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ATTACHMENT D.5
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT SUMMARY FORM FOR CONTRACTS $100,000.00 and Under
Contract with: Evergreen Solutions, LLC. Contract#
Effective Date: upon Execution
Expiration Date: 07/01/2026
Contract Purpose/Description:
Evergreen Solutions, LLC.will be providing a Compensation Study for the current Airport Deputy Director of Finance and Administration.
This position will potentially be upgraded to an Airport Chief Financial Officer(CFO).
Contract is Original Agreement Contract Amendment/Extension Renewal
Contract Manager: Megan Fiore 4537 Fiore-Megan@MonroeCounty-Fl.gov
(Name) (Ext.) Email Address
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 5,000.00 Current Year Portion: $ 5,000.00
(must be$100,000 or less) (If multiyear agreement then
requires BOCC approval,
unless the;oufl r,e,t-:m flit;:
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Budgeted?Yes❑✓ No El
Grant: $ NSA County Match: $ N/A
Fund/Cost Center/Spend Category: F001; CC_06500, SC_00038-Professional Services
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For: N/A
(Not included in dollar value above) (e.g. maintenance,utilities,janitorial, salaries,etc.)
Insurance Required: YES ❑ NO 0
CONTRACT REVIEW
Reviewer
Department/Office Director/ Signature: Bryan Cook Ully,g-dby a1°28=A;op.
Assistant Director
County Attorney Signature: 3-26-2026
77���� Gaelan P Jones Digitally signed by Gaelan P Janes
Risk Management Signature: Date:2026.04.080958:52-04'00'
Lisa Abreu Digitally signed by Lisa Abreu
Purchasing Signature: Date:2026.04.14 10:48:46-04'00'
(email contracts @monroecounty-fl.gov)
Angelica Malcosk Digitallys6.04.1ned y Angeli9341 a04'00'ky
OMB Signature: 9 Y Dale:2026.04.1509:34:13-04'00'
(email OMB@monroecounty-fl.gov)
Comments:
Revised BOCC 11/12/2025
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Consulting Services Agreement
By and Between
Monroe County, FL
and
Evergreen Solutions, LLC
This Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated as of March 2026, is made by and between Evergreen
Solutions, LLC, a Florida corporation ("Evergreen"), and Monroe County (the "Client").
WHEREAS, Evergreen Solutions and the Client desire to enter into an agreement whereby Evergreen will
provide certain management consulting services for the Client on the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth; and
WHEREAS, Evergreen Solutions is willing to provide such management consulting services for the
Client.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Engagement. Evergreen Solutions hereby agrees to provide such management consulting services for
the Client as may be reasonably requested by the Client in connection with the Letter Proposal submitted
by Evergreen Solutions on March 24, 2026, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Extent of Services. Evergreen Solutions agrees to perform such services in a diligent and
conscientious manner and to devote appropriate time, energies and skill to those duties called for
hereunder during the term of this Agreement and in connection with the performance of such duties to act
in a manner consistent with the primary objective of completing the engagement.
Evergreen Solutions agrees to devote such time as is reasonably required to fulfill its duties hereunder.
Throughout the duration of this agreement, Evergreen Solutions will serve as an independent contractor
of the Client, as such; Evergreen Solutions will obey all laws relating to federal and state income taxes,
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associated payroll and business taxes, licenses and fees, workers compensation insurance, and all other
applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
, Evergreen Solutions may utilize subcontractors to perform the work subject to this Agreement, but
Evergreen Solutions shall remain completely responsible to the Client for performance under this
Agreement.
3. Term. The engagement of the Consultant hereunder by Client shall commence as of the date hereof
and shall continue through July 1, 2026, unless earlier terminated, pursuant to Section 5 hereof.
4. Compensation.
(a)As compensation for the services contemplated herein and for performance rendered by Evergreen
Solutions of its duties and obligations hereunder,the Client shall pay to Evergreen Solutions an aggregate
fee equal to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) (the "Consulting Fee").
(b) The Client's sole obligation shall be to pay Evergreen Solutions the amounts described in Section 4(a)
of this Agreement, and the Consultant is not and shall not be deemed an employee of the Client for any
purpose.
