10162026_PM_EVN0037412_1_1_0_11162026_Solicitation_Packet.pdf

Miami-Dade County

10/16/2026

Solicitation Packet for

Solicitation PM-EVN0037412

Notice of Intent to Extend Pool No. RTQ-01954

Solicitation Designation: PUBLIC

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October 15, 2026

TO: All Vendors Providing Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXTEND PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-01954

Dear Vendors/Suppliers:

Miami-Dade County (County) Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) is sending out this notification to the vendor community to reach out to potential vendors/suppliers that may be interested in joining prequalification Pool No. RTQ-01954 titled Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings (Pool). The Pool is used to solicit for the purchase of construction chemicals and related products (Group A) and industrial maintenance, textured, waterproof, and protective coatings (Group B) for Miami-Dade County. Placement in the Pool is not a contract between the County and any vendor, but an acknowledgment that included vendors meet the qualifications listed on the subject Pool. Prequalified vendors will be invited to participate in future competitions on an as-needed basis. The Pool has and shall remain open for submitters to qualify at any time after the initial Pool establishment.

The Pool is being recommended for a five-year extension, subject to the Board of County Commissioners' approval. If you are currently a member of this Prequalification Pool, please disregard this, no additional action is required from your company at this time. However, if you are not already prequalified and you are interested, please complete the attached pool package providing any requested documents and email it to Marcelo Cam at marcelo.cam@miamidade.gov or upload it to INFORMS.

Please Note:

The current contracting officer assigned to the subject pre-qualification Pool is Marcelo Cam. Any information contained within the subject prequalification pool that reflects otherwise should be disregarded.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 305-375-4258 or via email at marcelo.cam@miamidade.gov.

Sincerely, Marcelo Cam Marcelo Cam, CPPB, FCCM, MD-CPP Procurement Contracting Officer

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

111 NW 1ST Street • Suite 1300

Miami, Florida 33128 – 1974

(305) 375-5773

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Solicitation RTQ-01954

Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings, Prequalification

Solicitation Designation: Public

Miami-Dade County

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Solicitation RTQ-01954

Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings, Prequalification

Solicitation Number RTQ-01954

Solicitation Title Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings, Prequalification

Solicitation Start Date Dec 8, 2021 10:46:44 AM EST

Solicitation End Date Jan 7, 2022 6:00:00 PM EST

Question & Answer

End Date Dec 23, 2021 12:00:00 PM EST

Solicitation Contact Marcelo Cam

Procurement Contracting Officer

ISD - Procurement Management Services

305-375-4258

Marcelo.cam@miamidade.gov

Solicitation Contact Sherry Crockett

305-375-4693 crocket@miamidade.gov

Solicitation Contact Manuel Jimenez

Procurement Contracting Manager

ISD, Procurement Management Services

305-375-4425

Manuel.Jimenez@miamidade.gov

Contract Duration See Bid Documents

Contract Renewal Not Applicable

Prices Good for Not Applicable

Solicitation Comments This Request to Qualify (RTQ) will establish a Prequalified Pool of Vendors that will be used to solicit for construction chemicals and related products, under Group A, and industrial applications, waterproof, textured and protective coatings, under Group B, for multiple Miami-Dade County departments.

Item Response Form

Item RTQ-01954--01-01 - Prequalification of vendors

Quantity 1 See Bid Documents

Prices are not requested for this item.

Delivery Location Miami-Dade County

No Location Specified

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Description Please refer to Section 4, Submittal Form.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

R E Q U E S T T O Q U A L I F Y

( R T Q )

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NOTICE TO ALL VENDORS:

To establish the pool of prequalified vendors, the County will accept electronic submittals through a secure mailbox at BidSync (www.bidsync.com) until the end date and time indicated in this solicitation document. There is no cost to the vendor submitting a response to a Miami-Dade County solicitation via BidSync. Electronic submissions may require the uploading of electronic attachments. The submission of attachments containing embedded documents or proprietary file extensions is prohibited. All documents should be attached as separate files. To offer a submittal through BidSync, all information and documents must be fully entered, uploaded, acknowledged (“Confirm”) and recorded into BidSync before the BidSync Solicitation End Date.

To request information prior to the BidSync Question & Answer End Date, use the question/answer feature provided within the solicitation by BidSync at www.bidsync.com. Material changes, if any, to the solicitation will only be transmitted by written addendum. (See addendum section of BidSync site).

Vendors in the Pool will be invited to participate in future spot market competitions, as needed. The spot market competition may be in the form of an ITQ or WOPR that will include the specific goods and/or services required, and applicable provisions. Spot market competitions may not be restricted to vendors in this Pool; however, vendors must have a complete Submittal to be awarded a contract pursuant to this Pool.

Vendors must anticipate the inclusion of Section 1 - General Terms and Conditions of Miami-Dade County Procurement Contracts in all contracts resulting from spot market competitions. These general terms and conditions are considered non-negotiable. All current and applicable terms and conditions pertaining to a resultant contract may be viewed online at the Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Division’s webpage here:

https://www.miamidade.gov/procurement/library/boilerplate/general-terms-and-conditions-r21-2.pdf

The below referenced Section 1 - General Terms and Conditions provisions shall not apply to federally funded projects:

Article 1.2(H) Prompt Payment Terms

Article 1.11 Local Preference

Article 1.29 Office of the Inspector General (only the cost of the random audits, as specified)

Article 1.37 County User Access Program (UAP)

Article 1.45 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Measures

Article 1.46 Local Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise Preference

Article 1.47 Application of Preferences

Article 1.49 First Source Hiring Referral Program (FSHRP)

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SECTION 2

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 PURPOSE

This Request to Qualify (RTQ) will establish a Prequalified Pool of Vendors (Pool) that will be used to solicit for construction chemicals and related products, under Group A, and industrial applications, waterproof, textured and protective coatings, under Group B, for multiple Miami-Dade County (County) departments.

Placement in the Pool is not a contract between the County and the Vendor, but an acknowledgement that the Vendor meets the qualifications as outlined throughout this RTQ. Vendor Submittals are accepted throughout the term of the RTQ for placement in such Pool.

2.2 DEFINITIONS

Invitation to Quote (ITQ) – Shall refer to the solicitation of quotes from the Pool for specific goods and/or services; and awarded based on lowest price, or other quantifiable criteria.

Prequalified Pool of Vendors (Pool) – Shall refer to business entities/individuals determined by the County’s Internal Services Department, Strategic Procurement Division, as meeting the minimum standards of business competence, financial ability, and/or product quality for placement in the Pool, and which may submit quote or proposal, at the time of need.

Submittal – Shall refer to all information, attachments and forms submitted in response to this RTQ.

Vendor – Shall refer to a business entity/individual responding to this RTQ.

Work Order Proposal Request (WOPR) – shall refer to a competitive process involving the solicitation of proposals, by the Internal Services Department Strategic Procurement Division, from the Pool for specific goods and/or services; and evaluated and awarded based on best value.

2.3 TERM

The Pool shall be established on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval by the Board of County Commissioners, or designee, unless otherwise stipulated by the Internal Services Department, Strategic Procurement Division. The Pool shall expire on the last day of the sixtieth (60th) month.

2.4 PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Vendor shall meet the following criteria to be considered for placement in the Pool and for participation in future spot market solicitations:

a) Vendor(s) shall maintain an office equipped with a working telephone and email address to expedite quotes. This office shall be staffed by competent company representatives who can be contacted Monday through Friday, during work hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

b) Vendor shall be regularly engaged in the business of providing construction chemicals and related products, under Group A, and/or industrial applications, waterproof, textured and protective coatings, under Group B. Vendor(s) shall demonstrate experience pertaining to the sale of products requested in this RTQ by providing three References in the Vendor’s Submittal Form (see Section 4). The references listed must be recent (within last two years) or current customers for whom Vendor has provided the products described in this solicitation. A department of Miami-Dade County is an acceptable reference; however, the other two references shall be from customers other than Miami-Dade County. At least one reference shall be a commercial or government account. The references shall include the customer’s company name and address; the name, title, email address, and telephone

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Document Page 9 of 23 number of the contact person who can verify that the Vendor has successfully provided the products that the Vendor is offering under this solicitation. These references shall ascertain to the County’s satisfaction that the Vendor has sufficient experience and expertise in construction chemicals and related products and/or industrial applications, textured, waterproof, and protective coatings. The County, at its sole discretion, may request additional information to assess vendor responsibility.

c) Vendor(s) shall select the type of products under Group A and/or Group B, as identified in Section 3 of this solicitation, which will be offered to the County.

