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CONTRACT NO. WQ156

BETWEEN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AND

SWCA, Incorporated DBA SWCA Environmental Consultants

THIS CONTRACT is entered into between the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), an agency of the State of Florida, and SWCA, Incorporated DBA SWCA Environmental Consultants, 20 East Thomas Road, Suite 1700, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (Contractor), to provide professional environmental consulting services to assist DEP with natural resource restoration activities related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

SERVICES AND PERFORMANCE

1. SERVICES. Department does hereby retain, and Contractor agrees to provide professional environmental consulting services to assist DEP with natural resource restoration activities related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill (services), as described in solicitation number 2019002 (Solicitation) and Contractor’s response thereto, incorporated herein by reference, and in accordance with Attachment A, Scope of Services (Scope), and all exhibits and Attachments named and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor has been determined to be a vendor to the Department under this Contract.

2. WORK.

A. Contractor shall provide the services specified in the Scope (Work). Department shall authorize all work assignments by Task Assignment Notification (TA) or Task Assignment Change Order (TACO) (copies attached hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment C, Task Assignment Notification Form, and Attachment D, Task Assignment Change Order Form respectively).

B. Contractor, or its subcontractors if authorized under this Contract, shall not commence Work until the Contract, and any necessary TA, TACO, Amendments or Change Orders, have been fully executed by both Department and Contractor.

C. In the event services are required that are within the general description of services, but are not specifically set out in the Scope, Department and Contractor reserve the right to negotiate the Task Assignments covering performance of those required services.

D. There is no minimum amount of Work guaranteed as a result of this Contract. Any and all Work assigned will be at the sole discretion of the Department.

E. Department reserves the right to not authorize any Work, and may suspend or terminate for cause any Work assigned to Contractor under this or any other contract, if and in the event that the Department and Contractor (or any of its affiliates or authorized subcontractors) are adverse in any litigation, administrative proceeding or alternative dispute resolution, until such adverse relationship is resolved either by agreement or by final non-appealable order of a court.

3. STANDARD OF CARE FOR PERFORMANCE.

A. Contractor shall perform as an independent Contractor and not as an agent, representative, or employee of the Department.

B. Contractor shall perform the services in a proper and satisfactory manner as determined by the Department.

Any and all such equipment, products or materials necessary to perform these services, or requirements as further stated herein, shall be supplied by the Contractor.

Contract WQ156 Page 4 of 18 date the invoice is received or services received, inspected, and approved. Invoice payment requirements do not start until a proper and correct invoice has been received. Invoices which have to be returned to the Contractor for correction(s) will result in an uncompensated delay in payment. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within DFS who may be contacted if a Contractor is experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a State agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (850) 413-5516, per Section 215.422, F.S.

B. If a warrant in payment of an invoice is not issued within forty (40) business days after receipt of a correct invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and services, the Department shall pay the Contractor interest at a rate as established by Section 55.03(1), F.S., on the unpaid balance of the invoice. Interest payments of less than $1 will not be issued unless Contractor requests such payment. The interest rate for each calendar year for which the term of this Contract is in effect can be obtained from DFS’ Vendor Ombudsman at the telephone numbers provided above per Section 215.422, F.S.

12. RELEASE OF CLAIMS. Upon payment for satisfactory completion of each Task Assignment, the Contractor, using Attachment G, Contractor Affidavit/Release of Claims, a release of all claims against the Department arising under, or by virtue of, the Work, except claims which are specifically exempted by the Contractor to be set forth therein. Receipt by the Department of the Contractor’s Release is a condition of final payment for each Task Assignment under this Contract. Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, by State law or otherwise expressly agreed to by the parties to this Contract, final payment or settlement upon termination of this Contract shall not constitute a release or waiver of the Department’s claims against the Contractor, or the Contractor’s sureties, subcontractors, successors or assigns under this Contract or as against applicable performance and payment bonds.

13. PHYSICAL ACCESS AND INSPECTION. As applicable, the Department personnel shall be given access to and may observe and inspect Work being performed under this Contract, including by any of the following methods:

A. Contractor shall provide access to any location or facility on which the Contractor is performing Work, or storing or staging equipment, materials or documents;

B. Contractor shall permit inspection of any facility, equipment, practices, or operations required in performance of any Work; and, C. Contractor shall allow and facilitate sampling and monitoring of any substances, soils, materials or parameters at any location reasonable or necessary to assure compliance with any Work or legal requirements.

