RFB_2026-067-LB_Mitigation_Land_Managment_Projects_at_Airport_Mitigation_Park_(draft)_Service_Provider_Agreement.pdf

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LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT

2026-067-LB

MITIGATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS AT AIRPORT MITIGATION PARK

FOR LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this ____ day of _________________, 202___, between LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY, a political subdivision and special district of the State of Florida ("AUTHORITY"), located at 11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671, Fort Myers, Florida 33913, and __________________________ (“PROVIDER”), a ______________corporation/limited liability company/other authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose principal business address is __________________________ and whose Federal Identification Number is __________________. Collectively, the Authority and Provider are referred to throughout this Agreement as the Parties.

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the Authority desires to contract with Provider to provide mitigation services for one (1) of the four (4) separate mitigation land management projects at Airport Mitigation Park that are necessary for permit compliance for Lee County Port Authority at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida, as specified in Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-067-LB; and, WHEREAS, Provider has reviewed the services and related products required under RFB 2026-067-LB and this Agreement, has submitted a bid agreeing to provide the requested services, and states that it is qualified, willing and able to provide the products and perform all services required according to the provisions, conditions and terms below and in accordance with all governing federal, state and local laws and regulations; and, WHEREAS, Provider certifies that it has been granted and possesses valid, current licenses to do business in the State of Florida and in Lee County, Florida, issued by any applicable State Boards or Government Agencies responsible for regulating and licensing the services and products to be provided under this Agreement; and, WHEREAS, Provider has been selected to provide the services and/or products described below as the result of a competitive selection process by Authority in accordance with applicable Florida statutes and the Authority’s Procurement Policy, as approved by the Authority’s Board of Port Commissioners.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual consideration described below, the Parties agree as follows:

1.0 RECITALS

The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into the terms of this

Agreement as if set forth herein at length.

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2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

Provider hereby agrees to perform the services and provide the products as described in Part C of RFB 2026-067-LB, entitled "Scope of Work", which is merged into and incorporated by reference as part of this Agreement (“Scope of Services”). Provider agrees to perform in strict accordance with the Scope of Services as outlined in Exhibit B - Scope of Services.

No services may commence until Authority issues a purchase order, unless otherwise set out in the Scope of Services or elsewhere in the RFB.

3.0 REQUEST FOR BIDS AND PROVIDER’S BID – INCORPORATION BY

REFERENCE

The terms of the RFB and Provider’s Bid received in response to that Request, including any supplementary representations from Provider to Authority during the selection process, are hereby merged into and incorporated by reference as part of this Agreement. If there are any conflicts between the terms of the RFB and this Agreement, or the Provider’s Bid and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement will control. The Parties acknowledge that the Authority has relied on Provider’s representations and the information contained in Provider’s Bid and that those representations and this information has resulted in the selection of Provider to perform the required services and provide the products under this Agreement.

4.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT

The Agreement will be for a single scope specific, one-time project. Work will commence according to the Notice to Proceed issued by the Authority and will continue until all work is completed by the Provider and accepted by the Authority.

5.0 LICENSES

Provider agrees to obtain and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement all such licenses as are required to do business in the state of Florida and in Lee County, Florida, including, but not limited to, licenses required by any applicable state boards or other governmental agencies responsible for regulating and licensing the services provided and performed by Provider.

6.0 PERSONNEL

Provider agrees that when the services and products to be provided and performed relate to a professional service which, under Florida Statutes, requires a license, certificate of authorization or other form of legal entitlement to practice such service(s), to employ and/or retain only qualified personnel to be in charge of all such services to be provided under this Agreement.

Services performed and products to be provided under this Agreement will be performed and delivered by Provider’s staff or by persons selected by Provider to perform the services and provide the products required, according to the processes outlined in the Scope of Services, unless agreed in advance by the Authority.

7.0 STANDARDS OF SERVICE

Provider agrees to provide all products and perform all services under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice and in accordance with the laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations and requirements of any governmental agency that regulates or has jurisdiction over the services and products to be provided by the Provider.

8.0 COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

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8.1 The Authority will pay Provider for all requested and authorized services and products in accordance with the requirements, provisions, and/or terms of this Agreement, based on the accepted pricing and compensation terms described in the RFB.

Provider will submit pay applications for services performed to the satisfaction of the Authority for review by the Authority. The pay applications must include an itemized description of the services performed and the associated itemized costs which correspond to the basis of compensation as set forth in Exhibit C, Compensation Schedule. Provider’s failure to follow these instructions may result in an unavoidable delay of payment by the Authority; however, such delay in payment will not be considered a violation of the Authority’s obligations under the Agreement.

Pay applications will be approved, less five (5) percent retainage, upon verification of treatment effectiveness, with approval of retainage upon final project completion. Final acceptance of the contract efforts will be determined at the conclusion of all treatment events for the corresponding project.

No project summaries/work reports, as required by the contract documents shall be outstanding at the time of invoicing.

8.2 PAYMENT SCHEDULE - The Authority will issue payment to the Provider within forty-five (45) calendar days after acceptance of the services and products, and receipt of an invoice from the Provider that is in an acceptable form, containing the requested breakdown, detailed description, and documentation of charges. Should the Authority object or take exception to the amount of any Provider's invoice, the Authority will notify Provider of such objection or exception within forty-five (45) days. If such objection or exception remains unresolved at the end of the forty-five (45) day period, the Authority will withhold the disputed amount and make payment to Provider of all amounts not in dispute. The Parties agree to negotiate informally regarding any disputed amount.

9.0 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION

All funds for payment by the Authority under this Agreement are subject to the availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose. In the event of non- appropriation of funds by the Authority for the services and products provided under this Agreement, the Authority will terminate this Agreement, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then-current fiscal year or the date funds for services covered by this Agreement are spent, whichever occurs first. If at any time, funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation will be accepted by the Provider upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice. However, failure to provide such notice will be of no effect, and the Authority will not be obligated under this Agreement beyond the date of termination.

10.0 FAILURE TO PERFORM

If Provider fails to commence, provide, perform and/or complete any of the services or products or any work required under this Agreement in a timely and diligent manner, the Authority may consider such failure as cause to terminate this Agreement. As an alternative to termination, the Authority may, at its option, withhold any or all payments due and owing to Provider, not to exceed the amount of the compensation for the work in dispute, until such time as Provider resumes performance of its obligations in accordance with the time and schedule of performance requirements set forth in this Agreement and the Scope of Services.

11.0 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS

Provider agrees to be liable for, and will indemnify and hold harmless Lee County and

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Authority and their respective commissioners, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, judgments for damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs, expert witness and professional consultation services, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting from Provider’s services or provision of products under this Agreement, or Provider’s errors, omissions, negligence, recklessness, or the intentional misconduct of Provider or any agent, employee or other person employed or used by Provider in performance of services under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not caused by a party indemnified hereunder.

Provider understands and agrees that by entering into this Agreement, the Authority does not waive its sovereign immunity and nothing herein will be interpreted as a waiver of the Authority’s rights, including the limitation of waiver of immunity in section 768.28, Florida Statutes or any other statutes, and the Authority expressly reserves these rights to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Provider’s indemnification obligations as stated in this Agreement and Part F of RFB 2026-067-LB shall survive termination or completion of the services contracted hereunder.

12.0 AUTHORITY’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Environmental Compliance & Planning Department and/or the Senior Procurement

Manager will administer this Agreement for Authority.

13.0 PUBLIC RECORDS

Provider acknowledges that any information concerning its services may be exempt from disclosure under the Florida public records law as follows:

(1) Airport Security Plans - The Southwest Florida International Airport and/or Page Field security plan, along with other critical operational materials designated by the Authority, are exempt from disclosure as public records under Section 331.22, Florida Statutes. These materials include, but are not limited to, any photograph, map, blueprint, drawing, or similar material that depicts critical airport operating facilities or other information that the Authority determines could jeopardize airport security if generally known.

(2) Building Plans - Provider further acknowledges that section 119.071(3)(b)1., Florida Statutes, exempts building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and diagrams, including draft, preliminary, and final formats, which depict the internal layout and structural elements of a building or other structure owned or operated by the Authority or Lee County from the disclosure requirements of Florida public records law.

(3) Airport Security and Fire Safety Systems - Section 281.301, Florida Statutes, exempts information relating to the security or fire safety systems for any property owned by or leased to the Authority and any information relating to the security or fire safety systems for any privately-owned or leased property which is in Authority's possession, including all records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof relating directly to or revealing such systems or information, and all meetings or portions thereof relating directly to or that would reveal such systems or information, is confidential and exempt from disclosure.

As used in this paragraph, the term “security or fire safety system plan” also includes threat assessments, threat response plans, emergency evacuation plans, shelter arrangements, security manuals, emergency equipment, and security training as confidential and exempt from disclosure.

Provider agrees not to divulge, furnish or make available to any third person, firm or organization, without Authority’s prior written consent, or in the course of judicial or legislative proceedings where such information has been properly subpoenaed or ordered by a court of

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competent jurisdiction to provide, any confidential or exempt information concerning the services to be rendered by Provider under this Agreement. Provider will require all of its employees, agents, and subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this Article.

14.0 PROVIDER’S PUBLIC RECORDS OBLIGATIONS

Provider specifically acknowledges its obligations to comply with section 119.0701, Florida

Statutes, with regard to public records, and will:

1) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the Authority in order to perform the services required under this Agreement;

2) Upon request from the Authority, provide the Authority with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law;

3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by law; and

4) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost to the Authority, all public records in possession of Provider upon termination of this Agreement and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the Authority in a format that is compatible with the information technology system of the Authority.

IF PROVIDER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,

FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE PROVIDER’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS

RELATING TO THE CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT

239-590-4504, 11000 TERMINAL ACCESS ROAD, SUITE 8671, FORT MYERS, FL 33913,

publicrecords@flylcpa.com;

https://www.flylcpa.com/about-lcpa/lee-county-port-authority/#publicrecords.

15.0 AIRPORT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Provider acknowledges that the Authority is subject to strict federal security regulations limiting access to secure areas of the airport and prohibiting violations of the adopted Airport Security Program. Provider may need access to these secure areas to complete the work required by this Agreement.

Provider therefore agrees, in addition to the other indemnification and assumption of liability provisions set out above, to indemnify and hold harmless the Authority and Lee County, Florida, and their respective commissioners, officers and employees, from any duty to pay any fine or assessment or to satisfy any punitive measure imposed on the Authority or Lee County, Florida by the FAA or any other governmental agency for breaches of security rules and regulations by Provider, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees.

Provider further acknowledges that its employees and agents may be required to undergo background checks and take Airport Security and Access Procedures ("S.I.D.A.") training before receiving an Airport Security Identification Badge.

Immediately upon the completion of any work requiring airport security access under this Agreement, or upon the resignation or dismissal or conclusion of any work justifying airport security access to any Provider agent, employee, subcontractor, or invitee, Provider will notify the Airports Police Department that Provider's access authorization or that of any of Provider's agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees has changed. Provider will confirm that notice, by written confirmation on company letterhead, within twenty-four (24) hours of providing initial notice to the

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Airport's Police Department.

Upon termination of this Agreement, or the resignation or dismissal of any employee or agent, or conclusion of any work justifying airport security access to any Provider agent, employee, subcontractor, or invitee, Provider will surrender any Airport Security Identification Badge held by Provider or by Provider's agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees. A fee is charged for each new, renewed, lost, or unreturned badge. The Authority reserves the right to modify these fees at any time. Current badge fee schedules are available online at:

https://www.flylcpa.com/careers-and-employees/airport-badging/. This fee will be billed to Provider or deducted from any money owing to Provider, at the Authority's discretion.

Any work being conducted within the AOA or that may be in an area requiring access through or around the AOA will be coordinated in advance with the Authority’s Project Coordinator.

At no time may the successful Bidder access these areas on its own without prior coordination and/or escort.

16.0 INSURANCE

Before services commence and during the term of this Agreement, Provider will provide, pay for, and maintain insurance with companies satisfactory to Authority in full accordance with the provisions specified in Part E, Insurance, Indemnification and Bond Requirements, as fully set forth in RFB 2026-067-LB which is merged into and incorporated by reference as part of this Agreement.

Provider agrees to provide Authority’s Risk Manager (LCPA@trustlayer.io) with a certificate of insurance indicating that all policies have been endorsed to provide advance written notice of any cancellation, intent not to renew, material change or alteration, or reduction in the policy coverages except in the application of the aggregate limits provision of any policy. In the event of a reduction in the aggregate limit of any policy, Provider will immediately take steps to have the aggregate limit reinstated to the full extent permitted under such policy. If there is a cancellation, Provider agrees to obtain replacement coverage as soon as possible. All insurance will be from responsible companies duly authorized to do business, provide coverage, and honor claims in the state of Florida.

Provider’s certificate of insurance is included as Exhibit D.

The Authority reserves the right to reject insurance written by an insurer it deems unacceptable due to poor financial condition or other operational deficiencies. All insurance must be placed with insurers with an A.M. Best rating of not less than A-VII. Regardless of this requirement, the Authority in no way warrants that the required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect Provider from potential insurer insolvency.

The acceptance by the Authority of any certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance coverages and limits required in this Agreement does not constitute approval or agreement by the Authority that the insurance requirements have been met or that the insurance policies shown in the certificates of insurance comply with the requirements of this Agreement.

All of Provider’s insurance coverages will be primary and noncontributory to any insurance or self-insurance program carried by the Authority and applicable to work under this Agreement and will include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Authority.

No work will commence, or any services or products be provided, under this Agreement unless and until the required certificates of insurance are received and approved by the Authority.

16.1 OTHER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

[if applicable]: Crime Insurance/Fidelity Bond - Provider will maintain crime insurance coverage, or at the discretion of Authority, a Fidelity Bond, with limits equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Agreement value or $50,000.00, whichever is greater. The bond or policy will include coverage

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https://www.flylcpa.com/careers-and-employees/airport-badging/ mailto:LCPA@trustlayer.io for all directors, officers, agents, and employees of the contractor. The bond or policy will include coverage for third-party fidelity and name the Authority as Loss Payee. The bond or policy will include coverage for extended theft and mysterious disappearance. The bond or policy will not contain a condition requiring an arrest and conviction. Policies will be endorsed to include coverage for computer crime/fraud.

Subcontractor’s requirement - The Provider must ensure that its agents, representatives, and subcontractors comply with the insurance requirements set forth herein. All liability insurance policies obtained to meet the requirements of this Agreement, other than Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability and Professional Liability policies, will name Authority as an additional insured and will contain the severability of interest provisions. By signing this Agreement, Provider further agrees to waive its right to subrogation against the Authority.

17.0 ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND SUBCONTRACTS

Provider may not assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits, or obligations under the

Agreement without prior written approval of the Authority. Provider will have the right, subject to the Authority's prior written approval, to employ other persons and/or companies to serve as subcontractors to Provider for Provider’s performance of services and work under this Agreement.

18.0 PROVIDER: AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Provider is an independent contractor and is not an employee or agent of the Authority.

Nothing in this Agreement will be interpreted to establish any relationship other than that of an independent contractor between the Authority and Provider, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assigns, during or after the performance of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement may be deemed to give any such party a right of action against Authority beyond such right as might otherwise exist without regard to this Agreement.

19.0 F.A.A. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Provider, for itself, its successors in interest, and assigns, as part of the consideration hereof, agrees that it will not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or other protected factor in the performance of this Agreement. Provider will carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Provider’s failure to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy as the Authority deems appropriate.

20.0 NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

In accordance with section 287.133(2)(a), 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, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity;

may not submit a bid, 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 bids, 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 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 s. 287.017 for Category Two for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

21.0 OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF DOCUMENTS

All documents, including but not limited to reports and other records and data relating to the

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services specifically prepared or developed by Provider under this Agreement, will be the property of Provider, until Provider has been paid for performing the services and work required to produce such documents.

Upon completion, suspension, or termination of this Agreement, all of the above documents, to the extent requested by the Authority, will be delivered to the Authority within thirty (30) calendar days.

Provider, at its expense, may make and retain copies of all documents delivered to the Authority for reference and internal use. Any subsequent use of the documents and materials listed above will be subject to the Authority's prior review and approval.

22.0 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS

Provider will keep and maintain adequate records and supporting documentation concerning the procurement and applicable to all of the services, work, information, expense, costs, invoices, and materials provided and performed pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement. All records and documentation will be retained by Provider for a minimum of five (5) years from the date final payment has been made or termination of this Agreement, or for such period as required by law.

The Authority, the FAA, the Comptroller General of the United States and their authorized agents will, with reasonable prior notice, have the right to audit, inspect and copy all such records and documentation as often as they deem necessary during the period of this Agreement, and during the period set forth in the paragraph above; provided, however, such activity will be conducted only during Provider’s normal business hours.

23.0 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES

Nothing in this Agreement or the incorporated documents will create any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with, or any rights in favor of, any third party.

24.0 GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement will be interpreted, construed, and governed by the laws of the state of

Florida. Exclusive venue for any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreement against the other party relating to or arising out of this Agreement will be in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Florida. The prevailing party in any such suit or action will be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, including any appeals.

25.0 PROHIBITED INTERESTS

No member, officer, or employee of the Authority or the locality during his or her tenure or for one year thereafter will have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.

26.0 LOBBYING CERTIFICATION

The Authority agrees that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the Authority, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid by the Authority to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a

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Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Agreement, the undersigned will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.

The Authority will require that the language of this section be included in the award document and any award document for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients will certify and disclose accordingly.

27.0 COVENANTS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

27.1 DBE POLICY. It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") that

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("DBEs") as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 and Part 26 will have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds under this Agreement. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 23 and Part 26 apply to this Agreement. Provider agrees to ensure that DBEs as defined in 49 CFR Part 23 and Part 26 have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds provided under this Agreement. In this regard, Provider will take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR Part 23 and Part 26 to ensure that all DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts.

27.2 PROMPT PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS. The following requirement will apply to all contracts funded, either wholly or in part, with DOT financial assistance:

Provider agrees to pay each subconsultant under this contract for satisfactory performance of its contract no later than fifteen (15) days from the receipt of each payment Provider receives from Authority. Provider agrees further to return any retainage payments to each subconsultant within thirty (30) days after the subconsultants work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment beyond these time limits may occur only for good cause following written approval of the delay by Authority.

27.3 INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS. Provider will include the provisions of paragraphs 27.1 and 27.2 in every subcontract, unless exempt by the above-stated federal regulations or federal directives. Provider will take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as Authority or the FAA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. However, in the event Provider becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, Provider may request Authority to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of Authority and, in addition, Provider may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

28.0 NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Restoration Action of 1987, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and as said Regulations may be amended, the Provider must assure that no person in the United States will on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in the selection and retention of subcontractors.

Provider will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts

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and the Regulations, including employment practices, when the Agreement covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.

29.0 GENERAL CIVIL RIGHTS CLAUSE

Provider agrees to comply with pertinent federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders and such rules as are promulgated to ensure that no person will be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from federal assistance on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other protected category.

This provision binds Provider and subcontractors from the bid solicitation period through the completion of the Agreement. This provision is in addition to that required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

30.0 E-VERIFY REGISTRATION

Provider certifies that it has registered and is using the U.S. Department of Homeland

Security’s E-Verify Program for Employment Verification in accordance with the terms governing use of the Program and is eligible to enter this Agreement. Provider further agrees to provide the Authority with proof of such registration within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement.

Provider agrees to use the E-Verify Program to confirm the employment eligibility of:

30.1. All persons employed by Provider during the term of this Agreement.

30.2. All persons, including contractors and subcontractors, assigned by the Provider to perform work or provide services or supplies under the Agreement.

Provider further agrees that it will require each contractor or subcontractor performing work or providing services or supplies under this Agreement to enroll in and use the US Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program for employment verification to verify the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the contractor or subcontractor during the term of this Agreement.

Provider agrees to maintain records of its participation and compliance with the provisions of the E-Verify Program, including participation by its contractors and subcontractors as provided above, and to make such records available to the Authority or other authorized state or federal agency consistent with the terms of this Agreement.

Compliance with the terms of this Article is made an express condition of this Agreement, and the Authority may treat failure to comply as a material breach of the Agreement and grounds for immediate termination.

31.0 HEADINGS

The headings of the Articles in this Agreement are for the purpose of convenience only and will not be deemed to expand, limit, or change the provisions contained in such Articles.

32.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including the referenced solicitation documents, constitutes the entire

Agreement between the Parties and will supersede all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, relating to the matters contained in the Agreement and incorporated solicitation documents.

33.0 NOTICES AND ADDRESS

33.1 All notices required and/or made pursuant to this Agreement to be given by either

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party to the other will be in writing and will be delivered by hand or by United States Postal Service, first-class mail service, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses of record:

For the Authority: For Provider:

LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY COMPANY NAME

11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671 Address Fort Myers, FL 33913 City, State, ZIP Attention: Airport Executive Director Phone:

Email:

33.2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Either party may change its address by written notice to the other party given in accordance with the requirements of this Article.

34.0 TERMINATION

For Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated by the Authority at its convenience, or for cause, by giving thirty (30) calendar days' written notice to Provider.

For Cause. This provision applies to all contracts with a value that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold as stated in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (A). Any violation of breach of terms of this Agreement on the part of the Provider or its subcontractors may result in the suspension or termination of this Agreement or such other action that may be necessary to enforce the right of the parties of this Agreement.

Authority will give the Provider written notice that describes the nature of the breach and corrective actions the Provider must undertake in order to avoid termination of the Agreement.

Authority reserves the right to withhold payments to Provider until such time the Provider corrects the breach or the Authority elects to terminate the Agreement. The Authority’s notice will identify a specific date by which the Provider must correct the breach. The Authority may proceed with a termination of the Agreement if the Provider fails to correct the breach by the deadline indicated in the Authority’s notice.

The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder are in addition to, and not a limitation of, any duties, obligations, rights, and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law.

35.0 TERMINATION UNDER SECTION 287.135, F.S.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Authority will have the option to immediately terminate this Agreement, in the exercise of its sole discretion, if Provider is found to have submitted a false certification under section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, or has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List; Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List; is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria; or is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

36.0 TERMINATION FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE

If Provider does not maintain the insurance coverages required by this Agreement at any time, Authority may terminate the Agreement, or at its sole discretion, is authorized to purchase such coverages and charge Provider for coverages purchased. Authority will be under no obligation to purchase insurance, nor will it be responsible for the coverages purchased or the insurance company/companies used. The decision of Authority to purchase insurance coverages will in no way be construed to be a waiver of its rights under this Agreement.

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37.0 WAIVER OF BREACH

Waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and will not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.

38.0 BREACH OF SECURITY NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

If Vendor discovers or is notified of a breach, potential breach of security, or security incident at Vendor's facility or of Vendor's systems, Vendor shall:

1. Notify Authority of the incident as soon as practicable, but no later than twelve (12) hours after Vendor discovers or is notified of a breach, potential breach of security, or security incident at Vendor's facility or of Vendor's systems.

2. Whether or not such breach has compromised any of the Authority's data.

3. Provide Authority with the name and contact information of who shall serve as Authority’s primary security contact to assist Authority twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week in resolving obligations associated with a security breach.

4. Immediately following Vendor’s notification, the parties shall coordinate with each other to investigate this incident. Vendor agrees to fully cooperate with the Authority in the Authority‘s handling of the matter, including, without limitation, (1) assisting with any investigation

(2) facilitating interviews with Vendor’s employees and other involved in the matter, and (3) making available all relevant records, logs, files, data reporting and other materials required to comply with applicable law, regulation, industry standards or as other required by the Authority.

5. Vendor shall at its own expense take reasonable steps to immediately contain and remedy this incident and prevent any further breach, including, but not limited to, taking any and all action necessary to comply with applicable privacy rights, laws, regulations, and standards.

6. Vendor shall reimburse the Authority for all actual costs incurred by the Authority in responding to and mitigating damages caused by this incident, including all costs of notice and/or remediation.

7. Vendor agrees to maintain and preserve all documents, records, and other data related to the incident(s).

8. Vendor agrees to fully cooperate at its own expense with the Authority in any litigation, investigation, or other action deemed necessary by the Authority to protect its rights relating to the use, disclosure, protection, and maintenance of Personal Information.

9. Vendor shall promptly use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of any such incident.

39.0 SECURING AGREEMENT DISCLOSURE

Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Provider, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person or company to secure this Agreement, other than a bona fide employee of Provider.

40.0 AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS

The terms of this Agreement may be amended in writing by the mutual agreement of the

Parties. Any modifications to the terms of this Agreement will only be valid when issued in writing as a properly executed Amendment to the Agreement and signed by the Parties.

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41.0 ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance of this Agreement will be indicated by the signature of the duly authorized representative of each party in the space provided. Any affixed electronic signature of the authorized signatory is the act of and attributed to the authorized signatory. Electronic signature must be of sufficient quality to be legible electronically or when printed in hardcopy.

The undersigned representative of Provider warrants and certifies to Authority that Provider is an organization in good standing in its state of registration, that it is authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and that the undersigned officer is authorized and empowered to bind the organization to the terms of this Agreement by his or her signature affixed below.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written above.

PROVIDER BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS

LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By:____________________________ By:_______________________________

Chair or Vice Chair Printed Name

Title

Approved as to form for the reliance of Lee County Port Authority only:

By: _______________________________

Lee County/Port Authority Attorney’s Office

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EXHIBIT A

FAA PROVISIONS

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

NON-AIP CONTRACTS

CIVIL RIGHTS GENERAL

In all its activities within the scope of its airport program, the Contractor agrees to comply with pertinent statutes, Executive Orders, and such rules as identified in Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age or disability be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from Federal assistance.

This provision is in addition to that required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The above provision binds the Contractor and subcontractors from the bid solicitation period through the completion of the contract.

Reference: 49 U.S.C. § 47123

Title VI Solicitation Notice

The Lee County Port Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

Reference: 49 U.S.C. § 47123

Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities

During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:

● Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);

● 49 CFR Part 21 (Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) including amendments thereto;

● The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);

● Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance);

● The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 .U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);

● Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), as amended (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);

● The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-259) (broadened the scope, coverage and

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applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);

● Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq) (prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities) as implemented by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38;

● Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq)

Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements:

During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”), agrees as follows:

1. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Title VI List of Pertinent Non-Discrimination Acts and Authorities, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.

2. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR part 21.

3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, including Procurements of Materials and Equipment:

In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor’s obligations under this contract and the Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

4. Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Authority or the Federal Aviation Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities and instructions.

Where any information required of a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the information, the Contractor will so certify to the Authority or the Federal Aviation Administration, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a Contractor’s noncompliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the Authority will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Aviation Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

a. Withholding payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor

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complies; and/or

b. Canceling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.

6. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Authority or the Federal Aviation Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the Contractor may request the Authority to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the Authority. In addition, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

Reference: 49 USC § 47123, FAA Order 1400.11

Reference

FAA Airports (2026, March 17). Contract Provision Guidelines for Obligated Sponsors and Airport Improvement…