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Live Fire Training Prop Quick Quote Solicitation Summary
This is a solicitation document issued by the City of Pembroke Pines Procurement Department for the fabrication and delivery of a Class A Fire Behavior Training Prop constructed from four city-provided 8' x 40' steel shipping containers. The contractor must design, engineer, and fabricate a single-story residential fire training structure incorporating interior compartments suitable for fire behavior training, a functioning residential-style garage door, four hinged steel doors (40" x 82"), four hinged steel windows, five separate burn hearth locations constructed of stone-based materials, heat-resistant interior and exterior paint, and reflective safety markings. All work must comply with NFPA 1402 and NFPA 1403 standards. The solicitation was issued March 5, 2026, with questions due March 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM, final answers issued March 17, 2026, and bid submissions due March 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM through the OpenGov e-Procurement portal. The estimated project start date is May 1, 2026, with work to be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The contractor must conduct a final inspection, functional verification, on-site walkthrough, and operational demonstration with City sign-off for final acceptance.
Pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum through four line items: Design & Engineering, Fabrication & Construction, Training for Fire Department Staff, and Warranty, with quote validity of 90 days from the bid due date. Contractor eligibility requires current structural welding certifications (AWS or equivalent), documented experience fabricating live-fire training props or burn buildings completed within the past three years, three client references with contact information confirming NFPA compliance, and a minimum one-year warranty covering labor, materials, fabrication, and workmanship. The City will provide and place all shipping containers prior to work commencement; all other costs including labor, materials, fabrication, coatings, hardware, installation, testing, and documentation are the contractor's responsibility. Comprehensive insurance coverage must be obtained prior to work commencement, including General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation (statutory), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1,000,000), Environmental/Pollution Liability ($1,000,000), and Builder's Risk Insurance at 100 percent of completed project value, with the City named as additional insured. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements apply under General Decision FL20250197, and HUD Section 3 compliance is required with minimum goals of 25 percent Section 3 worker hours and 5 percent Targeted Section 3 worker hours.
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LIVE FIRE TRAINING PROP
QUICK QUOTE # FD-2026-QQ-002
Issuance of Solicitation: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Questions Due Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026
THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
8300 SOUTH PALM DRIVE
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33025
(954) 518-9020
Table of Contents
1. NOTICE
2. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION & TIMELINE
3. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
4. SCOPE OF WORK
5. PRICE PROPOSAL / BID TABLE
6. SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
8. SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Attachments:
A - CONTAINER-PROPOSAL 03
B - Sample Insurance Certificate
C - Standard Release of Lien
D - Specimen Contract - Construction Agreement
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 1 - NOTICE Page 3
City of Pembroke Pines
SECTION 1 - NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Pembroke Pines is seeking quotes for:
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002
Live Fire Training Prop
Solicitations may be found on the City of Pembroke Pines website under the Procurement
Department at http://www.ppines.com/index.aspx?NID=667, and may be downloaded directly from the OpenGov platform at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines.
For Technical Support, proposers can reach the OpenGov Service Desk between 7:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday through Friday via the following methods:
o Chat (preferred method): Click the button in the lower right-hand corner of the portal.
o E-mail: procurement-support@opengov.com o Phone: 1 (650) 336-7167
If additional help is needed with downloading the solicitation package please contact the
Procurement Department at (954) 518-9020 or by email at purchasing@ppines.com. The
Procurement Department hours are between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday through Thursday and is located at 8300 S Palm Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025.
Bidders shall submit all questions regarding this bid via the City's e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines. Please note the deadline for submitting questions. All answers will be posted on the City's e-Procurement Portal. Bidders may also click
“Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the bidder's responsibility to check the portal for updates. Only written responses issued through the OpenGov platform will be considered official for interpretations or clarifications.
Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026, electronically at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines/projects/235995.
http://www.ppines.com/index.aspx?NID=667 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com mailto:purchasing@ppines.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines/projects/235995
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002SECTION 2 - GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION & TIMELINE Page 4
SECTION 2 - GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION & TIMELINE
2.1 Project Timeline
The work shall be completed within 90 Days calendar days from issuance of the City's Notice to
Proceed (NTP), with an estimated start date of May 1, 2026.
2.2 Tentative Schedule of Events
Issuance of Solicitation (Posting Date): March 5, 2026
Question Due Date: March 12, 2026, 11:00pm
Issuance of Final Answers to Questions: March 17, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline: March 19, 2026, 11:00am
2.3 Pre-Bid Meeting
This project will not have a pre-bid meeting.
2.4 Grant/Federal Funding
Not applicable for this project.
2.5 Proposal Security/Bid Bond
A Proposal Security shall not be required for this project.
2.6 Payment and Performance Bonds
Payment and Performance Bonds shall not be required for this project.
2.7 Permit, License, Impact or Inspection Fees
With the exception of the City related permit, license, impact or inspection fees (including the
Building Department and Engineering Department Permit Fees), which will be waived for this project, the City does not anticipate any additional permit, license, impact or inspection fees for this project. Any related State or County fees, for the aforementioned permits, will be paid by the City.
In addition, the City shall cover the cost for any other permit fees related to external entities through the City’s Owner’s Contingency for this project, therefore proposers should not include permit costs in their total proposal price.
Furthermore, please note the City’s average time for a Contractor to apply for and receive an approved permit is 30 days; delays in this timeline caused by the Contractor’s failure to actively monitor the permit process and submit all required documentation in a timely manner, will count against the project’s contractual completion period.
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 3 - PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND Page 5
SECTION 3 - PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
3.1 Purpose
The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking bids from qualified and experienced firms, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to fabricate, and deliver a Class A Fire Behavior Training Prop constructed from four (4) City-provided 8’ x 40’ steel shipping containers. All work must comply with NFPA 1402, NFPA 1403, and all applicable safety, fabrication, and construction standards., in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this solicitation.
3.2 Background
Pembroke Pines, Florida, ranked as the eleventh largest city among the state's four hundred plus municipalities and the second largest in Broward County, maintains a welcoming small-town ambiance that resonates with its residents. Located conveniently in southwest Broward County, the city provides seamless access to major highways, employment centers, entertainment venues, parks, golf courses, and a diverse array of dining and shopping options.
With a population of approximately 170,000 residents spread across 32.68 square miles, Pembroke
Pines is renowned as one of the best cities to live in America. The city boasts 28 superior parks, lush landscaping, and a distinctive South Florida charm that contributes to its natural beauty. Notably recognized as 2024's Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida, and 2024's Best City of Hispanic
Entrepreneurs by WalletHub, Pembroke Pines also earned a place as the on Money Magazine's esteemed Best Places to Live list in 2014, as the sole Florida representative, ranking in at #32 in the nation.
Incorporated in 1960, Pembroke Pines is celebrated as a safe and desirable community, having received accolades such as the All-America City designation. The city's commitment to arts and culture, exceptional schools, diverse population, numerous parks, and forward-thinking approach in an ever-evolving world make it a standout destination.
Pembroke Pines is also the home to the largest municipal-run charter school system in the nation, serving over 6,000 students across five separate campuses. The City’s award-winning charter school system is located in the Broward County School District, which is the sixth largest school district in the nation.
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK Page 6
SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK
4.1 Fire Behavior Training Prop – Shipping Container System Introduction
The City is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and experienced contractors to fabricate, and deliver a Class A Fire Behavior Training Prop constructed from four (4) City-provided 8’ x 40’ steel shipping containers.
All work must comply with NFPA 1402, NFPA 1403, and all applicable safety, fabrication, and construction standards.
4.2 General Requirements
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, fabrication, coatings, hardware, installation, testing, and documentation necessary to deliver a fully functional fire behavior training prop, excluding the four (4) shipping containers provided by the City.
4.3 Training Prop Design & Configuration
• Fabricate a single-story fire training structure.
• Containers shall be structurally modified and reinforced to function as a single integrated training prop.
• The structure shall represent a single-family residential layout, including:
• Interior compartment configuration suitable for fire behavior training
• A functioning residential-style garage door
• All structural modifications shall be engineered and fabricated to withstand repeated live-fire training use.
4.4 Fire Behavior & Burn System
• Fabricate a Class A live-fire training system incorporating five (5) separate burn hearth locations.
• Burn hearth locations shall:
o Fire growth and decay o Ventilation-limited fires o Fire flow path and ventilation control o Be constructed of stone-based materials o Include metal floor linings extending no more than four (4) feet from each burn location o Be designed to support instruction in:
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK Page 7
• All burn areas shall comply with NFPA 1403 requirements for safety and repeatability.
4.5 Doors and Windows
• Install four (4) hinged steel doors, each measuring 40” x 82”, constructed as follows:
o Steel construction with internal bracing o Triple-hinged o Equipped with NFPA-recommended latching systems
• Install four (4) hinged steel windows, constructed as follows:
o Steel construction with internal bracing o Double-hinged o Equipped with NFPA-recommended window bracing systems
• Fully functioning rollup garage door.
4.6 Surface Treatments & Safety Markings
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces using department-approved, heat-resistant paint.
• Apply reflective safety markings and stickers at all existing or potential hazard locations.
• All coatings and markings shall be durable and suitable for live-fire training environments.
4.7 Exclusions
• The cost of the four (4) shipping containers is excluded and will be provided by the City.
City will purchase and place all containers in position prior to commencement of work.
• All other costs shall be included in the bid.
4.8 Deliverables
• Fully fabricated four-container fire behavior training prop
• Contractor shall conduct a final inspection and functional verification of:
o Burn hearths o Doors and windows o Garage door o Safety markings
• Contractor shall provide:
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK Page 8 o An on-site walkthrough and operational demonstration o Maintenance and operational recommendations
• Final acceptance shall occur after successful demonstration and City sign-off.
4.9 Contractor Eligibility Requirements
Only vendors meeting the following minimum qualifications will be considered responsive:
Structural Welding Certification
• Contractor shall employ personnel holding current structural welding certifications, including
AWS or equivalent certifications appropriate for steel fabrication and shipping container modification.
• Contractor must comply with all applicable safety and construction standards.
Relevant Experience & References
• Experience must include live-fire training props, burn buildings, or fire behavior training systems.
• Contractor must demonstrate knowledge of modern fire behavior, including:
o Ventilation effects o Fire flow path dynamics o Compartment fire development
• Contractor shall provide at least three (3) reference for a comparable project completed within the past three (3) years.
• Reference shall include client contact information and confirmation of NFPA compliance.
Warranty Requirement
• Contractor shall provide a minimum one (1) year warranty covering all labor, materials, fabrication, and workmanship.
• Warranty shall commence upon final acceptance by the City.
• Warranty shall cover defects arising from normal NFPA-compliant training use.
4.10 Bid Submission Requirements
Bidders shall submit an itemized formal quote including:
• Quote validity of not less than ninety (90) days from the bid due date.
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK Page 9
• Project timeline:
o Estimated start date o Estimated completion date
• Warranty terms and conditions
• Vendor contact information:
o Company name o Contact name and title o Phone number o Email address
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 5 - PRICE PROPOSAL / BID TABLE Page 10
SECTION 5 - PRICE PROPOSAL / BID TABLE
The vendor must provide their pricing electronically through the designated line items listed on the
Bid Sheet/Pricing Table via the City's e-Procurement portal on OpenGov.
Vendor Notes: The bid tables includes a “Vendor Notes” column for any additional comments regarding the requested line item(s). A comment is preferred in the “Vendor Notes” column. If the vendor does not need to submit any comments, they may leave it blank or enter N/A or similar.
Responses: The initial Bid Table is for the primary responses so that the vendors can submit the requested goods and/or services.
A. In addition, please upload any pertinent information relating to the alternative in the
"Alternatives" section of the SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS.
FIRE BEHAVIOR TRAINING PROP
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure Unit Cost Total Vendor
Notes
1 Design & Engineering 1 LS
2 Fabrication &
Construction
1 LS
3 Training for Fire
Department Staff
1 LS
4 Warranty (Specific
Duration)
1 LS
TOTAL
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines/projects/235995/document?section=undefined
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 6 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS Page 11
SECTION 6 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
Bids must be submitted electronically at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines on or before 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Please note vendors should be registered on
OpenGov under the name of the organization that they are operating as and it should match the organization name on the documents that they are submitting and utilizing when responding to the solicitation. In addition, the vendor must complete the required documents in this section and provide any additional information requested throughout this solicitation. Any additional information requested in the solicitation should be scanned and uploaded. The City recommends for proposers to submit their proposals as soon as they are ready to do so. Please allow ample time to submit your proposals on the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines website. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn prior to the deadline for submitting Proposals.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PROPOSALS VIA MAIL, E-MAIL OR FAX.
Prospective proposers interested in responding to this solicitation are requested to provide all of the applicable information listed in this section. Submittals that do not respond completely to all of the requirements specified herein may be considered non-responsive and eliminated from the process.
Brevity and clarity are encouraged.
1 REFERENCE # 1
The minimum experience for this project is three (3) years. Provide specific examples of similar experience conducting licensed work of equal or similar scope of work, preferably delivered by the proposed team members. A minimum of 3 references should be from the last three years and should be capable of explaining and confirming your firm’s capacity to successfully complete the scope of work outlined herein. As part of the proposal evaluation process, the City may conduct an investigation of references, including a record check or consumer affairs complaints. Proposers’ submission of a proposal constitutes acknowledgment of the process and consent to investigate. The
City is the sole judge in determining Proposers qualifications. In this section you will have the ability to enter information for 5 different references including their contact details and specific project information.
Please note that the City prefers references who are not current employees of the City of Pembroke
Pines, as we generally do not contact our own employees for reference checks.
Proposers are advised to confirm that:
A. Each reference provided by the Respondent has up to date contact persons and contact information;
B. The contact person provided for each reference is someone who has personal knowledge of the Proposer's performance during the referenced project; and
C. The contact person for each reference has been contacted by the Proposer regarding this specific bid submittal and such person confirmed their willingness to serve as a reference.
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pembrokepines/projects/235995/document?section=2246003
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1.1 Reference Contact Information - Name of Firm, City, County or Agency*
*Response required
1.2 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Business Address*
*Response required
1.3 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Contact Name & Title*
*Response required
1.4 Reference Contact Information - Reference's E-mail Address*
*Response required
1.5 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Phone Number*
*Response required
1.6 Project Information - Was your firm the prime contractor for the listed project?*
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
1.7 Project Information - Name of Contactor Performing the Work*
*Response required
1.8 Project Information - Name and location of the project*
*Response required
1.9 Project Information - Nature of the firm's responsibility on the project and work for which staff was responsible for*
*Response required
1.10 Project Information - Project Duration*
*Response required
1.11 Project Information - Completion (Anticipated) Date*
*Response required
1.12 Project Information - Size of Project*
*Response required
1.13 Project Information - Cost of Project*
*Response required
2 REFERENCE # 2
2.1 Reference Contact Information - Name of Firm, City, County or Agency*
*Response required
2.2 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Business Address*
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2.3 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Contact Name & Title*
2.4 Reference Contact Information - Reference's E-mail Address*
*Response required
2.5 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Phone Number*
*Response required
2.6 Project Information - Was your firm the prime contractor for the listed project?*
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
2.7 Project Information - Name of Contactor Performing the Work*
*Response required
2.8 Project Information - Name and location of the project*
*Response required
2.9 Project Information - Nature of the firm's responsibility on the project and work for which staff was responsible for*
*Response required
2.10 Project Information - Project Duration*
*Response required
2.11 Project Information - Completion (Anticipated) Date*
*Response required
2.12 Project Information - Size of Project*
*Response required
2.13 Project Information - Cost of Project*
*Response required
3 REFERENCE # 3
3.1 Reference Contact Information - Name of Firm, City, County or Agency*
*Response required
3.2 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Business Address*
*Response required
3.3 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Contact Name & Title*
*Response required
3.4 Reference Contact Information - Reference's E-mail Address*
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3.5 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Phone Number*
3.6 Project Information - Was your firm the prime contractor for the listed project?*
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
3.7 Project Information - Name of Contactor Performing the Work*
*Response required
3.8 Project Information - Name and location of the project*
*Response required
3.9 Project Information - Nature of the firm's responsibility on the project and work for which staff was responsible for*
*Response required
3.10 Project Information - Project Duration*
*Response required
3.11 Project Information - Completion (Anticipated) Date*
*Response required
3.12 Project Information - Size of Project*
*Response required
3.13 Project Information - Cost of Project*
*Response required
4 REFERENCE # 4
4.1 Reference Contact Information - Name of Firm, City, County or Agency
4.2 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Business Address
4.3 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Contact Name & Title
4.4 Reference Contact Information - Reference's E-mail Address
4.5 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Phone Number
4.6 Project Information - Was your firm the prime contractor for the listed project?
☐ Yes
☐ No
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4.7 Project Information - Name of Contactor Performing the Work
4.8 Project Information - Name and location of the project
4.9 Project Information - Nature of the firm's responsibility on the project and work for which staff was responsible for
4.10 Project Information - Project Duration
4.11 Project Information - Completion (Anticipated) Date
4.12 Project Information - Size of Project
4.13 Project Information - Cost of Project
5 REFERENCE # 5
5.1 Reference Contact Information - Name of Firm, City, County or Agency
5.2 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Business Address
5.3 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Contact Name & Title
5.4 Reference Contact Information - Reference's E-mail Address
5.5 Reference Contact Information - Reference's Phone Number
5.6 Project Information - Was your firm the prime contractor for the listed project?
☐ Yes
☐ No
5.7 Project Information - Name of Contactor Performing the Work
5.8 Project Information - Name and location of the project
5.9 Project Information - Nature of the firm's responsibility on the project and work for which staff was responsible for
5.10 Project Information - Project Duration
5.11 Project Information - Completion (Anticipated) Date
5.12 Project Information - Size of Project
5.13 Project Information - Cost of Project
6 VENDOR REGISTRATION
6.1 Do you currently have a City of Pembroke Pines Vendor Number registered in the
PaymentWorks System?*
▪ The City of Pembroke Pines utilizes OpenGov as its e-Procurement platform for solicitation and bid submission purposes. However, please be advised that vendor registration for onboarding and processing payments is handled separately through the City's Accounts Payable Division using PaymentWorks, a secure online vendor management platform.
▪ All vendors that will be submitting invoices and requiring payments from the City are required to register on the PaymentWorks platform. If the vendor is not currently registered with the City via PaymentWorks and does not have a Vendor Number, the
City will have to invite the vendor to register.
▪ For formal solicitations such as this project, the Procurement Department will send
PaymentWorks registration invitations to vendor(s) who are under active
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 6 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS Page 16 consideration for award. Please be aware that not all vendors who submit proposals will receive an invitation, in order to manage system usage and avoid onboarding vendors who are unlikely to receive payments from the City.
▪ Invitations will typically be sent to the contact listed on the submitted Vendor
Information Form.
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
When equals "Yes"
6.1.1 What is your Vendor Number?*
*Response required
7 OPTIONAL DOCUMENTATION
7.1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a. Please provide any additional information that you deem necessary to complete your proposal in this section, if it has not been requested in another section.
7.2 PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
a. If applicable, please upload any professional licenses that may be required to perform the services outlined in the solicitation. The following licensing requirements shall apply when the applicable Florida statute mandates specific licensing for Contractors engaged in the type of work covered by this solicitation.
1. State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation, Construction Industries
Licensing Board and licensed by other federal, state, regional, county or municipal agencies having jurisdiction over the specified construction work.
2. Said licenses shall be in the Firm's name as it appears on the OpenGov registration and as appropriately registered with the applicable licensing entity.
Proposer shall supply appropriate license numbers, with expiration dates, as part of their bid. Failure to hold and provide proof of proper licensing, certification and registration may be grounds for rejection of the bid.
3. Subcontractors contracted by the Prime Contractor shall be licensed in their respective fields to obtain construction permits as necessary. Said licenses must be in the name of the subcontractor.
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SECTION 7 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 General Indemnification
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys' fees and costs of defense, which the CITY or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. The Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the CITY, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorneys’ fees which may issue thereon. The Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by the Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the CITY or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.
7.2 Insurance Coverage
A. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the Risk
Manager of the CITY nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until all similar such insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and similarly approved.
B. Certificates of Insurance, reflecting evidence of the required insurance, shall be filed with the
CITY’s Risk Manager prior to the commencement of this Agreement. Policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida. The insurance company shall be rated no less than “A” as to management, and no less than “Class
VI” as to financial strength according to the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Guide published by A.M. Best Company.
C. Certificates of Insurance shall provide for thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the CITY in case of cancellation or material changes in the policy limits or coverage states. If the carrier cannot provide thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation, either the Contractor or their
Insurance Broker must agree to provide notice.
D. Insurance shall be in force until all obligations required to be fulfilled under the terms of the
Agreement are satisfactorily completed as evidenced by the formal acceptance by the
CITY. In the event the insurance certificate provided indicates that the insurance shall terminate and lapse during the period of this Agreement, the Contractor shall furnish, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the date of such insurance, a renewed certificate of insurance as proof that equal and like coverage for the balance of the period of
QQ # FD-2026-QQ-002 SECTION 7 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Page 18 the Agreement and extension thereunder is in effect. The Contractor shall neither commence nor continue to provide any services pursuant to this Agreement unless all required insurance remains in full force and effect. Contractor shall be liable to CITY for any lapses in service resulting from a gap in insurance coverage.
E. Contractor shall be required to obtain all applicable insurance coverage, as indicated in the sections below, prior to commencing any work pursuant to this Agreement.
7.3 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance written on an occurrence basis including, but not limited to: coverage for bodily injury and property damage, personal & advertising injury, products & completed operations, and contractual liability. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with limits of liability no less than:
A. Each Occurrence Limit - $1,000,000
B. Fire Damage Limit (Damage to rented premises) - $100,000
C. Personal & Advertising Injury Limit - $1,000,000
D. General Aggregate Limit - $2,000,000
E. Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit - $2,000,000
Products & Completed Operations Coverage shall be maintained for the later of three (3) years after the delivery of goods/services or final payment under the Agreement. (For Construction projects:
Increase to ten (10) years and include a Designated Construction Project(s) General Aggregate
Limit)
The City of Pembroke Pines must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage. The CITY’s additional insured status shall extend to any coverage beyond the minimum limits of liability found herein.
7.4 Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance
Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance covering all employees, and/or volunteers of the Contractor engaged in the performance of the scope of work associated with this
Agreement. In the case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractors similarly to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all the latter’s employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor Coverage for the Contractor and all subcontractors shall be in accordance with applicable state and/or federal laws that may apply to
Workers’ Compensation Insurance with limits of liability no less than:
A. Workers’ Compensation: Coverage A – Statutory
B. Employers Liability: Coverage B
$500,000 Each Accident
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$500,000 Disease – Policy Limit
$500,000 Disease – Each Employee
If Contractor claims to be exempt from this requirement, Contractor shall provide CITY proof of such exemption along with a written request for CITY to exempt Contractor, written on Contractor letterhead.
7.5 Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance
Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the performance of work under this Agreement, with a combined single limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage no less than:
A. Any Auto (Symbol 1)
Combined Single Limit (Each Accident) - $1,000,000
B. Hired Autos (Symbol 8)
Combined Single Limit (Each Accident) - $1,000,000
C. Non-Owned Autos (Symbol 9)
Combined Single Limit (Each Accident) - $1,000,000
If work under this Agreement includes transportation of hazardous materials, policy shall include pollution liability coverage equivalent to that provided by the latest version of the ISO pollution liability broadened endorsement for auto and the latest version of the ISO Motor Carrier Act endorsement, equivalents or broader language.
If Contractor requests reduced limits under a Personal Auto Liability Policy and it is agreed to by the CITY, coverage shall include Bodily Injury limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per occurrence and Property Damage limits of $300,000 per occurrence.
7.6 Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance
Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance with a limit of liability no less than $1,000,000 per wrongful or negligent act. This coverage shall be maintained for a period of no less than three (3) years after the delivery of goods/services final payment pursuant to this Agreement. Retroactive date, if any, to be no later than the first day of service to the CITY. (Limit to align with size and scope of the Agreement and exposure inherent with operation/services being performed. For
Construction projects: Increase to ten (10) years.)
7.7 Environmental/Pollution Liability Insurance
Environmental/Pollution Liability insurance shall be required with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per wrongful act. Coverage shall include: Contractor’s completed operations, sudden, accidental and gradual pollution conditions. This coverage shall be maintained for a period of no less than the later of three (3) years after the delivery of goods/services or final payment pursuant to this
Agreement. Retroactive date, if any, to be no later than the first day of service to the CITY. (Limit
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The City of Pembroke Pines must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage. The CITY’s additional insured status shall extend to any coverage beyond the minimum limits of liability found herein.
7.8 Builder’s Risk Insurance
Builder’s Risk Insurance shall be “All Risk” for one hundred percent (100%) of the completed value of the project that is the subject of this Agreement with a deductible of not more than five percent
(5%) for Named Windstorm and $20,000 per claim for all other perils. The Builder’s Risk Insurance shall include interests of the CITY, the Contractor and subcontractors of the project. The
Contractor shall include a separate line item for all costs associated with the Builder’s Risk
Insurance Coverage for the project. The CITY reserves the right at its sole discretion to utilize the
Contractor’s Builder’s Risk Insurance or for the CITY to purchase its own Builder’s Risk Insurance for the Project. Prior to the Contractor purchasing the Builder’s Risk insurance for the project, the
Contractor shall allow the CITY the opportunity to analyze the Contractor’s coverage and determine who shall purchase the coverage. Should the CITY utilize the Contractor’s Builder’s
Risk Insurance, the Contractor shall be responsible for all deductibles. If the CITY chooses to purchase the Builder’s Risk Coverage on the project, the Contractor shall provide the CITY with a change order deduct for all premiums and costs associated with the Builder’s Risk insurance in their schedule. Should the CITY choose to utilize the CITY’s Builder’s Risk Program, the CITY shall be responsible for the Named Windstorm Deductible and the Contractor shall be responsible for the
All Other Perils Deductible.
If and when 100% is not available or reasonable, the CITY Risk Manager is to make the determination as to what limits are appropriate for the given project.
7.9 Required Endorsements
A. The City of Pembroke Pines shall be named as an Additional Insured on each of the Liability
Policies required herein.
B. Waiver of all Rights of Subrogation against the CITY.
C. Thirty (30) Day Notice of Cancellation or Non-Renewal to the CITY.
D. Contractor’s policies shall be Primary & Non-Contributory.
E. All policies shall contain a “severability of interest” or “cross liability” clause without obligation for premium payment of the CITY.
F. The City of Pembroke Pines shall be named as a Loss Payee on all Property and/or Inland
Marine Policies as their interest may appear.
7.10 Additional Requirements
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A. Any and all insurance required of the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement must also be required by any subcontractor in the same limits and with all requirements as provided herein, including naming the CITY as an additional insured, in any work that is subcontracted unless such subcontractor is covered by the protection afforded by the
Contractor and provided proof of such coverage is provided to CITY. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall maintain such policies during the term of this Agreement.
B. The CITY reserves the right to require any other additional types of insurance coverage and/or higher limits of liability it deems necessary based on the nature of work being performed under this Agreement.
C. The insurance requirements specified in this Agreement are minimum requirements and in no way reduce any liability the Contractor has assumed in the indemnification/hold harmless section(s) of this Agreement.
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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
8.1 OWNER'S CONTINGENCY
While the specifications contained in this solicitation and any ensuing Purchase Orders or contracts have incorporated all anticipated work to be accomplished, there may be unanticipated work required of the Contractor in conjunction with a specific project. For this reason, the City
Commission may award a project with an “Owner’s Contingency”. This contingency or allowance authorizes the City execute change orders up to the amount of the contingency without the need to obtain additional Commission approval. The Owner’s Contingency is usually based on a specified percent of the proposed project amount and is established for the specific project being performed under the contract. This dollar amount shall be shown on the specific project purchase order as a distinct item from the Contractor’s overall offer to determine the total potential dollar value of the contract. It is hereby understood and agreed that the Contractor shall not expend any dollars in connection with the Owner’s Contingency without the expressed prior approval of the City’s authorized representative. Any Owner’s Contingency funds that have not been utilized at the end of the project will remain with the Owner, the Contractor shall only be paid for the proposed project cost as approved by the City Commission along with any Owner Contingency expenses that were approved by the City’s authorized representative.
8.2 TAX SAVER PROGRAM
The Contractor shall cooperate on certain projects to allow the City to avail itself of a sales tax savings program.
8.3 RELEASE OF LIEN
Contractor must provide an executed Partial/Final Release of Lien utilizing the City’s standard
Release of Lien Form in order for the City to release any payments to the Contractor.
8.4 SOLID WASTE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The City of Pembroke Pines has an exclusive solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Pro of
Florida, Inc. for the collection and disposal of all solid waste including construction and demolition
(C & D) debris. All applicants for bids to perform construction work for the City of Pembroke Pines shall be subject to the requirements found in the City’s exclusive sold waste franchise agreement and must contract Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for the collection and disposal of all construction and demolition debris generated at such construction job sites.
For the current applicable rates and fees for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. dumpsters, roll-off containers, and other related solid waste service equipment needs, please contact David Perez, Waste Pro’s
Pembroke Pines Sales Representative at (954) 967-4200 or dperez@wasteprousa.com.
For further information related to the solid waste franchise requirements, please contact Rose
Colombo, Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Contract Manager, at (954) 518-9011 or rcolombo@ppines.com.
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For solid waste franchise enforcement questions, please contact the City of Pembroke Pines Code
Compliance Unit at (954) 431-4466.
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