IRFQ_24_25-300_Towing_Services-City_Fleet_Final.pdf

PUR-F-302 Rev. 03/2016 1

BIDDER INFORMATION:

Name of Firm:

Address:

Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email:…………………………………………………………..

BIDDER’S PRINTED NAME:

Title:

DUE DATE: February 18th, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. Local Time City of Sanford Purchasing Division Contact Person: Frank Mascola, Purchasing Coordinator Address: 300 N. Park Avenue Suite 243 City, State, Zip: Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone Number: 407.688.5028, or ext. 5191 Fax Number: 407.688.5021 Email: purchasing@sanfordfl.gov For Div./Dept./Office: Robert Ferguson, Fleet Maintenance

Superintendent.

Delivery Address: Fleet Division 800 W. Fulton Street Sanford, Florida 32771

ISSUED DATE: January 28th, 2025

BIDDER’S SIGNATURE:

Date:

PLEASE RETURN BY DUE DATE AND TIME VIA FAX, MAIL OR EMAIL TO CONTACT PERSON STATED ABOVE.

1. Intent. The intent of this solicitation is to select a successful Bidder for the provision of towing and recovery services for City-owned vehicles and equipment in the central Florida area.

2. Deliverables and Scope of Services. The successful Bidder shall provide all necessary material, goods, labor, etcetera to be as responsive as possible to any approved and designated City official requesting towing or recovery services for a City-owned asset (Vehicle/truck/equipment) on as needed basis.

1. Successful Bidder(s) shall be able to respond 24 hours a day/7 -days a week and have an available after-hours phone number. City assets shall be picked up from locations provided to bidder and towed or transported to any location requested. The vast majority of towing and recovery will be occurring in the City of Sanford city limits, however occasionally requests may be made for towing and recovery services outside of City limits.

2. Successful Bidder must have a main office in the city-limits of Sanford. This main office should be where all responding tow trucks would be dispatched from. Successful Bidder must also be able to show up to any call for a tow within 30 minutes at most.

3. In any event there is a wreck vendor must stay in compliance with the Florida Statute http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300- 0399/0323/Sections/0323.002.html

4. Successful Bidder must be a register vendor with the State of Florida (www.sunbiz.org ) doing business in Florida for a minimum of three (3) years.

Statement of Inspection: N/A. All bidders are hereby required to conduct a site inspection to familiarize them with the facility to personally inspect the various areas and conditions associated with this project. All bidders must include with their submittal Attachment “A”, Statement of Inspection with your bid submittal.

Existing Material Removal: N/A. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for the safe removal, hauling and appropriate disposal of existing material removed as a result of this project. Before any removal is to take place, the successful Bidder shall coordinate with the assigned City representative to ensure this activity does not interfere with any other events or

City of Sanford | Finance Department | Purchasing Division 300 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771

Phone: 407.688.5028, or extension 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021 FORM

IRFQ

24/25-300R INFORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE

IRFQ 24/25-300R TOWING SERVICES -FLEET

mailto:purchasing@sanfordfl.gov http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0323/Sections/0323.002.html http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0323/Sections/0323.002.html http://www.sunbiz.org/ projects in progress at the facility as applicable.

Delivery and Set-Up: N/A Delivery shall be made to N/A, located at N/A between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

Monday through Thursday. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for coordinating the delivery of all goods/services in a timely manner.

Partial deliveries or deliveries on any other date and time shall not be allowed unless written authorization has been obtained from the appropriate City authorized representative. The City shall not pay for any storage charges, Cash on Delivery (C.O.D.) shipments, or packaging or drayage charges. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for all risk of loss, any damage and/or stolen materials and equipment while in transit to the recommended facility.

Delivery and Time Performance: N/A. Project completion shall be attained no later than from the date a purchase order has been issued by the City to the successful Bidder. At approximately N/A after issuance of the purchase order by the City, the successful Bidder shall update the appropriate City representative providing a tentative delivery schedule and project commencement date.

This delivery schedule shall be further updated as well as twenty-four (24) hours prior to actual delivery to ensure the facility is accessible and ready to receive delivery. Any costs associated with deliveries not properly coordinated with the appropriate City representative shall be borne by the successful Bidder.

Permitting: The successful Bidder shall be solely responsible for all pertinent permits required as well as adhering, meeting and or exceeding all local, state, and national building codes.

City Responsibility: The City shall be responsible for:

a. Reaching out and alerting the successful Bidder(s) that towing or recovery services are needed/required. The City shall provide a pickup and drop off address, main point of contact for tow-truck driver/operator, and City Unit Number. In addition to this, the City shall provide a reasonable and safe place to drop off the vehicle and keys if no City official is able to be present at the time of drop off.

Obligations of the Successful Bidder: It is understood that the successful Bidder shall provide and pay for all labor, tools, materials, permits, equipment, transportation, supervision, and any and all other items or services, of any type whatsoever, which are necessary to fully complete and deliver the goods/services requested by the City, and shall not have the authority to create, or cause to be filed, any liens for labor and/or materials on, or against, the City, or any property owned by the City. Such lien, attachment, or encumbrance, until it is removed, shall preclude any and all claims or demands for any payment expected by virtue of this project. The successful Bidder will ensure that all of its employees, agents, sub-contractors, representatives, volunteers, and the like, fully comply with all of the terms and conditions set herein, when providing services for the City in accordance herewith. The successful Bidder shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, safety programs, and procedures necessary to properly and fully complete the work set forth in the Scope of Services. The successful Bidder shall use appropriate tools and/or equipment which are in good repair and proper working order, so as to enable the successful Bidder to complete the services required hereby. The successful bidder shall produce a single invoice for each occurrence of any towing or recovery service making sure to include the following information on the invoice: City Unit Number, VIN, Year/Make/Model, address of pickup, address of drop-off, time and date of services completed, miles travelled, any extenuating notes or observations made by tow-truck drivers/operators. These invoices are to be emailed to: Fleet Superintendent (Robert.ferguson@sanfordfl.gov) and Lead Parts Technician (heather.hogue@sanfordfl.gov).

Clean-Up: N/A. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for the removal, hauling, and legal disposal of all debris generated as a result of performing the services for this turn-key solution on a daily basis; including up to, but not be limited to all existing equipment removed, all packaging materials, crating, cardboard, protective packaging, liners, plastic, etcetera.

Any dumpsters located within the facility shall not be used by the successful Bidder. The successful Bidder shall broom clean the premises at the end of each day and upon completion of delivery, installation and set-up.

Punch List: N/A. The designated City representative and the successful Bidder shall perform an inspection of all items delivered and project completion by the successful Bidder. In the event any deficiencies are identified, a punch list shall be created to outline all deficiencies discovered. After the punch list is issued to the successful Bidder, the successful Bidder shall have 24 hours to respond and correct all items listed on the punch list. In the event an item must be replaced, an expected delivery date for said item shall be given to the City. Similarly, in the event an area must be redone, an expected completion date shall be given to the City. Final acceptance and subsequent invoice processing shall not be done by the mailto:Robert.ferguson@sanfordfl.gov

City until all items on the punch list have been completed.

Public Emergencies: It is hereby made a part of this bid that before, during, and after a public emergency, disaster, hurricane, tornado, flood, or other acts of God, City of Sanford shall require a “First Priority” for goods and services. It is vital and imperative that the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Sanford are protected from any emergency situation that threatens public health and safety as determined by the City. The Bidder agrees to rent/sell/lease all goods and services to the City or governmental entities on a “first priority” basis. The City expects to pay contractual prices for all products and/or services under the awarded Agreement in the event of a disaster, emergency, hurricane, tornado, flood, or other acts of God. Should the Bidder provide the City with products and/or services not under the awarded Agreement, the City expects to pay a fair and reasonable price for all products and/or services rendered or contracted in the event of a disaster, emergency, hurricane, tornado, flood, or other acts of God.

The City shall select the lowest quote that is most responsive to the needs of the City as outlined herein. The bidder’s price response shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the requirement service to be offered.

3. Price Submittal. In accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications, I/we, as authorized signatory to commit the firm, do hereby accept in total all the terms and conditions stipulated and referenced in this IRFQ document and hereby submit the following prices for IRFQ 24/25-300R, Towing Services-Fleet, as follows on Attachment “B” Price Proposal and Acceptance of Proposal Terms and Conditions.

The additional attachments must be included with the solicitation in order to be consider a responsive bidder!

Item

1. Include proof of Insurance (copy), complete Section 00618 Insurance Requirement Form, and submit with your quote submittal.

2. Complete and include Statement of Inspection (if required)

3. Complete attachments B through Q

4. Include a completed vendor form (to include confirmation of registration w/ www.sunbiz.com)

5. Include a copy of your Florida State License and W9

6. Include a copy of your business tax receipt license

7. Would you consider accepting ACH payment for services rendered, if so, please complete vendor package form?

a. The City will not consider alternates to the items listed above. If alternates are offered, the City will have the sole and unilateral right to reject the alternate and purchase from vendor providing compliant items. Delivery time will be a factor in the evaluation of this IRFQ.

b. Consumer Price Index (when applicable).

All prices on the solicitation shall remain firm for the initial term of this Agreement which is one (1) year with an option of one (1) year renewals with the extended term of this Agreement not to exceed five (5) years. Prior to the completion of each one (1) year term, the City may consider a price adjustment, if proposed by the Vendor no sooner than 60 days and no later than 45 days prior to the end of a term, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which measures the average change in the prices paid for a market basket of goods and services. These items are purchased for consumption by the 2 groups covered by the All- Urban Consumers (CPI-U) index. The reference period from which changes in the CPI will be measured from the month that this Agreement took effect and shall relate to the region in which the City is located all as determined by the City’s Finance Director. An adjusted price shall be in effect unless and until later adjusted. The following formula illustrates the computation of a percent change: CPI for current period MINUS the CPI for previous period WHICH EQUALS index point change Divided BY the previous period CPI WHICH EQUALS a sum which is then multiplied by 100 WHICH EQUALS the percent change.

c. Unit Price Accuracy: Please check the stated unit prices before submitting your quote; as no change in prices shall be allowed after the due date and time. All prices and notations must be in ink or typewritten. In cases of extended price irregularities, unit price shall prevail. Please note that the City reserves the right to clarify and correct extended price amount errors.

d. City of Sanford is exempt from Sales Tax. Certificate No. 85-8012621681C-8.

e. If you are offering pricing which is based on other entity or agency solicitation pricing, clearly state so and include a copy of the applicable solicitation with your submittal.

f. Please read all terms and conditions, complete the requested information, and sign in the space provided on page 1.

g. If not submitting a quotation, please indicate “NO BID” and return this form.

Critical Data:

a. Please return your quote submittal via fax, mail or email to the requesting Division/Department/Office as outlined on page 1; by no later than the due date and time outlined on page 1 or as revised thereof via written addenda.

b. Please email questions regarding this quotation only to the requesting Division/Department/Office. Any interpretations, clarifications, or changes made will be in the form of written addenda issued by requesting Division/Department/Office.

c. Pursuant to Section 2.2 of the City of Sanford Purchasing Policy, lobbying is strictly prohibited.

d. Please note that all documents sent to the City as part of this IRFQ are considered a Public Record; as prescribed by Chapter 119, Florida

Statutes.

e. Bidder must submit a copy of their Certificate of Insurance with their quote.

f. Any order resulting from this IRFQ shall be subject to the attached General Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws, policies and procedures.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT

Failure to submit this form may be grounds for disqualification of your submittal

Attachment “A”

Addendum Receipt Acknowledgement Certification

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda to the solicitation document(s) (Give number and date of each):

Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No. Dated:

Addendum No. Dated:

By the signature(s) below, I/we, the undersigned, as authorized signatory to commit the firm, certify that the information as provided in Attachment “A”, Addendum Receipt Acknowledgement Certification, is truthful and correct at the time of submission.

Bidder/Contractor Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ___________________ Fax Number: ___________________ E-mail Address: ______________________

____________________________________ _________________________________ FEIN: ____________________ Authorized Signatory Printed Name

Title Date

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR IRFQ RESPONSE

ATTACHMENT “B”

IRFQ 24/25-300R, TOWING SERVICES -FLEET

PRICE PROPOSAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Vendors may choose to opt out of providing any of the services listed below; please indicate “N/A” in those areas where applicable

Item Type of Service Requested Flat Fee Cost Per Mile(Outside City Limits)

Total Cost

1.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles having a rated capacity of 10,000 GVW or less, towed to any requested location within City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e. Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence

$ N/A $

2.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles having a rated capacity of 10,000 GVW or less, picked up, or dropped off, at any requested location outside City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e. Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence.

3.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles having a rated capacity of 10,000 GVW or more (up to and including Class VI vehicles), towed to any requested location within City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e. Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence.

$ N/A $

4.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles having a rated capacity of 10,000 GVW or more (up to and including Class VI vehicles), towed to any requested location outside City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e. Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence.

5.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles, Being Class VII or Class VIII, towed to any requested location within City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e.

Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence.

$ N/A $

6.

Towing for all City-owned vehicles, Being Class VII or Class VIII, towed to any requested location outside City of Sanford city limits, one-way. I.e.

Hook up & Drop-off, single occurrence.

7. Flat-fee, per axle, for any driveshaft and/or axle removal needed if bidding on Items 3-6

$/Per Axle

N/A $/Per Axle

8. Winching and/or off-road recovery, for City-owned vehicles, per hour on scene

$/Per Hour

N/A $/Per Hour

9.

Heavy Equipment loading/hauling and/or "Oversized Load" Transport Services using tractor-trailer. Price will be Single Loading and Unloading Fee + Cost per Mile.

$/Per Mile

$XXX.XX +

$X.XX/Per Mile

10. Towing of “Combination” over-the-road rigs, i.e.

Tractor-Trailers, without disconnection $ $/Per Mile

$XXX.XX +

$X.XX/Per Mile

I/we, the undersigned, as authorized signatory to commit the firm, do hereby accept in total all the terms and conditions stipulated and referenced in this IRFQ document and do hereby agree that if a contract is offered or negotiated it will abide by the terms and conditions presented in the IRFQ document or as negotiated pursuant thereto. The undersigned, having familiarized him/herself with the terms of the IRFQ documents, local conditions, and the cost of the work at the place(s) where the work is to be done, hereby proposes and agrees to perform within the time stipulated, all work required in accordance with the requirement and technical specifications and other documents including Addenda, if any, on file at the City of Sanford Purchasing Division for the price set forth herein in Attachment “B” Offer to Purchase and Acceptance of Informal Request for Quote Terms and Conditions. The signature(s) below are an acknowledgment of my/our full understanding and acceptance of all the terms and conditions set forth in this IRFQ document or as otherwise agreed to between the parties in writing.

Bidder/Contractor Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:____________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________

____________________________________ _________________________________ FEIN: ______________________ Authorized Signatory Printed Name

Title Date

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF __________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same. Sworn and subscribed before me, by ______________________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, 2025.

(Notary Public in and for the County and State Aforementioned)

SEAL My commission expires:

ATTACHMENT “C”

Affidavit: Security and Public Safety Requirements, Code of Sanford, Florida:

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the accepted standards, appearance, conduct, and safety of its employees, subcontractors, agents, and any other person caused by the CONTRACTOR to have access to any facility under the authority of the City.

1. The CONTRACTOR under any agreement with the City, shall require all personnel under its cognizance, at all times when performing work in the context of that agreement to wear identification badges which, at a minimum, provides the name of the employee and the CONTRAACTOR.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall, when so required, provide to the CITY a list of employees working on the project which includes a list of employee work days, times and assignments for each employee within forty-eight (48) hours of the request for such information. This information, when requested by the CITY, shall be provided prior to the employees of the CONTRACTOR entering the CITY's premises.

3. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with Section 2-67 of the Sanford City Code as it relates to security screenings of private contractors, subcontractors and employees of private contractors. The CONTRACTOR shall cause each person designated or found by the City to be functioning in a position and/or location critical to the security and/or public safety of the CITY to undergo the following inquiries and procedures conducted by the City of Sanford:

a. Fingerprinting in accordance with the CITY’s Procurement procedures,

b. Submission of the fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for state criminal history evaluation, and

c. Submission of the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history evaluation.

Such confidential information shall be used by the CITY to determine a person’s eligibility to function in such critical employment position(s) as described. Additionally, the CITY may request and the CONTRACTOR shall provide the name, address and social security number and licenses (driver’s, commercial drivers license or CDL, or other operator’s license) for employees of the CONTRACTOR that may work on the CITY's premises in positions found by the City to be critical to the security and/or public safety of the CITY by reason of access to any publicly owned or operated facility. The CONTRACTOR shall release such information upon approval of the employees. If an employee refuses to authorize the release of their address, social security number and/or licenses they shall not be allowed to work or continue to work in such critical positions.

Signature of Affiant Date

Typed or Printed Name of Affiant Title Name of Company

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ____________

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same.

Sworn and subscribed before me, by __________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, 2025

ATTACHMENT “D”

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned, by signing this document hereby certifies that the company named below hereby is or does:

1. States that the entity named below and the individual signing this document has submitted the attached bid or proposal:

2. He is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached proposal and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such proposal;

3. Said bid or proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid or proposal;

4. Neither the said bidder or proposer nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other bidder, proposer, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham bid or proposal in connection with the Contract for which the attached bid or proposal has been submitted or to refrain from bidding or proposing in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communications or conference with any other bidder, proposer, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached bid or proposal or of any other bidder of proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the bid or proposal price or the bid or proposal price of any other bidder or proposer, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the City of Sanford or any person interested in the proposed Contract.

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached bid or proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the bidder or proposer or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including the individual signing this document.

Bidder

Signature of Authorized Representative (Affiant) Date

Printed or Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative (Affiant)

COUNTY OF __________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same.

Sworn and subscribed before me, by ______________________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025 the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, 2025.

ATTACHMENT “E”

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

A. I am the ________________________________of _______________________________________ with a local office in [Insert Title] [Insert Company Name] ________________________________ and principal office in _________________________________.

B. The entity hereby submits an offer to IRFQ 24/25-300R Towing Service-City Fleet.

C. The AFFIANT has made diligent inquiry and provided the information in this statement affidavit based upon its full knowledge.

D. The AFFIANT states that only one submittal for this solicitation has been submitted and tendered by the appropriate date and time and that said above stated entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting a proposal for the work contemplated hereby.

E. Neither the AFFIANT nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion or collusive activity, or otherwise taken any action which in any way restricts or restraints the competitive nature of this solicitation, including but not limited to the prior discussion of terms, conditions, pricing, or other offer parameters required by this solicitation.

F. Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise prohibited from participation in this solicitation or any contract to follow thereafter by any government entity.

G. Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them, have any potential conflict of interest because and due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests in this solicitation or the resulting project.

H. I hereby also certify that no member of the entity’s ownership or management or staff has a vested interest in any City Division/Department/Office.

I. I certify that no member of the entity’s ownership or management is presently applying, actively seeking, or has been selected for an elected position within City of Sanford government.

J. In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, the undersigned will immediately notify the City in writing.

By the signature(s) below, I/we, the undersigned, as authorized signatory to commit the firm, certify that the information as provided in Attachment “E”, Conflict of Interest Statement, is truthful and correct at the time of submission.

