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Item C14BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: May 21, 2008 Division: Public Works Bulk Item: Yes X No — Department: Facilities Maintenance Staff Contact Person:John W. King 292-4431 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to award bid and execute a contract with Blue Island Irrigation, Inc. for lighting at West Martello Towers. ITEM BACKGROUND: On March 18, 2008, three bids were received: (1) Blue Island - $25,000; (2) Nearshore Electric, Inc. - $42.513; and (3) Florida Keys Electric, Inc. - $93,874. After reviewing the proposal, Blue Island was low bidder, but Blue Island had adjusted quantities of seven items in the scope of work to conform with the drawing. After negotiations between Monroe County and Blue Island, Blue Island agreed to its original $25,000 proposal. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: New Agreement STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: $25,000 COST TO COUNTY: $25,000 BUDGETED: Yes X No SOURCE OF FUNDS: TDC REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes — No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year APPROVED BY: County Atty — OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included DISPOSITION: Revised 2/05 Not Required_ AGENDA ITEM # M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 16, 2008 TO: Dent Pierce, Division Director Public Works FROM: John W. King, Sr. Director Lower Keys Operations RE: Agenda Item — May 16, 2008 BOCC Meeting Approval to Award and Execute Agreement — Blue Island Irrigation, Inc. - Lighting at West Martello Towers Bids were opened on March 18, 2008 for lighting at West Martello Towers. Three bidders responded: (1) Blue Island - $25,000; (2) Nearshore Electric, Inc. - $42.513; and (3) Florida Keys Electric, Inc. - $93,874. After reviewing the proposal, Blue Island was low bidder, but Blue Island had adjusted quantities of seven items in the scope of work to conform with the drawing. After negotiations between Monroe County and Blue Island, Blue Island agreed to its original $25,000 proposal. I hereby recommend approval to award bid and execute a contract with Blue Island for lighting at West Martello Towers. 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(Department/Stop #) for BOCC meeting on 05/21/08 Agenda Deadline: 05/06/08 CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 25,000 Current Year Portion: $ 25,000 Budgeted? Yes® No ❑ Account Codes: 117-77040-530340-T87M616X-530340 Grant: $ County Match: $ ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For: (Not included in dollar value above) DatQ In Division Director &Mot Risk Manage en �3u- O.M.B./Purc ng liz -V6 County Attorney �ffk*f- Comments: OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP #2 utilities, CONTRACT REVIEW Changes Date Out Needed R e r Yes❑ No❑ } Yes❑ N Yes❑ NoZ Yes❑ No[Zj AGREEMENT FOR WEST MARTELLO LIGHTING, KEY WEST MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA This Agreement is made and entered into this day of 2008, between MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ("COUNTY"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and BLUE ISLAND IRRIGATION, INC. ("CONTRACTOR"), a Florida corporation, whose address is 3255 Flagler Avenue, Suite 307, Key West, Florida 33040. WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to have exterior lighting installed at West Martello, Key West; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR desires and is able to provide installation of exterior lighting at West Martello, Key West; and WHEREAS, it serves a legitimate public purpose for CONTRACTOR to provide exterior lighting installation at West Martello, Key West, now therefore, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. THE AGREEMENT The Agreement consists of this document and any exhibits, the Request for Bid, the Specifications, the Drawings, all Change Orders and any addenda, the CONTRACTOR's Bid documents, and other amendments hereto executed by the parties, together with the required County documents furnished as part of the Bid or required to be furnished by the Bid, and all required insurance documentation. 2. SCOPE OF THE WORK A. Install materials and systems in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals. B. Install materials in proper relation with adjacent construction and with uniform appearance for exposed work. C. Quality Control: Comply with applicable regulations and code requirements; provide products of acceptable manufacturers; and deliver, handle, and store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. D. Provide proper clearance for servicing. E. The Contractor shall be responsible for: Agreement 1 April 2008 i. Procuring all applicable permits from the City of Key West Building Department and complying with all permit requirements. Any costs associated with any permit shall be included in the proposal amount. NOTE: A drawing, Appendix A, will be provided by the COUNTY as an attachment, to reflect the placement of the new fixtures and is to be considered the approved Layout Design. Elevations of lighting fixture placement will be determined at mandatory pre -bid site visit. This design has been approved by the Key West Garden Club and Monroe County Public Works. ii. Providing trenching and restoration where the existing walkways and planting areas are involved in this project. iii. Coordinating all work with the Key West Garden Club and the Monroe County Public Works Representative. iv. Implementing all preventative safety measures while conducting this project to ensure the safety of visitors and members of the Key West Garden Club. F. Materials: i. Up Lights: I. 10 - KLV715NB/12V/Kim Lighting/Copper/35W, MR 16, Med. Flood. 2. 10 - EP17/Kim Lighting/Power Post Stake ii. Down Lights: 1. 9 - KLV201/12V/Kim Lighting/35W, MR 16, Med. Flood 2. 9 - KLV201/12V/Kim Lighting/35W, MR 16, Med. Flood iii. Path Lights: l . 54 - KLV 182NB/Kim Lighting/Copper/Path Light Stem/35W, MR 16 2. 54 - H70NB/12V/Kim Lighting/Copper/Mushroom Hood 3. 54 - EP17/Kim Lighting/Power Post Stake iv. Hanging Lights: 16 - KLV65NB/Kim Lighting/Copper/35W, MR16 v. Transformers: L 3 - KLV605/300W/Transformer 2. 4 - KLV620/600W/Transformer 3. 1- KLV625/900W/Transformer 4. 8 - KLV-PC2/Remote Mount Photocell Agreement 2 April 2008 vi. Miscellaneous 1. Bury and hide all cable 2. Remove all unneeded conduit and 120V fixtures 3. All hanging fixtures to be supported with stainless steel hardware 4. Coordinate with Keys Energy, Monroe County and the City of Key West and have the electric pole, street lights removed from the garden. G. Submittals H. Safety 1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data and installation instructions for each material and product used 2. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings indicating material characteristics, details of construction, connections, and relationship with adjacent construction. 3. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit manufacturer's operation and maintenance data, including operating instructions, list of spare parts and maintenance schedule. I. Comply with all OSHA requirements for construction 2. Daily cleanup shall be performed to minimize debris and hazardous congestion. 3. Comply with local EPA requirements as published by local, state and federal authorities. 4. All construction debris shall be removed from the construction site and disposed of in accordance with all appropriate laws and requirements. 1. Installation 1. Install materials and systems in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals. Install materials in proper relation with adjacent construction and with uniform appearance for exposed work. Comply with applicable regulations and code requirements. Provide proper clearance for servicing. 2. Clearly label and tag all components 3. Test and balance all systems for proper operation. 4. Restore damaged finishes. Clean and protect work from damage. Agreement 3 Apri12008 5. Instruct COUNTY's personnel in proper operation of systems. J. Warranty and Inspections 1. Upon completion, any applicable warranties shall be provided to COUNTY. Any cost associated with any warranties shall be included in the proposal amount. 2. Upon receipt of the notice of completion an inspection will be scheduled with a representative of Contractor and COUNTY to thoroughly review the installation and verify compliance with manufacturer specification. 3. Any corrections or modifications necessary for compliance with the specifications and acceptance for warranty (punch list) will be so noted. 4. Upon completion of all punch list items and final acceptance of the installation any and all warranties will be issued. K. Milestone Schedule I. Mobilization on site and commencement of work is to occur no later than thirty (30) days after a Notice to Proceed is issued by COUNTY. Substantial completion is to be achieved no later than forty-five (45) days after commencement of work. 2. Within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor is to submit a construction schedule for approval, showing submittal review and approvals, material lead time, commencement of work, substantial completion and final completion in compliance with Item 1 above. 3. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR A. COUNTY'S performance and obligation to pay under this agreement, is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. B. COUNTY shall pay in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act; including the provisions for retainage. Payment will be made after delivery and inspection by COUNTY and upon submission of a proper invoice by CONTRACTOR. C. The COUNTY shall pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds for the CONTRACTOR's performance of the Contract, the Contract sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100Dollars ($25,000.00). The Contract sum includes all labor and materials described in the Scope of Work. Agreement 4 Apri12008 D. CONTRACTOR shall submit to COUNTY invoices with supporting documentation acceptable to the Clerk. Acceptability 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. E. Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Amount, shall be made by the COUNTY to the CONTRACTOR when the Contract has been fully performed by the CONTRACTOR. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS BY CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR has, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, appropriate licenses. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to the COUNTY upon request. This Agreement and the provision of the services at the location listed have been fully considered by the CONTRACTOR, who understands the same and agrees to their sufficiency and suitability. Under no circumstances, conditions, or situations shall this Contract be more strongly construed against the COUNTY than against the CONTRACTOR. The passing, approval, and/or acceptance by the COUNTY of any of the services furnished by the CONTRACTOR shall not operate as a waiver by the COUNTY of strict compliance with the terms of this Contract, and specifications covering the services. Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR, immediately after Notice to Correct shall entitle the COUNTY, if it sees fit, to correct the same and recover the reasonable cost of such replacement and/or repair from the CONTRACTOR, who shall in any event be jointly and severally liable to the COUNTY for all damage, loss, and expense caused to the COUNTY by reason of the CONTRACTOR's breach of this Contract and/or his failure to comply strictly and in all things with this Contact and with the specifications. The CONTRACTOR warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the activities encompassed herein, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these contract documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all times exercise independent judgment and shall assume responsibility for the services to be provided 5. FINANCIAL RECORDS OF CONTRACTOR 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 or their authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and for four 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 Sec. 55.03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR. Agreement 5 April 2008 6. PUBLIC ACCESS The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other 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 Agreement; and the COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by CONTRACTOR. 7. HOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board of County Commissioners 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 (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by CONTRACTOR occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act of omission of CONTRACTOR, its employees, or agents. The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement. Failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with the requirements of this section shall be cause for immediate termination of this agreement. Prior to execution of this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish the COUNTY Certificates of Insurance indicating the minimum coverage limitations in the following amounts: WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILTIY INSURANCE: Where applicable, worker's compensation coverage to apply for all employees at a minimum statutory limit as required by Florida Law, and Employer's Liability coverage in the amount of $100,000.00 bodily injury by accident, $500,000.00 bodily injury by disease, policy limits, and $100,000.00 bodily injury by disease, each employee. COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Motor vehicle liability insurance, including applicable no-fault coverage, with limits of liability of not less than 100 000.00 per occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. If single limits are provided, the minimum acceptable limits are $50, 000.00 per person, $100, 000.00 per occurrence, and $25, 000.00 property damage. Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non -owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Commercial general liability coverage with limits of liability of not less than $300.000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. MONROE COUNTY SHALL BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ON THE GENERAL LIABILITY AND VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICIES. Agreement 6 April 2008 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Original Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the COUNTY at the time of execution of this Agreement and certified copies provided if requested. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice shall be provided to the COUNTY before any policy or coverage is canceled or restricted. The underwriter of such insurance shall be qualified to do business in the State of Florida. If requested by the County Administrator, the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the COUNTY, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Monroe County must be named as an additional insured on all policies except Worker's Compensation. 8. NON -WAIVER OF IMMUNITY Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768,28, Florida Statutes, the participation of COUNTY and 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. 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR At all times and for all purposes under this agreement CONTRACTOR is an independent and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find CONTRACTOR or any of his employees, subs, servants, or agents to be employees of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. 10. NONDISCRIMINATION COUNTY and CONTRACTOR 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 occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. COUNTY or CONTRACTOR 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 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 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 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 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the Agreement 7 April 2008 Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. 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 s. 1201 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to COUNTY and CONTRACTOR to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement. 11. ASSIGNMENT/SUBCONTRACT CONTRACTOR shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement to others, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and CONTRACTOR, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or sub shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless expressly provided for therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to impose any additional obligation upon the board. 12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND LICENSE REQUIREMMENTS In providing all services/goods pursuant to this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall abide by all laws of the Federal and State government, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of, such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Compliance with all laws includes, but is not limited to, the immigration laws of the Federal and State government. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall possess proper licenses to perform work in accordance with these specifications throughout the term of this Agreement. 13. DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONTRACTOR represents that it, its directors, principles and employees, presently have no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required by this contract, as provided in Sect. 112.311, et. seq., Florida Statutes. COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be 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. Upon execution of this contract, and thereafter as changes may require, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY of any financial interest it may have in any and all programs in Monroe County which the CONTRACTOR sponsors, endorses, recommends, supervises, or requires for counseling, assistance, evaluation, or treatment. This provision shall apply whether or not such program is required by statute, as a condition of probation, or is provided on a voluntary basis. Agreement g April 2008 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 its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration. 14. NO PLEDGE OF CREDIT CONTRACTOR shall not pledge the COUNTY'S credit or make it a guarantor of payment or surety for any contract, debt, obligation, judgment, lien, or any form of indebtedness. CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this contract. 15. NOTICE REQUIREMENT Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, returned receipt requested, to the following: FOR COUNTY: Monroe County Facilities Maintenance Department 3583 South Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, Fl. 33040 FOR CONTRACTOR: BLUE ISLAND 3255 Flagler Avenue, #307 Key West, Florida 33040 16. TAXES and County Attorney PO Box 1026 Key West, FL 33041-1026 or Representative at Jobsite COUNTY is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes. CONTRACTOR shall not be exempted by virtue of the COUNTY'S exemption from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this contract, nor is CONTRACTOR authorized to use the COUNTY'S Tax Exemption Number in securing such materials. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or payments of withholding, related to services rendered under this agreement. 17. TERMINATION A. The COUNTY may terminate this Agreement for cause with seven (7) days notice to CONTRACTOR. Cause shall constitute a breach of the obligations of either party to perform the obligations enumerated under this Agreement. Agreement 9 April 2008 B. This contract may be terminated for convenience by COUNTY upon ten (10) days written notice to CONTRACTOR delivered by hand or certified mail, return receipt requested, of intent to terminate and the date on which such termination becomes effective. CONTRACTOR shall cease work as directed. In such case, CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all work executed and termination expenses, and expenses incurred prior to termination. No payment shall be made for profit for work which has not been performed. 18. 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 will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida. 19. MEDIATION The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them the issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding. 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. 20. 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 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. 21. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS 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 attorney's fees, in appellate proceedings. Each party agrees to pay its own court costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses whether it is the prevailing party or not, through all levels of the court system. l u April 2008 22. 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 COUNTY and CONTRACTOR. If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. 23. 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. 24. BINDING EFFECT The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 25. 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. 26. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID CONTRACTOR and COUNTY agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose of this Agreement; provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding solicitations shall be approved by each party prior to submission. 27. 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 Agreement 11 April 2008 and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY. 28. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 29. 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. 30. ATTESTATIONS CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement. 31. 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 Monroe County in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe 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. 32. 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 COUNTY and CONTRACTOR hereto may execute this Agreement by singing any such counterpart. Agreement 12 April 2008 33. 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. 34. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT "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 bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a Construction Manager, 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." 35. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND 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. 36. MUTUAL REVIEW This agreement has been carefully reviewed by Contractor and the County therefore, this agreement is not to be construed against either party on the basis of authorship. 37. INCORPORATION OF BID DOCUMENTS The terms and conditions of the bid documents are incorporated by reference in this contract agreement." 38. ANNUAL APPROPRIATION The County's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. In the event that the County funds on which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this Agreement is terminated and the County has no further obligation under the terms of this Agreement to the Contractor beyond that already incurred by the termination date Agreement 13 April 2008 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and date first written above in four (4) counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for the other counterparts, be deemed an original contract. (SEAL) Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK By: Deputy Clerk Date: Witnesses for CONTRACTOR: Signature Ll-��,�� Date Signature Date BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLOIDA By: _ Mayor Date: Signature of perso authorized o legally bind Corporation Date: 4/i�%,' �T--- fiILZay-CA-'PAe-� Print Name Address:_ 2 157t�j&-yz_ 1ftj30 7 7,73 — '' Ye/y Telephone Number E COUNT�gTTC�RNEY UIED a,If; Pul PEDRO JPEDRO J ERCAD�_-��-�� ASSISTA 7Ar 7NEYY 3 t Agreement 14 April 2008