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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-01-0412J-01-327 5/08/01 RESOLUTION NO. 01— 412 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF FUSSES TRAFFIC FLARES FOR THE DEPAR'T'MENT OF POLICE FROM AMFAK, INC., ON AN AS -NEEDED CONTRACT BASIS, UNDER EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW, EFFECTIVE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001, AND ANY EXTENSIONS, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,374; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE POLICE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.290201.6.719. WHEREAS, the Department of Police requires procurement of fusees traffic flares to be used for traffic control and safety; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Chief of Police recommend the purchase of fusees traffic flares from Amfak, Inc. on an as -needed contract basis, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW, effective through August 31, 2001, and any extensions, be approved; and CITY CODOU98101F KEETINO OF MAY 1 0 2001 ,WUd" $0. 01- 412 WHEREAS, funds are available from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.7191 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 procurement of fusees traffic flares for the Department of Police from Amfak, Inc., on an as -needed contract basis, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW, effective through August 31, 2001, and any extensions, in an annual amount not to exceed $11,374, is approved, with funds allocated from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 401000.290201.6.719. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.31 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 2 of 3 01- 412 11 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 0& day of May , 2001. JOE CAROLLO. MAYOR in woordanoe with Miami gods Seo. 2.39, ohm the Mayor did not h+dlaerte approval of this legislation by signing it in the designated plane vided, said legislct", ATTEST: becomes effective with the elapse of ten (toy da s it the 0 0 orrorro regwdkV same, wM=t the Mayor " 41 WALTER J. FOEMAN We m Cleric CITY CLERK CORRECTNESS :/ Page 3 of 3 01— 412 6 • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA M9 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE RPR � 0 4XI Fq,E : of the City Commission sueJEcr Proposed Resolution PAM nez REFERENCES: Purchase of Fusees CiKXAyager (Traffic Flares) ENCLOSURES; RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the purchase of Fusees (Traffic Flares), on an as needed basis, from Amfak, Inc., a non- minority/local vendor, located at 3160 S.W. 22 Street, Miami, FL 33145, under existing Miami - Dade County Bid No. 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW, until August 31, 2001, subject to further extensions, for the Police Department, in an annual amount not to exceed $11,374. Funding is available from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.719. The Police Department's Field Operations Division uses the fusees (Traffic Flares) to control traffic and as a safety measure. CAG /,ILMI GRIMM 01- �1.. r� CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos A. Gimenez MAR 2 2 200) TO : City Manager DATE: FILE: suarECT : Purchase of Fasces (Traffic Flares) FROM Marti z REFERENCES C ief of Police ENCLOSURES - The Police Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Management & Budget to purchase of Fusees (Traffic Flares), on an as. needed basis, from Amfak, Inc., under existing Miami -Dade County Bid No. 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW, until August 31, 2001, subject to further extensions, in an annual amount not to exceed $11,374. Funding is available from the Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.719. BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVAL 49 Linda M. Haskins Director Department of Management & Budget City of Mis""i Msnsgement & Sudget Tkm --- Arnpunt o` evailaoir ' s- �nt • -� Verified by SIGNa._ O1w 412 C] 0 CONTRACT AWARD SHEET GSA, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION BID NO.: 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW TITLE: Fusees Previous Bid No.: 0680-2/98-2 COMMODITY CODE NO.: 55-54 OTR YEARS: THREE (3) CONTRACT PERIOD: 9/15/99 through 8/31/2001 AWARD BASED ON MEASURES: ❑ YES ® NO ® SR PROCUREMENT AGENTs Marr Hovis, Cppb PHONE: 305-375.3022 PART 01: VENDOR AWARDED 0000 F.E.I.N.: 591426484 VENDOR: Amfak, Inc. STREET: 3160 S.W. 22 Street CITY/STATE/ZIP: Miami, F133145 F.O.B. TERMS: DMI PAYMENT TERMS: NZt 30 DELIVERY: 5 Days A.R.O. PHONE: (305) 446-5766 FAX: (305) 448-6112 E-MAIL: CONTACT PERSON: Edward J. Caron PART # I2 TEMS AWARDED 1. STANDARD HIGHWAY 30 MDRTM FUSEES WITH WIRE HOLDER — 36/CASE. PART #3: AWARD INFORMATION ❑ BCC ® PMD AWARD DATE: 8/31/99 BIDS & CONTRACTS RELEASE DATE: 8/31/99 ADDITIONAL ITEMS ALLOWED: N/A SPECIAL CONDITIONS: wA TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: 5185,500.00 AGENDA ITEM M N/A OTR YEAR: N/A GSA, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DWISION 1 R�COt/! ® ,. MAR IJ 2001 LEGISLATMI LETAM s I AWAaD 61maTAec BID NO.: 6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW OPENING: 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY June 23,1999 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID TITLE FUSEES FOR MIAMI DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR A TWO (2) YEARS PERIOD WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS I THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS BID, AS NOTED BELOW: AFFIDAVITS:.............................................................................. 611) DEPOSIT AND PERFORMANCE BOND: .................................. CATALOGUE AND LISTS:.................................................................. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY; .................................................. EQUIPMENTLIST:............................................................................. FAIR SUBCONTRACTING PRACTICES: ......................................... INDEMNIFICATION /INSU RAN C E:..... .............................................. LISTINGS OF SUBCONTRACTORS do SUPPLIERS: ...................... PRE-BID CONFERENCEIWALK-THRU:.......................................... RACE -CONSCIOUSNESS MEASURE:.. ............................................. SAMPLESIINFORMATION SHEETS:.. ............................................. SECTION3 — MDHA:............................................................................ SITE VISIT/AFFIDAVIT:.................................................................. SOURCE OF SUPPLY: .................... ........... ........ - ............................... SURCHARGEFEE:............................................................................... WRITTEN WARRANTY:..................................................................... SFE APPENDIX — SECTION 1 NIA N/A N/A WA SEE APPENDIX - SECTION I N/A NM N/A NIA SEE SECT. 2.0. PARA. 2.9 NIA NIA NIA SEE SECT. 3, PARA. 2.23 N/A FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: MARIA HEVLa1, CPPB 305-375-3022 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GSA, PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION 01- 412 BCD 541.1, FORMAL OW ROW" VW" molow • MIAMI -DADS COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAILING A BID IN RESPONSE TO A FORMAL BID SOLICITATION Each bid proposal submitted to the CLERK OF THE BOARD will have the following information clearly marked on the face of the envelope: > Bidder's Name and Return Address > Bid Number > Opening Date of Bid > Title of the Bid Failure to include this information may result in your bid not being considered. The bidder will submit each bid proposal. consisting of one original and three copies and any attachments in one envelope. Bid responses submitted at the same time for different bid solicitations shall be placed in separate envelopes and each envelope shall contain the information previously stated. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the bid from being considered. "BIDS (PROPOSALS) WILL BE OPENED PROMPTLY AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED. BIDS (PROPOSALS) RECEIVED AFTER THE FIRST BID (PROPOSAL) HAS BEEN OPENED WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A BID (PROPOSAL) TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS CAUSED BY ANY MAIL, PACKAGE OR COURIER SERVICE, INCLUDING THE U.S. MAIL, OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE." This bid small be submitted to the following address: CLERK OF THE BOARD Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street,17th Floor, Suite 202 Miami, Florida 33128-1983 The County provides equal access and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs or services. It is our policy to make any communication available to the public. It is also available to the people who are blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing. If you require information In as alternate formal please call 305-375-5278. 