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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INT ER·OFF IC E MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Comm i ss i on
Steven Alexander, City Manager
Quentin Pough, Director of Parks & Recreation ()
March 20, 2018 Agenda It em NO.:.::t-
A Resolution authoriz in g the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into
a contract with Anjed Group Inc. for a new wa lk/jog asp h alt path at South
Miami Park and various other aspha lt and concrete projects at multiple
city parks.
Through the City's Procurement Division, the Parks and Recreation
Department had so licit ed proposals for a new walk/jog asp h alt path at
South Miami Park and var iou s other aspha lt and concrete projects at
multiple city parks. The first project entai l s a 6' feet w id e aspha lt path -
appraximate average l ength 2372 LF and area 1583 SY -alon g the
perimeter of the mUltipurpose field at South Miami Park. The purpose of
this project is to make our commun ity more li vab l e and provide
oppo rtuniti es for physical act iv ity to improve fitness and mental health.
The second project in vo lves repair and installation of 144 square feet (SF)
of 6" in ch concrete slab on grade (3,000 psi) underneath an ex ist in g
gazebo located at Brewer Park. The purpose of this project i s to estab li sh
a safe and presentable area for pa rk -goers to picnic at the park.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INT ER·OFFIC E MEMORANDUM
Th e third proj ec t entail s th e in st all ation of a n ew 6' ft , bench, affi xed t o a
r einforc ed con cr et e pad -approximately 28 SF -within th e city's publi c
ri ght-of-wa y on SW 4 2nd Te rrac e and SW 62 nd Court. Th e purpo se of thi s
proj ec t is to cr ea t e a co nve ni ent and comfo rtabl e pla ce for p er sp ns to sit
aft e r a ca sual stroll or jog,
Th e fin al proj ec t encomp asses th e in stallati o n of a new asph alt p athw ay,
approximat ely 150 SF and repair and r ep ave of th e exi stin g asphalt
path way w ith hot as phalt ove rl ay , Th e ex istin g as ph alt p athway is
approxim at ely 26 0 lin er f ee t by 4,5 f ee t wid e (1 ,1 70 SF), loc at ed on th e
northwes t corn er of Dante Fa sce ll Park (8700 SW 57 Ave) p arall el to
South wes t 58 Ave nu e,
Th e City submitted a Requ es t for Propo sa l (RFP) #PR 201 8-0 3 on Friday ,
Janu ary 19, 201 8 for "Va riou s Asph alt & Con cr et e Pr oj ec t s at City Par ks,"
Th e City r ece iv ed se ven (7) propo sal s on Thur sd ay, Fe bru ary 22, 201 8,
Ba se d on th e Bid Op enin g Repo rt and a revi ew of th e propo sal s, th er e
we r e t w o (2) lo w bidd ers-Anjed Gr oup, In c" and M etro Exp r ess, In c-
offe rin g th e sa m e low pri ce for th e group of item s id entifi ed in th e
RFP , Th e refor e, the City had requ es t ed "Best and Final Offers" from th e
two (2 ) lo wes t bidd er s,
Two (2) seal ed b es t and fin al offer s w ere r ece ived by th e 2:00 PM clo sin g
dea dlin e on Frid ay, M arch 2, 201 8 , Anj ed Group, In c, is th e lo wes t and
mo st r es pon sive firm for thi s proj ec t ,
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VENDORS &
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFIC E O F TH E CITY MANAG ER
INTER·OFFIC E MEMORANDUM
BID AMOUNT : Pl ease find belo w a brea kdown of all submitte d pro p osa ls.
VENDORS AMOUNT
ANJED GROUP INC . $82,000 ~
METRO EXPRES S INC $8 2,000 ~
M AGGOLC IN C $88,800
CUN ANO BUIL DERS CORP $92,428
W AYPOI NT CO NTR AC TIN G INC $140,2 07
R.P. UTILI TY & EXCAVA TI ON COR P $143,56 0
QUALI TY PAV IN G COR P $2 08,20 7
BEST & FINAL OFF ER: "Bes t and Fin al Offe r s" fro m th e t wo lowes t an d m os t res p o n sive bidd ers.
FUN D&
ACC OUNT :
ATT ACHMENT S:
VENDORS AMOUNT
ANJED GROUP IN C. $77,67 5 ~
M ETRO EXPRESS IN C $78,95 0
A mount not t o excee d $77,675. To acco unt f o r any unkn own f ac t o r s th at
m ay ari se , a $5 ,000 co ntin ge n cy ove r th e p ro posa l o f $77,675 is
req ues t ed.
Th e total ex penditure shall be charge d to th e Park s and Rec r ea tio n Ca pital
Improve m ent acco unt numb er 30 1-2 000-572-6 450, w hi ch h as a b al anc e
of $61 2,9 4 2 befor e thi s r equ es t was m ade.
Reso luti o n
Pr e-Bid Confe r en ce Sign-In Sh ee t
Bes t and Fin al Offer s
Bid Op enin g Rep ort
Prop osa l Summ ary
SunBiz -Anj ed Group In c.
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RESOLUTION NO.: _____ _
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into a contract with
Anjed Group Inc. for a new walk/jog asphalt path at South Miami Park and various other
asphalt and concrete projects at multiple City parks.
WHEREAS, through the City's Procurement Division, the Parks and Recreation Department
had submitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) #PR2018-03 on Friday, January 19, 2018 for a new
walk/jog asphalt path at South Miami Park and various other asphalt and concrete projects at
mUltiple city parks; and
WHEREAS, the City received seven (7) proposals on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Based on
the Bid Opening Report and a review of the proposals, there were two (2) low bidders-Anjed Group,
Inc., and Metro Express, Inc-offering the same low price for the group of items identified in the RFP.
Therefore, the City requested a "Best and Final Offers" from the two lowest bidders; and
WHEREAS, two (2) sealed best and final offers were received by the 2:00 PM closing deadline
on Friday, March 2, 2018. Anjed Group, Inc . is the lowest and most responsive firm for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1: The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and to enter into a contract for an
amount not to exceed $77,675 with Anjed Group Inc . for a new walk/jog asphalt path at South Miami
Park and various other asphalt and concrete projects at multiple city parks pertaining to RFP
#PR2018-03. The City Manager is also authorized to expend an additional $5,000 over the proposal
amount of $77,675 for unknown factors that may arise during the work.
Section 2 : The total expenditure shall be charged to the Parks and Recreation Capital
Improvement account number 301-2000-572-6450, which has a balance of $612,942 before this
request was made.
Section 3: If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 4: This resolution shall become effective imm e diately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______ , 2018
ATIEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND EXECUTION
THEREOF
CITY ATIORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Gil
Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Welsh
Date:
RFP Title:
RFP No.:
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SoutOOiami
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LJVlNG
Pre-Bid Conference
Sign-In Sheet
February 2, 2()18
Various Asphalt & Concrete Projects at
City Parks
PR2018-03
X:IPurchasinglRequest for Proposals & Qualification (RFPs)\20IS Parks Various Asphalt and Concrete ProjectsIPre-bidIPre-Bid Meeting
RFP PR20 IS-03 2.2.IS.doc
BID OPENING REPORT
Bids were opened on: Friday, March 02, 2018 after:. 2:00l'm
For: BEST & FINAL OFFERS -RFP # PR 2018-03 Various Asphalt/Concrete Proj @
City Parks
COMPANIES THAT SUBMITTED PROPOSALS: AMOUNT:
1. ANJED GROUP INC...................................................... ~ 11, biS. 00
2. METRO EXPRESS INc................................................... W. fiS ,qsD· DU
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THE ABOVE BIDS HAVE NOT BEEN CHECKED.
THE BIDS ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION AFTER THE BIDS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REVIEWED.
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BEST AND FINAL OFFERS
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018-03
NOTE: LUMP SUM QUOTES.ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT I. SCOPE
OF SERVICj:S. ATTACHMENTS A & B.
PROJECTS DESCRIPTION LUMP SUM QUOTE
FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 6'
$ 48! 70Q.o.! PROjECT A WIDE ASPHALT PATH AT SOUTH
MIAMI PARK
FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 144
PROJECT B sf of 6" CONCRETE SLAB AT $ 10,1./00. ~
BREWER PARK
INSTALL CITY PROVIDED 6'
PROjECTC BENCH ON REINFORCED
$ zt,lIJ 25.~.!
CONCRETE PAD ATSW 42
TERRACE & 62 COURT
INSTALLATION OF NEW
ASHPALT PATHWAY AND REPAIR D.
PROjECTD AND REPAVING OF EXISTING $ 13, ~50·-
PATHWAY
TOTAL LUMP SUM QUOTE $ 77, ~7~, ~
SUBMITTED THIS D'2. DAY OF 20 110
pilOPOSAL SUBMITTED BY:
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Company Telephone Number
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Email Address
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BEST AND FINAL OFFERS
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018·03
NOTE: LUMP SUM OUOTES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT I. SCOPE
OF SERVICES. ATTACHMENTS A & B.
PROJECTS DESCRIPTION
FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 6'
PROJECT A WIDE ASPHALT PATH AT SOUTH
MIAMI PARK
FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 144
PROJECT B sf of 6" CONCRETE SLAB AT
BREWER PARK
INSTALL CITY PROVIDED 6'
PROjECTC BENCH ON REINFORCED
CONCRETE PAD AT SW 42
TERRACE & 62 COURT
INSTALLATION OF NEW
PROJECT D ASHPALT PATHWAY AND REPAIR
AND REPAVING OF EXISTING
PATHWAY
TOTAL LUMP SUM QUOTE
SUBMITIED THIS DAY OF
PROPOSALSUBMITIED BY:
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BID OPENING REPORT
Bids were opened on: Thursday, February 22, 2018 after: 10:00am
For: RFP # PR 2018-03 Various Asphalt/Concrete Proj @ City Parks
COMPANIES THAT SUBMITTED PROPOSALS: AMOUNT:
1. ANJED GROUP INC ......................... : ...................... ".... ~Vf 8' ~ tJ ~ £1, ~
!l '1, LI II. Cl-, () 1; 2. CUNANO BUILDERS CORP............................................ -'/ V'I 7.,t. 0,
3. MAGGOLC INC......... ..................... ......... ......... ... ..... .... a-8': ?tJ tJ, ~o
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~ III 00· /II, tJ (} 4. METRO EXPRESS INC................................................... 0 0( {/,
5. QUALITYPAVINGCORP................................................ /1-/7/ 5"r;tJ, e::!
6. R.P. UTILITY & EXCAVATION CORP .............................. .
7. WA YPOINT CONTRACTING INC ..................................... .
THE ABOVE BIDS HAVE NOT BEEN CHECKED.
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THE BIDS ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION AFTER THE BIDS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REVIEWED.
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST FORM
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018·03
This checklist indicates the forms and documents required to be submitted for this solicitation and to be presented
by the deadline set for within the solicitation. Fulfillment of all soncltation reqUirements listed is mandatory for
consideration of response to the solicitation. Additional documents may be required and. if so. they Will be Identified
in an addendum to this Solicitation. The response shall include the following items:
Attachrr'lents and Other Documents descnbcd below Chccl<
to be Completed
IF MARKED WITH AN "X": COnlpleted.
Proposal Package shall consist of one (I) original unbound
X proposal. three (3) additional copies and one (I) digital (or V comparable medium including Flash Drive. DVD or CD) copy
X Indemnification and Insurance Documents EXHIBIT 2 v'
X Construction Bid Form. EXHIBIT 3 V
X Respondents Cost and Technical Proposal, EXHIBIT 4 V
X Signed Contract Documents (All -including General Conditions v' ti~l» and Supplementary Conditions if attached) EXHIBIT 5, 6, & 7
X Performance and Payment Bonds (As a CondItion Award. Not tv /i'\ . required with Submittal.) EXHIBIT 8 & 9
X Respondents Qualification Statement v'
X list of Proposed Subcontractors and Principal Suppliers V
X Non-Collusion Affidavit .;
X Public Entity Crimes and Conflicts of Interest V
X Drug Free Workplace v'
X Acknowledgement of Conformance with OSHA Standards .;
X Affidavit Concerning Federal & State Vendor Listings v'
X Related Part)' Transaction Verification Form v'
X Presentation T earn Declaration/Affidavit of Representation tI
Submit this checklist along with your proposal indicating the completion and submission of each required forms
and/or documents.
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EXHIBIT 2
VARIOUS ASPHALT" CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR20 I 8·03
Insurance" Indemnification Requirements
Insurance
A. Without limiting its liability, the contractor, consultant or consulting firm (hereinafter referred to as
"FIRM" with regard to Insurance and Indemnification requirements) shall be required to procure and
maintain at its own expense during the life of the Contract, insurance of the types and in the minimum
amounts stated below as will protect the FIRM, from claims which may arise out of or result from the
contract or the performance of the contract with the City of South Miami. whether such claim Is against
the FIRM or any sub·contractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
B. No insurance required by [he CITY shall be issued or written by a surplus lines carrier unless authorized
in writing by the CITY and such authorization shall be at the CITY's sole and absolute discretion. The
FIRM shall purchase insurance from and shall maintain the insurance with a company or companies
lawfully authorized to sell Insurance in the State of Florida, on forms approved by the State of Florida, as
will protect the FIRM, at a minimum. from all claims as set forth below which may arise out of or result
from the FIRM's operations under the Contract and for which the FIRM may be legally liable, whether
such operations be by the FIRM or by a Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable: (a) claims under workers'
compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee benefit acts which are applicable to the Work
to be performed; (b) claims for damages because of bodily Injury, occupational sickness or disease. or
death of the FIRM's employees: (c) claims for damages because of bodily injury. sickness or disease, or
death of any person other than the FIRM's employees; (d) claims for damages insured by usual personal
injury liability coverage; (e) claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or
destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from; (f) claims for damages because
of bodily injury. death of a person or property damage arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of a
motor vehicle; (g) claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of completed operations; and
(h) claims involving contractual liability Insurance applicable to the FIRM's obligations under the Contract.
Firm's Insurance Generally. The FIRM shall provide and maintain in force and effect until all the Work to be
performed under this Contract has been completed and accepted by CITY (or for such duration as Is otherwise
speCified hereinafter), the insurance coverage written on Florida approved forms and as set forth below:
Worke"' Compensation Insurance at the statutory amount as to all employees in compliance with the
'Workers' Compensation Law" of the State of Florida including Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, as presently written
or hereafter amended, and all applicable federal laws. In addition, the policy (ies) must include: Employers' liability
at the statutory coverage amount. The FIRM shall further insure that all of its Subcontractors maintain appropriate
levels of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
Commercial Comprehensive General Liability insurance with broad form endorsement. as well as
automobile liability, completed operations and products liability. contractual liability, severability of interest with
cross liability provision, and personal injury and property damage liability with limits of $1 ,000,000 combined single
limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, including:
• Personal Injury: $1,000,000;
• Medical Insurance: $5,000 per person;
• Property Damage: $500,000 each occurrence;
Umbrella Commercial Comprehensive General Liability insurance shall be written on a Florida approved
form with the same coverage as the primary insurance policy but in the amOunt of $1 ,000,000 per claim and
$2,000.000 Annual Aggregate. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of
the ComprehenSive General Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services
Office, and must include:
(a) Premises and Operation
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(b) Independent Contractors
(c) Products andlor Completed Operations Hazard
(d) Explosion, Col/apse and Underground Hazard Coverage
(e) Broad Form Property Damage
(I) Broad Form Contractual Coverage applicable to this specific Contrac~ including any hold harmless
and/or indemnification agreement
(g) Personal Injury Coverage with Employee and Contractual Exclusions removed, with minimum limits of
coverage equal to those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability.
Business Automobile Liability With minimum limits of One Mil/ion Dollars ($1,000,000.00) plus an additional
One Million Dollar ($1,000,000.00) umbrella per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and
Property Damage liability. Umbrella coverage must be afforded on a (orm no more restrictive than the latest
edition of the Business Automobile liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by with the state of
Florida. and must include:
(a) Owned Vehicles.
(b) Hired and Non-OwnedVehicies
(c) Employers' Non-Ownership
Subcontracts; The FIRM agrees that if any part of the Work under the Contract is suble~ the subcontract shall
contain the same insurance provision as set forth in these insurance and indemnification reqUirements, other than
the Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance and substituting the word Subcontractor for the word FIRM where
applicable.
Fire and Extended Coverue Insurance (Builders' Risk). IF APPLICABLE:
A. In the event that this contract involves the construction of a structure, the CONTRACTOR shall
maintain, with an Insurance Company or Insurance Companies acceptable to the CITY, "Broad" formlAIi
Risk Insurance on buildings and structures. including Vandalism & Malicious Mischief coverage, while in the
course of construction, including foundations, additions. attachments and all permanent fixtures belonging
to and constituting a part of said buildings or strUctures. The policy or policies shall also cover
machinery. if the cost of machinery is included in the Contract, or if the machinery is located in a building
that is being renovated by reason of this contract. The amount of insurance must. at aU times. be at least
equal to the replacement and actual cash value of the insured property. The policy shall be in the name of
the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, as their interest may appear, and shall also cover the interests of all
Subcontractors performing Work.
B. All of the provisIons set forth in the Miscellaneous section below shall apply to this coverage unless It
would be clearly not applicable.
Miscellaneous:
A. If any notke of cancellation of insurance or change in coverage is issued by the insurance company or
should any insurance have an expiration date that will occur during the period of this contract, the FIRM
shall be responsible for securing other acceptable insurance prior to such cancellation. change. or
expiration $0 as to provide continuous coverage as specified in this section and so as to maintain
coverage during the life of this Contract.
B. All deductibles must be declared by the FIRM and must be approved by the CITY. At the option of the
CITY, either the FIRM shall eliminate or reduce such deductible or the FIRM shall procure a Bond, in a
form satisfactory to the CITY covering the same.
C. The policies shall contain waiver of subrogation against CITY where applicable. shall expressly proVide
that such policy or poliCies are primary over any other collectible insurance that CITY may have. The
CITY reserves the right at any time to request a copy of the required poliCies for review. All policies
shall contain a "severabllity of interest" or "cross liability" clause without obligation for premium
payment of the CITY as well as contractual liability proviSion covering the Contractors duty to indemnify
the City as prOVided in this Agreement.
D. Before starting the Work, the FIRM shall deliver to the CITY and CONSULTANT certificates of such
insurance. acceptable to the CITY. as well as the insurance binder. if one is issued, the insurance policy.
including the declaration page and all applicable endorsements and provide the name, address and
telephone number of the insurance agent or broker through whom the policy was obtained. The insurer
shall be rated A.VII or better per A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition and authorized to issue
insurance in the State of Florida. All insurance policies must be written on forms approved by the State
of Florida and they must remain in full force and effect for the duration of the contract period with the
CITY. The FIRM may be required by the CITY, at its sole discretion. to provide a "certified copy" of the
Policy (as defined in Article I of this document) which shall include the declaration page and all required
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endorsements. In addition. the FIRM shall deliver. at the time of delivery of the Insurance certificate. the
following endorsements:
(I) a policy provision or an endorsement with substantially similar provisions as follows:
"The City of South Miami is an additional Insured. The insurer shall pay all sums that the City of
South Miami becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of 'bodily injury", 'property
damage', or "personal and advertiSing injUry" and it will provide to the City all of the coverage
that is typically provided under the standard Florida approved forms for commercial general
liability coverage A and coverage B";
(2) a policy provision or an endorsement with substantially similar provisions as follows:
"This policy shall not be cancelled Qncluding cancellation for non-payment of premium),
terminated or materially modified without first giving the City of South Miami ten (10) days
advanced written notice of the intent to materially modify the policy or to cancel or terminate
the policy for any reason. The notification shall be delivered to the City by certified mail. with
proof of delivery to the City."
E. If the FIRM is providing professional services, such as would be provided by an architect. engineer,
attorney. or accountant. to name a few, then in such event and in addition to the above requirements.
the FIRM shall also provide Professional liability Insurance on a Florida approved form in the amount of
$1,000,000 with deductible per claim If any, not to exceed 5% of the limit of liability providing for all
sums which the FIRM shall become legally obligated to pay as damages for claims arising out of the
services or work performed by the FIRM its agents, representatives. Sub Contractors or assigns, or by
any person employed or retained by him In connection with this Agreement. This insurance shall be
maintained for four years after completion of the construction and acceptance of any Project covered by
this Agreement. However. the FIRM may purchase Specific Project Professional Liability Insurance, in the
amount and under the terms specified above. which is also acceptable. No insurance shall be issued by a
surplus lines carrier unless authorized in writing by the city at the City'S sale, absolute and unfettered
discretion.
Indemnification Requirement
A The Contractor accepts and voluntarily incurs all risks of any injuries. damages, or harm which might
arise during the work or event that is occurring on the CITY's property due to the negligence or other fault of the
Contractor or anyone acting through or on behalf of the Contractor.
B. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, save and hold CITY, its officers, affiliates, employees,
successors and assigns. harmless from any and all damages. claims. liability, losses. claims. demands. suits. fines.
judgments or cost and expenses. including reasonable attorney's fees. paralegal fees and investigative costs
incidental there to and incurred prior to. during or following any litigation. mediation. arbitration and at all
appellate levels, which may be suffered by, or accrued against, charged to or recoverable from the City of South
Miami. its officers. affiliates, employees. successors and assigns. by reason of any causes of actions or claim of any
kind or nature. including claims for injury to, or death of any person or persons and for the loss or damage to any
property arising out of a negligent error, omission. misconduct, or any gross negligence. intentional act or harmful
conduct of the Contractor, its contractor/subcontractor or any of their officers. directors. agents, representatives.
employees. or assigns, or anyone acting through or on behalf of any of them. arising out of this Agreement,
incident to it, or resulting from the performance or non~performance of the Contractor's obligations under this
AGREEMENT.
C. The Contractor shall pay all claims, losses and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever. in
connection therewith, including the expense or loss of the CITY and/or its affected officers. affiliates, employees,
successors and assigns, including their attorney's fees. in the defense of any action in law or eqUity brought against
them and ariSing from the negligent error. omission. or act of the Contractor, its Sub-Contractor or any of their
agents. representatives. employees. or assigns. and/or arising out of. or incident to, this Agreement, or incident to
or resulting from the performance or non-performance of the Contractor's obligations under this AGREEMENT.
D. The Contractor agrees and recognizes that neither the CITY nor its officers, affiliates. employees.
successors and assigns shall be held liable or responsible for any claims, including the costs and expenses of
defending such claims which may result from or arise out of actions or omissions of the Contractor, its
contractor/subcontractor or any of their agents. representatives. employees. or assigns, or anyone acting through
or on behalf of the them, and arising out of or concerning the work or event that is occurring on the CITY's
property. In reviewing, approving or rejecting any submissions or acts of the Contractor. CITY in no way assumes
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or shares responsibility or liability for the acts or omissions of the Contractor, its contractor/subcontractor or any
of their agents, representatives, employees, or assigns, or anyone acting through or on behalf of them.
E. The Contractor has the duty to provide a defense with an attorney or law firm approved by the City
of South Miami. which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
F. However. as to design professional contracts. and pursuant to Section 725.08 (I). Flonda Statutes.
none of the provisions set forth herein above that are in conflict with this subparagraph shall apply and this
subparagraph shall set forth the sole responsibility of the design professional concerning indemnification. Thus.
the design professional's obligations as to the City and its agencies, as well as to its officers and employees, Is to
indemnify and hold them harmless from liabilities. damages. losses. and costs. Including. but not limited to.
reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, reckressness, or intentionally wrongful
conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or utilized by the design professional in the
performance of the contract.
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EXHIBIT 3
VARIOUS ASPHALT" CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2G 18·03
THIS PROPOSAL IS SUBMITIED TO:
Steven Alexander
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami. FL 33143
CONSTRUCTION
BID FORM
I. If this Proposal is accepted. the undersigned Respondent agrees to enter Into a Contract with the City of
South Miami in the form included in this Solicitation Package and to perform and furnish all work as specified
or indicated in this Solicitation. including as set forth in Exhibit I (Scope of Services, Attachment A
& B for the Proposed Price as set forth below. within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Solicitation Package.
