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Monroe County School District, FL

INVITATION FOR BID

ITB 2026022

ITB 2026022 - IGUANA REMOVAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

RELEASE DATE: October 2, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: November 5, 2026, 9:00 am

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

Invitation For Bid #ITB 2026022 Title: ITB 2026022 - Iguana Removal and Management Services

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. General Information

3. Eligibility for Award

4. Scope of Work

5. Insurance

6. Pricing Table

7. Vendor Information & Offer Certification

Attachments:

A - General Terms & Conditions

B - FEDERAL_FUNDING_CONTRACT_PROVISIONS

1. Introduction

NOTICE OF

INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS that on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:00 am, the School

Board of Monroe County (the “School District” or “School Board”) will open sealed proposals for the following:

ITB 2026022

ITB 2026022 - Iguana Removal and Management Services

Specifications and proposal documents may be accessed by going to the Monroe County School District e-Procurement Portal.

The solicitation documents are also available on the district website at www.KeysSchools.com or may be requested by contacting the Internal Services Department / Purchasing Division, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040.

Questions regarding the proposal should be directed by e-mail to Taylor Gandolfo – Buyer, at

Taylor.Gandolfo@KeysSchools.com.

From time to time, addenda may be issued to this solicitation. Any such addendum will be posted on Monroe County School

District e-Procurement Portal.

Proposals must be submitted electronically to Monroe County School District e-Procurement Portal. Hard copy or email proposals will not be accepted. All proposals must be entered in OpenGov by the date/time listed in the bid timeline within.

No waivers shall be allowed for proposals which have not been submitted by the deadline date. All proposals must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days or until the School Board approves the contract. All timely submitted proposals will be reviewed for responsiveness and suitability for the District's needs, and a recommendation will be made for the School Board to award this solicitation to the vendor whose proposal/bid represents the best interests of the Monroe County School

District.

The Monroe County School District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to accept or reject any and all proposals or to waive formalities when it is in the best interest of the Board to do so. The School Board will automatically reject the response of any person or affiliate who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the Department of General Services, State of

Florida, under Section 287.133(3) (d), F.S. (2024).

Joseph Thomas Director of Internal Services

Released in Key West, Florida

2. General Information

2.1. Calendar of Events

Release Project Date: October 2, 2026

Newspaper Advertisement 1: October 8, 2026

Newspaper Advertisement 2: October 15, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: October 26, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline: October 27, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Due/Bid Opening: November 5, 2026, 9:00am

Monroe County School District Administration Building 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040

Contractor Selection Date: November 6, 2026

Board Meeting: December 8, 2026

2.2. Submission Electronic Only

The Monroe County School District, FLs accepting electronic submissions to ITB 2026022 - Iguana Removal and

Management Services. Interested bidders must create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Submit Electronic Responses via the School District's e-

Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/keyschools-mcsd.

Responses may be received up to but not later than Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:00 am via the School

District's e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/keyschools-mcsd. The

School District's e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. Monroe County School District, FLstrongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. Once the response has been submitted and the Submission Status shows as “Submitted” the submission is complete. At that point, the Respondent will also receive an email confirmation from the School District's e-procurement Portal.

2.3. Modifications and Withdrawal

Respondents may withdraw their submittal electronically via the Portal at any time prior to the scheduled due date and time for submission. In order to withdraw, the respondent must navigate to their submitted proposal via the School District's e-Procurement portal and then click "Unsubmit Response"

Respondents may modify their submittal electronically via the School District's e-Procurement Portal at any time prior to the scheduled due date and time for submission. In order to, withdraw, the respondent must navigate to their submitted response via the School District's e-Procurement portal and then click "Unsubmit

Response". At this point, respondent's response is no longer submitted. Respondent should make the changes required and promptly re-submit response before submission date and time.

2.4. Addenda & Questions

Should revisions to the solicitation documents become necessary, the School District will issue an Addendum via the School District's e-Procurement. The e-Procurement Portal will send an automated email notification to all Respondents on the Followers list. Addenda information will be available to view and acknowledge via the School District's e-Procurement. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that they obtain information related to any Addenda, and acknowledge any and all Addenda electronically in the Portal as part of their Response. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the Response and a determination as “Non-

Responsive.”

Respondents shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the School District’s e-Procurement Portal until

Monday, October 26, 2026 on 5:00 pm. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the School District’s e-

Procurement Portal. Respondents may also click “Follow” on this solicitation to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the respondent to check the website for answers to inquiries.

2.5. Conditions and Limitations

a) The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularities or informality, and to accept or reject any items or combination of items.

b) The School Board may consider all proposals and reserves the right to award the contract(s) in the best interest of the School Board.

c) A proposal may not be withdrawn before the expiration of ninety (90) days after the proposal due date.

d) The School Board will not reimburse proposers for any costs associated with the preparation and submittal of any proposal, or for any travel and per diem costs incurred.

e) Proposer acknowledges that all information contained within their proposal is part of the public domain as defined by the State of Florida Public Records Law.

f) Proposers, their agents and/or associates shall refrain from contacting or soliciting any official of the

Monroe County School District or School Board member regarding this proposal during the selection process. Failure to comply with this provision may result in disqualification of the proposer.

g) The proposal and the related responses of the selected proposer will by reference become part of the formal agreement between the selected proposer and the School Board.

h) The School Board and the selected proposer(s) will negotiate a contract or contracts as to terms and conditions. In the event an agreement cannot be reached with the selected proposer in a timely manner, the

School Board reserves the right to select an alternative proposer.

i) Cancellation: In the event the proposer violates any of the provisions of this proposal, the Superintendent shall give written notice to the proposer stating the deficiencies and unless deficiencies are corrected within five (5) days, recommendations will be made to the School Board for immediate cancellation. The School

Board reserves the right to terminate any contract resulting from this proposal at any time for any reasons, upon giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.

2.6. Award

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and recommendation of award will go to the lowest priced qualified bidder.

Qualified bidders will be determined using the criteria and other requirements specified in this ITB. Bids that do not provide satisfactory evidence of the required qualifications will not be evaluated.

3. Eligibility for Award

To be eligible for award, Respondents must meet the following criteria:

A. Licenses: Respondent must be authorized to do business in the State of Florida and must possess all required registration(s), certification(s) and license(s) to perform the work outlined within in accordance with all applicable Florida Statutes, ordinances, regulations, and School Board Policies.

B. Debarment: Pursuant to School Board Policy, debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the School Board as agents, representatives, partners and associates of other contractors, subcontractors or individual sureties. All Respondents are required to review and acknowledge the Debarment Certification as a condition of their offer, and must not be prohibited from award by the terms thereunder.

C. Terminated Contracts: Any firm or individual whose contract/agreement has been terminated for cause by the Board within three (3) years of the Response due date will not be considered under this bid.

D. Convictions: Pursuant to Chapter 287.13Vendor management is solely responsible for performance and discipline of its employees3(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes, A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to the public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

E. Fingerprinting/Background Screening: Contractors (including subcontractors and employees) who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who have direct contact with students, or who have access to or control of school funds, shall be subject to fingerprinting and background screening at least once every five (5) years. To the extent Contractor provides such services to School Board, Contractor shall be required to perform the services with personnel that have been subjected to fingerprinting and background screening by School Board or another authorized state agency within the past five (5) years, and who have not been convicted of any disqualifying offense set forth under Florida Statute § 435.04. Contractors subject to this section shall not commence work on school grounds, have direct contact with students, or have access to school funds until all personnel providing such services have been confirmed by School Board as meeting all background screening requirements of this section and as may otherwise be required by law.

o Exceptions: exemptions to background screening requirements authorized by Chapter 1012, Florida Statutes, shall be applicable. Personnel who will remain in the direct line of sight of a Monroe County School District employee at all times when they are on school grounds or have direct contact with a student; personnel who are required by law to undergo a level 2 background screening for licensure, certification or employment;

personnel who perform only drop-off delivery services; and personnel who and contractors who remain separated from students by a chain-link fence of at least 6 feet in height, may be exempted from the requirements of this section.

o Badges: all Contractor or Subcontractor personnel are required to wear a Monroe County School District ID Badge at all times while on school grounds. Before commencement of on-site work, Contractors must arrange for personnel to receive an ID badge from the MCSD Human Resources Department. ID Badges and fingerprinting/background screening may be obtained by appointment in Tavernier: 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070; or in Key West, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, Florida. Respondents performing routine on-site services must maintain at least two personnel with an active School ID at all times. Contractor personnel who require fingerprinting and background screening by MCSD shall be responsible for the cost of such screening, approximately $65 per employee.