AFFIANT SIGNATURE

Typed Name of AFFIANT

Title

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same.

Sworn and subscribed before me, by ______________________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, 2025.

ATTACHMENT “F”

Florida Public Entity Crimes Statement

SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133(3) (a), FLORIDA STATUTES: THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN

THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

A. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid, or Contract Number IRFQ 24/25-300R Towing Services-City Fleet

B. This sworn statement is submitted by_________________________________________ whose business address is [Name of entity submitting sworn statement]

______________________________________________________________________ and (if applicable) it’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is _____________________ (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: ____________________.

C. My name is ________________________________ and my relationship to the above is _________________.

[Please print name of individual signing]

D. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in section 287.133(l)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity in Florida or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

E. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in section 287.133(l) (b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contenders.

F. I understand that "affiliate" as defined in section 287.133(l) (a), Florida Statutes, means:

1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding thirty-six (36) months shall be considered an affiliate.

G. I understand that a "person" as defined in section 287.133(l) (e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.

H. Based on information and belief, the statement, which I have marked below, is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Please indicate with a check mark () which statement applies].

____ Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who is active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity have been convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

____ The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of the officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989, AND [Please indicate which additional statement applies].

____ There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a judge or hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings, or a court of law having proper jurisdiction. The final order entered by the hearing officer or judge did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted contractor list. [Please attach a copy of the final order.]

____ The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted contractor list. There has been a subsequent proceeding before a court of law having proper jurisdiction or a judge or hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the judge or hearing officer determined that is was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted contractor list. [Please attach a copy of the final order.]

____ The person or affiliate has not been placed on any convicted vendor list. [Please describe any action taken by or pending with the State of Florida, Department of Management Services.]

By the signature(s) below, I/we, the undersigned, as authorized signatory to commit the firm, certify that the information as provided in Attachment “F” Public Entity Crimes Statement, is truthful and correct at the time of submission.

Typed Name of AFFIANT

Title

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF __________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same. Sworn and subscribed before me, by ______________________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, ATTACHMENT “G”

COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC RECORDS LAW AFFIDAVIT

I. If and when the City of Sanford transmits records to the Contractor/Vendor which are exempt from public disclosure, the Contractor/Vendor shall execute an “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Exempt Public Records and Agreement to Safeguard” which will be provided with the exempt records. A sample form is attached for the bidder/proposer’s information.

II. Upon award recommendation or 30 days after opening, it is understood that all submittals shall become "public records" and shall be subject to public disclosure consistent with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and Section 24(a), Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, and other controlling law (collectively the “Public Records Laws”). If the City of Sanford (City) rejects all replies submitted in response to a competitive solicitation and provides notice of its intent to reissue the solicitation, the replies remain exempt from disclosure until the City provides a notice of intent to award or withdraws the reissued solicitation. If no award is made, responses are not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial notice rejecting all responses.

Proposers/Bidders must invoke the exemptions to disclosure provided by law as applicable to the response to the solicitation, must identify the data or other materials to be protected, and must state the reasons why such exclusion from public disclosure is necessary. The submission of a proposal authorizes release of your firm’s credit data to the City.

If a Proposer/Bidder submits information exempt from public disclosure, the Proposer/Bidder must specifically and in detail identify with specificity which pages/paragraphs of their bid/proposal package are exempt from the Public Records Laws, identifying the specific exemption under the Public Records Laws that applies to each. The protected information must be submitted to the City in a separate envelope marked accordingly.

By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer/Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless in the event the City litigates the public records status of the Proposer’s/Bidder’s documents this provision including the obligation to pay the full legal costs of the City including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees, court costs, and any and all other charges, regardless of what level of trial or appeal.

