Item C19
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 15, 2005
Division:
Engineering
Bulk Item: Yes 1L-
No
Department: Engineering
Staff Contact Person: David Koppel. P.E.
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue attached Request for Qualifications for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance assessments for County facilities and roads, subject to review and
approval by the County Attorney, OMB/Purchasing, and Risk Management.
ITEM BACKGROUND: As part of a settlement with Plaintiffs Karl Loose and Advocates for Disabled
Americans, the County has agreed to conduct an evaluation of its facilities and roads for compliance with
ADA and bring facilities into compliance to the extent reasonably possible. Requests for Qualifications will
be solicited to identify a consultant to conduct assessments and make recommendations for meeting the
requirements of the ADA.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On February 18, 2003 the Board approved the joint
stipulation that included the requirement to conduct assessments of County facilities and roads.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval as stated above.
TOTAL COST:
COST TO COUNTY:
BUDGETED: Yes
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
No
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No~ AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty_
OM B/PUfCh# ~ement_
D id S. Koppel, PE, County Engineer
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
MONROE COUNTY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
BY
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING/SPECIAL TY FIRMS
OR INDIVIDUALS TO PERFORM
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliance Assessments for County
Facilities and Roads
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor, Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
Mayor Pro Tern, Charles "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
David P. Rice, District 4
Murray Nelson, District 5
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Thomas J. Willi
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Danny L. Kolhage
COUNTY ENGINEER
David S. Koppel, P.E.
MaYi~QQQ
PREPARED BY:
Monroe County Engineering Division
RFQ for Consultant Services, ADA Compliance Assessments for County Facilities and Roads
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Request for Professional Services from Architectural/Engineering or
Specialized Consulting Firms and Individuals to Perform Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Assessments for County Facilities and
Roads.
The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, hereby
requests, pursuant to Sec. 287.055, Florida Statutes, sealed statements of qualifications
from architectural/engineering and specialized consulting firms or individuals
experienced in performing ADA Compliance Assessments for governmental agencies
and public facilities.
Interested firms or individuals are requested to indicate their interest by
submitting a total of nine (9), two (2) signed originals and seven (7) complete copies of
their statement of qualifications in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside, with
the Respondents name and "Statement of Qualifications - ADA Compliance
Assessments for County Facilities and Roads", addressed to Monroe County
Purchasing Department, 1100 Simonton Room 2-21 West, FL 33040, on
or before 11 :00 AM. local time on If sent by mail or by
courier, the above-mentioned envelope shall be enclosed in another envelope
addressed to the entity and address stated above. No statements of qualifications will be
accepted after 11 :00 AM. Faxed or e-mailed statements of qualifications will be
automatically rejected.
Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from
DemandStar by Onvia by calling 1-800-711-1712 or by going to the website
www.demandstar.com or http://www.monroecountv-fl.2ov/pa2es/msd/bids.htm The Public
Record is available at the Purchasing Office, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida.
Technical questions are to be directed, in writing, to Larry S. Chalmers, AlA,
Director of Construction & Planning, Engineering Division, 1100 Simonton Street, Key
West, FL 33040, or fax to (305) 295-4321.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities
in the proposals and to re-advertise for proposals. The Board also reserves the right to
separately accept or reject any item or items of a proposal and to award and/or negotiate
a contract in the best interest of the County.
Interested firms or individuals will be evaluated and selected under the
competitive selection procedure of Florida Statute 287.055. In accordance with Florida
Statute 287.055(4) (b), please do not submit proposals for compensation.
Dated at Key West, this
Monroe County Purchasing Department
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REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
Pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County is accepting statements of qualifications from
Architectural/Engineering firms or individuals experienced in conducting ADA Compliance
Assessments of government facilities. Up to 97 Monroe County buildings, totaling 590,000 square
feet, 21 parks totaling 118 acres, and some County roads, may be included in the scope of the
project. It is contemplated that the work may be awarded in phases.
The submittal must be accompanied by the firm's detailed statement of qualifications and current
USGSA Standard Form 330, which can be downloaded from the General Services Administration
website at www.GSA.QOV, and any additional information which addresses the presentation of the
firm's qualifications. The areas of consideration for selecting the most qualified firm for the project
include but are not limited to:
· Recent experience of individuals and firm on similar scope and size projects
. Organization
. Schedule and availability
. Past performance record
. Office location
· Monroe County experience
· Project approach and methodology
Only those firms or individuals submitting statements of qualifications that meet the requirements
herein specified will be considered regardless of past contacts with Monroe County, or other
agencies.
A committee will be developed consisting of the County Engineer, the Public Works Director, the
Director of Community Services, and the Director of Construction and Planning or their designees.
Following the receipt of the RFQ's, the committee will meet in a noticed public meeting to review the
RFQs and may entertain presentations by the person or firms submitting qualifications. Respondents
should be prepared to make a presentation to the committee and the Board of County
Commissioners, if selected. The committee will rank the submittals in order of preference and make a
recommendation to the County Commission to negotiate a contract with the preferred person/firm.
Should the County Commission so direct, and a mutually satisfactory agreement cannot be reached
between staff and the first recommended person/firm, then staff will negotiate with the next preferred
person/firm and so forth. When staff has agreed with the person/firm upon a mutually satisfactory
contract, the contract will be brought before the County Commission for final approval. No binding
contract is created between any person/firm and the County until a contract is approved by the
County Commission.
Monroe County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities and
informalities in any or all proposals, and to re-advertise for qualifications.
Interested firms or individuals will be evaluated and selected under the competitive selection
procedure of Florida Statute 287.055. In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055(4)(b), please do
not submit proposals for compensation.
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Requirements for submission may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia by calling 1-800-711-
1712 or by going to the website www.demandstar.com or http://www.monroecountv-
fl.Qov/paQes/msd/bids.htm.
