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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0913J-00-918 10/24/00 RESOLUTION NO. Go— A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF COURT REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF HEARING BOARDS FROM VARIOUS VENDORS, UNDER EXISTING MIAMI- DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO.. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 2001, SUBJECT TO ANY EXTENSIONS THERETO, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,246; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE OFFICE OF HEARING BOARDS, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.820101.6.289. WHEREAS, the Office of Hearing Boards requires court reporting services for its monthly board hearings of the Code Enforcement Board, Planning Advisory Board, Zoning Board, and Nuisance Abatement Board; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Executive Secretary of the Office of Hearing Boards recommend that the acquisition of court reporting services from Various Vendors, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW, be approved; and CITY COMUSSYON MEETING OF Q CT 2 6 2000 `,Et Pion HQ. 0U13. 13 WHEREAS, funds are available from the Office of Hearing Boards, Account Code No. 001000.820101.6.289; 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 hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The acquisition of court reporting services for the Office of Hearing Boards from various vendors, under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW, effective October 1, 2000 through September, 2001, subject to any extensions thereto, in an annual amount not to exceed $13,246, is hereby approved, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Office of Hearing Boards, Account Code'No. 001000.820101.6.289. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ 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 L PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval this legislation by signing it in the designated plat rovided, s id legis'a?ir+ becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) -lays f/,j the datr o -)m ?ssic - regarding same, without the Mayor r-cerVsing v _ ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROVE TO RM AN ORRECTNESS:lt/ LED, VTLARELLO CITY AOTTORNEY 4:19:LB:BSS Clerk Page 3 of 30 IN ; �`�#, CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=9 MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members TO: of the City Commission DATE: OCT 10 2000 FILE SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution FROM: REFERENCES: Court Reporting Services ez Miami -Dade County Contract City Manager ENCLOSURES: No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a contract for the acquisition of services from various vendors, as listed attached, ;utilizing existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, subject to further extensions by Miami -Dade; County, for the Office of Hearing Boards, for a proposed total annual amount not to exceed $13,246. Funding is available from the Office of Hearing Boards; Account Code°Number 001000.820101.6.289. BACKGROUND: The Office of Hearing Boards has a need to utilize Miami -Dade County Court Reporting Services Contract No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW for the acquisition of court reporting services. These services are needed in order to cover the monthly Code Enforcement Board, Planning Advisory Board, Zoning Board and Nuisance Abatement Board hearings. �na CG/DB/TLF 00- 913 0 • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: DATE: FILE: Carlos Gimenez City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Court FROM: REFERENCES : Reporting Services Teresita L. Fernandez Executive Secretary ENCLOSURES: Office of Hearing Boards The Office of Hearing Boards has verified with the Department of Management and Budget that funds are available from the Office of Hearing Board's Account Code No. 001000.820101.6.289, in an amount not to exceed $13,246, for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, for court reporting services, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. 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FMO CONTRACT VALUE: MIA , � j�tp _11iT DQit�.w>a �►M _____ Duildiop Cods Ccrop]ian" S 42,M*.UU c.++r�Rteu+fbr do Bsonoa�ic DoveioPms:+t {CED) S 1 2,000.00 Cieri6 oiCoures Sx50.000.00 Cexrw tims A Re4abilitalim i 30.0010.00 Caastitmw Servieea S �3,30G-00 Derarsnat of%twifem DmWpmd t (D51)I 5 60.0®0.00 DUM I =00.00 Fi:' t 6,000.00 , �isi�ap Finaiaee Au�orky ! 6.600.00 Miami -D4& H w ft Apo.. -y 6 20.000.00 Ilii =1 -Da& rouse Depamnant Mt�e►i-Dam r.�ruitay S 3.000.00 �n iet: �00,0i30.00 • , Sit. MOCURAbse—M .4401 .- ®noel *Ray. CFPB .00� 93 • METRO OaOE BID NO: 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SNk' OPENING: 2:00 P.M.. WEDNESDAY DATE: MAY 20, 1998 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID TITLE COURT REPORTING SERVICES FOR METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS AND ADDITIONAL COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD WITH COUNTY OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS. THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS BID, AS NOTED BELOW: BID DEPOSIT AND PERFORMANCE BOND: CATALOGUE AND LISTS: EQUIPMENT LIST: INDEMNIFICATION/INSURANCE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE/WALK-TNRU RACE -CONSCIOUSNESS MEASURE: SAMPLES/INFORMATION SHEETS: SITE VISIT/AFFIDAVIT: SOURCE OF SUPPLY: TRADE CERTIFICATION: WRITTEN WARRANTY: N/A N/A N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA. 2.11 s N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA. 2.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: DIANE LERAY, CPPB (305) 375-5330 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION 00- 913 �� P-+ntec cr. Recvclec Pape► 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. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMITTING A BID TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND,,,- DATE ND_ DATE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER 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. ANY BID RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME STATED IN THE INVITATION TO BID WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WELL NOT BE CONSIDERED. This Bid shall be submitted to the following address: CLERK OF THE BOARD Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, 17th Floor, Suite 202 Miami, Florida 33128-1983 It is the policy of Metropolitan Dade 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 Resolution R-385-95 prior to the award of a Bid Solicitation. Failure to complete the affidavit as required may result in the rescinding of the recommendation for award. a:boil5-15.doc 3 • 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 Metropolitan 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 Dade - County's General Services Administration Department. 1.2 CONTENTS OF BID A. General Conditions (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. a:boi15-15.doc 1 Rev. 6/13/97 00m 913 B. Additional Information/Addenda (1) Request for additional information, explanation, clarification or interpretation must be made in writing to the GSA Procurement Management Division contact - person identified on the cover page of this Bid Solicitation. The request shall be received by GSA Procurement. Management Division no later than fourteen (14) working 'days prior to the Bid opening date. Any request 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. (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. (3) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure receipt of all addenda and substitute Bid Proposal Forms. The .Bidder shall verify with the GSA Procurement Management Division contact person, prior to submitting a Bid, that all addenda have been :received. 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, Eiy completing and signing the attached Addenda Acknowledgment Form. C. Conflicts in this Bid Solicitation 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. D: Prices Contained in this Bid Solicitation (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. a:boi15-15.doc 2 Rev. 6/13/97 00-. %13 b. The Bidder is required to provide prompt payment terms in the space provided on the Bid Proposal signature page of this Bid Solicitation. U 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 after receipt of invoice or final acceptance, whichever is later. 1.3 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID A Preparation/Submission (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. (4) The County will 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). (5) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions, the proposed delivery and/or completion time, if required, shall be stated in calendar days. (6) 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. a:boil5-15.doc 3 Rev. 6/13/97 00- 93: V The County maybe 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. (7) Any telegraphic or facsimile Bid will not be considered. (8) The Bidder shall incorporate in their Bid price all costs related' to this Bid Solicitation. (9) 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. B. 'Vendor Registration Dade County requires the Bidder to complete a registration application with GSA Procurement Management Division. The Bidder must be registered to be recommended for any contract award. To register, or for assistance in registering, contact (305) 375-5287. C. Criminal Conviction Disclosure Pursuant to Metro -Dade County Ordinance No. 9434, "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) years shall disclose this information prior to entering into a Contract with or receiving funding from the County." Forms are available from GSA Procurement Management Division. D. Sworn Statement on Public Entity .Crimes Pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) of Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, "Any, 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 a:boil5-15.doc 4 Rev. 6/1 9 y 3 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." E. Minorite and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 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, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710, Miami, FL 33128, Phone: (305) 375- 4132. F. Business Activity With and Travel To Cuba Pursuant to Metro -Dade County Resolutions Nos. 202-96 and 206 as implemented by Administrative Order 3-12, which restricts purchases from a firm conducting business with Cuba, and restricting 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. G. Collection of Fees. Taxes and Parking Tickets By acceptance of this Contract, the Successful Bidder acknowledges compliance with the procedures contained in Section 2-8.1 (c) of the Code of Metropolitan Dade County, and as amended by Ordinance 96- 178, which requires 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 Dade County Tax Collector's Division at (305) 375-5762. H. Antitrust Laws By acceptance of this Contract, the Successful Bidder complies 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. 1.4 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF A BID A. y Modification of a Bid a:boi15-15.doc Any modification by the Bidder to a Bid shall be submitted to the CLERK OF THE BOARD prior to the time and date set for Bid opening. The Bidder shall submit the new Bid Proposal Form and a letter, on company letterhead, signed by an authorized agent of the Bidder stating that the new submittal supersedes the previously 5 Rev. 6/13/97 00 x:13 subtrvtted 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. I No modifications of a Bid shall be accepted after the Bid has been opened. 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 CLERK OF THE BOARD 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 Biddt,-. 1.5 EVALUATION OF A BID A. Reiection of Bid` (1) The County may reject any Bidder's Proposal and award to the next lowest responsive/responsible Bidder or, The County may reject_and re -advertise for ail or any part 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 prices are not fair and reasonable, as determined by the County, and/or exceed the County's ,estimated budget for this Bid Solicitation or, If the Bidder take exceptions to or modifies the terms and conditions of this Bid Solicitation. The County shall be the sole judge of what is "fair and reasonable." B. Elimination from Consideration This Bid Solicitation shall not be awarded to any.person or firm which is in arrears to Dade County upon any debt, taxes, or Contract which is defaulted as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the County. . C. Waiver of Informalities _ The County reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in this Bid Solicitation. Rcv. 6/13/96 0 v 9 13 ® .0 D. Demonstration of Competency (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) Dade County reserves the right to audit all records pertaining to and resulting from any award from this Bid Solicitation, financial or--- otherwise. r___otherwise. E. Cony of Bid Tabulation 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. B. ` Tie Bid a:M15-15.doc Any tie Bid will be decided by the Director of Procurement or designee, and according to Ordinances Nos. 94-166 and 96-26 and Resolution No. 50-96, when applicable. 7 Rev. 6/13/97 00- 913 C. Additional Information 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 manner 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. D. Term of Contract 'The term of this Bid solicitation shall be specified on one of three documents, issued to the Successful Bidder. These documents in:i either be this Bid Solicitation, a purchase order or as award sheet. E. Contract Extension The County reserves the right to automatically emend 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. If this F. Warranty Any implied warranty granted under the Uniform Commercial Code shall apply to all goods purchased under this Bid Solicitation. G.. Estimated Ouantities 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. H. Non -Exclusive Contract 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 a:boi15-15.doc 8 Rev. 6/13/97 0U -Y 913 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. I. Local Preference The award of this Bid Solicitation is subject to Ordinances Nos. 94-166 and 96-26 and Resolution No. 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 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 Metropolitan Dade or Broward Counties or has a place of business located in Metropolitan 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. K. Limited Contract Extension Any specific work assignment which commences prior to the termination date of the Contract and which will extend beyond the termination date shall, unless terminated by mutual written agreement by both parties, continue until completion at the same prices, terms anti 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 Code of Metropolitan Dade County, as amended by, Ordinances Nos. 95-201 and 95-126, and as established in Administrative Order 3-21. A. Bid Award Over $500.000.00 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 recommendation, 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 fele 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 a:W15-15.doc 9 Rev. 6/13 :m 913 of the County's recommendation, the Bidder's Bond will be forfeited and the County will seek all costs and attorney's fees. B. Bid Award Over $25,000.00 but lessthan $500.000.00 This Bid award recommendation -will be posted by 9:00 A.M., every .:Monday 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. In addition, the Bidder can call the Bid Award 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 rive business (5) days after the posting of an award recommendation to file a. written protest with, General Services Administration Procurement Management Division or the using department awarding this Bid Solicitation. 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 _ General Services Administration. Procurement Management Division or the using department awarding this Bid Solicitation. Failure to submit the proper Bond at the time of filing the protest, will result in denial of the protest. If, the County's recommendation prevails, the Bidder's Bond will be forfeited and the County will seek all _. costs and attorney's fees. C. Bid Award of $25.000.00 or less This. Bid award recommendation is final and may not be protested. 