Construction Contract Project Manual for the

NON-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SECTIONS OF DIVISION ONE

LEVEL 3

($65,000 - $200,000)

Revised June 2023 (All previous revisions are obsolete)

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

2305 STATE ROAD 207

St. Augustine, Florida 32086

225002

REPAIR SANDBLASTING DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM

CSMS, CAMP BLANDING

5629 STATE ROAD 16 W, STARKE, FL 32091

TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR:

Department of Military Affairs

82 Marine Street St. Augustine, FL 32084

CONTRACT ADMINISTERED BY

Department of Military Affairs

Construction and Facility Management Office 2305 State Road 207

St. Augustine, Florida, 32033

SET NUMBER: N/A

DATE ISSUED: 3/13/26

ARCHITECT / ENGINEER

N/A

SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3/13/26

Project 225002

REPAIR SANDBLASTING DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM, CSMS, CAMP BLANDING

OWNER: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: N/A

This document forms an integral part of the Request for Proposal Documents and the Contract Documents. The receipt of this document must be acknowledged in the space provided on your Proposal. This General Terms and Conditions are hereby modified as follows: (modify below as it applies to the project requirements; remove or strike through unnecessary items)

1. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Section C-7 is amended in part as follows: This Project is to be substantially complete within 90 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. This date may be extended only in accordance with the Contract Documents. If the project is not substantially completed by the required date, liquidated damages shall be assessed at the rate of $53.00 per calendar day.

2. ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a watertight office at the Project for the exclusive use of the Architect/Engineer and his representatives, not less than 12' x 12' in size, one room with at least one window in each exterior wall and an independent outside entrance door fitted with hardware and lock, artificial light, a bench with one drawer, a blueprint rack, a heater and a window air conditioner. This office and equipment shall become the property of the Contractor upon completion of the contract.

3. TELEPHONE. A telephone shall be installed in the Architect/Engineer's office and it shall remain until the full completion of the project. Charges for long distance calls shall be paid by the person making the calls. All other telephone charges shall be paid by the Contractor.

4. WATER. Water necessary for construction of the building and testing its plumbing and mechanical systems shall be furnished by the Contractor. He shall make all connections, install a meter, take out and pay for all permits necessary, do all piping and clear away all evidence of same after the job is completed.

5. ELECTRICITY. All electricity for light and power necessary for the construction of the building and testing of its electrical and mechanical systems shall be paid for by the Contractor. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements for this service and perform the work required.

6. PROJECT SIGN. A sign shall be erected at the site by the Contractor and shall be 3/4"- 4' X 8' exterior grade plywood mounted on 4 x 4 wood posts (p.t.), located in a prominent location approved by the Architect/Engineer and Owner. Sign shall conform to the size, colors and design specifications provided by Architect/Engineer or owner.

7. INITIAL CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE. Immediately prior to starting construction or as soon as possible after the construction has started, the Owner will arrange a meeting with the project stakeholders. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved with the objective of expeditious handling of the construction contract. The Owner's Contract Manager and Project Manager will chair this meeting.

8. SITE SECURITY. The Contractor shall pay for and be responsible to secure the site and the project against theft, vandalism, fire and for public safety at all times (24 hours per day) from Notice to Proceed until Substantial Completion.

9. DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS. If Davis-Bacon and related laws apply, they will be addressed in Section D of the General Terms and Conditions. If applicable, then all applicable federal labor standards clauses are incorporated into the Contract Documents. The Contractor agrees to familiarize itself with “Making Davis-Bacon Work – A Contractor’s Guide to Prevailing Wage Requirements for Federally-Assisted Construction Projects” and to comply with all applicable regulations.

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE

BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

[END]

Date Issued:____________

A/I Initials:____________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following General Terms and Conditions and the Supplemental Terms and Conditions are part of the bidding and contract process for construction projects in excess of $65,000 and not exceeding $200,000. These non-technical documents are designed to (i) ensure compliance with applicable laws, (ii) protect the State’s interests, and (iii) make the contracting process easier for all parties. Please review carefully all sections in the non-technical specifications including the following items:

1. All Bidders must submit a bid bond with their bid proposal if the bid exceeds $100,000.00.

For details please refer to Section B-11 of the General Terms and Conditions.

2. All Bidders must submit bids in accordance with the publicized Invitation to Bid (ITB). If prequalification to bid is required, it will be stated within the ITB along with instructions.

3. Criminal History Background Checks, if included in the General Terms and Conditions, must be obtained for all employees and agents of the Contractor and its subcontractors, their agents and employees, and all other persons performing any of the work under a contract to the Contractor working within buildings or facilities either owned or managed by the Department of Military Affairs. Details of this responsibility are outlined in Article C-38 of the General Terms and Conditions.