01- 412 • . MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW SECTION 1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.1 DEFINITIONS The term "bid" shall refer to any offer(s) submitted in response to this bid solicitation. The term "County" shall refer to Miami -Dade County. The term "bidder" shall refer to anyone submitting a bid in response to this bid solicitation. The term "contractor" or "successful bidder" shall refer to the bidder receiving an award as a result of this bid solicitation. The term "bid solicitation" shall mean this bid solicitation, the bidder's response to this bid solicitation, as approved by the County in accordance with Administrative Order 3-2 and any purchase order or change order issued by the GSA Procurement Management Division. The term "GSA" shall refer to Miami -Dade County's General Services Administration Department. 1.2 CONTENTS OF BID (1) It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to become thoroughly familiar with the bid requirements and all terms and conditions affecting the performance of this bid solicitation. Pleas of ignorance by the bidder of conditions that exist, or that may exist will not be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the County, or the compensation to be paid to the successful bidder. (2) The bidder is advised that this bid solicitation is subject to all legal requirements contained in the County's Administrative Order 3-2 and all other applicable County Ordinances and/or State and Federal Statutes. Where conflicts exist between this bid solicitation and these legal requirements, the higher authority shall prevail in the following order. Federal, State and local. (1) Request for additional information, explanation, clarification or interpretation must be made in writing to GSA Procurement Management Division contact person identified on the cover page of this bid solicitation and file a copy with the Clerk of the Board, 111 NW 1st Street, 17`h Floor, Suite 202, Miami, Florida. The request shall be received- no later than fourteen (14) working days prior to the bid opening date. Any request 11 01- 412 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this bid solicitation. The request shall contain the requester's name, address, and telephone number. If transmitted by facsimile, the request shall also include a cover sheet, with the sender's facsimile number. This bid solicitation is subject to the "Cone of Silence" in accordance with County Ordinance No. 99-106. 'CONE OF SILENCE" PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 98-106. AS AMENDED, A "CONE OF SILENCE" IS I.MPOSED UPON RFPs. RFQs OR BIDS AFTER ADVERTISEMENT AND TERMINATES AT THE TIME THE COUNTY MANAGER ISSUES A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. THE CONE OF SILENCE PROHIBITS COMMUNICATION REGARDING RFPs. RFQs OR BIDS BETWEEN POTENTIAL VENDORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, BIDDERS. LOBBYISTS OR CONSULTANTS AND THE COUNTY'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO. THE COUNTY :MANAGER AND THE COUNTY MANAGER'S STAFF. A CONE OF SILENCE IS ALSO IMPOSED BETWEEN THE MAYOR. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFFS AND ANY MEMBER OF THE COUNTY'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCLUDING. BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COUNTY MANAGER AND THE COUNTY MANAGER'S STAFF. THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 98-106 DO NOT APPLY TO ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AT PRE-BID CONFERENCES. ORAL PRESENTATIONS BEFORE SELECTION COMMITTEES, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS DURING ANY DULY NOTICED PUBLIC MEETING OR COMMUNICATIONS IN WRITING AT ANY T14ME UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY THE APPLICABLE RFP, RFQ OR BID DOCUMENT. BIDDERS OR PROPOSERS MUST FILE A COPY OF ANY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON UPON REQUEST. THE COUNTY SHALL RESPOND IN WRITING AND FILE A COPY WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW. VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE 98.106 BY ANY BIDDER OR PROPOSER SHALL RENDER ANY RFP AWARD, RFQ AWARD OR BID AWARD VOIDABLE. ANY PERSON HAVING PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL REPORT SUCH VIOLATION TO THE STATE ATTORNEY AND/OR MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE ETHICS COMMISSION. BIDDERS OR PROPOSERS SHOULD REFERENCE THE ACTUAL ORDINANCE FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION. (2) GSA Procurement Management Division will issue a response to any inquiry, as it deems necessary, by written addenda, issued prior to the bid opening date. The bidder shall not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this bid solicitation document or in any addenda issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this bid solicitation, and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will prevail. - Oiw 412 III MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW (3) It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure receipt of all addenda and substitute bid proposal forms. If applicable, the bidder is required to submit the substitute bid proposal forms and acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of this bid solicitation, by completing and signing the attached Addenda Acknowledgment Form. Where there appears to be a conflict between the General Terms and Conditions, the Special Conditions, the Technical Specifications, the bid proposal Section, or any addendum issued, the order of precedence shall be: the last addendum issued, the bid proposal Section, the Technical Specifications, the Special Conditions, and then the General Terms and Conditions. (1) Prompt Payment Terms a. The bidder may offer cash discounts for prompt payments; however, such discounts will not be considered in determining the lowest price for bid evaluation purposes. b. The bidder is required to provide prompt payment terms in the space provided on the bid proposal signature page of this bid solicitation. If no prompt payment discount is being offered, the bidder shall enter zero (0) for the percentage discount to indicate no discount. If the bidder fails to enter a percentage, it is hereby understood and agreed that the payment terms will be 2% 20 days, effective atter receipt of invoice or final acceptance, whichever is later. 1.3 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID 1.1- 7 •1 -U -1 (1) The bid proposal form shall be used when submitting a bid. Use of any other form shall result in the rejection of the bidder's Proposal. (2) The bid will either be typed or completed legibly in ink. The bidder's authorized agent will sign the bid proposal Form in ink, and all corrections made by the bidder will be initialed in ink by the authorized agent. The use of pencil or erasable ink or failure to comply with any of the foregoing may result in the rejection of the bid. (3) Where there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and any extended prices, the unit prices will prevail. tv IZII�AZi� 01- 412 • 1vIIANII-DADS COUNTY • SID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW (4) The County may consider additional bid proposal(s) from the same bidder for the same bid solicitation, provided that; (a) the additional bid(s) offer a different product and/or level of service that meets or exceeds this bid solicitation requirements; (b) the bidder completes a separate bid proposal Form for each bid and shall mark "Alternate bid(s)" on the first page. Failure to comply with the foregoing may result in the rejection of the additional bid(s). (S) The bidder is allowed to offer multiple product brand names for each item listed on the bid proposal; provided that (a) such offer is allowable in accordance with Section 2.9 of this bid solicitation and (b) the same price is offered for all brand names bid. If the County determines that all brand names are acceptable based on the quality standards, the County may, at its option, order either of the brands names made available through this bid solicitation. Conversely, the Vendor will deliver the brand name that has been ordered by the County. (6) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions, the proposed delivery and/or completion time, if required, shall be stated in calendar days. (7) The bidder shall not charge tax, as the County is exempt from all State, , Excise, Federal and Local sales tax. Not withstanding, any tax on materials and/or supplies which are purchased by the bidder, in conjunction with this bid solicitation shall be subject to the Florida State Sales Tax, in accordance with Section 212.08 of Florida Statutes, amended 1970, and all amendments thereto, shall be borne solely by the bidder. When the materials and/or supplies are not manufactured by the bidder, taxes must be incorporated in the bid price, not as a separate item. When materials and/or supplies are manufactured by the bidder and are not for resale. the County is exempt. The County may be subject to applicable taxes on goods purchased for the purpose of resale. Upon request, the County will provide a tax exemption certificate, if applicable. Any special tax requirements will be specified either in the Special Conditions or in the Technical Specifications. (8) Any telegraphic or facsimile bid will not be considered. (9) The bidder shall incorporate in their bid price all costs related to this bid solicitation. (10) The apparent silence of the specifications and any addenda regarding any details or the omission from the specifications of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. All interpretations of the specifications shall be made upon the basis of this bid solicitation. V tlti�za M 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY dl.••-fYR1.1 • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW The County requires the bidder to complete a registration application including the required disclosure affidavits with GSA Procurement Management Division. The bidder must be registered to be recommended for any contract award'a. To register, or for assistance in registering, contact Vendor Assistance at 305-375-5287. •Seetioa 2.11.1101 of the County Code provides that a person (County Employee) may not enter tab any contract or troanct any business through a firm, corporation, partnership or besisess entity In whkb he or any member of his Immediate family has a controlling flaasetal laterest, direct or tadireet with the County or say person or agency acting for the County and any such eoatncL agreement or bedatee engagement entered to violation of this sabeeetion shall reader the tnutuction voidable. For additle" htformstlen please contact the Ethics Commission but line at 31IM794313. The following are the documents with the vendor registration application: (1) Cuba Affidavit Pursuant to County Resolution No. 656-93, the bidder shall certify that neither the firm (individual, organization, corporation, etc.) submitting this bid proposal or receiving this contract award nor any of its owners, subsidiaries, or affiliated or related firms, are in violation of the Cuba Democracy Act of 1992. (2) Disclosure of Employment Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 90-133, the bidder shall disclose the composition of the workforce, wages and benefits to be paid and existence of collective bargaining agreement. (3) Disclosure of Ownership Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 88-121, the bidder shall disclose the full legal name and business address of any individual (other than subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, laborers, or lenders) who have, or will have any interest (legal, equitable beneficial or otherwise) in the contract or business transaction with the County. If the contract or business transaction is with a corporation, the full legal name and business address shall be provided for each officer and director and each stockholder who holds directly or indirectly five percent (5%) or more of the corporation's stock. if the contract or business transaction is with a trust. the full legal name and address shall be provided for each trustee and each beneficiary. Post Office addresses are not acceptable. VI -Ts sst)A 01- 412 MIAMI -DARE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW ' (4) Drug -Free Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 92-15, the bidder shall certify that it is providing a drug-free workplace and notices to each employee of the danger of drug abuse; the firm's policy of maintaining a drug-free environment; availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. The bidder shall also require an employee to sign a statement, as a condition of employment that the employee will abide by the terns of the drug-free workplace policy, and notify the employer if any criminal conviction occurring no later than five (5) days after receiving notice of such conviction. and impose appropriate personnel action against the employee up to and including termination. (5) Family Leave Affidavit Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 142-91, the bidder shall certify that it entitles an employee who has worked for the firm for at least one (1) year. ninety (90) days of family leave during any twenty-four (24) month period, for medical reasons, for the birth or adoption of a child, or for the care of a child. spouse or other close relative who has a serious health condition without risk of termination or employment or employer retaliation. (6) W-9 and 8109 forms The bidder must furnish a W-9 and 8109 (Federal Tax Deposit Coupon) forms as required by the Internal Revenue Service in order to enter into this contract with the County. (7) Social Security Number The bidder must furnish a copy of the Social Security card if a social security number is being used in lieu of the Federal Identification Number (F.E.I.N.). It is the policy of the County to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). For A.D.A. complaints call 305-375-3566. The bidder recommended for award shall be required to complete an A.D.A. affidavit in accordance with County Resolution No. 385-95 prior to the award of this bid solicitation. Failure to complete the affidavit as required may result in the rescinding of the recommendation for award. (See Appendix - Section 1) VII -oilz�zsra. - 01- 412 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW By acceptance of this contract, the successful bidder agrees to comply with all antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Florida, in order to protect the public from restraint of trade which illegally increases prices. Pursuant to the procedures contained in Section 2-8.1 (c) of the County Code, and as amended by County Ordinance No. 95-198, the bidder shall certify that all delinquent and currently due fees, taxes and parking tickets have been paid. To verify or satisfy all delinquencies and currently due fees, taxes and parking tickets, contact the Miami -Dade County Tax Collector's Division at 305-375-5762. (See Appendix - Section 1) F. Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 98-73 amending Section 2-11.1(s) of the County Code, every lobbyist whom is found to be in violation of this section shall be prohibited from registering as a lobbyist or lobbying in accordance with the following schedule: First violation, for a period of 90 days from the date of determination of violation; Second violation, for a period of one (1) year from the date of determination of violation; Third violation, for a period of five (5) years from the date of determination of violation; The bidder shall be subject to the debarment provisions of Section 10-38 of the County Code as if the bidder were a contractor where the bidder has violated this section, either directly or indirectly or any combination thereof, on three or more occasions. As used herein, a "direct violation" shall mean a violation committed by the bidders and an "indirect violation" shall mean a violation committed by a lobbyist representing said bidder. If this contract is entered into a violation of this section, it shall also render the contract voidable. G. Criminal Conviction Disclosure Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 94-34, "Any individual who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) years and any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity having an officer, director, or executive who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) VIII i I . 01- 412 • MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW years shall disclose this information prior to entering into a contract with or receiving funding from the County." H. Cuba AlMdavit Pursuant to County Resolution Nos., 202-96 and 206-96 as implemented by Administrative Order 3-12, which restricts purchases from a firm conducting business with Cuba, and restricts travel to Cuba by the successful bidder, respectively, the bidder shall be required to complete a Cuba affidavit prior to the award of this bid solicitation. Failure to complete the affidavit, may result in the rejection of the bidder's Proposal and/or rescinding of the recommendation for award. (See Appendix - Section 1) I. Debarment Disclosure Affidavit J. rzrzrrI . Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 93-129, the bidder will agree to comply with the provisions of this ordinance, which prevents the contractor, subcontractors, their officers, their principals, stockholders, and their affiliates who have been debarred by the County, from entering into this contract with the County during the period for which they have been debarred. It is the bidders responsibility to ascertain that none of the subcontractors, their officers, principals, or affiliates, as defined in the ordinance, are debarred by the County pursuant to Ordinance No. 93-129 and Administrative Order 3-2 before submitting the bid proposal. The Disclosure Affidavit requires the bidder to affirm under oath, that neither the bidder, its subcontractors, or their officers, principals or affiliates, are debarred by the County at the time of the bid proposal. If the bidder fails to complete the Disclosure Affidavit it shall not be awarded this contract. If this contract is entered into in violation of this ordinance, it is void. and any person who willfully fails to disclose the required information or who knowingly discloses false information can be punished by civil or criminal penalties, or both, as provided for in the law. (See Appendix - Section 1) Independent Private Sector Insnector General (1) Pursuant to A.0. 3-20. the County has the right to retain the services of an independent private sector inspector general (IPSIG). Upon written notice from the County, the Vendor shall make available to the IPSIG retained by the County all requested records and documents for inspection and copying. The tetras of this provision apply to the bidder, its offices, agents and employees. Nothing contained in this provision shall impair any independent right of the County to audit or investigate the operations, activities and performance of the Vendor in connection with this contract. The terms of this provision are neither intended, nor shall they be Ix 01- 412 0 MIAMI -DARE COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW construed, to impose any liability on the County by the Vendor or third parties. (2) Pursuant to Ordinance 97-215 Miami -Dade County has established the Office of Inspector General which is required to perform mandatory random audits on all County contracts throughout the duration of each contract. The cost of the audit for this contract shall be 14 of 1% of the total contract amount which cost the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) agrees is included in the total contract amount. The audit cost will be deducted by the County from progress payments to the (Contractor/Vendor/Consultant). The audit cost shall also be included in all change orders to this contract and all contract renewals and extensions. Accordingly, the audit cost will be deducted from progress payments to the (Contractor/Vendor/Consultant) pursuant to all change orders, contract renewals and extensions. The Miami -Dade County Inspector General is authorized and empowcred to review past, present and proposed County and Public Health Trust programs, contracts transactions, accounts, records and programs. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of records and monitor existing projects and programs. Monitoring of an existing project or program may include a report concerning whether the project is on time, within budget and in conformance with plans, specifications and applicable law. The inspector general is empowered to analyze the necessity of and reasonableness of proposed change orders to the contract. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent private sector inspectors general to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to project design, bid specificatiohs, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the (Contractor/Vendor/Consultant), its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, County staff and elected officials to ensure compliance with contract specifications and to detect fraud and corruption. Upon 14 days prior written notice to (ContractorNendor/Consultant) from the Inspector General or IPSIG retained by the Inspector General, the (ContmctorNendor/Consultant) shall make all requested records and documents available to the Inspector General or IPSIG for inspection and copying. The Inspector General and IPSIG shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and records in the (Contractor's/Vendor's/Consultant's) possession, custody or control which, in the Inspector General's or IPSIG's sole judgement, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited to original estimate files. change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and agreements from and with successful and unsuccessful subcontractors and suppliers, X 01- 02 • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY • BID NO..6323-3/04-OTR-SW all project -related correspondence, memoranda. instructions, financial documents, construction documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back -charge documents, all documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance proceeds, rebates, or dividends received, payroll and personal records, and supporting documentation for the aforesaid documents and records. The provisions in this section shall apply to the (ContmctorNendor/Consultant), its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors and suppliers. The (Contmctor/Vendor/Consultant) shall incorporate the provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) in connection with the performance of the contract. Nothing in this contract shall impair any independent right to the County to conduct audit or investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall they be construed to impose any liability on the County by the (ContractorNendor/Consultant) or third parties. The County endeavors to obtain the participation of all minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. For information and to apply for certification, contact the Department of Business Development, 175 NW 1st Avenue, 28`h Floor, Miami. FL 33123-1844, Phone: 305-349-5960. Pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) of Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, "Arty person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a bid solicitation to provide goods and/or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a bid solicitation with a public entity for construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit a bid on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor or, supplier, or subcontractor or consultant under a bid solicitation with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO (510,000.00) for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." M. Proiect Fresh Start -Welfare -to -Work Initialjve "In accordance with Resolution R-702-98, all bidders who employ twenty- five (25) or more employees on County contracts for purchase of goods and services resulting in actual payment of $500,000 or more, and all bidders who employ twenty-five (25) or more employees on County or Public Health Trust construction contracts resulting in actual payment of 01 - XI 412 • MIAMI -DADS COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW S500,000 or more, shall contribute to Project Fresh Start, the County's welfare -to -work initiative, based on the following scale: If the entity has a contract with the County that results in actual payment of an amount between 5500,000 to $1,000,000, then that entity shall contribute 55,000 to Project Fresh Start; II If the entity has a contract with the County that results in actual payment of an amount between 51,000,001 to $5,000,000, then that entity shall contribute 510,000 to Project Fresh Start; III If the entity has a contract with the County that results in actual payment of an amount between 55,000,001 to $10,000,000, then that entity shall contribute 520.000 to Project Fresh Start; IV If the entity has a contract with the County that results in actual payment over 510,000,001, then that entity shall contribute 525,000 to Project Fresh Start. Resolution R-702-98 applies to all such contracts whether competitively bid by the County or not. Applicable contracts that have received authorization by the Board of County Commissioners to waive formal bidding procedures must also contribute to Project Fresh Start. Resolution R-702-98 does not apply to contracts with governmental entities, contracts with not -for profit organizations, professional service agreements or grant awards. An entity may request a waiver of the requirements of Resolution 8-702- 98 if the bidder can demonstrate that five -percent (5%) of the bidder's work force consists of individuals residing in Miami -Dade County and who have lost or who will lose cash assistance benefits (formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children "AFDC") as a result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1997." (See Appendix - Section 1) 1.4 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF A BID Any modification by the bidder to a bid shall be submitted to the C$M OF THE RO_ prior to the time and date set for bid opening. The bidder shall submit the new bid proposal Form and it letter, on company letterhead. signed by an authorized agent of the bidder stating that the new submittal supersedes the previously submitted bid proposal. The sealed envelope shall contain the same information as required for submitting the original bid. In addition, the envelope shall contain a statement that this bid replaces the previously submitted bid. No modifications of a bid shall be accepted after the bid has been opened. 01— 412 XII rrrr7a:. 0 MIAMI -DARE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW B. Withdrawal of a Bid A bid shall be irrevocable unless the bid is withdrawn as provided herein. A bid may be withdrawn only by written letter received by the CL= OF THE JIQAM prior to the bid opening date. A bid may also be withdrawn ninety (90) days after the bid was opened and prior to award, by submitting a letter to the contact person identified on the front cover of this bid solicitation. The withdrawal letter must be on company letterhead and signed by an authorized agent of the bidder. 1.5 EVALUATION OF A BID Miliff .t . (1) The County may reject any bidder's Proposal and award to the next lowest responsive/responsible bidder or may reject and re -advertise for all or any pan of this bid solicitation, whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the County. The County shall be the sole judge of what is in its "best interest." (2) The County may reject any bid if: (a) prices are not fair and reasonable, as determined by the County, and/or exceed the County's estimated budget for this bid solicitation; (b) the bidder take exceptions to or modifies the terms and conditions of this bid solicitation; (c) the bidder failed to satisfy claims on previous contracts with the County or past -due payments for County services or claims for damage to County property. The County shall be the sole judge of what is "fair and reasonable." Pursuant to County Ordinance No. 98-42, the bidder's performance as 'a prime contractor or subcontractor on previous County contracts shall be taken into account in evaluating the bid proposal received for this bid solicitation. This bid solicitation shall not be awarded to any person or firm which is in arrears to the County upon any debt, taxes or contracts which are defaulted as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the County. The County reserves the right to waive any infortnalities or irregularities in this bid solicitation. XIII 2tzunsri 01- 412 '• MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID N•6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW (1) A bid will only be considered from a firm which is regularly engaged in the business of providing the goods and/or services required by this bid solicitation. The bidder must be able to demonstrate a good record of performance and have sufficient financial resources, equipment and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily provide the goods and/or services if awarded this bid solicitation. (2) The County may conduct a pre -award inspection of the bidder's site or hold a pre -award qualification hearing to determine if the bidder possesses the requirement as outlined in the above paragraph, and is capable of performing the requirement of this bid solicitation. The County may consider any evidence available regarding the financial, technical and other qualifications and abilities of the bidder. including past performance (experience) with the County or any other governmental entity in making the award. (3) The County may require the bidder to show evidence that they have been designated as an authorized representative of a manufacturer, supplier and/or distributor, if required by this bid solicitation. (4) The County reserves the right to audit all records pertaining to and resulting from any award from this bid solicitation, financial or otherwise. (S) In the event that the bidder will ' sub -contract all or part of its work to another vendor, or will obtain the goods required in conjunction with this contract with another source of supply, the bidder may be required to verify the competency of its subcontractor or supplier. The County reserves the right, before awarding this contract to require the bidder to submit such evidence of its subcontractor as it may deem necessary. The bidder who desires to receive a copy of the bid tabulation shall enclose a self-addressed/stamped envelope (correct size of envelope and postage is a must depending on the amount of information involved) when submitting its bid proposal. Bid results will not be given out by telephone or facsimile. 1.6 AWARD OF BID SOLICITATION A. Contract This bid solicitation. any addenda and/or properly executed modifications. the purchase order (if issued), and a change order (if applicable), constitute the entire contract. X1v 01- 412 '.MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/44-OTR-SW B. Tie Bid Any tie bid will be decided by the Director of Procurement or designee, and according to County Resolution 1574-88. The award of this bid solicitation may be preconditioned on the subsequent submission of other documents, as specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications. The successful bidder shall be in default of its contractual obligation if such documents are not submitted in a timely maturer and in the form required by the County. Where the successful bidder is in default of the contractual requirements, the County, through action taken by GSA Procurement Management Division, may rescind the award. The term of this bid solicitation shall be specified on one of three documents, issued to the successful bidder. These documents may either be this bid solicitation, a purchase order or an award sheet. E. Contract Extension The County reserves the right to automatically extend this contract for up to ninety (90) calendar days beyond the stated contract term. The County shall notify the successful bidder in writing of such extensions. Additional extensions over the first ninety (90) day extension may occur, if, the County and the successful bidder are in mutual agreement of such extensions. F. Warranty Any implied warranty granted under the Uniform Commercial Code shall apply to all goods purchased under this bid solicitation. Estimated quantities or estimated dollars, if provided, are for bidder's guidance only. No guarantee is expressed or implied as to quantities or dollars that will be used during the contract period. The County is not obligated to place any order for a given amount subsequent to the award of this bid solicitation. Estimates are based upon the County's actual needs and/or usage during a previous contract period. Said estimates may be used by the County for purposes of determining the low bidder meeting specifications. 011a 112 XV • MIAMI -DADS COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW Although the purpose of this bid solicitation is to secure a contract that can satisfy the total needs of the County or of a specific County agency. it is hereby agreed and understood that this bid solicitation does not constitute the exclusive rights of the successful bidder to receive all orders that may be generated by the County in conjunction with this bid solicitation. In addition, any and all commodities, equipment, and service required by the County in conjunction with construction projects are solicited under a distinctly different bid process and shall not be purchased under the terms. conditions and awards rendered under this bid solicitation. unless such purchases are determined to be in the best interest of the County. The award of this bid solicitation is subject to County Ordinances Nos. 96- 26, 94-166 and 94-196. and Resolution No. R-50-96; which, except where Federal or State law mandates to the contrary, allow preference to be given to a local business in the amount of one and one-half percent (1.5%) for Miami -Dade County and one percent (1%) for Broward County of the bid proposal price. For the purposes of the applicability of this Ordinance, "local business" means the bidder has its headquarters located in Miami - Dade or Broward Counties or has a place of business located in Miami - Dade or Broward Counties at which it will produce, distribute and/or perform a substantial portion of the goods and/or services to be purchased. Any specific work assignment which commences prior to the termination date of the contract and which will extend beyond the termination date including any previous contract extension(s) shall. unless terminated by mutual written agreement by both parties, continue until completion at the same prices, terms and conditions as set forth in this bid solicitation. 1.7 RIGHT OF APPEAL Any bidder may protest any recommendation for contract award or rejection of all bids, in accordance with the procedures contained in Sections 2-8.3 and 2-8.4 of the County Code, as amended by, County Ordinances Nos. 95-201 and 95-126, and as established in Administrative Order 3-21. • w • • 11 11 1 • : • 1 .1 I I I I I This bid award recommendation will be in writing, signed by the Director of GSA Procurement Management Division or designee and filed with the Clerk of the Board. The bidder shall have ten (10) business days after the filing of an award recommendation to file a written protest with the Clerk of the Board. As a condition of initiating a protest of award 01- 412 �"11 • • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW recommendation, the bidder shall post at the time of filing a Surety Bond ( cashier's check or money order ) in the amount of 5500.00 payable to the Board of County Commissioners. Failure to file the proper Bond at the time of filing the protest, will result in denial of the protest. If, the Hearing Examiner's ruling is in favor of the County's recommendation, the bidder's Bond may be forfeited and the County may seek all costs, attorney's and administrative fees. B. Bid Award Recommendation Over $100.000.00 and uy to 5500.000.00 This bid award recommendation will be posted in the lobby of the Stephen P. Clark Building. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to monitor such Bulletin Board after the bid opening to ascertain that a recommendation for award has been made. Bid award recommendations are posted by 9:00 A.M., every Monday. In addition, the bidder can call the bid Award Recommendation Line at 305-375-4724 or (800) 510- 4724, or contact the person identified on the cover page of this bid solicitation. The bidder shall have five (5) business days after the posting of an award recommendation to file a written protest with the General Services Administration Procurement Management Division. The bidder shall post. at the time of filing, a Surety Bond ( cashier's check or money order ) in the amount of $,500.00 payable to the Board of County Commissioners. Failure to submit the proper Bond at the time of filing the protest, will result in denial of the protest. If, the County Manager, or designee, upholds the recommendation of the contracting department, the bidder's Bond may be forfeited and the County may seek all costs, attorney's and administrative fees. 1.8 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The successful bidder shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the goods and/or services contained in this bid solicitation. The bidder is presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that may in any way affect the goods and/or services offered. B. County Contractors Emolovment and Procurement Practices Affidavit In accordance with the requirements of Ordinance 98-30, all firms with annual gross revenues in excess of S5 million, seeking to contract with Miami -Dade County shall, as a condition of award, have a written Affirmative Action Plan and Procurement Policy on file with the County's Department of Business Development. Said firms must also submit, as a part of their proposalsibids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board, an appropriately completed and signed Affirmative Action Plan/Procurement 01" 412 XVII • MLAMI-DARE COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW Policy Affidavit. Firms whose Boards of Directors are representative of the population make-up of the nation are exempt from this requirement and must submit, in writing, a detailed listing of their Boards of Directors, showing the race or ethnicity of each board member, to the County's Department of Business Development. Firms claiming exemption must submit, as a part of their proposals/bids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board, an appropriately completed and signed Exemption Affidavit in accordance with Ordinance 98-30. These submittals shall be subject to periodic reviews to assure that the entities do not discriminate in their employment and procurement practices against minorities and women - owned businesses. It will be the responsibility of each firm to provide verification of their gross annual revenues to determine the requirement for compliance with the Ordinance. Those firms that do not exceed S5 million annual gross revenues must clearly state so in their bid proposal. Any bidder/respondent which does not provide an affirmative action plan and procurement policy may not be recommended by the County Manager for award by the Board of County Commissioners. (See Appendix - Section 1) +flFTpl7.R'fT'+�7 (1) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications, all containers shall be suitable for shipment and/or storage and comply with the County's Recycled Packaging Resolution No. 738- 92. (See Appendix - Section 1) (2) All goods furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the successful bidder against factory defects and workmanship. The successful bidder at no expense to the County shall correct any defects, which may occur within the period of the manufacturer's standard, and/or any implied warranty. The standard manufacturer's warranty may be superseded by the Special Conditions. D. Subcontracting (1) Unless otherwise specified in this bid solicitation, the successful bidder shall not subcontract any portion of the work without the prior written consent of the County. The ability to subcontract may be further limited by the Special Conditions. Subcontracting without the prior consent of the County may result in termination of this bid solicitation for default. (2) Quarterly reporting when a subcontractor is utilized: The successful bidder is advised that when a subcontractor is utilized to fulfill the terms and conditions of this bid solicitation. County Resolution No. 1634-93 will apply to this bid solicitation. This resolution requires the successful bidder 01- 412 XV1I1 �I�I�IZiIZ. - 0 MIAMI -DARE COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW to file quarterly reports as to the amount of contract monies received from the County and the amount that have been paid by the successful bidder directly to certified Black. Hispanic and Women -Owned businesses, performing part of this bid solicitation work. Additionally, the listed businesses are required to sign reports, verifying their participation in this bid solicitation work and their receipt of such monies. The requirements of this resolution shall be in addition to any other reporting requirements by Federal, State or local laws, ordinances or administrative orders. (3) Where subcontracting is permitted, the successful bidder shall obtain written consent of the County prior to utilizing the subcontractor. All actions of any subcontractor are the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Note: This requirement is separate and independent from any requirements that may be contained in the Special Conditions, Paragraph 2.2. (4) In accordance with Ordinance No. 97-104, all bidders and respondents on County contracts for purchase of supplies, materials or services, including professional services, which involve the expenditure of $100,000 or more and all bidders or respondents on County or Public Health Trust construction contracts which involve the expenditure of S100,000 or more shall include, as pan of their bid or proposal submission, a listing which identifies all first tier subcontractors who will perform any part of the contract work and describes the portion of the work such subcontractor will perform, and all suppliers who will supply materials for the contract work direct to the bidder or respondent and describes the materials to be supplied. Failure to include such listing with the bid or proposal shall render the bid or proposal non-responsive. Ordinance No. 97-104, applies to all contracts whether competitively by the County or not. Those contracts that have received authorization by the Board of County Commissioners to waive formal bidding procedure must also provide a listing of all first tier subcontractors and direct suppliers. `Subcontractor/Supplier Listing, SUB Form 100' may be utilized to provide the information required by this paragraph. A bidder or respondent who is awarded the contract shall not change or substitute first tier subcontractors or direct suppliers or the portions of the contract work to be performed or materials to be supplied from those identified in the listing submitted with the bid or proposal except upon written approval of the County. (See Appendix - Section 1) NATE: ORDINANCE NO. 97-104 REQUIRES A BID OR PROPOSAL FOR A COUNTY OR PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST CONTRACT INVOLVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $100,000 OR MORE INCLUDE A LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS WHO XM 0s1$.: 01-- 412 0 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT, AND PROVIDES FAILURE TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED LISTING SHALL RENDER THE BID OR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE. THE REQUIRED LISTING MUST BE SUBMITTED AND SIGNED EVEN THOUGH THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER WILL NOT UTILIZE SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS ON THE CONTRACT. IN THE LATTER CASE, THE LISTING MUST EXPRESSLY STATE NO SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUPPLIERS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT. TIMELY SUBMISSION OF A PROPERLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED "SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER LISTING, SUB FORM 100" (A COPY OF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE BID PACKAGE) CONSTITUTE COMPLIANCE WITH THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE. IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED PROPERLY COMPLETED, THE WORD "NONE" MUST BE ENTERED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE HEADING OF SUB FORM 100 IF NO SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUPPLIERS WILL BE USED ON THE CONTRACT. (5) In accordance with County Ordinance No. 97-35 (Fair Subcontracting Policies), "all successful bidders/respondents on County contracts in which subcontractors may be used, shall be subject to and comply with Ordinance 97-35 as amended, requiring bidders/respondents to provide a detailed statement of their policies and procedures for awarding subcontracts which: a) notifies the broadest number of local subcontractors of the opportunity to be awarded a subcontract; b) invites local subcontractors to submit bids in a practical, expedient way; c) provides locpl subcontractors access to information necessary to prepare and formulate a subcontracting bid; d) allows local subcontractors to meet with appropriate personnel of the bidder to discuss the bidder's requirements; and 01. 