HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/2026 Agreement
DATE: February 02, 2026
TO: Ammie Machan, Administrative Assistant
Tourist Development Council
FROM: Brynn Morey, Deputy Clerk
SUBJECT: January 28, 2026 BOCC Meeting
The following items have been executed and added to the record:
D4 Approval of an Agreement with Keystone Design LLC for design services for the TDC
Administrative office in Islamorada in an amount not to exceed $28,800.
D5 Approval of 2nd Amendment to Agreement with the City of Key West for the Coffee
Butler Amphitheater Phase III project to extend the termination date to December 31, 2026 and
to revise Exhibit A outlining scope of services for the project to break the project into segments.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
This Agreement (“Agreement”) made and entered into this 28th day of January 2026 by and
between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100
Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY," through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”),
AND
Keystone Design LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, whose address is 88900 Overseas
Highway, Unit 4, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT" OR
“CONTRACTOR”,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to employ the professional engineering design services of
CONSULTANT for the remodeling of the existing space of the Tourist Development Council at
85960 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 (Project); and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has agreed to provide professional design services for the Project
as set forth in more detail in the Attachment A;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements stated
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT makes the following express representations and
warranties to the COUNTY:
1.1.1 The CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations
necessary to act as CONSULTANT for the Project until the CONSULTANT’S duties
hereunder have been fully satisfied;
1.1.2 The CONSULTANT has become familiar with the Project site and the local conditions
under which the Work is to be completed.
1.1.3 The CONSULTANT shall prepare all documents required by this Agreement including, but
not limited to, all contract plans and specifications, in such a manner that they shall be in
conformity and comply with all applicable law, codes and regulations. The
CONSULTANT warrants that the documents prepared as a part of this Contract will be
adequate and sufficient to accomplish the purposes of the Project, therefore, eliminating
any additional construction cost due to missing or incorrect design elements in the contract
documents;
1.1.4 The CONSULTANT assumes full responsibility to the extent allowed by law with regards
to his performance and those directly under his employ.
1.1.5The CONSULTANT’S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with
professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Project. In providing all services
pursuant to this agreement, the CONSULTANT shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of such services, including those now in
effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations
shall constitute a material breach ofthis agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this
contract immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the CONSULTANT.
1.1.6At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the CONSULTANT is an
independent contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe
County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the
CONSULTANT or any of his/her employees, contractors, servants, or agents to be employees of
the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County.
ARTICLE II
SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES
2.1 SCOPE OF WORK
The CONSULTANT will perform for the COUNTY services as described in Attachment A.
2.2 CORRECTION OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS, DEFICIENCIES
The CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct any errors,
omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in the work product of the CONSULTANT or its
subconsultants, or both.
2.3 NOTICE REQUIREMENT
All written correspondence to the COUNTY shall be dated and signed by an authorized
representative of the CONSULTANT. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall
be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage pre-paid, to the COUNTY by certified mail,
return receipt requested, to the following:
Ms. Kara Franker, CEO/President
3406 North Roosevelt Blvd. Corporation d/b/a Visit Florida Keys (VFK)
1201 White St. Suite 102
Key West, Florida 33040
And: Ms. Christine Hurley
Monroe County Administrator
1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-205 Key West, Florida 33040
For the Consultant:
Dylan Rzepka
88900 Overseas Highway, Unit 4
Tavernier, FL 33070
ARTICLE III
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 Additional services are services not included in the Scope of Basic Services. Should the
COUNTY require additional services they shall be paid for by the COUNTY at rates or fees
negotiated at the time when services are required, but only if approved by the COUNTY before
commencement.
3.2 If Additional Services are required the COUNTY shall issue a letter requesting and describing
the requested services to the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall respond with a fee
proposal to perform the requested services. Only after receiving an amendment to the Agreement
and a notice to proceed from the COUNTY, shall the CONSULTANT proceed with the Additional
Services.
ARTICLE IV
COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The COUNTY and VFK shall provide full information regarding requirements for the
Project including access to the physical location of the work.
4.2 The COUNTY shall designatea representative to act on the COUNTY's behalf with respect
to the Project. The COUNTY or its representative shall render decisions in a timely manner
pertaining to documents submitted by the CONSULTANT in order to avoid unreasonable delay in
the orderly and sequential progress of the CONSULTANT’S services.
