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Groundkeepers - Citywide Landscaping
Environmental Maintenance & Landscape Development April 5, 2012 Office of the City Clerk South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 RFP. CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal for Citywide Landscaping. Groundkeepers, Inc. has been in business since 2002. We specialize in Municipalities Lawn Maintenance in the following areas: • Right — of —Ways • Medians • Parks • Tree Replacement /New Planting • Annuals • Irrigation • Tree Trimming • Pesticide • Fertilizer Currently we are working with all of these fields with: Town of Miami Lakes, Town of Cutler Bay, City of North Bay Village, City of Coral Springs, City of Hialeah Gardens, City of Boca Raton, Village of Biscayne Park and Village of Palmetto Bay. It would be an honor to add to our exquisite client list City of South Miami. Our records show that we hold all of these contracts for more than 5 years while providing customer service, great landscape maintenance and by keeping our prices very comparative. We anticipate providing the City of South Miami our most landscape /lawn maintenance experience with our qualified crews. Most of times, once we obtain a new contract we set 5 to 6 crews at once to bring the properties up -to -date (initial cleaning); this type of service creates a new commencement and easier transition for us and for the City as well. 8004 N. W. 154t* Street, Suite 330, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Phone. (305) 825 -1712 Fax: (305) 825 -1713 E Mail. info @groundkeepers.net Along with this letter we are enclosing a brief summary of Groundkeepers, letters of reference, copy of licenses and resume of Mr. Andrew J. Gonzalez, President of Groundkeepers, Inc. Mr. Andrew Gonzalez contact information as follows: Address -8004 NW 1541h Street, Suite 330, Miami, Florida 33016 Phones - Office (305) 825 -1712 — Cell (786) 326 -9634 Email: gdiaz @groundkeepers.net Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us without any hesitation. 8004 N. W.154 h Street, Suite 9330 Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Phone: (305) 825 -1712 Fax: (305) 825 -1713 E -Mail. Igroundkeepers@hellsouth.net Resume A. Andrew Gonzalez B. Years Experience with: 20 Years This Firm: 9 Years With Other Similar Firms: 12 Years C. Education: Degrees Agriculture Program — Miami Dade College IFAS — University of Florida Year /Specialization 2002- Present Groundkeepers, Inc. President — Lawn and Landscape Professional Responsible for such landscape projects as: • City of Miami — Grapeland Park • Hialeah Gardens — Public Right -of Ways • Village of Palmetto Bay — Tree Installation Program • City of Doral — Meadows Park • Town of Miami Lakes — Royal Oaks Park Maintenance before turnover; Two Men Crew Contract; Tree USA program and 87th Avenue Connection Project • City of North Bay Village — Causeway Enhancement Project; every Public Right -of -Way • City of Sweetwater — Public Right -of -Way Design & Landscape City Hall and Park • Town of Cutler Bay — Tree Program • Archdiocese of Miami — Monsignor Edward Pace High School; Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School; Immaculate Conception Catholic School- Common Areas and some Athletic Fields • Dadeland Mall & International Mall • HOA- Miami Lakes, Anchorage, Lake Carol, Windmill Gate & Lake Sandra • Symbiot — Bank of America • Loomis 1990 —2002 Green Acres Farm, Inc. President and CEO • 80 Acres of Plant production in Dade and Broward Counties. • Also overlooked production to over 300 acres of contract ground materials of our clients. • 120 Full time employees with duties: propagate, produce & deliver hundreds of woody ornamental variety plants to 50 States, Canada, South America and Nassau. • Our customer base was as follow: The Home Depot, Lowes, Kmart, Builders Square, Home Quarters, Costa Nursery, Target, Wal -mart. • Our client list also included large independents such as: Pikes in Atlanta, Bachman's in Minnesota, etc. D. Professional References: 1) Ms. Lisa Heredia — Home Depot —Head Buyer Dept. 28 Atlanta Ga. 2) Mr. Dennis Munsey - Lowes — Outside Garden — Orlando, Fl. 3) Mr. Mike Henry — K -Mart Corp. Troy Michigan 4) Mr. Sydney Thomas — Home Quarters / Builders Square — Detroit, MI 5) Mr. Tony Costa — Wal -Mart 6) Mr. Mike Costas — Target 7) Mr. Gary Pike — Pikes Nursery, Atlanta Ga. 8) Mr. Gary L- Bachman's- Minnesota E. Other Relevant Experience and Qualifications • Florida Nursery Grower Association • TCIA • Entomology & Pest Control License • Tree Trimming License F. Personal Information: Home Address: 15021 Egan Lane, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 DOB: 4/28/1971 Status: Married to Lissette Hassun - Gonzalez with two daughters PUBLIC AGENCIES REFERENCES 1) Name of Public Agency: Town of Miami Lakes —15700 NW 67th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 Phone: 305 364 -6100 Principal Contact Person: Tony Lopez Year Contract Initiated: 2009 Email. Lonezamiamilakes- fl.gov 2) Name of Public Agency: City of Hialeah Gardens— 10001 NW 87�' Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016 Phone: 305 558 -4114 Principal Contact Person: Marcos Piloto Year Contract Initiated. 