Technical questions should be directed, in writinq, to Larry S. Chalmers, AlA, Director of Construction
& Planning, Engineering Division, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040, or by fax to (305) 295-
4321. All answers will be by written addenda.
Interested firms or individuals are requested to indicate their interest by submitting a total of nine (9),
two (2) signed originals and seven (7) complete copies of their statement of qualifications in a sealed
envelope clearly marked on the outside, with the Respondents name and "Statement of
Qualifications - ADA Compliance Assessments for County Facilities and Roads", addressed to
Monroe County Purchasing 1100 Simonton Room 2-213, Key West, FL 33040,
on or before 11 :00 A.M. local time on If forwarded by mail or by
courier, the above-mentioned envelope shall be enclosed in another envelope addressed to
the entity and address stated above. No statements of qualifications will be accepted after
11 :00 A.M. Faxed or e-mailed statements of qualifications will also be automatically rejected.
Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners.
All submissions must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the deadline for
submission stated above. The Board will automatically reject the response of any person or affiliate
who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the Department of General Services, State of
Florida, under Sec. 287.133(3)(d), Florida Statute (1989). Monroe County declares that all or portions
of the documents and work papers and other forms of deliverables pursuant to this request shall be
subject to reuse by the County.
The Architect/Engineer/Consultant shall obtain insurance as specified in these Requirements for
Submission and maintain the required insurance at all times that this Contract is in effect.
Professional Services Liability Insurance shall also be maintained for a period to cover all statutes of
limitations. In the event the completion of the work (including the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Architect/Engineer/Consultant's failure to purchase or maintain the
required insurance, the Architect/Engineer/Consultant shall indemnify the County from any and all
increased expenses resulting from such delay.
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 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 of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or
perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount
provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months
from the date of being place on the convicted vendor list.
Dated at Key West, this
Monroe County Purchasing Department
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION ONE -
SECTION TWO -
SECTION THREE-
Instruction to Respondents
Draft Agreement
County Forms
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SECTION ONE: INSTRUCTION TO RESPONDENTS
1.01 DESCRIPTION
The Respondent awarded a contract shall provide
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING/SPECIAL CONSULTING SERVICES to perform ADA
Compliance Assessments for County Facilities and Roads for Monroe County.
Assessments will include identification of deficiencies and specific recommendations for
achieving compliance with ADA.
As a part of contract negotiations, a final scope of services, project schedule and deliverables
for this project shall be developed. The most qualified Respondent selected to negotiate a
contract with the County shall base its fee proposal and anticipated reimbursable expenses on
these three areas. Once completed, the proposal package will be presented to the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners for review and approval and shall ultimately become a
part of the contract.
1.02 COPIES OF RFQ DOCUMENTS
A. Only complete sets of RFQ Documents will be issued and shall be used in
preparing responses. The County does not assume any responsibility for errors
or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets.
B. Complete sets of RFQ Documents may be obtained in the manner and at the
locations stated in the Notice of Request for Qualifications.
1.03 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
See notice of Request for Qualifications
1.04 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENT
A. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Any person submitting a proposal in response to
this invitation must execute the enclosed NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT. If it is
discovered that collusion exists among the Respondents, the proposals of all
participants in such collusion shall be rejected, and no participants in such
collusion will be considered in future bids for the same work.
B. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not
submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
Proposals on leases or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or
consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business
with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section
287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being
placed on the convicted vendor list. Category Two: $25,000.00
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C. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM: Any person submitting a bid or proposal in
response to this invitation must execute the enclosed DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE FORM and submit it with his bid or proposal. Failure to complete
this form in every detail and submit it with the bid or proposal may result in
immediate disqualification of the bid or proposal.
D. LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE: Any person submitting a
bid or proposal in response to this invitation must execute the enclosed
LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE and submit it with his bid
or proposal. Failure to complete this form in every detail and submit it with the
bid or proposal may result in immediate disqualification of the bid or proposal.
1.05 EXAMINATION OF RFQ DOCUMENTS
A. Each Respondent shall carefully examine the RFQ and other contract
documents, and inform himself thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and
requirements that may in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the
work to be performed under the contract. Ignorance on the part of the
Respondent shall in no way relieve him of the obligations and responsibilities
assumed under the contract.
B. Should a Respondent find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from, the
specifications, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once
notify the County.
1.06 INTERPRETATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, AND ADDENDA
No oral interpretations will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the contract
documents. Any inquiry or request for interpretation received seven (7) or more days
prior to the date fixed for opening of responses will be given consideration. All such
changes or interpretation will be made in writing in the form of an addendum and, if
issued, will be furnished to all known prospective Respondents prior to the established
Proposal opening date. Each Respondent shall acknowledge receipt of such addenda in
their Proposal. In case any Respondent fails to acknowledge receipt of such addenda or
addendum, his response will nevertheless be construed as though it had been received
and acknowledged and the submission of his response will constitute acknowledgment
of the receipt of same. All addenda are a part of the contract documents and each
Respondent will be bound by such addenda, whether or not received by him. It is the
responsibility of each Respondent to verify that he has received all addenda issued
before responses are opened.
1.07 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Respondent is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying
with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any
manner affect the work. Knowledge of occupational license requirements and obtaining
such licenses for Monroe County and municipalities within Monroe County are the
responsibility of the Respondent.
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1.08 PREPARATION OF RESPONSES
Signature of the Respondent: The Respondent must sign the response forms in the
space provided for the signature. If the Respondent is an individual, the words "doing
business as ", or "Sole Owner" must appear beneath such signature. In
the case of a partnership, the signature of at least one of the partners must follow the
firm name and the words "Member of the Firm" should be written beneath such
signature. If the Respondent is a corporation, the title of the officer signing the
Response on behalf of the corporation must be stated along with the Corporation Seal
Stamp and evidence of his authority to sign the Response must be submitted. The
Respondent shall state in the response the name and address of each person having an
interest in the submitting entity.