PARTY REPRESENTATIVES

14. NOTICE. All notices and written communication between the parties shall be sent by electronic mail, U.S. Mail, a courier delivery service, or delivered in person. Notices shall be considered delivered when reflected by an electronic mail read receipt, a courier service delivery receipt, other mail service delivery receipt, or when receipt is acknowledged by recipient.

15. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT MANAGERS. All matters shall be directed to the Contract Managers for appropriate action or disposition. Any changes to the Contract Manager information identified below must be noticed, in writing, to the other party within ten (10) calendar days of the change. Either party may provide notice to the other party by email identifying a change of a designated Contract Manager and providing the new contact information for the newly designated Contract Manager. Such notice is sufficient to effectuate this change without requiring a written amendment to the Contract.

Department and the Contractor Contract Managers and contact information are provided below:

Contractor Contract Manager Information Department Contract Manager Information SWCA, Incorporated dba SWA Environmental

Consultants Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Restoration Assistance Deepwater Horizon Program

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20 East Thomas Road, Suite 1700 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS# 240 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400

Attn: Whitney Fiore Attn: Carolyn Pigott

Email Address: wfiore@swca.com Email Address: Carolyn.Pigott@dep.state.fl.us

Phone Number: (310) 387-7755 Phone Number: (850) 245-2197

16. CHANGE ORDERS AND AMENDMENTS. Department may at any time, by written order designated to be a Change Order, make any change in the Work within the general scope of this Contract (e.g., specifications, method or manner of performance, requirements, etc.). All Change Orders are subject to the mutual agreement of both parties as evidenced in writing. Any change which causes an increase or decrease in Contractor’s cost or time, excluding Change Orders that modify the cost or time of Work described in an executed Task Assignment, shall require formal amendment to this Agreement. Following execution of this Contract, any future Amendments or Change Orders may be executed by the Department representative with appropriate delegated authority.

CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM

17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Any dispute concerning performance of the Contract shall be decided as follows:

A. All claims or disputes (Claims) must be presented to the Department in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the date such Claim arises (Notice of Dispute). The Notice of Dispute shall set out in detail all aspects of the disputed matters to be resolved, including the specific relief sought by the Contractor. Claims not presented by Notice of Dispute to Contract Manager shall be deemed waived by the Contractor.

B. The parties shall make a good faith attempt to resolve Claims which may arise from time to time by informal conference within ten (10) calendar days of the Notice of Dispute.

C. Within ten (10) calendar days of the informal conference, the Department shall provide Contractor a detailed written response to the Claim. A formal conference of the parties shall be convened no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the Department’s response to the Notice of Dispute, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to a longer period of time within which to schedule a formal conference.

1) All persons necessary to resolution of the claim or disputed matter shall attend the formal conference.

2) Minutes of the formal conference shall be taken, recorded, transcribed, and signed by the Department and the Contractor. Any terms of settlement and/or resolution reached shall be signed by all persons authorized to resolve the Claim.

D. Either party may request mediation of unresolved Claims, with the party seeking mediation to bear the expense of mediation.

E. Any Claim not resolved at formal conference or mediation, may be the subject of a complaint filed in a court of competent jurisdiction in Leon County, Florida.

18. FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES FOR UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.

A. No payment will be made for deliverables deemed unsatisfactory by the Department. In the event that a deliverable is deemed unsatisfactory by the Department, the Contractor shall re-perform the services needed for submittal of a satisfactory deliverable, at no additional cost to Department, within thirty (30) calendar days of being notified of the unsatisfactory deliverable.

B. If a satisfactory deliverable is not submitted within the specified time frame, the Department may, in its sole discretion: 1) assess liquidated damages if specified in the Contract or its attachments; 2) request from the Contractor agreement to a reduction in the amount payable; 3) suspend all Work until satisfactory performance is achieved, or 4) terminate the Contract for failure to perform.

mailto:wfiore@swca.com

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19. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN. In the event that deliverables are unsatisfactory or are not submitted within the specified timeframe, the Department Contract Manager may, by letter specifying the failure of performance under the Contract, request that a proposed Corrective Action Plan (CAP) be submitted by the Contractor to the Department. All CAPs must be able to be implemented and performed in no more than sixty (60) calendar days.

A. A CAP shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the letter request from the Department.

The CAP shall be sent to the Department Contract Manager for review and approval. Within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of a CAP, the Department shall notify the Contractor in writing whether the CAP proposed has been accepted. If the CAP is not accepted, the Contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the Department letter rejecting the proposal to submit a revised proposed CAP. Failure to obtain the Department approval of a CAP as specified above shall result in the Department’s termination of the Contract for cause as authorized in the Contract.

B. Upon the Department’s notice of acceptance of a proposed CAP, the Contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days, or longer if specified in the approved CAP, to commence implementation of the accepted plan. Acceptance of the proposed CAP by the Department does not relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations under the Contract. In the event the CAP fails to correct or eliminate performance deficiencies by the Contractor, the Department shall retain the right to require additional or further remedial steps, or to terminate the Contract for failure to perform. No actions approved by the Department or steps taken by the Contractor shall estop the Department from subsequently asserting any deficiencies in performance. Contractor shall continue to implement the CAP until all deficiencies are corrected.

Reports on the progress of the CAP will be made to the Department as requested by the Department Contract Manager.

C. Failure to respond to a Department request for a CAP shall result in suspension or termination of the Contract.

20. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS. An “X” beside the correct provision in this section signifies that the provision is applicable to the Contract.

☒ No Payment or Performance bonds are required.

☐ Contractor shall provide executed Payment and Performance Bonds naming the Department as obligee, issued by a surety acceptable to the Department, in the amount(s) of .

☐ Contractor may be required to provide executed Payment and/or Performance Bonds naming the Department as obligee, issued by a surety acceptable to the Department, in an amount of up to one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the total anticipated cost of any Work.

21. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. An “X” beside the correct provision in this section signifies that the provision is applicable to the Contract.

☒ No liquidated damages will be assessed.

☐ In addition to other remedies elsewhere in this Contract, and as provided by law, unless otherwise stipulated in the Scope, the Contractor hereby covenants and agrees to pay liquidated damages to the Department as follows:

A. Contractor acknowledges that time is of the essence for all services provided under this Contract, and whereas the actual damages to be suffered by late performance are incapable of accurate calculation, the parties agree to the following as a reasonable estimation thereof as liquidated damages. In addition to any other provisions of this Contract, in the event that the deliverable identified in the Scope, is not completed and submitted by the close of business on the date the deliverable is due, the compensation amount stated for that portion of the Work may be reduced by five percent (5%) per week for each week the deliverable is late, with the total amount of the liquidated damages not to exceed the total compensation amount of the Scope deliverable.

B. The date of submission shall be the date of receipt by the Department.

C. If no Department receipt date appears or the date is illegible, the date of submission shall be deemed to be five (5) days prior to receipt by the Contract Manager.

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D. If completion is or will be justifiably delayed due to reasons as set out in paragraph contained herein, the Department may grant an extension of time as evidenced by a properly executed Amendment.

E. If the deliverable(s) fail to comply with the requirements of this Contract, or if questions arise from review and the Contractor is so notified and requested to respond, the Contractor shall furnish the required additions, deletions, or revisions in accordance with the Scope at no additional cost to the Department.

F. If the additions, deletions, and revisions are not submitted to the Department's Contract Manager in accordance with the Scope, the compensation stated for that portion of the Work may be reduced by five percent (5%) for each week that the requested deliverable is late, as specified. The total reduction shall not exceed the total amount of the Work.

G. Contractor’s failure to respond to a request to correct the deliverables will result in termination of the Work and forfeiture of any unpaid balance for such deliverables. Additionally, the Department, at its discretion, may re-assign future Work.

22. RETAINAGE

A. Department reserves the right to establish the amount and application of retainage on the Work to a maximum of ten percent (10%). Any retainage to be applied shall be specified in the Scope. Retainage shall be withheld from each payment to the Contractor pending satisfactory completion of Work and approval of all deliverables.

