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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-1061i J-00-1067 12/5/00 RESOLUTION NO. 0 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT EATON PARK DAYCARE CENTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM LEADEX CORPORATION, UNDER EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 4907-3/98-2, EFFECTIVE THROUGH MAY 31, 2001, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,900; ALLOCATING. FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NOS. 001000.580302.6.340, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,900, AND 001000.580302.6.717, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000. WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation requires the acquisition and installation of playground equipment at Eaton Park Daycare Center; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation recommend that the acquisition and installation of playground equipment at Eaton Park Daycare Center from Leadex Corporation, under existing Miami -Dade No. 4907-3/98-2, be approved; and County Contract CITY COMUSSION MEETING OF DEC 1 4 2000 s4tion o WHEREAS, funds are available from the Department of Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget, Account Code Nos. 001000.580302.6.340, in the amount of $5,900, and 001000.580302.6.717, in the amount of $12,000; 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 and installation of playground equipment at Eaton Park Daycare Center from Leadex Corporation, under existing Miami -Dade County ` Contract No. 4907-3/98-2, effective through May 31, 2001, in an'.amount not to exceed $17,900, is hereby approved, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Department of Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget; Account Code Nos. 001000.580302.6.340, in the amount of $5,900,; and 001000.580302.6.717, in the amount of $12,000. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor./-" 1� 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`�_: PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December 1 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approve of this legislation by signing it in the designated p!ace provided, said becorres, effective with the elapso of ton (10)aye; fr the dat regarding same, without the Mayor axer isi g a e ATTEST: alter J. -0�em,erk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK TO FORM aW00j0RRECTNESS.t, LLO GVTY ATTORNEY v W4895:LB:BSS y(:R - no106I Page 3 of 3 U CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA A713 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members TO: of the City Commission Gi nez FROM: City Manage RECOMMENDATION: DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: L 9 FILE: Approving the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equip. at Eaton Daycare It. is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution, authorizing the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Eaton Park Daycare from Leadex Corporation under an existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 4907-3/98-2 -for a total amount not to exceed $17,900 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Funding is available from the Fiscal year 2000-2001 Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation Account No. 001000.580302.6.340, $5,900 and 001000.580302.6.717, $12,000. BACKGROUND: The City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department has identified funds for the purchase and installation of required playground equipment at Eaton Park Daycare. In order to expedite the implementation of this project, the City desires to utilize Miami -Dade County Contract No. 4907- 3/98-2 in an amount not to exceed $17,900. The Departments of Purchasing and Parks and Recreation have. realized a substantial savings utilizing the Miami -Dade County contract for said services. It is therefore recommended that an award be made to Leadex Corporation from said contract, as the responsible and responsive vendor awarded under existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 4907- 3/98-2. CAG/FKR/AR/sb VO-I' A TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos A. Crimenez City Manager Alberto Ruder, Director Parks and Recreation Department DATE: November 14, 2000 FILE: SUBJECT: Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment At Eaton Daycare REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Parks and Recreation Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Management and Budget to purchase and install playground equipment, at Eaton Daycare from Leadex Corporation under an existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 4907-3/98-2 for a total amount not to exceed $17,900. Funds are available from the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation Account No. 001000.580302.6.340, $5,900 and 001000.580302.6.717, $12,000. Budgetary Review and Approval: 4,%Linda Haskins, Director Department of Management & Budget Please indicate below your approval or non -approval of this request. (Not proved: A. ez City Manager AR/MMP/sb zesty Of i-IM2Mi City of Miami Janagement & Budget Management & Budget Date /1 f)000 Time Z ,3v (AAI") .mcuntof$177� -5 available in account number: 7larified by: SIGNATURE Date )/Ljoo Time Z; 30 { AMI* Amount of $ � �� � 3 6 3•o � -vailable in account number: Gb;cA). S 0,?aZ . Verified byI TkTPIR Page: 1 Document Name: t tled PCHL2323 V4.5 ADVANCED.-: PIIRCHA,SING/xNiT,ElUQR7%,;,:.;. 11/27/2000 8 : 42 A LINK TO: -COUNTY-BID/CONTRCT-ROF�I NOTE PAD Y BID NUMBER: 4907-3/98-2 , _ FORMER BID REk' # ITB ID AVXX9918489 r ; _. NEXT BID:_REF-;r#.;; :4907-2/03 BID TITLE Playground.-.&.�Park,;EgU p Fur.. Del OTR # 4907-3/98-1 COMMODITY ID: 6 5 0 -12 -NEXT .._OTR.-# : - LIVING WAGE : N .OTR YEARS: 3 SURCHARGE: NA BID/PERF BOND: N OPEN DATE : 03/15/1995 AD DATE 02/21/1995 BCC APPR DATE : 10/17/1995 PRE -BID CONF: MAND/REC: PMD APPR DATE : 10/26/1995 INS REQUESTD: 11/07/2000 INSURANCE TYPE: 10 APPROVED 11/14/2000 PERF BOND RQ: PBOND AMOUNT APPROVED BUYER 695 SOTOLONGO, VIVIAN :; TERM CONT Y BIDS ORIGINAL AMOUNT 4,645,000.00 RC DATE CONTINGENCY ( 10 464,500.00 SET ASIDE PRORATION 1,161,250.00 SUB GOAL() - APPROVED CNG ORDERS PRE _ % CONTRACT AMOUNT 6,270,750.00 Co- CT ESTIMATE BPO ALLOCATED AMOUNT: 5,858,666.03 ;• CED PURCEAS RELEASES 5,020,568.22 FFECTIVE DATE 12/01/1997 UNALLOCATED AMOUNT - - 412•;-083 .-97 - PIRATION -DATE: 02/28/2001 Fl-HELP F3-DELETE F4-OTR F5-NEXT F6 IEW D F9-LINK F10-SA ENTER -INQUIRE -EXIT INQUIRY SUCCESSFUL, TRANSACTION. READY FOR ATE Date: 11/17/ 0 Time: 08 : 43 : 3 7 AM,: , . ?' l u 700Z -snva 0Q}4' - te068L 52L SOC %V3 C4=60 I?i3 00/LT/TT AWARD SHEET ADDENDUM NO. 11 TO: Procurement Liaison Officer FROM: Maria Hevia for Vivian Sotolongo Dept. of Procurement Mgmt. DATE: Sept. 7, 2000 BID NO.: 4907-3/98-2 TITLE: ID Playground And Park Equip. Please note the following change(s): Contract has been extended through: 11/30/00 Previous Value of Contract: $ 6,270,750.00 Three (3) Month Proration: $ -0- Revised Contract Value: $ 6,270,750.00 DEPARTMENT ALLOCATION + CGE. ORDER + PRORATION — CURRENT Park & Rec. 6,270,750.00 -0- 6,270,750.00 ALL OTHER INFORMATION,REMAINS THE SAME AWARD SHEET ADDENDUM ! Rev. 41b99 BID NC&907-3/98-OTR OPENING: 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY DATE: MARCH 15, 1995 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID TITLE PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT, FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR A PERIOD OF .ONE (1) YEAR WITH COUNTY OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS ON A YEAR BY YEAR BASIS 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-THRU RACE -CONSCIOUSNESS MEASURE: SAMPLES/INFORMATION SHEETS: SITE VISIT/AFFIDAVIT: SOURCE OF SUPPLY: TRADE CERTIFICATION: SUBCONTRACTOR(S): N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA. 2.26 N/A SEE SECTION 2.0,'PARA. 2.11 N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA. 2.2. N/A N/A N/A N/A SEE SECTION 2.0, PARA. 2.40 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: EDGAR INNISS, CPPB (305) 375-4260 METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION Printed on Rec 64 0 _ IIVSTRUCTIOANN)R MAILING A FORMAL IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION Each bid proposal returned to the Clerk of the Board roust have the following information clearly marked on the face of the envelope: ► Bidder's name & return address ► Opening date of the bid ► Bid number ► Title of the bid The Bidder shall submit each proposal, consisting of one original and three copies, and any required attachments in one envelope. The enclosed return envelope should be used whenever possible. If bids are submitted at the same time for different bid solicitations, each bid .must be placed in separate envelopes and each envelope must contain the information previously. stated. To receive a copy of the tabulation of bids, the Bidder must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope when submitting their proposal. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMITTING THIS BID TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ON OR BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. DADE COUNTY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS CAUSED BY THE UNITED STATES MAIL DELIVERY OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE. BIDS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AFTER BIDS HAVE BEGUN TO BE OPENED WELL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Bids must be submitted to the address listed below by the time specified to be considered for award. CLERK OF THE BOARD STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 N.W. 1ST STREET SUITE 210. MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 0-10" 61 SECTIONI G1tERAl TESAND COairT70NS 1.1 APPLICABILITY These General Terms and Conditions apply to all bids made to Metropolitan Dade County (hereinafter referred to as "'County") by. all prospective bidders (hereinafter referred to as "Bidders") in response to Invitation to Bids issued by the GSA Procurement Management Division. The word ",Bid" is used in reference to any and all offers submitted in conjunction with this bid solicitation. 1.2 CONTENTS OF BID A. General Conditions (1) Bidders shall thoroughly read and examine all Bid documents. As Bid documents frequently change for each solicitation, Bidders should not assume that this solicitation contains the same teams and conditions that were contained in previous solicitations. (2) Bidders shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly familiarize themselves with all the conditions affecting this bid solicitation. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to familiarize themselves with the bid requirements and no plea of ignorance by the Bidder of conditions that exist, or that may exist as a result of the failure to fulfill the requirements of the bid solicitation, will be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the County, or the compensation to be paid to the successful Bidder who is awarded the contract. . (3) Bidders are advised that all County contracts are subject to all legal requirements contained in the County's Administrative Order 3-2 and other applicable County Ordinances and/or State and Federal Statutes. Where conflicts exist between this bid solicitation and these legal documents, the higher authority shall prevail. B. Conflicts in the Bid Solicitation Where there appears to be a conflict between the General Terms and, Conditions, the Special Terms and. Conditions, and/or the Technical Specifications the order of precedence is the Technical Specifications, Special Terms and Conditions and then the General Terms and Conditions. I Requests for additional information, explainationas, clarifications or interpretations must be made in writing to the GSA Procurement Management Division contact person, identified on the cover page of this bid solicitation, no later than seven (7) working days prior to. the scheduled bid opening. .Any request received after that time may not be considered. The request must contain the proposer's name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number, if transmitted by facsimile. Electronic facsimile will be accepted at (305) 375-5409 Facsimiles must have a cover sheet which includes at a mmmuun, the proposer's name, address, number of pages transmitted, telephone number and the sender's facsimile number. The County will issue responses to inquires and any other corrections or amendments it determines to be necessary by written addenda issued prior to the scheduled opening date. Bidders should not rely on any representations, statements, or explanations other than those made in the bid solicitation. or - in any addenda to this solicitation. Where there appears to be a conflict between this solicitation and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will prevail. It' is the Bidderes responsibility to assure receipt of all addenda. The Proposer should verify with the contact person prior to submitting a Bid that all addenda have been received. Proposers are required to acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of this solicitation on the attached Addenda Acknowledgment Form. D. Prices Contained in Bid (1) Prompt Payment Terms a.' Bidders may offer a cash discount for prompt payments, however, such discounts shall not be considered in determining the lowest priced Bidder for bid evaluation purposes. Bidders are encouraged to reflect cash discounts in payment terms. b. Bidders are required to provide their prompt payment terms in the space provided on the Bid Proposal signature page of this solicitation. If no prompt payment discount is being offered the Bidder must 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 terms shall be 2% 20 days, effective after receipt of invoice or final acceptance by the County, whichever is later. (2) Current Prices Bids indicating prices in effect "at time of shipment" will be rejected, unless otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions. . 2 .0-1061 (3) Dise�ts Offered During Term of Co Prices offered in the Bid shall be fixed for a period of 120 days after award by the Board of County Commissioners, unless otherwise specified in the Special Terms and Conditions. Thereafter price discounts off the original prices quoted in the Bid Proposal will be accepted from successful Bidder(s) during the term of the contract. Such discounts shall remain in effect for a minimum of 120 days from acceptance by the County. (4) Collusion The Bidder, by affixing a signature to their. Bid, certifies that its Bid is made without previous understanding, agreement or connection either with any person, firm or corporation making a Bid for the same items, or with the Dade County Procurement Division or initiating department. The Bidder certifies that its Bid is fair, without control, collusion,. fraud or otherwise illegal action. The Bidder certifies that they are in compliance with Section 2-11.1, Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance, of the Dade County Code. The County will investigate all potential situations where collusion may have occurred and the - County reserves the right to reject any and all bids where collusion may have occurred. 1.3 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS A. Preparation/Subaussion (1) The Bid Proposal Form, which is part of the bid solicitation must be used when submitting a Proposal. Use of any other form will result in the rejection of the bid. (2) The Bidder must furnish any samples or other documents/information required by the bid solicitation. Failure to supply the required samples or documentation/information as required may result in the Bid being rejected. (3) The Bidder's authorized agent must sign the Bid Proposal Form in ink. Failure to sign as provided herein may result in the Bid being rejected. (4) Unit prices must be shown where required. Where there is a discrepancy between the unit prices and any extended prices the unit prices shall prevail. (S) Multiple Bids will only be accepted if submitted as separate bids, submitted in separate envelopes, which are not for the same product or service. All' Bids must meet all requirements of the bid solicitation. Where multiple Bids are submitted for an identical product or service only the lowest price will be considered. (6) Proposed delivery time, if required, must be stated in calendar days. 3 (7) Bides shall not charge federal taxes nor a ofFlorida sales, excise and use taxes in bid prices as the County is exempt from payment of all such taxes, except where the goods are for resale by the County. Such taxes shall be borne by the Bidder except where the County is purchasing the goods for resale. An exemption certificate will be provided where applicable upon request. (8) The Bid must be typed or printed in ink. Use of pencil or erasable ink will result in the Bid being rejected. All corrections made by the Bidder must be initialed m mk by the authorized W nt or the Bid Wray be r, jected. (9) Telegraphic or facsimile bids will not be considered. (10) Once a Bid has been opened, the County will not, 1 consider any subsequent submissions which alter the Bid. B. Vendor Application Prospective Bidders should register with the GSA Procurement Management Division as this will ensure that they receive notice of solicitations when they are issued by the County. The successful Bidder(s) must register with GSA Procurement Management Division, as specified herein,, prior to award. Failure to so register will result in the rejection of their Bid. Conducting business with the County requires a business entity to complete a registration application, available through GSA Procurement Management Division, and to pay an annual administrative fee. The following documents are required and included in the registration application form: 1. Commodity Code listing 2. Certificate of Filing of :articles of Incorporation Every Florida based corporation is required to submit a copy of the single Certifications page that was signed and dated by the Florida Secretary of State that shows receipt of the duly executed Articles of Incorporation. 3. Copy of current Business or Occupational License Most Dade County based businesses are require to purchase an Occupational License to conduct business within the County. Where no license exists the business entity must submit such a statement to that effect on their letterhead. 4. Executed Cuba Affidavit This affidavit requires business entities to attest to. their business activities and investments in Cuba, and that they are in compliance with Dade, County Resolution No. R-656-93, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 3, 1993. 5. Executed Florida Public Entity Crime Affidavit Florida Statutes, Sections 297.132-133, effective July 1, 1989 requires that business entities complete an affidavit with regard to the commission of public entity crimes. 6. Executed Vendor Disclosure of Ownership Fom 7: wormlace Affidavit 8. F ' - Leave Affidavit �Y 9. W-9 Form It is the responsibility of the business entity to. update its application concerningany changes, such as; new address, telephone number, commodities, etc. This must be on, company letterhead and sent to the GSA Procurement Management Division, Vendor Assistance. Potential Bidders may contact the Office of Vendor Assistance at (305) 375-5289 for guidance in completing the registration application. C. Criminal Conviction Disclosure Pursuant to Ordinance No. 94-347 "Any individual who has been convicted of a felony during the past ten 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 years shall disclose this informaation prior to entering into a contract with or receiving funding from the County." Accordingly, Criminal Record Affidavit forms are available upon request at GSA Procurement Management Division/Office of Vendor Assistance for those individuals or firms reuuired to disclose this information. D. Minority and Disadvantages Business FntgWnses The County endeavors to obtain the participation of : all minority and disadvantaged business enterprise businesses. Contact GSA Procurement Management Division's Office of Vendor Assistance for information. 1.4 MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS A. Modification of Bids Bids may only be modified by submission of 'a modification as provided below prior to the time and date set for bid opening. Airy modification submitted to the Clerk of the Board must contain a new Bid Proposal. Form and a letter on company letterhead, signed by an authorized agent of the Bidder, stating that this submittal supersedes the previous bid submittal. The envelope must contain the following information: (1) Bidder's Name & Address (2) Bid Number (3) Opening Date of Bid (4) Title of Bid (5) The following statement; "This is a modification to a previously. submitted bid" (6) Date of Modification 5 3 ej "t. I =1 - ff U-ff I • Bids shall be irrevocable unless the Bid is withdrawn as provided herein.. A Bid may be withdrawn only by written letter received by the contact person, prior to the Bid Opening Date or ninety (90) days after the opening of the Bid. The withdrawal letter must be on company letterhead. and signed by as authorized agent of the Bidder. 1.5 EVALUATION OF BIDS The County may reject a Bid Proposal for any of the following reasons: (1) Bidder fails to acknowledge rec * of addenda (2) Bidder misstates .or conceals any material fact in the Bid Proposal (3) Bid does non conform to the requirements of the Bid (4) Bid requires a conditional award that conflicts with the method of award (5) Bid does not include required samples, certificates, Incenses as required (6) Bid was not executed by the Bidder's authorized agent on the Bid Proposal Form The foregoing are not the exclusive reasons for which a Bid may be rejected. The County may reject and re -advertise for all or any part of the Bid Solicitation whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the County. B. Elimination From Consideration (l) A contract shall not be awarded to, any person or firm which is in arrears to Dade County upon any debt or contract or which is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the County. (2) A contract may not be awarded to, any person or firm which has failed to perform any previous contract with the County. (3) A contract may not be awarded to, any person or firm which has been debarred by the County in accordance with the County's Debaremem Ordinance. C. Waiver of Informalities The County reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities in any or all bids. 00-106 . 2 (1) Bids will only be considered from firms who are regularly engaged in the business of providing the, goods and/or services required by the Bid. Bidder's must be able to demonstrate a good. record of performance and have sufficient financial resources, equipment and organization to insure that they can satisfactorily provide the goods/services if awarded the contract. The terms "equipment and organization" as used herein shall be construed to mean a fully equipped and well established company in line with the best industry practices in the industry as determined by the County. (2) The County may conduct a pre -award site inspection or hold a pre -award qualification hearing to determine if the bidder is capable of.performing the contract if awarded. (3) The County may consider any evidence available regarding the financial, .technical and other qualifications and abilities of a Bidder, including past performance (experience) with the County or any other governmental entity in. making the award. (4) The County may require the Bidder(s) to show proof that they have been designated as an authorized representative of a manufacturer or supplier which is the actual source of supply, if required by the Bid. 1.6 AWARD OF CONTRACT A. The Bid Solicitation, any addenda issued and the purchase order, if issued, constitute the entire contract, unless modified in accordance with the contract. B. Tie Bids will be decided by the Director of Procurement or designee. C. The award of this Bid may be preconditioned on the subsequent submission of other documents as specified in the Special Conditions or, Technical Specification. The 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 Bidder is in default of these contractual requirements, the County, through action taken by the Procurement Management Division, will void its acceptance of the Bidder's Proposal and may accept the Bid from the next lowest responsive, responsible Bidder or re -solicit the County's requirements. The County at its sole discretion may seek monetary restitution from the Bidder.and its bid bond or guaranty, if applicable, as.a result of damages or increased costs sustained as a result of the Bidder's default. D. The term of the .contract shall be specified , in one of three documents which shall be issued to the successful Bidder. These documents may either be the contract, a purchase order, notice of award or an award sheet. 7 E. M. Ca ewes the right to automaticallyAftid this contract for up to ninety (go) calendar days beyond the stated contract term in order to provide County departments with continual service and supplies while a new contract is being solicited, evaluated and/or awarded. If the right is exercised, the County shall notify the Bidder, in writing, of its intent to extend the contract for a specific number of days, not to exceed ninety (90) days, prior to the expiration of the contract term. F. Where the contract involves a single shipment of goods to the County the contract term shall conclude upon completion of the expressed or implied warranty periods. 1.7 RIGHTS OF APPEAL Any Bidder may protest any recommendation for contract award in accordance with the procedures contained in Dade County Ordinances 94-26, 94-72 and Section 2.8.47 of the Dade County Code. 1.8 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS A. Rules. Regulations. Licensing Requirements The Bidder shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the goods or services contemplated herein. Bidders are presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that may in any way affect the goods or services offered, especially Executive order 11246 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity" and as amended by Executive order No. 11375, as supplemented by the Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR, Part 60), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and implementing regulations, the Rehabilitation Act of 1.973, as amended, Chapter 553 of Florida Statutes and any and all other local, State and Federal directives, ordinances, rules, orders and laws relating to people with disabilities. B. Conditions of Material and Packaging (1) All goods furnished must be new, unless specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications, and .free from defects. All containers shall be suitable for shipment and/or storage. The bid price shall include standard commercial packaging unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications. (2) All goods furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the Bidder against factory defects and shall be fit for the purpose intended under this contract. Any defects which may occur within the period of the manufacturer's standard warranty or the failure of the product to be fit for the purposes intended shall be corrected by the Bidder at no expense to the County. The standard manufacturer's warranty may be superseded by the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications. 8�"" The Bidder shall not subcontract any portion of the work without the. written prior consent of the County. The ability to subcontract may be further limited by the Special Conditions or Technical Specifications. The Bidder shall not assign, transfer, sublet or otherwise dispose of the 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. E. Delivery Prices quoted and deliveries are to be FOB Destination, freight included, unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions. Deliveries are to be made during County business hours unless otherwise specified*in the Special Conditions. F. Title Title to the goods shall not pass to the,County until after the County has accepted the goods or utilized the goods; whichever comes first. 1.9 MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT The contract may be modified from time to time in writing thought the issuance of a - change order or modification to the contract, purchase order or award sheet as appropriate. 1.10 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE The County at its sole discretion may terminate this contract, without cause, by providing the Bidder(s) with thirty (30) days advance notice. Upon the receipt of such notice the Bidder shall not incur any additional costs under this contract. The County shall be liable only for reasonable costs incurred by the Bidder(s), as determined by the County, regardless of the method of payment required by the contract, as the result of such termination. 1.11 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT The County may terminate this contract upon the failure of the Bidder to comply -with the provisions and requirements of the contract. The County`s decision not to take action upon a failure of the Bidder to perform shall not be construed as a waiver of, the ability of the County to take action at a later date and time. The date of termination shall be stated in a written notice to the Bidder. In the event tidder is terminated' for defauh, 0 County reserves the right to re -procure the goods or services from the neaa lowest responsiveiresponsible bidder or re -solicit the contract. The County may charge the Bidder any differences in. cost between the Bidders price and the reawarded price and the costs associated with reawarding or re -soliciting this canitr act. nw. 1„&" METROPOLITAN DADE COMFY *ID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR SECTION 2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) 2.1 PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR A COUNTY DEPARTMENT The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to establish a contract for the purchase of Playground and Park Equipment in conjunction with the needs of Dade County's Park and Recreation 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 Enterprises (HBE's) and/or Certified I Women Business Enterprises (WBE's) as indicated in Appendix A of this Bid/Proposal solicitation. 2.3 Intentionally Omitted 2.4 TERM OF CONTRACT: TWELVE MONTHS This contract shall commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the contract by the Board of County Commissioners, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter which is distributed by the County's GSA Procurement Management Division; and contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required bid documents. The contract shall remain in effect for twelve (12) months and upon completion of the,expressed and implied warranty periods._ 2.5 OPTION TO RENEW THREE (3) YEARS (Maintain Same Discounts) Dade County shall have the option to renew this contract for an additional three (3) years on a year-to-year basis provided the bidder will maintain the same discount(s) from manufacturer's published price list(s). Continuation of the contract beyond the initial period is a County prerogative not a right of the bidder. This. prerogative will be exercised only when such continuation is clearly in the best interest of the County. In the event that the bidder declines the County's right to exercise the option period, the County may suspend the bidder from submitting bid proposals for a minimum period of six (6) months; provided however, that the County may waive the suspension period if the bidder is unable to accept the option period due to extenuating circumstances beyond its control. If the bidder does not have, and fails to provide within ten (10) days of notification, a current vendor application and other required forms, the County shall suspend the bidder for a minimum period of six (6) months. NOTE: BIDDERS CAN ONLY EXERCISE THE OPTION TO RENEW PRIVILEGES FOR THOSE ITEM/S AWARDED TO THEIR FIRM, UNDER THE ORIGINAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DURING TOE INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD. ANY Page 1`"`0� METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY 0BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR ITEM/S THAT WERE AWARDED TO ANOTHER BIDDER/S, CAN ONLY BE RENEWED BY THE OTHER BIDDER/S. PRICES SUBMITTED FOR ITEM/S NOT ORIGINALLY AWARDED TO THE BIDDER/S OR, FOR WHICH A' "NO BID" WAS RECEIVED, WILL BE REJECTED. 2.6 METHOD OF AWARD: LOWEST PRICES BASED ON PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT OFFERED Award of this contract will be made to ten (10) responsive, responsible bidder(s) who offers the lowest prices when the percentage discount offered by the bidder is compared against prices listed in the manufacturer's and distributor's price lists for selected items exclusive of the options. Accordingly, the bidder must submit its manufacturer's and distributor's price lists with the bid proposal in order to be considered eligible for award. This requirement supersedes any other Special Condition in this Bid Solicitation which may allow the bidder to submit price lists during the bid evaluation period. These price lists must be common to, and accepted by, the industry in general. 