QR 41129_Road Base Material.pdf

March 26, 2025

Interested Firms

Re: Quote Request, 41129 – Road Base Material Purchase FY 2024-25, Silver Springs, Marion County

Dear Contractor , The St. Johns River Water Management District (“District”) desires to procure a vendor to supply 10,000 tons of road base material to the District (District to provide trucking). The road base material is to improve approximately 2.5 miles of roadways within the Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications below and all supporting documentation must be submitted with the response to this quotation request:

a. Proof of firm’s ability to do business in the state of Florida. (Respondent-provided documentation must be included with quote response.)

b. Respondent must have been in business providing limerock specified for at least three (3) years prior to the date set for the receipt of responses. (Respondent must complete and submit District-provided Qualification – General form.)

c. Responses must include respondent’s completed Certificate as to Entity’s Authority to do Business in Florida. (Respondent must complete and submit District-provided form.)

WHERE TO DELIVER RESPONSE

Respondent must submit its Response in electronic format (no paper copies) either by: (1) uploading to DemandStar directly at www.demandstar.com OR to Central Bidding directly at www.centralbidding.com (NOT BOTH); OR (2) delivering all files on a single pin/thumb/jump drive either by mail or hand delivery in a sealed envelope labeled as follows:

SEALED QUOTE – DO NOT OPEN

Respondent’s Name:

Quote Request: 41129 Opening Time: 2:00 p.m.

Opening Date: April 8, 2025

Breanna Pierce, Procurement Specialist St. Johns River Water Management District Office of Financial Services 4049 Reid Street Palatka, Florida 32177 http://www.demandstar.com/ http://www.centralbidding.com/

Contract 41129

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DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE BY EMAIL OR MORE THAN ONCE – THIS WILL RESULT IN THE

QUOTE BEING REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

Recommendation for award shall be based on the lowest quote that meets all requirements of this quote request.

If you need assistance or have any questions about submitting your quote, please email Breanna Pierce at BPierce@sjrwmd.com or call (386) 643-1168.

NOTE: Please check the box provided below if you are unable to provide a quotation for this project at this time and return this page by email to my attention at BPierce@sjrwmd.com.

I am unable to provide a quotation at this time for the following reason(s):

Respondent’s Signature Respondent’s Company Name

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The District is a political subdivision of the state of Florida, whose boundaries cover all or portions of 18 counties, and is tax exempt (Tax ID No. 85-8012643710C-3; expires March 31, 2028). Respondent shall provide an estimate of all applicable taxes and fees in its quote, including a list of taxes and fees that fall under the District’s exemption.

1. Opening of Quotes

a. The Florida Public Records Act, §119.071(1)(b), Fla. Stat., exempts sealed quotes from inspection and copying until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision pursuant to §120.57(3)(a), Fla. Stat., or until 30 days after opening of quotes, whichever is earlier. This exemption is not waived by the public opening of quotes.

b. Unless otherwise exempt, Respondent’s quote is a public record that is subject to disclosure upon expiration of the above exemption. If any information submitted with the Quote is a trade secret as defined in §812.081, Fla. Stat., and exempt from disclosure pursuant to §815.04, Fla. Stat., Respondent must clearly identify any such material as “CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET” in its submittal and explain the basis for such exemption. The District reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to reject a submittal for excessive or unwarranted assertion of trade secret confidentiality and return the submittal to Respondent.

c. Respondents shall bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting responses to this Quote Request. The District will, in no way, be responsible for these costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome.

2. Inquiries and Addenda

a. District staff are not authorized to orally interpret the meaning of the Quote Request package, or correct any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency, or error therein. In order to be binding upon the District, the interpretation or correction must be given by the Procurement Specialist and must be in writing. The Procurement Specialist may orally explain the District’s procedures and assist Respondents in referring to any applicable provision in the Quote Request documents, but the Respondent is ultimately responsible for submitting the quote in the appropriate form and in accordance with written procedures.

b. Every request for a written interpretation or correction must be received at least nine days prior to opening of quotes in order to be considered. Requests must be submitted by email to BPierce@sjrwmd.com. Interpretations, corrections, and supplemental instructions will be communicated by written addenda to this solicitation posted by Onvia DemandStar to all prospective Respondents (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes) not later than five days prior to the date fixed for the Quote Request opening.

c. Submission of a quote constitutes acknowledgment of receipt of all addenda. Quotes will be construed as though all addenda had been received. Failure of the Respondent to receive any addenda does not relieve Respondent from any and all obligations under the quote, as submitted. All addenda become part of the Agreement.

3. Award Procedures

a. Section 286.0113, Fla. Stat., exempts from being open to the public, any portion of a meeting at which: (1) a negotiation with a Respondent is conducted pursuant to a competitive solicitation; (2) a Respondent makes an oral presentation as part of a competitive solicitation; (3) a Respondent answers questions as part of a competitive solicitation; or (4) negotiation strategies are discussed.

Also, recordings of, and any records presented at, the exempt meeting are exempt from §119.07(1) and §24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution (Public Records) until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening the Quotes or final replies, whichever

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b. Pursuant to §286.0113 Fla. Stat., if the District rejects all quotes and concurrently provides notice of its intent to reissue the competitive solicitation, the recording and any records presented at any exempt meeting shall remain exempt from §119.07(1) and §24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution (Public Records) until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued competitive solicitation or until the District withdraws the reissued competitive solicitation. A recording and any records presented at an exempt meeting are not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial District notice rejecting all quotes.

c. The District will examine the quotes to determine completeness. Obvious mismatches with regard to technical or commercial requirements will be rejected at this time.

d. If two or more quotes are equal in all respects, the Agreement will be awarded as follows: (1) to the Respondent that certifies compliance with §287.087, Fla. Stat., via the Drug-Free Workplace Form;

or (2) by lot.

e. In the event the Successful Respondent(s) fail to enter into the Agreement or the Agreement with said Respondent is terminated within 90 days of the effective date, the District reserves the right to negotiate with the other respondents in ranked order, if available, and award an Agreement.

f. All Respondents will be notified of the District's intent to award or decision to award the Agreement.

For the purpose of filing a protest under §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., the time period will commence as provided in “Notices and Services Thereof.”

4. Disqualification of Respondents

Any of the following causes will be considered as sufficient grounds for disqualification of a Respondent and rejection of the Quote:

a. Contacting a District employee or officer other than Alan Weaver, the procurement specialist assigned to this solicitation action, about any aspect of this Quote Request before the notice of intended decision is posted.

b. Submission of more than one quote response for the same subject matter by an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation under the same or different names;

c. Evidence of collusion among Respondents;

d. Submission of materially false information with the Quote;

e. Information gained through checking of references or other sources which indicates that Respondent may not successfully perform the Work;

f. Respondent is failing to adequately perform on any existing contract with the District;

g. Respondent has defaulted on a previous contract with the District;

h. The evidence submitted by Respondent, or the District’s investigation of Respondent, fails to satisfy the District that Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement in a manner acceptable to the District and within the time period specified;

i. Any other cause that is sufficient to raise doubt regarding the ability of a Respondent to perform the Work in a manner that meets the District’s objectives for the Work.

5. Rejection of Quote

a. Quotes must be submitted to the specified location and received during the specified time as directed on page 1 in order to be considered timely. Untimely quotes will not be considered. Quotes will be considered irregular and may be rejected if they show material omissions, alterations of form, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=%22open%20government%22&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.07.html

- 5 -additions not called for, conditions, limitations, unauthorized alternate quotes, or other material irregularities. The District may consider incomplete any quote not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions specified herein, and reserves the right to waive any minor deviations or irregularities in an otherwise valid Quote.

b. The District also reserves the right to reject any and all quotes when it determines, in its sole judgment and discretion that, it is not in its best interest to award the agreement.

6. Public Entity Crimes/Discriminatory Vendors

In accordance with §287.133 and §287.134, Fla. Stat., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted or discriminatory vendor lists following a conviction for a public entity crime or placement on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a quote, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a quote, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit quotes, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or Contractor under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in §287.017 for CATEGORY TWO ($35,000) for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted or discriminatory vendor lists.

8. Prohibition Against Considering Social, Political, or Ideological Interest in Government Contracting

Notice is hereby provided that pursuant to Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, the District (1) will not request documentation of or consider a Respondent’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the Respondent is a responsible respondent and (2) may not give preference to a Respondent based on the Respondent's social, political, or ideological interests.

9. Notices and Services Thereof

a) The District will publish notice of specifications and criteria, including addenda, intended agency decisions, or other matters pertinent to this solicitation on Onvia DemandStar at DemandStar.com, Vendor Registry at vendorregistry.com, Central Bidding at centralbidding.com or the District’s website at sjrwmd.com.

b) Notices will be posted for a minimum of 72 hours following the time at which they are deemed received. The time period for filing a Notice of Protest pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Rule 28-110.003, Fla. Admin. Code, commences at the time notices are deemed received.

c) As a courtesy to Respondents, the District may send copies of the notices of intended agency decisions via email or facsimile to Respondent. These courtesy communications neither constitute official notice nor vary the times of receipt set forth above.

10. Protest Procedures

a) Pursuant to§120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Rule 28-110.003, Fla. Admin. Code, any person adversely affected by the terms, conditions, or specifications contained in a solicitation, including addenda, must file a written Notice of Protest within 72 hours after its posting.

b) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Rule 28-110.003, Fla. Admin. Code, any person adversely affected by a District decision or intended decision to award a contract, or to reject all quotes, proposals, or qualifications, must file a written Notice of Protest within 72 hours after posting of the decision or intended decision.

c) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Rule 28-110.004, Fla. Admin. Code, the protester must also file a Formal Written Protest within ten days after the date the Notice of Protest is filed with the District. The Formal Written Protest must state with particularity the facts and law upon which the

- 6 -protest is based. Pursuant to §287.042(2)(c), Fla. Stat., any person who files an action protesting the decision or intended decision must post with the District Clerk at the time of filing the Formal Written Protest a bond, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to the St. Johns River Water Management District in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the District’s estimated contract amount.

d) No additional time will be added for mailing. All filings must comply with Rule 28-106.104, Fla.

Admin. Code, and must be addressed to and received by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida within the prescribed time periods. The District will not accept as filed any electronically transmitted facsimile pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest, or other documents.

e) The District’s acceptance of pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest, Formal Written Protest, or other documents filed by email is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, Florida Administrative Code), which is available for viewing at sjrwmd.com. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the document being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District.

f) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond will constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Fla. Stat. Mediation under §120.573, Fla. Stat., is not available.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Exhibit 1 – Statement of Work Exhibit 2– Cost Schedule Exhibit 3 – Qualifications: Documentation Forms Exhibit 4 – Sample Agreement

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EXHIBIT 1 — STATEMENT OF WORK

ROAD BASE MATERIAL PURCHASE FY 2024-25, SILVER SPRINGS, MARION COUNTY

I. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND

The project area known as Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area comprises about 4,900 acres in Marion County, north of SR 40 west of CR 315 and east of SR 326. This property, acquired by the District in 2015, provides an opportunity to restore, improve and protect surface water quality within the drainage basin prior to the confluence with Silver River.

Numerous roads were constructed throughout the property to support commercial timber operations and public access. Most of these roadways are beginning to rut with depressions/potholes forming that continue to degrade the roadway. It has been determined that the best option for repair is to cap these roadways with road base material.

II. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this work is for vendors to supply road base material to the District (District to provide trucking). The District anticipates purchasing 10,000 tons of road base material to improve approximately 2.5 miles of roadways within Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall provide road base material (exclusive of trucking), with certified weight tickets. The material should generally meet Florida Department of Transportation Specifications for road base material but does not need to be FDOT certified. However, the moisture content and the gradation schedule shall be met as defined below. The District reserves the right to inspect the material to ensure the quantity and quality meets the District’s minimum requirements prior to award.

IV. TASK IDENTIFICATION

Contractor Responsibilities

• Provide road base material per the minimum requirements.

• The road base material shall not exceed 15% moisture content at the time loading. Loads exceeding

15% moisture content shall not be accepted.

• Road base material shall have minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) of 100.

• Road base material shall meet the following general distribution guidelines for gradations:

SIEVE SIZE GRADATION

PERCENT PASSING

3 ½ inch 100 1 ½ inch 95-100 ¾ inch 65-90

3/8 inch 40-85 No. 4 25-65 No. 10 20-50 No. 50 5-30 N0. 200 0-10

• Load road base material onto District trucks (18-20 ton).

• Provide certified scale ticket to District truck driver to verify shipment weight and quantity.

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District Responsibilities

• Provide trucks for transporting road base material to levees.

• Collect weight tickets after loading is complete.

V. TIME FRAMES AND DELIVERABLES

The contract is expected to be awarded in April 2025. The District anticipates hauling to commence on or about May 1, 2025, with all material hauled by June 30, 2025. Certified (weight) scale tickets shall be provided to District’s representative with each truck.

VI. PROJECT MANAGER

DJ Brock, Field Supervisor Bureau of Operations and Maintenance 352-303-2986 (cell) dbrock@sjrwmd.com (email)

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EXHIBIT 2 — COST SCHEDULE

ROAD BASE MATERIAL PURCHASE FY 2024-25, SILVER SPRINGS, MARION COUNTY

(Note: This form must be included with quote submittal)

DUE BY: NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM, April 8, 2025 - RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST AS IDENTIFIED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS REQUEST.

Award shall be based on the lowest responsible and responsive respondent that meets all qualifications of this solicitation based on the Total Material Cost. A Respondent’s Total Material Cost is calculated as follows:

Total Cost = Total Material Cost + District Delivery Cost.

The District Delivery Cost is the District’s average 20-ton capacity dump truck trip-cost of $6/mile multiplied by the distance (one-way as measured by Google Maps) between the Respondent’s quarry and the closest entrance of either 6381 E Highway 326, Silver Springs, Florida 34488 or 4110 NE Highway 315, Silver Springs, Florida 34488 multiplied by the estimated number of trips (500). For example, if the distance from quarry to entrance is 10 miles, the District’s Delivery Cost would be as follows: $6 X 10 X 500 = $30,000.

Respondent must provide the quarry location in its Cost Schedule. District procurement staff will calculate (1) the District Delivery Cost Incurred; and (2) Total Cost utilizing the methodology described above.

COST SCHEDULE – ROAD BASE MATERIAL PURCHASE FY 2024-25

SILVER SPRINGS, MARION COUNTY

DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

MATERIAL COST

Road Base Material (material only, no trucking) 10,000 tons $ $

Respondent’s Quarry Location

No Coercion for Labor or Services. The Respondent, a nongovernmental entity seeking to enter into a contract with the District, declares that it does not use coercion for labor or services as prohibited under Sec.

787.06, Fla. Stat.

VERIFICATION

UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I HEREBY DECLAREACKNOWLEDGE, as Respondent’s authorized officer or representative, that I have fully read the Respondent’s Quote, of which this Cost Schedule is a part, all facts stated in the Quote are true, and I understand all terms and conditions as set forth therein this quote, and upon award of such Quote, Respondent shall fully comply with such terms and conditions.

RESPONDENT (FIRM NAME)

ADDRESS

SIGNATURE TYPED NAME & TITLE

TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

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EXHIBIT 3 – QUALIFICATION FORMS

QUALIFICATION — GENERAL

(This form must be included with quote submittal)

As part of the quote request, Respondent shall complete the following so that the District can determine Respondent’s ability, experience, and facilities for performing the Work.

Name of Respondent:

Year company was organized/formed: __________________

Number of years Respondent has been engaged in business under the present firm or trade name:

Total number of years Respondent has experience in providing limerock as described in the District’s Statement of Work: ____________________

Has Respondent previously been engaged in the same or similar business under another firm or trade name?

If so, please describe each such instance.

Has Respondent ever been adjudicated bankrupt, initiated bankruptcy, or been the subject of bankruptcy proceedings on behalf of the current entity submitting this quote or a prior entity that Respondent substantially operated or controlled? If yes, please describe the nature and result of those proceedings and the entity involved.

Describe the background/experience of the person or persons who will be primarily responsible for directing the Work that will be performed pursuant to this quote. This inquiry is intended to encompass the project manager and/or superintendent who will be engaged on a daily basis in directing performance of the Work.

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CERTIFICATE AS TO ENTITY’S AUTHORITY TO DO BUSINESS IN FLORIDA

(This form to be included in quote submittal)

The below entity is organized under the laws of the State of ; is authorized by law to respond to this Quote Request and perform all work and furnish materials and equipment required under the Agreement, and is authorized to do business in the state of Florida.

Entity name:

Address:

Registration No.:

Registered Agent:

By:

(Official Title) (Affix corporate seal, if utilized by Respondent)

Attest:

The full names and business or residence addresses of persons or firms interested in the foregoing submittals as principals or officers of Respondent are as follows (specifically include the President, Secretary, and Treasurer or Manager and Member, and state the title held by all other individuals listed):

Identify any parent, subsidiary, or sister entity involving the same or substantially the same officers and directors that will or may be involved in performance of the Project, and provide the same information requested above on a photocopy of this form.

Attach a copy of Respondent’s active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations proving Respondent’s authority to do business in the state of Florida, or a copy of the application for same that has been accepted by the state of Florida

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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM

(This form required only in the event of a tie response)

The Respondent, (business name) , in accordance with §287.087, Fla. Stat., hereby certifies that Respondent does the following:

1. Informs 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

2. Publishes a statement notifying employees that

a. 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 its employees for violations of such prohibition.

b. as a condition of working on the contractual services that are the subject of this solicitation, 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, Fla. Stat., or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.

3. Gives each employee engaged in providing the contractual services that are the subject of this solicitation a copy of the statement specified in paragraph 2, above.

4. Imposes 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, by any employee convicted of a violation listed in sub-paragraph 2.b., above.

5. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of §287.087, Fla. Stat.

As the person authorized to sign this statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above requirements.

Title:

Date:

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EXHIBIT 4 – SAMPLE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

AND _____________________

FOR THE ROAD BASE MATERIAL PURCHASE FY2024-25, SILVER SPRINGS FOREST, MARION

COUNTY

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the GOVERNING BOARD of the ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (the “District”), whose mailing address is 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, and _____________________ (“Vendor”), whose address is

Vendor responded to the District’s Quote Request, 41129 – Road Base Material Purchase FY 2024-25, Silver Springs, Marion County by the deadline of April 8, 2025, and was awarded this contract with its attachments (collectively the “Agreement”).

Accordingly, in addition to the attached Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, the District and Vendor agree to the following:

1. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by both parties and shall expire on September 30, 2025.

2. When issued a Purchase Order, Vendor agrees to furnish the requested road base material (the “Work”).

3. A District Purchase Order will be let for each purchase. Actual payment may be made via District ACH Direct Deposit following product receipt and acceptance. Vendor shall sell the road base material to the District as specified within the District Purchase Order unless otherwise agreed to by District staff.

4. The District’s Purchase Order will identify the amount of road base material and/or other requirements.

5. Product purchased under this Agreement shall conform to the requirements of Attachment B, Statement of Work.

6. The District makes no guarantees as to any amount that will be purchased under the Agreement.

7. Vendor must notify the District within ten days of any action or lapse that result in Vendor no longer meeting the minimum qualifications criteria in the solicitation.

8. The District may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 30 days’ written notice.

Alternatively, the District may terminate this Agreement for cause on ten days’ written notice and opportunity to cure in the event of any material breach hereof.

9. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of Florida and shall not be construed more strictly against one party than against the other because it may have been drafted by one of the parties. As used herein, “shall” is always mandatory. In the event of any legal proceedings arising from or related to this Agreement: (1) venue for any state or federal legal proceedings shall be in Putnam County or federal legal proceedings shall be in Orange County; (2) each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees, including appeals; (3) for civil proceedings, the parties hereby consent to trial by the court and waive the right to jury trial.

10. No Coercion for Labor Services. Vendor, a nongovernmental entity entering this Agreement with the District, certifies, assures, and affirms that Vendor does not use coercion for labor or services as prohibited under Sec. 787.06, Florida Statutes. If Vendor is a nongovernmental entity, Vendor must provide the District with a Human Trafficking Attestation, Attachment C, executed by an officer or representative of Vendor.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement on the date set forth below.

Mary Ellen Winkler, J.D., Assistant Executive Director St. Johns River Water Management District

_____________________ (By signing below, you accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement and represent that you have the necessary authority to sign on behalf of your company.)

(Sign here); _________________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________________

Title: _________________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________________

Attachments:

Attachment A – Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Attachment B – Statement of Work Attachment C – Human Trafficking Attestation

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ATTACHMENT A – PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions of this Purchase Order (Order) apply unless expressly superseded by a separate written agreement between the parties. Terms and conditions on the face of this Order supersede the printed terms and conditions below. Linked terms or conditions in the attachments are rejected by the SJRWMD unless expressly accepted on the face of this Order.

COMMODITY PURCHASES: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Contract. This Order, including attachments, constitutes a binding contract under the terms and conditions contained on this and the reverse side when accepted by Vendor, either by acknowledgment or by commencement of shipment.

No changes may be made in this Order without the authorization of purchaser, St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Neither Vendor nor SJRWMD may assign any portion of this Order without the prior consent of the other.

2. U.C.C. All rights and obligations of the parties are governed by the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code - Article 2, Sales; Chapter 672, Florida Statutes (“F.S.”).

3. Packages, Quantities. Materials will be properly packaged and marked with the purchase order number. Quantities specified herein are not to be exceeded unless otherwise authorized by SJRWMD. SJRWMD reserves the right to cancel this Order, or any part thereof, without obligation if delivery is not made on the times(s)/date(s) specified.

4. Delivery, Acceptance, Title, Rejected Goods. Goods purchased under these terms must be delivered (if applicable) and received by SJRWMD staff. Inspection of items will be made at the destination, unless otherwise specified, and before payment is due. SJRWMD may reject any goods that are defective or not in conformance with specifications as to quality or performance. Title to property passes only after inspection and acceptance by SJRWMD. Rejected goods will be returned to Vendor at Vendor's risk and expense. SJRWMD has no further obligations with regard to rejected goods.

5. Payment. Separate invoices are required for each Order. In the absence of a separate agreement between the parties, full payment will be made within 45 days of inspection and acceptance of goods. Invoices must be received within 15 days of delivery.

6. Shipping. All prices must be F.O.B. the place of destination unless otherwise agreed. Where a specific purchase is negotiated F.O.B. the place of shipment, Vendor will prepay shipping charges and include them on the invoice. C.O.D.

shipments will not be accepted and will be returned to Vendor at Vendor's risk and expense.

7. Price. The sale price will be the lowest prevailing market price and under no circumstances higher than specified herein without the express authorization of SJRWMD.

8. Default. In the event of a default or breach by Vendor, which results in a cost increase to SJRWMD, SJRWMD may procure articles or services from other sources and charge Vendor as liquidated damages any excess costs.

9. Ownership. All materials, drawings or other items provided by SJRWMD to Vendor remain the property of SJRWMD and will be returned to SJRWMD upon demand. Unless otherwise agreed, all containers, reels or pallets shipped with goods by Vendor remain the property of SJRWMD.

10. Indemnity. The items covered by this Order will comply with all federal, state or local laws relative thereto. Vendor shall indemnify, defend all actions or claims brought against SJRWMD, and hold and save SJRWMD harmless from all losses, costs or damages, related to actual or alleged infringement of letters of patent or copyrights, or claims arising from fatalities, injuries and/or property damage resulting from manufacturing or design deficiencies of delivered goods.

11. Tax Exempt. SJRWMD is exempt from any sales, excise, or federal transportation taxes, and from the provisions of the Robinson Patman Act.

12. Venue, Attorney’s Fees, Waiver of Right to Jury Trial. This Order shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns where permitted by this Order. This Order shall be governed under the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of any legal dispute arising from or related to this Order, each party shall bear its own costs and attorney’s fees, including appeals.

The parties hereby waive their right to jury trial and consent to trial by a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Civil Rights. Pursuant to chapter 760, F.S., Vendor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status.

14. Certification. Vendor certifies that it, its principals, and affiliates, are not now and during the term of this Agreement will not be (a) on the Scrutinized Companies (sec. 287.135, Fla. Stat.), Discriminatory (sec. 287.134, Fla. Stat.), or Convicted (sec. 287.133, Fla. Stat.) lists, (b) engaged in a Boycott of Israel (sec. 287.135, Fla. Stat.), or (c) engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria (sec. 287.135, Fla. Stat.) Pursuant to the respective statutes, SJRWMD may terminate this Agreement at its sole option if Vendor is found to have submitted a false certification or if the certification proves to be untrue during the term of the Agreement.

Quote Request 41129

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ATTACHMENT B — STATEMENT OF WORK

ROAD BASE MATERIAL PURCHASE FY 2024-25, SILVER SPRINGS, MARION COUNTY

I. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND

The project area known as Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area comprises about 4,900 acres in Marion County, north of SR 40 west of CR 315 and east of SR 326. This property, acquired by the District in 2015, provides an opportunity to restore, improve and protect surface water quality within the drainage basin prior to the confluence with Silver River.

Numerous roads were constructed throughout the property to support commercial timber operations and public access. Most of these roadways are beginning to rut with depressions/potholes forming that continue to degrade the roadway. It has been determined that the best option for repair is to cap these roadways with road base material.

II. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this work is for vendors to supply road base material to the District (District to provide trucking). The District anticipates purchasing 10,000 tons of road base material to improve approximately 2.5 miles of roadways within Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall provide road base material (exclusive of trucking), with certified weight tickets. The material should generally meet Florida Department of Transportation Specifications for road base material but does not need to be FDOT certified. However, the moisture content and the gradation schedule shall be met as defined below. The District reserves the right to inspect the material to ensure the quantity and quality meets the District’s minimum requirements prior to award.

IV. TASK IDENTIFICATION

Contractor Responsibilities

• Provide road base material per the minimum requirements.

• The road base material shall not exceed 15% moisture content at the time loading. Loads exceeding

15% moisture content shall not be accepted.

• Road base material shall have minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) of 100.

• Road base material shall meet the following general distribution guidelines for gradations:

SIEVE SIZE GRADATION

PERCENT PASSING

3 ½ inch 100 1 ½ inch 95-100 ¾ inch 65-90

3/8 inch 40-85 No. 4 25-65 No. 10 20-50 No. 50 5-30 N0. 200 0-10

• Load road base material onto District trucks (18-20 ton).

• Provide certified scale ticket to District truck driver to verify shipment weight and quantity.

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District Responsibilities

• Provide trucks for transporting road base material to levees.

• Collect weight tickets after loading is complete.

V. TIME FRAMES AND DELIVERABLES

The contract is expected to be awarded in April 2025. The District anticipates hauling to commence on or about May 1, 2025, with all material hauled by June 30, 2025. Certified (weight) scale tickets shall be provided to District’s representative with each truck.

VI. PROJECT MANAGER

DJ Brock, Field Supervisor Bureau of Operations and Maintenance 352-303-2986 (cell) dbrock@sjrwmd.com (email)

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ATTACHMENT C – HUMAN TRAFFICKING ATTESTATION

Vendor Name: VENDOR NAME (“Vendor”)

This form must be completed by an officer or representative of a nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with the St. Johns River Water Management District, a governmental entity of the State of Florida, (“District”) in compliance with Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes.

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the facts stated in it are true.

VENDOR

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________

I acknowledge that Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, requires that, when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a nongovernmental entity (Vendor) and a governmental entity (the District) in the State of Florida, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit that Vendor does not use coercion to employ any person for labor or services.

This signed attestation is provided to the District to comply with that requirement.

On behalf of Vendor, I hereby certify, assure, and affirm that Vendor does not use coercion for labor or services as prohibited under Sec. 787.06, Florida Statutes.

If, at any time in the future, Vendor does use coercion for labor or services, Vendor will immediately notify the District, and no contracts may be executed, renewed, or extended between the parties.

This attestation is made for the benefit of, and reliance by, the District.