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REMOVAL OF INVASIVE VEGETATION, LITTER & DEBRIS

FOR THE CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY

RFP-25-10

Canaveral Port Authority 445 Challenger Road Suite 301 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

(321) 783-7831

RFP Issue Date: January 17, 2024 RFP Due Date: February 6, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Prepared By: Canaveral Port Authority Checked By: Canaveral Port Authority Approved By: Canaveral Port Authority Published Date: January 16, 2024

CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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PURPOSE

The Canaveral Port Authority (Authority or CPA) invites qualified firms to submit proposals to remove litter and debris from the road right of ways and shorelines surrounding Port Canaveral, to remove accumulated marine debris in the harbor or barge canal that may inhibit navigation or prove injurious to wildlife, and to combat invasive and exotic vegetation on Port-owned lands.

The Canaveral Port Authority is requesting proposals to continue our efforts to keep the Port clean.

It is anticipated that only one firm will be selected to provide the necessary services outlined in the Scope of Services.

TERM

Contract will be for a base period of three (3) years. There will be a provision for up to two (2), one (1) year extension options at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total contract period shall not exceed five (5) years. Quality of task performance and availability of funds determines the viability of exercising such options. The Authority will require the right to terminate the contract if the service level falls below the required levels outlined in this proposal request.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

As a minimum, proposing firms shall be properly licensed to do business in the state of Florida and have the appropriate certifications required to complete the Scope of Services. In addition, firms will be required to furnish all equipment and services, including but not limited to the following: all resources, including management, supervision, labor, materials, chemicals, vehicles, vessels, safety equipment, traffic safety equipment and any other equipment necessary to carry out the tasks described in this RFP. A monthly electronic report with pictures shall be provided to the Canaveral Port Authority project manager detailing and describing the work that has been completed for the month under this contract.

CPA BACKGROUND

The Canaveral Harbor Port District, as presently structured, was created by House Bill Number 1136, Chapter 28922, from the Laws of Florida Special Acts of 1953, as amended and restated by Chapter 2003-335, Laws of Florida, Acts of 2003, and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto. This bill created, organized, and established a Port District in Brevard County, Florida and designated the area as the Canaveral Harbor Port District. The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is a quasi-public governmental body, an independent special taxing district that is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. As such, it is not under the jurisdiction of Brevard County or any neighboring city.

All business functions of the Canaveral Port Authority are self-supporting from a revenue and expenditure perspective. In other words, although authorized by Florida statute to levy Ad Valorem tax, the CPA does not and receives no taxpayer revenue from any of its operating entities. All revenue is derived from the operations and businesses that lease or use the CPA

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SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of this RFP is to provide litter and debris removal services and invasive and exotic species management at the outlined frequency and intervals for the following Port Authority areas of responsibility (please review Exhibit C – Port Canaveral Property Ownership Boundary Map for a more detailed depiction of the areas):

A. Landside Litter Removal

A.1 Landside Litter Removal-State Road 528 (SR 528)

1. Provide cleanups along both sides of the roadside, median, shoreline and right-of-way of SR 528 from east of the Indian River Lagoon Bridge, Merritt Island, to the SR 401 and the George J. King Boulevard exits, as at a minimum to include:

a. Three (3) days per week, 52 weeks including Monday, either one Saturday or Sunday and an additional weekday for a total of 156 cleanups per year.

2. Provide an estimate of the amount of debris removed during each cleanup event in a report including landfill weight tickets.

3. Supply the necessary supervision, manpower, vehicles, tools, safety equipment (bags, gloves, and safety vests), traffic warning devices and any other equipment necessary to safely carry out the work.

4. Bag all litter and debris and properly dispose at the Brevard County landfill.

A.2 Landside Litter Removal-State Road 401 (SR 401)

1. Provide cleanups along both sides of the roadway and right-of-way, median, and shoreline of SR 401 from the exit and entrance ramps off SR 528 continuing along SR 401 to the Port boundary.

a. Twice per week for a total of 104 cleanups per year.

A.3 Landside Litter Removal-George King Boulevard (GKB)

1. Provide cleanups along both sides George King Blvd. roadway and median from the exit and entrance ramps off SR 528 continuing east to the entrance of Jetty Park. a. Twice per week for a total of 104 cleanups per year.

A.4 Landside Litter Removal-George King Boulevard adjacent Commercial Transportation/Ride Share Queuing Areas

1. Provide cleanups at the commercial transportation/ride share staging areas weekly on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

a. Commercial transportation/ride share areas four times per week for a total of 208 cleanups per week.

A.5 Truck Staging areas

1. Provide cleanups at the Truck staging areas as directed not to exceed 24 cleanups per year.

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A.6 Additional As-Needed Litter Removal Services

1. Provide day and hourly rates for labor and equipment for additional as-needed litter removal services. Rates should encompass all staff, equipment, vehicles, trailers, disposal costs, etc.

B. Port Harbor Litter Removal

1. At a minimum, provide monthly cleanups of floating marine debris in the harbor for a total of 26 cleanups per year on a frequency of approximately two per month.

2. Supply manpower, bags, gloves, grabbers, boat including fuel to clean the harbor of debris. Vessel must be properly registered, licensed, and insured and contain all up-to-date required USCG safety gear. The vessel must also be emblazoned with clearly visible lettering, signs, or flags which indicate something similar to “port harbor cleanup patrol.”

3. Coordination must occur with CPA to establish the cleanup day based on port vessel traffic and tidal and weather conditions. Contractor must also coordinate with and notify the Brevard County Sheriff Office in Port Canaveral, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral on the day of the cleanup.

4. Documentation of each cleanup event to include the weather and harbor conditions, location of debris, estimated amount removed, and items of interest must be submitted after each water cleanup event. CPA is very interested in any debris that may originate from port tenants, cruise lines, or cargo vessels. Please provide any details to allow Port staff to follow up.

5. Bag all litter and debris and properly dispose at the Brevard County landfill.

C. Monofilament Collection Tubes

1. Provide on an as needed basis (not to exceed ten times per year), removal of the contents of monofilament collection tubes located at Port park facilities.

2. Provide an estimated weight of the removed material, location, description of the material in a report each time a removal is completed.

3. Bag and properly dispose of the material in local monofilament recycling drop-off facility.

D. Monthly Reporting Monthly reporting includes an accurate detailing of the services completed and documentation such as time sheets, landfill weight tickets, and pictures to accompany the monthly invoice for review and payment.

E. Invasive Species Management & Maintenance of Previously Treated Areas

1. Provide invasive and exotic plant species management and maintenance on all CPA lands as depicted in Exhibit C unless listed as not included. The work will be performed utilizing current control technologies for removal and management of invasive and exotic pest plant species, including but not limited to Brazilian pepper and Australian pine and those listed as Category I & II by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC – www.fleppc.org) in uplands and adjacent to surface waters on Port-owned lands. Work consists of systematically traversing, locating and treating 100% of the invasive and exotic vegetation, resulting in 95% target plants being killed. The baseline

P a g e | 4 of the work includes regular maintenance of treated areas, with the possible addition of new work areas. The work area shall include all areas described in this work description. Bidding shall include annual cost per quarter to occur approximately February, May, August, and November, which is primarily outside of the December- March timeframe when Brazilian pepper trees are fruiting. Method of control is treatment with USEPA-approved herbicides in accordance with manufacturers’ label instructions. Some mechanical removal work with chainsaw or other means may be required for access or to avoid damage to any adjacent mangroves and/or non-target vegetation. Where necessary, brush shall be removed from the shoreline, stockpiled, and hauled away or mulched in place. USEPA approved herbicides, selected for use in areas adjacent to surface waters, shall be applied according to the label instructions and site-specific work plan.

2. Contractor must demonstrate that all equipment has been properly maintained and decontaminated prior to mobilizing to site. Limited access is available in some locations for truck and mobile equipment access. Contractor shall provide proper safety and traffic control equipment for access and work within the public right of way.

Project management office site is the Canaveral Port Authority Maritime Center, Suite

301. Prior to each event, Contractor will be required to provide a site-specific written environmental safety plan addressing work dates and work areas, qualified personnel and equipment, emergency response and emergency contact information, documentation of equipment calibration and maintenance, equipment decontamination methods, methods to assure safe site access/maintenance of traffic of work areas, control exposure for work in public areas, brush stockpile and mulching areas, protections for surface water and non-target species, herbicide application rate, timing and technique, herbicide mixing areas(s), and herbicide container disposal.

Contractor shall also provide post-work documentation, including summary of treatment applications and areas, according to the pre-work plan or documentation of deviations, and statement that all herbicide applications were performed in accordance with label instructions.

3. Management areas include the Port Canaveral owned right of way within the property lines along SR 528 and within Port Canaveral as shown in the attached maps, including the additional area added in Jetty Park (shown in green) and those excluded in the Port and along SR 528 and the Barge Canal (as shown in red).

Interested bidders should consider visiting the areas shown in the attached maps.

Please note, many of the areas have been treated and maintained for Brazilian peppers for several years under previous continuing contracts.

COMMUNICATIONS AND QUESTIONS

This solicitation is governed by CPA Policy POL-2016-002-PUR-3, Establishment of a Limited Communications Period with Respect to Procurement Procedures. Proposers should read this policy carefully and conduct themselves accordingly. Improper communications may result in disqualification from the solicitation process.

Failure by a potential respondent to ask questions or request changes by the dates indicated shall constitute the respondent's acceptance of the requirements set forth in this process.

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Submission of all questions through VendorLink is required. No answers given in response to questions submitted shall be binding upon this solicitation process unless released in writing through VendorLink. Deadline for questions is January 30, 2025.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Firms interested in providing the required services shall submit one (1) original, marked "ORIGINAL", and six (6) copies, marked "COPY" of their submittal package. Also, by the specified date and time, an electronic copy (tabbed pdf format) of the submittal package must be uploaded through VendorLink.

DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL PACKAGE

All proposal packages, whether mailed or delivered in person, shall be submitted neatly organized in bound files with divider tabs. Packages shall be submitted in a single sealed envelope or box that clearly bears on the outside, the title of the solicitation as identified below, due date and time, and the respondent’s name, address and telephone number. Respondent shall also upload an electronic version of their proposal package to VendorLink (see Submittal Requirements section).

PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR: REMOVAL OF INVASIVE VEGETATION, LITTER &

DEBRIS

PROPOSAL NUMBER: RFP-25-10

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM EST

PROPOSAL PACKAGE FROM: (Name of Firm) CONTACT: (Name of Person representing Firm) CONTACT PHONE & E-MAIL: (Phone number & e-mail address of Contact)

Deliver To: Karen Pappas, Director Procurement Canaveral Port Authority

Maritime Purchasing Center 399 Challenger Road

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Hand-carried packages must be turned in at the Canaveral Port Authority, Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd., Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920. The Maritime Purchasing Center is open weekdays from 8 AM to Noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM.

The responsibility for delivering the Proposal Package to the Canaveral Port Authority on or before the stated time and date is solely the responsibility of the Proposer. The Canaveral Port Authority is not responsible for delays caused by the mail service or any other occurrence. Delivery of a package to any Canaveral Port Authority location other than the Maritime Purchasing Center does not constitute an official receipt by the Canaveral Port Authority.

Proposal time is scrupulously observed. Under no circumstances will late packages be accepted.

Any late packages will be returned to the Proposer unopened. Proposer shall not include

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Failure to provide the required copies and information may result in the proposal not being considered. Each respondent should ensure that they have received and read any/all addenda and amendments to this process before submitting their proposal. All questions/answers and addenda are issued through VendorLink.

ECONOMY OF PRESENTATION

Each proposal package shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the Respondent’s capabilities to satisfy the conditions and requirements of this RFP. Submittals shall be indexed by subject, typed on letter size paper and individually bound.

Fancy bindings, colored displays, and promotional material are not desired. Elaborate and verbose proposals are discouraged. Special and elaborate printing of proposals beyond that, which is normal for your profession, is discouraged. Information in addition to that specifically requested (i.e., videotapes, photographs, in-depth Firm history, lengthy and repetitive resumes, etc.) is strongly discouraged. The information requested should be submitted in a concise, easy to read format. Emphasis in each proposals package must be on completeness and clarity of content. To expedite the evaluation of proposals packages, it is mandatory that Respondents follow the format and instructions contained herein. The CPA is not liable or responsible for any costs incurred by any Respondent in responding to this RFP including, without limitation, costs for presentations and/or demonstrations if requested. Applications that do not comply with the instructions including information outlined in the Proposal Package Guidelines will not be considered. All information received will be maintained with the project file and cannot be returned.

PROPOSAL PACKAGE GUIDELINES - GENERAL

1. To facilitate analysis of its proposal package, the Respondent shall prepare its proposal package in accordance with the instructions outlined in this section. If the Respondent’s proposal package deviates from these instructions, such proposal package may, in the Port’s sole discretion, be rejected. In the instance where a specific requirement(s) may not apply to the project in question, a statement must be inserted at the tab location stating the reason(s) of non-applicability.

2. The Canaveral Port Authority emphasizes that the Respondent concentrate on accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content.

3. Cross Referencing - To the greatest extent possible, each section shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other sections of the proposals package. Information required for evaluation of proposals, which is not found in its designated section, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal package.

4. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms - Each section shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. If no abbreviations and/or acronyms are used, then a glossary is not required.

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5. Page Size and Format - Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single-spaced, single-sided. The text size shall be 11 point or larger. Use at least three-quarter (3/4) inch margins on all sides. Pages shall be numbered sequentially.

6. Maximum number of pages shall not exceed 30 pages, including tables of content, text, photos, charts, glossaries, and appendices. Covers and backs and Financial Statements (if required) will not be considered part of the page count. Divider tabs will not count as pages provided no additional information or company propaganda is included on those pages.

7. Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layouts, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed eleven (11) by seventeen (17) inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the section, and count as two pages.

Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics; and not for pages of text.

8. Binding and Labeling - All sections of the proposal package should be bound (spiral or notebook), with section tabs, which shall permit the proposals package to lie flat when opened. Staples shall not be used.

PROPOSAL PACKAGE GUIDELINES - TABBED SECTIONS (REQUIRED FORMAT)

To expedite the evaluation of proposal packages, it is mandatory that Proposers follow the format and instructions contained herein. Proposals that do not comply with the instructions including information outlined in the Proposal Package Guidelines will not be considered. All information received will be maintained with the project file and cannot be returned.

All Proposers must address each tab below in sufficient detail to allow the CPA to evaluate their proposal. Failure to provide information listed under this section will be grounds for disqualification of proposal.

Tab 1 Title Page (required, non-scored)

Title page shall show the name of your firm, proposal contact name, address, telephone number, email, website address and date. Any addenda received shall be noted on this page. Limit one printed page.

Tab 2 Letter of Introduction (required, non-scored)

Include background information on firm including address of office(s) that would support CPA contract(s). State your understanding of the related work to be done and provide a positive commitment to perform the work. Describe your knowledge and familiarity of Port Canaveral. Limit two printed pages.

Tab 3 Methodology, Certifications and Equipment (35 points)

Provide a written narrative that outlines the methodology to be used to carry out work

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Tab 4 Experience and References (35 points)

Describe similar work you have done within the last five years of a similar scope and magnitude. Provide a minimum of three references (company name and address, individual name, phone, and e-mail). Limit five printed pages.

Tab 5 Proposal Bid Form (30 points)

Complete the Proposal Bid form included in this package.

The point allocation for this criterion will be based on the total combined annual Litter Removal and Invasive Vegetation Management Maintenance costs with the lowest total being awarded the maximum amount of points and the others awarded points based on their proportionate relationship to the lowest total.

Tab 6 Insurance (required, non-scored)

Evidence of insurance coverage must be submitted via a current insurance certificate (ACORD format preferred) or via an insurance binder. CPA must be listed as additional insured on the final certificate before contracts will be signed. Coverage will be a minimum of:

$1M for general liability;

$1M for automobile liability;

$500,000 for worker compensation;

$1M for USL&H;

$1M for pollution coverage Marine and hull coverage

Tab 7 Non-Collusion Affidavit. (required, non-scored)

Complete the non-collusion affidavit form included in this package.

Tab 8 Public Entity Crimes. (required, non-scored)

Complete the sworn statement on public entity crimes form included in this package.

Tab 9 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. (required, non-scored)

Complete the conflict of interest form included in this package.

Tab 10 Certificate Regarding Debarment. (required, non-scored)

Complete the certificate regarding debarment included in this package.

TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS: 100

(Scoring by each Evaluator is subjective. There is no model for scoring.)

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SELECTION PROCESS

1. The Chief Executive Officer of the CPA or designee will designate staff members that have the knowledge and expertise with this scope of work, along with other personnel to serve on a selection committee. The Selection Committee will review all proposals received on time and score the proposals in accordance with the criteria listed in this RFP.

2. At its sole option, CPA may conduct formal interviews/presentations of selected respondents that are determined to be the best qualified based upon the evaluation of written responses. Those proposers will be notified of the interview/presentation date and time. CPA will not reimburse Proposer for any costs incurred if interviews/presentations are required. Those notified for interview/presentations will receive at that time presentation criteria for scoring purposes.

3. The CPA reserves the right to require any Respondent to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the CPA that the Respondent has the fiscal and technical ability to furnish the service(s) or product(s) as proposed. The demonstration must satisfy the CPA, and the CPA shall be the sole judge of compliance.

4. CPA reserves the right to conduct discussions with any Respondent who has a realistic possibility of Contract award.

5. Respondents are cautioned not to assume that they will be asked to make a presentation and should include all pertinent and required information in their original proposal package.

6. Following the presentations/interviews (if required) the Respondents will be re-evaluated, utilizing the criteria outlined in the RFP to determine a final ranking.

7. Once the Selection Committee has ratified the final rankings, CPA shall authorize staff to engage in negotiations for purposes of executing a Contract with the selected firm.

8. Should the CPA be unable to negotiate a satisfactory Contract with any of the selected firms, at a price the CPA determines to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, the CPA shall formally terminate negotiations and then undertake a new solicitation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DEFINITIONS

1. CPA has the sole discretion and reserves the right to cancel this RFP, to reject any and all submittals, to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities, or to re-advertise with either the identical or revised specifications, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the CPA to do so.

2. CPA reserves the right to make award to the response deemed to be most advantageous to the Port.

3. CPA reserves the right to award the Contract to the next ranked Firm if the top ranked Firm does not begin the contracted services within the prescribed time period or if an

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4. The successful Firm shall not discriminate against any person in accordance with federal, state, or local law.

5. CPA reserves the right to award the Contract to a single Firm or make multiple awards to multiple Firms.

6. Firms will be notified in writing as to whether or not they have been selected for this Contract.

7. Proposals shall remain irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days from the proposal closing date.

8. By submitting a proposal on this solicitation, Respondents agrees to the General Terms and Conditions provided in this RFP document and the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (IT Trev 1/15/19) contained in Exhibit B.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENETS

Insurance, Licenses and Certificates

The Firm agrees to provide and maintain at all times during the term of any agreement resulting from this RFP, or for such longer periods as may be required, without cost or expense to the CPA, policies of insurance insuring the Firm against any and all claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, for injuries received or damage to property relating to the performance of duties, services and/or obligations of the Firm under the terms and provisions of this agreement. The Firm shall secure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense during the contract term, insurance coverage as outlined in the draft contract (Exhibit A).

Firm shall indemnify and shall hold CPA Board of Commissioners and CPA harmless as provided in draft contract (Exhibit A).

A certificate of insurance indicating that the Firm has coverage in accordance with the requirements herein set forth shall be furnished by the Firm to the CPA along with their proposal data. The Firm shall either cover any sub-contractors on its policy or require the subcontractors to conform to all requirements for insurance contained herein.

Firm agrees that the CPA will make no payments pursuant to the terms of the contract until all required proof or evidence of insurance has been provided to the Purchasing Representative.

Firm agrees that the Insurer shall waive its rights of subrogation, if any, against the Port. These shall be completed by the authorized Resident Agent and returned to the Purchasing Representative.

Upon award: This certificate shall be dated and show:

A. The name of the insured Firm, the specified job by name, name of the Insurer, the number of the policy, its effective date, and its termination date.

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B. Statement that the Insurer will mail notice to the CPA at least thirty

(30) days prior to any material changes in provisions or cancellation of the policy.

C. The Canaveral Port Authority shall be named as an additional insured on General Liability Insurance.

Loss Deductible Clause CPA shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money that may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Firm and/or sub-consultant providing such insurance.

DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL CONTENT All material submitted becomes the property of the CPA and may be returned only at the CPA’s option. The CPA has the right to use any or all ideas presented in any reply to this Request for Proposals.

EXPENSES INCURRED This invitation does not commit the CPA to award a contract. Nor shall the CPA be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by any Respondent in preparing and submitting a reply, nor for any cost or expense incurred by any Respondent prior to the execution of a contract agreement.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Individuals covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in need of accommodations to attend public openings and meetings should contact the CPA Purchasing Department; Karen Pappas, 399 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. kpappas@portcanaveral.com, phone 321-394-3219.

DEFINITIONS

Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners - The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners, its successors, and assigns.

Consultant - Independent contractors who are considered to have education, specialized knowledge, experience, or abilities not generally available within the Port. This includes but is not limited to: accountants, actuarials, appraisers, architects, artists, auditors, counselors, designers, economists, educators, engineers, financial analysts, management and systems analysts, medical practitioners, planners, promoters, researchers, scientists, sociologists, surveyors, trainers, and other professionals as designated by the Purchasing Director.

Contract – Agreement between the Respondent and the Canaveral Port Authority for services as defined in the Scope of Services.

CPA - The Canaveral Port Authority.

Firm - Any individual, or corporation submitting a proposal for the project, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative. For the purpose of this RFP, Firm shall mean the same thing as Proposer, Respondent, or Consultant once a Contract has been awarded.

Florida Statutes - A permanent collection of state laws organized by subject area into a code made up of titles, chapters, parts, and sections. The Florida Statutes are updated annually by laws that create, amend, or repeal statutory material.

mailto:kpappas@portcanaveral.com

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Insurer – Insurance Company who provides insurance coverage as specified in this RFP.

Owner - The Canaveral Port Authority and Board of Commissioners and/or designated representative(s). The Entity with whom the Consultant has entered into the Agreement and for whom the work is to be performed. Canaveral Port Authority, Florida the public body, agency or instrumentality for which contract is to be performed. In the event the Canaveral Port Authority exercises its regulatory authority as a governmental body, the exercise of such regulatory authority and the enforcement of any rules, regulations, laws and ordinances shall be deemed to have occurred pursuant to the Port's authority as a governmental body and shall not be attributable in any manner to the Port as a party to the Contract.

Port – The Canaveral Port Authority.

Project - All work associated with the scope of services.

Purchasing Representative –Purchasing Director or designee for the Canaveral Port Authority.

Respondent - The person, Firm, or corporation who submits a response.

Scope of Services - The complete details of the services involved in the investigation, evaluation, reporting, design, coordination, and administration a project's deliverables into a working product.

Selection Committee - A group of at least 3 individuals assigned by the CPA to review and rank the proposals.

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SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

January 16, 2025

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February 6, 2025 Responses to RFP due 2:00 PM

February 6, 2025 Submittals Distributed to Selection Committee Members for Review

February 13, 2025 Selection Committee Meeting to Review and Rank Written Proposals

Not Anticipated Presentations and/or Interviews (if required)

Followed by Selection Committee & Final Ranking (if required)

February 26, 2025 Approval of Final Ranking - Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting

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PROPOSAL BID FORM

Contractor/Bidder information:

Name ______________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________

Existing under the laws of the State of _____________________, doing business as a _________________________* to furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to perform all work in accordance with the contract specifications and advertisement for bid for:

PUR-RFP-25-10

Removal of Invasive Vegetation, Litter & Debris – Price Bid

Bidder acknowledges receipt of addenda no(s): ______________________

REMOVAL OF LITTER & DEBRIS ONLY (Note, costs must be included regardless if covered by grants or other funding sources)

Description: Cost per Cleanup # of Cleanups Cost per Year (multiplied by)

A.1 Landside Litter Removal-528 $____________ 156 $__________

A.2 Landside Litter Removal-401 $____________ 104 $__________

A.3 Landside Litter Removal-GKB $____________ 104 $__________

A.4 Landside Litter Removal $____________ 208 $__________ (Commercial transportation ride share queuing areas)

A.5 Landside Litter Removal $____________ 24 $__________ (Truck staging areas – as directed)

A.6 Additional As-Needed Litter Removal Services 1-Person Crew Hourly $____________ Day $____________ 2-Person Crew Hourly $____________ Day $____________

B. Harbor Litter Removal $____________ 26 $__________

C. Monofilament Tubes $____________ 10 $__________

D. Monthly Reporting $____________ 12 $ ________

TOTAL ANNUAL COST (Litter & Debris Removal (A.1-A.5, B, C) Monthly Reporting (D)

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E. INVASIVE & EXOTIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE OF PREVIOUSLY

TREATED AREAS

Description: Cost per Quarter # of Services Cost per Year (multiplied by)

Areas outlined on Boundary Maps $____________ 4 $__________

TOTAL ANNUAL COST (Invasive & Exotic Vegetation Management & Maintenance of Previously Treated Areas) $__________ Cost for new areas requiring eradication and treatment, as may be deemed necessary by the Authority, will be negotiated as the areas are identified.

TOTAL COMBINED ANNUAL COST $__________

PROPOSED BY:______________________________________ _______________

Name & Title Date

CORPORATE SEAL (If applicable)

NOTE: Anyone signing the proposal, as an Agent must include legal evidence of his or her authority to do so.

* Individual, partnership, or corporation

NON-COLLUSION CLAUSE

By signing this offer, the Proposer certifies that this offer is made independently and free from collusion. Proposer shall disclose below, to the best of his or her knowledge, any Canaveral Port Authority officer or employee, or any relative of any such officer or employee as defined in Section 112.3135(1), Florida Statutes, who is an officer or director, of, or has a material interest in the Proposer's business and who is in a position to influence this procurement. Any Canaveral Port Authority officer or employee who has any input into the writing of specifications or requirements, solicitation of offers, presumed, for purposes hereof, to be in a position to influence this procurement. For purposes hereof, a person has a material interest in he or she directly or indirectly owns more than 5 percent of the total assets or capital stock of any business entity, or if he or she otherwise stands to personally gain if the contract is awarded to this proposer.

Failure of a Proposer to disclose any relationship described herein shall be reason for disqualification and/or termination in accordance with the provisions of the Canaveral Port Authority.

NAME RELATIONSHIPS

If the Proposer does not indicate any relationship by leaving the above section blank, it shall be deemed to be an affirmation by the Proposer that no such relationship exists.

Signature Company Name

Print Name of Certifying Official Business Address

City, State, Zip Code

SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3) (a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY OR OTHER

OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

1. This sworn statement is submitted to ____________________________ (print name of the public entity) by ________________________________________________________ (print individual’s name and title) for ________________________________________________________ (print name of entity submitting sworn statement) whose business address is and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is ___________________ (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the Individual signing this sworn statement: _____________ ____.)

2. I understand that a “public entity crime” as defined” in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida

Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

3. I understand that “convicted” or conviction” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida

Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

4. I understand that an “affiliate” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:

1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term “affiliate” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm’s length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

5. I understand that a “person” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(c), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term “person” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.

6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.)

________Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

________The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

________The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list (attach a copy of the final order).

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR

THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY

ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN

WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC

ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT

PROVIDED IN SECION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE

IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.

(Signature)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this _________day of _________________, 20____.

Personally known ___________________________ _____________________________

Or Produced identification ____________________Notary Public – State of _______________

_________________________________________ My Commission Expires ______________ (Type of identification)

(Printed typed or stamped commissioned name of notary public)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATE

Proposer must execute either Section I or Section II hereunder relative to Florida Statute 112.313(12).

Failure to execute either section may result in rejection of this bid proposal.

SECTION I

I hereby certify that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in these specifications has a material financial interest in this company.

Signature Company Name

Name of Official (type or print) Business Address

City, State, Zip Code

SECTION II

I hereby certify that the following named City official(s) and employee(s) having material financial interest(s) (in excess of 5%) in this company have filed Conflict of Interest Statements with the Supervisor of Elections prior to bid opening.

Name Title or Position Date of Filing

Signature Company Name

Print Name of Certifying Official Business Address

City, State, Zip Code

PUBLIC OFFICIAL DISCLOSURE

Section 126.111 of the Purchasing Code requires that a public official who has a financial interest in a bid or contract make a disclosure at the time that the bid or contract is submitted or at the time that the public official acquires a financial interest in the bid or contract. Please provide disclosure, if applicable, with bid.

Public Official __________________________________________

Position Held __________________________________________

Position or Relationship with Proposer ________________________

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest.

Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form.

Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under the applicable CFR covering New Restrictions on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement). The certification shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Agency determines to award the covered transaction or cooperative agreement.

As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented under the applicable CFR, for prospective participants in covered transactions, as defined in the applicable CFR§215.13.

A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; 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) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal State or local) with commission of any of these offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default; and

B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.

Company Name:

Project:

Authorized Signature Address:_____________________________

Printed or Typed Name

Title