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ITB 18061-26: Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection
This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Jacksonville, Florida, Procurement Division, for Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection services. The solicitation invites qualified contractors to provide labor, equipment, and materials for CCTV inspection and cleaning of existing and new storm sewer pipes and manholes, including traffic maintenance, isolation and dewatering of pipe segments, debris removal and disposal, and written and electronic documentation. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The solicitation opened on July 23, 2026, at 10:59 AM and closes on August 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Public Works Right of Way & Stormwater Maintenance Office located at 609 St Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225. The question cutoff is August 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The initial contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options subject to mutual approval. All bids must respond to full quantities on each line item and may be revised until bid closing.
Bidders must meet mandatory minimum requirements including proof of a valid local business license (if located in Duval County), pre-qualification with the City of Jacksonville Procurement Division under the Horizontal category prior to bid opening, and current Florida state licensure as either a General Contractor or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor with a minimum of five consecutive years of experience. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience within the last eight years performing CCTV inspection and cleaning of storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, with successful completion of at least 50,000 linear feet of storm sewer pipe CCTV inspection and cleaning within the five-year experience period (limited to fifteen-inch diameter or larger pipe). Pricing is firm for the first year, with potential escalation or de-escalation requests thereafter based on the Consumer Price Index. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability. The City encourages participation of Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs) and maintains a Solicitation Silence Policy. No federal funding applies to this solicitation. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's 1Cloud Supplier Portal, with no alterations permitted to the original solicitation documents.
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ITB 18061-26
Proprietary and Confidential 7/23/26 10:59 AM
A NEW DAY.
Bid Specifications for
Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection
Company City of Jacksonville Buyer Melissa Pierce
E-mail mpierce@coj.net
This document has important legal consequences. The information contained in this document is proprietary of City of Jacksonville. It shall not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others without the express and written consent of City of Jacksonville.
All responses to this solicitation must be submitted through the City's e-procurement system 1Cloud. If you need to refresh yourself on the instructions for viewing and responding to solicitations, please refer to the training information posted on the supplier portal located on the COJ Procurement Division website.
https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/finance/procurement https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/finance/procurement
Table of Contents
1 Overview
1.1 General Information
1.2 Schedule
1.3 Negotiation Controls
1.4 Response Rules
1.5 Terms
2 Requirements
2.1 Affirmation
2.2 Submittal Statement
2.3 General Requirements
2.4 Price Sheet
2.5 Sample Services Contract
2.6 Bid Surety Requirements
2.7 Response Attachments
3 Lines
3.1 Line Information
3.2 Line Details
3.2.1 Line 1
4 Contract Terms
1 Overview
1.1 General Information
Title Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection
Synopsis Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Buyer Melissa Pierce Outcome Purchase Order
E-Mail mpierce@coj.net
1.2 Schedule
Preview Date Open Date 7/23/26 10:59 AM
Close Date 8/24/26 4:00 PM Award Date Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
Pre-Bid Conference Location
Public Works Right of Way & Stormwater Maintenance Office - 609 St Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Pre-Bid Date/Time 8/4//2026 9:00 AM Question Cutoff
Date/Time
08/17/2026 4:00 PM
1.3 Negotiation Controls
Response Visibility Sealed
Lines Settings Rank Indicator 1,2,3...
Ranking Method Price only
1.4 Response Rules
This negotiation is governed by all the rules displayed below.
Rule Suppliers are required to respond with full quantity on each line Suppliers are allowed to revise their submitted response up until Bid closing
1.5 Terms
Payment Terms Freight Terms Freight Prepaid Shipping Method Best Way FOB FOB Destination
Negotiation Currency USD (US Dollar) Price Precision 2
2 Requirements *Response is required
Suppliers must satisfy the following requirements. By submitting a response, Supplier warrants and represents that it satisfies all requirements. Failure to meet any of the requirements may result in the response being rejected as non-responsive. Any conflict between any section within this document shall be resolved by deferring to the most restrictive language of the solicitation document. Suppliers must respond to each section through the drop-down selection or arrows at the top right. All response attachments should be properly labeled to identify supplier and file contents.
2.1 Affirmation
*1.
Type name, title and email of person submitting bid in the comments box.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
Comments:
*2.
Type name of company in the comments box.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
Comments:
*3. No Alterations: Bidder has not altered the original Solicitation Document in any way and further understands that any such alteration of the original solicitation document may result in rejection of the bid.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
*4. Solicitation Silence: The Solicitation Silence policy is in effect for this solicitation and all communications related to this solicitation must be in writing to the designated procurement representative. Violations of the solicitation silence policy may result in the rejection/disqualification of the submission.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
*5. Legal authorization and solicitation specific minimum requirements: All bidders must be legally authorized to do business in Duval County and shall comply with all minimum requirements for this bid. Failure to submit evidence for meeting any of these requirements may be grounds for rejection. Vendor shall provide proof of applicable local business licenses and particulars such as specific licensure, experience on similar projects, years of expertise in the area etc.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
Comments:
*6. Certification of No Conflict of Interest: Supplier certifies that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Supplier's company. Supplier must complete and submit the attached Conflict of Interest Statement fully detailing any potential conflicts.
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description
CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CERTIFICA
File
Select one of the following:-
a. Contractor certifies that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Contractor's company.
b. Contractor cannot certify that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Contractor's company.
*7.
Equal Business Opportunity Program: Pursuant to Part 6 of Chapter 126, Jacksonville Ordinance Code, the City of Jacksonville encourages the utilization and participation of Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs) in its contract awards based upon availability. It is the City's intent in adopting this program to reflect the philosophy with regards to enhancing participation of JSEBs in all areas of procurement.
Encouragement Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description JSEB Project Goals Language.pd
File
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
*8. Electronic Signature: I understand this acknowledgment serves as my electronic signature and has the same force and effect as my manual signature.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.2 Submittal Statement
*1. Submittal Statement
Bidder certifies that this proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other entity bidding on this work.
Bidder has examined and read all Drawings, Specifications, General and Special Conditions, and other Contract Documents, and all Addenda thereto; and is acquainted with and fully understands the extent and character of the work covered by this Proposal and the specified requirements, for the proposed work.
Bidder certifies that no officer or agent of the CITY will directly or indirectly benefit from this bid.
Bidder states that this Proposal is made in conformity with the Contract Documents and agrees that in case of any discrepancy or differences between its Proposal and the Contract Documents, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
Bidder certifies that it has carefully examined the foregoing Proposal after the same was completed and has verified every item placed thereon; and agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the CITY against any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred or caused by any error in the Bidder's preparation of same.
Bidder states that all applicable taxes are included in the unit prices or Lump Sum Bid and acknowledges this project is not exempt from the State or Local Sales or Use taxes, and payment of such taxes is the responsibility of the Bidder.
The undersigned Bidder agrees to keep its bid in effect for 120 calendar days after the Bid Opening date to allow the CITY time to award the bid, should it be awarded, and time to prepare and execute the contract (or issue the purchase order). This time period begins at the time bids are opened and ends upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the CITY.
The bid prices shall remain in effect throughout the life of the Contract. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall allow Bidder to withdraw its Bid and terminate its contract without penalty or forfeiture of Bid Bond. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall not entitle Bidder to an adjustment of its Bid prices, unless mutually agreeable by the CITY.
Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury and contract rescission, that it has all required licenses to perform the work required to fulfill the terms of the contract resulting from a successful bid.
Furthermore, the Bidder affirms that all subcontractors requiring to be licensed are listed in its response and are properly licensed to perform work on their respective portions of this project.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.3 General Requirements
*1.
Scope of Services: The Procurement of the City of Jacksonville, Florida is currently accepting bids to obtain source(s) of supply for the item(s) or service(s) as outlined in the bid documents provided.
The work covered by these Specifications consists of the Contractor furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials; and performing all operations necessary for the CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) inspection and cleaning of existing and new storm sewer pipes and manholes including, but not limited to, traffic maintenance; isolation and dewatering of pipe segments; debris removal, hauling, and lawful disposal; written and electronic documentation; and all appurtenant work necessary to accomplish a complete inspection and cleaning of storm sewer facilities.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
*2.
Contractors must satisfy the following mandatory minimum requirements to have their responses evaluated. By submitting a response, Contractor warrants and represents that it satisfies these requirements. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the response not being evaluated and being rejected non-responsive.
a. Supplier shall provide proof of applicable local business license if located within Duval County.
b. All bidders on this project must be on the approved Pre-Qualified Bidders (see Pre-Qualifying Procedures) with the City of Jacksonville, Procurement Division, under the Horizontal category prior to bid opening.
c. Bidding firm must be actively licensed by the State of Florida to perform the scope of services defined herein.The Bidder/Contractor shall currently hold a license and have a minimum of five (5) consecutive years of experience as a certified General Contractor or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor in accordance with Florida Statue, Chapter 489.
d. The Bidder/Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last eight (8) years in performing all work typical to CCTV inspection and cleaning of storm and sanitary sewer infrastructures. In addition, they shall have successfully completed 50,000 linear feet of storm sewer pipe CCTV inspection and cleaning within the five (5) years of experience period. Only sewer CCTV inspection and cleaning experience performed on fifteen (15) inch diameter or larger pipe shall be considered.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
*3. Federal Funding does not apply to this bid.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.4 Price Sheet
*1. Price Sheet: Please download the attached spreadsheet to enter prices and upload back. Please do not make any changes to the item descriptions or quantities indicated. See the attachment(s) for additional information.