4. All Bidders are responsible for the cost of insurance and bonds. Please refer to Sections

C-1 through C-3 of the General Terms and Conditions for required types of insurance and Exhibits 2 and 3 to review the requirements on the bond forms.

5. Proposal Form may be obtained with the ITB or as instructed in the ITB.

6. Samples of some Forms required by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) are shown in the General Terms and Conditions. Forms for use during contract performance will be provided by DMA after contract award.

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For Level 3 Construction Contracts with the State of Florida

(Projects over $65,000 and not exceeding $200,000)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION A DEFINITIONS

SECTION B CONDITIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

B-1 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

B-2 FAMILIARITY WITH LAWS

B-3 FLORIDA PRODUCTS AND LABOR

B-4 PERMITS

B-5 TAXES

B-6 ALTERNATES

B-7 ADDENDA

B-8 INTERPRETATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS

B-9 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS AND WORKSITE

B-10 BASIS FOR PROPOSALS - TRADE NAMES

B-11 BID GUARANTEE

B-12 SURETY COMPANIES ACCEPTABLE TO STATE

B-13 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

B-14 LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS

B-15 SUBCONTRACTOR DATA

B-16 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

B-17 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS

B-18 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS

B-19 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

B-20 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT

B-21 NOTICE AND PROTEST PROCEDURES

SECTION C CONTRACT CONDITIONS

C-1 PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

C-2 MODIFIED TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED

C-3 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND BONDS

C-4 CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE

C-5 NOTICE TO SECURE PERMITS AND UTILITY CONNECTIONS; NOTICE TO PROCEED

C-6 PUBLIC NOTICE

C-7 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

C-8 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

C-9 VERIFICATION OF OWNER'S SURVEY DATA

C-10 CONSTRUCTION SITE AND FACILITIES

C-11 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. – COPIES, CHANGES, OWNERSHIP

C-12 SHOP DRAWINGS

C-13 REFERENCE TO A.S.T.M. OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-14 MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

C-15 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

C-16 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

C-17 PROHIBITED MATERIALS - ASBESTOS

C-18 ITEMS PRODUCED BY PRISON INDUSTRIES-PRIDE

C-19 SUBSTITUTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONTINUED

C-20 CONSTRUCTION CLIMATE CONTROL

C-21 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

C-22 GUARANTEES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

C-23 CHANGES AND DELAYS IN THE WORK

C-24 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

C-25 FINAL PAYMENT

C-26 LATE PAYMENT RIGHTS

C-27 DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR

C-28 DUTIES OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S REPRESENTATIVE

C-29 HARMONY

C-30 ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL OFFICE

C-31 CONTRACTOR'S WORK FORCE

C-32 UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS - CHECKS THROUGH E-VERIFY

C-33 APPRENTICES

C-34 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT

C-35 DISCRIMINATION, DENIAL OR REVOCATION FOR THE RIGHT TO TRANSACT

BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES

C-36 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

C-37 ELECTRONIC MAIL CAPABILITIES

C-38 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE AGREEMENT

C-39 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

C-40 EXCLUSION OF OWNER FROM LIABILITY

C-41 MISCELLANEOUS AIA DOCUMENT PROVISIONS

C-42 INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS; ORDER OF PRIORITY

C-43 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS

C-44 EMPLOYMENT OF STATE RESIDENTS AND POSTING OF JOB OPENINGS

C-45 COOPERATION WITH THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

C-46 LUMBER, TIMBER, AND OTHER FOREST PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN FL

C-47 HOLIDAYS, AWS AND WORK SCHEDULES

SECTION D CONTRACT CONDITIONS FEDERAL FUNDS APPLICABILITY

D-1 FEDERAL FUNDS APPLICABILITY

D-2 FEDERAL LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES

D-3 FEDERAL FUNDING TERMS

D-4 BUY AMERICA PREFERENCE……………. ……………………………………………………………………21

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT FORM

EXHIBIT 2 PERFORMANCE BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 3 LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 4 APPLICATION FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT

EXHIBIT 5 CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION FORM

SECTION A – DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms (or pronouns which replace these terms) are used in the Contract Documents, their intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

AGREEMENT:

The document entitled "Agreement Between Owner and Contractor" in the form attached as Exhibit 1. The Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements. The Agreement may be amended only by a Modification.

AIA DOCUMENT

The American Institute of Architects Document A201, General Conditions of Contract For Construction – 1997 edition. Where referenced, the terms of the AIA Document shall apply to this Agreement as if written in full herein.