(c)Payment shall be made in accordance with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act,
Section 218.70, Florida Statutes. Evergreen Solutions shall submit to the Client an invoice with
supporting documentation in a form acceptable to the Monroe County Clerk of Court.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.
5. Termination. This Agreement shall be terminated as follows:
(a) 30 days after written notice of termination is given by either party at any time after March 25, 2026,
provided however,that if the Client shall terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5(a) for any
reason other than Consultant's material breach of this Agreement (having given prior notice of, and
reasonable opportunity for Consultant to cure, any such breach), Client shall pay to consultant in one
lump sum an amount equal to that portion of the aggregate Consulting Fee which has not been paid to
Consultant as of the effective date of such termination.
(b) On such date as is mutually agreed by the parties in writing.
(c)Upon expiration of the Term as set forth in Section 3.
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5, except as contemplated by Section 5(a)in
the event Client terminates this Agreement in the absence of continuing material breach hereof by
Consultant, Consultant shall be entitled to payment of only that portion of the Consulting Fee earned
through the effective date of such termination and any portion of the Lump Sum Payment which has not
been paid to Consultant as of the effective date of such termination.
6. Confidential Information. Evergreen Solutions shall not,at any time during or following expiration or
termination of its engagement hereunder(regardless of the manner,reason,time or cause thereof) directly
or indirectly disclose or furnish to any person not entitledto receive the same for the immediate benefit of
the Client any trade secrets or confidential information as determined by the Client in writing.
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7. Covenants. Evergreen Solutions agrees to (a) faithfully and diligently do and perform the acts and
duties required in connection with its engagement hereunder, and (b)not engage in any activity which is
or likely is contrary to the welfare, interest or benefit of the business now or hereafter conducted by the
Client.
8. Binding Effect. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties
hereto and their respective successors or assigns (whether resulting from any re organization,
consolidation or merger of either of the parties or any assignment to a business to which all or
substantially all of the assets of either party are sold).
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties
with respect to the subject matterhereof,supersedes all prior agreements and understandings with respect
thereto and cannot be modified, amended, waived or terminated, in whole or in part, except in writing
signed by the party to be charged.
10. Notices. All notices required to be given under the terms of this Agreement or which any of the
parties desires to give hereunder shall be in writing and personally delivered or sent by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by facsimile transmission, addressed as follows:
(a.) If to Evergreen Solutions addressed to:
Evergreen Solutions, LLC
Attention: Dr. Jeff Ling, President
2528 Barrington Circle, Unit 201
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(b.)If to the Client addressed to:
Monroe County
Attention: Mr. Bryan Cook, Director, Employee Services
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Any party may designate a change of address at any time by giving written notice thereof to the other
parties.
12. Records. Evergreen Solutions shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied. Each party to this Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have
reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement for public records
purposes during the term of this Agreement and for five (5)years following its termination.
Evergreen Solutions 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. Client and
Evergreen Solutions 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 Client and Evergreen
Solutions in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance. Client shall have the
right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by Evergreen Solutions.
Failure of Evergreen Solutions to abide by the terms of this provision shall be deemed a material
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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.
As applicable, In accordance with F.S. 119.0701, Evergreen Solutions shall:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.
2. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public
agency 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 public agency
4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public
records in possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the
public agency to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to the public
agency 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 public agency, upon request from the
public agency's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information
technology systems of the public agency.
A contractor who fails to provide public records to Monroe County or pursuant to a valid public
records request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under section 119.10, Florida
Statutes.Evergreen Solutions shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy, or otherwise dispose
of any public records except as provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law.
IF EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONSULTANT'S/CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: GAELAN JONES, C/O
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1111 12TH ST., SUITE
408, KEY WEST FL 33040,Jones-gaelan@monroecounty-fl.gov, (305) 292-
3470.
13. Relationship of the Parties. The parties agree that the relationship between the Evergreen Solutions
and Client one of an independent contractor and not an employee, common law or otherwise. The
parties agree that this is not an exclusive arrangement, and Evergreen Solutions is free to enter into
other agreements with other persons or entities for the delivery of the same services.
