LAP_-_Regional_Traffic_Management_Center_Facility_Construction_Federal_Funded_Project_FPID:_D324-034B.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

PD 24-25.086

LAP - REGIONAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER FACILITY

CONSTRUCTION FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECT FPID: D324-034B

Escambia County

213 Palafox Place

Pensacola, FL 32502-5822

RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2025

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: August 11, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: September 5, 2025, 10:30 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/escambiacountyfl https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Escambia County

INVITATION TO BID

LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal

Funded Project FPID: D324-034B

1. Introduction

2. Scope of Work

3. Solicitation Terms & Conditions

4. General Terms & Conditions

5. LAP Specific Provisions

6. Construction Insert

7. Standard Insurance Requirements and Certificates

8. Insurance for Construction Contracts-General

9. Insurance for Construction Contracts-Pollution Liability

10. Insurance for Construction Projects-Builders Risk

11. Insurance for Construction Projects-Moving & Rigging Floater

12. Evidence/Certificates of Insurance

13. Pricing Table

14. Vendor Submissions

Attachments:

A - A - 451524-1-38-01_01_ GEOTECHNICAL S&S

B - B - 451524-1-38-01_05_FIRE PROTECTION S&S

C - C - 451524-1-38-01_06_PLUMBING S&S

D - D - 451524-1-38-01_02_CIVIL S&S

E - E - 451524-1-38-01_09_ITS S&S

F - F - 451524-1-38-01_04_STUCTURAL S&S

G - G - 451524-1-38-01_03_LANDSCAPE S&S

H - H - 451524-1-38-01_07_MECHANICAL S&S

I - I - 451524-1-38-01_10_TELECOMMUNICATIONS S&S

Invitation To Bid #PD 24-25.086 Title: LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID: D324-034B

J - J - 451524-1-38-01_11_SECURITY S&S

K - K - Technical Specifications April 1 2025

L - L - 451524-1-38-01_00_ARCHITECTURE S&S

M - M - 451524-1-38-01_08 _ ELECTRICAL S&S

N - N - Federal_Contract_Provisions_(CFR_200)_With_Sign_11-1-2024

O - O - American_with_Disabilities_Act_Affidavit

P - P - DBE_Bid_Pkg_Info_w27503011

Q - Q - 2025DavidBaconWages

R - R - LAP_Cert_of_Capacity_w52501046_v001

S - S - Cert_Disclosure_of_Lobbying_Activities_w37503033

T - T - Trench_Safety_Act

U - U - Cert_Debarment_Susupension_Ineligibilty_w37503032_v001

V - Agreement.ModifiedA_LAPwith_FPID

W - FDOT Form 575-060-13_v001 Non Collusion

Title: LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID: D324-034B

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction

- LAP Project. FPID:451524-1-58-01 FDOT FAIN: D324-034B

All meetings associated with this solicitation will be held via Microsoft Teams, with the exception of on-site walk throughs, which is a free service and provides both video and audio-only capabilities. Please download the Microsoft Teams software to your device (PC, laptop, tablet, or smart phone) well in advance of the meeting so you are familiar with how to operate the program before the meeting. Video capabilities or a microphone are not required to listen to the meeting or submit questions via Microsoft

Teams’ chat feature.

· To Download Microsoft Teams:

https://signup.microsoft.com/get-started/signup?products=CFQ7TTC0K8P5%3a0001&lm=deeplink&lmsrc=homePageWeb&cmpid=Freemi umSignUpChooser&culture=en-us&ali=1&brandingId=28b276fb-d2a0-4379-a7c0-57dce33da0f9

· Microsoft Teams Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=2zB2jiCxxuQ

In an effort to efficiently serve all meeting attendees, no meeting time will be dedicated to assisting firms attempting to log into the meeting.

Specifications may be secured by download from the Escambia County Website: Escambia County

Solicitations (myescambia.com) Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Escambia

County Purchasing Office in writing utilizing OpenGov Software.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of

Escambia County.

