RFQ #2025-11 Consulting Engineering Services fro the Okeechobee County Airport - Final.pdf

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Project No. 2025-11

Consulting Engineering Services for the

Okeechobee County Airport

RFQ Publication: June 25, 2025 RFI Deadline: July 9, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

Addenda Deadline: July 16, 2025 @ 5:00 PM Proposals Opening: July 22, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

Brooke Bodden, Purchasing Agent 304 NW 2nd Street

Okeechobee, Florida 34974

(863) 763-6441 ext. 2113 jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov mailto:jschooley@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

[1056-00023600.1ADMIN]

CONSULTING ENGINEERING

SERVICES FOR THE OKEECHOBEE

COUNTY AIRPORT RFQ # 2025-11

Notice is hereby given that Okeechobee County, Florida, pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, hereby issues this Request For Qualifications (RFQ) to provide from professional engineering consulting firms desiring to render airport General Consulting services at the Okeechobee County Airport, Florida.

The County is seeking a consulting firm and/or team to serve as General Consultant to the County in support of Okeechobee County Airport. The firm/team must be experienced in providing comprehensive planning, design, bidding, construction phase and all support services for projects.

Services may include, but are not limited to, civil engineering design, airfield design, environmental design;

utilities and infrastructure design; surveying; evaluation and documentation of existing conditions;

verification of as-built conditions including field verification of all existing above and underground utilities;

cost estimating and scheduling; technical studies; permitting; construction administration and resident engineering; and all other related services including coordination with the County, its other Consultants, the City and all agencies having interests in the projects such as the FAA, the TSA, the FDOT, SFWMD, USACOE, etc. The Services may also include design on various County projects and all other engineering and related professional services which may be required where the County elects not to solicit letters of interest by means of public advertisement and will involve coordination with current and future projects at the Airport.

In order to be considered, the bidder must have recently (within 5 years) and successfully completed projects similar to the projects listed above. The consultant shall demonstrate complete familiarity with FAA and FDOT requirements and procedures. The proposing consultants shall demonstrate their commitment to allocating the necessary resources to complete various assignments in short timeframes in order to meet FDOT and FAA funding guidelines and deadlines.

The RFQ requirements, background, and other information relating to this RFQ may be downloaded from the Okeechobee County website at: www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov under the Bids and Proposals tab.

Any questions pertaining to this RFQ shall be in writing and addressed to: Brooke Bodden, Purchasing Agent, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee Florida 34972, Telephone: 863-763-6441 ext. 2113 or Email:

jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Proposals to provide the services described herein shall include the following in a tabbed document proposal: a) Narrative description of the proposer’s qualifications and approach to provide the required services; b) Resumes for the key project manager; c) A completed SF330 for the overall team composition;

d) Required forms as indicated herein; e) Proposals shall not exceed fifteen {15} pages plus resumes and SF330 forms.

Interested firms or individuals shall submit (1) original proposal and (4) copies for a total of (5) five, plus, 1 copy of the proposal package on a flash drive in PDF format submitted in a sealed enclosure bearing the name and address of the proposer and titled: “RFQ 2025-11 CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AIRPORT” no later than 3:00 p.m. eastern standard time on Tuesday July 22, 2025 at the Okeechobee County Historical Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 123, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Proposals received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

http://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov/

COUNTYAIRPORT RFQ # 2025-11

Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to preparation or delivery of proposals. Okeechobee County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, select the firm(s) most qualified for each individual referenced project or for all referenced projects, waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the proposal(s), which, in its sole judgment, best serves the public interest.

Okeechobee County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Jerald D. Bryant, Clerk David E. Hazellief, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida

Publish: Lake Okeechobee News Okeechobee County Website

COUNTYAIRPORT RFQ # 2025-11

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected firm shall provide qualifications for General Consulting Engineering Service to Okeechobee County in support of Okeechobee County Airport. The County is seeking a consulting firm and/or team to serve as General Consultant to the County in support of Okeechobee County Airport. The firm/team must be experienced in providing comprehensive planning, design, bidding, construction phase and all support services for projects, which may include, but are not limited to:

Environmental Assessments Airfield Pavement, Lighting and Infrastructure Assessments and Reports Update Airport Layout Plan Prepare JACIP Updates, Grant Applications and Provide Grant Administration to include all non FAA and FDOT Grant Administration(s) Rehabilitation and Extension of Runways, Taxiways and Aprons Terminal Expansion and Related Facilities FBO Development and Support Facilities Construct Infrastructure Airport Roadways and Utilities Airport Security Improvements Mitigation Planning and Design Construct Master Stormwater Facilities Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting and Signage Geotechnical Investigations and Evaluations Conduct Project Surveys Update Noise Studies NAVAIDS and Instrument Procedures Development and Support Conduct Airspace Analyses for on- and off-airport development initiatives Development of Airport Industrial Park and related work Property Acquisition Program Other Projects as Required in Support of the Airport and Industrial Park

Services may include, but are not limited to, civil engineering design, airfield design, environmental design;

utilities and infrastructure design; surveying; evaluation and documentation of existing conditions;

verification of as-built conditions including field verification of all existing above and underground utilities;

cost estimating and scheduling; technical studies; permitting; construction administration and resident engineering; and all other related services including coordination with the County, its other Consultants, the City and all agencies having interests in the projects such as the FAA, the TSA, the FDOT, SFWMD, USACOE, etc.

The Services may also include design on various County projects and all other engineering and related professional services which may be required where the County elects not to solicit letters of interest by means of public advertisement and will involve coordination with current and future projects at the Airport.

In order to be considered, the bidder must have recently (within 5 years) successfully completed projects similar to the projects listed above. The consultant shall demonstrate complete familiarity with FAA and FDOT requirements and procedures. The proposed consultants shall demonstrate their commitment to allocating the necessary resources to complete various assignments in short timeframes in order to meet FDOT and FAA funding guidelines and deadlines.

Proposals to provide the above noted consulting services shall include the following in a tabbed document proposal: a) Narrative description of the proposer’s qualifications and approach to provide the required services; b) Resumes for the key project manager; c) A completed SF 330 for the overall team composition;

d) A certificate of insurance indicating not less than $1 million in general and professional liability coverage for the prime consultant; e) Proposals shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages plus resumes and SF-330 forms.

END OF SECTION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The selected Professional Consultant shall enter into an agreement with Okeechobee County, substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit “G”, or as revised by the County.

Complete requirements, background and other information relating to this RFQ may be downloaded from the Okeechobee County website at: www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov, under the Bids and Proposals tab.

Restrictions, Prohibitions, Controls and Labor Provisions:

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the Convicted Vendor List maintained by Florida Department of Management Services, following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids on leases of real property to 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 Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

In accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List, maintained by the FDMS, may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids on leases of real property to 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.

The Department shall consider employment by any contractor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation will be cause for unilateral or immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the County.

Section 287.135(2)(a), Florida Statutes, prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of any amount if, at the time of contracting or renewal, the company or individual is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, pursuant to section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel. Section 287.135(2)(b), Florida Statutes, further prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services over one million dollars ($1,000,000) if, at the time of contracting or renewal, the company is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, both created pursuant to section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or the company is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

By responding to this RFQ, Proposer hereby certifies that Proposer is not listed on any of the following: (i) the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, (ii) Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, or (iii) the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List. By responding to this RFQ, Proposer further hereby certifies that Proposer is not engaged in a boycott of Israel or engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. Proposer understands that pursuant to section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject Proposer to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, and/or costs. Proposer further understands that any contract with County for goods or services of any amount may be terminated immediately by the County if Proposer (i) is found to have submitted a false certification, (ii) has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or (iii) is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

And, in addition to the foregoing, if the amount of the contract is one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more, the contract may be immediately terminated by the County if the company is found to have submitted a false certification, has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or has been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

E-Verify Language:

The Consultant shall utilize the following E-Verify requirements:

• Utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Recipient during the term of the contract; and

• Expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term.

Public Records Compliance: The successful Proposer to this RFQ shall be a “Contractor” as defined by Section 119.0701(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and must comply with the public records provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, GENERAL RFQ PROVISIONS

Public Entity Crimes Affidavit: Proposers shall submit an executed Public Entity Crimes Affidavit with their proposal (Exhibit ‘B’).

Addenda: Each proposer shall examine all documents associated with this RFQ and independently evaluate its provisions. Any inquiries pertaining to the project specifications or scope of work will be addressed to Brooke Bodden, Purchasing Agent, in writing at: jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov, no later than Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this RFQ, an addendum will be issued and will be posted on the Okeechobee County website at: www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov, under the Bids and Proposals tab.

It is the sole responsibility of the bidders to check the website to ensure that all available information has been received prior to submitting a response or proposal to this RFQ.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Interested firms shall submit (1) original proposal and (4) copies for a total of (5) five, plus, 1 copy of the proposal package on a flash drive in PDF format submitted in a sealed enclosure bearing the name and address of the proposer and the words “Consulting Engineering Services for the Okeechobee County Airport” Project No. 2025-11 by 12:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Okeechobee County Historical Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd St, Room 123, Okeechobee, FL. 34972. Proposals received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

To enable Okeechobee County to efficiently evaluate the responses, it is important that the Respondents follow the required format in preparing their responses. Responses that do not conform to the prescribed format may not be evaluated or considered.

Pages shall be no larger than letter size (8 ½” by 11”) or, if folded to that dimension, twice letter size (11” by 17”). Each section (defined below) shall be separated by a tabbed divider.

CONTENT OF SUBMITTAL

Each response shall be submitted as outlined in this section. Please include a cover and/or first page, containing the name RFQ 2025-11 Consulting Engineering Services for the Okeechobee County Airport and firm or individual providing a proposal. A table of contents should be provided along with dividers separating each of the following sections:

Divider #1: Narrative description of the proposer’s qualification and approach to provide the required services.

Divider # 2: Resumes for the key project manager(s).

Divider # 3: Standard Form 330 for the overall team composition.

Divider # 4: Required Forms

• Public Entity Crimes (Exhibit B)

• E-Verify Form (Exhibit C)

• Non-Collusion Affidavit (Exhibit D)

• Drug Free Workplace Form (Exhibit E)

• Truth-In Negotiations Form (Exhibit F)

• Proof of Insurance

Legal Name: Proposals shall clearly indicate the legal name, address and telephone number of the firm, company, partnership and/or individual submitting the proposal. Proposals shall be signed in ink above the typed or printed name a title of the signatory who shall possess the authority to bind the proposer to the submitted proposal. The proposal shall contain a statement that the proposer has received and fully understands the information contained in the RFQ and related documents.

Proposal Expenses: All expenses associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this RFQ shall be borne by the proposer.

Reservation of Rights: Okeechobee County hereby reserves the right to conduct such investigation(s) as it deems appropriate to determine the ability and capacity of any proposer to perform the work or provide the services required for this project. The proposer will assist with any requested information at no cost to the County in a timely manner as defined by the County.

Applicable Law: All laws and regulations of the Federal, State and/or Okeechobee County governments shall apply to any contract for services which is let pursuant to this RFQ. The venue for any action arising out of any such contract shall lie solely in the circuit court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida.

Insurance: The selected firm shall not commence work under any contract for services until valid proof of insurance is submitted as follows:

a. Professional Liability: $2,000,000 (minimum) Combined Single Limits (CSL) $4,000,000 general aggregate limit and apply to location/project.

b. General Liability: Bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 (minimum) Combined Single Limits (CSL) $1,000,000 general aggregate limit and apply to location/project.

c. Automotive & Automotive Equipment: $1,000,000 (minimum) Combined Single Limits (CSL) for bodily injury; to include hired and non-owned.

d. Worker’s Compensation: As required by Chapter 440, Florida Statutes.

e. Okeechobee BOCC shall be named as additional insured for general liability and automotive coverages immediately upon executed Agreement to provide services.

Indemnification: Any contract with the selected firm shall contain a provision which indemnifies and holds harmless Okeechobee County, its officers and employees from and against all claims, suits, sanctions, damages or causes of actions resulting from any personal injury, loss of life or damage to property which results from the performance of services by said firm.

Additionally, the successful professional respondent shall include the following indemnification as part of the Contract language:

“To the extent provided by law, [ENTITY] shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the [RECIPIENT] and the County, including the County’s officers, agents, and employees, against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from negligent or wrongful act(s) of [ENTITY], or any of its officers, agents, or employees, acting within the scope of their office or employment, in connection with the rights granted to or exercised by [ENTITY].

The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of the County’s or [RECIPIENT’]’s sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 768.28. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by [ENTITY] to indemnify [RECIPIENT] for the negligent acts or omissions of [RECIPIENT], its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by [ENTITY] to indemnify the County for the negligent acts or omissions of the County, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.”

If subletting any of the work, the selected firm will be held responsible to ensure that its subcontractor(s) and subconsultants maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all of their employees in accordance with Florida’s Workers’ compensation law.

The Recipient agrees to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes, and to incorporate in all subcontracts the obligation to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals to provide the required professional services shall be evaluated in accordance with Okeechobee County policy governing acquisition of professional services (Exhibit ‘A’). The County reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted. The County shall be the sole judge of its own best interests, the proposals, and the resulting negotiated agreement.

Divider No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (points)

1. Ability to Perform and Provide Services

Points Based 30 (30% of Total)

2. Firm Information Points Based 30 (30% of Total)

3. Standard Form 330 Points Based 30 (30% of Total)

4. Required Forms Points Based 10 (10% of Total)

The County anticipates the following procurement schedule for the project:

Description Date Time Release of RFP 06/25/25 8:00am

Pre-Proposal Conference TBD TBD

Deadline for Written Questions 07/09/25 3:00pm

Collective Responses to Questions 07/16/25 5:00pm

Proposal Due/Close Date & Time 07/22/25 3:00pm

Evaluation Phase 1 - Committee Meeting TBD TBD

Evaluation Phase 2 – Presentations TBD TBD

Ranking Consultants (Shortlist) 4 weeks TBD

County Commission Approval 5-6 weeks N/A

Negotiate Contract Terms 6-8 weeks N/A

Notice of Intent to Award 8 weeks N/A

Notice of Award Date of Executed Contract N/A

EXHIBIT A

ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Policy – Professional architectural, engineering, landscape architectural and land surveying services shall be procured in accordance with s.287.055, F.S. and the procedures set forth herein.

DEFINITIONS

“Board” means Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida. “Compensation” means the total amount paid by the Board for professional services.

“Continuing contract” means a contract for professional services entered into between the Board and a firm in accordance with the provisions of s. 287.055, F.S., under which the firm provides professional services for projects having a construction cost not exceeding $4 million; for study activities when the fee for such professional services does not exceed $500,000; or for work of a specified nature as outlined in a contract required by the Board, with no time limitation except that such contract shall contain a termination clause.

“County Administrator” means the chief administrative officer of Okeechobee County, Florida.

“Firm” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture, engineering, landscape architecture or land surveying within the State of Florida.

“Professional services” means those services within the scope of the practice of architecture, professional engineering, landscape architecture, or registered land surveying as defined by Florida Statutes, or those performed by an architect, professional engineer, landscape architect, or registered land surveyor in connection with his professional employment or practice.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

A public notice (Request For Qualifications), in substantially the same form as Page 1 attached hereto, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within Okeechobee County on each occasion that professional services are required for a project cost of which is estimated to exceed the threshold or, for a feplanning study activity when the fee for professional services exceed the threshold amount, excepting projects specifically enumerated in a valid public emergency so-certified by the County Administrator, and excepting professional services provided under a continuing contract pursuant to s. 287.055(2)(g), F.S.. The public notice shall include a general description of the services, indicate how, where and to whom interested firms or individuals may apply for consideration and specify a date, time and location by which proposals must be received.

QUALIFICATION

Firms desirous of providing professional services to the Board shall Submit statements of qualifications and performance data on USGSA Standard forms (SF) 330, supplemented by any other information that may be specified in public notice, with a request to be certified as qualified to provide the required professional services.

A Professional Services Evaluation Committee (PSEC), appointed by the County Administrator, shall review all submittals and shall certify as qualified all firms responding to the public notice in accordance with its provisions. The PSEC shall evaluate statements of qualifications and performance data and shall conduct discussions with not less than three (3) firms regarding their qualifications, approach to the project, and ability to provide the required professional services. Evaluation shall include, but not be limited to:

Evaluation Criteria for Selection

• Demonstrated ability to meet Owner’s programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous projects.

• Previous experience compatible with the proposed project (e.g., type, size).

• Relevant past work of prospective firm’s proposed consultants.

• Past performance of prospective firm and its proposed consultants.

• Qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved with the project.

• Proposer’s previous experience (numbers of projects, sizes of projects) when working with its proposed consultants.

• Specification writing credentials and experience.

• Experience and capabilities of creating or using Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and of using CPM schedules as a project management resource.

• Approach to and success of using partnering and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

• Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.

• Proposer’s apparent resources and capacity to meet the needs of this project.

• The selected A/E and all its consultants must have the capability to use the Internet within their normal business location(s) during normal business hours.

The PSEC, following the evaluation procedure set forth herein, shall recommend in order of preference a listing of at least three (3) firms deemed most qualified to provide the required professional services together with a listing of all other certified firms responding to public notice.

The public shall not be excluded from the proceedings under this section.

The PSEC shall forward its recommendation(s) to the County Administrator for submission to the Board.

The Board shall approve the PSEC recommendation(s) as submitted or may, following public presentations by not less than three (3) certified firms, approve in order of preference a modified listing of not less than three (3) firms deemed most qualified to provide the required services.

COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION

Following Board approval, in order of preference, of at least three (3) firms deemed to be most highly qualified to provide the required professional services, the County Administrator shall initiate contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm and establish terms of engagement and compensation which is determined to be fair, competitive, and reasonable. Such a determination shall be based upon a detailed analysis of the professional services required in addition to consideration of the scope and complexity of the project.

In the event that negotiations with the third most qualified firm are unsuccessful, the County Administrator shall formally terminate negotiations with that firm, subject to confirmation by the Board, and request the approval of additional firms, continuing negotiations in accordance with this procedure until the agreement is reached.

TRUTH-IN-NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE

Any lump sum or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee professional services contract over the threshold shall be accompanied by an executed truth-in-negotiations certificate stating that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contract execution.

Any professional services contract under which such a certificate is required shall contain a provision that the original contract price and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the Board determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such adjustments shall be made within one (1) year following the end of the contract.

PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES

Each contract for professional services shall contain a prohibition against contingent fees as follows:

“The (professional services provider) warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the (professional services provider) to solicit or secure this agreement and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the (professional services provider) any fee, commission, percentage, gift, of other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this agreement.”

STATE ASSISTANCE

The County Administrator is hereby authorized to request the Department of Transportation or the Department of Management Services to assist in selecting consultants or negotiating consultant contracts in any instance that consultant fees exceed the threshold.

EXHIBIT B

SWORN STATEMENT ON PUBLIC ENTITRY CRIMES UNDER

FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 287.133(3)(a).

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER

AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHES.

1. This sworn statement is submitted with RFQ No. 2025-11, Consulting Engineering Services for the Okeechobee County Airport.

2. The sworn statement is submitted by (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 the sworn statement:

3. My name is and my

(Please print name of individual signing) relationship to the entity named above is

4. 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 with the United State, 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 the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

5. I understand that a “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, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

6. 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 people 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 a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding thirty-six (36) months shall be considered an affiliate.

7. I understand that a “person” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), 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 enters a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by 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.

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

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

_____The entity submitting the sworn statement, or one or more of the officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in 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, AND (Please indicate which additional statement applies.)

_____There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the hearing officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted vendor list. (Please attach a copy of the final order.)

_____The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted vendor list.

(Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Department of General Services.)

(Signature)

DATE:

STATE OF )

) ss.

COUNTY OF )

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of

,2025 by , Who is personally known to me or who has produced , As identification and who did (did not) take an oath.

(Signature of person taking acknowledgment)

(Name of officer taking acknowledgment)

(Title or Rank)

EXHIBIT C

E-VERIFY AFFIRMATION STATEMENT

This sworn statement is submitted with RFQ No. 2025-11, Consulting Engineering Services for the Okeechobee County Airport.

Contractor/Proposer/Bidder acknowledges and agrees to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of,

a) all persons employed by Contractor/Proposer/Bidder to perform employment duties within Florida during the term of the Contract, and;

b) all persons (including subcontractors/vendors) assigned by the Contractor/Proposer/Bidder to perform work pursuant to the Contract.

The Contractor/Proposer/Bidder acknowledges and agrees that use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System during the term of the Contract is a condition of the Contract.

(Subcontractor’s Names)

To comply with such act or regulation.

CONTRACTOR

BY:

ATTEST Signature (corporate seal)

ATTEST DATE

EXHIBIT D

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned Bidder/Proposer has not divulged, discussed or compared his/her/its Bid with any other Bidder and has not colluded with any other Bidder or parties to this Bid whatsoever.

Name of Bidder:

Signature:

PRINT Name:

Title:

Date:

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of ☐ physical presence or

☐ online notarization, this day of , 20 , by on

Behalf of (business entity).

Personally Known OR Produced Identification

Type of Identification produced:

[Notary Seal]

Signature of Notary Public

PRINT Name of Notary Public:

My commission expires:

EXHIBIT E

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM

The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that does:

(Name of Business)

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

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

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

4. In that statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 1893 or of any controlled substance law of the United State or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace on later than five (5) days after such conviction.

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

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

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

Bidder’s Signature

Date

EXHIBIT F

375-030-30

PROCUREMENT

05/14

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Section 287.055(5)(a), Florida Statutes, for any lump-sum or cost-plus-a-fixed fee professional services contract over the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes for CATEGORY FOUR, the Department of Transportation (Department) requires the Consultant to execute this certificate and include it with the submittal of the Technical Proposal, or as prescribed in the contract advertisement.

The Consultant hereby certifies, covenants, and warrants that wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation for this project’s agreement are accurate, complete, and current at the time of contracting.

The Consultant further agrees that the original agreement price and any additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which the Department determines the agreement price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such agreement adjustments shall be made within (1) year following the end of the contract. For purposes of this certificate, the end of the agreement shall be deemed to be the date of final billing or acceptance of the work by the Department, whichever is later.

Name of Consultant

By: ______________ Date

EXHIBIT G

–[Name of successful bidder]

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT

THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT (hereinafter this “Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____ day of _______________ 20___, [**OR** effective the ____ day of __________, 20__] by and between OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter the "COUNTY") and __________________________________, a Florida corporation [**OR** a Florida Limited Liability Company **OR** a ____________ corporation authorized to do business in the State of Florida] (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR").

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the COUNTY is a political subdivision of the State of Florida, having a responsibility to provide certain services to benefit the citizens of Okeechobee County; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has the full power and authority to enter into the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is in the business of [...] in Okeechobee County and elsewhere in the State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is competent and has sufficient manpower, training, and technical expertise to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a timely and professional manner consistent with the standards of the industry in which CONTRACTOR operates; and

WHEREAS, Section 448.095, Fla. Stat., imposes certain obligations on public agencies with regard to the use of the E-Verify system by their contractors and subcontractors; and

WHEREAS, Section 286.101, Florida Statutes contains a list of “foreign countries of concern” including, the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity under significant control of such “foreign country of concern”. Any entity that does business with a state agency or political subdivision must disclose certain of their dealings with those “foreign countries of concern” to the Florida Department of Financial Services; and

[CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 5 RECITALS, DEPENDING UPON THE

SITUATION:]

WHEREAS, this Agreement satisfies the Okeechobee County Procurement Policy, in that procurements of not more than $1,000.00 may be made without vendor competition; and

[***OR***] WHEREAS, the COUNTY has complied with its Procurement Policy by acquiring at least three (3) written quotations within five (5) business days for the item(s) or service(s) to be purchased, for the project identified as _______________; and

[***OR***] WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR was the successful proposer for an advertised Request for Proposals identified as {insert name and number} which satisfies the COUNTY’s Procurement Policy; and [***OR***] WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR was the successful bidder of a project competitively bid and identified as {insert bid or RFP # and insert name} which satisfies the COUNTY’s Procurement Policy; and

[***OR***] WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR was the successful bidder of a project competitively bid by the {insert name of city or county or other governmental agency} and identified as {insert name and number of bid}. As such award by another governmental agency satisfies the COUNTY's Procurement Policy, and CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such goods and services as more particularly hereinafter described and under the terms and conditions set forth in the contract with the {insert name of city or county or other governmental agency}, as detailed by this Agreement; and

[***OR***] WHEREAS, the services subject to this Agreement are considered by the COUNTY to fall under exemption XIII.9. to the County’s December 22, 2022, Procurement Policy, in that CONTRACTOR has provided considerable ____________________services to the COUNTY in the past and has a great knowledge about the ________________________ and the location where the installation, programming, and servicing will take place; accordingly, CONTRACTOR was procured to maintain standardization of services; and

WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such goods and services as more particularly described in this Agreement, as well as in any bid or quotation documents [*OR** proposal documents] issued in connection with this project.

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises, and in consideration of the mutual conditions, covenants, and obligations hereafter expressed, the parties agree as follows:

1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, constitute a material inducement to the parties to enter into this Agreement, and are hereby ratified and made a part of this Agreement.

2. Description of Work.

a. The COUNTY hereby retains CONTRACTOR to furnish [goods and] services as described in the Scope of Services, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.

Any conflict between the terms and conditions in the body of this Agreement and the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" will be resolved in favor of the body of this Agreement.

b. CONTRACTOR must provide all permits, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the completion of the Scope of Services, unless specifically excluded.

c. CONTRACTOR must also comply with, and abide by, all requirements as contained in any invitation to bid (ITB), request for proposals (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), bid specifications, engineering plans, shop drawings, material lists, or other similar documents issued for this project by the COUNTY, together with any addenda, hereinafter the “Bid Documents, as applicable.” The Bid Documents, if applicable, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference and are declared to be material part of this Agreement.

3. Commencement and completion/Term.

a. CONTRACTOR must commence work under this Agreement immediately upon receipt by CONTRACTOR of the Notice to Proceed and must complete the work not later than [...] calendar days thereafter. [sometimes, depending upon the bid, we will add this sentence: “Final Completion must be achieved _____ (___) calendar days after Substantial Completion date”]

b. Liquidated damages will be assessed against CONTRACTOR in the amount of [$.....] per day, for each day after [...] that the work contemplated by this Agreement is incomplete.

c. [AND/OR use Term below]

This Agreement has a Term of [ ...] year, beginning [ ... ] and ending [ ... ], and may be renewed for up to two (2) additional one (1) year Terms, upon agreement of the parties in writing. [**OR** unless sooner terminated under the terms of this Agreement.]

4. Payment.

a. The COUNTY agrees to compensate CONTRACTOR, for work actually performed under this Agreement, at the rate or basis described in Exhibit "____", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. CONTRACTOR must perform all work required by the Scope of Services, but in no event will CONTRACTOR be paid more than the negotiated amount set forth in Exhibit “__”. [**OR CONTRACTOR must perform all work required by the Scope of Services, but in no event will CONTRACTOR be paid more than the negotiated amount of

b. Progress payments, if any, will be made as set forth in Exhibit “___”.

c. The COUNTY reserves the right to ratably withhold amounts in the event of the nonperformance of all or part of CONTRACTOR’s obligations. CONTRACTOR must, without additional compensation, correct and revise any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in its work product, services, or materials arising from the error or omission or negligent act of CONTRACTOR.

5. Acceptance of work product, payment, and warranty. Upon receipt of a periodic work product or notice that work has progressed to a point of payment in accordance with Exhibit “A” attached or the Bid Documents, if any, together with an invoice sufficiently itemized to permit audit, the COUNTY will diligently review those documents. When it finds the work acceptable under this Agreement the installment payment, found to be due to CONTRACTOR, will be paid to CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of the invoice, unless another payment schedule is provided in Exhibit “A”. CONTRACTOR warrants that the data utilized by

CONTRACTOR (other than as provided by the COUNTY) is from a source, and collected using methodologies, which are generally recognized in CONTRACTOR’s industry or profession to be a reliable basis and foundation for CONTRACTOR’s work product. CONTRACTOR must notify the COUNTY in writing if it appears, in CONTRACTOR’s professional judgement that the data or information provided by the COUNTY for use in CONTRACTOR’s work product is incomplete, defective, or unreliable. CONTRACTOR guarantees to amend, revise, or correct to the satisfaction of the COUNTY any error appearing in the work as a result of CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with the warranties and representations contained herein. Neither inspection nor payment, including final payment, by the COUNTY will relieve CONTRACTOR from its obligations to do and complete the work product in accordance with this Agreement. [**OR**]

a. Acceptance, final payment, and performance guarantee. Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for final inspection and acceptance, the COUNTY will promptly make such an inspection. When it finds the work acceptable under this Agreement and the contract fully performed, it will promptly issue a final certificate stating that the work provided for in this Agreement has been completed, and acceptance by the COUNTY under the terms and the conditions thereof, is recommended and the entire balance, found to be due to CONTRACTOR, will be paid to CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) days after the date of the final certificate.

Before issuance of final certificate, CONTRACTOR must submit an affidavit satisfactory to the COUNTY that all payrolls, subcontractors, materialmen, and other similar bills and indebtedness connected with the work have been paid. CONTRACTOR guarantees to repair, replace or otherwise make good to the satisfaction of the COUNTY any defect in workmanship or material appearing in the work; and further guarantees the successful performance of the work for the service intended. Neither inspection nor payment, including final payment, by the COUNTY will relieve CONTRACTOR from its obligations to do and complete the work in accordance with this Agreement. If the COUNTY deems it inexpedient to require CONTRACTOR to correct deficient or defective work, the COUNTY will make an equitable deduction from the contract price, or, in the alternative, the COUNTY may seek damages. [**OR**]

b. Payment and…