2.7 PRICES SHALL BE BASED ON DISCOUNTS FROM PUBLISHED PRICE LISTS Bids shall be submitted on the basis of a discount from a manufacturer's and distributor's Published Price List(s). Such Published Price List(s) must be common to, and accepted by, the industry in general. The lists must be printed, properly identified, and dated as to issuance and effectiveness. Revised Published Price Lists may be used as a means of price adjustments. However, all bids are to be firm for a period of 365 calendar days after award and Revised Price Lists will not be accepted by the County until after that date. Revised Published Price Lists will be accepted only in the event of an industry -wide price change, as evidenced by the issuance of revised price lists by the manufacturer. Revised prices will not become effective until revised list(s) are submitted to the County's Procurement Management Division under the bidder's cover letter identifying the applicable contract agreement number and approved by the County through the issuance of a Memorandum of Understanding to the bidder. 2.8 Intentionally Omitted 2.9 Intentionally Omitted 2.10 Intentionally Omitted 2.11 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE SERVICE REQUIRING PRODUCTS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS LIABILITY - TYPE 10 - REQUIRED UPON ORDER BEING PLACED BY USING DEPARTMENT(S) The successful bidders/vendors shall indemnify and save the County. harmless from any and all claims, liability, losses and causes of action which may arise out of the fulfillment of the Agreement'. The vendor shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatever in Page 204 �.." �° METROPOLITAN DADE STY • BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR connection therewith, and shall defend all suits, in the name of the County when applicable, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may issue thereon. The vendor shall furnish to Bid Section, Metropolitan Dade County, c/o Procurement Management Division,; 111 N.W. 1 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. Workmen's Compensation Insurance for all employees of the vendor as required.by Florida Statute 440. B. Public Liability - this policy shall be endorsed to include products & completed operations 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 "B" 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 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 notice to the certificate holder.. NOTE: DADE:000NTY BID NUMBER AND TITLE OF .BID MUST APPEAR ON EACH CERTIFICATE. Page 3 METROPOLITAN DADE C9TY *BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR 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. 1.5D 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 1.0, 1.8 H of the General Terms and Conditions. 2.12 Intentionally Omitted 2.13 Intentionally Omitted 2.14 Intentionally Omitted 2.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT NO. 1: PERIODIC INVOICES FOR COMPLETED DELIVERIES OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT A. The successful bidder(s) shall submit an invoice(s) to the County using department(s) that requested the items through a purchase order. The invoices shall reference the appropriate purchase order number, the delivery address, and the corresponding delivery ticket, number or packing slip number that was signed by an authorized representative of the County department when the items were delivered and accepted. The periodic invoices shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery of the items. Page 4 METROPOLITAN DADE ONTY 0 BID N0. 4907-3/98-OTR Under no circumstances shall the invoices be submitted to the County in advance of the delivery and acceptance of the items. AFTER B. Upon completion and acceptance of the work required in conjunction with this contract, the successful bidder(s) shall submit one lump sum invoice that reflects the total value of the project. This invoice shall be submitted to the County using department(s) that accessed the contract through a purchase order. The invoice shall reflect the appropriate purchase order number, the address of the work place, and all itemized material and labor costs; if applicable. 2.16 SHIPPING TERMS: F.O.B. DESTINATION All bidders shall quote prices based on F.O.B. destination and shall hold title to the goods until such time as they are delivered to, and accepted by, an authorized County representative at various locations within Metro Dade County.. The term "F.O.B. Destination", as used in this clause, means: A. Free of expense to the County on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and B. Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee's wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The County shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessori.al, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order.of the County acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier -is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggy -back") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight. Classification for "heavy or bulky freight". When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be .performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to.consignee.. The Contractor shall: A. 1. Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or Page 5 METROPOLITAN DADE AUTY �BID'NO. 4907-3/98-OTR 2. In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements; B. Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading; C. Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; D. Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract; E. Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and F. Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery. 2,17 Intentionally Omitted 2.18 Intentionally Omitted 2.19 WARRANTY SHALL BE ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ACCEPTANCE A. Type of Warranty Coverage Required In addition to all other warranties that may be supplied by the bidder, the bidder shall warrant its products and/or service against faulty labor and/or defective material for a minimum period of one (1) year after the date of acceptance of the labor, materials and/or equipment by the County. This warranty requirement shall remain. in force for the full one (1) year period; regardless of whether the bidder is under contract with the County at the time of defect. Any payment by the County on behalf of the goods or services received from the bidder does not constitute a waiver of these warranty provisions. B. Correcting Defects Covered Under Warranty The bidder shall be 'responsible for promptly correcting any deficiency, at no .cost to the County, within five (5) calendar days after the County notifies the bidder of such deficiency in writing. If the bidder fails to honor the warranty and/or fails to correct or replace the defective work or items within the period specified, the County may, at its discretion, notify the bidder, in writing, that the bidder may be debarred as a County bidder and/or subject to contractual default if the corrections or replacements are not completed to the satisfaction of the County within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the notice. If the bidder fails to satisfy the warranty within the period specified in the notice, the County may (a) place the bidder in default of its contract, and/or (b) procure the products or services from another vendor and charge the bidder' for any additional costs that are incurred by the County for this work or items; either through a credit memorandum or through invoicing. r. Page 6 METROPOLITAN DADE *TY 0 BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR 2.20 CONTACT PERSON For any additional information regarding the specifications and requirements of this contract, Contact: Edgar Inniss at (305) 375-4260. 2.21 LOCAL PREFERENCE The award of this contract is subject to Ordinance No. 94-166 amending the code of Metropolitan Dade County, Florida effective September 23, 1994 which, except where federal or state law mandates to the contrary, allows preference to `be .given to a. local business in the amount of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the bid proposal price. In the case of tie bids involving local businesses, preference will be given to the local business having the greatest percentage of its employees that are Dade County residents. For the purposes of the applicability of this ordinance, "local business" means the vendor has its headquarters located in Dade County or has a place of business located in Dade County at which it will produce the goods or perform the services to be purchased. 2.22 QUARTERLY REPORTING, WHEN SUB -CONTRACTORS ARE UTILIZED Bidders are advised that.when sub -contractors are utilized to fulfill the terms and conditions of this contract, Metropolitan Dade County Resolution No. 1634-93 will apply to this contract. This resolution requires the successful contractor(s) to file quarterly reports as to the amount of contract monies received from the`county and the amounts thereof that have been paid by the contractor directly -to Black, Hispanic and Women -Owned businesses performing part of the contract work. Additionally, the listed businesses are required to sign the reports, verifying their participation in the contract work and their receipt of such monies. For purposes of applicability, the requirements of this resolution shall be in addition to any other reporting requirements required by law, ordinance or administrative order.. 2.23 Intentionally Omitted 2.24 Intentionally Omitted 2.25 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND BARRICADES Precautions shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons and property. All Contractors. and Sub -Contractors shall conform to all OSHA, State and County regulations while performing under the Terms and Conditions of 'this contract. Any fines levied by the above mentioned authorities because of inadequacies to comply with these requirements shall be borne solely by the bidder responsible for same. Barricades. shall be provided by the bidder when work is performed in areas traversed by persons, or when deemed necessary by the County Project Manager. Page 7 METROPOLITAN DADE CO0TY OBID NO. 4907-3 98-OT / R 2.26 AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT TO OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Although this Solicitation is specific to a County Department, it is hereby 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). 