Any person requiring special accommodations to attend or participate, pursuant to the Americans with

Disabilities Act, should call the Office of Purchasing (850-595-4980) at least five (5) working days prior to the solicitation opening.

Notice

It is the specific legislative intent of the Board of County Commissioners that NO CONTRACT under this solicitation shall be formed between Escambia County and the awardee firm until such time as the contract is executed by the last party to the transaction.

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Title: LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID: D324-034B

Minium Qualifications: General Contractor licensed by the State of FL, registered and in good standing with Escambia County Board of Contractor Competency. Current registration with FL Division of

Corporations (Sunbiz).

Proposals failing to provide such documentation with their sealed Proposals shall be considered nonresponsive.

To ensure that your Proposal is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response.

The County’s intent is to construct a new 19,940 square foot modern transportation management center on behalf of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (FL-AL TPO) on a site adjacent to the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This new facility will encompass a

4.23 acre site located at 6575 North W Street, Pensacola, FL.

Site development includes selective clearing of trees, site grading, construction of drainage structures including retention area, all utilities, paved parking areas and roadways, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous site structures. The building’s systems will include HVAC, fire suppression, power, backup systems, security systems, and all advanced Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology and office components required for a fully functioning, turn-key traffic management center.

1.2. Background

The existing traffic signals in the FL-AL TPO region are located in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, City of Pensacola, City of Gulf Breeze, and City of Milton (Agencies) and are currently connected via a system of both fiber optic and cellular communications to the Escambia County Traffic Signal Operation

Center (TSOC) located at the Escambia County Central Office Complex. The Agencies currently operate and maintain all signals within their jurisdictions using in-house forces, in conjunction with consultant services provided by the FL-AL TPO as well as signal maintenance contractors. The Agencies’ currently rely upon the Escambia County TSOC for monitoring of the connected traffic signals.

The Agencies currently have Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) infrastructure consisting of modern controller assemblies and ITS equipment installed as part of a collaborative effort between

FDOT District Three, the FL-AL TPO and the Agencies. This system includes modern advanced transportation controllers (ATC) and CCTV cameras for intersection monitoring throughout the region.

Upon completion of the Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC), primary control and operation of the field devices will occur in the new facility. Operation of the ATMS will be monitored and controlled from the RTMC by FL-AL TPO, which may include staff from the FL-AL TPO, consultant(s), the Agencies, FDOT, and law enforcement representatives.

The FL-AL TPO will own and operate the RTMC and will be responsible for all building repairs and maintenance. However, a permitted stormwater facility for the project is to be built on adjacent

Escambia County EOC property through an Interlocal Agreement. This stormwater facility will be managed and maintained by the FL-AL-TPO.

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1.3. Contact Information

Angela Jones

Senior Purchasing Coordinator

213 Palafox

2nd Floor

Pensacola, FL 32502

Email: ajjones@myescambia.com

Phone: (850) 595-4953

Department:

Purchasing

1.4. Timeline

Release Project Date July 22, 2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory) July 30, 2025, 2:30pm https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGE1MDdlNjctZGI1OC00YzI0L

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Title: LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID: D324-034B

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2. Scope of Work

2.1. Scope of Work

- LAP Project. FPID:451524-1-58-01 FDOT FAIN: D324-034B

This Scope of Work for this project is to construct a complete facility per the design professional's plans and specifications.

The County’s intent is to construct a new 19,940 square foot modern transportation management center on behalf of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (FL-AL TPO) on a site adjacent to the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This new facility will encompass a

4.23 acre site located at 6575 North W Street, Pensacola, FL.

Site development includes selective clearing of trees, site grading, construction of drainage structures including retention area, all utilities, paved parking areas and roadways, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous site structures. The building’s systems will include HVAC, fire suppression, power, emergency power backup systems, security, CCTV, and fire detection systems, all advanced Intelligent

Transportation System (ITS) technology, and office components required for a fully functioning, and associated system and components to provide a turn-key traffic management center.

