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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCertification of ContractDEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT ervices Governor Charlie Cri st Division o`Staw.e Purchas:ng 050 Es'planate Way. Su": 360 ialiahassee, Florida 32399-0950 Tel: 850.488.8440 Fax: 850.4114-6122 ,.w,,,,v.dms.MyFlorida.con Secretary Linda H. South CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACT TITLE: Ammunition and Officers' Equipment CONTRACT NO.: 680-050-09-1 3 ? [01 =.:11 It EFFECTIVE: September 30, 2008 through September 29, 2009 CONTRACTOR(S): Armor Holdings/BAE Systems, Inc. (A) Combined Systems, Inc. (A) Dana Safety Supply, Inc. (A) Florida Bullet, Inc. (A) Fox Labs International, Inc. (A) Lawmen's & Shooters' Supply, Inc. (A) Law Enforcement Supply Co., Inc. (A) Lou's Police & Security Equipment, Inc. (1) Paraklese Technologies, LLC. (A) Precision Ammunition, LLC (A) Reliapon Police Products, Inc. (A) Security Equipment Corporation, Inc. (A) SRT Supply, Inc. (B) We serve those who serve Florida. A. AUTHORITY — Upon affirmative action taken by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, a contract has been executed between the State of Florida and the designated contractors. B. EFFECT — This contract was entered into to provide economies in the purchase of Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products by all State of Florida agencies and institutions. Therefore, in compliance with Section 287.042, Florida Statutes, all purchases of these commodities shall be made under the terms, prices, and conditions of this contract and with the suppliers specified. C. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS — All purchase orders shall be issued in accordance with the attached ordering instructions. Purchaser shall order at the prices indicated, exclusive of all Federal, State, and local taxes. All contract purchase orders shall show the State Purchasing contract number, product number, quantity, description of item, with unit prices extended and purchase order totaled. (This requirement may be waived when purchase is made by a blanket purchase order.) D. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE — Agencies shall report any vendor failure to perform according to the requirements of this contract on Complaint to Vendor, form PUR7017. Should the vendor fail to correct the problem within a prescribed period of time, then form PUR7029, Request for Assistance, is to be filed with this office. E. SPECIAL AND GENERAL CONDITIONS — Special and general conditions are enclosed for your information. Any restrictions accepted from the supplier are noted on the ordering instructions. Authorized Signature (date) DSP/ml Attachments AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 7 of 53 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR MARK LOVELL PHONE: (850) 487-2304 E-MAIL: Mark. Lovell(&_dms.myflorida.com AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 8 of 53 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS [PUR1001 (10/06)] 3.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS 4.0 GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS [PUR1000 (10/06)] 5.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 6.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7.0 PRICE SHEETS AND FORMS [The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank (other than footer information).] SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS: 1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.2 TIMELINE [The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank (other than footer information).] AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 10 of 53 1.1 1.2 Purpose and Scope The State of Florida ("State"), Department of Management Services ("Department"), invites interested Vendors, including Manufacturers, Distributors and other companies that are legally and financially able to furnish Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products (including, but not limited to Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray, Leather Goods, Pepper Spray, (O.C.), Tasers, Less -Lethal Munitions, Firearms and Badges and Insignia) to respond to this Invitation to Bid (ITB). This solicitation will lead to the formation of a single State Term Contract (STC) that will eventually replace two current contracts, STC # 680-050-07-1 (Ammunition, Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray and Less -Lethal Munitions) and STC # 680-650-05-1 (Officers' Equipment). These State Term Contracts expire on October 1, 2008 and December 22, 2008 respectively. The intent is to obtain the most cost effective Ammunition and Officer Equipment products for the State of Florida, while maximizing the quality and level of service. Qualified companies must have the capability to provide these products in all respects, in accordance with the solicitation documents and to the satisfaction of the Department. The State Term Contract period, if awarded, is anticipated to begin on the Contract Formation date, per Section 2.17, with the initial contract term ending twelve (12) months thereafter, with potential options to renew per Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. Timeline I Issue Solicitation within the MvFloridaMarketPlace Sourcina Tool 1 8/11/2008 1 Questions from Respondents Due via the Q & A Board within the 8/15/2008 MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool. No later than 4:00 pm EDT). Post Responses to Vendor Questions within the MyFloridaMarketPlace 8/20/2008 Sourcina Tool Solicitation Responses Due, and bidding closes within the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool. Backup CD copy of bid responses also due to the address listed on the cover page of this solicitation 8/29/2008 document, "Refer ALL Inquiries to..." Please reference section 3.5.5 for additional information on the CD Backup copy of your MyFloridaMarketPlace Bid ResDonse. (No later than 4:00 Dm EDT). Post Notice of Intended Award on the Vendor Bid System, (Per SectionI 9/9/2008 2.13. Electronic Postina of Notice of Intended Award). (Per Section 2.17, Contract Award. Contract Formation) AMMUNMON AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITS No. 1-680-050-0 Page 11 of 53 DO NOT RELY ON THE MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SOURCING TOOL'S TIME REMAINING CLOCK. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION CLOSING TIME SHALL BE AS REFLECTED IN SECTION 1.2, TIMELINE. The response deadline(s) shall be as reflected in Section 1.2, Timeline, of this solicitation. The MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool's time remaining clock is not the official submission date and time deadline, it is intended only to approximate the solicitation closing and may require periodic adjustments. It is strongly recommended to submit your bid as early as possible. You should allow time to receive any requested assistance and to receive verification of your submittal; waiting until the last hours of the solicitation could impact the timely submittal of your bid. [The Remainder of this Page is Intentionally Left Blank (Other than Footer Information)] AMMUNmON AND OFFICERS' Eou1PMENi, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 12 of 53 SECTION 2.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS fPUR1001 (10/06)1 CONTENTS: 2.1 DEFINITIONS. 2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.3 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES. 2.4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 2.5 QUESTIONS. 2.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2.7 CONVICTED VENDORS. 2.8 DISCRIMINATORY VENDORS. 2.9 RESPONDENT'S REPRESENTATION AND AUTHORIZATION. 2.10 MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS. 2.11 PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS. 2.12 PUBLIC OPENING. 2.13 ELECTRONIC POSTING OF NOTICE OF INTENDED AWARD. 2.14 FIRM RESPONSE. 2.15 CLARIFICATIONS/REVISIONS. 2.16 MINOR IRREGULARITIES/RIGHT TO REJECT. 2.17 CONTRACT FORMATION. 2.18 CONTRACT OVERLAP. 2.19 PUBLIC RECORDS. 2.20 PROTESTS. 2.21 LIMITATION ON VENDOR CONTACT WITH AGENCY DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD. [The Remainder of this Page is Intentionally Left Blank (Other than Footer Information)] AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 13 of 53 2.1 Definitions. The definitions found in s. 60A-1.001, F.A.C. shall apply to this agreement. The following additional terms are also defined: (a) "Buyer" means the entity that has released the solicitation. The "Buyer" may also be the "Customer" as defined in the PUR 1000 if that entity meets the definition of both terms. (b) "Procurement Officer" means the Buyer's contracting personnel, as identified in the Introductory Materials. (c) "Respondent" means the entity that submits materials to the Buyer in accordance with these Instructions. (d) "Response" means the material submitted by the respondent in answering the solicitation. (e) "Timeline" means the list of critical dates and actions included in the Introductory Materials. 2.2 General Instructions. Potential respondents to the solicitation are encouraged to carefully review all the materials contained herein and prepare responses accordingly. 2.3 Electronic Submission of Responses., Respondents are required to submit responses electronically. For this purpose, all references herein to signatures, signing requirements, or other required acknowledgments hereby include electronic signature by means of clicking the "Submit Response" button (or other similar symbol or process) attached to or logically associated with the response created by the respondent within MyFloridaMarketPlace. The respondent agrees that the action of electronically submitting its response constitutes: • an electronic signature on the response, generally, • an electronic signature on any form or section specifically calling for a signature, and • an affirmative agreement to any statement contained in the solicitation that requires a definite confirmation or acknowledgement. 2.4 Terms and Conditions. All responses are subject to the terms of the following sections of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the order of precedence listed: • Technical Specifications, • Special Conditions and Instructions, • Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001), • General Conditions (PUR 1000), and • Introductory Materials. The Buyer objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a respondent, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a respondent's response. In submitting its response, a respondent agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a response, shall be grounds for rejecting a response. 2.5 Questions. Respondents shall address all questions regarding this solicitation to the Procurement Officer. Questions must be submitted via the Q&A Board within MyFloridaMarketPlace and must be RECEIVED NO LATER THAN the time and date reflected on the Timeline. Questions shall be answered in accordance with the Timeline. All questions submitted shall be published and answered in a manner that all respondents will be able to view. Respondents shall not contact any other employee of the Buyer or the State for information with respect to this solicitation. Each respondent is responsible for monitoring the MyFloridaMarketPlace site for new or changing information. The Buyer shall not be bound by any verbal information or by any written information that is not contained within the solicitation AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 14 of 53 documents or formally noticed and issued by the Buyer's contracting personnel. Questions to the Procurement Officer or to any Buyer personnel shall not constitute formal protest of the specifications or of the solicitation, a process addressed in paragraph 19 of these Instructions. 2.6 Conflict of Interest. This solicitation is subject to chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes. Respondents shall disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, employee or other agent who is also an employee of the State. Respondents shall also disclose the name of any State employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the respondent or its affiliates. 2.7 Convicted Vendors. A person or affiliate placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime is prohibited from doing any of the following for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list: • submitting a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; • submitting a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; • submitting bids on leases of real property to a public entity; • being awarded or performing work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and • transacting business with any public entity in excess of the Category Two threshold amount ($25,000) provided in section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes. 2.8 Discriminatory Vendors. An entity or affiliate placed on the discriminatory vendor list pursuant to section 287.134 of the Florida Statutes may not: • submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; • submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; • submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity; • be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, sub -contractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; or • transact business with any public entity. 2.9 Respondent's Representation and Authorization. In submitting a response, each respondent understands, represents, and acknowledges the following (if the respondent cannot so certify to any of following, the respondent shall submit with its response a written explanation of why it cannot do so). • The respondent is not currently under suspension or debarment by the State or any other governmental authority. • To the best of the knowledge of the person signing the response, the respondent, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, and employees are not currently under investigation by any governmental authority and have not in the last ten (10) years been convicted or found liable for any act prohibited by law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding on any public contract. • Respondent currently has no delinquent obligations to the State, including a claim by the State for liquidated damages under any other contract. • The submission is made in good faith and not pursuant to any agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any firm or person to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive response. AMMUNrrION AND OFFICERS' EouiaMENr, ITB No. 1-680-05D-0 Page 15 of 53 • The prices and amounts have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other respondent or potential respondent; neither the prices nor amounts, actual or approximate, have been disclosed to any respondent or potential respondent, and they will not be disclosed before the solicitation opening. • The respondent has fully informed the Buyer in writing of all convictions of the firm, its affiliates (as defined in section 287.133(1)(a) of the Florida Statutes), and all directors, officers, and employees of the firm and its affiliates for violation of state or federal antitrust laws with respect to a public contract for violation of any state or federal law involving fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy or material misrepresentation with respect to a public contract. This includes disclosure of the names of current employees who were convicted of contract crimes while in the employ of another company. • Neither the respondent nor any person associated with it in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, principal, investigator, project director, manager, auditor, or position involving the administration of federal funds: o Has within the preceding three years been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them or is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local government transaction or public contract; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; or o Has within a three-year period preceding this certification had one or more federal, state, or local government contracts terminated for cause or default. • The product offered by the respondent will conform to the specifications without exception. • The respondent has read and understands the Contract terms and conditions, and the submission is made in conformance with those terms and conditions. • If an award is made to the respondent, the respondent agrees that it intends to be legally bound to the Contract that is formed with the State. • The respondent has made a diligent inquiry of its employees and agents responsible for preparing, approving, or submitting the response, and has been advised by each of them that he or she has not participated in any communication, consultation, discussion, agreement, collusion, act or other conduct inconsistent with any of the statements and representations made in the response. • The respondent shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Buyer and its employees against any cost, damage, or expense which may be incurred or be caused by any error in the respondent's preparation of its bid. • All information provided by, and representations made by, the respondent are material and important and will be relied upon by the Buyer in awarding the Contract. Any misstatement shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the Buyer of the true facts relating to submission of the bid. A misrepresentation shall be punishable under law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 817 of the Florida Statutes. 2.10 Manufacturer's Name and Approved Equivalents. Unless otherwise specified, any manufacturers' names, trade names, brand names, information or catalog numbers listed in a specification are descriptive, not restrictive. With the Buyer's prior approval, the Contractor may provide any product that meets or exceeds the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall demonstrate comparability, including appropriate catalog materials, literature, specifications, test data, etc. The Buyer shall determine in its sole discretion whether a product is acceptable as an equivalent. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 16 of 53 2.11 Performance Qualifications. The Buyer reserves the right to investigate or inspect at any time whether the product, qualifications, or facilities offered by Respondent meet the Contract requirements. Respondent shall at all times during the Contract term remain responsive and responsible. In determining Respondent's responsibility as a vendor, the agency shall consider all information or evidence which is gathered or comes to the attention of the agency which demonstrates the Respondent's capability to fully satisfy the requirements of the solicitation and the contract. Respondent must be prepared, if requested by the Buyer, to present evidence of experience, ability, and financial standing, as well as a statement as to plant, machinery, and capacity of the respondent for the production, distribution, and servicing of the product bid. If the Buyer determines that the conditions of the solicitation documents are not complied with, or that the product proposed to be furnished does not meet the specified requirements, or that the qualifications, financial standing, or facilities are not satisfactory, or that performance is untimely, the Buyer may reject the response or terminate the Contract. Respondent may be disqualified from receiving awards if respondent, or anyone in respondent's employment, has previously failed to perform satisfactorily in connection with public bidding or contracts. This paragraph shall not mean or imply that it is obligatory upon the Buyer to make an investigation either before or after award of the Contract, but should the Buyer elect to do so, respondent is not relieved from fulfilling all Contract requirements. 2.12 Public Opening. Responses shall be opened on the date and at the location indicated on the Timeline. Respondents may, but are not required to, attend. The Buyer may choose not to announce prices or release other materials pursuant to s. 119.071(1)(b), Florida Statutes. Any person requiring a special accommodation because of a disability should contact the Procurement Officer at least five (5) workdays prior to the solicitation opening. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Buyer by using the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955- 8771 (TDD). 2.13 Electronic Posting of Notice of Intended Award. Based on the evaluation, on the date indicated on the Timeline the Buyer shall electronically post a notice of intended award at http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa vbs/owa/vbs www.main menu. If the notice of award is delayed, in lieu of posting the notice of intended award the Buyer shall post a notice of the delay and a revised date for posting the notice of intended award. Any person who is adversely affected by the decision shall file with the Buyer a notice of protest within 72 hours after the electronic posting. The Buyer shall not provide tabulations or notices of award by telephone. 2.14 Firm Response. The Buyer may make an award within sixty (60) days after the date of the opening, during which period responses shall remain firm and shall not be withdrawn. If award is not made within sixty (60) days, the response shall remain firm until either the Buyer awards the Contract or the Buyer receives from the respondent written notice that the response is withdrawn. Any response that expresses a shorter duration may, in the Buyer's sole discretion, be accepted or rejected. 2.15 Clarifications/Revisions. Before award, the Buyer reserves the right to seek clarifications or request any information deemed necessary for proper evaluation of submissions from all respondents deemed eligible for Contract award. Failure to provide requested information may result in rejection of the response. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 17 of 53 2.16 Minor Irregularities/Right to Reject. The Buyer reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or separable portions thereof, and to waive any minor irregularity, technicality, or omission if the Buyer determines that doing so will serve the State's best interests. The Buyer may reject any response not submitted in the manner specified by the solicitation documents. 2.17 Contract Formation. The Buyer shall issue a notice of award, if any, to successful respondent(s), however, no contract shall be formed between respondent and the Buyer until the Buyer signs the Contract. The Buyer shall not be liable for any costs incurred by a respondent in preparing or producing its response or for any work performed before the Contract is effective. 2.18 Contract Overlap. Respondents shall identify any products covered by this solicitation that they are currently authorized to furnish under any state term contract. By entering into the Contract, a Contractor authorizes the Buyer to eliminate duplication between agreements in the manner the Buyer deems to be in its best interest. 2.19 Public Records. Article 1, section 24, Florida Constitution, guarantees every person access to all public records, and Section 119.011, Florida Statutes, provides a broad definition of public record. As such, all responses to a competitive solicitation are public records unless exempt by law. Any respondent claiming that its response contains information that is exempt from the public records law shall clearly segregate and mark that information and provide the specific statutory citation for such exemption. 2.20 Protests. Any protest concerning this solicitation shall be made in accordance with sections 120.57(3) and 287.042(2) of the Florida Statutes and chapter 28-110 of the Florida Administrative Code. Questions to the Procurement Officer shall not constitute formal notice of a protest. It is the Buyer's intent to ensure that specifications are written to obtain the best value for the State and that specifications are written to ensure competitiveness, fairness, necessity and reasonableness in the solicitation process. Section 120.57(3)(b), F.S. and Section 28-110.003, Fla. Admin. Code require that a notice of protest of the solicitation documents shall be made within seventy-two hours after the posting of the solicitation. Section 120.57(3)(a), F.S. requires the following statement to be included in the solicitation: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes." Section 28-110.005, Fla. Admin. Code requires the following statement to be included in the solicitation: "Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes." 2.21 Limitation on Vendor Contact with Agency During Solicitation Period. Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72 -hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response. AMMLAIrrION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 18 of 53 SECTION 3.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS CONTENTS: 3.1 CONTACT PERSON 3.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3.3 DEFINITIONS 3.4 WHO MAY RESPOND 3.5 MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SOLICITATION OVERVIEW 3.6 AMENDMENTS OR ADDENDUMS TO THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS 3.7 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES 3.8 PRODUCTS AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS 3.9 SUBMITTAL OF RESPONSE 3.10 EVALUATION CRITERIA 3.11 BASIS FOR AWARD 3.12 STATE OBJECTIVES 3.13 LOBBYING [The Remainder of this Page is Intentionally Left Blank (Other than Footer Information)] AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 19 of 53 3.1 Contact Person Refer ALL Inquiries to: Mark Lovell, PMP, CPPB Purchasing Analyst Division of State Purchasing Department of Management Services 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 360 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 (850)487-2304 (voice) (850)414-6122 (facsimile) mark. lovell(cbdms.myflorida.com Please Note: All solicitation related Questions must be submitted through the Q&A Board per Section 2.5. Answers to MyFloridaMarketPlace System questions may be located in the solicitation document, Section 3.5. Customer Service Representatives for MyFloddaMarketPlace may be contacted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EDT) for MFMP system questions, toll-free at (866) 352-3776, (866-FLA-EPRO). 