ITB 2022-253-WG ITB Prequalification Pool Flooring Services 3.28.25.pdf

ITB 2022-253-WG

PREQUALIFICATION POOL OF CONTRACTORS FOR

FLOORING MATERIALS, INSTALLATION, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS:

0100 GENERAL INFORMATION & SCOPE OF WORK

APPENDICES:

APPENDIX A PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION

APPENDIX B SPECIAL CONDITIONS

DEFINITIONS:

Bidder means any firm or individual submitting an application in response to this ITB. The term bidder may be used interchangeably with applicant and proposer.

Vendor means any firm or individual that has been pre-qualified to supply goods or services to the City.

SECTION 0100: GENERAL INFORMATION & SCOPE OF WORK

1. PURPOSE. The City of Miami Beach is seeking applications from qualified flooring contractors who wish to participate in a pre-qualification pool that will be used to solicit flooring materials, related supplies, and services on an “as needed” basis as specified herein. Interested contractors may submit an application indicating their intent to become prequalified. All contractors which meet or exceed the criteria established in this solicitation shall be placed on a pre-qualification list that may be accessed by various City departments to obtain price quotations for solutions that include, but are not limited to:

a. Indoor/outdoor, resilient, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, wood, hardwood, linoleum, rubber, vinyl, broadloom, carpet tile, epoxy, and any other flooring hybrid, floor mats, and rugs;

b. Services related to the removal, installation, maintenance, and cleaning of flooring materials.

The City intends to prequalify vendors as categorized below:

1) Sales and delivery of flooring and related supplies; or

2) Sales, delivery, and installation of flooring and related supplies; or

3) Installation of flooring and related supplies.

The services performed shall be in accordance with all City, State, County, and all applicable regulations.

Bidders are not required to participate in all categories to be considered part of the prequalified pool.

Bidders must specify which categories they are requesting to be prequalified for as part of the Application Process (refer to Appendix A).

Interested contractors may submit an application indicating their intent to become prequalified. All contractors who meet or exceed the criteria established in this solicitation shall be placed on a prequalification list. City departments may access this list to obtain price quotations from contractors for the category of goods or services (See 1-3 above) required for flooring materials, related supplies, and services.

The City utilizes Bidnet Direct (Government Bids Opportunities and RFP | BidNet Direct) for automatic notification of competitive solicitation opportunities and document fulfillment, including the issuance of any addendum to this ITB. Any prospective Bidder who has received this ITB by any means other than through Bidnet Direct must register immediately with Bidnet Direct to ensure it receives any addendum issued to this ITB. Failure to receive an addendum may result in disqualification of the proposal submitted.

To be considered for the pool of pre-qualified contractors, interested parties must submit a complete Bidder Pre-Qualification Application (Appendix A).

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2. OVERVIEW OF PREQUALIFICATION PROCESS. The figure below is a general overview of the process that the city will utilize to award work pursuant to the prequalification process.

3. PROCUREMENT CONTACT. Any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the Procurement Contact noted below. The Bid title/number shall be referenced on all correspondence.

Procurement Contact: Telephone: Email:

William Garviso, CPPB, CPP 305-673-7490 WilliamGarviso@miamibeachfl.gov

The City Clerk is to be copied on all communications via e-mail at: RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov;

or via facsimile: 786-394-4188.

4. APPROVAL OF PREQUALIFIED STATUS. Following the review of applications, the responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting all terms and conditions of the ITB will be recommended for award, as deemed in the best interest of the City, to the City Manager for his consideration. After considering the staff recommendation for award, the City Manager shall exercise his due diligence and recommend to the Mayor and City Commission the bid that the City Manager deems to be in the best interest of the City. The City Commission shall consider the City Manager’s recommendation(s) and may approve or reject the City Manager’s recommendation(s). The City Commission may also reject all bids received. In addition to the criteria established in the application, pursuant to Section 2-369 of the City Code, the City may consider the following:

• The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the Contract.