1.8 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS A. Rules, Regulations, Licensing Requirements 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.. Conditions of Material and Packaeine' (1111niess 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. R738-92: (2) All goods .furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the Successful Bidder against. factory defects and workmanship. Any defects which may occur within .the period of the manufacturer's standard and/or any, a:W15-15.doc 10 Rev. 6/13/97 L 0 E. implied warranty shall be corrected by the Successful Bidder at no expense to the County. The standard manufacturer's warranty may be superseded by the Special Conditions. 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 limitedby 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, Dade County Resolution No. 1634-93 will apply to this Bid Solicitation. This resolution requires the Successful Bidder 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: yin 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 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. Assienment 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. Delivery Unless otherwise specified in this Bid Solicitation, prices quoted shall be F.O.B. Destination with freight included in the proposed price. a:boil5-15.doc 1 I Rev. 6/13/97 0- 913 F. Employee Is the Responsibility of the Successful Bidder 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. G. Indemnification of County by the Successful Bidder 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 _Al 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 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. H. Protection of Propene 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 Cbiitract 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. xboil5-15.doc 12 Rev. 6/13/97 1.10 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT A. Termination for Convenience 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 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. 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. a:boil5-15.doc 13 Rev. 6/13/97 00 METROPOLITAN DADE C#Y B ONO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW SECTION 2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS COURT -REPORTING SERVICES 2.1 PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR THE COUNTY The purpose of this Invitation To Bid is to establish a contract for the purchase of Court Reporting Services in conjunction with -the County's needs on an as"needed when needed basis. 2.2 RACE/ETHNICITY/GENDER CONTRACT MEASURES: This contract includes, Participation .Provisions for Certified Black Business Enterprises (BBE's) and/or Certified Hispanic Business Enter- prises (HBE's) and/or Certified Women' Business Enterprises (WBE's) as indicated in 'Appendix ,A of thil s Bid/Proposal solicitation. Thee Certification List as mentioned in- Appendix A can be obtained by contacting the Department of Business Development at (305) 375-4132. 2.3 Intentionally Omitted 2.4 TERM OF CONTRACT: TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS This contract shall commence on the first, calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the contract by the Board of rCounty 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 and upon completion of the expressed 'and/or implied warranty period. 2.5 OPTION TO RENEW (2) TWO YEARS (With Price Adjustment) The prices for a' two (2) year period from effective date shall be consistent with the provisions outlined in section 2.7 of these special terms and conditions; at'which time Dade County shall have the option to renew for an additional two (2) years, on a year to year basis. At that time Dade County will consider an adjustment to price based on CPI-Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Wage Warners and Clerical Workers. 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. NOTE: SHOULD THE COUNTY EXERCISE THE OPTION TO RENEW, IT SHALL BE ONLY FOR THOSE ITEMS ORIGINALLY AWARDED. 2.6 METHOD OF AWARD: MULTI -STEP BIDDING Award of this contract will be made to the lowest two (2) responsive, responsible bidders by group, exclusive of options. To be considered for award by group, the bidder shall offer prices for all items within Page 1 METROPOLITAN DADE CY BfNO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW the group. If .bidder fails to bid on all items within the group, its .bid shall be declared non-responsive for the corresponding group. While the award will be made to multiple bidders by group to assure availability, the lowest bidder by group will be given the .first opportunity to perform under the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. Bidders will submit their proposal in two (2) parts simultaneously. Those two (2) parts will consist of the Pre -Qualification Response Section and the Pricing Response Section of this Bid Solicitation. The two parts will be submitted in two (2) separate envelopes, each plainly and clearly labeled with the Bidder's name and address and the Section contained. The envelope marked with a red dot is to be used for the Pricing Response Section. 1. The Pre -Qualification Response Section shall contain all applicable requirements of this bid solicitation and all documented evidence of qualifications. 2. The Pricing Response Section shall be submitted in the second envelope (marked with a red dot) and shall be sealed prior to submission. It shall contain a completely executed Section 4.0 of this Bid Solicitation. Failure to submit bids in accordance with the aforementioned requirements shall result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive and the bid shall not be considered for award. NOTE: The only bid prices that will be considered for award und& the second step .of the bid process, will be from Bidders whose bid proposals were technically in compliance during the first step of the bid process. Upon the opening of the first part of this Bid Solicitation, a Pre -Qualification evaluation period of approximately two, (2) weeks will commence. At the conclusion of the evaluation period, all bidders will be notified by mail of the results of that evaluation. All responsive bidders will be notified by mail of the bid opening date for the sealed Pricing Response Section of this Invitation to Bid. Bidders whose Pre -Qualification Responses were not in compliance with the Bid Requirements will have their sealed Pricing Section envelope returned unopened. The Bid will be awarded to the lowest two (2) responsive, responsible bidders by group, exclusive of options. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN STEP I (Pre -Qualification Criteria) 1. Bidders must submit list of at least five (5) references consisting of courts/and or firms served during the past two (2) years in the specified service. (See Section 2.0 para. 2.29 for clarification). 2. All Court Reporters must be notarized in order to administer oaths at the Hearings. Proof shall be required. Page 2 0 ®9ALa - METROPOLITAN DADE STY 60 NO."0628-2/02=OTR-CW'SW 3. Bidders must be certified shorthand reporters having current and valid certificate issued by the Secretary of the State of Florida as proof of qualification. 4. Bidder must have a minimum of seven (7) Court reporters on Staff to ensure adequate coverage for all of Value Adjustment Board, Code Enforcement and additional County departments. 5. Bidders to utilize standard stenographic equipment with the capability of taking'up from 200 to 225 words per minute. In addition, have all equipment necessary to, perform the services. An equipment list may be required during the pre -qualification period. 6. Bidders are required to have sufficient resources to meet their payroll and related office expenses which are required to be paid during the, approximate; forty five (45) day period following their, submissionof court reporting invoices, in the appropriate format and ..payment of such invoices by Miami Dade County. Demonstration of their financial capabilities should be submitted by either: (1) Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement) -for the past three years or (2) Bidder's self certification that bidder is financially capable of meeting its payroll and related office expenses during the approximate forty-five (45) day period, between the date the bidder's invoices are submitted and the date said invoices are paid by.Mi,ami Dade County. 7. BIDDERS FOR VERBATIM COURT REPORTING SERVICES AT MEETINGS FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE COUNTY, OR -ANY OTHER LOCATION, .SHALL HAVE A FULLY STAFFED OFFICE WITH A TWENTY-FOUR (24). HOUR RESPONSE -TIME. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RESPONSE TIME SHALL BE CAUSE FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (SEE SECTION 2.0 PARA. 2.10), s 2.7 PRICES SHALL BE FIXED AND FIRM FOR TERM bF CONTRACT I`f 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. 2.8 Intentionally Omitted. 2.9 Intentionally Omitted 2.10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR LATE ARRIVALS Upon `failure to have personnel arrive at,a particular location within the specific time frame in accordance with the specifications and to the satisfaction of the 'County, the bidder shall be subject to charges for liquidated. damages for twice- the session charge quoted for. any tardy personnel. The County shall have the right to deduct the said liquidated damages from any amount due, or that may become due to. the bidder under this agreement, or to invoice the bidder for such damages, if the costs incurred exceed the amount due the bidder. Page 3 METROPOLITAN DADE CAY B AO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW 2.11 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE - (1) GENERAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys' 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 this Agreement by the Provider or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Provider 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. Provider expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement'or otherwise provided by Provider 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. The vendor shall furnish to Bid Section, Metropolitan Dade County, c/o Procurement Management Division, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 2350, Miami, Florida 33128-1989, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below: A. Worker's Compensation Insurance for all employees of the vendor as required by Florida Statute 440. B. Public Liability Insurance on a comprehensive basis in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per.occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage. C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in standard liability insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of the vendor. All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications: The company must be rated no less than 118" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to financial strength, by the latest edition of Best's. Insurance .Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Page 4 Od- 913 METROPOLITAN DADEC TY �NO. 0628-.2102-OTR-CW/SW Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division. or The -company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of. Authority as shown in the latest "List of All Insurance Companies Authorized' or Approved to Do Business in Florida", issued.by the State of Florida Department -of Insurance and.are-members of the Florida Guaranty Fund. Certificates will indicate no modification or change in insurance shall be -made without thirty (30) days written advance notice to the certificate holder. NOTE: DADE COUNTY BID NUMBER. AND TITLE OF BID MUST APPEAR ON EACH :CERTIFICATE. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the vendor of his liability and obligation under this section or under any other section of, this Agreement. Issuance of a purchase order is contingent upon the receipt of the ` insurance documents within fifteen (15) calendar days after Board of County Commission approval. If the insurance certificate is received within the specified time frame but not in the manner prescribed in this .Invitation To Bid, the Bidder shall be verbally notified of such .deficiency and shall have an additional five (5) calendar days to submit a corrected certificate to the County. If the.Bidder fails to submit the required insurance documents in the manner prescribed in. this Invitation To Bid within twenty (20) calendar days. after Board of County Commission. approval,_ the Bidder shall be in default of_ the contractual .terms and conditions and shall not be awarded the contract. Under such circumstances, the Bidder may be prohibited from submitting future Proposal to the County in accordance with.Section 1.0, para 1.6 of the General Terms and Conditions. The Bidder shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required in conjunction with. this Section remain in force for the duration of the contractual period; including any and all option years that may be granted to the Bidder in` accordance with Section 2.5 of the Special Conditions. If insurance certificates are scheduled to expire during the contractual period, the Bidder shall be responsible for submitting new or renewed insurance certificates to the County at a 'minimum of thirty. (30) calendar days in advance of such expiration., In the event that expired certificates are not replaced with new or renewed certificates which cover the contractual -period, the County shall suspend, the contract until such time, as the new or renewed certificates are received by the County in the manner prescribed• in the Invitation To Bid; provided, however, that this suspended period does not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. If such suspension exceeds thirty° (30) calendar days, the County may, at its sole discretion, terminate this contract for cause and seek re -procurement charges from the Bidder in conjunction with Section 1.10, of the General Terms -and Conditions. Page. 5 �r 913. METROPOLITAN DADE CC*Y 2.12 Intentionally Omitted 2.13 Intentionally Omitted 2.14 Intentionally Omitted Boo. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW 2.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT: PERIODIC PAYMENTS FOR SERVICE RENDERED The County shall provide periodic payments for services rendered by the successful bidder. In order for the County to provide payment, the bidder shall submit a fully documented invoice which identifies the appropriate purchase order number, the service location, and itemizes the services provided to the County using department(s). The invoice shall be submitted to the County department within thirty (30) calendar days after the service have been rendered. It shall be understood that such invoices shall not be submitted for payment until such time as the service has been completed and a County representative has reviewed and approved the service. 2.16 Intentionally Omitted 2.17 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS It is the intention of the Value Adjustment Board/Code Enforcement and other County departments to secure the services specified herein..from a source(s) that has the capacity to accommodate the needs of the County and will provide prompt and dependable levels of service. Any failure by the supplier of these services to comply with the conditions of.:;this bid may be cause for termination, obtain the services of another vendor, and charge the bidder for these costs either through a deduction from the final payment owned to the Bidder or through invoicing. (See Section 2.0 para. 2.23 "Deficiencies in Work to be Corrected by the Bidder".) The average time for delivery of accurate transcript(s) of VAB/Code Enforcement is ten (10) to fourteen (14) days maximum. Overnight and/or daily service requested on an as needed, when needed basis will be provided as per the conditions of this bid. Accurate transcripts are defined as those with not more than one (1) error per ten (10) pages. Errors on proper nouns shall not be accepted. 2.18 Intentionally Omitted 2.19 Intentionally Omitted 2.20 CONTACT PERSONS: For any additional information regarding the specifications and requiremiats of this contract, Contact: Diane LeRay, CPPB at (305) 375-5330. 