Item G06 G6
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
November 19, 2024
Agenda Item Number: G6
2023-3270
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Kelli Fountain 305-296-1552
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval is requested to waive purchasing policies and price
quote/bid process requirements and enter into an Agreement with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. who
is the only entity that provides local reporting specific to Monroe County accommodations and provides
reports pertaining to occupancy and daily average rates on weekly, monthly and an annual basis to the
Monroe County Tourist Development Council. The data provides analytical database information
utilized by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
TDC approved same at their meeting of October 29, 2024.
This agenda item seeks approval of the purchasing policy requirements to seek price quotes. This is the
only provider that offers services are outlined.
This item also seeks approval of the Agreement with CoStar. A draft Agreement is attached to this
agenda item. The final agreement will be provided upon receipt from CoStar. The new Agreement will
allow for continued data services which is utilized by the TDC.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
New Agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
2024
DOCUMENTATION:
CoSTR Agreement.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Line Item Number 115-SC00084 $43,704
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Memorandum
TO: Tourism Development Council
FROM: Kelli Fountain, Director of Market Research
DATE: October 21, 2024
RE: Consideration: CoStar
Currently STR (now known as CoStar) provides local reporting specific to Monroe
County accommodations and provides reports pertaining to occupancy and daily rates
on a weekly, monthly and annual basis to the Monroe County Tourist Development
Council. They also provide us with state-wide data for review. The records provide the
basis for analytical database information utilized by the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council.
The current agreement with STR expires on December 31, 2024. During the last
approval process, the BOCC approved waiving policies and bid processes to enter
into an agreement with STR.
Approval is requested to ask the BOCC to waive policies and bid process and enter
into a contract with CoStar, who is the only entity that provides the above-mentioned
service to Monroe County. The agreement will be for the period of January 1, 2025,
through December 31, 2025. The annual cost of the agreement will be $43,704.
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CoStar
AE: Jennifer Foster CoStar-
License Agreement Location ID: 93256501
Business Code: Government
Licensee: Monroe County Tourist Dev I Location ID: 93256501
Address: 1201 White St, Suite 102 City/State/Zip: Key West, FL 33040-3328
Telephone: (305)294-1936
Bill-To Contact: Kelli Fountain Email for Bill-To Contact: fountain-kelli@monroecounty-fl.gov
Total No. Listings: 0 Monthly Semi-Annually
Total No. Sites: 1
Total No.Authorized Users(All Sites): 2 ✓❑Quarterly Yearly
Twelve Month Anniversary Initial Term
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Single Invoice Delayed start date for all service offerings:January 1,2025.
Monthly License Fees
Site Market Product Description (Before Tax)
93256501 All Data Costar Suite $3,642.00
Total Monthly Fees From Additional Schedule of Services:
Discount:
FREFFENUMM
Total Monthly License Fees: $3,642.00
Discounted Monthly License Fees:
Notes:
This License Agreement incorporates by reference the Terms and Conditions for the services identified above(available at:https://www.costar.com/CoStarTerms-and-Conditions)and any
addenda attached hereto between Costar Realty Information, Inc.("CoStar")and the above-named Licensee,and establishes the terms and conditions under which Costar will license the
products set forth in this License Agreement.The Terms and Conditions are an integral part of the License Agreement being formed hereby.In addition,use of any CoStar product is subject to
the website Terms of Service/Use("Website Terms of Use")available online for each applicable service provided under this License Agreement.Licensee agrees to comply with such Website
Terms of Use and to regularly review them for updates and changes.To the extent a conflict exists,this License Agreement shall govern over such Website Terms of Use.Terms used on this
License Agreement and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the applicable Terms and Conditions.
In the event Licensee does not execute this License Agreement by 7/31/2024, this License Agreement shall become null and void, however, if both parties execute and commence
performance of their duties and obligations under this License Agreement after such date,this License Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and be binding on the parties.The
person executing this License Agreement on behalf of Licensee represents and warrants that he or she has been authorized to do so and that all necessary actions required for the execution
have been taken.CoStar hereby provides notice that only an authorized officer of CoStar or its parent company can execute this License Agreement on behalf of CoStar. Delivery of an
executed signature page to this License Agreement by electronic means shall be effective and constitute a legal and binding agreement between the parties.
CoStar Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
By: Signature:
Name: Gene Boxer Print Name:
Title: General Counsel Title: Mayor
Date: Date:
Address: 1331 L Street, NW Address: 1201 White St, Suite 102
Address: Washington, DC 20005-4101 Address: Key West, FL 33040-3328
MONROE COUWrY ATTORNEY
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CHMSTrNE LD4BERT-BARraows
AsslsTArrrCOUNTY ATTORNT-Y
DATE. 11/4/24
Schedule Of Services Page 2027
CoStar CoStar-
License Agreement
Licensee: Monroe County Tourist Dev Location ID: 93256501
Address: 1201 White St, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040-3328
Total Number of Authorized Users at Site 2
Contact Name: Kelli Fountain Phone:
Email: fountain-kelli@monroecounty-fl.gov Role: User
Contact Name: Ammie Machan Phone:
Email: adminasst@fla-keys.com Role: User
User Detail Page 2028
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1201 White St, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040 CoStar onroe County Tourist Dev TM
93256501 Jennifer Foster
Addendum to License Agreement
This Addendum to the License Agreement (the "Addendum") is made as of the date
hereof by and between CoStar Realty Information, Inc. ("Licensor") and Monroe County Tourist
Dev ("Licensee") and is executed pursuant to and made a part of the License Agreement signed
by Licensee on , 2024, for the provision of Licensor's commercial real estate
information service(s) (the "Agreement"). Any capitalized term used in this Addendum and not
otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, Licensor and Licensee agree that the Agreement shall be amended as
follows:
1. A new subsection 8(e) is hereby added as follows:
"e. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8, payment will be
made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, 218.70,
Florida Statutes. Payments due and unpaid under this Agreement shall bear
interest pursuant to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Costar shall
submit to Licensee invoices 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."
2. A new subsection 8(f) is hereby added as follows:
"f. Licensee's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is
contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners."
3. The following is hereby added to the end of Section 14:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 14, Licensee's
indemnification obligation is limited and subject to the sovereign immunity
provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes."
4. Section 18 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"18. Choice of Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to
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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 Costar and Licensee 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."
5. A new subsection 19(n) is hereby added as follows:
"n. The Agreement is a Public Record under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The
parties agree to comply with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes."
6. A new subsection 19(o) is hereby added as follows:
"o. Maintenance of Records. Costar shall maintain all books, records, and
documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.
Each party to this Agreement or their authorized representatives, shall have
reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this
Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and
for five years following the termination of this Agreement."
7. A new subsection 19(p) is hereby added as follows:
Up. Attorney's Fees and Costs. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, the parties agree that in the event any cause of action or
administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, as an award against the
non-pre prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees and courts costs in
appellate proceedings."
8. A new subsection 19(q) is hereby added as follows:
"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 party, 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
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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."
9. A new subsection 19(r) is hereby added as follows:
"r. Public Records Compliance. This Agreement and all of its terms are subject
to applicable statutes of chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Public
Records law. Such applicable statutes of chapter 119, Florida Statutes, shall
take precedence over any conflicting terms.
Costar acknowledges that Licensee is a governmental body that is subject to
the Florida Public Records law. Licensee does hereby acknowledge and agree
that the Licensed Product is proprietary and confidential to Costar under
Section 288.075(4) and contains trade secrets as described under Section
288.075(3) of the Florida Statutes, and that Costar's Proprietary Information, if
disclosed, would cause substantial harm to Costar's competitive position.
Accordingly, Licensee acknowledges that the Licensed Product may be exempt
from disclosure under the Florida Public Records law (Ch. 119 et seq), including
without limitation the provisions of Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes and
Section 24(a), Art. I of the Florida Constitution. Accordingly, Licensee shall not
disclose, directly or indirectly, or take any other action, which would result in
the unauthorized disclosure or duplication of any portion of the Licensed
Product. Licensee shall not allow access to the Licensed Product, nor make
copies of any kind, except as set forth within Section 3."
10. A new subsection 19(s) is hereby added as follows:
Us. Non-Waiver of Immunity. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28,
Florida Statutes, the participation of Licensee and Costar in this Agreement and
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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 Licensee be required to contain any provision for
waiver."
11. A new subsection 19(t) is hereby added as follows:
"t. 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 Licensee and Costar agree that neither
party 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."
12. A new subsection 19(u) is hereby added as follows:
"u. 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 Licensee in his or her individual capacity, and no member, officer,
agent or employee of Licensee shall be liable personally on this Agreement or
be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution
of this Agreement."
13. A new subsection 19(v) is hereby added as follows:
"v. E-Verify System. In accordance with F.S. 448.095, Costar 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 Costar during the term of this Agreement and shall
expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services
pursuant to this Agreement 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 Agreement term. Any
subcontractor shall provide an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not
employ, contract with, or subconstruct with an unauthorized alien. Costar shall
comply with and be subject to the provisions of F.S. 448.095."
14. A new subsection 19(w) is hereby added as follows:
"w. Licensee Forms. By signing this Agreement, Costar has sworn or affirmed to
the following requirements as set forth in the Public Entity Crime Statement,
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Ethics Statement, Drug-Free Workplace Statement and Vendor Certification
Regarding Scrutinized Companies List as set forth in more detail in this
Agreement.
Ethics Clause
By signing this Agreement, Costar warrants that he/it has not employed,
retained or otherwise had act on his/her behalf any former Licensee officer or
employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any Licensee
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 Licensee officer or employee.
VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS
Costar 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.
As the person authorized to sign on behalf of Costar, 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 Licensee may be
terminated, at the option of Licensee, 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.
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Note: The List are available at the following Department of Management
Services Site:
p:// .dms.myflorida.com/ usiness__oeraions/state_ end
or or information/convicted suspended discriminatory complaints vendor lists
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Costar 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 Costar,
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 Licensee relies upon the truth of the
statements contained in this affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.
AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT FOR LABOR OR SERVICES
Costar is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting
that Costar does not use coercion for labor or services in accordance with
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes.
As defined in Section 787.06(2)(a), coercion means:
1. Using or threating to use physical force against any person;
2. Restraining, isolating, or confining or threating to restrain, isolate, or
confine any person without lawful authority and against her or his will;
3. Using lending or other credit methods to establish a debt by any person
when labor or services are pledged as a security for the debt, if the
value of the labor or services as reasonably assessed is not applied
toward the liquidation of the debt, the length and nature of the labor or
service are not respectively limited and defined;
4. Destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, withholding, or
possessing any actual or purported passport, visa, or other immigration
document, or any other actual or purported government identification
document, of any person;
S. Causing or threating to cause financial harm to any person;
6. Enticing or luring any person by fraud or deceit; or
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7. Providing a controlled substance as outlined in Schedule I or Schedule II
of Section 893.03 to any person for the purpose of exploitation of that
person.
As a person authorized to sign on behalf of Costar, I certify under penalties
of perjury that Costar does not use coercion for labor or services in
accordance with Section 787.06. Additionally, Costar has reviewed Section
787.06, Florida Statutes, and agrees to abide by same."
15. CoStar and Licensee agree that, except as expressly provided above, all of the
terms of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum on the day and
year set forth below and do each hereby warrant and represent that their respective
signatories, whose signatures appear below, have been and are on the date hereof duly
authorized by all necessary and appropriate action to execute this Addendum.
CoStar Realty Information, Inc.: Licensee:
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
4PPAt�V.,D AS TO POR 4:
CHRISTINE LIMBERT•EARROWS
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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