06/15/2005 Contract
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Circul coun
Danny L. Kolhage
Phone: 295-3130 Fax: 295-3663
Memnrandum
To:
Tim McGarry,
Growth Management Director
Attn:
Mayra Tezanos,
Executive Assistant ),
Isabel C. DeSantis, .
Deputy Clerk
From:
Date:
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
At the June 15, 2005 Regular BOCC meeting, the following item was approved:
Professional Services Agreement between Monroe County and Advanced Data
Solutions, Inc., Contract #101-555-2493 for document digitizing based on Florida State
contract number 973-561-04-2, in the total amount of$80,000.00.
Enclosed please find a duplicate original for your handling. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
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THIS AGREEMENT is made this 1.5.: day of"'Jvn e-, 2005, betwe~,! __." :x
Advanced Data Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation, (hereinafter the "ConsultaRt')~d-=
Monroe County, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of Florida, (hereinafter th<f~ :--; ~~
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WHEREAS, the Consultant and County, through mutual negotiation, have agreed
upon a scope of services, schedule and fees for fiscal year 2005 and for fiscal year 2006
WHEREAS, the County desires to engage the Consultant to perform the services
specified below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Consultant and the County agree as follows.
1. Scooe of ServiceslDeliverables.
1.1 The Consultant shall furnish professional services and software to
the County as set forth in the Scope of Services for the Project as
specified in Exhibit "A" for Services and Exhibit "B" for Software
attached to this Agreement.
1.2 The "Scope of Services" includes a Project Schedule for the
Project which includes a breakdown of tasks, timeline and
deliverables to the County.
2. Term/Commencement Date.
2.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both
parties and shall remain in effect through September 30, 2006,
unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 8. The
County Administrator may extend the term of this Agreement up to
an additional three years by written notice to the Consultant
2.2 Consultant agrees that time is of the essence and Consultant shall
complete each deliverable for the Project within the timeframes set
forth in the Project Schedule, unless extended by the County
Administrator.
3. Comoensation and Payment.
3. 1 The Consultant shall be compensated per box:, with the rate not
exceeding an average of $250.00 per standard letter box:, $15.00
per CD, and $200.00 shipping and handling each way.
Compensation under this agreement shall not exceed $80,000,
subject to annual appropriation by the County Commission.
3.2 The Consultant shall invoice the County upon the completion of
each task or deliverable in accordance with the Project Schedule.
3.3 The County shall pay Consultant in accordance with the Florida
Prompt Payment Act.
3.4 If a dispute should occur regarding an invoice submitted, the
County Administrator may withhold payment of the disputed
amount and may pay to the Consultant the undisputed portion of
the invoice. Upon written request of the Clerk of the Court, the
Consultant shall provide written documentation to justify the
invoice. Any compensation disputes shall be decided by the
County Administrator whose decision shall be final.
4. Sub Consultants.
4.1 The Consultant shall be responsible for all payments to any sub
consultants and shall maintain responsibility for all work related to
the Project.
4.2 Any sub consultants used on the Project must have the prior
written approval of the County Administrator.
5. County's Resoonsibilities.
5.1 Furnish to Consultant, at the Consultant's written request, all
available files and other data pertinent to the services to be
provided by Consultant, in possession of the County.
5.2 Arrange for access to and make all provisions for Consultant to
enter upon real property as required for Consultant to perform
services as may be requested in writing by the Consultant.
6. Consultant's Resoonsibilities.
6.1 The Consultant shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and
diligence in the performance of the Project as is ordinarily
provided by a professional under similar circumstances. If at any
time during the term of this Agreement or within one year from the
completion of the Project, it is determined that the Consultant's
deliverables are incorrect, defective or fail to conform to the Scope
of Services of the Project, upon written notification from the
County Administrator, the Consultant shall at Consultants sole
expense, immediately correct the work.
7. ConOict of Interest.
7.1 To avoid any conflict of interest or any appearance thereof,
Consultant shall not, for the term of this Agreement, represent any
private sector entities (developers, corporations, real estate
investors, etc.), with regard to any adversarial planning issues in
the County. For the purposes of this section "adversarial" shall
mean any development application where staff is recommending
denial or denied the application; administrative appeal or court
action wherein the County is a party.
