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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem D08 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District z The Florida. Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 p Craig Cates,District 1 James K. Scholl,District 3 Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting April 15, 2026 Agenda Item Number: D8 26-1206 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of an Agreement with Axis Travel Marketing, LTD for International Public Agency services from May 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029, with an option to extend an additional two-year period in an amount not to exceed S 182,400/year plus reimbursable expenses from fund 115. ITEM BACKGROUND: A Request for Proposals for an International Public Relations (PR) Agency was issued on November 15, 2025 with a deadline of receipt of proposals of December 17, 2025. The Selection Committee met on January 27, 2026, to review the proposals received. The Selection Committee ranked the proposals based upon the proposal and presentations made by the proposers. LMA Communications was scored as the highest ranked respondent and offered to provide Canadian PR Services. Axis Travel Marketing was scored as the second highest ranked respondent and offered to provide European PR services. TDC approved same at their meeting of February 12, 2026. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: INSURANCE REQUIRED: Yes CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval DOCUMENTATION: FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: May 1, 2026 Expiration Date: September 30, 2029 Total Dollar Value of Contract: $444,400 Total Cost to County: Current Year Portion: $76,000 Budgeted: Source of Funds: 115 CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: If yes, amount: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: International Public Relations Agency Agreement THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement), made and entered into this day of , 2026, A.D., by and between Monroe County, Florida, (hereinafter called the County), and Axis Travel Marketing Limited LLC (hereinafter called the Contractor). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Contractor is uniquely qualified to provide professional advertising services which includes consulting advice relating to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) marketing and promotion of tourism, and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued in November of 2025 for International Public Relations services as outlined in the attached scope of services; and WHEREAS, Contractor has been selected to provide International Public Relations services as per the scope of services; and WHEREAS, the TDC, an advisory board to the County's Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has recommended to County that a new Agreement for International Public Relations Agency services be entered into with Contractor, and WHEREAS, County desires to enter into this Agreement for international public relations services with the Contractor; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Term: The term of this Agreement is for a period of approximately three (3) years beginning May 1, 2026 and expiring on September 30, 2029. The County shall have an option to extend the Agreement for one additional two (2) year period. 2. Scope of Services: The Contractor will serve as the agency for the Monroe County TDC and County as set forth in the Scope of Services-Attached hereto as Attachment A- Scope of Services and Compensation. The Contractor and the international public relations programs are subject to review by the Monroe County TDC. Contractor acknowledges and understands that the relationship between County and Contractor is nonexclusive in nature and County may obtain services similar or identical to the Services from other individuals and entities. a) Key Personnel: This Agreement is a Professional Service Agreement with expectation that principal personnel performing the services are those personnel listed. Notice of any change in personnel shall be sent to the TDC, VFK and County. A list of the principal personnel will be given to VFK for their record, and the TDC shall be informed of any changes in Contractor's assigned personnel. b) If necessary, and at the request of the Visit Florida Keys (VFK) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at least one Contractor representative shall be available, at any official meetings of the TDC, committee meetings, or at any other times as directed by the TDC. c) The Contractor agrees to assign an Account Manager who will devote such time and effort as necessary to the account on a priority basis, including emergency situations when required. Duties of the Account Manager or Contractor's assigned representative will include contact as required with the VFK CEO or other designees. Other duties include consultations with TDC staff, TDC Advisory Committees from the five districts and Umbrella Committees within the Florida Keys as directed by the TDC; and participation and coordination of other related areas of tourism development as it relates to the development of an effective international public relations services program to the TDC. d) Other duties include regular consultation visits throughout Monroe County; consultations with TDC Advisory Committees within the Keys, and interfacing with other agencies of record such as advertising, domestic public relations, social media and website providers as directed by the TDC; liaison with private sector resorts, attractions and other tourism-related fields in Monroe County, relating to the development of an effective international public relations program for the Florida Keys. e) Contractor shall formulate and recommend international public relations plans based on written objectives established within the TDC marketing plan and