Item D03 D3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 31, 2024
Agenda Item Number: D3
2023-1938
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Markham McGill- TDC Director of
No. Sales
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Agreement with Conex Exhibition Services LLC
retroactively to October 1, 2023, for exhibitions services for trade show booths for the Tourist
Development Council's promotion of the Florida Keys and Key West in the amount of$57,614 for the
IMEX America show in Las Vegas,Nevada October 2023 and World Travel Market show in London,
UK in November 2023 and approval to waive the County's Purchasing Policy requirement to seek price
quotes for these services.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The TDC approved this item at their December 19th, 2023 meeting.
The TDC sales department has drafted an agreement for the purpose of paying Conex for services they
have provided to the TDC for design and build of our trade show booths at IMEX America (in October
2023) and World Travel Market in November 2023. This agreement is retroactively effective to October
1, 2023 and ends on or before April 30, 2024. This item also seeks approval to waive the purchasing
policy requirement to seek price quotes for these services. The agreement has been reviewed by the
TDC Sales Director and the County Attorney's Office.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The BOCC approved the TDC Marketing Plan which includes participation in certain trade shows,
including IMEX and World Travel Market shows.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
Yes
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Agreement.
DOCUMENTATION:
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Conex-Tradeshow Booth Build Design FINAL-signed.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 10/1/23
Expiration Date: 4/ 30/24
Budgeted: Yes
Sources of Funds: TDC
Insurance Required: Yes, Certificate of Insurance to be provided.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MONROE COUNTY AND
CONEX EXHIBITION SERVICES LLC
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY" and Conex Exhibition
Services LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." County and Contractor are sometimes
referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as "the Parties."
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and Contractor agree to enter into the agreement to outline the
exhibition services that have been or will be provided by the Contractor as set forth in more
detail herein; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY hereby waives the requirement under the Monroe County Purchasing
Policy to seek price quotes for this contract;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree
as follows:
PURPOSE: COUNTY enters into this Agreement for the purpose of engaging Contractor for the
design and build for COUNTY' Tourist Development Council (TDC) trade show booths at IMEX
America 2023 show and World Travel Market (WTM) 2023 show, as set forth more fully in
Exhibit A hereto, Scope of Work.
1. Performance. Contractor shall perform in accordance with the conditions and criteria set
forth herein and as set forth in the Scope(s) of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and is incorporated as an integral part of this Agreement. Contractor shall perform all
services in a professional, competent, and timely manner, and in accordance with
industry standards and all applicable law, including any applicable privacy law or other
restriction governing the collection and reporting of data.
a. Performance Measures. COUNTY through the Tourist Development Council and
the 3406 North Roosevelt Blvd. Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys (the executive
office for the TDC)will evaluate Contractor's performance on: (1)timely progress
with duties and deliverables; (2) completion of each deliverable outlined herein;
and (3) overall responsiveness to COUNTY through the TDC and Visit Florida Keys'
direction and needs to evaluate overall performance.
2. Billing and Payment. Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, shall not
exceed the COUNTY's competitive solicitation threshold amount of$150,000.00,
COUNTY shall pay Contractor as follows:
a. Professional Fees. Fees shall be calculated in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth in Exhibit A attached hereto upon Contractor's delivery to COUNTY of a detailed
invoice and any additional items specified in Exhibit A. Unless otherwise provided for
within the applicable Scope of Work, all fees are payable in arrears.
b. Reimbursable Expenses. Expenses incurred on behalf of COUNTY shall not
exceed those authorized in the applicable Scope of Work and must be approved by
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COUNTY as budgeted expenses in advance of incurrence. Unless the applicable
Scope of Work contains a specific exception, Contractor must provide third party
invoices and proof of performance for all expenses incurred. Failure to comply with
the terms of this paragraph may result in COUNTY declining reimbursement of
expenses.
c. Vendor Travel. Reimbursement for expenses incurred under this Agreement for the
sole purpose of travel must be preapproved in writing by COUNTY through the TDC in
advance of incurrence and shall be made in accordance with COUNTY's law and
policy.
d. Invoicing Process. Contractor shall submit all invoices to the TDC along with any
required supporting documentation in accordance with the invoicing schedule outlined
in Attachment A. The Contractor shall submit invoices with supporting
documentation that is acceptable to the Monroe County Office of the Clerk of Court
and Comptroller ("County Clerk"). Acceptability to the County Clerk is based on
Accepted Accounting Principles and such laws, rules, and regulations as may
govern the County Clerk's disbursal of funds. All invoices, bills for fees, costs,
reimbursements, or other compensation shall be in a form with sufficient detail to
allow COUNTY and County Clerk and other relevant entities to conduct an audit
thereof. Invoices are payable within 30 days upon receipt of invoice with proper
documentation. Payment will be made in accordance with the Local Government
Prompt Payment Act, F.S. 218.70.
3. Term. This Agreement shall be retroactively effective to October 1, 2023, and shall end
on or before April 30, 2024.
4. Contingent Liability. Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this
contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners.
5. Termination.
a. Notice. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party with seven (7) days'
notice delivered in the manner set forth in Section 7 herein upon the material failure
of the other Party to perform. Either Party shall have the opportunity to cure within
the notice period. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party with sixty (60)
days' notice delivered to the other Party in the manner set forth in Section 7 herein
for any reason, irrespective of that Party's performance.
b. Effect. Upon service of a Notice of Termination by either party as set forth in Section
7 herein, both Parties shall immediately cease activity under this Agreement other
than those already paid for or subcontracted for, and neither Party shall incur further
liability for fees, expenses, or other costs pursuant to this Agreement beyond the date
of the notice of termination. If, at the time of notice pursuant to this section, services
have been subcontracted but not yet paid for, both Parties shall make every
reasonable effort to mitigate costs.
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6. Agreement Managers.
Monroe County TDC
Visit Florida Keys
c/o Markham McGill, Director of Sales
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, FL 33040
markham(a-) e�s.com
Conex Exhibition Services, LLC c/o
Matias Sanchez
12414 Rock Garden Ln
Miami, FL 33156
m s a n c h ez(a-)conexgroup.com
7. Notices. All notices pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
transmitted either by personal hand delivery, United States Postal Service with return
receipt requested, by overnight express delivery, fax, or electronic mail to the other
Party's Agreement Manager at the address listed in Section 6.
In the event that notices are transmitted via fax or electronic mail, the date of the fax or
electronic mail shall be the effective date of the notice. Notice by electronic mail must be
given to each electronic mail address listed for a Party's Agreement Manager in Section
6.
8. Public Records. 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.
Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the Contractor is
required to:
(1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform
the service.
(2) Upon receipt from the County's custodian of records, provide the County with a
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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 this chapter or as
otherwise provided by law.
(3) 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 County.
(4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records
in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records that would be
required by the County to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public
records to the County 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 the County,
upon request from the County's custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with
the information technology systems of the County.
(5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a County contract must be
made directly to the County, but if the County does not possess the requested records,
the County shall immediately notify the Contractor of the request, and the Contractor
must provide the records to the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time.
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 section119.10, Florida Statutes.
The 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.
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 PHONE# 305-292-
3470 BRADLEY-BRIAN(a,MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV, MONROE
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1111 12TH Street, SUITE 408, KEY
WEST, FL 33040.
9. Venue. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, and
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venue for any actions arising out of this Agreement shall be in the appropriate state Court
in the 161h Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida. Contractor and COUNTY
waive any right to a jury trial.
10. Independent Contractor. Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, contractors,
subcontractors, and servants shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and
not as an employee of COUNTY in the performance of the tasks and duties which are the
subject of this Agreement. No statement in this Agreement shall be construed to make
Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or servants the
employees of COUNTY, and they will not be entitled to any of the rights, privileges or
benefits of employees of COUNTY. Contractor shall take such steps as may be
necessary to ensure that each of its officers, employees, agents, contractors,
subcontractors, and servants are deemed to be an independent contractor of COUNTY
and will not be considered or permitted to be an employee of COUNTY.
COUNTY shall not pay or withhold, and Contractor shall hold COUNTY harmless from,
costs for employee benefits, employee taxes, insurance, and other costs typically arising
from an employer-employee relationship. Contractor shall pay its own expenses,
including salaries and commissions to Contractor's employees and all taxes incurred in
doing business. Nothing in the terms of this Agreement shall be construed to create a
partnership between Contractor and COUNTY.
11. Subcontractors. Unless otherwise stated in the applicable Scope of Work, the
Contractor may, with prior written approval from COUNTY though the TDC, subcontract
components of work performed under this Agreement. The Contractor must make every
reasonable effort to ensure that COUNTY is not liable to, or liable for, subcontractors
retained by the Contractor. The provisions of this section may be modified in a Scope of
Work in the event COUNTY requires Contractor to engage a particular subcontractor.
12. Indemnification and Insurance. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
COUNTY, TDC, 3406 North Roosevelt Blvd. D/B/A Visit Florida Keys its directors, officers,
employees, and agents from all claims, suits, judgments or damages, including interest
and attorney fees and costs, arising from or relating to this Agreement. In all instances,
each party shall be responsible for any injury, property damage, or other legal wrongdoing
resulting from any activities conducted by that party and its directors, officers, employees,
and agents.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain insurance as specified and maintain the required
insurance at all times that this Agreement is in effect. 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 indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased expenses
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resulting from such delay.
The coverage provided herein shall be provided by an insurer with an A.M. Best rating
of VI or better, that is licensed to business in the State of Florida and that has an agent
for service of process within the State of Florida. The coverage shall contain an
endorsement providing thirty (30) days notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation
of said coverage. Said coverage shall be written by an insurer acceptable to the
COUNTY and shall be in a form acceptable to the COUNTY.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain the following policies:
A. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida, sufficient to
respond to Florida Statute 440.
B. Employers Liability Insurance with limits of$1,000,000 per Accident, $1,000,000
Disease, policy limits, $1,000,000 Disease each employee.
C. Comprehensive business automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims
for injuries to members of the public and/or damages to property of others arising
from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, hired
or non-owned vehicles, with One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single
limit and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
D. Commercial general liability, including Personal Injury Liability, covering claims for
injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any
covered act or omission of the CONTRACTOR or any of its employees, agents or
subcontractors, including Premises and/or Operations, Products and Completed
Operations, Independent Contractors; Broad Form Property Damage and with One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and annual aggregate.
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is changed to or 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 must extend for a minimum of 48 months following the termination or
expiration of this contract.
COUNTY shall be named as an additional insured with respect to CONTRACTOR'S
liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in Paragraphs C and D.
CONTRACTOR shall require its subcontractors to be adequately insured at least to
the limits prescribed above, and to any increased limits of CONTRACTOR if so
required by COUNTY during the term of this Agreement. COUNTY will not pay for
increased limits of insurance for subcontractors.
CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance or a copy of
all insurance policies including those naming the COUNTY as an additional insured.
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The COUNTY reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies upon
request.
13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement,
except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County Commissioners
for Monroe County and the 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
subcontractor shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Subject to the
provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, each party hereto binds itself, its
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other and to the successors, assigns
and legal representatives of such other party.
14. Exclusive Property. Contractor acknowledges that its performance of this Agreement is
"work made for hire." Anything, by whatsoever designation it may be known, that is
produced or developed by Contractor under this Agreement shall be the exclusive
property of COUNTY at all stages of performance or development and may be
copyrighted, trademarked, patented or otherwise restricted by COUNTY as provided by
law. Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor shall have any proprietary interest in
the products or materials developed under this Agreement. COUNTY may, in its sole,
absolute, and unfettered discretion, make changes in, deletions from, or addition to any
product or service produced by Contractor under this Agreement. If for any reason the
results and proceeds of the services or products produced under this Agreement are
determined at any time not to be a work made for hire, Contractor hereby irrevocably
transfers and assigns COUNTY all right, title, and interest to therein, including all
copyrights, as well as all renewals and extensions thereto.
15. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be deemed in default of this Agreement to the extent
that performance of its obligations or attempts to cure any breach are delayed or
prevented by reason of any act of God, fire, natural disaster(e.g., hurricanes), accident,
riots, acts of government, acts of war or terrorism, shortage of materials or supplies,
failure of transportation or communications or of suppliers of goods or services, or any
other cause beyond the reasonable control of such Party. Either party has the right to
terminate this Agreement upon written notice provided pursuant to Section 7 herein if a
Force Majeure event substantially affecting that party's ability to perform the obligations
created by this Agreement occurs.
16. Bankruptcy or Change of Ownership. Contractor shall notify COUNTY within five (5)
business days if Contractor files for bankruptcy or changes ownership. COUNTY will
have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon receipt of such
notification.
17. Record Maintenance. Contractor shall retain and maintain for a period of five years all
records related to this Agreement and shall make such records available for an audit as
may be requested. Records shall include independent auditor working papers, books,
documents, and other evidence, including, but not limited to, vouchers, bills, invoices,
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third-party invoices, proof of performance, requests for payment, and other supporting
documentation, which, according to generally accepted accounting principles,
procedures and practices, sufficiently and properly reflect all program costs expended in
the performance of this Agreement. The records maintained by Contractor shall be
subject at all times to inspection, review, or audit by COUNTY, the Couty Clerk, or other
personnel authorized by the COUNTY. Each party to this Agreement or its 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 five years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by
the COUNTY or County 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, of the Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid by the
COUNTY.
18. Preservation of Remedies. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or
remedy accruing to either Party upon breach or default under this Agreement will impair
any such right, power, or remedy of either Party, nor will such delay or omission be
construed as a waiver of any such breach or default or any similar breach or default.
19. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement or portion thereof is in conflict
with any applicable statute or rule or is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, then such term, provision, or portion thereof shall be
deemed to be null and void, shall be severed from this Agreement, and shall not
invalidate any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement and the rights and
obligations of the Parties shall be construed as if this Agreement did not contain such
severed term or provision, and this Agreement otherwise shall remain in full force and
effect.
20. Merger. This writing contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the
performance of services under this Agreement. No representations made or relied upon
by either Party, other than those that are expressly set forth within or provided for by this
Agreement, are a part of this Agreement. Any "purchase order," or similar document
generated by Contractor or received by COUNTY shall be for billing reference only and,
notwithstanding any terms and/or conditions set forth therein, such document shall not
take precedence over this Agreement.
21. Modification. This Agreement may not be altered, modified, amended, or changed in
any manner, except pursuant to a written agreement executed and delivered by each of
the Parties. Additionally, any such modification, amendment or change becomes
effective as of the last date signed by the necessary Parties or such later date as the
Parties may agree therein. However, either Party may change its Agreement Manager
and contact information by notifying the other Party's Agreement Manager by electronic
mail.
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22. Contract Eligibility. COUNTY's funding agreement with the COUNTY places limitations
on its ability to subcontract with certain vendors. Therefore, Contractor affirms that it is
not (1) listed on Florida's Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created
pursuant to s. 215.4725, F.S., (2) engaged in a boycott of Israel, (3) listed on Florida's
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or Florida's Scrutinized Companies
with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to
s. 215.473, F.S., (4) engaged in business operations in Cuba, Syria, or Venezuela, (5)
listed on Florida's Discriminatory Vendor List created pursuant to s. 287.134, F.S., or(6)
listed on the State of Florida's convicted vendor list established pursuant to s. 287.133.
Contractor agrees that should any of the above affirmations become false during the term
of the Agreement that COUNTY may terminate the Agreement immediately. Contractor
agrees to provide COUNTY with written notice immediately should any of the above
affirmations become false during the term of the Agreement. Contractor shall insert a
provision in accordance with this paragraph in any subcontract for services under the
Agreement.
23. Non-Discrimination. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee employed
in the performance of this Agreement, or against any applicant for employment because
of age, race, sex, creed, color, handicap, national origin, or marital status.
24. Compliance with Laws. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable national, state,
and local laws in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR and COUNTY 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.
CONTRACTOR and COUNTY agrees 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
disabilities; 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
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. 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 s. 12101 Note), as may be amended from time to time,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter
14, Article II, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
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national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status
or age; 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.
25. E-Verify.
In accordance with F.S. 448.095, the Contractor and any subcontractor shall register with
and shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the
work authorization status of all new employees hired by the Contractor during the term of
the Contract and shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing
services pursuant to the Contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees
hired by the subcontractor during the Contract term. Any subcontractor shall provide an
affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with
an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall comply with and be subject to the provisions
of F.S. 448.095
26. CODE OF ETHICS
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.
27. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The CONTRACTOR and COUNTY 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.
28. 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.
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29. COUNTY FORMS. By signing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR has sworn or affirmed to the
following requirements as set forth in the Public Entity Crime Statement, Ethics Statement,
Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized
Companies List as set forth in more detail in this Agreement.
Public Entity Crime Statement
The CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT certifies and agrees that CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT nor
any Affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list within the last 36 months.
In accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on
the Discriminatory Vendor List, kept by the Florida Department of Management Services, 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 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 contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and
may not transact business with any public entity.
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 contracts 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
public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor,
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT or subcontractor under a contract with any public entity, and
may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided
in Section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months
from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
By signing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT represents that the execution of
this Agreement will not violate the Public Entity Crimes 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.
In addition to the foregoing, CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT further represents that there has
been no determination, based on an audit, that it or any subcontractor has committed an act
defined by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as a "public entity crime" and that it has not
been formally charged with committing an act defined as a "public entity crime" regardless of
the amount of money involved or whether CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT has been placed
on the convicted vendor list.
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT will promptly notify the COUNTY if it or any
subcontractor is formally charged with an act defined as a "public entity crime" or has
been placed on the convicted vendor list.
Ethics Clause
By signing this Agreement,the CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT warrants that he/it has not employed,
retained or otherwise had act on his/her behalf any former County officer or employee in violation of
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in its discretion,
terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the Agreement
or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
consideration paid to the former County officer or employee.
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT in accordance with Florida Statute
287.087 hereby certifies that CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT shall:
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business' policy of
maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations.
3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are
under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of
working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will
abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea
of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any
controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the
workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.
5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee who
is so convicted.
6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of this section.
The person authorized to sign the Agreement certifies that CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT
complies fully with the above requirements.
Non-Collusion Affidavit
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT by signing this Agreement, according to law on my oath, and under
penalty of perjury, depose and say that the person signing on behalf of the firm of
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT, the bidder making the Proposal for the project described in the
Scope of Work and that I executed the said proposal with full authority to do so; the prices in this
bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement
for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other
bidder or with any competitor; unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted
in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by
the bidder prior to bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any competitor; and no
attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person, partnership or
corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the purpose of restricting competition; the statements
contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that Monroe County
relies upon the truth of the statements contained in this affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.
VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS
CONTRACTOR agrees and certifies compliance with the following:
Section 287.135, Florida Statutes prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or
entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of any amount if, at the time of contracting
or renewal, the 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 for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, that are on either the Scrutinized
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Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran
Terrorism Lists which were created pursuant to s. 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in
business operations in Cuba or Syria.
As the person authorized to sign on behalf of CONTRACTOR, I hereby certify that the company
identified above as "CONTRACTOR" is not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel
List or engaged in a boycott of Israel and for Projects of $1,000,000 or more is not listed on either
the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in
the Iran Terrorism List, or engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes,the submission of a false certification
may subject company to civil penalties, attorney's fees, and/or costs. I further understand that any
contract with the County may be terminated, at the option of the County, if the company is found to
have submitted a false certification or has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott
Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel or placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in
Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism List or been engaged
in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
Note: The List are available at the following Department of Management Services Site:
http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business operations/state purchasing/vendor information/convicte
d suspended discriminatory complaints vendor lists
30. Execution of Agreement. The parties agree that the execution of this Agreement may
be by electronic signature and maintained and transacted by electronic record.
Additionally, this Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts. Each
counterpart is an original. Together, all counterparts form one single document.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, by signature below, both parties agree to abide by the terms,
conditions, and provisions of this Agreement document.
Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County
Mayor
Conex Exhibition Se is
(SEAL) Matt Sanchez
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk
Managing
Title: Director
As Deputy Clerk
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Contractor shall design and build the Florida Keys and Key West Stand at the following
shows during the Term of this Agreement. The cost of the build should not exceed the amount
listed unless pre-approved in writing by the project manager for each show.
None.
2. This document lays out the general terms of the agreement, which are common to every
project. In addition to this document, a detailed Letter of agreement will be signed for each of
the above listed events to provide a full detail of the specific terms for each project.
3. Contractor shall provide custom construction based on the total area of each specific project.
This may include, as needed, all of the following items:
a. Mock-up/Design: Contractor shall mock-up some booth design/rendering options for
COUNTY's review, feedback, and approval.
b. Flooring: Unless otherwise specified in the specific show's LOA, all stands will be
covered with high quality carpet on a 5cm height platform, which will provide the
necessary height for electrical installation. The platform will include a handicapped
access if needed and ramp perimeter on the lounge area at the front of the stand.
c. Walls: All structural and non-structural walls will be made using a hybrid construction
system combining steel, aluminum, wood, MDF and glass. For domestic shows, most
walls will also utilize high grade printed double stretch fabric.
d. Storage: Although this is very specific for each project, usually all international or larger
stands will have an enclosed area. For domestic and smaller shows in general, storage
will be provided through credenzas and other type of storage furniture.
e. Illumination: Spotlights and LED string lights will be used for graphics and to provide for
specific illumination needs. Sockets for electrical supply will be placed along the stand
for optimal comfort and functionality.
f. Audio and Video Equipment: The current design does not include any audiovisual
equipment, which can be requested in case of need.
g. Wireless Internet: No internet connection is contemplated for either domestic or
international shows.
h. Services: Electrical consumption, cleaning before and during the event, construction
permits and freight cost as well as the presence of maintenance and Conex personnel
during the show are included in this proposal.
i. Furniture and Graphic: Detailed addendums will be provided for each specific show with
a full itemization of all the furniture to be provided as well as every graphic element to be
installed. In case of the graphics' addendum, this document will also provide specific
details that will help the COUNTY procure the necessary artwork/images in the
necessary dimensions and resolution for optimal result. In general terms, most projects
will include the following furniture elements:
• Custom elements such as:
o Custom counter/s.
o Custom decorative elements such as props, planters, dividers, etc.
• Standard/Non custom furniture such as:
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o Stools
o Chairs
o Round meeting tables for 4 people
o Sofas and loveseats
o Coffee tables
o Accent area rugs
• Other elements:
o Shelving units for closets
o Cabinet with doors
o Floor coat hangers
o Wall coat hangers
o Paper bins
o Small refrigerator or water dispenser
4. Pricing:
The budgeted cost for the production, transportation, setup and construction, dismantling, and
storage of the Florida Keys and Key West stand for each project is:
1. IMEX America - Las Vegas, Nevada October 2023 ($35,307.00)
2. World Travel Market (WTM) London, UK November 2023 ($22,307.00)
All builds require a signed estimate or letter of agreement setting forth all relevant details of the
project and the total cost. Total costs under this Agreement may not exceed $57,614.00, unless
an amendment authorizing additional work is approved by the County and signed by both
parties in advance.
5. Payment Terms: Total compensation for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement is as
set forth in Paragraph 4, payable as follows: 50% deposit for each project 15 days prior to the
show, and the remaining 50% balance once the service has been fully rendered.
All invoices and proof of performance must be forwarded as set forth in Section 6 of Agreement.
Proof of performance must be provided to demonstrate completion of deliverable as outlined
above. All invoices are payable within 30 days of receipt of invoice and proof of performance.
Failure to provide invoice and proof of performance as indicated will delay payment processing.
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