08/31/2023 Agreement MO? ROE, COUNTY STATE HOUSING, INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(SHIP) INDEPENDENT CONTRAFrOR AGREEMENT
040 Jobg: 07-8159-21 St-UP
Rehabilitation. This Independent Contractor Agreement is made this 30t !L day of August,
2023, by and between Monroe County, as political sLibdivision of the State of Florida,
(hereafter -County") and Sweetwater Homes In. (hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor"), for services described in the Contractors RM Bid Pr, osal/Job#: 07-8159-21, this
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Independent Contractor Agreement, the Work Write-Up/Scope ol' Work, the Award of Bid, and
the Notice to Proceed, attached hereto and made as part hereof. The parties agree as follows:
I Relationsf Nothimy contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed as creating
any other business relationship, partnership or.joint venture between Contractor and Monroe
County Board (,)(" County Commissioners/Monroe County ounty and/or the Monroc County State
I lousing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program (hereinafter referred tro, as the ",County").
2. Services to be Performed. ]"he Contractor shall provide as proposal containing the services
listed in the including pricing, to the Clotinty. 'The bid proposal
shall be reviewed by the COLHAV'S SI-1111 coordinator and be in accordance with the Pre-Work
Order Agreement, the SHIP local I lousing Assistance Plan (ITIAP), and the SHIP ProUram
0-vervicwand Procedures Manual, All SHIP Program measures to be provided to horses governed
by this Agreement must also be in accordance with the Work Write-IJp/Scope of'Work.
-3. Manner of"Performance- Warranties and Representations. Contractor shall do. perform, and
carry, out in a professional and proper manner the services described in the proposal and Work
Write-1 p/Scopc of Work. Contractor shall properly supervise and direct completion of
rehabilitation measures oil all milts assigned tinder this agreement. Contractor shall be solely
responsible for coordinating all work conducted under the Agreement, ("ontractor shall
provide and pay for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, CCILlipmcnt/machinery,
transportation, and services necessary for the proper completion of \,vork, Contractor shall
comply with all laws. ordinances, rilles, regulations, and orders of any governmental
authority bearing on the performance of the work. including adhering to all local building
codes., and obtaining and paying for permits. C',onLractor shall be responsible for the acts and
omissions oferriployces and snbcontractors, Contractor. at all times. shall keep the premises
free from accUITILIlati(mi ofwaste materials or rubbish caused by, the operation. At completion,
Contractor shall remove all waste and Stli'l)ILIS materials and rubbish from and about the
premises, and 11'applicable. shall clean all glass surfaces and shall leave the work "broorn
clean."
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 docnnierns.
The Contractor shall, at all times. exercise independent., professional ji.idp ment and shall
assume professional responsibility f'Or the services to be provided. Contractor shall provide
services using the Collowing standards. as a minimum reqUil-CITIent:
A. The Contractor shall maintain adequate staffing levels to provide the services required
under this, Agrecrnent.
B, To the extent that Contractor uses ernployees, subcontractors or independent
contractors,this Agreement specifically requires that the CrI1j_flOyeCS, Subcontractors and
C. independent contractors shall not be an employee of or have any contractual
relationship vAith County.
11 All personnel engaged in per6orming services under this Agreenicrit shall be fully
qualified, arid, if required, to be authorized or permitted under State and local law to
perform such services.
F, The Contractor shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations
necessary to act as a Contractor.
4. Confidentiality. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all client information provided to
Contractor and/or Contractor's employees by the Courity, except such information as is
already known to the public, and riot to release, use, disclose same, directly, or indirectly, to
any other person Or business, except with prior Nvi-Ittcri permission oCCou
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5. Non-I'xclusive RelationshiL I
___..................... Neither Contractor nor County has an exclusive relationship
With the other. Contractor is free to pert"Orni the above-described services for any other person
or business, so long as this does not interfere with Contractor's satisfactory and timely,
pfff'01'rnance ofservices for County under this agreement.
6. Subcontracts. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract with any subcontractor who has
been debarred ]'roue pci-I"orming work by any Agency of' (fie United States Government or by
the State of Florida. Contractor shall be fully responsible For the acts or emissions of
Subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by thern. At no time
shall any contract or agreement betNveen, Contractor and a subcontractor be construed as a
relationship, formal or infornial., bCtWcen the, Subcontractor and County.
7. Contractors Guarantee, Contractor guarantees all Avork performed f'or a period of one (I) year
from the date offinal acceptance of all work required by the bid proposal and Work Write-Up/Scope
of Work. Contractor warrants to, the m,�t3cr and County [fiat all materials and equipment used, in the
work xvilt be ncNAr and free ot'defects, unless otherwise specillied, and approved in advance by an
aUthOrl/ed representative of County, All manu fi Lie t Lire rs' and suppliers' written guarantees and
warranties covering such materials and equipment shall be furnished to thc owner or SHIP pro'ject
]TOLISehOld. Contractor a(-Y'rees to correct any defects due to faulty workmanship. materials or.
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shall pay For or repair any damage to other%vork resulting there krona for a period of
one year from the date of'final acceptance of the perm tied work.
8 Comn-icticernent, ofWorl(. Contractor warrants good title to all Materials, supplies and CCILlipment
incorporated in the work and %varrants that it is free rrorn any claims, liens, or charges., and that
Contractor nor an)(• other person, firm, or corporation, shall have any right to put as lien upon the
premises or materials, supplies or equipment. Contractor must contact the homemncr within five
(5) days of'recelving as Notice to Proceed and inum complete all work within 180 days ofrecelving
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said Notice. Contractor shall contact the SHIP Project Manager upon notice of tile event giving
rise to the need for additional days beyond I W Additional days may be granted upon mutual
written agreement between ConLractorand County via a chanLge order.
9. Protection of' Work and LPr0j)erty. ContraCLor Shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and
supervising all safiety precautions and programs in connection with the work and complying with
all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions
Cor the safety of' arid shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage., injury, or loss to
(1) all employees oil tile work site and other affected persons. (2) all work and materials and
equipment at the site, and (3) other property at the site. Any claniage or loss to any property caused
in whole or in part by Contractor, Subcontractor, or employees, shall be remedied by Contractor
and County shall be held harmless.
10. Chatj s"�Ord rs/Waiyer . Any change orders must be approved in writing, by the homeowner.
occupant 11' applicable, Contractor, and SHIP Pro,ject Manager with review and sign oft' hy [lie
SHIP Pro2rarn Dirccto1% prior to the commencement of such work. Any change order or work
waiver commenced prior to authorization shall be considered unauthorized work and will not be
reimbursed by County, 11" final invoice From Contractor
'ontractor exceeds [lie Proposal arnount, and no
change o w
carder as approved, the Invoice will be approved 1"or only the amount quoted in the
Proposal.
I I . Comp.ensat-ion. Upon issue ofpci-rint,C,"ontractor,at then,discretion,can submit invoice tortwelltv-
live percent (25"I"o) ol'approved price as slated in the accepted bid proposal and confitrined in the
Award of[lid and Notice to Procced. This initial invoice will be deemed a progress payment. A
copy of' the issued permit and an'y material receipt(s) must accompany invoice, Contractor, at
their discretion, can submit it"INOice 16r lifty percent (50%) ot'contract price upon delivery of all
required job materials to job site. Verification of'rilaterial delivery, good condition ofinaterials,
and assurance that all materials are secured atJob site will be determined and documented by Lhein
Countly's SHIP Pro,ject Manager, Upon completion of' the work, Contractor shall submit final
invoice for twenty-live percent (25%) ol'approved price as stated in the accepted bid proposal and
confirmed in the Award ol'Bid, and Notice to Proceed. Any increases to the original bid proposal
must be SUbIlulted in writing via a change order and require addvariced approval by the SHIP, F)ro,ject
Manager and SHIP Program Director. The SI IIP Project Manage]-, Contractor. and Owner shall
inspect. and approve in writing. the work prior to final completion, The Contractor shall deliver
to the Owner as complete release ot'all clainis for labor and material arising out of this Agrcenlent
and a final closed permit will be required kvith final invoice.
Contractor invoices will be processed for reimbursement upon verification that all conditions
Under the agreement have been met, Payments will be made according to the Florida Local
Government Prompt Payment Act, Sections 218.70-218.80, Florida Statutes, ('ontractor shall
submit to the County an invoice with supporting (10CLimentation in tr form acceptable to the Clerk.