8. Termination.
8.1 The County Administrator without cause may terminate this
Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Consultant,
or immediately with cause.
8.2 Upon receipt of the County's written notice of termination,
Consultant shall stop work on the Project unless directed otherwise
by the County Administrator.
8.3 In the event of termination by the County, the Consultant shall be
paid for all work accepted by the County Administrator up to the
date of termination, provided that the Consultant has first complied
with the provisions of Paragraph 8.4.
8.4 The Consultant shall transfer all files and data pertaining to the
Project to the County, in a hard copy and CD format within 14
days from the date of the written notice of termination or the date
of expiration of this Agreement.
9. Insurance.
The Consultant shall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this
Agreement insurance of such type and in such amounts as required by the
County Administrator. The underwriter of such insurance shall be
qualified to do business in the State of Florida and have agents upon
whom service of process may be made in the State of Florida. If requested
by the County Administrator, the insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance with respect to the County, its officials, employees, agents and
volunteers. The insurance coverage shall include a minimum of
9 .1 Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. If
applicable, coverage to apply for all employees at minimum
statutory limits as required by Florida Law.
9.2 Comprehensive Automobile and Vehicle Liability Insurance.
Motor vehicle liability insurance, including applicable no-fault
coverage, with limits ofliability of not less that $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and
Property Damage Liability. Coverage shall include all owned
vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles.
9.3 Commercial General Liability. Ifapplicable, commercial general
liability coverage with limits ofliability of not less than
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily
Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability.
9.4 Professional Liability. The Consultant shall furnish professional
liability errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount not
less than $1,000,000.00.
9.5 Certificates ofInsurance shall be provided to the County at the
time of execution of this Agreement and certified copies provided
if requested. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a
provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice
shall be provided to the County before any policy or coverage is
cancelled or restricted.
10. Nondiscrimination.
10.1 During the term of this Agreement, 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: I) 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 use 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
patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42
USC s. 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. 1201 Note), as maybe
amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Ch. 13, Art. VI,
prohibiting discrimination on the bases of race, color, sex, religion,
disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status or age; and 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.
11. Attornevs Fees and Waiver of Jun Trial.
11.1 In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and
costs, including the fees and expenses of any paralegals, law clerks
and legal assistants, and including fees and expenses charged for
representation at both the trial and appellate levels.
11.2 In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, each
party hereby knowingly, irrevocably, voluntarily and intentionally
waives its right to trial by jury.
12. Indemnification.
12.1 Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County,
its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all
demands, claims, losses, suits, liabilities, causes of action,
judgment or damages, arising out of, related to, or any way
connected with Consultant's performance or non-performance of
any provision of this Agreement including, but not limited to,
liabilities arising from contracts between the Consultant and third
parties made pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall
reimburse the County for all its expenses including reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred in and about the defense of any
such claim or investigation and for any judgment or damages
arising out of related to, or in any way connected with Consultant's
performance or non- performance of this Agreement.
12.2 The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
13. N oticesl Authorized Reoresentatives.
13.1 Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been properly given if transmitted by
hand-delivery, by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid
return receipt requested, or by a private postal service, addressed to
the parties (or their successors) at the following addresses:
For the County: Tom Willi, County Administrator
Monroe County Florida
1100 Simonton Street 205
Key West, Florida 33040
For The Consultant: Rob Buell, Vice President
Advanced Data Solutions, Inc.
141 Scarlet Boulevard, Suite A
Oldsmar, Florida 34677
14. Govemin2 Law~ Venue and Intemretation.
14.1 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Florida..
14.2 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.
14.3 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.
14.4 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 no resolution can
be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer
session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners. 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. 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.
15. Entire A2reementIModificationlAmendment.
15.1 This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and
supersedes any prior oral or written representations. No
representations were made or relied upon by either party, other
than those that are expressly set forth herein.
15.2 No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is
empowered to modify or amend the terms of this Agreement,
unless executed with the same formality as this document.
15.3 The terms, coyenants, 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.
16. Ownershio and Access to Records and Audits.
16.1 All records, books, documents, maps, data, deliverables, papers
and financial information (the "Records") that result from the
Consultant providing services to the County under this Agreement
shall be the property of the County.
