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CONSULTANT Services - Term Revised 10.05.2026

AGREEMENT

FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSULTANT SERVICES

FOR

RPS-26-00367 MISCELLANEOUS SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION & TESTING

This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ______ day of ______, 20_____, by and between HILLSBOROUGH, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, and , duly authorized to conduct business in the State of ______ and whose business address is , hereinafter referred to as CONSULTANT (both of which are collectively referred to as the “parties.)

In consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.0 DEFINITIONS

1.1 The following words and expressions shall, wherever they appear in the AGREEMENT be construed as follows:

1.1.1 AGREEMENT - The written Agreement between the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT and any modification agreements and change orders thereto. Following is a list of Attachments to this AGREEMENT, the terms of which are intended to be part of the overall agreement between the parties.

ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES

ATTACHMENT B - METHOD OF COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

ATTACHMENT C - FEE PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT D - TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE

ATTACHMENT E - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

ATTACHMENT F - INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED/CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

ATTACHMENT G - SMALL BUSINESS ENTEPRISE (SBE) UTILIZATION

1.1.2 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - The County Administrator of Hillsborough County, Florida.

1.1.3 COUNTY DESIGNEE - The County Employee or firm designated to oversee the project by the Director. The Director may change the designation at any time during the life of the Work Order by way of written notification.

1.1.4 DELIVERABLE - A work product or collection of work products as required by each Work Order.

1.1.5 DIRECTOR - The Director of the Capital Programs Department administering the contract.

1.1.6 SUBTASK - Subtasks divide tasks into measurable components.

1.1.7 TASK - A major component of the WORK which by its accomplishment allows the WORK to proceed to its next component, phase, or to completion.

1.1.8 WORK - The services to be provided by CONSULTANT in accordance with Work Orders issued hereunder and Attachment A, Scope of Services.

1.1.9 WORK ORDER - A written authorization (which also may be referred to as a “Purchase Order”) issued by the DIRECTOR for the CONSULTANT to proceed with one of the following types of WORK as more particularly described therein for study activities not to exceed $500,000; or for professional services (such as design) for construction projects having an estimated not to exceed construction cost $7.5 million or for work of specified nature as outlined in this AGREEMENT (subject to such monetary increases as permitted under Section 287.055, Florida Statutes).

2.0 SERVICES

2.1 In general, CONSULTANT shall provide to COUNTY those services as specified in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment A and subject to the monetary and other limits provided under Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. The specific services required by the COUNTY to be performed by CONSULTANT shall be as described in Work Orders issued by the DIRECTOR. The maximum compensation during any four (4) year term hereof shall not exceed ($ ). Should any Work Orders not be completed by the end of the term of this AGREEMENT (or any renewal term hereof), the term of the AGREEMENT may be extended for up to an additional one (1) year period to allow for the completion of the then outstanding Work Order(s). No new Work

Order(s) or Tasks may be issued or assigned to the CONSULTANT during this extension period. DIRECTOR shall not be obligated to assign any minimum amount of WORK to CONSULTANT during the life of this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will not make any claim for damages or loss of profits due to the amount of Work assigned under this AGREEMENT.

2.2 When the DIRECTOR has determined that it wishes to have CONSULTANT provide services, the COUNTY DESIGNEE shall provide CONSULTANT with a proposal request, identifying the services to be performed, the time allowed to complete such services and requesting the CONSULTANT to submit a fee proposal for such proposed services. COUNTY DESIGNEE may request that CONSULTANT provide a bar chart schedule along with the fee proposal. The CONSULTANT shall provide a fee proposal for the proposed services in a timely fashion, but in no event shall CONSULTANT require more than five (5) days within which to submit its price on the proposed services, unless a longer period of time is permitted by the COUNTY DESIGNEE. Such fee proposal may be in a not to exceed, or any other, format specified by COUNTY DESIGNEE.

2.3 Once the COUNTY DESIGNEE and CONSULTANT agree on the compensation to be paid for the proposed services, the DIRECTOR shall issue a Work Order, in writing, stating the scope of the services, the required completion date and the agreed upon compensation to be paid for such services. Upon receipt of the Work Order signed by the DIRECTOR, CONSULTANT shall immediately begin performance of services authorized by the Work Order. No Work Order shall be issued after the time period stated in paragraph 2.5 below.

However, any Work Order issued prior to such time and in accordance with the procedures as outlined above, may be completed and paid for after such time period.

2.4 A Work Order may be revised as to scope of services, time required for completion and/or compensation to be paid, if approved by DIRECTOR in writing.

2.5 CONSULTANT shall provide to COUNTY services under this AGREEMENT for a four (4) year period (ending on the last day of the final month) from the effective date of the AGREEMENT as established by the County’s Contract Purchase Agreement. At the sole option of the County, the AGREEMENT term may be renewed prior to the expiration of the original term provided in Section 2.1 for an additional N/A year period under the same terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.

3.0 RELATIONSHIP, QUALITY OF WORK, COOPERATION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1 COUNTY has retained CONSULTANT to provide professional services for specific work as described in Work

Orders and ATTACHMENT A, SCOPE OF SERVICES. Since COUNTY has entrusted this work to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall use its professional expertise to protect the interests of COUNTY at all times with regard to its performance under this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall assume towards the COUNTY a professional relationship of trust, confidence and fair dealing. The quality of PROFESSIONAL'S work shall be consistent with the requirements stated herein and with prevailing industry standards.

CONSULTANT shall ensure that its fees charged for this work are fair, reasonable, and consistent with fees charged locally for similar work.

3.2 CONSULTANT shall cooperate with COUNTY DESIGNEE in all respects relative to PROFESSIONAL'S performance hereunder. COUNTY DESIGNEE shall have the authority to transmit instructions and receive information with respect to management of the project including materials, equipment, project elements and systems pertinent to PROFESSIONAL. Provided, however, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2.4 above, COUNTY DESIGNEE shall not have the authority to modify or change the total limits of compensation due PROFESSIONAL.

3.3 COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that no work shall be assigned to CONSULTANT which conflicts with or is duplicative of any work by CONSULTANT or any affiliated business entity, including, but not limited to, partnerships, joint ventures, and subsidiaries of the same parent corporation as CONSULTANT.

4.0 REPORTS AND REVIEWS

4.1 COUNTY DESIGNEE may at any time require CONSULTANT to report in writing in a format approved by

COUNTY DESIGNEE, on the status and overall progress of the work with a projection as to whether deliverables will be on time and within budget. In addition, COUNTY DESIGNEE may require CONSULTANT to provide an overall percentage of completion estimate; if behind in the schedule, a proposed recovery plan;

list of problems and anticipated problems; corrective action planned or needed; outline of proposed activities during the coming reporting period; and any other reasonable information covering CONSULTANT 'S performance hereunder.

4.2 COUNTY DESIGNEE will monitor CONSULTANT 'S work product for compliance with project standards and criteria and may make comments and recommendations to CONSULTANT regarding the Work. However, any such monitoring or comments and recommendations by COUNTY DESIGNEE, or absence thereof, shall not relieve CONSULTANT of any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT. Any comments or recommendations to CONSULTANT by COUNTY DESIGNEE, if adopted and followed by L, in whole or in part, shall be used at the risk and responsibility of CONSULTANT; and COUNTY shall assume no liability, therefore. CONSULTANT retains sole authority and responsibility for the adequacy and accuracy of its CONSULTANT services, in accordance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practices. CONSULTANT'S work shall be in compliance with ATTACHMENT A, SCOPE OF SERVICES and each Work Order.

4.3 CONSULTANT'S performance under this AGREEMENT shall be reviewed by COUNTY DESIGNEE. The review will result in a performance rating of CONSULTANT which will be used in ranking CONSULTANT during the selection process for other COUNTY work. Demonstrated poor performance under this AGREEMENT may result in CONSULTANT'S inability to obtain future work with COUNTY.

5.0 SCHEDULING CONFLICTS

5.1 Based on the available documents, timetables, construction projections, and duration of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has no internal scheduling conflict and that CONSULTANT will avoid any internal scheduling conflict in the future which might in any way affect CONSULTANT'S timely performance of this AGREEMENT.

6.0 MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS

6.1 Before undertaking any additions, deletions, changes or revisions to this AGREEMENT, the parties shall enter into a written modification agreement covering such additions, deletions, changes or revisions and the amount of compensation to be paid therefor. Reference herein to this AGREEMENT shall be considered to include any modification thereto.

7.0 TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE

7.1 CONSULTANT acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect to its performance under this

AGREEMENT. Should CONSULTANT be obstructed or delayed in the prosecution or completion of its services as a result of unforeseeable causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT, and not due to its own fault or neglect, including but not restricted to acts of God or of public enemy, acts of government or of COUNTY including any of its agents or employees, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine regulations, strikes or lockouts, then CONSULTANT shall notify COUNTY DESIGNEE in writing within ten (10) calendar days after commencement of such delay, stating the cause or causes thereof, or may be deemed to have waived any right which CONSULTANT may have had to request an extension to the time specified in the Work Order.

7.2 No interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the commencement or progress of CONSULTANT'S services for any cause whatsoever, including those for which COUNTY, including any of its agents or employees, may be responsible in whole or in part, shall relieve CONSULTANT of its duty to perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from COUNTY. CONSULTANT'S sole remedy against COUNTY in the event of such interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the commencement or progress of such services shall be the right to seek an extension to the time stated in the Work Order. This section shall expressly apply to claims for early completion, as well as claims based on late completion.

8.0 MEETINGS

8.1 CONSULTANT agrees to attend regularly scheduled and special meetings at the request of COUNTY

DESIGNEE.

8.2 Either COUNTY DESIGNEE or CONSULTANT may request and be granted a meeting with the other party.

9.0 PROFESSIONAL'S STAFF AND SUBCONTRACTING

9.1 CONSULTANT shall maintain an adequate and competent staff of CONSULTANT architects and/or engineers licensed within the State of Florida, and upon approval by the DIRECTOR, may use specialists as CONSULTANT may consider necessary. PROFESSIONAL, however, shall not subcontract any work under this AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of DIRECTOR. Such written consent includes but is not limited to a written Work Order issued by DIRECTOR provided the fee proposal for that Work Order indicates the use of subcontractors. No assignment of this AGREEMENT will be valid without approval of the COUNTY.

It shall be understood by the CONSULTANT and the specialists who are parties to said subcontracts that the COUNTY shall be an intended, substantial beneficiary of the written agreements between the CONSULTANT and the subcontractors.

9.2 Approval by DIRECTOR of any subcontract of any work shall not relieve CONSULTANT of any responsibility for or liability in connection with fulfillment of its obligations under this AGREEMENT.

9.3 SBE Utilization – (When Applicable) – If the CONSULTANT has represented to the COUNTY that it would utilize Small Business Enterprise (SBE) professional subconsultant(s) as part of its team for this project, and as such has received Bonus Points during the Initial Ranking phase of the procurement process, then the terms and conditions set forth in “ATTACHMENT G” to this AGREEMENT are incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference.

10.0 APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS:

10.1 CONSULTANT shall sign and seal all final plans, documents, surveys, maps, and legal descriptions prepared by CONSULTANT per the requirements of all laws, rules and regulations of any governmental entity having authority over the work and deliver them to COUNTY upon completion of the WORK ORDER. This does not relieve the CONSULTANT of its responsibility to make direct submission of documents to other agencies, as requested by the COUNTY DESIGNEE. CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to the performance of this AGREEMENT. Work shall be in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. CONSULTANT shall consider all laws, rules, and regulations in effect at the time of the Work Order.

11.0 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INSPECTION OF WORK

11.1 All documents, including but not limited to original tracings, plans, specifications, maps, evaluations, reports, technical data, tests and field books prepared or obtained under this AGREEMENT are the property of COUNTY without restriction or limitation on their use and shall be made available, upon request, to COUNTY at any time. Upon demand, CONSULTANT shall deliver said documents to COUNTY upon completion of the work or termination of this AGREEMENT. In the event that COUNTY makes use of said documents on a project or projects not covered under this AGREEMENT, without PROFESSIONAL'S express written consent, such use shall be at the sole discretion, liability and risk of COUNTY. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents, at its sole cost for its files and its internal use.

11.2 DIRECTOR shall have the right to visit the offices of CONSULTANT and subcontractors for inspection of the work, drawings, specifications, test data, and related materials at any time during normal business hours.

11.3 CONSULTANT shall keep adequate records and supporting documentation applicable to the performance of WORK under this AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to, all payroll records, travel and expense records, invoices for subcontractor services and other costs. Adequate records and supporting documentation shall also include but not be limited to a detailed accounting of all charges that relate to the Work Orders. Expenses and other direct costs shall be itemized, and an explanation shall be furnished stating why the charge is applicable to the WORK. Said records and documentation shall be retained by CONSULTANT and made available to DIRECTOR for a minimum of six (6) years from the date of completion of the work or termination of this AGREEMENT whichever is later. DIRECTOR shall have the right to audit, inspect, and copy all such records and documentation as often as DIRECTOR deems necessary during the term of this AGREEMENT and during the above-referenced six (6) year period; provided, however, such activity shall be conducted only during normal business hours. After the expiration of the said six (6) year period, CONSULTANT shall notify DIRECTOR in writing of its intent to dispose of records and supporting documentation prior to their disposal. If requested by DIRECTOR, CONSULTANT shall retain records and supporting documentation until further notified.

11.4 During the period of time expressed by Section 11.3, the DIRECTOR shall also have the right to obtain a copy of and otherwise inspect any audit made at the direction of CONSULTANT as concerns the aforesaid records and documentation.

11.5 CONSULTANT agrees to use care in protecting plans and specifications for County Infrastructure from access by unauthorized persons. Release of documents or information other than as required to fulfill the scope of the contract is prohibited. The COUNTY DESIGNEE is empowered to authorize release of documents. Failure to protect these documents could jeopardize the safety of the citizens of Hillsborough County, so they must always be treated with the utmost care.

11.6 Should any of the Work provided for hereunder be paid from funds provided by the State of Florida, the CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate in any audit requested by the State of the use of funds involved.

12.0 COMPENSATION, PAYMENT AND FAILURE TO PERFORM

12.1 CONSULTANT shall invoice COUNTY by tasks and subtasks per the approved fee proposal or other format acceptable to COUNTY DESIGNEE. CONSULTANT shall not exceed the amount for any task without the written approval of the COUNTY DESIGNEE. If CONSULTANT determines that the work cannot be completed without exceeding the amount for any task, CONSULTANT shall submit, prior to proceeding with such task, a revised fee proposal along with a written explanation. A lack of budget or schedule control on the part of CONSULTANT will not be considered a basis for revising the fee proposal. Failure to notify COUNTY DESIGNEE in advance of proposed increase may result in rejection of invoice.

12.2 COUNTY and CONSULTANT agree that additional provisions regarding the compensation and payment of said compensation for the services rendered by CONSULTANT are as set forth in ATTACHMENT B, METHOD OF COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

12.3 Should CONSULTANT fail to commence, provide, perform or complete any of the services it is to provide hereunder in a timely and diligent manner, in addition to any other rights or remedies available to COUNTY hereunder, DIRECTOR at his sole discretion and option may withhold any and all payments due and owing to CONSULTANT until such time as CONSULTANT resumes performance of its obligations hereunder in such a manner so as to establish to DIRECTOR'S satisfaction that PROFESSIONAL'S performance is or will shortly be back on schedule. In the event CONSULTANT believes payments have been withheld unjustly, CONSULTANT may appeal DIRECTOR'S decision to withhold payments to the County Administrator of Hillsborough County, Florida. The County Administrator will then decide if there is adequate justification for withholding payments.

12.4 If, during the term of the AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANTshould refuse or otherwise fail to perform any of its obligations under the contract, the County reserves the right to:

a) Obtain the services from another professional; and/or

b) Terminate the contract; and/or

c) Suspend/Debar the CONSULTANT from proposing/bidding on Hillsborough County procurement/contracts for a period of up to 24 months and/or

d) Pursue any and all other remedies available to the County.

12.5 If at any time COUNTY has received notice of a claim, suit, demand, damage, loss or expense for which, if established, COUNTY might become liable, and which is chargeable to PROFESSIONAL, or if CONSULTANT shall incur any liability to COUNTY, or COUNTY shall have any claim or demand against PROFESSIONAL, whether reduced to judgment or award or not, of any kind or for any reason, related to or arising out of this AGREEMENT, COUNTY shall have the right to retain out of any payment due, or which may become due, under this AGREEMENT, any amounts sufficient to indemnify COUNTY against such claim, and/or to compensate COUNTY for and fully satisfy such liability, claim or demand, and charge or deduct all costs of defense, or collection with respect thereto, including reasonable attorneys' fees. Should any claim develop after all payments are made, CONSULTANT shall refund to COUNTY all monies that COUNTY may be compelled to pay in discharging such claims incurred, and in collecting said monies from PROFESSIONAL.

13.0 QUESTIONS, DIFFICULTIES AND DISPUTES

13.1 All services shall be performed by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of DIRECTOR, and

DIRECTOR shall decide all technical questions, difficulties, and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to questions, difficulties and disputes relating to the prosecution and fulfillment of the services hereunder, and the character, quality, amount, and value thereof.

14.0 CHANGE ORDERS

14.1 The term change order(s), as used in this Section 14.0, shall also refer to modification agreement(s).

14.2 Because time is of the essence regarding this AGREEMENT and in order to achieve the public purpose of this AGREEMENT as initially determined by COUNTY, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR is hereby authorized by COUNTY to negotiate change orders to this AGREEMENT in accordance with the following criteria:

14.2.1 COUNTY'S Assistant County Administrator for Fiscal Policy and Budget certifies that any increased costs are within the budgeted funds or are otherwise proper expenditures under the provisions of Sec. 129.07-08, Florida Statutes (1991), as amended.

14.2.2 The amount of any increased cost to be paid by COUNTY does not exceed $120,000 or 25 percent in the aggregate of the maximum compensation payable hereunder, whichever is less. When this limit is reached, additional documentation of change order expenditures must be submitted to COUNTY unless additional amounts are authorized by COUNTY.

14.2.3 The change order accomplishes one or more of the following public purposes as certified by COUNTY

ADMINISTRATOR:

a. The prevention or elimination of a danger or hazard to public health, safety, or welfare;

b. The change in work, materials, price, or time or any combination thereof is necessary to complete the Work as intended by COUNTY (regardless of whether the specifications must be changed or not);

c. To preserve the logical sequencing of the work in order to eliminate delay and increased costs; or

d. A response to unforeseen environmental requirements, bond or grant funding requirements, or other unforeseen occurrences.

14.2.4 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR shall prepare change orders which shall include the amount of the change, a description of the change, the reason for the change, including certifications required under Sections 14.2.1 and

14.2.3 above, and the change order itself properly executed by CONSULTANT and COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR shall file the executed change order amendment with the Clerk for the COUNTY for inclusion with the original AGREEMENT and shall submit the change order to COUNTY for ratification at its next available meeting. This provision shall govern over any other conflicting provisions in this AGREEMENT.

14.3 In order to achieve timely execution of changes that meet the criteria, as stated in Section 14.2.3 above, CONSULTANT shall fulfill the following requirements within the specified time limits:

14.3.1 Upon agreement as to scope and compensation for the change in work by CONSULTANT and DIRECTOR, CONSULTANT shall arrange for the original change order to this AGREEMENT and required documentation to be executed by a duly authorized representative of CONSULTANT and returned to DIRECTOR within three (3) working days.

14.3.2 CONSULTANT shall assist DIRECTOR in preparing other documentation as required to fully execute the change order.

14.3.3 CONSULTANT shall be authorized to proceed with changes upon receipt of the change order duly executed by COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR pursuant to Sections 14.2 through 14.3.2.

14.4 CONSULTANT may be deemed to have waived any right or claim it might otherwise have had for either additional compensation or an extension to the AGREEMENT time for any additional services rendered by PROFESSIONAL, where such additional services were performed by CONSULTANT without a fully approved and executed change order in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.

14.5 Change orders shall be priced in accordance with the requirements of ATTACHMENT B, METHOD OF

COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT.

15.0 TERMINATION

15.1 If CONSULTANT or any principal or partner is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, if CONSULTANT or any principal or partner makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, if a trustee or receiver is appointed for CONSULTANT or any principal or partner or for any of its property, if CONSULTANT or any principal or partner files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act or reorganize under the bankruptcy or similar laws, COUNTY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy, and after having given CONSULTANT seven (7) days written notice, terminate the services of PROFESSIONAL.

15.2 In the event CONSULTANT disregards the authority of COUNTY or violates the provisions of this AGREEMENT or otherwise fails to comply with any provisions of this AGREEMENT or if the progress or quality of the work is unsatisfactory, DIRECTOR may serve written notice thereof upon PROFESSIONAL, and if CONSULTANT fails within a period of ten (10) calendar days thereafter to correct such failure, COUNTY may terminate this AGREEMENT upon written notice to PROFESSIONAL. Upon such termination, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease its performance of this AGREEMENT and shall deliver to COUNTY all completed or partially completed work.

15.3 COUNTY reserves the right to terminate this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part, for its convenience. Such termination shall be effective seven (7) calendar days after transmission of written notice of the same to CONSULTANT by U.S. Certified Mail, return receipt requested. Upon receipt of such notice, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease work on that portion of the work so terminated. In the event of such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to recover that portion of the fee earned and as yet unpaid through the date of termination, together with reasonable expenses incurred in complying with the notice of termination. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any other or further recovery, including but not limited to anticipated fees or profits on work not required to be performed.

15.4 Upon termination, the CONSULTANT shall deliver to the COUNTY all completed or partially completed work, including, but not limited to all original papers, records, drawings, models, and other materials set forth and described in this Agreement, within seven (7) calendar days of the termination date established in the notice. In the event CONSULTANT fails to deliver the referenced work and materials to the COUNTY within the specified time, CONSULTANT expressly consents to the entry of an order in any court having jurisdiction authorizing COUNTY to enter PROFESSIONAL'S premises and take possession and remove such work and materials.

15.5 If, after notice of termination of this AGREEMENT as provided for in Section 15.1 or 15.2 above, it is determined for any reason that CONSULTANT was not in default, or that its default was excusable, or that COUNTY was not otherwise entitled to the remedy against CONSULTANT provided for in Section 15.1 or 15.2, then the notice of termination given pursuant to Sections 15.1 or 15.2 shall be deemed to be the notice of termination for convenience provided for in Section 15.3 and PROFESSIONAL'S remedies against COUNTY shall be the same as and limited to those afforded CONSULTANT under Section 15.3.

15.6 Should COUNTY find it necessary to terminate this AGREEMENT for the reasons stated in Sections 15.1 or 15.2, the cost of termination and any additional costs incurred in completing or correcting PROFESSIONAL'S work shall be borne by PROFESSIONAL. Should withheld payments be insufficient to cover said costs, the CONSULTANT shall immediately pay COUNTY, upon demand, an amount equal to such additional costs.

16.0 PRESS RELEASES, INVENTIONS, AND TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION

16.1 CONSULTANT agrees that it shall make no statements, press releases, or public releases concerning this

AGREEMENT or its subject matter or otherwise disclose or permit to be disclosed any of the data or other information obtained, furnished, or developed in compliance with this AGREEMENT or any particulars thereof, during the period of this AGREEMENT, without first notifying COUNTY and securing its prior consent in writing.

CONSULTANT agrees that it shall not publish, copyright, or patent any of the data furnished in compliance with this AGREEMENT. It is mutually understood that under Section 11.1 above, such data, inventions, or discoveries are the exclusive property of COUNTY.

16.2 CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for PROFESSIONAL, to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT 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 this provision, COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT and, at its discretion, to deduct from the AGREEMENT price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.

CONSULTANT has executed a Truth in Negotiation Certificate, which is attached hereto as ATTACHMENT D.

16.3 Any amounts paid to CONSULTANT hereunder shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the COUNTY determines that such amounts were increased due to inaccurate, incomplete or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such contract adjustments shall be made within one (1) year following the end of the contract.

17.0 SINGULAR AND PLURAL WORDS AND PRONOUNS

17.1 All words used herein in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular.

18.0 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

18.1 During the performance of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT herein assures COUNTY that said

CONSULTANT is in compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, and The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, in that said CONSULTANT does not on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or marital status, discriminate in any form or manner against the said PROFESSIONAL'S employees or applicants for employment. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that this AGREEMENT is conditioned upon the veracity of this Statement of Assurance. Furthermore, CONSULTANT herein assures COUNTY that said CONSULTANT will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when a Federal Grant(s) is/are involved. Other applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, and regulations prohibiting the type of discrimination, as herein above delineated, are included by this reference thereto. This Statement of Assurance shall be interpreted to include Vietnam-Era Veterans and Disabled Veterans within its protective range of applicability.

18.2 CONSULTANT agrees to abide by the provisions stated in ATTACHMENT E, Hillsborough County Equal Opportunity Clause, the same being incorporated herein by this reference.

18.3 If EPA grant money is used to fund any portion of the design services to be performed hereunder, this AGREEMENT will be subject to regulations contained in 40 CFR Part 33, Subpart F, Subagreement Provisions, as amended, the same being incorporated herein by this reference.

19.0 INSURANCE

19.1 During the life of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall provide, pay for, and maintain, with companies satisfactory to the COUNTY, the types of insurance described herein. All insurance shall be from responsible companies with A.M. Best ratings of A- or better, Class VIII and approved to do business in the State of Florida.

Promptly before written Notice of Award of this AGREEMENT, the insurance coverages and limits required must be evidenced by properly executed Certificates of Insurance on forms which are to be furnished by COUNTY. The Certificates must be personally, manually signed by the Authorized Representative of the insurance company/companies shown on the Certificates with proof that he/she is an authorized representative thereof. In addition, certified, true and exact copies of all insurance policies required shall be provided to COUNTY if requested.

19.1.1 The Certificates and Policies shall contain provisions that thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to DIRECTOR of any cancellation, intent not to renew, or reduction in the policies' coverages, except in the application of the Aggregate Limits Provisions and ten (10) days written notice for non-payment of premium. In the event of a reduction in the Aggregate Limit of any policy the CONSULTANT shall immediately take steps to have the Aggregate Limit reinstated to the full limit required herein.

19.1.2 All insurance coverages of the CONSULTANT shall be primary to any insurance or self-insurance program carried by the COUNTY applicable to this AGREEMENT.

19.1.3 The acceptance by the COUNTY of any Certificate of Insurance or copy of any Policy for this AGREEMENT evidencing the insurance coverages and limits required in the AGREEMENT does not constitute approval or agreement by the COUNTY that the insurance requirements have been met or that the insurance policies shown on the Certificate of Insurance are in compliance with the AGREEMENT requirements.

19.1.4 No work for the COUNTY shall commence or occupancy of any of its property take place until the required Certificates of Insurance and copies of the Policies, if requested, are received by the COUNTY and written Notice of Award is issued to the CONSULTANT by the Director of Engineering and Construction Services of Hillsborough County, Florida. The COUNTY'S Certificate of Insurance to be used is attached as

ATTACHMENT F.

19.1.5 The insurance coverages and limits required of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT are designed to meet the minimum requirements of the COUNTY. They are not designed as a recommended insurance program for the PROFESSIONAL. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the sufficiency of its own insurance program. Should the CONSULTANT have any questions concerning its exposures to loss under this AGREEMENT or the insurance coverages needed therefor, it should seek CONSULTANT assistance.

19.1.6 All liability insurance policies, other than the Worker's Compensation, Employers Liability Policy, and CONSULTANT Liability Policy, obtained by the CONSULTANT to meet the requirements of this AGREEMENT, shall name the COUNTY, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds as to the operations of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT and shall contain the "Severability of Interests" provision. The insurance coverages must cover all of the PROFESSIONAL'S activities under this AGREEMENT whether on COUNTY'S property or not.

All of the required insurance coverages must be issued as required by law and must be endorsed, where necessary, to comply with the minimum requirements contained herein. Thirty (30) days written notice must also be given to:

Hillsborough County - BOCC Risk Management Division 601 E Kennedy Blvd, 17th FL Tampa, FL 33602 as to cancellation and intent not to renew of any policy and any change that will reduce the insurance coverages required in this AGREEMENT except for the application of the Aggregate Limits Provisions. Ten days written notice must be given for non-payment of premium.

19.1.7 Renewal Certificates of Insurance on the COUNTY'S form must be provided to the COUNTY twenty (20) days prior to expiration of current coverages so that there shall be no interruption in the work due to lack of proof of insurance coverages required of the CONSULTANT in this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT authorizes the COUNTY to confirm all information furnished the COUNTY, as to its compliance with its insurance requirements, with the PROFESSIONAL'S insurance agents, brokers, and insurance carriers.

19.1.8 Should at any time the CONSULTANT not maintain the insurance coverages required in this AGREEMENT, the COUNTY may either cancel or suspend this AGREEMENT or, at its sole discretion, shall be authorized to purchase such coverage and charge the CONSULTANT for such coverages purchased. The COUNTY shall be under no obligation to purchase such insurance nor shall the COUNTY be responsible for the coverages purchased or the insurance company or companies used. The decision of the COUNTY to purchase such insurance coverages shall in no way be construed as a waiver of its rights under this AGREEMENT.

19.1.9 The amounts and types of insurance shall conform to the following minimum requirements with the use of current Insurance Service Office forms and endorsements or their equivalent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the wording of all policies and endorsements shall be acceptable to the COUNTY.

19.1.10 If there is any conflict as to any coverage form to be used or limits to be provided in the PROFESSIONAL'S current General Insurance program with the COUNTY'S insurance requirements the COUNTY'S Risk Management Department shall decide whether they meet with the intent of the COUNTY'S requirements or not.

Judgment of the COUNTY'S Risk Management Department shall be final in this respect.

19.2 Indemnification. Regardless of the limits of insurance coverage required hereunder. CONSULTANT shall bear all additional costs associated with any negligent acts, errors, or omissions in the work and shall indemnify COUNTY, as well as COUNTY'S officers, agents and employees, against same. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, as well as COUNTY'S officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by PROFESSIONAL'S negligent or willful acts or omissions and the negligent or willful acts or omissions of anyone for whose acts CONSULTANT may be liable.

20.0 NOTICES

20.1 All NOTICES hereunder shall be deemed to be properly made if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to at , and to COUNTY at

Attention: Director, Capital Programs Department P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, Florida 33601

The address may be changed by either party by similar notice. Notice so mailed shall be effective upon the date shown on the return receipt.

21.0 TRANSMITTALS IN WRITING

21.1 All instructions, directives, and information provided to and from CONSULTANT and DIRECTOR or COUNTY

DESIGNEE shall be transmitted in writing to the fullest extent possible.

22.0 LEGALLY REQUIRED STATEMENT AND PROVISIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO RECORDS FOR

SERVICES CONTRACTS

22.1 The Parties acknowledge and agree that the statement and provisions below are required by Florida Statute to be included in this contract for services. The inclusion of this statement and provisions below shall not be construed to imply that the Contractor/Service Provider has been delegated any governmental decision-making authority, governmental responsibility or governmental function or that the Contractor/Service Provider is acting on behalf of the County as provided under Section 119.011(2), Florida Statutes, or that the statement or provisions are otherwise applicable to the Contractor/Service Provider. As stated below, the Contractor/Service Provider may contact the County’s Custodian of Public Records with questions regarding the application of the Public Records Law; however, the Contractor/Service Provider is advised to seek independent legal counsel as to its legal obligations. The County cannot provide the Contractor/Service Provider advice regarding its legal rights or obligations.

22.2 IF THE CONSULTANTHAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION

OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE PROFESSIONAL'S DUTY

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT,

CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:

i. 813-301-7095

ii. stromers@HillsboroughCounty.org

iii. Procurement Services, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 25th Floor, Tampa, Florida 33602

22.3 If under this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT is providing services and is acting on behalf of the County as provided under Section 119.011(2), Florida Statutes, the CONSULTANT will comply with public records law, and agrees to:

i. Keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to perform the services.

ii. Upon request from the COUNTY's custodian of public records, provide the COUNTY with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided by law.

iii. 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 AGREEMENT if the CONSULTANT does not transfer the records to the COUNTY.

iv. Upon completion of the AGREEMENT, transfer at no cost to the COUNTY, all public records in possession of the CONSULTANT or keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to perform the service. If the CONSULTANT transfers all public records to the COUNTY upon completion of the AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the CONSULTANT keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the COUNTY, upon request from the COUNTY's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the COUNTY.

22.4 Failure of the CONSULTANT to comply with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and/or the provisions set forth above, shall be grounds for immediate unilateral termination of this AGREEMENT by the COUNTY.

23.0 TERMINATION FOR CONSULTANTENGAGING IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN CUBA OR SYRIA AND

TERMINATION FOR CONSULTANTBEING ON THE (I) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT

ISRAEL LIST, (II) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES WITH ACTIVITIES IN SUDAN LIST, AND/OR (III)

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE IRAN PETROLEUM ENERGY SECTOR LIST

23.1 CONSULTANT is advised that Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits agencies and governmental entities from contracting with a company for goods and/or services of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or more if such company (i) is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, (ii) is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List (created pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 215.4725), (iii) is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List (created pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 215.473), or (iv) is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List (created pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 215.473).

23.2 The COUNTY reserves the right to terminate the AGREEMENT if the COUNTY discovers that the CONSULTANT has submitted a false certification regarding the PROFESSIONAL’s business operations in Cuba or Syria and/or the PROFESSIONAL’s presence on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, and/or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Scrutinized Companies Lists”).

23.3 In addition, the COUNTY reserves the right to terminate the AGREEMENT if, prior to the award of the AGREEMENT or during the AGREEMENT Period, the CONSULTANT engages in business operations in Cuba or Syria and/or the CONSULTANT has been placed on one or more of the Scrutinized Companies Lists.

24.0 Prohibition Against Economic Incentives to Foreign Countries of Concern

24.1 Pursuant to Section 288.0071, F.S, as a condition of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT by executing the AGREEMENT is verifying, under penalty of perjury, verifying that the CONSULTANT is not a foreign entity or a foreign country of concern such as the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro or the Syrian Arab Republic with whom the COUNTY is prohibited from contracting with under Florida law.

25.0 Prohibition Against Use of Public Funds for DEI Purposes

25.1 Effective as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 287.139, F.S, the CONSULTANT, as a recipient of a

COUNTY AGREEMENT or grant, by executing this AGREEMENT, does hereby certify to the COUNTY, as part of the award of such AGREEMENT or grant that the CONSULTANT does not and will not use COUNTY funds received under such AGREEMENT or grant in requiring its employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, or agents to ascribe to, study, or be instructed using materials relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as defined in ss. 125.595(1) and 166.04971(1), F.S. or to otherwise promote DEI initiatives. Violation of this prohibition shall result in the termination of this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article 15 of this AGREEMENT.

26.0 Restriction on Funding for Identification

26.1 Pursuant to Section 125.0156, Florida Statutes, the CONSULTANT is prohibited from using any funds paid by the

COUNTY under this AGREEMENT to provide funds to any person, entity, or organization to issue or secure identification documents to or for any individual who does not provide proof of lawful presence in the United Stat

27.0 E-Verify Requirement

27.1 To comply with Executive Order 12989 (as amended), the State of Florida Executive Order No. 11-116 and

Section 448.095(2), Fla. Stat., the Agency agrees to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp) to verify the employment eligibility status of all new employees hired by the Agency during the term of the Agreement. If the Agency enters into a contract with a subcontractor for the services to be provided hereunder, the subcontractor must provide the Agency with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with or subcontract with an unauthorized alien, a copy of which affidavit(s) shall be maintained by the Agency for the duration of the Agreement or longer as provided in Article 5.

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp

28.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

28.1 This AGREEMENT and any modification agreements and change orders hereto constitute the entire

AGREEMENT between CONSULTANT and COUNTY relating to the work. There are no previous or contemporary representations or warranties of COUNTY or CONSULTANT not set forth herein. In the event any section, sentence, clause, or provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court having jurisdiction over the matter, the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall not be affected by such determination and shall remain in full force and effect.

28.2 No waiver, termination, rescission, discharge, assignment or cancellation, and except as specifically provided in

Section 14.2, no modification of this AGREEMENT or of any terms thereof shall be binding on COUNTY unless in writing and approved by COUNTY and duly executed by the Chairman or Acting-Chairman of COUNTY.

28.3 Waiver by COUNTY of a breach of any provision of this AGREEMENT or any terms thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this

AGREEMENT

28.4 No modification, waiver, termination, discharge, or cancellation of this AGREEMENT or any terms thereof shall impair COUNTY'S rights with respect to any liabilities, whether or not liquidated, of CONSULTANT to COUNTY theretofore accrued.

28.5 The duties and obligations imposed by this AGREEMENT and the rights and remedies available hereunder, and, in particular, but without limitation, the warranty, guarantees, and obligations imposed upon CONSULTANT and the rights and remedies available to COUNTY shall be in addition to and not limited to any otherwise imposed or available by law.

28.6 CONSULTANT shall remain an independent contractor and shall have no power (nor shall its Subcontractors, agents, or employees represent that CONSULTANT has any power) to obligate the COUNTY or to assume or to create any obligation upon COUNTY whether that obligation be expressed or implied.

28.7 CONSULTANT and COUNTY stipulate that any litigation arising from or in connection with the performance or nonperformance of this AGREEMENT shall be filed in Hillsborough County, State of Florida, and that Florida law shall be controlling.

28.8 This AGREEMENT does not empower CONSULTANT to undertake any activity reserved to COUNTY.

29.0 Electronic Signatures Authorized

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