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER:

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The Design Professionals (Architect/Engineer, Architect, Engineer or Other) commissioned by Owner for the Project. The terms Architect or Architect/Engineer mean the Architect/Engineer and its authorized representative.

CHANGE ORDER:

A written document prepared by Architect/Engineer and signed by Owner stating their agreement on (i) a change in the work required on the Project;

(ii) the amount of adjustment in the Contract Sum, if any; and (iii) the extent of an adjustment in the Contract Time, if any.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

All documents to be incorporated into the Agreement, including (i) these General Terms and Conditions; (ii) any Supplementary Terms and Conditions; (iii) the plans, drawings and specifications for the Project; (iv) any Addenda issued pursuant to Section B-7; and (v) any Modifications.

CONTRACT SUM:

The amount stated in the Agreement, which is the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor for completing the Project.

CONTRACT TIME:

The period of time, including authorized adjustments, allotted in the Contract Documents for Substantial Completion of the Project.

CONTRACTOR:

The successful Respondent who subsequently enters into the Agreement.

MODIFICATION:

A document issued after execution of the Agreement with the intent of amending the terms thereof, including (i) a written amendment to the Agreement signed by both parties, (ii) a Change Order, (iii) a written order for a minor change in work issued by the Architect/Engineer.

OWNER:

The state agency identified in the RFP Documents and the Agreement.

PROJECT:

The Project identified in the RFP Documents and the Agreement.

PROPOSAL:

A proposal to work on the Project, which the Respondent shall submit on approved forms.

RESPONDENT:

A person or entity who submits a Proposal for the Project.

RFP DOCUMENTS:

All documents provided by Owner or Architect/Engineer to a Respondent in connection with the solicitation of Proposals for the Project, including

(i) these General Terms and Conditions; (ii) any Supplementary Terms and Conditions; (iii) the plans, drawings and specifications for the Project;

and (iv) any Addenda issued pursuant to Section B-7.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION:

"Substantial Completion" shall mean that the Project is sufficiently completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that Owner can occupy or utilize the work or designated portions thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents. The term "Substantial Completion" shall not mean the inclusion of such minor alterations and patching as the Final Inspection shall disclose.

SECTION B – CONDITIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

B-1 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Each Respondent and each subcontractor whose field or area is governed by Chapter 399, 455, 489 or 633 of the Florida Statutes for licensure must hold a valid current license as required by the Statute. If the Respondent is a corporation, it must also be properly registered with the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Corporations.

B-2 FAMILIARITY WITH LAWS

Respondents are required to be familiar with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work.

Ignorance on the part of the Respondent will in no way relieve it from responsibility.

B-3 FLORIDA PRODUCTS AND LABOR

Respondent's attention is called to Section 255.04, Florida Statutes, which requires that on public building contracts Florida products and labor shall be used wherever price and quality are equal.

B-4 PERMITS

Respondents will be obligated to identify and obtain all necessary permits for the Project. Respondents shall include the cost of all such permits in its Proposal. Such permits include but are not limited to the building permit, any plumbing, electrical, other internal system permits, and any connection permits.

B-5 TAXES

Although Owner is not subject to the Florida Sales and Use Tax, any contractor who purchases materials and services, which will be used in the construction of State-owned buildings, will not be exempted from the Tax on these materials and services as evidenced by the following excerpt from the Florida Statutes:

"The State, any county, municipality or political subdivision of this State is exempt from the sales tax, except this exemption shall not include sales of tangible personal property made to contractors employed either directly or as agents of any such government or political subdivision thereof when such tangible personal property goes into or becomes a part of public works owned by such government or political subdivision thereof."

Owner is not subject to:

1. Federal Excise Taxes on materials or appliances that are incorporated into and become a part of the completed improvement.

2. Federal Tax on Transportation of Property.

In every case of a purchase of materials to be incorporated in the work, which are subject to Federal Excise Tax, Owner will furnish to contractor the necessary Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate upon receipt of a copy of the supplier's invoice showing the item or items, the net price, and Federal Excise Tax separately.

Respondent shall take these factors into consideration in preparing its proposal, including therein the cost of the State Sales Tax and Use Tax on materials, but excluding the cost of those taxes not applicable.

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B-6 ALTERNATES

If Owner wishes to learn the relative or additional construction cost of an alternative method of construction, an alternative use or type of material or an increase or decrease in scope of the Project, these items will be defined as alternates and will be specifically described by the RFP Documents. Alternates will be listed in the Proposal form in a manner that the Respondent shall be able to clearly indicate what sums they will add to (or deduct from) their Base Bid.

B-7 ADDENDA

In case the Architect/Engineer finds it expedient to supplement, modify or interpret any portion of the RFP Documents during the RFP period, such procedure will be accomplished by the issuance of written Addenda to the RFP Documents, which will be delivered or mailed to all prospective Respondents.

B-8 INTERPRETATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS

No interpretation of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications or other RFP Documents and no correction of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency or error therein will be made to any Respondent orally.

Every request for such interpretation or correction shall be in writing, and addressed to the Architect/Engineer. All such interpretations and supplemental instruction will be in the form of written Addenda to the RFP Documents.

Only the interpretation or correction so given by the Architect/Engineer in writing shall be binding, and prospective Respondents are advised that no other source is authorized to give information concerning, or to explain or interpret, the RFP Documents.

B-9 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS AND WORKSITE

Respondents may be required, before submitting their proposals, to visit the site of the proposed work, and are required to completely familiarize themselves with the nature and extent of the work and any local conditions that may in any manner affect the work to be performed and the equipment, materials and labor required. They are also required to examine carefully any Drawings, Specifications and other RFP/Invitation to Bid Documents to inform themselves thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the work.

The Owner is presumed to be the owner of all drawings and specifications and Contractor may not use those documents except as authorized herein or in Article 1.6 of the AIA Document (”Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Instruments of Service”).

B-10 BASIS FOR PROPOSALS - TRADE NAMES

For clarity of description and as a standard of comparison, certain equipment, materials, etc., have been specified by at least two trade names or manufacturers. To ensure a uniform basis for negotiation, the Respondent shall base its Proposal on the particular system, equipment or material specified. After the contract is let, other equipment materials, etc., as manufactured by other manufacturers may be accepted only if, in the opinion of the Architect/Engineer, same is equivalent in quality and workmanship and will perform its intended purpose satisfactorily.

B-11 BID GUARANTEE

On projects where the base bid and sum of all additive alternates exceeds $100,000, the bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.

The bid bond may be a certified check, a cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft or Bid Bond made payable to Owner. If a bid bond is submitted, it must be signed by a Florida Licensed Resident Agent who holds a current Power of Attorney from the Surety Company issuing the Bond and the Power of Attorney must be attached to the Bid Bond. Such check or Bid Bond shall be submitted with the understanding that it shall guarantee that the Bidder (a) will not withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the scheduled date of opening of the bids; (b) will enter into a written contract with Owner in accordance with the form of Agreement attached as Exhibit 1 within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the executable copies, and (c) will diligently pursue the required Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and provide such bonds within twenty

(20) calendar days after receiving the Agreement. In the event Bidder fails to perform as described in the preceding sentence, the Bidder shall be liable to Owner for the full amount of the bid guarantee as representing the damage to Owner on account of the default.

The Bid Bonds or checks shall be returned to all except the apparent lowest two qualified Bidders after the formal opening of bids. The remaining Bid Bonds or checks will be returned to the two lowest Bidders after Owner and the accepted Bidder have executed the Agreement and the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond have been approved by Owner. If the required Agreement and Bonds have not been executed within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the opening of the bids, then the Bid Bond or check of any Bidder will be returned upon its request, provided it has not been notified of the acceptance of its bid prior to the date of such request.

B-12 SURETY COMPANIES ACCEPTABLE TO STATE

To be acceptable to the State as Surety for Bid Bonds, 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, Office of Insurance Regulation, authorizing it to write surety bonds in the State of Florida.

2. The Surety Company shall have 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 at the time the RFP is issued.

B-13 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Each Bidder shall submit its Proposal on Bidder’s letterhead using the proposal form supplied by Architect/Engineer and indicating its bid prices for the Base Bid and any alternates on which he bids. Any erasure or other correction in the proposal may be explained or noted over the signature of the Bidder.

Proposals containing any conditions, omissions, unexplained erasures, alterations, items not called for or irregularities of any kind may be rejected by Owner.

Each bid must show the full business address of the Bidder and state whether it is an individual, corporation or partnership. The bid should be submitted in triplicate in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be clearly marked on its face as follows:

"SEALED PROPOSAL/BID – DO NOT OPEN, Project (see

ITB/RFP) "

Each Respondent must fill in the State Project Number and submit the

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Proposal prior to the time and the place specified in the RFP Documents.

Sealed Proposal envelopes submitted by mail or by delivery service must be delivered within a separate mail or delivery envelope, also marked "SEALED PROPOSAL". Proposals not delivered in sealed envelopes may be returned to the Respondent.