16.2 Contractor shall maintain all books, records, and documents
directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied. The County Administrator, Clerk or a
designee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period
of three (3) years from the date of termination of this Agreement,
have access to and the right to examine and audit any Records of
the Consultant involving transactions related to this Agreement. If
an auditor employed by the County or 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 Sec.
55.03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid to
Contractor.
16.3 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. The County may cancel this
Agreement for refusal by the Consultant to allow access by the
County Administrator or his designee to any Records pertaining to
work performed under this Agreement that are subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
16.4 The County and Contractor shall allow and permit reasonable
access to, and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other
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 Agreement;
and the County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this
Agreement upon violation of this provision by Contractor.
17. Nonassismabilitv.
17.1 This Agreement shall not be assignable by Consultant unless such
assignment is first approved by the County Administrator. The
County is relying upon the apparent qualifications and personal
expertise of the Consultant, and such firm's familiarity with the
County's area, circumstances and desires.
18. Severabilitv.
18.1 If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be
held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement
shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term and
provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to
the fullest extent permitted bylaw.
19. IndeDendent Contractor.
19.1 The Consultant and its employees, volunteers and agents shall be
and remain independent contractor and not agents or employees of
the County with respect to all of the acts and services performed by
and under the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not
in any way be construed to create a partnership, association or any
other kind of joint undertaking, enterprise or venture between the
parties.
20. ComDliance with Laws.
20.1 The Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities relating
to the Project.
21. Waiver.
21.1 The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take
affirmative action with respect to any conduct of the other which is
in violation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed
as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future violation,
breach or wrongful conduct.
22. Survival of Provisions.
22.1 Any terms or conditions of either this Agreement that require acts
beyond the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive
termination of the Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect
unless and until the terms or conditions are completed and shall be
fully enforceable by either party.
23. Prohibition Of Contineencv Fees.
23.1 The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person(s), company,
corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
24. General Clauses.
24.1 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.
24.2 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.
24.3 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 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.
24.4 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.
24.5 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.
24.6 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.
25. Counteroarts.
25.1 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed original and such counterparts shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute this Agreement on the respective
dates un er each signature: The County, signing by and through its County
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ADVANCED DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
141 Scarlet Boulevard, Suite A
Oldsmar, Florida 346n
813.855.3545 Caporale
www.adsus.net
Pricing - Exhibit A
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Kev West, Florida 33040
Quantity Description Price
Up to 500,000 Scanning & Indexing of B1dg Permit Files (8 % x $.09
Annually 11,8%x14&11x17)
Up to 100,000 Scanning & Indexing of Building Permit Blueprints $1.25
Annually
Up to 250 CD-Rom Media disc $15.00
Annually
12 Pick-up and delivery of documents (typically $250.00
charged per trip)
- Database Management (merging thousands of N1C
letterJlegal size documents & blueprints within
Alchemy database)
1 Initial Set-Up & Establishment of Database N1C
Format & Structure
TeRnS & Services:
All document preparation, scanning, indexing & review performed by ADS personnel. Document
turnaround time is not to exceed 30 days. Monthly Pick-Ups coordinated through ADS driver.
ADVANCED DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
141 Scarlet Boulevard, Suite A
OIdsmar, Florida 34677
813.855.3545 Corporate
www.adsus.net
Pricing - Exhibit B
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 205
Kev West., Florida 33040
Below pricing relates to the purchase of additional software (in addition to that already owned) and is
based on current list pricing.
Description Price
Alchemy Advanced Content Management Server V8.0 $8,995.00
Alchemy Web $3,500.00
Alchemy Records Manager $10,000.00
Alchemy Web Viewer Extension $2,500.00
Alchemy Scan $1,500.00
Alchemy Search Client - 51-75 Searchers (Each) $117.00
Alchemy Index Station Client 6-10 Indexers (Each) $800.00
Alchemy Document Management Client 51-75 Clients (Each) $175.00
ADS Implementation Services On-Site Implementation Service Services I Day $1,200.00
Annual Maintenance Program:
Annual Maintenance Program (AMP) is charged at 18% of the current list price of all software owned & is
renewable each fiscal year on October 1st.