B. Department reserves the right to withhold payment of retainage for the Contractor’s failure to respond to or correct identified deficiencies within the timeframe stipulated in the Scope. Department shall provide written notification to the Contractor of identified deficiencies and the Department’s intent to withhold retainage on the Work.

Contractor’s failure to rectify the identified deficiency within the timeframe stated in the Department’s notice will result in forfeiture of retainage by the Contractor.

C. If the Contractor fails to perform the requested Scope, or fails to perform the Work in a satisfactory manner, Contractor shall forfeit its right to payment for the Work and the retainage called for under the entire Scope. Failure to perform includes, but is not limited to, failure to submit the required deliverables or failure to provide adequate documentation that the work was actually performed.

D. No retainage shall be released or paid for uncompleted Work while a Contract is suspended.

E. Except as otherwise provided above, the Contractor shall be paid the retainage associated with the Work, provided the Contractor has completed the work and submits an invoice for retainage held in accordance with paragraph contained herein above.

LIABILITY

23. INSURANCE.

A. Required Coverage. At all times during the Contract the Contractor, at its sole expense, shall maintain insurance coverage of such types and with such terms and limits described below. The limits of coverage under each policy maintained by the Contractor shall not be interpreted as limiting the Contractor’s liability and obligations under the Contract. All insurance policies shall be through insurers licensed and authorized to issue policies in Florida, or alternatively, Contractor may provide coverage through a self-insurance program established and operating under the laws of Florida. Additional insurance requirements for this Contract may be required elsewhere in this Contract, however the minimum insurance requirements applicable to this Contract are:

i. Commercial General Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall provide adequate commercial general liability insurance coverage and hold such liability insurance at all times during the Contract. The Department of Environmental Protection, its employees, and officers shall be named as an additional insured on any general liability policies. The minimum limits shall be $200,000 each individual’s claim and $300,000 each occurrence.

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ii. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage. The Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation, in accordance with Chapter 440, F.S., and employer’s liability insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per accident, $100,000 per person, and $500,000 policy aggregate. Such policies shall cover all employees engaged in any work under the Contract.

iii. Commercial Automobile Insurance. If the Contractor’s duties include the use of a commercial vehicle, the Contractor shall maintain automobile liability, bodily injury, and property damage coverage. Insuring clauses for both bodily injury and property damage shall provide coverage on an occurrence basis. The Department of Environmental Protection, its employees, and officers shall be named as an additional insured on any automobile insurance policy. The minimum limits shall be as follows:

• $200,000/300,000 Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit for Company-Owned Vehicles, if applicable

• $200,000/300,000 Hired and Non-Owned Automobile Liability Coverage

iv. Other Insurance. Additional insurance may be required by federal law, where applicable, if any work proceeds over or adjacent to water, including but not limited to Jones Act, Longshoreman’s and Harbor Worker’s, or the inclusion of any applicable rider to worker’s compensation insurance, and any necessary watercraft insurance, with limits of not less than $300,000 each. Questions concerning required coverage should be directed to the U.S. Department of Labor or to the parties’ insurance carrier.

B. Insurance Requirements for Sub-Contractors. Department shall not be liable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under any subcontract, regardless of whether the Department has approved such subcontract or subcontractor. Contractor shall be solely liable to its subcontractor(s) for all expenses and liabilities incurred under any subcontract. Any subcontracts made under or in performance of this Contract must include the same conditions specified in this Contract, with the exception of insurance requirements (paragraph contained herein), and shall include a release of any rights, claims or liabilities against the Department. The level of insurance to be carried by subcontractors performing work under this Contract shall be at the discretion of Contractor.

C. Exceptions to Additional Insured Requirements. If the Contractor’s insurance is provided through an insurance trust, the Contractor shall instead add the Department of Environmental Protection, its employees, and officers as an additional covered party everywhere the Contract requires them to be added as an additional insured. Further, notwithstanding the requirements above, if Contractor is self-insured, then the Department of Environmental Protection, its employees, and officers do not need to be listed as additional insureds.

D. Deductibles. The Department shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money representing a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor providing such insurance.

E. Proof of Insurance. Upon execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Department documentation demonstrating the existence and amount for each type of applicable insurance coverage prior to performance of any work under this Contract. Upon receipt of written request from the Department, the Contractor shall furnish the Department with proof of applicable insurance coverage by standard form certificates of insurance, a self-insured authorization, or other certification of self-insurance.

F. Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event that any applicable coverage is cancelled by the insurer for any reason, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Department of such cancellation and shall obtain adequate replacement coverage conforming to the requirements herein and provide proof of such replacement coverage within ten (10) calendar days after the cancellation of coverage.

24. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State of Florida, the Department, and the State of Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, and their officers, agents, and employees, from suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to personal injury

Contract WQ156 Page 9 of 18 and damage to real or personal tangible property alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors, provided, however, that the Contractor shall not indemnify for that portion of any loss or damages proximately caused by the negligent act or omission of the State of Florida, the Department, and the State of Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.

B. Further, the Contractor shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Department from any suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to violation or infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or intellectual property right, provided, however, that the foregoing obligation shall not apply to the Department’s misuse or modification of the Contractor’s products or the Department’s operation or use of the Contractor’s products in a manner not contemplated by this Contract. If any product is the subject of an infringement suit, or in the Contractor’s opinion is likely to become the subject of such a suit, the Contractor may at its sole expense procure for the Department the right to continue using the product or to modify it to become non-infringing. If the Contractor is not reasonably able to modify or otherwise secure the Department the right to continue using the product, the Contractor shall remove the product and refund the Department the amounts paid in excess of a reasonable rental for past use. Department shall not be liable for any royalties.

C. The Contractor’s obligations under the preceding two (2) paragraphs with respect to any legal action are contingent upon the State or the Department giving Contractor 1) written notice of any action or threatened action, 2) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at the Contractor’s sole expense, and 3) assistance in defending the action at the Contractor’s sole expense.

THIRD PARTIES

25. SUBCONTRACTING. AN “X” BESIDE THE CORRECT PROVISION IN THIS SECTION SIGNIFIES THAT THE PROVISION IS

APPLICABLE TO THE CONTRACT.

☐ Contractor shall not subcontract any Work under this Contract.

☒ A. Contractor shall not subcontract any Work under this Contract without the prior written consent of the Department's Contract Manager. Department reserves the right to reject any proposed subcontractor based upon the Department’s prior experience with subcontractor, subcontractor’s reputation, or the Department’s lack of adequate assurance of performance by subcontractor. Contractor agrees to be responsible for the fulfillment of all work elements included in any subcontract and agrees to be responsible for the payment of all monies due under any subcontract.

B. Department shall not be liable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under any subcontract, regardless of whether the Department has approved such subcontract or subcontractor.

Contractor shall be solely liable to its subcontractor(s) for all expenses and liabilities incurred under any subcontract. Any subcontracts made under or in performance of this Contract must include the same conditions specified in this Contract, with the exception of insurance requirements (paragraph contained herein), and shall include a release of any rights, claims or liabilities against the Department. The level of insurance to be carried by subcontractors performing work under this Contract shall be at the discretion of Contractor.

C. The Department supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this Contract embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of subcontracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida. Contractors can contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915 for information on minority vendors who may be considered for subcontracting opportunities.

26. NONASSIGNABILITY. Contractor shall not sell, assign or transfer any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Contract (its Rights and Duties), without the prior written consent of the Department. Contractor shall remain liable for performance of its Rights and Duties, regardless of any assignment to or assumption by any third party, notwithstanding any approval thereof by the Department. However, the Department may expressly release the Contractor from any and

Contract WQ156 Page 10 of 18 all Rights and Duties through a novation accompanying an approved assignment. Department may assign the Department’s Rights and Duties, but shall give prior written notice of its intent to do so to the Contractor. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Contractor hereby assigns to the State any and all claims it has with respect to the Contract under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State.

27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Contract is neither intended nor shall it be construed to grant any rights, privileges or interest in any third party without the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.

SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

28. SUSPENSION.

A. Department may order the Contractor in writing to suspend, delay or interrupt all or any part of the Work for failure to perform, or as otherwise specified herein, such period of time as the Department may determine to be appropriate for any of the following reasons:

1.) Contractor fails to timely and properly correct deficiencies in or performs unsatisfactory work;

2.) Contractor’s or subcontractor’s insurer or surety notifies the Department that any of its required insurance or bonds has lapsed or will lapse, and the Contractor fails to provide replacement insurance or bonds acceptable to the Department before the insurance or bond cancellation or termination date;

3.) Contractor or subcontractor materially violates safety laws or other constraints;

4.) Department determines that there is a threat to the public health, safety or welfare that necessitates such suspension; or

5.) For the convenience of the Department.

B. If the performance of all or any part of the Work is suspended, delayed or interrupted for an unreasonable period of time by an act of the Department in administration of the Work, or by the Department’s failure to act within a reasonable time to review or approve an invoice, the Department shall provide an equitable extension of the time allowed to complete the Work and modify the Scope accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay or interruption if and to the extent that:

1.) Performance would have been suspended, delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor; or

2.) Equitable adjustment is provided for (or excluded) under any other provision of this Contract.

C. Contractor shall not be compensated for Work performed subsequent to a notice of suspension by Department.

29. TERMINATION.

A. Department may terminate this Contract at any time for cause, in the event of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill any of its obligations. Prior to termination, the Department shall provide ten (10) calendar days written notice of its intent to terminate for cause, including the reasons for such, and shall provide the Contractor an opportunity to consult with the Department regarding the reason(s) for termination. Contractor may be afforded the possibility of curing any default at the sole discretion of the Department.

B. The Department may terminate this Contract without cause and for its convenience by giving thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the Contractor. Termination for convenience shall not entitle either party to any indirect, special or resulting damages, lost profits, costs or penalties, and the Contractor shall be entitled only to recover those amounts earned by it for authorized deliverables completed up to the date of termination (or as may be agreed to in writing by the Department for completion of all or any portion of the Work in process).

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

30. ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES. For a period not exceeding the term of this contract, the Department reserves the right to acquire additional quantities on an as-needed basis, depending on the availability of funds, at the same unit price(s), terms and conditions.

NOTE: This section supersedes Section 6.00, General Contract Conditions (PUR-1000), Paragraph 5, Additional Quantities.

31. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS. During the term of the contract resulting from this bid, the Department shall have the right to make product changes that result in additions, deletions, or revisions to awarded items / services. Specifications and prices of items added or revised must be agreed upon in writing by both the Department and Contractor. Prices of added or revised items shall be mutually agreed upon by the Department and Contractor.

32. DISCLOSURE OF LITIGATION. The contractor shall promptly notify the Department of any criminal litigation, investigations or proceedings which arise during the term involving the contractor, or, to the extent the contractor is aware, any of the contractor's subcontractors or any of the foregoing entities' then-current officers or directors. In addition, the contractor shall promptly notify the Department of any civil litigation, arbitration or proceeding which arises during the term of the contract and extensions thereto, to which the contractor (or, to the extent the contractor is aware, any Subcontractor hereunder) is a party, and which involves:

A claim or written allegation of fraud against the contractor or, to the extent the contractor is aware, any subcontractor hereunder by a governmental or public entity arising out of their business dealings with governmental or public entities.

All notices under this section must be provided to the Department within thirty (30) business days following the date on which the contractor first becomes aware of any such litigation, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding (collectively, a Proceeding). Details of settlements, which are prevented from disclosure by the terms of the settlement, may be annotated as such.

33. PERMITS. All permits and licenses required for the Contractor’s company operations under the Contract must be obtained by the Contractor and maintained for the duration of the Contract. The Department will not pay for the cost of licenses or permits required by the Contractor for company operations.

34. RESTORE ACT FUNDING REGULATIONS. For Task Assignments partially or completely funded by the RESTORE Act, Contractor shall comply with the RESTORE Council Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions (https://restorethegulf.gov/gcerc-grants-office/gcerc-grants-resources).

35. SUBCONTRACTING. The Contractor shall take all actions necessary to ensure that their employees, subcontractors and other agents are not employees of the State of Florida. Such actions include, but are not limited to, ensuring that Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, and other agents receive benefits and necessary insurance (health, workers’ compensations, and unemployment) from an employer other than the State of Florida.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

36. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event of any legal action to enforce the terms of this Contract, each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs.

37. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Contractor covenants and warrants that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance of this Contract or the Services required hereunder.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations in providing services to the Department under this Contract including, but not limited to, local health and safety rules and regulations. This provision shall be included in all subcontracts issued as a result of this Contract.

39. DISQUALIFICATION.

https://restorethegulf.gov/gcerc-grants-office/gcerc-grants-resources

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A. The employment of unauthorized aliens by the Contractor/vendor is considered a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Contract. Contractor shall be responsible for including this provision in all subcontracts with private organizations issued as a result of this Contract.

B. Contractor is required to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all employees used by the Contractor under this Contract, pursuant to State of Florida Executive Order No.: 11-116. Also, the Contractor shall include in related subcontracts, if authorized under this Contract, a requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to this Contract utilize the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility of all employees used by the subcontractor for the performance of the Work.

40. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Contract, and any Task Assignment Notifications, Task Assignment Change Orders, Change Orders or Amendments thereto, may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which together shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a ".pdf" format data file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or ".pdf" signature page were an original thereof.

41. FORCE MAJEURE. Contractor shall not be responsible for delay resulting from its failure to perform if neither the fault nor the negligence of the Contractor or its employees, subcontractors or agents contributed to the delay and the delay is due directly to acts of God, wars, acts of public enemies, strikes, fires, floods, hurricanes, or other similar cause wholly beyond the Contractor’s control, or for any of the foregoing that affect subcontractors or suppliers if no alternate source of supply is available to the Contractor. In case of any delay the Contractor believes is excusable, the Contractor shall notify the Department in writing of the delay or potential delay and describe the cause of the delay either 1) within five (5) calendar days after the cause that creates or will create the delay first arose, if the Contractor could reasonably foresee that a delay could occur as a result, or 2) if delay is not reasonably foreseeable, within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor first had reason to believe that a delay could result. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE CONTRACTOR’S SOLE REMEDY OR EXCUSE WITH RESPECT TO DELAY. Providing notice in strict accordance with this paragraph is a condition precedent to such remedy. No claim for damages, other than for an extension of time, shall be asserted by the Contractor against the Department. Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the price or payment of any kind from the Department for direct, indirect, consequential, impact or other costs, expenses or damages, including but not limited to costs of acceleration or inefficiency, arising because of delay, disruption, interference, or hindrance from any cause whatsoever. If performance is suspended or delayed, in whole or in part, due to any of the causes described in this paragraph, after the causes have ceased to exist the Contractor shall perform at no increased cost, unless the Department determines, in its sole discretion, that the delay will significantly impair the value of the Contract to the State or to the Department, in which case the Department may 1) accept allocated performance or deliveries from the Contractor, provided that the Contractor grants preferential treatment to the Department with respect to products subjected to allocation, or 2) purchase from other sources (without recourse to and by the Contractor for the related costs and expenses) to replace all or part of the products that are the subject of the delay, which purchases may be deducted from the Contract quantity, or 3) terminate the Contract in whole or in part.

42. FORUM SELECTION, SEVERABILITY, AND CHOICE OF LAW. This Contract has been delivered in the State of Florida and shall be construed in accordance with substantive and procedural laws of Florida. Wherever possible, each provision of this Contract shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Contract shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Contract. Any action in connection with this Contract shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Leon County, Florida.

43. GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS. If the Contractor believes that any governmental restrictions require alteration of the material, quality, workmanship or performance of the products offered under this Contract, the Contractor shall

Contract WQ156 Page 13 of 18 immediately notify the Department so in writing, identifying the specific restriction and alteration. Department reserves the right and the complete discretion to accept any such alteration or to cancel the Contract at no further expense to the Department. Contractor’s failure to timely notify the Department of its asserted belief shall constitute a waiver of such claim.

44. HEADINGS. The headings contained herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Contract and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.