2.21 COUNTY-WIDE/STATE-WIDE USAGE Any Governmental, not-for-profit or quasi -governmental entity in the State of Florida, may avail itself of this contract 'and purchase any Page 6 �O`" 913 METROPOLITAN DADE C�TY �NO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW and all items specified herein from the successful bidder(s) at the contract prices) 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, determineshipping terms andissue its own 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 "f0B 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 1EPORT Pending approval of a Surcharge Ordinance by the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners, please be 'advised that this contract will be subject to a user surcharge fee in the amount of 2% on all sales under this contract or. any. contract resulting from this solicitation, including, but .not limited to, all Municipalities the commodities and/or services awarded as a result of this contract, and utilize the County contract price and the terms and conditions identified herein. After receipt of payment from such purchases, all applicable surcharge fees shall become payable to: Board of County Commissioners.. Vendors shall be required to furnish the attached Quarterly. Surcharge. Payment Report in a timely manner. Quarterly reports and all applicable payments must be submitted to GSA/Accounts Receivable, no later than- 15 days after the end of each quarter, regardless of. the value of sales during the preceding quarter. By submission of these sales summaryreports '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 rep rocurement charges may be charged to the vendor in default. Willful 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 non -conforming vendor. Page 7 0- u13 METROPOLITAN DADE Cj&TY NO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY General Services Administration/Procurement Management Division 111 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, 4, and sign form. 2) Total payment due this Quarter and balance due from previous quarters. 3) Enter amount of total amount paid with this summary. 4) Make check payable to Board of Counly Commissioners. 5) Attach check to report form and remit to: GSA/Accounts Receivable 111 NW 1st Street Suite 2410 Miami, FL 33128 NOTE: Quarterly report must be submitted to GSA/Accounts Receivable, no later that 15 days after the end of each quarter, regardless of the value of`;.sales during the preceding quarter.'` Start of Quarter 1st Quarter - January 1 - March 31 2nd Quarter - April 1 - June 30 3rd Quarter - July 1 - September 30 4th Quarter - October 1 - December 31 Report/Check (If Applicable) Due April 15 July 15 October 15 January 15 j MIAMI-DADE CDUNTY General Services Administration/Accounts Receivable 111 NW 1st Street Suite 2410 Miami, Florida 33128 (305) 375-4143 Page 8 METROPOLITAN DADE jrTY NO.-0628=2/02-OT.R-CW/SW QUARTERLY SURCHARGE PAYMENT REPORT SECTION 1 - Vendor/Contract Information: Date Submitted._/ / Vendor Name FEIN # Address City State Zip Code Contact Person Phone# FAX# E -Mail Contract# Tile Applicable Surcharge: 2Z SECTION 2 - Applicable Reporting Period: (Check One) Jan. 1 - March, 31 -July 1 - Sept. 30 April 1 - June 30 Oct. I - Dec. 31 SECTION 3 - Summary: 1) Total Sales for Contract this Quarter $ 2) Total Payment Received this -,Quarter $ 3),2Z of Sales,oved to County for thi's Quarter., $ 4') Payment to County for Past Quarters) $ 5) Balance Still Due for Payments Not Received $ DUE WITH SUMMARY (TOTAL LINES 3 AND 4). Page 9 METROPOLITAN DADE Cow BIO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW Use Additional Sheets if Needed SECTION 4 - Sales From All Users Accessing this Contract During Period: (1) Entity Name/Total Sales During period (2) Payment Received From Entity (3) Payment due to Dade County for this quarter (2% of Sales) (4) Payment to Dade County for Past Quarter(s) (5) Balance Still Due to County for Payment Not Received Amount Enclosed For This Quarter (3) $ Amount Enclosed For Previous_Quarters (4) $ TOTAL ENCLOSED (line 3 and 4) $ By submission of this Quarterly Surcharge Payment Report and corresponding surcharge fees, I - certify the correctness of the information. I understand that all reports and fees may be subject to an audit by Miami -Dade County or designee. Authorized Signature Title/Position field Date Page 10 00- 913 METROPOLITAN DADE TY ® NO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW IMiPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS This bid contains contractual language which allows municipal, and quasi - governmental entities to access the terms and conditions of the contract. After award the 'following entities will receive copies of aur contract Award Sheet. Please feel free to contact the Purchasing Agents listed below to promote the usage.of the commodities or services that you.were awarded. -1998 COUNI7-WIDE KEY CONTACT LIST TOWN OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH ATTN: Joseph Fox Att: Lynn Gribble. Sup: Public Works Purchasing Agent 9665 Bay Harbor Terrace 17011 N.E. 19th Avenue Bay Habor Islands, FL 33154 North Miami.Beach, Florida 33162 CITY OF CORAL GABLES TOWN OF SURFSIDE Att: Wayne Moody, Sr. Buyer Att: Jeffrey I. Naftal,Town Clerk 340 San Lorenzo Avenue 9293 Harding Avenue ,Coral Gables, Florida. 331,46 Surfside, Florida 33154' CITY OF HIALEAH' CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Att: Manuel Rodriguez ...Att Lana Koester, Purchasing Agent 501 Palm Avenue Room 304 P.O. Box 310 Hialeah, Florida 33011 Boynton.Beach, Florida 33425-0.310 CITY OF HOMESTEAD VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE Att: Michael A. Rath, Att: Jack Neustadt, Finance Director Purchasing Direc 85 W. McIntry Street 790 Homestead Boulevard Key -Biscayne, -FL 33149 Homestead, Florida 33030-6299 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH VILLAGE OF VIRGINIA GARDENS Att:' Judith M. Ford, Att: Paul Bithorn,.Mayor Procurement Director ;..6498 N.W. 38th Terrace 1700 Convention Center Drive .Virginia Gardens, FL 33166 Miami Beach, Florida 33139 THE CITY OF MIAMI. Att: Judy S. Carter, Director 400 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33130 CITY OF NORTH MIAMI Att Pam Thompson, Director P.O. Box 610847 North Miami, Florida 33261-0847 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Att: Purchasing Department. Director of University Purchasing, _ P.O. Box 248184 Coral Gables, FL 33124 INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE ATT: Melissa Garcia 9080 Bay Drive Indian Creek, FL 33154 Page '11. � - 913 METROPOLITAN DADE COPY CITY OF AVENTURA ATT: Glen Marcos, Director 2999 NE 191st Street Aventura, FL 33187 CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE -POLICE DEPT. Att: F.B. Dunphy, Chief of Police 7903 East Drive North Bay Village, FL 33141 MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Att: Linda Pagliaro Director of Purchasing 11011 S.W. 104th Street Miami, FL 33176 CITY OF OPA-LOCKA Att: Rona M. Sandler, Purchasing Director 12950 Lejune Rd Opa-Locka, FL 33054 CITY OF OAKLAND PARK Att: Larry Fagen, Purchasing Agent 3650 N.E. 12th Avenue Oakland Park, FL 33334 BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE Att: Kim Prior, Purchasing Agent 655 96th Street Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Att: Janet Rickenbacker, Purchasing Director 225 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 BROWARD COUNTY Att: Glenn R. Cbmmings, Purchasing Director 115 So. Andrews Ave. Room 212 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 80NO. 0628-2/02-ora-CW/SW CITY OF HALLANDALE Att: E. Dent McGough, Director Central Services Department 400 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, Florida 33009 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE ATT: John Rumble/Scott Davis Purchasing Department 1701 N.W. 103 Street Miami Shores, FL 33147 CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH Att: Donna M. Council, Purchasing Agent 210 Goolsby Blvd. Deerfield, Florida 33442 DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Att: Joe Gomez, Director Division of Procurement Management 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33432 LEE COUNTY BOARD OF C.0 DIVISION OF PURCHASING Att: Janet Sheenan, CPPB P.O. Box 398 Ft. Myers, Florida 33917 CITY OF HOLLYWOOD Att: John L. Weyrauch P.O. Box 229045 Hollywood, Florida 33022-9045 CITY OF MARGATE Att: Patricia Greenstein, Purchasing Agent 5790 Margate Blvd. Margate, FL 33063 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI Att: Kathy Vazquez, Purchasing Director 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Page 12 00- 9-013 METROPOLITAN DADE *TY 0 NO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW DEPARTMENT OF OFF STREET,PARKING JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Purchasing Office Purchasing Office Att: Valerie Harrelson Att: Tom Przybyski, Director 1611 N.W. 12th Ave. 1611 N.W. 12th Ave. Miami, FL 33136 Miami, FL 33136 . SOUTH FL. WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH Att: Jose' Angueira, Director ATT:..Purchasing Manager. Procurement & Contract Admin. 1045 Charlotte Ave. 3301 Gun Club Road -West`Palm Beach, FL 33401 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 STATE OF FLORIDA DADE COUNTY City of Pembroke Pines DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Att: David E. Fitzgerald, Buyer ATTN: David E. Young, P.O. Box 9000 Purchasing Agent I Pembroke Pines, FL.33084 1350 N.W. 14th Street, Bldg. 1, Room 202 Miami, FL 33125 BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRI -COUNTY RAIL AUTHORITY Att: Leslie A. Dell Purchasing Department 2601 W. Broward Boulevard Jane Davis -Ember Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 305 South Andrews Avenue - - Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301 CITY OF FLORIDA CITY TOWN OF DAVIE ATTN:, Purchasing Director : ATT: Herb Hyman, 404 W. Palm Drive Procurement Manager Florida City, FL 33034 6591.Orange Drive Davie, FL 33314. - TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH CITY OF SUNRISE ATTN: Robert Johnston, ATT: Marsha Peterson Interim Town Mgr. 10770 W: Oakland Park Blvd. 1 Golden Beach,Drive Sunrise, FL 33351. Golden Beach, FL 33160 DORIS ISON SOUTH DADE COMMUNITY CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH HEALTY CENTER ATT: Veronique Rellford, ATT: Ivory L. Willi ams,' Pro'.. Spec. Purchasi ng ' Di rector 10300 S.W. 216th Street 2391 Ave. "L" _= Miami, FL 3319-0 _ Riviera Beach, FL,33404 CITY OF WEST MIAMI PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ATTN: Yolanda Aguilar, City Manager ATT: Lisette Alfonso, 901 S.W. 62nd Avenue Purchasing Manager West Miami, FL 33144 415 Gator Or lantana, F1 33462 Page 13 METROPOLITAN DADE COPY CITY OF BOCA RATON ATT: Carol Thomas, Purchasing Manager 201 W Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton, FL 33432 CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS ATT: John M. Benson Purchasing Director 201 Westward Drive Miami Springs, FL 33166 BONO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW CITY OF POMPANO BEACH ATT: Ernie Siegrist, General Servs. Director P.O. Drawer 1300 Pompano Beach, FL 33061 1998 STATE-WIDE KEY CONTACT LIST BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Att: Janet Rickenbacker, Purchasing Director 225 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 BROWARD COUNTY Att: Glenn R. Cummings, Purchasing Director 115 So. Andrews Ave. Room 212 Ft. Lauderdale, FL.33301 CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Att: William Humbaugh Director of Management Operations 1007 West Main Street Inverness, FL 34450 CHARLOTTE COUNTY BD. OF COUNTY Att: Kimberly Churchwell, Purchasing Director 18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094 CITY OF BRADENTON Att: ED J. Hargaden, Purchasing Director 1300 6th Street West Bradenton, FL :44205 CITY OF DUNEDIN Att: Jeff Thomas, Purchasing Manager 750 Milwaukee Avenue Dunedin, FL 34698 CITY OF FORT PIERCE Att: Tony Barnes, Purchasing Director P.O. Box 1480 Fort Pierce, FL 34954-1480 CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH Att: Byron Armstrong, Purchasing Director P.O. Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, FL 3254 CITY OF GREENACRES Att: David Miles, Purchasing Director 5958 Tenth Avenue Nor Greenacres, FL 33463 - CITY OF LEESBURG Att: John Spence, Purchasing Director P.O. Box 490630 Leesburg, FL 34749-0 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Att: Jacquie Gibbs, Chief Procurement & Supply 220 East Bay Street 3 Jacksonville, FL 322 CITY OF LAKELAND Att: Pat. Williams, Purchasing Director. 1140 E. Parker Street Lakeland, FL 33801 Page 14 O®_ 913 METROPOLITAN DADE &TY � NO. 0628-2/02-OTR.-;CW/SW CITY OF EUSTIC CITY OF LONGWOOD Att: Norman Showley, Ati: Rhonda Ledford, Director of General Svcs. Purchasing Director P.O. Drawer.68 175 W. Warren Avenue Eustis, FL 32727-0068 Lakeland, FL 32750-4197 CITY OF FT. MYERS CITY OF MELBOURNE Att: Robert George, Att: David McCue, Purchasing Director Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 2443 =` 900 E. Strawbridge Av Ft. Myers, FL 33902-2443 Melbourne, FL 32900 CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ATT: David Pollard, ATT: Ann Martin, Purchasing Director Purchasing Director 900 Walnut Street 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd. Green Cove, FL 32043 Port St. Lucie, -FL 34984 CITY OF PANAMA CITY COLLIER COUNTY PURCHASING ATT: Veryl J. McIntyre, ATT: Steve Carnell, Purchasing Director General Servs. Director 3301 E. Tamiami Trail 519 East 7th Street Naples, FL 34112 Panama City, FL 32401 CITY OF POMPANO BEACH ATT: Ernie Siegrist, General Servs. Director P.O. Drawer 1300 Pompano Beach, FL 33061 CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH ATT: Veronique Rell,ford, Purchasing Director 2391 Avenue "L" Riviera Beach, FL 33404 CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE ATT: M.D. Strickland Drawer 219 St. Augustine, FL 33061 CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG ATT: Louis Moore, Purchasing Director P.O..Box 2842 . St. Petersburg, FL 33731 COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ATT: Nancy Goodwin-Sirko, Purchasing Director 3710 Estey Avenue Naples, FL 33942 COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ATT: R.M. "Mike" Null, Purchasing Director 528 W. Duval St. Lake -City, FL 32055 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -REGION ATT: Patti Casey, Purchasing Director P.0 P.O. Box 147007. Gainsville, FL 32614 EMBRY RIDDLE AERO. UNIVERSITY ATT: Kathy Welch, Purchasing Director,_ 600. S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32174-3900 Page 15 p6 913, METROPOLITAN DADE CLOY CITY OF TAMPA ATT: Joan McConnell, Purchasing Director 306 E. Jackson St., 2nd Flr. East Tampa, . FL 33602. CITY OF VENICE ATT: John Enlow, Purchasing Director 401 West Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, ATT: JP Petrencsik, Purchasing Director 1126 E. SR. 