2.27 CATALOGS AND PRICE LISTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH BID The bidder shall submit two (2) copy(ies) of the current manufacturer's and distributor's price list(s) and catalogs) with the bid; provided, however, the bidder may be given the opportunity to submit these documents- to the County during the bid evaluation period. Failure to meet this requirement may result in your bid being declared non -responsive. These documents shall be in effect at the commencement of the contract and shall remain in effect for the life of the contract; unless price escalations arespecifically allowable in accordance.with Section 2.7 of this Invitation to Bid. Discounts offered will be evaluated against these price lists and catalogs in order to determine the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Upon request, the bidder shall provide additional sets of the manufacturer's product catalogs and price lists at no cost to the County. 2.28 CLEAN-UP All unusable materials and debris shall be removed from the premises. At completion, the successful bidder shall thoroughly clean up all areas where work has been involved as mutually agreed with the Department Project Manager. 2.29 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL STANDARDS All items to be purchased under this bid shall be in accordance with all governmental standards, to include, but not limited to, those issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),the National Institute of Occupational Safety Hazards (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Requirements not addressed in above guidelines shall be in compliance with prevailing safety standards as set forth in "A Handbook for Public Playground Safety (Volumes I & II)" developed by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and such safety standards indicated by the Florida Recreation and Parks Association. 2.30 COUNTY WIDE Any Governmental Unit in Dade, Broward Florida, may avail itself of this contract items specified herein from the successful price(s) established herein. and Palm Beach Counties, and purchase bidder(s) at any and all the,ntrc�t 6 1 Page 8 METROPOLITAN DADE SONTY r1 BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR Each Governmental unit 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 and issue its own exemption certificates as required by the bidder. It is 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. 2.31 EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF BIDDER All employees of the bidder shall ,be considered to be, at all times, the sole employees of the bidder under its sole direction and not an employee 'or agent of Dade County. The bidder shall supply competent and physically capable employees. Dade County may require the bidder to remove an employee it deems careless, incompetent, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable and whose continued employment on Dade County property is not i.n the best interest of the County. Each employee shall have and wear proper identification. 2.32 FURNISH AND INSTALL REQUIREMENTS These specifications describe the various functions and classes of work required as necessary for the completion of each project. Any technical omissions of functions or classes within the sections of these specifications shall not relieve the bidder from furnishing, installing or performing such work where required to the satisfactory completion of each project: 2.33 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 materials 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. 2.34 LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES The bidder(s) shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits and inspection fees required for each project; and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and building code requirements applicable to the work contemplated herein. Damages, penalties and or fines imposed on the County or the bidder for failure to obtain requiredlicenses, permits or fines shall be borne by the bidder. Permits will be reimbursed at contractor's cost. Evidence of cost shall be required. 2.35 OMISSION FROM THE SPECIFICATIONS The apparent silence of this specification and any addendum regarding any details or the omission from the specification of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail, and that only Page gr �'U° METROPOLITAN DADE C4011TY 0BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. All interpretations of this specification shall be made upon the basis of this agreement. 2.36 PACKING'SLIP/DELIVERY TICKET TO ACCOMPANY ITEMS DURING DELIVERY The successful bidder shall enclose a complete packing slip or delivery ticket with any items to be delivered in conjunction with this bid solicitation. The packing slip shall be attached to the shipping carton(s) which contain the items and shall be made available to the County's authorized representative during delivery. The packing slip or delivery ticket shall include, at. a minimum, the following information: purchase order number; date of order; a complete listing of items being delivered; and back -'order quantities and estimated delivery of back -orders if applicable. 2.37 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY All existing structures, utilities, services, roads, trees, shrubbery, etc. shall be protected against damage or interrupted services at all times by the bidder during, the term of this contract; and the bidder shall be held responsible for repairing or replacing property to the satisfaction of the County which is damaged by reason of the bidder's operation on the property. 2.38 PURCHASE OF OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS BID SOLICITATION BASED ON PRICE QUOTES While the County has listed all major items on the bid solicitation which are utilized by County departments in conjunction with its operations, there may be additional items that must be purchased by the County during the term of this contract. Under these circumstances, a County representative will contact the primary vendor to obtain a price quote for the additional items: If there are multiple vendors on the contract, the County representative may also obtain price quotes from these vendors. The County reserves the right to award these additional items to a contract vendor based on the lowest price quote or to bid the items through a separate solicitation. 2.39 SALES TAX Dade County is exempt from all State, Federal and Local Sales Tax. Not withstanding, bidders should be aware of the fact that any materials and/or supplies which are purchased by the bidder, in conjunction with this Contract, may be subject to Sales Tax, in accordance with Section 212.08 Florida Statutes amended 1970 and all amendments, thereto and such taxes shall be borne solely by the bidder. 2.40 SUB -CONTRACTORS OF WORK SHALL BE IDENTIFIED As part of_ its Bid Proposal, the Bidder is required to identify any and all Subcontractors that will be used in the performance of the proposed contract, their capabilities and experience, and the portion of the work to be done by the subcontractor. The competency of the Subcontractor(s) with respect to experience, skill, respon W lTo d _I Page 10 METROPOLITAN DADE UNTY BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR business standing shall be considered by the County when making the award i,n, the best interest of the County. If the bidder fails to identify any and all sub -contractors in the Bid Proposal, the bidder may be allowed to submit this documentation to the County during the bid evaluation period.if such action is in the best interest of the County. NOTE: Subcontractors shall be required to submit upon request written Factory Certification that they are certified/authorized to install playground equipment manufactured by the specific manufacturer. 2.41 WORK ACCEPTANCE All projects will be inspected by 'an authorized representative of the County. These inspections shall,. be performed to determine acceptance of work, appropriate invoicing, and warranty conditions.._ 1)0_ paoe 11 METROPOLITAN DADE Cry 10BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR SECTION 3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) 3.1 SCOPE The purpose and intent of this invitation to bid is to secure a firm fixed percentage discount from last column of manufacturer's price list for the purchase and delivery of PLAYGROUND & PARK EQUIPMENT, secure a firm fixed percentage of COST (after discount) for installation of playground equipment, and to establish a fixed price for the installation of playground infrastructure to include resilient surfacing materials, concrete slabs, curbing and trap sand #70. 3.2 THE WORK - INSTALLATION) A. Contractor shall ensure all work is installed straight, level, plumb and in a workmanlike manner. B. Contractor shall verify and be responsible for the accuracy of all field measurements. C. Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of the site to its original condition to include resodding of the area affected by their work with sod which is. of the same variety and quality as the surrounding sod. Where no sod exists prior to installation, the Contractor shall restore grade to a level consistent with the surrounding grade. D. Contractor shall be responsible for the layout and location of all equipment and infrastructure included in the contract. Park and Recreation Department surveyors will set elevations and set the corners of the playground area at the start of construction. Park and Recreation Department surveyors will also locate and mark underground utilities in the immediate area of the construction. The Park and Recreation Department Landscape Architect will, inspect the project when the layout and location has been completed by the Contractor. A 24-hour advance notice will be required for this inspection. NOTE: See Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4. E. Contractor shall be responsible for installing any infrastructure included in the contract according to the plans and specifications provided by the Park and Recreation Department. These plans and specifications are included as part of the contract. F. An English-speaking supervisor/representative must be on the work site at all times, who shall be thoroughly knowledgeable of all plans, specifications and other contract documents and has the authority to act in the Contractor's behalf. G. Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling an inspection by the Park and Recreation Department Landscape Architect after the holes for the footings have been excavated and prior to pouring of concrete. A 24-hour advance notice will be required for this inspection. 0 0— 1� 61 1 Page , .Page L METROPOLITAN DADE CY T 41ID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR r OPENING: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday DATE: MARCH 15, 1995 .CLERK OF THE BOARD Metro Dade Center ill N.W. 1st Street Suite 210 is ON TO BID Miami, Florida 33128 1 CTIoa 4.0 BID PROPOSAL FORMS PLEASE OTE 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: VICTOR J. MONZON-AGUIRRE Date Issued: 02/13/95 This.Bid Proposal Consists Director of General Services Admin. Dade County Florida. o of Pages 13 thru 19 -------- ______ ------------------------------------------- ________ 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. PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT, FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR WITH COUNTY OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS ON A YEAR BY YEAR BASIS 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 _ REJECTED _ NON -RESPONSIVE NO BID DATE B.C.C. ITEM NOS. ACCEPTED COMMODITY CODE: 650-12/ 650-18 SPECIALIST: Edgar Inniss, CPPB/slrb FIRM NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE & ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER AUTHORIZED AGENT TITLE OF OFFICER I Page 13 ���U METROPOLITAN DADE ONTY 0 BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR FIRM NAME: 8ID PROPOSAL FOR: PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) ----- = Item Description Discount 1. Distributor's Catalog Fixed percentage discount: Playground and Park Equipment Vendor Discount off List Price (if applicable) Minimum Order Amount ($) Delivery days ARO Price List No. dated Manufacturer's Catalogs Fixed Percentage Discount: Playground and Park Equipment MANUFACTURER Minimum Order Amount $ (If Applicable) Delivery days ARO Price List No. dated OPTION A INSTALLATION: Fixed Percentage over Cost (after discount) of equipment DISCOUNT OFF LIST .PRICE % Page 14 METROPOLITAN DADE CAWY BID N0. 4907-3/98-OTR BID PROPOSAL FOR: PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) FIRM NAME: - Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Item Description Per S/F Per S/F Per S/F less than 1,000 to over 3,000 1,000 S/F 3,000 S/F S/F OPTION B: INFRASTRUCTURE (1) Rubber/plastic safety surfacing the (if n included in vendor catalog.) List all available thickness for 200 G. MAX rating. (2) Rubber/plastic safety surfacing tile installation (labor and materials needed for installation). Indicate glue -down method. (3) Poured in place rubber safety, surfacing, labor and materials, 2" thickness (200 G. MAX rating).. List max. fall height (4) Trap sand #70, delivered and spread (per cu. yd.) (5) Recycled tires, 99.9% free of fabrics and metal, rubber granule dimensions from '," to 3/8" in size, 6" deep, 200 G. MAX (per sq. ft.) (6) Concrete slabs, labor and materials as per detail (per sq. ft.)' (7) Thickened edge for concrete slab, labor and materials as per detail #1 (per lin. ft.) (8) Thickened edge for concrete slab, labor and materials as per detail #2 (per lin. ft.) ;9) Concrete curb, labor and materials as per detail (per lin. ft.) 10) 4" x 12" timber retainers, as per detail (per lin. ft.) Unit rice $ /Cu. Yd. . $ /Sq. Ft. $ /Sq. Ft. $ /Lin. Ft. $ /Lin. Ft. $ /Lin. Ft. $ /Lin. Ft. I Page 15 METROPOLITAN DADE ARTY OBID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR BID PROPOSAL FOR: PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) FIRM NAME: Item Description OPTION B: INFRASTRUCTURE (CONTINUED) (11) Excavation (per cubic yd. including removal and disposal) $ /Cu. Yd. VARIANCES: State any variances, however slight, to the listed options. 0 — oa..16 � wy.. � METROPOLITAN DADE C Y BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR BID PROPOSAL. FOR: PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) FIRM NAME: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATEMENT OF SUB -CONTRACTORS Bidder is to list below in the space provided a statement of sub -contractors, if any, to be used in the performance of the. proposed Contract, as required in Section 2 - Special Conditions. SUB -CONTRACTOR ADDRESS PORTION OF WORK PHONE COMPANY NAME TO BE DONE 00-1061 Page 1' S METROPOLITAN DADE Sky BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR BID PROPOSAL FOR: PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT (FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IF NO BID PLEASE INDICATE REASON: (Per Section 1.0, Para 1,3c, General Conditions) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prompt Payment Terms: % days net day FID NO. of Bidder: (Bidders Federal 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,& ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Signature) (Print Name) (Date) TITLE OF OFFICER State below mailing address (if other than above): P.O. BOX city state zip code METROPOLITAN DADE A Y BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TITLE: PLAYGROUND AND PLAY EQUIPMENT BID NO. 4907-3/98-OTR FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART II, WHICHEVER APPLIES PART I: LIST BELOW ARE THE DATES OFISSUE 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 199 Addendum #.6, Dated r 199 Addendum # 7, Dated , 199 Addendum # 8, Dated , 199 Addendum # 9, Dated , 199. PART II: NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BID ;Date FIRM NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------�,, Page, 19 ATTACHMENT l 4' X 12' PRESSURE TREATED WOOD CURB V CIIAMFER BOTH SIDES 4:1 SLOPE TO EXISTING GRADE SILICA TRAP SANE) 070 1111=1illzllfT�l►Ir_ .11iT_IITT= fTll�llrl"�`Qjl I �'i, `' ' . ,' , '-T .• , Till � , . • EXISTING UNDISTURBED GROUND II NPil-L ;. II-'411=►I =III �1111�1111= � �I III II _IIII_IIi1=1111� III= I �''--05 STEEL REBXR 270 LONG Ll MAXIMUM SPACING 0' C.C. WITII A MINIMUM OF 2 PER SECTION • TOT -LOT WOOD CURB CONSTRUCTION DETAIL I NOT TO SCALE I� 1� ATTACHMENT 2 .ROUNDED EDGES 4:1 SLOPE TO •• EXISTING GRADE de EXISTING IIII •� � t ': • . EXISTING UNDISTURBED GROUND =_ I�lilslii=lii-lll�'Il�;jlt a t4 O RE -BARS SAND FOR TOT -LOT TRAP SAND #70 TOT -LOT CONCRETE CURB CONSTRUCTION DETAIL NOT TO SCALE t C) • 4 • A TTA C UI ME N' 1, 3 CONCRETE SLAB 6"X6"-6/6 WWF #5 REBAR (CONT) COMPACTED FILL • TOT -LOT CONCRETE THICKENED EDGE & SLAB CONSTRUCTION DETAIL . NOT TO SCALE METROPOLITAN DADE 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 Department of Business and Economic Development 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1710 Miami, Florida 33128-1975 (305) 3754132 Fax 375-4232 Revised October 1994 00-1061 • is Section A. Definitions B. General Information C. Certification D. Contract Measures 1. Set -Aside 2. Subcontractor Goals 3. Bid Preferences E. BBE, HBE, and WBE Selection Factor F. Pre -Award Compliance 1. Investigatory Meeting 2. Determination by MDC 3. Informal Hearings by Contracting Officer 4. Consideration of Other Bids 5. Failure of Bidder to Participate G. Prompt Payment H. Post Award Compliance and Monitoring 1. Approval of Subcontracts 2. Access to Records 3. Monthly Reporting 4. Deviations From the Schedule of Participation I. Sanctions for Contractual Violations J. Debarment K. Project Goals - Reserved- PAU 3 8 8 �J 9 10 13 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 20 21 00-1061 • Section EM L. Appendices 22 1. Project Worksheet 2. Forms a. Schedule of Participation DBED 101 b. Letter of Intent DBED 102 c. Certificate of Unavailability DBED 103 d. Set -Aside List of Subcontractors DBED 104 e. Monthly Employment Data Report M-201 f. Monthly Utilization Report M-200 g. Bid Preference DBED 105 h. Significant Utilization DBED 106 3. Certification List 2 -11 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 HBE, and/or WBE, 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 10% subcontractor goal for BBEs and a 20. % subcontractor goal for WBE's, and no subcontractor goals for HBEs, then only BBE and WBE subcontractors goals would apply to this bid. Note: THESE PROVISIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 1. "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 WBE as appropriate, or bidder, finds a specified activity or scope of work consistent with normal industry practice. 2. "Available or availability" means to have, prior to bid submission, the ability to provide goods or services under a contract, by having: 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 announcement 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. 5. "Bid preference", means an amount deducted 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. 8. "BBE selection factor means an element specified in bid documents that designates as one criteria for choosing among bids that the bidder 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. 30 U+ U "HBE selection factor" means an element specified in bid documents that designates as one criteria for choosing among bids that the bidder is a non-HBE that demonstrates significant utilization of HBEs in accordance with Ordinances 94-95 is a HBE or is a joint venture owned and controlled by a HBE. "WBE selection factor" means an element specified in bid documents that designates as one criteria for choosing among bids that the bidder is a non-WBE that demonstrates significant utilization of WBEs in accordance with Ordinances 94-94 is a WBE or is a joint venture owned and controlled by a WBE. 9. 'Board" means 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 of 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 list maintained by the Department of Business and Economic Development 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 usefid function shall include the evaluation of the amount of work subcontracted, normal industry practices, the skills, qualifications, or expertise of the enterprise to perform 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 Business and Economic Development or his or her designee assigned to review compliance pursuant to Ordinances 94-96, 94-95, 94-94 and the Administrative Orders 3-3, 3-17, and 34S. 14. Contract means an agreement proposed by County staff, or approved by the County Commission in any of the following classes: i. procurement of goods and services not included in the classes b, c, and d below; 4 00_11-1 U61 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 services including but not limited to accounting, legal, health care, consulting and management services. ' V. Contract does not mean an agreement to purchase, lease, or rent real property; grant licenses, permits, or franchises; 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. I7. "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 from county contracting and subcontracting 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 subcontracting. BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE as appropriate, and submitted monthly by the successful bidder on a contract with goals providing information regarding the number, gender, race and ethnicity 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 citizen 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" means 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 0U-10Gi 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 of which is a BBE, and/or HBE, 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. "Letter of Intent" means a letter signed by a subcontracting BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE as appropriate, detailing 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 (51) 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 (51) 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 individuals. The determination of whether an owner has demonstrated such control shall include an 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-to-day operational decisions; the owner's technical competency or knowledge of technical. requirements 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" means 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 working 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 create 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 County Manager to review proposed projects for the application of contract measures. 