• Whether the bidder can perform the Contract within the time specified, without delay or interference.

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• The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder.

• The quality of performance of previous contracts.

• The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the Contract.

PREQUALIFIED STATUS IS VALID FOR THREE (3) YEARS FROM DATE OF THE NOTICE OF

PREQUALIFICATION ISSUED BY THE CITY OR AS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE CITY

MANAGER.

4.1 RENEWAL TERMS. The City Manager, at his sole discretion, may approve up to two (2), one (1) year renewal terms, providing that the required certification is still valid.

5. ADDITIONAL PREQUALIFIED FIRMS TO BE ADDED TO POOL. At any time, the City, through the approval of the City Manager, may accept applications and add additional firms to the list of prequalified firms. On June 22, 2022, an initial pool of pre-qualified contractors was awarded. The initial term of the Invitation to Bid is June 22, 2022 through June 21, 2025. Contract expiration dates for Contractors added after the initial award will be coterminous with the initial pool of pre-qualified contractors.

6. AWARDING OF WORK. When the need for services arises, all prequalified contractors that are in good standing may be invited to submit statements of work (SOW) and costs based on an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) issued by the City. Each SOW prepared by the contractor shall include a clear description of the work to be performed (with specific and timed deliverables) and the related costs by deliverable.

The City will select the prequalified contractor that offers the best combination of services and cost, solely at the discretion of the City.

7. SERVICE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS. The City places an emphasis on excellent customer service delivery and expects the prequalified bidder to provide the best possible customer service to any and all awarded projects throughout the term of the contract. The prequalified bidder’s project manager is responsible for monitoring the customer service provided to City by prequalified bidder’s staff, sales and support teams and employing, as necessary, corrective measures, to ensure that the prequalified bidder will provide and maintain the highest quality of customer service possible during completion of the project(s). Project-specific deliverables and expectations shall be defined on a project-by-project basis, as specified in each ITQ.

8. VOLUME OF WORK TO BE RECEIVED BY BIDDER. No promise of work is given or should be understood, as a result of a pre-qualification. The City reserves the right to purchase any goods and/or services awarded from any resulting agreement, or another governmental contract, or on an as-needed basis through the City’s spot market purchase provisions.

9. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The City’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Service Contracts (available at https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city- hall/procurement/standard-terms-and-conditions/) are referenced and incorporated herein.

10. BINDING AGREEMENT. By virtue of submitting an application for the City’s consideration, the bidder agrees that the application shall be considered an offer on the part of the bidder, which offer shall be deemed accepted upon approval of bidder’s prequalification status by City Manager or City Commission.

Further, bidder agrees that, upon approval of the bidder’s application by the City Manager or City Commission, a binding Agreement shall be established between the City and the approved contractor.

The Agreement shall be comprised of the following documents, and in the following order:

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First, the Purchase Order issued by the City; then, Second, the signed Contractor Service Order; then, Third, the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) awarded to the vendor; then, Fourth the ITB, including all documents released in connection with the ITB, including all appendixes, whether included herein or released under separate cover.

In case of default on the part of the Successful Bidder, after said award, the City may take such action as it deems appropriate, including legal action, for damages or specific performance.

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENT. The vendor shall maintain the below required insurance in effect prior to awarding the contract and for the duration of the contract. The maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract and failure to maintain or renew coverage may be treated as a material breach of the contract, which could result in withholding of payments or termination of the contract.

1. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability per the Statutory limits of the state of Florida.

2. Comprehensive General Liability (occurrence form), limits of liability $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury property damage to include Premises/ Operations; Products, Completed Operations and Contractual Liability. Contractual Liability and Contractual Indemnity (Hold harmless endorsement exactly as written in "insurance requirements" of specifications).

3. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence - owned/non-owned/hired automobiles included.

4. The City must be named as and additional insured on the liability policies; and it must be stated on the certificate.

5. Thirty (30) days written cancellation notice required.

6. The certificate must state the proposal number and title

The City of Miami Beach is self-insured. Any and all claim payments made from self-insurance are subject to the limits and provisions of Florida Statute 768.28, the Florida Constitution, and any other applicable Statutes.

Additional Insured - City of Miami Beach must be included by endorsement as an additional insured with respect to all liability policies (except Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation) arising out of work or operations performed on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor's insurance.

Notice of Cancellation - Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be cancelled, except with notice to the City of Miami Beach c/o EXIGIS Insurance Compliance Services.

Waiver of Subrogation – Vendor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect the waiver of subrogation on the coverages required. However, this provision applies regardless of whether the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

Acceptability of Insurers – Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of A:VII or higher. If not rated, exceptions may be made for members of the Florida Insurance Funds (i.e.

FWCIGA, FAJUA). Carriers may also be considered if they are licensed and authorized to do insurance business in the State of Florida.

Verification of Coverage – Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage required by this contract. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor's obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST READ:

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

c/o EXIGIS Insurance Compliance Services P.O. Box 4668 – ECM #35050 New York, NY 10163-4668

Kindly submit all certificates of insurance, endorsements, exemption letters to our servicing agent, EXIGIS, at:

Certificates-miamibeach@riskworks.com

Special Risks or Circumstances - The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the vendor of his liability and obligation under this section or under any other section of this agreement.

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APPENDIX A

Prequalification

Application

PREQUALIFICATION POOL OF

CONTRACTORS FOR FLOORING

MATERIALS, RELATED SUPPLIES, AND

SERVICES

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

1755 Meridian Avenue, 3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Prequalification Application Instructions

Section 1, SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS. The Pre-qualification Application will not be considered until it has been submitted completed and executed by a principal of the bidder. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. If requested information is not applicable, please indicate ''N/A'' or ''None. '' If answers to questions are lengthier than the spaces that are provided in the Application, the answers may be provided on additional pages, which must be attached to the Application. All requested documents must also be attached to the Application. Failure to attach all requested documents will delay review and approval of the Application.

Submit one (1) electronic copy of the Application to Marie Duvivier at marieduvivier@miamibeachfl.gov.

The City reserves the right to request clarifications or additional information as deemed necessary to evaluate a bidder’s qualifications. When clarifications or additional information is requested by the City, the bidder will have three (3) business days to provide, in full, all the requested information. Failure to provide the information within the prescribed time will delay the review process and may result in denial of prequalification.

Section 2, DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL. There is no deadline for the submittal of applications.

However, the initial review of applications shall take place 21 days after the issuance of this ITB.

Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed periodically on an ongoing basis. The City will endeavor to complete the review of each application within 60 days of receipt.

Section 3. NON-RESPONSIVENESS Failure to submit the following requirements shall result in a determination of non-responsiveness. Non-responsive applications will not be considered.

1. Prequalification Application (submitted electronically via email. Please refer to Section 1 above).

2. Contractors wishing to be prequalified for installation services (categories 2 or 3 in Part B below) shall be Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida, licensed General, Building or Flooring, Contractor.

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Part A – General Bidder Information.

FIRM NAME:

NO. OF YEARS IN BUSINESS:

NO. OF YEARS IN BUSINESS

LOCALLY:

NO. OF EMPLOYEES:

OTHER NAME(S) BIDDER HAS OPERATED UNDER IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:

FIRM PRIMARY ADDRESS (HEADQUARTERS):

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NO.:

TOLL FREE NO.:

FAX NO.:

FIRM LOCAL ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:

PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT:

ACCOUNT REP TELEPHONE NO.:

ACCOUNT REP TOLL FREE NO.:

ACCOUNT REP EMAIL:

FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.:

BIDDER IS:

_____CORPORATION / _____PARTNERSHIP / _____SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP / _____OTHER (If other, specify:________________________)

Part B- Category of Work

PREQUALIFICATION SERVICES SELECTION

(Check all that you wish to be Prequalified to participate in future pricing competition.)

FLOORING MATERIALS AND RELATED SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

1) Sales and delivery of flooring and related supplies

2) Sales, delivery, and installation of flooring and related supplies

3) Installation of flooring and related supplies

1. Contractors wishing to be prequalified for installation (categories 2 or 3 above) shall provide license number and expiration on at least one of the following Miami-Dade County or State of Florida licenses.

Submit all that apply.

✓ Miami-Dade License Type

License Number License Expiration Date

General Contractor BLDG 0001

Building Contractor BLDG 0002

Flooring Contractor

✓ State of Florida License

License Number License Expiration Date

Certified Building Contractor

Certified General Contractor

Registered Specialty Contractor

Registered Building Contractor

Registered General Contractor

Part C – Operational & Management Information.

1. Provide the names of each owner (stockholder, sole proprietor, and partner), director, or officer of the company, below. Submit additional names on a separate sheet if required.

Owner Ownership percentage Directorship/Office type

2. Provide three (3) commercial or public clients for which the bidder has provided the referenced services in the last five (5) years.

Project Location Project Value

Entity Contact Person Contact Information

Email:

Tel #:

Project Description:

3. Is the bidder currently barred by a governmental agency, from bidding as a prime or subcontractor?

YES NO

If yes, state debarment period and the reason(s) for debarment?

4. Has the bidder or any of its owners, directors, officers, or agents been convicted of a crime or had a claim that was filed in a court and mediated or arbitrated during the last five (5) years?

11. YES NO

If yes, why?

5. Is an affiliate of the bidder prequalified by the City of Miami Beach for any work?

If yes, state the name of the affiliate?

6. Is the bidder a parent, subsidiary, or holding company for another company?

If the answer is "yes," identify the company and type of relationship(s), below:

Company Type of affiliation (parent or subsidiary) Period of affiliation

7. Is an owner, director, officer, or agent of the bidder affiliated with another company?

12. YES NO

If the answer is "yes," provide the following information for each individual and the affiliated company.

Individual´s name Affiliated company´s name Period of affiliation Type of affiliation (e.g.

officer, director, owner or employee)

8. Is the bidder currently the debtor in a bankruptcy case or file for bankruptcy during the last five (5) years?

If yes, explain and attach, as applicable, the relevant case and court documents, including (but not limited to): the original petition, including the case number and the date that the petition was filed;

a copy of the bankruptcy court's discharge order, and any other document that ended the case, if no discharge order was issued.

9. Has any owner, director, officer, or agent for the bidder, or has any business organization in which any such person was an owner, director, officer, or agent filed for or been discharged in bankruptcy within the past five (5) years?

If yes, explain and attach a copy of the discharge order, order confirming plan and if a Corporate Chapter 7 case, a copy of the notice of commencement.

10. Has any owner, director, officer, or agent of the bidder owned or managed a company under any other name in the last five (5) years?

If yes, explain.

11. Has the bidder been assessed or paid any fines on any contract during the past five (5) years, whether the project was publicly or privately owned?

12. Are there currently any liens, suits, or judgments of record pending against any owner, director, officer, or agent for the company that is related to the business activities of a business organization?

13. Has the bidder or any of its owners, officers, or partners ever been convicted (criminal) or found liable (civil) for making either a false claim or material misrepresentation to any public agency or entity?

14. Has the bidder or any of its owners, officers, or partners ever been convicted of any a federal or state crime?

12. YES NO

15. Is any officer, director, employee or agent, or immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, and child) of any officer, director, employee or agent, an employee of the City of Miami Beach?

YES NO

If yes, state name, title and share of ownership

Name Title Share (%) of Ownership

16. Has the bidder, or any officer, director, employee or agent, contributed to the campaign either directly or indirectly, of a candidate who has been elected to the office of Mayor or City Commissioner for the City of Miami Beach?

If yes, provide details.