Vendor(s) shall provide all the specified information, documents and/or attachments listed above with their Submittal as proof of compliance with the requirements of this RTQ. However, the County may, at its sole discretion and in its best interest, allow Vendors to complete, supplement or supply the required documents throughout the evaluation period. It shall be the sole right of the County to determine the number of Vendors which will be included in the Pool. Vendor(s) will be placed in a Pre-Qualification Pool that may be accessed by various Miami-Dade County Departments on an as-needed when-needed basis. During the term of the RTQ, the County reserves the right to add or delete Vendors as it deems necessary, and in its best interest.

2.5 INSURANCE

Insurance is not required to become prequalified under this RTQ.

2.6 SPOT MARKET QUOTES

Prequalified Vendors will be placed in the Pool on a “per group” basis, which will be accessed by the various County departments. Vendors in the Pool will be invited to participate in future spot market competition, as needed. User departments will invite vendors that are prequalified for the group(s) containing the type of products needed. The spot market competition will be in the form of an ITQ or WOPR that will include the specific products required, and may include provisions, as applicable, such as:

• Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Measures

• Warranty Requirements

• Liquidated Damages

• Living Wage

• Insurance Requirements

For federally funded projects/programs, additional provisions may apply in accordance with the funding source. The following provisions from Section 1, General Terms and Conditions shall be exempted from such solicitations, as indicated in the ITQ or WOPR.

• Local Preferences

• User Access Program (UAP) Fee

• SBE Measures

• Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprise Preference

• First Source Hiring Referral Program

• SBE Prompt Payment Terms

• Office of Inspector General Fee

2.7 MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PHCD) EXEMPTION TO

CERTAIN CLAUSES

The Prequalification Pool to be approved under this solicitation will be accessed by the Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development Department (PHCD). As a Federally funded department, certain clauses within this solicitation do not apply to that Department's allocation:

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Section 1, Paragraph 1.11 (Local Preference); Section 1, Paragraph 1.29 (Office of the Inspector General Fee); Section 1, Paragraph 1.45 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Measures; Section 1, Paragraph 1.46 Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprise Preference; Section 1, Paragraph 1.37 County User Access Program (UAP); and any other clause that is not allowed due to the funding source. The following clauses do apply for PHCD. The forms mentioned below will be attached to the solicitation at the time of the spot market purchases.

a) HUD Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction (Form HUD-5369-B)

This provision is designed to provide information to prospective contractors about the solicitation stage of the procurement process. Terms and conditions which apply to the contract upon award are referred to as contract clauses. Form HUD-5369-B contains provisions to be included in all solicitations for non-construction work.

b) Certifications and Representations of Offerors Non-Construction Contract (Form HUD-5369-C)

Form HUD-5369-C includes clauses required by OMB’s common rule on bidding/offering procedures, implemented by HUD in 2 CFR Part 200, and those requirements set forth in Executive Order 11625 for small, minority, women-owned businesses, and certifications for independent price determination, and conflict of interest.

c) General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts Section I – (With or without Maintenance

Work) (Form HUD-5370-C) This form is applicable to any contract agreement entered into between Miami-Dade County, as represented by PHCD, and the successful offeror(s). Form HUD-5370-C includes clauses required by 24 CFR 85.36(i) necessary for non-construction contracts.

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SECTION 3

SCOPE OF WORK/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 SCOPE OF WORK/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vendors prequalified under this solicitation shall be capable of providing construction chemicals and related products (Group A), and industrial maintenance, textured, waterproof, and protective coatings (Group B) for multiple County departments on an as-needed basis.

3.2 PRODUCT TYPES TO BE SUPPLIED

Group A: Construction chemicals consist of the following types:

TYPES DESCRIPTION

A Adhesive for Concrete

B Epoxies C Sealants D Epoxy Based Protective Coating

E Admixtures F Curing Hardening Agents

G Mortars or Grouting H General Construction Chemicals as specified

Group B: Protective coatings consist of the following types:

TYPES DESCRIPTION

I Industrial Applications J Textured & Elastomeric K Waterproofing

L Protective

Protective coatings shall comply with the following:

1. All coatings must comply with Federal, State and Local clean air regulations.

2. Coatings must be environmentally compatible.

3.3 MANUFACTURERS

Group A: Construction Chemicals For information purposes only, below is a listing of manufacturers that may be requested by the various Miami- Dade County Departments:

1. 3M Construction Markets

2. American Fly Ash Co.

3. Ashland Chemicals

4. Belzona

5. Buchen S.I.S. Inc.

6. Cormix Construction Materials

7. DAI Emulsions Inc.

8. DeNeef Construction Chemicals

9. Dow Chemical U.S.A.

10. Dow Corning Corp.

11. Duriflex

12. E.I. DuPont De Nemours

13. EMSOL

14. E-Poxy Industries Inc.

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15. Epoxytec International

16. Euclid Chemical Co.

17. Fosroc Inc.

18. Fox Industries Inc.

19. Garon Products

20. Grapler Specialties Prods.

21. Green Mountain Inc.

22. Hill Bros. Chemicals

23. Hilti Construction Chemicals

24. Hydrozo Inc.

25. International Inc.

26. L & M Construction Chemical

27. Lawson

28. Mascoat Products

29. Master Bond Inc.

30. Master Builders Inc

31. Monex Resources

32. Morton Polymer Systems

33. Pecora Corporation

34. Percol Polymerics Inc.

35. Permagile Industries Inc.

36. Polygem Inc.

37. Polymeric Systems Inc.

38. Prime Resins

39. Raven Lining Systems

40. Sentry Polymers

41. Sika Corporation

42. Sonneborn Building Products

43. Specco Industries

44. Spectrum Concrete

45. Superior Epoxies and Coatings

46. Symons Corporation

47. Tamms Industries

48. TENNANT

49. Thoro System Products

50. U.S. Pro-Tec Inc.

51. United Coating

52. Volclay Waterproofing Div.

53. W.R. Grace & Co.

54. W.R. Meadows, Inc.

55. Zep Manufacturing

Group B: Industrial, Textured, Waterproofing and Protective Coatings For information purposes only, below is a listing of manufacturers that may be requested by the various Miami- Dade County Departments:

1. AO Safety

2. Advanced Protect Coatings

3. Ameron Int’l

4. Andek

5. Atlas Mineral & Chem

6. Benjamin Moore & Co.

7. Bostik Products

8. Bruning Paint Co.

9. Carboline

10. Conproco

11. Coronado

12. Corroseal

13. Derusto Coatings

14. Devoe

15. Dow Corning

16. DuPont

17. Duron Inc

18. Euclid Coatings

19. Flame Control Coatings

20. Flex Bon Paints

21. G.E. Silicones

22. Hydrozo/Chemrex

23. IN Sil-X Coatings

24. Karnak

25. Krylon Coatings

26. Luisville Ladder

27. McCloskey

28. Marine Industrial

29. Martin-Senour

30. Pecora

31. Plioline

32. PPG/Keeler & Long

33. Pratt & Lambert

34. Richard’s Paint Co.

35. Royston

36. Rustoleum

37. Sanchem

38. Seymour of Sycamore

39. Sherwin Williams

40. Sherwin Williams Auto

41. Sika Products

42. Sikaflex

43. Somay Products

44. Steelcote

45. The Flood Company

46. Thiokal (Poly Spec)

47. Titan Tool

48. Tremco

49. Vandex

50. VIP Products

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51. Vulchem

52. Vulkem

53. Warner Tools

54. Werner Ladder

55. Wol-Coat

56. Wooster Brush

57. Zynolyte Products

58. Zinsser

59. 3M

Additional manufacturers of construction chemicals and related products, and industrial application, textured, waterproof, and protective coatings may be added by the County during the term of the pool.

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SECTION 4

SUBMITTAL FORM

VENDOR: ______________________________________________________________________________

PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL VENDORS

Refer to Section 2.4, Prequalification Requirements, to ensure that Submittal complies with solicitation requirements.

Reference Section

Requirements Copy

Attached

2.4 (a)

Vendor(s) shall maintain an office equipped with a working telephone and email address to expedite quotes. This office shall be staffed by competent company representatives who can be contacted Monday through Friday, during working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Main Company Phone Number: ____________________________________________ Primary Contact Name: ______________________________ Title: ________________ Direct Phone Number: __________________ Email: ____________________________

Vendor may attach a separate page to list additional contact information, if necessary.

2.4 (b)

Vendor shall be regularly engaged in the business of providing construction chemicals and related products, under Group A, and/or industrial applications, waterproof, textured and protective coatings, under Group B. Vendor(s) shall demonstrate experience pertaining to the sale of products requested in this RTQ by providing three References in the Vendor’s Submittal Form (see Section 4). The references listed must be recent (within last two years) or current customers for whom Vendor has provided the products described in this solicitation. A department of Miami-Dade County is an acceptable reference; however, the other two references shall be from customers other than Miami-Dade County. At least one reference shall be a commercial or government account. The references shall include the customer’s company name and address; the name, title, email address, and telephone number of the contact person who can verify that the Vendor has successfully provided the products that the Vendor is offering under this solicitation. These references shall ascertain to the County’s satisfaction that the Vendor has sufficient experience and expertise in construction chemicals and related products and/or industrial maintenance, textured, waterproof, and protective coatings. The County, at its sole discretion, may request additional information to assess vendor responsibility.

Reference No. 1:

Reference Company Name: _________________________________________________

Reference Company Address: _______________________________________________

Reference Contact Name: _____________________ Title: _________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________ Email: __________________________

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Reference No. 2:

Reference Company Name: _________________________________________________

Reference Company Address: _______________________________________________

Reference Contact Name: _____________________ Title: _________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________ Email: __________________________

Reference No. 3:

Reference Company Name: _________________________________________________

Reference Company Address: _______________________________________________

Reference Contact Name: _____________________ Title: _________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________ Email: __________________________

2.4 (c)

Vendors shall select the types of products under Group A and/or Group B which will be offered to the County.

GROUP A

Types Construction Chemicals Select A Adhesive for Concrete

B Epoxies

C Sealants

D Epoxy Based Protective Coating

E Admixtures

F Curing Hardening Agents

G Mortars or Grouting

H General Construction Chemicals as specified

GROUP B

Types Industrial, Textured, Waterproofing and Protective Coatings Select I Industrial Applications

J Textured & Elastomeric

K Waterproofing

L Protective

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Solicitation No. RTQ-01954 Solicitation Title: Construction Chemicals and Protective Coatings, Prequalification

Bidder’s Legal Company Name (include d/b/a if applicable):

Bidder’s Federal Tax Identification Number:

If Corporation - Date Incorporated/Organized: State Incorporated/Organized:

Company Operating Address:

City

State

Zip Code

Miami-Dade County Address (if applicable): City State Zip Code

Company Contact Person:

Email Address:

Phone Number (include area code):

Company’s Internet Web Address:

Pursuant to Section 2-8.6 of the Code of Miami-Dade County (County), any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity having an officer, director, or executive who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) years shall disclose this information at the time of bid submission.

Place a check mark here only if the Bidder has such conviction to disclose to comply with this requirement.

Pursuant to Section 2-11.1 (c) and (d) of the Code of Miami-Dade County, please respond to the following questions posed.

1. ARE ANY OWNERS/PRINCIPALS/PERSONS WITH OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE COMPANY, A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ELECTED OFFICIAL, AGENCY BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE(S)?

YES or NO

If Yes, attach the Conflict-of-Interest Opinion provided by Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.

2. ARE ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY’S OWNERS/PRINCIPALS/PERSONS WITH OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE COMPANY, A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIAL, AGENCY BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE?

YES or NO

If Yes, attach the Conflict-of-Interest Opinion provided by Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.

Note: The County reserves the right to request and evaluate additional information from any Bidder regarding Bidder’s responsibility after the submission deadline, as the County deems necessary.

LOCAL PREFERENCE CERTIFICATION: For the purpose of this certification, and pursuant to Section 2-8.5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, a “local business” is a business located within the limits of Miami-Dade County that has a valid Local Business Tax Receipt issued by Miami-Dade County at least one year prior to bid submission;

has a physical business address located within the limits of Miami-Dade County from which business is performed and which served as the place of employment for at least three full time employees for the continuous period of one year prior to bid submittal (by exception, if the business is a certified Small Business Enterprise, the local business location must have served as the place of employment for one full time employee); and contributes to the economic development of the community in a verifiable and measurable way. This may include, but not be limited to, the retention and expansion of employment opportunities and the support and increase to the County’s tax base.

Place a check mark here only if affirming the Bidder meets the requirements for Local Preference. Failure to affirm this certification at this time may render the

Bidder ineligible for Local Preference.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFR 200.319(b), LOCAL PREFERENCE SHALL NOT APPLY TO FEDERALLY FUNDED PURCHASE.

LOCALLY-HEADQUARTERED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: For the purpose of this certification, and pursuant to Section 2-8.5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, a “locally-headquartered business” is a Local Business whose “principal place of business” is in Miami-Dade County.

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Bidder’s Authorized Representative’s Signature:

Date

Representative’s Name:

Representative’s Title:

Place a check mark here only if affirming the Bidder meets the requirements for the Locally-Headquartered Preference (LHP). Failure to affirm certification at this time may render the Bidder ineligible for the LHP.

The address of the Locally-Headquartered office is:

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFR 200.319(b), LOCALLY-HEADQUARTERED BUSINESS PREFERENCE SHALL NOT APPLY TO FEDERALLY FUNDED PURCHASE.

LOCAL CERTIFIED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION: A Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprise is a firm that is (a) a local business pursuant to Section 2-8.5 of the Code of Miami-Dade County; and (b) prior to bid submission is certified by the State of Florida Department of Management Services as a veteran business enterprise pursuant to Section 295.187 of the Florida Statutes.

Place a check mark here only if affirming Bidder is a Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprise. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the bid.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFR 200.319(b), LOCAL CERTIFIED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PREFERENCE SHALL NOT APPLY TO FEDERALLY FUNDED PURCHASE.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CONTRACT MEASURES (if applicable):

A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) must be certified by the Division of Small Business Development (SBD) for the type of goods and/or services the Bidder provides in accordance with the applicable Commodity Code(s) for this solicitation. For certification information, contact SBD at (305) 375-3111 or access http://www.miamidade.gov/smallbusiness/certification-programs.asp. The SBE must be certified by the solicitation’s submission deadline, at contract award, and for the duration of the contract to remain eligible for the preference. Firms that graduate from the SBE Program during the contract may remain on the contract.

Place a check mark here only if affirming Bidder is a Miami-Dade County Certified Small Business Enterprise.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFR 200.319(b), SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE MEASURES SHALL NOT APPLY TO FEDERALLY FUNDED PURCHASE

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES WITH ACTIVITIES IN SUDAN LIST, THE SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE IRAN PETROLEUM ENERGY SECTOR

LIST, OR THE SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL LIST:

By executing this bid through a duly authorized representative, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, as those terms are used and defined in Sections 287.135, 215.473, and 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes. The County shall have the right to terminate any contract resulting from this solicitation for default if the Bidder is found to have submitted a false certification or to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List.

OR

In the event that the Bidder is unable to provide such certification, but still seeks to be considered for award of this solicitation, the Bidder shall execute the bid through a duly authorized representative and shall also initial this space: ______________. In this event, the Bidder shall furnish together with its bid a duly executed written explanation of the facts supporting any exception to the requirement for certification that it claims under Section 287.135 and/or 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes. The Bidder agrees to cooperate fully with the County in any investigation undertaken by the County to determine whether the claimed exception could be applicable.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND AFFIRMED THAT THE BIDDER SHALL ACCEPT ANY AWARDS MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. BIDDER FURTHER AGREES THAT PRICES QUOTED WILL REMAIN FIXED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) DAYS FROM DATE SOLICITATION IS DUE.

WAIVER OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRADE SECRET TREATMENT OF BID:

The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the submittal of the Bid is governed by Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Laws and Public Records Laws, as set forth in Florida Statutes Section 286.011 and Florida Statutes Chapter 119. As such, all material submitted as part of, or in support of, the bid will be available for public inspection after opening of bids and may be considered by the County in public.

By submitting a bid pursuant to this solicitation, Bidder agrees that all such materials may be considered to be public records. The Bidder shall not submit any information in response to this solicitation which the Bidder considers to be a trade secret, proprietary or confidential. In the event that the bid contains a claim that all or a portion of the bid submitted contains confidential, proprietary or trade secret information, the Bidder, by signing below, knowingly and expressly waives all claims made that the bid, or any part thereof no matter how indicated, is confidential, proprietary or a trade secret and authorizes the County to release such information to the public for any reason.

Acknowledgment of Waiver:

THE EXECUTION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE UNEQUIVOCAL OFFER OF THE BIDDER TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ITS OFFER. FAILURE TO SIGN

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THIS SOLICITATION WHERE INDICATED BELOW BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RENDER THE BID NON-RESPONSIVE. THE COUNTY MAY, HOWEVER, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ACCEPT ANY RESPONSE THAT INCLUDES AN EXECUTED DOCUMENT WHICH UNEQUIVOCALLY BINDS THE BIDDER

TO THE TERMS OF ITS OFFER.

Bidder’s Authorized Representative’s Signature:

Date

Representative’s Name:

Representative’s Title:

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SUBCONTRACTING FORM

Solicitation Number RTQ-01954 *Vendor Name *FEIN #

Complete “A” or “B”:

A. No subcontractors or direct suppliers will be utilized pursuant to this solicitation.

B. The below listed subcontractors and/or suppliers will be utilized pursuant to this solicitation:

Business Name and Address of First Tier Subcontractor/ Subconsultant Name of Principal Owner

Scope of Work to be Performed by Subcontractor Subconsultant

Subcontractor/ Subconsultant License

(if applicable)

Business Name and Address of First Tier Direct Supplier Name of Principal Owner Supplies, Materials, and/or Services to be Provided by Supplier

And Below and/or attached is a detailed statement of the firm’s policies and procedures for awarding subcontractors:

(Duplicate this form if additional space is needed to provide the required information)

When Subcontracting is allowed and subcontractors will be utilized, the Contractor shall comply with Section 2-8.8 of the Code – Fair Subcontracting Practices: (1) Prior to contract award, the Bidder shall provide a detailed statement of its policies and procedures for awarding subcontracts and (2) As a condition of final payment under a contract, the Contractor shall identify subcontractors used in the work, the amount of each subcontract, and the amount paid and to be paid to each subcontractor via the BMWS at http://mdcsbd.gob2g.com.

Pursuant to Section 2-8.1(f) of the Code – Listing of subcontractors required on certain contracts, for all contracts which involve the expenditure of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, the entity contracting with the County must report to the County the race, gender, and ethnic origin of the owners and employees of its first tier subcontractors and suppliers via the BMWS at http://mdcsbd.gob2g.com. The race, gender, and ethnic information must be submitted via BMWS as soon as reasonably available and, in any event, prior to final payment under the Contract. The Contractor shall not change or substitute first tier subcontractors or direct suppliers or the portions of the Contract work to be performed or materials to be supplied from those identified except upon written approval of the County.

I certify that the information contained in this form is to the best of my knowledge true and accurate.

*Signature of Vendor’s Representative *Print Name *Print Title *Date

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Contractor Due Diligence Affidavit

Per Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Board) Resolution No. R-63-14, County Vendors and Contractors shall disclose the following as a condition of award for any contract that exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000) or that otherwise must be presented to the Board for approval:

(1) Provide a list of all lawsuits in the five (5) years prior to bid or proposal submittal that have been filed against the firm, its directors, partners, principals and/or board members based on a breach of contract by the firm; include the case name, number and disposition;

(2) Provide a list of any instances in the five (5) years prior to bid or proposal submittal where the firm has defaulted; include a brief description of the circumstances;

(3) Provide a list of any instances in the five (5) years prior to bid or proposal submittal where the firm has been debarred or received a formal notice of non-compliance or non-performance, such as a notice to cure or a suspension from participating or bidding for contracts, whether related to Miami-Dade County or not.

All of the above information shall be attached to the executed affidavit and submitted to the Procurement Officer overseeing this solicitation/ contract/purchase order. The Vendor/Contractor attests to providing all of the above information, if applicable, to the County.

NOTE: "Pursuant to Florida Statutes s. 92.525, under penalties of perjury......" vendors who are unable to obtain a Notary Public during the COVID-19 declared emergency are permitted to use the below declaration in lieu of (notarized) affidavits for responses to solicitations.

Written Declaration: Pursuant to Florida Statutes s. 92.525, under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Contractor Due Diligence Affidavit and that the facts stated in it (attached to it) are true.

Contract No. :

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN):

Contract Title:

Printed Name of Affiant Printed Title of Affiant Signature of Affiant

Name of Firm Date

Address of Firm State Zip Code

Notary Public Information

Notary Public – State of County of

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this day of, by

He or she is personally known to me or has produced identification

Signature of Notary Public Serial Number

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Print or Stamp of Notary Public Expiration Date Notary Public Seal rev. COVID-19 declared emergency

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Question and Answers for Solicitation #RTQ-01954 - Construction Chemicals and Protective

Coatings, Prequalification

Overall Solicitation Questions

There are no questions associated with this Solicitation.

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