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 dollargg value of such 0 .0 work. 34. "Services" means construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of a public improvement and any performance of work offered 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 attune 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 under 'governmental contract measures or Minority Business Enterprise Program; and were not a nominal amount relative to the bidder's purchases of goods and services in Dade County, the bidder's overall purchases of goods and services, and the availability of BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate; and were pursuant to the bidder's 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 bidder" means the bidder to which the contract is awarded. 40. "Unavailability Certificate" means a document 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 work 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 • certified in accordance with Ordinance 94-94 and Administrative Order 3-18. 44. "Work" means the provision of goods or services, including construction. B. GENERAL INFORMATION I. 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, respectively. 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 VIBE, selection factors. While neither a bid preference nor a BBE and/or HBE 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 subcontractor goals for BBEs and HBEs. The contract measure(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 fails to comply with all the applicable requirements of these Provisions. 3. A certification list 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 (MDC) Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) at III N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710 or by telephone at (305) 375-4132, facsimile (305) 375-4232. In order to parddi ate as a BEE. -and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as approprialZ on this contract a BBE, and/or HBE- and/or MBE, 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 YME, as appropriafg, participates as a BRE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE. 4. 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 I I I N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710 or by telephone at (305) 375-4132, facsimile (305) 3754232. 8 0"1061 C. CERTIFICATION Attached as an example is a Certification List with a specified date. Certification Lists are updated and issued every two weeks. Bidders shall use the most recent Certification List available prior to :bid opening. Certification lists may be obtained by contacting DBED-.at telephone number (305) 375-4132 during normal business hours. 2. - The firms on the Certification List will be identified by trade, commodity or service 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, subcontractor. 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 HBE, 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 3-18, as appropriate, areeligible to participate as joint ventures in the Program. Joint ventures 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 specifically require and/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. 9 0-1061 b. Set -aside contracts with subcontractor goals require that subcontractor goals be met 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% WBE subcontractor goal requires 20% of the work be performed by a WBE and the remaining work be performed by BBEs. c. A BBE that. performs the work of the set -aside contract with its own forces may count such work towards reducing the BBE goal applied to the contract by a maximum of fifty (50) percent. d. Bidders on set -asides that cannot demonstrate their compliance with the requirements of the preceding paragraphs (D.(1.)(a.) and (b.) shall be found to be in non-compliance with these provisions. e. '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. f. The following shall constitute non-compliance with these Provisions: i. 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 WBEs, 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 -44 executed by the Public Health Trust, by that body. d. A bidder challenging or protesting the subcontractor or project or project goal must submit to the office or person to whom the bid is submitted, no later than the time of bid submission, written reasons for such challenge or protest. Challenges or protests to a BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, subcontractor goal by bidders after the time of bid submission, or challenges based on reasons not 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 in the appendix of these Provisions. f. Bidder Responsibilities for Subcontractor Goals: i. Bidders must submit a completed Schedule of Participation (Form DBED 101) 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 enter 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 forces to meet up to 50% 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 Participation are voidable. Examples of defects include but are not limited to: incomplete Schedules; the listing of an unidentifiable 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 counted toward meeting specified goals as follows: (1) One hundred percent (100%) of the expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, that perform a commercially useful function in the supply of goods or services required for fulfillment of the contract; 00-1061 0 (2) One hundred percent (100%) of the expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, that subcontract work further to non-BBEs, and/or non-HBEs, and/or non-WBEs, as appropriate, only if bid documents expressly and specifically permit such subcontracting as consistent with normal industry practice, or the bidder or BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, requests and receives prior to bid 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 aree general contractors, working as 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 HBE, 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 HBEs, 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 BBEs, and/or HBEs, and/or WBEs, as appropriate, so as to increase the likelihood of meeting the subcontractor goal including, where appropriate, breaking down contracts 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. Defective Letters of Intent are voidable. Examples of defects include but are not limited to improperly executed letters, the listing of an unidentifiable 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 Intent. Expenditures to BBEs, and/or HBEs, 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 12 -1061 goal. To prove lack of availability, bidders 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 bids1rom 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-BBE's, and/or non-HBE's, and/or non-WBEs, as appropriate, for the same scope of work. (7) Evidence of lack of availability may address only the period prior .to bid submission. viii. The bidder shall either meet the subcontractor goal or demonstrate lack of availability as a condition of being awarded this Contract. If a bidder who has not met the -subcontractor goal fails or refusm 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 subcontractor 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 00-100 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 contract. Bid preferences shall be given to: i. Bidders that are BBEs, and/or HBEs, 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 aTnrnnrinfi - FBBEs Bid Price HBES WBEs Significant Utilization of BBEs,HBEs, WBES Joint Ventures BBFs=>Sl% HBF.s�51 % WBEs=c,-51 % Joint Venture BB17s <51% HBEs < 1 % WBEs <51 % 25,000.<75,000 10.0% 7.50% 5.0% 3.75% 75,000 <125,000 5.0% 3.75% 2.50% 1.25% 125,000 < 250,000 4.0% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% - - - 50,000 <500,000 3.0% 2.25% 1.50% 0.75% 500,000<1,000,000 2.0% 1.50% 1.00% '0.50% 1,000,000Q,000,000 1.0% 0.75% 0.50% 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 shall be calculated and subtracted from the total bid price. This difference shall be used in evaluating the bid. The bid.,preference is used only to calculate an amount to be used in evaluating the bid and does not affect the contract puce. 0 — 0 6 14 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 limitW.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) Bidder's 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 governmental contract or Black'Business Enterprise Program requirement with which the bidder complied. (5) 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 utilization or the reasons why the bidder has failed to demonstrate significant utilization. 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. 00-1061 2. A BBE and/or HBE and /or WBE selection factor, as appropriate, may be applied to any request for proposals or similar invitations to bid that are 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 which a contract measure has been applied If the Compliance Monitor has concerns regarding compliance with these provisions, the Bidder ,shall uponat 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 in making this decision. At the investigatory meeting the Bidder shall have an 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. o 2. Determination 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 shall indicate the date, time and place at which the Bidder will have an opportunity to present pertinent arguments and information to the Contracting Officer relating to the recommendation 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 shall be invited, in which other parties invited by the Contracting Officer may offer information relevant to the issue of the Bidder's 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 Biddees bid for any other reason or to take such action on the recommendation of the Contracting Officer as the 16 0 0 - 10 0 .0 Board deems appropriate. 5. Consideration of Other Bids. If the Contracting Officer or Compliance Monitor deems it advisable in the interest of expediting the award of the contract, the procedures set forth in this subsection may be carried out with respect to the bids of one or more additional Bidders at the same or different times with each such proceeding to be separately conducted. 6. Failure of Bidder -to Participate. The Bidder will be bound by the proceedings under this subsection to which they have been given required notice without regard to their 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 MDC's 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 make payment within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the billing. H. POST AWARD COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING I. Approval of Subcontracts. The Successful 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 HA. 