review on a regular basis. If necessary, contractor shall order media, paid social media or other means of media to be used, endeavoring to secure the most advantageous rates available, checking and verifying such media use, auditing and paying invoices to media. f) Contractor shall obtain written pre-approval on all international public relations projects, production and materials from VFK CEO or other designee. g) Contractor shall have all media and paid social media costs placed on purchase orders in a manner as directed by the TDC. All invoices shall have the proper purchase order number. No invoice will be paid unless account funds are available and if a purchase order is approved. No invoices will be paid outside the international public relations budget without TDC approval. h) Contractor shall negotiate fees in accordance with trade contracts to be more inclusive of total work and keep costs to a minimum. 3. Clients: Contractor will provide a list of Contractor's existing client accounts. Contractor will further advise the VFK of all new clients. If the VFK CEO or TDC finds that representation of other clients adversely effects performance of the Scope of Services, the TDC may recommend any action to the County available under this Agreement or Florida Law. . 4. Materials: All plans, details, work papers, and creative materials and other documents prepared or provided by Contractor in connection with the Services, other than materials constituting trade secrets under applicable law, shall become the property of TDC and shall be delivered upon complication and/or within twenty (20) days if request by the VFK CEO, without restriction or limitation as to use, promptly upon expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Agreement. 5. Compensation: Compensation shall be paid, subject to availability of Tourist Development Tax Funds and approved purchase orders, as set forth in Attachment A Scope of Services and Compensation. To be deemed proper, all invoices must comply with the requirements set forth in this Agreement and must be submitted on the form and pursuant to instructions prescribed by the VFK CEO. Payment may be withheld for failure of Contractor to comply with a term, condition, or requirement of this Agreement. 6. Reimbursable Expenditures: The County shall reimburse the Contractor for all approved expenditures and payments made on the County's behalf subject to state and County rules and regulations as written in the Attachment. All pass-through costs, as approved by VFK or TDC, will be reimbursable. Travel, as approved, shall be reimbursed to the Contractor, but only to the extent and in the amounts authorized by Section 112.061, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Monroe County Code Chapter 2, Art. III, Div 3 and Monroe County Travel Policies, as amended. A. All travel is subject to approval and must comply the amounts authorized by Section 112.061, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Monroe County Code Chapter 2, Art. III, Div 3 and Monroe County Travel Policies, as amended. 7. Competitive Procurement by Contractor for Goods and Services. Whether included in the monthly Flat Fee Services payment or as part of any reimbursable expense, Contractor shall obtain competing bids from unaffiliated and qualified thirty-party vendors for any services to be performed by a Subcontractor or outside vendor in compliance with the TDC's purchasing policies. If Contractor believes that a vendor other than the least low bid vendor should be selected to perform the work, Contractor shall provide written details regarding the selection process, the bids received from each vendor, and Contractor's justification for the request to select a vendor other than the low bid, and shall thereafter follow the instructions of the VFK CEO of which vendor to select. 8. Withholding by TDC: Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the TDC may withhold, in whole or in part, payment to the extent necessary to protect itself from loss on account of inadequate or defective work which has not been remedied or resolved in a manner satisfactory to the applicable Contract Administrator or failure to comply with this Agreement. Any amounts withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by County. 9. Invoices: 1) For its assumption and performances of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth herein, the Contractor must submit monthly invoices. Payment will be made pursuant to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act 218.70, Florida Statutes. 2) If the Contractor's duties, obligations and responsibilities are materially changed by amendment to this Agreement after execution of this Agreement, compensation due to the Contractor shall be equitably adjusted, either upward or downward. 3) As a condition precedent for any payment due under this Agreement, the Contractor shall submit monthly, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the TDC, a proper invoice requesting payment for services properly rendered and reimbursable expenses due hereunder. The Contractor's invoice shall describe with reasonable particularity the service rendered. The Contractor's invoice shall be accompanied by such documentation or data in support of expenses for which payment is sought as the TDC, County, or Monroe County Clerk of Court and Comptroller may require. 4) All invoices submitted by the Contractor to the TDC shall have the proper purchase order number and be marked as to which account is properly chargeable. To ensure Clerk's Office compliance and timely payment, standing out-of-pocket purchase orders will be established for recurring reimbursables. 5) The Contractor understands and agrees that in any project the Contractor will need to prepare and submit a budget for approval by the VFK CEO. This budget would include a breakdown of expenses by category and the name of each vendor or subcontractor proposed for each category. 6) No percentage will be added to Contractor charges for packaging, shipping, express mail, postage, telephone, legal fees and services and travel expenses for Contractor's personnel. 7) The County and the TDC assume no liability to fund this Agreement for an amount in excess of the amounts subject to the terms and conditions specified herein. Payment for expenditures permissible by law and County policies shall be made through reimbursement to Contractor upon presentation of invoices, and other documentation necessary to support a claim for reimbursement. Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. Contractor shall submit invoices with supporting documentation that are acceptable to the 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 10. Contractor's Acceptance of Conditions: The Contractor hereby agrees to carefully examine the Scope of Services and assumes full responsibility therefore. Under no circumstances, conditions or situations shall this Agreement be more strongly construed against the County than against the Contractor. a) Any ambiguity or uncertainty in the Scope of Services shall be interpreted and construed by the County, and the County's decision shall be final and binding upon all parties. b) The passing, approval and/or acceptance by the County of any of the services furnished by the Contractor shall not operate as a waiver by the County of strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Failure on the part of the Contractor, immediately after Notice to Correct a default, shall entitle the County, if it sees fit, to correct the same and recover the reasonable cost of such replacement service from the Contractor, who in any event shall be jointly and severely liable to the County for all damage, loss and expense caused to the County by reason of the Contractor's breach of this Agreement and/or his failure to comply strictly and in all things with this Agreement and with the specifications. c) The Contractor agrees that the TDC may designate representatives to visit the Contractor's facility(ies) periodically to conduct random open file evaluations during the Contractor's normal business hours. d) The Contractor warrants that it has, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, appropriate licenses and permits required to conduct its business, and that it will at all times conduct its business activities in a reputable manner. Proof of such licenses and permits shall be submitted to the County upon request. 11. Contractor's Financial Records and Right to Audit: Contractor shall maintain all books, records and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. All financial records and receipts from international vendors must be submitted in English, with USD conversion provided at the exchange rate in effect at the time of transaction. 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 four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the County or Clerk determines that monies paid to the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the contractor shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, Florida Statute, running from the date the monies were paid to Contractor. Right to Audit Availability of Records. The records of the parties to this Agreement relating to the Scope of Services/Project, which shall include but not be limited to accounting records (hard copy, as well as computer readable data if it can be made available; subcontract files (including proposals of successful and unsuccessful bidders, bid recaps, bidding instructions, bidders list, etc.); original estimates; estimating work sheets; correspondence; change order files (including documentation covering negotiated settlements); back charge logs and supporting documentation; general ledger entries detailing cash and trade discounts earned, insurance rebates and dividends; any other supporting evidence deemed necessary by County or the Monroe County Office of the Clerk of Court and Comptroller (hereinafter referred to as "County Clerk") to substantiate charges related to this agreement, and all other agreements, sources of information and matters that may in County's or the County Clerk's reasonable judgment have any bearing on or pertain to any matters, rights, duties or obligations under or covered by any contract document (all foregoing hereinafter referred to as "Records") shall be open to inspection and subject to audit and/or reproduction by County's representative and/or agents or the County Clerk. County or County Clerk may also conduct verifications such as, but not limited to, counting employees at the job site, witnessing the distribution of payroll, verifying payroll computations, overhead computations, observing vendor and supplier payments, miscellaneous allocations, special charges, verifying information and amounts through interviews and written confirmations with employees, Subcontractors, suppliers, and contractors representatives. All records shall be kept for ten (10) years after Final Completion of the Scope of Services/Project. The County Clerk possesses the independent authority to conduct an audit of Records, assets, and activities relating to this Scope of Services/Project. If any auditor employed by the Monroe County or County Clerk determines that monies paid to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the Contractor shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Section 55.03, F.S., running form the date the monies were paid to Contractor. The right to audit provisions survives the termination of expiration of this Agreement. 