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This document is a State Term Contract between the State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, and Bozard Ford Co., establishing a statewide contract for motor vehicle procurement. The contract (No. 25100000-23-STC) is specifically designed to provide Florida state agencies and eligible users with a comprehensive mechanism for purchasing motor vehicles.

The contract covers seven distinct vehicle groups, including law enforcement vehicles, sedans, minivans, sport utility vehicles, light and medium duty trucks, and low-speed vehicles. Each group contains multiple sub-groups to accommodate diverse agency needs. The initial contract term is two years, running from May 17, 2023, to May 16, 2025, with the potential for a one-year renewal upon mutual written agreement. Pricing is structured using a cost-plus percentage model, with the contractor required to provide price quotes that itemize costs, and customers having the option to negotiate lower prices. The contract mandates that all vehicles must be new, unused, and meet specific state and federal standards, with provisions for background checks, E-Verify compliance, and detailed delivery and warranty requirements.

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State Term Contract No. 25100000-23-STC

For Motor Vehicles

This Contract is between the State of Florida, Department of Management Services (Department), an agency of the State of Florida, and Bozard Ford Co. (Contractor), collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”

Accordingly, for the good and mutual consideration hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

I. Initial Contract Term.

The Initial Contract Term shall be for two years. The Initial Contract Term shall begin on May 17, 2023. The Contract shall expire on May 16, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Special Contract Conditions and Additional Special Contract Conditions.

II. Renewal Term.

Upon mutual written agreement, the Parties may renew this Contract for one year, in whole or in part, pursuant to the incorporated Special Contract Conditions.

III. Contract.

As used in this document, “Contract” (whether or not capitalized) shall, unless the context requires otherwise, include this document and all incorporated Exhibits, which set forth the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements. All modifications to this Contract must be in writing and signed by all Parties.

All Exhibits listed below are incorporated in their entirety into, and form part of, this Contract.

The Contract document and Exhibits shall have priority in the following order:

DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E25576F-016D-4DA9-BECC-1F99C9E9BB96

State Term Contract No. 25100000-23-STC For

Motor Vehicles

a) This Contract document

b) Exhibit A, Scope of Work

c) Exhibit B, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7)

d) Exhibit C, STC Additional Special Contract Conditions

e) Exhibit D, Special Contract Conditions

f) Exhibit E, Price Quote Form (PQF)

g) Exhibit F, Acknowledgement of Order Form

IV. Contract Management.

Department’s Contract Manager:

Christopher McMullen Division of State Purchasing Florida Department of Management Services 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 360 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950 Telephone: (850) 922-9867 Email: Christopher.McMullen@dms.fl.gov

Contractor’s Contract Manager:

Jeff Eason Bozard Ford Co.

540 Outlet Mall Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32084 Telephone: (904) 219-1475 Email: JEason@Bozard.com

This Contract is executed by the undersigned officials as duly authorized. This Contract is not valid and binding on all Parties until signed and dated by both Parties.

Bozard Ford Co. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Jeff Eason Secretary, Pedro Allende

Date: Date:

5/10/2023 | 2:54 PM EDT

5/12/2023 | 9:30 AM EDT

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Exhibit A Scope of Work

1. Purpose To provide Customers with new and unused Motor Vehicles on a statewide basis, pursuant to the terms set forth in this Scope of Work. Contractors shall provide Motor Vehicles and applicable Options in accordance with the scope contained herein. All State Agencies shall comply with section 287.151, Florida Statutes, when purchasing under this Contract. The Motor Vehicles offered under the Contract shall be classified under the following Groups and Sub- Groups, which are listed and described as follows:

• Group 1: Law Enforcement Vehicles o Sub-Group A: Police Pursuit Vehicles o Sub-Group B: Special Service Vehicles o Sub-Group C: Transport Vans o Sub-Group D: Non-Specialized Vehicles for Law Enforcement Use Only o Sub-Group E: Motorcycles

• Group 2: Sedans and Hatchbacks o Sub-Group A: Sedans o Sub-Group B: Hatchbacks

• Group 3: Minivans and Vans o Sub-Group A: Minivans o Sub-Group B: Vans o Sub-Group C: Cutaways/Chassis Cabs

• Group 4: Sport Utility Vehicles o Sub-Group A: Crossover Sport Utility Vehicles o Sub-Group B: Traditional Sport Utility Vehicles

• Group 5: Light Duty Trucks o Sub-Group A: Compact and Mid-Size Pickup Trucks o Sub-Group B: Full-Size Pickup Trucks

• Group 6: Medium Duty Trucks o Sub-Group A: Pickup Trucks o Sub-Group B: Chassis Cabs

• Group 7: Low Speed Vehicles

2. Definitions Definitions contained in section 287.012, Florida Statutes (F.S.); Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.); Attachment D, Special Contract Conditions; and the PUR 1001, General Instructions to Respondents (10/06), are incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict, the definitions listed in this section supersede the incorporated definitions for the purposes of this Scope of Work. All definitions apply in both their singular and plural sense.

Brand – A particular name under which a Motor Vehicle or Option is sold by a Manufacturer.

Examples include, but are not limited to: Ford, GMC, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, etc.

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Business Day – Monday through Friday, inclusive, except for those holidays specified in section 110.117, Florida Statutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Customer’s location.

Commodity – As defined in section 287.012, Florida Statutes.

Commodity Code – The State’s numeric code for classifying Commodities and contractual services which meet specific requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein. Florida has adopted the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) for classifying Commodities and services.

Confidential Information – Information that is trade secret or otherwise confidential or exempt from disclosure under Florida or federal law.

Contract – The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor resulting from ITB No. 23-25100000-ITB.

Contract Manager – The representative designated by the Department who will oversee all aspects of the Contract, monitor performance expectations, and serve as the primary point of contact for the Contractor.

Contractor – A Vendor that enters into a Contract with the Department as a result of receiving an award from ITB No. 23-25100000-ITB. A Contractor can be a Manufacturer or Dealer.

Cost – The actual price the Contractor paid for the Model and applicable Options from the Manufacturer including any delivery fees. Any price changes that occur during the manufacturing, ordering, or delivery process must be approved by the Customer.

Cost Plus Percentage – The percentage the Contractor is allowed to charge above the Cost of the Model and applicable Options.

Customer – A State agency or Eligible User.

Dealer – A Manufacturer’s certified dealer who has been authorized by the Manufacturer to market, sell, provide, and service the Models or Options from the Manufacturer. Dealers may be Contractor-owned and -controlled, (in whole or in part) or independently owned and controlled.

Department – The Department of Management Services, a State agency.

Eligible User – As defined in Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code.

Free on Board (FOB) Destination – A shipping method as defined in section 672.319(1)(b), Florida Statutes.

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Group – A series of Models with applicable Commodity Codes, which are described in this Scope of Work and Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7). A Group may or may not include Sub-Groups.

Manufacturer – The original producer of a Motor Vehicle or Option, which may be sold under a Brand name. Examples include, but are not limited to: Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), Nissan Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, etc.

Manufacturer’s Last Order Date – The final date the Manufacturer stops accepting orders for a Model, either for a specific production year or overall (i.e., the discontinuation of a Model).

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) – The Manufacturer’s recommended retail selling price, list price, published price, or other usual and customary price that would be paid by the purchaser for specific Commodities or services without the benefit of the Contract.

Model – A particular name used to identify a collection of Motor Vehicles that are sold under the same Brand name and are similar in style and appearance. Examples include, but are not limited to, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban, Nissan Titan, Toyota Corolla, etc.

Motor Vehicle – A specific vehicle that meets the definition of “Motor vehicle” contained in section 320.01(1), Florida Statutes, or a specific vehicle that meets the definition of “Low-speed vehicle” as contained in section 320.01(41), Florida Statutes. The term includes all Options that are attached to or provided with the vehicle when it is manufactured. The Cost Plus Percentage shown in Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7), shall apply to the Cost for the Motor Vehicle, regardless of whether any Options were specifically requested by the Customer or are considered “standard” or “optional” for the trim level ordered by the Customer.

Options – Options which meet the requirements, terms, and conditions herein, and may be installed to, uninstalled from, or provided with or separately from the Motor Vehicle by the Manufacturer or Dealer, as specified, ordered, legal, customary, reasonable, and prudent in the industry. Options include the following types:

• Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Option – A new and unused Option intended for the Motor Vehicle that is produced by a party other than the OEM. May also be referred to as an aftermarket Option.

• OEM Option - A new and unused Option intended for the Motor Vehicle that is produced by the OEM.

State – The State of Florida.

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Sub-Group – A specific series of Models within a Group, which are described in this Scope of Work and Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7). A Group may or may not include Sub- Groups.

3. Minimum Specifications and Standards The Contractor shall ensure all Motor Vehicles and Options offered under this Contract comply with the following:

a. Designed, constructed, equipped, assembled, and installed to be fully suitable for their intended use, purpose, and service pursuant to this Scope of Work;

b. New and unused (except as specified in the Transportation and Delivery section of this Scope of Work), for the Manufacturer’s latest Model year available, of current or recent production, and of the latest available design and construction;

c. Include all features, equipment, and components installed by Manufacturer or

Dealer according to the Manufacturer’s current procedures and requirements for the applicable Manufacturer’s Motor Vehicles;

d. Free of damage, defect, and rust which may affect appearance, operability, functionality, or serviceability;

e. Motor Vehicles and Options ordered by the Customer are fully compatible with each other;

f. Comply with current legal, customary, reasonable, and professional standards of the Motor Vehicle and transportation equipment manufacturing industry;

g. Comply with current mandatory and applicable federal and State of Florida Motor Vehicles standards and requirements including, but not limited to, all legal, safety, and environmental standards and requirements; and

4. Advertising and Marketing No Dealer’s advertising and identification (name, logos, etc.) is permitted on any Commodity offered under this Contract. The Manufacturer’s advertising and identification (name, Model, logos, etc.) is permitted on any Commodity provided under this Contract if such advertising and identification is a Manufacturer’s practice. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing, without damage, all impermissible or unacceptable advertising and identification. The Department and Customers reserve the right to, in their sole discretion, determine what advertising and identification is considered unacceptable under this Contract.

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5. Luxury, Performance, or Sport Motor Vehicles or Options No luxury, performance, or sport Motor Vehicles or Options shall be permitted under this Contract. The Bureau of Fleet Management and the Contract Manager shall determine what is considered luxury, performance, or sport. All Options and equipment must be approved by the Bureau of Fleet Management in accordance with 60B-1 F.A.C.

6. Installation When installation is required, the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the installation of the Options in the required locations at no additional charge, as specified in the Charges and Fees section. Options shall be assembled and installed by the Manufacturer, Dealer, or at the port. All materials used in the installation shall be new and unused and shall be free of defects that would diminish the appearance or render it structurally or operationally unsound. Installation includes the furnishing of any materials required to install or replace the parts in the proper location. The Contractor shall protect the installation site from damage and shall repair any damages caused during installation. If any alteration, dismantling, excavation, etc., is required to achieve installation, the Contractor shall promptly restore the structure or site to its original condition. The Contractor shall perform installation work so as to cause the least inconvenience and interference with Customers and with proper consideration of others on the installation site.

Upon completion of the installation, the location and surrounding area of work shall be left clean and in a neat and unobstructed condition, with everything in satisfactory repair and order.

6.1 Body Transfer and 3rd Party Body Installations

In the event the Customer chooses to purchase or supply a cab and chassis, or cutaway van separately, the Contractor must comply with section 319.21, Florida Statutes, perform Manufacturer required pre-delivery inspection, and ensure all proper tag and title documents are present during the inspection and delivery pursuant to Florida license requirements. The Contractor shall inform the Customer, upon receipt of the order, of any additional charges for installation of aftermarket Options only. The Department reserves the right to reject an installation charge if, within the Department’s sole discretion, the proposed installation charge does not align with market prices. The Manufacturer must certify that it conforms to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

The facilitation of a body transfer or 3rd party body installations must be included in the Motor Vehicle’s price; however, an additional cost may occur for installation by the Contractor or body upfitter. The installation cost may vary due to the body configuration; however, the installation price shall be included on the Price Quote Form (PQF) from the Contractor.

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7. Warranty Repairs and Adjustments All warranty repairs and adjustments are covered throughout the Contract term at no additional cost to Customer(s) or the Department. The Manufacturer shall be responsible for warranty and recall services performed, regardless of whether the Contractor actually performed the service.

Nothing in this section requires or allows the Contractor to require the Customer to return the Motor Vehicle to the Contractor for warranty repairs and adjustments. The Customer shall be able to return the Motor Vehicle to any location authorized by the Manufacturer to perform warranty repairs and adjustments at no additional cost to the Customer.

7.1 Extended Warranty

This Contract does not include “extended warranty” service agreements. However, the Contractor may offer Customers “extended warranty” service agreements for the maintenance and repair of Commodities after the initial warranty expires, but not as a term of this Contract. The Contractor will list this additional service as a separate item on the invoice.

8. Federal and State Standards All requirements herein are in full and complete compliance with all federal and State of Florida laws, standards, and regulations applicable to the type and class of Commodities and contractual services being provided. This includes but is not limited to: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Standards, and State of Florida laws, requirements, and regulations that apply to the type and class of Commodities and contractual services being provided. It is the intent of the Department that the Contractor(s) comply with all applicable federal and State of Florida regulations regarding the Commodities and contractual services’ safety and environmental requirements, including any legislation or regulations which become effective during the term of the Contract and shall become a part of the Contract. The Contractor(s) shall meet or exceed any such requirements of the laws and regulations applicable to the type and class of Commodities and contractual services provided. If a conflict exists, the Contractor, regardless of whether it is the Manufacturer or Dealer, shall contact the Department’s Contract Manager in writing no later than 24 hours after identification of the conflict.

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9. Warranty The Manufacturer’s warranty shall cover all Commodities and contractual services offered under the Contract. The Manufacturer’s warranty is required to provide coverage against defective material, workmanship, and failure to perform. The Manufacturer’s warranty coverage shall be identical to or exceed those normally provided for the Commodities and contractual services specified herein that are sold to any Federal, state, or local governments. The Manufacturer’s warranty shall be in effect for a minimum term of one year from the Customer’s acceptance, as specified in the “Inspection and Acceptance” section. Should the Manufacturer’s warranty conflict with any requirements, terms, or conditions of the Contract, the Contract requirements, terms, and conditions shall prevail. Customers shall contact the Dealer or Manufacturer regarding the Manufacturer warranty terms and conditions.

10. Recalls In the event there is a recall of any of the Motor Vehicle or Options, the Contractor shall provide reasonable assistance to the Department in developing a recall strategy and shall cooperate with the Department and the Customers in monitoring the recall operation and in preparing such reports as may be required. Each Contractor shall immediately notify and provide copies to the Department of any communications, whether relating to recalls or otherwise, with any Customer.

The Contractor shall ensure that defective Motor Vehicle and Options are rectified, replaced, and destroyed in compliance with all applicable laws, rules or regulations and the Department's reasonable instructions. All Contractor efforts related to recalls shall be at Contractor’s own expense.

11. Manufacturer’s Last Order Date and Production Schedule Changes The Contractor shall provide notification of a Manufacturer’s Last Order Date by email to the Department's Contract Manager no later than 30 calendar days prior to the effective date of the Manufacturer’s Last Order Date. When available, the Contractor shall immediately provide copies of the Manufacturer’s notice of the Manufacturer’s Last Order Date to the Department's Contract Manager.

The Contractor shall notify the Customer and the Department’s Contract Manager in writing of any production schedule changes associated with the Customer’s order within one Business Day of receiving the order.

12. Model Additions, Replacements, and Deletions A new Model may be added to Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7) at the request of the Contractor if all of the following conditions are met:

• The Model did not exist at the time of the original procurement;

• The Model is produced under a Brand for which the Contractor was awarded;

• The Model meets or exceeds the Contract requirements, specifications, terms and conditions;

• The Model falls under a Sub-Group (or Group, for Groups that do not include Sub-

Groups) for which the Contractor was awarded; and

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• The Motor Vehicle, OEM Options, and Non-OEM Options Cost Plus Percentage offered by the Contractor is less than or equal to the highest Motor Vehicle, OEM Options, and Non-OEM Options Cost Plus Percentage offered for all Models in the same Sub-Group (or Group, for Groups that do not include Sub-Groups) for which the Contractor was awarded.

An existing Model may be replaced by a newer Model in Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7) at the request of the Contractor if all of the following conditions are met:

• The new Model did not exist at the time of the original procurement;

• The new Model is produced under the same Brand as the existing Model;

• The Model meets or exceeds the Contract requirements, specifications, terms and conditions;

• The Manufacturer’s intent is to replace the existing Model with the new Model; and

• The Motor Vehicle, OEM Options, and Non-OEM Options Cost Plus Percentage offered by the Contractor for the new Model is less than or equal to the Motor Vehicle, OEM Options, and Non-OEM Options Cost Plus Percentage for the existing Model being replaced.

An existing Model may be deleted from Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7) at the request of the Contractor if the Manufacturer discontinues production of the Model.

The Department reserves the right to delete Models, from this Contract by removing them from Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7). Models may be removed at the sole discretion of the Department.

The Department reserves the exclusive right to approve or deny any addition, deletion, replacement, or other request under this section and to establish its effective date. Requests will be reviewed separately and accepted or rejected on an individual basis.

13. Price Quote Form (PQF) Customers shall request a PQF from all Contractors awarded for a specific Model. If the Model is available from the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide Customers a completed PQF for Motor Vehicles and Options purchased under this Contract and all charges, including labor and installation, shall be itemized separately. The maximum pricing permitted shall not exceed the sum of the Cost and applied Cost Plus Percentage for the awarded Model and Options. The Customer and Contractor may negotiate a lower price.

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Upon Customer request, the completed PQF shall be provided by the Contractor and returned to the Customer within two Business Days. The Contractor will provide the price available at the time of the PQF using the latest information available from the manufacturer at the time and considering Options or other additions to meet the Model and Options requested. The Contractor is responsible for communicating any potential price changes during the manufacturing process, and then give the Customer the option to accept the changes or cancel the purchase order. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all non-eligible and unacceptable charges and fees under the Contract from the PQF.

At the time of quote, the PQF must be accompanied by documentation showing Cost and the added Cost Plus Percentage for the Customer. Upon delivery, the Contractor must provide documentation showing Cost and the added Cost Plus Percentage for the Customer. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide documentation reflecting the actual price the Contractor paid for the Model and applicable Options from the Manufacturer including any delivery fees.

Any price changes that occur during the manufacturing, ordering, or delivery process must be approved by the Customer.

14. Department Approval (State Agency Only) After receiving a completed PQF, the Customer will develop a justification to support price reasonableness and complete the MP6301, Request for Acquisition of Motor Vehicle(s) and Mobile Equipment Form, which is available at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/fleet_management_and_federal_property_ assistance/fleet_management/purchase_of_mobile_equipment

15. Acknowledgment of Order Form The Contractor shall email Customers with a completed Attachment I, Acknowledgment of Order Form, within five Business Days of receiving the Customer’s order. The Contractor must use the Acknowledgment of Order Form and shall not make any alterations. Failure by the Contractor to provide the Customer the Acknowledgment of Order Form within five Business Days from the date the Contractor received the Customer’s order will be considered acceptance of the order by default, which, if necessary, shall require the provision of the Motor Vehicle(s) and Options which meets the requirements, terms, and conditions herein and shall not be higher than the Cost Plus Percentage provided in Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7). If the awarded Motor Vehicle(s) and Options are not available or cannot be delivered within the contractually required timeframe, the Contractor must provide a comparable Motor Vehicle(s) and Options of equal or better value which meets or exceeds the requirements, terms, and conditions herein. The Contractor’s proposed substitution is subject to prior approval by the Customer and the Department.

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16. Acceptance of Order The Contractor shall deliver the awarded Motor Vehicle(s) and Options listed on the Customer’s order in accordance with the prices, Cost Plus Percentages, requirements, terms, and conditions of the Contract and the Customer’s order.

17. Transportation and Delivery The final price to the Customer shall include all charges for packing, handling, freight, distribution, and delivery. Transportation and Delivery of Motor Vehicles and Options shall be Free on Board (FOB) Destination to any location statewide as follows:

1. Motor Vehicles and Options not in stock or unavailable from a Manufacturer at the time of order must be delivered within 180 calendar days, and only based on industry delays, not to exceed 365 calendar days, after receipt of order, unless otherwise agreed to by the Customer. For any delivery not made within the 180 calendar day timeframe, due to industry delays, the Department’s Contract Manager must be notified immediately by the Contractor and given a copy of the Customer’s order. The Contractor must provide the Department’s Contract Manager any requested information and a timeframe for completion of the order.

2. Motor Vehicles and Options in stock must be delivered within 14 calendar days after receipt of the Customer’s order unless an Option requires a post- Manufacturer or Dealer installation. These Options shall be delivered within 30 calendar days after receipt of the order.

Delivery of Motor Vehicles and Options is defined as the receipt by the Customer and delivered to the Customer’s place of business or designated location, or if the Customer chooses, at the Contractor’s place of business. The Contractor shall provide Customers a minimum of 24 hours’ written notice prior to delivery. Deliveries will be received only between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Business Days and on the Customer’s local time unless previously arranged and approved by the Customer in writing.

Deliveries of Motor Vehicles and Options can be made by either private or common carrier transport; or where delivery may be accomplished by driving the self-propelled vehicle with less than 250 odometer miles at delivery, the self-propelled vehicle may, with the Customer’s prior approval, be driven to the delivery location. The Contractor must make every effort to minimize the number of odometer miles at delivery. At the Customer’s option, vehicles with more than 250 odometer miles at delivery may be rejected, or $0.50 per mile in excess of 250 odometer miles may be deducted from the invoice and payment owed to Contractor.

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The Contractor must comply with the Manufacturer’s break-in requirements and all applicable traffic and safety laws. All Motor Vehicles delivered by the Contractor to the Customer shall contain no less than ¼ tank of fuel as indicated by the fuel gauge at the time of delivery and receipt by the Customer.

The Contractor will perform a Manufacturer’s Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and is responsible for delivering Motor Vehicles and Options that are properly serviced, clean, and in first class operating condition. Pre-Delivery service, at a minimum, shall include the following:

1. Complete lubrication of operating chassis, engine, and mechanisms with Manufacturer’s recommended grades of lubricants;

2. Check and fill all fluid levels to ensure proper fill;

3. Adjust engine(s), motor(s), and drive(s) to proper operating condition;

4. Inflate tires (including any spares) to proper pressures;

5. Check to ensure proper operation of all gauges, lights, and mechanical and hydraulic features;

6. Clean equipment, if necessary, and remove all unnecessary tags, stickers, papers, etc.; and

7. Ensure that the Motor Vehicle is completely assembled, unless otherwise noted by the Customer, and thoroughly tested and ready for operation upon Delivery.

All Motor Vehicles shall be delivered with the following, completed documents:

1. Manufacturer’s PDI form;

2. A copy of the Customer’s order;

3. Contractor’s Attachment C, Cost Sheet (Group 1 – 7);

4. Manufacturer’s invoice(s) for each delivered Commodity, including individual Motor Vehicle, and Options, in the shipment;

5. Proof of Manufacturer’s MSRP (commonly known as the window sticker) if applicable, which shall not be adhered to the Vehicle and instead provided with the documents listed herein;

6. Manufacturer’s certificate of origin, if applicable;

7. Manufacturer’s operator manual

8. Manufacturer’s warranty certifications;

9. Sales Tax Exemption Form, if applicable;

10. Temporary tag and 20-day extension tag, if applicable; and

11. DHSMV 82040, Application for Certificate of Title and vehicle registration, if applicable.

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Deliveries that do not include all above applicable forms and publications, or that have forms that have been altered, or are not properly completed, may be refused.

Repeated failures by the Contractor to include the above properly completed documentation or that have submitted altered forms to the Customer may be cause for default proceedings and Contract termination.

18. Inspection and Acceptance Section 6.4, Inspection and Acceptance of Commodities, of Exhibit D, Special Contract Conditions, is supplemented by adding the following:

The Customer should inspect the Motor Vehicle and Options for any physical damage. The Contractor is obligated to correct any Customer identified errors or damage at no cost to the Customer.

Inspection and acceptance shall occur at the location of the Customer’s place of business or designated location, or if the Customer chooses, at the Contractor’s place of business.

Title and risk of loss or damage to all Motor Vehicles and Options shall be the responsibility of the Contractor until inspection and acceptance by the Customer. If a Motor Vehicle or Option requires service or adjustments, as required by the Customer, the Contractor shall either correct the issue or be responsible for reimbursing the Manufacturer’s local service Dealer or others selected by the Customer to remedy the defect. The Contractor shall initiate such required service or adjustments within two Business Days following notification by the Customer. The Commodity shall not be accepted until all service or adjustments are satisfactory, and the Commodity is re-delivered in acceptable condition. All costs of transportation and delivery incurred for initial delivery and any re-deliveries due to non- Customer error or damage are the responsibility of the Contractor.

The Customer shall notify the Department of any Contract deviation that it cannot resolve with the Contractor. The Department and Customer shall develop a corrective action plan related to the Contract deviation, which may include the Customer’s permanent refusal to accept the Motor Vehicle or Option, in which case the Commodity shall remain the property of the Contractor, and the Customer and the State shall not be liable for payment for any portion thereof.

19. Commodities Title and Registration The Contractor shall title and register Motor Vehicles delivered under the Contract for the Customer in accordance with Florida Law, including Chapters 319 and 320, F.S. The Contractor shall provide any necessary form(s) that must be signed by the Customer at the time of delivery, and the Contractor shall obtain any necessary signature(s) and complete the titling and registration process for the Customer within the timeframe agreed to by the Customer and the Contractor.

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In the event the Customer is permitted by law to obtain title and registration for the Motor Vehicle independent of the Contractor and chooses to obtain title and registration independent of the Contractor, the Customer shall notify the Contractor in writing of this decision no later than three Business Days following receipt of the Acknowledgment of Order Form. However, the Customer shall then be obligated to title and register the Motor Vehicle and the Contractor shall provide the Customer any documents necessary for the Customer to do so at the time of delivery.

The Contractor may obtain special plates such as “State”, “County”, or “City” from most county tax offices, but agency plates such as “DOT”, “DC”, “DNR”, etc. shall be obtained from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Customers may elect to transfer an existing license plate, or may choose to obtain a new license plate, for which additional fees may apply.

• The Contractor is not required to obtain new license plates for the Customer unless there is a notation, and a new license plate fee is included on the Customer’s order.

The Customer’s order notation for a new license plate shall include the request for a new license plate, what type of license plate is required, and a Customer point of contact including the person’s name, title, and telephone number should there be any questions.

20. Charges and Fees All pricing under this Contract shall include the following in the Cost Plus Percentage:

1. Administrative;

2. Environmental;

3. *Tax, Tag, and Title;

4. *License Plate Transfer;

5. Preparation;

6. Handling;

7. Freight;

8. Distribution;

9. Shipping;

10. Delivery to any point within the State of Florida;

11. Warranty;

12. Tire and Battery Fee;

13. Any other charges or fees necessary to deliver the Motor Vehicle or Options according to the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions, exclusive of taxes; and

14. Installation (except as specified in the Body Transfer and 3rd Party Body Installations section of the SOW)

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*Customers have the right to process their own Tax, Tag, and Title and License Plate Transfer.

If this occurs, the Contractor shall credit the Customer for any applicable title fees.

Charges and fees in excess of those that existed on the date the Contract was entered into may be extended to Customers only if the amount of the increase is attributable to changes in market conditions. The amount of the charge or fee extended to Customers shall not exceed the difference between the amount of the charge or fee at the time of the request for Departmental approval and the amount of the charge or fee that existed at the inception of the Contract. Prior to extending any such charge or fee to Customers, the Contractor must request the Department’s approval by submitting to the Contract Manager documentation and justification for extending the amount of the charge or fee to Customers; the Contractor must explain the changes in market conditions that resulted in the charge or fee, identify the entity that determines and will receive the charge or fee (e.g. Manufacturer), and provide the methodology used to determine the amount of the charge or fee extended to Customers.

The Department reserves the exclusive right to approve or deny the increase of any charge or fee request. Any charge or fee request will be reviewed separately and accepted or rejected on an individual basis. After obtaining written approval from the Department to extend a charge or fee to Customers, the approved amount of the charge or fee must be listed separately on the PQF; the Contractor shall provide documentation of the Department’s approval with each PQF that includes the charge or fee.

21. Contract Reporting The Contractor shall report information on orders received from Customers associated with this Contract. The Contractor shall submit reports in accordance with the following schedule:

Report Period Covered Due Date

MFMP Transaction Fee Report Calendar month 15 calendar days after the end of each month

Quarterly Sales Report State’s Fiscal Quarter

30 calendar days after close of the period

Diversity Report (submitted to the Customer) State Fiscal Year 30 Business Days after close of the period

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22. MFMP Transaction Fee Report The Contractor is required to submit monthly MFMP Transaction Fee Reports in the Department’s electronic format. Reports are due 15 calendar days after the end of the reporting period. For information on how to submit Transaction Fee Reports online, please reference the detailed fee reporting instructions and vendor training presentations available online at the Transaction Fee & Reporting section and Training for Vendors section on the MFMP website. Assistance with Transaction Fee Reporting is also available from the MFMP Customer Service Desk by email at:

VendorHelp@myfloridamarketplace.com or telephone 866-FLA-EPRO (866-352-3776) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

23. Quarterly Sales Reports The Contractor shall submit a Quarterly Sales Report in the manner and format required by the Department within thirty (30) calendar days after the close of each quarter. The Quarterly Sales Report template can be found here:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/vendor_resources/quart erly_sales_report_format.

Initiation and submission of the most recent version of the Quarterly Sales Report posted on the DMS website are the responsibility of the Contractor without prompting or notification by the Department. If no sales are recorded during the period, the Contractor shall confirm that there was no reportable activity in the manner required by the Department. Sales will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. If no sales are recorded in two consecutive quarters, the Contractor may be placed on probationary status, or the Department may terminate the Contract. Failure to provide the Quarterly Sales Report, or other reports requested by the Department, will result in the imposition of financial consequences and may result in the Contractor being found in default and the termination of the Contract.

Quarter 1 – (July-September) – due 30 calendar days after the close of the period.

Quarter 2 – (October-December) – due 30 calendar days after the close of the period.

Quarter 3 – (January-March) – due 30 calendar days after the close of the period.

Quarter 4 – (April-June) – due 30 calendar days after the close of the period.

24. Diversity Report The Contractor shall report to each Customer, spend with certified and other minority business enterprises. These reports shall include the period covered, the name, minority code and Federal Employer Identification Number of each minority business utilized during the period, Commodities provided by the minority business enterprise, and the amount paid to each minority business on behalf of each purchasing agency ordering under the terms of this Contract.

25. Ad Hoc Reports The Department may require additional Contract sales information such as copies of purchase orders or ad hoc sales reports. The Contractor shall submit these documents and reports in the form acceptable to the Department within the timeframe specified by the Department.

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26. Business Review Meetings Both the Department and Customer reserve the right to schedule business review meetings.

The Department or Customer may specify the format or agenda for the meeting. At a minimum, the Business Review Meeting may include the following topics:

a. Contract compliance

b. Contract savings (in dollar amount and cost avoidance)

c. Spend reports by Customer

d. Recommendations for improved compliance and performance

27. Financial Consequences Financial Consequences will be assessed for failure to timely perform or submit a report as required by the Contract and shall be paid via check or money order in US Dollars and made out to the Department of Management Services or the specific Customer, where applicable.

Financial Consequences will be assessed daily or per occurrence for each individual failure until the performance or submittal is accomplished to the Department’s or Customer’s satisfaction, unless stated otherwise. Customer’s reserve the right to revise or add additional financial consequences for each order. For the submissions of reports, financial consequences will apply to each target period beginning with the first full month or quarter of the Contract’s performance and each month and quarter thereafter.

Deliverable Performance

Metric

Performance Due

Date

Financial Consequence for Non-Performance

Contractor will timely submit completed Quarterly Sales Reports to the Department

All Quarterly Sales Reports will be submitted timely with the required information

Reports are due on or before the 30th calendar day after the close of each State fiscal quarter

$250 per Calendar Day late/not received submit completed MFMP Transaction Fee Reports to the Department

All MFMP Transaction Fee Reports will be submitted timely with the required information

Reports are due on or before the 15th calendar day after the close of each month

$250 per Calendar Day late/not received provide accurate Price Quote Forms to Customers

All Price Quote Forms will be timely provided to Customers with accurate information

PQFs are due within two Business Days following the Customer’s request

$250 per occurrence of an inaccurate or untimely Price Quote Form

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Contractor will deliver Motor Vehicles with no less than a ¼ tank of fuel upon delivery to Customers

Contractor shall adhere to delivery requirements pursuant to the Transportation and Delivery section in the SOW

Upon each Motor Vehicle delivery to Customers

$50 per occurrence of a Motor Vehicle delivery with less than a ¼ tank of fuel upon delivery to Customers

Ad hoc report(s)

Provide ad hoc reports as requested

Within the timeframe agreed to by the Department and the Contractor or Customer and Contractor

$250 per occurrence

No favorable action will be considered for any Contractor who has outstanding Contract Quarterly Sales Reports, MFMP Transaction Fee Reports, or any other documentation, to include fees / monies that are required under this Contract.

Exhibit C

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

A. Special Contract Conditions revisions: the corresponding subsections of the Special Contract Conditions referenced below are replaced in their entirety with the following:

2.2 Renewal.

Upon written agreement, the Department and the Contractor may renew the Contract in whole or in part only as set forth in the Contract documents, and in accordance with section 287.057(14), F.S.

3.2.2 Preferred Pricing. Left intentionally blank.

3.7 Transaction Fees.

The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, has instituted MyFloridaMarketPlace, a statewide eProcurement system. Pursuant to Section 287.057(24), F.S., all payments shall be assessed a Transaction Fee of one percent (1.0%), or as may otherwise be established by law, which the vendor shall pay to the State.

For payments within the State accounting system (FLAIR or its successor), the Transaction Fee shall, when possible, be automatically deducted from payments to the vendor. If automatic deduction is not possible, the vendor shall pay the Transaction Fee pursuant to subsection 60A-1.031(2), F.A.C. By submission of these reports and corresponding payments, vendor certifies their correctness. All such reports and payments shall be subject to audit by the State or its designee.

The vendor shall receive a credit for any Transaction Fee paid by the vendor for the purchase of any item(s) if such item(s) are returned to the vendor through no fault, act, or omission of the vendor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Transaction Fee is non-refundable when an item is rejected or returned, or declined, due to the vendor’s failure to perform or comply with specifications or requirements of the agreement.

Vendors will submit any monthly reports required pursuant to the rule. All such reports and payments will be subject to audit. Failure to comply with the payment of the Transaction Fees or submission of required reporting of transactions shall constitute grounds for declaring the Vendor in default.

5.1 Conduct of Business.

The Contractor must comply with all laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business, including those of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction and authority. For example, the Contractor must comply with section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, if applicable, and all

Additional Special Contract Conditions (approved by State Purchasing, 8/12/2021) prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veteran’s status. The provisions of subparagraphs 287.058(1)(a)-

(c) and (g), F.S., are hereby incorporated by reference.

Nothing contained within this Contract shall be construed to prohibit the Contractor from disclosing information relevant to performance of the Contract or purchase order to members or staff of the Florida Senate or Florida House of Representatives.

Pursuant to section 287.057(26), F.S., the Contractor shall answer all questions of, and ensure a representative will be available to, a continuing oversight team.

The Contractor will comply with all applicable disclosure requirements set forth in section 286.101, F.S. In the event the Department of Financial Services issues the Contractor a final order determining a third or subsequent violation pursuant to section 286.101(7)(c), F.S., the Contractor shall immediately notify the Department and applicable Customers and shall be disqualified from Contract eligibility.

5.4 Convicted, Discriminatory, Antitrust Violator, and Suspended Vendor Lists.

In accordance with sections 287.133, 287.134, and 287.137, F.S., the Contractor is hereby informed of the provisions of sections 287.133(2)(a), 287.134(2)(a), and 287.137(2)(a), F.S.

For purposes of this Contract, a person or affiliate who is on the Convicted Vendor List, the Discriminatory Vendor List, or the Antitrust Violator Vendor List may not perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under the Contract. The Contractor must notify the Department if it or any of its suppliers, subcontractors, or consultants have been placed on the Convicted Vendor List, the Discriminatory Vendor List, or the Antitrust Violator Vendor List during the term of the Contract.

In accordance with section 287.1351, F.S., a vendor placed on the Suspended Vendor List may not enter into or renew a contract to provide any goods or services to an agency after its placement on the Suspended Vendor List.

A firm or individual placed on the Suspended Vendor List pursuant to section 287.1351, F.S., the Convicted Vendor List pursuant to section 287.133, F.S., the Antitrust Violator Vendor List pursuant to section 287.137, F.S., or the Discriminatory Vendor List pursuant to section 287.134, F.S., is immediately disqualified from Contract eligibility.

5.6 Cooperation with Inspector General and Records Retention.

Pursuant to section 20.055(5), F.S., the Contractor understands and will comply with its duty to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing. Upon request of the Inspector General or any other authorized State official, the Contractor must provide any information the Inspector General deems relevant. Such information may include, but will not be limited to, the Contractor's business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to the Contract. The Contractor will retain such records for the longer of five years after the expiration or termination of the Contract, or the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State, at the Department of State’s Records Management website. The Contractor agrees to reimburse the State of Florida for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Inspector General or other authorized State of Florida official for investigations of the Contractor's compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between the Contractor and the State of Florida which results in the suspension or debarment of the Contractor. Such costs will include but will not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The

Contractor agrees to impose the same obligations to cooperate with the Inspector General and retain records on any subcontractors used to provide goods or services under the Contract.

8.1.1 Termination of Contract.

The Department may terminate the Contract for refusal by the Contractor to comply with this section by not allowing access to all public records, as defined in Chapter 119, F.S., made or received by the Contractor in conjunction with the Contract unless the records are exempt from s. 24(a) of Art. I of the State Constitution and section 119.071(1), F.S.

8.1.2 Statutory Notice.

Pursuant to section 119.0701(2)(a), F.S., for contracts for services with a contractor acting on behalf of a public agency, as defined in section 119.011(2), F.S., the following applies:

IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE

CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING

TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT’S CUSTODIAN

OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT PUBLICRECORDS@DMS.FL.GOV, (850)

487-1082 OR 4050…

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