B-14 LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS

In order that Owner may be assured that only qualified and competent subcontractors will be employed on the Project, each Respondent shall submit in accordance with the RFP/ITB with its Proposal a list of the subcontractors who will perform the work for each Division of the Specifications utilizing the form supplied with the RFP/ITB. The Respondent shall have determined to its own complete satisfaction that a listed subcontractor has been successfully engaged in this particular type of business for a reasonable length of time, has successfully completed installations comparable to that which is required by this Agreement and is qualified both technically and financially to perform that pertinent phase of this work for which the subcontractor is listed. Only one subcontractor shall be listed for each phase of the work.

Any Respondent who lists a subcontractor not certified and/or registered by the State to perform the work of its trade if, such certification or registration is required for the trade by Florida Laws, will be rejected as non-responsive.

No change shall be made in the list of subcontractors, before or after the award of a contract, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

B-15 SUBCONTRACTOR DATA

Within two (2) working days after Proposals are opened, the apparent low Respondent shall submit to Owner's Project Manager the following for each subcontractor.

1. Complete name, address and phone number.

2. Corporate Charter Number. (If applicable).

3. License Number.

4. Name of record license holder.

B-16 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

Proposals may be withdrawn by written request received from Respondents prior to the time fixed for opening. Negligence on the part of the Respondent in preparing the Proposal confers no right for withdrawal of the Proposal after it has been opened.

B-17 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS

More than one Proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association under the same or different names will not be considered.

Reasonable grounds for believing that a Respondent is interested in more than one proposal for the same work will cause the rejection of all proposals in which such Respondents are believed to be interested.

B-18 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS

Proposals will be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the RFP Documents. The officer whose duty it is to open them will decide when the specified time has arrived and no Proposals received thereafter will be considered. No responsibility will be attached to any officer for the premature opening of a Proposal not properly addressed and identified.

At the time fixed for the opening of Proposals, the Proposals will be read out loud.

B-19 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals which, in Owner’s judgment, do not meet the Owner’s needs.

B-20 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT

All projects will be publicly bid in accordance with the provisions herein.

Award of contract will be made to the responsive bidder, determined to be qualified in accordance with the provisions herein and meeting the requirements of the bidding documents, that submits the lowest valid bid for the work. The lowest bid will be determined as follows:

The lowest bid will be the bid from the responsive bidder that has submitted the lowest price for the base bid or the base bid plus the additive alternates or less the deductive alternates chosen by the Agency to be included in or excluded from the proposed contract, taken in numerical order listed in the bid documents. The order of the alternates may be selected by the Agency in any sequence so long as such acceptance out of order does not alter the designation of the low bidder.

On projects whose bidding documents provide for evaluation of the bids based on first cost and life cycle cost and performance criteria, the lowest bid will be the bid by the firm whose bid products are determined to yield the lowest total cost in accordance with the criteria set forth in the bidding documents

On projects where the Department determines that it is in the best interest of the state the Owner may commence negotiations with any or all of the Respondents based on the submitted proposals that in the Owner’s judgment best meets the Owner’s needs.

B-21 NOTICE AND PROTEST PROCEDURES

1. Notification.

(a) Bid Solicitation: Owner shall provide notice of its decision or intended decision concerning the terms of an RFP by distribution of RFP Documents.

(b) Contract Award: Notice of a decision or intended decision on contract award or Proposal rejection shall be given by posting at the location where the Proposals were opened, by electronic posting or by direct or electronic communication to Respondents.

2. Protest.

(a) Any person who is affected adversely by Owner's decision or intended decision shall file with Owner a notice of protest in writing within 72 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday and State legal holidays, after (i) receipt of the RFP Documents if the protest is directed toward the RFP Documents, or (ii) notice of Owner's decision or intended decision on contract award or Proposal rejection if the protest is directed toward contract award or Proposal rejection.

(b) Thereafter, a formal written protest by petition in compliance with Section 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-110, Florida Administrative Code, must be filed with Owner within ten (10) days after the date the notice of protest was filed.

(c) Failure to file a timely notice of protest or a timely formal written protest petition shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings. Any protest filed prior to posting of the Proposal tabulation or receipt of the notice of the agency decision or intended decision will be considered abandoned unless renewed within the time limit provided for protests.

3. Owner Action.

(a) Upon receipt of a notice of protest that has been timely filed, Owner shall delay the contract award process until the subject of the

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(b) Upon receipt of the formal written protest petition which has been timely filed, Owner shall attempt to resolve the protest by mutual agreement between the parties within 7 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal State holidays.

