Exhibit B Method of Compensation.pdf

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

EXHIBIT “B”

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

TO PROVIDE DISTRICT-WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY- ASBESTOS AND AIR

MONITORING CONSULTING SERVICES

IN MIAMI-DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES FOR THE FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT).

PROJECT/PROPOSAL NUMBER: DOT-RFP-24-6190BJ

FINANCIAL PROJECT NUMBER: Various

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EXHIBIT "B"

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1.0 PURPOSE:

This Exhibit defines the limits and method of compensation to be made to the Contractor for services set forth in Exhibit "A"- Scope of Services, and the method by which payments shall be made.

2.0 ASSIGNMENT OF WORK:

The Department shall request Contractor services on an as-needed basis. Services to be provided on each project will be initiated and completed as directed by the Project Manager.

The "Letter of Authorization" will be issued for each project scheduled.

3.0 COMPENSATION:

There is no Budgetary Ceiling; funds will be encumbered for each Letter of Authorization.

This is a Term Contract for an Indefinite Quantity whereby the Contractor agrees to furnish services during a prescribed period of time. The specific period of time completes such a contract. The Department will authorize services based on need and availability of budget.

Execution of this Agreement does not guarantee that the work will be authorized.

4.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT:

For each "Letter of Authorization" (LOA)/Task Assignment, the Contractor, following the Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit "A", shall prepare an estimate of work and price based on the rates established in Exhibit "C", Price Proposal, and allowable expenses.

The DEPARTMENT and/or the Department’s Project Manager (or his/her designee) and the CONTRACTOR shall agree on the services to be performed for each work authorization, the work item and quantities required for performance of the services, the performance period, and the compensation to be paid.

Once an acceptable Maximum Amount has been agreed upon by the Contractor and the Department's Project Manager, a "Letter of Authorization (LOA)/Task Assignment" shall be issued by Department’s the Project Manager.

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The Department’s Project Manager shall obtain fund approval for each authorization by an approved encumbrance prior to issuing the "Letter of Authorization".

All work authorizations shall be completed within the term of this Agreement.

5.0 PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices in a format acceptable to the Department.

For the satisfactory performance of the services detailed in each LOA, the Contractor shall be paid up to the Maximum Amount of each Authorization. Payment shall be made for the services provided, at the unit billing rates specified in Exhibit “C”, as approved by the Department. The contract billing rates shall include the costs of salaries, overhead, fringe benefits and operating margin.

Payment for expenses shall be made on the basis of actual allowable cost incurred as authorized and approved by the Department. Allowable costs should be task related and not include items normally associated with overhead which is part of the billable rates.

Invoice shall include documentation of hours provided and itemization of costs incurred (including receipts). Bills for travel expenses authorized by the terms of this Agreement and the Department’s Project Manager and shall be submitted in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes.

Invoices shall be submitted to: Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way Administration

Attn: Emma Halim 1000 NW 11 Avenue, Room 6105-B Miami, FL 33172

The Contractor has certified that ____% MBE/DBE utilization would be achieved for this contract. If MBE utilization was certified by the Contractor, an MBE payment certification form shall be submitted with each invoice to verify the MBE utilization.

If DBE utilization was certified, DBE payments are to be input each month at the following link: https://www3.dot.state.fl.us/EqualOpportunityOffice/bizweb/

New users reporting DBE payments will need to contact the FDOT Service Desk at FDOT.ServiceDesk@dot.state.fl.us to get a BizWeb user ID and password to access the application.

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6.0 DETAILS OF UNIT RATES:

Details of Unit Rates for the performance of the Contractor’s services set forth in Exhibit "A" are contained in Exhibit "C", attached hereto and made a part hereof.

7.0 TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY:

This contract does not involve the purchase of Tangible Personal Property, as defined in Chapter 273, F.S.