2006 Email. Mpiloto (d),cityothialeahzardens.com 3) Name of Public Agency: City of North Bay Village —1666 Kennedy Causeway, uite 700, North Badge, Florida 33141 Phone: 305 756 -7171 Principal Contact Person: Sam Zamacona Year Contract Initiated. 2005 Email.- SamZamaconakubvillaQe. com 4) Name of Public Agency: Recreational Design — 3990 N. Powerline Road, Ft.Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Phone: 954 -566 -3885 Principal Contact Person: Lim Blanc Year Contract Initiated. 2001 Email: Lblane60wcreationaldesigan.com REFERENCES (CONTINUED) 5) Name of Public Agency: Town of Cutler Bay- 10720 Caribbean Boulevard Suite 105,Cutler Bay, F133189 Phone: (305) 234 -4262 Principal Contact Person: Ralph Casals Year Contract Initiated.• 2008 Email: Rcasa1s(i- 6cutlerhay -fl kov 6) Name of Public Agency: Village of Palmetto Bay- 8950 SW 152nd Street Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157 Phone: (305) 259 -1234 Principal Contact Person: Fanny Carmona Year Contract Initiated.• 2007 Email: Fcarmona(&palmettobay- fl.jQov City of Hialeah Gardens 10001 N.W. 87th Avenue Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016 Tel: 305 - 558 -4114 • Fax: 305 - 814 -5315 www.ciiyofhiaieahgardens.com March 2, 2011 .,.. To Whom It May Concern: In.2003, the City of Hialeah Gardens set out to improve the overall appearance and perception by increasing the quality of the landscape and maintenance of all common areas.. The City selected Grround. Keepers, Inc. to help guide us through the challenges of accomplishing this'goal.. Within the first year, the City began receiving positive feedback from the residents. After 8' :years, the City has witnessed a transformation that is attributed to the hard work.anci:guidance provided by Ground Keepers, Inc. I would not hesitate to recommend Ground Keepers, Inc. for landscaping and maintenance services. If you require any further information, I can be reached at 305- 558 -4114 Ext. 213. Sincerely, Maicos Piloto Office of Management & &Budget Director DOLPHIN MALL August 5, 2021 To Whom It May Concern: We have contracted Groundkeepers, Inc. since 2008 to perform lawn maintenance services within Dolphin Mail, located in Miami, Florida. Their attention to detail, prompt response time, and keen knowledge prove to be, with no doubt, the right choice for the Dolphin Mail. From the time we initially contracted Groundkeepers, Inc., we were extremely pleased with the level of service, superior work ethic and quality of products applied. The application of environmentally friendly materials used throughout the property for different purposes like palm injections, weed control also helped eliminate damage and maintenance concerns within the development. The level of professionalism shown not only from Andrew J. Gonzalez and his staff is exceptional. Groundkeepers, Inc. is prompt and thorough in the work being completed, and all aspects of the work being performed with precision workmanship. I highly recommend Groundkeepers, Inc. with the utmost confidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the listed number. Yours tr , John Aleman Director of Operations City of North Bay Village Administrative Offices 1666 Kennedy Causeway Suite 700 North Bay Village FL 33141 -4190 (305) 756 -7171 Fax (305) 756 -7722 Website - www.nbvillage.com November 2, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: At the request of Andrew J. Gonzalez, I am happy to write this letter of recommendation to any prospective client of Groundkeepers, Inc. Our City has had the pleasure to work with Groundkeepers since 2006. Their attention to detail, prompt response time, and keen knowledge proved to be, with no doubt, the right choice for the City of North Bay Village. From the time we initially contracted Groundkeepers, Inc., we were extremely pleased with the level of service, superior work ethic and quality of products applied. The level of professionalism show not only from Andrew J. Gonzalez, but also from the crew and office staff is exceptional. Please feel free to contact me, should you have any questions Yours truly, Sam Zamacona Jr. E. 1. Public Works Director City of North Bay Village November 3, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter of recommendation for Groundkeepers, Inc. Andrew J. Gonzalez and his staff excel on customer service, products and prices. I have had the great pleasure of doing business with Groundkeepers for the past three (3) years and every task has been completed in a timely manner and on budget. They exceeded my standard of safety, quality, responsiveness and cleanliness. . In the past three years I have experienced the quality of work performed by Groundkeepers and witness the pride they take in each task; big or small. Groundkeepers has all the resources necessary to handle any landscape maintenance issue including but not limited to irrigation repairs, tree planting, turf replacement, aeration, top-dressing, prepping of ball fields and fertilization. I strongly believe that Groundkeepers, Inc. is a prerniere landscaping company with excellent ernployees that work hard to provide the best services. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Parks & Recreation 305-259-1234 (office) 305-720-7584 (cell) 8950 Southwest 152 Street, Palmetto BaY, Florida 33157 Tel, 305-259,1234 - Fam 305.259.1290 PRICING SHEETS Citywide Landscaping Service REFER TO "TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS' FOR DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH ZONE FOR CYCLE CUTS; FERTILIZER APPLICATION; THREE -YEAR TOTAL. ALSO INCLUDE, OPTIONAL 2 -YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION PRICING. *CYCLE CUTS 3 -Year Contract Period Optional 2 -Year Contract Extension Year 5 *Note: All Zones Require 24 Cuts per Year 16 PRICING SHEETS Citywide Landscaping Service FERTILIZER APPLICATION & 3 -YEAR CONTRACT TOTAL Fertilizer Zones I — 5: Three Times Per Year Fertilizer Zones 6: Two Times Per Year THREE -YEAR CONTRACT GRAND TOTAL: CYCLE CUTS AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION 17 PRICING SHEETS Citywide Landscaping Service FERTILIZER APPLICATION & 2 -YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION TOTAL Fertilizer Zones I — 5: Three Times Per Year Fertilizer Zones 6: Two Times Per Year 2 -YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION GRAND TOTAL: CYCLE CUTS AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION 18 ATTACHMENT #I PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Citywide Landscaping Services Pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (2) (a) of Section 287.133, Florida State Statutes — "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Bid 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 to 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 Category Two of Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for thirty six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list ". The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. BIDDERS must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer, director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of South Miami or it's agencies. SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133 (3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED T MINISTER OATH I. This sworn statement is submitted to J _ [print nam16 4the public entity] Ml individual's naune and for [print name of entity submitting swo,rn statemetyt 1 (`� whose business address is /'!•W• (�r+a<��,ll and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is -] 0S� (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: ) 2. 1 understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to , any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 3. 1 understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or 46 without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July I, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non -jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 4. 1 understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: (a) A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or (b) 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 any person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(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 enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services led by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement appli Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent of July I, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. {attach a copy of the final order.] 47 Continuation o f Attachment #2 Public Entity Crimes and Conflicts I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY INDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH I (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY, AND THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY ANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Personally known or Produced identification [signature] At day of Lad , 20 D �� Jota ublic — State of �. My commission xgw Notary Public State of Florida (Type of identification) (Printed, typed or stamped Form PU R 7068 (Rev.06/ 1 1 /92) 48 My Commission DD854372 r—iree 04/07/2013 ATTACHMENT #2 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Citywide Landscaping Services Whenever two or more Bids which are equal with respect to price, quality and service are received by the State or by any political subdivisions for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a Bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug -free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie Bids will be followed if none of the tied vendors have a drug -free workplace program. In order to have a drug -free workplace program, a business shall: I. 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' 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 the 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 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no 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 the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above requirements. PROPOSER Signatur Print Nam Dat 49 ATTACHMENT #3 NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST /NON - COLLUSION CERTIFICATION Citywide Landscaping Services Submitted this J day of 20, 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 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 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 section 4(c) of the Charter of the City of 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 re ponce /submission pertains. Printed Name: (& &V " Telephone: Company Name i ►�►� a �: 50 Continuation of Attachment #4No Conflict of inter /Non - Collusion Certification NOTARY PUBLIC: STATE OF COUNTY OF 2 The foreg i i%t ument was acknowledged before hi -4 day o n 20Ul by b��dtt/ p/ •1?� (name of person whose signature is being notarized) who is SEAL /Personally known to me, or Personal identification: T 7of Identification Produced Did take an oath, or Did Not take an oath. r au Notary Public State of Florida s Greny Diaz DD854372 (Name of jita4 �c: < ft %ff 410712013 or type as si weNf y FAILURE TO COMPLETE SIGN & RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE 51 FROM : FAX NO. : Aug. 18 2011 12:47AM P1 ( SEE SACK of RECEIPT FR 1. A LIST OF NON-PARTICIPATINGII MUNICIPALITIES SPECIALTY PLUMBING CONTRACTOR i3o NOT F4RWASV j§actipt holder rnusl ie9+darin'neclty HERNANDE7- LAWN SPRINKLERS CORP Where work T2:obe, PEuRn HERNANDEZ PRES done. S305 NW 158 TERR MIAMI LAKES Fl 3$016 PAWiNT REZvED WAM!.JAM COUNT`.' 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Lauderdale, FL 33301 -1895 — 954 - 831 -4000 VALID OCTOBER 1, 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 DBA: 324 -8416 Receipt #: Business Name: GROUNDKEEPERS INC Business Type'7'P' MAINTENANCE /LANDSCAPE '(LAWN MAINTENANCE /LANDSCAPI Owner Name: ANDY GONZALEZ Business Opened:03/04/2005 Business Location: 12323 SW 55 ST 1007 State /County /CerUReg: COOPER CITY Exemption Code:NONEXEMPT Business Phone: 954-885-1021 Rooms Seats Employees Machines Professionals . 8 For Vending Business Only Numher of Marhinao• THIS RECEIPT MUST BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS THIS BECOMES A TAX RECEIPT This tax is levied for the privilege of doing business within Broward County and is non - regulatory in nature. You must meet all County and /or Municipality planning WHEN VALIDATED and zoning requirements. This Business Tax Receipt must be transferred when the business is sold, business name has changed or you have moved the business location. This receipt does not indicate that the business is legal or that it is in compliance with State or local laws and regulations. Mailing Address: ANDY GONZALEZ 8004 NW 154 ST #330 MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016 2011 '-2012 Receipt #035 -10- 00002775 Paid 09/08/2011 81.00 ---'--?48F Fee Penal- 'r '- (i-OH6Cf16n'-G'OSt- 81.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 81.00 THIS RECEIPT MUST BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS THIS BECOMES A TAX RECEIPT This tax is levied for the privilege of doing business within Broward County and is non - regulatory in nature. You must meet all County and /or Municipality planning WHEN VALIDATED and zoning requirements. This Business Tax Receipt must be transferred when the business is sold, business name has changed or you have moved the business location. This receipt does not indicate that the business is legal or that it is in compliance with State or local laws and regulations. Mailing Address: ANDY GONZALEZ 8004 NW 154 ST #330 MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016 2011 '-2012 Receipt #035 -10- 00002775 Paid 09/08/2011 81.00 M I A M I•DADE Carlos Alvarez, Mayor February 17, 2011 Mr. Andrew Gonzalez GROUNDKEEPERS, INC. 8004 NW 154th St, #330 Miami Labs, FL 33016 -0000 Dear Mr. Gonzalez: Small Business Devel pment 111 t 4W 1 st Street • 1 Oth Floo IV iami, Florida 331 8 -1906 T 305-175-3111 F 305 -3 5 -3160 CERT. NO: 12501 APPROVAL DATE(s): 02/16/2011 - EXPIRATION DATE: 02/2g/2012 I miamidade.eov The Department of Small Business Dexelopment (SBD) has completed the review of your applicallon and attachments submitted for certification. Your firm is officially certified as a Small Business En erprise _ ( SBE) . in-the categories"listed-below This certification is valid for twelve (12) months, which will expire on February 29, 2012. This ce ificatif affords your company the opportunity to benefit from participation in county contracts with small bu 'ness measures. Please note the trade categories listed below. These are the only sheltered market ar s that your companyis eligible to bid or participate in under your current certification. If any changes occur within your company during the certification period (such as ownership, a dress, telephone number, trade category, licensing, technical certification, bonding capacity, or if the b siness ceases to east) you are required to notify this department within 30 days in writing. It is of critical importance that current information regarding your company be maintained. All inquiries or changes related to this certification should be directed to Patrice King at hillp@miamidade.gov in the Certification Unit. An application for re- certification must be submitted and forwarded to this office four (4) weeks pri r to the referenced expiration date. Should your firm fail to re- certify, or lose its certification for any r on, the alilityto work on contracts with measures will be affected. Thankyou for doing business with Miami Dade County. Sinc , Pe elope Townsley D' ector CATEGORIES: (Your firm maybid or participate on contracts onlyunder these categories) GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: MOWING; EDGING; PLANT (NOT TREE) TRIMMING, ETC. (SBE) LANDSCAPING (INCLUDING DESIGN, FERTILIZING, PLANTING, ETC., BUT NOT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OR TF TRIMMING SERVICES) (SBE) TREE TRIMMING AND PRUNING SERVICES (SBE) WEED AND VEGETATION CONTROL (INCLUDING AQUATIC WEED CONTROL) (SBE) TREE AND SHRUB REMOVAL SERVICES (SBE) FERTILIZERS AND SOIL CONDITIONERS (SBE) SEED, SOD, SOIL„ AND INOCULANTS (SBE) i v STATE OF FLORIDA ;kpartment of Sgriculture anb (lCougumer &rbico BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY & PEST CONTROL Date File No. Expires October 26, 2011 LC154363 September 30, 2012 THE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MAINT. HOLDER NAMED BELOW HAS REGISTERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 482 FOR THE PERIOD EXPIRING: September. 30, 2012 ANDREW J GONZALEZ 8004 NW 154TH ST. APT 330 HIALEAH, FL 33016 ADAM H. PUTNAM, COMMISSIONER v I MIAMI -DADE COUNTY • 2011 LOCAL- BUSINESSTAX.RECEIPT `. 2012 FIRST -CLASS TAX OLLECTOR -_ -_ _.. —_ : -- MIAMI -DADE COUNTY: STATE OF FLORIDA U.S. POSTAGE I -140-.W'. FLAGLER ST. EXPIRES SEPT. 361-2012 PAID 1st.FLOOR - - - - . - INIAMI, FL 33130 MUST BE DISPLAYED AT PLACE OF BUSINESS MIAMI, FL PURSUANT TO .COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 8A - ART. 9 & 10 PERMIT NO. 231 . 487949-1 THIS IS NOT A BILL - DO NOT PAY RENEWAL BUSINESS NAME / LOCATION RECEIPT NO. 509285-3 GROUNDKEEPERS INC 5757 NW 151 ST 33014 MIAMI LAKES OWNER GROUNDKEEPERS INC Sec .T eofBusiness EMPLOYEE /S 23 SERVICE BUSINESS 1 THIS IS ONLY A LOCAL NOT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT. IT A CONTRACTORS RECEIPT " DOES NOT PERMIT THE ' HOLDER TO VIOLATE ANY TO . REGULATORY OR ZONING ZONING LAWS THE DO NOT FORWARD COUNTY OR CITIES. NOR DOES IT EXEMPT THE HOLDER FROM ANY OTHER GROUNDKEEPERS INC REQUIRED BY LAW. THIS IS PERMIT OR a . S ANDREW GONZALEZ PRES NOT A CEFICATION OF THE HOLDEpS OUALIFICA- 8004 NW 154 ST #330 TINS. MIAMI LAKES FL 33016 PAYMENT RECEIVED MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR: 09/06/2011 60000000155 000045.00 1„ iltttiltiittttttlLiitt. t�, �t lttittttiirittiiittttittt'�Ati SEE OTHER SIDE MIAMI -DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION 9300 NW 41ST STREET MIAMI FLORIDA 33178 PERMIT PERMIT #: 10126 -04118 GROUND KEEPERS 8004 NW 154 ST STE 330 HIALEAH,FL 33016 Below is the Annual Operating Permit issued by the Miami -Dade Fire Rescue Department. Should you have any questions regarding this permit, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at (786) 331 -4800 (Please cut along dotted line and post permit in your place of business) MlA f y MIAMI -DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPERATING PERMIT j 930o NW 41 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178 (786) 331 -4800 PERMIT #: 10126 -04118 Business Name: GROUND KEEPERS Business/ Business Offices Billing Address: 8004 NW 154 ST STE 330 HIALEAH,FL 33016 ►•s M PERMIT EXPIRES LAST DAY IN THE MONTH OF: 07/13/2012 Business Owner / Rep: ANDREW GONZALEZ Location Address: 5757 - 5757 NW 151 ST FLOOR 2ND HIALEAH,FL 33014 This Permit is issued in accordance with Article III, Section 14 -53, of the code of Miami -Dade County and the South Florida Fire Prevention Code under conditions set forth herein. Violations of the aforementioned will be grounds for immediate revocation. Permit Authorized by: Chief Giovannie Ulloa, Fire Marshal Miami -Dade Fire Rescue Department 554 F1FSFermmatchxpt 09107/2011 MIAMI -DADE miamidade.gov March. 13, 2012 Mr. Andrew Gonzalez . GROUNDKEEPERS, INC. 8004 NW 154th St, #330 ' Miami Lakes, FL 33016 -0000 Dear Mr. Gonzalez: Sustainability, Planning and Economic Enhancement Department 111 NW 1 Street, 19�' Floor Miami, Florida 33128 T 305- 375 -3111 F 305 - 375 -3160 CERT. NO: 12501 Approval Date: 03/13/2012 - SBE Expiration Date: 03/31/2015 ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY: 03/13/2013 Small Business Development (SBD); a division of Sustainability, Planning and Economic Enhancement Department (SPEED) has completed the review of your application and attachments submitted for certification. Yoar -firm is officially' certified - as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in accordance with section 2- 8.1.1.1.1 of the Code of Miami Dade County. This certification is valid for three years provided there are no changes rendering your firm ineligible for certification. You are required to submit a "Continuing Eligibility Affidavit" annually with specific supporting documents on or before your Anniversary Date as listed above. You will be notified in advance of your firm's Anniversary Date. Failure to comply with the said responsibilities may result in immediate action to decertify your firm. Every three years you will receive a full recertification review that may include an onsite investigation; SBD will also notify you accordingly. If at any time during the certification period, there is a material change in your firm, including, but not limited to ownership, officers, Director, scope of work being performed, daily operations, affiliations with other business (es) or physical location of the firm, you must notify this office in writing within (30) days. Notification should include supporting documentation. You will receive timely instructions from this office as to how you should proceed, if necessary. Your company is certified in the following categories as listed below, affording you the opportunity to bid and participate on contracts with small business measures. Please note that the categories listed are very general and are used only to assist our customers in searching the directory for certified firms to meet contract needs. The directory for all certified firms can be accessed on the Miami -Dade County SPEED website http://www.miamidade.gov/sba. Thank you for doing business with Miami Dade County. Y� Sh (JlGriff, Di for Business Opport nity Support Services Small Business Development Division Sustainability, Planning and Economic Enhancement Department CATEGORIES: (Your firm may bid or participate on contracts only under these categories) GROUNDS MAINTENANCE: MOWING, EDGING, PLANT (NOT TREE) TRIMMING, ETC. (SBE) LANDSCAPING (INCLUDING DESIGN, FERTILIZING, PLANTING, ETC., BUT NOT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OR TREE . TRIMMING SERVICES) (SBE) TREE TRIMMING AND PRUNING SERVICES (SBE) WEED AND VEGETATION CONTROL (INCLUDING AQUATIC WEED CONTROL) (SBE) TREE AND SHRUB REMOVAL SERVICES (SBE) ,.'A (Rev. 8109) PC200940360 --------------- ---------- Wc"WARD CLASS' B COUNTY TREE TRIMMER LICENSE TTL,-: B- 859 EXPIRES: 08/31/2012 GROLWDKEEPERS, INC SM NW 154 STRM # 330 MIAMLAKF-SFL33016 TRAMM E"LOYEF: ANDREWGONZALEZ 7.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 1/11/2010 8:43 AM FROM.* Fax FAX COVER PAGE TO- 3058251713 PAGE: UUZ,01!' Uul-' �1 Ctrl JtR LL i�tz� DATE (MMIDDIYYYY) >> CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 09/12/11 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the rertifieate holder in lieu of such endorsemen s . RODUCER N 11 PHONE — (305) 559 - 9348 - AIC Not (305) 225 -5190 'orin Insurance Inc. E-MAIL N ImateU OfIrIInSUranCe.COm 4590 SW 8 St ADDR SS PRODUCER LIABILITY GENERAL LIABILITY ❑ ❑ CLAIMS -MADE Q OCCUR A © E &O Coverage © Herbicide & Pesticide 7GL-08102375 4ami, FL 33184 Phone (305) 559 -9348 Fax (305) 225 -5190 DA AG TOR 100,000 PREMISES Ea occCOMMERCIAL MED EXP (Any one 5,000 09/14!2011 09/14/2012 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRODUCTS- COMP /OP AGG $ 2,000,000 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURERA: St. Paul Guardian Insurance Co. $ 1,000,000 NSURED The Phoenix Insurance Co. =004311 3roundkeepers Inc. INSURER B St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. BODILY INJURY (Per person) BA- 0189P557 -09 -GRP 09/14/2011 09/14/2012 BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) 3004 NW 154 St Ste #330 INSURERC: $ ® NON -OWNED AUTOS INSURER D $ Miami Lakes, FL33016 mlcuRFR I=_: EACH OCCURRENCE QK- 06503676 09/14/2011 09/14/2012 AGGREGATE Products /Completed O erations Aciareqate COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR "ER PERIOD TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPCH THIS INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO RMS, SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED EF PAID CLAIMS. POLICY F POLICY EXP POLICY NUMBER MM /DDIYW MMIDDIYY 1,000,000 EACH OCCURRENGENERAL THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. VTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSURANCE THE LIMITS LIABILITY GENERAL LIABILITY ❑ ❑ CLAIMS -MADE Q OCCUR A © E &O Coverage © Herbicide & Pesticide 7GL-08102375 DA AG TOR 100,000 PREMISES Ea occCOMMERCIAL MED EXP (Any one 5,000 09/14!2011 09/14/2012 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 PRODUCTS- COMP /OP AGG $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: © POLICY ❑ PE0- ❑ LOC $ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ 1,000,000 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $ Q ANY AUTO ❑ ALL OWNED AUTOS B © SCHEDULED AUTOS © HIRED AUTOS Y Y BODILY INJURY (Per person) BA- 0189P557 -09 -GRP 09/14/2011 09/14/2012 BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) $ $ $ ® NON -OWNED AUTOS $ ® Med Payment $2000 EACH OCCURRENCE QK- 06503676 09/14/2011 09/14/2012 AGGREGATE Products /Completed O erations Aciareqate $ 10,000,00.00 ® UMBRELLA LIAB � OCCUR ❑ EXCESS LIAB ❑ CLAIMS MADE C Y Y $ 10,000,00.00 $ 10,000,00.00 ❑ DEDUCTIBLE $ © RETENTION !Collision 0 ❑ WCSrLIMI S ❑ ETH- WORKERS COMPEN AND EMPLOYERS' L YIN E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? NIA E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE $ (Mandatory in NH) If yas, describe unde E.L. DISEASE- POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF ONS below BA- 0189557 -09 -GRP 09/14/2011 09/14/2012 $500 & $1000. Deductible Per List B Comprehensive Y Y DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS /VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is requiretl) Commercial Landscaper & Tree Trimming Co. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN City of South Miami ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 6130 Sunset Drive Miami, Fl. 33143 AUTHORIZED REPRE © 988 -2009 AC RD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD ACORD 25 (2009/09) QF Date CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 3114/2012 Producer• ' Lion Insurance Company 2739 U.S. Highway 19 N. Holiday, FL 34691 This Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the Certificate Holder. This Certificate does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies below. Insurers Affording Coverage NAIC # (727) 938 -5562 Insured: South East Personnel Leasing, Inc. & Subsidiaries Insurer A: Lion Insurance Company 11075 Insurer B: 2739 U.S. Highway 19 N. Holiday, FL 34691 Insurer C: Insurer D: Insurer E: Coverages The po ides of insuarroe listed below have Seen issued to ine insured named above for the policy period indicated. otwi tanding any requirement, tens or condition of any contractor other docurnent with respect to which this certificate maybe issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policies described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions, and conditions of such policies. Aggregate limits shown may have been reduced by paid claims. INSR LTR ADDL INSRO Type of Insurance Policy Number Policy Effective Date Policy Expiration Date Limits (MM /Db/YY) (MM /DD/YY) GENERAL LIABILITY Each Occurrence $ Commercial General Liability Claims Made 1:1 Occur Damage to rented premises (EA occurrence) $ Med E)p Personal Adv Injury General aggregate limit applies per: General Aggregate Policy ❑ Project ❑ LOC Products - Comp /Op Agg AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Combined Single Limit (EA Accident) Any Auto Bodily Injury All Owned Autos Scheduled Autos (Per Person) Bodily lryuy Hired Autos Non -Owned Autos (Per Accident) Property Damage (Per Accident) EXCESS /UMBRELLA LIABILITY Each Occurrence Occur ❑ Claims Made Aggregate Deductible A Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability WC 71949 01101/2012 01/01/2013 X WC Statu- I tory Limits OTH- ER E.L. Each Accident $1,000,000 Any proprietor /partner /executive officer /member E.L. Disease - Ea Employee $1,000,000 excluded? NO If Yes, describe under special provisions below. E.L. Disease - Policy Limits $1,000,000 Other Lion Insurance Company is A.M. Best Company rated A- (Excellent). AMB # 12616 Descriptions of Operations /LocationsNehicies /Exclusions added by EndorsemenUSpecial Provisions: Client ID: 06 -65 -784 Coverage only applies to active employee(s) of South East Employee Leasing Services, Inc. that are leased to the following "Client Company ": Groundkeepers,Inc. Coverage only applies to injuries incurred by South East Personnel Leasing, Inc. & Subsidiaries active employee(s) , while working in Florida. Coverage does not apply to statutory employee(s) or independent contractor(s) of the Client Company or any other entity. A list of the active employee(s) leased to the Client Company can be obtained by faxing a request to (727) 937 -2138 or by calling (727) 938 -5562. Project Name: FAX:305- 825 -1713 / ISSUE 03 -14-12 (SS) Begin Date: 212212007 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the wipiration date thereof, the issuing insurerwill endeavorto mail 30 days written notice to the certificate holder named to the left, but failure to do so shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the insurer, its agents or representatives. n �. i . , "n, .. i ADDENDUM No. I Project Name: Citywide Landscaping, Request for Proposals Date: March 20, 2012 Sent: Fax/E- mail /webpage This addendum submission is issued to clarify, supplement and /or modify the previously issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents, and is hereby made part of the Documents. All requirements of the Documents not modified herein shall remain in full force and effect as originally set forth. It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to secure Addendums that may be issued for a specific solicitation. Question #11: Please clarify the frequency of service for all zones; there appears to some discrepancies. 0 Cycle Cuts for all Zones, I — 6 are twenty -four (24) times per year. • Fertilizer Applications: • Zones I — 5 are three times (3) per year. • Zone 6 is two times (2) per year The above frequency of service applies to the 3 -year contract period and, the 2 -year optional contract extension. Question #2: Is it the City's intention to mow St. Augustine at 2/I /2" — 3" in height? • Yes, mow St. Augustine at 21/2" — 3" in height. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO SECURE ADDENDUMS THAT MAY BE ISSUED FOR A SPECIFIC SOLICITATION. 4. nvrP N, i ADDENDUM No. 2 Project Name: Citywide Landscaping, Request for Proposals Date: April 3, 2012 Sent: Fax/E -mai I /webpage This addendum submission is issued to clarify, supplement and /or modify the previously issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents, and is hereby made part of the Documents. All requirements of the Documents not modified herein shall remain in full force and effect as originally set forth. It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to secure Addendums that may be issued for a specific solicitation. Question #I: Rules and Regulations - Contractor shall be responsible for complying with regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies having jurisdiction over any portion of the work to be performed under this contract. Does not mention E- Verify — does contractor have to be enrolled or follow E- Verification requirements? To the City's knowledge, we are not aware of any federal, county or city law that requires that an employer to use E- verify when the employer has a contract with the City of South Miami. It is up to the vendor or contractor to insure that he, she or it complies with all federal, state, county and city laws. It is the vendor or contractor's responsibility to make that determination. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO SECURE ADDENDUMS THAT MAY BE ISSUED FOR A SPECIFIC SOLICITATION.