,
David Foster
President
American Underwater Contractors, Inc.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
AGREE.MENT, MADE THIS
day of
2003, by and
between. American Underwater Contractors. Inc. (" Contractor "), and the BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, of the County of
Monroe, State of Florida (Board).
The Contractor and the Board, for the consideration named, agree as follows:
1. The Contractor shall furnish all the equipment and materials for the installation
of20 complete regulatory buoy systems according to the Scope ofWork/Map attached as
Exhibit A and Specifications attached as Exhibit B.
2. The work performed under the Contract shall commence immediately from the
date the Liaison provides the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed by August 31,
2003.
3. The Contractor understands the rules and procedures institutcd by the Board to
ensure an orderly progress to the project and the intent and the requiremcnts of the Scope
of Work and Specifications attached as Exhibit A & B.
4. The Board shall pay the Contractor the total sum of$ 10.992.00 for the work
listcd in Exhibit A of this Contract. Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay
under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County
Commissioncrs. Payment shall be upon completion by the Contractor and review and
approval of the close out documentation by the Marine Projects Coordinator.
5. The attached List, Map, and Specifications together with tills Agreement. form
the Contract. They are fully a part of this Contract as ifrepeated herein verbatim.
6. The Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe
County Board of the County Commissioners from any and all claims [or bodily injury
(including death), personal injury, and the property damage
(including property owned by Monroe County) and other losses, damages, and expenses
(including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services
provided by the Contractor or any of its subcontractor(s) in any tier, their employees or
agents. The purchase of the insurance required in the paragraph 11 does not vitiate this
indemnification provision.
7. The Contractor acknowledges his/ her intention to comply with the need to
coordinate all work with the appropriate environmental agencies, the U.S. Coast
Guard, and the County.
8. The Contractor agrees to supply the County with a set o[photographs o[the
complete work along with a letter certifying completion of "vork.
The Contractor will be responsible for the camera, fllm, and development costs.
The Contractor also agrees to provide transportation [or the Liaison to inspect the
completed work.
9. The Contractor understands and agrees that no payment will be made for this
project without required photographs and written certification of completion.
10. Due to the use of heavy equipment and, at times, dangerous work
environment, the Contractor understands and agrees to maintain an alcohol and drug free
"",ork environment.
11. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all necessary insurance coverage
as indicated by the an "X" on the attached forms o[Exhibit C identified as General
Insurance Ri.":quirements and INSKLST 1-4, as further dctailed on forms WC1, WCJA,
GL 1, VL 1, & WL 1. All policies must list Monroe County as additional insured with the
exception or the Workers Compensation policy.
12. 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
owner may, in its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its
direction, terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct
from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise recover thc full amount of any fec,
commission, pcrcentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or
employee.
13. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to
provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract
with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may
not submit bids on leases real property to a public entity, may not be m,varded or perform
work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant W1der a contract with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amoW1t provided in Section 287.017, for
CATEGORY TWO ($10,000.00) for a period of36 months from the date of being
placed on the convicted vendor list.
14. The Board may terminate this Agreement with or without cause at any time
upon giving the Contractor up to 10 days notice in writing. The ContracLOr. upon receipt
o[the notice, shall immediately cease \\iork. The Board must pay the Contractor the
percentage of the contract price which is satisfactory to the Board up to date the
contractor received the notice of termination.
14. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties here to have executed this agreement by the
day and year fIrst \\Titten above.
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: BY:
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work
For Phase II of Regulatory Buoy Installations at the Holiday Isle Sandbar
The Monroe County Department of Marine Resources has completed the installation of the first
fifteen buoys marking the regulatory zone at 'the Sandbar'. The next phase is the completion of
marking the eastern flats.
The awarded contractor shall install 20 complete buoy systems encircling the eastern section of
the regulatory zone (buoys 16-35 as indicated on the attached map). The contractor shall install
the buoys along the 3' (mlw) depth contour. The systems for this buoy installation shall use
cable rather than line to help deter vandalism. The contractor shall provide all materials and
hardware.
Language and symbols on buoys should appear as follows:
Contractors should refer to the attached Monroe County marker specifications sheets for more
detailed information regarding specifications and installation of regulatory buoys. Contractors
must be experienced in the installation of embedment anchor systems. Contractors must
coordinate the installations with Richard Jones, Marine Resources Planner (305 289-2805), to
ensure that all work is performed satisfactorily.
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Map of Regulatory Buoy Positions for Sandbar
Phase II- installation ofbuoys'16-35
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EXHIBIT B
County of Monroe
Department of Marine Resources
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 420
Marathon, Florida 33050
Phone: (305) 289-2805
FAX: (305) 289-2536
Board of Countv Commissioners
Mayor Shirley Freeman, Dist. 3
Mayor Pro Tern George Neugent, Dist. 2
Wilhelmina Harvey, Dist. I
Commissioner Nora Williams, Dist. 4
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Dist. 5
May 15, 2003
Specifications for Buoys and Anchoring Cables
The County requires that the following specifications are met for buoy installations:
Buoys should be heavy duty, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 9" diameter (no float collar),
approximately 45-50 lbs., internal concrete ballast, approximately 61" total length,
approximately 38" exposure (above water), with reflective bands, UN inhibited, shatter proof,
unsinkable, urethane foam filled, self-righting, with a stainless steel mooring eye. All bands,
symbols, and language will meet the standards of the Florida Uniform Waterway Marking
System.
The anchoring cable shall be 114" stainless steel, with eye loops at both ends secured with
stainless steel cable clamps. Eye loops shall be reinforced with a section of blue pliovic hose.
An underwater float shall be attached to the cable with a stainless steel cable clamp. The cable
shall be attached to the buoy and anchor system with W' stainless steel bow shackles.
Specifications for Embedment Anchors *
The following options are required for the attachment of the buoy cable to the bottom, dependent
upon bottom conditions:
For exposed rock bottom substrate the anchor will be the Halas pin system:
Minimwn embedment depth of 18"; minimwn pin size of 5/8" diameter by 18" length;
pin will be 316 stainless steel; pin to be installed in a 2" diameter by 18" deep drilled
hol~~ ("()n~r.ete willp;epp~~n~t:rYP~ II cement.
For substrate of up to 5' of sand/mud overburden above a hard rock substrate the anchor will be a
rock penetrating helical embedment anchor:
Minimum anchor length 5'; minimwn embedment into hard rock substrate at least 1';
minimum helical disk size 6"; minimwn shaft diameter 1 ~,,; anchor will be galvanized
steel.
For sand or mud substrates of greater than 5' the anchor will be a soft bottom helical embedment
anchor:
Minimum anchor length 5'; minimwn embedment depth 5'; minimwn helical disk size
8"; minimum shaft diameter 1 ~,,; the anchor will be galvanized steel.
* Anchors must be professionally manufactured by manufacturers that carry product liability
Insurance.