Price Sheet
1. PROPOSAL
a. A Bidder must provide a price on each item listed.
b. Unless stated otherwise by the City, all bid prices should include the furnishing and delivery of materials.
c. Bidder must insert extended prices obtained by multiplying the proposed quantities times the unit prices. In case of errors, unit prices will govern. The corrected extended prices and corrected Total Base Bid will be used to determine the lowest qualified Bid.
d. The Total Base Bid plus selected Alternate(s), if any, will be used to determine the lowest bidder. If selected, Alternate(s) will be awarded in the order listed (i.e. – 1,2,3…).
e. Bidder agrees to keep its bid in effect for 120 calendar days after the Bid Opening date to allow the CITY time to award the bid, should it be awarded, and time to prepare and execute the contract (or issue the purchase order). This time period begins at the time bids are opened and ends upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the CITY. The bid prices shall remain in effect throughout the life of the Contract. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall allow Bidder to withdraw its Bid and terminate its contract without penalty or forfeiture of Bid Bond. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall not entitle Bidder to an adjustment of its Bid prices, unless mutually agreeable by the CITY.
f. Bids in which the prices are obviously unbalanced are subject to rejection. The CITY shall not be liable to the CONTRACTOR for failure to reject or notify the Bidder of any unbalanced bid.
2. CONDITIONS IN BIDDER'S PROPOSAL
a. The Bidder shall not stipulate in its Bid Proposal, or append thereto, any conditions contrary to those contained in the Contract Documents.
3. TAXES
a. Bidders shall include in their bid prices any sales taxes or use taxes which they are required by law to pay. Bidders are reminded, it is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to pay all Florida Sales Taxes that are required to be paid to the State under the subject contract. These taxes, by State law, are not to be set forth as a separate line item. Therefore, the CONTRACTOR shall devise his own method to insure recovery. Additional allowances will not be made for failure to include these required taxes in the proposal.
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description CCTV Line Items 2026.pdf File
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.5 Sample Services Contract
*1. Please review and acknowledge sample Services Contract.
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description Sample Professional Services C
File
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.6 Bid Surety Requirements
*1.
Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond are required for this project.
1. BID SECURITY
The Proposal shall be accompanied by Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and a surety company regularly commissioned and currently licensed as a resident or non-resident agent in the State of Florida, or either a certified or cashier's check drawn on any national bank in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid amount made payable to the City of Jacksonville. Said Bid Security guarantees the Bidder will not withdraw from the competition after opening the Bids and, in the event the Contract is awarded to the Bidder, it will execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds within ten (10) days after notification. If it withdraws or fails to provide the bonds, the Bid Security and all proceeds there from shall become the property of the CITY as agreed upon, to be fixed as reasonable liquidated damages. In any Contract involving the expenditure of Federal funds, the bond must be written by a Federally approved bonding agency. A copy of the currently approved agencies will be furnished prospective bidders on request from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.).
2. RETURN OF BID SECURITY
As soon as Bids have been satisfactorily evaluated by the CITY, the Bid Securities accompanying Bids which in the CITY's judgment would not likely be considered for the award may be returned. All other Bid Securities will be held until the award has been made and executed, after which the Bid Securities will be returned to the respective Bidders who tendered same.
3. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
Except as provided in the General Conditions, Contract Bonds in the form provided in these Contract Documents will be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount and shall be written with a surety company regularly commissioned and currently licensed as a resident or non-resident agent in the State of Florida. Such surety company must be approved by the CITY'S Division of Insurance and Risk Management. The bonds shall guarantee the faithful performance of this Contract, including delay damage expense, and payment for labor, materials, and supplies used therefore. For a Contract involving Federal funds, the bond must be written by a Federally approved bonding agency. (A copy of bonding agencies currently approved by the Federal Government will be furnished upon request from the U. S. Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) Department).
4. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
A bidder may withdraw its Bid without forfeiture of bid security not later than the day and hour set in the advertisement for receiving Bids, "the bid time", by communicating its withdrawal in writing to the CITY. When "the bid time" has passed, no Bidder shall thereafter have a right to withdraw its bid. Subsequent to the opening of Bids, withdrawal will subject the Bidder's Bid Security to forfeiture.
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description Performance Bond.pdf File Bid Bond.pdf File Payment Bond.docx File
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge
2.7 Response Attachments
*1. Attach Overall Proposal Document Here, Use the following naming convention:
Supplier_Name Overall Proposal Document. Include all response pages in a single ".PDF" format file.
If the proposer desires, the Company financial reports can be submitted in a separate .pdf file from the proposal file. However, the file name must include the word "Confidential". For Example: "XYZ Engineering
– Confidential Financial Info.pdf".
Hint: Attach Overall Proposal Document Here, Use the following naming convention: Supplier_Name Overall Proposal Document. Include all response pages in a single ".PDF" format file.
Select one of the following:-
a. Acknowledge(Response attachments are required)
3 Lines
3.1 Line Information
Line Target Quantity
Response Quantity
Response Price
Line Amount
Promised Date
1-Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection
3.2 Line Details
3.2.1 Line 1 Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection
Category Name 962.92 Video Scanning of Sewers, Waterwells, etc.
Allow Alternate Lines No Requested Date Location 609 St Johns Bluff
Road
JACKSONVILLE, FL
32225
Start Price (USD)
4 Contract Terms
Contract Terms and Conditions
A. Solicitation Overview
A.1. Scope of Work
The R.O.W. and Stormwater Division of the City of Jacksonville, Florida is currently accepting bids to obtain source(s) of supply for the item(s)/service(s) as outlined in the bid documents provided. The purpose of this bid invitation is to obtain information about your firm and its ability to provide these item(s)/service(s) and to obtain pricing commitments for Storm Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection as listed in the bid documents.
A.2. Award
Award will be ALL OR NONE to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) subject to the Buy American Preference clause described below. Bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ALL awards are subject to the availability of funds.
A.3. Term of Agreement
The period of service will be for the initial period of one year, with four, one-year renewal options. Renewal options subject to approval with supplier and City of Jacksonville.
A.4. Quantities
Quantities indicated reflect the estimated quantities to be purchased throughout the contract period and are subject to fluctuation in accordance with actual requirements. The City reserves the right to purchase more than the estimated quantities listed or not to make any purchase against this bid if it so deems necessary anytime during the contract period. The City reserves the right to add or delete items during the contract period. The City will order on an as needed basis.
B. Insurance Requirements
B.1. Insurance Requirements
Indemnification
Applicant and its subcontractors (the "Indemnifying Party") shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees and agents (collectively the "Indemnified Parties") from and against, without limitation, any and all claims, suits, actions, losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, fines, penalties, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind or nature, which may be incurred by, charged to or recovered from any of the foregoing Indemnified Parties for:
a. General Tort Liability, for any negligent act, error or omission, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct on the part of the Indemnifying Party that causes injury (whether mental or corporeal) to persons (including death) or damage to property, whether arising out of or incidental to the Indemnifying Party's performance of the Agreement, operations, services or work performed hereunder; and
b. Environmental Liability, to the extent this Agreement contemplates environmental exposures, arising from or in connection with any environmental, health and safety liabilities, claims, citations, clean-up, or damages whether arising out of or relating to the operation or other activities performed in connection with the Agreement; and
c. Intellectual Property Liability, to the extent this Agreement contemplates intellectual property exposures, arising directly or indirectly out of any allegation that the Services provided under this Agreement (the "Service(s)"), any product generated by the Services, or any part of the Services as contemplated in this Agreement, constitutes an infringement of any copyright, patent, trade secret or any other intellectual property right.
If in any suit or proceeding, the Services, or any product generated by the Services, is held to constitute an infringement and its use is permanently enjoined, the Indemnifying Party shall, immediately, make every reasonable effort to secure within sixty (60) days, for the Indemnified Parties, a license, authorizing the continued use of the Service or product. If the Indemnifying Party fails to secure such a license for the Indemnified Parties, then the Indemnifying Party shall replace the Service or product with a non-infringing Service or product or modify such Service or product in a way satisfactory to the City, so that the Service or product is non-infringing.
If an Indemnified Party exercises its right under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will (1) provide reasonable notice to the Indemnifying Party of the applicable claim or liability, and (2) allow Indemnifying Party, at its own expense, to participate in the litigation of such claim or liability to protect its interests. The scope and terms of the indemnity obligations herein described are separate and apart from, and shall not be limited by, any insurance provided pursuant to the Agreement or otherwise. Such terms of indemnity shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement.
In the event that any portion of the scope or terms of this indemnity is in derogation of Section
725.06 or 725.08 of the Florida Statutes, all other terms of this indemnity shall remain in full force and effect. Further, any term which offends Section 725.06 or 725.08 of the Florida Statutes will be modified to comply with said statutes.
Without limiting its liability under this Contract, Provider shall at all times during the term of this Contract procure prior to commencement of work and maintain at its sole expense during the life of this Contract (and Provider shall require its, subcontractors, laborers, materialmen and suppliers to provide, as applicable), insurance of the types and limits not less than amounts stated below:
Insurance Coverages
Schedule Limits
Workers Compensation Florida Statutory Coverage
Employer's Liability
$100,000 Each Accident
$500,000 Disease Policy Limit
$100,000 Each Employee /Disease
This insurance shall cover the Applicant (and, to the extent they are not otherwise insured, its subcontractors) for those sources of liability which would be covered by the latest edition of the standard Workers' Compensation policy, as filed for use in the State of Florida by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), without any restrictive endorsements other than the Florida Employers Liability Coverage Endorsement (NCCI Form WC 09 03), those which are required by the State of Florida, or any restrictive NCCI endorsements which, under an NCCI filing, must be attached to the policy (i.e., mandatory endorsements). In addition to coverage for the Florida Workers' Compensation Act, where appropriate, coverage is to be included for the Federal Employers' Liability Act, USL&H and Jones, and any other applicable federal or state law.
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 General Aggregate
$2,000,000 Products & Comp. Ops. Agg.