2.2. Detailed Specifications

The selected contractor should adhere to the following standards and requirements:

A. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Guidelines: Must be aligned with the latest federal standards for managing LAP projects.

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B. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Requirements: The contractor must ensure that construction is in compliance with FDOT specifications and regulations.

C. Quality Assurance Standards: The contractor is to follow a quality assurance review process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity in documentation.

D. Consistency: Project documentation must be consistent in format, language, and requirements across all documentation to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding.

E. Sustainability Considerations: The contractor should incorporate sustainable practices into the construction practices, as applicable.

2.3. Additional Considerations

The contractor must maintain open communications with Escambia County throughout the project duration, providing regular updates and being responsive to inquiries.

2.4. Permits

Contractor is responsible for all permits including Escambia County Development Order.

2.5. Endangered Species

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC – LAWS TO BE OBSERVED - COMPLIANCE

WITH FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND OTHER WILDLIFE REGULATIONS (BEAR).

(REV 6-6-17) (FA 6-13-17) (FY 2025-26)

SUBARTICLE 7-1.4 is expanded by the following:

The Department has determined that Florida black bears (Ursus americanus floridanus) occur in the project area. Unless stored overnight in a sealed, manufacturer-labeled bear-resistant container or in a locked metal container, remove garbage and food debris from the construction site daily to eliminate possible sources of food that could encourage and attract bears. Human bear conflicts are to be reported to the FWC Hotline at 1-888-404-3922.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC – LAWS TO BE OBSERVED - COMPLIANCE

WITH FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND OTHER WILDLIFE REGULATIONS (GOPHER TORTOISE).

(REV 6-15-17) (FA 6-20-17) (FY 2025-26)

SUBARTICLE 7-1.4 is expanded by the following:

Certain gopher tortoise (Gopherus Polyphemus) burrows are to remain within the project area, as shown in the Plans, and must be protected. Avoid ground disturbing impacts within a 25 foot radius of each burrow. Install and maintain silt fence in accordance with Section 104 as a means of burrow avoidance, ensuring that it opens towards the offsite project limits, does not herd tortoises toward an obstacle, and that burrows are not fully encircled. Install fence prior to any other construction

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Silt fence intended for burrow avoidance may also be used as silt fence for erosion control but shall not be considered as the only silt fence needed for erosion control purposes within the project limits.

Follow the gopher tortoise species requirements posted in the URL address in 7-1.4 when gopher tortoises are observed or previously unidentified burrows are discovered.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC –LAWS TO BE OBSERVED - COMPLIANCE

WITH FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND OTHER WILDLIFE REGULATIONS (INDIGO SNAKE).

(REV 5-25-17) (FA 6-13-17) (FY 2025-26)

SUBARTICLE 7-1.4 is expanded by the following:

The Department has determined that eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon corais couperi) habitat exists in the project limits. Implement the Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo

Snake published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service which are available at: Eastern Indigo Snake

Conservation | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov).

3. Solicitation Terms & Conditions

Submission of a bid in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and the General Terms and

Conditions provided in Section IV below constitutes a binding offer from the bidder. The Terms and

Conditions incorporated herein will become a part of the written agreement between the parties.

Pre-Bid Inquiries

All inquiries concerning the solicitation, including, but not limited to, the scope of work, specifications, additional requirements, attachments, general or supplemental terms and conditions, must be submitted to the Office of Purchasing via email through the e-procurement portal hosted by OpenGov, Attention: Angela Jones, Senior Purchasing Coordinator, ajjones@myescambia.com.

All questions or inquiries must be received no later than the last day for questions stated on the cover page of the solicitation. Any modification to the bid documents will be in the form of a written addendum issued by the County not less than five (5) days prior to the date and time of bid closing.

