DRAFT_Agreement_with_Exhibits_-_IFB-604734-24_MHH.pdf

NOT FOR EXECUTION

Term Contract for Residential Plumbing Services

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TERM CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES

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THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the _____ day of ___________ 20_____, by and between _________________________________________________________________, duly authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida, whose address is

____________________________________________________________________, in this

Agreement referred to as “CONTRACTOR”, and SEMINOLE COUNTY, a charter county and political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is Seminole County Services Building, 1101 E. 1st Street, Sanford, Florida 32771, in this Agreement referred to as “COUNTY”.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to retain the services of a competent and qualified contractor to provide plumbing, septic and related work for Seminole County; and

WHEREAS, COUNTY has requested and received expressions of interest for the retention of services of contractors; and

WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is competent and qualified to provide materials and services to COUNTY, and desires to provide materials and services according to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and covenants set forth in this Agreement, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:

Section 1. Materials, Services, or Both. COUNTY hereby retains CONTRACTOR to provide materials and services as further described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit A and made a part of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR is also bound by all requirements as contained in the solicitation package, all addenda to this package, and CONTRACTOR’s

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submission in response to this solicitation. Required materials and services will be specifically enumerated, described, and depicted in the Purchase Orders authorizing purchase of specific materials and services. This Agreement standing alone does not authorize the purchase of materials and services or require COUNTY to place any orders for work.

Section 2. Term. This Agreement takes effect on the date of its execution by COUNTY and continues for a period of three (3) years. At the sole option of COUNTY, this Agreement may be renewed for two (2) successive periods not to exceed one (1) year each. Expiration of the term of this Agreement will have no effect upon Purchase Orders issued pursuant to this Agreement and prior to the expiration date. Obligations entered by both parties under such Purchase Orders will remain in effect until delivery and acceptance of the materials authorized by the respective

Purchase Order. The first three (3) months of the initial term are considered probationary. During the probationary period, COUNTY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon written notice to CONTRACTOR.

Section 3. Authorization for Materials and/or Services. Authorization for provision of materials and services by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement must be in the form of written

Purchase Orders issued and executed by COUNTY. A sample Purchase Order is attached as

Exhibit B. Each Purchase Order will describe the materials and services required, state the dates for delivery of materials and services, and establish the amount and method of payment. The

Purchase Orders must be issued under and incorporate the terms of this Agreement. COUNTY makes no covenant or promise as to the number of available Purchase Orders or that

CONTRACTOR will perform any Purchase Order for COUNTY during the life of this Agreement.

COUNTY reserves the right to contract with other parties for the services contemplated by this

Agreement when it is determined by COUNTY to be in the best interest of COUNTY to do so.

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Section 4. Time for Completion. The materials and services to be provided by

CONTRACTOR will be delivered, as specified in such Purchase Orders as may be issued under this Agreement, within the time specified in the Purchase Order.

Section 5. Compensation. COUNTY shall compensate CONTRACTOR for the materials and services provided for under this Agreement on a Fixed Fee basis at the rates as outlined in

Exhibit C. When a Purchase Order is issued on a Fixed Fee basis, then the applicable Purchase

Order Fixed Fee amount will include any and all reimbursable expenses and will be based on the unit pricing attached to this Agreement, or as reduced in the quoting process leading to specific

Purchase Orders.

Section 6. Payment and Billing.

(a) CONTRACTOR shall supply all materials and services required by the Purchase

Order, but in no event will CONTRACTOR be paid more than the negotiated Fixed Fee amount stated within each Purchase Order.

(b) For Purchase Orders issued on a Fixed Fee basis, CONTRACTOR may invoice the amount due based on the percentage of total Purchase Order materials and services actually provided, but in no event may the invoice amount exceed a percentage of the Fixed Fee amount equal to a percentage of the total services actually completed.

(c) COUNTY shall make payments to CONTRACTOR when requested as materials and services are provided, but not more than once monthly. Each Purchase Order will be invoiced separately. At the close of each calendar month, CONTRACTOR shall render to COUNTY an itemized invoice, properly dated, describing any materials and services provided, the cost of the materials and services provided, the name and address of CONTRACTOR, Purchase Order

Number, Contract Number, and any other information required by this Agreement.

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(d) Submittal instructions for invoices are as follows:

(1) The original invoice must be emailed to:

AP@SeminoleClerk.org

(2) The original invoice may also be mailed or delivered to:

Director of County Comptroller’s Office Seminole County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 8080 Sanford, FL 32772-8080

(3) A copy of the invoice must be sent to:

Seminole County Community Services 520 W. Lake Mary Blvd, Suite 100 Sanford, FL 32773

(e) Upon review and approval of CONTRACTOR’s invoice, COUNTY shall pay

CONTRACTOR the approved amount in accordance with the terms as set forth in Chapter 218, Part VII, Florida Statutes.

Section 7. General Terms of Payment and Billing.

(a) Upon satisfactory delivery of materials and services required under this Agreement and upon acceptance of the materials and services by COUNTY, CONTRACTOR may invoice

COUNTY for the full amount of compensation provided for under the terms of this Agreement less any amount already paid by COUNTY.

(b) COUNTY may perform or have performed an audit of the records of

CONTRACTOR at any time during the term of this Agreement and after final payment to support final payment under this Agreement. Audits may be performed at a time mutually agreeable to

CONTRACTOR and COUNTY. Total compensation to CONTRACTOR may be determined subsequent to an audit as provided for in this Section and the total compensation so determined will be used to calculate final payment to CONTRACTOR. Performance of this audit will not delay final payment as provided by subsection (a) of this Section.

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(c) CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to materials and services provided under this Agreement in such a manner as will readily conform to the terms of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall make such materials available at CONTRACTOR’s office at all reasonable times during the term of this

Agreement and for five (5) years from the date of final payment under the contract for audit or inspection as provided for in subsection (b) of this Section.

(d) In the event any audit or inspection conducted after final payment but within the period provided in paragraph (c) of this Section reveals any overpayment by COUNTY under the terms of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall refund such overpayment to COUNTY within thirty (30) days of notice by COUNTY.

Section 8. No Waiver by Forbearance. COUNTY’s review of, approval and acceptance of, or payment for the materials or services required under this Agreement does not operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement, or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this

Agreement. CONTRACTOR is and will always remain liable to COUNTY in accordance with applicable law for any and all damages to COUNTY caused by CONTRACTOR’s negligent or wrongful provision of any of the materials or services provided under this Agreement.

Section 9. Termination.

(a) COUNTY may, by written notice to CONTRACTOR, terminate this Agreement or any Purchase Order issued under this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, either for

COUNTY’s convenience or because of the failure of CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. Upon receipt of such notice, CONTRACTOR shall immediately discontinue all services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise, and deliver to COUNTY all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and any and all such other

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information and materials of whatever type or nature as may have been accumulated by

CONTRACTOR in performing this Agreement, whether completed or in process.

(b) If the termination is for the convenience of COUNTY, CONTRACTOR will be paid compensation for services performed to the date of termination.

(c) If the termination is due to the failure of CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, COUNTY may take over the work and carry it to completion by other agreements or otherwise. In such case, CONTRACTOR will be liable to COUNTY for all reasonable additional costs associated with CONTRACTOR’s failure to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.

(d) CONTRACTOR will not be liable for such additional costs if the failure to perform the Agreement arises without any fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR, but CONTRACTOR will be responsible and liable for the actions by its subcontractors, agents, employees, persons, and entities of a similar type or nature. Matters beyond the fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR include acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of COUNTY in its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather, but in every case the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without any fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR.

(e) If after notice of termination for CONTRACTOR’s failure to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement it is determined that CONTRACTOR had not so failed, the termination will be conclusively deemed to have been effected for the convenience of COUNTY. In such event, adjustment in the Agreement price will be made as provided in subsection (b) of this Section.

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(f) The rights and remedies of COUNTY provided for in this Section are in addition and supplemental to any and all other rights and remedies provided by law or under this

Agreement.

Section 10. Conflict with Contract Documents. Wherever the terms of this Agreement conflict with any Purchase Order issued pursuant to it or any other contract documents, including proposals submitted by CONTRACTOR, this Agreement will prevail. For the avoidance of doubt, proposals and any other documents submitted by CONTRACTOR are not incorporated into this

Agreement, unless expressly stated otherwise.

Section 11. Equal Opportunity Employment. CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment for work under this Agreement because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. CONTRACTOR shall take steps to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. This provision includes, but is not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship.

Section 12. No Contingent Fees. CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for

CONTRACTOR to solicit or secure this Agreement 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 CONTRACTOR, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of this provision, COUNTY will have the right to terminate the Agreement at its sole discretion without liability and

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to deduct from the Agreement price or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.

Section 13. Conflict of Interest.

(a) CONTRACTOR shall not engage in any action that would create a conflict of interest in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement with COUNTY or violate or cause others to violate the provisions of Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes, relating to ethics in government.

(b) CONTRACTOR hereby certifies that no officer, agent, or employee of COUNTY has any material interest (as defined in Section 112.312(15), Florida Statutes, as over 5%), either directly or indirectly, in the business of CONTRACTOR to be conducted under this Agreement and that no such person will have any such interest at any time during the term of this Agreement.

Section 14. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest in it may be assigned, transferred, or otherwise encumbered under any circumstances by either party without prior written consent of the other party and in such cases only by a document of equal dignity with this

Agreement.

Section 15. Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall first secure the prior written approval of COUNTY before engaging or contracting for the services of any subcontractors under this

Agreement. CONTRACTOR will remain fully responsible to COUNTY for the services of any subcontractors under this Agreement.

Section 16. Indemnification of COUNTY. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall hold harmless, release, and indemnify COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, attorney fees, and lawsuits for damages arising from, allegedly arising from, or related to CONTRACTOR’s

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provision of materials or services under this Agreement caused by CONTRACTOR’s act or omission in the performance of this Agreement.

Section 17. Insurance.

(a) General. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain insurance required under this

Section at CONTRACTOR’s own cost.

(1) CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with a Certificate of Insurance on a current ACORD Form signed by an authorized representative of the insurer evidencing the insurance required by this Section (Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s

Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Business Auto). The Certificate must have the

Agreement number for this Agreement clearly marked on its face. COUNTY, its officials, officers, and employees must be named additional insureds under the Commercial General

Liability, Umbrella Liability and Business Auto policies. If the policy provides for a blanket additional insured coverage, CONTRACTOR shall provide a copy of the section of the policy along with the Certificate of Insurance. If the coverage does not exist, the policy must be endorsed to include the named additional insureds as described in this subsection. The Certificate of

Insurance must provide that COUNTY will be provided, by policy endorsement, not less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to the cancellation or non-renewal, or by a method acceptable to COUNTY. Until such time as the insurance is no longer required to be maintained by

CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with a renewal or replacement

Certificate of Insurance before expiration or replacement of the insurance for which a previous

Certificate of Insurance has been provided.

(2) In addition to providing the Certificate of Insurance on a current ACORD

Form, upon request as required by COUNTY, CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with a

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certified copy of each of the policies of insurance providing the coverage required by this Section within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request. Certified copies of policies may only be provided by the insurer, not the agent or broker.

(3) Neither approval by COUNTY nor failure to disapprove the insurance provided by CONTRACTOR will relieve CONTRACTOR of its full responsibility for performance of any obligation, including its indemnification of COUNTY, under this Agreement.

(b) Insurance Company Requirements. Insurance companies providing the insurance under this Agreement must meet the following requirements:

(1) Companies issuing policies must be authorized to conduct business in the

State of Florida and prove such authorization by maintaining Certificates of Authority or Letters of Eligibility issued to the companies by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Alternatively, policies required by this Agreement for Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability, may be those authorized as a group self-insurer by Section 624.4621, Florida Statutes.

(2) In addition, such companies must have and maintain, at a minimum, a Best’s

Rating of “A-” and a minimum Financial Size Category of “VII” according to A.M. Best Company.

(3) If, during the period that an insurance company is providing the insurance coverage required by this Agreement, an insurance company (i) loses its Certificate of Authority, or (ii) fails to maintain the requisite Best’s Rating and Financial Size Category, the

CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify COUNTY as soon as CONTRACTOR has knowledge of any such circumstance and immediately replace the insurance coverage provided by the insurance company with a different insurance company meeting the requirements of this

Agreement. Until such time as CONTRACTOR has replaced the unacceptable insurer with an

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insurer acceptable to COUNTY, CONTRACTOR will be deemed to be in default of this

Agreement.

