PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR

DMS PROJECT #FWC-02425150

ROOF REPLACEMENT (SOUTH REGION HQ)

FOR THE FLORIDA

AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

CONTRACT ADMINISTERED BY:

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 335

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

DATE ISSUED:

APRIL 30, 2025

PERMIT SET

ARCHITECT / ENGINEER:

WILLIAMSON DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Architecture, Engineering, Planning

851 Broken Sound Parkway Suite 133

Boca Raton, FL 33487

A/E PROJECT #2500-01

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

FOR THE FLORIDA AND WILDLIFE

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

SECTION 00002-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2500-01

The General Contractor shall be required to compare this Table of Contents with the bound Project Manual and Specifications for legibility, omission, or inclusion of any part of any section listed herein. It shall be the General Contractor's responsibility to request, in writing, clarification from the Office of the Architect. Clarifications shall be addressed by written addenda only. All clarifications shall be received no less than seven

(7) calendar days prior to the date set as the Bid Due Date.

DIVISION/

SECTION NUMBER SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 00 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

COVER PAGE

00002 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00003 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

00004 PROJECT DIRECTORY

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID CONSTRUCTION

SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL AND SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AGREEMENT

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

01025 SCHEDULE OF VALUES AND PAY REQUESTS

01040 PROJECT COORDINATION

01045 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS & SCHEDULING

01200 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MEETINGS

01210 ALLOWANCES

01260 CHANGES & CLARIFICATIONS

01310 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES AND PROGRESS REPORTS

01330 SUBMITTAL

01340 SUBITTAL TRANSMITTAL FORM

01370 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

01380 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

01400 QUALITY CONTROL

01520 TEMPORARY UTILITIES, CONTROLS, FACILITIES & SIGNAGE

01545 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

01630 PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 02 SITEWORK

02060 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

NO WORK IN THIS DIVISION

DIVISION 04 MASONRY

DIVISION 05 METALS

SECTION 00002-2

DIVISION 06 WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTIO

07411 METAL ROOF PANELS

07620 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07920 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 DOORS AND WINDOWS

NO WORK THIS DIVISION

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09910 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

DIVISIONS 11 THRU 16

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

260100 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.13 CONDUITS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.16 BOXES AND COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

264113 LIGHTNING POTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

**END OF SECTION**

SECTION 00003-1

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

NUMBER / NAME

T-1 COVER SHEET

T-2 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

A0.1 OVERALL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

A0.2 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG A

A0.3 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG B

A0.4 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG C

A1.0 OVERALL NEW ROOF PLAN

A1.1 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG A

A1.2 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG B

A1.3 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG C

A1.4 NEW ROOF WIND LOAD PLAN BLDGS A, B AND C

A1.5 NEW ROOF NAILING PATTERN PLAN BLDGS A, B AND C

A5.1 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

A5.12 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

E0.1 GENERAL NOTES, AND LEGEND – ELECTRICAL

E1.0 OVERALL ROOF PLAN – LIGHTNING PROTECTION

*** END OF SECTION ***

SECTION 00004-1 of 1

PROJECT DIRECTORY

OWNER

Division of Real Estate Development and Management Florida Department of Management Services 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 335 Tallahassee, FL 32399 John Bridgeman Office (850) 363-3007 E-mail: john.bridgeman@dms.fl.gov

ARCHITECT

Williamson Design Associates 851 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 133 Clearwater, FL 33759 Brian Lapointe Office: (727) 725-0951 E-mail: brianl@wda.biz

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

CMTA (OCI Associates) 2 Harvard Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Sudharma Wijegunawardana Office: (561) 688-6575 E-mail: Sudharma.Wijegunawardana@cmta.com

*** END OF SECTION ***

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

APRIL 30, 2025

mailto:Michael.Collins@dms.fl.gov mailto:brianl@wda.biz mailto:Sudharma.Wijegunawardana@cmta.com

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID CONSTRUCTION

Date

PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED FROM QUALIFIED LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OR ROOFING

CONTRACTOR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS

OWNER, FOR THE PROJECT REFERENCED BELOW:

PROJECT NO: FWC-02425150

PROJECT NAME: Roof Replacement (South Region HQ) for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

LOCATION: 8535 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33412

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $800,000.00

MANDATORY DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT(DMS) SERVICES PREQUALIFICATION: Each bidder whose field is governed by Chapter 399, 455, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes for licensure or certification must submit pre-qualification data of their eligibility to submit bid proposals five (5) calendar days prior to the bid opening date. If bidder has been previously prequalified by the Department of Management Services for the current biennium (September 1 through August 31) of even numbered years, please verify pre-qualification is still valid. Prequalification requirements are outlined in the Non-Technical Specification Instruction to Bidders under Article B-2 "Bidder Qualification Requirements and Procedures". Please call (850) 413-9588 for information on requirements for pre-qualification with the Department of Management Services or visit https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/bureau_of_build ing_construction/forms_and_documents.