1.09 SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
A. Two (2) signed originals and seven (7) copies of each response shall be
submitted.
B. The response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the
outside, with the Respondents name and "Statement of Qualifications - ADA
Compliance Assessments for County Facilities and Roads", addressed to
the entity and address stated in the Notice of for Qualifications, on or
before 11 :00 A.M. local time on If sent by mail
or by courier, the above-mentioned envelope shall be enclosed in another
envelope addressed to the entity and address stated in the Notice of Request for
Qualifications. Faxed or e-mailed statements of qualifications shall be
automatically rejected. Responses will be received until the date and hour stated
in the Notice of Request for Qualification.
C. Each Respondent shall submit with his Response the required evidence of his
qualifications and experience.
1.10 CONTENT OF SUBMISSION
The proposal submitted in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be
printed on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper and bound; shall be clear and concise and provide
the information requested herein. Statements submitted without the required information
will not be considered. Responses shall be organized as indicated below. The
Respondent should not withhold any information from the written response in
anticipation of presenting the information orally or in a demonstration, since oral
presentations or demonstrations may not be solicited. Each Respondent must submit
adequate documentation to certify the Respondent's compliance with the County's
requirements. Respondent should focus specifically on the information requested.
Additional information, unless specifically relevant, may distract rather than add to the
Respondent's overall evaluation.
The following information, at a minimum, shall be included in the Submittal:
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A. Cover Paae
A cover page that states "REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADA
COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY FACILITIES AND ROADS."
The cover page should contain Respondent's name, address, telephone number,
and the name of the Respondent's contact person.
B. Tabbed Sections
Tab 1.
Executive Summary
The Respondent shall provide a narrative of the firm's qualities and capabilities
that demonstrate how the firm will work with the County to fulfill the requirements
of this Project. Describe the firm's use of technology in the office and in the field.
Describe how this technology will be used to produce this Project. List any
specific software currently in use or planned for this Project. Describe the firm's
methodology for working locally given the extensive amount of field and data
collection required for this Project.
Tab 2.
Relevant Experience
The Respondent shall provide a project history of the firm or organization
demonstrating experience with projects that are similar in scope and size to the
proposed Project.
Tab 3.
Past Performance on Similar Projects
The Respondent shall provide a list of past projects indicating the following:
Name and full address of the referenced project
Name and telephone number of client contact for referenced project
Date of initiation and completion of contract
Summary of the project and services
Tab 4.
Project Approach
The Respondent shall describe the approach and methodology he will take to
accomplish the work defined herein. The project approach shall include
information on schedule and availability.
Tab 5.
Staffing for this Project & Qualifications of Key Personnel
The Respondent shall describe the composition and structure of the firm (sole
proprietorship, corporation, partnership, joint venture) and include names of
persons with an interest in the firm.
The Respondent shall include a list of the proposed staff that will perform the
work required if awarded this contract. An organizational chart and management
plan should be included in this section. The Respondent shall also include a
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resume for each member of the project team identifying his/her role on the team
and any qualifications relevant to the assigned position.
Tab 6.
Services
Respondent shall provide any additional project experience that will give an
indication of the Respondent's overall abilities.
Tab 7.
Litigation
The Respondent shall provide a history of any past or pending claims and
litigation in which the Respondent is involved as a result of the provision of the
same or similar services which are requested or described herein.
Tab 8.
Other Information
Provide any additional information which will present evaluators with insight
about the qualifications, fitness and abilities of the Respondent. Include in this
section the location of the main office and the location of the office proposed to
work on this project. Provide USGSA SF 330.
Tab 9.
County forms
Respondent shall complete and execute the forms specified below and found at
the designated pages in this RFQ, and shall include them in the section tabbed 9:
Form
Response Form
Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Drug Free Workplace Form
Respondent's Insurance and
Indemnification Statement
Insurance Agent's Statement
PaQe
30
31
32
33
34
35
Copies of all professional and occupational licenses shall be included in this
section.
1.11 MODIFICATION OF RESPONSES
Written modification will be accepted from Respondents if addressed to the entity and
address indicated in the Notice of Request for Qualifications and received prior to
Proposal due date and time. Modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly marked on the outside, with the Respondents name and "Modification to
Statement of Qualifications - ADA Compliance Assessments for County Facilities
and Roads". If sent by mail or by courier, the above-mentioned envelope shall be
enclosed in another envelope addressed to the entity and address stated in the Notice of
Request for Qualifications. Faxed or e-mailed modifications shall be automatically
rejected.
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1.12 RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPONSE
The Respondent is solely responsible for all costs of preparing and submitting the
response, regardless of whether a contract award is made by the County.
1.13 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF RESPONSES
Responses will be received until the designated time and will be publicly opened.
Respondents names shall be read aloud at the appointed time and place stated in the
Notice of Request for Qualifications. Monroe County's representative authorized to
open the responses will decide when the specified time has arrived and no responses
received thereafter will be considered. No responsibility will be attached to anyone for
the premature opening of a response not properly addressed and identified.
Respondents or their authorized agents are invited to be present.
1.14 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT
The County reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technical
errors and irregularities as may be deemed best for the interests of the County.
Responses that contain modifications, are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure,
or that contain additions not requested or irregularities of any kind, or that do not comply
in every respect with the Instruction to Respondent and the contract documents, may be
rejected at the option of the County.
A. Each TAB section will be given points used to score and evaluate firms and
individuals. The point structure is as follows:
CRITERIA
MAXIMUM POINTS
TAB 1
TAB 2
TAB 3
TAB 4
TAB 5
TAB 6
TAB 7
TAB 8
TAB 9
10
20
10
20
15
15
05
05
00
TOTAL
100
1.15 AWARD OF CONTRACT
A. The County reserves the right to award separate contracts for each phase of the
project or for portions of the work, based on geographic area or type of facility, or
other, and to waive any informality in any response, or to re-advertise for all or
part of the work contemplated. If responses are found to be acceptable by the
County, written notice will be mailed to the Respondents of the date and time of
the meeting at which the Respondents will be ranked.