(c) Specifications. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liability of

CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall procure, maintain, and keep in force amounts and types of insurance conforming to the minimum requirements set forth in this subsection, at

CONTRACTOR’s sole expense. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, the insurance will become effective upon execution of this Agreement by CONTRACTOR and must be maintained in force until the expiration of this Agreement’s term or the expiration of all Orders issued under this Agreement, whichever comes last. Failure by CONTRACTOR to maintain this required insurance coverage within the stated period will constitute a material breach of this

Agreement, for which COUNTY may immediately terminate this Agreement. The amounts and types of insurance must conform to the following minimum requirements:

(1) Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability.

(A) CONTRACTOR’s insurance must cover it for liability that would be covered by the latest edition of the standard Workers’ Compensation policy as filed for use in

Florida by the National Council on Compensation Insurance without restrictive endorsements.

CONTRACTOR is also responsible for procuring proper proof of coverage from its subcontractors of every tier for liability that is a result of a Workers’ Compensation injury to the subcontractor’s employees. The minimum required limits to be provided by both CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors are outlined in subsection (C) below. In addition to coverage for the Florida

Workers’ Compensation Act, where appropriate, coverage must be included for the United States

Longshoremen and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, Federal Employee’s Liability Act, and any other applicable Federal or State law.

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(B) Subject to the restrictions of coverage found in the standard

Workers’ Compensation policy, there will be no maximum limit on the amount of coverage for liability imposed by the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, the United States Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, or any other coverage customarily insured under Part

One of the standard Workers’ Compensation policy.

(C) The minimum amount of coverage under Part Two of the standard

Workers’ Compensation policy is required to be the following:

$1,000,000.00 (Each Accident) $1,000,000.00 (Disease-Policy Limit) $1,000,000.00 (Disease-Each Employee)

(2) Commercial General Liability.

(A) CONTRACTOR’s insurance must cover it for those sources of liability that would be covered by the latest edition of the standard Commercial General Liability

Coverage Form (ISO Form CG 00 01), as filed for use in the State of Florida by the Insurance

Services Office. Coverage must not contain any endorsements excluding or limiting

Products/Completed Operations, Contractual Liability, or Separation of Insureds.

(B) CONTRACTOR shall maintain these minimum insurance limits:

General Aggregate Two Times (2x) the Each Occurrence Limit Personal & Advertising $1,000,000.00 Injury Limit Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000.00 Pollution Liability $1,000,000.00

(3) Professional Liability Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall carry Professional

Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00).

(4) Business Auto Policy.

(A) CONTRACTOR’s insurance must cover CONTRACTOR for those sources of liability which would be covered by Section II of the latest edition of the standard

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Business Auto Policy (ISO Form CA 00 01), as filed for use in the State of Florida by the

Insurance Services Office. Coverage must include owned, non-owned, and hired autos or any auto used by CONTRACTOR. In the event CONTRACTOR does not own automobiles, CONTRACTOR shall maintain coverage for hired and non-owned auto liability for autos used by

CONTRACTOR, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General

Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy. If the contract involves operations governed by Sections 29 or 30 of the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, endorsement MCS-90 is required.

(B) The minimum limits to be maintained by CONTRACTOR must be per-accident combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability.

(C) The minimum amount of coverage under the Business Auto Policy is required to be the following:

Combined Single Limit $1,000,000.00

(d) Coverage. The insurance provided by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement must apply on a primary and non-contributory basis, and any other insurance or self-insurance maintained by COUNTY or COUNTY’s officials, officers, or employees must be in excess of and not contributing to the insurance provided by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR.

(e) Occurrence Basis. The Workers’ Compensation policy, the Commercial General

Liability, and the Umbrella policy required by this Agreement must be provided on an occurrence rather than a claims-made basis. The Professional Liability insurance policy may be on an occurrence basis or claims-made basis. In the event that the Professional Liability insurance required by this Agreement is written on a claims-made basis, CONTRACTOR warrants that any retroactive date under the policy will precede the effective date of this Agreement and that either

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continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of three (3) years beginning at the time work under this Agreement is completed.

