300544-AW.pdf

Board of County Commissioners County Administrator

Melissa McKinlay, Mayor Verdenia C. Baker Mack Bernard, Vice Mayor Hal R. Valeche Paulette Burdick Dave Kerner Steven L. Abrams Mary Lou Berger Purchasing Department www.pbcgov.org/purchasing

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION

RFQ #300544/AW

DISPOSAL SERVICES, DECEASED ANIMALS (ROADSIDE), TERM CONTRACT

RFQ SUBMISSION DATE: JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 4:00 P.M.

**** FAXED OR E-MAILED RESPONSES ACCEPTABLE ****

It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that all pages are included. Therefore, all vendors are advised to closely examine this package. Any questions regarding the completeness of this package should be immediately directed to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department.

Quotations are requested for furnishing the goods/services as described herein and in accordance with applicable terms, conditions and specifications as set forth herein without any modification, change or alterations to any terms, conditions or provisions of this solicitation, unless specifically approved in writing by the County.

By submitting an offer which is accepted by the County, a binding contract is formed in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications as set forth in this Request for Quotation (RFQ)

C A U T I O N

In order to do business with Palm Beach County, vendors are required to create a Vendor Registration Account OR activate an existing Vendor Registration Account through the Purchasing Department’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) system which can be accessed at https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService. As they are issued, all amendments to solicitations will be posted under the applicable solicitation on our VSS system. It is the vendor’s sole responsibility to routinely check our VSS system for any amendments that may have been issued prior to the deadline for receipt of quotes.

Palm Beach County shall not be responsible for the completeness of any solicitation that was not downloaded from our VSS system or obtained directly from the Purchasing Department.

In accordance with the provisions of ADA, this document may be requested in an alternate format.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PALM BEACH COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

50 S. MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 110, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415-3199

http://www.pbcgov.org/purchasing https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Palm Beach County

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ #300544/AW TITLE: DISPOSAL SERVICES, DECEASED ANIMALS (ROADSIDE), TERM CONTRACT

BUYER: Albert Wong PHONE (561) 616-6823

FAX (561) 242-6723 E-MAIL: awong@pbcgov.org

**** FAXED OR E-MAILED RESPONSES ACCEPTABLE ****

To ensure that your offer is considered, it must be received in Palm Beach County Purchasing no later than 4:00 P.M., PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL TIME, by the submission date. Offers received after this time will not be considered.

This Request for Quotation, General Conditions, Instructions to Vendors, Special Conditions, Specifications, Attachments, Amendments (if issued), and/or any other referenced document form a part of this RFQ solicitation and response thereto, and by reference are made a part thereof. The selected awardee shall be bound by all terms, conditions and requirements in these documents.

GENERAL CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR VENDORS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following Terms and Conditions are applicable to this purchase order/contract entered into by and between Palm Beach County (referred to as County) and Vendor.

1. CONDITIONED OFFERS

Vendors are cautioned that any condition, qualification, provision, or comment in their quote, or in other correspondence transmitted with their quote, which in any way modifies, takes exception to, or is inconsistent with the specifications, requirements, or any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of this solicitation, is sufficient cause for the rejection of their quote and shall be considered as non-responsive.

2. MODIFICATIONS

No modifications of this order/contract, including but not limited to these terms and conditions, shall be binding upon County unless approved by an authorized representative of County’s Purchasing Department.

3. ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments are prohibited unless prior written consent is given by the County and the Vendor.

4. EXCUSABLE DELAYS

The County may grant additional time for any delay if the delay will not adversely impact the best interest of the County and is due to causes beyond the control of the Vendor. Such grant must be in writing and made part of the order/contract.

5. DEFAULT

The County may, by written notice of default to the successful vendor, terminate the order/contract in whole or in part if the successful vendor fails to satisfactorily perform any provisions of this solicitation or resultant order/contract, or fails to make progress so as to endanger performance under the terms and conditions of this solicitation or resultant order/contract, or provides repeated non-performance, or does not remedy such failure within a period of ten (10) days (or such period as the Director of Purchasing may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Director of Purchasing specifying such failure. In the event the County terminates this order/contract in whole or in part because of default of the successful vendor, the County may procure goods and/or services similar to those terminated, and the successful vendor shall be liable for any excess costs incurred due to this action.

If it is determined that the successful vendor was not in default or that the default was excusable (e.g., failure due to causes beyond the control of, or without the fault or negligence of, the successful vendor), the rights and obligations of the parties shall be those provided in “Termination For Convenience”.

6. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

The County may, whenever the interests of the County so require, terminate the order/contract, in whole or in part, for the convenience of the County upon five (5) days written notice to Vendor. Unless directed otherwise in the notice of termination, the Vendor shall incur no further obligations in connection with the order/contract.

7. REMEDIES

No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder now or hereafter existing at law, or in equity, by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY

No provision of this Contract is intended to, or shall be construed to, create any third party beneficiary or to provide any rights to any person or entity not a party to this Contract, including but not limited to any citizen or employees of the County and/or successful vendor.

9. FOB

The F.O.B. point shall be destination. If the County agrees, freight charges may be prepaid by the Vendor and listed on the invoice; however, Vendor retains title and assumes all responsibility, liability and risk in transit, and shall be responsible for the filing of claims for loss or damages.

10. PAYMENT TERMS

In order for Palm Beach County to make payment, the Vendor’s Legal Name; Vendor’s Address; and Vendor’s TIN/FEIN Number on the successful vendor’s quote must be exactly the same as it appears on the invoice and in Palm Beach County’s VSS system which can be accessed at https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService.

Payment shall be made by the County after goods / services have been received, accepted and properly invoiced as indicated in the contract and / or order. Invoices must bear the purchase order number. The Florida https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService

Prompt Payment Act is applicable to this solicitation. Interest penalties will only be paid in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, Florida Statute 218.70.

Note: Palm Beach County Vendors can now be paid by Credit Card via the County’s voluntary Payment Manager Program. For vendors who don’t have a merchant account, one is needed to utilize the Program. For vendors with a merchant account, you will need to enroll with the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s office. For information, contact the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller at pbcpaymentmgr@mypalmbeachclerk.com or 561-355-3295.

11. INVOICING

Successful vendors shall send ALL ORIGINAL invoices to the following address and may send copies of invoices to the Palm Beach County Department requesting the goods/services. Invoices submitted on carbon paper shall not be accepted.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

FINANCE DEPT.

P.O. BOX 4036

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33402-4036

12. TAXES

The County is exempt from Federal and State taxes.

13. PURCHASE ORDER

The County will not accept any goods delivered or services performed unless a duly authorized purchase order has been issued for said goods and/or services. The purchase order number must appear on all invoices, packing slips and all correspondence concerning the order.

14. ORDER/CONTRACT

Vendor agrees that by submitting an offer (i.e. Request for Quotation) which is accepted by the County (i.e. Purchase Order, Term Contract Notice) a binding contract is formed in accordance with the County’s terms, conditions and specifications as set forth in the solicitation and this purchase order. Vendor certifies that the offer has been made by an officer or employee having the authority to bind the Vendor. Accordingly, payment will only be made to the company and the address as provided in the Vendor’s offer unless prior written authorization is received from the County.

15. PRICING

(a) Unless specifically requested in the specifications, any response containing modifying or escalation clauses shall be rejected.

(b) The price offered must be in accordance with the unit of measure provided on the response page(s). One (1) space or line requires only one (1) single, fixed unit price. Anything other than a single, fixed unit price shall result in the rejection of your response.

(c) Vendor warrants by virtue of submitting an offer that prices shall remain firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening to allow for evaluation and award.

(d) Prices shall remain firm for the initial and any subsequent term unless modified by a special condition.

(e) All unit prices offered should be within two (2) decimal points. If vendor’s pricing offered exceeds two (2) decimal points, Purchasing reserves the right to round up or down accordingly.

(f) In the event of mathematical error(s), the unit price shall prevail and the vendor’s total offer shall be corrected accordingly. QUOTES

HAVING ERASURES OR CORRECTIONS MUST BE INITIALED

BY THE VENDOR PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TIME. IF THE

CORRECTION IS NOT PROPERLY INITIALED, OR IF THE INTENT

OR LEGIBILITY OF THE CORRECTION IS NOT CLEAR, THE

RFQ SHALL BE REJECTED.

16. DELIVERIES

Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless otherwise stipulated.

17. INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

All goods and/or services provided on this Purchase Order are subject to inspection and acceptance upon receipt or completion by an authorized representative of the County.

18. QUANTITIES

Quantities specified in the order/contract cannot be changed without County approval. Goods shipped in excess of quantity designated may be returned at Vendor’s expense.

19. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

Palm Beach County is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination.

Pursuant to Palm Beach County Resolution R-2017-1770, as may be amended, the successful vendor warrants and represents that throughout the term of the contract, including any renewals thereof, all of its employees are treated equally during employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetic information. Failure to meet this requirement shall be considered a default of contract.

20. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

The Vendor must strictly comply with all Federal, State, County and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the goods and/or services provided herein. The UCC shall prevail as the basis for contractual obligations between the Vendor and the County for any terms and conditions not addressed. The County shall not be liable to the Vendor for any legal fees, court costs, or other legal expenses arising from the interpretation or enforcement of this order/contract, or from any other matter generated by or relating to this order/contract.

21. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK

ORDINANCE

Pursuant to Palm Beach County Code Section 2-371 through 2-377, the Palm Beach County Criminal History Records Check Ordinance (“Ordinance”), the County shall conduct fingerprint based criminal history record checks on all persons not employed by the County who repair, deliver, or provide goods or services for, to, or on behalf of the County. A fingerprint based criminal history record check shall be conducted on all employees and subcontractors of vendors, including repair persons and delivery persons, who are unescorted when entering a facility determined to be critical to the public safety and security of the County. County facilities that require this heightened level of security are identified in Resolution R-2003-1274, as may be amended. The vendor is solely responsible for understanding the financial, schedule, and staffing implications of this Ordinance. Further, the vendor acknowledges that its pricing offered includes any and all direct or indirect costs associated with compliance of this Ordinance, except for the applicable FDLE/FBI fees that shall be paid by the County.

22. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

In accordance with the Florida Public Entity Crime Statute 287.132.133, persons and affiliates who are entering into a contract or performing any work in furtherance with Palm Beach County certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will perform hereunder, have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida Department of Management Services within the thirty-six (36) months immediately preceding the date hereof. This notice is required by Florida Statute 287.133 (3) (a).

23. SBE PROGRAM

Item 1 – Policy It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, that SBE(s) have the maximum practical opportunity to participate in the competitive process of supplying goods and services to the County. To that end, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Small Business Ordinance which is codified in Sections 2-80.21 through 2-80.34 (as amended) of the Palm Beach County Code, which sets forth the County’s requirements for the SBE program, and is incorporated in this mailto:pbcpaymentmgr@mypalmbeachclerk.com solicitation. Compliance with the requirements contained in this section shall result in a vendor being deemed responsive to SBE requirements.

The provisions of this Ordinance are applicable to this solicitation, and shall have precedence over the provisions of this solicitation in the event of a conflict.

Item 2 – Contract Award Criteria For purchases made as a result of this solicitation, the County shall make an award to the vendor who is certified as a small business with Palm Beach County and who is within 10% of the lowest responsive, responsible vendor, providing that the small business is also deemed responsive and responsible to the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Item 3 – SBE Certification Only those firms certified as a small business enterprise by Palm Beach County at the time of quote submission shall be counted toward the established SBE goals. Upon receipt of a complete application, IT TAKES

UP TO NINETY (90) DAYS TO BECOME CERTIFIED AS AN SBE WITH

PALM BEACH COUNTY. It is the responsibility of the vendor to confirm the certification of any proposed SBE; therefore, it is recommended that vendors visit the on-line Vendor Directory at www.pbcgov.org/osba to verify SBE certification.

Item 4 – Decertification As part of the consideration for quote award under the SBE Ordinance, any firm/proposer decertified by Palm Beach County shall be considered non-responsive to the SBE requirements.

24. LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE

In accordance with the Palm Beach County Local Preference Ordinance, a preference may be given to (1) quoters having a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or (2) quoters having a permanent place of business in the Glades that are able to provide the goods or services within the Glades.

A. Glades Local Preference: Pursuant to the Palm Beach County Local

Preference Ordinance, a 5% Glades Local Preference is given when a Glades business offers to provide the goods or services that will be procured for use in the Glades. If the lowest responsive, responsible quoter is a non-Glades business, all quotes received from responsive, responsible Glades businesses may be decreased by 5%. The original quote amount is not changed. The 5% decrease given for the Glades Local Preference is calculated only for the purpose of determining ranking and award.

B. Local Preference: Pursuant to the Palm Beach County Local

Preference Ordinance, a 5% Local Preference is given to quoters having a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County. If the lowest responsive, responsible quoter is a non-local business; all quotes received from responsive, responsible local businesses may be decreased by 5%. The original quote amount is not changed. The 5% decrease given for the Local Preference is calculated only for the purpose of determining ranking and award.

C. To receive a Glades Local Preference or a Local Preference

(collectively referred to as “local preference”), a quoter must have a permanent place of business in existence prior to the County’s issuance of this Request for Quotation. A permanent place of business means that the quoter’s headquarters is located in Palm Beach County or in the Glades, as applicable; or, the quoter has a permanent office or other site in Palm Beach County or in the Glades, as applicable, where the quoter will produce a substantial portion of the goods or services to be purchased. A valid Business Tax Receipt issued by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector is required, unless the quoter is exempt from the business tax receipt requirement by law, and will be used to verify that the quoter had a permanent place of business prior to the issuance of this Request for Quotation. In addition, the attached “Certification of Business Location” and Business Tax Receipt must accompany the quote at the time of quote submission. The Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt and this Certification are the sole determinant of local preference eligibility.

