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INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) - PART I

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IFB #: 262822FB

IFB TITLE: MANAGEMENT OF NUISANCE & EXOTIC PLANTS AT SOLID WASTE

PROPERTIES

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 management of nuisance & exotic plants at Solid Waste properties as stated herein.

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

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

2.0 BIDDER

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

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

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

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Required Experience

3.1.1. Bidder must provide verifiable commercial, industrial, institutional, or governmental references demonstrating their experience providing each of the following services within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov.

a. Commercial Herbicide Application

b. Aquatic Herbicide Application

3.1.2. A minimum of two (2) references is required. Each criterion listed in 3.1.1 must be met two (2) times.

3.1.3. A single reference may be used to verify multiple

requirements. Only references submitted at the time of bid https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

IFB Part I Revised 10/6/25 Page 2 of 5 submittal in the format specified by the County will be used to verify qualifications have been met.

3.2 Bidder shall be required to meet all requirements of Part II, Section 3 prior to award and throughout the term of any resulting Contract.

Following verification of Qualifications, the County may require the apparent low responsive and responsible Bidder(s) to provide evidence demonstrating it satisfies all requirements of Part II, Section 3. Failure of the Bidder to provide evidence of required licenses/certifications, and equipment/labor requirements that demonstrate the Bidder’s ability to perform the Scope of Services to the County’s satisfaction may result in a determination by the County that the Bidder is non-responsible.

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

In the event a meeting and/or site visit is scheduled it 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 provided in OpenGov.

Bidders who fail to fully complete the pricing table in OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

8.0 AWARD

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

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

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

8.3 Preferences

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

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

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

8.4 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful bidder(s) will be expected to sign (a Term Contract) is posted on the Procurement website shown below. The County may, at its sole discretion, select a different contract

IFB Part I Revised 10/6/25 Page 4 of 5 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 denied access to the building. Denial of access does not alleviate the Bidder’s responsibilities herein.

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

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11.0 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

Only applicable if this box is checked

11.1 The awarded bidder will be required to obtain a performance and payment bond equal to INSERT AMOUNT. 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.

11.2 Execution of Bonds and Power of Attorney

11.2.1. 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.

11.2.2. 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.

PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. OVERVIEW

A. Contractor shall travel to designated Solid Waste Locations and provide all required materials, equipment, herbicides, and labor necessary to remove or chemically treat nuisance and exotic plant species. Treatment may be performed manually and/or through chemical application, as appropriate.

Primary treatment areas include fence lines, guardrails, and various structures located within the Solid Waste Locations. Additional areas may include ditches, stormwater ponds, borrow pits, and wetlands. All designated locations shall be treated on a quarterly schedule, as determined by the County and Contractor or on an as‑needed basis, as determined by the County.

B. Solid Waste Locations

i. Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (CCSWDC) and Surrounding Lands (Attachments A – F and J)

a. 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, LF 34275

ii. Bee Ridge Landfill (Attachments G and K)

a. 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34241

iii. Venice Landfill (Attachment H)

a. 250 South Jackson Road, Venice, FL 34292

iv. Clark Road Property (Attachment I)

a. 9660 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241

2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Scope of Treatment

i. Manual and/or chemical treatment shall address all invasive plant species listed in the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s (FLEPPC) most current Category I and II classifications.

https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

ii. Additional nuisance plants shall be treated and eradicated as directed by the County.

iii. Treatment includes, but is not limited to, exotic species, grasses, shrubs, palms, trees, and other nuisance vegetation.

B. Performance Standards

i. All emerging palms in fence lines, guardrails, and adjacent structures shall be killed in place by chemically treating the apical meristem or cutting at ground level, unless alternative methods are approved by the County.

https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/ https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

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ii. Service at each site shall achieve a minimum kill rate of ninety‑five percent (95%) of nuisance and exotic species.

iii. Nuisance and exotic species shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height during the term of the contract, unless otherwise approved by the County.

C. Herbicide Information

i. All herbicide and aquatic herbicide applications shall comply with Sarasota County’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Guidelines, found on Sarasota County Government website. Only herbicides listed in the IPM Guidelines as approved for use on County lands may be applied.

ii. Fence lines and guardrails shall be treated with a mixed herbicide solution containing Imazapyr and Glyphosate, applied in strict accordance with manufacturer’s labeled recommendations. This solution shall be used only in fence line and guardrail treatment areas.

iii. All other structures shall be treated with a mixed herbicide solution containing Glyphosate, unless otherwise directed by the County.

iv. The use of non‑approved herbicides shall constitute grounds for immediate contract termination.

CI. Areas Not to Be Treated

i. Metal‑encased monitoring wells shall not be treated unless specifically instructed by the County. Herbicide application is prohibited within twenty (20) feet of any such well.

ii. Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and mitigation of any environmental impacts to groundwater resulting from herbicide application near wells, in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. All associated costs shall be borne by the Contractor.

iii. Maps of monitoring well locations are provided on Attachment J (CCSWDC site) and Attachment K (Bee Ridge Landfill site).

iv. Wells are labeled with GW, PZ, or NAM notation followed by numbers;

unauthorized herbicide application around these wells constitutes grounds for contract termination.

CII. Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination

i. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment, vehicles, and trailers prior to bringing them onto any site to prevent the introduction of invasive plant seeds or propagules.

ii. Application equipment shall be fully decontaminated of any chemicals not approved by the County before use on County property.

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/chemicals-in-the-environment/integrated-pest-management/

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3. REQUIRED LICENSES

A. Applications shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) licensed applicator.

B. Contractor shall submit copies of valid FDACS Pesticide Applicator Licenses, in the following categories, for all spray crews:

i. Category 6 – Right-of-Way Pest Control

ii. Category 21 – Natural Areas Weed Management

C. When aquatic herbicides are applied, a valid FDACS Category 5A – Aquatic Pest Control Applicator License shall also be required.

D. Contractor shall maintain, at its own expense, all required licenses and provide documentation to the County upon request.

i. All licenses must be verified by the County prior to commencement of work.

4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. 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.

B. Contractor shall coordinate work so that there is minimal to no interruption to daily work at any location.

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

i. Any damage to fences or structures, as well as erosion concerns, shall be documented and reported to the County within twenty-four

(24) hours.

a. Documentation shall include repair location, description of damage, and if possible, photographs.

D. Contractor is required to participate in performance and project report meetings as deemed necessary by the County. Meetings may focus on but not be limited to treatment plans for locations or new locations and contractor performance.

E. All employees of the Contractor shall be considered to be, all times, the sole employees of the Contractor, under the Contractor’s sole direction, unless the use of sub-contractors has been approved by the County.

F. 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.

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G. When working at the CCSWDC including the surrounding lands (Pinelands Reserve and North Borrow Created Wetland), crews must sign in every day at the CCSWDC Administration building prior to starting work.

5. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

A. An on-site meeting between the Contractor and the County will be conducted before any work begins.

B. Service that is on a quarterly schedule will take place in the months of February, May, August and November. A minimum of ninety (90) and a maximum of one hundred (100) calendar days shall lapse between applications, unless directed otherwise by the County.

C. The County will notify Contractor when treatment services are required for additional areas on an as-needed basis as outlined in Section 6. Contractor shall respond, in writing, to the request within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving it.

D. Contractor shall notify County a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours before services are conducted at any location so that the County and Contractor can discuss current nuisance and exotic species treatment needs.

E. Contractor’s procedures, including treatment methods shall be submitted for approval to the County, prior to commencement of work.

F. Contractor shall immediately notify County when each service has concluded so that the areas may be inspected for percent kill of nuisance and invasive plants species.

G. All work performed by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the County. If work is unsatisfactory, a return visit to re-treat/remove vegetation shall be made. If supplemental treatment is required to meet contract requirements, costs shall be borne by the Contractor and not invoiced to the County. Invoices shall not be submitted until work has been approved by the County.

H. Contractor shall submit the Sarasota County Pesticide Application Record, (Attachment L) to the County within forty-eight (48) hours of scheduled service event conclusion. Invoice payments will not be approved for payment until the County receives the completed forms.

6. LOCATION INFORMATION AND SERVICE FREQUENCY

A. Site Work for All Service Locations

i. Branches, limbs, or other debris from adjacent trees or shrubs located on or near fence lines or structures shall be cut, removed, and hauled to a County-approved location.

a. Disposal fees for vegetative debris shall be reimbursable to the Contractor by the County as a pass-through cost with no markup.

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B. Attachment A – CCSWDC:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, fence lines, guardrails, road signs, rock piles, power poles, manholes, culverts, bollards and curbs.

iii. Fence Line, Guardrail, and Curb

a. 36 inches of spray width, 18 inches on both sides of the fence.

b. All vegetation between guardrail(s) and fencing shall be managed regardless of the width between the two.

iv. Leachate Tank

a. Approximately 600 feet circumference.

b. 18 inches of spray width.

c. All vegetation within the stone surrounding the leachate tank shall be treated.

v. Fire Suppression Pump House and Tank

a. 18 inches of spray width.

vi. Other Structures

a. See CCSWDC Point Table for quantity of items.

b. 18 inches of spray width.

C. Attachment B – CCSWDC North Roadway & Structures:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, the earthen roadway, pump stations, control panel pads, and the concrete or rip rap downlet structures.

iii. Roadway

a. Treat using a blanket application of Glyphosate at a 2.5% solution to the earthen roadway so that no vegetation remains within the boundary of the roadway.

iv. Other Structures

a. 18 inches of spray width.

D. Attachment C – CCSWDC Phase I Gas Structures:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, gas wells, sump stations, clean-out pipes and other structures

a. See CCSWDC Phase I Gas Structures Point Table for quantity of items.

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iii. Spray area shall be a minimum of 3 feet from the center point of the structure.

E. Attachment D – CCSWDC Phase II Gas Structures:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, gas wells, sump stations, clean-out pipes and other structures

a. See CCSWDC Phase II Gas Structures Point Table for quantity of items.

iii. Spray area shall be a minimum of 3 feet from the center point of the structure.

F. Attachment E – North Borrow Created Wetland:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency

a. Fence Line

36 inches of spray width, 18 inches on both sides of the fence.

ii. As-Needed Services will be required for this area

a. The County will request a meeting with the Contractor to discuss a treatment plan.

b. Selective treatment of FLEPPC’s Category I and II invasive species.

G. Attachment F – Pinelands Reserve:

i. Service Frequency is on an as-needed basis.

ii. The County will request a meeting with the Contractor to discuss a treatment plan.

H. Attachment G – Bee Ridge Landfill:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, fence lines, guardrails, road signs, rock piles, power poles, manholes, culverts, bollards and curbs.

iii. Fence Line

a. 36 inches of spray width, 18 inches on both sides of the fence.

iv. Other Structures

a. See Bee Ridge Landfill Point Table for quantity of items.

b. Minimum 18 inches of spray width.

I. Attachment H – Venice Landfill:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

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ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include, but is not limited to, fence lines, guardrails, road signs, rock piles, power poles, manholes, culverts, bollards and curbs.

iii. Fence Line

a. 36 inches of spray width, 18 inches on both sides of the fence.

iv. Other Structures

a. See Venice Landfill Point Table for quantity of items.

b. Minimum 18 inches of spray width.

J. Attachment I – Clark Road Property:

i. Quarterly Service Frequency.

ii. Treatment of all vegetation shall include fence lines.

iii. Roadway and House Fence Line

a. 36 inches of spray width, 18 inches on both sides of the fence.

iv. Tennis Court Fence Line

a. Minimum 18 inches of spray width.

K. Attachment J – CCSWDC DNS (Do Not Spray):

i. Do not apply herbicides to all locations indicated on this map.

L. Attachment K – Bee Ridge Landfill DNS (Do Not Spray):

i. Do not apply herbicides to all locations indicated on this map.

7. ADDITIONAL AS-NEEDED SERVICES

A. Additional vegetation treatment may be necessary that is not specifically identified in this scope. This may occur if new structures are constructed during the term of the contract or if nuisance species infestations are identified in additional water bodies. Work will be done at the hourly rate identified in the fee schedule and includes but is not limited to, all labor, materials, chemicals and equipment to perform the work.

B. Categories of work may include, but are not limited to:

i. Fence Line, Structure and Guardrail Treatment

ii. Stormwater Pond Treatment

iii. Ditch Treatment

iv. Borrow Pit Treatment

v. Wetland Treatment

vi. Upland Treatment

C. An on-site meeting between the Contractor and the County will be conducted before any work begins. A quote must be provided for the

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8. INVOICING

A. Invoices shall be submitted only after all work has been completed and visual inspection(s) of the treatment area(s) indicated that ninety-five (95%) (measures as total two (2) – dimensional area covered by target plants) of all designated plant species have been killed. This inspection for completeness of treatment shall occur no sooner than fourteen (14) days after the final day of treatment. This is to allow time for herbicides to take effect and to determine whether treatment has been successful.

B. Invoice payments will not be approved until a completed Sarasota County Pesticide Application Record (Attachment L) has been received.

C. Quarterly service frequencies shall be invoiced at a lump sum rate as listed on the contract fee schedule, including but not limited to, all labor, equipment, materials and chemicals required to complete the work.

D. For as-needed services, Contractor shall only invoice for time spent on the job at the rate listed on the contract 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 as listed on the contract fee schedule.

i. Example Scenario: Removing vegetation from pond with long arm without chemical treatment.

Fee Schedule Item Quantity Rate Total

Mechanical Removal Labor 8 hours

Heavy Equipment 8 hours

Disposal Fee Cost

ii. Example Scenario: Spraying vegetation along a fence line while using an ATV to drive fence line.

Fee Schedule Item Quantity Rate Total

Chemical Treatment Labor 2 hours

Chemical Usage 1 gallon

Light Equipment 2 hours

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9. DEFINITIONS

A. Labor

i. Labor is billed under the primary activity category (Mechanical Removal or Chemical Treatment).

B. Mechanical Removal Labor

i. Labor with the usage of hand tools such as, but not limited to, chainsaw, weed eater, pruner.

ii. May or may not include the usage of light or heavy equipment.

iii. Does not include chemical treatment.

C. Chemical Treatment Labor

i. Labor with the application of chemical treatment.

a. Chemical cost is outlined in Section D.ii. Chemical Usage.

ii. May or may not include the usage of light or heavy equipment.

D. Chemical Usage

i. The volume of chemical(s) used for a specific treatment event for as-needed services.

ii. Backup documentation for cost must be provided

a. Contractor shall provide a list of the chemical(s) used and cost shall be calculated by volume used.

E. Light Equipment

i. Such as, but not limited to, Kubota, All-Terrain Vehicle, non-motorized boat.

F. Heavy Equipment

i. Such as, but not limited to, skid steer, motorized boat, tractor.

G. Light or Heavy Equipment Usage

i. Must be pre-approved by the County.

ii. Bill for equipment usage only when the equipment is actively operating and performing work on-site.

iii. Mobilization fee is not to be included.

H. Rental Equipment

i. Must be pre-approved by the County.

ii. Mobilization fee is not to be included.

iii. Backup documentation for rental cost must be provided.

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.

D. POLLUTION LIABILITY (PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES): Contractor agrees to maintain Pollution Liability coverage with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim/occurrence for bodily injury, property damage and environmental damage from sudden and gradual occurrences resulting from pollution conditions arising out of the application of pesticides and/or herbicides as part of the services performed under this contract. This requirement may be satisfied via endorsement to Contractor’s Commercial General Liability policy amending the pollution exclusion to include coverage for such exposures. If coverage is written on a claims-made basis: a. Any retroactive date shall precede the effective date of this contract; b. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage for a period of two years after final payment under this contract is made, or provide evidence showing Contractor has obtained a two year extended reporting period endorsement.