12. Public Records Compliance: Contractor must comply with Florida public records laws, including but not limited to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of article I of the Constitution of Florida. The County and Contractor shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, records, papers, letters or other "public record" materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the County and Contractor in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. The County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the County may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall, as a prevailing party, be entitled to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs associated with that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of the contract. The Contractor is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law in order to comply with this provision. Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the Contractor is required to: (1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform the service. (2) Upon receipt from the County's custodian of records, provide the County with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law. (3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the County. (4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County, upon request from the County's custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the County. (5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a County contract must be made directly to the County, but if the County does not possess the requested records, the County shall immediately notify the Contractor of the request, and the Contractor must provide the records to the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. If the Contractor does not comply with the County's request for records, the County shall enforce the public records contract provisions in accordance with the contract, notwithstanding the County's option and right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by the Contractor. A Contractor who fails to provide the public records to the County or pursuant to a valid public records request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under section119.10, Florida Statutes. The Contractor shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any public records unless or otherwise provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, AT PHONE# 305-292-3470 PUBLICRECORDS(d-MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1111 12T" STREET, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040. 13. Hold Harmless: The Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County and the TDC from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury and property damage (including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages and expenses (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by the Contractor or any of its subcontractors in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors or other wrongful act of omission of the Contractor or its subcontractors in any tier, their employees or agents. 14. Independent Contractor: At all times and for all purposes under this Agreement the Contractor is an Independent Contractor and not an employee of the County. No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find the Contractor or any of his employees, contractors, servants or agents to be employees of the County. 15. Nondiscrimination: County and Contractor 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. County or Contractor 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 ss. 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. 16. Assignment/Subcontract: Except as provided for in the scope of service which provides for certain services to be subcontracted to Get It Across, the Contractor shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this Agreement, except in writing and with the prior written approval of the County and Contractor, which approval shall be subject to such conditions and provisions as the County 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. Assignment of the Contract must be in writing with prior written approval of the County and Contractor. 17. Compliance with Law: In providing all services/goods pursuant to this Agreement, the Contractor 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 of this Agreement and shall entitle the County to terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to the Contractor. The Contractor shall possess proper licenses to perform work in accordance with these specifications throughout the term of this Agreement. 18. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: The Contractor represents that it, its directors, principles and employees, presently have no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required by this Agreement, as provided in Sect. 112.311, et seq., Florida Statutes. County agrees that officers and employees of the County recognize and will be required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information. Upon execution of this Agreement, and thereafter as changes may require, the Contractor shall notify the County of any financial interest it may have in any and all programs in Monroe County which the Contractor sponsors, endorses, recommends, supervises or requires for counseling, assistance, evaluation or treatment. This provision shall apply whether or not such program is required by statute, as a condition of probation, or is provided on a voluntary basis. The County and Contractor 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 Contractor, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision, the Contractor agrees that the County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration. 19. Arrears: The Contractor shall not pledge the County's credit or make it a guarantor of payment or surety for any agreement, debt, obligation, judgment, lien or any form of indebtedness. The Contractor further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this Agreement. 