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INVITATION FOR QUOTES (“IFQ”) – PART I

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IFQ #: 252736MM

IFQ TITLE: FERAL SWINE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1.0 PURPOSE

Sarasota County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive quotes on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal, for the purpose of selecting a contractor to provide feral swine management services as stated herein.

Offerors are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services/Work Specifications.

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

Do not submit a quote of more than $150,000.00 per project or per contract year. In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this IFQ and re-solicit using another procurement method.

2.0 OFFEROR

2.1 For the purpose of this IFQ, the term “Offeror” is defined as the legal entity submitting the offer and/or identified on the electronic bid submittal.

2.2 Offerors 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 Offeror.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Required Experience

3.1.1. Offeror must provide one (1) governmental or commercial reference demonstrating their experience providing feral swine management services including trapping, shooting, or catching hogs within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov.

3.1.2. Only references submitted at the time of 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 IFQ, 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.

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

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

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

4.4 A quote 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 in OpenGov.

6.0 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Submittal Instructions section in OpenGov for instructions on how to submit an offer. Offerors 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 offerors 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 offeror’s response in OpenGov. Offerors 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 offerors must complete the Pricing Table in OpenGov. Offerors who fail to fully complete the pricing proposal 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 offeror submitting the lowest total bid price. Unless otherwise noted, offerors must submit a price for every line item to be considered for award.

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

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8.2.1. To be considered, tied offerors 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

Offerors 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 and American Business Certification Form can be found in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov.

In awarding this IFQ, 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 IFQ, due to Grant funding requirements.

8.4 In the event that no responsive and responsible quotes are received within the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel the solicitation and re-solicit using the competitive sealed bid process.

8.5 Contract

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

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

9.0 PRICING

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

9.2 As applicable, estimated usage for each item is listed on the bid form.

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 quoted. The County, at its discretion, may authorize an initial contract for a greater not-to-exceed amount than that submitted by the offeror

10.0 COUNTY WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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10.2 Parking – The offeror’s representatives shall abide by all parking restrictions. The offeror’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 offeror must adhere to all Sarasota County security procedures. The offeror’s work force shall be made up of persons legally authorized to perform work in the United States. The offeror 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 offeror 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 offeror 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 offeror’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

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1. LAND PARCELS

Land Parcels (See Attachment 1) Location Approx. Acres Pinelands Reserve Complex 6,500 North Burrow Area 1,000 Rocky Ford 898 Bee Ridge Landfill/Rothenbach Park 480 Venice Landfill 160 Solid Waste Clark Road 340

2. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall provide feral swine management services as described herein at County properties referred to in Attachment 1 – Land Parcels (the Properties).

B. Contractor shall follow requirements set by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and the U.S. Administrative Agent of Agriculture for Feral Swine Management.

C. Contractor shall provide feral swine management services as described herein regardless of feral swine size.

D. Contractor shall operate off road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) on the properties, in areas outside of the roadway or trail system networks. At no time shall ATVs be operated through wetlands or be operated in a manner that harms the land, wildlife, or native flora. Construction of new access roads/trails is prohibited.

E. Any native wildlife inadvertently caught must be released where caught.

Any domestic and/or feral dogs or cats caught must be turned over to Sarasota County Animal Services.

F. Any deliberate release of feral swine after having been trapped or caught may be cause for immediate termination of the Term Contract by the County, in the County’s sole discretion.

G. Contractor is solely responsible for the compliance and behavior of all people accompanying Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for its employees in the performance of this Contract. All persons working for Contractor shall be, at all times, the sole employees of Contractor, under Contractor’s sole direction.

H. The possession of drugs and/or any alcoholic beverage or being under the

Revised 10/07/20 Part II - Page 2 of 8 influence of drugs and/or alcoholic beverages is prohibited during the performance of the scope of services described herein and may be cause for immediate termination of the Term Contract, in the County’s sole discretion. No smoking is permitted on the Properties unless conducted inside of an enclosed vehicle.

I. The County’s Administrative Agent reserves the right to limit the number of persons who may accompany Contractor during each visit to the Properties.

J. All personnel, equipment, products, or materials necessary to perform these services, or requirements as further stated herein, shall be supplied by Contractor.

K. Contractor shall participate in meetings as deemed necessary by the

Administrative Agent to discuss Contractor’s performance, clarify data submitted or for other purposes such as discussing feral swine removal strategies.

L. Contractor shall abide by all County and State land regulations leaving the area pristine as feasible using best practices. If Contractor causes damage to an area, Contractor shall be responsible for restoring it to the same or better condition as before the damage occurred, at Contractor’s expense, in a timeframe determined by the County. Restoration shall be made to the County’s satisfaction.

3. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & OTHER REGULATORY DOCUMENTS

A. Contractor shall always maintain during the term of the awarded contract the following documents held in the name of Contractor:

1. A valid Florida driver's license or other state issued photo identification;

2. A Florida Hunter’s Safety Card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife

Commission;

3. A Feral Swine Dealer (FSD) Identification Card, if applicable, issued by

FDACS; and

4. The name of a FDACS approved Feral Swine Holding Facility, as applicable.

B. Documents shall be provided by Contractor at any time at the request of the County’s Administrative Agent.

C. Prior to performing any work, Contractor shall provide the County with a complete list of all persons that Contractor intends to use for feral swine management services. This list shall include each person’s legal name, address, and phone number. Listing of those persons shall be updated by Contractor as necessary throughout the duration of the Term Contract.

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D. Contractor shall have a criminal background check performed annually on themself and all employees, volunteers, or persons accompanying Contractor for feral swine management services at the Properties. It is the responsibility of Contractor to hire, and if applicable pay a law enforcement agency or accredited private background check company, to conduct background checks. Background checks must be submitted directly to the County’s Administrative Agent prior to the performance of any work, and annually at the Term Contract anniversary date thereafter.

E. Neither Contractor, nor any person working with or for Contractor, shall have been convicted of a felony or wildlife violation within the past three

(3) years and shall have completed any required court orders related to the charges.

F. Persons who pass the criminal background check shall be considered

“approved individuals” authorized to carry out the Feral Swine Management Services as specified in this Scope of Services.

G. People refusing to authorize a background check shall not be allowed to participate in Feral Swine Management Services.

H. In the event Contractor, or their employees, volunteers, and/or persons accompanying Contractor at Properties, violates, is prosecuted and/or becomes listed on a wildlife violation reporting system, loses their FDS card status, or is registered and listed as a sexual predator and/or sexual offender by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the United States Department of Justice, the permission contained herein shall be immediately terminated by the County’s Administrative Agent. People in violation of such mandates shall be refused permission to engage in Feral Swine Management Services.

I. As applicable, required registrations and certifications must be kept current by Contractor and approved individuals for the term of this Contract and may include the following:

1. Firearm certifications, licenses and permits as required,

2. FSD Registration, and

3. FDACS approved Feral Swine Holding Facility Registration.

4. FERAL SWINE MANAGEMENT METHODS

A. The Contractor may implement a variety of removal methods at each of the Properties, including trapping, and/or shooting. The use of snares is prohibited on all Properties. All feral swine shall be treated as humanely as feasible, whichever removal method is chosen.

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B. Feral swine removal methods shall be pre-approved by the Administrative Agent for each of the Properties and may include different removal methods for specific areas within each Property.

C. Live traps shall be used whenever possible and, once baited, must be checked every twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor shall not keep any feral swine restrained in a trap for more than twenty-four (24) hours.

D. Traps and corral pens shall be relocated frequently enough so that feral swine do not become trap shy. Traps shall not be placed in public view.

When not in use, the trap shall be removed or locked shut or open so that entrapment by any animal is prohibited.

E. All traps shall be in the shade or otherwise protected from the sun.

F. All traps and corrals shall be uniquely identified using a four-digit letter and number combination. The ID tag shall be attached in such a manner that it is not easily removable.

G. Any trapped swine that are to be shot, or any injured or ill swine that are to be euthanized, must be killed with a gunshot to the brain with an appropriate firearm.

H. Contractor and/or “approved individuals” who have possession of a firearm must possess all licenses and permits required for the possession and use of such firearm. Contractor shall be liable for any act arising from the use of a firearm. Contractor shall abide by all federal and state laws that apply concerning the possession and use of firearms. The possession and use of all firearms must be in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapters 379 and 790, the rules of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 68A.

I. The Administrative Agent shall approve the number and type of firearms that Contractor may carry on his/her person while working in the Properties. When feral swine management services do not include shooting, Contractor may request to carry an appropriate firearm for personal safety against the swine, and, if the need arises, to euthanize a swine.

J. The Term Contract may be terminated immediately at the County’s sole discretion if any weapon other than those allowed per Section 4. I. is found in the possession of Contractor, its employee or representative.

K. If Contractor, its employee or representative is cited by a law enforcement agency for any game/wildlife violations, the Term Contract may be terminated at the County’s sole discretion.

L. Contractor understands that shooting a firearm into County-owned lands beyond the Properties boundaries is prohibited. No feral swine shall be shot

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M. Feral swine removed from the Properties may be moved directly to:

1. A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspected slaughtering establishment,

2. A Florida Fish and Wildlife-approved game reserve or,

3. A FDACS approved Feral Swine Holding Facility.

N. Feral swine removed by Contractor shall become the property of

Contractor. Contractor shall assume all responsibility for proper and lawful handling, holding and disposition of the feral swine.

O. If a feral swine is killed and Contractor chooses not to remove it from the

Property, Contractor shall dispose of it in a manner and location as directed by the Administrative Agent. Disposal options may include but are not limited to leaving the carcass in an area out of public view for natural decomposition or burial by Contractor. Leaving deceased feral swine onsite at the Bee Ridge Landfill/Rothenbach Park or Venice Landfill sites shall not be allowed.

P. Catch dogs may be used only in instances where other methods of removal have failed, and only after obtaining approval from the Administrative Agent. Contractor is responsible for the dog(s) and shall prevent the dog(s) from running through public areas and chasing native wildlife.

Q. Catch dogs shall be equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) collars. GPS collars shall have a minimum one-mile range. All dogs shall wear proof of rabies vaccination and identification tags containing Contractor’s name and phone number at all times.

5. TRANSPORTING FERAL SWINES

A. Florida Administrative Code Rule 5C-21.015. requires individuals trapping feral swine on public or state lands to register with FDACS as a FSD.

B. Any trapped feral swine that are transported must be directly to a FDACS/Animal Industry Division Approved Feral Swine Holding Facility.

C. An Approved Feral Swine Holding Facility is a temporary holding facility for captured feral swine prior to being slaughtered, moved directly to slaughter, or moved to an Approved Game Reserve. Such a facility must be inspected and approved annually by FDACS. If requested by the Administrative Agent, the Contractor shall provide the County’s Administrative Agent with a copy of the annual holding facility inspection throughout the duration of this Contract.

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D. The Contractor must comply with state laws regarding the transporting of feral swine which includes having their FSD Identification Card with them and having a written record regarding the animals being transported. The written record must include the number of animals trapped, date the feral swine were trapped, location feral swine were trapped and the disposition of animals for one year.

E. Trailers used to transport live feral swine must be constructed with a solid non-skid floor.

6. FERAL SWINE MANAGEMENT FREQUENCY & TARGET GOAL

A. Contractor agrees to operate on a continuous year-round basis, weather and water conditions permitting, to maximize removal efforts in the shortest time period possible. Swine removal efforts should be accelerated seasonally or when flooding or other natural events make the swine more vulnerable to removal.

B. Contractor, at a minimum, must provide and engage in feral swine management services on all sites, except the Bee Ridge Landfill/Rothenbach Park and the Venice Landfill, so that fourteen (14) consecutive days do not occur without Contractor activity; weather and water conditions permitting.

C. Feral swine management services shall be on an as-needed basis at the

Bee Ridge Landfill/Rothenbach Park and Venice Landfill properties.

Contractor shall provide feral swine management services at these sites within twelve (12) hours of notification by the Administrative Agent.

Notification shall be verbal, followed up with an email.

D. The Administrative Agent may periodically notify the Contractor of feral swine activity in specific areas of the Properties. The Contractor shall provide feral swine management services to the specified areas within twelve (12) hours of notification. Notification shall be verbal, followed up with an email.

E. Contractor agrees to remove two hundred twenty-five (225) feral swine

(Target Goal) from the Properties, or spend a minimum of sixteen (16) total hours per month on all the Properties combined for each one (1) year term of the Term Contract. The Target Goal is established by the Administrative Agent and may be adjusted up or down based on movement of the feral swine at the discretion of the Administrative Agent.

The number of feral swine removed by Contractor in efforts to achieve the Target Goal shall be documented by the totals indicated on the Feral Swine Management Smartsheet Form – an example of this form is provided as Attachment 2. Any adjustments to the Target Goal must be documented in writing by the Administrative Agent and Contractor.

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F. Should adverse weather conditions occur, as determined by the

Administrative Agent, that hinder Contractor’s ability to removal feral swine from the Properties, the Administrative Agent may reduce the Target Goal.

7. COUNTY RIGHTS

A. The Administrative Agent may conduct random inspections of the Properties and Contractor’s Feral Swine Holding Facility to determine compliance with this Scope of Services.

B. The Administrative Agent may accompany Contractor at any time to monitor Contractor’s removal practices. The County reserves the right to deny the use of any removal practice if deemed inappropriate due to potential conflicts with the public, adjacent landowners, or for any other reason.

8. HOURS OF WORK AND PROPERTY ACCESS

A. Contractor shall be granted access to the Properties via County provided locks and keys. Attaching unauthorized locks or giving access to individuals not on the “approved individuals” list may, at the County’s discretion, be cause for immediate termination of the Term Contract.

B. Contractor shall enter and exit the Properties at the location(s) designated by the Administrative Agent. Contractor shall provide notification to the Administrative Agent when Contractor is expected to arrive at the Properties to make their presence known. All persons accompanying Contractor must also make their presence known to the Administrative Agent.

C. Contractor shall take care to limit disturbances to neighbors when feral swine management services are performed, especially outside of normal business hours which are defined as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to

5:00 PM.

9. REPORTING

A. All feral swine management activities shall be recorded electronically on the

Feral Swine Management Smartsheet. Access to the Smartsheet will be provided to Contractor by the Administrative Agent.

B. Contractor is required to enter data into the Feral Swine Management

Smartsheet each day Contractor is on any of the Properties, regardless of reason.

C. One photograph with a reference point to the location of where the feral

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10. COMPENSATION

A. The County shall reimburse the actual cost of bait plus a ten (10%) percent markup, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents per Contract month, to include the following Properties: Pinelands Reserve, North Borrow Area, Rocky Ford, and Solid Waste Clark Road. An additional bait allowance of up to Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($50.00) plus a ten (10%) percent markup shall be paid for each activation of Contractor for the Bee Ridge Landfill or Venice Landfill Properties. Requests for compensation for bait shall be accompanied with receipts of payment to the bait supplier and shall be included with the monthly invoice payment.

B. Payment is based on the number of feral swine removed by Contractor, and along with the bait allowance as specified in Section 12.A above, shall be the sole compensation for the services provided by Contractor.

11. INVOICING

A. Contractor shall submit invoices monthly by the eighth (8th) day of the following month. The invoice shall include the Purchase Order Number, number of feral swine removed for the month and a receipt clearly showing the total cost paid by Contractor for bait, if applicable. Feral Swine Management Forms shall also be included with the invoice.

12. USDA ACTIVITY

A. Other feral swine management activities shall take place concurrently with this Term Contract and may include scheduled hunts, USDA Aerial Gunning and County sponsored USDA Nuisance Animal Removal. The Administrative Agent shall notify Contractor at least seven (7) calendar days prior to any scheduled activity which shall impact or restrict the ability of Contractor to utilize the sites for their feral swine management services.

13. SUBCONTRACTORS

The use of subcontractors under this Term Contract is prohibited.

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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.