Addenda will be provided to each bidder via email and posted to the Escambia County website at

Escambia County Solicitations (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/escambiacountyfl). Such written addenda or modification shall be part of the solicitation documents and shall be binding upon each bidder. Each bidder is required to submit with the bid a written acknowledgment to confirm receipt of any and all addenda. No bidder may rely upon any verbal modification to or interpretation of the solicitation documents, and no interpretation shall be considered binding unless provided in writing by the Office of Purchasing as provided in this provision.

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Before submitting a bid, the bidders shall familiarize themselves with the nature and extent of the work and any local conditions that may in any manner affect the work to be done and the equipment, materials, and labor required. Bidders shall also examine all drawings, specifications, addenda, and other relevant documents to be thoroughly informed regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the work to be performed under the contract.

Preparation of Bid

A bid form is included in these specifications. The bidder shall submit bids in accordance with the bid documents. The individual who signs the bid form must be listed as an authorized representative with the records on file with the Florida Division of Corporations website (Sunbiz) with the principal address provided below the signature.

All blanks in the bid documents shall be completed by printing in ink or by computer with the amounts extended, totaled and the bid signed. Any blanks in the bid form will be interpreted as a “No Bid” or “No

Cost” item. No changes shall be made to the phraseology of the form or in the items mentioned therein.

Any bid which contains any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions, irregularities of any kind, or items not called for which shall in any manner fail to conform to the conditions of the solicitation may be rejected.

The bid shall include evidence of bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the State of

Florida. As applicable, a state contractor license # for the State of Florida shall also be included on the bid form. Bidder shall be licensed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.

The bid shall be based upon the completion of the Scope of Work according to the drawings and specifications, together with all addenda thereto. Bids must include lump sum pricing. All proposed fees and costs must be broken down and disclosed in the bid.

Integrity of Documents

Bidders shall use the original bid documents provided by the Office of Purchasing and enter information only in the spaces where a response is requested. Bidders may use an attachment to the bid documents if sufficient space is not available. Any modifications or alterations to the original bid documents by the bidder, whether intentional or otherwise, may constitute grounds for rejection of a bid. Any such modification or alteration that a bidder wishes to propose must be clearly stated in the form of an addendum to the original bid documents.

Submittal of Bid

A bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed in the Invitation to Bid and shall be accompanied by the bid security and other required documents. Applicable bond documents may be uploaded, but any physical checks presented must be delivered to the Office of Purchasing prior to the

Bid Opening. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that its bid is delivered at the proper time and place. Offers by email, facsimile, or telephone will NOT be accepted.

Each bidder’s submittal shall include all the items listed in the Vendor Submissions section.

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Withdrawal of Bids

A bidder may withdraw its bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for Bid Opening. Requests to alter or withdraw a bid must be submitted in writing to the

Purchasing Director. Bids may not be altered or unilaterally withdrawn by the contractor after the scheduled time for bid opening. All bids not so withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer and will remain subject to acceptance or rejection by the County for a period of 90 calendar days.

Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance

All bids will remain subject to acceptance or rejection by Escambia County for ninety (90) calendar days after the day of the bid opening. The County may, in its sole discretion, release any bid and return the bid security prior to the end of this period.

Conditional or Incomplete Bids

Escambia County specifically reserves the right to reject any conditional or incomplete bid.

Addition/Deletion of Item(s)

The County reserves the right to add or delete any item(s) from this bid or resulting contract when deemed to be in the County’s best interest.

Changes to Specifications

Specifications are based on the most current literature available. The Office of Purchasing must be notified in writing of any proposed changes to the manufacturer’s specifications, including, but not limited to, materials used, manufacturing process, or construction, that conflict with the specifications provided in the solicitation. Proposed changes must be explained in detail along with a copy of the relevant manufacturer’s specifications. Proposed changes to the specifications provided in the solicitation shall not be binding upon the County unless evidenced by a Change Notice issued and signed by the Purchasing Director. Should the bidder fail to comply with this provision, the bidder will be liable for any costs incurred by the County to comply with the specifications provided in the solicitation.

Disqualification of Bidders

Any of the following reasons may be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of a bidder and the rejection of its bid:

• Submission of more than one bid for the same work from an individual, firm, or corporation under the same or different name. Evidence that the bidder has a financial interest in the firm of another bidder for the same work.

• Evidence of collusion among bidders. Participants in such collusion will receive no recognition as bidders for any future work of the County until such participant has been reinstated as a qualified bidder.

• Incomplete work which in the judgment of the County might hinder or prevent the bidder’s prompt completion of additional work if awarded.

• Failure to pay or satisfactorily settle all bills due for labor and material on contracts in effect at the time of issuing the invitation to bid or default under previous contract.

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• Listing of the bidder by any Local, State or Federal Government/Agency on its debarred/suspended contractor list.

Investigation of Bidder

The County may make such investigations, as it deems necessary to determine the stability of the bidder to perform the work and that there is no conflict of interest. The bidder shall furnish to the County any additional information and financial data for this purpose as the County may request.

Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract

Escambia County will review all bids and will provide the recommendation to award to the County

Administrator, and the Board of County Commissioners. The County will award the bid to the most responsive and responsible firm(s) with the lowest responsive bid(s). The County reserves the right to award the bid to the bidder submitting a responsive bid with a resulting negotiated agreement which is most advantageous and in the best interest of the County, and to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularity or technicality in bids received. Escambia County shall be the sole judge of the bid and the resulting agreement that is in its best interest and its decision shall be final.

Escambia County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including without limitation nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. The County further reserves the right to reject the bid of any Bidder whom it finds after reasonable inquiry and evaluation to not be responsible. In evaluating

Bidders, the County may consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities must be submitted with the Bid Form.

Escambia County reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any and all bids, in whole or part, to utilize any applicable state contracts in lieu of or in addition to this bid, and to accept the bid that in its judgment will best serve the interest of the County.

Award

Award shall be made on an “all-or-none total” basis.

Form of Agreement

The contract shall be provided by the Office of Purchasing. The successful bidder shall, within 5 days after receipt of the Intent to Award and the contract forms or documents, sign and deliver to the County

Legal Office all required contract documents. Failure to execute the contract within such period shall constitute a default, and the county may award the contract to the next responsive and responsible bidder or re-solicit and charge against the bidder the difference between the amount of the offer and the amount for which a contract is subsequently executed, irrespective of whether the amount due exceeds the amount of the bid surety. The awarded contractor shall also deliver the policies of insurance or insurance certificate(s) as required. All insurance documents shall be approved by the Risk Manager before the successful bidder may proceed with the work.

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Indemnification

Offeror agrees to save harmless, indemnify, and defend County and their elected and appointed officials, agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, losses, penalties, interest, demands, judgments, and cost of suit, including attorneys’ fees, and paralegals’ fee, for any expense, damage or liability incurred by any of them, whether for personal injury, death, property damage, direct or consequential damages, or economic loss, including environmental impairment, arising directly or indirectly on account of or in connection with the work performed by Offeror under this Agreement or by any person, firm or corporation to whom any portion of the Work is subcontracted Offeror; or resulting from the use by Offeror, or by anyone for whom Offeror is legally liable, of any materials, tools, machinery or other property of County. County and Offeror agree the first $100.00 of the Contract Amount paid by County to Offeror shall be given as separate consideration for this indemnification, and any other indemnification of County by Offeror provided for within the Contract Documents, the sufficiency of such separate consideration being acknowledged by Offeror by Offeror’s acceptance and execution of the Agreement. The Offeror's obligation shall not be limited by, or in any way to, any insurance coverage or by any provision in or exclusion or omission from any policy of insurance.

The Offeror agrees to pay on behalf of Escambia County, as well as provide a legal defense for the County, both of which will be done only when requested by the County, for all claims made. Such payment on behalf of the County shall be in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County and shall not be the County's exclusive remedy.

4. General Terms & Conditions

Any and all supplemental Solicitation Terms and Conditions provided in Section III above and the specifications referenced within the solicitation which vary from these General Terms and Conditions shall have precedence. Submission of an offer in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions and supplemental Solicitation Terms and Conditions constitutes a binding offer from the offeror. The terms and conditions incorporated herein will become a part of the written agreement between the parties.

Prospective offerors may utilize the Office of Purchasing Home Page to obtain Vendor Information and

Solicitation Information, including Bid/Proposal Tabulations, Recommended Award(s), etc. In order to participate in a solicitation, offerors must establish an account via the e-procurement portal of the

County’s vendor management software hosted by OpenGov. Once the vendor registration is completed, the offeror will receive all notifications relating to the relevant solicitation via e-mail to the address registered with the account.

1. Sealed Solicitations: All solicitation forms shall be executed and submitted in the e-procurement portal of the County’s vendor management software. The file name shall contain the solicitation number and title and the contractor/vendor’s name. All solicitations are subject to the terms and conditions specified herein. Solicitation offers which do not comply with these terms and conditions are subject to rejection.

2. Execution of Solicitation: Solicitation forms shall be manually or electronically signed by an authorized representative in the space provided. Persons signing on behalf of a corporate entity must be identified as President or Vice President with the records on file with the Florida Division of Corporations

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3. No Offer: If not submitting an offer, respond by selecting the “NO BID” option in the e-procurement portal of the County’s vendor management software, specify the reason in the drop-down menu, and confirm the “NO BID” before the expiration of the Submission Deadline.

4. Conduct of Participants: The following policy will apply to all solicitations:

Conduct of Participants.

After the issuance of any solicitation, all bidders/proposers/protestors, or individuals action on their behalf are hereby prohibited from lobbying as defined herein or otherwise attempting to persuade or influence any elected County official, their agents or employees, or any member of the relevant Selection Committee at any time during the blackout period as defined herein;

provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit bidders/proposers/ protestors or individuals acting on their behalf from communicating with the purchasing staff concerning a pending solicitation unless otherwise provided for in the solicitation or unless otherwise directed by the

Purchasing Manager.

Definitions.

Blackout Period means the period between the time the bids/proposals for Invitations to Bid or the Request for Proposal, or Qualification, or Information, or Request for Letters of Interest, or the Invitation to Negotiate, as applicable, are received at the Escambia County Office of

Purchasing, and the time the Board awards the Contract and any resulting bid protest is resolved or the solicitation is otherwise cancelled.

Lobbying means the attempt to influence the thinking of elected County officials, their agents or employees, or any member of the relevant Selection Committee, for or against a specific cause related to a pending solicitation.

5. Additional Terms and Conditions: No additional terms and conditions included with the offer will be considered, and any and all such additional terms and conditions shall have no force and effect and are inapplicable to this solicitation. It is understood and agreed that the General and Supplemental Terms and Conditions in this solicitation are the only terms and conditions applicable to this solicitation, and the contractor’s authorized signature affixed to the offer attests to this.

6.Mistakes: Contractors are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, solicitation prices, extensions, and all instructions pertaining to supplies and services described in the solicitation.

Failure to do so will be at contractor’s risk. In the event of an error in the extension of the unit price, the unit price will govern.

7. Prices: All offers shall include firm unit prices that include all packing, handling, shipping charges, and delivery to any point within Escambia County, Florida.

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8. Discounts: Discounts for prompt payments shall not be considered when determining the lowest net cost for solicitation evaluation purposes except in cases of tie solicitations.

9. Product Literature: Offeror shall provide a copy of any relevant product literature and price list(s) with the offer.

10.Abnormal Quantities: Should any unusual or abnormal quantity requirements arise, the County reserves the right to solicit separate offers as a multiple award.

11. Additional Quantities: For a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the offer, the County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the prices offered in this solicitation. If additional quantities are not acceptable, the contractor must specify “OFFER IS FOR

SPECIFIED QUANTITY ONLY”.

12. Approved Equivalents: Any manufacturer’s name, trade name, brand name, information and/or catalog numbers listed in a specification are for information and not intended to limit competition. The contractor may offer any brand for which it is an authorized representative that meets or exceeds the specifications for any item(s). Customary measurements appearing in these specifications are not intended to preclude offers for commodities with metric measurements. If an offer includes equivalent products, indicate the manufacturer’s name and number. The contractor shall submit with its offer applicable cuts, sketches, and descriptive literature and/or complete specifications. Reference to literature submitted with a previous solicitation will not satisfy this provision. Escambia County reserves the right to determine acceptance of item(s) as an approved equivalent. Offers that do not comply with these requirements are subject to rejection.

13. Nonconformance to Specifications: Items may be tested for compliance with the contract specifications by a testing laboratory acceptable to the County. The County may require the contractor to reimburse all costs incurred by the County in connection with the examination or testing of the commodity, including costs relating to transporting the commodity samples to the testing site, actual test costs, personnel costs and other applicable costs should the items fail testing. The data derived from any tests for compliance with the contract specifications are public records and open to examination in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Items delivered that do not conform to the contract specifications may be rejected and returned at contractor’s expense. These items and items not timely delivered by the delivery date specified in the solicitation and/or purchase order may result in the contractor being found in default, in which event, any and all re-procurement costs may be charged against the defaulting contractor. Any violation of these stipulations may also result in contractor’s name being removed from the Office of Purchasing registered vendor list, and the County not doing business with the contractor until such time as the County has been reimbursed for all re-procurement costs.

14. Service and Warranty: Unless otherwise specified, the offeror shall define any warranty service and replacements that will be provided at no cost to the County during and subsequent to the contract term.

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15. Condition and Packaging: All items shall be a new, current standard production model available at the time of the solicitation. All containers shall be suitable for storage or shipment, and all prices shall include standard commercial packaging.

16. Safety Standards: Unless otherwise stipulated in the solicitation, all manufactured items and fabricated assemblies shall comply with applicable requirements, standards, and regulations of the

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

17. Delivery: Delivery shall be Monday through Friday during regular business hours, excluding County designated holidays, unless otherwise specified. Unless a date is specified, contractor must provide the number of days required to make delivery after receipt of purchase order. The County may utilize delivery time as a factor for recommending the award.

18. Inspection, Acceptance and Title: Inspection and acceptance will be at “the place of destination” unless otherwise provided. Title and risk of loss or damage to all items shall be the responsibility of the contractor until accepted by the County, unless loss or damage results from negligence by the County.

The contractor shall be responsible for filing, processing, and collecting all damage claims.

19.Samples: Samples of items shall be furnished at no expense to the County. If not destroyed and upon written request, samples will be returned at the contractor’s expense. Each sample shall be labeled with the contractor’s name, manufacturer’s brand name, and serial number (as appropriate), solicitation number, and item reference. Requests to return samples must be received within 10 days after the solicitation opening date and must be accompanied by instructions with the applicable shipping authorization number and name of carrier. If instructions are not received, sample items become the sole property of the County and may be disposed of at the County’s discretion.

20. Submission Deadline; Solicitation Opening: The solicitation opening shall be public and, unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, immediately following the Submission Deadline. Offers that are not timely submitted in the e-procurement portal of the County’s vendor management software will not be considered.

21. Award: The County reserves the right to waive any informalities and accept or reject any and all offers and to make award to the lowest most responsive and most responsible offeror(s) whose offer meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the solicitation and whose award will, in the opinion of the County, be in the best interest of and most advantageous to the County.

22. Protests: Any actual bidder/proposer who is aggrieved in connection with a pending award may submit a protest in writing to the Purchasing Director within two business days after the posting of the award recommendation as provided in Sec. 46-101, Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

23. Solicitation Expenses: The County accepts no responsibility for any expenses incurred by the offeror in the solicitation preparation and submittal as well as any other requirements as may be specified in the solicitation. All such expenses are borne solely by the offeror.

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24. Taxes. Escambia County does not pay Federal Excise and Sales taxes on direct purchases of tangible personal property. See exemption number on face of purchase order. This exemption does not apply to the purchases of tangible personal property by contractors who use the tangible personal property in the performance of contracts for the improvement of County owned real property.

25. Invoicing and Payment. Payments shall be made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt

Payment Act, §§218.70, et seq., Florida Statutes, as amended.

26. Improper Invoice; Resolution of Disputes: Improper invoices for construction services and non-construction services will be processed in accordance with Sections 218.735(2)-(5) and 218.736(1), Florida Statutes, respectively. In the event a dispute occurs between a contractor and the County concerning payment of an original invoice, such dispute shall be finally determined by the County pursuant to the County’s Dispute Resolution Procedure established in accordance with Section

218.76(2), Florida Statutes.

27. Conflict of Interest: The offeror represents that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required hereunder. The offeror further represents that no person having any such interest shall be employed by it during the agreement term and any extensions. The offeror shall promptly notify the

Purchasing Director, in writing, of any potential conflict of interest which may influence or appear to influence the contractor’s judgment or quality of services.

28.Contingent Fees: The offeror warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the offeror to solicit and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the offeror any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of an agreement. For the breach or violation of this provision, the County shall have the right to terminate any resulting contract without liability and at its discretion, to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.

29. Code of Ethics; Gifts: The award hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes, regarding the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and the Escambia

County Code of Ethics Policy. Contractors are required to promptly disclose to the Purchasing Director any gifts or gratuities offered to or solicited by any County employee or public officer. The right of the

Contractor to proceed may be terminated by the County if, after notice and hearing, the Purchasing

Director determines that the Contractor, its agent, or another representative offered or gave a gratuity, including, but not limited to, money, services, travel, entertainment, or gifts to an officer, official, or employee of the County under circumstances where it may be reasonably inferred that the action of the

Contractor was intended to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract. If the resulting contract is terminated under this clause, the County will be entitled to pursue the all available legal remedies, including an action for breach of contract. The rights and remedies of the County provided in

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30. Governmental Restrictions: In the event any governmental restrictions may be imposed which would necessitate alteration of the material, quality, workmanship, or performance of the items prior to delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide written notice to the Office of

Purchasing identifying the applicable restrictions or regulation(s) that necessitate the alteration. The

County reserves the right to accept any such alteration, including any price adjustments occasioned thereby, or to cancel the contract at no further expense to the County.

31. Legal Requirements: This solicitation shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the

Escambia County Purchasing Ordinance, and all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Florida and the Escambia County Code of Ordinances shall apply to any resulting contact. Applicable provisions of all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations shall govern development, submittal, and evaluation of all offers received in response hereto and shall govern any and all claims and disputes which may arise regarding this solicitation or any resulting contract; and lack of knowledge by any offeror shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof.

32. Compliance with Laws. The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, policies, or guidelines related to this offer and the performance of any resulting contract, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act, and the

Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, as amended, (8 U.S.C.A. §1324a).

33. Patents and Royalties: In addition to any other indemnification obligation, the contractor shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the County and its officers, agents, and employees from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process, or article manufactured or supplied by the offeror. The contractor has no liability when such claim is solely and exclusively due to the combination, operation or use of any article supplied hereunder with equipment or data not supplied by contractor or is based solely and exclusively upon the County’s alteration of the article. The County will provide prompt written notification of a claim of copyright or patent infringement and will afford the contractor full opportunity to defend the action and control the defense.

Further, if such a claim is made or is pending, the contractor may, at its…