4.3 Prompt written notice shall be given by the COUNTY and its representative to the
CONSULTANT if they become aware of any fault or defect in the Project.Written notice shall be
deemed to have been duly served if sent pursuant to paragraph 2.3.
4.4 The COUNTY shall furnish the required information and services and shall render
approvals and decisions as expeditiously as necessary for the orderly progress of the
CONSULTANT’S services and work of the contractors.
4.5 The COUNTY's review of any documents prepared by the CONSULTANT or its
subconsultants shall be solely for the purpose of determining whether such documents are
generally consistent with the COUNTY's criteria, as, and if, modified. No review of such
documents shall relieve the CONSULTANT of responsibility for the accuracy, adequacy, fitness,
suitability or coordination of its work product.
4.6 The COUNTY shall provide copies of necessary documents required to complete the work.
4.7 Any information that may be of assistance to the CONSULTANT that the COUNTY has
access to will be provided as requested.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
5.1 The CONSULTANT, in accordance with F.S. 725.08, covenants and agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless COUNTY/Monroe County and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners,
its officers and employees from liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally
wrongful conduct of the CONSULTANT, subcontractor(s) and other persons employed or
utilized by the CONSULTANT in the performance of the contract.
5.2 Should any claims be asserted against the COUNTY by virtue of any deficiency or
ambiguity in the plans and specifications to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or
intentionally wrongful conduct of the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT agrees and warrants
that it shall hold the COUNTY harmless and shall indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby
and shall further defend any claim or action on the COUNTY’S behalf.
5.3 In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the CONSULTANT’S failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify COUNTY from any and all increased expenses
resulting from such delays.
5.4 The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within the Agreement.
5.5 This indemnification shall survive the expiration or early termination of the Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
PERSONNEL
The CONSULTANT shall assign only qualified personnel to perform any service concerning the
project.
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION
7.1 PAYMENT SUM
7.1.1 The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT in current funds for the CONSULTANT’S
performance of this Agreement based on rates negotiated and agreed upon and shown in
Attachment A in a lump sum amount of $28,800.00.
7.2 PAYMENTS
7.2.1For its assumption and performances of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth
herein, the CONSULTANT shall be paid monthly. Payment will be made pursuant to the Local
Government Prompt Payment Act 218.70, Florida Statutes.
(A) If the CONSULTANT’S duties, obligations and responsibilities are materially changed by
amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement, compensation due to the
CONSULTANT shall be equitably adjusted, either upward or downward;
(B) As a condition precedent for any payment due under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT
shall submit monthly, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the COUNTY, a proper invoice to
COUNTY requesting payment for services properly rendered and reimbursable expensesdue
hereunder. The CONSULTANT’S invoice shall describe with reasonable particularity the service
rendered. The CONSULTANT’S invoice shall be accompanied by such documentation or data in
support of expenses for which payment is sought at the COUNTY may require.
7.3 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
7.3.1 Reimbursable expenses include expenses incurred by the CONSULTANT in the interest of
the Project approved in writing.
a. No travel reimbursement is contemplated under this agreement, but any reimbursement for
travel will only be in the amounts authorized by Section 112.061, Florida Statutes and Monroe
County Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3-Travel, Per Diem, Meals and Mileage Policy;
b. Cost of reproducing maps or drawings or other materials used in performing the scope of
services;
c. Postage and handling of reports;
7.4 BUDGET
7.4.1 The CONSULTANT may not be entitled to receive, and the COUNTY is not obligated to
pay, any fees or expenses in excess of the amount budgeted for this contract in each fiscal year
(October 1 - September 30) by COUNTY's Board of County Commissioners. The budgeted
amount may only be modified by an affirmative act of the COUNTY's Board of County
Commissioners.
7.4.2 The COUNTY’s performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent
upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners and the approval of the
Board members at the time of contract initiation and its duration.
ARTICLE VIII
INSURANCE
8.1 The CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT’S failure to
purchase or maintain the required insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify the COUNTY
from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
8.2 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 sixty
(60) 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.
8.3 CONSULTANT 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 $100,000 per Accident, $500,000 Disease,
policy limits, $100,000 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. The minimum acceptable limits are $100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL); or,
if split limits are provided: $50,000 per person; $100,000 per occurrence; $25,000 property
damage.
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 CONSULTANT or any of its employees, agents or subcontractors or
subconsultants, including Premises and/or Operations, Products and Completed Operations,
Independent Contractors; Broad Form Property Damage and a Blanket Contractual Liability
Endorsement with Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000) Combined Single Limit (CSL).
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.
E. Architect’s Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance or Professional Liability Insurance that
will respond to damages resulting from any claim arising out of the performance of professional
services, or any error or omission of the CONSULTANT arising from the work performed under
this Agreement. This insurance must be maintained in force for a period of not less than two (2)
years following the date of Substantial Completion for this Project. The minimum acceptable limits
of liability are $250,000 per Occurrence; $500,000 Aggregate.
F. COUNTY shall be named as an additional insured with respect to CONSULTANT’S
liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in Paragraphs C and D.
G. CONSULTANT shall require its subconsultants to be adequately insured at least to the
limits prescribed above, and to any increased limits of CONSULTANT if so required by COUNTY
during the term of this Agreement. COUNTY will not pay for increased limits of insurance for
subconsultants.
H. CONSULTANT shall provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance or a copy of all
insurance policies including those naming the COUNTY as an additional insured. The COUNTY
reserves the right to require a certified copy of such policies upon request.
I. If the CONSULTANT participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will
be required. In addition, the CONSULTANT may be required to submit updated financial
statements from the fund upon request from the COUNTY.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of reference
only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this Agreement and will not be
used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
9.2 OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS
The documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project belong to the COUNTY and may
be reproduced and copied without acknowledgement or permission of the CONSULTANT.
9.3 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT, 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.
9.4 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing contained herein shall create any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with or any rights
in favor of, any third party.
9.5 TERMINATION
A. In the event that the CONSULTANT shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of service,
the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this agreement after five days written notification
to the CONSULTANT.
B. Either of the parties hereto may cancel this Agreement without cause by giving the other
party thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to do so.
C. Termination for Cause and Remedies: In the event of breach of any contract terms, the
COUNTY retains the right to terminate this Agreement. The COUNTY may also terminate this
agreement for cause with CONSULTANT should CONSULTANT fail to perform the covenants
herein contained at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination,
prior to termination, the COUNTY shall provide CONSULTANT with five (5) calendar days’
notice and provide the CONSULTANT with an opportunity to cure the breach that has occurred.
If the breach is not cured, the Agreement will be terminated for cause. If the COUNTY terminates
this agreement with the CONSULTANT, COUNTY shall pay CONSULTANT the sum due the
CONSULTANT under this agreement prior to termination, unless the cost of completion to the
COUNTY exceeds the funds remaining in the contract; however, the COUNTY reserves the right
to assert and seek an offset for damages caused by the breach. The maximum amount due to
CONSULTANT shall not in any event exceed the Not to Exceed or Lump Sum amount as stated
in the individual Task Order. In addition, the COUNTY reserves all rights available to recoup
monies paid under this Agreement, including the right to sue for breach of contract and including
the right to pursue a claim for violation of the COUNTY’s False Claims Ordinance, located at
Section 2-721 et al. of the Monroe County Code.
D. Termination for Convenience: The COUNTY may terminate this Agreement for
convenience, at any time, upon 30 days’ notice to CONSULTANT. If the COUNTY terminates this
agreement with the CONSULTANT, COUNTY shall pay CONSULTANT the sum due the
CONSULTANT under this agreement prior to termination, unless the cost of completion to the
COUNTY exceeds the funds remaining in the contract. The maximum amount due to
CONSULTANT shall not exceed the Not to Exceed or Lump Sum amount as stated in the
individual Task Order.
E.For Contracts of any amount, if the County determines that the Consultant has submitted a
false certification under Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes or has been placed on the Scrutinized
Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, the County shall have the
option of (1) terminating the Agreement after it has given the Consultant written notice and an
opportunity to demonstrate the agency’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant
to Section 287.135(5)(a), Florida Statutes, or (2) maintaining the Agreement if the conditions of
Section 287.135(4), Florida Statutes, are met.
9.6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This contract consists of the Agreement, the documents referred to in the Agreement as a part of
this Agreement, and attachment A, and modifications made after execution by written amendment.
In the event of any conflict between any of the Contract documents, the one imposing the greater
burden on the CONSULTANT will control.
9.7 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS
CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to performance
under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently
applied. Records shall be retained for a period of five years from the termination of this agreement.
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 Clerk determines that monies paid to CONSULTANT pursuant to
this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, or were wrongfully
retained by the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT 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.
9.8 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, COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that venue shall lie in the 16th Judicial
Circuit, Monroe County, Florida, in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative
body. This agreement shall not be subject to arbitration. 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.
9.9 SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application thereof to any
circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted
by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision
with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
9.10 ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and CONSULTANT 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, court costs,
investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses, as an award against the non-prevailing party, and shall
include reasonable attorney’s fees, courts costs, investigative, and out-of-pocket expenses in
appellate proceedings.
9.11 BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the
benefit of the COUNTY and CONSULTANT and their respective legal representatives, successors,
and assigns.
9.12 AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as
required by law.
9.13 ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be
resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If the issue or
issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right to
seek such relief or remedy as may be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. This
Agreement is not subject to arbitration. This provision does not negate or waive the provisions of
paragraph 9.5 concerning termination or cancellation.
9.14 COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party relating to the
formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, COUNTY and CONSULTANT
agree to participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings, hearings,
processes, meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or provision of
the services under this Agreement. COUNTY and CONSULTANT specifically agree that no party
to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this
Agreement.
9.15 NONDISCRIMINATION
CONSULTANT 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. CONSULTANT 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 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 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, 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.
9.16 COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
CONSULTANT and COUNTY covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not
acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance under this
Agreement, and that only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this
Agreement.
9.17 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, solicitationor 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.
9.18 NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The CONSULTANT 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 CONSULTANT
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.
9.19 PUBLIC ACCESS.
Public Records Compliance. Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant. Failure of the Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 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 Consultant or keep and maintain public records that would be required by the
County to perform the service. If the Consultant transfers all publicrecords to the County upon
completion of the contract, the Consultant shall destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Consultant
keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Consultant 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 Consultant of the request, and the Consultant must provide the records to
the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
If the Consultant 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 Consultant. A Consultant 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 Consultant 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 CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONSULTANT’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 1111 12TH
Street, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040:
PUBLICRECORDS@MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV OR PHONE #
(305)292-3470.
9.20 NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the
CONSULTANT and the COUNTY 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.
9.21 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.
9.22 LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Non-Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall
it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed
upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof by any
participating entity, in which case the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation
or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing
the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent
permitted by the Florida constitution, state statute, and case law.
9.23 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 CONSULTANT and theCOUNTY agree that neither
the CONSULTANT nor the COUNTY 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.
9.24 COUNTY FORMS
By signing this Agreement, CONSULTANT has sworn or affirmed to the following requirements
as set forth in the Public Entity Crime Statement, Ethics Statement, and Vendor Certification
Regarding Scrutinized Companies List, Affidavit Attesting to Noncoercive Conduct for Labor or
Services as set forth in more detail in this Agreement.
Public Entity Crime Statement: The CONSULTANT certifies and agrees that 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, proposal or reply on a contract to provide goods or services to a 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 replies 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 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 replies on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform
work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, 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, 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, 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 CONSULTANT has been placed on the convicted vendor list.
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 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.
VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS:
CONSULTANT 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 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.
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/con
victed_suspended_discriminatory_complaints_vendor_lists
Non-Collusion Affidavit: 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
CONSULTANT, the bidder making the Bid/Proposal for the project described in the Scope of Work
and that I executed the said bid/proposal with full authority to do so; the prices in this bid/proposal
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/proposal 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/proposal 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.
AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT FOR LABOR OR SERVICES: As
a nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with a government entity,
CONSULTANT is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that
CONSULTANT 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;
ATTACHMENT A
Scope of Work
Scope Cost
Architectural Design - $5.5 x 4800 SQFT for Renovation for TDC office at $13,200
the Stahl Building.
Electrical, Mechanical, and plumbing plans for the renovation for TDC $13,200
office at the Stahl building.
Full permit set of Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and plumbing plans
to be approved by the Village of Islamorada. If corrections are required, all
necessary corrections for permit approval will be completed.
Architectural Renders - $0.5 x 4800 SQFT $2,400
Interior Renders
Total $28,800
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