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14. Governing Law & Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Florida. Disputes arising from this Agreement shall be brought in the County
or Circuit Courts of the Florida Sixteenth Judicial Circuit,with venue in Monroe County,Florida. The
prevailing party for such disputes shall be entitled to recover reasonable expenses, including
attorney's fees and costs.
15. Sovereign Immunity. Evergreen Solutions acknowledges and agrees that Client does not waive any
sovereign immunity afforded to it as a government entity under the laws of the State of Florida and
the United States, and that, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes,
nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of such immunity by Client.
16. Nondiscrimination. Evergreen Solutions and Client 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. Evergreen Solutions and
Client 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 disabilities; 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.
17. E-Verify. Beginning January 1, 2021, in accordance with F.S. 448.095, Contractors and any
subcontractor shall register with and shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-
Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees hired by 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 work authorization status of all new employees hired by the
subcontractor during the Contract term. Any subcontractor shall provide an affidavit stating that the
subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. Evergreen
Solutions shall comply with and be subject to the provisions of F.S. 448.095
18. No Solicitation. Evergreen Solutions and Client 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,
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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, Evergreen Solutions agrees
that Client 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. Public Entity Crimes. Evergreen Solutions certifies and agrees that Evergreen Solutions nor any
Affiliate has been placed on the convicted vendor list within the last 36 months. In accordance with
Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the Discriminatory
Vendor List, kept by the Florida Department of Management Services, may not submit a bid on a
contract to provide goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid on a contract with a
public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids
on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,
supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact
business with any public entity.
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime may not submit a bid on contracts to provide any goods or services to a public
entity,may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction orrepair of a public
building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity, may not be
awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor.
By signing this Agreement,Evergreen Solutions 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 and ineligibility of Evergreen Solutions to receive future contracts from Client. In addition
to the foregoing, Evergreen Solutions 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 Evergreen
Solutions has been placed on the convicted vendor list. Evergreen Solutions agrees to promptly notify
Client 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.
20. Ethics. By signing this Agreement,Evergreen Solution warrants that 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. 0 10-1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance
No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision Client, 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.
21. Scrutinized Companies. Evergreen Solutions 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
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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 Evergreen Solutions, I hereby certify that the company
identified above as "Evergreen Solutions" 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 Evergreen Solutions to civil penalties, attorney's fees, and/or costs. I further understand
that any contract with Client may be terminated, at the option of Client, if Evergreen Solutions 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.
22. Human Trafficking. Whenever a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a
nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide an
affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of
perjury, attesting to that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services. A
copy of the affidavit is attached.
23. Foreign Entities Affidavit (F.S. 287.138):
a. Beginning 1/l/2024, a governmental entity may not accept a bid or proposal from, or enter into a
contract with, an entity which would grant the entity access to individual personal identifying
information ("PII") unless the entity provides an affidavit signed by an officer or representative
under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in F.S.
287.138(2)(a)-(c):
• Entity owned by a country of concern (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Syria);
• Controlling interest by government of foreign country of concern; or
• Entity organized under the laws of or has principal place of business in foreign country of
concern.
b. Beginning 7/l/2025, a governmental entity cannot renew a contract with an entity which would
grant the access to PII unless the entity provides the affidavit.
c. Beginning 7/l/2025, a governmental entity cannot extend or renew a contract with an entity
meeting the above criteria if the contract would give access to PII to that entity.
The affidavit is attached.
