02/19/1997
CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this I q ~ day of
~#'tAtt/~ ' 1997, between MONROE COUNTY, Florida (OWNER),
and ANIMAL ISPOSAL & PRIVATE CREMATIONS, (CONTRACTOR) :
WITNESSETH
That the parties, hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set forth,
mutually agree as follows:
I.
SCOPE OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary for
the mass disposals of animal carcasses from the Animal Control Shelters
located throughout Monroe County. Shelter locations are: 5230 College
Road, Stock Island, Key West, FL 33040; Route 1 Box 830, Industrial
Road, Big Pine Key, FL 33042; 10600 Aviation Blvd., Marathon, FL
33050; and, 105951 U.S. #1, Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.
OWNER agrees to place all animal carcasses in plastic ",?ags and, seal"
such bags properly. CONTRACTOR is responsible for unl~ding:
carcasses from OWNER'S freezers located within the _. slielte::2 . an~
transporting to CONTRACTOR'S vehicle. Carcasses will be picked ip og:-;
a once every two weeks basis and transported to an approved h~aneu
Disposal Facility. .0 ;~
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At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the CONTRACTOR
is an independent contractor and not an employee of the BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE COUNTY. No statement
contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the
CONTRACTOR or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or
agents to be employees of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR MONROE COUNTY.
III.
ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
The CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or any other
characteristic or aspect which is not job related, in its recruiting, hiring,
promoting, terminating, or any other area affecting employment under
this agreement or with the provision of services or goods under this
agreemen t.
IV.
ASSIGNMENT
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign this agreement, except in writing and
with the prior written approval of the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, which
approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as the
OWNER and CONTRACTOR may deem necessary. This agreement shall
be incorporated by reference into any assignment and any assignee shall
comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly
provided therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed
to impose any obligation upon the OWNER in addition to the total
agreed-upon price of the services/ goods of the CONTRACTOR.
V.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules, and
regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of, such services,
including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of
said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a
material breach of this agreement and shall entitle the OWNER to
terminate this contract immediately upon the delivery of written notice of
termination to the CONTRACTOR.
VI.
INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all necessary insurance coverage as
indicated in the attached General Insurance Requirements form and as
further detailed in forms GLl, VLl and WCl, also attached hereto.
VII. HOLD HARMLESS
The CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
County as outlined on the attached form identified as TCS.
VIII. TERM OF CONTRACT
This contract shall begin on MARCH 12, 1997, and end on MARCH 11,
1998. This Contract term shall be renewable in accordance with Article
X.
IX.
CANCELLATION
Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement with or without
cause by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice sent
certified mail of its intention to do so.
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X.
RENEWAL
The OWNER shall have the option to renew this agreement after the first
year, and each succeeding year, for two additional one year periods. The
contract amount agreed herein may be adjusted annually in accordance
with the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)) for Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers in the Miami, Florida, area index, and shall
be based upon the annual average CPI computation from January 1
through December 31 of the previous year.
XI.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
In the event that funds from Animal Control Contractual Services are
partially reduced or cannot be obtained or cannot be continued at a level
sufficient to allow for the purchase of the services/ goods specified herein,
this agreement may then be terminated immediately at the option of the
OWNER by written notice of termination delivered in person or by mail to
the CONTRACTOR. The OWNER shall not be obligated to pay for any
services provided by the CONTRACTOR after the CONTRACTOR has
received written notice of termination.
XII. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The CONTRACTOR warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the
performance of the activities encompassed by the project herein
described. The provider shall at all times exercise independent,
professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for
the services to be provided. Continued funding by the OWNER is
contingent upon retention of appropriate local, state, and/ or federal
certification and/ or licensure of CONTRACTOR.
XIII. NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing
and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by
. certified mail, returned receipt requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY
FOR CONTRACTOR
Monroe County Public Works
5230 College Rd.
ATIN: Animal Control Director
Animal Disposal & Private
Cremations
1090 1 West Flagler Street
Miami, FI 33174
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XIV. PAYMENT
Payment by the County to Animal Disposal & Private Cremations for the
performance of said service on a per month in arrears basis on or before
the 15th day of the following month in each twelve (12) months, and
shall be at a rate of five dollars eighty-three cents ($5.83) per carcass.
(The aforementioned charge does not apply to very large animals such as
horses and cows). Pigs and goats shall be at a rate of seven dollars fifty-
two cents ($7.52) per carcass. The total dollar value of this contract shall
not exceed eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000.00) per year.
XV. PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIME STATEMENT.
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 goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a
bid on a contract with public entity for 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, for CATEGORY TWO
for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted
vendor list. (CATEGORY TWO: $3,000.00).
Attest:
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COUNTY OF MONROE,
STATE OF FLORIDA
By
ANIMAL DISPOSAL &
PRIVATE CREMATIONS
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1996 Edilion
lUSK MANAGEMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
MANUAL
General Insurance Requirements
for
Other Contractors and Subcontractors
As a pre-requisite of the work governed, or the goods supplied under this contract (including the
pre-staging of personnel and material), 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 pro,tection to all Subcontractors
engaged by the Contractor. As an alternative, \he Contractor may require all Subcontractors to
obtain insurance consistent with tbe attacbed scbedules.
The Contractor will not be permitted to commence work governed by this contract (including
pre-staging of personnel and material) 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 oftbe Contractor to provide satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, shall n.pt extend deadlines specified in this contract and any penalties and failure to
perfoffi1 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 sl1kll maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this contract
and any extensions spccified in the attached schedules. Failure to :coIDply wiY1 tl1,is_provision
may result in the immediate suspension of all work until the required'insudmce has-been
reinstated or replaced. Delays in tbe completion of work resulting from the failure of the
Contractor to maintain tbe 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, tt) the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance,
either:
· Certificate of Insurance
or
· A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy.
TheCounty, at its sole option, has tbe right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance
policies required by this contract.
All insurance policies must specify that tbey are not subject to cancellation, non-renewal,
material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimun1 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.
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
14
1996 Edition
TIle Monroe County Board of County Commissioncrs, its employees and officials will be
included as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Workers' Compensation.
Any deviations from thesc Gcncral Insurancc Rcquircmcnts must bc rcqucstcd in writing on thc
COWlly prcparcd fonn entitlcd "Request for Waiver of Insurance Requirements" and
approvcd by Monroc County Risk Managcmcnt.
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Administration Instruction
114709.2
15
1996 Edition
GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLOIUDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimwn:
· Premis.es Operations
· Products and Completed Operations
· Blanket Contractual Liability
· Personal Injury Liability .
· Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimwn limits acceptable shall be:
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$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
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$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
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An Occurrence Fonn policy is'preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its
provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract.
In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimwn of twelve
(12) months following the acceptance of work by the County. '
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
GLl
Administration Instruction
#4709.2
49 ,
1996 Edition
VEHICLE LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the ContraCtor,
prior to the conUllencement of work, shall obtain V chicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be
maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimwn, liability coverage for:
· Ov,'I1ed, Non-Owned, and Hired Verucles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
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If split limits are providcd, thc minimwn limits acccptable shall be:
$ 50,000 ;pcr Person
$100,000 per Occurrence
$ 25,000 Property Damage
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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shal1 be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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Administration Instruction
114709.2
81
1996 Edilion
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the conmlenccment of work governed by tIlis contract, thc Contractor shall obtain
Workcrs' Compcnsation Insurance with limits sufficient to rcspond to Florida Statute 440.
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In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less
ilian: '
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be/maintained throughout the entirc tcrm of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorizcd to transact business in the
state of Florida. "
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If the Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of L~bor, aSt<<n autporized self-
insurer, the County shaH recognize and honor the Contractor's status. The Contractor may be
required to submit a Lctter of Authorization issued by thc Department of Labor and a Certificate
ofInsurance, providing dctails_ on the Contractor's Excess Insurance Progranl.
If ilie Contractor participatcs in. a self-insurance fund, a Ccrtificate ofInsurancc will bc required.
In addition, ilic Contractor may'- be required to submit updated financial statements from thc fund
upon rcquest from ilie County.~ .
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Administration Instruction
#4709.2
88
1996 Edition
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
MANUAL
Indemnification and Hold Harmless
for
Other Contractors and Subcontractors
The Contractor covenants and agrees to indc;nmify and hold harmless Monroe County Board of
COW1ty Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal
injury, and property damage (including property o~'I1ed by Monroe County) and any other losses,
damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by
reason of services provided by the Contractor or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier,
occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of The Contractor or its
Subcontractors in any tier, their employees, or agents. h
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended
as a result of the Contractor's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the
Contractor shall iqdemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such
delay. '
The fust ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Contractor is for the indemnification
provided for above.
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The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by -the insurance'requirements
contained elsewhere within this agreement.
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Administration Instruction
#4709.2
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SWORN STATEIvfENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 10-1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE I S J-.,
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Av11 mAl VI 5fOS~S ,..... frl' Vtll k warrants that helit has not employed, retained
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or otherwise had act on his/its behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of
Section 2 of Ordinance no. 10-1990 or any County officer or emplQyee in violation of
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10-1990. For breach or violation.ofthis provision the County
may, in its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its discretion,
deduct from the contract or purchase price,. or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to ~-he former County officer or employee.
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