Errors in the completion of this Certification or failure to submit this completed Certification will cause the quoter to not receive a local preference.

25. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent authorized by law, Vendor shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the County, its employees and agents against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the Vendor, or its employees, agents, subcontractors or assignees pursuant to the terms and conditions of this order/contract.

26. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

Any toxic substance provided to the County as a result of this solicitation or resultant order/contract shall be accompanied by its SDS.

27. ENDORSEMENTS

No endorsements by the County of the goods and/or services will be used by the Vendor in any way, manner or form.

28. VENUE AND GOVERNING LAW

Any and all legal actions arising from or necessary to enforce this order/contract will be held in Palm Beach County and shall be interpreted according to the laws of Florida.

29. PUBLIC RECORDS, ACCESS AND AUDITS

Any material submitted in response to this solicitation is considered a public document in accordance with Section 119.07, F.S. This includes material which the responding vendor might consider to be confidential. All submitted information that the responding vendor believes to be confidential and exempt from disclosure (i.e., a trade secret or as provided for in Section 119.07 and Section 812.081, F.S.) must be specifically identified as such. Upon receipt of a public records request for such information, a determination will be made as to whether the identified information is, in fact, confidential.

The vendor shall maintain records related to all charges, expenses, and costs incurred in estimating and performing the work for at least three (3) years after completion or termination of this Order/Contract. The County shall have access to such records as required in this Section for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours, at the Vendor’s place of business.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein, as provided under Section 119.0701, F.S., if the Vendor : (i) provides a service; and (ii) acts on behalf of the County as provided under Section 119.011(2), F.S., the Vendor shall comply with the requirements of Section 119.0701, F.S., as it may be amended from time to time. The Vendor is specifically required to:

(a) Keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform services as provided under this Order/Contract.

(b) Upon request from the County’s Custodian of Public Records (“County’s Custodian”) or County’s representative/liaison, on behalf of the County’s Custodian, provide the County with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, F.S. or as otherwise provided by law. The Vendor further agrees that all fees, charges and expenses shall be determined in accordance with Palm Beach County PPM CW-F- 002, Fees Associated with Public Records Requests, as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.

(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Order/Contract term and following completion of the Order/Contract, if the Vendor does not transfer the records to the public agency. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the disclosure of or the provision of records to the County.

(d) Upon completion of the Order/Contract, the

Vendor shall transfer, at no cost to the County, all public records in possession of the Vendor unless notified by County’s representative/liaison, on behalf of the County’s Custodian, to keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform the service. If the Vendor transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the Order/Contract, the Vendor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Vendor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Order/Contract, the Vendor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically by the Vendor must be provided to the County, upon request of the County’s Custodian or the County’s representative/liaison, on behalf of the County’s Custodian, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of County, at no cost to County.

Vendor acknowledges that it has familiarized itself with the requirements of Chapter 119, F. S., and other requirements of state law applicable to public records not specifically set forth herein. Failure of the Vendor to comply with the requirements of this Section, Chapter 119, F.S. and other applicable requirements of state law, shall be a material breach of this Order/Contract. County shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available to it for breach of contract, including but not limited to, the right to terminate for cause.

IF THE VENDOR HAS QUESTIONS

REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF

CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES,

TO THE VENDOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE

PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS

ORDER/CONTRACT, PLEASE

CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF

PUBLIC RECORDS AT RECORDS

REQUEST, PALM BEACH COUNTY

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, 301

N. OLIVE AVENUE, WEST PALM

BEACH, FL 33401, BY E-MAIL AT

RECORDSREQUEST@PBCGOV.ORG

OR BY TELEPHONE AT 561-355-6680.

30. SALES PROMOTIONS / PRICE REDUCTIONS

Should sales promotions occur during the term of the order/contract that lower the price of the procured item, the successful vendor shall extend to the County the lower price offered by the manufacturer on any such promotional item. Further, any price decreases effectuated during the order/contract period by reason of market change or otherwise, shall be passed on to the County. Additionally, anytime after award, the vendor may offer a reduced price which shall remain in effect for the duration of the order/contract.

31. PERFORMANCE DURING EMERGENCY

By submitting an offer, vendor agrees and promises that, during and after a public emergency, disaster, hurricane, flood, or acts of God, the County shall be given “first priority” for all goods and services under this order/contract. Vendor agrees to provide all goods and services to the County during and after the emergency at the terms, conditions, and prices as provided in this solicitation on a “first priority” basis. Vendor shall furnish a 24-hour phone number to the County in the event of such an emergency. Failure to provide the stated priority during and after an emergency shall constitute breach of contract and make the vendor subject to sanctions from doing further business with the County.

32. PALM BEACH COUNTY OFFICE OF THE

INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to Palm Beach County Code, Section 2-421-2-440, as amended, Palm Beach County’s Office of Inspector General is authorized to review past, present and proposed County contracts, transactions, accounts, and records. The Inspector General’s authority includes, but is not limited to, the power to audit, investigate, monitor, and inspect the activities of entities contracting with the County, or anyone acting on their behalf, in order to ensure compliance with contract requirements and to detect corruption and fraud.

33. BUSINESS INFORMATION

If vendor is a Joint Venture for the goods/services described herein, vendor shall, upon request of Palm Beach County, provide a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement signed by all parties.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

34. GENERAL / SPECIAL CONDITION PRECEDENCE

In the event of conflict between General Conditions and Special Conditions, the provisions of the Special Conditions shall have precedence.

35. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

This bid shall be awarded only to a responsive and responsible bidder, qualified to provide the goods and/or service specified. The bidder shall, upon request, promptly furnish the County sufficient evidence in order to confirm a satisfactory performance record. Such information may include an adequate financial statement of resources, the ability to comply with required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operation controls, and technical skills, and be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

The bidder should submit the following information with their bid response; however, if not included, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to submit all evidence, as solicited, within a time frame specified by the County (normally within two working days of request). Failure of a bidder to provide the required information within the specified time frame is considered sufficient cause for rejection of their bid. Information submitted with a previous bid shall not satisfy this provision.

A. List a minimum of three (3) references in which similar goods and/or services have been provided within the past three (3) years including scope of work, contact names, addresses, telephone numbers and dates of service. A contact person shall be someone who has personal knowledge of the bidder’s performance for the specific requirement listed. Contact person must have been informed that they are being used as a reference and that the County may be calling them. DO NOT list persons who are unable to answer specific questions regarding the requirement.

B. Bidder shall have suitable truck(s), vehicle(s), and/or trailer(s) in excellent working condition, to perform services specified herein. Vehicle(s) shall be registered in the State of Florida. Bidder shall submit picture(s) of said vehicle(s) and copy of registration(s).

C. Bidder shall submit a copy of a valid “Permit to Transport Animal Carcasses/Refuse” issued by the Florida

Department of Agriculture for each vehicle that will be used to fulfill the contract.

D. If using independent crematorium, bidder shall provide written proof that crematorium is registered with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Department of Environmental Protection.

36. AWARD (ALL-OR-NONE)

Palm Beach County shall award this bid to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder on an all-or-none, total offer basis. Therefore, it is necessary for a bidder to bid on every item in order to have a bid considered. It is also required that the bidder carefully consider each item, and make sure that each one meets the specifications as indicated. In the event that one item does not meet such specifications the entire bid will be considered non-responsive. Additionally, if a bidder enters a No Bid, or N/A for any item, they will be considered non-responsive.

37. METHOD OF ORDERING (TERM CONTRACT)

A contract shall be issued for a term of twelve (12) months or until the estimated amount is expended, at the discretion of the County. The County will order on an “as needed” basis.

38. TIME FOR COMPLETION / DELIVERY

Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the time of completion/delivery is an essential condition of the contract.

By submitting a bid response, bidder, if awarded contract, agrees to begin work upon notification (receipt of daily report) and to prosecute the work uninterrupted in such a manner, with sufficient labor, equipment and/or materials so as to ensure its completion within twenty-four (24) hours after notification.

39. QUANTITY

The quantities shown are estimated. Palm Beach County reserves the right to increase or decrease the total quantities as necessary to meet actual requirements. Unless stipulated otherwise, Palm Beach County will accept NO minimum order requirements. Additionally, bidders are cautioned to bid in accordance with the unit specified on the bid response page.

40. RENEWAL OPTION

The successful bidder shall be awarded a contract for twelve (12) months with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month period(s). The option for renewal shall only be exercised upon mutual written agreement and with all original terms, conditions and unit prices adhered to with no deviations. Any renewal shall be subject to the appropriation of funds by the Board of County Commissioners. A renewal shall be revoked if the successful bidder is suspended by the Purchasing Department prior to the commencement of the renewal period.

41. WORK SITE SAFETY/SECURITY

The successful bidder shall at all times guard against damage or loss to the property of Palm Beach County, the bidder’s own property, and/or that of other contractors, and shall be held responsible for replacing or repairing any such loss or damage. When applicable, the successful bidder shall provide fences, signs, barricades, flashing lights, etc. necessary to protect and secure the work site(s) and insure that all County, State of Florida, OSHA, and other applicable safety regulations are met. Additionally, successful bidder shall provide for the prompt removal of all debris from Palm Beach County property. Palm Beach County may withhold payment or make such deductions as deemed necessary to ensure reimbursement or replacement for loss or damage to property through negligence of the successful bidder or its agents.

42. INSURANCE REQUIRED

It shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to provide evidence of the following minimum amounts of insurance coverage to Palm Beach County, c/o Insurance Tracking Services, Inc. (ITS), P.O. Box 20270, Long Beach, CA 90801.

Subsequently, the successful bidder shall, during the term of the Contract, and prior to each renewal thereof, provide evidence of insurability to ITS at pbc@instracking.com or fax (562) 435-2999, which is Palm Beach County’s insurance management system, prior to the expiration date of each and every insurance required herein.

Commercial General Liability Insurance. Successful bidder shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, or similar form, at a limit of liability not less than $500,000 Each Occurrence for Bodily Injury, Personal Injury and Property Damage Liability. Coverage shall include Premises and/or Operations, Independent Contractors, Products and/or Completed Operations, Personal Injury/Advertising Liability, Contractual Liability and Broad Form Property Damage coverages.

Coverage for the hazards of explosion, collapse and underground property damage (X-C-U) must also be included when applicable to the work to be performed. This coverage shall be endorsed to include Palm Beach County as an Additional Insured.

Business Auto Liability Insurance. Successful bidder shall maintain Business Auto Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $500,000 Combined Single Limit Each Accident for all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles. (In this context, the term “Autos” is interpreted to mean any land motor vehicle, trailer or semi trailer designed for travel on public roads.) In the event successful bidder neither owns nor leases automobiles, the Business Auto Liability requirement shall be amended allowing successful bidder to maintain only Hired & Non-Owned auto Liability and shall provide either an affidavit or a letter on company letterhead signed by the bidder indicating either the bidder does not own any vehicles, and if vehicles are acquired throughout the term of the contract, bidder agrees to purchase “Owned Auto” coverage as of the date of acquisition. This amended requirement may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General Liability, or separate Business Auto coverage form.

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance. Successful bidder shall maintain Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440.

A signed Certificate or Certificates of Insurance, evidencing that required insurance coverages have been procured by the successful bidder in the types and amounts required hereunder shall be transmitted to the County via the Insurance Company/Agent within a time frame specified by the County (normally within 2 working days of request). Failure to provide required insurance shall render your bid non responsive.

Except as to Business Auto, Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability (and Professional liability, when applicable), said Certificate(s) shall clearly confirm that coverage required by the contract has been endorsed to include Palm Beach County as an Additional Insured.

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Said Certificate(s) of Insurance shall, to the extent allowable by the insurer, include a minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to notify due to cancellation (10 days for nonpayment of premium) or non-renewal of coverage. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure that all required insurance coverages are maintained in force throughout the term of the contract.

Failure to maintain the required insurance shall be considered default of contract.

All insurance must be acceptable to and approved by County as to form, types of coverage and acceptability of the insurers providing coverage.

Bidder shall agree that all insurance coverage required herein shall be provided by Bidder to County on a primary basis.

SPECIFICATIONS

PURPOSE AND INTENT

The sole purpose and intent of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to secure firm, fixed pricing and establish a term contract for disposing of specified dead animals causing a health nuisance along public roads/streets and rights-of-way in unincorporated Palm Beach County, excluding I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.

SCOPE OF WORK

Animals to be disposed of include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, pigs, goats, calves, and/or similar sized animals weighing less than two hundred and fifty (250) lbs., as well as occasional larger sized livestock animals.

COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The County shall:

(1) Provide a daily report of all deceased animals to be removed/disposed of as specified herein. The daily report should be available to the successful bidder by 9:00 a.m. each day, excluding Palm Beach County recognized holidays.

(2) Provide one (1) microchip scanner, which must be returned in working order when the contract expires.

(3) Order on an as needed basis.

SUCCESSFUL BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful bidder shall:

(1) Provide, at their expense, all labor, vehicles, equipment, tools, materials, and fuel necessary to fully and completely accomplish the services specified herein.

(2) Have knowledge of and adhere to all municipal, county, state guidelines and codes regarding animal burial. In addition, the successful bidder shall take all necessary precautions to avoid disturbing or damaging property. Any disturbances or damages to lawns, plants, sprinklers and any other property shall be repaired/restored at the successful bidder’s expense and to the satisfaction of Palm Beach County.

(3) Ensure that there is no lapse in permitting in their “Permit to Transport Animal Carcasses/Refuse” issued by the

Florida Department of Agriculture for each vehicle that will be used to fulfill the contract.

(4) Pick up the daily report from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control located at 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 or request the list be faxed to their place of business.

(5) Submit an itemized invoice at the end of each month showing the quantity of each type of dead animal removal/disposal and its corresponding Animal Care & Control activity number from the daily report.

(6) Be capable of verbal and written communication in the English language and shall be able to adequately communicate with Animal Care & Control personnel via phone.

(7) Ensure that animal carcasses are transported in a manner where they are not visible by the general public and in a manner compliant with established regulations from the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry, Bureau of Animal Disease Control.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

All vehicles shall be equipped with any and all equipment necessary to ensure that the operator will be able to:

(1) Effectively remove a specified carcass and/or large pieces of a specified carcass from a location.

(2) Properly bury the carcass.

(3) Transport the carcass out of view from the general public.

Such equipment may include but is not limited to the following:

(1) Shovels, pick axes, and rakes.

(2) Heavy duty garbage bags, or tarps.

(3) Portable water tank with hose.

NOTE: Animal Care & Control reserves the right to inspect all vehicles and equipment that will be used to perform the services specified herein.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Routine Roadway Carcass Disposal Requirements (Owner Identified, No Owner Identified Disposals, Wild

Animals)

1. The successful bidder shall respond and remove/dispose of each assigned dead animal within twenty-four (24) hours of notification (receipt of daily report).

2. The successful bidder shall, prior to disposal of any carcass, check each animal for signs of owner identification (i.e., county license/rabies tag, owner identification tag or an electronic animal identification device/microchip).

Animal Care & Control will provide a microchip scanner.

3. The successful bidder shall legibly provide, on the daily report provided by Animal Care & Control, the following information:

(a) General description of deceased animal (including species, sex, breed, color, collar description, and size);

(b) Exact location (street address) where dead animal was located; and

(c) What was done with the carcass (e.g. buried; brought to Animal Care & Control, if owner identified;

taken to a landfill; cremation by licensed facility or paid cremation by Animal Care & Control).

4. The successful bidder shall return the daily report to Animal Care & Control, via hand delivery or fax, on the next business day following the day it was received. The successful bidder may offer an alternative reporting method to Animal Care & Control for review and approval.

B. Owner Identified Roadside Animal Carcass Disposal Requirements

The carcasses of dead dogs and cats with owner identification (e.g., County license/rabies tag, owner Identification tag, or an electronic animal identification device/microchip) shall be disposed of as follows:

1. The successful bidder shall place carcass in a heavy duty (minimum 4 mm), sturdy plastic bag to prevent leakage.

2. The successful bidder shall attach the owner identifying information, in writing, to the carcass bag.

3. The successful bidder shall highlight the daily report to designate those animals which have some form of owner identification. Animal Care & Control will not charge the successful bidder a cremation fee for animals with owner identification.

4. The successful bidder shall, at any time a County dispatcher is on duty, transport carcasses with identifying information to Animal Care & Control for disposal.

C. No Owner Identified Roadside Animal Carcass Disposable Requirements and Option(s)

The carcasses of dead dogs and cats with no owner identification shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Burial

(a) Animal carcasses may be buried on public rights-of-way as justified due to condition of the carcass. County

Ordinance requires that dead animals be buried a minimum of two (2) feet below the surface of the ground.

Large livestock species shall not be buried and must be physically removed.

(b) Animal carcasses SHALL NOT be buried on private property.

(c) Animal carcasses SHALL NOT be buried on grounds where established lawns, sprinklers, plants or other property of value would be disturbed or damaged.

(d) Some municipalities do not permit burial of dead animals. The successful bidder shall be responsible for having knowledge of and adhering to all guidelines and codes, to include but is not limited to municipal, county and state, regarding animal burial.

2. Cremation

(a) Animal carcasses may be cremated at appropriately licensed facilities. The successful bidder shall be responsible for paying the cremation fees. The successful bidder shall submit proof of cremation with daily report.

3. Landfill Use

(a) Animal carcasses may be brought to a landfill for disposal. The successful bidder shall submit proof of landfill disposal with daily report.

D. Batch Pick Up from Shelter

1. Upon request, the successful bidder shall respond to the shelter and remove/dispose of the deceased animals at the same time. This will most frequently be due to Animal Care & Control incinerator or freezer malfunctions, but may also be due to a large scale seizure of animals.

2. The successful bidder shall provide, with each invoice, a weight slip or other form of supporting documentation as to the weight of the load.

E. Roadway Carcass Disposal Exceptions

1. Animals that are reported as a dog/cat, but in reality turn out to be a wild animal of similar size shall be removed and disposed of as stated herein, Section C (No Owner Identified Animal Carcass Disposable Requirements and Option(s)). The successful bidder shall be compensated at the dog/cat rate.

2. Animal Care & Control reserves the right to remove and dispose of dead animals if:

(a) During the normal course of their daily activities finds a dead animal on public rights-of-way.

(b) County staff is closer to a dead animal causing a health or safety concern.

NOTE: Animal Care and Control reserves the right to dispose of deceased animals even if existing resources are available to perform the job.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS

The two (2) regions known as East County and West County are defined as follows:

East County: All of Palm Beach County east of Twenty Mile Bend.

West County: All of Palm Beach County west of Twenty Mile Bend.

RATES / CLASSIFICATIONS

When, Upon Arrival, Dog/Cat, or Animal, Weighing Less Than One Hundred (100) lbs., Is No Longer at The Location

A. Successful bidder shall be compensated at a rate of 50% of Item #1 on Quote Response page, for services provided east of Twenty Mile Bend.

B. Successful bidder shall be compensated at a rate of 50% of Item #2 on Quote Response page, for services provided west of Twenty Mile Bend.

COUNTY ACCEPTANCE

Payment shall be rendered ONLY upon the County’s acceptance of services specified herein. Acceptance is defined as the date on which the County determines that the successful bidder has satisfactorily completed all the requirements of this Contract.

PAYMENT

Payment is based on the price provided on the quote response page. Payment shall be rendered ONLY upon the County’s satisfaction and acceptance of service rendered. No additional compensation shall be paid for travel, fuel, mileage, mobilization, demobilization, or any/all incidental expenses that may arise from this service.

RESPONSE PAGE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION UNIT

ESTIMATED

12 MONTH

QUANTITIY

UNIT PRICE TOTAL OFFER

1. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

UNDER ONE HUNDRED (100) LBS.,

EAST OF TWENTY MILE BEND WITHIN

TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS OF

NOTIFICATION.

EA 280 $___________/EA $____________

2. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

UNDER ONE HUNDRED (100) LBS.,

WEST OF TWENTY MILE BEND WITHIN

TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS OF

NOTIFICATION.

EA 10 $___________/EA $____________

3. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100) LBS.

BUT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED AND

FIFTY (250) LBS., EAST OF TWENTY

MILE BEND WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR

(24) HOURS OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 25 $___________/EA $____________

4. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100) LBS.

BUT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED AND

FIFTY (250) LBS., WEST OF TWENTY

MILE BEND WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR

(24) HOURS OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 1 $___________/EA $____________

5. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY

(250) LBS. BUT LESS THAN ONE

THOUSAND (1,000) LBS., EAST OF

TWENTY MILE BEND WITHIN TWENTY-

FOUR (24) HOURS OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 1 $___________/EA $____________

6. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY

(250) LBS. BUT LESS THAN ONE

THOUSAND (1,000) LBS., WEST OF

TWENTY MILE BEND WITHIN TWENTY-

FOUR (24) HOURS OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 1 $___________/EA $____________

All unit prices bid should be within two (2) decimal points. If vendor’s pricing exceeds two (2) decimal points, Purchasing reserves the right to round up or down accordingly.

CONTINUED…

FIRM NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION UNIT

ESTIMATED

12 MONTH

QUANTITIY

UNIT PRICE TOTAL OFFER

7. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND (1,000)

LBS., EAST OF TWENTY MILE BEND

WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS

OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 1 $___________/EA $____________

8. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR EACH DECEASED ROADSIDE

DOG/CAT, OR ANIMAL, WEIGHING

MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND (1,000)

LBS., WEST OF TWENTY MILE BEND

WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS

OF NOTIFICATION.

EA 1 $___________/EA $____________

All unit prices bid should be within two (2) decimal points. If vendor’s pricing exceeds two (2) decimal points, Purchasing reserves the right to round up or down accordingly.

CONTINUED…

FIRM NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION UNIT

ESTIMATED

12 MONTH

QUANTITIY

UNIT PRICE TOTAL OFFER

9. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL

FOR A BATCH OF DECEASED

ROADSIDE DOGS/CATS, OR ANIMALS,

PICKED UP FROM AC&C MAIN

SHELTER.

LB 1,000 $____________/LB $____________

TOTAL OFFER (ITEMS #1 - #9): $____________

All unit prices bid should be within two (2) decimal points. If vendor’s pricing exceeds two (2) decimal points, Purchasing reserves the right to round up or down accordingly.

Acknowledge Qualification of Bidders information is included, per Term #35? YES/INITIAL

Acknowledge Insurance requirements, per Term #42? YES/INITIAL

* PLEASE AFFIX SIGNATURE WHERE INDICATED

(FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR RFQ)

By signature on this document, vendor acknowledges and agrees that its offer includes and accepts all terms, conditions, and specifications of the County’s RFQ solicitation as originally published, without exception, change or alteration of any kind, except as may have been published by the County in official amendments prior to the submission time.

Per General Term and Condition #33, if vendor is a Joint Venture for the goods/services described herein, vendor shall, upon request of Palm Beach County, provide a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement signed by all parties.

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