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w Letter of Interest ....... ............................... ...........................Page 3
0 Qualifications, Experience, Resumes & References ........................Pages 4 - 13
m Non- Collusion Affidavit, Certification, Certificate of Insurance ......... Pages 14 - 18
m Sworn Statement, No Conflict of Interest Certification & Cone of Silence
Affidavit .................. ............................... ..........................Pages 19 — 23
m RFP Information Form . ............................... ..........................Pages 24 - 25
m Cost Proposal ............ ............................... ..........................Pages 26 - 32
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Thank you for allowing Brown & Brown Insurance — Miami the opportunity to develop and
present to you a proposal for your company.
Brown & Brown Insurance staff of insurance professionals is dedicated to both personalized
client service and enhancing the agency's relationship with the most reputable insurance
companies in the industry. Brown & Brown is ranked as the seventh largest independent
insurance intermediary organization in both the U.S. and the world, with over 68 years of
continuous service. Our real strength is in the great flexibility we provide at a local level
making it possible to respond rapidly to our customers needs backed up by B &B's National
specialty resources.
The resources we envision providing Amadeus at no cost to you include:
1) Ongoing Health Care Reform Guidance
2) Monthly newsletters
3) Value added services such Health Advocate, HR Genius & Web Benefits
Our commitment to meet your required timelines and expectations will be our main focus.
The process will consist of.
-Initial interview & information gathering — July 20t" through July 22 °d, 2011
-Uncovering needs through understanding & identifying goals — July 25111, 2011
-Final proposal — August I Or", 2011
-Plan selection review & set open enrollment dates — August IT", 2011
-Open Enrollment Meetings — Week of August 29t", 2011
Brown & Brown of Florida — Miami Division representatives:
Robert P. Hollander, EVP — Tel. 305- 364 -7818 — Email rollander@bbmia.com
Yuresly Menendez, Benefits Manager — Tel. 305- 714 -4506 — Email jmenendez @bbmia.com
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
Insurance Brokerage Services
PROPOSER shall furnish the following information. Failure to comply with this requirement will
render the Bid non - responsive and shall cause its rejection. Additional sheets shall be attached
by the Proposer as required.
PROPOSER'S Name and Principal Address:
Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida - Miami Division
14900 NW 79Ct. Suite #200 Miami, Florida 33016
Contact Person's
Name and Title:
PROPOSER'S
Telephone and Fax Number:
PROPOSER'S
License Number:
Robert P. Hollander /Yuresly Menendez
Tel.(305)364 -7818 Fax.(305)714 -4510
A121581
(Please attach ce
PROPOSER'S
Federal Identification Number:
of competency and /or state registration.)
59- 0691921
I. Number of years your organization has been in business, in this type of work: 68 Years
2. Names and titles of all officers, partners or individuals doing business under trade name:
Brown & Brown - Miami Division: Colin E. Lowe - President
Robert P. Hollander - Executive Vice President
See 2010 Brown & Brown annual report for complete listing.
The business is a: Sole Proprietorship Partnership 11 Corporation
LLP [] LLC
3. Describe your experience and services related to health management. This would include
health risk assessments, wellness, health coaching, disease management, etc.
Brown & Brown
and conducts health fairs,wellness and
cessation programs for our clients as well as promoting employee
awareness of discounted Rx and various utilization programs.
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4. Describe an example of a City for whom you have coordinated or provided these services.
All of these programs have been implemented at the City of
Isles Beach for man
5. Have you ever failed to complete work awarded to you. If so, when, where, and why?
No
6. How will you maintain
confidentiality of
the City's records
and data (include in your
discussion any security
procedures for
accessing, sending,
and storing data that are
currently in place)?
Brown & Brown is HIPAA compliant. All internal networks are
secured. The benefits staff is a seqreqated division with a
less system and in house shredder.
7. Discuss your service approach and how you respond to City requests. Include what you
consider non - urgent/routine requests and urgent requests.
Urgent requests consist of enrollment issues, outstanding
coverage or claims matters, physician inquiries and pharmacy
requests. All other non urgent issues are resolved within 24 to
48 hours.
8. How do you measure client satisfaction?
A customized time line is created and adhered to along with
employee surveys. We recommend quarterly meetings with City
designated benefits insurance committee.
9. Confirm that you serve as a consultant or broker, independently, and are not affiliated with
any insurance company, third party administrative agency or provider networl<.
Brown & Brown Insurance Company of Florida is an independent
insurance agency and not affiliated with any insurance carrier,
TPA or provider network.
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10. Describe your experience in provider network development, recruitment and negotiation,
and maintenance.
Brown & Brown has developed the highest level of relationshi
will all insurance providers allowing for strong negotiations,
recommendations regarding cost and plan selection for our clients.
11. Outline your ability to provide expertise and experience in the areas of health benefit plan
analysis and design.
Brown & Brown is constantly reviewing carrier benefit plans with
the coal of customizing plans to meet the specific utilization
and economic benefit of employers and eligible participants.
12. Explain in detail the types of analyses you have conducted relative to benefits analysis and
design for a health plan with at least 100 employees.
Brown & Brown has prepared comparison plan analysis. rate
history analysis and employer impact cost analysis, for
numerous employers with 4100 - 4500 participants.
13. Provide examples of communication materials developed and prepared by your organization
for use in City's health benefit communication campaigns.
Brown & Brown has prepared brochures related to the following
topics: Health Care Reform - What Employers Need to Know, Brown &
Brown's Rx guide and detailed information on HMO, PPO, POS &
H S A Options.
14. Are there any existing service provider relationships that may prevent you from acting
independently and providing objective advice or guidance? (Examples, overrides, commission
agreements, preferred contracts, pricing based on volume, etc.)
No
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15. List any subcontractors who will provide services under this Contract and the services they
will provide. The foregoing list of subcontractor(s) may not be amended after award of the
contract without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator, to be
designated by the City Manager, and whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
None
16. List and describe all bankruptcy petitions (voluntary or involuntary) which have been filed by
or against the Proposer, its parent or subsidiaries or predecessor organizations during the
past five (5) years. Include in the description the disposition of each such petition.
None
17. Provide specific examples of a significant savings in the cost of benefits to the client that can
be directly attributed to your past services.
Brown & Brown has implemented High Deductible plans bundled
with hospital indemnity plans to reduce monthly costs for both
employees and employers.
18. List any companies your are affiliated with or have contractual arrangement with including
insurance companies, third party administrators (claims or other administrative /record
keeping services), provider networks, HR or benefits software vendors, etc.
Health: Aetna,Avmed,BC /BS, Cigna ,Coventry,Humana,NHP /United
Ancillary:Assurant, Guardian ,Lincoln,Reliance,Standard, Metlife
Value Added:Health Advocate,HR Genius, Web Benefits
19. Describe your firm's ability to assist with Benefits Administration issues.
All clients are assigned a designated Account Manager backed up
by office staff. In addition, services such as Health Advocate,
HR Genius and Web Benefits are offered comoliment_arv.
20. What distinguishes your firm from other consulting firms and why should the City select
your firm for consulting needs?
Being the largest independent insurance agency in Florida
provides the leverage and resources capable to meet client needs.
Our decentralized culture allows for greater flexibility to provide
rapid local in epen ent service.
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21. What is the total number- of employees that you have assigned, currently, to employees
benefits counseling?
5
22. What is your corporate mission, vision and values, as well as your organization's philosophy
towards providing benefits consulting services?
Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and competitive
employee benefit programs to our clients along with the
highest level of service in the insurance industry.
23. Discuss your firm's quality assurance policies and procedures. How do you measure
whether you are meeting these standards? What is the frequency of any such review?
Brown & Brown has a quality control committee that performs
ongoing audits and detailed written reports that are provided
to management. Our employment guidelines and procedures are strickly
enforced.
24. Detail your ability to monitor regulatory and legislative developments at both the state and
federal level and how this will benefit the City and be communicated to the City.
Brown & Brown has a national benefits committee and independent
law firm to provide updates to all offices and respective
clients. Monthly newsletters with HR alerts are provided.
25. List all claims, arbitrations, administrative hearings and lawsuits brought by or against the
Proposer or its predecessor organizations(s) during the last (5) years. The list shall include
case name, case, arbitration or hearing identification number, name of the court or tribunal,
the name of the project over which the dispute arose; and a description of the subject
matter of the dispute.
None
26. Describe all proceeding concerning business related offenses in which the Proposer, its
principals or officers or predecessor organization(s) were defendants.
None
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27. Has the Proposer, its principals, officers or predecessor- organization(s) been CONVICTED
of a Public Entity Crime, debarred or suspended from bidding by any government during the
last five (5) year's? If so, provide details.
No
The PROPOSER acknowledges and understands that the information contained in response to
this Qualification Statement shall be relied upon by CITY in awarding the contract and such
information is warranted by PROPOSER to be true. The discovery of any omission or
misstatement that materially affects the PROPOSER'S qualifications to perform under the
contract shall cause the CITY to reject the Bid, and if after the award, to cancel and terminate
the award and /or contract.
VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 92.525(2), FLORIDA STATUTES
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Response to
Qualification Statement and that the facts stated in it are true.
DATED this 7th day of du '2011.
2011.
— ---- - - - - -
Robert P. Hollande
(Print Na - opos
By I
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Robert P. Hollander
(On Line Above, Print or Type Name of Person Signing)
FAILURE TO COMPLETE SIGN. & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISOUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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14900 N . 79th Court Phone (305) 364 -7818
Suite 200 Fax (305) 913 -2518
Miami Lakes, FL 33016 F-mail rhollandenNbbmiacom
Robert P. Hollander
Professional
Brown & Brown Insurance 1997 - Present
experience
Aventura, Florida
Executive Vice President
Dade Underwriters Insurance Agency 1968 -1997
Owner /President
Professional
Memberships
Education
Independent Insurance Agents of South Florida 1977 -1978
President
Aventura Marketing Council 2005 -2008
Chairman of Board
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center 1993 -2007
Board Member and Chairman
University of Miami 1963 -1967
-Bachelor of Business Administration
-New York College of Insurance 1967 -1968
Comprehensive Business Insurance Degree
Yuresly "Judy" Menendez
Address: 7764 SVd 57 Ter. South Miami, Fl. 33143
Telephone: 305 -994 -4916
E -mail: yureslymenendez @yahoo.corn
Education:
High School:
Florida Dept of Financial Services
Crestcom Inc.
Work Experience:
Graduated:
215 Licensed Insurance Agent, 1999
Management & Leadership Course 2007
2008 - Current: Brown & Brown Insurance Group: Agency Manager of the Employee Benefits
Department, supervising all departmental functions, including three full time employees
and the placement of all Life, Health and all other employee benefits for the agency
Responsible for new sales development, customer relations, Agency Liaison with all
Carriers, Client retention, systems integration, personnel management.
2004 —2008 HBA Insurance Group: EMS Department Manager, supervising all departmental
functions, including three full time employees and 5 dedicated Benefits producers.
Responsible for the departmental duties related to: Quoting, Claims resolutions, Billing
issues, Client presentations, Inception of new clients to all carriers, mediation of all
client carrier related issues, Departmental Liaison with HBA Agency Management staff.
2008 HBA Insurance Group was acquired by Brown & Brown Insurance Group.
1999 —2004 HBA Insurance Group: EMS Department Supervisor and Executive Assistant to HBA
Executive V.P. Responsible for the Employee Benefits Department. Accountable for all
duties related to: Quoting, Claims resolutions, Billing issues, Client presentations,
Inception of new clients to all carriers, and personal agenda of Exec V.P.
1997-1999 Amerinsurance Life Inc. — Customer Service Representative — Responsible for: Quoting,
Claims resolutions, Billing issues, Client presentations, Inception of new clients to all
carriers, Client relations with assigned book of business. 1999 Amerinsurance Life
merged with Head Beckham Insurance Agency forming HBA Insurance Group.
1994 -1997 Amstar Insurance — SubsidiaryofMAPFREinsuranceGroup — Started as general
departmental clerk, later promoted to Claims Assistant Manager, responsible for:
Clerical duties, Maintenance of claims registry, reporting of claims activity and
accountable for assigned book of claims.
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REFERENCES
Insurance Brol<erage Services
Please list three (3) governmental agency, or comparable corporate client, contract references
for which you have done business within the past three (3) years:
Agency Name
Address
City, State & Zip Code
Contact's Name
Telephone Number
Agency Name
Address
City, State & Zip Code
Contacts Name
Telephone Number
Agency Name
Address
City, State & Zip Code
Contacts Name
Telephone Number
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, Fl. 33160
Yael Londono, HR Director
305- 792 -1809
Larkin Community Hospital
7031 Southwest 62 Ave.
South Miami, Fl. 33143
Carlos Garcia, HR Director
305 - 284 -7500
Beauty Schools of America
1176 Southwest 67 Ave.
Miami, Florida 33144
Susana Lorie, HR Director
305- 297 -7419
Attach additional sheets if necessary,
FAILURE TO COMPLETE SIGN. & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Insurance Brokerage Services
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADE
Robert P. Hollander
states that:
being first duly sworn, deposes and
(1) He /She /They is /are the Executive Vice President
(Owner, Partner, Officer, Representative or Agent)
of Brown & Brown of Florida - Miami the PROPOSER that has submitted the
attached BID;
(2) He /She /They is /are fully informed with respect to the preparation and contents of the
attached BID and of all pertinent circumstances concerning such BID;
(3) Such BID is genuine and is not a collusive or sham BID;
(4) Neither- the said PROPOSER nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents,
representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, have in any way
colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other PROPOSER,
firm, or person to submit a collusive or sham BID in connection with the Work for which
the attached BID has been submitted; or to refrain from PROPOSING in connection with
such Work; or have in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion,
or communication, or conference with any PROPOSER, firm, or person to fix any overhead,
profit, or cost elements of the BID or of any other PROPOSER, or to fix any overhead,
profit, or cost elements of the BID Price or the BID Price of any other PROPOSER, or to
secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage
against (Recipient), or any person interested in the proposed Work;
(5) The price or prices quoted in the attached BID are fair and proper and are not tainted by
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the PROPOSER
or any other of its agents, representatives, owners, employees or parties of interest,
including this affiant.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7t
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Insurance Brokerage Services
The undersigned attests to his (her, their) authority to submit this Submittal and to bind the
firm(s) herein named to perform as per agreement. Further, by signature, the undersigned
attests to the following:
I. The Proposer is financially solvent and sufficiently experienced and competent to perform
all of the work required of the Proposer in the Contract;
2. The facts stated in the Proposer's response pursuant to Request for Proposal, instructions
to Proposer and Specifications are true and correct in all respects;
3. The Proposer has read and complied with, and submits its proposal agreeing to all of the
requirements, terms and conditions as set forth in the Request for Proposals.
4. The Proposer warrants all materials supplied by it are delivered to the CITY of South
Miami, Florida, free from any security interest, and other lien, and that the Proposer is a
lawful owner having the right to supply the same and will defend the conveyance to the
CITY of South Miami, Florida, against all persons claiming the whole or any part thereof.
5. Proposer understands that if a team is short listed and selected to make oral presentations
to the selection committee and /or CITY, only the team members who were involved in the
preparation of the written submissions may participate in the oral presentations. Any
changes to the team at the oral presentations may, at the sole discretion of the City, result
in that Proposer's Bid disqualification.
6. The undersigned certifies that if the firm is selected by the City the firm will negotiate in
good faith to establish a Contract.
T Proposer understands that all information listed above may be verified by the City of South
Miami and Proposer authorizes all entities or persons listed above to answer any and all
questions. Proposer hereby indemnifies the City of South Miami and the persons and
entitles listed above and holds them harmless from any claim arising from such investigation
and verification process, including the dissemination of information pursuant thereto.
Submitted on this 7th day of July 20 11
(If an individua tner p, or non - incorporated organization)
Witness Company: Brown own Fl. Miami
Printed: Y esly enen e By:
Title: Benefits Manager Print Name, Title: Colin E. L e, President
(If a corporation, affix seal)
Company: Brown & Brown of Fl. Miami
By:
Attested by Secretary /EVP Print Name, Title: Robert P. Hollander, EVP
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida
FAILURE TO COMPLETE. SIGN. & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY
To be completed and signed by a legal en C
tity only. This ertification is not applicable to an indn iduaI Pro poser
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADE
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that a meeting of the Board of Directors, Partners, and /or Principals
(include DBA -Doing Business As, if applicable) of the following entity
Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida - Miami Division
an organization existing under the laws of the State of Florida , was
held on the 7th day of July 20 11 and the following resolution was duly
passed and adopted:
"RESOLVED, that, Robert P. Hollander as EVP of the
organization, be and is hereby authorized to execute the Proposal dated, 7th day of
July 2011 , to the City of South Miami and this organization and that
my execution thereof, attested by a Notary Public of the State, shall be the official, act and deed
of this attestation"
I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
corporation this, 7th day of July 2011
Print Name Robert P. Hollander Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC:
Notary Signature
SEAL X Personally known to me, or
Personal identification:
Type of Identification Produced
FAILURE TO COMPLETE SIGN, & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES,
ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
(To be signed in the presence of a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.)
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Robert Hol larnderA,ho, being by me
bust duly sworn, made the following statements:
1. The business address of 14900 NW 79 Ct. Suiteff200 Miami, F1. 33_01.6
(name of bidder or contractor)
is Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida - Miami Division
2. Mytelationshipto Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida - Miami
(name of buffet or contractor)
is Executive Vice President
(relationship such as sole proprietor, partner, president, vice president, etc.)
3. I understand that a public entity, crime as defined in Section 287.133 of the Florida Statutes includes 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 in Florida or with an agency m political subdivision of any other
state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services
to be provided to any public entity or such an agency or political subdivision and involving antitrust,
fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
4. 1 understand that `convicted" or "conviction" is defined by the statute to mean a finding of guilt or a
conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state hail
court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July I, 1989, as a result
of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
5. I understand that "affiliate" is defined by the statute to mean (1) a predecessor or successor of a person
or a corporation 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, or (3) those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and
agents who are active in the management of an affiliate, or (4) a person or corporation who knowingly
entered into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida
during the preceding 36 months.
6. Neither the bidder or contractor out any officer, director, executive, partner, shareholder, employee,
member or agent who is active in the management of the bidder or contractor not any affiliate of the
bidder or contractor has been convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
Sigryr€ /Dfte (undersigned authority)
Sworn to and subscribed before me in the state of Florida and county of Dade
on the 7th day July , ?o 11
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NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION
Insurance Brokerage Set-vices
The undersigned, as Bidder /Proposer, declares that the only persons interested in this RFP are
named herein; that no other person has any interest in this RFP or in the Contract to which
this RFP pertains; that this response is made without connection or arrangement with any
other person; and that this response is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without
collusion or fraud.
The Bidder /Proposer agrees that if this response /submission is accepted, to execute an
appropriate CITY document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship
between the Bidder /Proposer and the CITY, for the performance of all requirements to which
the response /submission pertains.
The Bidder /Proposer states that this response is based upon the documents identified by the
following number: Bid /RFP No. SM- 2011 -08 -HR
The full -names and residences of persons and firms interested in the foregoing bid /proposal, as
principals, are as follows:
The Bidder /Proposer further certifies that this response /submission complies with Chapter 8(a)
of the Code of Ordinance, City of South Miami, Florida, that, to the best of its knowledge and
belief, no Commissioner, Mayor, or other officer or employee of the CITY has an interest
directly or indirectly in the profits or emoluments of the Contract, job, work or service to
which the response /submission pertains.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
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Subscribed and sworn before me this 7th
Eric Sheaft
Notary Pubic, so of Roma
MY Com r"M 4 SW 27.2M4
No. EE 20844
S' to e
R bert P. Hollander, EVP
Print Name and Title
day f July 20 11
N tary Pub c (Signature)
My Commission Expires:U� j(
FAILURE TO COMPLETE. SIGN. & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY..YOUR RESPONSE
Insurance Brokerage Services RI=P No. SM- 2011 -09 -HR
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CONE OF SILENCE AFFIDAVIT
Insurance Brokerage Services
The "Cone of Silence" specifically prohibits communication regarding RFP "S
(bids) or any solicitation with the City of South Miami staff except by written
means, with copy filed with the City Clerk. This takes effect upon
advertisement for Request for Proposal and terminates when the City Manager
makes his recommendation to the City Commission for the award. An
exception is made for oral communication during pre - proposal conferences. In
addition to any other penalties provided by law, violation of the Cone of Silence
shall render any proposal disqualified.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT
Robert P. Hollander being first duly sworn, state: Florida
The full legal name and business address of the person or entity contracting or transacting
business with the City of South Miami are:
Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida Inc. - Miami Division
14900 NW 79 Ct. Suite #200 Miami, Florida 33016
If the contract or business transaction is with a corporation, the full legal name and business
address` shall be provided for each officer and director and each stockholder who holds
directly or indirectly five percent (5%) or more of the stock in the corporation. If the contract
or business transaction is with a partnership, the full legal name and business address shall be
provided for each partner. If the contract or business transaction is with a trust, the full legal
name and address* shall be provided for each trustee and each beneficiary.. If the contract or
business transaction is with an LLP or LLC, the full legal name and address* shall be provided
for each member of the LLP or LLC. All such names and addresses are:
Brown & Brown Insurance is a publicly owned entity. Please see
enclosed 2010 annual report.
The full legal names and business address* of any other individual (other) than subcontractors,
material men, suppliers, laborers, or lenders who have, or will have, any interest (legal,
equitable, beneficial or otherwise) in the contract or business transaction with the City of
South Miami are:
None
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Notary Public
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
By:
Sig zree/
Robert P. Hollander, EVP
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Print Name -and --Title --------------
7th day of July/ 20 11
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Notalr gubli (Signature)
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My Commission Expires:
FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN, & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISOUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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MEM���
RFP INFORMATION FORM
Insurance Brokerage Services
I certify that any and all information contained in this RFP is true;' and I further certify 'that this
RFP is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connections with any corporation,
firm or person submitting a RFP for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and is
in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all terms and conditions of
the RFP, and if the Proposer is a legal entity, I certify that I am authorized to sign for the
Proposer. Please print the following and sign your name where indicated below:
Firm's Name: Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida - Miami Division
Principal Business Address: 14900 NW '/9 Ct. Suite #200
Miami, Florida 33016
Telephone: 305 - 714 -4400
E -mail address:
Name
rhollander
Robert P. Hollander
Title: Executive Vice President
Signature of
Authorized
i
Representative:
Fax: 305 - 714 -4510
q@ bbmia. com
FAILURE TO COMPLETE. SIGN. & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE
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PRELIMINARY BROKER SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS BROKER SERVICES AGREEMENT ((his "Agreement'), effective September Ist, 2011 (the
"Effective Date "), is made by and between City of South Miami. ("Company"). and the Miami Lakes
office of BROWN R BROWN OF FLORIDA, INC.
Background
Broker is a licensed insurance agency in the State of Florida. Company has selected Broker to provide
certain risk management and insurance program administration services relating to the Lines of Insurance
(as hereinafter defined) and, for good and adequate consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall continence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of one (1) year. unless sooner terainated as herein provided.
2. Relationship of Parties. Broker is an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement is
intended not shall be construed to create an employer /employee relationship, a joint venture relationship or
partnership relationship. In consideration of the compensation from the Company to the Broker, Broker is
providing services to the Company as an insurance broker. However, Broker, or its parent company, Brown
& Brown, Inc., and related or affiliated companies, may provide services as an insurance agent on behalf of
certain insurance carriers or risk- bearing entities. Company acknowledges and expressly consents to such
relationship, if applicable, in the rendition of services by Broker under this Agreement.
3. Broker Services. Broker, subject to the terms of this Agreement, shall provide certain services
set forth in the attached Schedule A ((he "Sery ices" ), but only in relation to the following lines of
insurance (collectively referred to as "Lines of Insurance "): (a) group health coverage; (b) group dental
coverage; (c) group life insurance coverage; (d) group voluntary life insurance coverage; (e) group short
term disability coverage; and (f) group voluntary long term disability coverage.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to impose any obligations on Broker, or limitations
on Broker's compensation, relative to any lines of insurance or coverages other than those specifically
included in the Lines of Insurance delineated above.
4. Company Responsibilities. In consideration of the Services provided by Broker, Company
agrees as follows:
(a) Company shall cooperate fully with Broker and the insurance companies with whom
Broker solicits in the performance of Broker's obligations in this Agreement.
(b) Company shall timely produce complete and accurate information including, but not
limited to, current financial information, statements of values, loss information and any other information,
necessary for the effectuation of insurance coverage at the request of Broker. Company further agrees to
provide Broker with notice of any material changes in Company's business operations, risk exposures or
in any other material information provided under this Agreement In addition, Company shall confirm the
accuracy and recommend any changes to insurance policies issued to Company.
(c) This Agreement shall in no way obligate Company to procure any insurance or to use Broker for
any insurance it wishes to procure. IF however. Company nonetheless chooses to procure its
insurance through Broker:
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SchedUlc A
R01 R01 Company shall timely pay all premiums and fees.
�(d)1[001 Company shall provide Broker with at ]cast ninety (90) days notice in
advance of any policy effective date in the event Company intends to allove competing agents or brokers
to solicit or market insurance.
5. Compensation. In consideration of the Services, Company shall compensate Broker through a
"Broker Scivices Fee" in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND xx /100
($25,000.00). The Broker Services Fee shall be fully earned and payable upon Company's execution and
delivery of this Agreement. If Company chooses to procure insurance through Broker, with regard to the
Broker Services Fee, Company and Broker acknowledge and agree as follows:
(a) In the event that Broker receives commission payments in connection with the placement
Procurement of the Lines of Insurance for Company, the amount of such payments will be credited
against the balance of the Broker Services Fee owed to Broker pursuant to this Agreement, and any
commission amount in excess of such balance shall be promptly paid to Company within 30 days after
receipt of such commission by Broker. It is understood and agreed that 13roke, or Broker's corporate
parent, subsidiaries or affiliated entities, may receive contingent payments or allowances from insurers
based on factors which arc not client- specific, such as the performance and /or size of an overall book of
business produced with an insurer. Such contingent payments or allowances are not subject to this
Agreement, and will not be credited against the balance of the Broker Services Fee owed to Broker
pursuant to this Agreement or paid to Company.
(b) Broker may utilize insurance intermediaries (such as a wholesale insurance broker,
managing general agent (NIGA), managing general underwriter or reinsurance broker) for the placement
of Company's insurance. In addition to providing access to the insurance company, the intermediary may
provide the following services: (i) risk placement: (ii) coverage review; (iii) claims liaison services with
the insurance company, (iv) policy review; and (v) current market intelligence. The compensation
received by the insurance intermediary for placements and, if applicable, the services above is typically in
the range of 5% to 15% of policy premium. There may be an intermediary utilized in the placement of
your insurance, which may or may not be a company owned by Brown & Brown Inc., the parent company
of Broker. Any payments or allowances paid to the intermediary arc not subject to this Agreement, and
will not be credited against the balance of the fee owed to Broker pursuant to this Agreement or paid to
Company.
(c) If Company chooses to finance its premiums, Broker may assist Company in the
arrangement of such financing. Any payments or allowances paid to Broker for arranging premium
financing are not subject to this section, and will not be credited against the balance of the fee owed to
Broker pursuant to this Agreement or paid to Company.
(d) Broker may. in the ordinary course of its business. receive and retain interest on
premiums paid by the Company fronh the date received by Broker until the date the premiums are
remitted to the insurance company or intermediary. Any interest income retained by Broker on these
premiums are not subject to this section, and will not be credited against the balance of the fee owed to
Broker pursuant to this Agreement or paid to Company.
(e) Compensation for the Services specified under this Agreement arc exclusive of all
federal, state and local sales, use, excise, receipts, gross income and other similar taxes and governmental
charges and fees. Any such taxes, charges or fees for the Services under this Agreement_ now imposed or
hereafte imposed during the term of this Agreement, shall be in addition to the compensation, premiums
and chugcs set forth in this Agreement and shall be paid by Company upon request.
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Schedule A
M Company acknowledges and agrees that the Broker Services Fee is reasonable in relation to
the Services to be provided by Broker hereunder.
(g) The following language is required in any written fee agieemeut between Broker and its
customer. The language above shall control regarding any understanding of compensation notwithstanding
the following:
If we are being compensated based upon a fixed dollar amount orfixed percentage fee,
meaning that the contract specifies our compensation and states anywhere in the
document that additional compensation will not be paid to us or any other party, any
additional compensation to us or any other party, including wholesale brokers or third
party intenncdiaries, is strictly prohibited. Likewise, if our contract sets compensation
based upon a fixed dollar amount or fixed percentage fee, and the contract specifies that
additional compensation shall be credited to the inswed, any additional compensation to
any party, including brokers, wholesale brokers or third party intermediaries, must be
promptly returned to you. If our contract is not based upon such fixed fee terms, no
owned or affiliated party, including brokers, wholesale brokers or third party
intcnnediarics, may accept any type of compensation without full disclosure by the
undersigned broker to you of the dollar amount or percentage of compensation prior to
binding your coverage.
6. Termination.
(a) Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause and for any reason whatsoever, by
giving written notice of termination to the other party at least ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of
termination, which shall be specified in such written notice.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions in sub - paragraph (a) above, Company may ternunate this
Agreement upon the happening of any one of the following causes: (i) Suspension or tennination of Broker's
insurance license in the State of Florida is not cured by Broker within sixty (60) days following such
suspension or termination; (ii) Broker's participation in any fraud; or (iii) Broker's material failure to
property perform its duties and responsibilities hereunder because of Broker's gross neglect, proven
dishonesty, or commission of a felony.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions in sub - paragraph (a) above, Broker may terminate this
Agreement upon the happening of any one of the following causes: (i) Company's failure to pay any Broker
Services Fee more than five (5) days after such payment is due; (ii) Company's participation in any fraud; or
(iii) Company's material failure to properly perform its duties and responsibilities hereunder because of
Company's gross neglect, proven dishonesty, or cormnission of a felony.
Termination for any cause enumerated in sub - paragraphs (b) or (c) shall become effective upon the delivery
of written notice of tennination to the breaching party or at such later time as may be specified in the written
notice.
(d) Termination of this Agreement shall not release Company from any accrued
obligation to pay any sum to Broker (whether then or thereafter payable) or operate to discharge
any liability incurred prior to the termination date.
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7. Notices. Anv notices required cu to be given under this Aerccment shall be sufficient if
in writing by Certified Mail to
If to Compam- If to Broker:
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Di i%
South Miami. Fl. 33143
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
14900 NW 79 CT
Miami Lakes. FL 33016
Attu: Colin E. Lorvc
With a copy to:
Brown R Brown, Inc.
220 S. Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Attu: Robert W. Lloyd, General Counsel
Email: rlloyd rr)bbins.conr
or such other address as either shall give to the other in writing for this purpose.
8. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall in no way
affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
9. Florida Law Applies; Venue. This Agreement has been made and executed in the State of
Florida and shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida. without regard to its conflicts of laws principles. Exclusive venue is agreed to be in a state or
federal court of competent jurisdiction in or for Dade County, Florida.
10. Waiver of Jur y Trial. THE PARTIES WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN THE
EVENT OF LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.
IL Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall
be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written
consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. This
Agreement Neill be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties and their respective
successors and permitted assigns.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the documents and instruments referred to herein)
constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and
oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The Agreement shall not be modified except
by a written agreement dated subsequent to the date of this Agreement and signed on behalf of Company and
Broker by their respective duly authorized representatives.
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IN FITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this 13roker Sen ices Agtecmeut executed this Agreement
as of the Fffective Date.
COMPANY:
Witnesses (2): City of South Miami
I .
By:
Name:
2. Title:
As to Company
BROKER:
Wihresscs (2): Brown & Brown of Florida, Ltc.
a Florida corporation
1. By:
Name:
2. Titic:
As to Broker
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SCHEDULE A
BROKER SERVICES
a. Evaluate Company's business practices with regard to risk and possible transfer of risk to
third parties and conduct regular. scheduled meetings %with Company to review Company's risk
management program.
b. Review and analyze Company's existing insurance coverage and identifi potential lines of
coverage or coverage enhancements to improve Company's insurance program.
C. Analyze current insurance market conditions and advise Company of significant
implications for Company's insurance program.
d. Facilitate, market and procure quotations from caric". review and analyze quotations and
provide proposals for review by Company.
A Secure and bind all coverages accepted by Company.
f Coordinate loss prevention services provided by any insurance company with those
services provided by Broker.
g. Analyze past and eunent claim and loss history information and advise Company of
significant implications for Company's insurance program.
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Schedule A