(f) Obligations. Compliance with the foregoing insurance requirements will not relieve CONTRACTOR, its employees, or its agents of liability from any obligation under this

Section or any other Section of this Agreement.

Section 18. Dispute Resolution.

(a) In the event of a dispute related to any performance or payment obligation arising under this Agreement, the parties shall exhaust COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures prior to filing a lawsuit or otherwise pursuing legal remedies. COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures for proper invoice and payment disputes are set forth in Section

22.15, “Prompt Payment Procedures,” Seminole County Administrative Code. COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures for contract claims related to this Agreement, other than for proper invoice and payment disputes, are set forth in Section 3.5541, “Contract Claims,”

Seminole County Administrative Code.

(b) In any lawsuit or legal proceeding arising under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby waives any claim or defense based on facts or evidentiary materials that were not presented for consideration in COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures set forth in subsection

(a) above of which CONTRACTOR had knowledge and failed to present during COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures.

(c) In the event that COUNTY administrative dispute resolution procedures are exhausted and a lawsuit or legal proceeding is filed, the parties shall exercise best efforts to resolve disputes through voluntary mediation and to select a mutually acceptable mediator. The parties participating in the voluntary mediation shall share the costs of mediation equally.

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Section 19. Representatives of COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.

(a) It is recognized that questions in the day-to-day conduct of performance pursuant to this Agreement may arise. Upon request by CONTRACTOR, COUNTY shall designate and advise CONTRACTOR in writing of one or more of its employees to whom to address all communications pertaining to the day-to-day conduct of this Agreement. The designated representative will have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, and interpret and define COUNTY’s policy and decisions pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement.

(b) At all times during the normal work week, CONTRACTOR shall designate or appoint one or more representatives who are authorized to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR and bind CONTRACTOR regarding all matters involving the conduct of the performance pursuant to this Agreement, and who will keep COUNTY continually and effectively advised of such designation.

Section 20. All Prior Agreements Superseded. This Agreement incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements, or understandings applicable to the matters contained in this Agreement and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained or referred to in this document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms of this Agreement may be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written.

Section 21. Modifications, Amendments, or Alterations. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions contained in this Agreement will be effective unless contained in a written amendment executed with the same formality and of equal dignity with this

Agreement.

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Section 22. Independent Contractor. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or may be construed as in any manner creating or establishing a relationship of co-partners between the parties, or as constituting CONTRACTOR (including its officers, employees, and agents) as an agent, representative, or employee of COUNTY for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever.

CONTRACTOR is and will remain forever an independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this Agreement.

Section 23. Employee Status. Persons employed by CONTRACTOR in the performance of services and functions pursuant to this Agreement have no claim to pension, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, civil service, or other employee rights or privileges granted to COUNTY’s officers and employees, either by operation of law or by COUNTY.

Section 24. Services Not Provided For. No claim for services provided by

CONTRACTOR not specifically provided for in this Agreement will be honored by COUNTY.

Section 25. Public Records Law.

(a) CONTRACTOR acknowledges COUNTY’s obligations under Article 1, Section

24, Florida Constitution and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, to release public records to members of the public upon request. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that COUNTY is required to comply with Article 1, Section 24, Florida Constitution and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, in the handling of the materials created under this Agreement and this statute controls over the terms of this

Agreement. Upon COUNTY’s request, CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with all requested public records in CONTRACTOR’s possession or shall allow COUNTY to inspect or copy the requested records within a reasonable time and at a cost that does not exceed costs as provided under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

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(b) CONTRACTOR specifically acknowledges its obligations to comply with Section

119.0701, Florida Statutes, with regard to public records and shall perform the following:

(1) CONTRACTOR shall keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by COUNTY in order to perform the services required under this

Agreement,

(2) CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that COUNTY would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.

(3) CONTRACTOR shall ensure public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by law.

(c) Upon termination of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to

COUNTY, all public records in possession of CONTRACTOR, or keep and maintain public records required by COUNTY under this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to COUNTY upon completion of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains the public records upon completion of this

Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records.

All records stored electronically must be provided to COUNTY, upon request of COUNTY, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of COUNTY.

(d) Failure to comply with this Section will be deemed a material breach of this

Agreement for which COUNTY may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice

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to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may also be subject to statutory penalties as set forth in

Section 119.10, Florida Statutes.

(e) IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO

CONTRACTOR’s DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING

TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR MAY CONTACT THE

CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, THE SEMINOLE COUNTY

PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS MANAGER, AT 407-665-7116,

PURCH@SEMINOLECOUNTYFL.GOV, PURCHASING AND

CONTRACTS DIVISION, 1301 E. SECOND STREET, SANFORD, FL 32771.

Section 26. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. The laws of the State of Florida govern the validity, enforcement, and interpretation of this Agreement. The sole jurisdiction and venue for any legal action in connection with this Agreement will be in the courts of Seminole

County, Florida.

Section 27. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. In providing all services pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to or regulating the provision of such services, including those now in effect and subsequently adopted. Any violation of these statutes, ordinances, rules, or regulations will constitute a material breach of this Agreement and will entitle COUNTY to terminate this

Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination to CONTRACTOR.

Section 28. Notices. Whenever either party desires to give notice to the other, it must be given by written notice, sent by registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, mailto:PURCH@SEMINOLECOUNTYFL.GOV

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addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place last specified. The place for giving of notice will remain such until it has been changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of this Section. For the present, the parties designate the following as the respective places for giving of notice:

For COUNTY:

Seminole County Community Services 520 W. Lake Mary Boulevard, Suite 100 Sanford, FL 32773

With a copy to:

Seminole County Purchasing & Contracts Division 1301 E. Second Street Sanford, FL 32771

For CONTRACTOR:

Section 29. Rights At Law Retained. The rights and remedies of COUNTY provided for under this Agreement are in addition and supplemental to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

Section 30. Headings and Captions. All headings and captions contained in this

Agreement are provided for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement, and may not be used to define, describe, interpret, or construe any provision of this Agreement.

Section 31. E-Verify System Registration.

(a) CONTRACTOR must register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees prior to entering into this Agreement with COUNTY. If

COUNTY provides written approval to CONTRACTOR for engaging with or contracting for the services of any subcontractors under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR must require certification

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from the subcontractor that at the time of certification, the subcontractor does not employ, contract, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. CONTRACTOR must maintain a copy of the foregoing certification from the subcontractor for the duration of the agreement with the subcontractor.

(b) If COUNTY has a good faith belief that CONTRACTOR has knowingly violated this Section, COUNTY shall terminate this Agreement. If COUNTY terminates this Agreement with CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR may not be awarded a public contract for at least one (1) year after the date on which this Agreement is terminated. If COUNTY has a good faith belief that a subcontractor knowingly violated this Section, but CONTRACTOR otherwise complied with this Section, COUNTY must promptly notify CONTRACTOR and order CONTRACTOR to immediately terminate its agreement with the subcontractor.

(c) CONTRACTOR shall execute and return the Affidavit of E-Verify Requirements

Compliance, attached to this Agreement as Exhibit D, to COUNTY.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have made and executed this Agreement for the purposes stated above.

ATTEST:

By:

, Secretary , President

(CORPORATE SEAL) Date:

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Witness TAMMY ROBERTS, Procurement Administrator Print Name Date:

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Witness

Print Name

For the use and reliance of As authorized for execution by the Board of Seminole County only. County Commissioners at its _____________, 20___, regular meeting.

Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Scope of Services Exhibit B - Sample Purchase Order Exhibit C - Contract Pricing Exhibit D - Affidavit of E-Verify Requirements Compliance

Scope of Services

2.1. Service Requirements

The Contractor shall provide all permits, labor, material, supplies, transportation, insurance, incidentals and equipment to provide emergency and routine repair service in order to provide essential plumbing services in residential properties as directed by the County. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to:

• General maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing domestic and sewer piping systems;

• Location and repair of leaks within concrete walls, frame walls, or floors slabs and replacement of material that was removed;

• Provide and install plumbing specialties, plumbing fixtures and plumbing equipment to repair or replace existing installations;

• Replacement of fixtures, tile, and other equipment in residential properties;

• Provision and installation of all piping systems, plumbing specialties, plumbing fixtures, and plumbing equipment to complete rehabilitation of residential properties;

• Complete revision of the plumbing system in a residential structure;

• Install/repair hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps and sewage pumps;

• Troubleshoot and repair steam, water and gas utility distribution systems;

• Repair/replace pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves. Traps and steam and condensate pipes;

• Electric and gas water heater installation;

• Repair/replace domestic hot and cold water lines;

• Caulking of newly installed fixtures; • Locate, repair and replace water and sewer pipes, galvanized pipes and copper tubing with leaks;

• Unclog sewer lines

• Repair/replace gas lines;

• Repair/replace fittings, boilers and chillers

• Remove and replace existing residential exterior/interior doors and windows

2.2. Installation of New or Replacement Equipment

The Contractor shall visit the job site at a time agreed to by the homeowner with the Community

Development Project Manager to assess the extent of the repairs and mutually agree to the types

IFB-604734-24/MHH EXHIBIT "A"

and quantities of items required for the work. The Contractor shall submit a quote to the

Community Development Project Manager in the following manner:

• Description of work to include its specified location.

• Detailed pricing of each requirement including labor and materials in accordance with

Agreement price schedule.

• Performance period in calendar days mutually agreed to by the County and the Contractor.

• Upon installation of new equipment, the Contractor shall provide a manual that includes the manufacturer's maintenance and operating instructions, parts list and serial numbers for all operating equipment to the owner of the property on which the equipment was installed.

• Upon completion of work, the contractor shall put the systems into service. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for the equipment during all testing operations.

2.3. Contractor’s Responsibilities

A. A detailed scope of services will be sent by the County Project Manager to the Contractor.

The Contractor will provide a written estimate of the permitting, labor, and materials required to complete the work.

B. If, during the course of performing the work, the Contractor encounters unforeseen conditions which impact the work and which could not initially be evaluated, the Contractor shall notify the Community Development Project Manager immediately. The Contractor may not proceed with any additional work which would result in additional cost to Seminole

County without written authorization from the Community Development Project Manager or designated representative(s).

C. The Contractor shall have appropriate transportation and an adequate inventory of tools and equipment to perform work in a timely manner.

D. Materials and equipment installed shall be new, unless otherwise specified and meet or exceed the applicable specifications or standards.

E. The Contractor's time shall start on the job site. Any travel time and expenses shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will not be reimbursed by the County.

F. The Contractor shall, in addition to all other guarantees, be responsible for faulty labor or workmanship and shall promptly correct improper work, without cost to the County or homeowner, within a reasonable period after receipt of notification of such faulty labor or workmanship. Payments in full or otherwise do not constitute a waiver of this guarantee.

The guarantee period shall be effective for one (1) year after acceptance of the work by the County.

G. The Contractor shall conform to all Federal, State and City regulations during the performance of the Contract. Any fines levied due to inadequacies or failure to comply with any and all requirements shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Any person found not in conformance with any laws, statutes, rules or regulations will not be allowed on the job site. Continued violations by a Contractor shall constitute cause for immediate termination of the Contract.

H. All existing structures, utilities, services, trees, shrubbery, etc., shall be protected against damage at all times by the Contractor during the term of specific Purchase Orders, and the Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage to property caused by reason of his operations on the property.

I. The Contractor shall ensure that all construction debris and waste is cleaned up after work is completed daily and that the work area is returned to its original condition.

J. The Contractor shall ensure that all persons assigned to installation and repair work for the County carry proper identification.

K. Contractor’s personnel shall be neat and conduct all work in a professional and efficient manner. If any employee of a contractor is deemed unacceptable by the County, Contractors shall immediately replace such personnel with an acceptable substitute to the

County within two (2) business days.

L. The Contractor shall be able to provide all required services; including, but not limited to, plumbing and septic work that includes replacement or rehabilitation in residences, building permits, lifting and delivery of equipment.

M. The Contractor shall employ a competent supervisor on the job throughout the entire contract period. The supervisor shall have a thorough knowledge of the work to be installed and repaired under this contract.

N. Workmanship throughout the contract period shall correspond to the standard of best practice, and all labor employed must be competent to do the work required.

O. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required permits and inspections for the Work.

A copy shall be given to the designated County Representative.

P. The designated County Representative must be notified immediately if a supervisor/contact person is replaced. The name and telephone number of the new supervisor/contact person shall be furnished at that time.

2.4. Completion of the Work

A. The Contractor acknowledges that time is of the essence to complete the work as specified in each Purchase Order.

B. The Contractor agrees that all work shall be performed regularly and diligently at such a rate of progress as will ensure full completion thereof within the time specified in each and every Purchase Order.

C. Overtime is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Community Development

Project Manager or designee.

D. After the work called for in a Purchase Order has been completed, the Contractor shall provide the following information in writing to the Community Development Project

Manager:

o Actual hours used to perform the work (by category of personnel);

o Date and time the work was initiated and completed;

o Contractor's certification that the work has been completed;

o Copy of signed-off permit(s);

o A detailed breakdown of the materials used to complete the work, including applicable recipients for materials used;

o Craftsman notes as to work performed and observations made.

Acceptance of completed services will be accomplished by the Community Development Project

Manager or designated County representative(s).

2.5. Warranty

The Contractor shall fully warrant all equipment furnished hereunder against defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of delivery/acceptance by the

County. Should any defect in materials or workmanship, except ordinary wear and tear, appear during the above stated warranty period, the Contractor shall repair or replace same at no cost to the County, immediately upon written notice from the Community Development Project Manager or County's authorized representative. The Contractor shall be responsible for either repairing the equipment on site or transporting the equipment to his/her repair facility at no cost to the

County. All warranty provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code shall additionally apply.

Contractor shall guarantee all work meets and passes the County inspections. Should a plumbing repair or installation made by the Contractor not pass inspection, Contractor shall make all repairs necessary to ensure the installation or repair passes inspection at no additional cost to the County.

2.6. Safety and Protection

Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the Work and other persons (including but not limited to the general public or employees of the Owner) who may be affected thereby; all the Work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site; and other property at the site, adjacent thereto, or utilized by Contractor. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time the Work is acceptable to the County.

All damage, injury or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by

Contractor, any Subcontractor, Supplier or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by Contractor at his sole cost.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any governmental entity having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss including, but not limited to, OSHA (Public Law 91-596) and the Contract Work Hours and

Safety Standards Act (Public Law 91-54); and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose duties shall be preventing accidents and insuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

At all times Contractor shall, and shall cause his Subcontractors and Suppliers to, carefully protect its and their Work, materials, equipment, and supplies against damage or injury from the weather. If in the opinion of County any of the above has been damaged or injured by reason of failure on the part of Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier to perform according to the requirements of this provision, said Work, materials, equipment and supplies shall be removed and replaced at the expense of Contractor.

Contractor shall notify the County of any job site injuries at the project site. Serious injuries shall be verbally reported to the County within two (2) hours of occurrence of the incident. Contractor shall submit a written report of each serious injury to the County within twenty-four (24) hours of occurrence of the incident. Contractor shall prepare injury reports regardless of whether the injury is to the Contractor's personnel, subcontractors, County personnel or other persons.

2.7. Coordination with Other Contractors

The Contractor shall coordinate and arrange his Work and dispose of his Materials so as not to interfere with operations of other contractors engaged upon adjacent work and to join his Work to that of others in a proper manner, in accordance with rules and regulations, and to perform his

Work in the proper sequence in relation to that of other contractors. Each contractor shall be responsible for any damage done by him or his agents to the work performed by another contractor.

2.8. Applicable Codes and Standards

All work must be performed in accordance with the requirements of pertinent Federal, County and

State codes. All work shall comply with the following codes: Florida Building Code, NFPA 101

Life Safety Code, Local authority having jurisdiction and any and all applicable laws and regulations. Contractor shall comply with the Seminole County Rehabilitation Standards and

General Conditions, Attachment B of the IFB documents.

2.9. Section 3 Clause

All contracts subject to the Section 3 requirements will include the following clause:

A. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu

(Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by

Section 3 shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with part 135 of the regulations.

C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or worker's representative of the contractor's commitments under this Section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

D. The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance…