232517MM_IFB_Solicitation_Packet_Addendum_2.pdf

ADDENDUM 2

INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) - PART I

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IFB #: 232517MM

IFB TITLE: IRRIGATION SERVICES

1.0 PURPOSE

Sarasota County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive bids on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal, for the purpose of selecting a contractor to provide irrigation services including materials and parts as stated herein. Bidders are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services.

OpenGov is located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

2.0 BIDDER

2.1 For the purpose of this IFB, the term “Bidder” (also identified as “Offeror”) is defined as the legal entity submitting a bid and/or identified on the electronic bid submittal.

2.2 Bidders intending to submit a bid as a joint venture with another company must provide documentation attesting to the formation of that joint venture with their bid submittal. For purposes of this solicitation, all vendors who make up the joint venture will be considered together as the Bidder.

2.2.1. Bidders proposing to engage in construction contracting as a joint venture or partnership must apply for registration with the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation and any other state or local licensing agencies, as required by Florida State Statute 489.119, prior to the date bids are due.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Required Experience

3.1.1. Bidder must provide commercial, industrial, or governmental references demonstrating their experience providing each of the following categories of service at least once within the past seven

(7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov:

a. Irrigation system maintenance services.

b. Irrigation system repair services.

c. Irrigation system design and installation services.

3.1.2. A minimum of two (2) references are required.

3.1.3. A single reference may be used to verify multiple categories of service. Only references submitted at the time of bid submittal in the format specified by the County will be used to verify qualifications have been met.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

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3.2 Required Licenses and Certifications

N/A

4.0 ALTERNATES

4.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided in Part II of this IFB, reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process, by trade name, brand name, make or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a minimum standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition.

4.2 If a bidder wishes to make a substitution in the specifications, the bidder shall furnish to the County the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other identifying data and information necessary to aid the County in evaluating the substitution. Any such substitution shall be subject to County approval. Substitutions shall be approved only if determined by the County to be equivalent to the prescribed specifications.

4.3 To be considered, substitutions must be submitted to the Contact listed in OpenGov no later than the Question Submission deadline listed in OpenGov. Substitutions must be identified by brand name, number, manufacturer and model, and shall include full descriptive information, brochures, and appropriate attachments. The County shall respond via addendum in OpenGov indicating whether the substitution has been approved or denied.

4.4 A bid containing a substitution that has not been approved by the County shall be disqualified.

5.0 PRE-BID MEETINGS

All meetings and site visits will take place at the time, date and location specified in the solicitation Timeline posted in OpenGov.

6.0 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to the Submittal Instructions section in OpenGov for instructions on how to submit a bid. Bidders are advised to review the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations which are available in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov.

7.0 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS

7.1 Vendor Questionnaire

All bidders must complete the required forms and information included in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov. Completed forms and other requested documents must be uploaded with bidder’s response in OpenGov.

Bidders who fail to complete and upload required forms and documents or fail to provide responses to questions in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

7.2 Pricing

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All bidders must complete the Pricing Table provided in OpenGov. Bidders who fail to fully complete the pricing table in OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

8.0 AWARD

8.1 It is the intent of the County to award a contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. Unless otherwise noted, bidders must submit a price for every line item to be considered for award.

8.2 In the event of a tie, the IFB tie-breaking procedures identified in the Sarasota County Procurement Manual will apply.

8.2.1. To be considered, tied bidders will be required to provide documentation certifying they have implemented a drug-free workplace program meeting the requirements stipulated in Section 287.087, Florida Statutes. Documentation must be provided within the time specified by the County at the time of request.

8.3 Preferences

Bidders wishing to be considered for Local Business Preference or American Business Preference must complete and submit a Local & American Business Certification Form with their submittal. The Local & American Business Certification Form can be found in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov.

In awarding this bid, preference shall be given to local businesses and American businesses in accordance with Section 2-215 of the Sarasota County Procurement Code.

Local and American business preferences do not apply in the award of this bid due to grant funding requirements.

8.4 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful bidder(s) will be expected to sign (a Term Contract) is posted on the Procurement website, shown below. The County may, in its sole discretion, select a different contract type or make revisions to the one referenced above following the recommended award of this solicitation.

https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

9.0 PRICING

9.1 As applicable, all trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time and labor are to be included in the hourly rate. Only time on the job site may be charged.

9.2 As applicable, estimated usage for each item is listed in the bid. This is an estimated figure only and no guarantee is made or implied as to the https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

IFB Part I Revised 09/17/23 Page 4 of 4 actual quantities that will be acquired under resulting contracts.

Quantities listed herein are subject to increase or decrease during the term of the contract. In either occurrence, the Offeror will perform the work at the unit price as bid. The County, at its discretion, may authorize an initial contract for a greater not-to-exceed amount than that submitted by the Bidder.

10.0 COUNTY WORKPLACE POLICY COMPLIANCE

10.1 Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside any County facility. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas outside a facility.

10.2 Parking – The Bidder’s representatives shall abide by all parking restrictions. The Bidder’s vehicles are subject to the same restrictions, limitations, fines and tickets as posted for any other vehicle. Where time limit restrictions exceed the required time to provide services, arrangements shall be made in advance.

10.3 Alcohol/Drugs – Service personnel under the influence of alcohol and/or non-prescription drugs are not permitted to work in County facilities.

Any person known or thought to be under these influences will be escorted off County property.

10.4 Security - The Bidder must adhere to all Sarasota County security procedures. The Bidder’s work force shall be made up of persons legally authorized to perform work in the United States. The Bidder shall, at the County’s request, submit the following information for each of their employees: name, date of birth, social security number and green card (if applicable).

10.5 Identification - The Bidder shall require all employees to visibly wear identification while on County property. Said identification shall contain a color photograph of the employee, the name of the employee and the name of the company. The Bidder shall require all employees to wear a company uniform, which shall include the name of the employee and the company. Persons not conforming to this requirement may be denied access to the building. Denial of access does not alleviate the Bidder’s responsibilities herein.

11.0 CONTINGENCY

Only applicable if this box is checked.

If during the performance of construction or repair work, an unforeseen circumstance occurs that triggers an additional expense, a contingency of up to 10% may be allowed. Any use of contingency funds is subject to the written approval of the County project manager, and any unused contingency shall not be paid out as a part of any final payment.

PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. OVERVIEW

Contractor shall provide irrigation services consisting of maintenance, repair, and installation services for irrigation wells, pumps, timers, rain sensors, main lines, lateral lines, valves, filters, couplings, emitters, and all other associated parts and materials necessary to maintain irrigation systems in good operating condition for Sarasota County owned and other County controlled sites.

2. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION SERVICES

A. Contractor shall perform maintenance inspections of irrigation systems as requested by the County.

B. Maintenance inspections are currently anticipated to be performed at the locations identified in Exhibit 1 – Representative Asset List. However, the County reserves the right to add, delete or modify locations at any time through written instruction provided by the Administrative Agent. In the event of changes, an updated asset list will be provided to Contractor.

C. All maintenance inspection services shall consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

i. Inspection of all water sources - turn on and inspect main lines, valves, lateral pipes/tubes, emitters, and flush valves to ensure all parts of the system are working correctly and shall not waste water or damage plant material or other structures and vehicles.

ii. Verify clock timers and rain sensors are working properly. Adjust as required to a watering frequency and duration appropriate to the season.

iii. Perform annual check of timer backup batteries and replace as needed.

iv. Contractor shall perform repairs as identified during a maintenance inspection.

a. Contractor shall proceed with repairs and materials required without County consent if the total parts cost less than $100.00 (not including markup).

b. Contractor shall request approval from the County for repairs requiring parts costing in excess of $100.00 (not including markup).

D. All maintenance inspections and resulting repairs shall be performed during normal business hours. Contractor shall invoice hours at rate listed in Item 1 of the Fee Schedule.

E. Scheduled maintenance inspection service dates shall be coordinated with the County through a mutually agreeable schedule with the County and Contractor.

F. Contractor shall ensure that scheduled maintenance inspections are performed at the designated scheduled cycle without coordination by County staff.

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i. Contractor shall ensure their employees are on-site and ready to provide scheduled maintenance inspections at scheduled cycles without missing any sites.

3. REPAIR SERVICES

A. Contractor shall have all the necessary routine industry tools to complete repair services, including but not limited to: electrical equipment consisting of wireless trackers, wireless remote controls, and wire toners.

B. The County shall request repair services as needed pursuant to Section 8, Dispatch of Work / Response Time, contained herein.

C. Contractor shall invoice for hours spent on repairs at the applicable rate(s) listed on the Fee Schedule, dependent on whether the repairs are done during Normal Business Hours, After Normal Business Hours, or on an Emergency basis.

4. DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

A. The design and installation of irrigation systems, including micro-irrigation systems, will be made upon request by the County and shall be compliant with current Sarasota County Ordinances under Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations.

(https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota_county/codes/code_of_ordinan ces?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTVIWAFILARE)

B. All irrigation systems designed, installed, and maintained on County owned or operated lands shall conform to the Florida Irrigation Society’s “Standards and Specifications for Turf and Landscape Irrigation Systems.”

(https://original-ufdc.uflib.ufl.edu/UF00076845/00001)

C. The County shall request project estimates for design and installation services via email with complete project scope and requirements.

D. Contractor shall confirm receipt of the County’s written request for a project estimate in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the County’s initial written request. Contractor’s written estimate shall be provided to the County within five (5) business days of the County’s initial written request, unless otherwise approved by the County in writing.

E. Each project estimate submitted by the Contractor shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

i. An itemized “Not to Exceed” project cost estimate of the number of hours, hourly rate (based on Contractor’s Design Services and Installation Services hourly rates as listed on the Fee Schedule), material cost, subcontractor cost and applicable markup as listed on the Fee Schedule. The County shall add a ten percent (10%) contingency to the total project estimate to be used only with prior written approval by the County.

ii. A timeline outlining when the project will commence and be completed;

along with timeline milestones, may be included. However, no project https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTVIWAFILARE https://library.municode.com/fl/sarasota_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTVIWAFILARE https://original-ufdc.uflib.ufl.edu/UF00076845/00001

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iii. Design plan including, but not limited to, the size of all installed pipe, control valves, automatic controllers, filters, water source(s) and product names of specified parts.

a. Design plan shall be drawn to scale in a reproducible ink format.

b. The manufacturer’s recommended operation instructions and technical data for all products and parts, specified in the drawings.

F. Contractor shall provide the County with “as-built” drawings when installation is complete and accepted by the County.

G. Contractor shall not commence design and/or installation services until receipt of a PO from the County.

5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor and its employees shall be familiar with the Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices, which can be found at:

https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu/.

B. Work shall be accomplished with professional methods and standards of the trade, as detailed by the Florida Irrigation Society.

C. Contractor shall be experienced in micro-irrigation system design, maintenance, service, and installation.

D. Every Contractor crew must have at least one employee on site that can effectively communicate in English with the County staff and with the public.

E. Contractor shall coordinate work so that there is minimal to no interruption to County services at any location.

F. Contractor is responsible for any damage to County or third-party property caused by Contractor or their employees. Restoration shall be made to the County’s satisfaction.

G. Contractor shall participate in performance and project report meetings as deemed necessary by the County. The County shall not be responsible for payment to Contractor for any briefings or meetings held between the County and Contractor, as these meetings are to the mutual benefit of both parties.

H. All material stored at a County facility by Contractor or subcontractors working for Contractor to be used in construction at that facility must be stored in an approved area, authorized by the County representative in charge of the project.

I. All tools, equipment, and materials (all parts and pieces) belonging to Contractor or a representative (subcontractor) of Contractor that are stored at a County facility while awaiting installation will be the sole responsibility of Contractor. The County will not be held liable for missing or stolen items.

https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu/

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J. Contractor shall notify the County whenever Contractor is on County property to perform requested work, unless said work is part of the scheduled maintenance services provided to the County.

K. Contractor shall provide the County’s Administrative Agent with either:

i. The phone number of their answering service that is monitored twenty-four (24) hours per day for emergency response, or

ii. Two points of contact (a primary and a secondary) along with each contact’s phone number.

L. All correspondence between the County and Contractor concerning services within the scope of the Term Contract shall contain the contract number, work order (WO) number, if applicable, and PO number, if applicable.

6. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall ensure conditions on the work site reflect good housekeeping and safety practices at all times. Contractor shall be responsible for all trash and debris disposal from the work site.

B. Contractor, their subcontractors, and their employees are required to have visible, personal identification and Contractor’s company name displayed on their shirts.

C. On County projects where any excavation or demolition will be performed, Contractor shall follow Chapter 556, Florida Statutes, Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety, for underground facility locating and the guidelines of the Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc. (SSOCOF). In the event of any damage to, or dislocation of, any utility in connection with an excavation, Contractor shall immediately notify the County of such damage or dislocation. Any damage or dislocation must also be documented by Contractor and submitted to the County in writing.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for exercising care to protect all vegetation at the project site.

7. HOURS OF WORK

A. Contractor shall be available to perform requested services at the times specified by the County, which include normal business hours, after normal business hours, weekends, and County observed holidays.

i. Normal Business Hours are defined as Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., except County observed Holidays.

ii. After Normal Business Hours are defined as Monday through Friday 5:01 p.m. – 6:59 a.m., weekends, and County observed Holidays.

B. Emergency service may occur during normal business hours, after hours, weekends and/or County observed Holidays.

C. Any service performed outside of normal business hours requires written pre-approval of the County.

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8. DISPATCH OF WORK / RESPONSE TIME

The County will designate each request for service as either a maintenance inspection, repair, or installation. The County will designate whether a request for service is an emergency or a non-emergency situation.

A. Non-Emergency Service Calls: Service calls for non-emergencies shall be dispatched by means of a phone call or email.

i. Contractor shall verbally respond to non-emergency service requests within twenty-four (24) hours of notification.

ii. The County reserves the right to schedule times and dates for performance of non-emergency services.

iii. Unless approved by the County in writing (via email), the date of service shall not be greater than three (3) business days from the date of the initial service request.

iv. If a WO number is issued, this number must be referenced on all correspondence, including invoicing.

B. Emergency Service Calls: Service calls for emergencies shall be dispatched by means of a phone call; the County shall follow up with written documentation to Contractor regarding that request.

i. Contractor shall be available for emergency service seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day.

ii. Contractor shall verbally respond to each request for emergency service within one (1) hour of notification and shall have a qualified person on site within two (2) hours of the initial notification.

C. In the event repairs cannot be completed with the initial response, Contractor shall make every effort to provide limited repair to the system such that it can function effectively until complete restoration can be made.

D. Contractor must respond to the County in writing as to the status of all work within twenty-four (24) hours of the County’s request. This response shall occur after any change in project status.

9. PARTS

A. All replacement parts shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or County approved alternate.

B. The County reserves the right to purchase any equipment and/or parts for Contractor to install, without the addition of Contractor’s markup.

C. The County reserves the right to determine the urgency and necessity of emergency shipping and the County shall be responsible for any such charges (i.e., overnight shipping) incurred as a result. At the request of the County, in writing, Contractor shall perform all tasks for expediting the work and shall include the emergency shipping and other expediting costs in their invoice. Any emergency shipping costs shown on the invoice shall also designate, by name, the County employee who authorized the shipping.

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10. STANDARD EQUIPMENT – CONTRACTOR OWNED

A. Standard equipment for irrigation repair and installation services include:

i. Backhoe

ii. Trencher

B. Payment for use of standard equipment shall be at the rate listed on the Contract Fee Schedule and shall be for active use only. Payment for inactive use will not be allowed.

11. NON-STANDARD RENTAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of rental equipment may be required. This is for equipment that is used on occasion, not in the regular course of irrigation repair, design, and installation services.

B. Use of non-standard rental equipment must be pre-approved in writing by the County.

C. Rental equipment use is for active use only. Payment for inactive use will not be allowed.

12. INVOICING

A. All invoices shall include:

i. The dates of service.

ii. The County’s PO number for the location(s) of the irrigation services.

iii. The name of each site and the cost as indicated on the County’s PO and in conformance with the Fee Schedule, and/or County approved project estimate.

B. Any invoice that includes parts and equipment shall include documentation clearly showing the total cost paid by Contractor for the parts/equipment and show the percent markup, as listed on the Fee Schedule.

C. Any invoice that includes rental equipment shall clearly show the description of rental equipment used and number of hours or days of active use. A copy of the rental equipment invoice shall be submitted with Contractor’s invoice.

D. Contractor shall charge the County for irrigation design services based on the rate listed on the Fee Schedule.

E. Repair services provided during Normal Business Hours shall be invoiced at the Normal Business Hours rate provided on the Fee Schedule.

F. Repair services provided After Normal Business Hours shall be invoiced at the After Normal Business Hours rate provided on the Fee Schedule.

G. Emergency repair services shall be paid at the Emergency Repair rate provided on the Fee Schedule.

H. Contractor shall only invoice for time spent on the job at the rate(s) listed on the Fee Schedule. Hourly charges are to begin when the appropriate

Revised 10/07/20 Prepared by General Services Part II - Page 7 of 7 technician or crew arrives at the jobsite. All trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time, use of Contractor-owned electrical equipment such as wireless trackers and remote controls, and labor of all crew members shall be included in the hourly rate.

I. Contractor may invoice for the use of a Contractor-owned backhoe or trencher at the hourly surcharge rate(s) listed on the Fee Schedule. Rate(s) shall apply to hours of active use only and are in addition to the hourly service rate.

J. The cost of the non-standard rental equipment will be paid at Contractor’s actual cost from the rental facility plus the percent mark-up on the Fee Schedule. A mark-up on sales tax will not be allowed. Written approval from the County is required prior to the rental of this equipment.

K. Contractor’s invoices for subcontracted services shall include a copy of the subcontractor’s invoice to Contractor and show the percent markup, as listed on the Fee Schedule.

L. Contractor’s invoices for permits must include supporting documentation, clearly showing the cost paid by Contractor for the permit.

M. Tax and shipping costs shall be listed separately on Contractor’s invoice and shall not include a percentage markup.

13. WARRANTY

All work and materials provided by Contractor shall be fully warrantied from the date of County’s acceptance of the work for a period of one (1) year, or for the standard warranty period provided by Contractor or by the materials manufacturer, whichever is greater.

14. PERMITS

Contractor is responsible for determining if a permit is required for any WO and shall obtain all necessary permits. Contractor shall send a copy of the permit to the County’s project manager, as listed on the County’s PO, prior to commencing work. Contractor shall be reimbursed for the cost of the permit fee only. No percent markup shall be paid to Contractor for permit fees.

15. SUBCONTRACTING

A. Any use of subcontractors shall be approved in writing, in advance, by the County.

Contractor shall be reimbursed at the bid line item price for the work of their subcontractor. In the event there is no line item for such work, Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of the subcontractor’s work plus the percent markup listed on the Fee Schedule.

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PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

Contractor shall, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect, at all times during the life of this Contract, insurance coverage (including endorsements) and limits as described herein. These requirements, as well as the County’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

Insurance requirements itemized in this Contract and required of the Contractor shall extend to all subcontractors to cover their operations performed under this Contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to subcontractors.

Insurance carriers providing coverage required herein must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida and must possess a current A.M. Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.

Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made and suit is brought, except with respect to limits of the insurer’s liability.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all premiums for insurance contributing to the satisfaction of this Contract and shall be solely responsible for the payment of all deductibles and retentions to which such policies are subject.

Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Administrative Agent evidencing the types and amounts of coverage, including endorsements, required by this Contract prior to commencement of work and prior to expiration of the insurance contract, when applicable. Such Certificate(s) of Insurance shall, to the extent allowable by the insurer, include a minimum thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (10 days for non-payment of premium) or non-renewal of coverage. Notwithstanding these notification requirements, the Contractor will be required to provide County with 5-day prior written notice of any policy cancellation or non-renewal.

The County reserves the right to review, modify, reject, or accept any required policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements, herein from time to time throughout the term of this Contract. County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.

A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Contractor agrees to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 440.

Employers Liability to be included with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 per accident/per disease/per employee. If work is to be performed over or adjacent to navigable water and involves maritime exposure, applicable LHWCA, Jones Act, or other maritime law coverage shall be included.

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In the event the Contractor has “leased” employees, the Contractor or the employee leasing company must provide evidence of a Workers’ Compensation policy for all personnel on the worksite.

Contractors who are exempt from Florida’s Workers’ Compensation law must provide proof of such exemption issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Contractor agrees to maintain Commercial General Liability per ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, including but not limited to coverage for premises and operations, personal injury, products & completed operations, liability assumed under an insured contract, and independent contractors with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate covering all work performed under this Contract. Contractor agrees to endorse Sarasota County Government as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability coverage.

C. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: Contractor agrees to maintain Business Automobile Liability with limits not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit for each accident covering all Owned, Non-Owned & Hired automobiles used in the performance of this Contract. In the event Contractor does not own automobiles, Contractor agrees to maintain coverage for Hired & Non-Owned Auto Liability, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy.

If the Contractor is shipping a product via common carrier, the contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage sustained in delivery/transit.