Item D32 D32
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
April 17, 2024
Agenda Item Number: D32
2023-2357
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Markham McGill- Director of Sales
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of an agreement with Bieneck International, Inc. d/b/a B FOR Creative for custom booth
building services for the IPW 2024 Tradeshow in the amount of$59,958.00 and approval to waive the
purchasing policy requirement of two price quotes.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This item seeks approval of an agreement with Bieneck International, Inc. d/b/a B FOR Creative for
custom booth building and other services and fees relating to this service in the amount of$59,958.00.
The booth is for the IPW 2024 Tradeshow in May.
TDC Staff attempted numerous times to receive an additional quote from a competing business. None
have been provided other than one from B FOR Creative. For this reason, staff is also requesting
approval to waive the purchasing policy requirement to provided two price quotes. This item has been
approved by Markham McGill, TDC Director of Sales.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
At its January 31, 2024 meeting, the BOCC approved an agreement with Bieneck International, Inc.
d/b/a B FOR Creative for custom booth building and services for the ITB Berlin 2024 Tradeshow in the
amount of$23,797.00 and approved waiving the purchasing policy requirement to seek price quotes.
Approval to participate in this Tradeshow was included in the TDC marketing plan previously approved
by the TDC and BOCC.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New Agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
4 17 2024 Agreement Bieneck Internationbal Inc dba B-F OR Creative.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$59,958.00
Budgeted in TDC Sales line item.
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B-FOR INTERNATIONAL Date:April 1,2024
701 Kenmore Avenue,Suite 240
Fredericksburg,VA 22401 U.S.A. To: Markham McGill
Phone: 1(540)373-9935 Director of Sales
Fax: 1(540)372-1414 1201 White Street,Ste.102
E-mail: com Key West,FL 33040
Phone:1(305)296-1552
E-mail:markhamoa fla-_keys.com
Customer Show Show Dates Show Location
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Monroe County BOCC I PW 2024 ( May 5-7 2024 Los Angeles CA
Qty Description Unit Price Line Total
Custom Booth Build
1.00 300ft2 custom booth including: $59,958.00
• Carpeting
• Wall and overhead structure including backlit boxes
• Columns with gingerbread decoration
• Counters with front lightboxes
• Graphics
• 3D logo with lighting
• Plants
• 6x tables
• 14x chairs
• Lighting as shown
• Transportation
• Installation and dismantling
• Standby support during the show
• Electrical
• Material handling
(2�I o Ie does no I I nch I de 0&01rl f(TS un Ie ss o I herwlse no Ie d Total $59,958.00
Client Signature Dote
Please note that electrical consumption and organizer fees for show related services are estimates only and are subject to change due to circumstances
beyond our control,or a change in the scope of work either requested by the client or dictated by the project.It does not include applicable taxes or rush
charges unless otherwise noted.Invoices are to be paid by check or wire transfer.Onsite orders and venue service fees will be invoiced after the show.Failure
to follow payment terms may result in collection activity. The cancellation of proposal after signed acceptance does not cancel financial obligation.All
proposed designs are property of 8-FOR Creative.
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Date: April 1, 2024
Client: Monroe County BOCC
Show: IPW 2024
Dates: May 5-7, 2024
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Payment:
100% of proposal and added orders amounts are due upon acceptance of this proposal. Onsite orders and venue service fees
will be invoiced after the show. Failure to follow payment terms may result in collection activity. Exhibitor/Client agrees to pay
for all reasonable collection costs if B-FOR is required to retain collection agency or attorney services to collect any overdue
payment, including, but not limited to, collection and attorneys'fees, interest and other expenses. The cancellation of event or
proposal after signed acceptance does not cancel financial obligation.
Terms&Conditions:
The quoted price DOES NOT INCLUDE floor space rental from the show organizer, promotional packages,and any venue related
services including, but not limited to, electrical main and consumption, Internet, rigging, catering and booth staffing, unless
otherwise specified in this proposal.
Any prices for venue related services that ore included are estimates only and are subject to change due to circumstances beyond
our control, the organizer's or venue's published show pricing, or due to a change in the scope of work either requested by the
Exhibitor/Client or dictated by the project.
The quoted price DOES NOT INCLUDE applicable taxes or rush charges unless otherwise noted.
The quoted price INCLUDES: booth rental, handling, freight, installation and dismantling of all items and materials specified in
the proposal, cleaning and waste removal before show start, and disposal of stand materials post show (not including any
Exhibitor/Client owned materials).
Liability:
Exhibitor/Client agrees to carry its own property and liability insurance.
Exhibitor/Client is responsible for any damage to rented booths or material caused by Exhibitor/Client, its agents, partners,
employees,contracted labor, or clients.
Exhibitor/Client releases B-FOR and Event Organizer from liability for any illness,injury,loss of life,damage to persons or property
by reason of participation in the trade fair, or by reasons of acts by Exhibitor/Client, its agents, partners, employees, contracted
labor, or clients, or by any force majeure events, including, but not limited to, act of God,war or threat of war,terrorist act, civil
unrest,fire, strike, blockage, embargo or government action,over which B-FOR has no or limited control.
Signature
04/01/2024
Client Date B-FORCreativie Date
By signing this agreement,you agree to
the terms and conditions os outlined above.
Thank you for your business!
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Addendum
Monroe County Contract
Terms and Conditions
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (herein after"County"or"'Customer') and BFOR
Creative (herein after"Company") agree as set forth below.
The County and Company hereby enter into this addendum to the `BFor Creative TERMS &
CONDITIONS" ("Agreement""). and agrees to the following:
The Agreement includes and incorporates the Quote, Terms and Conditions and this Addendum.
The Agreement is a Public Record under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties agree to comply with
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
Payment will be made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, 218.70, Florida
Statutes. Payments due and unpaid under the Agreement shall bear interest pursuant to the Local
Government Prompt Payment Act. Company shall submit to the County invoices with Supporting
documentation that are acceptable to the Monroe County Clerk of Court and Comptroller (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.
The County S performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
The County S indemnification is limited and subject to the sovereign immunity provisions of Sec.
768.28, Florida Statutes.
Maintenance of Records: Company 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 parry 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 the determines that monies paid to Company
pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, Company shall
repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03; FS, running from the date the
monies were paid to Company.
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 contracts 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 Customer and Company
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agree that venue shall lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in
Monroe County, Florida. This Agreement shall not be subject to arbitration.
Attorney's Fees and Costs: The Parties agree that in the event any cause of action or administrative
proceeding is initiated or defended by any parry relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this
Agreement, the prevailing parry shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, as an
award against the non-pre prevailing parry, and shall include attorney's fees and courts costs in appellate
proceedings. 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.
Nondiscrimination: The Parties agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and it is
expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination
has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any
parry, effective the date of the court order. The Parties agree to comply with all Federal and Florida
statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limited to: 1) Title VII 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 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 maybe 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, 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.
Public Records Compliance. Company 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 Customer and Company in
conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. The Customer shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by Company. Failure of Company to
abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the Customer
may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall, as a prevailing
parry, 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. Company is encouraged to consult
with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply with this provision.
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Non-Waiver of Immunity: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the
participation of the Customer and Company 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
contract entered into by the County be required to contain any provision for waiver.
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 Customer nor the Company 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.
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.
E-Verify System - In accordance with F.S. 448.095, Any Contractor and any subcontractor shall
register with and shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Sccurity's E-Verify system to verify the
work authorization status of all new employees hired by the Company 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 Hoinclauid Sccurity's E-Verify system to verify the
work authorization status of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the Agreement term.
Any subcontractor shall provide an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract
with, or subconstruct with an unauthorized alien. Company shall comply with and be subject to the
provisions of F.S. 448.095
COUNTY FORMS. By signing this Agreement, Company 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
Company certifies and agrees that Company 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, proposal or reply on contracts to provide any goods or services to a
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public entity, may not submit a bid, proposal or reply on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids, proposals or replys on
leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, Company 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, Company 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
Customer's competitive procurement activities.
In addition to the foregoing, Company 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 Company has
been placed on the convicted vendor list.
Company will promptly notify the Customer if it or any subcontractor is formally charged with
an act defined as a "public entity crime" or has been placed on the convicted �',endor list.
Ethics Clause
By signing this Agreement, Company 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 Customer 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.
VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS
Company 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
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.
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As the person authorized to sign on behalf of Company, I hereby certify that the company identified
above 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:
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Non-Collusion Affidavit
Company 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 Company, 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.
BFOR Creative
Signature
VP of Operations
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