Lawn Enforcement Contract.pdf

Alternate Contract Source (ACS)

No. 70111706-20-DMS-ACS

For

Lawn Care Services

This Contract is made by and between the State of Florida, Department of Management

Services (Department), an agency of the State of Florida (State), and Lawn Enforcement

Agency, Inc., (Contractor), 4802 SW 85th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32608, collectively referred to herein as the “Parties.”

WHEREAS, the Department is authorized by section 287.042(16), Florida Statutes, “To evaluate contracts let by the Federal Government, another state, or a political subdivision for the provision of commodities and contract services, and, if it is determined in writing to be cost-effective and in the best interest of the state, to enter into a written agreement authorizing an agency to make purchases under such contract.”;

WHEREAS, the Department of Management Services, Departmental Purchasing, competitively procured lawn care services and signed contract number DMS-20/21-101 with the Contractor, attached hereto as Exhibit D (Master Agreement). The Master Agreement became effective on February 3, 2021, and is scheduled to expire on February 2, 2026. The contract may be renewed in whole or in part, for up to five years; and

WHEREAS, the Department evaluated the Master Agreement and hereby acknowledges that use of the Master Agreement as an alternate contract source is cost-effective and in the best interest of the State.

ACCORDINGLY, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Term and Effective Date.

The initial term of this Contract will begin May 24, 2021, or on the date the Contract is fully signed by all Parties, whichever is later, and will expire February 2, 2026, consistent with the Master Agreement, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Special Contract

Conditions or Additional Special Contract Conditions.

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2. Renewal.

Upon agreement of the Parties, this Contract may be renewed, in whole or in part, for up to five additional years, subject to prior renewal of the underlying Master Agreement between the Department and Contractor. Renewals must be in writing and are subject to the same terms, conditions, and modifications set forth in this Contract. This Contract may only be renewed in accordance with section 287.057(13), Florida Statutes. Any renewal will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations by the Department and subject to the availability of funds.

3. Modifications or Additions to Master Agreement.

a) As used in this document, Contract (whether or not capitalized) will, unless the context requires otherwise, mean this document and all incorporated Exhibits, which set forth the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements. This Contract may only be modified or amended upon mutual written agreement by the Parties. If amendments are made to the Master

Agreement, the Contractor shall: 1) notify the Department, Division of State

Purchasing, of such amendments; and 2) provided the Department, Division of

State Purchasing, is amenable to incorporating the amendments into this Contract, enter into a written amendment with the Department reflecting the addition of such amendments to this Contract.

b) All Exhibits attached or listed below are incorporated in their entirety into, and will form part of, this Contract. Exhibits A, B, and C modify or supplement the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement. In the event of a conflict, the following order of precedence shall apply:

i. This Contract and amendments, with the latest issued having priority.

ii. Exhibit A: Additional Special Contract Conditions (Florida)

iii. Exhibit B: Special Contract Conditions (Florida)

iv. Exhibit C: Price Sheet

v. Exhibit E: Counties by Region Awarded

vi. Exhibit D: Master Agreement and all amendments with the latest issued having priority

4. Purchases off this Contract.

Upon execution of this Contract, agencies (as defined in section 287.012, Florida

Statutes) may purchase products and services under this Contract using this State of

Florida ACS No. 70111706-20-DMS-ACS. State agencies acknowledge and agree to be

For bound by the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement except as otherwise specified in this Contract.

5. Primary Contacts

Department’s Contract Manager:

Shaveon Nelson

Division of State Purchasing

Florida Department of Management Services

4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 360

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950

Telephone: (850) 922-1214

Email: Shaveon.Nelson@dms.fl.gov

Contractor’s Contract Manager:

Garrett Cross

Lawn Enforcement Agency, Inc.

4802 SW 85th Ave

Gainsville, Florida 32608

Telephone: (352) 372-3175

Email: Garrett@lawnenforcement.com

6. Warranty of Authority

Each person signing this document warrants that he or she is duly authorized to do so and to bind the respective party.

7. Entire Agreement of the Parties

This document and the attached exhibits constitute the Contract and the entire understanding of the Parties. Any amendments hereto must be in writing and signed by the Parties.

mailto:Shaveon.Nelson@dms.fl.gov mailto:Garrett@lawnenforcement.com

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties here to have caused this Contract, which includes the attached and incorporated Exhibits, to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized. This Contract is not valid and binding until signed and dated by the

Parties.

CONTRACTOR STATE OF FLORIDA,

Lawn Enforcement Agency, Inc. DEPARTMENT OF

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Garrett Cross Tami Fillyaw

Owner Chief of Staff

Date: Date:

5/24/2021 | 2:22 PM EDT 5/25/2021 | 10:57 AM EDT

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT A

The Contractor and Customers acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement except as otherwise specified in the Department’s Contract as modified and supplemented by the Special Contract Conditions and these Additional Special Contract Conditions.

Contractor acknowledges that the Participating State is an agency of the State of Florida and as such, the Contract will include the terms and conditions in these Additional Special Contract Conditions. All references to the Contract in these Additional Special Contract Conditions include the terms and conditions herein.

A. Orders: Contractor must be able to accept the State of Florida Purchasing Card and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) purchase orders.

B. Contractor and Applicable Subcontractors, Affiliates, Partners, Resellers, Distributors, and Dealers: By execution of a Contract, the Contractor acknowledges that it will not be released of its contractual obligations to the Department because of any failure of a subcontractor, reseller, distributor, or dealer. The Contract terms are applicable to subcontractors, resellers, distributors, and dealers and shall apply to the Contractor’s Applicable Subcontractors, Affiliates, Partners, Resellers, Distributors, and Dealers providing commodities and performing services in furtherance of the Contract. The Contractor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all work performed under the Contract.

C. Purchases Prerequisites: Before fulfilling any Customer purchases and receiving payment, the Contractor and applicable Subcontractors, Affiliates, Partners, Resellers, Distributors, and Dealers must have met the following requirements, unless further notated below:

• Have an active registration with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org), or, if exempt from the registration requirements, provide the Department with the basis for such exemption.

• Be registered in the MFMP Vendor Information Portal (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) *only required by applicable Subcontractors, Affiliates, Partners, Resellers, Distributors, and Dealers if receiving payment.

• Not be on the State’s Convicted, Suspended, or Discriminatory Vendor lists (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/State_purchasing/vendor_in formation/convicted_suspended_discriminatory_complaints_vendor_lists)

• Have a copy of e-Verify Status on file

• Have a current W-9 filed with the Florida Department of Financial Services (https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com) *only required by applicable Subcontractors, Affiliates, Partners, Resellers, Distributors, and Dealers if receiving payment.

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D. MFMP Electronic Invoicing: The Contractor may supply electronic invoices in lieu of paper-based invoices for those transactions processed through MFMP. Electronic invoices may be submitted to the agency through one of the mechanisms as listed below:

1) EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) This standard establishes the data contents of the Invoice Transaction Set (810) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used for invoicing via the Ariba Network (AN) for catalog and non-catalog goods and services.

2) PO Flip via AN This online process allows Contractors to submit invoices via the AN for catalog and non-catalog goods and services. Contractors have the ability to create an invoice directly from their inbox in their AN account by simply "flipping" the PO into an invoice. This option does not require any special software or technical capabilities.

The Contractor warrants and represents that it is authorized and empowered to and hereby grants the State and the third-party provider of MFMP, a State contractor, the right and license to use, reproduce, transmit, distribute, and publicly display within MFMP. In addition, the Contractor warrants and represents that it is authorized and empowered to and hereby grants the State and the third-party provider the right and license to reproduce and display within MFMP the Contractor's trademarks, system marks, logos, trade dress, or other branding designation that identifies the products made available by the Contractor under the Contract.

The Contractor will work with the MFMP management team to obtain specific requirements for the electronic invoicing if needed.

E. Contract Reporting: The Contractor shall provide the following reports associated with this Contract.

1) Contract Quarterly Sales Reports. The Contractor shall submit Quarterly Sales Reports to the Department’s Contract Manager within 30 calendar days after the close of each State fiscal quarter (the State’s fiscal quarters close on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30). The Contractor’s first Quarterly Sales Report will be due 30 calendar days after the first full quarter following Contract execution.

Reports must be submitted in MS Excel format and can be retrieved by accessing the following link at FL DMS Quarterly Sales Report Form. The report shall include all Customer sales received and associated with this Contract during the quarter.

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Manager. If no orders are received during the period, the Contractor must submit a report stating that there was no activity. If the Contractor fails to submit two consecutive quarterly sales reports, the Contract may be terminated, or the Department may choose to not renew the Contract.

2) Certified and Minority Business Enterprises Reports. Upon Customer request, the Contractor shall report to each Customer, spend with certified and other minority business enterprises in the provision of commodities or services related to the Customer orders. These reports shall include the period covered; the name, minority code, and Federal Employer Identification Number of each minority business enterprise utilized during the period; commodities and services provided by the minority business enterprise; and the amount paid to each minority business enterprise on behalf of the Customer.

3) Ad Hoc Sales Reports. The Department may require additional Contract sales information such as copies of purchase orders or ad hoc sales reports. The Contractor shall submit these documents and reports within the timeframe specified by the Department.

4) MFMP Transaction Fee Reports. The Contractor shall submit monthly MFMP

Transaction Fee Reports to the Department. Reports are due 15 calendar days after the end of each month. Information on how to submit MFMP Transaction Fee Reports online can be located on the Transaction Fee and Reporting website.

Assistance with the transaction fee reporting system is also available from the MFMP Customer Service Desk by email at feeprocessing@myfloridamarketplace.com or telephone at 866-FLA-EPRO (866-352-3776) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

F. Financial Consequences: The following financial consequences will apply for the

Contractor’s non-performance of the provision of the Quarterly Sales Reports and the MFMP Transaction Fee Reports. The State of Florida reserves the right to withhold payment or implement other appropriate remedies, such as Contract termination or nonrenewal, when the Contractor has failed to comply with these provisions of the Contract. The Contractor and the Department agree that the financial consequences for non-performance are an estimate of damages which are difficult to ascertain and are not penalties.

The financial consequences will be paid via check or money order and made out to the Department of Management Services in U.S. dollars within 30 calendar days after the required report submission date. These consequences are individually assessed for failures over each target period beginning with the first full month or quarter of the contract performance and every month or quarter, respectively, thereafter.

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Quarterly reporting timeframes coincide with the State Fiscal Year as follows:

Quarter 1 - (July-September) – due 30 calendar days after close of the period Quarter 2 - (October-December) – due 30 calendar days after close of the period Quarter 3 - (January-March) – due 30 calendar days after close of the period Quarter 4 - (April-June) – due 30 calendar days after close of the period

The Department may not consider renewal of a Contract or price adjustments if the Contractor is late on submitting required reports or for outstanding fees owed.

G. Business Review Meetings: Both the Department and Customer reserve the right to schedule business review meetings. The Department or Customer will provide the format for the Contractor's agenda. In the event the Department or Customer schedules a

Deliverable Performance Metric

Performance

Due Date

Financial

Consequence for

Non-

Performance

(Per Calendar

Day Late/Not

Received by the

Contract

Manager)

Contractor will timely submit complete

Quarterly Sales Reports

All Quarterly Sales Reports will be submitted timely with the required information

Reports are due on or before the

30th calendar day after the close of each

State fiscal quarter

$250

Contractor will timely submit complete MFMP

Transaction Fee Reports

All MFMP Transaction Fee

Reports will be submitted timely with the required information

Reports are due on or before the

15th calendar day after the close of each month

$100 business review meeting, the Contractor shall submit the completed agenda to the Department or Customer for review and acceptance prior to the meeting. The Contractor shall address the agenda items and any of the Department’s or Customer’s additional concerns at the meeting. At a minimum, the agenda items may include:

a. Contract compliance

b. Savings report (in dollar amount and cost avoidance)

c. Spend reports by Customer

d. Recommendations for improved compliance and performance

Failure to comply with this section may result in the Contractor being placed on a Corrective Action Plan and possible termination of the Contract.

H. Section 13.2 of the Special Contract Conditions, Exhibit B, is superseded in its entirety with the following:

E-Verify: The Contractor (and its subcontractors) have an obligation to utilize the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) E-Verify system for all newly hired employees in accordance with section 448.095, F.S. By executing this Contract, the Contractor certifies that it is registered with, and uses, the E-Verify system for all newly hired employees in accordance with section 448.095, F.S. The Contractor must obtain an affidavit from its subcontractors in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) of section 448.095, F.S., and maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the Contract. In order to implement this provision, the Contractor shall provide a copy of its DHS Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Department’s Contract Manager within five (5) days of Contract execution.

This section serves as notice to the Contractor regarding the requirements of section 448.095, F.S., specifically sub-paragraph (2)(c)1, and the Department’s obligation to terminate the Contract if it has a good faith belief that the Contractor has knowingly violated section 448.09(1), F.S. If terminated for such reason, the Contractor will not be eligible for award of a public contract for at least one (1) year after the date of such termination. The Department reserves the right to order the immediate termination of any contract between the Contractor and a subcontractor performing work on its behalf should the Department develop a good faith belief that the subcontractor has knowingly violated section 448.09(1), F.S.

I. Document Inspection

In accordance with section 216.1366, F.S., the Department is authorized to inspect the:

(a) financial records, papers, and documents of the Contractor that are directly related to the performance of the Contract or the expenditure of state funds; and (b) programmatic records, papers, and documents of the Contractor which the Department determines are necessary to monitor the performance of the Contract or to ensure that the terms of the Contract are being met. The Contractor shall provide such records, papers, and documents requested by the Department within 10 Business Days after the request is made.

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SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

JULY 1, 2019 VERSION

Table of Contents

SECTION 1. DEFINITION

SECTION 2. CONTRACT TERM AND TERMINATION

SECTION 3. PAYMENT AND FEES

SECTION 4. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

SECTION 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 7. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9

SECTION 8. PUBLIC RECORDS, TRADE SECRETS, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, AND INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY

SECTION 9. DATA SECURITY

SECTION 10. GRATUITIES, LOBBYING, AND COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 11. CONTRACT MONITORING

SECTION 12. CONTRACT AUDITS

SECTION 13. BACKGROUND SCREENING AND SECURITY

SECTION 14. WARRANTY OF CONTRACTOR’S ABILITY TO PERFORM

In accordance with Rule 60A-1.002(7), F.A.C., Form PUR 1000 is included herein by reference but is superseded in its entirety by these Special Contract Conditions.

EXHIBIT B

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SECTION 1. DEFINITION.

The following definition applies in addition to the definitions in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule Chapter 60A-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.):

1.1 Customer.

The agency or eligible user that purchases commodities or contractual services pursuant to the Contract.

SECTION 2. CONTRACT TERM AND TERMINATION.

2.1 Initial Term.

The initial term will begin on the date set forth in the Contract documents or on the date the Contract is signed by all Parties, whichever is later.

2.2 Renewal.

Upon written agreement, the Department and the Contractor may renew the Contract in whole or in part only as set forth in the Contract documents, and in accordance with section 287.057(13), F.S.

2.3 Suspension of Work and Termination.

2.3.1 Suspension of Work.

The Department may, at its sole discretion, suspend any or all activities under the Contract, at any time, when it is in the best interest of the State of Florida to do so. The Customer may suspend a resulting contract or purchase order, at any time, when in the best interest of the Customer to do so. The Department or Customer will provide the Contractor written notice outlining the particulars of the suspension. After receiving a suspension notice, the Contractor must comply with the notice and will cease the performance of the Contract or purchase order. Suspension of work will not entitle the Contractor to any additional compensation. The Contractor will not resume performance of the Contract or purchase order until so authorized by the Department.

2.3.2 Termination for Convenience.

The Contract may be terminated by the Department in whole or in part at any time, in the best interest of the State of Florida. If the Contract is terminated before performance is completed, the Contractor will be paid only for that work satisfactorily performed for which costs can be substantiated. Such payment, however, may not exceed an amount which is the same percentage of the Contract price as the amount of work satisfactorily performed. All work in progress will become the property of the Customer and will be turned over promptly by the Contractor.

2.3.3 Termination for Cause.

If the performance of the Contractor is not in compliance with the Contract requirements or the Contractor has defaulted, the Department may:

(a) immediately terminate the Contract;

(b) notify the Contractor of the noncompliance or default, require correction, and specify the date by which the correction must be completed before the Contract is terminated; or

(c) take other action deemed appropriate by the Department.

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SECTION 3. PAYMENT AND FEES.

3.1 Pricing.

The Contractor will not exceed the pricing set forth in the Contract documents.

3.2 Price Decreases.

The following price decrease terms will apply to the Contract:

3.2.1 Quantity Discounts. Contractor may offer additional discounts for one-time delivery of large single orders;

3.2.2 Preferred Pricing. The Contractor guarantees that the pricing indicated in this Contract is a maximum price. Additionally, Contractor’s pricing will not exceed the pricing offered under comparable contracts. Comparable contracts are those that are similar in size, scope, and terms. In compliance with section 216.0113, F.S., Contractor must annually submit an affidavit from the Contractor’s authorized representative attesting that the Contract complies with this clause.

3.2.3 Sales Promotions. In addition to decreasing prices for the balance of the Contract term due to a change in market conditions, the Contractor may conduct sales promotions involving price reductions for a specified lesser period. The Contractor must submit documentation identifying the proposed: (1) starting and ending dates of the promotion, (2) commodities or contractual services involved, and (3) promotional prices compared to then-authorized prices.

3.3 Payment Invoicing.

The Contractor will be paid upon submission of invoices to the Customer after delivery and acceptance of commodities or contractual services is confirmed by the Customer.

Invoices must contain sufficient detail for an audit and contain the Contract Number and the Contractor’s Federal Employer Identification Number.

3.4 Purchase Order.

A Customer may use purchase orders to buy commodities or contractual services pursuant to the Contract and, if applicable, the Contractor must provide commodities or contractual services pursuant to purchase orders. Purchase orders issued pursuant to the Contract must be received by the Contractor no later than the close of business on the last day of the Contract’s term. The Contractor is required to accept timely purchase orders specifying delivery schedules that extend beyond the Contract term even when such extended delivery will occur after expiration of the Contract. Purchase orders shall be valid through their specified term and performance by the Contractor, and all terms and conditions of the Contract shall survive the termination or expiration of the Contract and apply to the Contractor’s performance. The duration of purchase orders for recurring deliverables shall not exceed the expiration of the Contract by more than twelve months.

Any purchase order terms and conditions conflicting with these Special Contract Conditions shall not become a part of the Contract.

3.5 Travel.

Travel expenses are not reimbursable unless specifically authorized by the Customer in writing and may be reimbursed only in accordance with section 112.061, F.S.

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3.6 Annual Appropriation.

Pursuant to section 287.0582, F.S., if the Contract binds the State of Florida or an agency for the purchase of services or tangible personal property for a period in excess of one fiscal year, the State of Florida’s performance and obligation to pay under the Contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

3.7 Transaction Fees.

The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, has instituted MyFloridaMarketPlace, a statewide eProcurement system pursuant to section 287.057(22), F.S. All payments issued by Customers to registered Vendors for purchases of commodities or contractual services will be assessed Transaction Fees as prescribed by rule 60A-1.031, F.A.C., or as may otherwise be established by law.

Vendors must pay the Transaction Fees and agree to automatic deduction of the Transaction Fees when automatic deduction becomes available. Vendors will submit any monthly reports required pursuant to the rule. All such reports and payments will be subject to audit. Failure to comply with the payment of the Transaction Fees or reporting of transactions will constitute grounds for declaring the Vendor in default and subject the Vendor to exclusion from business with the State of Florida.

3.8 Taxes.

Taxes, customs, and tariffs on commodities or contractual services purchased under the Contract will not be assessed against the Customer or Department unless authorized by Florida law.

3.9 Return of Funds.

Contractor will return any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of the Contract that were disbursed to the Contractor. The Contractor must return any overpayment within forty (40) calendar days after either discovery by the Contractor, its independent auditor, or notification by the Department or Customer of the overpayment.

SECTION 4. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.

4.1 Composition and Priority.

The Contractor agrees to provide commodities or contractual services to the Customer as specified in the Contract. Additionally, the terms of the Contract supersede the terms of all prior agreements between the Parties on this subject matter.

4.2 Notices.

All notices required under the Contract must be delivered to the designated Contract Manager in a manner identified by the Department.

4.3 Department’s Contract Manager.

The Department’s Contract Manager, who is primarily responsible for the Department’s oversight of the Contract, will be identified in a separate writing to the Contractor upon Contract signing in the following format:

Department’s Contract Manager Name

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Department’s Name Department’s Physical Address Department’s Telephone # Department’s Email Address

If the Department changes the Contract Manager, the Department will notify the Contractor. Such a change does not require an amendment to the Contract.

4.4 Contractor’s Contract Manager.

The Contractor’s Contract Manager, who is primarily responsible for the Contractor’s oversight of the Contract performance, will be identified in a separate writing to the Department upon Contract signing in the following format:

Contractor’s Contract Manager Name Contractor’s Name Contractor’s Physical Address Contractor’s Telephone # Contractor’s Email Address

If the Contractor changes its Contract Manager, the Contractor will notify the Department. Such a change does not require an amendment to the Contract.

4.5 Diversity.

4.5.1 Office of Supplier Diversity.

The State of Florida supports its diverse business community by creating opportunities for woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small business enterprises to participate in procurements and contracts. The Department encourages supplier diversity through certification of woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small business enterprises and provides advocacy, outreach, and networking through regional business events. For additional information, please contact the Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) at osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com.

4.5.2 Diversity Reporting.

Upon request, the Contractor will report to the Department its spend with business enterprises certified by the OSD. These reports must include the time period covered, the name and Federal Employer Identification Number of each business enterprise utilized during the period, commodities and contractual services provided by the business enterprise, and the amount paid to the business enterprise on behalf of each agency purchasing under the Contract.

4.6 RESPECT.

Subject to the agency determination provided for in section 413.036, F.S., the following statement applies:

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ANY ARTICLES THAT ARE

THE SUBJECT OF, OR REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT, THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE

PURCHASED FROM A NONPROFIT AGENCY FOR THE BLIND OR FOR THE

SEVERELY HANDICAPPED THAT IS QUALIFIED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 413,

FLORIDA STATUTES, IN THE SAME MANNER AND UNDER THE SAME

PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN SECTION 413.036(1) AND (2), FLORIDA STATUTES;

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AND FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CONTRACT THE PERSON, FIRM, OR OTHER

BUSINESS ENTITY CARRYING OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL

BE DEEMED TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE STATE AGENCY INSOFAR AS

DEALINGS WITH SUCH QUALIFIED NONPROFIT AGENCY ARE CONCERNED.

Additional information about RESPECT and the commodities or contractual services it offers is available at https://www.respectofflorida.org.

4.7 PRIDE.

Subject to the agency determination provided for in sections 287.042(1) and 946.515, F.S., the following statement applies:

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT ANY ARTICLES WHICH ARE

THE SUBJECT OF, OR REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT, THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE

PURCHASED FROM THE CORPORATION IDENTIFIED UNDER CHAPTER 946, F.S.,

IN THE SAME MANNER AND UNDER THE SAME PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN

SECTION 946.515(2) AND (4), F.S.; AND FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CONTRACT THE

PERSON, FIRM, OR OTHER BUSINESS ENTITY CARRYING OUT THE PROVISIONS

OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THIS

AGENCY INSOFAR AS DEALINGS WITH SUCH CORPORATION ARE CONCERNED.

Additional information about PRIDE and the commodities or contractual services it offers is available at https://www.pride-enterprises.org.

SECTION 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.

5.1 Conduct of Business.

The Contractor must comply with all laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business, including those of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction and authority. For example, the Contractor must comply with section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, if applicable, and all prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veteran’s status. The provisions of subparagraphs 287.058(1)(a)-(c), and (g), F.S., are hereby incorporated by reference.

5.2 Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and Venue.

Any dispute concerning performance of the Contract shall be decided by the Department's designated Contract Manager, who will reduce the decision to writing and serve a copy on the Contractor. The decision of the Contract Manager shall be final and conclusive. Exhaustion of this administrative remedy is an absolute condition precedent to the Contractor's ability to pursue legal action related to the Contract or any other form of dispute resolution. The laws of the State of Florida govern the Contract. The Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Florida exclusively for any legal action related to the Contract. Further, the Contractor hereby waives all privileges and rights relating to venue it may have under Chapter 47, F.S., and all such venue privileges and rights it may have under any other statute, rule, or case law, including, but not limited to, those based on convenience. The Contractor hereby submits to venue in the county chosen by the Department.

5.3 Department of State Registration.

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Consistent with Title XXXVI, F.S., the Contractor and any subcontractors that assert status, other than a sole proprietor, must provide the Department with conclusive evidence of a certificate of status, not subject to qualification, if a Florida business entity, or of a certificate of authorization if a foreign business entity.

5.4 Suspended, Convicted, and Discriminatory Vendor Lists.

In accordance with sections 287.042, 287.133, and 287.134, F.S., an entity or affiliate who is on the Suspended Vendor List, Convicted Vendor List, or Discriminatory Vendor List may not perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under the Contract. The Contractor must notify the Department if it or any of its suppliers, subcontractors, or consultants have been placed on the Suspended Vendor List, Convicted Vendor List, or Discriminatory Vendor List during the term of the Contract.

5.5 Scrutinized Companies - Termination by the Department.

The Department may, at its option, terminate the Contract if the Contractor is found to have submitted a false certification as provided under section 287.135(5), F.S., or been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, or to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

5.6 Cooperation with Inspector General and Records Retention.

Pursuant to section 20.055(5), F.S., the Contractor understands and will comply with its duty to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing. Upon request of the Inspector General or any other authorized State official, the Contractor must provide any information the Inspector General deems relevant to the Contractor's integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but will not be limited to, the Contractor's business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to the Contract. The Contractor will retain such records for the longer of five years after the expiration of the Contract, or the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State, at the Department of State’s Records Management website. The Contractor agrees to reimburse the State of Florida for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Inspector General or other authorized State of Florida official for investigations of the Contractor's compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between the Contractor and the State of Florida which results in the suspension or debarment of the Contractor. Such costs will include but will not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The Contractor agrees to impose the same obligations to cooperate with the Inspector General and retain records on any subcontractors used to provide goods or services under the Contract.

SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS.

6.1 Subcontractors.

The Contractor will not subcontract any work under the Contract without prior written consent of the Department. The Contractor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all its subcontracted work. The Department supports diversity in its procurements and contracts, and requests that the Contractor offer subcontracting opportunities to certified woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses. The

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Contractor may contact the OSD at osdhelp@dms.myflorida.com for information on certified small business enterprises available for subcontracting opportunities.

6.2 Assignment.

The Contractor will not sell, assign, or transfer any of its rights, duties, or obligations under the Contract without the prior written consent of the Department. However, the Contractor may waive its right to receive payment and assign same upon notice to the Department. In the event of any assignment, the Contractor remains responsible for performance of the Contract, unless such responsibility is expressly waived by the Department. The Department may assign the Contract with prior written notice to the Contractor.

6.3 Independent Contractor.

The Contractor and its employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors are independent contractors and not employees or agents of the State of Florida and are not entitled to State of Florida benefits. The Department and Customer will not be bound by any acts or conduct of the Contractor or its employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors. The Contractor agrees to include this provision in all its subcontracts under the Contract.

6.4 Inspection and Acceptance of Commodities.

6.4.1 Risk of Loss.

Matters of inspection and acceptance are addressed in section 215.422, F.S. Until acceptance, risk of loss or damage will remain with the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for filing, processing, and collecting all damage claims. To assist the Contractor with damage claims, the Customer will: record any evidence of visible damage on all copies of the delivering carrier’s bill of lading; report damages to the carrier and the Contractor; and provide the Contractor with a copy of the carrier’s bill of lading and damage inspection report.

6.4.2 Rejected Commodities.

When a Customer rejects a commodity, Contractor will remove the commodity from the premises within ten (10) calendar days after notification of rejection, and the risk of loss will remain with the Contractor. Commodities not removed by the Contractor within ten

(10) calendar days will be deemed abandoned by the Contractor, and the Customer will have the right to dispose of such commodities. Contractor will reimburse the Customer for costs and expenses incurred in storing or effecting removal or disposition of rejected commodities.

6.5 Safety Standards.

Performance of the Contract for all commodities or contractual services must comply with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable State of Florida and federal requirements.

6.6 Ombudsman.

A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Financial Services. The duties of this office are found in section 215.422, F.S., which include disseminating information relative to prompt payment and assisting contractors in receiving their payments in a timely manner from a Customer. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (850) 413-5516.

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6.7 Time is of the Essence.

Time is of the essence regarding every obligation of the Contractor under the Contract.

Each obligation is deemed material, and a breach of any such obligation (including a breach resulting from untimely performance) is a material breach.

6.8 Waiver.

The delay or failure by the Department or the Customer to exercise or enforce any rights under the Contract will not constitute waiver of such rights.

6.9 Modification and Severability.

The Contract may only be modified by written agreement between the Department and the Contractor. Should a court determine any provision of the Contract is invalid, the remaining provisions will not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the Parties will be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the provision held invalid.

6.10 Cooperative Purchasing.

Pursuant to their own governing laws, and subject to the agreement of the Contractor, governmental entities that are not Customers may make purchases under the terms and conditions contained herein, if agreed to by Contractor. Such purchases are independent of the Contract between the Department and the Contractor, and the Department is not a party to these transactions. Agencies seeking to make purchases under this Contract are required to follow the requirements of Rule 60A-1.045(5), F.A.C.

SECTION 7. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE.

7.1 Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

The Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation insurance as required under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law or the workers’ compensation law of another jurisdiction where applicable. The Contractor must require all subcontractors to similarly provide workers’ compensation insurance for all of the latter’s employees. In the event work is being performed by the Contractor under the Contract and any class of employees performing the work is not protected under Workers’ Compensation statutes, the Contractor must provide, and cause each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance satisfactory to the Department, for the protection of employees not otherwise protected.

7.2 General Liability Insurance.

The Contractor must secure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury, property damage, products, personal and advertising injury, and completed operations. This insurance must provide coverage for all claims that may arise from performance of the Contract or completed operations, whether by the Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor. Such insurance must include the State of Florida as an additional insured for the entire length of the resulting contract. The Contractor is responsible for determining the minimum limits of liability necessary to provide reasonable financial protections to the Contractor and the State of Florida under the resulting contract.

7.3 Florida Authorized Insurers.

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All insurance shall be with insurers authorized and eligible to transact the applicable line of insurance business in the State of Florida. The Contractor shall provide Certification(s) of Insurance evidencing that all appropriate coverage is in place and showing the Department to be an additional insured.

7.4 Performance Bond.

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Department may require the Contractor to furnish, without additional cost to the Department, a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit or other form of security for the satisfactory performance of work hereunder. The Department shall determine the type and amount of security.

7.5 Indemnification.

To the extent permitted by Florida law, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Customer and the State of Florida, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from all fines, claims, assessments, suits, judgments, or damages, including consequential, special, indirect, and punitive damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees, arising from or relating to violation or infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, or intellectual property right or out of any acts, actions, breaches, neglect, or omissions of the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors, assignees, or delegates related to the Contract, as well as for any determination arising out of or related to the Contract that the Contractor or Contractor’s employees, agents, subcontractors, assignees, or delegates are not independent contractors in relation to the Customer. The Contract does not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity or consent by the Customer or the State of Florida or its subdivisions to suit by third parties. Without limiting this indemnification, the Customer may provide the Contractor (1) written notice of any action or threatened action, (2) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at Contractor’s sole expense, and (3) assistance in defending the action at Contractor’s sole expense.

7.6 Limitation of Liability.

Unless otherwise specifically enumerated in the Contract or in the purchase order, neither the Department nor the Customer shall be liable for special, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages, including lost data or records (unless the Contract or purchase order requires the Contractor to back-up data or records), even if the Department or Customer has been advised that such damages are possible. Neither the Department nor the Customer shall be liable for lost profits, lost revenue, or lost institutional operating savings. The Department or Customer may, in addition to other remedies available to them at law or equity and upon notice to the Contractor, retain such monies from amounts due Contractor as may be necessary to satisfy any claim for damages, penalties, costs, and the like asserted by or against them. The State may set off any liability or other obligation of the Contractor or its affiliates to the State against any payments due the Contractor under any contract with the State.

SECTION 8. PUBLIC RECORDS, TRADE SECRETS, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT,

AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

8.1 Public Records.

8.1.1 Termination of Contract.

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The Department may terminate the Contract for refusal by the Contractor to comply with this section by not allowing access to all public records, as defined in Chapter 119, F. S., made or received by the Contractor in conjunction with the Contract.

8.1.2 Statutory Notice.

Pursuant to section 119.0701(2)(a), F.S., for contracts for services with a contractor acting on behalf of a public agency, as defined in section 119.011(2), F.S., the following applies:

IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE

CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS

RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF

PUBLIC RECORDS AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL

ADDRESS, AND MAILING ADDRESS PROVIDED IN THE

RESULTING CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.

Pursuant to section 119.0701(2)(b), F.S., for contracts for services with a contractor acting on behalf of a public agency as defined in section 119.011(2), F.S., the Contractor shall:

(a) Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.

(b) Upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, provide the public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, F.S., or as otherwise provided by law.

(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Contract term and following the completion of the Contract if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.

(d) Upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency.

8.2 Protection of Trade Secrets or Otherwise Confidential Information.

8.2.1 Contractor Designation of Trade Secrets or Otherwise Confidential Information.

If the Contractor considers any portion of materials to be trade secret under section

688.002 or 812.081, F.S., or otherwise confidential under Florida or federal law, the Contractor must clearly designate that portion of the materials as trade secret or otherwise confidential when submitted to the Department. The Contractor will be

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8.2.2 Public Records Requests.

If the Department receives a public records request for materials designated by the Contractor as trade secret or otherwise confidential under Florida or federal law, the Contractor will be responsible for taking the appropriate legal action in response to the request. If the Contractor fails to take appropriate and timely action to protect the materials designated as trade secret or otherwise confidential, the Department will provide the materials to the requester.

8.2.3 Indemnification Related to Confidentiality of Materials.

The Contractor will protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Department for claims, costs, fines, and attorney’s fees arising from or relating to its designation of materials as trade secret or otherwise confidential.

8.3 Document Management.

The Contractor must retain sufficient documentation to substantiate claims for payment under the Contract and all other records, electronic files, papers, and documents that were made…