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Acceptability ofthe invoice to the Clerk is based oil generally accepted accounting principles and
such laws. rules and rcLulations as may govern the Clerk's disbursal ol' funds. Invoices shall be
sent to the ounty's Social Services Department who will review the documents and route them
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to appropriate County Staff for approval, Upon receiving all required approvals, the Invoice(s)
will be l'orwarded to the County Clerk's office for payment. After the prime contractor has
received payment. they ftlust release payment to their subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days
ol"cither when payments becarne due after Furnishing labor or materials, or after the recluest for
payment NVICIS received, WlJiChever is later.
12. Indemnification. Contractor agrees to be solely responsible, and shall hold harmless the County,
its officers, directors, arid employees for any and all clairns brought against either Contractor or
County, or t()r liabilities incurred by County as a result of actions or omissions by the Contractor,
whether under Workers' Compensation laws, or under any other federal, state, or municipal laws,
rules or regulations xvhich may be applicable, or any other set Of'circumstances riot specifically
addressed herein,
13. Insurance. 'The Contractor shall obtain insurance as specified and maintain the required insurance
at all t1incs that this AgreCrIlent is in etTect. 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 I'ailure to purchase or
maintain the required insurance, the Contractor shall indemnify the County frorn any and all
increased expenses resulting; frOill. Such delay.
The coverage provided herein shall Ile provided by an insurer with an A.M. Best rating ofV1 or
better, that is licensed to do business in the State of Florida and that has an agent flor service of
process \,\,,,itliin the State of Florida, The coverage shall contain an endorsement providing sixty
(60) clays' notice to the County prior to any cancellation of*said coverage. Said coverage shall be
written by can insurer acceptable to the County and shall Ile in as form acceptable to the Co-unty.
Contractor shall obtain and maintain file following pollcic&:
A. Workers' C"ollipensation insurance as required by the State Off lorida,, sufficient to respond
to Florida Statute 440.
13, General Liability Insurance with limits of'$3100.000 combined single limit
C Comprehensive Business Automobile and Vehicle Liability Insurance covering claims for
injuries to members ofthe public and/ or damages to property of'others arising from use of
motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and ownecl, hired or non-owned
vehicles. with $20(1.000 per 1,)ers011, $300,000 per Occurrence, $ 2,00,000 Property Darilage
or S.300,000 combined single firnit,
1). Commercial General Liability Insurance, including personal InJury Liability, covering
clairris for injuries to members of the public or- damage to property of'others arising Out of
anv covered act or omission of the Contractor or all,)( of its employees, agents or
subcontractors oi- subcontractors, including Premises and/ or Operations, Products and
Completed Operations. fndepenclent Contractors', Broad Form Property Damage arid a
Blanket Contractual Liability I..,.ridorsetrient xvith limits of$300.000 combined single limit.
County shall be married as all additional insured with respect to ("ontractor's liabilities
hereunder ill insurance coverages identit'ied it Paragraphs C and 11
F. Contractor shall require its subcontractors to be adequately insured at least to the linlits
prescribed above, and to any increased limits ofContractor if'so required by County during
the term. of' this Agreement. County will not pay for increased limits of' insurance for
Subcontractors,
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G Contractor shall provide to the County certificates of insurance or a copy of`all insurance
policies including those narning, the County as an additional insured. The County reserves
the right to require a certified copy ol'such policies upon request.
11. IT the Contractor participates in a self-insurance rand, a Certificate of Insurance will be
required. In addition, the Contractor may be required to submit updated financial
statements from the lund upon request from the County.