45. INTEGRATION. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties, which terms and conditions shall govern all transactions between the Department and the Contractor. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of provisions of this Contract shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by each of the parties hereto, and attached to the original of this Contract, unless otherwise provided herein. No oral agreements or representations shall be valid or binding upon the Department or the Contractor. No alteration or modification of the Contract terms, including substitution of product, shall be valid or binding against the Department. Contractor may not unilaterally modify the terms of this Contract by affixing additional terms to product upon delivery (e.g., attachment or inclusion of standard preprinted forms, product literature, “shrink wrap” terms accompanying or affixed to a product, whether written or electronic) or by incorporating such terms onto the Contractor’s order or fiscal forms or other documents forwarded by the Contractor for payment. Department's acceptance of product or processing of documentation on forms furnished by the Contractor for approval or payment shall not constitute acceptance of the proposed modification to terms and conditions.

46. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT.

A. Where appropriate: the singular includes the plural and vice versa; references to statutes or regulations include all statutory or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute or regulation referred to;

unless otherwise indicated references to Rules are to the adopted rules in the Florida Administrative Code; the words "including," "includes" and "include" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation"; unless otherwise indicated references to sections, appendices or schedules are to this Contract; words such as "herein," "hereof" and "hereunder" shall refer to the entire document in which they are contained and not to any particular provision or section; words not otherwise defined which have well-known technical or construction industry meanings, are used in accordance with such recognized meanings; references to Persons include their respective permitted successors and assigns and, in the case of Governmental Persons, Persons succeeding to their respective functions and capacities; and words of any gender used herein shall include each other gender where appropriate.

B. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it has independently reviewed this Contract with legal counsel, and that it has the requisite experience and sophistication to understand, interpret and agree to the particular language of the terms. Accordingly, if an ambiguity in (or dispute regarding the interpretation of) this Contract shall arise, the Contract shall not be interpreted or construed against the Department, and, instead, other rules of interpretation and construction shall be used. Contractor further acknowledges and agrees that it had the opportunity and obligation, prior to submission of its Response, to review the terms and conditions of this Contract and to bring to the attention of the Department any conflicts or ambiguities contained therein.

47. MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY LAW. Department reserves the right to revise this Contract to include additional language required by Federal agency(ies) or other sources awarding funding to the Department in support of this Contract, if applicable, and to include changes required by Florida Administrative Code rule changes.

48. MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE TRANSACTION FEE.

A. The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, has instituted MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), a statewide e-procurement system. Pursuant to Section 287.057(22)(c), F.S., all payments shall be assessed a Transaction Fee which the Contractor shall pay the State unless exempt pursuant to Rule 60A-1.031, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

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B. 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 Contractor shall pay the Transaction Fee pursuant to Rule 60A-1.031, F.A.C. By submission of these reports and corresponding payments, the Contractor certifies their correctness. All such reports and payments shall be subject to audit by the State or its designee.

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

D. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute grounds for declaring the Contractor in default and recovering re-procurement costs from the Contractor in addition to all outstanding fees. CONTRACTORS THAT ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING TRANSACTION FEES MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CONDUCTING FUTURE BUSINESS WITH THE

STATE.

49. NONDISCRIMINATION.

A. Contractor certifies that no person, on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or disability, shall be excluded from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this Contract.

B. Contractor certifies that neither it nor any affiliate is or has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not award or perform work as a Contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. The Florida Department of Management Services (“DMS”) is responsible for maintaining the discriminatory vendor list and posts the list on its website. Questions regarding the discriminatory vendor list may be directed to the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487- 0915.

C. Contractor shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

50. NON-SOLICITATION. Contractor covenants and warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor to solicit or secure this Contract and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Contract.

51. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS. No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or default by the other party under this Contract, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or failure be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default thereafter.

52. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of a conflict in terms between any of the components of this Contract, the order of precedence for resolving such conflict shall be as follows (1 being the highest precedence):

1. Body of this Contract;

2. Scope;

3. All other attachments to this Contract;

4. Documents, agreements and exhibits incorporated herein by reference;

5. Solicitation, including all attachments, addenda, and questions and answers; and

6. Contractor’s Response to the Solicitation.

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For Task Assignments funded by the RESTORE Act, the following provision applies.

• In the case of conflict between the terms and conditions of this Contract and the terms and conditions under which the Department is receiving…