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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) – PART I Revised 8.28.25

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RFP #: 252689MM RFP TITLE: BREEZE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDER

1.0 PURPOSE

Sarasota County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive proposals on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal, for the purpose of selecting qualified Proposers to provide on-demand transit services between designated locations throughout the County, including the provision of vehicles to perform such services.

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

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

2.0 PROPOSER

2.1 For the purpose of this RFP, the term “Proposer” is defined as the legal entity submitting a proposal.

2.2 Proposers 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 submittal. For purposes of this solicitation, all vendors who make up the joint venture will be considered together as the Proposer.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 The Proposer must demonstrate experience in providing both of the following services within the seven (7) years preceding the submittal due date in OpenGov:

3.1.1. Operation of real-time on-demand transit services, where trip requests are dynamically dispatched based on rider demand.

3.1.2. Provision of eligibility-based transit services, where access is limited to riders who meet defined eligibility criteria (e.g., ADA, low-income, senior, or other qualifying categories).

3.2 Preferred Qualifications

3.2.1. Experience providing transportation as a service or mobility as a service in areas with high tourism

3.2.2. Experience developing and operating multimodal transportation systems that integrate a variety of mobility options—including fixed-route, demand-response, microtransit, paratransit, and first/last-mile services—through shared platforms, coordinated operations, and interoperable technologies to create a seamless user experience.

4.0 MEETINGS & SCHEDULE

An anticipated schedule is provided in the Timeline posted in OpenGov. All meetings will take place at the time, date, and location specified in the solicitation Timeline. Short-listed Proposers should be prepared to attend presentations and/or interviews either in Sarasota, Florida or virtually, at the County’s discretion.

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5.0 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

6.0 VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

6.1 All proposers 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 proposer’s submittal in OpenGov. Proposers 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.

6.2 Grant Documents

6.2.1. This project includes grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FLCTD). All applicable grant documents will be included in OpenGov. Grant documents that require Proposer’s signature will be available in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

7.0 WRITTEN PROPOSALS

The information requested in each section below will be used by the evaluation committee to evaluate and score written proposals. All proposal documents must be submitted in the Vendor Questionnaire section in OpenGov in the format requested.

7.1 Qualifications

7.1.1. Single page Letter of Interest summarizing Proposer’s

qualifications.

7.1.2. Resumes of key personnel, including subcontractors, demonstrating individual qualifications and experience.

7.2 Experience

7.2.1. Narrative – Provide a narrative that describes the Proposer’s experience, including, but not limited to the number of years in business, pertinent capabilities, and evidence of experience and resources necessary to successfully provide the requested services.

Customer List - Provide a list of customers who have been provided services similar to the services described in this RFP in the last 5 years. Customer list should include contact information for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 10 customers. At a minimum, include customer name, a brief description of services provided, contract start and end dates, and the name, email, and telephone number of a contact person who can verify information. When possible, include the dollar value of the contract. If unable to provide detailed information regarding private sector customers due to

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7.3 Approach

A. Project Approach - Provide a detailed project approach, including the proposed strategy for providing the requested services. Anticipated resources, including, but not limited to, staffing levels, technology and equipment should be provided.

7.3.2. Schedule/Timeline – Provide a comprehensive timeline outlining the transition from the current dual-provider model—where Paratransit and Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) services are operated by one vendor and General On-Demand services by another—to a unified model operated by a single service provider using a single software system.

7.3.3. Organization – Provide an organizational chart identifying all key personnel and their role in the providing the requested services.

7.4 Compensation (ADDENDUM 2)

7.4.1. The Respondent will propose the basis for costs by vehicle hour, shall provide a single hourly rate for service, calculated on a per-vehicle hour basis (defined as the time from vehicle pull-out to vehicle pull-in.) Respondent shall The proposed hourly rate must include a cost breakdown amount by % of hourly rate that includes, but is not limited to, vehicle hour charge, including percentages, identifying at minimum the following components:

A. Cost per vehicle Vehicle Cost

B. Communications to include cellular service

C. Fully allocated operator cost per hour for operators

D. Cost for a Additional proposed staff costs (by position)

E. Anticipated costs for f Fuel

F. Anticipated costs for m Maintenance

G. Facility costs

H. Insurance costs

7.4.2. All pricing is subject to negotiation.

7.4.3. Prices must remain firm for at least the first two (2) years of the initial term.

A. Upon completion of the initial two-year price hold period, Contractor may propose a fuel index adjustment based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) “Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices—Florida” webpage, which provides weekly updated retail price

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B. Following the two-year hold period, the County may consider pricing proposals that allow for increases limited to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), South Urban Region, All Items Less Food and Energy, Not Seasonally Adjusted (BLS Series

ID: CUUR0300SA0L1E).

7.4.4. The County reserves the right to reduce hourly costs through the mitigation or elimination of any identified cost components.

8.0 SELECTION PROCESS

8.1 Written Proposals

8.1.1. All timely responses meeting the criteria set forth in this RFP shall be considered by the County.

8.1.2. Written proposals will be evaluated and scored using the evaluation criteria in the Evaluation Criteria section of OpenGov.

8.1.3. Only proposers who submit required documentation will be eligible to receive Local and American Preference points.

8.1.4. When evaluating written proposals, the evaluation committee will use the scale below to score each criterion. Only whole numbers are to be used when scoring. Scores will be given weight as indicated in the evaluation criteria in OpenGov.

Score Description

5 Excellent

4 Very Good

3 Good

2 Satisfactory

1 Unsatisfactory

0 N/A

8.2 Presentations

8.2.1. If any member of the evaluation committee requests presentations, presentations shall be scheduled.

8.2.2. If presentations are requested or required, the evaluation committee shall determine the number of Proposers to be short-listed for presentations prior to scoring. The format of presentation

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Presentations will be required from no fewer than the three highest scoring Proposers (or all responsive and responsible Proposers if there are 3 or fewer) under the following circumstances.

A. The estimated costs of services are in excess of $350,000 (either annually or for the total project); or

B. Scoring results in 5 points or less between the highest scoring proposer and the 2nd highest scoring proposer; or

C. The solicitation documents specify that presentations or interviews will be required.

D. The Procurement Official has determined that presentations are required for this solicitation.

If this box is checked, the Procurement Official has determined that presentations are required for this solicitation

8.3 Ranking

Following presentations, the evaluation committee will rank the short-listed proposers. The ranking shall be based on the written proposals, clarifications (if any), and information presented during presentations.

8.4 Evaluation Committee Recommendation of Award

8.4.1. If presentations are not requested or required, the evaluation committee will recommend the highest scoring Proposer for award.

8.4.2. If presentations are requested or required, following presentations the evaluation committee will rank the short-listed Proposers, and recommend the first ranked Proposer for award.

9.0 AWARD

9.1 It is the intent of the County to award a contract to the Proposer who, in the sole opinion of the evaluation committee is most qualified to provide the scope of services required and will provide the best value to the County.

9.2 The County reserves the right to contract for a term less than or greater than the duration indicated in OpenGov.

9.3 The successful Proposer shall be required to submit proof of licenses or certifications as required by the County.

9.4 In the event of a tie, the RFP tie-breaking procedures identified in the Sarasota County Procurement Manual will apply. To be considered, tied Proposers 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.

9.5 Preferences

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Proposers 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 RFP, 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 to the award of this RFP, due to Grant funding requirements

9.6 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful Proposer 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

10.0 CHANGES IN KEY PERSONNEL

10.1 A change in the key personnel of a short-listed firm after the submission of the response to this RFP could result in reconsideration of the scoring of applicable evaluation criteria, at the sole discretion of the County.

10.2 Any changes in the key personnel of a short-listed firm should be brought to the attention of the County as soon as possible after the change is made.

The changes, the reasons for the changes, and resumes for the individuals being substituted for an individual identified in the response, must be submitted, prior to oral presentations, to the Procurement Analyst identified on the Solicitation Summary.

10.3 Decreases in scoring may result from the reconsideration of changes in the key personnel of a short-listed firm. No increases in scoring will result from the reconsideration of changes in the key personnel of a short-listed firm.

10.4 After award of a contract, the successful Proposer shall not be allowed to substitute key personnel named in this response, including subcontractors, without the prior written permission of the County. Substitution may, in the sole opinion of the County, be grounds for cancellation of selection, or termination of contract.

PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. BACKGROUND

Sarasota County provides two primary flexible transit services to accommodate both general public riders and individuals with specialized mobility needs:

Breeze OnDemand and Breeze Plus Paratransit. Breeze OnDemand is a public micro-transit service operating within three designated zones: Downtown Sarasota/Lido/Longboat, Venice/Englewood, and North Port. Breeze Plus Paratransit is a door-to-door service that supports ADA-eligible individuals and those qualifying under Florida’s Transportation Disadvantaged program.

As the Community Transportation Coordinator, the County currently provides transit services to several community-based programs and anticipates that these trips would be included in the resulting contract. As service needs evolve, however, it is possible that the County may transition some or all of these trips from the Contractor/County to the program providers. The volume of trips supplied to these community-based programs in 2024 was 57,763.

The Grant Funded Procurement Terms and Conditions, attached hereto as Attachment A, are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Scope of Services.

2. RIDE SERVICES

A. Contractor will provide curb-to-curb, shared-ride, demand-response Breeze services in areas of the County listed in Attachment B – Service System Map, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for:

i. persons who are eligible for ADA complementary paratransit, as defined by the ADA eligibility process

ii. persons who are eligible for the Sarasota County Transportation Disadvantaged Services Plan (TDSP)

iii. Veterans’ transportation

iv. general public trips

B. Emergency Response Transportation Services: The Contractor shall also provide the services listed in Section 2.A in connection with emergency events. This includes operational support before, during, and after an emergency—regardless of whether a formal disaster declaration has been issued. Contractor activities may be directed by Breeze or its designee to ensure readiness, continuity of service, or response efforts as conditions evolve and as official declarations are pending or enacted.

C. Special Event Transportation: Contractor may occasionally be required to arrange special event transportation services within the Service System Map area.

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D. Micro Transit Options: The County is interested in a future Micromobility option, such as shared-use services of e-scooters, bicycles, or other small, lightweight personal mobility devices designed for short-distance travel.

E. Historical ridership data is provided for reference as Attachment C.

3. SERVICE SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall provide services according to the schedules provided by the County. Refer to Attachment D – Service Schedules for the current schedules.

B. The County reserves the right to amend service schedules and hours of operation. County will immediately notify Contractor of all such changes.

4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. Contractor is required to have a Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as described in 49 U.S.C 53 and 49 CFR Part 673. Contractor may use their own or adopt Breeze Transit’s plan. Contractor shall develop, and present for County approval prior to contract execution, a safety compliance plan to include safety related training, record keeping, performance standards that ensure compliance with all applicable safety laws and regulations, and monitoring and evaluation protocols.

B. Contractor shall ensure ride services meet on-time performance (OTP) standards as determined by the County. Refer to Attachment E – On-Time Performance Standards for the current compliance standards.

C. The County reserves the right to amend performance standards throughout the duration of the contract term.

5. FARES

A. The current fare structure is listed in Attachment F – Fare Structure. The County reserves the right to amend fare structure. The County will immediately notify Contractor of all such changes.

B. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all matters related to collection, tracking and reporting of fares, unless directed otherwise by the County.

C. Fares and associated fees shall be recorded based on trip request.

D. Contractor shall be paid an hourly rate separate and unique from normal operating service for providing an approved driver and vehicle for transportation services needed by the County in the event of an emergency.

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6. SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Contractor shall utilize the software system provided by the County. As needed, the County will facilitate training on the software prior to the service transition.

7. LEASED BREEZE PLUS VEHICLES

The County owns a fleet of Breeze Plus vehicles (the “Dedicated vehicles”) that Contractor will be required to lease from the County for the performance of services under this Scope.

A. Contractor is responsible for performing preventative maintenance required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), as well as all routine manufacturer required preventative maintenance and repairs for the Dedicated vehicles.

B. Contractor shall utilize a facility or facilities for the storage of the Dedicated vehicles which meet(s) the conditions of 2 CFR 200.313(d)(3) ]. The current version of this regulation may be viewed here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part- 200/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR8feb98c2e3e5ad2/section-200.313

C. The anticipated initial quantity of Dedicated vehicles is 36. The quantity, vehicle type, equipment composition, and age of the Dedicated vehicles is subject to change at the County’s discretion as vehicles are added and disposed of.

D. Emergency Response Transportation Services

i. The Contractor shall be required to provide all Dedicated vehicles with approved drivers to assist the County in the event of an emergency - or, Contractor shall at a minimum provide a number of vehicles and drivers equal to the number of Dedicated vehicles Contractor is currently leasing from the County. The County has the right to temporarily confiscate any Dedicated vehicles immediately prior to, during, or after an emergency event to provide emergency services or Breeze services.

8. CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED VEHICLES

A. The number of Dedicated vehicles is insufficient to perform all trips required, therefore Contractor shall provide a quantity of additional vehicles that is sufficient to meet all minimum performance standards and trip requests. Contractor-provided vehicles shall use the County’s signage and identification per County branding guidelines as indicated in section 10.E of this Scope.

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B. Contractor will work with the County to determine the best fleet composition to meet customer trip volumes.

C. Hybrid/electric vehicles are encouraged when available and operationally appropriate, based on service needs and resource availability.

D. The County is interested in the provision of vehicles to support a potential future micromobility expansion. This may include the use of alternative mobility options such as golf carts, e-bikes, scooters, and similar low-speed or flexible-use vehicles.

9. TRANSITION PLAN

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the County, for review and approval, a detailed transition plan outlining the steps necessary to move from the current multi-fleet provider system to a unified single-fleet operation utilizing County-provided software. The plan must include clearly defined milestones, identify critical tasks and responsible parties, and demonstrate how service continuity will be maintained throughout the transition period. The approved transition shall be completed in advance of full service implementation, which is expected to begin on January 1, 2026.

10. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Turnkey Operation:

Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of the services including administration, operations, planning, and complying with all relevant federal and state operating policies and regulations, including but not limited to those of the FTA, FDOT, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) services, and Veteran’s trips.

B. Customer Service:

Contractor shall provide a customer service solution located in the United States. A local solution (within Sarasota County or the state of Florida) is preferred.

i. All calls to customer service shall be recorded for quality assurance purposes, with the required notice of recording provided to callers.

ii. The Contractor shall maintain an electronic system to receive and track customer comments, complaints, and feedback. The Contractor is responsible for responding to and resolving all customer complaints and acknowledging commendations in a timely and professional manner. Contractor shall provide monthly customer feedback reports to the County.

C. Vehicle Maintenance:

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i. Contractor shall create and follow a vehicle maintenance program for all Dedicated and Contractor-provided vehicles that meets FTA and FDOT requirements and ensures warranty compliance.

a. Vermin and insects shall be exterminated immediately upon discovery, utilizing safe, non-hazardous, and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved insecticides/materials. Techniques used for exterminating vermin and insects shall comply with Attachment G- Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Resolution No. 2012-098 Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

b. Any cleaning agent used on the interior of vehicles must have a registration number from the EPA and be an approved product found in the EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for use against the novel Coronavirus SARs-CoV-2, the cause of COVID- 19.

ii. Contractor shall provide specifications for proposed hardware, in-vehicle equipment, video camera system, and mobile connection service.

D. Employment:

i. Contractor shall provide all staff required to safely and timely provide services in this Scope, including drivers, dispatchers, reservationists, administrative staff, customer service representatives, supervisors/managers, and maintenance technicians.

ii. All customer-facing staff must be able to speak and understand English fluently. In addition, they must possess sufficient written English proficiency to legibly and accurately complete all required documentation under this Term Contract, including but not limited to vehicle manifests and incident reports. All drivers must have held a valid Driver’s License from any U.S. State or U.S. Territory for the last three years.

iii. Drivers must not have been convicted of a serious traffic violation such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, using a vehicle in the commission of a felony, reckless driving and/or reckless endangerment within the last five years.

iv. Contractor shall provide, for the County’s approval, a drug and alcohol (D&A) testing program that complies with 49 CFR Part 40, as amended (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and alcohol Testing Programs) and 49 CFR Part 655, as amended (Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations) including reporting to FTA for the Drug and Alcohol Management Information System (DAMIS) reporting. The D&A testing program will apply to both Contractor’s direct employees and any subcontractors.

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v. Contractor shall comply with FTA Circular 4704.1 "Equal Employment Opportunity Program Guidelines for Grant Recipients."

vi. Contractor shall be responsible for training all Contractor’s staff, including direct employees and any subcontractors.

E. Branding:

i. Branding guidelines are detailed in Attachment H – Breeze Brand Style Guide.

a. Uniforms shall be worn by drivers to indicate their affiliation with the Breeze service.

b. Contractor shall recommend and produce marketing materials to be approved by the County and consistently utilized on literature, vehicles, and other equipment and as directed will be responsible for the distribution of any County-issued marketing or public information materials.

F. Communication:

Contractor shall draft, present to the County, and receive County approval on a proposed primary - alternate - contingent - emergency (PACE) communication plan in the event primary communication networks are unavailable. Contractor will make recommendations to and will be required to adopt the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) established by Breeze Transit.

G. Reports:

i. Contractor shall submit timely reports as required. All reports are expected to be digital, in a format exportable to Microsoft Excel, and be accounted for on an individual item basis. While a summary report is expected, no report subject will be solely a summarization of data from the required time period.

ii. Contractor shall create a trip reconciliation process to ensure trips are recorded completely and accurately.

H. Records Retention:

i. Contractor shall maintain, in compliance with Florida Statutes and other applicable law, all documents, books, and records created or transmitted in the course of providing services under the Term Contract for a period of five fiscal years (from October to September) following termination or expiration of the Term Contract, or such period as may be required by applicable law, whichever is longer.

ii. No physical documents will be submitted to Breeze Transit.

iii. All data related to providing this service is considered property of the County and is limited to the data and records generated or transmitted as a result of providing the services outlined in this scope of services.

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iv. The County will have access to all operating data for the services provided under this scope of services at all times.

v. Contractor shall only provide this information to the County and will direct requests not associated with individual trip provision to the County.

I. Meetings:

Contractor is required to participate in performance and project report meetings as deemed necessary by the County.

11. SUBCONTRACTING

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

B. Any contract between Contractor and a subcontractor must comply with all requirements imposed on Contractor by this Scope of Services, to the extent that it applies to subcontractor-provided services, including but not limited to the right of the County to have access to and review personnel records, maintenance plans, records, safety and security plans, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plans, and drug and alcohol testing records.

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.