$1,000,000 Personal / Advertising Injury
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$50,000 Damage to Rental Premises
$5,000 Medical Expense
Such insurance shall be no more restrictive than that provided by the most recent version of the standard Commercial General Liability Form (ISO Form CG 00 01) as filed for use in the State of Florida without any restrictive endorsements other than those reasonably required by the City's Office of Insurance and Risk Management. An Excess Liability policy or Umbrella policy can be used to satisfy the above limits.
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 Combine Single Limit
(Coverage for all automobiles, owned, hired or non-owned used in performance of the Contract)
Such insurance shall be no more restrictive than that provided by the most recent version of the standard Business Auto Coverage Form (ISO Form CA0001) as filed for use in the State of Florida without any restrictive endorsements other than those which are required by the State of Florida, or equivalent manuscript form, must be attached to the policy equivalent endorsement as filed with ISO (i.e., mandatory endorsement).
Liquor or Host Liquor Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
(Liquor or Host Liquor Liability to the extent liquor is being sold, served or consumed.)
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per Claim and Aggregate
(Including Medical Malpractice when applicable)
Any entity hired to perform professional services as a part of this contract shall maintain professional liability coverage on an Occurrence Form or a Claims Made Form with a retroactive date to at least the first date of this Contract and with a three year reporting option beyond the annual expiration date of the policy.
Sexual Molestation $1,000,000 Per Claim
$2,000,000 Aggregate
(Only if program includes direct supervision of children, special needs, and/or senior citizens)
Sexual Molestation Liability coverage will be provided on an Occurrence Form or a Claims Made Form with a retroactive date to at least the first date of this Contract. If provided on a Claim Made Form, the coverages must respond to all claims reported within three years following the period for which coverage is required and which would have been covered had the coverage been on an occurrence basis.
Accident Medical, Dismemberment and Death
$15,000 Per Participant
Crime – Employee Fidelity $1,000,000 Per Loss
(Including theft of client property without computer data exclusion)
Builders Risk/Installation Floater
100% of Completed Value of the Project
Such insurance shall be on a form acceptable to the CITY's Office of Insurance and Risk Management. The Builder's Risk policy shall include the SPECIAL FORM/ALL RISK COVERAGES. The Builder's Risk and/or Installation policy shall not be subject to a coinsurance clause. A maximum $10,000 deductible for other than windstorm and hail. For windstorm and hail coverage, the maximum deductible applicable shall be 2% of the completed value of the project. Named insureds shall be: CONTRACTOR, the CITY, and respective members, officials, employees and agents, the ENGINEER, and the PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FIRM(S) (when program management services are provided). The City of Jacksonville, its members, officials, officers, employees, and agents are to be named as a loss payee.
Pollution Liability $1,000,000 per Loss
$2,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Any entity hired to perform services as part of this contract for environmental or pollution related concerns shall maintain Contractor's Pollution Liability coverage. Such Coverage will include bodily injury, sickness, and disease, mental anguish or shock sustained by any person, including death; property damage including physical injury to destruction of tangible property including resulting loss of use thereof, cleanup costs, and the loss of use of tangible property that has not been physically injured or destroyed; defense including costs charges and expenses incurred in the investigation, adjustment or defense of claims for such compensatory damages; coverage for losses caused by pollution conditions that arises from the operations of the contractor including transportation.
Pollution Legal Liability $1,000,000 per Loss
$2,000,000 Aggregate
Any entity hired to perform services as a part of this contract that require disposal of any hazardous material off the job site shall maintain Pollution Legal Liability with coverage for bodily injury and property damage for losses that arise from the facility that is accepting the waste under this contract.
Watercraft Liability $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
(to the extent that watercraft is utilized in the services of this contract)
Umbrella Liability $5,000,000 Each Occurrence/Agg.
The Umbrella Liability policy shall be in excess of the above limits without any gap. The Umbrella coverage will follow-form the underlying coverages and provides on an Occurrence basis all coverages listed above and shall be included in the Umbrella policy.
Cyber Liability & Data Storage $1,000,000 per Claim and Aggregate
Such insurance shall be on a form acceptable to the City of Jacksonville and shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
a. Cyber Extortion
b. Data Loss and System Damage Liability (when applicable)
c. Security Liability
d. Privacy Liability
e. Privacy/Security Breach Response Coverage, including Notification Expenses
Such Cyber Liability coverage must be provided on an Occurrence Form or, if on a Claims Made Form, the retroactive date must be no later than the first date of this Contract and such claims-made coverage must respond to all claims reported within three years following the period for which coverage is required and which would have been covered had the coverage been on an occurrence basis.
The Cyber Liability coverage may be included as part of the Professional Liability coverage required above.