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708-2799 LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Att: Michael Bowen, Purchasing Director 2523 Market Street Ft. Myers, Florida 33901-3901 LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Att: Robert Anderson, Purchasing Director 14750 Six Mile Cypress.Pkwy. Fort Myers, Florida 33912 LEON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Att: Byron Williams, Purchasing Director 2757 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303 MANATEE COUNTY Att: Rob Cuthbert, Purchasing Director 1112 Manatee Ave., West, Suite 803 Bradenton, FL —42405 OKALOOSA COUNTY BOCC Att: James "Pete" Sumblin, Purchasing Director 602-C N. Pearl Street Crestview, FL 32536 BIRO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PURCHASING" ATT: Theodore Grable, Purchasing Director 601 E. Kenndey Blvd. County Center Tampa, FL 33602 HRS -DISTRICT 14 STATE OF FLORIDA ATT: Glenda "Dianne" Forgey Purchasing Director P.O. Box 605 Polk City, FL 33868 INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ATT: Rick Chuma, Purchasing Director 1990 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Att: Mark Lindemann, Purchasing Director 301 4th Street S.W. Largo, FL 33770 a POLK COUNTY SCHOOL Att: Gerald Wilson, Purchasing Director 2470 Clower Lane Bartow, FL 33831-9005 PUTNAN COUNTY Att: Willian Phillips, Purchasing Director P.O. Box 1647 Palatka, FL 32177 PUTNAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Att: Allen Parker, Purchasing Director 1207 Washington Street Palatka, FL 32177 SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY Att: Pat Black, Purchasing Director 101 Old Venice Rd. Osprey, FL 34229 Page 16 � '`913. METROPOLITAN DADE TY OSCEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT Att: Donald Mi,ller,. Purchasing Director 817 Bill Beck Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 PASCO COUNTY, BCC Att: Frank Fortino., Purchasing Director 8919 Government Drive New Port, FL 34654 VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Att: Tom Simms, Purchase Director P.O. Box 2118 Deland, FL 32721 CITY OF OCALA ATT: James Crosby, Purchasing Director P.O. Box 1270 Ocala, FL 34478 0 NO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD'' Att: Don Hurd, Purchasing Director 299 SCHOOL HOUSE RD. St. Augustine, FL 32095 TAMPA SPORTS AUTHORITY Att: Joseph Haugabrook, Purchasing Director 4201 N. Dale Marby'HWY: Tampa, FL 33607 VOLUSIA COUNTY Att: Kenneth Haysl"ette, Purchase'Director 123 W. Indiana .Ave., 3rd Floor Deland; FL. 32720-4608 2.22 AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT TO OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Although this Solicitation is specific to a County Department; it is: her agreed and understood that any County department or agency may, avail itself of this contract and purchase any and all items specified. herein from the successful bidder(s) at the contract price(s); established herein. Under these circumstances, a separate purchase' order shall be issued by the County which identifies the requirements of the additional County department(s) or agency(ies).. 2.23. DEFICIENCIES IN WORK TO BE CORRECTED BY THE BIDDER The successful Bidder shall promptly correct all deficiencies in the services.that fails to conform to the .Contract Documents. 'All cor- rections. shall be made within three (3) calendar days after such rejected defects,. deficiencies, and/or non -conformances are verbally reported to the Bidder by the County's Project Administrator, excluding.. late arrivals (See Section 2.0 para. 2.10 "Liquidated Damages").- The Bidder shall bear all costs of correcting such rejected work. If the Bidder fails to correct the work within 'the period specified, the County mey, at its discretion, notify the Bidder, inwriting, that the Bidder is subject to contractual default provisions if the corrections are not completed to the satisfaction of the County within five (5) calendar days of receipt 'of -the notice. If the Bidder fails to correct-" the work within the period specified in the notice, te County may terminate 'the contract upon written notice, obtain. the services of another vendor to correct the deficiencies, and charge the Bidder.for. Page 17' 00 - 91.3 METROPOLITAN DADE CTY BV N0. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW these costs; either through a deduction from the outstanding invoices owed to the Bidder or through invoicing. 2.24 HOURLY RATE: The hourly rate quoted in the session rates, shall include full compensation for labor, equipment use, travel time, and any other cost to the bidder. This rate is assumed to be at straight -time for all labor, except as otherwise noted. The bidder shall comply with minimum wage standards and any other applicable laws of the State of Florida. If overtime is allowable under this Bid, it will be covered under a separate item in the special clauses. 2.25 LICENSES FOR TRADES: In accordance with the provisions of Metropolitan Dade County's Char- ter, professional contractors performing services in/or for Metro Dade County must show that they have been duly licensed for Court Reporting Services, prior to being awarded a contract by the County. 2.26 LOCAL OFFICE SHALL BE AVAILABLE The Bidder shall maintain an office within the geographic boundaries of Dade or Broward Counties, Florida. This office shall be staffed by a competent company representative who can be contacted during normal working hours and who is authorized to discuss matters pertaining to the contract. 2.27 PRIMARY VENDOR DESIGNATION While the method of award identified in Section 2.6 of the Special Terms and Conditions prescribes the method for determining the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, the County reserves the right to award this contract to the designated lower: bidder as the primary vendor, to award this contract to the designated second lowest bidder as the secondary vendor and third lowest bidder as the tierciary vendor. If the County exercises this right, the primary vendor shall be given the first opportunity to perform the service or deliver the goods identified in this contract. If :he primary vendor declines this opportunity, the County shall seek the identified goods or services from the secondary vendor. If the secondary vendor declines, then the tierciary vendor (if applicable) will be contacted. It should be noted that price adjustments, if allowed under the terms and conditions of this bid, may affect the order of designation. 2.28 WORK ACCEPTANCE: These serwices will be inspected 6y an authorized representative of the County. This inspection shall be performed to determine including but not limited to acceptance of work and appropriate invoicing. Page 18 00— 913 METROPOLITAN DADE CO Y .81 0. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW 2.29 PAST PERFORMANCE 2.30 2.31 Bidders are advised that the -County intends to research the bidders performance with the identified customer contacts as -part of the pre_ qualification phase of the award (See Section 2.0 para. 2.6). The County will focus on relevant and recent performance as it relates to all performance aspects'. including the completion of projects within budget, schedule, cost, management and • quality of the work. Significant achievements, problems or lack of relevant and recent data will be important consideration in the evaluation process. The Bidder shall submit with the proposal, a list of at least five (5) references during the past two (2) years who have utilized its services. The following information must be included: Name; title, te'lephone.number and address of responsible person who may be,contacted. Date and volume of service provided to above party. Duration of reporting service to reference. The County has the right to inquire.and get additional information to use in evaluation of the Bidder. NON-COMPLIANCE This clause is established to reiterate the importance of noncompliance. Bidders shall be considered in noncompliance of this contract if bidder, or any reporter associated with Bidder, fails to provide accurate transcripts in the time frame set forth in Section':2.0 para. 2.17.; fails to provide court reporters at all assigned locations in a timely manner or fails to fully comply with provi si ons of this contract. As per Section 2.0 para, 2.10, "Liquidated Damages", late arrivals shall be charged.. Appearance in a timely manner -is defined as a court reporter(s) being present, able and ready for work to the specified location(s). Furthermore,, for the purposes of this clause, accurate. transcripts are defined as those with not more than one error per ten (10) pages. In addition, errors on 'proper nouns shall not acceptable. As .per Section 2:O para. 2.23 "Deficiencies in Work to be Corrected by the Bidder",, time frames are set forth and should be adhered to. LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE -SUPPLIED BY THE BIDDER Unless otherwise provided in, Section 3 of this Solicitation entitled "Technical Specifications", the Bidder shall furnish all labor, materi- al and equipment necessary for satisfactory•contract.performance. When not specifically identified in the technical specifications, such ma- terials and equipment shall be of a suitable type and grade for the purpose. All material, workmanship, and equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the County's Project Manager. METROPOLITAN DAD COPY BILI ND. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW SECTION 3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 SCOPE: Court Reporting Services Bidders are required to furnish adequate staffing of qualified (as specified in these specifications) court reporters. Court Reporting services shall be provided for VAB/CEU on an as required basis on an approximately (5) days per week basis with one or more hearings being held at the same time at various locations within Dade County. Hearings before the Special Masters are held in various hearing rooms located on the Terrace Level of the 111 N.W. 1st. Street, Metro Dade Center; South Dade Government Center, and 10710 S.W. 211th Street. Code Enforcement hearings are held in various hearing rooms located on the Terrace Level of the Metro Dade Center Building, 111 N.W. 1st. Street; or at any other location selected/utilized by VAB/Code Enforcement. Court Reporting Services are required for the Board of County Commission Hearings, Community Zoning Appeals Board and other Board Meetings as needed. Meetings will be held as per schedule which will be provided and/or as needed with a 24 hour notice from the Department of Planning, Development and Regulation. Court Reporting for the above mentioned Board Meeting will be held at 111 N.W. 1st Street and other locations throughout Dade County, as designated by the department. 3.2 SPECIFIC SERVICES REQUIRED The services to be performed under this contract shall include attendance at the hearings on days as required and requested by"the Deputy of the value Adjustment Board/Code Enforcement and the recording of all testimony stenographically or by mechanical means. No transcripts of testimony will be made except upon specific request by the Value Adjustment Board/Code Enforcement Board or by the Property Appraisal Department of the County Attorney. When such transcriptions are requested, charges(s) for this service will be at the rate(s) per page as established in the bidder's Bid Proposal. Testimony will be recorded pursuant to the standard regulations governing shorthand court reporting in Chapter 457. Florida Statutes, 1965 as amended from time to time. 3.3 SECTION II "TRANSCRIPT COST" "Transcript Cost" as mentioned in Section 4.0, Bid Proposal requires all transcripts to contain a minimum of an original page and one copy. Distribution will be as noted. 1. Court Reporting Service shall be responsible for maintaining Court Reporter's notes, clearly marked and boxed in chronological sequence by hearing dates in boxes supplied by the County. 2. Copy page to VAB/Code Enforcement. 3. Transcripts for Board of County Commission Hearings, Community Page 20 00" 9113 METROPOLITAN DADE CIWYI ONO."0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW Zoning Appeals Board to be furnished, when and if, requested.. In addition, a 107day turn around is required. All copies are to be -certified as required by Chapter 194 of the Florida Statutes. 3.4 COURT REPORTER NOTES All Court Reporter's notes shall" be. picked up by VAB7Code Enforcement following the conclusion of the appeal period; and maintained by the County for a period of -four years. -1. Court Reporting Service shall be responsible for maintaining Court Reporter's notes, clearly marked and boxed in. chronological sequence by hearing.dates in boxes supplied by the County. 2. Coordinated ' efforts to .retire Court Reporter's notes will be accomplished by VAB/Cade Enforcement. 3. It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder, to receive the recording of all testimony from the court reporter and 'to retain', such records, stenographic notes, etc. in their possession for the duration of the contract. 3.5 RESPONSE TIME Court Reporters are.required'to respond to call,with in a twenty-four ,(24) hour time frame or -shall be subject to Liquidated Damages as, out lined in Section 2.0 para. 2.10 "Liquidated Damages". 3.6 HOURS OF OPERATION Bidders awarded this contract must be able to perform Morning Sessions MOO a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), Afternoon Sessions (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) . and Evening sessions (after 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) and be able to provide Court Reporting Services in multiple locations at the same,, time. In.some cases, court reporters are required .from (2) two to four (4) hours per day. 3.7 TRANSCRIPTIONS When requested by the departments, transcriptions shall be` required. Transcriptions are defined as tapes without the utilization of a court reporter which requires duplication of the original tapes that recorded the proceedings, whether meetings, depositions, given to the.Bidder to produce a typewritten document (transcript)' for later, use. Regular delivery for a transcription is 7 - 10 days. 'Overnight/and.'or daily service is on an as needed when needed basis. In the case of inaudible words, "th'intelligible" should be indicated. However, bidders are still requested to adhere to the definition of accurate transcripts (See Section 2.0 para. 2.17 & 2.30)": Page 21 13 METROPOLITAN DADE C4Y "gyp'rk � C)"T'S i URI 1i hex y r at ' •nt `r1i 1. ���� � l r�l� l 8100. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW INVITATION TO BID SECTION 4.0 BID PROPOSAL FORMS OPENING: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday DATE: May 20, 1998 CLERK OF THE BOARD Metro Dade Center 111 N.W. 1st Street 17th Floor, Suite 202 Miami, Florida 33128 PLEASE QUOTE PRICES LESS TAXES, F.O.B. DESTINATION, DELIVERED IN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTE: Dade County is Exempt From All Taxes (Federal, State, Local). Bid Price Should Be Less All Taxes. Tax Exemption Certificate Will Be Furnished By The County On Request Issued By: Date Issued: 04/07/98 This Bid Proposal Consists GSA/Procurement Management Division Dade County Florida. of Pages 22 thru 27 Sealed bids, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Invitation to Bid and the accompanying Bid Proposal, such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or incorporated by reference in the Bid Proposal will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board at the address shown above on behalf of the Dade County Board of County Commissioners until the above stated time and date, and at that time publicly opened for furnishing the supplies or services described in the accompanying Bid Proposal Requirement. COURT REPORTING SERVICES FOR METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD WITH COUNTY OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS A Bid Deposit in the amount of N/A of the total amount of the bid shall accompany all bids. A Performance Bond in the amount of N/A of the total amount of the bid will be required upon execution of the Contract by the successful bidder and Dade County. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ACCEPTED NON-RESPONSIVE -DATE B.C.C. ITEM NOS. ACCEPTED COMMODITY CODE: 961-24 REJECTED _ NO BID SPECIALIST: DIANE LERAY,CPPB/sc FIRM NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE b ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER AUTHORIZED AGENT TITLE OF OFFICER Page 22 00- 3.3 METROPOLITAN DADE ATY B'ti? NO: 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW 810 PROPOSAL F0"R COURT REPORTING SERVICES FIRM NAME: Item— De scri pti an �—�--�--~~ Unit Price GROUP I Court Reporting Services per',Bid Provisions and Specifications as follows: ATTENDANCE COST AT HEARINGS 1. Morning Sessions (8:00 a.m - 1:00 p -m.) ...$ /session. 2. Afternoon Sessions.(1:00 p.m'- 5:00 p. m. /session. 3. Evening Sessions (5:00,p.m. 10:00 p.m. ).......$ /session.. Total Items 1 thru 3 $_ OPTIONS 1. Three (3) hours or less ........... ..... ......$ /session.. 2. Three (3) hours or more (not to exceed 5 h'aurs)'.$ /session. 3. Hours after 10:00 p -m.... ..........$ /hour TRANSCRIPT COST: 1. Cost per original page and one copy.... .......... .$ 2. Cost for Transcriptions.... ..................... ........$ /per page. TRANSCRIPT COST - OVERNIGHT and/or Daily SERVICE: 1. Cost per original page........... .$ Per Page 2. Cost per original page and one copy ........ $ ' 3. Cost for Transcriptions ..................... $ /Per. Page State number of reporters employed or otherwise available: Reporters employed or available. Additional Reporters available. We have been established in.the Court Reporting Services business in Dade County. Florida area for a period of ,i, Years. Page 23 _ �; METROPOLITAN DADE COY BPNO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW BID PROPOSAL FOR: COURT REPORTING SERVICES FIRM NAME: ��--- ------------------ Item Description Unit Price —----------------- GROUP 2 ----------------- 1. Pal 3. OPTIONS: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Court Reporting Services for the Board of County Commissioners: ATTENDANCE COST AT HEARINGS Morning Sessions (8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.) ......... $ /session Afternoon Sessions (1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m) ........ $ /session. Evening Sessions (5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) ....... $ /session. Three (3) hours or less ..........................$ /session. Three (3) hours or more (not to exceed 5 hours)..$ /session. Hours after 10:00 p.m ............................$ /hour. TRANSCRIPT COST: (To be furnished when requested) Cost per original page and one copy ............................$ TRANSCRIPT COST - OVERNIGHT and/or Daily SERVICE: Cost per original page .....................$ Per Page Cost per original page and one copy ........ $ State number of reporters employed or otherwise available: Reporters employed or available. Additional Reporters available. We have been established in the Court Reporting Services business in Dade County. Florida area for a period of Years. NOTE: BIDDERS THAT SUBMIT A BID PROPOSAL FOR THIS SECTION FOR VERBATIM COURT REPORTER SERVICES, SHALL HAVE A FULLY STAFFED OFFICE WITH A TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOUR RESPONSE TIME. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RESPONSE TIME SHALL BE CAUSE FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 2.0 PAR. 2.10. Page 24 3 METROPOLITAN DADE COIF BI410. 0628-2/02-0TR-CW/SW BID PROPOSAL FOR: NOTE: If you do not intend to submit a bid proposal on this commodity or service, please. rgtdrn this form in the supplied envelope. We—,. the undersigned, decline to submit a proposal on your Bid No. tar for the following reasons(s): O Insufficient time to respond to the Invitation to Bid. O We do not offer this product or service, remove us from this code onl O Our schedule would not permit us to perform (:) We unable to meet specifications �) We are unable to meet Insurance/Performance�Bond requirements (.) Other (specify below).. Prompt Payment Terms: % days net day FID NO. of Bidder:. (Bidders Federal Employer Identification Number":as used on Return Form 941.) If none Bidders Social Security No. The undersigned Bidder certifies that this Bid Proposal is submitted in accordance with the Bid Specifications and Conditions governing this Bid, and that the Bidder will-, accept any awards made to him as.a result of this. bid. FIRM NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY,STATE,b ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Signature) (Print Name) (Date) TITLE OF OFFICER Mate below mailing address (if other than .above): '.0. BOX city state zip code Page 25 METROPOLITAN DADE COY BOO. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TITLE: COURT REPORTING SERVICES DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART �II, WHICHEVER APPLIES ------------- PART I: LIST. BELOW ARE THE DATES OF ISSUE FOR EACH ADDENDUM RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID: Addendum # 1, Dated 199 Addendum # 2, Dated 199 Addendum # 3, Dated 199 Addendum # 4, Dated 199 Addendum # 5, Dated Addendum # 6, Dated Addendum # 7, Dated Addendum # 8, Dated Addendum # 9, Dated PART II: 199 199 199 y _ , 199 199 NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID ;Date ; FIRM NAME:._. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Page 26 METROPOLITAN DADE COI. BI*O. 0628-2/02-OTR-CW/SW. DISABILITY NONDISCRININATION,AFFIOAVIT CONTRACT REFERENCE NAME OF FIRM, CORPORATION, OR ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED AGENT COMPLETING AFFIDAVIT POSITION PHONE NUMBER ( ) I, being duly first sworn, state that the above name firm, corporation, or organization is in compliance with and agrees to continue to comply with, and assure that any. subcontractor, or third party contractor under this project complies with all applicable -requirements of the laws listed below including, but not limited to, those provisions pertaining to employment, provision of programs and services, transportation, communications, access..to facilities, renovations, and new construction. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213 and 47 U.S.C. Sections 225 and 611 including Title I, Employment; Title II, Public Services; Title III, Public Accommodations and Services Operated by Private Entities;- Title IV, Telecommunications; and Title V, Miscellaneous Provisions. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794 The Federal Transit Act, as amended 49 U.S.C. Section 1612' The Fair Housing Act as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 3601-3631 Signature Date SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO (or affirmed) before me on Date by He/She is personally known ,to me or has (Affiant) presented as identification. (Type of Identification) (Signature_of Notary) (Serial Number) (Print or Stamp Name of Notary) (Expiration Date) Notary Public Notary Seal (State) Page 27" A YYL1N U 1N A METROPOLITAN DADS COUNTY _FLORIDA Department of Business and Economic Development BLACK BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (ORDINANCE 94-96 - A.O. 3-3) HISPANIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (ORDINANCE 94-95 - A.O. 3-17) WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (ORDINANCE 94-94 - A.O. 3-18) PARTICIPATION PROVISIONS There are five (5) contract measures: Set -Asides, Subcontractor Goals, Project Goals, Selection Factors and Bid Preference. THE CONTRACT MEASURE(S) APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT Set -Aside Subcontractor Goals Project Goals Bid Preference Selection Factor r �. BBE NBE WBE I I i I 1 I I 1 I I I I i XXXX I I I Department of Business and Economic Development 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710 Miami, Florida 33128-1975 (305) 375-4132 Fax 375-4232 Revised October- 1994 00- A91.3 Section L. Appendices 1. Project Worksheet, 2. FOm1s a. Schedule of Participation b. Utter of Intent c. Certificate of Unavailability d. Set -Aside List of Strbconttactors e. Monthly Employment Data Report f. Monthly Utilization Report g. Bid Preference h. Significant Utilization 3. Certification List DBED 101 DBED 102 DBED 103 DBED 104 M-201 . M200 DBED 105 DBED 106 Ea= 22 2 99- 913 A. DEFINITIONS: The definitions in this section apply only to these Participation Provisions. hereafter referred to as "Provisions". These Provisions shall apply to every bid, request for proposals and contract to which a contract measure is applied. The phrase "BBE, and/or IBE, and/or GIBE, as appropriate," means to apply the contract measures to this contract as indicated on the cover sheet Only the contract measures and programs indicated on the cover sheet apply. For example: If the cover sheet indicates a I0'ya subcontractor goal for BBEs and a 20 % subcontractor goal for WBE's, and no subcontractor goals for HBEs, then only BBE and RBE subcontractors goals would apply to this bid. Note: THESE PROVISIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. I. "Approval Letter" means a document issued by DBED at the request of a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, or bidder that, based on the. written representations of the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or RBE as appropriate, or bidder, finds a specified activity or scope of work consistent with normal industry practice. 2. "Available or availability" ins to have, prior to bid submission, the ability to provide goods or services under a contract, by baving: reasonably estimated, uncommitted capacity; all necessary licenses, permits, registrations and certifications; the ability to obtain bonding that is reasonably required consistent with normal industry practice; and the ability to otherwise meet bid specifications. - 3. "Bid" means a quotation, proposal, letter of interest or offer by any bidder in response to any kind of invitation, request or public annouacemerit to submit such quotation, proposal, letter of interest or offer for a contract 4. "Bidder" means any person, partnership, corporation or other business _ entity that submits a bid. S. "Bid preference' means an amount dednctod from the total bid price in order to calculate the bid price to be used to evaluate the bid. 6. "Black" means a person who is a citizen or lawful resident of the United States and who has origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. 7. "Black Business . Enterprise" or "BBE" means a firm that is owned and controlled by one or more Black individuals, has an actual place of business in Dade County, and is certified in accordance with Ordinance 94-96., and Administrative Order 3-3. S. "BBE selection factor" means an element specified in bid documents that designates as one criteria for choosing among bids that the biddex.is a non -BBE that demonstrates significant utilization of BBEs in accordance with Ordinances 94-96 is a BBE or is a joint venture owned and controlled by a BBE. 3 0U= 913 "HBE selection factor" means an element specified in bid documents that designates one criteria for choosing among bids that the bidder is a non-HBE that demonstrate significant utilization of HBEs in accordance with Ordinances 94-95 is a HBE or is joint venture owned and controlled by a HBE. "WBE selection factor" means.an element specified in bid documents that designates a one criteria for dhoosing among bids that the bidder is a non-WBE that demonstrate. significant utilization of WBEs in accordance with Ordinances 94-94 is a WBE or is joint venture owned and controlled by a WBE. . 9. "Board" mesas the Metropolitan Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Dade County, Florida. 10. "Broker" means an individual or business that acts as a contact for the purchase o: goods or services from a supplier and transfers funds to a non -BBE and/or non-HBE and /or non WBE, as appropriate, in a manner that does not add economic value to the purchase, except where such conduct is normal industry practice. 11. "Certification List" means a 'Est maintained by the Department of Business and Economic DeveloOment that contains the names, addresses, and certification expiration date, of certified BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, sorted by trade, service, and/or commodity. 12. "Commercially useful function" means contractual responsibility for the execution of a distinct element of the work of a contract by a business enterprise and the carrying out of its contractual responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising . the work involved other than .acting as a broker. The determination -of-whether an activity is a commercially useful function shall include the evaluation of the amount of work subcoataacted, normal industry practices, the skills, qualifications, or expertise of the enterprise to performs the work, whether the business owner .himself or herself . performs, manages, and/or supervises the work involved, and other relevant factors. 13. "Compliance monitor" means the Director of the Department of Bussu s and Economic Development or his or her designee assigned to review compliance pursuant to Ordinances 9496, 94-95, 94-94 and the Administrative Orders 3-3, 3-17, and 3-1 S.. 14. Contract means an agreement proposed by County stafL or approved by the County Commission is any of the following classes: i. procurement of goods and services not 'included in the classes b, e, and d below; 4 ®- 913 • 171 ii. construction of a public improvement; iii. professional services subject to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, and Section 2-10.4 of the Code of Metropolitan Dade County; iv. or other professional servicers including but not limited to accounting, legal, health care, consulting and management services. v. Contract does not mesa an agreement to purchase, lease, or rent real property; grant licenses, permits, or fianchises; operate concessions; or make grants. 15. "Contract Measure" means a set-aside, or a subcontract goal, or a project goal, or a bid preference, or a selection factor, singly or in or any combination. 16. "Contracting Officer" means the person assigned under a contract, usually a Department Director or his or her designee, who has primary responsibility to monitor the contract and enforce contract requirements. 17. "County" means Metropolitan Dade County; Florida, a political subdivision. of the State of Florida. 18. "Debar" means to exclude a contractor, its individual officers, its shareholders with significant interests, or its affiliated businesses fi+om county ' contracting and subcont<acdng for a specified period of time, not to exceed five (5) years. 19. "DBED" means the Metropolitan Dade County Department of Business and Economic Development 20. "Employment Data Report" means a document completed by a subcDWnwting BBE,' and/or HBE, and/or WBE as appropriate, and submitted monthly by the succesdW bidder on a contract with goals providing infowntion regarding the mnnber, genda, race and cd micity of the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE's as appropriate, employees. 21. "Goods" means any tangible product, material or supply that is not a service. 22. "Hispanic" means a person who is a citi= or lawful resident of the United States who has origins in Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central or South America or other Spanish or Portuguese culture regardless of race. 23. "Hispanic business enterprise or HBE" mesas a business that is owned and controlled by one or more Hispanic individuals; has its principal place of business in Dade County; and is certified in accordance with Ordinance 94-95 and Administrative Order 3-17 5 00- 913 24. "Joint venture".. means an association of . two or more persons, partnerships. corporations, other business entities or any combination of the above, at least one o: which is a BBE, and/or FiBE, and/or WBE as appropriate, certified in accordance with the relevant ordinance; that is lawfully established to carry on a single business activity that is limited in scope and duration. 25. "Joint Venture Agreement" means a document submitted to DBED by a joint venture that provides information regarding the nature of the joint venture''. 26. "L,etter of Intent" means a letter signed by a subcontracting BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE as appropriate, deudling.the scope and dollar value of the work, to be performed by the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or. WBE as appropriate, for the successful bidder on a contract with subcontractor goals. 27. "MDC" means Metropolitan Dade County, Florida 28.. "Owned and controlled" means a business that is at least fifty one (5 1) percent owned by one or more Blacks, Hispanics or women, as. appropriate, or in the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty one (5 1) percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more Blacks, Hispanics or women, as appropriate, and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more such mdividuabs. The determination of whether an owner has demonstrated such control shall incluide aa.. evaluation of the following: the owner's experience in the industry in which certification is sought; the owner's independence in making business policy and day -today operational decisions; the owner's technical competency or .knowledge '.of technical. rcquireme= in the industry in which certification is sought; and other relevant factors. 29. "PMD" means the General Services Administration Procurement Management Division. 30. "Principal Place of Business" mesas the location at which the business records of the applicant concern are maintained and the location at which the individual who manages the day-to-day operations spends the majority of his/her waridng hours. 31. Project goal means that a proportion of a total contract value stated as a percentage to be awarded to HBEs in contracts that mum a pool of qualified contractors from which the County selects pool members to perform the work of the contract. 