24. Miscellaneous. This Agreement:
(a) shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns;
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(b)may not (except as provided in Section 9 hereof)be assigned by either party hereto without the prior
written consent of the other party (any purported assignment hereof in violation of this provision being
null and void);
(c)may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by any party on separate counterparts, each of
which as so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement as to any
party hereto to produce or account for more than one such counterpart executed and delivered by such
party;
(d)may be amended,modified or supplemented only by a written instrument executed by all of the parties
hereto; and
(e) embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the transactions
contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings among the parties with
respect thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
Evergreen Solutions, LLC
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Jeff Ling, President
Monroe County
Digitally signed by Christine
Christine Hurley Hurley
Date:2026.04.2412:51:55-04'00'
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Christine Hurley, County Administrator
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
3/ 6/2026
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AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT
FOR LABOR OR SERVICES
Entity/Vendor Name: Evergreen Solutions, LLC
Vendor FEIN: 20-1833438
Vendor's Authorized Representative: Jeffrey Ling,PhD President
Address: 2528 Barrington Circle, Unit 201 (Name and Title)
City. Tallahassee State: Florida Zip: 32308
Phone Number: (850) 383-0111
Email Address: ieffr�xconsultevergreen.com
As a nongovernmental entity executing,renewing,or extending a contract with a government entity,Vendor
is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that Vendor 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 Vendor, I certify under penalties of perjury that Vendor does
not use coercion forlabor or services in accordance with Section 787.06.Additionally,Vendorhas reviewed
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, and agrees to abide by same.
Certified By: Jeffrey Ling, PhD who is authorized
to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.
Authorized Signature:
Print Name: Jeffrey Ling,PhD
Title: President
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FOREIGN ENTITIES AFFIDAVIT F.S. 287.138
1, Jeffrey Ling of the city of Tallahassee according to law on my oath,and
I—..........---....................................................... .... ..............................................
under penalty of perjury, depose and say that:
a. I am President of the firm of
Evergreen Solutions LLC the bidder making the
Proposal for the project described in the Request for Proposals for
the Salary Survey of the Ajjpqrt's Chief Financial Officer Position and that I executed the said proposal with full
authority to do so;
b. In accordance with section 287.138,Florida Statutes,the Entity is not owned by the government of
a Foreign Country of Concern,as that term is defined in F.S. 287.138, is not organized under the
laws of nor has its Principal Place of Business in a Foreign Country of Concern,and the government
of a Foreign Country of Concern does not have a Controlling Interest in the entity.
c. 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.
(Signature)
Date: 3/25/2026
STATE OF: Florida ................. .............
COUNTY OF: 'Leon
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Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, by means of [@ physical presence or 0 online
notarization, on ............March 25,2026 ....... fsJ41p) by Jeffrey Ling,PhD
.................. ..... ...................................................................................—-----------. (name of
affiant). He is ersonally known to me or has produced
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'C"y................................................ ........... ..........
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: 10/23/2027
Notary PUblic;State of Floridajorlda ...............—..................
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Exhibit A
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March 24, 2026
Megan Fiore
Sr. Human Resources Administrator
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street 2-268
Key West, FL 33040
SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL: Fiore- egan@ onroeCount -fl®gov
Dear Ms. Fiore:
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this letter proposal to conduct a salary survey of the Aiport's
Chief Financial Officer position for Monroe County. We can conduct the following tasks at an all-
inclusive cost of$5,000.
• develop and collect market survey data using the same peers used previously:
• validate and analyze data collected;
• utilize any secondary data, if needed; and
• prepare and submit summary market report.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached at (850) 383-0111 or via email at
Leffconsultevergreen®com.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Ling, PhD, President
Evergreen Solutions, LLC
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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.
Contractor/Vendor: Evergreen Solutions, LLC
Project or Service: -Salary Survey - Airport CFO
AdContractor/Ve Ph ndor 2528 Barrington Circle, Unit 201dress& one#:
-Tallahassee, FL 32308/ (850) 338-0111 ------------
General Scope of Work: Salary survey of one position
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Reason for Waiver or -Low-value-contract providing services with
---limited
Modification: liability exposure
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Policies Waiver or
Modification will apply to: General Liability & Worker's Compensation-- -------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Signature of Contractor/Vendor:
Date: -3/25/2026. Approved ------Wt......... Not Approved --------
Gaelan P Jones Digitally signed by Gaelan P Jones
Risk Management Signature:_------------------------------------------- Date:-2026.04.02-09:53:4-3--04'0O------------
Date:
County Administrator appeal:
Approved: Not Approved:
Date:
Board of County Commissioners appeal:
Approved: Not Approved: J-1-
Meeting Date: