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ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK

1. PURPOSE

To provide Customers with Building Code Inspection Services on a regional basis, pursuant to the terms set forth in this Scope of Work.

2. DEFINITIONS

Definitions contained in section 287.012, Florida Statutes (F.S.); Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.); and Attachment D, Enterprise Standard Terms and Conditions; 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.

After Business Hours – Hourly Rates that fall outside of a Business Day that take place after 5:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. at the Customer’s location.

Building Code Inspection Services – Services described in sections 468.603(5) and (8), F.S.

involving the review of building plans as well as those services involving the review of site plans and site work engineering plans or their functional equivalent, to determine compliance with applicable codes and those inspections required by law, conducted either in person or virtually, of each phase of construction for which permitting by a Local Enforcement Agency is required to determine compliance with applicable codes.

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

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

Contractor – A vendor that enters into a Term Contract with the Department as a result of receiving an award from ITB No. 26-81141805-ITB, who is authorized by law to perform Building Code Inspection Services as required under this Term Contract pursuant to a license issued pursuant to Part XII of Chapter 468, F.S., Chapter 471, F.S., or Chapter 481, F.S.

Customer – A State agency or Eligible User.

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

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

Emergency Hours – Hourly Rates that take place during a Governor declared emergency.

Hourly Rate – The U.S Dollar amount per hour of work charged by the Contractor to the Customer.

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Job Position – A designation under a specific Service Category for the type of Building Code Inspection Services to be provided by the Contractor.

Local Building Official – The individual within the governing jurisdiction responsible for direct regulatory administration or supervision of plans review, enforcement, and inspection of any construction, erection, alteration, demolition, or substantial improvement of, or addition to, any structure for which permitting is required to indicate compliance with applicable codes and includes any duly authorized designee of such person.

Local Enforcement Agency – The designated local authority responsible for overseeing and enforcing building and construction codes within a jurisdiction.

Plans – Any building plans, site engineering plans, or site plans, or their functional equivalent.

Maximum Hourly Rate – The highest Hourly Rate submitted for each Job Position by the Contractor in Attachment C, Price sheet. The Maximum Hourly Rate submitted by the Contractor will be used in the Basis of Award set forth in Section 2.7 of the ITB document. The Maximum Hourly Rate must be submitted as whole numbers e.g. $110.00.

Normal Business Hours – Hourly Rates that fall under a Business Day that take place after 8:00 a.m. and before 5:00 p.m. at the Customer’s location.

Region – Service area comprised of specific Florida counties, as defined in Attachment F, Region Map.

Service Categories – Any of the following three overall service clasifications outlined in this Scope of Work: (i) Inspector, (ii) Plans Examiner, (iii) Building Code Adminstrator.

State – The State of Florida.

Term Contract – The legally enforceable State Term Contract, as defined in section 287.012, F.S., between the Department and the Contractor.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Description of Scope

The Contractor will provide Building Code Inspection Services pursuant to the terms of this Term Contract. The Contractor shall perform all services under the supervision, direction, and authority of the Local Building Official or designee. Services provided under this Term Contract shall not be performed pursuant to section 553.791, F.S. The Building Code Inspection Services available through this Term Contract are classifed under the Service Categories listed below.

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Category Number Service Category Job Positions

Service Category 1 Inspector

• Building Inspector

• Mechanical Inspector

• Electrical Inspector

• Plumbing Inspector

• Roofing Inspector

Service Category 2 Plans Examiner

• Building Plans Examiner

• Mechanical Plans Examiner

• Electrical Plans Examiner

• Plumbing Plans Examiner

• Residential Plans Examiner

Service Category 3 Building Code Administrator • Building Code Administrator

3.2 Pricing

Attachment C, Price Sheet shall include the Contractor’s Maximum Hourly Rates for each Region, each Service Category, and each Job Position that the Contractor seeks to provide services for.

Maximum Hourly Rates submitted by the Contractor shall be incompliance with all Federal, State, and local labor laws. The Maximum Hourly Rate shall include all applicable costs such as travel, lodging, and any other associated costs for providing Building Code Inspection Services.

The Customer and Contractor may negotiate a lower Hourly Rate at the time of the Customer’s Request for Quotes. No additional compensation will be due to Contractor in addition to the agreed upon Hourly Rate between the Contractor and the Customer.

The Contractor shall adhere to the Maximum Hourly Rate submitted in Attachment C, Price Sheet, which is incorporated into the Term Contract. The Contractor may decrease the Maximum Hourly Rate, but the Contractor shall not increase the Maximum Hourly Rate submitted in Attachment C, Price Sheet.

3.3 Contractor’s General Responsibilities

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following when providing Building Code Inspection Services and shall adhere to all applicable requirements in Part XII of Chapter 468, F.S., Chapter 471, F.S., and Part I, of Chapter 481, F.S., which include but are not limited to:

• The Contractor shall review all Plans to determine compliance with the applicable codes.

• The Contractor shall inspect each phase of construction as required by the applicable codes.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for responding to, handling, and resolving any disputes with the Local Building Official.

• The Contractor shall possess a current valid certif icate issued by the State of Florida

Department of Business and Professional Regulation, to inspect in the discipline(s) in which they are to provide Building Code Inspection Services pursuant to Part XII of Chapter 468, F.S., Chapter 471, F.S., or Chapter 481, F.S. If at any time the Contractor’s

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• The Contractor shall maintain in current status of all Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the Contractor as applicable to this Term Contract.

• When performing obligations under this Term Contract, the Contractor shall without exception comply with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations relating to its performance under this Term Contract.

• The Contractor shall maintain insurance for professional liability with a minimum policy limit of $1 million covering all services performed under this Term Contract.

• The Contractor shall only provide Building Code Inspection Services for Service

Category(ies) and Region(s) in which the Contractor was awarded.

3.4 Customer-Specific Scope of Work

Customers shall use a Request for Quotes in accordance with Section 3.8 of this Scope of Work.

For any purchases off this Term Contract, Customers may develop a Customer-Specific Scope of Work (SOW) which establishes tasks, deliverables, and specific requirements for the requested Building Code Inspection Services. The Customers may include the Customer-Specific SOW in the Request for Quotes issued to the awarded Contractor(s), and the Customer-Specific SOW may be incorporated into any purchase order or contract issued by the Customer. Customers are permitted to request terms and conditions which supplement those contained in the Term Contract but shall not conflict with the terms of this Term Contract. The Customer may also include additional f inancial consequences beyond those stated in Section 3.10 of this Scope of Work. The Customer-Specific SOW may include, but is not limited to the following:

• Statement of purpose

• Customer‑specific required deliverables, tasks, and project job duties

• Contractor responsibilities

• Customer-specific criteria for completion related to tasks, project duties, and deliverables

• Anticipated timelines to complete the project or deliverables

• Customer-specific performance guarantees establishing the financial consequences to be applied in the event of non‑performance

• Preferred qualif ications, licenses, and experience of individuals or organization performing services Customer-specific terms and conditions

• Customer-specific payment terms

3.5 Emergency Services

The Contractor shall provide Maximum Hourly Rates for Emergency Hours as defined in this Scope of Work. The Contractor shall adhere to the Maximum Hourly Rate for Emergency Hours as submitted in Attachment C, Price Sheet. The Customer and the Contractor may negotiate a lower hourly rate at the time of the Customer’s Request for Quotes.

During a State of Emergency declared by the Governor, State agencies and Eligible Users within

Building Code Inspection Services Page 5 of 7 an area covered by such declaration may utilize services from any Contractor awarded under this solicitation, regardless of the Contractor’s awarded Region.

3.6 Customer Service

Contractors shall have at least one authorized representative that will be available by phone or e-mail during the Business Day, and one authorized representative that will be available by phone or e-mail during After Business Hours and Emergency Hours. The representative(s) will respond to inquiries within twenty-four (24) hours during Normal Business Hours and during After Business Hour. The representative will handle all inquiries including but not limited to booking inspections, documentation retrieval, reporting results, and any other inquiries that the Customer may have.

3.7 Compliance and Compatibility

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Services supplied are compliant with the Term Contract requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that all Services ordered by the Customer are fully compatible with each other and with any associated pre-existing Services possessed by the Customer and disclosed to the Contractor by the Customer. The Contractor’s acceptance of the Customer’s order shall indicate that the Contractor agrees to deliver a Service(s) that is fully compliant and compatible with the Customer’s order requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions.

3.8 Request for Quotes Requirement

Customers shall use a Request for Quotes in accordance with sections 287.056(2) and 287.0591, F. S., and Rule 60A-1.043, F.A.C., when making purchases off this State Term Contract (Term Contract). The Customer shall issue a Request for Quotes to all awarded Contractors of a Service Category within the Region where the services are requested. Contractors can only respond to Request for Quotes for Regions they are awarded. For any purchases off the Term Contract, the Contractor recognizes its responsibility for all tasks and deliverables contained in the Term Contract and contained in any Customer’s Request for Quotes, warrants that it has fully informed itself of all relevant factors affecting accomplishment of the tasks and deliverables, and agrees to be fully accountable for the performance thereof.

3.9 Punchout Catalog and Electronic Invoicing

The Contractor is encouraged to provide an MFMP punchout catalog.

The punchout catalog provides an alternative mechanism for suppliers to offer the State access to Products awarded under the Term Contract. The punchout catalog also allows for direct communication between the MFMP eProcurement System and a supplier’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which can reflect real-time Product inventory/availability information.

The punchout catalog enables Florida buyers to “punch out” to a supplier’s website. Using the search tools on the supplier’s Florida punchout catalog site, the user selects the desired Products.

When complete, the user exits the supplier’s punchout catalog site and the shopping cart (full of Products) is “brought back” to MFMP. No orders are sent to a supplier when the user exits the supplier’s punchout catalog site. Instead, the chosen Products are “brought back” to MFMP as line items in a purchase order. The user can then proceed through the normal workflow steps, which may include adding, deleting, and editing Products (i.e., line items) in the purchase order.

An order is not submitted to a supplier until the user approves and submits the purchase order, at which point the supplier receives an email with the order details.

The Contractor may supply electronic invoices in lieu of paper-based invoices for those transactions processed through MFMP. Electronic invoices may be submitted to the Customer

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1) EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) This standard establishes the data contents of the Invoice Transaction Set (EDI 810) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used for invoicing via the Business Network (formerly known as Ariba Network) for catalog and non-catalog goods and services.

2) PO Flip via BN This online process allows Contractors to submit invoices via the BN for catalog and non-catalog goods and services. Contractors are able to create an invoice directly from their inbox in their BN account by simply "flipping" the PO into an invoice. This option does not require any special software or technical capabilities.

The Contractor warrants and represents that it is authorized and empowered to and hereby grants the State and the third-party provider of MFMP, a State contractor, the right and license to use, reproduce, transmit, distribute, and publicly display within MFMP. In addition, the Contractor warrants and represents that it is authorized and empowered to and hereby grants the State and the third-party provider the right and license to reproduce and display within MFMP the Contractor's trademarks, system marks, logos, trade dress, or other branding designation that identif ies the Products made available by the Contractor under the Term Contract.

3.10 Financial Consequences

Failure to comply with the requirements of the Term Contract will result in the imposition of f inancial consequences. The following financial consequences will apply for the Contractor’s failure to meet the performance metric standard and due date corresponding with the deliverables under the Term Contract. The Customer may impose additional Financial Consequences beyond those stated herein to apply to that Customer’s purchase. The State of Florida reserves the right to withhold payment or implement other appropriate remedies, such as Term Contract termination, or nonrenewal, when the Contractor has failed to comply with the provisions of the Term Contract.

The financial consequences below will be paid and received by the Department of Management Services within 30 calendar days from the due date specified by the Department. These financial consequences below are individually assessed for failures over each target period beginning with the first full month or quarter of the Term Contract performance and every month or quarter, respectively, thereafter.

Financial Consequences Chart

Deliverable Performance Metric Performance Due Date

Financial Consequence for Non-Performance

Contractor will timely submit complete Term Contract Quarterly Sales Reports

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

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

$250 per day late

Contractor will timely submit complete

All MFMP Transaction Fee Reports will be

Completed reports are due on or before the 15th calendar day

$100 per day late

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

Deliverable Performance Metric Performance Due Date

Financial Consequence for Non-Performance

MFMP Transaction Fee Reports submitted timely with the required information after the close of each month

Contractor will timely respond to Customer inquiries

All Customer inquiries will be responded to timely upon each Customer request

Customer inquiries will be responded to within twenty-four

(24) hours

$100 if not responsive after twenty-four (24) hours and an additional $100 for each twenty-four (24) hours after.