Additional Insurance Provisions
a. Certificates of Insurance. Applicant shall deliver the City of Jacksonville Certificates of Insurance that shows the corresponding City Contract or Bid Number in the Description, Additional Insureds, Waivers of Subrogation and & statement as provided below. The certificates of insurance shall be mailed to the City of Jacksonville (Attention: Chief of Risk Management), 117 W. Duval Street, Suite 335, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
b. Additional Insured: All insurance except Worker's Compensation, shall be endorsed to name the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees and agents as Additional Insured. Additional Insured for General Liability shall be in a form no more restrictive than CG2010 and, if products and completed operations is required, CG2037, Automobile Liability CA2048.
c. Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance policies shall be endorsed to provide for a waiver of underwriter's rights of subrogation in favor of the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees, and agents.
d. Carrier Qualifications. The above insurance shall be written by an insurer holding a current certificate of authority pursuant to chapter 624, Florida State or a company that is declared as an approved Surplus Lines carrier under Chapter 626 Florida Statutes. Such Insurance shall be written by an insurer with an A.M. Best Rating of A- VII or better.
e. Applicant Insurance Primary. The insurance provided by the Applicant shall apply on a primary basis to, and shall not require contribution from, any other insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees, and agents.
f. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention Provisions. All deductibles and self-insured retentions associated with coverages required for compliance with this Agreement shall remain the sole and exclusive responsibility of the named insured Applicant. Under no circumstances will the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees and agents be responsible for paying any deductible or self-insured retention related to this Agreement.
g. Agreement Insurance Additional Remedy. Compliance with the insurance requirements of this Agreement shall not limit the liability of the Applicant or its Subcontractors, employees or agents to the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees and agents shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedy available under this Agreement or otherwise.
h. Waiver / Estoppel. Neither approval by City of Jacksonville nor failure to disapprove the insurance furnished by Applicant shall relieve Applicant of Applicant's full responsibility to provide insurance as required under this Contract / Agreement / Lease.
i. Notice. The relieve Applicant shall provide an endorsement issued by the insurer to provide the City thirty (30) days prior written notice of any change in the above insurance coverage limits or cancellation, including expiration or non-renewal. If such endorsement is not provided, the Contractor, as applicable, shall provide said a thirty (30) days written notice of any change in the above coverages or limits, coverage being suspended, voided, cancelled, including expiration or non-renewal.
j. Survival. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the liabilities of the Applicant under this Agreement shall survive and not be terminated, reduced, or otherwise limited by any expiration or termination of insurance coverage.
k. Additional Insurance. Depending upon the nature of any aspect of any project and its accompanying exposures and liabilities, the City of Jacksonville may reasonably require additional insurance coverages in amounts responsive to those liabilities, which may or may not require that the City of Jacksonville and their respective members, officers, officials, employees and agents also be named as an additional insured.
l. Special Provision: Prior to executing this Agreement, Applicant shall present this Agreement and insurance requirements to its Insurance Agent Affirming: (1) That the Agent has personally reviewed the insurance requirements of the Contract Documents, and (2) That the Agent is capable (has proper market access) to provide the coverages and limits of liability required on behalf of Agreement.
Bonds and Other Performance Security
Design-Builder shall not perform or commence any construction services for a Project until the following performance bond and labor and material payment bond or other performance security have been delivered to Owner: Bonds - In accordance with the provisions of Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, Design-Builder shall provide to Owner, on forms furnished by Owner, a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond for each Project performed under this Agreement, each in an amount not less than the GMP as defined in Article 6 and inclusive of Design- Builder's fees. No qualification or modifications to the Bond forms are permitted.
To be acceptable to Owner as Surety for Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, a Surety Company shall comply with the following provisions:
1. The Surety Company shall have a currently valid Certificate of Authority, issued by the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, authorizing it to write surety bonds in the State of Florida.
2. The Surety Company shall have a currently valid Certificate of Authority issued by the United States Department of Treasury under Sections 9304 to 9308 of Title 31 of the United States Code.
3. The Surety Company shall be in full compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.
4. The Surety Company shall have at least twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida Insurance Code during the life of this agreement.
a. If the Contract Award Amount exceeds $500,000, the Surety Company shall also comply with the following provisions:
b. The Surety Company shall have at least the following minimum ratings in the latest issue of A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide.
CONTRACT AMOUNT RATING RATING
$500,000 TO $1,000,000 A- CLASS IV
$1,000,000 TO $2,500,000 A- CLASS V
$2,500,000 TO $5,000,000 A- CLASS VI
$5,000,000 TO $10,000,000 A- CLASS VII
$10,000,000 TO $25,000,000 A- CLASS IXIII
$25,000,000 TO $50,000,000 A- CLASS IX
$50,000,000 TO $75,000,000 A- CLASS X
5. The Surety Company shall not expose itself to any loss on any one risk in an amount exceeding ten (10) percent of its surplus to policyholders, provided:
a. Any risk or portion of any risk being reinsured shall be deducted in determining the limitation of the risk as prescribed in this section. These minimum requirements shall apply to the reinsuring carrier providing authorization or approval by the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services to conduct business in this state.
b. In the case of the surety insurance company, in addition to the deduction for reinsurance, the amount assumed by any co-surety, the value of any security deposited, pledged or held subject to the consent of the surety and for the protection of the surety shall be deducted.