20. Notice Requirement: Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and hand delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following: FOR TDC: Kara Franker Monroe County TDC 1201 White Street#102 Key West, FL 33040 FOR COUNTY: Christine Limbert-Barrows, Assistant County Attorney PO Box 1026 Key West, FL 33041-1026 FOR CONTRACTOR: Emma Cashmore Axis Travel Marketing Limited LLC Riverside House, River Lawn Road Tonbridge TN9 1 EP United Kingdom 21. Taxes: The County is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes. The Contractor shall not be exempted by virtue of the County's exemption from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, nor is the Contractor authorized to use the County's Tax Exemption Number in securing such materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or payments of withholding, related to services rendered under this Agreement. 22. Termination: a) The County may terminate this Agreement for cause with seven (7) days' notice to the Contractor. Cause shall constitute a breach of the obligations of the Contractor to perform the services enumerated as the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement. b) Either of the parties hereto may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving the other party ninety (90) days written notice of its intention to do so. c) For Contracts of any amount, if the County determines that the Contractor/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 Contractor/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. d) For Contracts of $1,000,000 or more, if the County determines that the Contractor/Consultant submitted a false certification under Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, or if the Contractor/Consultant has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, the County shall have the option of (1) terminating the Agreement after it has given the Contractor/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. 23. Governinq Law, Venue, Interpretation, Costs and Fees: a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in the State. b) In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the County and Contractor agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida. c) The County and Contractor agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them, the issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding. d) 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 Contractor 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. e) Attorney's Fees and Costs. The County and Contractor 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 attorney's fees, courts costs, investigative and out-of-pocket expenses 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. f) Adjudication of Disputes or Disagreements. County and Contractor 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. g) 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 Contractor 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 Contractor specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement. 24. Binding Effect: The terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the County and Contractor and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns. 25. 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. 26. Claims for Federal or State Aid: Contractor and County agree that each shall be, and is, empowered to apply for, seek and obtain Federal and State funds to further the purpose of this Agreement; provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals and funding solicitations are not for funding already provided under this Agreement. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. Non-Reliance by Non-Parties: No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms 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 County nor the Contractor 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. 30. Attestations: Contractor agrees to execute such documents as the County may reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement and a Drug-Free Workplace Statement. 31. 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. 32. Insurance: The Contractor shall maintain the following required insurance throughout the entire term of this Agreement and any extensions. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the immediate suspension of all work until the required insurance has been reinstated or replaced. Delays in the completion of work resulting from the failure of the Contractor to maintain the required insurance shall not extend any deadlines specified in this Agreement and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if the work had not been suspended, except for Contractor's failure to maintain the required insurance. The Contractor shall provide, to the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, either: * Certificate of Insurance OR * A Certified copy of the actual insurance policy The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance policies required by this Agreement. All Insurance policies must specify that they have a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation, non-renewal, material change in policy language or reduction in coverage. The acceptance and/or approval of the Contractor's insurance shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from any liability or obligation assumed under this Agreement or imposed by law. The Monroe County BOCC, its employees and officials shall be included as an "Additional Insured" on all insurance policies, except for Workers' Compensation, as their interests may appear in all policies issued to satisfy these requirements. Any deviations from these General Insurance Requirements must be requested in writing on the County prepared form entitled "Request for Waiver of Insurance Requirements". Any deviation must be approved in writing by Monroe County Risk Management. a) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this Agreement, the Contractor shall obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to comply with Florida Statute 440. In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than: $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease $100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each Employee Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of this Agreement. Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the state of Florida and the company or companies must maintain a minimum rating of A-V1, as assigned by the A.M. Best Company. b) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this Agreement, the Contractor shall obtain General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the Agreement and include, as a minimum: • Premises Operations • Products and Completed Operations • Blanket Contractual Liability • Personal Injury Liability • Expanded Definition of Property Damage The minimum limits acceptable shall be: $1,000,000 per Occurrence and $1,000,000 Aggregate If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be: $ 500,000 per Person $1,000,000 per Occurrence $ 100,000 Property Damage An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this Agreement. In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the County. c) Recognizing that the work governed by this Agreement involves the furnishing of advice or services of a professional nature, the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, throughout the life of the Agreement, Professional Liability Insurance, which will respond to damages resulting from any claim arising out of the performance of professional services or any error or omission of the Contractor arising out of work governed by this Agreement. The minimum limits of liability shall be: $300,000 per Occurrence/$500,000 Aggregate. d). Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of$1,000,000 per Occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The Monroe County BOCC shall be named as Additional Insured as their interests may appear on all insurance policies issued to satisfy the above requirements. 33. Uncontrollable Circumstances: Any delay or failure of either Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement will be excused to the extent that the delay or failure was caused directly by an event beyond such Party's control, without such Party's fault or negligence and that by its nature could not have been foreseen by such Party or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable: (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, tropical storm, hurricane or other declared emergency in the geographic area of the Scope of Services/Project; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest in the geographic area of the Scope of Services/Project; (d) government order or law in the geographic area of the Scope of Services/Project; (e) actions, embargoes, or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) action by any governmental authority prohibiting work in the geographic area of the Scope of Services/Project;(each, a "Uncontrollable Circumstance"). CONTRACTOR'S financial inability to perform, changes in cost or availability of materials, components, or services, market conditions, or supplier actions or contract disputes will not excuse performance by Contractor under this Section. Contractor shall give County written notice within 7 days of any event or circumstance that is reasonably likely to result in an Uncontrollable Circumstance, and the anticipated duration of such Uncontrollable Circumstance. Contractor shall use all diligent efforts to end the Uncontrollable Circumstance, ensure that the effects of any Uncontrollable Circumstance are minimized and resume full performance under this Agreement. The County will not pay additional cost as a result of an Uncontrollable Circumstance. 34. E-Verify: Effective January 1, 2021: In accordance with F.S. 448.095, Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor during the term of the Contract and shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the Contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the Contract term. 35. Execution in Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart. 36. 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. 37. Force Majeure: The Contractor shall not be liable for delay in performance or failure to perform, in whole or in part, the services due to the occurrence of any contingency beyond its control or other acts of God, Contractor has exercised reasonable care in the prevention or mitigation of damages and delay, any such delay or failure shall not constitute a breach of the agreement. Upon demand of TDC or County, the Contractor must furnish evidence of the causes of such delay or failure. 38. County Forms: By signing this Agreement, Contractor has sworn or affirmed to the following requirements as applicable as set forth in the Ethics Statement, Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies List, Non-Collusion Affidavit and Affidavit Attesting To Noncoercive Conduct For Labor Or Services as set forth in more detail in this Agreement. Ethics Clause: By signing this Agreement, Contractor 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: Contractor agrees and certifies compliance with the following: Section 287.135, Florida Statutes prohibits a Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, if the Contractor/company is 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 and is not on the State Board of Administration's "Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies" available under the quarterly reports section at Pub: .)s, // . li") fIIIn .(.,or�rn/ir°o. iriliiirnc/. As the person authorized to sign on behalf of Contractor, I hereby certify that the Contractor 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 or on the Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject Contractor 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 Contractor 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 or on the Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies. Note: The List are available at the following Department of Management Services Site: llll niriii �= . irm:/I n� .iiiirnc: : cra I:lcirn / taite rn lln �.°.i /v u,idoir liiriforirnr�aflo u �w Hui n~��. ui :n/coinvlii to .. :.r3l oindgd discirliiirnliiinn:Ito iry.� ��ir:rn llln:liiints veridoiu° Illists Non-Collusion Affidavit: Contractor by signing this Agreement, according to law on my oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that the person signing on behalf of the firm of Contractor, 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. AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT FOR LABOR OR SERVICES: CONTRACTOR is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that CONTRACTOR 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; 5. Causing or threating to cause financial harm to any person; 6. Enticing or luring any person by fraud or deceit; or 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 CONTRACTOR, I certify under penalties of perjury that CONTRACTOR does not use coercion for labor or services in accordance with Section 787.06. Additionally, CONTRACTOR has reviewed Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, and agrees to abide by same. ICI WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written. 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C C C .� c t0 w > +' C ut L �; ai OL 0 bD E u a) �O " m + V u N LO i1 O a+ a) O U Q U) Ln > L) Q a) C Ln Ln Q C N > C n c) m Q Q v C -C CL 4-C O O 0 cc 'O V) ._ 0 0 0 • + L v O Q x C C ca GOLGATE A T By 't7 7.2 5 ° )' Verification of Liability Insurance We hereby certify that the following liability insurance is in force at this date. Policy number: 2279/02047617/2025/004 1. Insured: Axis Travel Marketing Ltd 2. Date of inception: 13th May 2025 3. Date of expiry: 12th May 2026 4. Employers liability: No less than £5,000,000 5. Public and products liability: £5,000,000 6. Insurer: Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited (100%) This document is furnished as a matter of information only. The issuance of this document does not make the person or organisation to whom it is issued an additional insured, nor does it modify in any manner the policy coverage. Should the above mentioned contract of insurance be cancelled, assigned or changed during the policy period mentioned above in such as to affect this document, no obligation to inform the holder of this document is accepted by the undersigned or by the Underwriters. Dated this 12th day of May 2025 Signed for and on behalf of Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited (100%)subscribing to the above policy (Authorised Insurers) Your insurance is underwritten&administered by Folgate Underwriting.Folgate Underwriting is a trading name of Folgate Underwriting Agency Ltd registered in England and Wales No.2852425 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 304782. Date 12/05/2025 @ 17:38 Quotation Number 2279/02047617/2025/004 Page 1 of 1 1 T OU N 1) E R W R II' ll N G WAMP Ill OLGATE DATT;_� Certificate of Employers' Liability Insurance (A copy or copies of this certificate must be displayed at each place of business at which the policyholder employs persons covered by this insurance. This requirement will be satisfied if the certificate is made available in electronic form and each relevant employee to whom it relates has reasonable access to it in that form). Policy number: 2279/02047617/2025/004 Name of policyholder: Axis Travel Marketing Ltd Date of commencement of insurance: 13th May 2025 Date of expiry of insurance: 12th May 2026 We hereby certify that subject to point 2 below: 1. The policy to which this certificate relates satisfies the requirements of the relevant law applicable in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man,the Island of Jersey, the Island of Guernsey,the Island of Alderney; and 2. the minimum amount of cover provided by this policy is no less than£5,000,000. Signed for and on behalf of Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited (100%)subscribing to the above policy. Authorised Signatory Dated this 12th day of May 2025 IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that you store this Certificate in a secure place as a record of insurance as you may still be liable for claims after the expiry of this insurance for many years. Folgate Underwriting, 80 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3DH. : +44 (0)20 7256 3100 Your insurance is underwritten&administered by Folgate Underwriting.Folgate Underwriting is a trading name of Folgate Underwriting Agency Ltd registered in England and Wales No.2852425 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 304782. Date 12/05/2025 @ 17:38 Quotation Number 2279/02047617/2025/004 Page 1 of 1 REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS It is requested that the insurance requirements, as specified in the County's Schedule of Insurance Requirements,be waived or modified on the following contract or purchase. Contractor/Vendor: Axis Travel Marketing, LTD Project or Service: International Public Relations Agency Contractor/Vendor Riverside House, River Lawn Road Address&Phone#: Tonbridge, TN9 1 EP General scope of work: Provide International Public Relations Agency Services for Monroe County TDC Reason for Waiver or Organization is unable to list Monroe County as Modification: Additional Insurance on General Liability or provide Profession Liability insurance and have provided the coverage they are able to obtain Policies Waiver or Modification will apply to: General Liability and Professional Liability Signature of Requester: Ll,;t Date: 4/2/26 Approved _ET Not Approved Per TDC,mission-critical vendor that has Risk Management Signature:_ � . .2 declined to provide insurance recommended by Risk.Waiver is approved to accommodate TDC Date: 04/06/26 operational need County Administrator appeal: Approved: Not Approved: Date: Board of County Commissioners appeal: Approved: Not Approved: Meeting Date: