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Risk Management Yes DNo .� ... oJulie Cunea2 2dYitls�uIa�u eaw,a aww 5a aa PUrantusitnT; Yes No r .. .. 0a John _ �p1W u Ndi Quail 1p ��asa� ��. ��aaO E Yes No •r .,omnnents Revised BOCC 8/17/2022 Page 85 of 106 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 21st day of September 2022, by and between MONROE COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 and Public Consulting Group LLC ("CONTRACTOR"), whose address is 148 State Street, Boston, MA 02109. Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES CONTRACTOR shall do, perform and carry out in a professional and proper manner the professional services described in the Proposal/Agreement - Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT IN TERMS BETWEEN THIS AGREEMENT AND EXHIBIT A, THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PREVAIL. CONTRACTOR warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities herein described, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these Agreement documents. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for the services to be provided. CONTRACTOR shall provide services using the following standards, as a minimum requirement: A. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate staffing levels to provide the services required under this Agreement. B. To the extent that CONTRACTOR uses employees, subcontractors or independent contractors, this Agreement specifically requires that the employees, subcontractors and independent contractors shall not be an employee of or have any contractual relationship with COUNTY. C. All personnel engaged in performing services underthis Agreement shall be fully qualified, and, if required, to be authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services. Section 2. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 The COUNTY will provide such equipment, resources, and refreshments as provided in Exhibit A. 2.2 The COUNTY will make payments as outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement. Section 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT 3.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon the later of signature by CONTRACTOR and COUNTY. This agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2024. Section 4. PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR 4.1 The lump sum fees that will be paid by the COUNTY are as shown on Exhibit B. The COUNTY is exempt from sales and use taxes. 4.2 The lump sum fees are inclusive of all actual costs incurred, including by way of example and not limitation, photocopies, long distance telephone charges, overnight delivery services, and travel expenses. 4.3 Payment will be made according to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Sections 218.70-218.80, Florida Statutes. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COUNTY an invoice with supporting documentation in a form acceptable to the Clerk. Invoices may be submitted upon completion of the services. Acceptability of the invoice to the Clerk is based on generally accepted accounting principles and such laws, rules and regulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal of funds. Invoices shall be sent to the COUNTY's Fire Rescue Department who will review the documents and route them to appropriate COUNTY Staff for approval. Upon receiving all required approvals, the invoice(s) will be forwarded to the COUNTY Clerk's office for payment. 4.4 Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the COUNTY. 4.5 Notwithstanding the expiration or termination of the Agreement, COUNTY will compensate CONTRACTOR as set forth herein with respect to any reimbursements COUNTY receives after the expiration or termination of this Agreement that are the result of the CONTRACTOR's services. Section 5. CONTRACT TERMINATION The COUNTY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement by written notice given 48 hours prior to the date the services listed in Exhibit A are provided. If COUNTY terminates this Agreement for convenience prior to the completion or submission of a cost report, CONTRACTOR shall invoice, and COUNTY shall compensate CONTRACTOR, at an hourly rate of$250 for the time CONTRACTOR expended in preparing such cost report. If COUNTY terminates this Agreement for convenience after the submission of a cost report, but prior to payment being received by COUNTY, the parties agree that the compensation provisions, shall survive termination of the Agreement, and COUNTY shall timely compensate CONTRACTOR pursuant to those provisions upon receipt of funds from ACHA. Section 6. NOTICES Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt requested,to the following: To the COUNTY: Roman Gastesi, Monroe County Administrator 1100 Simonton St. Key West, Florida 33040 And Monroe County Attorney's Office 1111 12th St., Suite 408 2 Key West, Fl. 33040 To the CONTRACTOR: Public Consulting Groin LLC 148 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Attn: Alissa Narode Section 7. Public Records Compliance CONTRACTOR must comply with Florida public records laws, including but not limited to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of article I of the Constitution of Florida. The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, records, papers, letters or other "public record" materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,Florida Statutes, and made or received by the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. The COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the CONTRACTOR. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the COUNTY may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall, as a prevailing party, be entitled to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs associated with that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of the contract. The CONTRACTOR is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply with this provision. CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Each party to this Agreement and their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement for public records and auditing purposes during the term of the agreement and for five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Section 55.03 of the Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR. Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701, CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors shall comply with all public records laws of the State of Florida, including but not limited to: 3 a. Keep and maintain public records required by COUNTY in order to perform the service. b. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Florida Statutes, Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. c. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the public agency. d. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to COUNTY all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the contract, the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to COUNTY, upon request from the public agency's custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of COUNTY. If the CONTRACTOR does not comply with the COUNTY's request for records, the COUNTY shall enforce the public records contract provisions in accordance with the contract, notwithstanding the COUNTY's option and right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the CONTRACTOR. A CONTRACTOR who fails to provide the public records to the COUNTY or pursuant to a valid public records request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes. CONTRACTOR shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any public records unless or otherwise provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law. 4 IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY, AT (305) 292-3470, ra& - bri n ��monroecoun -fl. oov., c/o Monroe County Attorney's Office, 1111 12`n St., Suite 408, Key West FL 33040. Section 8. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 010 AND 020- 1990 The CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any former COUNTY officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any COUNTY officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 020- 1990. For breach or violation of this provision the COUNTY may, in its discretion, terminate this agreement without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former COUNTY officer or employee. Section 9. CONVICTED VENDOR By signing this agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that the execution of this Agreement will not violate the Public Entities Crime Act (Section 287.133, Florida Statutes). Violation of this section shall result in termination of this Agreement and recovery of all monies paid hereto, and may result in debarment from COUNTY's competitive procurement activities. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on an Agreement with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not perform work as a CONTRACTOR,supplier, subcontractor, or CONTRACTOR under Agreement with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for the Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Section 10. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, INTERPRETATION, COSTS AND FEES This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to Agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that venue shall lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County,Florida. Section 11. SEVERABILITY If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction,the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this 5 Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms,covenants,conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision. Section 12. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement,the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees,and court costs, as an award against the non-prevailing party. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the Circuit Court of Monroe County. Section 13. BINDING EFFECT The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Section 14. AUTHORITY Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary COUNTY and corporate action, as required by law. Section 15. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session,then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. This Agreement shall not be subject to arbitration. Section 16. COOPERATION In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings,and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. Section 17. NONDISCRIMINATION The parties agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has 6 occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party,effective the date of the court order. The parties agree to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title V11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), which prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race,color, religion,sex,and national origin; 2)Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC §§ 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 § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC §§ 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92- 255),as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 6)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(PL 91616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, §§523 and 527(42 USC §§690dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC §§ 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 12101), as amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 14, Article 11, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,familial status or age;and 11)any other nondiscrimination provisions in any federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement. Section 18. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST COUNTY and CONTRACTOR covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance under this Agreement, and that only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this Agreement. Section 19. CODE OF ETHICS The parties understand that officers and employees of the COUNTY are required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency;unauthorized compensation;misuse of public position,conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information. Section 20. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the CONTRACTOR agrees that the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and,at 7 its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration. Section 21. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes,the participation of the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage,self-insurance coverage,or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any Agreement entered into by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver. Section 22. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of any public agents or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their respective functions under this Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY. Section 23. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Non-Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended to,nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted by the Florida constitution, state statute, and case law. Section 24. NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR agree that neither the COUNTY nor the CONTRACTOR or any agent, officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement. Section 25. ATTESTATIONS CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, including, but not being limited to, a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug-Free Workplace Statement, and Non-Collusion Agreement. Section 26. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member,officer,agent or employee of COUNTY in his or her individual capacity,and no member, 8 officer, agent or employee of COUNTY shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement. Section 27. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart. Section 28. SECTION HEADINGS Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. Section 29. INSURANCE POLICIES 29.1 General Insurance Requirements for Other Contractors and Subcontractors. As a pre-requisite of the work governed,the CONTRACTOR shall obtain,at his/her own expense, insurance as specified in any attached schedules, which are made part of this contract. The CONTRACTOR will ensure that the insurance obtained will extend protection to all Subcontractors engaged by the CONTRACTOR. As an alternative, the CONTRACTOR may require all Subcontractors to obtain insurance consistent with the attached schedules; however CONTRACTOR is solely responsible to ensure that said insurance is obtained and shall submit proof of insurance to COUNTY. Failure to provide proof of insurance shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract until satisfactory evidence of the required insurance has been furnished to the COUNTY as specified below. Delays in the commencement of work, resulting from the failure of the CONTRACTOR to provide satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, shall not extend deadlines specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work commenced on the specified date and time, except for the CONTRACTOR's failure to provide satisfactory evidence. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this contract and any extensions specified in the attached schedules. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the immediate suspension of all work until the required insurance has been reinstated or replaced and/or termination of this Agreement and for damages to the COUNTY. Delays in the completion of work resulting from the failure of the CONTRACTOR to maintain the required insurance shall not extend deadlines specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work had not been suspended, except for the CONTRACTOR's failure to maintain the required insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall provide, to the COUNTY, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, either: • Certificate of Insurance or A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy. 9 The COUNTY, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance policies required by this contract. All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non-renewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notification is given to the COUNTY by the insurer. The acceptance and/or approval of the CONTRACTOR s insurance shall not be construed as relieving the CONTRACTOR from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed by law. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials will be included as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation and Professional Liability. 29.2 Insurance Requirements For Contract Between COUNTY And CONTRACTOR Policies shall be written by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida and having an agent for service of process in the State of Florida. All insurance companies shall have an A.M. Best rating of A-or better. The required insurance shall be maintained at all times while CONTRACTOR is providing service to COUNTY. Workers' Compensation Statutory Limits Employers' Liability Insurance Bodily Injury by Accident $100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease,each employee $100,000 General Liability, including Premises Operation Products and Completed Operations Blanket Contractual Liability Personal Injury Liability Minimum acceptable limits $1,000,000 CSL Vehicle Liability providing coverage for all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles Minimum acceptable limits $1,000,000 C S L Professional Liability $1,000,000 per Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate Section 30. INDEMNIFICATION, DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS The CONTRACTOR does hereby consent and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the COUNTY, its Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners, appointed Boards and Commissions, Officers, and the Employees, and any other agents, individually and collectively, from all fines, suits, claims, demands, actions, costs, obligations, attorney's fees, or liability of any kind arising 10 out of the sole negligent actions of the CONTRACTOR or substantial and unnecessary delay caused by the willful nonperformance of the CONTRACTOR and shall be solely responsible for any and all accidents or injuries to persons or property arising out of its performance of this contract. The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth hereunder shall in no way be construed as limiting the scope of indemnity set forth in this paragraph. Further the CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and pay all legal costs of the COUNTY for claims or acts attributable to the sole negligent act of the CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR's employees or representatives. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the CONTRACTOR or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County. As an independent contractor the CONTRACTOR shall provide independent, professional judgment and comply with all federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the services to be provided. Section 31. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, CONTRCATOR DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTRACTED SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE FOR SAID CONTRACTED SERVICES. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TYPE OR MANNER OF COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY HAD ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE. OTHER THAN A CLAIM BY CONTRACTOR THAT COUNTY HAS NOT PAID COMPENSATION, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EITHER PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY COUNTY TO CONTRACTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 OF THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE PRIOR TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD. v1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the 21 st day of September, 2022. Public Consulting Group LLC MONROE COUNTY .... By: By. �. .- 09.20.2022 Roman Gastesi, County Administrator This contract is to be ratified and approved on October 19, Printed: Marc Staublev 2022 by the Board. Digitally signed by James James D. D.Molenaar (SEAL) Molenaar ko-2022,09.0909 7 37 Attest: KEVIN MADOK,CLERK oa`00* Approvedas to Form and Legal Sufficiency By:___........................................................................................................._............. James D. Molenaar As Deputy Clerk Asst, County Attorney MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA By:. .wn___________________ Mayor/Chairperson END OF AGREEMENT $2 PUBLIC Monroe County CONSAAMNG GROVP PCG Emergency Services Agreement sotudons that Matter EXHIBIT A CONTRACTED SERVICES Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Program CONTRACTOR will provide the below Contracted Services which will be utilized for two (2) state fiscal year cost reporting cycles, defined as September 21, 2022—June 30, 2024. A. COUNTY provides countywide ambulance and medical services some of which will qual- ify for the PEMT Program for Medicaid. COUNTY must comply with both U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services under the Health Insurance Portability and Accounta- bility Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health(HITECH)Act and as such, CONTRACTOR shall comply. B. COUNTY provides emergency medical transports to Medicaid patients each year and the Contractor shall complete the documentation as required for COUNTY to participate in the PEMT Program. C. This PEMT Program provides for supplemental payments for allowable costs that are in excess of other Medicaid revenue received for emergency medical transportation services to Medicaid eligible recipients. D. CONTRACTOR shall be familiar with the PEMT Program in the state of Florida and all the rules, regulations and requirements associated with the Program. E. CONTRACTOR shall have the knowledge, skills, and ability to fully complete the re- quired cost reports to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) within the time frame prescribed by AHCA. F. CONTRACTOR shall have knowledge of the data and cost reporting principles specified in Chapter 401, Florida Statutes. G. CONTRACTOR shall have knowledge and experience in the completion of all ten (10) Schedules as required by the Program. H. COUNTY will provide CONTRACTOR with all of the required data needed to complete the Schedules; however, CONTRACTOR is responsible for accurate completion of the Schedules. Page I PUBLIC Monroe County CONSAAMNG GROVP PCG Emergency Services Agreement sotudons that Matter I. CONTRACTOR shall be able to accept from COUNTY, in electronic submission form, all information via a secure connection in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA). J. If the completed cost report is rejected by AHCA, CONTRACTOR shall work with COUNTY to make the necessary corrections and/or modifications and resubmit the report before the required filing deadline. K. CONTRACTOR shall keep COUNTY informed of all updates relating to managed care and estimate the impact of future changes in managed care reimbursement through an ini- tial meeting and a minimum of quarterly status meetings. L. CONTRACTOR shall support COUNTY in establishing the legal and operational ground to participate in the Managed Care program. M. CONTRACTOR shall draft supporting documentation and flow processes for presentation to COUNTY and assist with messaging and review presentations for related staff as needed. N. CONTRACTOR shall provide guidance and support to COUNTY for it to enter into con- tracts with Managed Care Organizations. O. CONTRACTOR shall be familiar with the Managed Care program in the state of Florida and all the rules, regulations and managed care reporting requirements. P. CONTRACTOR shall monitor claims and cash flows of Managed Care program to ensure COUNTY receives appropriate benefit from the program and has met documentation needs, including reports to COUNTY on a quarterly basis. Q. CONTRACTOR agrees to receive compensation for Contracted Services on a contingency fee basis. This compensation will be based on payments received by COUNTY under the PEMT Program. R. If, as a result of an audit by AHCA, a refund is required by COUNTY, CONTRACTOR agrees to return the portion of the compensation fee that was paid on the amount being re- funded. Page 2 PUBLIC Monroe County CONSAAMNG GROVP PCG Emergency Services Agreement sotudons that Matter S. The parties agree and acknowledge that COUNTY is relying on CONTRACTOR's experi- ence relative to the data reporting requirements under the PEMT Program. CONTRAC- TOR will receive all CONTRACTOR requested information and data from COUNTY on an "as-is"basis. CONTRACTOR is not responsible for evaluating or verifying the accu- racy of any information received from COUNTY. Assuming COUNTY complies with all of CONTRACTOR's data requirements, CONTRACTOR is not responsible for errors or omissions in any data it receives from the COUNTY; notwithstanding CONTRACTOR negligence or errors or omissions that may occur during any manipulation by the CON- TRACTOR of COUNTY's data for PEMT reporting purposes. Page 3 PUBLIC Monroe County CONSAAMNG GROVP PCG Emergency Services Agreement sotudons that Matter EXHIBIT B COMPENSATION In consideration for the Contracted Services, COUNTY will pay CONTRACTOR a contingency fee of twelve percent(12%) based on payments received by the Monroe County under the PEMT program, unless Managed Medical Assistance ("MMA") become eligible under the PEMT pro- gram. In the event that MMA becomes eligible under the PEMT program, the contingency fee shall be six percent (6%) based on payments received by Monroe County under the PEMT pro- gram. The percentage shall be comprised of the total cost of all projects, materials, equipment, labor, expenses, all mark-ups for overhead, and profit. The Monroe County agrees to pay CON- TRACTOR in current funds, as compensation for its Services. The total cumulative value of this contract may not exceed $49,999.99 without approval by the Board. CONTRACTOR will not receive any compensation until the Medicaid FFS or Medicaid MCO reimbursements are received by COUNTY. All reimbursement realized by COUNTY from the supplemental payment program for EMS shall be paid in full directly from AHCA to COUNTY. CONTRACTOR will invoice and receive its compensation after the receipt of reimbursement is received by COUNTY for either initiative,i.e.,reimbursements do not have to be received for both Medicaid FFS and Medicaid MCO programs; rather CONTRACTOR's compensation arises from reimbursements received by COUNTY for both initiatives from the state fiscal year cost reporting cycles set forth in Exhibit A. CONTRACTOR will invoice COUNTY based on the reimbursements within forty-five(45) days of receipt of funds by COUNTY. Page 4 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT 'A person or afftliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list fallowing a conviction for pubic entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a pubic entity, may not submit a bid on a contrad with a pubflc entry for the construction or repair of a pubic building or public worts,may not submit bids on leases of teal property to public entity,may not be awarded or perform work as a CONTRACTOR,supplier,stractor.or CONTRACTOR under a contract with any public entity. and may not transect business with any public entity in excess of the thrm*dd amount provided In Section 287.017,for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 38 months from the data of being placed on the convicted vendor list' I have read the above and state that neither 1 L C643 4( (704espondents tame) nor any Affiliate has been planed on the convicted vendor List within ft months. Signature) Date;_, STATE OF: _T A COUNTY OF: V Subscribed and sworn to(or affirmed) before me,by moats of l3'phy61cal presonoe or 13 online notarization,on � S U&(, r /�S 102 Z , ., (date) by MARC 7ALELLY (name of atfiant). He/She Is personally known to me or has produced V (type of IdentifIC60n) as iderrtitication. m uu u n r miu aio tout mum,, mu uouu a iu'su, mi of mama ruo„„ `U NOTARYPUBUC ' t tit m i ip 11 d Y'�e" ,, � ���" ��� My � � „ N€C m un wu. ow,u +amoNV miol m .090 ism GWORN STATEAWNT UNDER ORDINANCE NO.010w1M MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA ETHICS CLAUSE 0 ( ) '...wanants that heft has not employed, retained or offu v ise had ad on hhArer behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010.1990 or any County officer or employee in vktiation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or vitiation of this provision the County may, in its discretion, terminate this Ag►eerr>ent without liability and may also,in Its discretion,deduct from the Agreement or purchase prloe,or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, peroerifte, or con ration paid to the forrrrer County officer or employee.• (Signature) Date: STATE OF: 6 COUNTY OF: Subscribed and svvom to(or affirmed)before me,by means of[oy"I presence or 0 online notarization,on (dabs) by (name of affront). He/She is personally known to me or has produced TfXAs DK)UfS 1.1 C,(type of Identification)as identification. :11 i f MJ4 I' " !� ii NOTARY PUBLIC N i4 Brid Ili � �� My Commission Expires: V r DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM The unde or �Iorl'�de Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that �. (Name of ) 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unbwful manufacture, ditutbn, diaperadng, possession. or use of a controlled substance is prohibited In the workplace and spe*ft the actions that will be taken against smppoyees for vlol Mm of such prohibition. 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,the buslness'pogcy of ming a drug-free wodgilace, any available drug morseling, rehabilitation, and employee assfstMoo programs,and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse oblations. 