2. Respondent accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Solicitation and Instructions to Respondents,
including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Proposal/Bid Bond. if required. This
Proposal will remain subject to acceptance for 180 calendar days after the day of the Proposal Opening.
The Respondent, by signing and submitting this proposal. agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the
(orm of contract that is a part of the Solicitation package with appropriate changes to conform to the
information contained in this Bid Form. Respondent agrees to sign and submit the Bonds, if required by
this Solicitation. required insurance documents. and other documents required by the Solicitation.
including the Contract if not already submitted. within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the City's
Notice of Award.
3. In submitting this Proposal, Respondent represents that:
a. Respondent has examined copies of all the Solicitation Documents and of the following Addenda, if any
(receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged.)
Addendum No. \ Dated:
b. Respondent has familiarized himself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, the proposed
work. site. locality. and all local conditions and laws and regulations that in any manner may affect cost.
progress. performance or furnishing of the Work.
c. Subsurface conditions: If applicable to this Solicitation, the Respondent represents that:
i. Respondent has studied carefully all reports and drawings. if applicable. of subsurface conditions and
draWings of physical conditions.
ii. Respondent has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully
studying) all such examinations. investigations, explorations. tests and studies in addition to or to
supplement those referred to In this paragraph which pertain to the subsurface or physical conditions
at the site or otherwise may affect the cost. progress. performance, or the furnishing of the Work at
the Contract Price. within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions
of the Contract Documents. The Respondent hereby acknowledges that no additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests. reports or similar information or data are. or will. be required by
Respondent for any reason in connection with the Proposal. The failure of the Respondent to request
a pre-bid marking of the construction site by any or all utility companies shall create an irrefutable
presumption that the Respondent's bid. or proposal price, has taken into consideration all possible
underground conditions and Respondent, if awarded the contract. shall not be entitled to a change
order for any such condition discovered thereafter.
iii. Respondent has correlated the results of all such observations. examinations. investigations,
explorations. tests. reports and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
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iv. Respondent has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated in the Soticitation
Package or in the Contract Documents with respect to eXisting Underground Facilities or conditions
at or contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of all Underground
Facilities and conditions that may affect the Work. No additional examinations. investigations.
explorations. tests. reports or similar information or data in respect to any Underground Facilities or
conditions are, or will be, required by Respondent in order to perform and furnish the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Time and In accordance with the other terms and conditions of
the Contract Documents unless the Proposal specifically states that the contract price is subject to
adjustment for future discovery of underground facilities andlor conditions that affect the cost of the
Work and unless the respondent makes a written request to the City for additional information prior
to submitting the bid or proposal as required in subsection jj above.
d. Respondent has given the City written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that it has discovered
in the Contract Documents and. if any conflicts. errors or discrepancies have been found and notice
given, the Respondent represents, by submitting its proposal to the City, that the Respondent has
received sufficient notice of the resolution thereof from the City. that such resolution is acceptable to
Respondent and that the Respondent waives any claim regarding the conflicts. errors or discrepancies.
e. This Proposal is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or
corporation and is not submitted pursuant to any agreement or rules of any group, association.
organization, or corporation; Respondent has not directly or indirectly induced Or solicited any other
Respondent to submit a false or sham Proposal; Respondent has not solicited or induced any person. firm
or corporation to refrain from responding; and Respondent has not sought by collusion or otherwise to
obtain (or itself any advantage over any other Respondent or over the CITY.
4. Respondent understands and agrees that the Contract Price is the amount that it needs to furnish and install
all of the Work complete and in place. The Schedule of Values, if reqUired, is provided for the purpose of
Proposal Evaluation and when initiated by the CITY, it shall form the basis for calculating the pricing of
change orders. The Contract Price shall not be adjusted in any way so as to result in a deviation from the
Schedule of Values, except to the extent that the CITY changes the Scope of the Work after the Contract
Date. As such, the Respondent shall furnish all labor. materials, equipment, tools. superintendence and
services necessary to provide a complete. In place, Project for the Proposal Price. If this Solicitation requires
the completion of a Respondents Cost and Technical Proposal, EXHBIT 4 as may be set forth in in
an exhibit to this Solicitation, such proposal must be attached to this Construction Bid Form and
will take the place of the lump Sum Price, otherwise, the Contrad Price for the completed
work is as follows:
LUMP SUM BASE PRICE: t 1~"'H.,o .f~o.~~.~ dolla ... and __ '/._f._'_O ___ cents
Alternates: #1 till's #2. __ rJ'-I'[~"--"'--_______ _
A fee breakdown for each task included in the lump sum contract price, if applicable, must be provided.
Failure to provide this information shall render the proposal non-responsive.
5. The ENTIRE WORK for all three project. shall be completed, in full, within 90 calendar days from the
commencement date set forth in the NOTICE TO PROCEED. Failure to complete the entire work during
the described time period shall result in the assessment of liquidated damages as may be set forth in the
Contract.
6. Insert the follOWing information for future communication with you concerning this Proposal:
RESPONDENT: 1\1/\ )f. ~ bv~ -9 I h,(;
Address: Ip,ol ~IN '1,5 "Ie Y
Telephone: ",o~-"''\'\'''9~)
Facsimile:
Contact Person -Ps\., ':I'",J. ~ ~~ \ S ,,,,cU.
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7. The terms used in this Proposal which are defined in the Contract shall have the same meaning as is assigned
to them in the Contract Documents, unless specifically defined in this Solicitation Package.
S. If a Respondent's Cost 8. Technical Proposal, EXHIBIT 4 is required by the Solicitation, Respondent
hereby certifies that all of the facts and responses to the questions posed in the Cost & Technical Proposal.
If such an exhibit is made a part of the Solicitation, are true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of
this Construction Bid Form, and are made a part of this proposal, by reference.
9. By submitting this proposal, I, on behalf of the business that I represent, hereby agree to the terms of the
form of contract contained in the Solicitation package and I agree to be bound by those terms, with any
appropriate blank boxes, if any, checked and any blank lines filled in with the appropriate Information
contained in the Solicitation Documents and this Proposal, or such information that the City and I have
agreed upon in the course of contract negotiations and which have been confirmed by the City in writing.
Including e-mail confirmation, if any. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I am the lawful
representative of the business entity referenced in this !lId Form, that I have authority to bid for that entity,
that I have authority to sign contracts for that entity and bind it to those contract terms and that all of the
information and representations contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
Information and belief.
SUSMITIED THIS
Thomas F. Pepe
12/14/2016
1-'1-DAY OF
Telephone Number -
Email Address
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EXHIBIT 4
RESPONDENTS COST AND TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR20 I 8·0J
NOTE: LUMP SUM OUOTES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT I. SCOPE
. OF SERVICES, ATTACHMENTS A &: B.
PROJECTS DESCRIPTION LUMP SUM QUOTE
PROjECT A FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 6' $ ~~,SOO.O.!
WIDE ASPHALT PATH AT
SOUTH MIAMI PARK
PROJECT B FURNISH, SUPPLY & INSTALL 144 $ \ \ 1 ~ 00 . o,.?
sf of 6" CONCRETE SLAB AT
BREWER PARK
INSTALL CITY PROVIDED 6'
BENCH ON REINFORCED ~ 0
0
PROjECTC CONCRETE PAD AT SW 42
$ ,~oO.-
TERRACE & 62 COURT
INSTALLATION OF NEW
PROjECTD ASHPALT PATHWAY AND ~ o·
REPAIR AND REPAVING OF
$ \ I ~M·-
EXISTING PATHWAY
TOTAL LUMP SUM QUOTE <l .0 $ _1,00 0 • -
SUBMITIED THIS "J,. 'l,.. DAY OF _f-"t"'-=-:...~ v=-t'.:.:('--"'I-____ 20~. ,
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Telephone Number
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Email Address
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EXHIBIT 5
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018·03
THIS CONTRACT was made and entered into on this day of • 20 __ .
by and between (hereafter referred to as
"Contractor"). and the City of South Miami (hereafter referred to as "Owner"). through its City Manager (hereafter
referred to as "City").
WITNESETH:
That. the Contractor, for the consideration hereinafter fully set out. hereby agrees with the Owner as follows:
I. The Contractor shall furnish alilabar. materials. equipment, machinery. tools. apparatus. transportation and
any other items necessary to perform all of the work shown on and described in the Contract Documents
and shall do everything required by this Contract and the other Contract Documents hereinafter referred
to as the Work.
2. The Contract Documents shall include this Contract. General Conditions to the Contract. if any. the
drawings, plans, speCifications and project manual, if any. any supplementary or special conditions. other
documents referring to this contract and signed by the parties. the solicitation documents ("hereinafter
referred to as "Bid Documents") and any documents to which those documents refer which are used by
the Owner as well as any attachments or exhibits that are made a part of any of the documents described
herein.
3. The Contractor shall commence the Work to be performed under this Contract on a date to be specified
in a Notice to Proceed and shall complete all Work hereunder within the length of time set forth in the
Contract Documents.
4. The Owner hereby agrees to pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of this Contract. subject to
additions and deductions as prOVided in the Contract Documents and any properly approved. written
change orders. in lawful money of the United States. the lump Sum amount of:
~~ __ ~_-=-::-__ ".-:----,,,.-____ Do"ars ($~ _____ • _)
(Spell DollarAmolln{Uove) ("Contract Price").
5. The expenses of performing Work after regular working hours. and on Sunday and legal holidays shall be
included in the Contract Price. The City may demand. at any point in time. that any part, or all. of the Work
be performed after regular working hours. In such event, the Respondent shall have no right to additional
compensation for such work. However. nothing contained herein shall authorize work on days and during
hours that are otherwise prohibited by ordinance unless specifically authorized or instructed in writing by
the City.
6. If the Work is expected to require more than one month. the Owner shall make monthly partial payments
to the Contractor on the basis of a duly certified and approved schedule of values for the Work performed
during each calendar month by the Contractor. less the retainage (all as provided for in the Contract
Documents). which is to be withheld by the Owner until completion and acceptance of the complete
project in accordance with this Contract and the other Contract Documents and until such Work has
been accepted by the City.
7. Upon submission by the Contractor of evidence satisfactory to the Owner that all labor. material. and other
costs incurred by the Contractor in connection with the construction of the Work have been paid in full,
and after compliance with the terms for payment provided for in the Contract Documents. final payment on
account of this Contract shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the completion by the Contractor
of all Work covered by this Contract and the acceptance of such Work by the Owner.
B. The Work shall be completed in 90 calendar days. In the event that the Contractor shall fail to complete
the Work within the time limit stipulated in the Contract Documents, or the extended time limit agreed
upon, in accordance with the procedure as more particularly set forth in the Contract Documents. liqUidated
damages shall be paid by the Contractor at the rate of $ 1.000 per dollars per diY. plus any monies paid
by the Owner to the Consultant, if any. for additional engineering and inspection services, if any, associated
with such delay.
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9. It is further mutually agreed between the parties hereto that if a Payment andlor Performance Bond f'Bond")
is required and if. at any time after the execution of this Contract and the Bond for its faithful performance
and payment. the City shall deem the Surety or Sureties upon such bond(s) to be unsatisfactory. or if. for
any reason such bond ceases to be adequate to cover the performance of the Work or payment to
subcontractors and suppliers. the Contractor shall. at its expense within five (5) bUSiness days after the
receipt of notice from the City $0 to do, furnish an additional bond or bonds in such form and amount and
with such Surety or Sureties as shall be satisfactory to the City. In such event. no further payment to the
Contractor shall be deemed to be due under this Contract until such new or additional security for the
faithful performance of the Work is furnished in the manner and in the form satisfactory to the City.
i O. No additional Work or extras shall be done unless the same is duly authorized in writing. and in advance
of the work. by appropriate action by the City and in accordance with the Contract Documents.
I I. The date that this contract was "made and entered into" and its effective date is the date that the contract is the
signed by the City or. if the contract is required to be approved by resolution of the City Commission. then the
Effective Date is the date of the resolution approving the Contract whichever is the later date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day and date set
forth next to their name below and may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall. without proof
or accounting for the other counterpart, be deemed an original Contract.
CONTRACTOR: ___________ _
Signature: ______________ _
Print Signatory's Name: ______________ _
Title of Signatory: _____________ _
ATIESTED:
Signature: -c-c-.,--,,-,-----,-------
Maria Menendez
City Clerk
Read and Approved as to Form. language.
Legality. and Execution Thereof:
Signature: -co--o---------
City Attorney
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OWNER: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Signature: -co---cc----c-----
Steven Alexander
City Manager
EXHIBIT 6
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR20 I 8-03
ARTICLE I -DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents, the following terms shall have
the meaning indicated. These definitions shall always apply when the section of the Contract specifically refers to
this Article for the purpose of interpreting a word or group of words In that section of the Contract Document.
However. when the section of the Contract, where the word to be defined is used, does not specifically refers to
this Article to define the word or group of words, the definitions contained in this Article shall not apply unless
the word or group of words, in the context of it or their use in the Contract Document in question. is/are
ambiguous and open for interpretation. In addition, these definitions shall also not apply to interpret terms in a
specific provision of a Contract Document if that specific provision contains a definition of these terms:
Addenda: Written or graphic documents issued prior to the Bid Opening which modify or interpret the Contract
Documents. Drawings and Specifications, by addition, deletions. clarifications or correction.
Application for Payment' A form approved by the CONSULTANT, if any, or the City Manager which is to be used
by the CONTRACTOR In requesting progress payments.
Bill; The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices and other
terms for the Work to be performed.
~ Any person. firm or corporation submitting a response to the Owner's solicitation for proposals or bids
for Work.
Bid Documents· The solicitation for bids or proposals and all documents that make up the solicitation including
the instructions, form of documents and affidavits.
~ Bid bond, performance and payment bonds and other instruments of security, furnished by the
CONTRACTOR and its surety in accordance with the Contract Documents and in accordance with the laws of
the State of florida.
Chan&" Order: A written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the City Manager authoriZing an addition.
deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time issued after
execution of the Contract.
Work Order Proposals: Written proposals from the CONTRACTOR in response to orders or request for work
based on the Scope of the Work provided by the City to the CONTRACTOR. The proposal includes line item
pricing. where there are multiple locations, and the timeframe for completing the work.
QI(; The City Managerfor the City of South Miami, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, fL 33143, unless the context
wherein the word Is used should more appropriately mean the City of South Miami.
Construction Observer: An authorized representative of the CONSULTANT, if any, or othelWise a
representative of the City assigned to observe the Work performed and materials furnished by the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be notified in writing of the identity of this representative.
Contract Documents: The Contract Documents shall include the Contract between the Owner and the
Contractor, other documents listed in the Contract and modifications issued after execution of the Contract as
well as all Bid Documents including but not limited to the solicitation for Bid, CONTRACTOR'S Bid, the Bonds,
Insurance endorsements, Insurance Certificates and policies, the Notice of Award, the Notice to Proceed, the
General Conditions, Special Conditions, if any, any Supplementary Conditions, the Technical Specifications,
Drawings, including any Incorporated specifications, addenda to the drawings issued prior to execution of the
Contract, Change Orders, Construction Change Directives and any written order for a minor change in the
Work, and written modiflcations to any of the Contract Documents.
Contract Prjce: The total moneys payable to the CONTRACTOR pursuant to the terms of the Contract
Documents.
Contract Time' The number of calendar days stated in the Contract for the completion of the Work.
Contracting Officee The individual who is authorized to sign the contract documents on behalf of the OWNER.
CONTRACTOR: The person, firm or corporation with whom the OWNER has executed the Contract.
CONSULTANT: The person identified as the CONSULTANT in the Supplementary Conditions or, if none, then
CITY's designated representative as identified in the Supplementary Conditions.
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~ A period of twenty-four hours measured from the beginning of the day at 12:0 I a.m. and it shall be presumed
to be a calendar day unless specifically designated as a business day.
Qm: The number of twenty-four (24) hour periods following the event to which the word "days" refers
commencing at 12:0 I a.m. at the start of the next day. Therefore, in computing any period of time prescribed or
allowed by the Contract Documents, the day of the ac~ event or default from which the designated period of time
begins to run shall not be induded. The last day of the period so computed shall be included unless it is a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, In which event the period shall run until the end of the next business day that is
not a Saturday. Sunday or legal holiday.
Defective Work: Work that is unsatisfactory. faulty. or deficient in that it does not conform to the Contract
Documents. or does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection. reference standard, test. or approval
referred to in the Contract Documents. or has been damaged prior to the CONSUL TANrS recommendation of
final payment (unless responsibility for the protection thereof has been delegated to the Owner): substitutions that
are not properly approved and authorized. any deficiency in the Work. materials and eqUipment: materials and
equipment furnished under the Contract that are not good quality and new unless otherwise required or
permitted by the Contract Documents.
prawin~' The drawings which show the character and Scope of the Work to be performed and which have been
prepared or approved by the CONSULTANT. or if none. then by an architect or engineer hired by the City and
are referred to in the Contract Documents.
Field Order' A written order issued by the CONSULTANT which clarifies or interprets the Contract Documents
in accordance with Paragraph 9.3 or orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with paragraph 10.2.
Modification' (a) A written amendment of the Contract Documents signed by both parties. (b) a Change Order
signed by both parties. (c) a written clarification or interpretation if issued by the CONSULTANT in accordance
with paragraph 9.3 or (d) a written order for minor change or alteration in the Work issued by the
CONSULTANT pursuant to Paragraph 10.2. A modification may only be issued after execution of the Contrac~ it
must be in writing and signed by the party against whom the modification is sought to be enforced.
Non-conforming Work means work that does not conform to the Contract Documents and includes work that is
unsatisfactory. faulty. or deficient or that does not meet the reqUirements of any applicable inspection, reference
standard. test. or that does not meet any approval required by. or referred to in. the Contract Documents, or
work that has been damaged prior to CONSULTANT's recommendation of final payment (unless responsibility for
the protection thereof has been assumed in writing by CITY).
Notice of Award: The written notice by CITY to the apparent successful Bidder stating that upon compliance with
the conditions precedent to be fulfilled by it within the time specified. CITY will execute and deliver the Contract
to him.
Notice to Proceed: A written notice given by CITY to CONTRACTOR (with copy to CONSULTANT) fixing the
date on which the Contract Time shall commence to run and on which CONTRACTOR shall start to perform its
obligations under the Contract Documents.
~: An individual or legal entity.
~ The entire construction operation being performed as defineated In the Contract Documents.
~ The term "policy" as used in the Contract Documents shall mean the insurance binder, if it is issued. the
declaration page of the policy and the body of the policy. including all endorsements.
BEe: Request for Proposal.
Scope of Services This phrase refers to the scope of the services or work to be performed and it has the same
meaning as Scope of the Work unless the context in which the phase is used clearly means otherwise.
Shop Drawin~' All drawings. diagrams. illustrations. brochures. schedules and other data which are prepared by
the CONTRACTOR, a Subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier. or distributor. and which illustrate the eqUipment.
material or some portion of the work and as required by the Contract Documents.
Samples: Physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment or workmanship and establish standards by which
the Work will be judged.
Specifications· Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of
materials. equipment, construction systems. standards and workmanship as applied to the Work.
Subcontractor: An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with CONTRACTOR or with any
other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work at the construction site.
Substantjal Completj0n' The date, as certified by the CONSULTANT. when the construction of the Project or a
certified part thereof is sufficiently completed. in accordance with the Contract Documents. so that the Project, or
a substantial part, can be utilized for the purposes for which it was intended without restriction or limitation to
any degree. other than for the repair of minor "punch list" items; or if there be no such certification, the date
when final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.9. However. in no event shall the project or portion
thereof, be deemed to be substantially completed until a certificate of occupancy or certificate of use is lawfully
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issued by the applicable governmental agency. A certificate of Substantial Completion. issued by the
CONSULTANT. shall be null and void if it is based on false. misleading or inaccurate information. from any source.
or when It would not have been Issue but for the consideration of Work that Is thereafter found to be defective to
• degree greater than that which would normally to be considered by the City to be minor "punch list" work.
Supplier: Any person or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the Work, including the fabrication
of an item. but who does not perform labor at the site of the Work.
~ The individual or entity who is an obligor on a Bond and who is bound with the CONTRACTOR for the
full and faithful performance of the Contract and for the payment of all labor. services and materials used on the
project.
Y\'Qrk; Any and all obligations. duties and responsibilities necessary for the successful performance and completion
of the Contract.
~ The term "Notice u as used herein shall mean and include all written notices, demands. instructions,
claims. approvals and disapprovals required to obtain compliance with Contract requirements. Written notice
shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to
an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended. or to an authorized representative of such individual. firm. or
corporation. or if delivered at or sent by registered mail to the last known business address. Unless otherwise
stated in writing. any notice to or demand upon the OWNER under this Contract shall be delivered to the City
Manager and the CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE 2 -PRELIMINARY MATTERS
Award:
2.1 The CITY reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. at its sale discretion. Bids shall be awarded
by the CITY to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. No Notice of Award shall be given until the
CITY has concluded its investigation, as it deems necessary. to establish. to the satisfaction of the CITY.
which Bidder is the most responsive and responsible of all the Bidders to complete the Work within the
time prescribed and in accordance with the Contract Documents. The CITY reserves the right to reject
the Bid of any Bidder who is not believed to be, in the sale discretion and satisfaction of the City. to be
suffiCiently responsible. qualified and financial able to perform the work. In analyzing a Bid. the CITY may
also take into consideration alternate and unit prices. if requested by the Bid forms. If the Contract is
awarded. the CITY shall issue the Notice of Award and give the successful Bidder a Contract for
execution within ninety (90) day after opening of Bids.
Execution of Contract;
2.2 At least four counterparts of the Contract. the Performance and Payment Bond. the Certificates of
Insurance, the Binder of Insurance if issued. the Insurance Declaration Page if not included in the Policy of
Insurance, the Policy of Insurance required by the Contract Documents. the written notice of deSignated
supervisor or superintendent as provided in Section 6.1 of the General ConditiOns and such other
Documents as required by the Contract Documents shall be executed and delivered by CONTRACTOR
to the CITY within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the Notice of Award. A Contract Document that
reqUires the signature of a party may be executed in counterparts separately by each of the parties and, In
such event. each counterpart separately executed shall, without proof or accounting for the other
counterpart be deemed an original Contract Document.
Forfejture of Bjd Security/Performance and Payment Bond. if any are required by the applicable RFP;
2.3 Within ten (10) calendar days of being notified of the Award. CONTRACTOR shall furnish a Performance
Bond and a Payment Bond containing all the provisions of the Performance Bond and Payment Bond
attached.
2.3.1 Each Bond shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price
guaranteeing to OWNER the completion and performance of the Work covered In such Contract
as well as full payment of all suppliers. material man, laborers. or Subcontractor employed pursuant
to this Project. Each Bond shall be with a Surety company whose qualifications meet the
requirements of Sections 2.3.4. 2.3.5. and 2.3.6.
2.3.2 Each Bond shall continue in effect for five years after final completion and acceptance of the Work
with the liability equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum.
2.3.3 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 255.05( I). Florida Statutes. CONTRACTOR shall ensure
that the Bond(s) referenced above shall be recorded in the public records of Miami·Dade County
and provide CITY with evidence of such recording.
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2.3.4 Each Bond must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida
as a surety, having a resident agent in the State of Florida and haYing been in business with a record
of successful continuous operation for a least five (5) years.
2.3.5 The surety company shall hold a current certificate of authority as acceptable surety on federal
bonds in accordance with the United States Department of Treasury Circular 570, current
revisions.
2.3.6 The CITY shall only be required to accept a surety bond from a company with a rating A. VII or
better.
2.3.7 Failure of the successful Bidder to execute and deliver the Contract, and deliver the required
bonds and Insurance documents shall be cause for the CITY to annul the Notice of Award and
declare the Bid and any security therefore forfeited.
Contractor's Pre~Start Representation:
2.4 CONTRACTOR represents that It has familiarized itself With. and assumes full responsibility for having
familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents. Work. locality. and with all local
conditions and federal. state and local laws, ordinance, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect
performance of the Work. and represents that it has correlated its study and observations with the
requirements of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR also represents that it has studied all surveys
and investigations, reports of subsurface and latent physical conditions referred to in the speCifications
and made such additional surveys and investigations as it deems necessary for the performance of the
Work reflected in the Contract Documents and that he has correlated the results of ail such data with
the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Commencement of Contract T,me;
2.5 The Contract Time shall commence to run on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed.
Stactine the Proiect"
2.6 CONTRACTOR shail start to perform its obligations under the Contract Documents on the date the
Contract Time commences to run. No Work shail be done at the site (as defined in Articie I). prior to
the date on which the Contract Time commences to run, except with the written consent of the CITY.
Before Startinr Construction:
2.7 Before undertaking each part of the Work. CONTRACTOR shail carefuily study and compare the
Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and ail applicable field
measurements and conditions, It shall at once report in writing to CONSULTANT any conflict, error, or
discrepancy which it may discover. Neither the OWNER nor the CONSULTANT shail be liable for any
harm. damage or loss suffered by CONTRACTOR as a result of its failure to discover any conflict. error.
or discrepancy in the DraWings or Specifications nor shail the CONTRACTOR be entitled to any
compensation for any harm. damage or loss suffered by the CONTRACTOR due to any conflic~ error.
or discrepancy in the Contract Documents.
Schedule of Completion:
2.8 Within Five (5) business days after deilvery of the Notice to Proceed by CITY to CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shail submit to CONSULTANT for approval. an estimated construction schedule
indicating the starting and completion dates of the various stages of the Work, and a preliminary schedule
of Shop DraWing submissions. The CONSULTANT shall approve this schedule or require revisions
thereto within seven (7) calendar days of its submittai. If there is more than one CONTRACTOR
involved in the Project, the responsibility for coordinating the Work of ail CONTRACTORS shail be
provided in the Special Conditions.
2.9 Within five (5) business days after delivery of the executed Contract by CITY to CONTRACTOR. but
before starting the Work at the site, a pre-construction conference shall be held to review the above
schedules. to establish procedures for handnng Shop Drawings and other submissions, and for processing
Applications for Payment. and to establish a working understanding between the parties as to the
Project. Present at the conference will be the CITY'S representative. CONSULTANT. Resident Project
Representatives. CONTRACTOR and its Superintendent.
Qualifications of Subcontractors. Material men and Suppliers;
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2.10 Within Rve (5) business days after bid opening. the apparent lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
shall submit to the CITY and the CONSULTANT (or acceptance a list of the names of Subcontractors
and such other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish principal items of materials
or equipment) proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of Subcontractors and
other persons and organizations must be submitted as specified in the Contract Documents. Within
thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the lis~ the CONSULTANT will notify the CONTRACTOR In
writing if either the CITY or the CONSULTANT has reasonable objection to any Subcontractor. person.
or organization on such list. The failure of the CITY or the CONSULTANT to make objection to any
Subcontractor. person. or organization on the list within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt shall
constitute an acceptance of such Subcontractor. person or organization. Acceptance of any such
Subcontractor. person or organization shall not constitute a waiver of any right of the CITY or the
CONSULTANT to reject defective Work. material or equipmen~ or any Work, material or equipment
not in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
2.1 I If. prior to the Notice of Award. the CITY or the CONSULTANT has reasonable objection to any
Subcontractor, person or organization listed. the apparent low Bidder may. prior to Notice of Award,
submit an acceptable substitute without an increase in its bid price.
2. I 2 The apparent silence of the Contract Documents as to any detail, or the apparent omission from them of
a detailed description concerning any Work to be done and materials to be furnished. shall be regarded as
meaning that only best practices are to prevail and only materials and workmanship of the best quality are
to be used in the performance of the Work.
ARTICLE l-CORRELATION. INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
3.1 It is the intent of the Specifications and Drawings to describe a complete Project to be constructed in
accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents comprise the entire Contract
between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. They may be altered only by a modification as defined in
Article I.
3.2 The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all
the documents. If CONTRACTOR finds a conOict. error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents. it
shall. before proceeding with the Work affected thereby. immediately call it to the CONSULTANT's
attention in writing. The various Contract Documents are complementary; In case of conflict. error or
discrepancy, the more stringent interpretation and requirement that shall provide the maximum benefit to
the Owner shall apply
3.3 The words "furnish" and "furnish and install", "install", and "provide" or words with similar meaning shall
be interpreted. unless otherwise specifically stated. to mean "furnish and Install complete in place and
ready for service".
3.4 Miscellaneous items and accessories which are not specifically mentioned. but which are essential to
produce a complete and properly operating installation, or usable structure, providing the indicated
functions. shall be furnished and installed without change in the Contract Price. Such miscellaneous items
and accessories shall be of the same quality standards. including material, style. finish. strength, class.
weight and other applicable characteristics. as specified for the major component of which the
miscellaneous item or accessory is an essential pa~ and shall be approved by the CONSULTANT before
installation. The above requirement is not intended to include major components not covered by or
inferable from the Drawings and SpeCifications.
3.5 The Work of all trades under this Contract shall be coordinated by the CONTRACTOR in such a
manner as obtain the best workmanship possible for the entire Project, and all components of the Work
shall be installed or erected in accordance with the best practices of the particular trade.
3.6 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for making the construction of habitable structures under this
Contract rain proof. and for making eqUipment and utility installations properly perform the specified
function. If the CONTRACTOR is prevented from complying with tills provision due to the Drawings or
Specifications. the CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the CONSULTANT in writing of such
limitations before proceeding with construction in the area where the problem exists.
3.7 Manufacturer's literature. when referenced. shall be dated and numbered and is intended to establish the
minimum requirements acceptable. Whenever reference is given to codes. or standard specifications or
other data published by regulating agencies or accepted organizations, including but not limited to
National Electrical Code. applicable State Building Code. Florida Building Code. Federal Specifications.
ASTM Specifications, various institute specifications, and the like. it shall be understood that such
reference is to the latest edition including addenda in effect on the date of the Bid.
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3.8 Brand names where used in the technical specifications. are intended to denote the standard or quality
required for the particular material or product. The term "equal" or "equivalent", when used in
connection with brand names. shall be interpreted to mean a material or product that is similar and equal
in type, quality, size, capacity. composition, finish, color and other applicable characteristics to the material
or product specified by trade name. and that is suitable for the same use capable of performing the same
function. in the opinion of the CONSULTANT. as the material or product so specified. Proposed
equivalent items must be approved by CONSULTANT before they are purchased or incorporated in the
Work. (When a brand name, catalog number. model number. or other identification. is used without the
phrase 'or equal'. the CONTRACTOR shall use the brand. make and model specified).
3.9 Throughout this agreement the male pronoun may be substituted for female and neuter and vice versa
and the Singular words substituted for plural and plural words substituted for singular wherever
applicable.
3.10 All technical Interpretations shall be made by the CONSULTANT as set forth in Section 9.3 below.
3.11 The CONTRACTOR shall have advised the CONSULTANT. prior to performing any work involving a
conftict in the Contract Documents and the CONSULTANT shall make the flnal decision as to which of
the documents shall take precedence. In the event that there is a conflict between or among the
Contract Documents, only the latest version shall apply and the latest version of the Contract
Documents. The CONSULTANT shall use the following list of Contract Documents as a guide. These
documents are set forth below In the order of their precedence so that all the documents listed above a
given document should have precedence over all the documents listed below it.
(a) Change Orders
(b) Amendments/addenda to Contract
(c) Supplementary Conditions. if any
(d) Contract with all Exhibits thereto
(e) General Conditions
(I) Written or figured dimensions
(g) Scaled dimensions
(h) Drawings of a larger scale
(i) Drawings of a smaller scale
0) Drawings and Specifications are to be considered complementary to each other
ARTICLE 4 -AVAILABILITY OF LANPS SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS REFERENCE POINTS
AyaiiabilitY of Lands'
4.1 The OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents. the lands upon which the Work is to
be done. rights-of-way for access thereto. and such other lands which are designed for the use of the
CONTRACTOR. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be
obtained and paid for by the OWNER. unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. Other
access to such lands or rights-of-way for the CONTRACTOR'S convenience shall be the responsibility of
the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of material and equipment.
4.2 The CITY will. upon request, furnish to the Bidders. copies of all available boundary surveys and
subsurface tests at no cost.
Subsurface Conditions'
4.3 The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that he has investigated prior to bidding and satisfied himself as to
the conditions affecting the Work, including but not limited to those bearing upon transportation,
disposal, handling and storage of materials. availability of labor. water, electric power. roads and
uncertainties of weather. river stages. tides. water tables or similar physical conditions at the site. the
conformation and conditions of the ground. the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary
to and during prosecution of the Work. The CONTRACTOR further acknowledges that he has satisfied
himself as to the character. quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be
encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site.
including all exploratory work done by the OWNER! CONSULTANT on the site or any contiguous site.
as well as from information presented by the Drawings and Specifications made part of this Contract, or
any other information made available to it prior to receipt of bids. Any failure by the CONTRACTOR to
acquaint itself with the available information shall not relieve It from responsibility for estimating properly
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the difficulty or cost of successfully performing Work. The OWNER assumes no responsibility for any
conclusions or interpretations made by the CONTRACTOR on the basis of the information made
available by the OWNER! CONSULTANT.
Differ!", Site Conditions;
4.4 The CONTRACTOR shall within forty-eight (48) hours of its discovery, and before such conditions are
disturbed, notify the CITY in writing, of:
4.4.1 Subsurface or latent phySical conditions at the site differing materially from those indicated in the
Contract Documents. and
4.4.2 Unknown physical conditions at the site. of an unusual nature, differing materially from those
ordinarily encountered and generally inherent in Work of the character provided for in thiS
Contract. The CITY shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it flnds that such conditions
do materially differ to the extent as to cause an increase or decrease In the CONTRACTOR'S cost
of, or the time required for. performance of any part of the Work under this Contract, an
equitable adjustment shall be made and the Contract modified in writing accordingly,
4.5 No claim of the CONTRACTOR under this clause shall be allowed unless the CONTRACTOR has given
the notice required in 4.4 above; prOVided, however, the time prescribed therefore may be extended by
the CITY, but only if done in writing signed by the City Manager or the CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE 5 -INSURANCE Contractor shall comply with the insurance requirements set forth in the
Supplementary Conditions to the Contract.
ARTICLE 6 -CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SuperviSion and Superintendence:
6.1 The CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work. It shall be solely responsible for the means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. The CONTRACTOR shall employ and
maintain a qualified supervisor or superintendent (hereinafter referred to as "Supervisor" at the Work
site who shall be designated in writing by the CONTRACTOR, before the CONTRACTOR commences
the Work and within the time required by the Contract. as the CONTRACTOR'S representative at the
site. The Supervisor or so designated shall have full authority to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and
all communications given to the Supervisor shall be as binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR. The
Supervisor(s) shall be present at each site at all times as required to perform adequate supervision and
coordination of the Work. (Copies of written communications given to the Supervisor shall be mailed to
the CONTRACTOR'S home office).
6.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall keep one record copy of all Specifications, Drawings, Addenda,
Modifications and Shop Drawings at the site at all times and in good order and annotated to show
all changes made during the construction process. These shall be available to the CONSULTANT
and any CITY Representative at all reasonable times. A set of "As-Built" drawings, as well as the
original Specifications. Drawings, Addenda. Modifications and Shop Drawings with annotations,
shall be made available to the City at all times and it shall be delivered to the CITY upon
completion of the Project.
Labor. Materials and Eqyipment:
6.2 The CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, SUitably qualified personnel to layout the Work and
perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. It shall at all times maintain good
discipline and order at the site.
6.3 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all materials. eqUipment. labor. transportation. construction equipment
and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, local telephone, water and sanitary facilities and
all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the execution. testing. initial operation and completion of
the Work.
6.4 All materials and eqUipment shall be new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract
Documents. When special makes or grades of material which are normally packaged by the supplier or
manufacturer are specified or approved, such materials shall be delivered to the site in their Original
packages or containers with seals unbroken and labels intact.
6.5 All materials and equipment shall be applied. installed, connected. erected, used. cleaned and conditioned
in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator, or processors. except as
otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.
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Work. Materjals. Equipment, Prodycts and SybstitUtions:
6.6 Materials, equipment and products incorporated in the Work must be approved for use before being
purchased by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CONSULTANT a list of
proposed materials. equipment or products, together with such samples as may be necessary for them to
determine their acceptability and obtain their approval, within ninety (90) calendar days after award of
Contract unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Conditions. No request for payment for "or equal"
equipment will be approved until this list has been received and approved by the CONSULTANT.
6.6.1 Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the Drawings or Specifications
by reference to brand name or catalog number, it shall be understood that this is referenced for
the purpose of defining the performance or other salient requirements and that other products of
equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered. The CONTRACTOR may recommend
the substitution of a material, article, or piece of equipment of equal substance and function for
those referred to in the Contract Documents by reference to brand name or catalog number, and
if, in the opinion of the CONSULTANT, such material, article, or piece of equipment is of equal
substance and function to that specified, the CONSULTANT may approve its substitution and use
by the CONTRACTOR. Incidental changes or extra component parts required to accommodate
the substitute will be made by the CONTRACTOR without a change in the Contract Price or the
Contract Time.
6.6.2 No substitute shall be ordered or installed without the written approval of the CONSULTANT
who shall be the judge of quality.
6.6.3 Delay caused by obtaining approvals (or substitute materials shall not be considered justifiable
grounds for an extension of construction time.
6.6.4 Should any Work or materials. eqUipment or products not conform to requirements of the
Drawings and Specifications or become damaged during the progress of the Work, such Work or
materials shall be removed and replaced, together with any Work disarranged by such alterations.
at any time before completion and acceptance of the Project. All such Work shall be done at the
expense of the CONTRACTOR.
6.6.5 No materials or supplies for the Work shall be purchased by the CONTRACTOR or any
Subcontractor subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale or other agreement by
which an interest Is retained by the Seller. The CONTRACTOR warrants that they have good
title to all materials and supplies used by them in the Work.
6.6.6 Non-conforming Work: The City of South Miami may withhold acceptance of, or reject items
which are found upon examination. not to meet the specification requirements or conform to the
plans and drawings. Upon written notification of rejection. items shall be removed or uninstalled
within flve (5) business days by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense and redelivered andlor
reinstalled at his expense. Rejected goods left longer than thirty (30) calendar days shall be
regarded as abandoned and the CITY shall have the right to dispose of them .s its own property
and the CONTRACTOR thereby waives any claim to the good or to compensation of any kind
for said goods. Rejection for non-conformance or failure to meet delivery schedules may result in
the CONTRACTOR being found in default.
6.6.7 In case of default by the CONTRACTOR, the City of South Miami may procure the articles or
services from other sources and hold the CONTRACTOR responsible for any excess costs
occasioned or incurred thereby. .
6.6.8 The CITY reserves the right, in the event the CONTRACTOR cannot provide an item(s) or
service(s) In a timely manner as requested, to obtain the good and/or services from other sources
and deducting the cost from the Contract Price without violating the intent of the Contract.
Concernjn2 Subcontractors:
6.7 The CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcontractor, against whom the CITY or the
CONSULTANT may have reasonable objection, nor will the CONTRACTOR be required to employ any
Subcontractor who has been accepted by the CITY and the CONSULTANT, unless the CONSULTANT
determines that there is good cause for doing so.
6.8 The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of its Subcontractors and of
persons and organizations directly or indirectly employed by it and of persons and organizations for
whose acts any of them may be liable to the same extent that they are responsible for the acts and
omissions of persons directly employed by them. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any
contractual relationship between OWNER or CONSULTANT and any Subcontractor or other person or
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organization having a direct contract with CONTRACTOR, nor shaillt create any obligation on the part
of OWNER or CONSULTANT to payor to see to payment of any subcontractor or other person or
organization, except as may otherwise be required by law. CITY or CONSULTANT may furnish to any
Subcontractor or other person or organization, to the extent practicable. evidence of amounts paid to
the CONTRACTOR on account of specified Work done in accordance with the schedule values.
6.9 The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the Identifications of any Drawings shall not control
the CONTRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or delineating the Work performed by
any specific trade.
6.10 The CONTRACTOR agrees to bind specifically every Subcontractor to the applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents for the beneflt of the OWNER.
6.11 All Work performed for the CONTRACTOR by a Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an appropriate
agreement between the CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor.
6.12 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the coordination of the trades. Subcontractors material and
men engaged upon their Work.
6.12.1 The CONTRACTOR shall cause appropriate prOVisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative
to the Work to bind Subcontractors to the CONTRACTOR by the terms of these General
Conditions and other Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the Work of Subcontractors.
and give the CONTRACTOR the same power as regards to terminating any subcontract that the
OWNER may exercise over the CONTRACTOR under any provisions of the Contract
Documents.
6.12.2 The CITY or CONSULTANT will not undertake to settle any differences between the
CONTRACTOR and their Subcontractors or between Subcontractors.
6.12.3 If in the opinion of the CONSULTANT. any Subcontractor on the Project proves to be
incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory, they shall be promptly replaced by the CONTRACTOR
if and when directed by the CONSULTANT in writing.
6.12A Discrimination: No action shall be taken by the any subcontractor with regard to the fulfilment of the
terms of the subcontract. including the hiring and retention of employees for the performance of Work
that would discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
age, sexual orientation, familial status or disability. This paragraph shall be made a part of the
subcontractor's contract with the Contractor.
patent Fees and Royalties:
6.13 The CONTRACTOR shall pay alilkense fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use of any
invention. design. process or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. He
shall indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER and the CONSULTANT and anyone directly or Indirectly
employed by either of them from against all claims, damages. losses and expenses (including attorney's
fees) arising out of any infringement of such rights during or after the completion of the Work. and shall
defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
6.14 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for determining the application of patent andlor royalty rights
as to any materials, appliances. articles or systems prior to bidding. However. he shall not be responsible
for such determination on systems which do not involve purchase by them of materials, appliances and
articles.
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6.15 The CONTRACTOR shall seCure and pay for all construction permits and licenses and shall pay for all
governmental charges and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work, which are
applicable at the time of his Bid. When such charges are normally made by the CITY and when so stated
In the Special Conditions, there will be no charges to the CONTRACTOR. The CITY shall assist the
CONTRACTOR, when necessary. in obtaining such permits and licenses. The CONTRACTOR shall also
pay ali public utility charges.
Electrical Power and LidJtin~
6.16 Electrical power required during construction shall be prOVided by each prime CONTRACTOR as
required by it. This service shall be installed by a qualified electrical Contractor approved by the
CONSULTANT. lighting shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR in all spaces at all times where
necessary for good and proper workmanship, for inspection or for safety. No temporary power shall be
used off temporary lighting lines without specific approval of the CONTRACTOR.
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laws and Re",lations:
6.17 The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all notices, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to
the Work. If the CONTRACTOR observes that the Specifications or Drawings are at variance therewith,
it shall give the CONSULTANT prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes shall be
adjusted by an appropriate modification. If the CONTRACTOR performs any Work knOWing it to be
contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the CONSULTANT,
it shall bear all costs arising there fromi however. It shall not be its primary responsibility to make certain
that the Drawings and Specifications are in accordance with such laws. ordinances. rules and regulations.
Discrimination:
6.17 A No action shall be taken by the Contractor with regard to the fulfilment of the terms of the Contract.
including the hiring and retention of employees for the performance of Work that would discriminate
against any person on the basis of race. color. creed. religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation,
familial status or disability.
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6.18 Cost of all applicable sales, consumer use, and other taxes for which the CONTRACTOR is liable under
the Contract shall be included in the Contract Price stated by the CONTRACTOR.
Safety and Protectiooj
6.19 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions
and programs in connection with the Work. They shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of,
and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage. injury or loss to:
6.19.1 All employees and other persons, who may be affected thereby.
6.19.2 All the Work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or
off the site, and
6.19.3 Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements.
roadways. structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the
course of construction.
6.20 The CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of their organization at the site whose duty
shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the CONTRACTOR'S Superintendent unless
otherwise designated in writing by the CONTRACTOR to the CITY.
Emereencies'
6.21 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto,
the CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from the CONSULTANT or CITY, is
obligated to act. at his discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He shall give the
CONSULTANT prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the
Contract Documents caused thereby. If the CONTRACTOR believes that additional Work done by him
in an emergency which arose from causes beyond his control entitles him to an increase in the Contract
Price or an extension of the Contract Time. he may make a claim therefore as provided in Articles II and
12.
Shop Drawines and Samples:
6.22 After checking and verifying all field measurements, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the
CONSULTANT for review, in accordance with the accepted schedule of shop drawing submissions. six
(6) copies (or at the CONSULTANT option, one reproducible copy) of all Shop Drawings, which shall
have been checked by and stamped with the approval of the CONTRACTOR. The Shop Drawings shall
be numbered and identified as the CONSULTANT may require. The data shown on the Shop Drawings
shall be complete with respect to dimensions. design criteria, materials of construction and the like to
enable the CONSULTANT to review the information without any unnecessary investigation.
6.23 The CONTRACTOR shall also submit to the CONSULTANT for review, with such promptness as to
cause no delay in Work. all samples required by the Contract Documents.
All samples shall have been checked by and stamped with the approval of the CONTRACTOR, identified
clearly as to material, manufacturer, any pertinent catalog numbers and the use for which intended.
6.24 At the time of each submission. the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CONSULTANT, in writing, of any
deviations between the Shop Drawings or samples and the requirements of the Contract Documents.
6.25 The CONSULTANT shall review with responsible promptness Shop Drawings and Samples, but his
review shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and for compliance with the
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information given in the Contract Documents. The review of a separate item as such will not indicate
review of the assembly in which the items functions. The CONTRACTOR shall make any corrections
required by the CONSULTANT and shall return the required number of corrected copies of Shop
Drawings and resubmit new samples until the review is satisfactory to the CONSULTANT. The
CONTRACTOR shall notify the CONSULTANT, in writing, of any prior Shop Drawing or revisions to
Shop Drawings that are in conflict with each submission or re-submission. The CONTRACTOR'S stamp
of approval on any Shop Drawings or sample shall constitute representation to the CITY and the
CONSULTANT that the CONTRACTOR has either determined andlor verified all quantities, dimension,
field construction criteria. materia's, catalog numbers and similar data or they assume full responsibility
for doing so, and that they have reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing or sample with the
requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.
6.26 No Work requiring a submittal of a Shop Drawing or sample shall be commenced until the submission has
been reviewed and approved in writing by the CONSULTANT. A copy of each Shop DraWing and each
approved sample shall be kept in good order, in a book or binder, in chronological order or in such other
order required by the CONSULTANT in writing. by the CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available
to the CONSULTANT.
6.27 The CONSULTANrs review of Shop Drawings or samples shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from
his responsibility for any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless the
CONTRACTOR has informed the CONSULTANT, in writing. to each deviation at the time of
submission and the CONSULTANT has given written approval to the specific deviation, nor shall any
review by the CONSULTANT relieve the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions in
the Shop Drawings or samples.
6.27A The CONTRACTOR shall be liable to the OWNER for any additional cost or delay that is caused by its
failure to notify the CONSULTANT of any of said deviations or conmcts between Shop Drawings or due
to errors in the Shop Drawings or samples.
Cleanior Up:
6.28 The CONTRACTOR shall clean up behind the Work as much as is reasonably possible as the Work
progresses. Upon completion of the Work, and before acceptance of final payment for the Project by the
OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall remove all his surplus and discarded materials, excavated material
and rubbish as well as all other material and equipment that does not form a part of the Work, from the
property, roadways, sidewalks. parking areas, lawn and all adjacent property. In addition. the
CONTRACTOR shall clean his portion of Work involved in any building under this Contract, so that no
further cleaning by the OWNER is necessary prior to its occupancy and he shall restore all property, both
public and private, which has been disturbed or damaged during the prosecution of the Work so as to
leave the whole Work and Work Site in a neat and presentable condition.
6.29 If the CONTRACTOR does not clean the Work site, the CITY may clean the Work Site of the materials
referred to in paragraph 6.28 and charge the cost to the CONTRACTOR.
Public Convenience and Safety:
6.30 The CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, conduct the Work In such a manner as to insure the least
practicable obstruction to public travel. The convenience of the general public and of the residents along
and adjacent to the area of Work shall be provided (or in a satisfactory manner, consistent with the
operation and local conditions. "Street Closed" signs shall be placed immediately adjacent to the Work, in
a conspicuous position. at such locations as traffic demands. At any time that streets are required to be
closed, the CONTRACTOR shall notify law enforcement agencies and in particular, the City of South
Miami Police Department, before the street is dosed and again as soon as it is opened. Access to fire
hydrants and other fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided and maintained at aU times.
Sanitary Provisions'
6.31 The CONTRACTOR shall provide on-site office, and necessary toilet facilities, secluded from public
observation. for use of all personnel on the Work Site, whether or not in his employ. They shall be kept
in a clean and sanitary condition and shall comply with the requirements and regulations of the Public
Authorities having jurisdiction. They shall commit no public nuisance. Temporary field office and sanitary
facilities shall be removed upon completion of the Work and the premises shall be left clean.
Indemnification:
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6.32 Contractor shall comply with the indemnification requirements set forth in the RFP and in EXHIBIT 2 of
the Supplementary Conditions (Insurance and indemnification requirements).
6.33 In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against OWNER or CONSULTANT by reason of
any such claim or demand. CONTRACTOR. upon written notice from CITY shall defend such action or
proceeding by counsel satisfactory to CITY. The indemnification provided above shall obligate
CONTRACTOR to defend at its own expense or to provide for such defense. at CITY'S option. any and
all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against
OWNER or CONSULTANT. excluding only those claims that allege that the injuries arose out of the
sole negligence of OWN ER or CONSULTANT.
6.34 The obligations of the CONTRACTOR under paragraph 6.33 shall not extend to the liability of the
CONSULTANT. its agents or employees arising out of (a) the preparation or approval of maps. drawings.
opinions. reports. surveys. Change Orders. designs or specifications or (b) the giving of or the failure to
give directions or instructions by the CONSULTANT. its agents or employees provided such act or
omission is the primary cause of injury or damage.
6.34A All of the forgoing indemnification provisions shall survive the term of the Contract to which these
General Conditions are a part. Indemnification shall not exceed an amount equal to the total value of all
insurance coverage required by Section 5.1 of this document. Indemnification is limited to damages caused
in whole or In part by any act, omission, or default of the Contractor, the Contractor's subcontractors.
subasubcontractors. materialmen, or agents of any tier or their respective employees to the extent caused
by the negligence. recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of the indemnifying party and persons
employed or utilized by the indemnifying party in the performance of the construction contract.
Responsjbility for Connection to Existing Work'
6.35 It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to connect its Work to each part of the existing
Work, existing building 01" structure or Work previously installed as required by the Drawings and
Specifications to provide a complete installation.
6.36 Excavations, grading. fill, storm drainage, paving and any other construction or installations in rights-of-
ways of streets. highways, public carrier lines. utility lines. either aerial, surface or subsurface. etc., shall be
done in accordance with requirements of the special conditions. The OWNER will be responsible for
obtaining all permits necessary for the Work described in this paragraph 6.36. Upon completion of the
Work. CONTRACTOR shall present to CONSULTANT certificates. in triplicate. from the proper
authorities, stating that the Work has been done in accordance with their requirements.
6.36.1 The CITY will cooperate with the CONTRACTOR in obtaining action from any utilities or public
authorities involved in the above requirements.
6.36.2 The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for obtaining elevations of curbs and gutters. pavement,
storm structures, and other items which must be established by governmental departments as
soon as grading operations are begun on the site and, in any case, sufficiently early in the
construction period to prevent any adverse effect on the Project.
Cooperatjon with Governmental Departments. Public Utilities. Etc.:
6.37 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements with governmental
departments, pUblic utilities. public carriers. service companies and corporations (hereinafter referred to
as "third parties") owning or controlling roadways. railways, water, sewer, gas, electrical conduits.
telephone, and telegraph facilities such as pavements. tracks, piping, wires, cables, conduits, poles, guys.
etc .. including incidental structures connected therewith. that are encountered in the Work in order that
such items are properly shored. supported and protected. that their location is identified and to obtain
authority from these third parties for relocation if the CONTRACTOR desires to relocate the item. The
CONTRACTOR shall give all proper notices. shall comply with all requirements of such third parties in
the performance of his Work. shall permit entrance of such third parties on the Project in order that they
may perform their necessary work, and shall pay all charges and fees made by such third parties for their
work.
6.37.1 The CONTRACTOR'S attention is called to the fact that there may be delays on the Project due
to work to be done by governmental departments. public utilities. and others in repairing or
moving poles. conduits. etc. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with the above parties in every
way possible, so that the construction can be completed In the least possible time.
6.37.2 The CONTRACTOR shall have made itself familiar with all codes. laws, ordinances. and
regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the Work, or materials and
equipment use in or upon the Work, or in any way affect the conduct of the Work, and no plea of
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misunderstanding will be considered on account of damage or delay caused by his ignorance
thereof.
Use Premises'
6.38 CONTRACTOR shall confine its apparatus. storage of materials. and operations of its workmen to the
limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits and directions of CONSULTANT and CITY, and shall not
unnecessarily encumber any part of the site or any areas off site.
6.38.1 CONTRACTOR shall not overload or permit any part of any structure to be loaded with such
weight as will endanger its safety, nor shall it subject any work to stresses or pressures that will
endanger it.
6.38.2 CONTRACTOR shall enforce the rules and regulation promulgated by the CONSULTANT and
OWNER as well as their instructions with regard to signs, advertisements, fires and smoking.
6.38.3 CONTRACTOR shall arrange and cooperate with CITY in routing and parking of automobiles of
its employees, subcontractors and other personnel. as well as that of the material delivery trucks
and other vehicles that come to the Project site.
6.38.4 The City will designate specific areas on the site for storage, parking, etc. and the job site shall be
fenced to protect the job site and the general public.
6.38.5 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, install and maintain adequate construction office facilities for all
workers employed by it or by its Subcontractors. Temporary offices shall be provided and
located where directed and approved by the CONSULTANT. All such facilities shall be furnished
in strict accordance With existing governing regulations. Field offices shall include telephone
facilities.
Protection of Existing Property Improyements;
6.38 Any existing surface or subsurface improvements, such as pavements, curbs. sidewalks. pipes or utilities,
footings, or structures (including portions thereof), trees and shrubbery. not indicated on the Drawings
or noted In the SpeCifications as being removed or altered shall be protected from damage during
construction of the Project. Any such improvements damaged during construction of the Project shall
be restored at the expense of the CONTRACTOR to a condition equal to that existing at the time of
award of Contract.
ARTICLE 7 • WORK BY OTHERS.
7.1 The CITY may perform additional Work related to the Project or may let other direct contracts therefor
which shall contain General Conditions similar to these. The CONTRACTOR shall afford the other
contractors who are parties to such direct contracts (or the OWNER, if it is performing the additional
Work Itsell), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the
execution of Work, and shall properly connect and coordinate its Work with theirs.
7.2 If any part of the CONTRACTOR'S Work depends upon proper execution or results of the Work of any
other contractor or the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly report to the CONSULTANT in
writing any defects or deficiencies in such Work that render it unsuitable for the CONTRACTOR's
Work.
7.3 The CONTRACTOR shail do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make
its several parts come together properly and fit to receive or be received by such other Work. The
CONTRACTOR shall not endanger any Work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their
Work and shall only cut or alter their Work with the written consent of the CONSULTANT and of the
other contractor whose work will be affected.
7.4 If the performance of additional Work by other contractors or the OWNER is not noted in the Contract
Documents prior to the execution of the Contract. written notice thereof shall be given to the
CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such additional Work. If the CONTRACTOR believes that the
performance of such additional Work by the OWNER or others will cause the CONTRACTOR
additional expense or entitles him to an extension of the Contract Time, he may make a claim therefore
as provided in Articles II and 12.
7.5 Where practicable, the CONTRACTOR shall build around the work of other separate contractors or
shall leave chases. slots and holes as required to receive and to conceal within the general construction
Work the work of such other separate contractors as directed by them. Where such chases. slots, etc.,
are impracticable, the Work shall require specific approval of the CONSULTANT.
7.6 Necessary chases, slots. and holes not built or left by the CONTRACTOR shall be cut by the separate
contractor reqUiring such alterations after approval of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall
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do all patching and finishing of the work of other contractors where it is cut by them and such patching
and finishing shall be at the expense of CONTRACTOR
7.7 Cooperation is required in the use of site facilities and in the detailed execution of the Work. Each
contractor shall coordinate their operation with those of the other Contractors for the best interest of
the Work in order to prevent delay in the execution thereof.
7.a Each of several contractors working on the Project Site shall keep themselves informed of the progress of
the work of other contractors. Should lack of progress or defective workmanship on the part of other
contractors interlere with the CONTRACTOR's operations, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the
CONSULTANT immediately and in writing. Lack of such notice to the CONSULTANT shall be
construed as acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of the statuS of the work of other contractors as being
satisfactory for proper coordination of CONTRACTOR's own Work.
7.9 The cOSt of extra Work resulting from lack of notice, untimely notice. failure to respond to notice.
Defective Work or lack of coordination shall be the CONTRACTOR's cost.
7.10 The CITY reserves the right in the event the CONTRACTOR cannot provide an Item(s) or service(s) in a
timely manner as requested, to obtain the good andlor services from other sources and deducting the
cost from the Contract Price without violating the intent of the Contract.
ARTICLE 8 -CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
8.1 The CITY will issue all communications to the CONTRACTOR through the CONSULTANT.
a.2 In cases of termination of employment of the CONSULTANT, the CITY will appoint a CONSULTANT
whose status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former CONSULTANT.
8.3 The CITY shall promptly furnish the data required of them under the Contract Documents.
8.4 The CITY'S duties in respect to providing lands and easements are set forth in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2.
a.s The CITY shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially completed
portions of the Work. notwithstanding the fact that the time for completing the entire Work or any
portion thereof may not have expired; but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an
acceptance of any Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 9 -CONSULTANTS' STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION.
City's Representatjve;
9.1 The CONSULTANT shall be the CITY'S representative during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of the CONSULTANT as the CITY'S representative during
construction are set forth in Articles I through 16 of these General Conditions and shall not be extended
without written consent of the CITY and the CONSULTANT.
9.1.1 The CONSULTANT's decision, in matters relating to aesthetics, shall be final, if within the terms
of the Contract Documents.
9.1.2 Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, all claims. counterclaims. disputes and other
matters in question between the CITY and the CONSULTANT ariSing out of or relating to this
Contract or the breach thereof. shall be decided In a court of competent jurisdiction within the
State of Florida.
Visits to Site:
9,2 The CONSULTANT shall provide an inspector to make periodic visits to the site at each phase of
construction to observe the progress and quality of the executed Work and to determine if the Work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. His efforts shall be directed toward providing
assurance for the OWNER and all applicable regulatory agencies that construction is in compliance with
the Construction Documents and applicable laws, rules and regulations. On the basis of these on site~
observations as an experienced and qualified design professional, he shall keep the CITY informed of the
progress of the Work and shall guard the OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the Work of
CONTRACTOR.
Clarifications and Interpretations'
9.3 The CONSULTANT shall issue, with reasonable promptness, such written clarifications or interpretations
of the Contract Documents (in the (orm of Drawings or otherwise) as it may determine necessary. which
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shall be consistent with. or reasonably inferable from. the overall intent of the Contract Documents. If
the CONTRACTOR seeks an increase in the Contract Price or extension of Contract Time based on a
written clarification and/or Interpretation, it shall be required to submit a timely claim as provided in
Articles II and 12.
Measyrement of Quantities:
9.4 All Work completed under the Contract shall be measured by the CONSULTANT according to the
United States Standard Measures. All linear surface measurements shall be made horizontally or vertically
as required by the item measured.
Rejectinr Defectjye Work'
9.S The CONSULTANT shall have authority to disapprove or reject Work that is "Defective Work" as
defined in Article I. It shall also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work
including Work fabricated on or off site. installed or completed as provided. In the event that the
CONSULTANT requires testing of completed Work. the cost of such inspections andlor testing shall be
approved in writing by the CITY. All consequential cost of such inspections and testing. including but not
limited to the cost of testing and inspection, the cost of repairing any of the Work. or the work of others.
the cost to move furniture and eqUipment and/or the cost to provide alternative facilities until the repair
work can be completed. shall paid by the CONTRACTOR if the Work is found to be Defective Work.
Shop Drawin~, Chan~e Orders and Payments:
9.6 In connection with the CONSULTANT responsibility as to Shop Drawings and samples. see paragraphs
6.25 through 6.28. inclusive.
9.7 In connection with the CONSULTANT's responsibility for Change Orders see Articles 10. I I. and 12.
9.8 In connection with the CONSULTANT responsibilities with respect to the Application for Payment, etc .•
see Article 14.
Decisions on Disagreements;
9, I 0 The CONSULTANT shall be the initial interpreter of the Construction Documents.
Limitations on Consultant's ResponSibilities;
9.1 I The CONSULTANT will not be responsible for the construction means. methods. techniques. sequences
or procedures. or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
9.12 The CONSULTANT will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the CONTRACTOR. or any
Subcontractors. or any of their agent, servants or employees. o[ any other person performing any of the
Work under or through them.
ARTICLE 10" CHANGES IN THE WORK.
10,1 Without invalidating the Contract. the CITY may. at any time or from time to time. order additions.
deletions or revisions in or to the Work which shall only be authorized by a written Change
Orders. Upon receipt of a Change Order. the CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work
involved. All such Work shall be performed under the applicable conditions of the Contract
Documents. If any authorized written Change Order causes an increase or decrease in the Contract
Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time, an equitable adjustment will be made as
provided in Article II or Article 12. A written Change Order signed by the CITY and the
CONTRACTOR indicates their agreement to the terms of the Change Order. Ail Change Orders shail
be certified by the CONSULTANT as to the appropriateness and value of the change in the Work as well
as to any change in the time to complete the Work under the circumstances. The failure to include a
time extension in the Change Order or in the request for a change order shall result in a waiver of any
extension of time due to the change in the work as reflected in the Change Order,
10.2 The CONSULTANT may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving extra cost
and not inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents without the need for a formal
written Change Order provided the CONTRACTOR does not request additional time or additional
compensation. These may be accomplished by a written Field Order. If the CONTRACTOR believes
that any change or alteration authorized by the CONSULTANT's Field Order would entitles the
CONTRACTOR to an increase in the Contract Price or extension of Contract Time. it must submit a
written notice of intent to demand a Change Order within twenty·four (24) hours of the issuance of the
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Field Order and submit a written proposal for Change Order within four (4) days thereafter, otherwise
the CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have waived such claim.
10J Additional Work performed by the CONTRACTOR without authorization of a written Change Order
shall not entitle it to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract TIme. except in
the case of an emergency as provided in paragraph 6.22 and except as provided in paragraph 10.2.
10,4 The CITY will execute appropriate Change Orders prepared by the CONSULTANT covering changes in
the Work, to be performed as provided In paragraph 4,4, and Work performed in an emergency as
provided in paragraph 6.22 and any other claim of the CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract Time
or the Contract Price which Is approved by the CONSULTANT.
10.5 It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to notify its Surety of any changes affecting the general Scope of
the Work or change In the Contract Price or Contract Time and the amount of the applicable bonds shall
be adjusted accordingly. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish proof of such an adjustment to the CITY
before commencement of the Change Order Work. The Work shall be stopped until the
CONTRACTOR provides such proof of adjustment In the Bond amount and any such delay shall be
charged to the CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE II -CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE.
11.1 The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation payable to the CONTRACTOR for Performing
the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by the CONTRACTOR
shall be at its expense without changing the Contract Price.
11.2 The CITY may. at any time, without written notice to the sur~tles. by written order designated or
indicated to be a Change Order, make any change in the Work within the general scope of the Contrac~
including but not limited to changes to or In:
I 1.2.1 Specifications (including drawings and designs);
11.2.2 Method or manner of performance of the Work.
11.2.3 CITY-furnished facilities, equipmen~ materials, services, or site; or
I 1.2,4 Acceleration in the performance of the Work.
11.3 Except as provided in this section. or sections referred to in this section, no order, statement, or conduct
of the CITY shall be treated as a Change Order or entitle the CONTRACTOR to an equitable
adjustment unless and until the change in the Work is specifically and expressly provided for in a written
Change Order. or as otherwise provided in another section of the Contract Documents.
11.4 When a Change Order is issued by the CONSULTANT and signed by the CITY or Issued by the CITY in
writing, the CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work even if the CONTRACTOR does not agree With
the dollar amount of the Change Order. If any Change Order causes an increase or decrease in the
CONTRACTOR'S cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the Work under this
Contrac~ for which the CITY and the CONTRACTOR cannot reach a timely agreemen~ an equitable
adjustment based on the cost of the Work shall be made and the Contract modified accordingly.
11.5 If the CONTRACTOR intends to assert a claim for an equitable adjustment or contest the eqUitable
adjustment made by the CONSULTANT, it shall, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a written
Change Order, submit to the CITY and CONSULTANT a written notice including a statement setting
forth the general nature and monetary extent of such claim for equitable adjustment. time extension
requested and supporting data. In determining the cost of the Change Order, the costs shall be limited to
those listed in seccion I 1.7 and I 1.8.
11.6 No claim by the CONTRACTOR for an equitable adjustment hereunder shall be allowed if not submitted
in accordance with this section or if asserted after final payment under this Contract.
11.7 The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the
Contract Price shall be determined in one of the following ways:
11.7.1 By negotiated lump sum.
11.7.2 On the basis of the reasonable cost and savings that results from the change in the Work plus a
mutually agreed upon fee to the CONTRACTOR to cover overhead and profit not to exceed
15%. If the CONTRACTOR disagrees with the CONSULTANTs determination of reasonable
costs, the CONTRACT shall provide a list of all costs together with backup documentation
11.8 The term cost of the Work means the sum of all direct extra COstS necessarily incurred and paid by the
CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the Change Order. Except as otherwise may be agreed
to in writing by CITY. such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in Miami-Dade
County and shall include only the following items:
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11.8.1 Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ 01 CONTRACTOR in the performance 01 the
Work described in the Change Order under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by CITY
and CONTRACTOR. Payroll costs lor employees not employed full time on the Work shall be
apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall be limited to:
salaries and wages. plus the costs oflrlnge benefits which shall Include social security
contributions, unemployment. excise and payroll taxes, workers' compensation. health and
retirement benefits. sick leave. vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. Such employees shall
include superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of performing Work after regular
working hours. on Sunday or legal holidays shall be included in the above only il authorized by
CITY and provided it was not in any way. whether in whole or in part the result 01 the fault 01 the
CONTRACTOR due to negligence 01 the CONTRACTOR or those acting by or through him or
due in whole or in part to Delectlve Work 01 the CONTRACTOR.
11.8.2 Cost 01 all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work. including costs 01
transportation and storage. and manufacturers' field services required in connection
therewith. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY of all cash discounts that are available and
offer the CITY the opportunity to deposit funds with the CONTRACTOR for the payment lor
items that offer a discount. Cash discounts shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless the
CONTRACTOR fails to timely notify the CITY of the discounts or if the OWNER deposits lunds
with CONTRACTOR with which to make payments in which cases the cash discounts shall
accrue to the OWNER. All trade discounts. rebates and refunds. and all returns from sal. of
surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER. and CONTRACTOR shall make
provisions so that they may be obtained.
I 1.8.3 Payments made by CONTRACTOR to the Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by CITY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from
Subcontractors acceptable to him and shall deliver such bids to CITY who will then determine.
with the advice of the CONSULTANT. which Bids will be accepted. No subcontract shall be a
cost plus contract unless approved in writing by the CITY. If a Subcontract provides that the
Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of Cost of Work plus a fee. the cost of the Work shall be
determined in accordance this section II.S and in such case the word "Subcontractor" shall be
substituted for the word "CONTRACTOR".
II.S.4 Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery. except hand tools, and the parts thereof
whether rented from CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental agreements
approved by CITY with the advice 01 CONSULTANT. and the costs of transportation. loading.
unloading. installation, dismantling and removal thereof -all in accordance with terms of said
rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the
use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work.
11.8.5 Sales. use or similar taxes related to the Work. and for which CONTRACTOR is liable. imposed
by any governmental authority.
J 1.8.6 Payments and fees for permits and licenses. COSts for permits and licenses must be shown as a
separate item.
11.8.7 The cost of utilities. fuel and sanitary facilities at the site.
11.8.8 Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls. telephone service at the site,
expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.
I I.B.9 Cost of premiums (or additional Bonds and insurance required solely because of changes in the
Work, not to exceed two percent (2%) of the increase in the Cost of the Work.
11.9 The term Cost of the Work shall NOT include any of the lollowing:
11.9.1 Payroll costs and other compensation of CONTRACTOR'S officers. executives. principals (of
partnership and sole proprietorships), general managers, engineers, architects. estimators. lawyers.
agents. expediters. timekeepers. clerks and other personnel employed by CONTRACTOR
whether at the site or in its principal or a branch office for general administration of the Work
and not specifically included in the schedule referred to in Subparagraph 11.5.
11.9.2 Expenses of CONTRACTOR'S principal and branch offices other than its office at the site.
11.9.3 Any part of CONTRACTOR'S capital expenses. including interest on CONTRACTOR'S capital
employed for the Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for delinquent payments.
11.9.4 Cost of premiums for all bonds and for all insurance policies whether or not CONTRACTOR is
required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except as otherwise
provided In Subparagraph I 1.8.9).
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11.9.5 Costs due to the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not
limited to, the correction of defective work. disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied
and making good any damage to property.
I 1.9.6 Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the COstS of any item not specifically
and expressly included in Paragraph II.S.
11.10 The CONTRACTOR'S fee which shall be allowed to CONTRACTOR for its overhead and profit shall be
determined as follows:
11.10.1 A mutually acceptable firm fixed price; or if none can be agreed upon.
11.10.2 A mutually acceptable fixed percentage (not to exceed 15%).
11.11 The amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change which results in
a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in costs calculated in the same
manner as provided in II.S. When both additions and credits are involved in anyone change, the net
shall be computed to include overhead and profit, identified separately, for both additions and credit,
provided however, the CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim lost profits for any Work not
performed.
ARTICLE 12 -TIME FOR COMPLETION. LIOUIDATED DAMAGES AND CHANGE OF THE
CONTRACT TIME.
12.1 Time is of the essence to this contract and the date of beginning and the time for completion of the Work
are essential conditions of the Contract. Therefore. the Work shall be commenced on the date specified
in the Notice to Proceed and completed within the time specified for completion of the work.
12.2 The CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work at such rate of progress to ensure full completion
within the Contract Time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR
and the OWNER, that the Contract Time for the completion of the Work described herein is a
reasonable time, taking into conSideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors
prevailing in the locality of the Work. No extension pf time shall be granted due conditions that the
Contractor knew of or should have known of before bidding on the project or due to inclement weather,
except as provided in section J 2.7.
12.3 If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to complete the Work within the Contract Time. or extension of time
granted by the CITY, then the CONTRACTOR shall pay to the OWNER the amount of liquidated
damages as specified in the Contract Documents for each calendar day after the scheduled date for
completion as adjusted by written Change Orders that extended the completion date.
12.3.1 These amounts are not penalties but are liquidated damages incurred by the OWNER for its
inability to obtain full use of the ProjecL liquidated damages are hereby fixed and agreed upon
between the parties, recognizing the impossibility of precisely ascertaining the amount of damages
that will be sustained as a consequence of such delay, and both parties desiring to obviate any
question or dispute concerning the amount of said damages and the cost and effect of the failure
of CONTRACTOR to complete the Contract on time. The above-stated liquidated damages shall
apply separately to each phase of the Project for which a time for completion is given.
12.3.2 CITY is authorized to deduct the liquidated damages from monies due to CONTRACTOR for the
Work under this Contract.
12.4 The Contract Time may only be changed by a written Change Order. Any claim for an extension in the
CONTRACT TIME shall be based on written notice delivered to the CITY and CONSULTANT within
five (5) business days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature
of the claim Including supporting data. All claims for adjustment in the Contract Time shall be evaluated
and recommended by the CONSULTANT, with final approval by the CITY'S representative. Any change
in the Contract Time result'lng from any such claim shall be incorporated in a written Change Order.
12.5 All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.
12.6 No claim for delay shall be allowed because of failure to furnish Drawings before the expiration of
fourteen (14) calendar days after demand has been made in writing to the CONSULTANT for such
Drawings. Furthermore. there shall be no monetary compensation (or such delay and the
CONTRACTOR's sale remedy shall be an extension of time for the period of delay.
12.7 Extensions to the Contract Time for delays caused by the effects of inclement weather shall not be
granted unless the weather was unusual for South Florida and could not have been anticipated, the
abnormal weather is documented by records from the national weather service and the abnormal
weather is documented to have had a substantial affected on the construction schedule.
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12.8 No Damages for Delay: The CONTRACTOR agrees that he shall nOt have any claim for damages due to
delay unless the delay exceeds 6 months, whether individually or cumulatively, and then the damages shall
be limited to increased cost of materials that were unanticipated and that would not have been incurred
but for the delay. Other than as Set forth above, the only remedy for any delay shall be limited to an
extension of time as provided for in Section 12.4 which shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for such
resulting delay. Other than as set forth above, CONTRACTOR shall not be entided to an increase in the
Contract Price or payment or compensation of any kind from OWNER for direct, indirec~ consequential,
impact or other costs, expenses or damages. including but not limited to, costs of acceleration or
inefficiency, overhead or lost profits, arising because of delay, disruption, interference or hindrance from
any cause whatsoever. whether such delay, disruption, Interference or hindrance be reasonable or
unreasonable, foreseeable or unforeseeable. or avoidable or unavoidable.
12.9 The CONTRACTOR waives all claims that are not presented to the City in writing on or before the 21 st
day following the date of the event upon which the claim is based.
12,10 Dispute Resolution: If any dispute concerning a question of face arises under the Contract, other than
termination for default or convenience, the CONTRACTOR and the city department responsible for the
administration of the Contract shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute. If the dispute cannot
be resolved by agreemen~ then the department with the advice of the City Attorney and the
CONSULTANT shall rule on the disputed issue and send a written copy of its decision to the
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall comply with such decision and shall not delay the project.
ARTICLE 13 -GUARANTEE,
13.1 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee and unconditionally warrant through either the manufacturer or the
CONTRACTOR directly, all materials and equipment furnished and Work performed for patent Defective
Work for a period of one (I) year from the date of Final Acceptance as indicated in the CONSULTANT
letter of Recommendation of Acceptance, if issued. the Certificate of Occupancy, if issued, Or the
Certificate of Completion, if issued by the City, whichever Is applicable and if more than one is applicable,
the one that is issued last. (or patent Defective Work" The same guarantee and unconditional warranty
shall be extended for three (3) years from the date of Final Acceptance as indicated in the CONSULTANT
Letter of Recommendation of Acceptance, if issued, the CertifIcate of Occupancy. if issued, Or the
Certificate of Completion, if issued by the City, whichever is applicable and if more than one is applicable,
the one that is issued las~ for latent Defective Work. The CITY will give notice of observed defects with
reasonable promptness. In the eVent that the CONTRACTOR should fail to commence to correct such
Defective Work within ten (10) calendar days after having received written notice of the defect. or should
the CONTRACTOR commence the corrective work, but fail to prosecute the corrective work
continuously and diligently and in accordance with the Contract Documents, applicable law. rules and
regulations, the CITY may declare an event of defaUlt. terminate the Contract in whole ,or in part and cause
the Defective Work to be removed or corrected and to complete the Work at the CONTRACTOR's
expense, and the CITY shall charge the CONTRACTOR the cost thereby incurred. The Performance Bond
shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period.
13.2 The specific warranty periods listed in the Contract Documents, if different from the period of time listed
in Section 13.1, shall take precedence over Section 13.1.
13.3 CONTRACTOR shall act as agent, on a limited basis for the OWNER, at the CITY's option, solely for
the follow·up concerning warranty compliance for all items. under manufacturer's Warranty/Guarantee
and for the purpose of completing all forms for Warranty/Guarantee coverage under this Contract.
13.4 In case of default by the CONTRACTOR, the City of South Miami may procure the articles or services
from other sources and hold the CONTRACTOR responsible for any excess costs occasioned or
incurred thereby.
13.5 The CITY rna)' withhold acceptance of. or reject items which are found upon examination, not to meet
the specification requirements. Upon written notification of rejection, items shall be removed within five
(5) business days by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense and redelivered at his expense. Rejected
goods left longer than thirty (30) calendar days shall be regarded as abandoned and the City shall have the
right to dispose of them as its own property and the CONTRACTOR thereby waives any claim to the
good or to compensation of any kind. Rejection for Non-Conforming Work or failure to meet delivery
schedules may result in the Contract being found in default.
ARTICLE 14 -PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION.
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Payments to Contractor
14.1 The Contractor shall not be entitled to any money for any work performed before the issuance of a
Notice to Proceed on the form described in the Contract Documents and the issuance by the City of a
"purchase order", or any other document. does not and shall not authorize the commencement of the
Work. At least ten (10) calendar days before each progress payment falls due (but not more often than
once a month). the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CONSULTANT a partial payment estimate filled
out and signed by the CONTRACTOR covering the Work performed during the period covered by the
partial payment estimate and supported by such data as the CONSULTANT may reasonably require. All
progress payment applications after the first progress payment shall be accompanied by partial releases of
lien executed by all persons. firms and corporations who have furnished labor, services or materials
Incorporated into the work during the period of time for which the previous progress payment was made.
releasing such claims and lien rights. if any. of those persons. If payment is requested on the basis of
materials and equipment not Incorporated in the Work but delivered and suitably stored at or near site,
the partial payment estimate shall also be accompanied by such supporting data •. satisfactory to the CITY.
which establishes the OWNER'S title to the material and equipment as well as certificates of insurance
providing coverage for 100% of the value of said material and equipment covering the material and
eqUipment from all casualties as well as theft, vandalism. fire and flood. The CONTRACTOR shall replace
at its expense any stored materials paid for which are either damaged or stolen before Installation. The
CONSULTANT will within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of each partial payment estimate. either
certifying in writing its approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the OWNER. or
return the partial payment estimate to the CONTRACTOR. indicating in writing his reasons for refusing
to approve payment. In the latter case. the CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and
resubmit the partial payment estimate. The OWNER. will within thirty (30) calendar days of presentation
to it of any approved partial payment estimate. pay the CONTRACTOR a progress payment on the basis
of the approved partial payment estimate. The OWNER shall retain ten (10%) percent of the amount of
each payment until Final Completion and Acceptance of all Work covered by the Contract Documents.
Any interest earned on the recainage shall accrue to the benefit of the OWNER.
14.2 The CONTRACTOR. before it shall receive final payment, shall deliver to the CITY a Contractor's Final
Payment Affidavit as set forth in the Florida Construction lien Statute as well as final releases of lien
executed by all persons who have performed or furnished labor. services or materials. directly or
indirectly. which was Incorporated into the Work. If any person refuses to provide such a release or
provides a conditional release. the CITY shall have the right to issue a joint check made payable to the
CONTRACTOR and such person.
Contractor's Warranty of Title
14.3 The CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work. materials and equipment covered by
an Application for Payment whether the Work, material or equipment is incorporated in the Project or
not. shall have passed to the OWNER prior to the making of the Application for Payment, free and dear
of all liens, claims. security interest and encumbrances (hereafter in these General Conditions referred to
as "Liens"); and that no Work. materials or equipment, covered by an Application for Payment, will have
been acquired by the CONTRACTOR or by any other person performing the Work at the site or
furnishing materials and equipment for the Project. under or pursuant to an agreement under which an
interest therein or encumbrance thereon is retained by the seller or otherwise imposed by the
CONTRACTOR or such other person.
Approval of Payment
14.4 The CONSULTANT's approval of any payment requested in an Application for Payment shall constitute a
representation by him to the CITY. based on the CONSULTANT's on site observations of the Work in
progress as an experienced professional and on his review of the Application for Payment and supporting
data. that the Work has progressed to the point indicated in the Application for Payment; that, to the
best his knowledge. information and belief. the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract
Documents (subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning Project upon substantial completion as
defined in Article I. to the results of any subsequent tests called for in the Contract Documents and any
qualifications stated in his approval); and that the CONTRACTOR is entitled to payment of the amount
approved. However. by approving. any such payment the CONSULTANT shall not thereby be deemed
to have represented that he made exhaustive or continuous on~site observations to check the quality or
the quantity of the Work. or that he has reviewed the means. methods. techniques, sequences and
procedures of construction or that he had made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose
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the CONTRACTOR has used the moneys paid or to be paid to him on account of the Contract Price, or
that title to any Work, materials, or equipment has passed to the OWNER free and clear of any liens.
14.5 The CONTRACTOR shall make the following certiflcation on each request for payment:
III hereby certify that the labor and materials listed on this request for payment have been used in the
construction of this Work and that all materials included in this request for payment and not yet
incorporated into the construction are now on the site or stored at an approved location. and payment
received from the last request for payment has been used to make payments to all his Subcontractors
and suppliers, except for the amounts listed below beside the names of the persons who performed work
or supplied materials",
In the event that the CONTRACTOR withholds payment from a Subcontractor or Supplier, the same
amount of money shall be withheld from the CONTRACTOR's payment until the issue is resolved by
written agreement between them and then a joint check shall be made payable to the person in question
and the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the settlement agreement, otherwise the money shall be
held by the OWNER until a judgment is entered In favor of the CONTRACTOR or the person, in which
case the money shall be paid according with said judgment. Nothing contained herein shall indicate an
intent to benefit any third persons who are not signatories to the Contract.
14.6 The CONSULTANT may refuse to approve the whole or any part of any payment if, in its opinion, it is
unable to make such representations to the OWNER as required this Section 14. It may also refuse to
approve any payment, or it may void any prior payment application certification because of subsequently
discovered evidence or the results of subsequent inspection or tests to such extent as may be necessary
in its opinion to protect the OWNER from loss because:
14,6.1 of Defective Work, or completed Work has been damaged requiring correction or replacement.
14.6.2 the Work for which payment is requested cannot be verifled,
14,6.3 claims of liens have been filed or received. or there is reasonable evidence indicating the probable
filing or receipt thereof,
14.6.4 the Contract Price has been reduced because of modifications,
14.6.5 the CITY has correct Defective Work or completed the Work in accordance with Article 13.
14.6.6 of unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work, including failure to clean up as required by paragraphs
6.29 and 6.30,
14.6.7 of persistent fallure to cooperate with other contractors on the Project and persistent failure to
carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents,
14.6.8 of liquidated damages payable by the CONTRACTOR, or
14.6.9 of any other violation of, or failure to comply with provisions of the Contract Documents.
14.7 Prior to Final Acceptance the OWNER, with the approval of the CONSULTANT, may use any completed
or substantially completed portions of the Work provided such use does not interfere with the
CONTRACTOR's completiOn of the Work. Such use shall not constitute an acceptance of such portions
olthe Work.
14.8 The CITY shall have the right to enter the premises for the purpose of doing Work not covered by the
Contract Documents. This provision shall not be construed as relieving the CONTRACTOR of the sole
responsibility for the care and protection of the Work. or the restoration of any damaged Work except
such as may be caused by agents or employees of the OWNER.
14.9 Upon completion and acceptance of the Work the CONSULTANT shall issue a Certificate attached to
the Final Application for Payment that the Work has been accepted by it under the conditions of the
Contract Documents. The entire balance found to be due the CONTRACTOR, including the retained
percentages, but except such sums as may be lawfully retained by the OWNER, shall be paid to the
CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) calendar days of completion and acceptance of the Work.
14.10 Upon The awarded CONTRACTOR will be strongly encouraged to register as an ePayables Vendor with
the Owner. The Bank of America ePayables Solution is an automated card payment process that shifts
accounts payable disbursements to corporate purchasing cards. ePayables. streamline the process of
making payments to your organization going forward, the City will provide the CONTRACTOR with a
credit card account number to keep on file. This card has unique security features, with $0 of available
funds until an invoice is approved for payment. After an invoice has received proper and complete
approval. an electronic remittance advice will be sent via e·mail, or fax. which notifies the
CONTRACTOR that the funds have been transferred in to the account linked to the card for the amount
listed on the invoice and/or remittance email. Please refer to the ePayables Questions & Answers Form
contained in this RFP or contact the OWNER's Finance department at (305) 663-6343 with any questions.
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Acceptance of final Payment as Release
14.11 The Acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of Final Payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the
OWNER and a waiver of all claims and all liability to the CONTRACTOR other than claims previously
flied and unresolved. The waiver shall include all things done or furnished in connection with the Work
and for every act and neglect of the OWNER and others relating to or arising out of this Work. Any
payment. however. final or otherwise. shall not release the CONTRACTOR or its sureties from any
obligations under the Contract Documents or the Perlormance Bond and Payment Bonds.
14.12 The CONSULTANT may void any certWcation of Substantial Completion or Final Completion of the
Work as may be necessary in his opinion to protect the OWNER from loss if he determines. because of
subsequently discovered evidence or the results of subsequent inspection or tests. tnat:
14.12.1 the Work is defective. or that the completed Work has been damaged due to the fault of the
CONTRACTOR or any Individual or entity operating under or through it requiring correction
or replacement to the extent that the project is no longer Substantially Completed. or in the
case of Final Completion certification. is no longer Finally Competed.
14.12.2 the Work necessary to be completed for the purpose of certifying the work as being
Substantially Completed or Finally Completed cannot be verified.
14.12.3 claims or liens have been filed or received, or there is reasonable evidence indicating the
probable filing or receipt thereof that. if valid and paid. would reduce the amount owing to the
CONTRACTOR BY 20% in the case of Substantial Completion and 5% in the case of Final
Completion.
14.12.4 there is Defective Work the value of which, if deducted from the contract price would reduce
the amount owing to the CONTRACTOR BY 20% in the case of Substantial Completion and 5%
in the case of Final Completion.
14.13 If the CONSULTANT de-certifies any portion of the Work that was certified ("Initial Certification") by
the CONSULTANT. the CONTRACTOR shall repay to the City of South Miami any money paid as a
result of said Initial Certification being issued wnich shall be paid only when the decertified work is re-
certified.
ARTICLE 15 -SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION.
15.1 The CITY may. at any time and without cause. suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a period of
not more than ninety (90) calendar days by notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR and the
CONSULTANT. which shall fix the date on which Work shall be resumed. The CONTRACTOR shall be
allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time. or both. directly
attributable to any suspension and if a claim is timely made and jf it is allowed under the terms of Articles
I I or Article 12.
Gty Ma.,y Terminate
15.2 If the CONTRACTOR is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent. or If he makes a general assignment for the
benefit of its creditors. or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the CONTRACTOR or for any its
property, or if ne files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act. or to reorganize under bankruptcy
or similar laws. or if he repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or
eqUipment. or if he repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to Subcontractors or for labor. materials or
equipment or he disregards laws, ordinances, rules. regulations or orders of any public body having
jurisdiction. or if he disregards the authority of the CONSULTANT. or if he otherwise violates any
provision of. the Contract Documents. then the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or
remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR and the Surety seven (7) calendar days written notice.
terminate the services of the CONTRACTOR and take posseSSion of the Project and of all materials.
equipment. tools. construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the CONTRACTOR. and
finish the Work by whatever method it may deem expedient. In such case the CONTRACTOR shall not
be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the
Contract Price exceeds the direct and indirect costs of completing the Project, including compensation
for additional professional services. such excess shall be paid to the CONTRACTOR. If such costs
exceed such unpaid balance. the CONTRACTOR or the Surety on the Performance Bond shall pay the
difference to the OWNER. Such costs incurred by the OWNER shall be determined by the
CONSULTANT and incorporated in a Change Order.
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If after termination of the CONTRACTOR under this Section, it is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction for any reason that the CONTRACTOR was not in defaul~ the rights and obligations of the
OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall be the same as if the termination had been issued pursuant to
Section 15.5
15.3 Where the CONTRACTOR'S services have been so terminated by the CITY said termination shall not
affect any rights of the OWNER against the CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys by the OWNER due the CONTRACTOR shall not release
the CONTRACTOR from liability.
15.4 Upon seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the CONTRACTOR and the CONSULTANT, the CITY
may. without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy. elect to terminate the Contract
for the convenience of the OWNER. In such case, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all Work
executed and accepted by the CITY as of the date of the termination, minus any deduction for damage or
Defective Work. No payment shall be made for profit for Work which has not been performed.
15.4A The CITY reserves the right In the event the CONTRACTOR cannot provide an item(s) or service(s) in a
timely manner as requested, to obtain the good and/or services from other sources and deducting the
COst from the Contract Price without violating the intent of the Contract.
Removal of EqUipment
15.5 In the case of termination of this Contract before completion for any cause whatever. the
CONTRACTOR, if notified to do so by the CITY, shall promptly remove any part or all of its equipment
and supplies from the property of the OWNER. Should the CONTRACTOR not remove such
equipment and supplies, the CITY shall have the right to remove them at the expense of the
CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR agrees that the OWNER shall not be liable for loss or damage
to such equipment or supplies, Equipment and supplies shall not be construed to include such items for
which the CONTRACTOR has been paid in whole or in part.
Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate
15.6 If, through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR, the Work is suspended for a period of more than
ninety (90) calendar days by the CITY or by order of other public authority, or under an order of court
or the CONSULTANT fails to act on any Application for Payment within thirty (30) calendar days after it
is submitted, or the OWNER fails to pay the CONTRACTOR any sum approved by the CONSULTANT,
within thirty (30) calendar days of its approval, and presentation, then the CONTRACTOR may, upon
twenty (20) calendar days written notice to the CITY and the CONSULTANT, terminate the
Contract. The CITY may remedy the delay or neglect within the twenty (20) calendar day time frame. If
timely remedied by the CITY, the Contract shall not be considered terminated. In lieu of terminating the
Contract, if the CONSULTANT has failed to act on an Application for Payment or the OWNER has failed
to make any payment as afore said, the CONTRACTOR may upon ten (10) calendar days' notice to the
CITY and the CONSULTANT stop the Work until it has been paid all amounts then due.
Indemnification of Independent Consultant.
15.7 The CONTRACTOR and the CITY hereby acknowledges that if the CONSULTANT is an independent
contractor of the OWNER, the CONSULTANT may be reluctant to rule on any disputes concerning the
Contract Documents or on the performance of the CONTRACTOR or the OWNER pursuant to the
terms of the Contract Documents. Therefore, the OWNER, at the CONSULTANT's reques~ agrees to
provide the CONSULTANT with a written indemnification and hold harmless agreement to indemnify
and hold the CONSULTANT harmless as to any decision in this regard before the CONSULTANT makes
an interpretation. de-certifies a payment application, decertifies Substantial Completion, decertifies Final
Completion. certifies an event of default. or approves any action which requires the approval of the
CONSULTANT.
ARTICLE 16 -MISCELLANEOUS,
16.1 Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents reqUires the giving of written notice it shall be
deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or
to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid. to the last known business address.
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16.2 The Contract Documents shall remain the property of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR and the
CONSULTANT shall have the right to keep one record set of the Contract Documents upon completion
of the ProjecL
16.3 The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions, Spe<:ial Conditions and Supplementary
Conditions. if any, and the rights and remedies available hereunder. and. in particular but without
limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by the Contract
Documents and the rights and remedies available to the OWNER and CONSULTANT thereunder, shall
be in addition to. and shall not be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available
by law, by spe<:ial guarantee or by other provisions of the Contrad Documents.
16,4 Should the OWNER or the CONTRACTOR suffer Injury or damage to Its person or property because of
any error. omission . or act oj the other or of any of their employees or agents or others for whose acts
they are legally liable, claim shall be made In writing to the other party within twenty-one (21) calendar
days of the first observance of such injury or damage.
ARTICLE 17 -WAiVER OF IURY TRIAL_
17.1 OWNER and CONTRACTOR knowingly, Irrevocably voluntarily and intentionally waive any right either
may have to a trial by jury In State or Federal Court proceedings in respect to any action, proceeding.
lawsuit or counterclaim ariSing out of the Contract Documents or the performance of the Work
thereunder.
ARTICLE 18. ATTORNEyS FEES IURISPICTION I VENUE I GOVERNING LAW-
18.1 The Contract shall be construed In accordance with and governed by the law of the State of Florida.
IS .2 The parties submit to the jurisdiction of any court of competent jurisdiction in Florida regarding any claim
or action arising out of or relating to the Contract or Contract Documents . Venue of any action to
enforce the' Contract shall be in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
IS.3 Except as may be otherwise provlded in the Contract Documents. all c;laims. counterclaims. displ,ltes and
other matters in question between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR arising out of or relating to
this Contract or the breach thereof. shall be decided in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State
of Florida .
ARTICLE 19 -PROJECT RECORPS,
19 .1 The CITY shail have right to inspect and copy during regular business hours at OWNER'S expense, the
books and records 'and accounts of CONTRACTOR which relate in any way to the Project, and to any
claim for additional compensation made by CONTRACTOR, and to conduct an audit of the financial and
accounting records of CONTRACTOR which relate to the Project. CONTRACTOR shall retain and
make available to CITY all such books and records and accounts. financial or otherwise. which relate to
the Project and to any claim for a period of three (3) years following final completion of the
Project. During the Project and the three (3) year period following final completion of the Projec~
CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY access to its books and records upon five (5) business day's written
notice.
19 .2 CONTRACTOR and all of its subcontractors are required to comply with the public records law
(s.1 19.070 I) while providing services on behalf of the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, under such
conditions, shall incorporate this paragraph in all of its subcon\ra~ for this ProjecL CONTRACTOR
and its subcontractors are specifically required to : (a) Keep and maintain public records required by the
public agency to perform the service: (b) Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public
records. provide the public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
Inspected or cppied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this
chapter or as otherwise provided by law: (c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential
and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law
for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not
transfer the records to che public agency; and (d) Upon completion of the contract, transfer. at no cost,
to the public agency all public records in posseSSion of the contractor or keep and maintain public records
required by the public agency to perform the service, If the contractor transfers all public records to the
public agency upon complecion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records
that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
contractor keeps 'and maintains public records upon completion of the contract. the contractor shall meet
all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be prOvided
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to the public agency, upon request from the public agency'. custodian of public records, In a format that is
compatible with the Information technology systems of the public agency.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO
THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS
AT 305-663-6340; E-mail: mmenendez@southmiamifl.gov; 6130 Sunset Drive,
South Miami, FL 33 143.
19.3 If CONTRACTOR or its subcontractor does not comply with a public records request. the CITY shall
have the right to enforce this contract provision by specific performance and the person who violates this
provision shalt be liable to OWNER for its costs of enforcing this provision. including attorney fees
incurred in all proceedings. whether administrative or civil court and in all appellate proceedings,
ARTICLE 20 -SEVERABILITY,
20.1 If any provision of the Contract or the application thereof to any person or situation shall to any extent,
be held invalid or unenforceable. the remainder of the Contract, and the application of such provisions to
persons or situations other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable shall
not be affected thereby, and shall continue in full force and effect, and be enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
ARTICLE 21 -INDEPENDENT CONTMCTOR.
21.1 The CONTRACTOR is an independent CONTRACTOR under the Contract. Services provided by the
CONTRACTOR shall be by employees of the CONTRACTOR and subject to supervision by the
CONTRACTOR, and not as officers, employees, or agents of the OWNER. Personnel policies, tax
responsibilities, social security and health insurance, employee benefits, purchasing poliCies and other
similar administrative procedures. applicable to services rendered under the Contract shall be those of
the CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE 22 -ASSIGNMENT.
22.1 The CONTRACTOR shall not transfer or assign any of its rights or duties, obligations and responsibilities
arising under the terms, conditions and provisions of this Contract without prior written consent of the
City Manager. The CITY will not unreasonably withhold andlor delay its consent to the assignment of the
CONTRACTOR's rights. The CITY may, in its sole and absolute discretion, refuse to allow the
CONTRACTOR to assign its duties, obligations and responsibilities. In any event, the CITY shall not
consent to such aSSignment unless CONTRACTOR remains jointly and severally liable for any breach of
the Agreement by the assignee, the assignee meets all of the CITY', reqUirements to the CITY's sole
satisfaction and the assignee executes all of the Contract Documents that were required to be executed
by the CONTRACTOR
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the General Condidons to acknowledge
their inclusion as part of the Contract Documents on this ___ day of . 20_,
ATTESTED:
Signature: ---:-~,...-;:~_.,--___ __
Maria Menendez
City Clerk
Read and Approved as to Form, Language.
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CONTRACTOR: __________________ __
Signature: ___________ _
Print Signatory's Name: ___________ _
Title of Signatory: ___________ _
OWNER: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
SignatUre:
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City Manager
Legality, and Execution Thereof:
Signature: -::c--,---------
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 7
Supplementary Conditions
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR20 I 8·03
A Consultant: In accordance with ARTICLE I of the General Conditions CONSULTANT is defined as the
person identified as the CONSULTANT in the Supplementary Conditions or If none, then CITY's
designated representative as identified in the Supplementary Conditions. The CONSULTANT's, if any, and
the City's Designated Representative's name, address. telephone number and facsimile number are as
follows:
Consultant: N/A
B. Termination or Substitution of Consultant: Nothing herein shall prevent the CITY from terminating the
services olthe CONSULTANT or from substituting another "person" to act as the CONSULTANT.
C. Plans for Construction: The successful CONTRACTOR will be furnished sets of Contract
Documents without charge. Any additional copies required will be furnished to the CONTRACTOR at a
cost to the CONTRACTOR equal to the reproduction cost.
D. The Scope of Services, also referred to as the Work in the contract documents, is as set forth In the RFP
and in the attached EXHIBIT I, Attachments A, & B to the RFP and if there is a conflict the attached
Exhibit shall take precedence.
E. Contractor shall comply with the Insurance and indemnification requirements is set forth in the RFP and in
the document set forth in the attached EXHIBIT 2 to the RFP and if there is a conflict the attached
Exhibit shall take precedence.
F. The Work shall be completed in 90 calendar diIYs unless a shorter time is set forth in the Contract and
in such event the .contract shall take precedent notwithstanding any provision in the General Conditions
to the Contract that may be to the contrary.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the Supplementary Conditions to
acknowledge their inclusion as part of the Contract on this __ day of , 20_,
ATTESTED:
Signature: -:-:--cC"":',...-,-----
Maria Menendez
City Clerk
Read and Approved as to Form, language,
legality, and Execution Thereof:
Signature: --:::::--:-_______ _
City Attorney
CONTRACTOR: __________ _
Signature: _______________ _
Print Signatory's Name: ___________ _
Tide of Signatory: ____________ _
OWNER: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Signature: __ "7_--::-:-_.,-___ _
Steven Alexander
City Manager
END OF SECTION
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RESPONDENT QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018·03
The response to this questionnaire shall be utilized as part of the CITY'S overall Proposal Evaluation and
RESPONDENT selection.
I. Number of similar projects completed, \ .
~\~o.~t. S~e t-~'(\e"C~
a) In the past 5 years
In the past 5 years On Schedule
b) In the past 10 years
In the past I 0 years On Schedule
2. list the last five (5) completed similar projects.
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a) Project Name:
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Telephone:
Original Contract Completion Time
(Days):
Original Contract Completion Date:
Actual Final Contract Completion Date:
Original Contract Price:
Actual Final Contract Price:
b) Project Name:
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Telephone:
Original Contract Completion Time
(Days):
Original Contract Completion Date:
Actual Final Contract Completion Date: _______________ _
Original Contract Price:
Actual Final Contract Price
c) Project Name:
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Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Telephone:
Original Contract Completion Time
(Days):
Original Contract Completion Date:
Actual Final Contract Completion Date:
Original Contract Price:
Actual Final Contract Price:
d) Project Name:
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Telephone:
Original Contract Completion Time
(Days):
Original Contract Completion Date:
Actual Final Contract Completion Date:
Original Contract Price:
Actual Final Contract Price:
e) Project Name:
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Telephone:
Original Contract Completion Time
(Days):
Original Contract Completion Date:
Actual Final Contract Completion Date:
Original Contract Price:
Actual Final Contract Price:
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3. Current worklo.d
Project Name. Owner Na.me Telephone Number-ContI-act Pnce
~'Jl.M~ ~tt L.orl~./. c cl",J.<A.!. t. ~ ~t , 10') -l'1'\ --;o~o ~ 11 0 ,000
c.otO'l\\a\ ~'I'\vt C. \l,"I,f l\Iu.v~ .. ~ i \'( ~ cnl -~"S'4 t I -; 5' \ ba 1)
4. The following inform.tion shall be attached to the proposal.
a) RESPONDENT's home office organization chart.
b) RESPONDENT's proposed project org.nlndonal chart.
e) Resumes of proposed key project personnel. including onMsite Superintendent.
5. list and describe any:
a} Bankruptcy petitions filed by or against the Respondent or any predecessor organizations,
b) Any arbitration or civil or criminal proceedings. or
Suspension of contr.cts or debarring from Bidding or Responding by any public agency brought
c) against the Respondent in the last five (5) years
6. Government References:
list other Government Agencies or Quasi-Government Agencies for which you have done business within
the past five (5) years. • f'eJ~I,t. ")u ",\t6.~"'td. .('t~yt",'U I
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Name of Agency:
Address:
Telephone No.:
Contact Person:
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Type of Project:
Name of Agency:
Address:
T .Iephone No.:
Contact Person:
Type of Project:
Name of Agency:
Address:
T .Iephone No.:
Contact Person:
Type of Project:
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LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS AND PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS
VARIOUS ASPHALT & CONCRETE PROJECTS AT CITY PARKS
RFP PR2018·03
Respondent shall list all proposed subcontractors, if subcontractors are allowed by the terms of this
Solicitation to be used on this project if they are awarded the Contract.
Classification of Wod( Subcontractor Name Address Telephone, Fax &
EmaIl
Landscape I~l) I s~ If ~t~fo( I\!\ f o-( I) l' 0..(:\\\1 ~,es
Electrical
Irrigation
Paving
Utilities
Excavation
Other:
This list shall be prOVided as a part of Respondents submittal to the City of South Miami and in response to this
RFP.
Thomas F. Pepe
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END OF SECTION
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NON COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA )
)
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
_---'l\~\"'-t'-l~f"O''''Y\''-''A"'''''''''''----'-{l",,'''''\,,),,\,, ... '''a'--t..:....-----being first duly sworn. deposes and states that:
(I) tH.IShelThe~re the -::-\)"'-"W:::.V\:..:..::.t1-1'_-:---;c-;-___________ _
~ner. Partner. Officer. Representative or Agent) of
f'sll\llJ.. &vt)~e 1\\11(.' the Respondent that has submitted the
attach~ Proposal;
(2) ~helThey islare fully Informed concerning the preparation and contents of the attached Proposal ~ of all pertinent circumstances concerning such Proposal;
(3) Such Proposal is genUine and is not a. collusive or sham Proposal;
(4) Neither the said Respondent 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 Respondent, firm, or person to submit a collusive or sham
Proposal in conneedon with the Work for which the attached Proposal has been submitted; or to
refrain from Bidding or propo.sing in connection with such Work; or have in any manner, directly or
indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication. or conference With any Respondent,
firm. or person to fix any overhead, profit. or cost elements of the Proposal or of any other
Respondent. or to fix any overhead., profit, or cost elements of the Proposal Price or the Proposal
Price of any other Respondent. 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 Proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any
collusion. conspiracy. connivance. or unlawrul agreement on the part of the Respondent or any other
of its agents. representatives. owners. employees parties of interest, including this affiant.
ealed and delivered in the presence of:
BY:f!!.~r::JM~~~~ __ _
Si atu
~~lB",}.ro ~" \ ,>~"J.~
Print Name and Title
ACKNOWlEDGEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
On this the Z I day of F t '0 ~" .. , ~ . 20-11-. before me. the undersigned Notary Public of the State
of Florida, personally appeared (Name(s) 0 individual(s) who appeared before notary)
AI. JAM" • S" \ s;~d .. and whose name(s) isiare Subscribed to the within
Instrument. and helshelthey acknowledge that helshelthey executed it.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.
NOTARY PUBLIC:
SEAL OF OFFICE:
Thomas F. Pepe
1211 ~12016
EMllV CORTES
Commission II FF 239195
My Commission EKpires
June 09, 2019
22
Personal identification:
Type of Identification Produced
Did take an oath, or
Did Not take an oath.
I
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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
Proposal or bid on a Contract to provide any goods or services to a pUblic entity. may not submit a Bid or proposal
for a Contract with a public entity for the construction of repair of a public building or public work. may not submit
bids or proposals on leases or real property to a public entity. may not be awarded to perform Work as a
RESPONDENT. Sub-contractor. supplier. Sub-consultant. 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. Respondents must disclose with their Proposals, the name of any officer, director. partner. associate or
agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of South Miami or Its 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 TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
I. This sworn statement is submitted to #
(' ,'4--\ .) of S 0>\\-'" \'V\ \ I). rn i
[print name of the public entity]
by \J..\~~().v-~V 1) ~G\h ,,,,oJ {
[print individual's name and title]
for ,.~ d ~ ri by 0 ,)~. \ Y'>C •
[print name of entity 5ut:imitting sworn statement)
whose business address is
and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is I.( S -21., 1.111 (If the
entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement:
---------------------------------.~
2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (I)(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, proposal or contract for goods or services to be provided to
any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving
antitrust, fraud, theft. bribery, collusion, racketeering. conspiracy. or material misrepresentation.
3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (I) (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
I, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict. non-jury trial. or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (I) (a), Florida Slatutes. 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
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market value under an arm's length agreement, shall bfj 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.
S. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (I) (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 proposal or applies to bid or proposal on contracts for the
provision of goods or services let by a public entity. or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact
business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors. executives. partners,
shareholders. employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.
6. Based on information and belief. the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity
submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applies.)
(' Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement. nor any of its officers, directors. executives,
partners. shareholders. employees, members. or agents who are active in the management of the entity.
nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to
July I. 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 I.
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 ofthe State of Florida,
Division of Administrative Hearings and the final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it
was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor
list. [attach a copy of the final order.]
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSiON OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFiCER FOR THE PUBLiC ENTITY
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 WHI IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM
REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO EN RING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE
THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED iN SECTION 287.017. • FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY
CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED iN THiS FORM.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this LI day of
Personally known _..:.A..:...;lc';J,.,A ... ""d=.olL...._-"t3"'A"I-"su.I"'h,dc
OR Produced identification _______ _
(Type of identification)
Form PUR 7068 (Rev.06/11192)
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[Signature)
f d "'.'''1 .20,iL.
£n.;1y d4:
Notary Public -State of Flo r I iJ 4
My commission expires ..l VY\L q, 2 0 \ ,
(Printed. typed or stamped commissioned
name of notary public)
EMILY CORTES
ComjlljSslon /I FF 239105
My Commission EXPlfcs
June 09. 2019
DRUGFREE~ORKPLACE
Whenever two or more Bids or Proposals 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 or
Proposal 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 or Proposals shall 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 shall 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 avaUable drug counseling. rehabilitation. and employee
assistance programs. and the penalties that may be imposed upon employee, for drug abu,e
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 (I).
4) In the statement specified in Subsection (I). notify the employees. tha~ as a condition of working
of the commodities or contractual service, that are under Bid. he employee shall abide by the
terms of the statement and shall notify the employee of any conviction of. Of 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) business days
after such conviction.
S) 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 convic d.
6) Make a g faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of thiss n.
As the person authorized t I certify that this firm complies fully with the above reqUIrements.
~. eft
RESPONDENT's Signature: J:.~~~~~~~~~!l..-----
Print Name: f\\t)gll\J.vo ~"lH"'6..(
Date: __ ')._~_'1.._1._-_\_~,--__________ _
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONFORMANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS
TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
We. ~ e e ~ bV 0 ~ e \ \ V\ { • • (Name of CONTRACTOR). hereby acknowledge and agree that as
CONTRA TOR for the VarIous Asphalt" Concrete Projects at CIty Parks as specIfied have the sole
responsibility for compliance with all the requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
and all State and local safety and health regulations. and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of South
Miami and N/A (Consultant. If any) against any and all liability. claims. damages. losses and expenses they may
incur due to the failure of (Sub~contractor's names):
to comply with such act or regulation.
BY: l\\t)'lYl ~Vl! CPq.\5l'll
Name
~~ t,~\dt .... ~
Itle
Thomas F. Pepe
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AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING
FEDERAL AND STATE VENDOR LISTINGS
The person, or entity, who is responding to the City's soUcilatlon, hereinafter referred to as "Respondent", must
certify that the Respondent's name Does Not appear on the State of Florida, Department of Management Services,
"CONVICTED, SUSPENDED, DiSCRIMINATORY FEDERAl. EXCLUDED PARTIES and COMPLAINTS VENDOR
LISTINGS".
If the Respondent's name Does appear on one or all the "Ustln,," summarized below, Respondents must "Check
if Applies" next to the applicable "listing." The "Listings" can be accessed through the following link to the Florida
Department of Management Services website:
ht1;p:llwww.dmtrnyflQrida.comlbyslness operations/state PYrchasinl'¥endor informatioolconyJcted susp
ended djsQiminato[)( complaints )'l!ndor lists
~LA(tA TION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
I, f\\tJQ.!/\d..'/'o ~lS\ ... ~~hereinafter referred to as the "Declarant") state, under penalty of perjury,
that the follOwing statements are true and correct: b
(I) IrepresenttheRespondentwhosenameiS~l! brO"e \ 11\(. .
(2) I have the following relationship with the Respond t ~W .. e \' (Owner (if Respondent is a
sole proprietor), President (if Respondent is a corporation) Partner (if Respondent is a partnership), General
Partner (of Respondent is a Limited Partnership) or Managing Member> (If Respondent is a limited liability
Company).
(3) I have reviewed the Aorida Department of Management Services website at the follOWing URL address:
http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operationslstate...purchasiny/vendor Jnformationlconvicted_suspended_di
scriminatory_complaints_ vendor_lists
(4) I have entered an '',t' or a check mark beside each listiny/category set forth below if the Respondent's
name appears In the list found on the Rorida Department of Management Services website for that category or
listing. If I did not enter a mark beside a listing/category, it means that I am attesting to the fact that the
Respondent's name does not appear on the listing for that category in the Florida Department of Management
Services website as of the date of this affidavit.
Check if IJl..
Applicable tJ I.' \ '
Convicted Vendor list
Suspended Vendor list
Discriminatory Vendor List
Federal Excluded Parties list
_ Vendor Complaint list
FURTHER DECLARANT SA YETH NOT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
On this the ~ day of f(q~ .. y'i ' 20_1_~_, before me, the undersigned authority, personally
appeared AI. J ""d,/~ ~"f S'.1 • who is personally know to me or who provided the
follOWing identification and who took an oath or affirmed that that he/she/llley executed the
foregoing Affidavit as the Declarant.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public, St te of Florida
NOTARY PUBLIC:
SEAL
(Name of No Public: Print.
1';:'~~==~;;;;,;;,~~~F=a Stamp or type as commiSSioned.) ,""':'~:',.;,-'" EMILY CORTES
E-Mi~ ~y\tS
Thomas F. Pepe
IVI412016
l~~\ Commossion' FF 23".1",5 ~ •. -.l·~ My Comn11ssIOO EXPlfC5
\;~ .. ,..Of ).~§ June 09, 2019
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION VERIFICATION FORM
I 1\\l ~o.\I\~V 0 ~o."'\VI·M . individually and on behalf of ~I'\..I-4tJ. bv ov~ \ in<.. .
("Firm") h ve Name of RepresenlaVve CompanyNendorlEntity read the City of SOuth Miami C' ity")'s Code of Ethics.
Section SA-I of the City's Code of Ordinances and I hereby certify. under penalty of perjury that to the best of my
knowledge. information and belief:
(I) neither I nor the Firm have any conflict of interest (as defined in section SA-I) with regard to the contract or
business that I. andlor the Firm. am(are) about to perform for. or to transact with. the
City. and
(2) neither I nor any employees. officers. directors of the Firm. nor anyone who has a financial interest greater
than 5% in the Firm. has any relative(s). as defined in section SA-I. who is an employee of the City or who is(are)
an appointed or elected official of the City. or who is(are) a member of any public body created by the City
Commission. i.e .• a board or committee of the City. [while the ethics code still applies. if the person executing this
form Is doing so on behalf of a firm whose stock is publicly traded. the statement In this section (2) shall be based
solery on the signatory's personal knowledge and he/she is not required to make an independent investigation as to
the relationship of employees or those who have a financial interest in the Firm.]; and
(3) neither I nor the Firm. nor anyone who has a financial interest greater than 5% in the Firm. nor any member of
those persons' immediate family (I.e., spouse, parents, children. brothers and sisters) has transacted or entered
into any contract(s) with the City or has a financial Interest, direct or indirect. in any bUSiness being transacted
with the city. or with any person or agency acting for the city, other than as follows:
_ Of necessary, use a separate sheet to supply additional information that will not fit on this line; however, you
must make reference. on the above line, to the additional sheet and the additional sheet must be signed under
oath). [while the ethics code still applies. if the person executing this form is doing so on behalf of a firm whose
stock Is publicly traded. the statement in this section (3) shall be based solely on the slgnatory's personal
knowledge and he/she is not required to make an independent investigation as to the relationship of those who
have a financial interest in the Firm.]; and
(4) no elected andlor appointed official or employee of the City of South Miami. or any of their immediate family
members (i.e" spouse, parents, children, brothers and Sisters) has a financial interest, directly or indirectly. in the
contract between you andlor your Firm and the City other than the following individuals whose interest is set
forth foilowlng their names: -;----;--:-;;c:--;-:--;---;--;--:-::--:-;:c--:;-;--;:-
(if necessary, use a separate sheet to supply additional information that will not fit on this line; however, you must
make reference, on the above line, to the additional sheet and the additional sheet must be signed under oath).
The names of ail City employees and that of all elected andlor appointed city offiCials or board members. who
own, dIrectly ar indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or mare of the total assets of capital stock in the firm
are as follows:
(if necessary. use a separate sheet to supply additional information that will not fit on this line; however, you must
ma/.(e reference, on the above line. to the additional sheet and the add',tional sheet must be signed under oath).
[while the ethics code still applies. if the person executing this form is doing so on behalf of a firm whose stock is
publicly traded. the statement in this section (4) shall be based solely on the slgnatory's personal knowledge and
he/she is not required to make an independent investigation as to the financial interest in the firm of city
employees. appointed officials or the Immediate family members of elected andlor appointed official or employee.]
(5) I and the Firm further agree not to use or attempt to use any knowledge. property or resource which may
come to us through our position of trust. or through our performance of our duties under the terms of the
contract with the City, to secure a special privilege, benefit. or exemption for ourselves, or others, We agree that
we may not disclose or use information, not available to members of the general public, for our personal gain or
benefit or for the personal gain or benefit of any other person or business entity, outside of the normal gain or
benefit anticipated through the performance of the contract.
(6) I and the Firm hereby acknowledge that we have not contracted or transacted any business with the City or
any person or agency acting for the City. and that we have not appeared in representation of any third party
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before any board. commission or agency of the City within the past two years other than as
follows: (if
necessary. use a separate sheet to supply addidonal information that will not fit on this line; however, you must
make reference, on the above line, to the additional sheet and the additional sheet must be signed under oath).
X:IPurchasingIVendor RegistraoonIl2.28.12 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION VERIFICATION FORM [3].docx
(7) Neither I nor any employees, officers, or directors of the Firm, nor any of their Immediate family (i.e., as a
spouse, son, daughter, parent. brother or sister) is related by blood or marriage to: (i) any member of the City
Commission; (II) any City employee; or (iii) any member of any board or agency of the City other than as follows:
;-;_:-:--;-_--:;;_-;: __ :--;;--;: _______ (if necessary, use a separate sheet to supply additional
information that will not fit on this line; however. you must make reference, on the above line, to the additional
sheet and the additional sheet must be signed under oath). [while the ethics code still applies, if the person
executing this form is doing so on behalf of a firm whose stock Is publicly traded, the statement in this section (7)
shall be based solely on the signatory's personal knowledge and helshe is not required to make an Independent
investigation as to the relationship by blood or marriage of employees. officers. or directors of the Firm, or of any
of their immediate family to any appointed or elected officials of the City, or to their immediate family members].
(8) No Other Firm, nor any officers or directors of that Other Firm or anyone who has a financial interest greater
than 5% in that Other Firm, nor any member of those persons' immediate family (i.e .. spouse, parents. children,
brothers and sisters) nor any of my immediate family members (hereinafter referred to as "Related Parties") has
responded to a solicitation by the City in which I or the Firm that I represent or anyone who has a financial
interest greater than 5% in the Firm, or any member of those persons' Immediate family (i.e. spouse, parents.
children, brothers and sisters) have also responded, other than the following:
--------:-----,--:-c--c---:----,---::---.,.-........,--,-~-----(if
necessary. use a separate sheet to supply additional information that will not fit on this line; however, you must
make reference. on the above line, to the additional sheet and the additional sheet must be signed under oath).
[while the ethics code still applies, If the person executing this form is doing so on behalf of a firm whose stock is
publicly traded, the statement in this section (8) shall be based solely on the signatory's personal knowledge and
he/she is not required to make an independent investigation into the Other Firm, or the Firm he/she represents. as
to their officers. directors or anyone having a financial interest in those Firms or any of th eir any member of those
persons' immediate family.]
(9) I and the Firm agree that we are obligated to supplement this Veriflcation form and inform the City of any
change in circumstances that would change our answers to this document. Specifically. after the opening of any
responses to a solicitation. I and the Firm have an obligation to supplement this Verification Form with the name of
all Refated Parties who have also responded to the same solicitation and to disclose the relationship of those
parties to me and the Firm.
(10) A violation of the City'S Ethics Code, the giving of any false information or the failure to supplement this
Verification Form. may subject me or the Firm to immediate termination of any agreement with the City, and the
imposition of the maximum fine andlor any penalties allowed by law. Additionally, violations may be considered by
and subject to action by the Miami·Dade County Commission on Ethics. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I
have rna a diligent effort to investigate the matters to which I am attesting hereinabove and that the statements
made he above are true nd correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Signature:]::'/....!li.,....tdJ~u~'£::~~ __
Print Name & Title: ~\(~!!ll\h" ~",h;"J.t
Date: _..,._-_1._"l._-_\_~'--___ _
Thomas F. Pepe
1211<12016
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Sec. 8A·I .• Conflict of interest and code of ethics ordinance.
(a) Designation.
This section shall be designated and known as the ·City of South Miami Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics
Ordinance." This section shall be applicable to all city personnel as defined below. and shall also constitute a
standard of ethical conduct and behavior for all autonomous personnel. quasi-judicial personnel. advisory
personnel and departmental personnel. The provisions of this section shall be applied in a cumulative manner. By
way of example. and not as a limitation. subsections (c) and (d) may be applied to the same contract or transaction.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall be effective:
(I) The term "commission members" shall refer to the mayor and the members of the city commission.
(2) The term "autonomous personnel" shall refer to the members of autonomous authorities, boards and agencies.
such as the city community redevelopment agency and the health facilities authority.
(3) The term "quasHudicial personnel" shall refer to the members of the planning board, the environmental review
and preservation board. the code enforcement board and such other individuals. boards and
agenCies of the city as perform quaSi-judicial functions.
(4) The term "advisory personnel' shall refer to the members of those city adViSOry boards and agencies whose
sole or primary responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the dty commission.
(5) The term "departmental personnel" shall refer to the city clerk. the city manager. department heads, the city
attorney. and all assistants to the city clerk. city manager and city attorney, however titJed.
(6) The term "employees' shall refer to all other personnel employed by the city.
(7) The term "compensation" shall refer to any money, gift. favor, thing of value or financial benefit conferred, or
to be conferred, in return for services rendered or to be rendered.
(8) The term "controlling financial interest" shall refer to ownership, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more
of the outstanding capital stock in any corporation or a direct or indirect interest of ten percent or more in a firm,
partnership. or other business entity at the time of transacting business with the city.
(9) The term "immediate familyll shall refer to the spouse, parents, children, brothers and sisters of the person
involved.
(10) The term "transact any business' shall refer to the purchase or sale by the city of specific goods or services
for consideration and to submitting a bid, a proposal in response to a Solicitation, a statement of qualifications in
response to a request by the city. or entering into contract negotiations for the provision
on any goods or services, whichever first occurs.
(e) Prohibition on transacting business with the city.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(I) through (6) and in paragraph (b)(9) shail enter into
any contract or transact any business In which that person or a member of the immediate family has a financial
interest. direct or indirect with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, and any such contract,
agreement or business engagement entered in violation of this subsection shall render the transaction voidable.
Willful violation of this subsection shall constitute malfeasance in office and shall affect forfeiture of office or
position. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit or make illegal:
(I) The payment of taxes. special assessments or fees for services prOVided by the city government;
(2) The purchase of bonds. anticipation notes or other securities that may be issued by the City through
underwriters or direcdy from time to time.
Waiver of prohibmon. The reqUirements of this subsection may be waived for a particular transaction only by four
affirmative votes of the city commission after public hearing upon finding that:
(I) An apen-to-ail sealed competitive proposal has been submitted by a City person as defined in paragraphs (b)(2),
(3) and (4);
(2) The proposal has been submitted by a person or firm offering services within the scope of the practice of
architecture. professional engineering. or registered land surveying. as defined by the laws of the state and
pursuant to the prOVisions of the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. and when the proposal has been
submitted by a city person defined in paragraphs (b)(2). (3) and (4);
(3) The property or services to be involved in the proposed transaction are unique and the city cannot avail itself
of such property or services without entering a transaction which would violate this subsection but for waiver of
its requirements; and
(4) That the proposed transaction will be in the best interest of the City.
This subsection shall be applicable only to prospective transactions, and the city commission may in no case ratify a
transaction entered in violation of this subsection.
Provisions cumulative. This subsection shall be taken to be cumulative and shall not be construed to amend or repeal
any other law pertaining to the same subject matter.
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(d) Furtherprohibilion on transactinr bu.lnen with the city.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)( I) through (6) and in paragraph (b)(9) shall enter into
any contract or transact any business through a firm. corporation, partnership or business entity In which that
person or any member of the immed iate family has a controlling financial interest. direct or indirect, with the city
or any person or agency acting for the city. and any such contract, agreement or business engagement entered in
vIolation of this subsection shall render the transaction voidable. The remaining provisions of subsection (c) will
also be applicable to this subsection as though Incorporated by recitation.
Additionally. no person included in the term defined in paragraph (b)(I) shall vote on or participate in any way in
any matter presented to the city commission if that person has any of the (ollowing relationships with any of the
persons or entities which would be or might be directly or indirectJy affected by any action of the City commission:
(I) Officer. director. partner. of counsel. consultant employee. fiduciary or beneficiary; or
(2) Stockholder. bondholder. debtor. or creditor. If in any Instance the transaction or matter would affect the
person defined in paragraph (b)( I) in a manner distinct from the manner in which it would affect the public
generally. Any person included in the term defined in paragraph (b)( I) who has any of the specified relationships or
who would or might. directly or indirectly, realize a proflt by the action of the City commission shall not vote on or
participate in any way in the matter .
(f) GifU.
(I) De~nilion . The term "gift" shall refer to the transfer of anything of economic value. whether in the form of
money. service, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, item or promise, or in any other form . without
adequate and lawful consideration.
(2) Exceptions , The proviSions of paragraph (e)(l) shall not apply to:
a. Political contributions specifically authorized by state law;
b. Gifts from relatives or members of one's household, unless the person Is a conduit on behalf of a third party to
the delivery of a gift that is prohibited under paragraph (3);
c. Awards for professional or civic achievement;
d. Material such as books, reports, periodicals or pamphlets which are solely informational or of an advertising
nature .
(3) Prohibilion. A person described in paragraphs (b)( I) through (6) shall neither so licit nor demand any gift. It is
also unlawful for any person or entity to offer, give or agree to give to any person Included in the terms defined in
paragraphs (b)(I) through (6). or for any person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(l) through (6) to
accept or agree to accept from another person or entity. any gift for or because of:
a. An official public action taken, or to be taken, or whi ch could be taken, or an omission or failure to take a public
action;
b. A legal duty R,,,formed or to be performed, or which could be performed, or an omission or failure to perform
a legal duty;
c. A legal duty violated or to be violated. or which could be violated by any person included in the term defined in
paragraph (b)( I); or
d. Attendance or absence from a public meeting at which official action is to be taken.
(4) Disdosure . Any person included in the term defined in paragraphs (b)(l) through (6) sha ll disclose any gift. or
series of gifts from anyone person or entity, having a value in excess of $25.00. The disclosure shall be made by
filing a copy of the disclosure form reqUired by chapter 112. Florida Statutes, for "local
officers" with the city clerk Simultaneously with the filing of the form with the clerk of the county and with the
Florida Secretary of State.
(I) Compulsory disclosure by employees of firms dalnr business with the city.
Should any person Included In the terms defined In paragraphs (b)( I) through (6) be employed by a corporation,
firm, partnership or bus ines s entity in which that person or the immediate family does not have a controlling
financial interest, and should the corporation, firm , partnersh ip or business entity have substantial business
commlcments to or from the City or any city agency, or be subject to direct regulation by the City or a city agency.
then the person shall fil e a sworn statement disclosing such employment and interest with the clerk of the city.
(g) fxploltalion of official pOSition prohibited.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(l) through (6) shall corrupdy use or attempt to use an
official position to secure special privileges or exemptions for that person or others.
(h) Prohlbllion an use of cpnf/dentlal Information.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)( I) through (6) shall accept employment or engage in
any business or profess ional activity which one might
reasonably expect would reqUire or induce one to disclose confidential information acquired by reason of an
official position , nor shall that person in fact ever disclose confidential information garnered or gained through an
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official position with the city. nor shall that person ever use such information. direcdy or indirectly, for personal
gain or benefit.
(I) Conflicting employment prohibited,
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(/) through (6) shall accept other employment which
would impair independence of Judgment in the performance of any public duties.
(j) Prohibition on outside employment.
(I) No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(6) shall receive any compensation for services as an
officer or employee of the city from any source other than the city. except as may be permitted as follows:
a. Generolly prohibhed. No full-time city employee shall accept outside employment, either incidental. occasional or
otherwise. where city time. equipment or material is to be used or where such employment or any part thereof is
to be performed on city time.
b. When permitted. A full~time city employee may accept incidental or occasional outside employment so long as
such employment is not contrary, detrimental or adverse to the interest of the city or any of its departments and
the approval reqUired in subparagraph c. Is obtained.
c. Approval of department head required. Any outside employment by any full·time city employee must first be
approved in writing by the employee's department head who shall maintain a complete record of such
employment.
d. Penalty. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this subsection shall be punished as provided in
section I-II of the Code of Miami-Dade County and. in addition shall be subject to dismissal by the appointing
authority. The city may also assess against a violator a fine not to exceed $500.00 and the costs of investigation
incurred by the city.
(2) All full-time city employees engaged in any outside employment for any person, firm. corporation or entity
other than the city. or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. shall file. under oath. an annual report indicating the
source of the outside employment. the nature of the work being done and any amount of money or other
consideration received by the employee from the outside employment. City employee reports shall be flied with
the city derk. The reports shall be available at a reasonable time and place for inspection by the public. The City
manager may require monthly reports from individual employees or groups of employees for good cause.
(k) Prohibited Inv.stments.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)( I) through (6) or a member of the immediate family
shall have personal investments in any enterprise which will create a substantial conflict between private interests
and the public interest.
(I) Certain appeorances and payment prohibited,
(I) No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(I). (5) and (6) shall appear before any city board or
agency and make a presentation on behalf of a third person with respect to any matter, license, contract.
certificate. ruling, decision. opinion, rate schedule. franchise. or other benefit sought by the third person. Nor shall
the person receive any compensation or gift, directly or indirectly. for services rendered to a third person, who
has applied for or is seeking some benefit from the city or a city agency. in connection with the particular benefit
sought by the third person. Nor shall the person appear in any cOUrt or before any administrative tribunal as
counselor legal advisor to a party who seeks legal relief from the city or a city agency through the suit in question.
(2) No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(2). (3) and (4) shall appear before the city
commission or agency on which the person serves. either directly or through an associate, and make a
presentation on behalf of a third person with respect to any matter, license, contract, certificate. ruling. decision,
opinion. rate schedule. franchise, or other benefit sought by the third person. Nor shall such person receive any
compensation or gift, directly or indirectly. for services rendered to a third party who has applied for or is seeking
some benefit from the city commission or agency on which the person serves in connection with the particular
benefit sought by the third party. Nor shall the person appear in any court or before any administrative tribunal as
counselor legal advisor to a third party who seeks legal relief from the city commission or agency on which such
person serves through the suit in question.
(m) Actions prohibited when financial Interests involved.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b) (I) through (6) shall participate in any official action
direcdy or indirecdy affecting a business in which that person or any member of the immediate family has a
financlal interest. A flnanclallncerest is defined in this subsection to include, but not be limited to. any direct or
indirect interest in any investment, equity, or debt.
(n) Acquiring (inancial interests.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)(I) through (6) shall acquire a financial interest in a
project, business entity or property at a time when the person believes or has reason to believe that the financial
interest may be directly affected by official actions or by official actions by the city or city agency of which the
person is an official. officer or employee.
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(0) Recommend/n, pro(eu/onalsemces.
No person included in the terms defined in paragraphs (b)( I) through (4) may recommend the services of any
lawyer or law firm, architect or architectural firm, public relations firm. or any other person or firm. professional
or otherwise. to assist in any transaction involving the city or any of its agencies. provided that a recommendation
may properly be made when required to be made by the duties of
office and in advance at a public meeting attended by other City officials, officers or employees.
(p) Continuing application after city .elY/ce.
(I) No person included in the terms defined In paragraphs (b)(I), (5) and (6) shall, for a period of<wo years after
his or her city service or employment has ceased, lobby any city official [as defined in paragraphs
(b)( I) through (6») In connection with any judicial or other proceeding, application, Solicitation, RFQ, bid, request
for ruling or other determination, contract. claim. controversy. charge, accusation. arrest or other particular
subject matter in which the city or one of its agencies is a party or has any interest whatever, whether direct or
indirect. Nothing contained in this subsection shall prohibit any Individual from submitting a routine administrative
request or application to a city department or agency during the two-year period after his or her service has
ceased.
(2) The provisions of the subsection shall not apply to persons who become employed by governmental entities,
50 I (c)(3) non-profit entities or educational institutions or entities. and who lobby on behalf of those entities in
their official capacities.
(3) The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all persons described in paragraph (p)( I) whose city service or
employment ceased after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.
(4) No person described in paragraph (p)(I) whose city service or employment ceased within <wo years prior to
the effective date of this ordinance shall for a period of two years after his or her service or employment enter
into a lobbying contract to lobby any City official in connection with any subject described in paragraph (p)( I) in
which the city or one of its agencies is a party or has any direct and substantial interest; and in which he or she
participated directly or indirecdy through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation. the rendering of
advice. investigation. or otherwise. during his or her city service or employment. A person participated "directlylf
where he or she was substantially involved In the particular subject matter through decision. approval, disapproval,
recommendation. the rendering of advice. investigation, or otherwise. during his or her city service or
employment. A person participated "indirectly" where he or she knowingly participated in any way in the particular
subject matter through deciSion, approval. disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice. Investigation, or
otherwise, during his or her city service or employment. All persons covered by this paragraph shall execute an
affidavit on a form approved by the city attorney prior to lobbying any city official attesting that the
requirements of this subsection do not preclude the person from lobbying city officials.
(5) Any person who violates this subsection shail be subject to the penalties provided in section 8A·2(p).
(q) City attorney to render opinions on request.
Whenever any person included in the terms defined In paragraphs (b)(l) through (6) and paragraph (b)(9) is in
doubt as to the proper interpretation or application of this conflict of interest and code of ethics ord'lnance. or
whenever any person who renders services to the city is in doubt as to the applicability of the ordinance that
person, may submit to the city attorney a full written statement of the facts and questions. The city attorney shall
then render an opinion to such person and shall publish these opinions without use of the name of the person
advised unless the person permits the use of a name.
(Ord. No. 6·99· 1680, § 2, 3·2·99)
Editor's not ... Ord. No. 6·99· 16S0, § I, adopted 3·2·99, repealed §§ SA· I and 8A·2 in their entirety and replaced
them with new §§
8A·1 and 8A·2. Former §§ 8A· I and 8A·2 pertained to declaradon of policy and definitions. respectively, and
derived from Ord. No. 634, §§ I (I A· I), I (I A·2) adopted Jan. ii, 1969.
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PRESENTATION TEAM
DECLARATION/AFFIDVAIT OF REPRESENTATION
This affidavit is not required for compliance with the City's Solicitation; however, it may be used to avoid
the need to register members of your presentation team as lobbyists. Pursuant to City Ordinance 28-14-
2206 (c)(9), any person who appears as a representative for an individual or firm for an oral presentation
before a City certification, evaluation, selection, technical review or similar committee, shall list on an
affidavit provided by the City staff, all individuals who may make a presentation. The affidavit shall be
filed by staff with the Clerk's office at the time the committee's proposal is submitted to the City Manager.
For the purpose of this subsection only, the listed members of the presentation team, with the exception
of any person otherwise required to register as a lobbyist, shall not be required to pay any registration
fees. No person shall appear before any committee on behalf of an anyone unless he or she has been
listed as part of the firm's presentation team pursuant to this paragraph or unless he or she Is registered
with the City Clerk's office as a lobbyist and has paid all applicable lobbyist registration fees.
Pursuant to '92.525(2), Florida Statutes, the undersigned, NtflbA.vo t..\~\"M makes the following
declaration under penalty of perjury;
listed below are all individuals who may make a presentation on behalf of the entity that the affiant
represents. Please note; No person shall appear before any committee on behalf of anyone unless he
or she has been listed as part of the firm's presentation team pursuant to this paragraph or unless he
or she is registered with the Clerk's office as a lobbyist and has paid all applicable lobbyist registration
fees.
NAME
{\~o'n~k <> fu,\~\",d,~
For the purpose of this Affidavit of Representation only, the listed members of the presentation team,
with the exception of any person otherwise required to register as a lobbyist, shall not be required to pay
any registration fees. The Affidavit of Representation shall be filed with the City Clerk's office at the time
the committee's proposal is submitted to the City as part of the procurement process.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing declaration and that the facts stated
In it are true and specifically that the persons listed above are the members of the presentation team of
the entity listed below.
ign ure of Re resentative
t.\.r"~"Q ~p,\S\b(),e ,Qvel.,\(\.~\I\'1-
Prin Name and Title
Thomas F. Pepe
1111411016
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Print name of entity being represented
END OF SECTION
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ADDENDUM No, #1 U
1-/'14/11,
Project Name: Various Asphalt & Concrete Projects at City parks
RFP NO. PR20 I 8-03
Date: February 14. 20 18
Sent: Fax/E-mailfwebpage
This addendum submission is issued to clarify. supplement andlor modify the previously issued
Solicitation. 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 #1:
What is the budlt-et for this job!
RESPONS~:
The City's Capital Improvement Program 5-Year Plan includes a line item amount of $50.000
for the South Miami Park Jogging Trail. The remaining projects in this RFP do not have an
associated line item budget amount in the City's Capital Improvement Program 5-Year Plan.
However. there are other line items such as one in the amount of $50,000 for Citywide Parks
Improvements -Miscellaneous.
QUESTION #2:
Project A: Are signed and sealed plans or drawing by Florida PE required?
RESPONSE:
Yes. Paragraph I on page 37 of the RFP states that "plans" must be submitted for permitting.
and our City codes require that all plans submitted to the Building Department for permitting
must be signed and sealed by a State licensed AlE professional.
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QUESTION #3:
Project B: Please provide Specifications and Quantities for the Vapor Barrier.
RESPONSE:
The City desires to prevent potential moisture imbalance which can cause flooring failures
over time. ASTM International gives specific guidelines in ASTM E 1745-09 and ASTM E 1643
for the use, installation, and inspection of vapor barriers used under concrete slabs.
QUESTION #4:
Please describe what is required for soil poisoning and provide specifications and quantities.
RESPONSE:
The awarded contractor is required to use appropriate quantities / level as well as
environmentally safe and effective solution for poisoning soil to the city's satisfaction.
QUESTION #5:
Project B: Your rebar request states I' length @12" OC, which should be I" Diameter and
12' Lengths (#8 rebar). Also you ask #5 rebar which is S/S" diameter whereas #8 rebar Is I"
diameter. Please clarify size and quantities.
RESPONSE:
The awarded contractor is required to utilize reinforce steel #5 (S/S" diameter) and install the
appropriate quantity as necessary to produce a finished product to the city's satisfaction.
QUESTION #6:
Project C: Please provide Length, Width, Thickness, and PSI's of concrete pad for bench.
RESPONSE:
7' ft. (I) x 4' ft. (w) -2S SF. 4" inch thick and 3,000 PSI
QUESTION #7:
Project C: Please provide type of rebar and quantities for reinforced concreted pad.
RESPONSE:
The awarded contractor is required utilize reinforce steel #5 (5/S" diameter) and install the
appropriate quantity as necessary to produce a finished product to the city's satisfaction.
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QUESTION #8:
Project D: Does the repair of the existing asphalt path means milling exiting and then repave!
RESPONSE:
Yes . The awarded contractor shall interpret repair and repave of existing asphalt path as
milling and repave of the existing asphalt pathway with hot asphalt overlay.
QUESTION #9:
Project D: Does the new and old asphalt path connect as a continuation of existing path! If yes,
do you want the new path width to be 4.5' to match the existing or 5' as proposed! Please
Clarify
RESPONSE:
The goal is for the new and old pathway to connect; the new pathway will extend into the
park. The new pathway shall proceed as planned-30' (I) x 5' (w)-at this time.
QUESTION #10:
Project D: Is the new path independent of the existing path!
RESPONSE:
The new path , which leads into the park, will be an extension of the existing walkway path .
QUESTION #11:
Exhibit 3 Section 5: States the Entire work for all three projects whereas Exhibit 4 has four
projects listed. Please clarify.
RESPONSE:
There is a typo . Exhibit 3, Section 5 should read as follow :
The ENTIRE WORK for all four projects shall be completed, in full , within 90 calendar
days from the commencement date set forth in the NOTICE TO PROCEED . Failure to
complete the entire work during the described time period shall result in the assessment of
liquidated damages as may be set forth in the Contract.
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QUESTION #12:
Project D: Is a 6" stabilize/compact limerock sub-base required for the new asphalt path1
RESPONSE:
The awarded contractor is responsible for 2"-3" inches of stabilize/compact limerock sub-base
for the new asphalt path. It's the city's goal to match the level/depth to the existing asphalt
surface.
IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO SECURE
ADDENDUMS THAT MAY BE ISSUED FOR A SPECIFIC SOLICITATION.
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Bid Bond
CONTRACTOR:
(/'.'tfI1lU, Icgul.'1fct(l/.\' tIITtI (tcldro. ... .;)
Anjed Group, Inc.
10101 SW 35th Terrace
Miami, FL 33165
OWNER:
~"ltmlj]. le.~al status alld addr8Ss)
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
BOND AMOUNT: $ 5%
PROJECT:
Document A310™ -2010
Conforms wllh The American Ins"lule of Archllects AlA Document 310
SURETY;
(Namf:. /l/gU!,'ifllllis mId prilldpu/ pl'TCft (VhIL'ii1le.\·,o;j
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
175 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
Five Percent of Amount Bid
ThIs document has Important
legal consequences. Consultation
with an attorney is encouraged
with respect to its completion Of
modification.
Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, o,vner or
other party shall be considered
pluralwhQre applicable.
(Nanw./octllfolloroddress. alld Proj/!Cllllll11hf!l~ /fall),)
Various Asphalt and Concrete Projects at City Parks, RFP #PR2018-03
ThC! Controctor31ld Surct}' :lre bOllOd to Ihe Owner in the tunouut set forth above, (or the payment ofwJlich tbcColltractor ::md Surct)' bind
thomselves. their heirs. Cl\c¢utors. administrators. sltcccssorslllld :lssi,g.lIs, joiotly and scverally. as provided herein. The conditions of this
Dond arc such that if the Owner accepts lite bid ofdtc Contractor within tho timc spcoUicd in the bid documents, or within sneh timo period
os may be agreed to by tllo O\\'lter and Contra.ctor. and tho Contractor either (1) ellters illto a contract \\;th ~tC Owner in ;lccord:)llcc with
tlle terms of such bid, and gives such bond or bonds as lllOY be spcciticd in tho bidding or Contracf Documcnts, with a surety ndmitted ill
the: jurisdiction of the Projcot and othcn .. ;sc acceptnblo to the Owner. tor the tbit1tful perfonm:mce ofs~lch Controct nlld for the prOlllpt
payment of labor and material flimisJlcd indlo proscCl1tiolllhereot; or (2) pays 10 the Owncr the difference, not to exceed the '1Illount ot
this Hond, bctwcclliltc amount spceiJlcd in said bid and such larger amount for which tho Owner may in good faith contract with another
purty It} perform the work cO\'ert~d by l'tuid bid, then this ubligation ~hall be null and ,",nid, utherwise to remuin in nll1 three und enCet. TIle
Surety hereby wa!\'f:s any IltHice ot'u" agreement between the OWner und Contmettlr 10 cxtemJ lite time in wTtich the Owncrmuy uccept the
bid. Wui\'er of IItHice by the SurelY l>itlall not IJPply to tIDY ell:lensioll exceeding Nixty (60) duy" in the uggregute beyund the time Ihr
:;:Ii~~~)~~;.~~id:i specified in the bid dUCUlll!;lIts, WId the Owner und CUlltructur ~h:all uhtuin the Surely's consenllhrull eXlcnsiun beyond
Iflhis B01ld is isslIed in connection \\ilh a sulx:oJl!ractor's bid to a COlltrnctor.lhc tenn Contractor in fhis Bond slutl! be deemed to be
Subcontractor Qnd ille term Owner S11311 be deemed to be Confractor.
Whenlhis Bond Ittl~ been Illrninhed 1l)c;011l1l1y with II statutory oroUler legal requirement il111lC localiun unite Prqjecl,. any prm'isiml in
Ihill nund cunnEcting \\;(h HUid :\tututnry or legal requiremenl shull he deemed deleted herefrtlll1 und prt)\'isiull~ I:tllllhmling (0 !iu'fh
statutory ur ollter legal requirement shull be deemed iIlC(HTUlUded herein. When)«) Itlrnished, the intent is that this nnnd :-Ilta).! be con~(rucd
us a !itutu(nty hondtlnd not us a comnlllllluw bond.
Sig, and ,""I,d ,his 22nd day of Februal)', 2018
IWIIiWS$)
The Ohio CasuaHy Insurance Compan
'Sllrel)~
By:
ml/eJBreH Rosenhaus Attorney-in-Fact
S-OOS4/AS ~/l0
THIS POWER OF AITORNEY IS NOT VALID UNLESS IT IS PRINTED ON RED BACKGROUND.
This Power of Attorney limits the aQls of those named herein. and they have no aarthority to bind the Company except in the manner and to the extent herein stated.
. Certificate No. ~5
Uberty Mutual Insurance Company
The Ohio Casually Insurance Company West American Insurance Company
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: Thai The Ohio Casually Insurance Company Is a corpor~tion duty organiZed under the laws of the State oj-New Hampshire, that
Liberty Mulual Insurance Company is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Massachusalls, and West American Insurance Company is a corporation duly
organized under th~ laws of the SUite of Indiana (herein coliecUvely calred the ·Comp8(lies~), pursuanflo anel. by authority herein set forth. does hereby name, constitute and appoInt,
Brett Rosenhaus
all of the cily of lake Worth , slate of FL each individually if lhere be mOre than one named, ilstrue and lawful atlorney-in;facl to make, execute, seal, acknowledge
aM deliver, for and on its behalf as surety and as its act 00(1 deed. any and af! undertakings, bonds, recognizances and other surely obligations, in pursuance of these presents and shall
be as bInding upon the Companies as if they have been duly signed by the president and atlested by the secretary of t~e Comlnlnies in their own proper persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. this Power of Attorney has been subscribed by an -aulhorlzed otr~r or official of the Companies and the corporate seals of the Companies have been affixed
there1othis~dayof November ,~,
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
58
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
liberty Muluallnsurance Company
we/;lmencan Insurance Company
By:J~
David M, Care~stant Secretary
On this 30th day of November , 2017. before me personally appeared David M. Carey; who acknowledged himself to be the Assistant Secretary of Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company, The Ohio Casualty Company. and West American Insurance Company, and that he. as such, being authorized so to .do, execu!e the foregoing instrument fOf Iha purposes
therein contajned by signing on behalf of the corporations by himself as a duly authOrIZed officer.
This Power of Allowey )s made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following By·laws and Authorizations, of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Uberty Mutual
Insurance Company, and West American Insurance Company whIch resolutions are now In fuU force and effect re·ading as follows:
ARTICLE IV -OFFtcERS -Sectioo12. Power of AHarney. Any offi'cer or other official of the Corporation authorized for that purpose in wnting by the Chairman or the President. and subject
10 such limitation as Ihe Chairman or the Preskienl mal' prescribe. shaH appoint such attorneys-in-fact as may be necessary to act in behalf of the Corporation to make. execute, seal,
aCknowledge and deliver as surety any and all undertakings. bonds, recognizances and other surety obligations. Such attorneys-in-fact, subject to the limilations set forth in their respective
powers of attorney, shall have full power 10 bind the Corporation by their signature and execution of any such 'lnstrtJrnenls and to attach (hereto the seal of the Corporation, lMlen sO
executed, such iflslruments shall be as binding as if signed by the Preslden! and attested to by the SecretaI)'. Any power or authority granted 10 any representative or attorney-in-fact under
the provisions of Ihls article may be revoked at any time by the Board, the Chairman, the President or by the officer Qr officers granting such power or authority.
ARTICLE XIII-Executioo of Conlfacts -SECTION 5. Surety Bonds and Undertakings. Any officer of the Company authorized for that purpose in writing by the chairman or the pres/dant,
and subject 10. such limitations as the chairman or the president may prescribe. shall appoint such atlomeys-in·facl as may be necessary to act in behalf of the Company to make, execute.
seal. acknowfedge and deliver as surety any and aU undertakings, bonds, recogOJzances and olher surety obligations. Such attorneys-in·fact subject to the limitations set forth in their
respective powers of allorney. shall have full power to bind the Company by thetr signature and execution of any such instruments and to attach Ihereto the seal of the Company. INhen so
executed such instruments shall be as binding as if signed by the" president snd all~sted by the secretary,
CertifICate of Designation -The Presldent of the Company. acting pursuanl.lo Ihe Bylaws of the Company, authorizes, David M. Carey, Assistant Secretary to appoint such attorneys';n-
fact as may be necassary to act on befla!( of ttl.e Company to make,. execute, seal, acknowredgo a·lid deliver as surety any and aU undertakings, bonds. recognizances and other surety
obligations.
AuthOrlzaUon -By unan·lnlous consent altha Company's Board Of Directors. the Company consents that facsimile or mechanically reproduced signature of any assistant secretary of the
Company, wherever appearing upon a certified copy of any power of attorney issued by the Company in coJ"lllection with surety bond~, shan be. valid and binding upon the Company With
the same ·force and effect·as though manuallyaffix'ed.
t Renee C. Llewellyn, the undersigned. Asslslant Secretary, The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Uberty Mutual losll!W1ce CompaJ)Y. and West American Insurance Company do
hereby certify that the original power of attorney of which lhe foregoing is a .full, true .and correct copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, Is in fuU force and effect and
has not been revoked.
IN TeSTIMONY WHEREOF • I have hereunto sel my hclnd and affixed the seals of said Companies thi~ day of , 20~ .
$3 of 150
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ANJED GROUP, INC.
10101 SW 35 TERRACE -MIAMI, Fl33165
ATTACHMENTS
City of Parkland
6600 University Drive
Parkland, Fl33067
Ronald Wallace, City Engineer
954-646-1197
City of Fort lauderdale
100 N_ Andrews Ave.
Fort lauderdale, FL 33301
Herbert Stanley, City Project Manager
954-632-4793
Candas Construction
2830 State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, Fl33312
Rafael Gutierrez, President
305-799-3030
Pabon Engineering, Inc.
15190 SW 136 Street
Miami, Fl33196
Anibal Pabon, President
305-218-3547
References
Anjed Group, Inc.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Alejandro J. Balsinde
President
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Alejandro P. Balsinde
Project Manager/Superintendent
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Operators, Pipe Layers & Laborers
Alejandro,J. Balsinde
General Contractor, Chief Financial Officer, Project Manager, Estimator
EDUCATION & LICENSES
University of Maine, 2009
Orono, ME • Bachelor In Business Finance
Certilled General Contractor, State of Florida
CGC1519987
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (An jed Group, Inc.)
City of Parkland
Christopher Columbus High School, 200S
Miami, FL • High School Diploma
6600 University Drive -Parkland, Fl Contact: Ronald Wallace -954.646.1197
Project Status: Completed January 2018 Contract Amount: $74,697.00
Installation of approximately 2000 SF of 6" concrete sidewalk. Installation of FDOT Index 6011 gravity wall with 3S IF FOOT
Index 870 Guardrail. Milling and overlay of approximately 1500 SF of asphalt drive way with new striping and signage. Sod
restoration of entire area.
Tamlami Shopping Center -Dacar Management Prime: Candas Construction
12000 SW 8'" Stre.t -Miami, Fl Contact: Rafael Gutierrez -305.799.3030
Project Status: Completed June 2016 Contract Amount: $132,675.00
Installation of approximately 150 IF of 6" PVC Sewer and approximately 120 IF of rain water leader tying in to an existing
catch basin. Furnish and installation of a new catch basin box with new Yz HP sump pump and 2" discharge piping. New type
o curbing along with asphalt repairs and new striping configuration. New landscaping upgrades including sod and mulch
restoration, installation of (6) large trees and over (250) small trees and shrubs.
Saptist Health South Florida Doral Data Center Prime: Condas Construction
2100 NW 84'" Avenue· Ooral, FL Contact: Rafael Gutierrez -305,799.3030
Project Status: Completed September 2014 Contract Amount: $115,000.00
Complete 1" milling and asphalt resurfacing of approximately 55,000 SF parking lot with new striping and signs. Removal
and replacement of approximately 1,200 IF of type 0 curb with root pruning. Installation of three new heavy duty traffic
rated water meter boxes on backSide of the building.
PROJECT EXPERJENCE (Metro Equipment Service. Inc.)
P0186 -New Gravity Sanitary Sewer to Pump Station No. 200
Miami Dade Water & Sewer Contact: Alexis Valdes -786.299.9008
Project Status: Completed January 2017 Contract Amount: $3,104,785.29
Installation of approximately 1,200 of 42" DIP sanitary gravity sewer and approximately 300 IF of 16" -36" DIP sanitary
gravity sewer and DIP force main all averaging about 15' In depth. Installation of (9) transition sanitary sewer manholes
coated with uroflex. Installation of {2} 24" tapping sleeves one 3011 X 2411 TEE and (3) valves to divert existing force mains to
new gravity line. Installation of (7) new drainage structures with 15" -18" HOPE drainage piping. Installation of new
aluminum light post and complete road rebuilding on W 76" Street. Asphalt restoration on entire roadway with new striping
and over 8,000 SF of newly installed concrete sidewalks.
Sanitary Sewer pump Station D·37 Replacement
City of Fort lauderdale, Fl Contact: Herbert Stanley -954.632.4793
Project Status: Completed July 2016 Contract Amount: $2,825,653.32
Complete rehabilitation of sewage pump house located at 301 lido Drive Including hurricane rated windows and doors,
repainting of interior, exterior and flat roof, landscaping and other miscellaneous work. Complete removal, demolition and
cleaning of existing station. Complete soil and water remediation of existing contaminated area by removal and by using
· .
granular activated carbon filtered equipment to properly discharge clean water back into the ground. Installation of new 28'
deep 12' interior width wet well with agru liner walls using the caisson method and pouring a concrete tremie plug.
Installation of new valve vault, new terminal manhole and new flow meter vault. Installation of 60 LF of 24" PVC piping to
the new wet well with a 24" plug valve. Rehabilitation of existing manhole by sand blasting the walls and applying CPP liner
to protect it from future corrosion. Installation of (3) 10" 85 HP pumps with 10' DIP piping and valves with a 12" magnetic
flow meter to connectlo an existing 12" FM. Complete new 480 volts 3 phase electrical system Including connection to FPL
transformer, (3) new variable frequency drives~ control panel, automatic transfer switch, main disconnect, FPl meter can,
and other miscellaneous electrical upgrades. Installation of new acoustical louvers to hinder the sound of newly installed
250 kW generator. Installation of new HVAC system with (2) 2.5-ton air handler units with condensers and appropriate duct
work to cool interior up pump house. Approximately 4,000 SF of 1" asphalt mill and overlay on the roadway with a new
circular asphalt driveway on the property with appropriate pavement markings.
Mechanical Engineering Services for Lawrence & Riverview Storm Water Pump Stations
City of Miami, FL Contact: Pedro Alvarado -305.416.1220
Project Status: Completed lune 2016 Contract Amount: $1,426,324.00
Installation of new 30", 20,000 GPM axial pump at Lawrence Storm Water Pump Station with a new 200 HP motor; new
electrical system to power pump and stand by generator. Installation of (2) new 36", 35,000 GPM axial pumps at the
Riverview Storm Water Pump Station with (2) new 400 HP motors; new electrical system to power pumps, existing trash
screen and stand by generator.
Slmp.son Road 30" Water Main
Tohopekallga Water Authority Contact: Lan Zhou -407.944.5027
Project Status: Completed March 2016 Contract Amount: $2,643,129.64
Installation of approximately 5,300 LF of 30" DIP water main including (7) 30" gale valves, and 320 LF of 8" -2Cf' DIP water
main with valves and fittings. Fusing and installation of 1100 IF of 36" FPVC with a 30 '1 FPVC carrier via Horizontal Directional
Drilling under Florida's Turnpike on Simpson Road including tying in at both sides to a 30" WM. Removal and replacement
of concrete sidewalks and asphalt restoration on road crossings with pavement markings.
Lilt Station Conversion Upgrade Program A-9
City of Hollywood, FL Contact: Feng liang -954.921.3930
Project Slatus: Completed May 2015 Contract Amount: $632,070.13
Installation of sheet piled cofferdam for installation of new 8' 'inside diameter wet well; new duplex pump station with (2)
20 HP motors. Demolish existing dry well and convert old wet well into a terminal manhole. Installation of new valve vault
with pipes, valves and appurtenances. New complete electrical system with SCAOA.
Southeast Storm Water Drainage Project -Phase 1
City of Dania Beach, FL Contact: Ronnie Navarro -954.924.3740
Project Status: Completed October 2015 Contract Amount: $1,259,000.00
Refurbish the existing Meadowbrook drainage pump station to include replacement of the existing pump/intake/molar
assembly with new 60 HP 24" Angled line Shaft Pump. Other station improvements include upgrading the interior
mounted controls and associated electric system inside the building, and provide a new pump house building roof and
doors. Pump station improvements include the replacement of 250 IF of 30" DIP and slip I/ning of 900 IF of 30" HOPE
drainage FM wilh new tide flex valve. Other project improvements include removal and replacement of approximately 550
IF of 24"· 48" RCP induding Iwo storm culverts on SE 3rd Avenue to the Meadowbrook lake with new headwalls at the
oUlfall into the lake.
Existing 12" Force Main Place Out of Service
North Bay Village, FL Contact: Rodney Carrero -305.756.7171
Project Status: Completed May 2014 Contact Amount: $240,000.00
Installed new pigging slations inside new concrete vaults for approximately 12,000 IF sewer FM run from North Bay Village
10 theCityofMiami Beach. Cleaned and pigged existing fM. Additionally, subaqueous pipe repairs were required to repair
a broken section of pipe. Disturbed area was fully restored at the completion of the project.
Parkvlew Island Right of Way Improvements
City of Miami Beach, Fl Contact: Humberto Cabanas· 305.673.7071
Project Status: Completed May 2014 Contract Amount: $1,308,133.15
Installation of approximately 2,750 IF of 8" DIP WM with services to over 120 new meters with automatic reading
technology and meter boxes. WM has (6) new flre hydrants and (16) new 8" gate valves. 4" Olrectlonal Drill to connect
existing services to new proposed service location. Full island concrete restoration, sod restoration to existing park
including planting four new trees to restore butterfly garden and 2" milling and overlay of approximately 75,000 SF with
full lane striping. Additionally, new parking spaces striped within the right of way.
Improvementto Force Main Crossing • Intracoastal Waterway
City of Deerfield Beach, Fl Contact: Hlep Huynh· 954.480.4402
Project Status: Completed November 2013 Contract Amount: $402,197.03
Installation of approximately 550 IF of 14" HDPE via Horizontal Directional Drill. Installation of 120 IF of 12" DIP sewer
FM and tied in the line at both sides with new plug valves.
NW 77th Way Waterline Replacement· Phase 4
City of Pembroke Pines, Fl Contact: Ricardo Roses· 954.435.6511
Project Status: Completed October 2013 Contract Amount: $753,540.15
Installation of approximately 6,300 8" PVC WM with services, new meters and meter boxes. Also installed 8 new fire
hydrants, 100 IF of 10" WM and 40 IF of 16" WM. Full Ian. 1" milling and overlay of approximately 150,000 SF with road
striping.
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I 11/7/2017
THIS IS ISSUED AS A MA ""R DF ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE . THIS
CERnFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMAnVELY OR NEGAnvELY AMEND. EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFfORDED BY THE POUCIES
BELOW. THIS CERn.f!!:.A..r.!: .~!.!NSURANCE DOES NOT C~.~nTUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING 'NSURER(S). AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR AND THE CERTIFICATE
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me t.rm" :'~i.;'inif~u ~~!!:: ;JI('1' cerTAinn I may requIre 8n endorsement A statem.nt on this certffteata does not conter ighls to the
Eastern Insurance Group. Inc. ~ri" (305) I I roOf •• "
9570 SW 107 Avenue ~ .net
SuLte 104
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Anjed Group, Inc.
10101 SW 35 Terrace
FL 33176
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iCERTIFY THAT THE I I BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUg>. ~ THE EP-_~~.~He. P<l.UCY~ERIOD
DeSCRlPnON OF OPERAnoNS f LOCATIOHS I YEHICL!S (ACORD 101, AckSItIONI RflNltl SeMdule, Ny" .ttuMd If mor. 'JNce Is R!qulrtd)
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
ACORD 25 (2014/01)
INS025 (201401j
CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRAnoN DATE THEREOF, NOnCE WIL.l BE OELWERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLteY PROVISIONS.
"UTHOfUZEO AEPRES!NTA lIVE
David Lopez/ANA ; ~ -® 1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
Local Busi ness Tax R3cei pt
Miami-DadeCounly, Stale of Florida
-THIS IS NOT A Blll-00 NOT PAY
7229881
BUSINESS NA M E/lOCA nON
ANJED GROUP INC
10101 SW 35 TER
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER
RECEIPT NO
RENEWAL
7515001
SEC. TYPE OF eUSINESS
EX·P1RES
SEPTEMBER 3D, 2018
Must be displ~yed at plaCe of business
Pursuant to Cou'IUY Code
Chapter 8A -Art. 9 & 10
ANJED GROUP INC
CIO ALEJANDRO J BALSINDE PRES
196 GENERAL BUILDING
CONTRACTOR
PA YM ENT RECEIVED
6Y TAX COLLECTOR
75.00 08/1612017
Work,r(s) CGC15199B7 0208-17-004394
This Local Business Tax: R3ceipl onycOI'nrrspayrrentd the L.ocaI BusIness Tax_ The F«eipt isnota licent.e,
perm!, or acerti"cation rJthe hoIder'Squali"catiOl1$, 10 do business.li;)ldef' rrust COflllI'Iwith anygowrnrrental
or ~ reguialorylEYIs8l'ldrequirements which apply to the business.
The RHl3Pr NO above (J1JS{ be dispayed on all corrrrercial whicles -Miarn-Dade Code Sec Sa-276.
fa' r»:lre infamriion, visit wwwaiamdi0.goyIfaxcdlector
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
2601 BLAIR STONE ROAD
TALLAHASSEE FL 32399-0783
BALSINDE, ALEJANDRO J
ANJED GROUP, INC.
10101 SW 35 TERRACE
MIAMI FL 33165
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DE;TACH HE;RE
RICK SCOTT, GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT
(850) 487-1395
JONATHAN ZACHEM, SECRETARY
JIMMY PATRON IS
CHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
•• CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM FLORIDA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW·'
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXEMPTION
This certifies that the individual listed below has elected to be exempt from Florida Workers' Compensation law.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7127/2017
PERSON: BALSINDE
FEIN: 453736727
BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS:
ANJED GROUP INC
10101 SW 35 TERRACE
MIAMI FL
SCOPE OF BUSINESS OR TRADE:
licensed General Contrador
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/27/2019
ALEJANDRO J
33165
IMPORTANT: PursuanttoChapter440.05(14), F.S., an officer of a corporation who elects exemption from this chapter by filing a certificate of eledion under
this section may not recover be~fits Of compensation under this chapter. Pursuant to Chapter 440.05(12), F.S .• Certificates of election to be exempt.. apply
only Within the scope of the business or trade listed on the notice of election to be exempt. Pursuant to Chapter 440.05(13), F.S., Notices of etection to be
exempt and certificates of election to be exempt shall be subject to revocation if, at any time after the fiUng of the notice or the issuance of the certificate, the
person named on the notice or certificate no longer meets the requirements of this section for issuance of a certificate. The department shall revoke a
certificate at any time for failure of the person named on the certificate to meel the requirements of this section.
DFS-F2-DWC-252 CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO BE EXEMPT REVISED 08-13 QUESTIONS? (850)413-1609
2/22/2018 Detail by Entity Name
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Detail by Entity Name
Florida Profit Corporation
ANJED GROUP, INC.
Filing Information
Document Number
FEI/EIN Number
Date Filed
Effective Date
State
Status
Principal Address
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165
.M.i!illng Address
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165
P11000094924
45-3736727
11101/2011
11/01/2011
FL
ACTIVE
Registered Agont Name & Address
BALSINDE, ALEJANDRO J
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165
Officer/Director Detail
Name & Address
Title P,S
BALSINDE, ALEJANDRO J
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165
AnnualRep~
ReporiYear
2015
2016
2017
Filed Date
04/28/2015
04/28/2016
04/26/2017
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2017 FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT
DOCUMENT# P11000094924
Entity Name: ANJED GROUP, INC.
Current Principal Place of Business:
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165
Current Mailing Address:
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165 US
FEI Number: 45·3736727
Name and Address of Current Registered Agent:
BALSINDE. ALEJANDRO J
10101 SW 35 TERR
MIAMI, FL 33165 US
FILED
Apr 26,2017
Secretary of State
CC6379546816
Certificate of Status Desired: No
The above named entity submits this statement for the purpose of changing its registered office Of registered agent, or both, in the State of Florida.
SIGNATURE:
~E~le-c~tr-o-ni~c~S~ig-n-at~u-re-o~I~R~e~gi~st~.-re~d~A~g-.~nt---------------------------------------------nD~at~e----
OfficerlDirector Detail :
Title
Name
Address
P,S
BALSINDE, ALEJANDRO J
10101 SW 35 TERR
City·State·Zip: MIAMI FL 33165
I hereby ceftify that the informalfon indicated on this report or supplemental report is true and accurate and thaI my electronic signature shaf/ have the same /egal effect 85 if made under
oath: that I am an officer or director of the COtpOralion or the rece/veror trustee empowered to execute this report as requir8d byChapter607. Florida Statutes; and that my name appears
ebove, or on an ettachment with a/l other flke empowered.
SIGNATURE: ALEJANDRO BALSINDE PRESIDENT 04/26/2017
ElectroniC Signature of Signing Officer/Director Detail Date
Member Name
Bid Number
Bid Name
City of South Miami
RFP-RFP PR2018-03-0-
2018/5K
VARIOUS ASPHALT &
CONCRETE PROJECTS AT
CITY PARKS
3 Document(s) found for this bid
17 Planholder(s) found.
447 NOTIFIEO
Supplier Name
Canyon Construction, Inc.
ConstructConnect
Construction Aggregates Corp
IT Services
Construction Journal, ltd.
Cunano Builders Corp
Daycoven Constructions llC
Excel4llC
Firm Builder llC
HG Construction
Kalex Construction &
Developement Inc
legacy Products Inc
M & M Asphalt Maintenance,
Inc. DBA All County Paving
Recreational Design &
Construction, Inc.
RJ Spencer Construction
The Paving Lady
Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc.
williams paving co., inc.
Address 1
6538 Collins Ave
3825 Edwards Rd
4193 Bramblewood loop
400 SW 7th Street
16259 sw 81 st
13035 SW 132 Avenue
P.O. Box 420164
2054 Vista Park Way
7570 SW 77th Avenue
11401 5W 40th 5t
3791 SW Pierre St
1180 5W 10th Street
3990 N Powerline Road
20535 NW 2nd Ave # 202
1000 W Industrial Ave
20701 STIRLING ROAD
11300 NW s River Drive
City
Miami Beach
Cincinnati
Spring HHI
Stuart
Miami
Miami
Kissimmee
West Palm
Beach
Miami
Miami
Topeka
Delray Beach
Fort
Lauderdale
Miami
Gardens
Boynton
Beach
PEMBROKE
PINES
Medley
State Zip Phone Attributes
1. Hispanic Owned
2. Small Business
3. Woman Owned
Fl 33141 3057638869
OH 45209 8772271680
Fl 34609 4078820288
Fl 34994 8007855165
1. Hispanic Owned
2. Small Business
Fl 33193 7862583719
Fl 33186 3052354340
1. African American
Fl 34742 4074808976 Owned
Fl 33411 5614800288
Fl 33143 7868458999
Fl 33165 3055138484
K5 66617 7859920367
Fl 33444 5615880949
Fl 33309 9545663885
1. African American
2. Small Business
3. Woman Owned
Fl 33169 7864435346
Fl 33428 5615722600 1. Hispanic Owned
Fl 33332 9546808005
Fl 33178 3058821950
MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Dally except Saturday, Sunday nnel
logol Holidays
Miaml, MIami-Dade County. Floridtl
STATE OF FlORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI·DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
JOHANA OLIVA, who on oath says that he or she is the
LEGAL CLERK, Legal Notices of Ihe Miami Daily Business
Review f/k/a Miami Review, B dally (except Saturday,
Sunday and legal Holidays) newspaper, PUblished at Miami
in Miami-Dade County, Florida; that the attached copy of
advert,isemenl, being a legal Advertisement of Notice in Ihe
mafterof
CITI' OF SOUTH MIAMI-RFP PR2016-03
in the XXX)( Court,
V/aS pubnshed in said newspaper in the issues of
01123/2018
Affiant further says thai the said Miami DaUy Business
Review is a newspaper published OIl Miami, in said
Miami-Dade County, Florida end that tho said newspaper has
heretofore been conlinuously published in said Miami-Dade
County, Florida each day (except SalLirday. Sunday and
legal Holidays) and has been entered as second class mml
matter at the post omce In Miami in said Miami-Dade County,
Florida. for a period of one year next preceding the first
publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant
further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any
person, firm Of corporation any discount, rebate, commission
or refund fOf !he purpose of securing this advertisement for
publication in the said newspaper.
(S
JOHANA OLIVA personally known to me