252670MR_Solicitation_Documents_Addendum_1.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) - PART I

IFB #: 252670MR

IFB TITLE: Fire Hydrant and Valve Inspection and Maintenance

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 supplier to perform 5-year fire hydrant main capacity flow tests (two-hydrant flow test) and inspections, fire hydrant annual inspections with flushing, and valve inspections and maintenance services as stated herein.

Bidders are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services.

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 references demonstrating their

experience providing fire hydrant and valve inspection and maintenance within the past 7 years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov.

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

3.1.3. Each of the requirements below must be met at least once among the references provided.

a. Five (5) -year Fire Hydrant Main Capacity Flow Tests

(two-hydrant flow test) and inspections

b. Fire hydrant annual inspections with flushing

c. Valve inspection and maintenance services

3.1.4. A single reference may be used to verify multiple

requirements. 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.

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 Procurement

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 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

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, at 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 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 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 provided the original quote plus contingency does not exceed $150,000. 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

ADDENDUM NO. 1

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1. OVERVIEW

The County requires a qualified Contractor to perform 5-year Fire Hydrant Main Capacity Flow Tests (two-hydrant flow test) and inspections, fire hydrant annual inspections with flushing, and water, reuse, and wastewater valve inspections and maintenance services. The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to efficiently and safely perform the services requested herein, unless otherwise noted herein.

All work shall be performed in accordance with Fla. Stat. §. 633.312, as amended and any other requirements stated herein. Current requirements of the statute include American Water Works Association (AWWA) M17 Manual for Fire Hydrants:

Installation, Field Testing, And Maintenance and National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA)-24 and NFPA 25 (as applicable). It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to stay up to date with any applicable statutory, regulatory, or governing laws, restrictions, requirements related to this scope of work, including, but not limited to, any amendments, changes, or modifications to the requirements set forth in Fla. Stat. §. 633.312.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. WATER, REUSE, AND WASTEWATER VALVE INSPECTION AND

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

i. Valve Inspections

a. Locate the valve utilizing County provided information

• Locate shall be performed using the County GPS coordinates and/or field maps.

• If no valve is present at a work site despite a work order (WO) being issued for that location or it is located and cannot be accessed, the Contractor shall promptly communication with the County Project Manager (PM). Upon review, the County may assist Contractor with locating or accessing a valve or may close out the WO is found it was issued in error. This would result in a County Approved No Locate charge, per unfound or inaccessible WO, as reflected in Fee Schedule.

b. Identify the valve

c. Global Positioning System (GPS) the valve location (sub-foot accuracy)

d. Clean out valve box/vault

e. Inspect the valve and document leaks, equipment integrity, and/or hazardous conditions that are readily visible from above ground

f. Data shall be collected with a GPS device to sub-foot point coordinates.

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g. Contractor shall immediately notify the County if any valves are found closed, broken, or if creating an unsafe condition.

h. Exercise the valve

i. All four-inch (4”) and smaller valves shall be exercised manually

(one [1] person on a hand key).

j. Six-inch to ten-inch (6” to 10”) valves shall be exercised manually or with an electric or hydraulic valve exerciser with torque control and automated turn counter.

k. Valves equal to or larger than twelve-inches (12”) shall be exercised with a hydraulic operated, microprocessor- and torque-controlled valve exerciser capable of 350 ft-lbs of torque.

l. If the valve fails to cycle at the torque limit, the exercise process shall stop immediately. Additional torque may be applied to the valve, as directed by County (with input from the Contractor until the valve turns or the operation is suspended again at a higher torque).

m. The bypass valve shall be exercised first (if present). If the bypass valve does not operate, the main valve shall be exercised to a ¾ shut position to ensure it does not become hydraulically locked in the closed position.

n. Mark the valve location with blue, pantone, or green marking paint, respectively.

o. The County shall be made aware, same day, of all inoperable or closed valves.

p. Data shall be delivered monthly to the County in an ArcGIS compliant format.