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 0 0. 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. This right of access shall be granted for one year after completion of the work or full 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 Report is 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 HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, unless the bidder can prove the lack of an available BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBF,, 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 Intent from the substitute BBE, and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate. A successful 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 recommendations regarding c Ilana te 18 — �� 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 HBEs, 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 HBEs, 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 the satisfaction 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 unreasonably refused to execute the subcontract, or is not available, the Successful Bidder shall be excused from executing such subcontract. The procedures of paragraphs HAf and g. below apply to this ParagraPh- d. Termination of Subcontracts. If, after execution of a subcontract required by these Provisions, the Successful Bidder submits a written request to the Contracting Officer and demonstrates to the satisfaction 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 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. MDC's 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 U�`�. The procedures of paragraphs f. 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 will 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 enter 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 price 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 Letter 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 opportunity 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 determined 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. h. 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 Bidder's receipt of the Compliance 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 Bidders written objection shall be fmal and binding without right of appeal. I. SANCTIONS FOR CONTRACTUAL VIOLATIONS If at any time, the Successful 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: 11 1. 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-HBE, and/or non-WBE, as appropriate, for violation of, 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 knew 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 BBE,.and/or HBE, and/or WBE, as appropriate, has actual and legal responsibility for billing and performance of the contract. 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 U-1(Al SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPATION Name of Prk"s Contndor Project No. - — auuwnuuwlvre nano in me wa submittal at the time of bid submittal. The portion of the work to be performed by th E and/or HBE and/or WBE member of a joint venture Is to beset forth In detall separately from the work to be performed by the non-BBE, and/or Non-HBE and/or non -WOE member of Joint venture. Name of Subcontractor Certificate No. o"Aowovn.waa BBE HBE WOE • Type of work to be performed by ' Subcontractor Dollar Amount % of Bid AV - To be completed by the Primal ContradoNB/dder Check appropriate box(es) if Unavailability BBE ❑ � I certify that the representations contained In this Schedule of PartiG Certificates are Or Will be provided in lieu of WBE ❑patlon � are to the best of my knowledge true and accurate. or in addition to this Schedule of Participation to HBE ❑ i demonstrate the lack of availability. i� Date Print Nome Tips Name or CEO or Pnaldant OBED 101 LETTER OF INTENT BLACK, HISPANIC and WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION Bidders must submit Letters of Intent )to, the person or office to whom the bid was submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the second business day following bid opening. Expenditures listed on a Schedule of Participationthat are not confirmed by a properly executed Letter of Intent shall not count toward the goal. ' TO: Name of Prime CONTRACT NAME: CONTRACT NO.: The undersigned has reasonably uncommitted capacity sufficient to provide the required goods or services, all licenses and permits necessary to provide such goods or services, the ability to obtain bonding that is reasonably required to provide such goods or services consistent with normal industry practice, and the ability to otherwise meet the bid specifications. TOTAL BID $ Signature Date Print Name Title BBE Firm DEED 102 ouylu CERTIFICATE OF UNAVAILABILITY Name Title of certify that on Firm Name Date I contacted the BBE, HBE, or WBE to obtain a bid for work items to be performed on Metropolitan Dade County Contract No. Work items sought orm of Siasought i.e. unit price, materials & labor, labor only. etc. Signature Print Name I . was offered the above opportunity to bid BBE, HBE or WBE I, was unavailable to perform the above work at the above specified time due to: I am aware that Metropolitan Dade County Administrative Orders provide that 'Any (BBE and/or HBE andiq WBE) that talc to bid at a minimum the lessor of three (3) or 50 percent of the available projects. in its primary certified trade, commodity or service area, during the certification year may be decertified or denied recertification Signature Print Name DBED Certification Number Expiration Date Title DBED103 ®L i rJBEO reserves the right to require bidders BE Diu sSubCmE on o�theOre�aSUBCONTRACTORS �0 fill Out S form. The portion or Me wor to be performed by the BBE, HBE or women member of a joint venture Is to be set forth In detail separately from thek kwork to be performed !PY the non-BBE, HBE and or women member. Bidder shall Identify the work to be provided by the bidder's own forces. Name of Bidder: Project Number: C I certify that the representations contained in this Set -Aside List of Contractors are to the best of my knowledge true and accurate. Signature Date � Telephone Print Name Title DBED 104 11 11 BID PREFERENCE Bidder's Name: DBED Certification Number, H any: Certification Expiration Date: Check Appropriate Box. Bidder Claims Bidder 1 s a Joint Bidder i a a Joint Bidder Is a Significant Venture • Venture • Certified Utifizallon of SSE ❑ BBEs❑ BBE = > 51 % ❑ SSE < 51% HBE ❑ HBEsO HBE = > 51% ❑ HBE < 51% ❑ Dollar Range of Bid WBE ❑ WBEC WBE = > 51% ❑ WBE < 51% ❑ >25,000 <75,004 10.0% 7.50% 5.0% 3.750/- 75,000 <125,000 5.0% 3.75% 2.50% 1.25% 125,000 < 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 2.0% 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 letter 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 Form 105 SIGNIFICANT UTILIZATION of BLACK, and/or HISPANIC and/or WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Check Applicable Contract Title: Contract No. Date: Purchases from subject i ms. not pursuant o any governmental race, gender orethnic-conscious contract measures. Purchases Prior 24 Months BBE, and/or HBE and/or WBE Services Provided Amount Expended Contract Amount Motyr Totals aye �•:::.;. Bidders total purchases of goods and services In prior 24 months ......... •.s•::. Bidders total purchases of goods and services in Dade County in the prior 24 Months :...... Describe your systematic efforts to eliminate dautnination againt BBEs and/or HBEs and /or WBEs in your ptcdwsiq operation- Note: Bidders may submit additional evidence in any reasonable manner that they believe demonstrates significant utilization. Describe any systematic efforts to eliminate discrimination against BBE's and/or HBEs and /or WBEs in your purchasing operatiom I certify that the representations above are to the best of my knowledge true and accurate. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE OF BIDDER PRINT NAME TITLE COMPANY �y. TELEPHONE DATE DEED Form 10¢) U �� ---- - MONTHLY UTILIZATION REPORT Successful bidders on projects with subcontractor goals must file this report. Failure to comply may result in MDC commencing proceedings to impose sanctions on the successful bidder, in addition to pursuing any other available 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 Keporting Period From: To: OBE Subcontract Goat: % awarded by MDC. HBE Subcontract Goal: % WBE qubcontract Goal: Bid�rsName and Address anderal Employer Identification Nu Date of Pro -Bid Conference SUCCESSEut, Date of Bid Opening t3luuER Bid Amount INFORMATION Change Order Amount Goat Submitted Date of Award Schedule Completion Dale Percent Contract Completed mnunf RonuiciNnnn.i 0... CDC o..L........-.._._� — — — .u_ ---... __....-- -- ..__._ �_ .. ,.—_..---- ---- _ ....__.......y Amount of Requisition this Period: $ Total Amount Requisitioned for BBE Subscontractors to Date:$ Total Amount Requisitioned to Date: $ Total Amount Received by Prime to Date: $ Amount Requisitioned for HBE Subcontractors this Period: $ Total Amount Requisitioned for HBE Subscontractors to Date:$ Amount Requisitioned for WBE Subcontractors this Period: $ TMOI A—IM !—_ &A-- ems.... _ _ _ _.__ _. _ Check Appropriate Box BBE HBE WBE Contract Amount �� ��• •1-u.Q1uV11eV 1U1 rroa Name of Subcontractor Description of Work buuscontractors Amount Requested this Requisition to uate:$ Amount Paid to Sub to Date Starting Date Scheduled Completion Date Authorized Signature Company Title Telephone Date Page of M-200 • MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT DATA REPORT Name of Contract Contract Number Name of Successful Bidder Reporting Period Address From To This report is required by Metropolitan Dade County. The 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 addition to pursuing any other available 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. Name of Firm(s) ___ Signature -- --- - - Total Employees Prior to Subcontract Award Black M F Hispanic AA F Women M f` Other M F Total New Hires Black M F Hispanic M F Women. M F Other M F Total Employees Authorized Signature Print Name Date Title Telephone Page of M-201 C7 .1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 4907-3/98-2 ITEM: DEPARTMENT: TYPE OF PURCHASE: REASON. - RECOMMENDATION: Award Under Dade County Contracts Playground Equipment Parks and Recreation Short Term The Department of Parks and Recreation has a need for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Eaton Daycare. It is recommended that the award be made to Leadex Corporation, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Eaton Daycare, awarded under an existing Miami -Dade County Contract No. 4907-3/98-2, effective through May 31, 2001, subject to any extensions thereto, for the Department of Parks and Recreation, at a total amount not to exceed $17,900; allocating funds therefore from the Fiscal year 2000- 2001 „ Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Account Code Nos. 001000.580302.6.340 and 001000.580302.6.717 S. Date of Purchasing