(c) If the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement within said seven (7) days, and if no disputed issue of material fact is involved, Owner may designate a Hearing Officer who shall conduct an informal proceeding pursuant to Section 120.57, Florida Statutes.

The qualifications of such designated Hearing Officer shall be: (i) a member in good standing of The Florida Bar; or (ii). a person knowledgeable by virtue of practical experience of the procedures relating to soliciting and evaluating Proposals for state contracts.

Notice of informal proceedings shall be given no less than three days prior to the proceeding. The proceeding may be held before Owner.

(d) If there is a disputed issue of material fact, the protest shall be referred to the Division of Administrative Hearings, Department of Management Services, State of Florida, for proceedings under Section 120.57, Florida Statutes.

SECTION C -- CONTRACT CONDITIONS

C-1 PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL

PAYMENT BOND

Except as provided in Section C-2 below, Contractor shall furnish Owner with a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond written by a Surety Company acceptable to Owner and authorized to do business in the State of Florida and signed by a Florida Licensed Resident Agent. Contractor is required to furnish replacement bonds in the event of cancellation of the original Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond. The bonds shall be substantially in the form shown in Exhibits 2 and 3.

The cost of all Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds shall be borne by Contractor. The bonds shall be accompanied by a duly authenticated or certified document, in duplicate, evidencing that the person executing the bonds on behalf of the Surety had the authority to do so on that date of the bond. In the usual case, conferring of that authority has occurred prior to the date of the bond, and the document showing the date of appointment and enumeration of powers of the person executing the bond is accompanied by a certification that the appointment and powers have not been revoked and remain in effect. The date of that certification shall be dated the same date as the bonds and the bonds shall be dated the same date as the Agreement.

C-2 MODIFIED TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF BONDS ARE NOT

REQUIRED

Pursuant to Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, the payment and performance bond requirements will not apply if (i) the Contract Sum is $100,000 or less, or (ii) the Contract Sum is more than $100,000 but less than $200,000 and the bond requirements have been waived in advance as indicated in the RFP Documents. If the bond requirements do not apply, then these General Terms and Conditions are modified as follows:

1. Paragraph B, items 1-7, of Section C-24 hereinafter shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:

(a) Within thirty (30) calendar days from Owner's receipt and acceptance of a certificate of payment, Owner shall pay, or cause to be paid to Contractor, 95% of that portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to labor, materials and equipment incorporated into the work, and 95% of that portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment suitable stored at the site or at some other locations agreed upon in writing by the parties, less the aggregate of previous payments.

(b) In case of default by Contractor, the laborers, materialmen and subcontractors defined in F.S. 713.01, making claims for unpaid bills, will be paid from the five percent (5%) retainage on a pro rata basis as stated in Rule 60D-5.0041, Florida Administrative Code.

(c) Contractor shall provide a certified list of all subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers to the owner within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving its notice to proceed with the work. This list shall be updated thereafter each month with a certified statement that the list and its updates include the names and addresses of all of those subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers furnishing labor, material and/or equipment for the Project. An updated copy of this certified list shall accompany each pay request.

(d) Contractor shall provide a written statement with each pay request to Owner which indicates how each payment requested will be distributed to subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers. This pay request breakdown shall define the disbursement intended for all of the funds requested.

(e) Contractor shall provide a written statement, with all but the first payment request, from each of the laborers, subcontractors and material suppliers indicated in (c) above that they have in fact received payment as indicated in the preceding statements. In the event any payment is not made as indicated on a prior statement noted in (c) above, Contractor shall furnish an explanation as to the reasons for such deviation and shall request approval from Owner.

(f) When Contractor receives any payment, it shall pay such monies received to each subcontractor, laborer and material supplier in accordance with F.S. 287.0585.

(g). Architect-Engineer may, on request at its discretion, furnish to a laborer, subcontractor or material supplier, if practical, information regarding the percentages of completion of the amount applied for by Contractor and the action taken thereon by Architect-Engineer on account of charges by the laborer, subcontractor or material supplier.

(h) Neither Owner nor Architect-Engineer shall be obligated to pay or to see to the payment of any monies to any laborer, subcontractor or material supplier except as specified above or as otherwise be required by law.

(i) No certificate for a progress payment, nor any progress payment, nor any use or occupancy of the Project by Owner, shall constitute an acceptance of any work not performed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. The second paragraph of Section C-25 shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following paragraphs:

Within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Contractor’s final Application For Payment, Owner shall pay or cause to be paid the entire

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The final payment shall not be made until the Project has been inspected by the Architect; until the Architect has issued a written certificate that the Project has been constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents and Owner has accepted the Project.

The final payment shall not be made until Contractor has supplied Owner with signed and dated statements from all laborers, materialmen and sub-contractors, as defined in F.S. 713.01 and as identified by Contractor on its monthly progress payments, that they have no claims against Contractor for the work under the contract. Said statements shall identify the Project by name and project number.

C-3 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND BONDS

Contractor shall execute all required forms of the Agreement and return them within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt. Failure to return all forms correctly executed within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt, without an extension by Owner otherwise, shall constitute an irregularity and deemed grounds, at Owner's option, for rejection of the Proposal.

If Contractor is a partnership, the Agreement shall be executed in the name of the partnership by a general or managing partner. If Contractor is a corporation, the Agreement shall be executed in the name of the entity by a duly authorized officer. If the Contractor is a limited liability company (LLC), the Agreement shall be executed by a managing member or manager of the company.

The Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be executed on behalf of Contractor in the same manner and by the same person who executed the Agreement.

C-4 CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE

Contractor shall not commence any work in connection with the Agreement until it has obtained all of the following types of insurance and such insurance has been approved by Owner, nor shall Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on a subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. All insurance policies shall be with insurers qualified and doing business in Florida through an authorized licensed Florida Resident Agent.

Worker's Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of its employees connected with the work of this Project and, in case any work is sublet, Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by Contractor. Such insurance shall comply fully with the Florida Worker's compensation law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this contract at the site of the Project is not protected under the Worker's Compensation statute, Contractor shall provide, and cause each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to Owner, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected.

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Insurance. Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement the following insurance policies as shall protect it from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages which may arise from operating under this Agreement whether such operations are by itself or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by him, and the amount of such insurance shall be the minimum limits as follows:

1. Contractor's Comprehensive General Liability Insurance:

$300,000.00 Each Occurrence, Combined Single Limit.

2. (Auto Liability Insurance:

$100,000.00 Each Occurrence, Combined Single Limit.

3. Builder's Risk Insurance, All Risks Form:

To be issued on a completed value basis. Installation Floaters and other Inland Marine Forms may be utilized where applicable and are in the best interest of Owner.

Asbestos Abatement Liability Insurance Pollution Endorsement An asbestos abatement Contractor shall procure a pollution endorsement to his public liability insurance, against claim or claims expenses arising from an abatement project, as required by Section 255.56 of the Florida Statutes. The coverage by the endorsement may be of the Claims-Made type

Subcontractor's Insurance. Unless the above policies extend to the operations of all subcontractors, Contractor shall require each subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of the subcontract, insurance of the type specified above.

"XCU" (Explosion, Collapse, Underground Damage). Contractor's insurance policies shall provide "XCU" coverage for those classifications in which they are applicable.

Broad Form Property Damage Coverage, Products and Completed Operations Coverage. Contractor's liability policy shall include Broad Form Property Damage Coverage, Products and Completed Operations Coverage.

Contractual Liability-Work Contracts. Contractor's Liability Policy shall include Contractual Liability Coverage designed to protect Contractor for contractual liabilities assumed by Contractor in the performance of this Contract.

Indemnification Rider. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor and it's liability insurer shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from and against liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of Contractor or Contractor’s employees, agents and subcontractors in the performance of work on the Project. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity, which would otherwise exist as to Owner.

Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt of good and valuable consideration as part of its fee in exchange for giving Owner the indemnification provided above. The limit of such indemnification shall be $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

Loss Deductible Clause. Owner shall be exempt from, and in no way be liable for any sums of money, which may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and/or Subcontractor providing such insurance.

Certificate of Insurance. Owner shall be furnished proof of coverage of the above required insurance. Said certificate of insurance forms shall be completed, signed by the authorized licensed Florida Resident Agent and returned to the office of Owner. These certificates shall be dated and show:

1. The name of the insured contractor, the specific job by name and number, the name of the insurer, the number of the policy, its effective date, and its termination date.

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2. Statement that the Insurer will mail notice to Owner at least thirty

(30) calendar days prior to any material changes in provisions or cancellation of the policy.

3. Certificate of Insurance shall be in the form as approved by

Insurance Standards Office (ISO) and such Certificate shall clearly state all the coverage’s required in this Section.

4. Certificate of Insurance shall state that Owner and Agent are listed as additional insured on all appropriate policies.

5. Copy of the endorsement or additional insured rider to the General Liability Policy.

Miscellaneous.

1. If Contractor requests in writing that insurance for special hazards be included in the property insurance policy, Owner shall permit Contractor to purchase such insurance, but the cost thereof shall be paid for by Contractor.

2. Owner and Contractor waive all rights against each other for damages caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by insurance, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance held by Contractor as trustee. The Contractor shall require similar waivers by subcontractors and sub-subcontractors.

3. If required in writing by any party in interest, Contractor, as trustee shall, upon the occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper performance of its duties. It shall deposit in a separate account any money so received, and it shall distribute it in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach.

If after such loss no special agreement is made, replacement of damaged work shall be covered by an appropriate change order.

4. Owner, as trustee, shall have power to adjust and settle any loss with the insurers.

5. If Owner finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or portions of the work prior to Substantial Completion thereof, such occupancy shall not commence prior to a time mutually agreed to by Owner and Contractor and to which the insurance company or companies providing the property insurance once have consented by endorsement to the policy or policies. This insurance shall not be cancelled or lapsed on account of such partial occupancy. Consent of Contractor and the insurance company or companies to such occupancy or use shall not be unreasonably withheld.

C-5 NOTICE TO SECURE PERMITS AND UTILITY

CONNECTIONS; NOTICE TO PROCEED;

Once the Agreement is fully executed, Contractor will be given a notice to secure and pay for all required permits from all agencies with jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located and to pay all required connection fees from all agencies supplying utilities to the Project.

Contractor is allowed thirty (30) calendar days from the time of this notice to secure and pay for those required permits and utility connections, if such permits or connection fees are required before construction can start.

Special permits such as tree removal, Water Management District, Dept.

of Environmental Regulation, septic tank, etc., may be necessary before construction can start. If additional time is required, Contractor will request approval of a time extension for good cause for the purpose of obtaining any permit required prior to commencing construction on the site.

Upon paying for all required connections and securing the Building

Permit, Contractor shall notify the Architect/Engineer and Owner. The Notice to Proceed to Mobilize On Site and to Proceed with Construction (“Notice to Proceed”) will then be issued by Owner.

C-6 PUBLIC NOTICE

Immediately following receipt of Notice to Proceed as prescribed in Section C-5 hereinabove, Contractor shall post a notice in the following form in a conspicuous place on the Project site:

"Notice is hereby made to all those concerned and affected that (Contractor's Name) is performing (Project Name, Project Number at Project Location).

All parties furnishing labor, materials and/or equipment to said project are to provide notice of such in writing by certified mail to Florida Department of Management Services at the (Owner's Address) within twenty (20) calendar days of first providing such labor, materials and/or equipment."

C-7 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

The work to be performed under the Agreement shall (i) be commenced within ten (10) calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed; (ii) attain Substantial Completion by the time set forth in the attached “Supplementary Terms and Conditions” (the “Substantial Completion Date”), and (iii) be finally complete within 30 days of the Substantial Completion Date.

Because failure to complete the Project in a timely basis will result in substantial injury to Owner, and as damages arising from such failure cannot be calculated with any degree of certainty, it is hereby agreed that if Substantial Completion does not occur by the Substantial Completion Date, Contractor shall pay to Owner as liquidated damages for such delay, and not as a penalty, the amount set forth in the attached “Supplementary Terms and Conditions” for each and every calendar day elapsing between the Substantial Completion Date and the date such substantial completion shall have been fully accomplished. Said liquidated damages shall be payable in addition to any excess expenses or costs payable by Contractor to Owner under Section C-38 (“Termination”), and shall not exclude the recovery of damages by Owner under other provisions of the Contract Documents, except for Contractor's delay. This provision of liquidated damages for delay shall in no manner affect Owner's right to terminate the contract as provided in Section C-38 or elsewhere in the Contract Documents. Owner's exercise of the right to terminate shall not release Contractor from its obligation to pay said liquidated damages in the amounts set out above.

In the event of termination of the Agreement by Owner prior to the Substantial Completion Date, Contractor shall be liable to Owner for the expenses for additional managerial and administrative services provided in Section C-38 and also for the per diem liquidated damages at the rate specified in the Agreement:

1. for each day it is in arrears in its work at the time of said termination as determined by the Architect/Engineer, and

2. for an additional thirty (30) calendar days, hereby stipulated and agreed to be the time it will require Owner to effect another contract for completion of the Project and for resumption of work thereon.

Provided, however, that the sum of 1 and 2 above shall not exceed the number of days beyond the Substantial Completion Date, or any reasonable extension thereof.

Owner may deduct from any balance retained by Owner, the liquidated damages for delay or termination, as the case may be, or such portions thereof as the retained balance will cover.

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C-8 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

Within twenty (20) calendar days after the date of Owner's issuance of a Notice to Proceed,…