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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-1040J-03-829 09/23/03 93-1040 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF THE FINDINGS OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE'S FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION OF INFORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 02-03-216, ISSUED TO STATE CONTRACT CONSULTANTS, THAT THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PROVIDE BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING (BPR) AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SME) SERVICES ARE, IN RANK ORDER: (1) BLACKWELL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC ("BLACKWELL") AND (2) BEARING POINT, INC. ("BEARING"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM TO PROVIDE SAID SERVICES FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR PERIODS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH BEARING, THE SECOND -RANKED FIRM IN THE EVENT NEGOTIATIONS FAIL WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT THE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") partnered with Arthur Anderson for the provision of a Technology Strategic Plan that highlighted an initiative to implement a commercial off the shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system to provide modern, reliable, efficient and integrated support for the City of Miami's finance, employee relations, budget, payroll and purchasing functions; and :CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEP ? 5 2093 Resolution No. ,j3-1040 e t WHEREAS, the first major phase of the ERP project is the procurement of Business Process Engineering ("BPE") services and the augmentation of the City's ERP project team with Subject Matter Experts ("SME"); and WHEREAS, the City issued informal Request for Proposals No. 03-02-216 seeking proposals from Business Process Reengineering ("BPR") and SME vendors under contract with the State of Florida, to provide said services for the City's ERP Project; and WHEREAS, a total of three (3) proposals were received and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee, which ranked Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC ("Blackwell") as the top-ranked firm to provide the BPR and SME services, and recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with Bearing Point, Inc., ("Bearing") the second -ranked firm should negotiations fail with the top-ranked firm; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has approved the findings and recommendations of the Evaluation Committee and recommends that the same be accepted; Page 2 of 4 1j3-1040 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager's approval of the Evaluation Committee's finding and recommendation of Informal Request for Proposal No. 02-03-216, that the most qualified firms to provide BPR and SME Services are, in rank order: (1) Blackwell, State Contract No. 974-194-03-1 and (2) Bearing, State Contract No. 973-572-04-1, is accepted. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized!' to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Blackwell, the top-ranked firm, for a two-year period, with the option to extend for two additional two-year periods. Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized" to negotiate an Agreement with Bearing, the second -ranked firm, in the event negotiations fail with the top-ranked firm. Section 5. The City Manager is directed to present the negotiated Agreement to the City Commission for consideration. �i The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable provisions of the City Charter and Code. Page 3 of 4 03-1040 Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.V PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September , 2003. �- MANUEL'A. DIAZ, nOR ATTEST: 4ISCILLA4A�OMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TCL FORMe D CORRECTNESS:/ TY W7oS40:tr:AS:BSS zi If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 4 of 4 #A-1040 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 21 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: . Honora e Mayonand em ers DATE: SEP 16 2043 FILE: :of the C ty mmiss' n SUBJECT Recommendation for CA Award of RFP #02-03-216: FROM: Joe Arriola REFERENCES: Professional Consulting 6ief Administrator / City Manager Services for Business ENCLOSURES: Process Reengineering and Subject Matter Experts Recommendation It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager approving the findings, of the Evaluation Committee pursuant to an informal Request for Proposals No. 02-03-216 issued to State of Florida State Contract Consultants, that the most qualified firms to provide Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) services are, in rank order: (1) Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC and (2) Bearing Point, Inc. Please authorize the City Manager to negotiate a professional services agreement with the highest ranked firm for the provision of BPR and SME services and to negotiate an agreement with the second -ranked firm, in the event negotiations fail with the top-ranked firm. Please also direct the City Manager to present.the agreement to the City Commission for consideration. Background In 2001, the City of Miami partnered with Arthur Anderson Corporation for the provision of a Technology Strategic Plan. This plan highlighted a number of strategic technology initiatives the City needs to complete within the next few years. One of these initiatives is the acquisition and implementation of a commercial off the shelf Enterprise Resource Planning software system (ERP) to provide modern, reliable, efficient and integrated support for the City's finance, employee relations, budget, payroll and purchasing functions. This project includes reengineering current processes to reflect industry best practices. Therefore, the first major phase of the ERP project is to contract for Business Process Reengineering services and Subject Matter Experts in the areas of finance, employee relations and budget. The BPR study will include reviewing and mapping of the current state of business processes in the key areas mentioned above, documenting industry best practices and providing a gap analysis and a road map for the City on how to implement industry best practices to improve efficiencies, performance, accountability and minimize customization during the ERP implementation. The first major phase of the ERP project also includes augmenting the City of Miami ERP project team with Subject Matter Expert resources. The SMEs are specialists in the areas of finance, employee relations and budget. A - o3 -1040 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Business Process Reengineering and Subject Matter Experts September 25, 2003 Page 2 The City of Miami issued an informal RFP to seek proposals from qualified and experienced firms off the State of Florida computer consulting services contract to provide professional consulting services for Business Process Reengineering and Subject Matter Experts. The firms invited to respond were BearingPoint, Inc. (State of Florida Contract No. 973-572-04-1), Blackwell, Inc. (State of Florida Contract No 974-194-03-1), IBM Corporation (State of Florida Contract No 973-504-03-1), MGT of America, Inc. (State of Florida Contract No 973-574-03-1) and TekSystems, Inc. (State of Florida Contract No 974-062-03-1). A mandatory Pre -Proposal conference was conducted on August 12, 2003 at City Hall with potential proposers to discuss the City's needs and the services to be provided. A total of three (3) responsive Proposals were received and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee. The Committee met on two occasions, September 2, 2003 and September 5, 2003, at which time the Committee heard oral presentations from the three (3) firms who were short-listed. Following discussion, deliberation and evaluation, the Committee recommended Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC as its top-ranked firm. Should negotiations fail with Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC, the Committee recommended the City negotiate with Bearing Point, Inc., until a successful contract is negotiated. F1 CALACT: None —Budgeted Item JA :rh -2- ,3--1040 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES JEB BUSH Governor CYNTHIA A. HENDERSON Secretary Wbrida.com TM State Purchasing 4050 Esplanade Way Suite 350 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950 Telephone: 850-488-8440 Fax: 850-488-5498 Intemet: www.MyFlodda.com Suite 315 CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACT TITLE: Consultant Services -IT (Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC) CONTRACT NO.: 974-194-03-1 TTN NO.: 974-194 EFFECTIVE: See Contract Paragraph 1.03, Term, and 2.36, Effective Date SUPERSEDES: N/A CONTRACTOR(S): Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC (C) ANY QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, OR CONTRACT SUPPLIER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY ARISE SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF DEL HICKS AT (850) 487-0417, SUNCOM 277-0417, E-MAIL: hicksd(a,dms.state.fl.us A. AUTHORITY - Upon affirmative action taken by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, a contract has been executed between the State of Florida and the designated contractors. B. EFFECT - This contract was entered into to provide economies in the purchase of Consultant Services -IT by all State of Florida agencies and institutions. Therefore, in compliance with Section 287.042, Florida Statutes, all purchases of these commodities shall be made under the terms, prices, and conditions of this contract and with the suppliers specified. C. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS - All purchase orders shall be issued in accordance with the attached ordering instructions. Purchaser shall order at the prices indicated, exclusive of all Federal, State and local taxes. All contract purchase orders shall show the State Purchasing contract number, product number, quantity, description of item, with unit prices extended and purchase order totaled. (This requirement may be waived when purchase is made by a blanket purchase order.) ,)3-1040 D. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE - Agencies shall report any vendor failure to perform according to the requirements of this contract on Complaint to Vendor, form PUR 7017. Should the vendor fail to correct the problem within a prescribed period of time, then form PUR 7029, Request for Assistance, is to be filed with this office. E. SPECLAL AND GENERAL CONDITIONS - Special and general conditions are enclosed for your information. Any restrictions accepted from the supplier are noted on'the ordering instructions. State Purchasing has awarded the IT Consulting contracts on a non-exclusive basis to qualified vendors, but purchasing officers shall seek competition between IT consulting vendors for purchases over $25,000, and in all accordance with contract paragraph 1.06, titled "Deliverables". The consulting vendor rates published in the contracts are ceiling rates, and to the extent practicable, agencies should negotiate lower rates depending on the complexity and duration of a proposed project. Where procurement is sought and only one source is available from State Term Contracts, the agency/entity shall document this file as to the conditions and circumstances warranting this decision. F. CONTRACT APPRAISAL FORM - State Contract Appraisal, form PUR 7073 should be used to provide your input and recommendations for improvements in the contract to State Purchasing for receipt no later than 90 days prior to the expiration date of this contract. 2Z Z Au orize Signature (date) DIUmeb Attachments ,3"040 Contract for Information Technology Consulting Services THIS CONTRACT FOR SERVICES, # 974-194-03-1, by and between the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, (herein referred to as the "Department"), 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, and Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC (herein referred to as "Contractor"), 100 S. Wacker, Chicago, Illinois 60606, an Illinois corporation, registered in Florida, each referred to herein as "Party," and collectively referred to as the "Parties." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide Eligible Users, defined hereinbelow, with information technology consulting services; WHEREAS, the Department solicited Response to an Invitation to Negotiate # 974-194 to prospective providers of said services; and WHEREAS, the Contractor responded to the Invitation to Negotiate and desires to provide said consulting services; and WHEREAS, the relationship between the Department and the Contractor will be mutually beneficial unto each'other; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties execute this Contract so same becomes binding and enforceable by and through the Parties, their heirs and assigns, and agree heretofore: Section One - Scoue of Work 1.01 Definitions. The Parties agree to the following: 1.) Consulting Services. Contractor's information technology consulting services shall consist of those services contained in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated herein by reference. 2.) Eligible Users. State agencies pursuant to Section 287.056, Florida Statutes, political subdivisions (county, local county board of public instruction, municipal or other local public agency/authority) and State Universities, pursuant to Section 240.605, Florida Statutes, and private non-profit transportation communities pursuant to Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, as well as any other additional government entities, as may be approved in the future by the State of Florida Legislature or the Department. 1 Department Contractor ,)3-1040 3.) Vendor User Fee Report. Contractor's written report due to the Department at the end of each Calendar Quarter summarizing all of Contractor's sales to Eligible Users under this Contract. The Report form shall be provided by the Department to the Contractor upon execution of this Contract. 4.) Purchase Document. An Eligible User's document to formalize a purchase transaction with the Contractor, which shall contain statements, including but not limited to, quantity, description, price of goods and services ordered, payment, liquidated damages, discount, dates of performance, contract number, as well as other applicable factors or suitable references pertinent to purchase. The Purchase Document may be a Purchase Order, as defined in Rule 60A-1.001(12), Florida Administrative Code, for those certain Eligible Users described therein. A Contractor shall not deliver or furnish products or services until an Eligible User transmits a Purchase Document. The Purchase Document shall be signed by the Eligible User. All Purchase Documents shall bear the contract number, shall be placed by the Eligible User directly with the Contractor, and shall be deemed to incorporate by reference the Contract terms and conditions. In addition, the Eligible User and the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Purchase Document contains the performance standards as described in Section 2.07, Performance Standards, the scope of services as described in Section 1.02, Purpose, the amount of liquidated damages, as described in Section 2.05, Liquidated Damages, and the total stated dollar amount as described in Section 1.04, Price, and Section 1.06, Deliverables, herein. Deliverables and their correlation to payment must be clearly and plainly stated in the Purchase Document. If there is any inconsistency between the Contract terms and the terms stated on the Eligible User's purchase document, confirmation, or acknowledgement, the Contract terns shall control. 5.) Contract. This executed document between the Contractor and the Department, including any and all Exhibits, Addendums or Revisions thereto, including any and all Purchase Documents issued under this Contract, that constitute the binding agreement between the Parties. 6.) Calendar Quarter. The period of time commencing on January 1St of the calendar year and extending every three (3) months thereafter. 1.02 Purpose. The Contractor is authorized to provide Consulting Services to any and all Eligible Users. The Contractor shall ascertain that the scope of Consulting Services be set forth in the Eligible User's Purchase Document. Any Consulting Services considered for an Eligible 2 Wim' Department Contractor �J3-1040 User that are not contained in the definition of Consulting Services as defined herein, are prohibited unless Contractor has received prior written approval from the Department and such services are set forth in an addendum hereto executed by all parties. The Parties agree that this Contract is anticipated to be in excess of Category Two, or $25,000, as defined in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. 1.03 Term. The Parties agree that the "Term" of this Contract shall be for a one (1) year period commencing upon the execution of this Contract and continuing for one (1) year unless extended, terminated or renewed as provided herein. In addition, this Contract may be renewed, on the same terms and conditions, in accordance with Section 287.058(1)(f), Florida Statutes, at the option of the Department. The Department shall provide written notice to Contractor regarding the intent to renew the Contract prior to the expiration of the Contract. Renewals shall be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations by the Department. The Parties agree that the prices under this Contract may be re -negotiated at the time of renewal, if any. 1.04 Price. • The Contractor agrees to bill Eligible Users on a monthly time and materials basis, plus expenses, provided said expenses do not include additional mark-ups; or on a fixed fee basis where this is shown to be in the State's best interest. In addition, the Contractor and the Eligible User shall be responsible for determining a total maximum stated dollar amount for the price of the Consulting Services and setting forth that total amount in the Purchase Document. The Contractor shall not exceed that total stated dollar amount under that Purchase Document. The Contractor agrees to bill the Eligible Users under the following pricing structure based on the Contractor's staff classification, with rates as set forth in the attached Exhibit `S", which is incorporated herein by reference. The Parties agree that the Contractor is prohibited from negotiating or billing in a manner that exceeds the stated rates included herein or the total stated dollar amount in the Purchase Document. The Parties agree that the Contractor and the Eligible User may also negotiate fixed- price contracts for a defined scope of work, billing the Eligible User on a progress completed basis. The Parties agree that the price charged to Eligible Users shall be subject to audit, and the Contractor shall make any and all records supporting the billed prices available for inspection, upon written request by the Department. Charges for services may be discounted off prices contained herein; however, price increases for any reason are prohibited. 3_ i�� �iV� Department Contractor " 3`1040 1.05 Best Pricing Offer. During the Contract term, if the Contractor sells substantially the same or a smaller quantity of a product outside the Contract, but upon the same or similar terms of the Contract, at a lower price, then at the discretion of the Department the price under the Contract shall be immediately reduced to the lower price. 1.06 Surcharge Fee. The Parties agree, pursuant to Sec. 287.1345, Florida Statutes, to a surcharge fee of one percent (1%) on the Contractor's sales on any and all Consulting Services provided to any and all Eligible Users resulting from this Contract. The Contractor shall pay the surcharge to the Department and must include the surcharge in the prices quoted hereinabove and any other negotiable prices quoted to Eligible Users. After receipt of payment from the Contract purchases, all Contractor surcharge fees shall be payable to the Department no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter. The Contractor shall note "vendor user fee" Contract number on the check and remit it to the following: State of Florida Department of Management Services P.O. Box 5438 Tallahassee, FL 32314-5438 The Contractor shall provide the Department with the Contractor's written Vendor User .Fee Report form (PUR 7073-C) and surcharge fees at the end of each Calendar Quarter. The Parties agree that the Vendor User Fee Report shall be subject to audit and any and all Contractor records shall be subject to inspection by the Department upon reasonable notice provided to the Contractor. The Contractor agrees that the submittal of the Summary Sales Report is a certification by the Contractor that the report is a true, accurate and correct representation of the sales activity during that Calendar Quarter. The Parties agree that failure to comply with the surcharge fee requirements shall result in the Contractor being found in default. The Department reserves the right to revise collection and reporting requirements in conjunction with implementation of an online procurement system. In addition, the Department shall have the option to immediately and unilaterally cancel the Contract as well as charge any and all re - procurement costs against the Contractor as contained in Section 2.06 herein. 1.07 Deliverables. The Contractor acknowledges that the Eligible User shall be responsible for preparing a statement of scope of work for submission to minimum of three (3) contractors who currently hold state term contracts for Information Technology Consulting Services, who are able to provide the services, (which may include the Contractor), receiving proposals, and Department Contractor 93-1040 negotiating a contract with the selected contractor. The Eligible User and the selected contractor shall include in their Purchase Document the following items: services needed with specific, clearly stated deliverables, projected time commitment including commencement and completion dates, assigned personnel, negotiated hourly rates or negotiated project costs, resolution of any potential developed/modified software ownership/licensing issues, performance standards for the Contractor, as described in Section 2.07, herein, as well as the total stated amount of the Consulting Services, as contained in Section 1.04, herein. 1.08 Payment. Charges for Consulting Services rendered by the Contractor shall be invoiced as the Consulting Services are performed monthly, or in accordance with a performance schedule established and agreed upon between the Eligible User and the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit bills for fees or other compensation for services and/or expenses in sufficient detail for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof, pursuant to Section 287.058, Florida Statutes. The Contractor agrees to submit any and all invoices for travel, if applicable, in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The Parties agree that payments to the Contractor will be made in accordance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes. 1.09 Ordering Instructions. The Parties agree that Purchase Document shall be issued in accordance with the Ordering Instructions, attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by reference. Eligible User shall order at the prices indicated, or negotiated, exclusive of all Federal, State and local taxes, consistent with Section 1.04, herein. SECTION TWO - REQUIREMENTS 2.01 Good Standing. The Contractor must maintain good standing as a Florida profit or non- profit corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other recognized business entity authorized to transact business pursuant to the laws of this State and any other applicable law. The Contractor shall submit a certified copy of a Certificate of Status froTq the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, to the Department concurrent with the execution of this Contract. In addition, the Contractor shall submit a resolution to the Department concurrent with the execution of this Contract, indicating that the person(s) executing this Contract are authorized to do so by the shareholders or partners of the business, whichever is applicable. 2.02 Warranty of Ability to Perform The Contractor shall warrant that there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation at law or equity, before or by a court, governmental 5 LuV-ir Department Contractor "J3-1040 agency, public Board or body, pending or threatened, to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, that would in any way prohibit, restrain or enjoin the execution or delivery of the Contractor's obligations, diminish the Contractor's obligations, or diminish the Contractor's financial ability to perform the terms of this Contract. During the term of this Contract, if any of the aforementioned events occur, the Contractor must immediately notify, in writing, the Department of same, and the Department has the discretion to consider same as sufficient cause for the termination of this Contract, pursuant to Section 2.06 herein. 2.03 Indemnity. (1) The Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Eligible Users, and their officers, agents, and employees, from third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, whether brought under contract, tort, or any other cause of action, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to bodily injury, death, and damage to real or personal tangible property alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors; provided, however, that if there is also fault on the part of the State or Eligible User or its agents, officers and employees or any other entity or individual acting on the State's or Eligible User's behalf, the foregoing indemnification shall be on a comparative fault basis. (2) The Contractor shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Eligible Users from any third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, whether brought under contract, tort, or any other cause of action, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to violation or infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or intellectual property right. The provisions of this subparagraph shall not apply to the Eligible User's misuse or modification of the Contractor's deliverables or the Eligible User's operation or utilization of the Contractor's deliverables in a manner not contemplated by this Contract or the individual purchase document. The Contractor shall not be liable for any cost, expense, or compromise incurred or made by the State or Eligible User in an infringement action without the Contractor's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any product is the subject of an infringement suit, or in the Contractor's opinion is likely to become the subject of such a suit, the Contractor may at its sole expense procure for the Eligible User the right to continue using the product or to modify it to become non -infringing. If the Contractor is not 6 Lt_ Department Contractor 3-1040 reasonably able to modify or otherwise secure the Eligible User the right to continue using the product, the Contractor shall remove the product and refund the Eligible User the amounts paid in excess of a reasonable rental for past use. The Eligible User shall not be liable for any royalties. (3) As a condition to the foregoing indemnity obligations of this section 2.03, the State or Eligible User shall give the Contractor (a) written notice of any action or threatened action, (b) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at Contractor's sole expense, provided that such settlement shall be with the consent of the Eligible User, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and (c) full cooperation and assistance in defending the action at Contractor's sole expense. (4) Except as specified in the foregoing portions of this section, for all other claims against the Contractor under any individual purchase document, and regardless of the basis on which the claim is made, whether brought under contract, tort, for liquidated damages or any other cause of action, the limit of the Contractor's liability under a purchase document for direct damages shall be the greater of (i) $100,000, (ii) the dollar amount of the purchase document, or (iii) two times the charges rendered by the Contractor under the purchase document. Unless otherwise specifically enumerated in the Contract or in the purchase document, no party shall be liable to another for special, indirect, punitive or consequential damages, including lost data or records (unless the purchase document requires the Contractor to back-up data or records), even if the party has been advised that such damages are possible. No party shall be liable for lost profits, lost revenue, or lost institutional operating savings. The State and Eligible User may, in addition to other remedies available to them at law or equity and upon notice to the Contractor, retain such monies from amounts due to the Contractor as may be necessary to satisfy any claim for damages, penalties, costs and the like asserted by or against them. The Department may set off any liability or other obligation of the Contractor to the Department against any payments due the Contractor under any contract with the Department. 2.04 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute concerning performance of the Contract shall be decided by the Contract Administrator, who shall reduce the decision to writing and serve a copy on the Contractor. The decision of Contract Administrator shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of receipt, the Contractor files with the Contract Administrator a petition for administrative hearing. Said petition shall be addressed to the Secretary of the Department Contractor Department, hereinafter referred to as "Secretary." The Secretary's decision to grant or deny the hearing in the event of any such petition shall be final, subject to the Contractor's right to judicial review pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. 2.05 Liquidated Damages. The Contractor acknowledges that the State retains the sole discretion of whether to pursue the remedy of liquidated damages for material non-performance of services as stated in the Eligible User's Purchase Document, in addition to other legal remedies available as provided in Section 2.06, herein. In the event of default of specific obligations, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Party not at fault may be entitled to damages and that by their nature such damages will be difficult to ascertain at this time. The issues involved in determining the amount of damages to which the non -defaulting Party would be entitled will be multiple and complex, and will be dependent on many and variant factors, proof of which could be burdensome. One of those variant factors is the nature and amount of work that will be set forth in the scope of Consulting Services in the Eligible User's Purchase Document. Further, the Parties wish to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation upon occurrence of an event of default. Therefore, the Parties agree, in view of the circumstances and uncertainties that may be present at the time of default, that it is in the best interest of both Parties and the State of Florida that the Eligible User and the Contractor agree upon a reasonable amount of liquidated damages, if appropriate, according to the scope of services and Contractor's deliverables, and that the amount be set forth in writing in the Purchase Document. If the Eligible User and the Contractor agree that liquidated damages are not appropriate according to the scope of services and Contractor's deliverables, a statement so stating shall be included in the Purchase Document. The Parties further stipulate that the amount of liquidated damages provided for in the Purchase Document is not intended to be a penalty and is purely intended to reasonably compensate for unknown and unascertainable damages. 2.06 Cancellation/Termination/Default. It is likely that this Contract may be cancelled by the Department during the Contract Term in order to accommodate the State's new E -Procurement system. In addition, this Contract may be cancelled in whole or in part by either Party, for any reason, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. In addition and pursuant to Section 287.058(1)(c), Florida Statutes, the Department shall unilaterally cancel this Contract if the Contractor refuses to allow public access to any and all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Department Contractor Contractor in conjunction with the Contract. As stated in Section 2.05 herein, the Department may exercise its right to liquidated damages for material non-performance. However, in addition to seeking liquidated damages, the Department reserves the right to terminate the Contract for cause pursuant to Rule 60A-1.006(3), Florida Administrative Code,,which governs the procedure for and consequences of termination for cause. 2.07 Performance Standards. The Contractor must warrant that all work performed complies with customary, reasonable, and prudent standards of care in accordance with the industry and must perform Consulting Services in a professional manner. The Contractor and the Eligible User shall set forth the performance standards particular to the Consulting Services in the Purchase Document. The Contractor agrees that if the level of performance of Consulting Services is not to industry standard, that the Department, in its sole discretion, may consider such failure as a default and unilaterally terminate this Contract, pursuant to Section 2.06, herein. Except as expressly stated in this section 2.07, there are no warranties, expressed or implied. THE CONTRACTOR DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2.08 Insurance Requirements. The Contractor must carry as a minimum $1,000,000.00 of general liability coverage, which shall include errors and omissions coverage, or the aggregate total of all Purchase Documents outstanding at any one period of time, whichever amount is greater. The Contractor shall add the Department as an additional insured on the general liability coverage. The insurance shall cover all of the Contractor's operations under this Contract and shall be effective throughout the Term of this Contract, as well as any renewals or extensions thereto. It is not the intent of this Contract to limit the types of insurance otherwise required by this Contract or that the Contractor may desire to obtain or be required to obtain by law. The Contractor must submit a Certificate of Insurance indicating coverage for general liability purposes and additional insured coverage, and shall maintain and pay for same throughout the Term of this Contract. A Certificate of Insurance indicating adequate coverage shall be submitted to the Eligible User prior to the issuance of any Purchase Document. Any and all insurance policies shall be through insurers qualified to do business in Florida. 2.09 ADA Requirements/Unauthorized Aliens. Contractor assumes the sole responsibility for compliance with all laws, rales and regulations stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor acknowledges and affirms that the employment of unauthorized aliens by the 9 Department Contractor ,33-1040 Contractor shall be considered a violation of Section 247A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act. If the Contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the Contract by the Department. The Parties agree that failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for termination of this Contract in accordance with Section 2.06 herein. By reference, Contractor affirms that it is not in violation of either law at the present time. 2.10 Non -Discrimination and Equal Opportunity. The Contractor agrees to not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in its operation management and employment practices and with respect to availability and accessibility of products and/or product services to the public. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, regarding such non-discrimination and equality of opportunity. Furthermore, in accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public entity and may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. By reference, the Contractor submits that it is not in violation of either law at the present time. The Parties agree that a violation of this section shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination as stated in Section 2.06, herein. 2.11 Public Entity Crime. The Contractor certifies that during the Term of this Contract and any renewals thereof as contained in Section 1.03 herein, that the Contractor is not listed on the convicted vendor list by the Department or any convicted vendor list maintained by the Federal Government. The Contractor agrees that it may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant for the Department for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. A "person" or "affiliate" includes any natural person or any entity, including predecessor or successor entities or any entity under the control of any natural person who is active in its management and who has been convicted of a public entity crime (Section 287. 133, Florida Statutes). The Parties agree that a breach of this section shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination as contained in Section 2.06, herein. 2.12 Patents and Royalties. The Contractor, without exception, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for or 10 ! , Department Contractor ,0-1044 on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process or article supplied by the Contractor. Further, if such claim is made or is pending, the Contractor may, at its option and expense, procure for the Department the right to continue use of, replace or modify the article to render it noninfringing, or accept the return of the article and reimburse the Eligible User for all costs incurred. If the Contractor uses any design device, or materials covered by letters, patent or copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood without exception that the negotiated prices shall include all royalties or costs arising from the use of such design, device, or material in any way involved in the work. 2.13 Intellectual Property. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to, any ideas, concepts, know-how, data processing techniques, data compilations, software, documentation, diagrams, schematics or blueprints developed by the Contractor personnel in connection with this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the Eligible User. The Parties agree that any joint or future software development effort shall be subject to a separate agreement signed by the Eligible User and the Contractor, wherein all ownership and license rights to such developed product shall be specified in detail. In the absence of such agreement, each party shall maintain sole ownership of its own protectable proprietary materials, which are developed or owned solely by the Eligible User or the Contractor, respectively. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect in any way the Department, Contractor, or third party, ownership of all right, title and interest in and to any existing contractor, or third party, system software, application software, routines, techniques, ideas or formulae which may be utilized in whole or in part by either Party in performing services hereunder, or any modifications, enhancements or derivative works thereof, which shall remain solely the property of the Contractor. 2.14 Assignment. The Contractor may not sell, assign or transfer any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the Department. However, the Department shall have the ability to assign this Contract provided it provides written notice to Contractor of its intent to do so. 2.15 Governmental Restrictions. In the event any governmental restrictions may be imposed that would necessitate alteration of the material, quality, workmanship or performance of the products and/or product services offered in this response prior to their delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to immediately notify the Department in writing, indicating the specific regulation that requires the alteration. The Department reserves the right and the ll i� --, -lr- Department Contractor ,)3-1040 complete discretion to accept any such alteration or to cancel the Contract at no further expense to the Department, pursuant to Section 2.06 herein. 2.16 Legal Requirements. If any dispute arises out of this Contract, the venue of any such legal recourse will be Leon County, Florida. The Parties agree that any and all applicable provisions of Federal, State, County and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall govern this Contract. The Parties agree that should a dispute arise regarding the subject matter herein, which results in litigation, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for such litigation and any and all appeals. 2.17 Notice. All notices under this Contract to be served upon the Department shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, by reputable air courier service, or delivered personally to each of the following: Department of Management Services Division Director Division of State Purchasing 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 Department of Management Services Office of the Secretary 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 Department of Management Services Office of the General Counsel 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 All notices under this Contract to be served upon the Contractor shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, by reputable air courier service, or delivered personally to: Valerie Tyler, VP Sales Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC 100 S. Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 The parties agree that any change in the above -referenced address or name of the contact person shall be submitted in a timely manner to the other Party. 2.18 Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirements. The Contractor shall procure and 12 W Department Contractor 93--1040 maintain throughout the Term of this Contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of its employees connected with the work of this project and, in case any work is subcontracted, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor. Such insurance shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Contract at the site of the project is not protected under the Workers' Compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide, and cause each sub -contractor to provide, adequate insurance, satisfactory to the Eligible User, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected. The Contractor must submit a Certificate of Insurance indicating workers' compensation insurance coverage, to the Eligible User at the time the Purchase Document is drawn. 2.19 Lobbying. Pursuant to 216.347, F.S., the Contractor may not expend any state funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. 2.20 Internet Home Page. This Contract is a public document. The Department is using My Florida.com on the World Wide Web (WWW) to distribute State Tenn Contracts and product information to Eligible Users and other interested entities. While not required at this time, each Contractor is encouraged to develop and maintain a home page on the WWW. The home page must be compatible with the most recent version of browser software being used by the State of Florida, State Technology Office. As of the writing of this Contract, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 is the browser standard. The Department intends to upgrade to new browser versions, as they become available and fully tested, at its discretion. The Universal Resource Locator (URI.) for the Contractor's home page must be listed in the space provided on the Ordering Instructions page of the Contract. 2.21 Confidential Information. Each Party may have access to confidential information made available by the other. The Parties agree that each party shall protect such confidential information in the same manner as it protects its own confidential information of like kind. Disclosure of any confidential information received by the State of Florida will be governed by the provisions of the Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. 2.22 Independent Contractor. In connection with this Contract, each Party is considered an independent contractor and as such will not have any authority to bind or commit the other. 13 VI��YY .`'i f Department Contractor J3-040 Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture, partnership or agency relationship between the Parties for any purpose. 2.23 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond its control, provided said Party experiencing the force majeure condition provides immediate written notification to the other Party and takes all reasonable efforts to cure said condition. 2.24 Advertising. No Contractor advertising or publicity, including, but not limited to press releases and references, is allowed unless the Contractor receives prior written permission from the Department. The Contractor shall not use the Department's name, or the State of Florida, or any other identifying marks or property for any advertising or publicity purposes unless the Contractor receives prior written approval from the Department. 2.25 Key Personnel Assignment. The Contractor agrees that in the event it becomes necessary for the Contractor to change key personnel while performing the services hereunder, substitution of said personnel shall take place upon the Eligible User's prior written consent. Failure to notify the Eligible User prior to the change of key personnel or a substantial change in key personnel as determined by the Eligible User may be sufficient cause for default of this Contract pursuant to Section 2.06, herein. 2.26 Severability Clause. The Parties agree that if any term or condition herein is deemed void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions are severable from that void provision and shall remain in full force and effect. 2.27 Appropriations. The Parties agree that the Eligible User's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event the appropriation is not made, the Contractor shall not be entitled to file a claims bill. 2.28 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor agrees to disclose the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the State of Florida, or any of its agencies. In addition, the Contractor also agrees to supply the name of any State employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in Contractor. 2.29 Addition/Deletion. The Parties agree that the Department reserves the right to add or to delete any products and/or product services from this Contract when deemed to be in the State's best interest. 14 Department Contrfactor 3-1040 2.30 Waiver. The delay or failure by the Department to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Contract shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of that Party's right thereafter to enforce those rights, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 2.31 Interpretation. The Parties agree to the following rules regarding the interpretation of this Contract: i.) the Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code and other Florida law shall govern any inconsistencies in this Contract, ii.) headings and captions are for convenience only and are not to be used in the interpretation of this Contract, iii.) all references to Sections and Exhibits are to Sections and Exhibits contained in this Contract, iv.) the provisions of the Exhibits are incorporated in this Contract, and in the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the Contract govern over any terms and conditions set forth in the Exhibits. 2.32 Contract Administrator. The Department shall name a Contract Administrator during the Term of this Contract whose responsibility shall be to maintain this Contract. The Contractor shall provide written notice of any contract changes to the Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator is currently Del Hicks and the contact information is contained in the Section 2.17, entitled Notice, herein. 2.33 Drug Free Workplace Program. The Contractor agrees to implement a drug free workplace program as defined in 287.087, Florida Statutes, throughout the Term as defined in Section 1.03, herein. 2.34 Waiver of Jury Trial. The Contractor agrees that in the event litigation ensues regarding this Contract, that the Contractor waives its right to a jury trial. 2.35 Performance Bond. The Contractor agrees to provide the Eligible User with a performance bond in the total amount of the Purchase Document guaranteeing that the Contractor will perform all Consulting Services according to this Contract, within the time stipulated and agreed pricing, if the Purchase Document meets or exceeds Category Five, or $250,000. In addition, Contractor agrees to provide the Eligible User a performance bond, regardless of the category amount, in the total amount of the Purchase Document if any item, portion, or part of the scope of work contained in the Purchase Document includes modifying, maintaining, or fixing any data file systems (i.e. flat file, indexed file, or database structure) or source code programs pertaining or relating to State of Florida owned systems software and/or applications software. Notwithstanding the above, the Parties agree that if the Contractor 15 i� Department CoAtractor !3-x.040 performs such services on a time and materials basis rather than a fixed deliverable basis, and has acquired professional liability insurance with adequate coverage for the project covered by the Eligible User's Purchasing Document, the Parties may exempt the Contractor from the performance bond requirement with the written consent of the State of Florida's Chief Information Officer of the State Technology Office, or his or her duly authorized designee, as defined in Section 282.102, Florida Statutes. The Contractor shall provide the performance bond to the Eligible User and a copy to the Department before any Consulting Services commence. Said bond shall be issued by a reliable surety company, licensed to do business in the State of Florida and approved by the Federal Department of Treasury. The Eligible User and the Contractor shall not issue numerous Purchase Documents to evade the intent of this section. 16 ii.11 Department Contractor 93-1040 2.36 Effective Date. The effective date of this Contract shall be the date last ascribed hereinbelow. 2.37 Entire Agreement. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No oral agreements or representations shall be valid or binding upon the Department, an Eligible User or the Contractor unless expressly contained herein or by a written amendment to this Contract, which is not in conflict with the terms and conditions of this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed, on the dates shown below their respective names. "DEPARTMENT" "CONTRACTOR" Signature Signature Print name:IVitl155dt QeLpSD'ynlirliU e L Print name: �� tWy ci m -op Title:Devgfl I>i*r e 'i'tY Sri 1 e- ?--Arch4s iYieitle: —r--� acv Date: 12.� Z4� oz- Date: .. Approved as to form and legality by the Department General Counsel's Office 17 Department Contractor ;J3- 41040 Exhibit "A" — Portfolio of Services Company Profile Blackwell Consulting Services is the largest minority-owned information technology company in the Mid - West. We provide end-to-end technology oriented solutions to the public and private sectors. Our focus is on helping our clients meet their business goals through the use of technology. With over 100 customers across the United States, we provide services to our customers in the following areas: • Management Consulting — defining business vision, goals, and challenges and assessing how technology may impact or help achieve these goals. The emphasis is on the people, processes and technology. • Package Solutions — Package implementation solutions include Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP. • E-Commerce/Internet — Web development including intranets and extranets. Development of solutions through the use of the Internet. • Application Development and Collaborative Systems — development/implementation of package and custom applications through the use of leading edge technologies while leveraging existing applications. The integration of applications within the enterprise. • Network Systems Integration — convergence of voice and data as it relates to the infrastructure including the WAN and LAN. Furthermore, Blackwell Consulting Services has strong and mature competency areas that can support initiatives including: • Web -based development and integration to legacy systems using middleware and app server technologies • Microsoft DNA development • Project management • Windows 2000/Active Directory design and migration • Java and EJB Development • Messaging and groupware development and administration related to Lotus Domino Mew V Department Contractor �J3-1040 Exhibit `B" — Labor Categories/Rates Schedule • The following per hour rates apply for all classes and item numbers outlined above: 19 Mur Department Contractor !3-1040 Service Description State Rate State of Florida Discounted Responsibility Rate Develops and supports software applications Staff Application Developer generally written for $145-185 $95-135 networked and client / server environments. Develops and supports software Senior Application applications generally written for $185-215 $135-165 Developer networked and client / server environments. Well -versed professional able to Web Designer provide leadership, direction, and $165-185 $115-135 implementation of Internet applications and technologies. Participates in all phases and takes lead role in projects, Application Architect develops application and/or $250-$270 $175-$210 network strategies and provides high level technical support. provides maintenance and Staff Database Analyst administration of data resources. $170-$190 $120-$140 Provides maintenance, Senior Database Analyst administration, tuning and $220-$260 $1504180 $180 architecture of data resources. Designs and develops computer Staff Systems Analyst business $170-$190 $120-$140 applications. Designs and develops computer business applications. Advises in Senior Systems Analyst the functional design, technical development, implementation, $200-$225 $150-$175 documentation, and training of applications. IL 11 Staff Network Consultant Administers and monitors networks, performs integration $170 - $190 $120-$140 19 Mur Department Contractor !3-1040 20 V� I r tJUIIP.ID' Department Contractor r+ t0� project tasks, provides level one and level two technical support. Designs networks, performs network integration tasks in Senior Network Consultant multiple platform environments, $200-$240 $150-$190 provides level two and level three technical support. Technical Writer Designs and prepares technical documentation, user documentation, instruction manuals, and specific job aids. $135 ]$175 $85-$125 Hardware/Software Support Technician Installs hardware and software, provides level one and level two technical support. $135-$175 $85-S125 Specializes in the configuration, PeopleSoft Consultant set-up and deployment of $150-$250 $100-$185 PeopleSoft software Oracle Applications Specializes in the configuration, Consultant set-up and deployment of Oracle $150-$235 $100-$185 Software Project Manager g Manages and oversees information systems projects. $200-$275 $150-$2251 150-$225 Provides innovative solutions to Project Executive 3 strategic business problems. $400-$500 $180-300 20 V� I r tJUIIP.ID' Department Contractor r+ t0� Exhibit KC" -ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: ALL ORDERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: SPURS VENDOR NUMBER: F 364068148-001 VENDOR: Blackwell Consulting Services LLC (C) STREET ADDRESS OR P. O. BOX: 100 S. Wacker, Suite 800 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Chicago, Illinois 60606 TELEPHONE: (312) 553-0730 ORDERING FAX NO.: (312) 553-0745 SERVICES INFORMATION: DIRECT INQUIRY TO: NAME AND TITLE: Valerie Tyler, VP Sales ADDRESS: 100 S. Wacker, Suite 800 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Chicago, Illinois 60606 TELEPHONE: (312) 873-5366 URL HOME PAGE ADDRESS: www.bcsinc.com ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS: valerie.tvler@bcsinc.com 20 wtlerr Department Contractor 3-1040 myfbftcan FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES JEB BUSH WILLIAM S. SIMON Governor Secretary Suite 315 CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACT TITLE: Consultant Services -IT (Bearing Point) CONTRACT NO.: 973-572-04-1 ITN NO.: 973-572 EFFECTIVE: See Contract Paragraph 1.03, Term, and 2.36, Effective Date SUPERSEDES: 973-572-03-1 CONTRACTOR(S): Bearing Point (A) ANY QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, OR CONTRACT SUPPLIER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY ARISE SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF MAUREEN LIVINGS AT (850) 488-2103, SUNCOM 278-2103, E-MAIL: Iivin2m(a,dms.state.fl.us A. AUTHORITY - Upon affirmative action taken by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, a contract has been executed between the State of Florida and the designated contractors. B. EFFECT - This contract was entered into to provide economies in the purchase of Consultant Services -IT by all State of Florida agencies and institutions. Therefore, in compliance with Section 287.042, Florida Statutes, all purchases of these commodities shall be made under the terms, prices, and conditions of this contract and with the suppliers specified. C. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS - All purchase orders shall be issued in accordance with the attached ordering instructions. Purchaser shall order at the prices indicated, exclusive of all Federal, State and local taxes. All contract purchase orders shall show the State Purchasing contract number, product number, quantity, description of item, with unit prices extended and purchase order totaled. (This requirement may be waived when purchase is made by a blanket purchase order.) State Purchasing • 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 350, Tallahassee, Honda 32399-0950 TELEPHONE: 850-488-8440 • FAX: 850-488-5498 D. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE - Agencies shall report any vendor failure to perform according to the requirements of this contract on Complaint to Vendor, form PUR 7017. Should the vendor fail to correct the problem within a prescribed period of time, then form PUR 7029, Request for Assistance, is to be filed with this office. E. SPECIAL AND GENERAL CONDITIONS - Special and general conditions are enclosed for your information. Any restrictions accepted from the supplier are noted on the ordering instructions. State Purchasing has awarded the IT Consulting contracts on a non-exclusive basis to qualified vendors, but purchasing officers shall seek competition between IT consulting vendors for purchases over $25,000, and in all accordance with contract paragraph 1.06, titled "Deliverables". The consulting vendor rates published in the contracts are ceiling rates, and to the extent practicable, agencies should negotiate lower rates depending on the complexity and duration of a proposed project. Where procurement is sought and only one source is available from State Term Contracts, the agency/entity shall document this file as to. the conditions and circumstances warranting this decision. F. CONTRACT APPRAISAL FORM - State Contract Appraisal, form PUR 7073 should be used to provide your input and recommendations for improvements in the contract to State Purchasing for receipt no later than 90 days prior to the expiration date of this contract. �.• fl 2 r 03 Authorized Signature date) ML/sec Attachments 3-1040 Contract for Information Technology Consulting Services THIS CONTRACT FOR SERVICES, #973-572-04 -1, by and between the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, (herein referred to as the "Department"), 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, and Bearing Point, Inc. (herein referred to as "Contractor"),1650 Summit Lake Drive, Lakeside Bldg. Ste 100 Tallahassee, Florida 32317, a Florida Corporation, registered in Florida, each referred to herein as "Parry," and collectively referred to as the "Parties." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide Eligible Users, defined hereinbelow, with information technology consulting services; WHEREAS, the Department solicited Response to an Invitation to Negotiate #973-572 to prospective providers of said services; and WHEREAS, the Contractor responded to the Invitation to Negotiate and desires to provide said consulting services; and WHEREAS, the relationship between the Department and the Contractor will be mutually beneficial unto each other; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties execute this Contract so same becomes binding and enforceable by and through the Parties, their heirs and assigns, and agree heretofore: Section One - Scone of Work 1.01 Definitions. The Parties agree to the following: 1.) Consulting Services. Contractor's information technology consulting services shall consist of those services contained in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated herein by reference. 2.) Eligible Users. State agencies pursuant to Section 287.056, Florida Statutes, political subdivisions (county, local county board of public instruction, municipal or other local public agency/authority) and State Universities, pursuant to Section 240.605, Florida Statutes, and private non-profit transportation communities pursuant to Chapter 427, Florida Statutes, as well as any other additional government entities, as may be approved in the future by the State of Florida Legislature or the Department. 1 M Department Contractor NJ3-x.444 3.) Vendor User Fee Report. Contractor's written report due to the Department at the end of each Calendar Quarter summarizing all of Contractor's sales to Eligible Users under this Contract. The Report form shall be provided by the Department to the Contractor upon execution of this Contract. 4.) Purchase Document An Eligible User's document to formalize a purchase transaction with the Contractor, which shall contain statements, including but not limited to, quantity, description, price of goods and services ordered, payment, liquidated damages, discount, dates of performance, contract number, as well as other applicable factors or suitable references pertinent to purchase. The Purchase Document may be a Purchase Order, as defined in Rule 60A-1.001(12), Florida Administrative Code, for those certain Eligible Users described therein. A Contractor shall not deliver or finnish products or services until an Eligible User transmits a Purchase Document. The Purchase Document shall be signed by the Eligible User. All Purchase Documents shall bear the contract number, shall be placed by the Eligible User directly with the Contractor, and shall be deemed to incorporate by reference the Contract terms and conditions.. In addition, the Eligible User and the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the Purchase Document contains the performance standards as described in Section 2.07, Performance Standards, the scope of services as described in Section 1.02, Purpose, the amount of liquidated damages, as described in Section 2.05, Liquidated Damages, and the total stated dollar amount as described in Section 1.04, Price, and Section 1.06, Deliverables, herein. Deliverables and their correlation to payment must be clearly and plainly stated in the Purchase Document. If there is any inconsistency between the Contract terms and the terms stated on the Eligible User's purchase document, confirmation, or acknowledgement, the Contract terms shall control. 5.) Contract This executed document between the Contractor and the Department, including any and all Exhibits, Addendums or Revisions thereto, including any and all Purchase Documents issued under this Contract, that constitute the binding agreement between the Parties. 6.) Calendar Quarter. The period of time commencing on January 1 n of the calendar year and extending every three (3) months thereafter. 1.02 Purpose. The Contractor is authorized to provide Consulting Services to any and all Eligible Users. The Contractor shall ascertain that the scope of Consulting Services be set forth in the Eligible User's Purchase Document. Any Consulting Services considered for an Eligible IkL2 L Department Contractor User that are not contained in the definition of Consulting Services as defined herein, are prohibited -unless Contractor has received prior written approval from the Department and such services are set forth in an addendum hereto executed by all parties. The Parties agree that this Contract is anticipated to be in excess of Category Two, or $25,000, as defined in Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. 1.03 Term. The Parties agree that the "Term" of this Contract shall be for a period commencing upon the execution of this Contract and continuing until December 31, 2003 unless extended, terminated or renewed as provided herein. In addition, this Contract may be renewed, on the same terms and conditions, in accordance with Section 287.058(1)(f), Florida Statutes, at the option of the Department. The Department shall provide written notice to Contractor regarding the intent to renew the Contract prior to the expiration of the Contract. Renewals shall be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations by the Department. The Parties agree that the prices under this Contract may be re -negotiated at the time of renewal, if any. 1.04 Price. The Contractor agrees to bill Eligible Users on a monthly time and materials basis, plus expenses, provided said expenses do not include additional mark-ups; or on a fixed fee basis where this is shown to be in the State's best interest. In addition, the Contractor and the Eligible User shall be responsible for determining a total maximum stated dollar amount for the price of the Consulting Services and setting forth that total amount in the Purchase Document. The Contractor shall not exceed that total stated dollar amount under that Purchase Document. The Contractor agrees to bill the Eligible Users under the following pricing structure based on the Contractor's staff classification, with rates as set forth in the attached Exhibit `B", which is incorporated herein by reference. The Parties agree that the Contractor is prohibited from negotiating or billing in a manner that exceeds the stated rates included herein or the total stated dollar amount in the Purchase Document. The Parties agree that the Contractor and the Eligible User may also negotiate fixed- price contracts for a defined scope of work, billing the Eligible User on a progress completed basis. The Parties agree that the price charged to Eligible Users shall be subject to audit, and the Contractor shall make any and all records supporting the billed prices available for inspection, upon written request by the Department. Charges for services may be discounted off prices contained herein; however, price increases for any reason are prohibited. 3 N/ Department Contractor ;.l3-1040 1.05 Best Pricing Offer. During the Contract term, if the Contractor sells substantially the same or a smaller quantity of a product outside the Contract, but upon the same or similar terms of the Contract, at a lower price, then at the discretion of the Department the price under the Contract shall be immediately reduced to the lower price. 1.06 Surcharge Fee. The Parties agree, pursuant to Sec. 287.1345, Florida Statutes, to a surcharge fee of one percent (1%) on the Contractor's sales on any and all Consulting Services provided to any and all Eligible Users resulting from this Contract. The Contractor shall pay the surcharge to the Department and must include the surcharge in the prices quoted hereinabove and any other negotiable prices quoted to Eligible Users. After receipt of payment from the Contract purchases, all Contractor surcharge fees shall be payable to the Department no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter. The Contractor shall note "vendor user fee" Contract number on the check and remit it to the following: State of Florida Department of Management Services P.O. Box 5438 Tallahassee, FL 32314-5438 The Contractor shall provide the Department with the Contractor's written Vendor User Fee Report form (PUR 7073-C) and surcharge fees at the end of each Calendar Quarter. The Parties agree that the Vendor User Fee Report shall be subject to audit and any and all Contractor records shall be subject to inspection by the Department upon reasonable notice provided to the Contractor. The Contractor agrees that the submittal of the Summary Sales Report is a certification by the Contractor that the report is a true, accurate and correct representation of the sales activity during that Calendar Quarter. The Parties agree that failure to comply with the surcharge fee requirements shall result in the Contractor being found in default. The Department reserves the right to revise collection and reporting requirements in conjunction with implementation of an online procurement system. In addition, the Department shall have the option to immediately and unilaterally cancel the Contract as well as charge any and all re - procurement costs against the Contractor as contained in Section 2.06 herein. 1.07 Deliverables. The Contractor acknowledges that the Eligible User shall be responsible for preparing a statement of scope of work for submission to minimum of three (3) contractors who currently hold state term contracts for Information Technology Consulting Services, who are able to provide the services, (which may include the Contractor), receiving proposals, and 4 4API\N Department Contractor negotiating a contract with the selected contractor. The Eligible User and the selected contractor shall include in their Purchase Document the following items: services needed with specific, clearly stated deliverables, projected time commitment including commencement and completion dates, assigned personnel, negotiated hourly rates or negotiated project costs, resolution of any potential developed/modified software ownership/licensing issues, performance standards for the Contractor, as described in Section 2.07, herein, as well as the total stated amount of the Consulting Services, as contained in Section 1.04, herein. 1.08 Payment. Charges for Consulting Services rendered by the Contractor shall be invoiced as the Consulting Services are performed monthly, or in accordance with a performance schedule established and agreed upon between the Eligible User and the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit bills for fees or other compensation for services and/or expenses in sufficient detail for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof, pursuant to Section 287.058, Florida Statutes. The Contractor agrees to submit any and all invoices for travel, if applicable, in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The Parties agree that payments to the Contractor will be made in accordance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes. 1.09 Ordering Instructions. The Parties agree that Purchase Document shall be issued in accordance with the Ordering Instructions, attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by reference. Eligible User shall order at the prices indicated, or negotiated, exclusive of all Federal, State and local taxes, consistent with Section 1.04, herein. SECTION TWO - REOMEMENTS 2.01 Good Standing. The Contractor must maintain good standing as a Florida profit or non- profit corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other recognized business entity authorized to transact business pursuant to the laws of this State and any other applicable law. The Contractor shall submit a certified copy of a Certificate of Status from the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, to the Department concurrent with the execution of this Contract. In addition, the ContrActor shall submit a resolution to the Department concurrent with the execution of this Contract, indicating that the person(s) executing this Contract are authorized to do so by the shareholders or partners of the business, whichever is applicable. 2.02 Warranty of Ability to Perform. The Contractor shall warrant that there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation at law or equity, before or by a court, governmental 5 M-e— Department Contractor ,J3-1040 agency, public Board or body, pending or threatened, to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, that would in any way prohibit, restrain or enjoin the execution or delivery of the Contractor's obligations, diminish the Contractor's obligations, or diminish the Contractor's financial ability to perform the terms of this Contract. During the term of this Contract, if any of the aforementioned events occur, the Contractor must immediately notify, in writing, the Department of same, and the Department has the discretion to consider same as sufficient cause for the termination of this Contract, pursuant to Section 2.06 herein. 2.03 Indemnity. (1) The Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Eligible Users, and their officers, agents, and employees, from third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, whether brought under contract, tort, or any other cause of action, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to bodily injury, death, and damage to real or personal tangible property alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors; provided, however, that if there is also fault on the part of the State or Eligible User or its agents, officers and employees or any other entity or individual acting on the State's or Eligible User's behalf, the foregoing indemnification shall be on a comparative fault basis. (2) The Contractor shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Eligible Users from any third party suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, whether brought under contract, tort, or any other cause of action, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to violation or infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or intellectual property right. The provisions of this subparagraph shall not apply to the Eligible User's misuse or modification of the Contractor's deliverables or the Eligible User's operation or utilization of the Contractor's deliverables in a manner not contemplated by this Contract or the individual purchase document. The Contractor shall not be liable for any cost, expense, or compromise incurred or made by the State or Eligible User in an infringement action without the Contractor's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any product is the subject of an infringement suit, or in the Contractor's opinion is likely to become the subject of such a suit, the Contractor may at its sole expense procure for the Eligible User the right to continue using the product or to modify it to become non -infringing. If the Contractor is not 6 Department Contractor reasonably able to modify or otherwise secure the Eligible User the right to continue using the product, the Contractor shall remove the product and refund the Eligible User the amounts paid in excess of a reasonable rental for past use. The Eligible User shall not be liable for any royalties. (3) As a condition to the foregoing indemnity obligations of this section 2.03, the State or Eligible User shall give the Contractor (a) written notice of any action or threatened action, (b) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at Contractor's sole expense, provided that such settlement shall be with the consent of the Eligible User, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and (c) full cooperation and assistance in defending the action at Contractor's sole expense. (4) Except as specified in the foregoing portions of this section, for all other claims against the Contractor under any individual purchase document, and regardless of the basis on which the claim is made, whether brought under contract, tort, for liquidated damages or any other cause of action, the limit of the Contractor's liability under a purchase document for direct damages shall be the greater of (i) 5100,000, (ii) the dollar amount of the purchase document, or (iii) two times the charges rendered by the Contractor under the purchase document. Unless otherwise specifically enumerated in the Contract or in the purchase document, no party shall be liable to another for special, indirect, punitive or consequential damages, including lost data or records (unless the purchase document requires the Contractor to back-up data or records), even if the party has been advised that such damages are possible. No party shall be liable for lost profits, lost revenue, or lost institutional operating savings. The State and Eligible User may, in addition to other remedies available to them at law or equity and upon notice to the Contractor, retain such monies from amounts due to the Contractor as may be necessary to satisfy any claim for damages, penalties, costs and the like asserted by or against them. The Department may set off any liability or other obligation of the Contractor to the Department against any payments due the Contractor under any contract with the Department. 2.04 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute concerning performance of the Contract shall be decided by the Contract Administrator, who shall reduce the decision to writing and serve a copy on the Contractor. The decision of Contract Administrator shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of receipt, the Contractor files with the Contract Administrator a petition for administrative hearing. Said petition shall be addressed to the Secretary of the 7 N112 Department Contractor "J3-1040 Department, hereinafter referred to as "Secretary." The Secretary's decision to grant or deny the hearing in the event of any such petition shall be final, subject to the Contractor's right to judicial review pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. 2.05 Liquidated Damages. The Contractor acknowledges that the State retains the sole discretion of whether to pursue the remedy of liquidated damages for material non performance of services as stated in the Eligible User's Purchase Document, in addition to other legal remedies available as provided in Section 2.06, herein. In the event of default of specific obligations, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Party not at fault may be entitled to damages and that by their nature such damages will be difficult to ascertain at this time. The issues involved in determining the amount of damages to which the non -defaulting Party would be entitled will be multiple and complex, and will be dependent on many and variant factors, proof of which could be burdensome. One of those variant factors is the nature and amount of work that will be set forth in the scope of Consulting Services in the Eligible User's Purchase Document_ Further, the Parties wish to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation upon occurrence of an event of default. Therefore, the Parties agree, in view of the circumstances and uncertainties that may be present at the time of default, that it is in the best interest of both Parties and the State of Florida that the Eligible User and the Contractor agree upon a reasonable amount of liquidated damages, if appropriate, according to the scope of services and Contractor's deliverables, and that the amount be set forth in writing in the Purchase Document. If the Eligible User and the Contractor agree that liquidated damages are not appropriate according to the scope of services and Contractor's deliverables, a statement so stating shall be included in the Purchase Document. The Parties further stipulate that the amount of liquidated damages provided for in the Purchase Document is not intended to be a penalty and is purely intended to reasonably compensate for unknown and unascertainable damages. 2.06 Cancellation/Termination/Default. It is likely that this Contract may be cancelled by the Department during the Contract Term in order to accommodate the State's new E -Procurement system. In addition, this Contract may be cancelled in whole or in part by either Party, for any reason, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. In addition and pursuant to Section 287.058(1)(c), Florida Statutes, the Department shall unilaterally cancel this Contract if the Contractor refuses to allow public access to any and all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the 8 �'0 Department Contractor 93-2040 Contractor in conjunction with the Contract. As stated in Section 2.05 herein, the Department may exercise its right to liquidated damages for material non-performance. However, in addition to seeking liquidated damages, the Department reserves the right to terminate the Contract for cause pursuant to Rule 60A-1.006(3), Florida Administrative Code, which governs the procedure for and consequences of termination for cause. 2.07 Performance Standards. The Contractor must wan -ant that all work performed complies with customary, reasonable, and prudent standards of care in accordance with the industry and must perform Consulting Services in a professional manner. The Contractor and the Eligible User shall set forth the performance standards particular to the Consulting Services in the Purchase Document. The Contractor agrees that if the level of performance of Consulting Services is not to industry standard, that the Department, in its sole discretion, may consider such failure as a default and unilaterally terminate this Contract, pursuant to Section 2.06, herein. Except as expressly stated in this section 2.07, there are no wan -antics, expressed or implied THE CONTRACTOR DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2.08 Insurance Requirements. The Contractor must carry as a minimum 51,000,000.00 of general liability coverage, which shall include errors and omissions coverage, or the aggregate total of all Purchase Documents outstanding at any one period of time, whichever amount is greater. The Contractor shall add the Department as an additional insured on the general liability coverage. The insurance shall cover all of the Contractor's operations under this Contract and shall be effective throughout the Term of this Contract, as well as any renewals or extensions thereto. It is not the intent of this Contract to limit the types of insurance otherwise required by this Contract or that the Contractor may desire to obtain or be required to obtain by law. The Contractor must submit a Certificate of Insurance indicating coverage for general liability purposes and additional insured coverage, and shall maintain and pay for same throughout the Term of this Contract. A Certificate of Insurance indicating adequate coverage shall be submitted to the Eligible User prior to the issuance of any Purchase Document. Any and all insurance policies shall be through insurers qualified to do business in Florida. 2.09 ADA Requirements/Unauthorized Aliens. Contractor assumes the sole responsibility for compliance with all laws, rules and regulations stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor acknowledges and affirms that the employment of unauthorized aliens by the 9 40 Department Contractor Contractor shall be considered a violation of Section 247A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act. If the Contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the Contract by the Department. The Patties agree that failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for termination of this Contract in accordance with Section 2.06 herein. By reference, Contractor affirms that it is not in violation of either law at the present time. 2.10 Non -Discrimination and Equal Opportunity. The Contractor agrees to not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in its operation management and employment practices and with respect to availability and accessibility of products and/or product services to the public. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, regarding such non-discrimination and equality of opportunity. Furthermore, in accordance with Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public entity and may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. By reference, the Contractor submits that it is not in violation of either law at the present time. The Parties agree that a violation of this section shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination as stated in Section 2.06, herein. 2.11 Public Entity Crime. The Contractor certifies that during the Term of this Contract and any renewals thereof as contained in Section 1.03 herein, that the Contractor is not listed on the convicted vendor list by the Department or any convicted vendor list maintained by the Federal Government. The Contractor agrees that it may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant for the Department for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. A "person" or "affiliate" includes any natural person or any entity, including predecessor or successor entities or any entity under the control of any natural person who is active in its management and who has been convicted of a public entity crime (Section 287. 133, Florida Statutes). The Parties agree that a breach of this section shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination as contained in Section 2.06, herein. 2.12 Patents and Royalties. The Contractor, without exception, shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for or Department Contractor `13-1040 on account of any copyrighted, patented, or unpatented invention, process or article supplied by the Contractor. Further, if such claim is made or is pending, the Contractor may, at its option and expense, procure for the Department the right to continue use of, replace or modify the article to render it noninfringing, or accept the return of the article and reimburse the Eligible User for all costs incurred. If the Contractor uses any design device, or materials covered by letters, patent or copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood without exception that the negotiated prices shall include all royalties or costs arising from the use of such design, device, or material in any way involved in the work. 2.13 Intellectual Property. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to, any ideas, concepts, know-how, data processing techniques, data compilations, software, documentation, diagrams, schematics or blueprints developed by the Contractor persomiel in connection with this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the Eligible User. The Parties agree that any joint or future software development effort shall be subject to a separate agreement signed by the Eligible User and the Contractor, wherein all ownership and license rights to such developed product shall be specified in detail. In the absence of such agreement, each party shall maintain sole ownership of its own protectable proprietary materials, which are developed or owned solely by the Eligible User or the Contractor, respectively. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect in any way the Department, Contractor, or third party, ownership of all right, title and interest in and to any existing contractor, or third party, system software, application software, routines, techniques, ideas or formulae which may be utilized in whole or in part by either Party in performing services hereunder, or any modifications, enhancements or derivative works thereof, which shall remain solely the property of the Contractor. 2.14 Assignment. The Contractor may not sell, assign or transfer any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the Department. However, the Department shall have the ability to assign this Contract provided it provides written notice to Contractor of its intent to do so. 2.15 Governmental Restrictions. In the event any governmental restrictions may be imposed that would necessitate alteration of the material, quality, workmanship or performance of the products and/or product services offered in this response prior to their delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to immediately notify the Department in writing, indicating the specific regulation that requires the alteration. The Department reserves the right and the 11 Z&— Department Contractor 13-1040 complete discretion to accept any such alteration or to cancel the Contract at no further expense to the Department, pursuant to Section 2.06 herein. 2.16 Legal Requirements. If any dispute arises out of this Contract, the venue of any such legal recourse will be Leon County, Florida. The Parties agree that any and all applicable provisions of Federal, State, County and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall govern this Contract. The Parties agree that should a dispute arise regarding the subject matter herein, which results in litigation, the prevailing parry shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for such litigation and any and all appeals. 2.17 Notice. All notices under this Contract to be served upon the Department shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, by reputable air courier service, or delivered personally to each of the following. Department of Management Services Division Director Division of State Purchasing 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 Department of Management Services Office of the Secretary 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 Department of Management Services Office of the General Counsel 4050 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 All notices under this Contract to be served upon the Contractor shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, by reputable air courier service, or delivered personally to: Mike Strange Bearing Point, Inc. 1650 Summit Lake Drive Lakeside Bldg. Ste 100 Tallahassee, Florida 32317 The Parties agree that any change in the above -referenced address or name of the contact person shall be submitted in a timely manner to the other Party. 12 Department Contractor —1040 2.18 Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirements. The Contractor shall procure and maintain throughout the Term of this Contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of its employees connected with the work of this project and, in case any work is subcontracted, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor. Such insurance shall comply fully with the Florida Workers' Compensation law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Contract at the site of the project is not protected under the Workers' Compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide, and cause each sub -contractor to provide, adequate insurance, satisfactory to the Eligible User, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected. The Contractor must submit a Certificate of Insurance indicating workers' compensation insurance coverage, to the Eligible User at the time the Purchase Document is drawn. 2.19 Lobbying. Pursuant to 216.347, F.S., the Contractor may not expend any state funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. 2.20 Internet Home Page. This Contract is a public document. The Department is using My Florida.com on the World Wide Web (WWW) to distribute State Term Contracts and product information to Eligible Users and other interested entities. While not required at this time, each Contractor is encouraged to develop and maintain a home page on the WWW. The home page must be compatible with the most recent version of browser software being used by the State of Florida, State Technology Office. As of the writing of this Contract, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 is the browser standard. The Department intends to upgrade to new browser versions, as they become available and fully tested, at its discretion. The Universal Resource Locator (URL) for the Contractor's home page must be listed in the space provided on the Ordering Instructions page of the Contract. 2.21 Confidential Information. Each Party may have access to confidential information made available by the other. The Parties agree that each party shall protect such confidential information in the same manner as it protects its own confidential information of like kind. Disclosure of any confidential information received by the State of Florida will be governed by the provisions of the Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. 2.22 Independent Contractor. In connection with this Contract, each Party is considered an independent contractor and as such will not have any authority to bind or commit the other. 13 L, Deportment Contractor Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture, partnership or agency relationship between the Parties for any purpose. 2.23 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any delays or failures in performance due to circumstances beyond its control, provided said Party experiencing the force majeure condition provides immediate written notification to the other Party and takes all reasonable efforts to cure said condition. 2.24 Advertising. No Contractor advertising or publicity, including, but not limited to press releases and references, is allowed unless the Contractor receives prior written permission from the Department. The Contractor shall not use the Department's name, or the State of Florida, or any other identifying marks or property for any advertising or publicity purposes unless the Contractor receives prior written approval from the Department. 2.25 Key Personnel Assignment. The Contractor agrees that in the event it becomes necessary for the Contractor to change key personnel while performing the services hereunder, substitution of said personnel shall take place upon the Eligible User's prior written consent. Failure to notify the Eligible User prior to the change of key personnel or a substantial change in key personnel as determined by the Eligible User may be sufficient cause for default of this Contract pursuant to Section 2.06, herein. 2.26 Severability Clause. The Parties agree that if any term or condition herein is deemed void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions are severable from that void provision and shall remain in full force and effect. 2.27 Appropriations. The Parties agree that the Eligible User's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event the appropriation is not made, the Contractor shall not be entitled to file a claims bill. 2.28 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor agrees to disclose the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the State of Florida, or any of its agencies. In addition, the Contractor also agrees to supply the name of any State employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in Contractor. 2.29 Addition/Deletion. The Parties agree that the Department reserves the right to add or to delete any products and/or product services from this Contract when deemed to be in the State's best interest. 14 / A(Z- Department Contractor A-1040 2.30 Waiver. The delay or failure by the Department to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Contract shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of that Party's right thereafter to enforce those rights, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 2.31 Interpretation. The Parties agree to the following rules regarding the interpretation of this Contract: i.) the Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code and other Florida law shall govern any inconsistencies in this Contract, ii.) headings and captions are for convenience only and are not to be used in the interpretation of this Contract, iii.) all references to Sections and Exhibits are to Sections and Exhibits contained in this Contract, iv.) the provisions of the Exhibits are incorporated in this Contract, and in the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the Contract govern over any terms and conditions set forth in the Exhibits. 2.32 Contract Administrator. The Department shall name a Contract Administrator during the Term of this Contract whose responsibility shall be to maintain this Contract. The Contractor shall provide written notice of any contract changes to the Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator is currently and the contact information is contained in the Section 2.17, entitled Notice, herein. 2.33 Drug Free Workplace Program. The Contractor agrees to implement a drug free workplace program as defined in 287.087, Florida Statutes, throughout the Term as defined in Section 1.03, herein. 2.34 Waiver of Jury Trial. The Contractor agrees that in the event litigation ensues regarding this Contract, that the Contractor waives its right to a jury trial. 2.35 Performance Bond. The Contractor agrees to provide the Eligible User with a performance bond in the total amount of the Purchase Document guaranteeing that the Contractor will perform all Consulting Services according to this Contract, within the time stipulated and agreed pricing, if the Purchase Document meets or exceeds Category Five, or $250,000. In addition, Contractor agrees to provide the Eligible User a performance bond, regardless of the category amount, in the total amount of the Purchase Document if any item, portion, or part of the scope of work contained in the Purchase Document includes modifying, maintaining, or fixing any data file systems (i.e. flat file, indexed file, or database structure) or source code programs pertaining or relating to State of Florida owned systems software and/or applications software. The Contractor shall provide the performance bond to the Eligible User 15 tlu- Department con � r 1040 and a copy to the Department before any Consulting Services commence. Said bond shall be issued by a reliable surety company, licensed to do business in the State of Florida and approved by the Federal Department of Treasury. The Eligible User and the Contractor shall not issue numerous Purchase Documents to evade the intent of this section. Notwithstanding the above, the Parties may exempt the Contractor from the performance bond requirements with written consent of the Agency Head of the Eligible User. lb Department Contractor 03-1040 2.36 Effective Date. The effective date of this Contract shall be the date last ascribed hereinbelow. 2.37 Entire Agreement. This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No oral agreements or representations shall be valid or binding upon the Department, an Eligible User or the Contractor unless expressly contained herein or by a written amendment to this Contract, which is not in conflict with the terms and conditions of this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed, on the dates shown below their respective names. "D PARTMENT" Signature Print name: 0 al Title: l 1 rFUMAiw(pfl?jft1W3 Date: Approved as to form and legality by the Department General Counsel's Office Print name: Date: "CONTRACTOR" - L Signature Print name: Let a. {Zc n-sA-pr Title: Managing Director Date: August 18, 2003 17 Department IX Contractor I13`l()jiff Exhibit "A" — Portfolio of Services Bearing Point, Inc. Corporate Profile BearingPoint: Aligning Business Processes and information Systems BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE), formerly KPMG Consulting, Inc., is one of the world's largest business consulting, systems integration and managed services firms serving Global 2000 companies, medium-sized businesses, government agencies and other organizations. We provide business and technology strategy, systems design, architecture, applications implementation, network, systems integration and managed services. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, reduce costs and access the information necessary to operate their business on a timely basis. Based in McLean, Va., BearingPoint has been named by Fortune as one of America's Most Admired Companies in the computer and data services sector. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.BemingPoint.corn. We offer business consulting and systems integration services in seven primary areas: Maximize the return on investment of business systems initiatives through upfront assessment, prioritization, business case development and execution planning. Improve acquisition and retention of customers through sales and channel automation, integrated Web call centers, marketing and 'customer intelligence and billing and I customer care. Optimize the movement of goods and services to customers, improve inventory management and increase speed -to - market through trading pier connectivity and supply chain automation. Maximize business efficiency and enhance decision- ; making capabilities through leading applications for finance, human resources, operations and workforce productivity. 18 l0 Department Contractor J93-1040 Improve time -to- I Maximize security, i Reduce costs, improve market and operations scalability and i responsiveness and through end-to-end 1 performance of focus key resources on j 11 integration of business i business systems with competitive processes, applications planning, design, differentiators through and data whether i procurement and outsourcing and legacy, client/server or ; deployment of automation of Internet -based. networks, servers and i business fzmctions operation centers for such as applications optimized data and i management, business knowledge process outsourcing management and information technology ;Insurance management - Industry -Focused BearingPoint provides strategic, industry -tailored solutions to clients through five industry - focused lines of business: Telecommunications Automotive Consumer j Software I Banking Wireline Chemicals and 'Electronics Natural Resources Capital Markets Wireless Cable ; Life Sciences Global Utilites kag�ed :Diversified Pao Goods Markets i Industrial and ;Insurance Aerospace Oil and Gas Real Estate and Hospitality Retail/Wholesale Transportation Federal Government State and Local Government Higher Education International Government Health Care Providers/Payers Nonprofits 19 LPL_ Department Contractor 013-1040 Our end-to-end service approach addresses clients' total needs by reviewing their strategies or assisting them in developing a vision, translating those strategies into operational plans, and rapidly executing those plans by implementing technology and Internet -enabling functions. Combining industry -specific business strategy, operational improvements, and technology selection and implementation, our solutions include: Strategy & Business Process Customer Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Enterprise Integration Services Infrastructure Emerging Technologies Managed Services 20 /�� Department Contractor #J3-1040 Exhibit "B" — Labor Categories/Rates Schedule Bearing Point, Inc. Standard Hourly Rates Managing Director $500 $375 $440.63 Senior Manager $400 $330 $387.75 Project Manager/Manager $330 $280 $329.00 Senior Technician $300 $240 $282.00 Senior Consultant $250 $195 $229.13 Consultant $195 $150 $176.25 Programmer/Technician $140 $110 $129.25 Analyst $85 $80 $94.00 Should a performance bond be required for a proposed state project exceeding $250,000, the typical cost will be $5 to $6 per $1000 of value. *Travel as referenced in contract section 1.08 Payment, all invoices for travel shall be submitted in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes. 21 M4— Department Contractor J3-1040 Labor Categories JOB TITLE — MANAGING DIRECTOR - 15+ years of progressively responsible experience managing large, complex Management/IT Consulting engagements - Significant industry, solutions and financial/project management expertise - Executive level lmowledge of industry specific business model, strategies, operating environment and rT infrastructure issues RESPONSIBILITIES 22 l Ag— Department Contractor �.l3-1040 Personal Managing the Client Business Technical Competence Development Business Management Development Adheres to and is Creates and Drives excellence Leads company into Recognized as a technical an advocate of leads high- in service delivery, selected new business leader in industry or solution BearingPoint's performing methodology and arras with significant area core values teams operations results Regularly seeks and Encourages Encourages Acts as trusted Fosters the environment contributes expertise insight upward feedback teaming and advisor to senior for new business into practice anew to other networking executives in development and product inbrnbers of the practice team, Foster across the client thrusts and Consulting environment of company organizations continuous Demonstrates ability to Sets direction for area of improvement ldentifres, Foresees and win market confidence in technology to strengthen attracts and responds to our work client service and practice Creates high retains the right changes in client management morale People expectations and Roc and leads orad- otea Sets highthe business to -end solution growth Develops, trains, eovironmem opportunities across all and coaches staff markets personal conduct Consistently mats and work Identifies need or exceeds client Expands market presence Serves as role for and leads expectations as and market share model foro ongoing model for ongoing change initiatives to demonstratedby Responsible for client ment self-dimprove receiving follow- referrals on work company's Creates innovative image and Accepts full solutions that produce develops value- responsibility for sigmifi ant business added services client/contract natters opportunities Moots or exceeds professional practice standards 22 l Ag— Department Contractor �.l3-1040 JOB TITLE — SENIOR MANAGER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 8-12 years of progressively responsible experience managing large, complex ManagemenvTr Consulting engagements Significant industry, solutions, and financial/project management experience Broad understanding of client and industry specific business model, strategies, and Tf infrastructure issues RESPONSIBILITIES 23 � 4L Department Contractor °.l3-1040 Managing the Client Business Technical Competence Personal Development Business Ito Management Development Adberes to and is Recognized and Anticipates and tracts Creates new business Takes on leadership role in an advocate of accepted as a leader in court needs opportunities and leads the professional and coca] BearingPoint's the practice the development of community core values Consistently meets or major proposals Drives and supports the exceeds client Demonstrates ability to plan Fosters performance expectations Recognizes and and execute complex environment of management process Develops strong cliem supports end-tocnd engagements or projects continuous improvement and Identifies, attracts and relations with senior- solution growth opportunities �o�ed internally and high morale retains the right people level clients and wins externally for knowledge and client confidence Acquires new expertise in field Sets high supports training knowledge and skills standards for providing expertise for Takes responsibility in y Facilitates exchange of ideas personal conduct development and for client/contract and application of best and work delivery of training and matters Expert presenter, practices Serves as role staff are eed up tensuring finthe training Meets or exceeds negotiator, team leader. influencer, etc. Broad expertise in business model for ongoing they need professional practice case analysis, supply chain, self -development standards CRM strategy and sustains high integration, ERP solutions, performing, positiveO �'� bum transformation etc. team envirormrent in linking theclient's strategic business plan Enterprise wide perspective Demonstrates ability to to its IT strategic plan on strategic IT infiasuucwre manage practice solution integration issues financials Broad understandingand of industry specific Demonstrates ability to plan revenue model and and execute large comps decision making processes engagements Broad mderstanding of client and industry challenges, opportunities and marketplace nuances 23 � 4L Department Contractor °.l3-1040 JOB TITLE MANAGER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience managing a variety of industry -specific ManagementgT Consulting engagements Experience planning and executing multiple components of complex projects Strong understanding of business process, IT infrastructure and solution integration issues RESPONSIBILITIES Personal Managing the Client Management Business Development Technical Competence Development Business Adheres to and is Drives and supports the Maintains client Competent in contract Competent in multiple an advocate of our performance management confidence matters technical areas core values Process Knowledgeable about Identifies new business Established in the Encourages upward Develops strong client critical success factors for opportunities and writes professional community feedback relations and helps staff the client and client's proposals Effectively develop effective client industry Sets high dards for Y relationships Ability to positively conduct and work aces all rdifferent epresent company to within the Participates in recruiting billingcollection clithe ents Recognized as subject organization and staff development activities matter expert in field Supports efforts to mazktt Continually Sustains high performing, Manages engagements or and seri end4o-end solutions Facilitates exchange of ideas acquires new positive team projects to consistently and application of best knowledge and environmentosons achieve and support co Pitiobtain �►Y to practices skills in specialty areas Keeps performance specific targets repeat and/or referred business Competent in business case manager informed and Meets or exceeds lysis, supply chain, CRM Participates in effectively communicates professional practice Participates in initiatives to strategy and itegraeon, training activities with staff standards ve the d impimage solutions,9s ERP business and abiIty to deliver transformation etc, Develops value-added services leadership skills Understands sEra c& rt infrastructure aid solution Creates high integration issues morale Ability to plan and execute Serves as role components model for ongoing large complex en gagernents self -development 24 L Al2- Department Contractor AJ3-1040 JOB TITLE — SENIOR CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience performing complex tasks on industry -specific Management/IT Consulting engagements - Experience planning and executing specific components of larger projects - Understands one or more industry -specific solutions RESPONSIBILITIES Personal Development Managing the Business Client Management Business Development Technical Competence Adheres to and is an Provides task leadership Demonstrates high level Identifies new business Competent in the core service advocate of to new staff of commitment to client opportrmities and supports areas of the practice BearingPoint's core Supports and success marketing initiatives Enhances company's image in values participates in recruiting Performs work within Supports major proposal technical areas Maintains high efforts cost targets efforts for deliverable morale Maintains and enhances Maintains Delivers timely and Ability to represent the products to clients Takes responsibility the group/team's client quality services that meet company to Knowledgeable of engagement own and others relationships or exceed team clientsq, speotiv, clients or project pig and control development needs Contributes to high manragees and client's Identifies opportunities to processes Effectively performing, positive eocpeotations market and sell Developsstrongcow ency in communicates within work environment Knowledgeable of critical pmdnaa/services to use of technology to improve the organization Kew performance success factors for the and clients industry existing clients productivity Continually improves manager informed and Maintains and enhances Knows how use Company's knrowledge and skill effectively Responds to changes in team's ability to obtain knowledge base and contributes proficiency communicates with staff client experctadow, repeat and/or referred to the development of the Demonstrates ability monitors and uses client feedback business knowledge base to be a team player Knowledgeable of Builds personal expertise and Demonstrates a contract roquitancrus for knowledge across texrn commitment to each engagement Participates in professional and aWWuiring new capabilities Mats professional ketal community activities Solicits performance lea standards feedback from colleagues and reviewers, acting on areas for development 25 M/L Department Contractor JOB TITLE —CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS - 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience performing basic tasks on industry -specific ManagemenvTr Consulting engagements - Experience executing specific tasks on larger projects - Familiar with one or more industry specific solutions RESPONSIBILITIES 26 ^ 191t Department Contractor 013 -10 40 Personal Managing the Client Management Business Technical Competence Development Business Development Adberes to and is Contimtally improves Demonstrates ability to Undasbutds industry Supports company and practice an advocate of our knowledge and skill understand client need products and services activities for technical product core values proficiency and perform sound Support business development Maintains high Continually seeks ways technical work development activities Demonstrates ability to research morale to enhance contribution Demonstrates high level Develops client subjects to support engagement Takes responsibility tothe team of commitment to client skills for work for own Participates success purpose of developing new purpose Documents and presents sound developmental in/contributes positively Demonstrates ability to business work products needs to work/team support engagement or Understands Consulting strategy Works well with environment project Leaders ce practice others Supports recruiting Manages time and Able to research and retrieve Effectively efforts budget involved in own workinformation needed to better communicates serve cHents within the organization Understands the fundamentals of the Builds strong cortrQetency in use client's business of technology Demonstrates a commitment to Demonstrates ability to Builds personal expertise and acquiring new interact with clients knowledge across team capabilities Delivers timely and Participates in professional and Solicits quality services that local community activities performance mea or exceed team feedback from manager's and client's colleagues and expectations reviewers, acting on Meets professional areas for development pCO standards 26 ^ 191t Department Contractor 013 -10 40 JOB TITLE — ANALYST PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1-3 years of experience working on ManagemenVIT Consulting engagements Understanding of basic project management practices Familiar with one or more industry specific solutions RESPONSIBILITIES 27 � ,01 ni — Department Contractor pJ3-1040 Personal Managing the Client Business Development Technical Competence Development Business Management Participates Builds personal Understands the Supports practice business Perforans cost estimating in/contributes ezpe rise and fundamentals of development activities analysis positively to knowledge across client's business Understands basic steps in Prepares recommendations woddt= team Works with clients to sales for imple mutation environment Adheres to and is Provides task leadership to new anticipate and assess clients fixture needs Identifies potential add-on Preforms a key role in an advocate of our staff and assns solutions work and submit proposal to preparation of quality core values engagement team deliverables Continually seeks Demonstrates ability to Makes s ed Works well with ways to enhance understand client need on findings based on findings others contribution to the and perform sound anddecisionsalbaste and analysis team technical work Takes Takes ibility for resMicros Provides coaching Delivers results that Demonstrates mastery m Web own and guidance to team drive client satisfaction Mtet' Access Office developmental needs members Fengagement Executes gra Understands assigned Manages time and control orrirol and provides Industry or Solution Demonstrates a budget involved in solutions Commitment to own work Develops Paolo[componaft acquiring new effectiveness t0 ensure Ability to analyze data C IlitieS functional and/or gathered, identify trends and proms success obstacles and consider available solutions or Maintains expected elumative methods of levels of personal proceeding Pity Confers with eagagement Demonstrated team to assure smooth knowledge of fiurxioning of system and engagement project lsocedures °anagement Demonstrated knowledge of consulting products and services and shares with team Learns and applies BearWaiac methodologies to work 27 � ,01 ni — Department Contractor pJ3-1040 JOB TITLE — SENIOR TECBNICIAN PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience performing a variety of industry -specific Management/IT Consulting engagements - Experience planning and executing technical analysis, data management, system architecture and networking - Strong understanding of business process, IT infrastructure, Web Technologies, relational databases and solution integration issues RESPONSIBILITIES Deptnent Contrac0tg _ 1®4 O Personal Managing the Client Management Business Development Technical Competence Development Business Adheres to and is Drives and supports the Maintains client Identifies new business Competent in multiple an advocate of our performance management confidence opportunities and writes technical areas core values process proposals Knowledgeable about Established in the Encourages upward Develops strong client critical success factors for Ability to positively professional community feedback relations and helps staff the client and client's represent the company to develop effective client industry different clients relationships Sets high standards for Effectively conduct and work communicates Knowledgeable of methods Positions company to obtain within the Participates in recruiting for quality assurance and repeat and/or referred organization and staff development usability testing business Recognized as an expert in technology Continually Sustains high performing, Meets or exceeds Participates in initiatives to acquires new positive team professional practice improve the company's Facilitates exchange of ideas knowledge and environment standards ability to deliver value- and application of best skills in specialty arm added services practices Keeps perfbmiance Possesses excellent client manager informed and communications skills Expertise in systems and Participates in effectively communicates applications architecture, training activities with staff analysis, Web technologies, distributed computing, Develops leadership skills Understands strategic fr infiastrucaua and solution integration issues Creates high morale Serves as role model for ongoing self -development Deptnent Contrac0tg _ 1®4 O JOB TITLE PROGRAT* MER/TECHNICIAN REQUIREMENTS - 24 years of progressively responsible experience converting specifications or requirements into logical, process - oriented computer code - Experience executing specific tasks on larger projects - Competent in use of one or more programming languages - Familiar with one or more industry specific solutions RESPONSIBILITIES 29 LO Department Conejr 1040 Personal Managing the Client Management Business Technical Competence Development Business Development Adheres to and is Continually improves Demonstrates ability to Understands industry Supports company and practice an advocate of our knowledge and skill understand client need products and services activities for technical product core values proficiency and perform sound Supports practice business development Maintains high Continually seeks ways technical work development activities Demonstrates ability to research morale to enhance contribution Demonstrates ]nigh level erstansasc stsps in Unddbasic subjects to support engagement to the team of commitment to client work Takes responsibility for own Participates success sales Demonstrates ability to convert developmental in/contributes positively Manages time andproject Identifies potential add -0n work and submit proposal specifications and needs to wormeam budget involved in own statements of problems/need into environment worts to engagement team to create or modify computer works wen with Others Builds personal Understands the Develops client pros expertise and fundamentals of the hi kill latonsp ss or rei f Capable of creating and/or Effectivelypurpose knowledge across team client's business of new f developing id aaalyzirtg detailed wortow and communicates to document series of steps and within the Provides task leadership Demonstrates ability to to describe and document input, organization to new staff interact with clients output and logical operations Demonstrates a Provides coaching and Delivers timely and involved commitmen to guidance to team quality services that Ability to execute unit testing acquiring new members meet or exceed team for own work, confers with capabilities Manages time and s client's supervisor and client to resolve Solicits budget involved in own Ovectations issues performance work Demonstrates ability to Documents and presents sound feedback from understand client need work products colleagues and and perform sound reviewers, acting on technical work Understands Consulting strategy areas for within practice development Delivers results that drive client satisfaction Able to research and retrieve information needed to betty Executes engagement serve clients control and provides solutions Bolds strong competency in use Of technology Develops project effectiveness to ensure Builds personal expertise and functional andlor project knowledge across team success Participates in professional and Mees professional practice standards local community activities 29 LO Department Conejr 1040 Exhibit "C" -ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: ALL ORDERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: SPURS VENDOR NUMBER: F-223680505-001 VENDOR: BearingPoint. inc. STREET ADDRESS OR P. O. BOX: 1650 Summit Lake Drive Lakeside Bldg. Ste 100 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Tallahassee Florida 32317 TELEPHONE: (850) 402-3458 ORDERING FAX NO.: (850) 402-6290 SERVICES INFORMATION: DIRECT INQUIRY TO: NAME AND TITLE: Michael Strange National Account Manner ADDRESS: 1650 Summit Lake Drive CITY, STATE, ZIP: Tallahassee, Florida 32317 TELEPHONE: (850) 402-3458 URL HOME PAGE ADDRESS: www.b§idpzpgin—t.com ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS: mpstran¢e@Bearin8point-net 30 INC Department Contractor -3--1040 REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF CITY MANAGER AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION RFP 02-03-216 ITEM: Consulting Services for Business Process Reengineering & Subject Matter Experts DEPARTMENT: ITD TYPE: Contract REASON: It is recommended that the most qualified firms, in rank order, are: 1) Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC, and 2) Bearing Point, Inc., for the provision of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) services, for the Department of Information Technology; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement, with Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC for an initial term of two (2) years, with the option to extend for two (2) additional two (2) year periods, be approved. 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