C. Equal Business Opportunity Plan
C.1. Encouragement Plan for Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program
It is an official policy of the City of Jacksonville to encourage the maximum participation of Jacksonville Small Emerging Business (JSEB) in its contract awards based upon availability.
Under the encouragement plan, vendors are required to make all efforts reasonably necessary to ensure that City certified JSEB have a full and fair opportunity to compete for performance on this project.
Bidders/Suppliers/Consultants or any entity doing business with the City shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or gender in the award and performance of the work under this contract.
Please use the attached form 1 (Schedule of Participation) to submit JSEB Participation on this Bid. You may contact the Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business Office at (904) 255-8620 to verify the status of a JSEB or visit our web site at www.JSEB.coj.net.
http://www.JSEB.coj.net
D. General Conditions
D.1. Assignment
The Bidder shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet, novation, or otherwise dispose of this Agreement, or of any or all of its rights, title, or interests therein, or its power to execute such agreement to any person, firm, or corporation without prior written authorization by the City.
D.2. Audit Provision
A person or entity providing capital improvements, contractual services, supplies, professional design services, or professional services purchased by the City pursuant to a method of purchase, unless otherwise provided herein, shall agree and be deemed to have agreed by virtue of doing business under contract with the City to all access and examination at all reasonable times by the Council Auditor or any duly authorized representative of the Council Auditor to business records directly pertinent to the transaction until the expiration of three years after final payment pursuant to the transaction. No examination shall be conducted until the Council Auditor has made a recommendation to the Council President that the examination should be conducted and until the Council President has approved the conducting of the examination.
D.3. Bid / Surety Requirements
All bids that may require a bid security or surety in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount as prescribed in the bid documents must accompany the bid submission prior to the scheduled bid opening. Certified and cashier's checks will be deposited by the City and reimbursement checks will be issued once an award is made. Failure to submit the above information timely will be grounds for rejection of bid.
D.4. Cartage
No charge will be allowed for cartage or packages unless by special agreement.
D.5. Certificate of Insurance
Each supplier shall maintain, for the entire term of this bid, current insurance coverage as stated in the bid documents. All insurance certificates shall list the City of Jacksonville as an additional insured. The awarded vendor will be required to submit a copy of the insurance certificate within ten (10) days from date of receipt of award notice. Bid number should be listed on certificate.
D.6. COJ - Debarment List
In accordance with the City's Procurement Code, the Chief of Procurement and all agencies are advised to cease doing business with disqualified suppliers as they appear on the Disqualified/Probationary Suppliers list located on the Supplier Portal.
D.7. Collusion
THE BIDDER, BY AFFIXING HIS SIGNATURE TO THIS PROPOSAL, AGREES TO
THE FOLLOWING: "BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT
ANY PREVIOUS UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT OR CONNECTION WITH ANY
PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION MAKING A BID FOR THE SAME ITEMS, AND
IS IN ALL RESPECTS FAIR, WITHOUT OUTSIDE CONTROL, COLLUSION, FRAUD
OR OTHERWISE ILLEGAL ACTION."
D.8. Compliance with Specifications https://www.jacksonville.gov/supplierportal
The bidder, by affixing its signature to the bid form submitted, agrees to provide item(s)/service
(s) in accordance with the bid documents provided. Bidder must bid only a single offering for each bid item. Multiple offerings, alternates (unless stated) and or stipulations may be cause for bid rejection. Bidder should bid only on forms provided herein unless otherwise stated. Bid submissions shall be in ink or typewritten. All corrections must be initialed.
D.9. Data Required to be Submitted
Whenever the specifications indicate a product or a particular manufacturer, model, or brand in the absence of any statement to the contrary by the bidder, the bid will be interpreted as for the exact brand, model, or manufacturer specified, together with all accessories, qualities, tolerances, compositions, etc. enumerated in the detailed specifications.
If no particular brand, model or make is specified, and if no data is required to be submitted with this bid, the successful contractor, after award and before manufacturer or shipment, may be required to submit working drawings or detailed descriptive data sufficient to enable the City to judge contractor is in compliance with if each requirement of the specifications.
D.10. Delivery
A packing list shall accompany all shipments, which shall indicate, at a minimum, the following:
purchase order number, item number and description, date of shipment, quantity ordered and shipped, unit price, and unit of measure.
D.11. Deviations to Specifications
In addition to the requirements of paragraph five, all deviations from the specifications must be noted in detail by the bidder in writing at the time of the submittal of the formal bid. The absence of a written list of specification deviations at the time of submittal of the bid will hold the bidder strictly accountable to the City to the specifications as written. Any deviation from the specifications as written not previously submitted, as required by the above, will be grounds for rejection of the material and/or equipment when delivered.
D.12. Discounts
ALL DISCOUNTS OTHER THAN PROMPT PAYMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN BID
PRICE. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS OF LESS THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS WILL
NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING LOW BID.
D.13. Electronic Payments
Bidders/Suppliers are encouraged to enroll in the City of Jacksonville's Automated Clearing House ("ACH") electronic payment program. ACH allows for systematic direct payment to suppliers. The ACH enrollment form can be downloaded at www.coj.net under the Online Forms link on the Finance Department page.
D.14. Errors in Bids
Bidders or their authorized representatives are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting bids; failure to do so will be at the bidder's own risk and bidder cannot secure relief on the plea of error. Neither law nor regulations make allowance for errors either of omission or commission on the part of bidders. In case of error in extension of prices in the bid, the unit price will govern.
D.15. Escalation / De-escalation
All pricing submitted shall remain firm for the first year of the initial contract period. After the http://www.coj.net first year of the contract term, a supplier may submit in writing a request for price escalation/de-escalation for the percentage of change as listed in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and/or documentation notifying of an industry-wide increase. The City reserves the right to decline any price increase request.
D.16. Ethics Provision for Vendors / Suppliers
The Bidder, by affixing its signature to the proposal form, and/or the acceptance of a purchase order, represents that it has reviewed the provisions of the Jacksonville Ethics Code contained in the Ordinance Code and the provisions of the Purchasing code contained in the Ordinance Code and has read and will comply with the Mandatory Ethics Training for Suppliers located on the Procurement Website.
D.17. Extension
In addition to any renewal options contained herein, the City has the right to extend any award resulting from this Bid for the period of time necessary for the City to release, award, and implement a replacement agreement for the commodities and/or contractual services provided in this Bid. Such extension shall be based upon the same prices, terms, and conditions set forth in this Bid.
D.18. Favored Nation Clause
Based on similar size and quantity, it is understood that the Bidder is providing the City the same or better pricing than other governmental agencies. If during the term of this Agreement, the Bidder offers other governmental agencies better pricing for the same item, the Bidder agrees to offer the City the reduced price.
D.19. Force Majeure, Notice of Delay, and No Damages for Delay
Neither party shall be responsible for delays in performance if the delay was beyond that party's control (or the control of its employees, subcontractors, or agents). Supplier shall notify Buyer in writing of any such delay or potential delay and describe the cause of the delay either (1) within ten (10) calendar days after the cause that creates or will create the delay first arose if Supplier could reasonably foresee that a delay could occur as a result, or (2) if delay is not reasonably foreseeable, within five (5) calendar days after the date Supplier first had reason to believe that a delay could result. Based upon such notice, Buyer will give Supplier a reasonable extension of time to perform; provided, however, that Buyer may elect to terminate the Contract in whole or in part if Buyer determines, in its sole judgment, that such a delay will significantly impair the value of the Contract to Buyer. Providing notice in strict accordance with this paragraph is a condition precedent to such remedy. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE SUPPLIER'S SOLE REMEDY OR EXCUSE WITH RESPECT TO DELAY. No claim for damages, other than for an extension of time, shall be asserted against Buyer. Supplier shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract price or payment of any kind from Buyer for direct, indirect, consequential, impact, or other costs, expenses, or damages, including but not limited to costs of acceleration or inefficiency arising because of delay, disruption, interference, or hindrance from any cause whatsoever.
D.20. Guarantee
Contractor will unconditionally guarantee the materials and workmanship on all equipment furnished by it for a period of one year from date of acceptance of the items delivered and installed, unless otherwise specified herein. If, within the guarantee period, any defects or signs of deterioration are noted, which, in the opinion of the City are due to faulty design, installation, workmanship, or materials, upon ratification, the Contractor, at its expense, will repair or adjust the equipment or parts to correct the condition or replace the part or entire unit to the complete satisfaction of the City. Repairs, replacements or adjustments will be made only at such times as will be designated by the City as least detrimental to the operation of City business.
https://www.coj.net/departments/finance/procurement/supplier-portal
D.21. Invoicing Invoices will be issued once supplies/services are delivered and/or rendered to the City of Jacksonville or its agencies. At a minimum, invoices must include: purchase order number or contract number; item number and description; date of shipment; quantity ordered and shipped;
unit prices; unit of measure; and, extended totals.
Payment terms non-construction – 45 days after date specified in Section 218.73, FS Construction
If an outside agent must approve the invoice before payment, payment is due 25 business days after receipt of an accurate invoice. The payment request must be rejected within 20 days after the date on which the payment request or invoice is stamped as received as provided in Section 218.74(1). The rejection must be in writing and must specify the deficiency and action necessary to make the payment request or invoice proper. Rejecting the payment request properly is essential to the timeline.
If an agent need not approve the invoice, then payment is due 20 business days after receipt of an accurate invoice. The payment request must be rejected within 20 days after the date on which the payment request or invoice is stamped as received as provided in Section 218.74(1). The rejection must be in writing and must specify the deficiency and action necessary to make the payment request or invoice proper. Rejecting the payment request properly is essential to the timeline.
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