Notice of Termination 09/18/2024 ���, �y� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe1 Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
David Rice,District 4
September 18, 2024 VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL
#7019 0140 0000 1437 2418
Mr. Antonio Gonzalez, President
American Empire Builders, Inc.
13775 SW 145t' Ct., Suite B
Miami, Florida 33186
NGM Insurance Company VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
4601 Touchton Road East, Suite 3400 # 7019 0140 0000 1437 2425
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Re: Seaview Drive Bridge Replacement Project
Bond No. S333206
Dear Mr. Gonzalez:
Pursuant to General Conditions Section 14.2 Termination by the Owner for Cause this letter will
serve as notice of termination of the contract for the Seaview Drive Bridge Replacement Project. As
outlined in Sections 14.2.1.1 and 14.2.1.4 the Owner may terminate the Contract if the Contractor
persistently or repeatedly fails to supply enough properly skilled workers and for substantial breach
of a provision of the Contract Documents, namely failure to carry the Work forward expeditiously
and to conform to the construction schedule for the project in accordance with General Conditions
Section 3.4 Labor and Materials part 3.4.1 that requires the contractor to provide labor necessary for
proper execution and completion of the work, Section 3.10 Contractor's Construction Schedule part
3.10.4 that requires expeditious and practicable execution of the work and Section 8.2 Progress and
Completion part 8.2.3, which dictates that the contractor must proceed expeditiously with adequate
forces to complete the work.
On September 16, 2024, a conference with representatives from AEB, NGM/the Surety, and the
County, was held in accordance with §3.1 of the Payment and Performance Bond in order to address
consideration of declaring the Contractor in default. At that conference AEB president, Antonio
Gonzalez stated that AEB is unable to complete the work under the contract and is further unable to
make up for the extensive delays associated with its work. As such the contractor AEB is hereby
declared in default.
In accordance with General Conditions Article 14.2.2,72 hours after receipt of this written notice the
contract for the Seaview Drive Bridge Replacement Project will terminate.
Sincerely,
Judith S. Clarke, P.E.
Director of Engineering Services
A.Gonzalez
Sept.18,2024
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