14, Nondiscrimination. -File Contractor and County agree that there will be no discrimination against
any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by as court of' competent
jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred., this Agreement autornatically terminates without
ariN,r Further action on the part ofany party, effiective the date of the court order. Contractor agrees
to comply ,pith all, F'ederal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable. relating, to
nondiscrimination, These include but are [lot limited to: I) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of'
1964 (PL 88-352) which prollibits discrimination in employment can [lie basis of race, color,
religion, sex or national origin, 2) T4le IX ol'the ECILICation Amendment of t972, as amended (20
USC ss. 168 1-1 683� 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 oil the basis of disability; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975), as amended (42
USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis ot'age: 5) The Drug Abuse Officc
and Treatment Act of 1972 (PI, 92-255), as al-riended, relating to nondiscrimination can the basis
ot'drug abuse, 6) The (..ornprchcnsive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act ol' 1970 (PL 91-616), as anicrided 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. 6'90d(I-3 and 29Oce-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality ol'alcohol arid drug abuse
patient records, 8) TiLle VIII ot'tic Civil Rights Act ol'I 968 (42 USC s. 3601 et seq.), as,amended,
relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing, 9) The Arnericans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 1JSC s. 12101 No�te), as may he amended from time to time, relating
to nondiscrimination oil the basis ot'disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 14, Article If.
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,. flainilial status or age., arid 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,
15. Florida Public Records �0 I I. C.ontractor MUSt C0111ply With Florida
public records laws., including but not limited to Chapter 119. Florida Statutes and Section 24 of`
article I of (lie Constitution of Florida, The County and Contractor shall alloNv 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 sub,ject to the provisions of'ChaPtcr 119,
I'lorida Statutes, arid made or received by the County and Contractor in conjunction with this
Agreement and related to Agreement perlormaricc. 'File County shall have the right to unilaterally
cancel this Agreement upon violation of this provision by the Contractor Failure ofthe Contractor
to abide by the terms of`this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and
the COLino, may enforce the terms ofthis provision in the foi- o
III I a court procceding and shall, as
a prevailing party, be entitled to rcirnbursernent of'all attorney's fees and. costs associated with
that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of the Agreement,
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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. E.ach party to this Agrecrilent and their authorized representatives shall have reasonable
and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement f'or public records and
auditing purposes during the term ofthe Agreerrientand 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 tier purposes not authorized by this Agreculent,
the Contractor shalt repay the monies together Nvith interested calculated pursuant to Section 55.03
the Florida Statutes, running from tile date the monies were paid to Conti-actor,
Pursuant to F.S. 1 19.0701. (_,'(muractor and its subcontractors shall comply Nvith all public records
laws oCthe State of Florida, including but not limited to:
a. Keel) and maintain public records required by Monroe County in order to perform the service.
b. Upon request irorn the public ag,cricy'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 frolu public records
disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law f,or the duration of' the
Agreement term and following completion ofthe Agreement if the contractor does not transfer-the
records to the public agency.
d. Upon completion ofthe Agreement, transt'er, at no cost,, to Monroe 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 transf%rs all public records to the public agency upon
completion of the Agreement, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt fi-orn public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor
keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreenlent, the contractor shall meet
all applicable requirements 1"or retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be
provided to Monroe County, upon request frorn the public agency's custodian of records, in a
16riliat that is compatible xvith the inibrination technology systcnis ol'Monroe County.
If the contractor does not comply with the ('aunty's request for records, UIC (..'OUntV shall enforce
the public records Agreement provisions in accordance with tile Agreement notwithstanding the
County's option and right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of`this provision
by the Contractor. A Contnactor who fails, to provide the public records to the County or pursuant
to a valid public records rccluest within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section
1 19�10. Florida Statutes,
Contractor shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy, or otherwise dispose of`any public
records Unless or otherNvise provided in this provision or- as otherwise provided by law.
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IF I I 14E CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARD It' C� T14E APPLICATION OF
CHAPTEIR 119,FLORIDA STATUTES,TO T14E CONTRACTOR'S D(JT-V'TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC; RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT' THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLE-Y, AT ( 05) 292-3,470, brailles -
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y- Ft., 330 40. (21, c/o, Monroe County Attorney's Office, 1111 12111 St., Suite 4(18,
1(, I)issa)rqejnerits arid Disp s I - Contractor or County commence arraction
agt� _qkgs� In the event that either
]"or damages, injunctive relief, or to etil'bree the provisions of this agreement, arid either party
prevails in any SLICII action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of` its reasonable
attorneys f-'ecs arid all costs incurred in connection therewith as determined by the court in any
such action.
17. Governing I aa�y This Agreement shall be governed by arid construed in accordance with the
laws of"the State of Florida applicable to Agreements rriade 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 ofthis A91-Cement, County and Contractor agree that venue
shall fie in the 16"' Judicial Circuit,, Monroe County, Florid'a.
18. -j"his agreement tuay not be assigned without prior wvritten consent of heath parties.
This agreement will be binding upon, and will inUl-C to the beriel"it of', each party's permitted
successors and assigns.
19. SQverability. The parties agree that the covenants of this agreement are severable and that if any
single clause or clauses shall be found unenforceable, the entire agreement shall not 11lil but shall
be construed and enforced without any severed clauses in accordance with the terms of this
agreement.
20. Duration and Termination, If the Still) Prqject Manager finds the materials (brilished, work
performed, or the finished product are not in reasonably close conformity with the plans and
specifications and have resulted in all unacceptable finished product, the affected work or
materials shall be removed and replaced or otherwise corrected by and at the expense of'
the Contractor in accordance with the SfflP Project Manager 's written orders. If` Contractor
defaults or neglects to carry out any work in accordance with this agreement or fails, to perl'orill or
comply with any provision ofthis agreement, the County may, after written notice to Contractor.
make good Such deficiencies and may deduct the cost incurred from the payment due to Contractor
arid/or County rilay terminate the contractor's services and take possession of file site and of all
materials, equipment, tools and construction equipment, and machinery owned by Contractor,
which Nvere purchased with Slifil program funds, and may finish the work, It' the expense of
finishing the work exceeds the unpaid balance to Contractor, Contractor shall be liable for payment
ofthe diffierenec to C,01.inty. Contractor and County call terminate the services contemplated this
agreement at any time for any reason upon 7 calendar day notice to either party. Contractor shall
be required to satisfactorily finish all work in progress prior to termination ofthe services, l'allUre
to do so by Contractor shall result in fort"citure of'payment for ally Nvork in progress.
2L N.91J-c.es. 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 rnail. returned receipt
requested, to the flollowjrlg:
To the County: Roman (iastesi. Monroe COU11tV
Administrator
I 100 Shlionton Street. Doom 2-205
Key West. Florida 33040
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And: Monroe C"ounty Attorney's Office
I I I 1 12"' Street. Sur le 408
Key West, Florida 31040
And: Monroe County Social Services
1100 Simonton Street, Room 1-190
Key West, Florida 333040
For the Contractor: Sweetwater Hotries Inc.
30051 Pond [,and
Big Pine Key, FL 330431
22. Fxamination and Retemion of Contractor's Records. Contractor shall, retain records relating to this
Agreement for four years after Final payment is made this agreement, If an audit. litigation, or other
action involving the records is started bef'ore the end of' the 6our-year period, records must be
retained until all issues arising out ofthe action are resolved,or until the end ofthe four-ycar period,
whichever is later. County, or anv oCits authorized rep re Seri tau ves, shall have access to Contractor
records,
23; Ueadings. 'The headings contained in this agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not
affect the nicarring or interpretation ofthis agreement.
24. Ai,,r pig it Documents This a(ireement consists of this Independent Contractor A-recrilent,
(ICIA), the Work 'Write-Up /Seope ol'Work, the bid proposal frorn, the C ontractor, the Award
of Bid, and Notice: to Proceed. In the event ot'a conflict in terms between the K,'A. Work
Writc-Up /Scope oMork, and the bid proposal., the terms ofthis AvII-CCITICut Shall prevail.
Miscellaneous.
a. Force MajeUre, F)uc perIbriTiance ofamr Chity, or o'bli(jati(
)n hereunder by either party stra I I be
excused i I"preven ted by acts o I'God, inTormation providers or other service providers. Public
enemy, Nvar, terrorism, any accident, explosion, lire, storm, earthquake. flood, strike, Computer
outage or virus, telecommunications failure, or any other circumstance beyond that party's
reasonable control.
b. Walver or Consent. Any I'allure by either of the Parties to comply with any obligation.
cover arat, condition, or agreement contained herein may, be waived in writing by the party
entitled to the benefits thereof. but such waiver or Failure to insist on strict compliance xvith
such obligation, covenant, condition, or agreement shall not operate Lis a Nvalver cat'car estoppel
with respect to any, subsequent or other failure. To be effectiw, any consent 1111-1st be in writing
and signed by an authorized representative ot,that party.
c. Independent Parties, Nothing in this, Aorcernent shall be construed as creating a partnership,
joint venture. fiduciary, or agency relationship bet,,veen the parties,, or as authorizing either
party to act as a.n agent for the other, The parties to this Agreement are independent parties,
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26, Attestallons. Contractor agrees to execute such documents as the County may reasonably require,
including, but riot beinglimited to. a Public Entity CHMC Statement, an Ethics Statement and a
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Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies.
27. Beginning January 1, 2021, in accordance with ES, 448.095, the Contractor and any
Subcontractor shall register with and shall utilize the U.S. Department of I-Ioniel Lind Security's E-
Veril'y system to verify the Nvork authorization status oCall new employees hired by the
Contractor during the term of the Agreement and shall expressly require any Subcontractors
performing, Nvork or providing services pursuant to the Agreement to likewise utilize the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security's E-Verjfy system to verily the Nvork authorization status of
all new ernployees hired by the subcontractor during the Agreenient terra. Any subcontractor
shall provide an aftidavIL stating that the subcontractor does not employ-, contract with, or
subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor-shall comply wNith and be subject to the
provisions off'.S. 448,095.
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[N WITNESS WHEROF, County and (",ontractor have executed this independent Contractor
Agreement as of the date first written above.
CONTRACTOR: Sweetwater I loi,rics Inc.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
C"OUNTY OF MONROE
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, by air-cans of-'I Physical presence or El online
notarization, on 2 __ (Date) by (Name)___
/She/They is I
a v �IjoNvj
", 12",,n to me or has/have produced
_____(Type of Identification) as identification.
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NOIARYPUBLIC
._STATE OF FLORIDA
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Expires 2/3/2024r
NIONROE C( NTY.
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By: Sheryl-rL., 6rahani
Monroe County SillP Program, Administrator
STATH' OF ILORIDA
COUNTY OF %[/IONR.OL,'
Subscribed an([ sworn to (or affirmed) before rne, by means off-16hysical presence oi- 0 online
notarization, on .-. l. o 2-,-- She is
_4al jP, �L)ate) by SflFRYL L. GRAHAM,
personally known to me or has produced
(Type of'Identification) as identi(!cat+' n.
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NOTA Z PUBLIC Notary Public State of prohda
Maresa N Sanohez
My COmmiMon HH lo3597
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IN W't FNI,,SS WI IF,'ROV, Counly and Co.ruractor have CXCCUtcd this Independent (,:"Onlractor
Agmemcm as of Me dwc firm Nwitwn Am.
CA)WtACTOW _,.Sweet FomcsInc.
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STAT11 (111 Ff DRH)A
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Subscribed and sworn to (or ankned) Inc Rmv rne, by menns orl'% ph sical presence or 1-1 orthric
notaa[jon, on 2V.
(Date) by
.LLhTllcy is all.�.J.WoLvti to me or ha,s/have produced
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Morl roQ County SIHP Prognmi Adminkirator
STATI'.' OF FLORIDA
(U-INTY OF MONROFI
Subscribed and sNvorn to (or ime
bek u we in bmeans of Allysical presence or EJ online
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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE TE(MMIDDIYYYY)
17 7/11/2023
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BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSU!RER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTI]FICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms 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 Ilileu of such endorsement(s),
PRODUCER CONTACT
NAME:
Key West Insurance PHONE
,, FAX
3152 Northside Drive, Unit 201A&201 B INP-No—Ext),, 305-294-1096_111111 I _(AIC,,No):305-294-8016
E-MAIL
Key West FL 33040 ADDRESS:
,,IN§URER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL#
License#:L100460 INSURER A. :Kinsale Insurance Company 38020
INSURED SWEETWAT01 INSURER B:Allstate Insurance Company 19232
Sweetwater Homes, Inc
30051 Pond Lane INSURER C
Big Pine Key FL 33043 INSURER D:
INSURER E
INSURER F
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:236212303 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.LIMI[TS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS'
INSR ADDC PoUCY-EFF POLICY EXP
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CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES IEa occurrence) $100,000
MED EXP(Any one person) $5,000
PERSONAL&ADVINJURY $1,000.000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000
PRO
X POLICY JEcr LOG PRODUCTS-CQMP/QP AGG S 2�000�000
OTHER
8 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y 049928729 1/22/2023 V22/2024 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $300,000
(Ea accdenl)
X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $
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AUTOS ONLY AUTOS S
x HIRED X NON-OWNED PROPERTYDAMAGE $
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AND EMPLOYERS'LIABlUTY DATE--.- STATUTE ER
ANYPROPRIETORIPARTNERJEXECUTIVE YI
F--7N INAW Klkxyat " E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $
OFF ICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? NIA'
(Mandatory in NH) u E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S
It yes,describe undor
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E L,DISEASE-POLICY(LIMIT $
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES(ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached it more space Is roqWredl
Monroe County BOCC is included as an additional insured as required by written contract for general liabIlity and business auto liability.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
1100 Simonton St AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Key West FL 33040
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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(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,,the policy(les)muist have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUIBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies Imay require an endorsement. A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in fleu of such endorsements).
PRODUCER CONTACT
E�,
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14120 Metropolis Ave W MCA,NQ.90� ?�9-19391_11400 JAIC,No}:239-939-3813
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NSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE _NAIC
INSURERA: Bridgefield Casualty Insurance 10335
INSURED SWEET.2 INSURER B:
SWeetwater Homes Inc
30051 (Pond Lane INSURER C
Big, Pine Key FL 33043 INSURER D:
INSURER E:
INSURER F
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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.
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AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
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A WORKERS COMPENSATION Y 019652963 I 511012023 511012024 X PER OTH-
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AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN
ANYPRO[IRIETORYPARTNER)EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $100,000
OF FI CERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? NIA
(Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISIEASE-EAEMPLOYEF $100,000
if ns,desc'itm under
DESCRIPTION F OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY Limtr s500,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,AddWonal Remarks SchaduJe,may be attached if more space is required)
Waiver of Subrogation Is included w4h respects to Workers Compensation.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD,ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
COMMISSIONERS ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
A POLITICAL SUB-DIVISION OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
1100 SIMONTON STREET, STE. 1-90
KEY WEST FL 33040
@ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2016103) The,ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
"� BOARD r COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Count Monroe
Mayor Cram?Cales, District i
tr
The Florida Keys Mayo Yrrr'rcm Holly Merrill R ascheirr.District 5
Micha`lic Lincoln. District 2
Jams K. Scholl,District 3
David Juice. District 4
Mourne County Social Services
State housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)
Award of P'id
Bate: 31 May 2023
Job Number: 07-8159-21
Client; Abrarns, Sally
Client Address: 26 7`i' Avenue, Stock Island FL, 33040
ContractorNendor: Shane Sweeting - DBA, Sweetwater Homes Inc. / 13912
Date and Amount of Bid: 19 May 2023
(comments: ' d
An email was scat on 05/1�123 to approximately 25 contractors, One (l) quote,was received on 05/19/23,
The price quoted for all work listed in the Scope of Work was $25,700.00 and included the cost of an
Engineering Disposition. .�
_ ._mo .. _..
p
Steven Becker ]Date
Project Manager ti
kirn lies-Wean mow..... w-
Irate
Sr Administrator Programs and Compliance
�. r� .-
Shery GrahamL Date
MC SHIP Administrator
1 7 al L
. Ounty o Monroe'Fhe Florida �Y" a I walk rl 11oCta°�qt"� ttl<�^full. }u,kiX '[ .:
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August 17, 2021.
Ms. Sally M. Abrams
26 —7" avenue
Key "petit, FL 33040
Dear Mti. Abrams:
This letter is to certify that YOU qualify to participate in Monroe C'ounty's State Housing Initiative
Partnership Pro rasa Under (lie Homeowner Rehabilitation Strategy,
Based can the infornaatican you have. provided, You qualify for a deferred payment SHIP Loan in the
amount of$15,000.00 at zero percent interest for a terns of twenty (20) years. The tcatral a11OOLInt Of
the award is $35,000,00,
The first $20,000.00 cad"exlaentieti will he a grant. The balance of$15,000.00 will be forgiven can dare
maturity elate. No payments are required can this lien.
Si4-ym-
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Monroe County SHIP Administrator