3. Oive each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contraohral services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified In subsection(1). 4. In the statement speci In subsection (1), notify the employees that,as a condition of working on the commoddes or cwtractual services that are under bid.the employee wig abide by the terms of the statement and wig notify the employer of any oonviction of. or plea of guilty or nolo conterrdere to,any violation of Chapter 80 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state,for a violation occuntng 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 It such is available in the employee's community, or any empkW who is so convicted. 6. Make S good faith effort to oontinue to maintain a drug-ires workplace Ovough Implementation of this sedan. As the person authorized to sign the statement,I certKy't this I t y with the above requirements. 4, Date: STATE OF: E COUNTY OF: ::t-;Q- Subscribed and sow m to(or affirmed fibre me, means of kw presenoe or 0 onAne notartzation,on C� 9 �.n (�) by C name of~. NeMe Is personalty known to me or has produtred C ldentifk:ation)as kfentffication. -A IIa NOTAY PUB C ........................ ..... f4otaury :'iu1!5kc, My Commission ExplinwC'of In r Monroe County .purchasing Policy and Procedures ATTACHMENT DA.2 VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES 1.11STS .................................. Tr,q ject Dcscription(s)'.--Y—ghff--C-Q.$,LBqRgfftng Servign�_. Respondent Vendor Name......... Vendor FEIN: 04-2942913 Vendor's Authorized Representative Name and Title:Mg!:c.Sta�tible�Pricticf-�Arf-,a�DiLector Address- 1 State Strget citykB.2.S.1.0.2 1.0.2..................................................................................... __SWe:JVA Zap:.............02 1 02.............................................................. ....... ....... PhoneNumbec 5l2-777-5481 Email Address: -1Aqfpr&Wu.corn Section 287.135,Florida Statutes prohibits a conipany from bidding on,subnailfing a proposal for,or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of any annount if,at the time of contracting or rencvval, [lie company is on the SCrUtinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215..4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a Boycott of Israel. Section 287.135,Florida Statutes,also prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for,or entering into or renewing a contract P)r goods or services of$1,000,000 or more,that are ort either the Scrutinized Companies with Aci[ivifies in Sudan list or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleurn Energy Sector Lists which were created pursuant to s.215.473,Florida Statutes,or is engaged in business operaflons in Cuba or Syria. As the person authorized to sign cm behaffoaf Respondent, I hereby cerlif,v that the company identified above in the Section entiitled"Respondent Vendor Name"is no listed on time Scrufim7ed Companies that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel and for Projects of$i,000,000 or niore is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List,the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in thic Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List,or engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.13.5, Florida Statutes,the subanission of false certification may subject company to civil penalties, attorney's fees, and/or costs. I furthcr Understand that any contract with the County may be tern'driated, at the option of the County:, if the company is found to have submitted a fallse certification or has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list or engaged in a boycott of lsraci or placed on the Scrutinized Cornpanies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Au.ivities in the Iran Petroleum E= Sector Lis or been engaged in business orrations in Cuba or arLia... ..... Certified By: who is authorized to sign on behalf of the abo ere=! AWhorized SignatuTe.- Print Narne: Marc Title 1!fflgfice.A.r.Va Director ............. ............... Note: The List are available at the foliowing Department of Management Services Site: or information/ ,c.o.n.Yi c.tgi d suns nded discrim —inato clairds ven.dor lists ................... ..................2122..................... Page 93 of 10116 AC CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DA'E'""'°°"'""' B/17/2022 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER($),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT. If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the pollcy(les)must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terns and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER M Courtney Mitchell Hays Companies, Inc. PMfa.HONE AIC No: 980 Washington Street =a S, Courtney.Mitchellebbrown.com Suite 325 INBU AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC i Dedham MA 02026 INSURERA:Great Northern Insurance Company 20303 INSURED tNsuRER s c Federal Insurance Comany 20281 Public Consulting Group L= INsuReRe:Allied World rational Assurance Co. 10690 148 State Street iNsuRERD:ACs American insurance C2Many 22667 10th Floor INSURER E: Boston MA 02109 INSURERF: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:22-23 PCG Master REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. am TYPE OF INSURANCEADIX POLICY NUM POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR ]( OOMMERCIALGENERALLIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 A CLAIMS-MADE 7 OCCUR PR ISESDAMA TO RENTED S 11000.000 33839036 4/l/2022 4/1/2023 MED Exp pna $ 10,000 PERSONAL h ADV INJURY S 11000,000 GENI-AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER, GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2,000,000 x CY PRD- LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG S Included JECTOTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 11000,000 $ ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) III ALL OWNED SCHEDULED 73540440 4/1/2022 4/1/2023 BODILY INJURY(PeraoddKR) S AUTOS AUTOS NON-OVMJED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ X HIREDAUTOS E AUTOS I UMBRELLA I" X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE 3 10 000 000 CEXCESSLIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 10 000 000 DEp I Z I RETENTION 10.000 0311-2674 4/l/2022 4/l/2D23 $ VVORKERS COMPENSATION S AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNERlEXECUTIV£ — NIA (YandNory in E.L..EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 D OFFICE wy MBERIn NH) EXCLUDED? 