252673FB_Solicitation_Documents.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) - PART I

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IFB #: 252673FB

IFB TITLE: UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM 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 supplier to provide labor, materials, supervision, training, complete mechanical maintenance service including corrective and preventive maintenance, hardware monitoring, hardware and software maintenance, inspection, battery replacement, and replacement of worn or defective parts, including devices for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) necessary to complete work specified by the County 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 verifiable commercial, industrial, or governmental references demonstrating their experience providing the following services for UPS systems:

a. preventative maintenance

b. repairs

c. installation

3.1.2. Services must have been provided within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov. A

IFB Part I Revised 10/11/23 Page 2 of 5 minimum of two (2) references are required. Each of the above criteria 3.1.1.a. – 3.1.1.c. must be demonstrated twice among the references provided. A single reference may be used to verify multiple criteria.

3.1.3. 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.

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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 attached to this solicitation as an Excel file. Bidders who fail to fully complete the Pricing Table, in the format provided, and submit the completed Pricing Table with their bid 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

IFB Part I Revised 10/11/23 Page 4 of 5 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 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 https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

IFB Part I Revised 10/11/23 Page 5 of 5 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.

12.0 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

Only applicable if this box is checked

12.1 The awarded bidder will be required to obtain a performance and payment bond equal to N/A. Any bonding company submitting a performance and payment bond to Sarasota County Government must be licensed to transact a fidelity and surety business in the State of Florida, and shall have an A.M. Best rating of: if bond is under $500,000 “B+” (very good) or better, and over $500,000 “A-” (excellent) or better, and a “T” Underwriting Limitation not exceeded by this project’s bond.

12.2 Execution of Bonds and Power of Attorney

12.2.1. If the successful Bidder is a partnership, each bond should be signed by each of the individuals who are partners; if a corporation, the bonds should be signed in the correct corporate name by a duly authorized officer, agent or attorney-in-fact. The appropriate number of bonds should be executed to correspond to the number of signatories to the contract. Each executed bond should be accompanied by (a) appropriate acknowledgment of the respective parties; (b) appropriate duly certified copy of power-of-attorney or other certification of authority where bond is executed by agent, officer or other representative of successful Bidder or surety;

(c) duly certified extract from by-laws or resolutions of Surety under which power-of-attorney or other certificate of authority of its agent, officer or representative was issued.

12.2.2. Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or performance and payment bonds must file with such bond a certified copy of their power-of-attorney to sign such bonds. Attorneys-in-fact must place name, address, and telephone number on this certificate.

(End of Part I)

PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. OVERVIEW

Contractor shall provide preventative maintenance services, repairs, and installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems as specified by the County. Services shall be provided on an as-needed basis as required by the County.

2. LOCATIONS

A. The locations to be serviced are indicated on the Contract’s Fee Schedule.

These are the only locations that require preventative maintenance and/or repair services. The Fee Schedule will be updated via amendments to the contract, as new equipment is installed, changed or new locations are added.

B. The County reserves the right to add or remove service locations.

3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) SERVICES

A. Contractor shall provide semi-annual PM services that meet or exceed the manufacturer’s specifications of each UPS system, static transfer switches, and all associated Power Distribution Units (PDUs).

B. Contractor shall coordinate PM inspection schedules with the County prior to inspection dates. County may require Contractor be accompanied by County Staff during the inspection process.

C. Contractor shall ensure they have an active County issued Purchase Order (PO) in place before performing PM services.

D. The semi-annual PM service unit cost shall be a full-service cost and shall include inspection, testing, adjustment, cleaning, and similar activities carried out with the intention of preventing malfunctions from occurring during operation. PM services shall include battery maintenance (such as checking the voltage and amperage on the battery), and verification of current software/firmware versions. No additional billable service hours, travel, or labor shall be charged.

E. Upon completion of the PM service, Contractor shall provide a written report to the County that details any required replacement of worn or defective parts, along with the operating capacity and battery health of all batteries serviced. Batteries identified as not operating to full capacity shall be replaced.

i. Contractor shall provide the County with a written quote of the costs as defined under in Scope of Services, Section 4 contained herein.

ii. This quote shall be submitted within 72 hours of the performed PM visit, to the County representative listed on the PO.

iii. Return visits to replace parts shall follow guidelines under Scope of Services, Section 4 contained herein.

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iv. Contractor shall not commence repair work until receipt of a PO from the County or verbal/written authorization to proceed with an existing open PO.

4. REPAIR OR INSTALLATION SERVICES

A. Contractor shall provide repair and/or installation on an as-needed basis.

Services shall only be performed when authorized by the County through an active County issued PO.

B. Contractor shall provide written quotes to the County as defined and contained herein. Quote(s) shall remain firm for thirty (30) calendar days.

All estimation and quotation preparation shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the County.

C. Contractor shall not perform any electrical work that requires an electrical contractor, general contractor, or building contractor license. The County may self-perform electrical work for UPS system repairs or installations or may have this work performed by other electricians under contract with the County. Contractor shall coordinate with the County’s electricians as needed.

D. Contractor shall immediately notify and coordinate, with the County, any major shutdowns or work that may affect the flow of continuous electric supply to the supported equipment for repair/installation services.

Contractor shall notify the County seven (7) calendar days in advance of any scheduled shutdowns.

E. Repair services are defined as service calls to assess the UPS system, perform diagnostics, make modifications, or perform repairs, outside of the scheduled PM services. Repair rates shall apply. Repairs may include the installation of new parts but does not encompass the installation of an entire new UPS system. Contractor shall provide a written quote for the cost of repair services.

i. Contractor shall complete the repair by the end of the service call. In the event repairs cannot be completed during the initial response, Contractor shall make every effort to repair the system such that it can function effectively until complete restoration can be made. Contractor shall follow up with the County on an estimated time when the final repairs can be made and agreed upon with the County.

ii. Repair services shall be performed on a time and materials basis using the rates on the Fee Schedule, specifically related to repair and battery technician services.

iii. Contractor’s quote shall be broken out by the line items indicated on the Fee Schedule, specifically related to repair and battery technician services. Quotes shall not contain any terms and conditions or require a County signature in order to proceed.

iv. Estimated cost for materials shall be listed, along with the cost of the percentage markup for materials as indicated on the Fee Schedule.

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v. If a subcontractor is to be used, Contractor shall include the cost on their quote, along with the percentage markup. A copy of the subcontractor’s quote shall be included with Contractor’s quote.

vi. All required repairs shall meet or exceed the original manufacturer’s specifications for performance.

F. Installation services are defined as the replacement of an existing or installation of a new UPS system. Installation rates shall apply. Contractor shall provide a written quote for the cost of installation project.

i. Installation services shall be performed on a time and materials basis using the rates on the Fee Schedule, specifically related to installation technician services.

ii. Contractor’s quote shall be broken out by the line items indicated on the Fee Schedule, specifically related to installation technician services.

Quotes shall not contain any terms and conditions or require a County signature in order to proceed.

iii. Estimated cost for materials shall be listed, along with the cost of the percentage markup for materials as indicated on the Fee Schedule.

iv. If a subcontractor is to be used, Contractor shall include the cost on their quote, along with the percentage markup. A copy of the subcontractor’s quote shall be included with Contractor’s quote.

v. The County may elect to add a 10% contingency to the total project estimate to be used only with prior written (email) approval by the County.

vi. Contractor’s quote shall include an estimated start date.

vii. If unforeseen or unknown repairs not within the scope of the original service request or quote are required to complete the installation project, Contractor shall provide a revised quote with the same criteria that is required for the initial project estimate and indicate the additional costs that will be required.

viii. No additional work shall commence until the County approves the revised quote. Evidence of the County’s approval will be through a change order to the original purchase order.

G. Contractor’s quote shall be broken out by the line items as indicated on the Fee Schedule.

5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall follow all current best practice procedures as determined by industry standards or as directed by the County.

B. Contractor shall provide all personnel and equipment necessary to perform the services described herein.

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

D. Contractor shall provide a qualified employee who shall be present during the course of work, who can make on-site decisions, and shall act as a fully authorized agent of Contractor. The qualified employee shall be knowledgeable about all procedures and practices applicable to the contracted service requirements and conditions.

E. All Contractor’s personnel shall have access to cell phone or radio to communicate with each other, any subcontractors and the County.

F. Contractor’s employees shall have identification including a uniform which shall include the name of the employee and the company or lanyard with a badge identifying the name of the employee and company name.

G. Contractor’s vehicles shall have identification (i.e., a sign affixed to the vehicle) and be equipped with proper safety equipment as required by transportation authorities.

H. Contractor shall coordinate work so that there is minimal to no interruption to daily work at any location and shall notify the County whenever on County property to perform requested work.

I. Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting: Upon approval of the contract, Contractor shall attend a mandatory kick-off meeting with County representatives to discuss important information related to the contract and Scope of Services.

Additional performance meetings may be required during the term of the contract. 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.

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

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

ii. Two (2) points of contact (a primary and a secondary) along with each contact’s phone number.

iii. If the phone number or points of contact change during the duration of the contract, Contractor shall immediately notify the County’s Administrative Agent of the change and provide updated information.

K. All correspondence between the County and Contractor concerning services within the scope of this agreement shall contain the contract number, work order (WO) number (if provided), and PO number.

L. 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.

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6. 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 shall document and report all safety-related incidents on the project site immediately to the County’s Project Manager or the County’s Administrative Agent.

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

i. Stored tools, equipment and materials (all parts and pieces), belonging to Contractor or a representative (subcontractor) of Contractor, and stored at a County site, will be the sole responsibility of Contractor. The County shall not be held liable for missing or stolen items.

ii. If required by the County, and within 48 hours written notice by the County, Contractor shall remove any stored tools, equipment and materials from County sites.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for any and all permitting and shall send a copy of the permit to the County’s project manager, as listed on the County’s PO, prior to commencing work.

E. Contractor shall, under no circumstances, remove any equipment containing a County asset sticker. Contractor shall notify the County’s project manager or Administrative Agent by phone or in writing that equipment identified for removal contains an asset sticker. Once the asset tag is removed by County staff, Contractor may proceed with removal.

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

8. DISPATCH OF WORK / RESPONSE TIME

The County will designate each request for dispatch of work as either a PM inspection, repair or installation.

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A. Preventative Maintenance - PM services will be dispatched by means of a phone call or email and may include a WO number.

B. Repair or Installation – Requests for service will be dispatched by means of a phone call or email and may include a WO number.

i. Contractor shall verbally respond to service requests within 24 hours of notification.

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

iii. Unless approved by the County by phone or in writing (via email), the date of service shall not be greater than five (5) business days from the date of the County approves the quote.

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

C. Contractor must respond to the County by phone or in writing as to the status of all work within 24 hours of the County’s request. This response shall occur after any change in project status.

9. PARTS AND MATERIALS

A. All replacement parts shall be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or approved alternate.

B. The County reserves the right to purchase any parts or materials for Contractor to install, without the addition of Contractor’s markup. The County will notify Contractor by phone or in writing of its intent to purchase any parts or materials to avoid duplication.

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, by phone or 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.

D. Prior to the County’s express acceptance of delivery of products, Contractor assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this scope of services.

10. INVOICING

A. Contractor shall invoice the County within two (2) weeks of completion of the work. The invoice shall clearly indicate the County’s WO number and PO number. The Contractor shall indicate on the invoice if it is a final billing.

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B. 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 appropriate technician arrives at the jobsite. All trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time and labor shall be included in the hourly rate.

C. If parts and materials are listed on Contractor’s invoice, Contractor shall provide supporting documentation (such as a quote or invoice) indicating the cost paid to the supplier. The markup, if applicable, claimed by Contractor shall be listed separately (either by total or by individual item) for ease of review and payment by the Clerk of the Circuit Court Finance Office.

D. Subcontracted services invoiced by the Contractor shall include a copy of the subcontractor’s invoice to the Contractor. Contractor’s percentage markup, as listed on the Fee Schedule, shall be listed separately.

E. Permit charges on Contractor’s invoice shall include a copy of the receipt from the permitting authority and shall clearly show the cost paid by Contractor for the permit. The County shall only pay the amount listed on the receipt from the permitting authority. No percentage markup is allowed.

F. Tax and shipping costs shall be listed separately on Contractor’s invoice and shall be reimbursed at cost. No percentage markup is allowed.

11. 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 year, or for the standard warranty period provided by Contractor or by the materials manufacturer, whichever is greater.

12. SUBCONTRACTING

Any use of subcontractors shall be approved by phone or in writing by the County.

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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 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.

PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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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 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.

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