262845MN_Solicitation_Documents.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) - PART I

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IFB #: 262845MN

IFB TITLE: FENCE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES

1.0 PURPOSE

Sarasota County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive bids on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (“OpenGov”), the County’s electronic procurement portal, for the purpose of selecting contractors to provide Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) fencing installation services throughout the County’s parks system on an as-needed basis. Although issued primarily for PRNR, the resulting contract may be utilized by any Sarasota County department.

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

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 references demonstrating their

experience providing fencing installation services for commercial, industrial, or governmental agencies within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov. A minimum of two (2) references are required.

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

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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.

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 up to three (3) contracts to the responsive and responsible bidders submitting the lowest total bid prices. Unless otherwise noted, bidders must submit a price for every

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

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

8.3 Preferences

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

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

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

8.4 Contract

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

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

9.0 PRICING

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

9.2 As applicable, estimated usage for each item is listed in the bid. This is an estimated figure only and no guarantee is made or implied as to the 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.

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

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10.0 COUNTY WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE

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

10.2 Parking – The Bidder’s representatives shall abide by all parking restrictions. The Bidder’s vehicles are subject to the same restrictions, limitations, fines and tickets as posted for any other vehicle. Where time limit restrictions exceed the required time to provide services, arrangements shall be made in advance.

10.3 Alcohol/Drugs – Service personnel under the influence of alcohol and/or non-prescription drugs are not permitted to work in County facilities.

Any person known or thought to be under these influences will be escorted off County property.

10.4 Security - The Bidder must adhere to all Sarasota County security procedures. The Bidder’s work force shall be made up of persons legally authorized to perform work in the United States. The Bidder shall, at the County’s request, submit the following information for each of their employees: name, date of birth, social security number and green card (if applicable).

10.5 Identification - The Bidder shall require all employees to visibly wear identification while on County property. Said identification shall contain a color photograph of the employee, the name of the employee and the name of the company. The Bidder shall require all employees to wear a company uniform, which shall include the name of the employee and the company. Persons not conforming to this requirement may be denied access to the building. Denial of access does not alleviate the Bidder’s responsibilities herein.

11.0 CONTINGENCY

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If during the performance of construction or repair work, an unforeseen circumstance occurs that triggers an additional expense, a contingency of up to 10% may be allowed. Any use of contingency funds is subject to the written approval of the County project manager, and any unused contingency shall not be paid out as a part of any final payment.

12.0 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

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PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK SPECIFICATIONS

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1. OVERVIEW

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) requires qualified fencing installation services throughout the County’s parks system.

This solicitation establishes a pool of qualified Contractors to furnish and install fencing on an as-needed basis.

Although issued primarily for PRNR, the resulting contract may be utilized by any Sarasota County department for fencing installation or repair services.

Individual projects may be awarded through Work Orders (WO) or other project-specific authorization methods utilized by the requesting department, provided such authorization is issued in accordance with the terms of this solicitation and resulting contract.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to complete fencing installations in accordance with this Scope of Work.

B. The specifications contained herein reflect typical fencing practices within County parks and natural areas. The scope includes detailed specifications for chain link fencing, which represents the most common fencing type installed and maintained by PRNR.

C. Other fencing and gate types are addressed as specialty applications and may be requested on a project-specific basis. Attachment B contains excerpts from PRNR’s Design Guidelines (Guidelines) related to fencing and gates to provide general context on typical park applications. While the resulting contract may be used Countywide, fencing installations within parks are expected to follow PRNR’s Guidelines unless otherwise approved by the County in writing for a specific project.

3. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

A. Contractor acknowledges that the County may enter into multiple agreements with various contractors for these services.

B. For projects estimated by the County to cost less than $50,000.00, Project authorizations/WOs may be assigned, in the County’s sole discretion, to the Contractor deemed best suited for the specific project and in the best interest of the County.

C. For projects estimated by the County, or quoted by any Contractor, to cost $50,000.00 or more, all awarded contractors will be invited to submit a quote. The Project authorizations/WOs shall be awarded to the Contractor submitting the lowest quote for that project.

i. Requests for project quotes will be issued in writing through OpenGov, the County’s online procurement platform.

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ii. Contractors shall submit responses by the date and time specified in OpenGov.

iii. When required, site visit information, including date, time, and location, shall be identified in the quote request.

iv. For projects requiring competitive quotes pursuant to this section, Contractors shall provide a firm lump sum price in response to each Project authorizations/WOs.

v. The County may include a contingency amount of up to ten percent (10%) to the total WO quote to be used only with prior written approval by the County. No additional work shall commence until the County approves the contingency and issues a change order to the original purchase order (“PO”) corresponding to the Project authorizations/WOs.

vi. If a contractor declines to submit quotes for three (3) project requests within a twelve-month period, their contract may be terminated at the sole discretion of the County.

D. Notice to Proceed: The County’s issuance of a PO shall constitute the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor shall not commence work until the PO has been issued by the County. Work performed prior to issuance of a PO shall be at the Contractor’s sole risk and shall not be eligible for payment.

E. Lump sum projects, including any approved contingency, shall not be subject to change orders unless the County authorizes additional unforeseen work directly related to the original Project authorizations/WOs and issues a revised PO.

4. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

B. Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform the work.

C. Each crew shall include at least one individual on site that can effectively communicate in English.

D. Contractor shall designate a single point of contact (SPOC) with mobile phone and email address.

E. Contractor shall maintain clean, safe, and orderly work sites and shall be responsible for removal of all debris generated by its operations.

F. The County shall not be responsible for loss of or damage to Contractor equipment left on County property.

G. Contractor shall coordinate installation schedules with the County’s Project Manager and provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice prior to commencing work at each site.

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H. Contractor shall minimize disruptions to County operations and public use areas.

I. Contractor shall be responsible for damage to County or third-party property resulting from Contractor’s operations and shall restore affected areas to the County’s satisfaction.

J. Contractor shall perform work during the County’s normal operating hours unless otherwise approved in writing by the County. Work outside normal operating hours requires prior written authorization. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding County-observed holidays.

5. UTILITY LOCATING AND SITE CONDITIONS

A. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall verify the location of all underground utilities and facilities within the project area. Contractor shall comply with the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, Chapter 556, Florida Statutes, including, but not limited to, contacting Sunshine State One Call (811) prior to excavation. In addition to statutory notification requirements, Contractor shall provide the County with at least 48 hours’ notice prior to any excavation or ground penetration.

B. A minimum clearance of three (3) feet shall be maintained between fencing and air conditioning units, gas meters, transformers, generators, or other electrical or mechanical equipment.

6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION – CHAIN LINK FENCING

A. Installation Requirements

i. Installation shall comply with applicable manufacturer requirements and instructions.

ii. Contractor shall visit each site, perform all field measurements, and account for existing site conditions.

iii. Installation may include removal and disposal of existing fencing as identified in the project request.

iv. Fencing shall be installed in a neat, professional manner, following the natural contour of the ground with no gaps beneath the fence unless otherwise indicated.

v. Fence posts shall be plumb, and top rails shall be installed to provide a smooth, continuous horizontal alignment.

B. Materials

All chain link fencing materials, including fabric, posts, gates, rails, braces, fittings, ties, wire, coatings, and paint shall conform to the specifications listed herein and applicable ASTM standards in effect at

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i. Chain Link Fabric

Fabric shall be chain link type, hot-dipped galvanized No. 9 steel wire with a minimum breaking strength of 1,390 pounds. Fabric wire shall be zinc-coated after weaving with a minimum coating weight of 1.2 ounces per square foot of actual wire surface. Mesh size shall be two (2) inches. Fence height shall be as specified in the project request or indicated on the plans. Selvage shall be knuckle top and knuckle bottom.

ii. Line Posts

a) Line posts shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel Schedule 40 pipe with a zinc coating of not less than 1.2 ounces per square foot. Grade 5540 pipe is not acceptable. Posts for fences up to six (6) feet in height shall be a minimum of

1.9 inches outside diameter (O.D.), weighing 1.72 pounds per linear foot and spaced no more than 10 feet on center.

• For fences exceeding six (6) feet in height, line posts shall be hot-dipped galvanized Schedule 40 steel pipe with a minimum O.D. of 2.375 inches.

iii. Corner and Terminal Posts

a) Corner and terminal posts shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel Schedule 40 pipe with a zinc coating of not less than

1.2 ounces per square foot.

b) Posts for fences up to six (6) feet in height shall be 2.375 inches O.D., weighing 3.65 pounds per linear foot.

c) For fences exceeding six (6) feet in height, corner and terminal posts shall be hot-dipped galvanized Schedule 40 steel pipe with a minimum O.D. of 2.375 inches.

iv. Gate Posts

a) Gate posts shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel Schedule 40 pipe.

b) For swing gates with a maximum panel width of six (6) feet and fence heights up to six (6) feet, gate posts shall be a minimum of 3.0 inches O.D., weighing 5.79 pounds per linear foot, unless otherwise indicated in the project request or drawings.

c) Gate posts for other configurations shall be as specified in the Project authorizations/WOs.

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v. Gate Frames

a) Gate frames shall be constructed of two (2) inches O.D.

steel tubing, weighing 2.717 pounds per linear foot.

b) Frames shall be rigidly welded at all corners and joints to form a single, solid unit and internally braced with galvanized tubular steel of appropriate size.

c) All gates shall include standard locking devices unless otherwise specified in the Project Request.

vi. Top Rail

Top rails shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel Schedule 40 pipe with a minimum O.D. of 1.66 inches and a minimum weight of

2.27 pounds per linear foot. Rails shall average not less than 21 feet in length and be joined with hot-dipped galvanized pressed steel sleeves that provide a rigid connection while allowing for expansion and contraction.

vii. Bracing

All corner, terminal, and gate posts shall be braced with 1.66-inch O.D. steel pipe, weighing 2.27 pounds per linear foot and trussed with a 3/8-inch truss rod.

viii. Fabric Ties

Fabric ties shall be aluminum No. 6 gauge, except for backstops, which shall use steel ties. Ties shall be installed at intervals of one (1) tie per foot of height on line and terminal posts and six

(6) ties per ten (10) feet of top rail.

ix. Stretcher Bars

Stretcher bars shall be flat steel bars measuring 1/4-inch or 3/16-inch thickness, hot-dipped galvanized or equivalent. Stretcher bars shall be installed at all terminal posts and secured with stretcher bar bands spaced at 24 inches on center.

x. Tension Wire

Tension wire shall be No. 7 gauge coil spring wire installed along the bottom of the fence, unless otherwise specified in the Project authorizations/WOs. The tension wire shall be installed between the fence fabric and posts and secured to the fabric with hog rings at intervals not exceeding 24 inches.

xi. Miscellaneous Fittings

All fittings required to complete the fencing installation shall be pressed steel and/or malleable steel. All ferrous materials shall be thoroughly galvanized using the hot-dipped method.

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xii. Vinyl Coating

Where vinyl-coated fencing is specified in the Project authorizations/WOs or drawings, materials shall comply with ASTM F668, Standard Industrial, Class 2B. Vinyl coating thickness shall range from 0.006 to 0.010 inches. Core wire shall be 9-gauge galvanized wire meeting ASTM A641 requirements. Vinyl coating colors shall be standard colors, including green, brown, or black.

xiii. Paint

When required, Contractor shall wire-brush all rusted surfaces, apply primer, and apply two (2) coats of zinc-based paint.

C. Post Installation and Concrete

All fence posts shall be set in concrete with no filler added. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 2,500 psi and shall be crowned to shed water. Embedment depths shall be measured from the bottom of the post to finished grade.

TYPE OF

POST

LENGTH OF POST

Up to 8’ Over 8’ Up to 8’ Over 8’ Up to 8’ Over 8’

HOLE DIAMETER HOLE DEPTH POST DEPTH IN CONCRETE

Line 8” 12” 30” 48” 28” 46”

Terminal 12” 15” 38” 48” 36” 46”

Corner 12” 15” 38” 48” 36” 46”

Gate Post Diameter x 3 38” 48” 36” 46”

D. Salvage

All salvageable fencing components shall remain the property of the County. Contractor shall load, transport, and store salvageable materials at the County-designated location unless otherwise directed in writing by the County.

7. SPECIALTY AND NON-CHAIN LINK FENCING

Specialty fencing materials may be required for new installations or repairs and may include, but is not limited to, plastic, PVC, wood, wrought iron, aluminum, block, stucco, and foam. Specialty materials shall be invoiced in accordance with Section 12.

8. PARTS, MATERIALS, AND COUNTY-PROVIDED ITEMS

A. The County reserves the right to purchase parts or materials for Contractor installation. Contractor shall not apply markup to County-provided items.

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B. Emergency shipping costs shall be reimbursed only when authorized in writing by the County and must identify the approving County employee on the invoice.

C. Contractor assumes responsibility for all transportation, handling, insurance, and delivery of materials until accepted by the County.

9. PERMITS

Contractor shall obtain all permits required for each Project. Permit fees shall be reimbursed at actual cost with supporting documentation. No markup is allowed.

10. SUBCONTRACTING

A. Subcontracting requires prior written County approval.

B. Contractors shall not subcontract work to another awarded Contractor under this solicitation.

C. Subcontracted work shall be invoiced in accordance with Section 12 and the pricing structure applicable to the project.

11. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Contractor shall notify the County in writing (email or through the County’s Work Management System (WMS), if applicable) when the project is complete and ready for final inspection.

B. At the request of the County, Contractor shall perform a joint inspection with the County.

C. If deficiencies are discovered, the County shall document the issues in writing, hereinafter referred to as a “Punch List”. The Punch List shall include photos and detailed descriptions of the observed deficiencies and shall be provided to the Contractor in writing.

i. Contractor shall respond to the County’s Punch List within one (1) business day and shall complete all the Punch List items within three (3) business days, unless otherwise approved in writing by the County.

ii. Contractor shall bear the costs of completing the Punch List.

D. Upon satisfactory completion of all required contract deliverables, including correction of all Punch List items, and, provided no additional deficiencies are identified, the County may accept the work as complete.

12. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

A. Contractor shall invoice the County within two (2) weeks of completion of the work. Each invoice shall clearly reference the applicable Project authorizations/WOs or project authorization number and corresponding PO number. Invoices shall align with the pricing structure applicable to the project as authorized by the County.

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B. Projects Originally Estimated Under $50,000.00

i. Projects originally estimated to be under $50,000.00 shall be compensated strictly in accordance with the unit rates and markup percentages submitted in the Contract Fee Schedule.

Lump-sum pricing shall not be utilized for these projects.

ii. Invoices shall include:

a) Time spent on the job at the rate listed in the Pricing Table.

Hourly charges shall begin upon arrival at the jobsite. All trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time, and labor shall be included in the hourly rate and shall not be invoiced separately.

b) Materials and parts listed separately. Contractor shall provide supporting documentation (such as supplier quotes or invoices) showing actual cost paid to the supplier. The Contractor’s percentage markup, as listed in the Contract Fee Schedule, shall be shown separately.

c) Subcontracted services listed separately. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice to the Contractor shall be included.

The Contractor’s percentage markup, as listed in the Contract Fee Schedule, shall be shown separately.

d) Permit fees listed separately. A copy of the receipt from the permitting authority shall be included. Permit fees shall be reimbursed at actual cost only. No markup shall be applied.

C. Projects Originally Estimated to Exceed $50,000.00

i. Projects originally estimated to exceed $50,000.00 shall be compensated strictly in accordance with the lump-sum pricing submitted by the Contractor through OpenGov and approved by the County. Unit-rate or hourly pricing from the Pricing Table shall not be utilized for these projects.

ii. Invoices shall include:

a) The approved lump-sum project amount, exclusive of contingency, as authorized by the County.

b) Any County-approved contingency expenditures.

Contingency costs must be supported by documentation and prior written authorization. Unused contingency funds shall not be invoiced or paid.

c) Permit fees (if required), reimbursed at actual cost.

Contractor shall provide a copy of the permitting authority receipt. Permit reimbursement shall not exceed actual cost, regardless of any allowance included in the Pricing Table or proposal.

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13. WARRANTY

A. Contractor warrants all work and materials for a minimum of one (1) year from County acceptance or for the duration of any applicable manufacturer warranty, whichever is longer.

B. Contractor shall correct warranty deficiencies at no cost to the County within 30 days of written notification by the County.

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PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

Contractor shall, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect, at all times during the life of this Contract, insurance coverage (including endorsements) and limits as described herein. These requirements, as well as the County’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

Insurance requirements itemized in this Contract and required of the Contractor shall extend to all subcontractors to cover their operations performed under this Contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to subcontractors.

Insurance carriers providing coverage required herein must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida and must possess a current A.M. Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.

Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made and suit is brought, except with respect to limits of the insurer’s liability.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all premiums for insurance contributing to the satisfaction of this Contract and shall be solely responsible for the payment of all deductibles and retentions to which such policies are subject.

Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Administrative Agent evidencing the types and amounts of coverage, including endorsements, required by this Contract prior to commencement of work and prior to expiration of the insurance contract, when applicable. Such Certificate(s) of Insurance shall, to the extent allowable by the insurer, include a minimum thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (10 days for non-payment of premium) or non-renewal of coverage. Notwithstanding these notification requirements, the Contractor will be required to provide County with 5-day prior written notice of any policy cancellation or non-renewal.

The County reserves the right to review, modify, reject, or accept any required policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements, herein from time to time throughout the term of this Contract. County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.

A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Contractor agrees to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 440.

Employers Liability to be included with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 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.