After the bid opening, the low bidder may be required to provide additional financial and bidding qualifications in accordance with Florida Administrative Rule 60D-5.004. These requirements are outlined in the Non-Technical Specifications Instruction to Bidders under Article B-22 "Qualifications for Award of Contract".

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT: Under section 287.017 Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services and/or construction or repair of a public building or public work and may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

DISCRIMINATION; DENIAL OR REVOCATION FOR THE RIGHT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES: Under section 287.134(2) Florida Statutes, entities or affiliates who have been placed on the State of Florida’s discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid or proposal on this contract.

COOPERATION WITH THE INSPECTOR GENERAL: Pursuant to section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes, the bidder who is awarded the contract and its subcontractors understand and will comply with their duty to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing.

BID BOND: If the Base Bid or the Base Bid plus the sum of any alternates exceed $100,000, the bidder shall enclose a certified check, cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft or Bid Bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid, payable to the Owner as a guarantee for the purpose set out in Instructions to Bidders. (Failure to submit a bid bond will result in disqualification)

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND: If the construction contract award amount exceeds $100,000.00, a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond will be required and will be issued with the award of contract.

DMS Form AE05 Revised 08/2024 https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/bureau_of_building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/bureau_of_building_construction/forms_and_documents

PROCUREMENT OFFICER: The following Procurement Office is the SOLE POINT OF CONTACT for this ITB:

Savannah Dunn, Procurement Officer Department of Management Services Division of Real Estate Development and Management 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, Florida 32399 REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov

ALL CONTACT MUST BE ONLY IN WRITING TO THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER. VIOLATION OF THIS

PROVISION MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTING A BID.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED, PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD ON:

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

Place: For consideration, all bids must be delivered to the Procurement Officer by no later than Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

A public bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Contractors that have submitted a bid and are interested in attending should contact the Procurement Officer for a link to the meeting invite no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.

During the advertisement process for this solicitation, prospective bidders are prohibited from communicating with any personnel associated with this project, other than the Procurement Officer, or other potential bidders. Any bidders that do not comply with this may be immediately disqualified from bidding on this project.

PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full in accordance with the requirements of the Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Conditions and Contractual Conditions.

DISABILITY ACCESS: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act according to 286.26 Florida Statues, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting/bid opening is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Procurement Officer. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

CONTRACT AWARD: The Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted on the DMS Vendor Information Portal website at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ within 72 hours (business day) after the bids are opened.

“Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” In the event that the Bid Tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation cannot be posted within this time frame, then all bidders will be notified by e-mail or fax when the award is posted. If no protest is filed per Section B-19 of the Instructions to Bidders, "Notice and Protests Procedures", the contract will be awarded to the qualified, responsive low bidder in accordance with Rule 60D-5 by the Owner.

DMS Form AE05 Revised 08/2024 mailto:REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String&URL=0100-0199/0120/Sections/0120.57.html

Construction Contract Project Manual for the

NON-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SECTIONS OF DIVISION ONE

LEVELS 4 & 5

(Level 4 - $200,000 - $500,000)

(Level 5 – Over $500,000)

Revised AUGUST 2019 (All previous revisions are obsolete)

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 315

Form: DBC-5152A

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECT-ENGINEER

The following Non-Technical Specifications are part of the bidding and contract process for construction of projects over $200,000. These documents are designed to (i) ensure compliance with applicable laws,

(ii) protect the State’s interests, and (iii) make the contracting process easier for all parties. Please check with this office to ensure that you have the most current version.

The documents are divided into two parts, the first part includes instructions and forms that may be customized by the Architect-Engineer. The second part which is in .pdf format is not to be altered or revised. Part 1 and Part 2 must be included as part of the Technical Specifications in their entirety.

Part 1 – Portions of this section may be customized by the Architect-Engineer as needed.

a. Architect-Engineer Checklist – Verify that all items on this checklist have been completed.

b. Cover Sheet - This form may be customized but must be completed and included in the

Technical Specifications.

c. Supplementary Terms and Conditions – This form MUST be completed and included in the

Technical Specifications as it contains vital information pertaining to bid project.

d. Notice to Bidder Instructions – Please include this notice in the specifications.

e. Advertisement To Bid Form – This form is on the website shown below– please obtain from website or from the Project Manager.

f. Bidder Proposal Letter – This form is on the website shown below – please obtain from website or from the Project Manager.

Part 2 – General Terms and Conditions and Standardized Forms - (PDF files) - This section MUST be included in the Technical Specifications.

a. General Terms and Conditions (rev. 7/15)

b. Agreement Between Contractor and Owner (Exhibit 1)

c. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds (Exhibits 2 & 3)

d. Owner’s Certificate of Partial Payment (Exhibit 4)

e. Contractor’s Affidavit of Contract Completion (Exhibit 5)

f. Contractor’s Status Report Of Minority & Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise (Exhibit 6)

Website below:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/for ms_and_documents

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - This form can be downloaded from the web site referenced below. Please consult with the Project Manager regarding details in Advertisement. A completed copy must be submitted to the Project Manager for posting in the Florida Administrative Weekly and on the Department’s website. If project is over $500,000.00 the Advertisement must also be published by the Architect-Engineer at least one time in the local newspaper 30 days prior to the bid date.

COVER SHEET – (included in this document) Fill in all blanks. The Cover Sheet must be part of the bound specifications along with the Supplementary Terms and Conditions and the General Terms and Conditions.

SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS - This document must be modified to fit job conditions. Each page shall be initialed and dated by the principal in charge for the Architect/Engineer firm. All Supplementary Terms and Conditions must be approved by the Project Manager before distribution to bidders and must be included in the bound technical specifications.

• This document MUST be completed and included in the technical specifications and shall provide the number of days to substantial completion, the amount of liquidated damages, and shall explain any non-typical, non-technical items which, in the opinion of the Architect/Engineer, will require written clarification or instruction. If any of the General Terms and Conditions included on this document will not be applicable, they should be modified or deleted (except Item #1). A sample Supplementary Terms and Conditions form is provided herein.

• Additionally, this form contains language regarding the Davis-Bacon requirements (federal funding). The Architect/Engineer should consult with the Project Manager to identify whether these provisions should be included.

SPECIFICATIONS - The cover of the specification shall be signed, sealed and dated by the principle-in-charge representing the firm under contract with the Department of Management Services. Each technical Table of Contents page shall be signed, sealed and dated by each professional who has any work referenced thereon. The above referenced Non-Technical Specifications Supplemental and General Terms and Conditions must be included in the front of the Technical Specifications.

PLANS - The cover sheet shall be signed, sealed and dated by the principal-in-charge representing the firm under contract with the Department of Management Services. Each plan sheet shall be signed, sealed and dated by each professional who did any work on that sheet.

ADDENDA - This document should also be modified to fit job conditions. The cover page of each addendum shall be signed, sealed and dated by the principal in charge of the Architect/Engineer. All addenda must be approved by the Project Manager before distribution to bidders. Addenda must be in document format and not an e-mail unless included as an attached document.

PROPOSAL FORM and LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS- This form should be updated by putting in actual Alternate Numbers, giving a brief description of each and noting whether to add or deduct alternates. Omit mention of alternates entirely if there are none. Unit prices are to be used only if unit prices are applicable and approved by the Project Manager. Architect/Engineer shall tailor unit prices in Proposal as required by project needs and amplify unit price requirements in Section 1 and Technical Specifications. The Subcontractors list should include only the types of major subcontractors applicable to this job. Architect- Engineer, with Project Manager's approval, shall insert applicable subcontract designations limited to those which require State Licensing by subcontractor discipline pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 489 (i.e. Sheet Metal, Roofing, Mechanical, Pool, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Alarm). No other subcontract designation shall be included without the expressed consent of the Project Manager. This form may be obtained from the website below or from the Project Manager.

Please return this Checklist to the Project Manager after each item is completed and initialed by the Architect-Engineer.

Website below:

http://dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents http://dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents

DMS Form CM09 Revised 01/26 30

DMS PROJECT #FWC-02425150

FOR THE FLORIDA

AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR:

FLORIDA AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

8535 Northlake Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

CONTRACT ADMINISTERED BY

Department of Management Services

4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 315 Tallahassee, Florida, 32399

SET NUMBER:

T-1 COVER SHEET

T-2 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

A0.1 OVERALL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

A0.2 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG A

A0.3 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG B

A0.4 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN BLDG C

A1.0 OVERALL NEW ROOF PLAN

A1.1 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG A

A1.2 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG B

A1.3 NEW ROOF PLAN BLDG C

A1.4 NEW ROOF WIND LOAD PLAN BLDGS A, B AND C

A1.5 NEW ROOF NAILING PATTERN PLAN BLDGS A, B AND C

A5.1 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

A5.12 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

E0.1 GENERAL NOTES, AND LEGEND – ELECTRICAL

E1.0 OVERALL ROOF PLAN – LIGHTNING PROTECTION

DATE ISSUED: APRIL 30, 2025

ARCHITECT / ENGINEER

Williamson Design Associates

2605 Enterprise Rd. E, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33759

SUPPLEMENTARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

October 10, 2025

FWC-02425150

Roof Replacement (South Region HQ) for the Florida and Wildlife Conservation Commission 8535 Northlake Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33412 OWNER: Division of Real Estate Development and Management Florida Department of Management Services ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: Williamson Design Associates

This document forms an integral part of the Request for Proposal Documents and the Contract Documents. The receipt of this document must be acknowledged in the space provided on your Proposal. This General Terms and Conditions are hereby modified as follows:

1. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Section C-7 is amended in part as follows: This Project is to be substantially complete within 60 days per building for a total of 180 days, and 30 days for substantial completion, totaling 210 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. This date may be extended only in accordance with the Contract Documents. If the project is not substantially completed by the required date, liquidated damages shall be assessed at the rate of $150.00 per calendar day.

2. ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a watertight office at the Project for the exclusive use of the Architect/Engineer and his representatives, not less than 12' x 12' in size, one room with at least one window in each exterior wall and an independent outside entrance door fitted with hardware and lock, artificial light, a bench with one drawer, a blueprint rack, a heater and a window air conditioner. This office and equipment shall become the property of the Contractor upon completion of the contract.

3. TELEPHONE. A telephone shall be installed in the Architect/Engineer's office and it shall remain until the full completion of the project. Charges for long distance calls shall be paid by the person making the calls. All other telephone charges shall be paid by the Contractor.

4. WATER. Water necessary for construction of the building and testing its plumbing and mechanical systems shall be furnished by the Contractor. He shall make all connections, install a meter, take out and pay for all permits necessary, do all piping and clear away all evidence of same after the job is completed.

5. ELECTRICITY. All electricity for light and power necessary for the construction of the building and testing of its electrical and mechanical systems shall be paid for by the Contractor. He shall make all necessary arrangements for this service and perform the work required.

6. PROJECT SIGN. A sign shall be erected at the site by the Contractor and shall be 3/4"- 4' X 8' exterior grade plywood mounted on 4 x 4 wood posts (p.t.), located in a prominent location approved by the Architect/Engineer and Owner. Sign shall conform to the size, colors and design specifications provided by Architect/Engineer.

7. INITIAL CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE. Immediately prior to starting construction or as soon as possible after the construction has started, the Owner's Project Manager will arrange a meeting with the Design Professional, State Agency that will occupy the project, General Contractor, Federal Representatives if involved and other interested parties. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved with the objective of expeditious handling of the construction contract. The Owner's Project Manager will chair this meeting.

8. SITE SECURITY. The Contractor shall pay for and be responsible to secure the site and the project against theft, vandalism, fire and for public safety at all times (24 hours per day) from Notice to Proceed until Substantial Completion.

9. DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS. If any portion of this Project is paid for with federal funds, then all applicable federal labor standards clauses are incorporated into the Contract Documents. The Contractor agrees to familiarize him/herself with “Making Davis-Bacon Work – A Contractor’s Guide to Prevailing Wage Requirements for Federally-Assisted Construction Projects” and to comply with all applicable regulations

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BIDDING

DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

[END]

Date Issued:

A/I Initials:

DMS Form CM09 Revised 1/13 1

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following General Terms and Conditions and the Supplemental Terms and Conditions are part of the bidding and contract process for construction projects in excess of $200,000. These non-technical documents are designed to (i) ensure compliance with applicable laws, (ii) protect the State’s interests, and (iii) make the contracting process easier for all parties. Please review carefully all sections in the non-technical specifications including the following items:

1. All Bidders must submit a bid bond with their bid proposal if the bid exceeds $100,000.00. For details please refer to Section B-11 of the General Terms and Conditions.

2. All Bidders must prequalify with the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management as outlined in Section B-1 of the General Terms and Conditions.

Instructions for Pre-Qualification can be found in the Documents section on DMS’ Building Construction website under Forms and Documents at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/b uilding_construction/forms_and_documents. The confirmation letter received from the Department of Management Services within the past 24 months confirming the Respondent’s Pre-Qualification under Rule 60D- 5.004(2)(a), F.A.C. must be submitted with the bid proposal.

3. Criminal History Background Checks must obtained for all employees and agents of the Contractor and its subcontractors, their agents and employees, and all other persons performing any of the work under a contract to the Contractor working within buildings or facilities either owned or managed by the Department of Management Services. Details of this responsibility are outlined in Article C-38 of the General Terms and Conditions. Additional instructions can be found at the website listed below.

4. All Bidders are responsible for the cost of insurance and bonds. Please refer to Sections C-1 through

C-3 of the General Terms and Conditions for required types of insurance and Exhibits 2 and 3 to review the requirements on the bond forms.

5. Proposal Form may be obtained from the Architect-Engineer or from the Department of Management

Services website at the link shown below.

6. Samples of all Forms required by the Department of Management Services are shown in this document. Please refer to the website shown below to obtain current copies of these forms.

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms _and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents

DMS Form CM09 Revised 01/26 2

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following items shall be included with the bid proposal in addition to the requirements contained in the General Terms and Conditions and the Supplemental Terms and Conditions. Failure to provide the information below may result in the Bidder being deemed non-responsive.

1. The confirmation letter received from the Department of Management Services within the past 24 months, but before the due date of the bid proposal, confirming the Respondent’s Pre-Qualification under Rule 60D- 5.004(2)(a), F.A.C.

2. The base bid and alternates.

3. Allowances for soffits and plywood.

4. Lightning protection alternates for each building

5. A certification letter from Berridge stating that the Bidder has previously installed Berridge products.

6. The bid proposal shall be provided on a USB flash drive containing a PDF of the bid proposal.

Electronic copies must be non-restricted, meaning they can be saved and shared for retention and evaluation purposes. If an electronic copy is restricted, and therefore unable to be saved or shared, the Bidder may be deemed non-responsive.

Bid proposals must be delivered to the Department’s address below by the date and time listed within the Advertisement to Bid Construction. The Department’s time/date stamp will serve as the official authority to determine timeliness of the bid proposals. Bid proposals which, for any reason, are not timely received will not be considered. Late bid proposals will be declared non-responsive and will not be further evaluated. Bid proposals received by email, facsimile transmission, or other similar means not in conformance with the instructions are not acceptable and will be declared non-responsive.

Savannah Dunn, Procurement Officer Department of Management Services Division of Real Estate Development and Management 4050 Esplanade Way

DMS Form CM09 Revised 1/13 3

(SUBMIT ON CONTRACTOR'S LETTERHEAD)

Contractor Proposal and Subcontractor List

(Insert Date)

(Insert Time)

TO:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned, hereinafter called "Bidder", having visited the site of the proposed project and familiarized himself with the local conditions, nature and extent of the work, and having examined carefully any drawings or specifications, the Form of Agreement, and other Contract Documents with the Bond Requirements therein, proposes to furnish all labor, materials, equipment and other items, facilities, and services for the proper execution and completion of (Insert Name and Address of Project and DMS Project No.), in full accordance with any drawings and specifications prepared by the firm of (Insert Name and Address of the Architect/Engineer), in full accordance with the advertisement for bids, General Terms and Conditions, Agreement and all other documents relating thereto on file in the office of the Architect/Engineer and if awarded the contract, to complete the said work within the time limits specified for the following bid price:

Base Bid: $ (Dollars)

With foregoing as a Base Bid, the following costs of alternate proposals are submitted in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

Alternate No. 1 Add or Deduct $ (Insert Dollar Amount) Alternate No. 2 Add or Deduct $ (Insert Dollar Amount) Alternate No. 3 Add or Deduct $ (Insert Dollar Amount)

If more or less work is required than that qualified by the specifications and drawings, the following unit prices shall be applicable:

1. Item: Unit Price:

2. Item: Unit Price:

(If this section is not applicable it may be left out).

The Bidder hereby agrees that:

a. The above proposal shall remain in full force and effect for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the time of the opening of this proposal and that the Bidder will not revoke or cancel this proposal or withdraw from the competition within the said ninety (90) calendar days.

b. If the Base Bid or the Base Bid plus the sum of any alternates exceed $100,000, the bidder shall enclose a certified check, cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft or Bid Bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid, payable to the Owner as a guarantee for the purpose set out in Instructions to Bidders. (Failure to submit a bid bond will result in disqualification).

c. In the event the contract is awarded to this Bidder, they will enter into a formal written Agreement with the Owner in accordance with the accepted bid within ten (10) calendar days after said contract is submitted to the bidder. If the Base Bid or the Base Bid plus the sum of any alternates exceed $100,000, Bidder will furnish to the Owner a Contract Performance

Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond with good and sufficient sureties, satisfactory to the Owner, in the amount of 100% of the accepted bid, the form of which is shown by Exhibits to the General Terms and Conditions and which shall fully comply with Section 255.05, Florida Statutes. The Bidder further agrees that in the event of the Bidder's default or breach of any of the agreements of this proposal, the said bid deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages.

Acknowledgement is hereby made that this proposal includes required permit fees as directed in Section B-4, Permits.

Acknowledgement is hereby made of receipt of the following addenda issued during the bidding period.

Addendum No. Dated

Florida Construction Industries Licensing Board Certification.

Holder: (Insert Name of Holder) Certificate No: (Insert Certificate No.)

In witness whereof, the Bidder has hereunto set his signature and affixed his seal this (Insert Day) day of (Insert Month) (Insert Year).

(SEAL)

By:

Title:

DMS Form CM09 Revised 1/13 2

DMS Form CM09 Revised 1/13 3

Proposal Form Continued

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

(Submit in triplicate on the Bidder's letterhead, place in a sealed envelope and attach to Bidder's proposal.)

(Insert Date)

THIS LIST IS ATTACHED TO, AND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BID SUBMITTED BY:

Bidder’s Name:

Bidder’s Address:

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

Project Number:

Project Name:

THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREINAFTER CALLED "BIDDER", LISTS BELOW THE NAME OF EACH SUBCONTRACTOR WHO WILL PERFORM THE PHASES OF THE WORK INDICATED. FAILURE OF THE BIDDER TO SUPPLY SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ALLOW VERIFICATION OF THE CORPORATE, AND DISCIPLINE LICENSE STATUS

OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR MAY DEEM THE BID AS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE.

SUBCONTRACT/TRADE NAME OF SUBCONTRACTOR

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

By (Signature)

JULY 2015 I

For Level 4 & 5 Construction Contracts with the State of Florida

(Projects over $200,000)

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION A DEFINITIONS

SECTION B BIDDING CONDITIONS

B-1 PREQUALIFICATION TO SUBMIT A BID

B-2 FAMILIARITY WITH LAWS

B-3 FLORIDA PRODUCTS AND LABOR

B-4 PERMITS

B-5 TAXES

B-6 ALTERNATES

B-7 ADDENDA

B-8 INTERPRETATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

B-9 EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND WORKSITE

B-10 BASIS FOR BIDDING-TRADE NAMES

B-11 BID GUARANTEE

B-12 SURETY COMPANIES ACCEPTABLE TO STATE

B-13 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS

B-14 LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS

B-15 SUBCONTRACTOR DATA

B-16 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

B-17 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

B-18 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

B-19 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDS

B-20 REJECTION OF BIDS

B-21 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

B-22 PREQUALIFICATION FOR AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

B-23 NOTICE AND PROTEST PROCEDURES

SECTION C CONTRACT CONDITIONS

C-1 PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

C-2 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND BONDS

C-3 CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE

C-4 NOTICE TO SECURE PERMITS AND UTILITY CONNECTIONS; NOTICE TO PROCEED

C-5 PUBLIC NOTICE

C-6 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

C-7 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

C-8 VERIFICATION OF OWNER'S SURVEY DATA

C-9 CONSTRUCTION SITE AND FACILITIES

C-10 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. – COPIES, CHANGES, OWNERSHIP

C-11 SHOP DRAWINGS

C-12 REFERENCE TO A.S.T.M. OR FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-13 MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

C-14 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

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C-15 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

C-16 PROHIBITED MATERIALS - ASBESTOS

C-17 ITEMS PRODUCED BY PRISON INDUSTRIES-PRIDE

C-18 SUBSTITUTIONS

C-19 CONSTRUCTION CLIMATE CONTROL

C-20 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

C-21 GUARANTEES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

C-22 CHANGES AND DELAYS IN THE WORK

C-23 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

C-24 FINAL PAYMENT

C-25 LATE PAYMENT RIGHTS

C-26 DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR

C-27 DUTIES OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S REPRESENTATIVE

C-28 DUTIES OF OWNER'S CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE

C-29 HARMONY

C-30 CONTRACTOR’S EXPERIENCE AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT

C-31 ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL OFFICE

C-32 CONTRACTOR'S SUPERVISION OF PROJECT

C-33 CONTRACTOR'S WORK FORCE

C-34 UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

C-35 APPRENTICES

C-36 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT

C-37 DISCRIMINATION, DENIAL OR REVOCATION FORTHE RIGHT TO TRANSACT

BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES

C-38 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

C-39 ELECTRONIC MAIL CAPABILITIES

C-40 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE AGREEMENT

C-41 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

C-42 EXCLUSION OF OWNER FROM LIABILITY

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS AIA DOCUMENT PROVISIONS

C-44 INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS; ORDER OF PRIORITY

C-45 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS

C-46 EMPLOYMENT OF STATE RESIDENTS AND POSTING OF JOB OPENINGS

C-47 COOPERATION WITH THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT FORM

EXHIBIT 2 PERFORMANCE BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 3 LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 4 CERTIFICATE OF PARTIAL PAYMENT

EXHIBIT 5 CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION FORM

EXHIBIT 6 CONTRACTOR’S STATUS REPORT OF MINORITY & DISABLED VETERAN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

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SECTION A – DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms (or pronouns which replace these term s ) are used in the Contract Documents, their intent and meanin g s h all b e interpreted as follows:

AGREEMENT:

The document entitled "Agreement Between Owner and Contracto r" in the form attached as Exhibit 1. The Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements. The Agreement may be amended only by a Modification.

AIA DOCUMENT

The American Institute of Architects Document A201, General Conditions of Contract for Construction – 1997 edition. Where referenced, the terms of the AIA Document shall apply to this Agreement as if written in full herein.

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER:

The Design Professionals (Architect/Engineer, Architect, Engineer or Other) commissioned by Owner for the Project. The terms Architect o r Architect/Engineer mean the Architect/Engineer and its authorized representative.

BIDDER:

Any individual, firm, partnership or corporation submitting a Pro p o sal for the Project.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

All documents provided by Owner or Architect/Engineer to Bid d ers in connection with the solicitation of bids for the Project, including (i) these General Terms and Conditions; (ii) any Supplementary Terms and Conditions; (iii) the plans, drawings and specifications for th e Pro ject;

and (iv) any Addenda issued pursuant to Section B-7.

CHANGE ORDER:

A written document prepared by Architect/Engineer and signed by Owner stating their agreement on (i) a change in the work req u ired o n the Project; (ii) the amount of adjustment in the Contract Sum, if any;

and (iii) the extent of an adjustment in the Contract Time, if any.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

All documents to be incorporated into the Agreement, including (i) these General Terms and Conditions; (ii) any Supplementary Terms and Conditions; (iii) the plans, drawings and specifications for th e Pro ject;

(iv) any Addenda issued pursuant to Section B-7; (v) the Propos al; an d

(vi) any Modifications.

CONTRACT SUM:

The amount stated in the Agreement, which is the total amount pay ab le by Owner to Contractor for completing the Project.

CONTRACT TIME:

The period of time, including authorized adjustments, allotted in the Contract Documents for Substantial Completion of the Project.

CONTRACTOR:

The successful Bidder who enters into the Agreement.

MODIFICATION:

A document issued after execution of the Agreement with the in ten t o f amending the terms thereof, including (i) a written amendment to the Agreement signed by both parties, (ii) a Change Order, (iii) a written order for a minor change in work issued by the Architect/Engineer.

OWNER:

The state agency identified in the Bidding Documents and the Agreement.

PROJECT:

The Project identified in the Bidding Documents and the Agreement.

PROPOSAL:

A bid to work on the Project, which the Bidder shall submit on approved forms.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION:

"Substantial Completion" shall mean that the Project is sufficiently completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, so th at Own er can occupy or utilize the work or designated portions thereof for the u se for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documen ts. Th e term "Substantial Completion" shall not mean the inclusion of such minor alterations and patching as the Final Inspection shall disclose.

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SECTION B -- BIDDING CONDITIONS

B-1 PREQUALIFICATION TO SUBMIT A BID

Bidder qualification requirements and procedures are established by Department rule (Rule 60D-5, Florida Administrative Code), and by th e Bidding Documents. Failure of the bidder to strictly meet and follow all such requirements and procedures may result in bid rejection.

Mandatory Prequalification Requirements: Bidders who are regu lated under Chapter 399, 455, 489, or 633, Florida Statutes will be prequalified to bid in that specific field of construction if th ey p ro vid e the Owner with evidence of:

(i). Current State Contractor license certification or registration as required under Florida Statutes

(ii) Current Corporate Charter registration if the potential bidder is a domestic (Florida) corporation, or if the potential bidder is a foreign (non-Florida) corporation, or a limited partnership or limited liability company, with a current registration with the Florida Department of State.

PLEASE NOTE:

Failure to pre-qualify ma y result in disqualification of a bid. (Please email REDMPrequalification@dms.fl.gov for instructions on prequalification with the Department of Management Services).

Other Prequalification Requirements: Additional prequalificatio n m ay be requested for projects that require a contractor with specific expertise and experience. These requirements may be set forth in the Special Terms and Conditions or may be required through pre-bid con ferences by the Agency or the Architect-Engineer.

B-2 FAMILIARITY WITH LAWS

Bidders are required to be familiar with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work.

Ignorance on the part of the Bidder will in no way relieve it fro m responsibility.

B-3 FLORIDA PRODUCTS AND LABOR

Bidder's attention is called to Section 255.04, Florida Statutes, which requires that on public building contracts Florida products and labor shall be used wherever price and quality are equal.

B-4 PERMITS

Bidders will be obligated to identify and obtain all necessary permits for the Project. Bidders shall include the cost of all such permits in its Proposal.

Such permits include but are not limited to the building permit, any plumbing, electrical, other internal system permits, an d an y connection permits, B-5 TAXES

Although Owner is not subject to the Florida Sales and Use Tax, any contractor who purchases materials and services, which will be u s ed in the construction of State-owned buildings, will not be exempted from the Tax on these materials and services as evidenced by the following excerpt from the Florida Statutes:

"The State, any county, municipality or political subdivision of this State is exempt from the sales tax, except this exemption shall not include sales of tangible personal property made to contractors employed eith er directly or as agents of any such government or political subdivision thereof when such tangible personal property goes into or becomes a part of public works owned by such government or political subdivision thereof."

Owner is not subject to:

1. Federal Excise Taxes on materials or appliances that are incorporated into and become a part of the completed improvement.

2. Federal Tax on Transportation of Property.

In every case of a purchase of materials to be incorporated in the wo rk , which are subject to Federal Excise Tax, Owner will furnish to contractor the necessary Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate upon receipt of a copy of the supplier's invoice showing the item or items, th e net price, and Federal Excise Tax separately.

Bidders shall take these factors into consideration in preparing its proposal, including therein the cost of the State Sales Tax and Us e Tax on materials, but excluding the cost of those taxes not applicable.

B-6 ALTERNATES

If Owner wishes to learn the relative or additional construction cost of an alternative method of construction, an alternative use or type of material or an increase or decrease in scope of the Project, these items will be defined as alternates and will be specifically described by th e Bid d in g Documents. Alternates will be listed in the Proposal form in a m an n er that the Bidder shall be able to clearly indicate what sums they will ad d to (or deduct from) their Base Bid.

B-7 ADDENDA

In case the Architect/Engineer finds it expedient to supplement, mo d ify or interpret any portion of the Bidding Documents during the bidding period, such procedure will be accomplished by the issuance of written Addenda to the Bidding Documents, which will be delivered or m ailed to all prospective Bidders.

B-8 INTERPRETATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

No interpretation of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications or other Bidding Documents and no correction of any apparent ambigu ity , inconsistency or error therein will be made to any Bidder orally. Ev ery request for such interpretation or correction shall be in writing, and addressed to the Architect/Engineer. All such interpretations and supplemental instruction will be in the form of written Addend a to th e Bidding Documents.

Only the interpretation or correction so given by the Architect/Engin eer in writing shall be binding, and prospective Bidders are advised th at n o other source is authorized to give information concerning, or to ex p lain or interpret, the Bidding Documents.

B-9 EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND WORKSITE

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Bidders are required, before submitting their proposals, to visit the site of the proposed work and completely familiarize themselves with the nature and extent of the work and any local conditions that m ay in an y manner affect the work to be performed and the equipmen t, m aterials and labor required. They are also required to examine carefully any Drawings, Specifications and other Bidding Documents to inform themselves thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the work.

The Owner is presumed to be the owner of all drawings and specifications, and Contractor may not use those documents ex cep t as authorized herein or in Article 1.6 of the AIA Document (” Own ers hip and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Instruments of Service”).

B-10 BASIS FOR BIDDING - TRADE NAMES

For clarity of description and as a standard of comparison, certain equipment, materials, etc., have been specified by at least two trade names or manufacturers. To ensure a uniform basis for bidding, the Bidder shall base its Proposal on the particular system, equipment or material specified. After the contract is let, other equipment materials, etc., as manufactured by other manufacturers may be accepted only if, in the opinion of the Architect/Engineer, same is equivalent in quality an d workmanship and will perform its intended purpose satisfactorily.

B-11 BID GUARANTEE

On projects where the base bid and sum of all additive alternates exceeds $100,000, the bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid .

The bid bond may be a certified check, a cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft or Bid Bond made payable to Owner. If a bid bond is submitted, it must be signed by a Florida Licensed Resident Agent wh o holds a current Power of Attorney from the Surety Company issuing th e Bond and the Power of Attorney must be attached to the Bid Bond. Such check or Bid Bond shall be submitted with the understanding that it shall guarantee that the Bidder (a) will not withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the scheduled date of opening of the bids; (b) will enter into a written contract with Owner in accordance with the form of Agreem en t attached as Exhibit 1 within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the executable copies, and (c) will diligently pursue the required Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and p ro vid e such bonds within twenty

(20) calendar days after receiving the Agreement. In the event Bidder fails to perform as described in the preceding sentence, the Bidder shall be liable to Owner for the full amount of the bid guarantee as representing the damage to Owner on account of the default.

The Bid Bonds or checks shall be returned to all except the apparent lowest two qualified Bidders after the formal opening of bids. The remaining Bid Bonds or checks will be returned to the two lowest Bidders after Owner and the accepted Bidder have executed the Agreement and the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Paymen t Bond have been approved by Owner. If the required Agreement and Bonds have not been executed within sixty (60) calendar days af ter th e date of the opening of the bids, then the Bid Bond or check of any Bidder will be returned upon its request, provided it has not been notified of the acceptance of its bid prior to the date of such request.

B-12 SURETY COMPANIES ACCEPTABLE TO STATE

To be acceptable to the State as Surety for Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, a Surety Company shall comply with the following provisions:

1. The Surety Company shall have a currently valid Certificate of

Authority, issued by the State of Florida, Office of Insurance Regulation, authorizing it to write surety bonds in the state.

2. The Surety Company shall have currently valid Certificate of

Authority issued by the United States Department of Treasury under Sections 9304 to 9308 of Title 31 of the United States Code.

3. The Surety Company shall be in full compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

4. The Surety Company shall have at least twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida Insurance Code at the tim e th e invitation to bid is issued.

5. If the Contract Award Amount exceeds $500,000, the Surety

Company shall have at least the following minimum ratings in th e latest issue of Best's Key Rating Guide:

Policy Required

Contract Amount ($) Holder's Rating Financial Rating 0 To 1,000,000 A- CLASS I

1,000,000 To 2,000,000 A- CLASS II 2,000,000 To 5,000,000 A- CLASS III 5,000,000 To 10,000,000 A- CLASS IV

10,000,000 To 25,000,000 A- CLASS V 25,000,000 To 50,000,000 A- CLASS VI 50,000,000 To 100,000,000 A- CLASS VII

Further, the Surety Company shall not expose itself to loss o n an y o n e risk in an amount exceeding ten (10) percent of its surplus to policyholders, provided:

(a) Any risk or portion of any risk being reinsured shall be deducted in determining the limitation of the risk. The 10% maximum exposure requirement shall not apply to the reinsuring carrier provided authorization by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to do business in this state has been obtained.

(b) The amount assumed by any co-surety, the value of any security…