Proposer/Bidder

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced ________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same. Sworn and subscribed before me, by ______________________________________________ by means of { } physical presence or { } online notarization on the _____ day of _____________, 2025, the said person did take an oath and was first duly sworn by me, on oath, said person, further, deposing and saying that s/he has read the foregoing and that the statements and allegations contained herein are true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this____day of ________________, END OF SECTION

ATTACHMENT “H”

RECEIPT OF EXEMPT PUBLIC RECORDS AND AGREEMENT TO SAFEGUARD

The below named is the recipient of certain documents and by signing this document agrees and acknowledges that, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and Section 24(a), Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, and other controlling law (collectively the “Public Records Laws”), any and all documents such as, by way of example only and not as a limitation, building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings and diagrams, regardless of the status of the documents (draft, preliminary or final) which depict the internal layout and structural elements of a proposed or existing public building, arena, stadium, water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, or other structure owned or operated by the City of Sanford (City) that have been provided to the recipient by the City are exempt from the Public Records Laws.

The recipient hereby acknowledges its obligation to maintain the exempt status of this information and agrees to fully maintain, in every respect, the exempt status of the documents and protect and safeguard the documents from public dissemination. The recipient recognizes that the purpose of this exemption is to protect the City, its citizens and the general public from acts of terrorism.

The statement of the recipient made herein includes binding representations with regard to the following persons and entities, without limitation: all subcontractors (potential or contracted) of recipient, all employees, agents, officers and any other persons associated with recipient.

The recipient shall ensure that all said persons and entities are advised of and agree to protect the exempt nature of the above referenced documents and to safeguard same prior to permitting any of the above said persons or entities to have access to the referenced documents. The recipient may use the referenced documents to make bids upon an exempt City project in coordination with such persons and entities, provided recipient ensures that the exempt status and control of the documents is protected.

The following list of examples of the specific documents, provided to the recipient as documented below, which are exempt from the Statutes indicated and as provided above:

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2.

3.

4.

AGREED IN EVERY RESPECT WITHOUT QUALIFICATION:

Recipient:

Signature Date

Printed or Typed Name and Title

Representing:

Name of Company

Company Address Phone No.

ATTACHMENT “I” SECTION 00618

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

WHEN THE CONTRACTOR PERFORMS ON OR OFF CITY PREMISES

COVER COVERAGE REQUIRED

Contract Exceeds $500,000, 180 days & unusual hazards exist Level 3

Contract does not Exceed

$500,000, 180 days & no unusual hazards exist- Level 2

Contract does not Exceed $25,000, 30 days & no unusual hazards exist Level 1

Workers’ Compensation *Certificates of exemption are not acceptable in lieu of workers compensation insurance.

Employers Liability $1,000,000 Each Accident $1,000,000 Disease $1,000,000

Employers Liability $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease $500,000

Employers Liability $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease $500,000

Commercial General Liability shall include- Bodily injury liability, Property Damage liability; Personal Injury liability and Advertising injury liability Coverages shall include: Premises/ Operations; Products/Completed Operations; Contractual liability;

Independent Contractors, Explosion; Collapse; Underground.

Coverage must be provided for sexual harassment, abuse and molestation.

$2,000,000 Per Occurrence $3,000,000 General Aggregate

$1,000,000 Per Occurrence $2,000,000 General Aggregate

$500,000 Per Occurrence $500,000 General Aggregate

Comprehensive Auto Liability, CSL, shall include “any auto” or shall include all of the following: owned, leased, hired, non-owned autos, and scheduled autos.

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

$500,000 Combined Single Limit

Professional Liability (when required) $1,000,000 Minimum

$1,000,000 Minimum

$1,000,000 Minimum

Builder’s Risk (when required) shall include theft, sinkholes, off site storage, transit, installation and equipment breakdown.

Permission to occupy shall be included and the policy shall be endorsed to cover the interest of all parties, including the City of Sanford, all contractors and subcontractors.

100% of completed value of additions and structures

100% of completed value of additions and structures

100% of completed value of additions and structures

Garage Keepers (when required)

$3,000,000 Aggregate: No per vehicle maximum preferred

$1,000,000 Aggregate: No per vehicle maximum preferred

$500,000 Aggregate: No per vehicle maximum preferred

Garage Liability (when required)

$3,000,000 Combined Single Limit $3,000,000 General Aggregate

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 General Aggregate

$500,000 Combined Single Limit $500,000 General Aggregate

Cyber Security-Error and Omission Insurance Coverage (Professional Liability) is to be included. Minimum of two years Extended Reporting Period (ERP or Tail) coverage (when required).

$5,000,000

*Umbrella Policy- (Follow form only) can supplement the underlying general and auto liability to reach the cover the amounts the City requires.

I. It is noted that Professional Liability, builder’s risk, garage keepers and garage liability is not required unless applicable conditions exist. If clarification is needed the CONTRACTOR must request clarification from the City of Sanford Purchasing Office.

II. Vendor, Contractor, bidder shall provide, to the City of Sanford “City,” prior to commencing any work, a Certificate of Insurance which verifies coverage in compliance with the requirements outlined below. Any work initiated without completion of this requirement shall be unauthorized and the City will not be responsible.

III. The City reserves the right, as conditions warrant, to modify or increase insurance requirements outlined below as may be determined by the project, conditions and exposure.

Certification Terms and Conditions IV. It is noted that the City has a contractual relationship with the named vendor, contractor or provider (collectively referred hereinafter as Contractor) applicable to a purchase order, work order, contract or other form of commitment by the City of Sanford, whether in writing or not and has no such contractual relationship with the Contractor’s insurance carrier. Therefore, the onus is on the Contractor to insure that they have the insurance coverage specified by the City to meet all contractual obligations and expectations of the City. Further, as the Contractor’s insurance coverage is a matter between the vendor and its insurance carrier, the City will turn to the Contractor for relief as a result of any damages or alleged damages for which the Contractor is responsible to indemnify and hold the City harmless. It is understood that the Contractor may satisfy relief to the City for such damages either directly or through its insurance coverage; exclusions by the insurance carrier notwithstanding, the City will expect relief from the Contractor.

a. The insurance limits indicated above and otherwise referenced are minimum limits acceptable to the City. In addition, all contractor policies shall to be considered primary to City coverage and shall not contain co-insurance provisions.

b. All policies, except for professional liability policies and workers compensation policies shall name the City of Sanford as Additional Insured.

c. Professional Liability Coverage, when applicable, will be defined on a case by case basis.

d. Umbrella Policy: In the event, the vendor carries Umbrella Policy the language shall state “Umbrella to Follow Form” to cover the underlying general and auto liability.

e. In the event that the insurance coverage expires prior to the completion of the project, a renewal certificate shall be issued 30 days prior to said, expiration date.

f. All limits are per occurrence and must include Bodily Injury and Property Damage.

g. All policies must be written on occurrence form, not on claims made Form, except for Professional Liability.

h. Self-Insured retentions shall not be allowed on any liability coverage.

i. In the notification of cancellation: The City of Sanford shall be endorsed onto the policy as a cancellation notice recipient. Should any of the above-described policies of Sanford in accordance with the policy provisions.

j. All insurers must have an A.M. rating of at least A-VII.

k. It is the responsibility of the Prime CONTRACTOR to ensure that all sub-contractors retained by the Prime CONTRACTOR shall provide coverage as defined here in before and after and are the responsibility of said Prime CONTRACTOR in all respects.

l. Any changes to the coverage requirements indicated above shall be approved by the City of Sanford, Risk Manager.

m. Address of “Certificate Holder” is City of Sanford; 300 N. Park Avenue; Sanford, Florida 32771.

n. All certificates of insurance, notices etc. must be provided to the above address.

o. In the description of the certificate of insurance include the solicitation number and project name IRFQ 24/25-300R Towing Services-Fleet.

______________________________________________________________________Signature of Affiant Date

Typed or Printed Name of Affiant Title Name of Company

COUNTY OF ____________

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, personally appeared ________________________________________ { } who is personally known to me or { } who produced _____________________________________ as identification and acknowledged before me that s/he executed the same.