B. FIRE HYDRANT TESTING AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

i. Single Hydrant Testing and Preventative Maintenance - Contractor shall perform the following services in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) M-17 Manual for Fire Hydrants- Installation, Field Testing, And Maintenance:

a. Locate and access fire hydrant

b. Locate access and exercise fire hydrant isolation valve

c. Check fire hydrant nozzle height for correct ground clearance

d. Identify make, model, nozzle size and year of hydrant manufacturer

e. Lubricate operating nut (if appropriate for hydrant make/model) and all nozzle outlets with noncorrosive FDA approved lubricant

f. Open hydrant with nozzle caps in place to check for seal leakage

g. Verify that hydrant main (bottom) valve completely closes

h. Flow hydrant to maximum rate up to 15 minutes or until clear, whichever is less, but not less than 3 minutes. Record working pressure and calculate flow rate and gallons flushed.

i. The use of a calibrated combination pitot gauge and hydrant diffuser is required for all hydrant flushing.

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j. Close hydrant completely. Back off the opening nut enough to take the pressure off the packing.

k. Remove all outlet nozzle caps, clean the threads, check the condition of the gaskets replace as required, and lubricate the threads. Check the ease of operation of each cap.

l. Remove all outlet nozzle chains from each cap. Re-attach hydrant nozzle caps

m. Obtain and record GPS site coordinates of hydrant.

n. Document any operational deficiencies and/or findings.

o. Data shall be delivered monthly to the County in an ArcGIS compliant format.

ii. Two-Hydrant Fire Flow Testing and Maintenance- All work shall be in accordance with AWWA M-17 Manual for Fire Hydrants- Installation, Field Testing, And Maintenance. Testing under this section shall include obtaining the residual pressure from only one “flow hydrant” or port and will not guarantee achievement of a 10 pounds per square inch (psi) drop as denoted in AWWA M17 or 25% psi drop as denoted in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 291. Prior to the execution of any Two Hydrant fire flow testing Contractor shall develop a digital pairing of hydrants represented in a standalone GIS layer for submittal and review to the County. Digital pairing layer shall be visible to field crews during the execution of the hydrant flow test.

Two-Hydrant Fire Flow Testing and Maintenance will be performed annually, with the intent that twice the amount of two-hydrants maintenances will be in the first contract year than in subsequent years. Refer to the pricing table for estimated annual amounts broken out per year of the initial contract term.

Services shall include but not be limited to:

a. Follow Single Hydrant Testing and Maintenance items a. through g.

b. Flow hydrant to maximum rate up to 15 minutes or until clear, whichever is less, but not less than 3 minutes. Record working pressure and calculate flow rate and gallons flushed. If hydrant fails to flow clear in the initial 15-minute flush, contact the county.

c. Follow Single Hydrant Testing and Maintenance items j. through n.

d. Inspections shall be conducted on adjacent hydrant pairs to facilitate the Two-hydrant fire flow test procedure.

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e. When the first hydrant is flowed, the second hydrant becomes the M-17 “test hydrant” for measurement of residual pressure drawdown in the system.

f. Hydrant inspection pairs shall always be chosen to maintain the test hydrant on the upstream side of the system water feed such as on single feed mains.

g. Remove all outlet nozzle chains from each cap

h. Follow Single Hydrant Testing and Maintenance items m. through o.

i. Contractor shall document all collected hydrant data into an electronic spreadsheet or database including the following:

• Hydrant ID tag number

• address location

• GPS coordinates

• Date of flush or service

• Hydrant brand, model number, and year

• Hydrant size

• Hydrant flow rate

• Hydrant static and residual pressure

• Flow rate at 20 PSI

• Hydrant pressure after two (2) minutes of flushing

• Total gallons flushed during service

• Degree of operating difficulty

• Deficiencies and/or repairs

iii. One-color Paint: Scrape, wire brush, and paint hydrant one color.

The paint shall be Sherwin-Williams, or a County approved equal, at the County’s sole determination. Coating shall be spray applied to a minimum of a four (4) milliliter (ml) dry coat thickness.

iv. Two-color NFPA Paint: Scrape, wire brush, paint hydrant two colors per NFPA flow testing color chart. The paint shall be Sherwin- Williams, or a County approved equal, at the County’s sole determination. Coating shall be spray applied to a minimum of a four

(4) ml dry coat thickness.

v. High Pressure Hydrants (over 125 PSI static pressure): If working pressure, is found to be over 125 PSI, Contractor shall immediately stop work and prompt communication with the County Project Manager is required.

vi. Fire Hydrant ID Tags- Contractor shall install County provided fire hydrant identification tags during fire hydrant testing and maintenance at no additional cost to the County.

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vii. Fire Hydrant Road Markers- Contractor shall furnish and install reflective road markers during fire hydrant testing and maintenance at no additional cost to the County.

C. UNIDIRECTIONAL FLUSHING SERVICES

i. Unidirectional Flushing Services (UDF)- Contractor shall execute UDFs using a two-person crew at the daily rate listed in Fee Schedule. Crews shall flush the sequence hydrant for up to three (3) water column turnovers or achieve a clear white bucket test for water quality, whichever occurs first.

D. ACOUSTIC LEAK DETECTION- Contractor shall perform acoustical leak detection using data loggers and correlation equipment using a daily rate.

The process includes preliminary surveys, deployment of loggers, data collection, analysis, on-site verification, and detailed reporting of findings.

i. Acoustical Leak Detection Services: Contractor shall perform acoustical leak detection services on pipe sizes six-inch (6”) to 42 inch upon county request. A quote shall be provided within 72 hours based on time and equipment rates as listed in Fee Schedule.

Contractor shall quote the most advantageous pricing to the County (hourly versus daily) depending on scope of work.

E. MISCELLANEOUS AS-NEEDED SERVICES

i. Field Technician Support Services - Hourly rate for performing additional support services not specifically defined in this scope of work related to hydrant and valve work.

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Every Contractor crew must have at least one (1) employee on site who can effectively communicate in English with the County staff and with the general public.

B. Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials

(excluding Fire Hydrant ID Tags), transportation, and technology, necessary to perform the services described herein.

C. The Contractor(s) must employ and assign a Project Manager will oversee the described work and who has a minimum of five (5) years continuous field and supervisory experience in all aspects of the described work. The Project Manager shall serve as the single point of contact for all work, be responsible for coordinating and scheduling all work (including restoration) and be available (by phone, if not in person) while contractor's crews work within the County’s distribution systems.

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D. Contractor shall implement, and provide documentation to the County upon request, a valve exercising processes that used by Contractor staff that shall include but not be limited to torque limits for each valve type and size anticipated in the scope.

E. Upon County request, Contractor Project Manager shall provide, on a weekly basis, written reports to the County which shall include, but are not limited to, the number of scheduled inspections and repairs performed as well as provide a projected upcoming work schedule.

F. All employees and subcontractors of the Contractor shall be considered at all times, the sole employees of the Contractor.

G. Contractor shall ensure conditions on the job site reflect good housekeeping and safety practices at all times. The Contractor shall keep each job site free from the accumulation of tools, equipment, and materials brought onto the site by Contractor and all waste materials, personal trash and other debris resulting from the work.

H. All costs associated with the care and protection of the work area and all necessary precautions taken to prevent damage to existing lines and Contractor personnel shall be considered incidental and included in Fee Schedule line-item pricing. No additional costs shall be paid.

I. Contractor shall protect any surrounding landscaping that may be damaged during work. If it cannot be protected, it shall be removed prior to beginning work and reinstalled after completion. At no time shall plants, trees, or other landscaping be installed in a location that would impede access to hydrants or valves. If any landscaping is damaged, the Contractor shall notify the County PM via email, and it shall be replaced in kind to the satisfaction of the County PM.

J. Contractor shall apply all necessary due care to prevent damages.

Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the job site to its original condition and for all repairs (including emergency repairs) of damages directly caused due to improper procedures, negligence, or faulty work at no additional cost to the County.

4. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The County shall provide Fire Hydrant ID Tags.

B. The County will ensure there is a continuous supply of potable water under pressure for the use.

5. INSPECTIONS

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All work performed by the Contractor and equipment, products, components, materials etc. supplied shall be made available for County inspection during the time the work is being performed. If deficiencies are noted, the Contractor shall be notified of the specifics by the Project Manager and shall rectify deficiencies within the allotted time.

6. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

The County will issue a Purchase Order and Work Order(s) to the Contractor requesting services. Contractor(s) shall be adequately staffed and equipped to respond to all aspects of the requested work within 72 hours of County request.

7. HOURS OF WORK

A. Standard Services provided during normal business hours, defined as Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except County observed Holidays, shall be invoiced at the Normal Business Hours hourly rate provided on the Fee Schedule.

B. After-Hours Repairs, provided outside of normal business hours, shall be invoiced at the After-Hours hourly rate provided on Fee Schedule. Except for emergencies, after-hours work may only be performed with written approval of the County.

C. Emergency Repairs shall be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including County observed holidays. Emergency Services shall be paid at the Emergency Repair hourly rate provided on the Fee Schedule.

8. INVOICING

A. Contractor shall only invoice for time spent on the job at the rate listed on the Fee Schedule. Hourly charges are to begin when the work requested is initiated. Services rates provided shall be all-inclusive (including but not limited to any trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time labor, materials, tools, supervision, etc.). Contractor shall be compensated at the rate provided on Fee Schedule.

B. Contractor’s invoices for materials shall include documentation clearly showing the total cost paid by Contractor for the materials and show the percent markup, as listed on the Fee Schedule.

C. Contractor shall invoice monthly for all work orders completed and submitted, according to the Fee Schedule.

D. Invoices shall include quantities and subtotals. A list of work order numbers, addresses, and date of service must be provided with the invoice as supporting documentation.

E. Contractor shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of the subcontractor’s work. The Contractor’s invoices for subcontracted services shall include

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8. WARRANTY

All products provided by the Contractor shall be fully warranted from the delivery date to the County for a period of one (1) year, or for the standard manufacturer warranty period provided by the Contractor or by the materials manufacturer, whichever is greater.

9. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Contractor shall always be in compliance with all current applicable health and safety standards of Sarasota County, the State of Florida, and the Federal Government and its regulatory agencies. Contractor shall maintain accurate records of all incidents on the WO site. Accidents on County property shall be documented in writing and reported immediately to the County’s Facility Supervisor named on the WO.

10. SUBCONTRACTORS

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

County PM. Subcontractors shall not be authorized for hydrant or valve work. Subcontractor services may include, but not be limited to GPS service, landscape restoration, and concrete restoration.

B. Changes to subcontractors shall not be permitted without the County’s prior written consent.

11. COUNTY WORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A. The County utilizes Maximo, a computer-based work management system (WMS). Contractor may opt to utilize the County’s WMS via an internet website for interacting with work orders and reporting performance.

B. Contractor may elect to attend a WMS training session provided by the County to learn how to properly use the County’s WMS to access work orders and report performance. This training session is expected to last no longer than four hours. The costs associated with training and utilization of the WMS shall be considered overhead and incidental to the contract. The County will not pay Contractor for attending WMS training.

C. Contractor is not required to purchase or install software to utilize the County’s WMS. If utilizing the County’s WMS, Contractor shall maintain computing equipment with the following minimum specifications:

1. Hardware: Any tablet or personal computer running IOS 8 or Windows 7 or later.

2. Software: Safari or Chrome.

3. Internet: High speed internet connection & power source.

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 $1,000,000.00 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.