32. "Review Committee" or "RC" means the committee established by the Courcy Manager to review proposed projects for the application of contract measures. A 33. "Schedule of Participation" means a form contained in the bid documents of a contract. with goals on which bidders list at the time of bid submission all BBEs, and/or. HBEs, and/or WBE s, as appropriate, to be used to meet the goal, the scope of work each will, perform, including the goods or services to be provided, and the dollar value of such 6 00_' 913 work 34. "Services" means construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of a public improvement and any performance of work offacd for public or private consumption that does not consist primarily of goods. 35. "Set-aside" means the designation of a given contract for competition solely among BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate. 36. "Set-aside List of Subcontractors" means a form contained in the bid documents of set-aside contracts for services identifying the work the bidder will perform with his own forces and, listing at time of bid submission, all subcontractors, the scope of work each will perform, including the services each will provide, and the dollar value of such work. 37. "Significant Utilization" means purchases of goods or services from BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs as appropriate, by a bidder in the preceding twenty-four (24) months that: were not required tinder goverameatal contract measures or h nority Business Enterprise Program; and were not a nominal -amount relative to -the bidder's purchases of goods and services in Dade County, the biddefs overall purchases of goods and services, and the availability of BBEs, and/or MBEs, and/or WBEs, ,.as appropriate; and were pursuant to the biddees systematic efforts to eliminate discrimination against BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, in its purchases of goods and services in Dade County. 38. "Subcontractor goal" means a proportion of a total contract value stated as a percentage to be subcontracted to a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, to perform a commercially useful function 39. "Successful biddee-means the bidder to which the contract is awarded. 40. "Unavailability Certificate" means a & mneet signed by a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, stating that the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, is not available to participate on a specific project at a specific time. 41. "Utilization Report" means a report completed by the successful bidder on a contract. with goals and submitted monthly listing all wort: performed in the past month by the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate identified on the Schedule of Participation and all expenditures made in the last month to the identified BBEs. 42. "Women " means persons of the female gender, regardless of race or ethnicity. 43. "Women business enterprise or WBE " means a business that is owned and controlled by one or more women; has its principal place of business in Dade County; and is 00- 913 certified in accordance with Ordinance 94-94 and Administrative Order 3-18. 44: "Work" means ithe provision of goods or services, including construction. B. GENERAL INFORMATION, 1. The bidder shall fully comply with these Provisions which implement Metropolitan Dade County" Ordinances 94-94, 94-95, and 94-96 and Administrative Orders 3-18, 3-17 and 3.3, reapecuvely. 2. Five individual contract measures are possible under the Black Business Enterprise Program (Ordinance 94-96 and Administrative Order 3-3), the Hispanic Business Enterprise Program (Ordinance 94-95 and Administrative Order 3-17) and the Women Business Enterprise Program" (Ordinance 94-94 and. Administrative Order 3-18): set-asides, subcontractor goals, bid preferences, project goals, and.BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, selection factors. While neither a bid preference nor a BBE and/or BBE and/or WBE selection factor may be applied to set-aside contract, contract measures may otherwise be used in combination with each other. For ' instance a set-aside contract for WBEs may also contain subcontrsctpr goals for BBEs.and HBEs. 11tee conttact mea=*s) applicable to this contract is indicated on the cover sheet of these Provisions. MDC shall not award a contract to any bidder which it determines fm7s to comply with all the applicable requirements-of these Provisions. 3. A Certificationlist is included as an appendix to assist bidder compliance with any subcontractor goal established for this project The certification list is updated every two (2) weeks. Bidders must utilize the most Current certification list in complying with these Provisions. A current certification list may be obtained by contacting the Metropolitan Dade County (bMq Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710 or by telephone at (305) 375-4132, bcsimile (305) 375-4232. In order to pard6pate as a BBE. andlor IRBK andlor WB& as aeproUnste. on this contraeL a BBE. and/or TBE. and/or VML rSS 2p ra priate. must have a valid eei- if cation at the time of hid submittal. bid award and tbrongbout the duration of the contract in which the 4. BBB- and/or TBE and/or MME. as aRprojriat&parfic�pates as a BBE. and'<or IME. and/or WBE. MDC shall monitor the compliance of the successful Bidder with the requirements of these Provisions during the course of the work to be performed under the contract 5. Forms necessary for, submittal of information pertaining to these Provisions are included in the appendix Additional copies may be obtained by contacting the Compliance Monitor (DBED), at: Metropolitan Dade County (MDC) Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710 or by „ telephone at (305) 375-4132, facsimile (305) 3754232. .� 8 .99-- 913 C. CERTIFICATION 1. Attached as an example is a Cartification List with a specified date. Certification Lis are updated and issued every two weeks. Bidders shall use the most rc= Certification List available prior to bid opening. Certification lists may be obtaine by contacting DBED at telephone number (305) 3754132 during normal busines hours. 2. The farms on the Certification List will be identified by trade, commodity or servic area. A BBE and/or HBE and/or WBE, as appropriate, must be certified in a trade commodity, or service area in order to be eligible to participate as a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, on contracts in such trade, commodity or service area. General contractors in order to be eligible to participate as a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, subcoattactor must be certified in the trade, commodity or service area in which they are to perform work as a BBE, and/or HBE,- and/or WBE. 3. In order to participate as a BBE, and/or HSE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, on this contract, a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as ,appropriate, must have a valid certification at the time of bid submittal, bid award, and throughout the duration of the contract in which the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate participates as a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE. 4. Joint Ventures. Only joint ventures approved by DBED in accordance with Administrative Orders 3-3.3-17, and/or M g, as appropriate, are .ei gable to participate as joint ventur,w in the Program. Joint vis must be lawfully established. The Black, Hispanic and/or woman member of the joint venture must be certified as a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, before the joint venture can be approved- D. CONTRACT MEASURES 1. Set Asides a. Contracts that are set-aside and do not have subcontractor goals are for bidding solely among BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate. A BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, awarded a set-aside contract shall not transfer to a non -BBE, . and/or non-HBE, and/or non-WBE, as appropriate, through subcontracting or otherwise, any part of the actual work of the contract unless these bid documents expressly and sp=fically requireand/or permit such transfer as consistent with normal industry practice, -or the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, requests and receives prior to bid award an approval letter from DBED. 00 913 b. Set-aside contracts with subcontractor goals require that subcontractor goals be me- in areas specified in the Schedule of Participation. In areas not being used to meet a subcontractor 'goal the work is to be performed by the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE for which the contract was- set-aside. For example: A BBE set-aside with a 20% VIBE subcontractor goal requires 200A of the work be performed by a WBE and the remaining work be performed by BBEs. C4 A BBE that.performs the work of the set-aside contract with its own forces may count such wEuk towards reducing the BBE goal applied to the contract by a maxum of fifty (50) percent. d ' Bidders . on set -asides that cannot demonstrate their compliance with the requirements of the preceding paragraphs (D.(l.)(a.) and (b.) shall be found to be in non-compliance with these provisions. C. Bidders on set -asides, to be eligible for award, shall submit upon request of the Compliance Monitor a "Set -Aside, List of Subcontractors" (Form DBED 104). Failure to submit the list and any relevant information the Compliance Monitor may request with respect to the bidder's submitted list shall constitute non-compliance with these provisions. E The following shall constitute non-compliance with these Provisions: L Submission of a Set -Aside List of Subcontractors that the bidder. knew or should have known is incomplete or inaccurate; or ii. Deviation from the list without the written approval of the Compliance Monitor. 2. Subcontractor Goals • _ - a. The purpose of a Subcontractor Goal is to have portions of the work under the Contract performed by available BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or VIBES, as appropriate, for prices. totaling not less than the percentage of the contract price set out in the bid form. :b. In contracts with subcontractor. or project goals for BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, a Black and/or Hispanic and/or Woman Business Enterprise certified in more than one category shall be counted toward meeting the goal for one category only. The prime bidder shall declare at bid submission toward which subcontractor goal a business enterprise certified in more than one category shall count C. After a bid is advertised with a subcontractor or project goal, it may be reduced only with the approval of the County Commission or, if the contract -is to be 10 0"- 913 executed by the Public Health Trust, by that body. d. A bidder challenging or protesting the subcontractor or project or project goal mu - submit to the office or person to whom the bid is submitted, no later than the time c bid submission, written reasons for such challenge or protest. Challenges or protea to a BBE, and/or . FIBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, subcontractor goal b; bidders after the time of bid submission, or challenges based on reasons ac previously provided in writing prior to bid submission, shall not be heard by the County Commission. e. The Project Worksheet for establishing the stated subcontractor goal is included ir the appendix of these Provisions. L Bidder Responsibilities for Subcontractor Goals: i. Bidders must submit a completed Schedule of Participation (Form DBED 10 1) at the time of bid submission. The Schedule of Participation constitutes a written representation by the bidder that to the best of the bidder's knowledge the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or . WBEs, as appropriate, listed are available and have agreed to perform as specified, or that the Bidder will demonstrate unavailability. The Schedule of Participation is a commitment by the bidder that if awarded the contract, it will eater into subcontracts with the identified BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate for the scope of work at the price set forth in the Schedule of Participation. ii. Bidders that are BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, and bidders that are joint ventures that are owned and controlled by one or more BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, may use their own fortes to meet up to 50'/0 of a specified goal. iii. Bidders who fail to submit the Schedule of Participation shall be considered non-responsive. Bids that contain a defective Schedule of Para' ipation are voidable. Examples of defects include but are not limited to: ' incomplete Schedules; the listing of an uaidentifiable BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, and percentage miscalculations that are not mere clerical errors apparent on the face of the Schedule. iv. Expenditures to subcontracting BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, shall be cotmted toward meeting specified goals as follows: (1) One hundred percent (100'/0) of the expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBFz, and/or WBEs, as appropriate,. that perform a commercially useful function in the supply of goods or services required for fulfillment of the contract; 00- 913 (2) One hundred percent.(100%) of the expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBEs. and/or WBEs,.ss appropriate, that subcontract work further to non -BBE. and/or non-HBEs, and/or non-WBEs, as appropriate, only if bi -documents expressly and specifically permit such subcontracting a consistent with -normal industry practice, or the bidder or BBEs, and/or HIBEs, and/or. WBEs, as appropriate, requests and receives prior to bi; award an approval letter from DBED; (3) One hundred percent (100%) of the expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, who are general contractors, working a: subcontractors, that perform actual work with their own forces; (4) None of the expenditures to a BBEs, and/or. HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, that acts essentially as a conduit to transfer funds to a non-BBEs, and/or non-HBEs, and/or non-WBEs, as appropriate, unless bid documents expressly and specifically permit such transfers as consistent with normal industry practice or the bidder or BBE, and/or BBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, requests. and receives prior to bid award an approval letter,; v. Bidders agree to take all necessary and reasonable steps -in, accordance with these Provisions to ensure that BBEs, and/or IBES, ' and/or WBEs, as _ appropriate, have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform this. contract. Bidders shall select portions of the work to be performed by BBF_, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, so as to increase the likelihood of meeting the subcontasctor goal including, where appropriate, breaking down coatzacts into, economically feasible units to facilitate BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate,participation. vi. Bidders must submit Letters of Intent (Form No. DBED 102) to the person or office, to whom the bid was submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the second business day Mowing bid opening. Defexive I of Intent are voidable. Examples of defects include but are not limited to improperly execuned letters, the listing of an tmideati5able BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, and percentage miscalculations that are not mere clerical errors apparent on the face of the Letter of Inteat. Expenditures to BBEs, andlor HBEz, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, on a Schedule of Participation that are not confirmed by a Letter of Intent shall not count toward the goal °vii. Bidders whose bids do not meet the.specified goal, in order to remain eligible, must submit to the person or office to whom the bid was submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the second business day following bid submission evidence proving the lack of available BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, to afford effective competition to provide the goods or services to meet the subcontractor goal. To prove tack of availability, bidden must submit the following: (1) Unavailability Certificates (Form No. DBED 103) either completed and signed by the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, or .completed and signed by the bidder explaining the contacts with the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate„ statements or actions of the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, showing unavailability, and the reason(s) why the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, signature could not be obtained; and (2) A listing of any bids received from a BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate„ the scope of work and price of each bid, and the bidder's reasons for rejecting each bid; and (3) A statement of the bidder's contacts with DBED for assistance in determining available BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, and (4) A statement showing compliance with paragraph -D. 2. d. above; and (5) A complete description of the bidder's process for soliciting and evaluating bids from BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, (6) Bidders may establish a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, as unavailable if the bidder provides evidence proving the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, bid is not reasonably competitive with comparable bids of non-BBEs, and/or non-HBEs, and/or non WBEs, as appropriate, for the same scope of work. (7) Evidence of lack of availability may address only the perio4 prior .to bid - submission. viii. The bidder shall either meet the sttbcont:actor goal or demonsame lack of availability as a condition of being awarded this Contract. If a bidder who has not met the subcontractor goal fails or , , 6 - s to substantiate the lack of availability, any security submitted with the bid may be forfeited as liquidated damages because of such failure or default ix The successful bidder on a contract with sutbconttacxor goals shall promptly review billings from BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, listed on the Schedule of Participation. On those amounts not in dispute, the successful bidder must make payment within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the billing. 3. BID PREFERENCE. 13 00- 913 a. ELIGIBILITY.. Bidders ,claiming•a bid preference shall complete and submit with their bid a claim of bid preference. the Compliance Monitor shall determine whether the bidder qualifies for the bid preference for the specified contract. In the event that a bidder qualifies for a bid preference in more than one category for the specified contract, the bidder shall '.be awarded the largest preference. Only one preference shall be awarded per bidder per contras Bid preferences shall be given to: L Bidders that are BBEs, and/or ,/BEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate; ii. Bidders that demonstrate. significant utilization; iii. Bidders that are joint ventures approved under Section III of Administrative Orders 3.3 and/or 3-17and/or 3-18 as appropriate. b. PREFERENCE LEVEL. Bid documents for contracts with bid preferences shall state the following bid preferences which will be given to qualified bidders as appropriate: Bid Prfee BBFs EOW WERE signukant 17ffitutbon of BU84MBs, WBBs Joint Ventura BB8s*,51°R B3Fr*-51% WBFsb51% Joint Venture BMU 4*1% HBhs 4*1% WBU X51% - 25,000 <75,000 10.0% 7.50% 5.00/0 3.75% 75,000 <125,000 5.00/o' 3.75% 2.50% 1.25% 125,000 < 250,000 4.0% 3.00% 2.00% 1.000/0 - - - - 0,000 <500,000 3.0% 2.25% 1-50% 0.75% 00,000<1,000,000 2.0% . 1.50'/• :. 1.000/0 0.500/0 1,000,000<2,0001000 1.0% 0.75% 050019 0.25% On contracts greater than two million, dollars ($2,000,000), the bid preference shall only be calculated for the first two. million dollars of the bid price. The bid preference sball be calculated and subtracted from the total bid price. This difference shall be used in evaluating the bid. he bid preference is used only to calculate an amount to be used in evaluating the bid and does not affect the contract price: ,. 14 00 913 c. DEMONSTRATING SIGNIFICANT UTILIZATION. i. DBED shall prepare and make available on a monthly basis a list of BBEs , HBEs and WBEs that have held valid certifications during the prior twenty-four (24) months. ii. Bidders claiming a bid preference based on significant utilization shall demonstrate such significant utilization by submitting evidence including but not limited to the following: (1) Bidder's total purchases of goods and services in the prior twenty-four months. (2) Bidder's total purchases of goods and services. in Dade County in the prior twenty-four months. (3) Biddees total purchases from BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, in the prior twenty-four months, identifying each BBE. and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate (4) Bidder's' total purchases from BBEs in the prior twenty-four months, identifying each BBE that was not pursuant to any gove;nmental contract or Black Business Enterprise Program requirement with which the bidder complied (S) Data showing lack of availability of BBEs. (6) A description of the bidder's systematic efforts to eliminate discrimination against BBEs in its purchasing operations iii. Based on its review of the evidence, DBED shall issue a letter stating the bidder has demonstrated significant u&zadon or the reasons why the bidder has failed to demonstrate significant udlimtian. E. BBE, HBE and WBE Selection Factor 1. In bid as that assign weights to .evaluation or selection criteria, bid documents shall assign a weight of ten percent (10%) to the BBE and/or HBE and /or WBE selection factor, as appropriate, In bids that do not assign weights to evaluation or selection criteria, bid documents shall provide that among bidders evaluated to be otherwise substantially equal, the BBE and/or HBE and /or WBE selection factor, as appropriate, shall be the deciding factor for award of the bid. 15 ®� 913 2. A BBE and/or HBE and /or VIBE selection factor, as appropriate, may be applied tc any request for proposals or similar invitations to bid that arc not set-aside. F. PRE -AWARD COMPLIANCE 1. Investigatory Meeting by Compliance Monitor. a. The Compliance Monitor shall review for compliance with these provisions every contract to wfii,ch a contract measure has been applied If the Compliance Monitor has concerns regarding compliance with these provisions, the Bidder shall upon at least three (3) days notice meet with the Compliance Monitor. The purpose of this investigatory meeting shall be for the Compliance Monitor to consider whether to recommend the Bidder's bid' be determined to be in compliance or non-compliance with the requirements of these Provisions. The Compliance Monitor may consider relevant information from any person m making this decision. At the investigatory meeting the Bidder shall have as opportunity to present information and arguments pertinent to his compliance with the applicable requirements. The Compliance Monitor may require the Bidder to produce such information .as. the Compliance Monitor deems appropriate and may obtain whatever other and further information from whatever sources the Compliance Monitor deems appropriate. b. No later than fifteen (15) business days after this investigatory meeting with the . Bidder, the Compliance Monitor shall make .a written recommendation to the Contracting Officer which shall include a statement of the facts and reasons upon which it is based This recommendation shall also be -forwarded to the Bidder. 2. Ddrermination by MDC. Following receipt of a recommendation of non-compliance from the Compliance Monitor, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Bidder of an informal hearing regarding the bidder's compliance with these provisions Such notice shad indicate the date, time and place at which the Bidder will have an opportunity to present percent argument and information to the Contracting Officer relating to the rococo iendabon of non-compliance by the Compliance Monitor. The Bidder shall supply such further relevant information as required'by the Contracting Officer. 3. The Contracting Officer in conjunction with the Compliance Monitor may also conduct informal hearings, to which the Bidder sball be invited, in which other parties invited by the Contracting Officer may offer information relevant to' the issue of the Biddees non-compliance. : 4. The Contracting Officer shall in writing determine whether the bid of such Bidder complies with the requirements of these Provisions and whether to recommend to the County Manager that the Contract be awarded to the Bidder. A copy of such recommendation shall be sent to the Bidder. Such recommendation shall not affect the power of the Board of County Commissioners to reject the Bidders bid for any other reason or to take such action 'on -the recommendation of the Contracting Officer as the 16 00'913 Board deems appropriate. S. Consideration of Other Bids. If the Contracting Officer or Compliance Monitor deem. it advisable in the interest of expediting the award of the contract, the procedures se forth in this subsection may be carried out with respect to the bids of one or mor. additional Bidders at the same or different times with each such proceeding to b, separately conducted. 6. Failure of Bidder to Participate. The Bidder will be bound by the proceedings unde: this subsection to which they have been given required notice without regard to thei.: participation or lack of participation. A lack of participation upon receiving notices and requests pursuant to these Provisions shall not be grounds for reconsideration of any action taken in the proceedings. 7. MDC shall not award this contract to any Bidder which it determines fails to comply with the applicable requirements of these Provisions. Nothing herein shall relieve any Bidder from any of the terms, conditions or requirements of the contract or modify MDCs rights as reserved in the Contract document G. PROMPT PAYMENT 1. It is the County's intent that BBEs and/or HBEs and/or WBEs providing goods or services to the County shall receive payments promptly in order to maintain sufficient cash flow. 2. The successful bidder on a contract with goals shall promptly review billings from BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, listed on the Schedule of Participation. On those amounts not in dispute, the successful bidder must stake payment within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the baling. H. POST AWARD COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING 1. Approval of Subcontracts. The Successfttl Bidder shall submit to the Contract Officer for approval subcontracts corresponding in all respects to the proposed agreements listed on the Successful Bidder's Schedule of Participation or Set -Aside List of Subcontractors, unless a deviation is approved under paragraph H.4. below. The Successful Bidder shall enter into each subcontract and shall thereafter neither terminate any such subcontract nor reduce the scope of work to be performed by or decrease the price to be paid to the BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, thereunder without in each instance the prior written approval of the Compliance Monitor. The Contracting --Officer shall not give a final written determination without a recommendation from the Compliance Monitor. 2. Access to Records. Successful bidders and BBEs shall permit the County to have access during normal business hours to books and records relating to the bidder's 17 00- 913 [7 compliance with the 'and/or contract measures applied to the contract or relating to BBE compliance with certification requirements. Such books and records include but are. not limited to. corporate documents, charters, organizational filings, tax filings, registrations, licenses, stock registrations, partnership agreements, contracts, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, checking accounts, journals, ledgers, correspondence, and documents and records between the bidder or the BBE and. other entities. Tris right of access shall be granted for one year after completion of the work or fWI payment of contract obligations, whichever comes last, or for one year after the expiration of BBE certification. 3. Monthly Reporting.. the successful bidder on.a project with a contract measure shall submit monthly a Utilization Report (Form M 200), and an'Employment Data Report (Form M 201) to the Contracting Officer on or before the tenth working day following the.end of the month the report covers. Standard reporting forms are included in these Provisions. Additional forms may -be obtained from the Compliance Monitor. The Employment Data Reportis to be completed by each BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, listed on the Schedule of Participation or Set -Aside List of Subcontractors and is to be submitted by the successful bidder. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements may result in the imposition of either or both contractual. sanctions or administrative penalties by the County at its option. 4. Deviations from the Schedule of Participation or Set -Aside List of Subcontractors . a In the event that during the performance of a contract a BBE, and/or ' HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, is not able to provide the goods or services specified on the Schedule of Participation, the successful bidder must locate a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, to substitute for the unavailable BBE, and/or HSE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, unless the bidder can prove the lack of an available BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, to provide the goods or services to be provided by the prior BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate.. The successful 'bidder must receive approval. from the . Contracting Officer, revise the Schedule of Participation to include the substitute BBE, and obtain a Letter of Intern ham the substitute BBE, and/or- HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate. A srrccessfid bidder that cannot secure a substitute BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, must ' provide a written statement to the Compliance Monitor and Contracting Officer that includes. a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, 'as appropriate, contacted, and the date of contact for each BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate. b. The Compliance Monitor shall be responsible for monitoring the performance of the successful bidder regarding compliance with contract measures applied to the contract: The ; Compliance Monitor may, at his- or her discretion, investigate deviations in the utilization of BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, from that described on the Schedule of Participation or Set -Aside List. of Subcontractors and make .recommeadations regardinq mpli the 00- 913 Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall not make a final determination without a recommendation regarding compliance from the Compliance Monitor. Deviations from the goal stated in the contract that shall be monitored include but are not limited to: i. Termination of a BBEs, and/or HBFs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, subcontract; ii. Reduction -in the scope of work to be performed by a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate; iii. Modifications to the terms of payment or price to be paid to BBEs, and/or DBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate; iv. Failure to enter into a contract with BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate. c. Excuse from Entering Subcontracts. If prior to execution of a subcontract required by these Provisions, the Successful Bidder submits a written request.. to the Contracting Officer demonstrating to lite mon of the Contracting Officer that, as a result of a. change in circumstances beyond his control of which he was not aware and could not reasonably have been aware until subsequent to the date of the award of the Contract, a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, who is to enter into such subcontract has tm =Lwnably refused to execute the subcoutzact, or is not available, the Successful Bidder shall be excused from. executing such subcontract. The procedures of paragraphs Fi41 and g. below apply to this paragraph. d. Termination of Subcontracts. _If� after execution of a subcontract requiwd by thew - Provisions, the SuccessfW Bidder submits a written request to the Contracting Officer and demonstrates to the mon of the Contracting Officer that, as a result of a change in