4i2 XX • MIAMI -DAD£ COUNTY 0 BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW e) awards subcontracts based on full and complete consideration of all submitted proposals and in accordance with the bidder's stated objectives. All bidders/respondents seeking to contract with the County shall, as a condition of award, provide a statement of their subcontracting policies and procedures. BiddervRespondents who fail to provide a statement of their policies and procedures may not be recommended by the County Manager for award by the Board of County Commissioners." (See Appendix — Secdon 1) E. AssigMent The successful bidder shall not assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of this contract, including any rights, title or interest therein, or their power to execute such contract to any person, company, or corporation without the prior written consent of the County. F. pelivery Unless otherwise specified in this bid solicitation, prices quoted shall be F.O.B. Destination with freight included in the proposed price. The employee of the successful bidder shall be considered to be, at all times, employee of the successful bidder under its sole direction and not an employee or agent of the County. The successful bidder shall supply a competent and physically capable employee. The County may require the successful bidder to remove an employee it deems unacceptable. Each employee shall wear proper identification. The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of. relating to or resulting from the performance of the Agreement by the successful bidder or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. The successful bidder shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith, and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney's fees which may issue thereon. The successful bidder expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise XXI Gone 016W 01- 412 MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW provided by the successful bidder shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. I. erotMtion of Pmperty All existing structures, utilities, services, roads, trees, shrubbery, etc. shall be protected against damage or interrupted services at all times by the successful bidder during the term of this contract. The successful bidder shall be held responsible for repairing or replacing property, to the satisfaction of the County, which is damaged by reason of the successful bidder's 'operation on County property. 1.9 MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT The contract may be modified by unilateral action of the County or by mutual consent, in writing, and through the issuance of a modification to the contract, purchase order, change order or award sheet, as appropriate. 1.10 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT A. Termination for Corly_e�enee The County, at its sole discretion, may terminate this contract without cause by providing the successful bidder with thirty (30) day advance notice. Upon the receipt of such notice, the successful bidder shall not incur any additional costs under this contract. The County shall be liable only for reasonable costs incurred by the successful bidder, as determined by the County, regardless of the method of payment required by this contract. The County shall be the sole judge of "reasonable costs." B. Termination for Default The County may terminate this contract upon the failure of the successful bidder to comply with any provision and/or requirements of this contract. The County's decision not to take action upon failure of the successful bidder to perform shall not be construed as a waiver of the ability of the County to take additional action at a later date and time. The County shall also have the ability to place the successful bidder on probation and/or terminate any portion of this contract. The date of termination shall be stated in a written notice to the successful bidder. In the event the successful bidder is terminated for default, the County reserves the right to re -procure the goods and/or services from the next lowest responsive responsible bidder or re -solicit the goods and/or services. The County may further charge the successful bidder any differences in cost between the successful bidder's price and the re -awarded price and/or any costs associated with re -awarding or re -soliciting this contract. The County may also debar or suspend the successful bidder from conducting business with 01- 412 XXII I &6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW the County, and/or eliminate the defaulted contractor from consideration in future bid solicitation, in accordance with appropriate County ordinances, resolutions and/or administrative orders. C. Ordinance 93-137 Any individual or corporation or other entity that attempts to meet its contractual obligations with the county through fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement, the county shall, whenever practicable, terminate the contract. The county as a Rather sanction, may terminate or cancel any other contracts with such individual or other entity. Such individual or entity shall be responsible for all direct or indirect costs associated with such termination or cancellation, including attorney's fees. Notwithstanding, any individual or entity who attempts to meet its contractual obligations with the county through fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement may be disbarred from county contracting for up to five (5) years. 1.11 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS To request a copy of any ordinance, resolution and/or administrative order cited in this bid solicitation, the bidder must contact the Clerk of the Board at 305-375-5126. ni- 02 XXIII MIAMI -DADS COUNTY • BID NO. -6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW SECTION 2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FUSEES The purpose of this Invitation To Bid is to establish a contract for the purchase of fusees in conjunction with the County's needs on an as needed when needed basis. 22.22 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 2.4 TERM OF CONTRACT: TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS This contract shall commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the contract by the Board of County Commissioners, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter which is distributed by the County's GSA Procurement Management Division; and contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required bid documents. The contract shall remain in effect for twenty-four (24) months anh upon completion of the expressed and/or implied warranty period. 2.5 OPTION TO UNEW FOR THREE (3) ADRITIO1VAL YEARS (With Price Adjustment) The prices for a two year period from effective date shall be consistent with the provisions outlined in section 2.7 of these terms and conditions; at which time Miami - Dade County shall have the option to renew for an additional three (3) years on a year to year basis. At that time Miami -Dade County will consider adjustment to price based on (the latest Consumer Price Index List, All Urban Consumers for the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale area). It shall be further understood that the County reserves the right to reject any price adjustments submitted by the bidder and/or to terminate the contract with the bidder based on such price adjustments. Continuation of the contract beyond the initial period is a County prerogative, not a right of the bidder. This prerogative may be exercised only when such continuation is clearly in the best interest of the County. In the event that the bidder declines the County's right to exercise the option period, the County will consider the successful bidder in default and affect its eligibility for future contracts. NOTE: SHOULD THE COUNTY EXERCISE THE OPTION TO RENEW, IT SHALL BE ONLY FOR THOSE ITEMS ORIGINALLY AWARDED. 01" 412 .• .MIAMI -DADS COUNTY • BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW 2.6 METHOD OF AWARD TO A SINGLE BIDDER: (Single Item) Award of this contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. MIME 1 Q1 I ;u 1763 IN iA 131AINCIRk I ZIN62 If the bidder is awarded a contract under this bid solicitation, the prices proposed by the bidder shall remain fixed and firm during the term of contract. Manufacturer's name, brand name and/or model number are used in these specifications for the sole purpose of establishing minimum requirement of level of quality, standards of performance and design required and is in no way intended to prohibit the bidding of other manufacturer's items of equal material. An equal product may be bid provided that the product is found to be equal in quality, standards of performance, design, etc. to the item specified. Where an equal is bid, the Bid Proposal should be accompanied with two (2) complete sets of factory information sheets (specifications, brochures, etc.). Failure to meet this requirement may result in your bid being rejected. All supporting documentation submitted by the bidder must meet the required specifications, including, but not limited to standard manufacturer's information sheets, catalogue, and brochures. Where standard product literature is submitted with the bid and offers information that does not comply with the specifications, the bidder must state on their company stationary the differences between their bid and the standard product literature to ensure compliance with the specifications. Bids submitted indicating standard product literature without the letter explaining compliance will result in the bid being rejected for not meeting the specifications. The County shall be sole judge of equality and its decision shall be final in its best interest. PFUNWO v Wv v Own NW10031�itl►� 2.11 ♦M y ♦l! • ♦ A s PTFKED a oial (11ang W&MtkW0311 2.15 METHOD • U PERIODIC ♦ • FOR flu& PURCHASES The successful vendor(s) shall submit an invoice(s) to the requesting department(s) after 01-- 412 %11AMI-DARE COUNTY BID N0.:6323 -3/04 -OTR -SW purchase has been completed, whether picked up by authorized County personnel or delivered to the site by the vendor. The invoice(s) shall reference the appropriate purchase order number, the delivery address, and the corresponding delivery ticket number or packing slip number that was signed by an authorized representative of the County department when the items were delivered and accepted. Submittal of these periodic invoices shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery of the items. Under no circumstances shall the invoices be submitted to the County in advance of the delivery and acceptance of the items. All bidders shall quote prices based on F.O.B. Destination and shall hold title to the goods until such time as they are delivered to, and accepted by, an authorized County representative at . MW63-11"I -:4111 The bidder shall make deliveries within five (5) calendar days after the date of the purchase order. All deliveries shall be made in accordance with good commercial practice and shall be adhered to by the successful bidder(s); except in such cases where the delivery will be delayed due to acts of God, strikes, or other causes beyond the control of the bidder. In these cases, the bidder shall notify the County of the delays in advance of the delivery date so that a revised delivery schedule can be negotiated. Should the bidder(s) to whom the contract(s) is awarded fail to deliver in the number of days as stated in its proposal, the County reserves the right to cancel the contract after any back order period which is specified in the Special Conditions has lapsed. If the contract is cancelled, it is hereby understood and agreed that the County has the authority to purchase the goods elsewhere and to charge the bidder with any re -procurement costs. If the bidder fails to honor these re -procurement costs, the County may suspend the bidder from submitting bid proposals on County contracts for a minimum period of six (6) months. •,� : �� i , 113 51 W, If the successful bidder experiences a back order of items from its manufacturer or distributor, the bidder shall insure that'such back orders are filled within five (5) calendar days from the date of the initial delivery. The bidder shall not invoice the County for back ordered items until such back orders are delivered and accepted by the County's authorized representative. It is understood and agreed that the County may, at its discretion, verbally cancel back orders after the grace period identified in this paragraph has lapsed, seek the items from another vendor, and charge the bidder for any re - procurement costs. 2.19 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED 01- 412 1111111 MOM, 0 • MIAMI -DARE COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW • •.y : y •. For any additional information regarding the specifications and requirements of this contract, Contact: Maria Hevia at (305) 375-3022. PFAMEM ;d Im U61 Z61 a J ao r , I• The products shall be maintained and delivered to the County in excellent condition. If a product does not meet specifications, it will be returned to the bidder as exchange for suitable merchandise or for full credit at no additional cost to the County. .• •a tellu ENO DI'VETC Dade County employees are authorized to pick-up materials against purchase orders issued to the successful bidder(s). Such authorization is provided for the County employee through an "Authorization to Pick -Up Materials" (Dade County Form No. 160.04.17) who shall surrender the form to the bidder during each purchase. If the bidder is in doubt about the authenticity of the person picking up the material, the bidder shall contact Procurement Management for assistance at 375-5289. , • 1+.11t+ tr : M 1� Any Governmental, not-for-profit or quasi-goverameutal entity In the State of Florida. may avail Itself of thts contract and purchase any and all items specified herein from the successful bidder(s) at the contract price(s) established herein. Each Governmental, not-for-profit or quasi -governmental entity which uses a contract(s) resulting herefrom, will establish its own contract, place its own orders, issue its own purchase orders, be invoiced therefrom and make its own payments, determine shipping terms and issue its owr exemption certificates as required by the bidder. It is understood that unless specified in Section 2, paragraph 2.16, entitled "Shipping Terms", all prices shall be quoted, "FOB Destination." For entities other than those belonging to Miami - Dade County or those located outside of the geographical boundaries of Miami -Dade County, the successful vendor shall be entitled to ship goods on an "FOB Destination, Prepaid and Charged Back" basis. This allowance shall only be made when expressly authorized by a representative of the entity, prior to shipping the goods. It is also understood and agreed that Dade County is not a legally binding party to any contractual agreement made between any governmental unit and the bidder as a result of this bid. SURCHARGE FEE AND QUARTERLY SUMMARY REPORT Per Miami -Dade County Surcharge Fee Ordinance No. 9843, please be advised that this contract is subject to a user surcharge fee in the amount of 2% on all sales resulting from this contract or any contract resulting from this solicitation and the utilization of the County contract price and the terms and conditions identified herein. 01- 412 4 0 • MIAMI -RADE COUNTY HID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR-SW Vendors shall be required to furnish the attached Quarterly Surcharge Payment Report in a timely sooner. Quarterly reports and all applicable payments must be submitted to GSA/Accounts Receivable, no later than IS days after the end of each quarter, regardless of the value of sales during the preceding quarter. By submission of these sales summary reports and corresponding surcharge fees, the vendor is attesting to their correctness. All such reports and fees shall be subject to audit by Miami -Dade County. Failure to submit the following Quarterly Surcharge Payment Report and make applicable payments in a timely manner, may result in termination or cancellation of contract with the non- conforming vendor and any and all remedies relating to the collection of such fees shall be enforceable. Additionally, any reprocurement charges may be charged to the vendor in default. Wi'llf d failure or falsification of sales reports or failing to make timely payments of the surcharge fee shall'constitute sufficient cause for terminating the contract for cause of the note -conforming vendor. 01- 413 s MIAMI -DADS COUNTY BID NO.:6323-3/04-OTR4W ` MIAMI-DADR COUNTY General Services Administration/Procurement Management Division I I 1 N.W. 1st Street Suite 2350 MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33128 (305) 375-5289) Vendor Instructions for Completing Quarterly Surcharge Payment Report•. 1) Complete section 1.2.3, and sign form. 2) Enter amount of total amount paid with this summary. 4) Make check payable to Board of CoupD► fbmmissionen. 5) Attach check to report form and remit to: GSA/Accounts Receivable 11 l NW 1st Street Suite 2410 Miami, FL 33128 NOTE: Quarterly report must be submitted to GSA/Accounts Receivable, no later that 1S days after the end of each quarter, regardless of the value of sales during the preceding quarter. Start of Quarter Report/Check (If Applicable) Due lst Quarter - January 1 —March 31 April 15 Ind Quarter - April 1 - June 30 July 15 3rd Quarter - July 1 - September 30 October 15 4th Quarter - October 1 - December 31 January 15 6 o�1u 01- 412 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 0 i_. l e . • ITEM: DEPARTMENT: TYPE OF PURCHASE: REASON: RECOMMENDATION: Awad Unft Dude COU MY C=U= Fusees (Traffic Flares) Police l= The Department of Police has a need to purchase fusees to control traffic and as a safety measure. It Is recommended that the award be made to Amfak, Inc., for the procurement of fusees (traffic flares), on an as needed contract basis, utilizing existing Mlaml-Dade County Contract No. 6323- 3/04 -OTR -SW, effective until August 31, 2001, subject to any extensions thereto by Miami -Dade County, for the Department of Police, in an amount not to exceed $11,374; allocating funds therefor from Police Department General Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.719. 01- 412