F. Staffing:

o Supervision: Contractors are solely responsible for the performance, supervision, and discipline of their employees and subcontractors.

o Qualified Labor: Contractors will provide qualified labor. Contractors performing any warranty-type work are required to furnish personnel that are trained and certified in by the manufacturer so as to not void the warranty.

o Subcontracting: Respondent is to be the primary provider of all goods and services requested under this solicitation and shall perform the work described in this specification with their employees. Respondents are required to identify all subcontractors to be used in performance of services, including the scope of work to be performed by the subcontractor, along with a copy of their license and insurance if applicable. All subcontractors retained after the award of a contract to Respondent must be approved in writing by School Board.

o Safety: Contractors are required at all times during the term of a contract awarded under this solicitation to notify school or district administration of any unsafe condition that is noted that is outside of the scope of this specification.

o Fraternization: Contractor and subcontractor employees, including material suppliers engaged in activities under contract with School Board are strictly forbidden from participating in any manner and form of interaction with the students of Monroe County Schools. Violation of this provision may result in the immediate removal of the personnel involved from the school site, at the sole discretion of School Board

4. Scope of Work

4.1. PURPOSE

Monroe County School District ("District" or "MCSD") is requesting sealed bids for professional Iguana

Removal and Management Services throughout District facilities and properties. The initial Contract term shall be one (1) year with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. The Contractor shall provide humane, legal, effective, and environmentally responsible removal and population management of invasive green iguanas and other non-protected iguana species in accordance with all applicable Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations. The Contractor will be expected to identify conditions contributing to iguana activity and provide recommendations for preventative measures to reduce future infestations and property damage.

4.2. SITES

A. Site Visits - Visits may be coordinated by contacting the Maintenance Shop for that area. Please call prior to arriving. Walkthroughs will only be allowed after school hours unless otherwise authorized by the District.

1. Lower Keys – 305-293-1400, ext. 53458

2. Middle/Upper Keys – 305-293-1400, ext. 53398

B. Sites - All buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, retention areas, canal banks, landscaped areas, playgrounds, and support buildings located on each site shall be included in this contract. At the sole discretion of the District, sites may be added or removed based on District needs with two weeks prior notice to Contractor. Sites may be added or removed from this service by the district. Sites included in this contract are:

1. Upper Keys Sites

a. Key Largo School Campus - 104801 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037

b. Coral Shores High School Campus - 89901 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070

c. Plantation Key School Campus - 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070

2. Middle Keys Sites

a. Marathon Middle/High School Campus - 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050

b. Stanley Switlik School Campus - 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

3. Lower Keys Sites

a. Sugarloaf School Campus - 255 Crane Boulevard, Upper Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042

b. Gerald Adams School Campus - 5855 College Road, Key West, FL 33040

c. Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium/Rex Weech Baseball Field - 1200 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040

d. Poinciana School Campus - 1407 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040

e. Horace O'Bryant School Campus - 1105 Leon Street, Key West, FL 33040

f. Key West High School Campus - 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040

4.3. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Regular Weekly Services

1. The Contractor shall perform weekly inspections and removal activities at all District sites. Services shall include:

a. Active removal of iguanas

b. Inspection for new and existing burrows

c. Monitoring of population activity

d. Identification and monitoring of nesting areas

e. Removal of eggs when legally permitted

f. Inspection of landscaping and water-adjacent areas

g. Identification and documentation of property damage caused by iguanas

h. Identification of conditions contributing to continued iguana activity

i. Recommendations for corrective or preventative measures

j. Documentation of the service visit

i. A service visit shall be documented even when no iguanas are removed.

2. Particular attention shall be given to:

a. Playgrounds

b. Athletic facilities

c. Retention ponds

d. Shorelines and canal banks

e. Courtyards

f. Outdoor dining areas

g. Bus loading zones

h. Portable classroom areas

i. Roof and mechanical equipment areas

j. Landscape beds

3. The Contractor shall coordinate service activities to minimize disruption to students, staff, visitors, athletic activities, and District operations.

B. Annual Site Assessment

1. Between September and November of each Contract year, the Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive inspection of each District site and prepare a written report identifying potential issues, such as:

a. Areas of significant iguana activity

b. Active and inactive burrow locations

c. Potential nesting locations

d. Structural or property damage caused by iguanas

e. Landscaping conditions contributing to iguana activity

f. Food or water sources contributing to infestations

g. Erosion or drainage concerns associated with iguana activity

h. Areas requiring corrective or preventative action

i. Recommended maintenance or repair actions

j. Opportunities to reduce habitat attractiveness

2. Reports shall be submitted electronically to both the school principal/designee and the Director of

Maintenance.

3. The annual site assessment shall be included in the annual lump sum site price.

C. Emergency Call-Out Services

1. The Contractor shall provide emergency call-out services requiring priority response. The maximum allowable response time to have a technician on-site shall be four (4) hours after the District contacts the Contractor by phone or email. Calls received after 2:00 PM may be responded to beginning at 8:00 AM the next business day when the site is open. Examples of emergency conditions may include, but are not limited to:

a. Iguanas inside occupied buildings

b. Iguanas creating an immediate safety concern

c. Aggressive or disruptive iguana activity in student or staff areas

d. Significant burrowing affecting sidewalks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, seawalls, buildings, structures, or other District property

e. Other conditions determined by the District to require an emergency response

2. The Contractor shall document each emergency call-out, including:

a. Date and time the request was received

b. Time of arrival

c. Site and specific location

d. Condition observed

e. Action take

f. Number of iguanas removed, if applicable

g. Removal method utilized

h. Recommended follow-up actions

3. Emergency call-out services shall be invoiced separately from the annual lump-sum price at the applicable rate provided.

D. Additional Services

1. At the request of the District, the Contractor shall provide additional removal or management services outside the regular weekly service schedule. Additional services may include:

a. Athletic events

b. Construction projects

c. Special campus activities

d. Large-scale population reduction efforts

e. Additional inspections following significant activity

2. Additional services shall only be performed when authorized by the District.

3. Additional services shall be invoiced using the applicable unit prices provided.

4. No additional service shall be billed unless authorized by the District prior to the work being performed, except where emergency services are specifically authorized under this Scope of Work.

E. Covered Species

1. Services under this Contract shall include management and removal of:

a. Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana)

b. Other non-native, invasive, non-protected iguana species that may be legally removed under applicable Florida law.

2. The Contractor shall identify in its bid any species that it is unable or not legally authorized to remove.

F. Humane and Legal Removal

1. All removal, handling, capture, transportation, disposal, and other management activities shall comply with:

a. Current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations

b. Applicable federal, state, and local laws

c. Applicable animal welfare requirements

d. District safety and security requirements

e. Applicable occupational health and safety requirements

2. No removal, handling, transportation, destruction, or disposal of eggs, nests, or live animals shall be performed in a manner inconsistent with current FWC regulations or applicable law.

3. Permitted removal methods may include, where legally authorized:

a. Trapping

b. Hand capture

c. Pole snare capture

d. Air rifle dispatch

i. Air rifle use on District property shall require prior authorization from the District. Advance notice shall be provided to the MCSD Director of Safety and Security, Director of

Maintenance, and applicable site administration.

ii. At no time shall air rifles or firearm removal methods be discharged on school property while students are present on campus.

e. Other lawful methods approved or authorized by the FWC

G. Materials and Equipment

1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, materials, traps, capture equipment, disposal means, personal protective equipment, and safety equipment necessary to perform the services. The Contractor shall submit:

a. Description of removal and management methods

b. Vehicle inventory

c. Trap specifications

d. Safety procedures

e. Disposal procedures

f. Applicable licenses, permits, certifications, and registrations

H. Prevention and Site Recommendations

1. The Contractor shall identify and document conditions that may contribute to iguana activity or population growth. Recommendations may include:

a. Burrows requiring repair

b. Damaged landscaping

c. Erosion concerns

d. Vegetation that may attract or support iguana populations

e. Food and water sources contributing to infestations

f. Areas providing shelter or nesting opportunities

2. Recommendations shall be documented during each service visit.

3. The Contractor shall distinguish between conditions that can be corrected as part of the

Contractor's services and conditions requiring District maintenance, repair, landscaping, construction, or other action.

I. Service Log

1. For each District site, the Contractor shall maintain an Iguana Mangement Service Log either electronically or in a three-ring binder maintained by the Contractor and located in the designated

Site Office. Each service visit shall document, at a minimum:

a. Date and time of service

b. Technician name

c. Number of iguanas removed

d. Removal method utilized

e. Areas and locations serviced

f. Active burrows identified

g. Nesting activity observed, when applicable

h. Property damage observed

i. Corrective or preventative recommendations

j. Safety concerns observed

k. Follow-up actions required

J. Monthly Reporting

1. The Contractor shall submit a consolidated monthly report to the District. The monthly report shall identify, at a minimum:

a. Total iguanas removed by site

b. Number and dates of service visits by site

c. Areas experiencing recurring activity

d. Burrow activity

e. Nesting activity, when legally observable and reportable

f. Property damage observed

g. Recommended maintenance or corrective actions

h. Preventative recommendations

i. Trends in campus populations

j. Significant issues requiring District attention

K. Incident Reporting

1. The Contractor shall notify the District within twenty-four (24) hours of any unusual incident, including property damage, safety concerns, public interaction, injury, or law enforcement involvement.

4.4. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND SITE CONDUCT

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Provide trained personnel capable of performing the required services

2. Ensure employees and subcontractors comply with District safety and security requirements

3. Maintain appropriate identification while on District property

4. Minimize disruption to school operations

5. Coordinate activities around student arrival, dismissal, athletic events, and other scheduled activities

6. Keep work areas clean and free of hazards

7. Promptly remove Contractor-generated debris and materials

8. Secure traps and equipment

9. Immediately report unsafe conditions observed during service

10. Comply with District instructions concerning access to buildings and restricted areas

11. Obtain District authorization before performing work outside the approved scope

4.5. EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidder shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing iguana removal, invasive species management, nuisance wildlife removal, or substantially similar services.

B. Bidder shall have the personnel, equipment, licenses, permits, and qualifications necessary to legally and safely perform the services required under this ITB.

C. Bidder shall demonstrate experience performing services of similar scope and complexity.

4.6. AWARD

A. The District intends to make separate awards by geographic area. Bidders may submit pricing for one, two, or all three geographic areas. The District reserves the right to award one, two, or all three geographic areas to the same Bidder or to make awards to different Bidders for different geographic areas.

B. Award for each geographic area shall be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder meeting all requirements of this ITB for that geographic area.

4.7. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

To be considered sufficiently responsive for award evaluation, Bidder must include in its submittal at a minimum the following documentation:

A. Experience - documentation of successfully providing goods or services of a similar scope to those requested under this solicitation

B. References - documentation of positive references from other work performed. All references should be documented on the Reference Form provided with this solicitation;

C. Licenses - copies of all appropriate business licenses and professional certifications required to perform the work described in this solicitation;

D. Signed Forms - signed and fully executed copies of all signable forms included in this solicitation

(including notarization if applicable)

5. Insurance

5.1. Required Insurance

Insurance will be required for this Contract. Respondents are required to carry and maintain insurance with all coverage and minimum policy limits identified below, and must include proof of insurance in their response to this solicitation. All required insurance must be from insurance carriers that have a rating of “A” or better and a financial size category of “VII” or higher according to the A. M. Best Company. All required insurance policies shall name “The School Board of Monroe County, Florida” as the certificate holder and additional insured.

Notice shall be provided to MCSB at least thirty (30) days in advance of any material change in coverage or cancellation, except as provided for herein.

Except as otherwise specifically authorized in this Agreement, no deductible or selfinsured retention for any required insurance provided by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will be allowed. To the extent any required insurance is subject to any deductible or self-insured retention (whether with or without approval of

MCSB), the Contractor shall be responsible for paying on behalf of MCSB (and any other person or organization that the Contractor has, in this Agreement, agreed to include as an insured for the required insurance) any such deductible or self-insured retentio

5.2. Commercial General Liability

Commercial General Liability: Coverage shall be provided, with minimum policies limits as set forth below.

MCSB, its board members, officers, and employees shall be named as an additional insured to the Commercial

General Liability insurance policy on a form no more restrictive than ISO form CG 20 10 (Additional Insured –

Owners, Lessees, or Contractor). If MCSB and its board members, officers, and employees are not named as additional insureds then MCSB reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately as a material breach of the Agreement.

• Minimum Policy Limit: $1,000,000 Incident / $2,000,000 Aggregate

5.3. Automotive Liability

Automotive Liability: Any Contractor or vendor transporting district employees, delivering, or transporting district owned equipment or property, or providing services or equipment where a reasonable person would believe MCSB is responsible for the work of the Contractor from portal to portal is required to carry this insurance to the limit listed below

• Minimum Policy Limit: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

5.4. Worker's Compensation & Employer's Liability

Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability: All non-construction Contractors and vendors that have one or more employees or subcontracts any portion of their work to another individual or company are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. For contracts of $25,000 or more, no State of Florida, Division of

Workers’ Compensation, Exemption forms will be accepted. All Contractors engaging in construction-related activities, as defined by 440.02(8) Florida Statutes, on behalf of MCSB are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. All entities and individuals required to have workers compensation insurance must purchase a commercial workers’ compensation insurance policy to the limits listed below. The Workers’

Compensation policy must be endorsed to waive the insurer’s right to subrogate against MCSB, and its board members, officers and employees.

6. Pricing Table

ANNUAL LUMP SUM PRICES

The Bidder shall provide an annual lump-sum price for all regular services within each geographic area identified below. The annual lump-sum price shall include all weekly scheduled services, annual site assessments, routine reporting, labor, equipment, transportation, materials, disposal, and all other costs necessary to perform the services specified in this ITB.

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost

1 Upper Keys Area (Key Largo School, Coral Shores High

School, Plantation Key School) Lump Sum

2 Middle Keys Area (Marathon Middle/High School, Stanley Switlik School) Lump Sum

3 Lower Keys Area (Sugarloaf School, Gerald Adams

School, Tommy Roberts Stadium/Rex Weech Field, Poinciana School, Horace O'Bryant School, Key West

High School)

Lump Sum

ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRICING

The Bidder shall also provide separate unit pricing for emergency and additional services.

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost

1 Emergency Call-Out Per Call

2 Additional Services - Hourly Rate Per Hour/Per

Technician

7. Vendor Information & Offer Certification

1. W-9*

Please Upload Respondent's W-9 Form

• fw9.pdf

*Response required

2. Reference Form *

Provide download and complete the attached form. Respondents must provide three (3) references from agencies you have provided similar goods or services to in the past five (5) years.

• VENDOR_REFERENCE_FORM.pdf

*Response required

3. Upload Certifications / Licenses / Qualifications *

Please upload a clear and legible copy of all licenses, certifications, and qualifications noted in the specifications as required or preferred for award eligibility

*Response required

4. Certificate of Insurance *

Please upload a certificate of insurance evidencing all coverages and minimum policy limits required by this

Solicitation. Offers not including proof of required insurance may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

*Response required

5. Business / Personal Relationship Disclosure*

Respondent is required to disclose any personal or business relationship with an employee of the Monroe

County School District, or any member of the School Board of Monroe County, Florida. Please download, complete and upload the attached form.

• Relationship_Disclosure.pdf

*Response required

6. Acknowledgements

6.1. Debarment Certification *

Respondent certifies that, neither the firm nor any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, principal, investigator, project director, manager, auditor, and/or position involving the administration of federal funds:

(a) Is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, as defined in 2 CFR Chapter 180, by any federal department or agency;

(b) Has within a three-year period preceding this certification been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local government transaction or public contract; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a federal, state, or local Governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and

(d) Has within a three-year period preceding this certification had one or more federal, state, or local government public transactions terminated for cause or default.

Respondent further certifies that it shall not knowingly enter into any transaction with any subcontractor, material supplier, or vendor who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this project by any federal agency.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.2. Non-Collusion*

Respondent certifies the following:

• The terms of Respondent’s offer, including pricing, have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter related to such terms, with any other Respondent or competitor; and

• Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed to other Respondents or competitors, and will not knowingly be disclosed by the

Respondent prior to public opening of the bid or proposal, directly or indirectly, to any other Respondent or competitor; and

• No attempt has been made or will be made by the Respondent to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid or proposal for the purpose of restricting competition; and

• The statements contained in Respondent’s offer are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that

School Board will rely upon the truth of the statements contained in this affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.3. Drug Free Workplace *

If awarded a contract by the School Board of Monroe County, Florida (“School Board”), in accordance with

Florida Statute 287.087, Respondent agrees to the enforce a drug-free workplace, including at a minimum:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in section (1).

4. In the statement specified in section (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under proposal, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction

5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee’s community, or any employee who is so convicted.

6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.4. Public Entity Crime Statement *

Respondent acknowledges the following:

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit proposals on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for

CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

6.5. Contractor Rules *

The following is a list of rules that contractors/vendors and their personnel must adhere to while working on

Monroe County School projects. Failure of the contractor/vendor to abide by the rules will result in the violators being removed from the job site. All costs resulting from this will be the responsibility of the contractor/vendor. Please sign these rules and indicate the contractor/vendor’s agreement to follow them.

• Casual communications by contract/vendor personnel with students, staff, or faculty is prohibited.

• Convicted felons and employees with a past history of child abuse or molestation shall not be used on

Monroe County School projects.

• The schools are “Drug Free Zones,” use or possession of illegal substances and alcohol in any form are prohibited.

• The schools are “Tobacco Free,” no tobacco use is permitted on the school campus, in parking lots, or inside school restrooms.

• Vulgar language or gestures discernible to students or school staff is prohibited.

• Fighting or physically abusive actions of a similar nature are prohibited.

• Appropriate and modest attire is required while working on school campus. Revealing clothing will not be permitted.

• Clean up of work area is required on a daily basis. Hazardous materials shall not be put in school trash receptacles.

• Work that may be disruptive to the school shall be scheduled with the school administration or done after normal school hours.

• Pets are not allowed on campus.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.6. Identical Tie Proposals *

Preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. Whenever two or more of a proposal, which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service, are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, an proposal received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie proposals will be followed if none of the tie vendors have a drug-free workplace program. See Drug Free Workplace Form for qualifications.

6.7. Local Preference *

Respondent acknowledges that it has reviewed and understands the Local Preference Policy attached to this solicitation.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.8. General Terms & Conditions *

Respondent acknowledges and agrees to the General Terms & Conditions attached to this Solicitation.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

7. Local Preference

7.1. Is Respondent Claiming Local Preference? *

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

7.1.1. Upload Required Documentation*

If Respondent is claiming local preference, you must upload a clear, legible copy of the driver's license for at least one director or principal of Respondent evidencing residence in Monroe County, Florida; and a copy of

Respondent's Monroe County Business Tax License.

*Response required

8. Other Supporting Documentation

8.1. Upload Other Supporting Documents

Respondents who wish to include additional supporting documentation with their offer should upload that here

9. Offer Certification

9.1. Offer Certification*

Please download, sign and notarize the attached Certification. Offers made without a completed Certification

Form will not be considered for award

• Bid_Certification_Form_v2.pdf