17. Equal Benefits for Employees with Spouses and Employees with Domestic Partners. Purchases hereunder are subject to the requirements of Equal Benefits for Domestic Partners Ordinance 2005-3494 that requires bidders with more than 51 employees and City volume greater than $100,000 to provide “Equal Benefits” to their employees with domestic partners, as they provide to employees with spouses. The Ordinance applies to all employees of a bidder who works within the City limits of the City of Miami Beach, Florida; and the Contractor’s employees located in the United States, but outside of the City of Miami Beach limits, who are directly performing work on the contract within the City of Miami Beach.

A. Does your company provide or offer access to any benefits to employees with spouses or to spouses of employees?

B. Does your company provide or offer access to any benefits to employees with (same or opposite sex) domestic partners* or to domestic partners of employees?

C. Please check all benefits that apply to your answers above and list in the “other” section any additional benefits not already specified. Note: some benefits are provided to employees because they have a spouse or domestic partner, such as bereavement leave; other benefits are provided directly to the spouse or domestic partner, such as medical insurance.

BENEFIT Company Provides for Employees with

Spouses

Company Provides for Employees with Domestic Partners

Company does not Provide Benefit

Health

Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Bereavement Leave

18. Moratorium on Travel to and the Purchase of Goods or Services from North Carolina and Mississippi.

Pursuant to Resolution 2016-29375, the City of Miami Beach, Florida prohibits the purchase of goods or services sourced in North Carolina and Mississippi. Are any of the products for which the bidder is seeking to be prequalified sourced in North Carolina or Mississippi?

If yes, which brands.

BIDDER AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned agrees that s/he: 1) is a principal of the bidder duly authorized to execute the foregoing Contractor Prequalification Certification Application, and that the contents of said document(s) are complete, true, and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief; 2) s/ certifies that the application and supporting documents include all of the material information necessary to validate the status of the company for prequalification purposes; 3) s/ shall notify the Procurement Department within fifteen (15) days and provide a notarized statement whenever a change occurs in the ownership, management, or financial condition of the company. Further, any prequalified contractor, including its principal(s), director(s), and any affiliate, who is a party to any misrepresentation to obtain business or contracts with the City of Miami Beach shall be declared delinquent and have its certificate suspended or revoked and will be subject to debarment and any other penalties prescribed by law.

The undersigned affirms that the bidder agrees: 1) to complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions of this document, inclusive of attachments, exhibits and appendices; 2) that it has not colluded, nor will collude, with any other bidder; 3) that all information contained herein is part of the public domain as defined by the State of Florida Sunshine and Public Records Laws; 4) that all responses, data and information contained in the bid are true and accurate.

Name:

Title (must be a principal of the bidder):

Signature:

Date:

APPENDIX B

Special Conditions

PREQUALIFICATION POOL OF

CONTRACTORS FOR FLOORING

MATERIALS, RELATED SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

1755 Meridian Avenue, 3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida 33139

SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

1. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION. Prospective bidder shall hold the adequate license or certification to pull all permits necessary to successfully complete the work.

2. METHOD OF PAYMENT. The City shall provide periodic payments for services rendered by the Contractor. In order for the City to provide payment, the Contractor shall submit a fully documented invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after the service has been rendered. It shall be understood that such invoices shall not be submitted for payment until such time as the service has been completed and a City representative has reviewed and approved the service.

3. GUARANTEE AGAINST DEFECTS. The Contractor shall, in addition to all other guarantees, be responsible for faulty labor and defective material within a period of one (1) year after the date of acceptance of labor and material by the City. Under this guarantee, the Contractor agrees to make good without delay, at its own expense, any failure of any part of the work after the City notifies the Contractor of such deficiencies in writing. Any such repair work shall receive a similar guarantee for a similar period of time. Payment in full for the work does not constitute a waiver of guarantee.

4. USE OF PREMISES. The Contractor shall confine his/her equipment, apparatus, the storage of materials, and the operation of his/her workmen to the limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits, or direction of the authorized City representative, and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his/her materials.