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B. The County also reserves the right to reject the response of a Respondent who
has previously failed to perform properly or to complete contracts of a similar
nature on time.
C. The recommendation of the committee and the Responses of three or more
Respondents shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, for final selection. Negotiations will be undertaken with
the Respondents as ranked.
1.16 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The Respondent with whom a contract is negotiated shall be required to return to the
County four (4) executed counterparts of the prescribed contract together with the
required certificates of insurance.
1.17 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Respondent shall be responsible for all necessary 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 awarded to the next selected Respondent/Proposer. 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. Companies shall have an A.M.
Best rating of VI or better.
Worker's Compensation
Statutory Limits
Employers' Liability Insurance
$100,000 Accident
$500,000 Disease, policy limits
$100,000 Disease each employee
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
General Liability, including
Premises Operation
Products and Completed Operations
Blanket Contractual Liability
Personal Injury Liability
Expanded Definition of Property Damage
Vehicle Liability
(Owned, non-owned and hired vehicles)
$1,000,000 per Occurrence
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 per Occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
Monroe County shall be named as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and
Vehicle Liability policies.
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1.18 INDEMNIFICATION
The Respondent to whom a contract is awarded shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the County as outlined below.
The ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless
and defend Monroe County, its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and
servants from any and all claims for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and
property damage, including damage to property owned by Monroe County, and any
other losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attorney's fees, court costs
and expenses, which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided
by the Architect/Engineer/Consultant or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier,
occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the
ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant, its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, their officers, employees,
servants or agents.
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed
or suspended as a result of the Architect's/Engineer's/Consultant's failure to purchase or
maintain the required insurance, the Architect/Engineer/Consultant shall indemnify the
County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay. Should any
claims be asserted against the County by virtue of any deficiency or ambiguity in the
plans and specifications provided by the ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant, the
ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant agrees and warrants that ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant
shall hold the County harmless and shall indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby
and shall further defend any claim or action on the County's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the ArchitecVEngineer/Consultant is
consideration for the indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the contract.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Request For Waiver
of
Insurance Requirements
It is requested that the insurance requirements, as specified in the County's Schedule of
Insurance Requirements, be waived or modified on the following contract:
Respondent:
Contract for:
Address of Respondent:
Phone:
Scope of Work:
Reason for Waiver:
Policies Waiver
will apply to:
Signature of Respondent:
Approved
Not Approved
Risk Management:
Date:
County Administrator appeal:
Approved
Not Approved
Date:
Board of County Commissioners appeal:
Approved
Not Approved
Meeting Date:
Respondent
SIGNATURE
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SECTION TWO: DRAFT CONTRACT
These contract documents should be used only after consultation with counsel. The documents
are not intended as legal advice appropriate to any specific situation, nor do they purport to
address all issues which may arise between the contracting parties. The documents should be
amended or supplemented where appropriate.
This Agreement ("Agreement") made and entere
200_ by and between Monroe County, a political s
address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY," through the Monroe C
("BOCC"),
AGREEMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
for
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the State of Florida, whose
. s successors and assigns,
d of County Commissioners
of the State of
, whose address is
its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to
WHEREAS, COUNTY desi~
ADA Compliance Assessment; a
fessional services of CONSULTANT for an
WHEREAS, CONSULT AN
but not be limited to, determining,
County facilities (includin .
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'g and reporting ADA Compliance Assessments for
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for achieving compliance with ADA, which services
Project";
NOW, THE
stated herein, and
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eration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements
d valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby
UL T ANT agree as follows:
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FORM OF AGREEMENT
1.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
ARTICLE 1
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT makes the foil
warranties to the COUNTY:
ss representations and
1.1.1 The CONSULTANT is professionally qualified to act
and is licensed to provide the designated service
over the CONSULTANT and the Project;
for the Project
ving jurisdiction
1.1.2 The CONSULTANT shall maintain all necess
necessary to act as CONSULTANT for th
hereunder have been fully satisfied;
rmits or other authorizations
the CONSULTANT'S duties
1.1.3 The CONSULTANT has become familiar with t
under which the Work is to be completed.
1.1.4 The CONSULTANT shall prepare all
manner that they shall be accurate,
implementation phases and shall be i
and regulations. The CONSULTANT
this Agreement will be adequate and su
therefore, eliminating any additional cost
this Agreement in such a
ate for use in the subsequent
with all applicable law, codes
cuments prepared as a part of
Iish the purposes of the Project,
g or incorrect information;
1.1.5 The CONSULTANT assumes f
his performance and those di
extent allowed by law with regards to
1.1.6 The CONSULTANT'S ser
professional skill and car
shall submit, for the C
performance of the CO
proceeds if approved by
required for the COUN
jurisdiction over the
COUNTY may not.
not within the c
CONSUL TANT
assessed a c
produced in a
determined that
subconsultants and
the CONSULTANT.
as expeditiously as is consistent with
ess of the Project. The CONSULTANT
entative's information, a schedule for the
ices which may be adjusted as the Project
and shall include allowances for periods of time
approval of submission by authorities having
ablished by this schedule and approved by the
NSUL T ANT except for delay caused by events
SUL ANT or foreseeable by him. In the event the
to the schedule, then the CONSULTANT may be
t (1 %) of the fee per week until the work product is
The COUNTY shall assess the charge only after it is
s solely the fault of the CONSULTANT and his
f the COUNTY or other parties not under the control of
1.1. 7 CONSULTANT is an indepe nt contractor under this Agreement. Services provided by
CONSULTANT shall be subject to the supervision of CONSULTANT. In providing the
services, CONSULTANT and its agents shall not be acting and shall not be deemed as
acting as officers, employees, or agents of the COUNTY, nor shall they accrue any of the
rights or benefits of a COUNTY employee.
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ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF CONSULTANT'S BASIC SERVICE
2.1 DEFINITION
2.1.1 CONSULTANT'S Basic Services consist of those described in Pa
and other services identified as part of Basic Services, and include no
assess ADA compliance, proposed remediation, and completi
CONSUL TANT shall commence work on the services provided fo
upon his receipt of a written notice to proceed from the COUNT~
contain a description of the services to be performed, and the ti
performed.
raphs 2.2 through 2.6,
nsulting services to
the Project. The
Agreement promptly
tice to proceed must
services must be
2.1.2 Project schedule is as follows:
Phase I - Data Collection and Review
Phase II - Field Investigation
Phase III - Draft ADA Compliance Reports
Phase IV Final ADA Compliance Reports
Note: Activities listed above may occur c
The Project must be completed no later
the essence in this regard.
. Time is of
2.1.3
altered buildings, facilities and roads
All documentation of results shall be
uitable for use in future work. The
Ing information contained in County
2.2
2.2.1 The CONSULTANT shall
provide basic infor
ty drawings and other such documents that will
!1 and execute the field data gathering.
2.3
2.3.1 Field investi
photographs
facility or proper
med to include, but not limited to, measurements and
conformity or lack thereof for various elements of each
2.4
2.4.1 I ncluded shall be weekly tings. These meetings shall be held throughout the project for
the purpose of scheduling the work and coordinating access for the CONSULTANT'S field
investigation teams to County facilities and roads.
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2.5 REPORTS
2.5.1 During the course of the Project, the CONSULTANT shall be required to deliver, to the
COUNTY, draft reports for each facility or property. 0 the COUNTY has approved all of
the draft reports, the CONSULTANT shall organize t into a final report to be delivered
to the COUNTY for final review and acceptance. 0 . entation to the SOCC may be
req u ired.
And: Mr. Thomas Willi
Monroe County A
1100 Simonton S
Key West, Florid
correct any errors,
NSUL TANT or its
2.6 OTHER:
2.7 CORRECTION OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS, DE
2.7.1 The CONSULTANT shall, without additiona '
omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in th
subconsultants, or both.
2.8 WRITTEN NOTICE
Any notices sent by the parties shall be
person to the individuals and addresses list
mail, certified, return receipt, or by courier with
e been duly served if delivered in
r if delivered or sent by first class
livery.
All written correspondence to the
representative of the CONSULT A
nd signed by an authorized
. II be directed to:
Mr. David S. Koppel, P.E.
Monroe County Engineer
1100 Simonton Street, om 2-21
Key West, Florida 33 .
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4.2
The COUNTY shall designa
to the Project. The COUN
pertaining to documents
delay in the orderly and seq
ARTICLE III
ADDITONAL SERVICE
3.1 The services described in this Article III are not included in Ba
paid for by the COUNTY as an addition to the compensation
only if approved by the COUNTY before commencement, a
A. Providing services of CONSULTANTs for other than th
scope of the Project provided as a part of Basic Service
B. Providing any other services not otherwise includ
furnished in accordance with generally accepted con
ment or not customarily
C. Providing representation before public bodies i
approval by COUNTY.
Project, upon
3.2
QUNTY shall issue a
Ii,JL TANT. The
sted services. Only
eed from the
rvices.
4.1
The COUNTY shall provide full
objectives, schedule, constrain
uirements for the Project including
n the COUNTY's behalf with respect
all render decisions in a timely manner
! L T ANT in order to avoid unreasonable
s of the CONSULTANT'S services.
4.3
Prompt written notice.
CONSULTANT if thee'
conformance with th"
duly served if sent
e COUNTY and its representative to the
ny fault or defect in the Project or non-
. Written notice shall be deemed to have been
::So
4.4quired information and services and shall render
usly as necessary for the orderly progress of the
f the contractors.
4.5 The COUNTY's prepared by the CONSULTANT or its
subconsultants shall purpose of determining whether such documents are
generally consistent wit . tJNTY's criteria, as, and if, modified. No review of such
documents shall relieve th /.i NSUL T ANT of responsibility for the accuracy, adequacy,
fitness, suitability or coordination of its work product.
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4.6 The COUNTY shall provide copies of necessary documents requireg to complete the work.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD
defend COUNTY, its
laims for bodily injury,
to property owned by
d, including attorney's
y reason of services
y the negligence,
tor(s) in any tier,
4.7 Any information that may be of assistance to the CONSULTANT t
immediate access to will be provided as requested.
The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to indemnify, h
commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants
including death, personal injury, and property damage, incl
Monroe County, and any other losses, damages, and expens
fees, court costs and expenses, which arise out of, in connectio
provided by CONSULTANT or its Subcontractor(s) tier, occ.
errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the C T, its
their officers, employees, servants and agents.
In the event that the completion of the project (to
suspended as a result of the Architect/Engineer/Cons
required insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnif
expenses resulting from such delay. Should 'ms be
any deficiency or ambiguity in the plans a ations
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants tha NT h
indemnify it from all losses occurring the further
COUNTY's behalf.
thers) is delayed or
hase or maintain the
any and all increased
gainst COUNTY by virtue of
by the CONSULTANT, the
County harmless and shall
any claim or action on the
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remune
indemnification provided for above.
T ANT is consideration for the
The extent of liability is in no way)'
contained elsewhere within this a .
sened by the insurance requirements
This indemnification shall survi
ination of the Agreement.
6.1 PERSONNEL
The CONSULTANT shall assign only qualified pe~%onnel to perform any service concerning the
project. At the time of execution of this Agreement, the parties anticipate that the following named
individuals will perform those functions as indicated:
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So long as the individuals named above remain actively employed or retain
CONSULTANT, they shall perform the functions indicated next to their na
the CONSULTANT shall notify the COUNTY of the change immediately.
(A)
If the CONSULTANT'S duties, 0
changed by amendment to this
compensation due to the CONSU
or downward;
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION
7.1 CONTRACT SUM
7.1.1 The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT in
performance of this Agreement as follows:
CONSULTANT'S
7.2 PAYMENTS
7.2.1 For its assumption and performances of the duf
herein, the CONSULTANT shall be paid mont
d responsibilities set forth
sponsibilities are materially
xecution of this Agreement,
quitably adjusted, either upward
(B)
As a condition precedent for
CONSULTANT shall submit mon
COUNTY, a proper invoice to COU
rendered and reimbursable
shall describe with rea
CONSULTANT'S
support of expenses for
t due under this Agreement, the
therwise agreed in writing by the
sting payment for services properly
under. The CONSULTANT'S invoice
the service rendered. The
by such documentation or data in
is sought at the COUNTY may require.
7.3 REIMBURSABLE
7.3.1 Reimbursable expenses
the project outside of the
by the CONSULTANT in the interest of
a.
Expense of
by CONSULTANT, in writing, and
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8.2
The coverage provided herein
or better, that is licensed to b
service of process withi tate
providing sixty (60) d he
Said coverage shall ins
form acceptable to
living expenses in connection with travel authorized by the COU
only to the extent and in the amounts authorized by Section 11
Statutes;
b. Reproductions as requested only by the COUNTY (beyond
electronic and printed format, plus one complete reproduc'
c. Postage and handling of reports;
7.4 BUDGET
7.4.1 The CONSULTANT may not be entitled to receive, and t
pay, any fees or expenses in excess of the amount bud
year (October 1 - September 30) by COUNTY's Boar
budgeted amount may only be modified by an affirm
County Commissioners.
7.4.2 nt is contingent upon
e approval of the
8.1
The CONSULTANT shall obtain insu
insurance at all times that this Agr
also be maintained as specified.
work of others) is delayed or.
purchase or maintain the r
COUNTY from any and all in
aintain the required
sional Liability Insurance shall
of the project (to include the
CONSULTANT'S failure to
UL T ANT shall indemnify the
m such delay.
rer with an A.M. Best rating of VI
ta Florida and that has an agent for
he coverage shall contain an endorsement
rior to any cancellation of said coverage.
table to the COUNTY and shall be in a
8.3 CONSULTANT
A.
equired by the State of Florida.
B. Employers Liability
policy limits, $100,000
its of $100,000 per Accident, $500,000 Disease,
employee.
C. Comprehensive business a )bile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for
injuries to members of the pub fc and/or damages to property of others arising from use
of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, hired or non-
owned vehicles, with One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit and One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
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D. Commercial general liability covering claims for injuries to members of the public or
damage to property of others arising out of any covered act or omission of the
CONSULTANT or any of its employees, agents or subcontractors or s onsultants,
including Premises and/or Operations, Independent Contractors; Sroa Property
Damage and a Contractual Liability Endorsement with One Million Do ~ ,,000,000)
per occurrence and annual aggregate.
The documents prepare
may be reproduced
CONSUL TANT.
E. Professional liability insurance of One Million Dollars ($1,000,00
and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate. If
made" policy, CONSULTANT shall maintain coverage or pu
claims made after completion of the project to cover the statu .~
95 of the Florida Statutes.
F. COUNTY shall be named as an additional insured with re
liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in
G. CONSULTANT shall require its subconsultants to be
limits prescribed above, and to any increased limits of
COUNTY during the term of this Agreement. COUNTY wil
of insurance for subconsultants.
at least to the
if so required by
increased limits
H. CONSULTANT shall provide to the COUNTY
insurance policies including those naming t
Section 12.1.3 including any subsection there
require a certified copy of such policies upon re
copy of all
insured by
s the right to
9.1 SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been ins
reference only, and it is agreed tha
and will not be used in the interpretat
matter of convenience of
not a part of this Agreement
is Agreement.
9.2
Project belong to the COUNTY and
/wledgement or permission of the
9.3 SUCCESSORS AND A
The CONSULTANT shall no hereunder, except its right to payment, nor
shall it delegate any of its duti without the written consent of the COUNTY.
Subject to the provisions of the i preceding sentence, each party hereto binds
itself, its successors, assigns and leg resentatives to the other and to the successors,
assigns and legal representatives of such other party.
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9.4 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship, contrac
rights in favor of, any third party.
,otherwise, with or any
9.5 TERMINATION
Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement upon
to the other in the event that such other party subs
obligations set forth herein. The COUNTY may ter
upon giving fifteen (15) days written notice to the
this provision, the termination shall supersede
Termination expenses shall be paid and shall in
and any additional services required in order t
audit for verification.
s written notice
its material
out cause
TY utilizes
. n under graph 9.15.
s until date of termination
nce of services, subject to
9.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This contract consists of the Form of
response to the RFQ, the documents ref
Agreement, and attachments
any of the Contract documents, the one imp
will control.
, the CONSULTANT'S
eement as a part of this
nt of any conflict between
den on the CONSULTANT
9.7 PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES
A person or affiliate who has
for public entity crime may n
a public entity, may not sub
repair of a public building or p
public entity, may not be awar
or consultant under a
any public entity in
Florida Statutes, for
placed on the conv'
vendor list following a conviction
to provide any goods or services to
a public entity for the construction or
mit bids on leases of real property to
s a contractor, supplier, subcontractor,
entity, and may not transact business with
ount provided in Section 287.017 of the
eriod of 36 months from the date of being
By signing this A
will not violate the P
this section shall resu
hereto, and may result in
T represents that the execution of this Agreement
ct (Section 287.133, Florida Statutes). Violation of
this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid
COUNTY's competitive procurement activities.
I n addition to the foregoing, L T ANT further represents that there has been no
determination, based on an audit, t it or any subconsultant has committed an act defined
by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as a "public entity crime" and that it has not been
formally charged with committing an act defined as a "public entity crime" regardless of the
amount of money involved or whether CONUSUL TANT has been placed on the convicted
vendor list.
CONSULTANT will promptly notify the COUNTY if it or any subcontractor or
subconsultant is formally charged with an act defined as a "public entity crime" or
has been placed on the convicted vendor list.
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If any term, covenant, conditio.
any circumstance ar person),
caurt of campetent jurisdicf.
of this Agreement, shall '
candition and provision of thl
fullest extent permitted by law u'
conditions and provisi thi
original intent of this.
Agreement to. repla
passible to. the inte
CONSUL T ANT shall maintain all boaks, records, and do.
performance under this Agreement in accordance with
principles consistently applied. Each party to. this
representatives shall have reasanable and timely acce
party to. this Agreement for public records purposes dur.i
for four years following the termination of this Agree
COUNTY ar Clerk determines that manies paid
Agreement were spent for purpases not authorized
shall repay the monies tagether with interest cal
Flarida Statutes, running from the date the monie
directly pertinent to.
accepted accounting
t ar its authorized
ords of each ather
Agreement and
layed by the
ant to. this
ULTANT
, of the
9.8 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
9.9 GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATIO
nce with the laws of the
entirely in the State. In
is instituted far the
UL T ANT agree that
ore the appropriate
The COUNTY and
f the terms or a term
shall be submitted to.
proceeding.
9.10 SEVERABILITY
nt (or the application thereaf to
enfarceable to. any extent by a
nts, conditions and provisions
peach remaining term, covenant,
and shall be enforceable to the
of the remaining terms, covenants,
wau prevent the accomplishment af the
Y and CONSULTANT agree to refarm the
valid provisian that comes as c1ase as
9.11 ATTORNEY'S F
The COUNTY and that in the event any cause af actian or
administrative proceedl ended by any party relative to the enfarcement
ar interpretatian af this revailing party shall be entitled to. reasanable
attarney's fees, caurt casts, in and aut-af-pocket expenses, as an award against
the non-prevailing party, and s e attarney's fees, courts costs, investigative, and
out-of-packet expenses in appe roceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and
conducted pursuant to. this Agreeme shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of Manrae
Caunty.
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at there will be no discrimination against any person,
n a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction
s Agreement automatically terminates without any
effective the date of the court order. CONSULTANT
all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local
ordinances, as applicable, rel'citto nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited
to: 1) Title VI of the Civil RightS<Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972,
as amended (20 USC ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794),
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of
CONSULTANT an
and it is expressly
that discrimination
reement shall bind and inure to
espective legal representatives,
9.12 BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of
the benefit of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT an
successors, and assigns.
9.13 AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to th
performance of this Agreement have been
corporate action, as required by law.
cution, delivery and
cessary County and
9.14 CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
CONSULTANT and COUNTY agree tha
seek, and obtain federal and state funds to
that all applications, requests, grant proposals
by each party prior to submission.
, and is, empowered to apply for,
urpose of this Agreement; provided
ing solicitations shall be approved
9.15 ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR;
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agre
to be resolved by meet and confer s
If no resolution can be agreed upon
the issue or issues shall be discuss
Commissioners. If the issue or issues ar
then any party shall have the r' seek'
Agreement or by Florida law. .
isagreements shall be attempted
sentatives of each of the parties.
the first meet and confer session,
meeting of the Board of County
esolved to the satisfaction of the parties,
ef or remedy as may be provided by this
9.16 COOPERATION
In the event any administ
to the formation, execut
CONSULTANT agree to
proceedings, hearings, proce
this Agreement or PIP\!' pn
CONSULTANT specifi
into any arbitration p;[g
g is instituted against either party relating
reach of this Agreement, COUNTY and
xtent required by the other party, in all
gs, and other activities related to the substance of
ices under this Agreement. COUNTY and
ty to this Agreement shall be required to enter
is Agreement.
9.17 NONDISCRIMINATlQ.
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1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits di
age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6)
Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilit
as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
The Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. e
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disabilit
13, Article VI, which prohibits discrimination on t
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender
age; 11) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in
apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, thO
crimination on the basis of
92-255), as amended,
Comprehensive Alcohol
ct of 1970 (PL 91-616),
abuse or alcoholism; 7)
s. 690dd-3 and 290ee-
tent records; 8) Title
nded, relating to
Americans with
om time to time,
nty Code Chapter
of race, color, sex, religion,
expression, familial status or
'lor state statutes which may
t.
9.18 COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
CONSULTANT and COUNTY covenant that neither
not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any ma
under this Agreement, and that only intere. h is to
recited in this Agreement.
as any interest, and shall
degree with its performance
orm and receive benefits as
9.19 CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and emplo
required to comply with the standards of
delineated in Section 112.313, Flori tat ute
acceptance of gifts; doing busines ne's
of public position, conflicting emp
of certain information.
e COUNTY recognize and will be
or public officers and employees as
rding, but not limited to, solicitation or
..; unauthorized compensation; misuse
ual relationship; and disclosure or use
9.20 NO SOLlCITATION/PAYMEN
The CONSULTANT and CO
nor retained any company or p
to solicit or secure this Agreeme
company, corporation, in
for it, any fee, commis
resulting from the awa
provision, the CONSU
Agreement without Ii
recover, the full am
that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed
than a bona fide employee working solely for it,
it has not paid or agreed to pay any person,
er than a bona fide employee working solely
ift, or other consideration contingent upon or
Agreement. For the breach or violation of the
hat the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this
discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise
mmission, percentage, gift, or consideration.
9.21 PUBLIC ACCESS.
The CONSULTANT shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and
inspection of, all documents, < rs, letters or other materials in its possession or under its
control subject to the provisionsi6f Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by
the CONSULTANT and COUNTY in connection with this Agreement; and the COUNTY
shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by
CONSUL TANT.
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9.22 NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Sta
CONSUL T ANT and the COUNTY in this Agreement and th
liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage, or 10
pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity
nor shall any contract entered into by the COUNTY be r
waiver.
the participation of the
isition of any commercial
rnment liability insurance
nt of liability coverage,
in any provision for
9.23 PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability,
rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers'
apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employ
the COUNTY, when performing their respective
territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply
performance of such functions and duties of such
outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
ns from laws, ordinances, and
'on, and other benefits which
ublic agents or employees of
der this Agreement within the
e degree and extent to the
ents, volunteers, or employees
9.24 LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIB
Non-Delegation of Constitutional or Stat
nor shall it be construed as, relieving
responsibility imposed upon the entity b
performance thereof by any participating
offered in satisfaction of the obligation or
intended to, nor shall it be construed as, aut
statutory duties of the COUNTY, ex to th
state statute, and case law.
. Agreement is not intended to,
entity from any obligation or
the extent of actual and timely
case the performance may be
ility. Further, this Agreement is not
the delegation of the constitutional or
permitted by the Florida constitution,
9.25 NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PAR
No person or entity shall b
Agreement to enforce or atte
of any service or program
COUNTY agree that neither th
employee of either shall have t
particular individual or gr
under this Agreement
general or for the purp .
pon the terms, or any of them, of this
hird-party claim or entitlement to or benefit
hereunder, and the CONSULTANT and the
ANT nor the COUNTY or any agent, officer, or
inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any
entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits
t, inferior to, or superior to the community in
ted In this Agreement.
9.26 ATTESTATIONS A
CONSULTANT ag ch documents as COUNTY may reasonably require,
including a Public tatement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-Free
Workplace Statement. this Agreement by CONSULTANT shall act as the
execution of a truth in ne certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit
costs supporting the com pen n pursuant to the Agreement are accurate, complete, and
current at the time of contractin . The original contract price and any additions thereto shall
be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the agency determines the contract
price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or concurrent wage rates and other
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factual unit costs. All such adjustments must be made within one ye
the Agreement.
9.27 NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be dee
agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of M
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employ
liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any per
by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
9.28 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of c
regarded as an original, all of which taken together
instrument and any of the parties hereto may execut
counterpart.
authorized representative on the day and year first abov~
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
By:
Deputy Clerk
Date:
(Seal)
Attest:
BY:
Title:
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e a covenant or
in his or her
unty shall be
countability
each of which shall be
itute one and the same
ent by signing any such
COMMISSIONERS
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SECTION THREE: RESPONSE FORMS
RESPONSE FORM
RESPOND TO: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
c/o PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
GATO BUILDING, ROOM 2-213
1100 SIMONTON STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
I acknowledge receipt of Addenda No.(s)
I have included:
o The Submission Response Form
o Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause_
o Non-Collusion Affidavit
o Drug Free Workplace Form_
o Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement
o Insurance Agent's Statement
In addition, I have included a current copy of the following professional and occupational licenses:
(Check mark items above. as a reminder that they are included.)
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Date:
Signed:
Witness:
(Seal)
(Name)
(Title)
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LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 010-1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
(Company)
warrants that he/it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his/its behalf any former
County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County officer or
employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the
County 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"_
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
(date) by
(name of affiant). He/She is personally
known to me or has produced
as
identification, (type of identification)
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I, of the city of
according to law on my oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that:
1. I am
of the firm of
the bidder making the Proposal for the project described in the Request for
Qualifications for:
and that I executed the said proposal with full authority to do so:
2. the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation,
communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter
relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor;
3. unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have
not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the
bidder prior to bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any
competitor; and
4. no attempt has been made or will be made b the bidder to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the purpose of restricting
competition;
5. the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full
knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained in this
affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.
(Signature of Respondent)
(Date)
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of individual signing) affixed his/her signature in the
space provided above on this day of 20_
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
(Name of Business)
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the
actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of
maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are
under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working
on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms
of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of
the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days
after such conviction.
5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee who is so
convicted.
6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above
requirements.
Respondent's Signature
Date
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement
Insurance ReQuirement
ReQuired Limits
Worker's Compensation
Statutory Limits
Employer's Liability
$1 00,000/$500,000/$1 00,000
General Liability
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
Vehicle Liability
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit per
Occurrence/$1 ,000,000 Aggregate
Professional Liability
$1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000
Aggregate
IDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS FOR CONSULTANTS AND SUBCONSUL TANTS
The ArchitecUEngineer/Consultant covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Monroe
County, its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants from any and all claims for bodily injury,
including death, personal injury, and property damage, including property owned by Monroe County, and any
other losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attorney's fees, court costs and expenses,
which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by the ArchitecUEngineer or
Consultant or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful
act or omission of the ArchitecUEngineer/Consultant, including its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, their officers,
employees, servants or agents.
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a
result of the ArchitecUEngineer/Consultant's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
ArchitecUEngineer/Consultant shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from
such delay. Should any claims be asserted against the COUNTY by virtue of any deficiency or ambiguity in
the plans and specifications provided by the Architect/Engineer/Consultant, the
Architect/Engineer/Consultant agrees and warrants that Architect/Engineer/Consultant shall hold the County
harmless and shall indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby and shall further defend any claim or action
on the County's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10_00) of remuneration paid to the Architect/Engineer/Consultant is consideration for
the indemnification provided for above_
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained
elsewhere within this agreement.
This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement.
RESPONDENT'S STATEMENT
I understand the insurance that will be mandatory if awarded the contract and will comply in full with all the
requirements,
Respondent
Signature
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INSURANCE AGENT'S STATEMENT
I have reviewed the above requirements with the bidder named below. The following deductibles
apply to the corresponding policy.
POLICY
DEDUCTIBLES
Liability policies are
Occurrence
Claims Made
Insurance Agency
Signature
Print Name:
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