72724911 12/31/2121L 12/31/2022 E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S 1,000,000 I! e,Rol—Pr I Wu)N OunFOtler PERAT ON 5 bebw E.LDISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1 000 A 000 D Profession/Cyber Liability/ D97157753 4/1/2022 4/i/2023 CoMC1skWAQ 6QM: $10,000,000 Teebology ]r80a Claims made nitro Date, null Prior ]Acts Rebwwn $500,000 DE80RIPTIoN OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORD 101,AddWona3 RameAle Schadula,may be Mbd"If won apace Is ngWmd) Monroe County Hoard of County Commissioners is included as Additional insured where required by written contract. APPROVED BY RISK MANAGEMENT DATE 9�14/2n22 WAIVER NIA YES CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE nsonroe County Board of County Commission THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 1100 Simonton street ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Key West, FL 33040 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE James Hays/CEMITC ®1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 2S(2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD INS025(2a14orp NPUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP Salmons that Matter Since 2016,the inception of the Public Emergency Medical Transportation program, PCG has gained vast experience working with a wide range of fire departments and ambulance service providers across Florida to maximize Medicaid reimbursement and program compliance for the provider community. The following paragraphs provide an overview of PCG's unmatched services which justify a sole source contract for the PEMT and MCO program. PCG is the only vendor with the necessary program knowledge and experience to support your department. Since 2006, PCG has been working with the provider community to increase Medicaid reimbursement for ambulatory services. Most notably, PCG assisted the State of Texas with the establishment of the first EMS Supplemental Payment Program in the country,and subsequently supported the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Colorado with the approval and implementation programs. As the result of our work over the past sixteen years in this arena, PCG has acquired in-depth experience working with fire departments and ambulance service providers to identify reimbursable costs and to complete or facilitate the completion of the required annual cost report. More recently, PCG has worked with providers in Washington, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Oregon to navigate the process cost reporting, revenue maximization, and audits. In Florida, PCG supports over 65 providers across the state. No other team is more qualified as subject matter experts in Medicaid cost reporting. Our project team for this engagement includes a nationally recognized Medicaid regulatory expert with more than 40 years of experience. Our staff have designed and built cost reporting programs for a number of state Medicaid agencies and manage the development and submission of over 450 cost reports for public EMS service providers, which far surpasses that of any other vendor. PCG is the only vendor that provides a full-service delivery model, including the use of a web-based solution. PCG's cost report preparation and cost settlement support will allow a provider to generate maximum allowable revenue under the PEMT program while mitigating audit risk.Through our full-service delivery model, PCG offers cost reporting expertise that optimizes revenue and reduces the administrative burden on EMS providers. PCG will provide full support to a provider throughout the cost reporting process, and all state and federal audits. As part of our process PCG will provide departments with additional services aimed at increasing revenue for the department.We conduct comparative analyses to identify significant trends in billing and financial data utilizing our web-based cost reporting tool. PCG is the only vendor to offer an online EMS cost reporting system,which is utilized for data aggregation, comprehensive compliance reviews, automated edits checks, and advanced reporting.The use of a system through these programs is vital to help ensure all potential reimbursement is captured and extensively reviewed. September 4, 2019 Page - 1 sPUBLIC CONSUaMG GROUP Solutions of Matter P'CG is proud to be the only firm to conduct full scale, pre-submission Quality Control reviews to ensure compliance with programmatic regulations, and we are prepared to answer any potential inquiries from the State or CMS regarding the cost report. PCG is pleased to offer comprehensive pre-and post-payment audit support to our clients and our team that will serve the department. PCG has many staff with healthcare regulatory expertise,proficiency in financiall management and strong technical and operational skills. Our staff are experts in OMB SuperCircular (2 CFR Part 200) and Medicare/Medicaid principles of reimbursement. We are the only vendor in Florida that provides this level of audit support around the PEMT program and the only provider with a web-based solution for completing the cost reports. In summary, as a firm dedicated to serving the public sector, PCG understands the fiscal challenges that providers face in serving Floridians.We are confident that ourteam's knowledge,combined with our deep experience and highly successful approach, uniquely qualifies PCG as the only firm that can fully support departments in generating incremental revenue under the PEMT and MCO programs to help alleviate some of the fiscal pressure it is currently facing. Thank you, Alissa Narode September 4, 2019 Page-.2