5. SUSTAINABILITY. The Contractor shall utilize materials that meet the following sustainability requirements. Floor coverings must be certified by at least one of the following third-party standards:

USDA BioPreferred® Program, Cradle to Cradle (C2C), GreenCircle, NSF/ANSI 332, ANSI A138.1/Green Squared, and/or GECA. More specifically, depending on the type of material, floor coverings must meet the following requirements:

- Wood, hardwood: must be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

- Vinyl: must be phthalate-free.

- Carpet tile: must be made of low or no volatile organic compounds (VOC's), safer dyes, and recycled-content.

- All: all floor covering materials should be free of fluorinated stain resistant chemicals (e.g., per fluorinated chemicals (PFCs)), formaldehyde, lead, mercury, nanomaterials, phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

All carpet and flooring adhesives must be certified by at least one of the following third-party standards:

Green Seal, UL EcoLogo, Scientific Certifications Systems (SCS) FloorScore, UL GREENGUARD, UL EcoLogo, Scientific Certifications Systems (SCS) FloorScore, and/or Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus.

6. CLEAN-UP. All unusable materials and debris shall be removed from the site at the end of each workday and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Upon final completion, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean up all areas, as mutually agreed with the City, where work was performed.

7. PERMIT COSTS. The City will only reimburse the Contractor for the direct cost of the permits. Proof of cost is required. The City will only reimburse for initial review and one resubmission. Costs associated with additional re-submissions will not be reimbursed. Permit costs will be charged to the City separately from the unit cost. All licenses required by municipality, governmental agency, or political subdivision shall be obtained by and paid for by the Contractor. Damages, penalties and/or fines imposed on the City or the Contractor for failure to obtain required licenses or permits shall be borne by the Contractor.

8. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL. The Contractor shall conduct a full criminal background check at its own expense on each of its employees engaged in providing services under this ITB or any resulting Agreement prior to the commencement of said services. No Contractor employee shall be eligible to perform services, pursuant to this ITB or resulting Agreement if he or she:

(1) has been convicted of or was placed in a pre-trial diversion program for any crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust; embezzlement; drug trafficking; forgery; burglary; robbery; theft; perjury; possession of stolen property; identity theft; fraud; money laundering; shoplifting; larceny; falsification of documents and/or (2) has been convicted of any sex, weapons, or violent crime including but not limited to homicide;

attempted homicide; rape; child molestation; extortion; terrorism or terrorist threats; kidnapping; assault;

battery; and illegal weapon possession, sale or use. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees), or claims for injury or damages arising out of its failure to comply with this requirement.

Contractor shall employ personnel competent to perform the work specified herein. The City reserves the right to request the removal of the Contractor’s employees from performing maintenance on the City's grounds where the employee’s performance or actions are obviously detrimental to the program.

Contractor’s personnel must wear photo identification at all times.

9. UNIFORMS. All personnel furnished to the City of Miami Beach must be uniformed. Each employee supplied by the Contractor will wear a uniform bearing the Contractor’s name. Uniforms must be provided at the Contractor’s expense and may not be charged to the employee or deducted from the employees’ paycheck, therefore reducing the hourly pay rate to less than the living wage rate required by this solicitation.

10. MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to cover all costs associated with mobilization and demobilization.

11. FIELD MEASUREMENTS. Unless specifically instructed otherwise by the City, in writing, the Contractor shall be responsible for the location and layout of all work and shall be responsible for all field measurements that may be required for the execution of the work. In the case of dimensions, field dimensions, etc. it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to field measure, obtain and verify same.

12. LIMITATION OF PROJECT. Pursuant to Florida State Statute Section 255.20, a county, municipality, special district as defined in chapter 189, or other political subdivision of the state seeking to construct or improve a public building, structure, or other public construction works must competitively award to an appropriately licensed contractor each project that is estimated in accordance with generally accepted cost-accounting principles to cost more than $300,000. Projects awarded pursuant to this ITB shall be limited to these thresholds. Flooring and Wall Finishing projects exceeding $300,000 may not be awarded pursuant to this ITB.