beyond his control of which he was not aware and could not reasonably have been aware until subsequent to the date of execution of such subcontract, a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, who entered into such subcontract has committed a material breach of the subcontract, the successful Bidder shall be entitled to exercise such rights as may be available to him to terminate the subcontract,. The procedures of paragraphs f and g. below apply to this paragraph. e. MDCs Determination of Bidder's Excuse or Termination. If the Successful Bidder at any time submits a written request to the Contracting Officer under the prior two paragraphs the Contracting Officer, as soon as practicable, shall determine whether the Successful Bidder has made the requisite demonstration, and shall not determine that such a demonstration has not been made without first providing the Successful Bidder, upon notice, an opportunity to present pertinent information and arguments. • 19 Ll The procedures of paragraphs ff, and g. below apply to this paragraph. f. Alternative Subcontracts. If the Successful Bidder is excused from entering into a subcontract or rightfully terminates a subcontract under these. Provisions and without such subcontract the Successful Bidder wi11 not achieve. the level of BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, participation upon which'the contract was awarded, the Successful Bidder shall make every reasonable effort to propose and eater into an alternative. subcontract or subcontracts for the same work to be performed by another available BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, for a subcontract prix or prices totaling not less than the subcontract price under the excused or terminated subcontract, less all amounts previously paid thereunder. The Bidder must submit a revised Schedule of Participation or Set -Aside List of Subcontractors and better of Intent to include the substitute BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate,. A successful bidder that cannot secure a substitute BBE must provide a written statement to the Compliance Monitor and Contracting Officer that includes a list of the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and the date of contact for each BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate,. , The procedures of paragraphs f. and g. below apply to this paragraph. . g. The Compliance Monitor. shall promptly meet with the Successful Bidder and provide him . with an oppommity to demonstrate compliance with these requirements. The Compliance Monitor shall, as promptly as practicable, recommend to the Contracting Officer whether the Successful Bidder should be detetmined to be in compliance with these requirements The Compliance Monitor may require the Successful Bidder to produce such information as the Compliance Monitor deems appropriate and may obtain whatever other and further information from whatever sources . the Compliance Monitor deems appropriate. The Compliance Monitor shall make his recommendation under this paragraph to the Contracting Officer and forward a copy to the Bidder. b. The Contracting Officer will consider objections to the Compliance Monitor's recommendation only if such written objections are received by the Contracting ' Officer within five calendar days from the Successful Biddees receipt of the Complisace Monitor's recommendation. The Contracting Officer with or without a hearing, as he in his discretion may determine, will reply to the Successful Bidder's written objection within 10 days ,of receipt of these objections. The Contracting Officer's determination upon consideration of the Successful Bidder's written objection shall be final and binding without right of appeal. I. SANCTIONS FOR, CONTRACTUAL VIOLATIONS H at any time, the SuccessU Bidder is in violation of his obligations under these Provisions, MDC not withstanding any other penalties and sanctions provided by law may impose one or more of the following: 4 20 00-- 913 SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPATION "Od No. aE andlor HBE endla WBE member of • • M«.M row` •f Q ur vvut: suboontr,cbom fetedn the utxnittel et the Ume o I su _ lol ven0iue is to be set forth In detail aeperatsly Aorrt the work b be performed by the nonaM T t+ioo-HeE work � E member th of Joint venture, To be completed by the Prime) Contrect"Midder Check appropriate boxes) If Unavailability BBE ❑ 1 certify that the representations contelned In this Schedule of Psrtldpetlon Certificates are or will be provided In Ileu of WBE I we to the bestor m l► knowwipe true and eoourste. or In addition to this Schedule of Participation to NBE ❑ deFnonstrate the lack of availability. C� i sWOW OOIO Few "6 O riftDBED trOneO M CEO Or lir WOrM tot • • The suspension of any payment or part thereof until such time as the issues concerning compliance are resolved; 2. Work stoppage; 3. Termination, suspension, or cancellation of the contract in whole or part. J. DEBARMENT The County may debar a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, or a non -BBE, and/or non -BBE, and/or non-WBE, as appropriate, for violation o4 or non-compliance with, the provisions of Ordinances 94-96, and/or 94-95, and/or 94-94, Administrative Orders 3-3, 3-17, 3-18 or these bid documents. 1. Violations that may result in debarment include but are not limited to: a. Falsifying or wrongfully withholding information in the certification, bidding, or reporting processes for BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate. b. Failing to perform a commercially useful function, or subcontracting to a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, by a non -BBE, and/or non-HBE, and/or non-WBE, as appropriate, that imew or should have known the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, could not perform a commercially useful function. When determining whether the BBE, and/or HBE, - and/or WBE, as appropriate, performs a commercially useful function. DBED shall consider factors such as but not limited to: i. Whether actual work is performed by the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate. Actual work includes drop shipping when the BRF,.and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, has actual and legal responsibility for billing and perkmnaac a of the cont=act. Brokering is considered to be actual work when it is consistent with normal industry practice. ii. Whether further subcontracting by the BBE, and/or BBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, is consistent with normal industry practice; iii. Whether the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, subcontractor is a general contractor, iv. Whether the BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, subcontractor has entered into bonding agreements that shift to another the expenses, risks, or responsibilities of the work for the purpose of meeting bonding requirements. 2. Debarment procedures shall comply with Section 10-38 of the Code of Metropolitan Dade County. 21 C • • LETTER OF INTENT BLACK. HISPANIC and WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION Bidders must submit Letters of Went) to the person or off= to whom the bid was submitted by 4:00 p.rtL on the second business day following bid operft. E*er> fisted on a ScMdufs of Pat7iopaI*-- at ars not con&Trred by a proPerty executed Letter of Intent strap not count toward Ute 902L . TO, Name of Prima CONTRACT NAME: CONTRACT NO.: TOTAL BID; The undersigned has mmona* tncomndtted capac ty sufficient to provide the r"uirW goods or services. alllicenses and g m '14 necessary to provide such goods or services. the ability to obtain bonding that Is femora* required to provide such goods or services consistent: witlt rtorrrtal industry pmcbm and Ute abTrty to o@terwise meet the bid specitrcab=. ' Signature Print Name Title Date BBE Firm DBED 102 00 113 CERTIFICATE OF UNAVAILABILITY t Nam 7uw of certify that on FIM ate. Dem 1 contacted the SM H®E. or WBE to obtain a bid for work items to be performed, on Matropolitan Dade County Contract No. Print Hams Title 1 : was offered the above opportunity to bid BBE HOE or WOE 1, was unavailable to perform the, above work at the above specified time due to: 1 are aware foot MetropaMn Delle C uW /dmMaVubw Otdara pmvWo amt ' MY (M ardor HOE soft WIM Ogd ink to dd at a wA*n an to lessor d fes (3) or 50 pwwd of to evait ift projects, In ft pel my a ditd trade. mnimo ifyr or suvioe was. dump ft awilimfion yw my ba ddoattpidd or denied recattlgratioet >3i®nstrae DOER Cardliaaflon Humber PAnt Hume En*SSM Dow Tis DEED 103 �- 913 D®ED reserves the right t®require 61 deraEat bid SET-ASIDE vn aThOF SUBCONTRACTORS r to ni Ili to be performed by the BBE. NBE or Women member of a Joint venturs is toThe be set forth 1 details orffon f m the the work b fhe nonNBE and or Women member. Bidder shall identl the work to be provided b the bidder's own fbmesork to be performed Name of Bidder: der: Project Number: I certify that the representations contained In this Set -Aside List of Contractors are to the best of my knowledge true and accurate. I CC Sipneture Dats I elaphone F Print Name Title DBED 104 C 0 BID PREFERENCE BtOdera Nance' MW Corti mOn NUMW. M anfr: ' Certification Expfttlon Oats ChWA APPropriate ®ox. @Itdar CIWes 8~1 a a Jolat slider I a a JOWA , 8lddar r a BtpNfiasM. Venbi" Ventura • Certified lJ�fion of 138E Q 88EsO . 68E M > 51% ❑ 138E < 51% HIDE WE.0 ME -51% 0 ME -51% 0 OoW PJM V* Of aid • WOE ❑ W8E • s 61% ❑: tNBE < St% (� >25,000 <75,000 10.0% 7.50% 5.0% 3.75% 75,000 <125,000 5.0% 3.75% 2.50% 1.25% 125,0 00 < 250,000 4.0% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% _ 250,000 <500,000 3.0% 2.25% 1.50% 0.75% 500,000<1,000,000 20°6 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 1,000,000<2,000,000 .1.0% 0.75% 0.50% 0.25% If Bidder is claiming Significant Utilization attach DBED Form 106 or DBED tetter issued pursuant to A.3.c.of Administrative Orders 3-3,3-17 or 3-18. *All joint ventures must be approved by DBED prior to bid submission.. DBED Foran 105 �r 913 SIGNIFICANT UTILIZATION of BLACK, and/or HISPANIC and/or WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Check Applicable Contract TMIe: comad No. Dates e -w s own wm"a =um nR pwmmx w mv porerrnrenm Taos. genoer or amsaswas. I Prior 24 M anths JOSE.mWor RM andlor WBE Arrmm Centrad M&Yr Totefs LL_ Bidder's total pusses d good's and services in prior 24 ..mm m s Bidders total purdhases d goods and services in Dads county in the prior 241 mft Yar O@Wf& Bab steer MBEs nd or VVB& in iar ii ig aP Nota: 816ders May subndt addMlonsl rAdence In vWfeascraMe mar w fttfty babove demonstrates irrfttsftm, Deear" arty syslanac efforts to sknki to disairrrwion against 88Et andW HBEs and Jar WBEs in your pradsea ft oPertfb 1 tartly that the represerft6we shave era to the best of my kr4wkd" true and accurate. AUTHORIM SIGN—AMRrm OF SiDDER PFUNT NAME TITLE COMPANY TELEPHONE DATE DBED Farm S 3 Successful bidders on projects with subcontractor goals must file Thireport.MONTHLY UTILIZATION REPQRT sanctions on the successful bidder, In addition to pursuing any other avlallable legalure 10 ' remedy. Sy may anctions on maIn MDC tey Include hemencing rsusee suspension to Impose I — — of any payment or part thereof, termination or cancellation of the contract, and the denial to participate In any further contracts lon Rep"ng Period awarded by MDC. From: To: BOE Subcontract Goal: % NBE S be U ontract Goal• % WOE §ubcontracl GoaC,_.___% Amount of Requisition this Period: i Told Amount Requlsllloned to Date: _ Tolat Amount Received by Prime to Date: S Amount f Giqulsilioned foi BBE S' Total Amount Requisitioned for BBE Subsconlractors to Date:$ ' Amount Requisitioned for HOE Subcontractors this Period: Total Amount Requlsifloned for HOE Subscontraclors to Date:$ Amount Requisitioned for WAs: na.w......es_e__ .,_ . TWO — e ep ons Pape_...' . of [7 I MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT DATA REPORT Name of Contract Name of Successful Bidder Contract Number Address Reporting Period From To 1 his report Is required by Metropolitan Dade County. Th® Successful Bidder holding a contract containing any Contract )asures MUST'submit Monthly Employment Data Report monthly. Failure to comply may result In MDC commencing proceedings to Impose sanctions on the successful bidder, in addlUon.to pursuing any other siailable legal remedy. Sanctions may Include the suspension of any payment or part thereof, termination or cancellation of the, contract, and the denial to participate In any further contracts awarded by MDC.10 Autho ized Signature P 11 Name ---Date TIUe a ep one Paps of M•201 r: 111 Autho ized Signature P 11 Name ---Date TIUe a ep one Paps of M•201 r: 0 BID NO.: 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW *rACHMENT "A" CONTRACT AWARD Sd3�E°i COURT REPORTING SERVICES CONTRACT PERIOD: December 1, 1998 thru November 30, 2000 COMMODM CODE: 961-24 F.F..I N. VENDOR: STREET: CIZY/STATE01L1: F.O B. TERMS: PAYAPIN T TERMS: DELIVERY: PHONE: FAX: CONTACT: Fx-LN. i VENDOR.- STREET: ENDOR:STREET: CrN/STATEMP: F.O.B. TERMS: PAYMENT TEiZAiiS: DELIVERY: PHONE: FAX: CONTACT: F.E.Y.Ir. VENDOR STREET: CITY/STATElLIP. F.O.B. TERMS: PAYMENT TERMS: DELIVERY: PHONE: FAX CONTACT: 65-0596819 Metro Dade Court Repam, I= 19 West Flagler Street Mums, Florida 33130 Destinatim Net 30 As Required (305) 373-5600 (305) 373-5008 Lorena RAM0s-Maloof 59-2088793 Ofl�icial RePortiagfoci, ioe, Ins. S24 S. Andrew Avemp, #1WN Ft Lauderdale, Fiore 33301-2845 Desdnxdm 2% 20 Net 30 Ais wired ) 467-8204 (954) 467-8214 Patrice C. Brims 59-233I373 Jessica R Berman It Anocialm Imo. 190 Ives Dairy Road,0200 Miami, Florida 33179 Destination 2% 20 Net 30 As Required . (305) 6S 1-4550 (305) 6S2-2809 Jessica DtM /Ivy Milian (Previous Bid No: N!A) . OTR YEARS: N/A COURT REPORTJNG SERVICES FOR VALUE ADJU TMZ NT BOARDMODE ENFORClE11ENt bNn AND 0T1 DEI'A±L' '8 00- 913 (Bold items demotes cbanges) 17F AWSQUPT COSTS 1. Morning Sessions (8:00 &m. —1:00 p.m.) S 12.3.00/per session Z. ARsrnoca Sessions (1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.) 5125.00/per session 3. Evening Sessions (5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.) S 150.00/per session Three (3) hours or less S 35.00/per hour T'hm (3) !sours of amts (not to exceed 5 brs.) S 35.00/per boor Homos afosr 10:00 pan. S 75.00/per hour (Bold items demotes cbanges) 17F AWSQUPT COSTS Cost per criiiaal page and one copy 65.00 cost per Traascrapaons (sa oeftwon wadwo IBM== — OVERiJItrHT MLV0K VALLY S5.00/per iW SERVICE: Cost per ongiw page S7AO/per page Coes per original Palle and one copy 58.00 Cost per Transaipdoas 9R= II N=O DAD COURT RZF0FAM B fPRIl1u�PY1 S7.00/per page COUR'4' RFXORTI2ITG SERVICU FOR T= BOARD OF COUXIT coboamorms V1. Moeaiag Sea:ioas (8:00 a.m. —1:00 p.tn.) 580.00/pa sasian 2. Afaraoon Scuiuns (1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m) S8O.00lpW 3. Evening Sessions (5:00 p.m. —10:00 pan.) sl 00. OOlpar aeaaiom Three (3) bons or less S60.00/per session Thme (3) bolas or mom (not to exceeQ 5 bra.) $80.00/per iut, Rous after 10:00 pan. TRANSCRZZLOM S20.00/per hoar rna w Mvenal page and one•copa 5320 V,Nllej 111444LOIJ dffAlVAXVi .r W.V1 I07X-4 .: y:4 is Cost per original page Cost per original page and one copy S6 WW page $6.00 OROUF n JE9S��FMAN & ALVQATES WZCOND ,,,COURT REPORTING Sb:Kv1LLSc FOR TSS BOARD OF COUNTY CO?d II3W0NZRS Morning Sessions (8:00 am —1:00 pan.) S 130.00/per SWUM 2. Afternoon Sessions (1:00 p.m. — SAO pm) S 110.00per sasim 3. Eming Sessions (5:00 p.m. —10:00 p.m.) S300.00/per session 00- 913 ITEM: Court Reporting Services DEPARTMENT: Office of Hearing Boards TYPE OF PURCHASE: Short Term REASON: The Office of Hearing Boards needs to secure a contract for court reporting services for monthly board hearings of Code Enforcement, Planning Advisory, Zoning, and Nuisance Abatement. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the award be made to Various: Vendors, for the provision of court reporting services, awarded under an existing Miami - Dade County Contract No. 0628 -2/02 -OTR -CW, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, subject to any extensions thereto, for the Office of Hearing Boards, for a proposed total annual amount. not to exceed $13,246; allocating funds therefore from the Office of hearing Boards, Account Code No. 001000.820101.6.289. Award Under Dade County Contracts udy S.