3.2 Terms and Conditions Potential Respondents to the solicitation are encouraged to carefully review all the materials contained herein and prepare Responses accordingly. All Responses are subject to the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the following sections of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the order of precedence listed: • Section 1.0, Introduction • Section 6.0, Technical Specifications • Section 3.0, Special Instructions to Respondents • Section 5.0, Special Conditions • Section 2.0, General Instructions to Respondents [PUR 1001 (10/06)] • Section 4.0, General Contract Conditions [PUR 1000 (10/06)] • Section 7.0, Price Sheet and Forms The Department objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Respondent, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a Respondent's Response. In submitting its Response, the Respondent agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall result in the disqualification of the Respondent's Response for any offers associated with the additional terms or conditions. Failure to comply with the solicitation requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a Response, shall be grounds for rejecting a Response. This Section, 3.2, supersedes and replaces Section 2.4, Terms and Conditions. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, rrB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 20 of 53 3.3 Definitions The Definitions found and referenced in the General Instructions to Respondents [PUR1001 (10/06)], Section 2.1, and General Contract Conditions [PUR1000 (10/06)], Section 4.1, shall apply to this Section. The following additional terms are also defined: (a) "State" means the State of Florida. (b) "Department" means the Florida Department of Management Services. (c) "Procurement Officer", "Contract Manager', or "Contract Administrator' means the Buyer's contracting personnel, as identified in Section 3.1 or as amended by the Department. (d) "Eligible User" is defined in 60A-1.005, F.A.C. The following entities are eligible users: 1. All governmental agencies, as defined in Section 163.3164, F.S., which have a physical presence within the State of Florida; 2. Any independent, non-profit college or university that is located within the State of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Specific Authority 287.042 (12) F.S. Law Implemented 287.012 (12) F.S. History— New 8-24-04. Section 287.056 of the Florida Statutes governs agencies' use of the Contract. Others may seek Department approval under section 287.042(2)(a) as an eligible user of the Contract. (e) "Vendor(s)" means the entity that believes itself capable and is in the business of providing a Commodity and/or contractual service similar to those within the solicitation, and may or may not respond to the solicitation. (f) "Contractor(s)" means the Respondent that contracts to sell Commodities and/or contractual services, which meet the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein, to an Eligible User. (g) "Manufacturer(s)" means the original producer of a Commodity and/or contractual service. (h) "Dealer(s)" or "Certified Representative(s)" means a Manufacturer's representative authorized to market, sell, and service specific Commodities and/or contractual services. (i) "Commodity(ies)" means a tangible good, which may or may not meet the specifications herein. (j) "Commodity Code(s)" means the State of Florida specified numeric code for classifying specifications, Commodities, contractual services, Acquisition Methods, and Discounts which meet specific requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 21 of 53 (k) "MSRP" is an acronym for the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. It represents the Manufacturer's recommended retail selling Price, list Price, published Price, or other usual and customary Price that would be paid by the purchaser for specific Commodities and contractual services without benefit of a Contract resulting from the solicitation. It must be publicly listed, available, and verifiable by the Department. 3.4 Who May Respond The Department will accept Responses from capable Ammunition and Officers' Equipment Manufacturers or Dealers/Certified Representatives, who are in good standing with the State of Florida, satisfying the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the solicitation documents. To be eligible for award, a Respondent shall have the demonstrated capability to perform a statewide Contract in the State of Florida. By submitting a Response, each Respondent certifies that it satisfies all criteria specified in the solicitation documents. The Department may request, and the Respondent shall provide, supporting information and/or documentation. Failure to supply supporting information and/or documentation as requested will result in disqualification of the Response. 3.5 MyFloridaMarketPlace Solicitation Overview The Department uses the MyFloridaMarketPlace System ("MFMP") to receive Responses to solicitations electronically. 3.5.1 MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Registration Application Vendors must have a revised, current, and complete Vendor Registration Application identified on the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Registration System at: https://vendor.mvfloridamarketi)lace.com/. If you have not registered, please be advised that a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours will be required for access to the Sourcing Tool. Completion of this registration is mandatory for those Vendors who wish to submit a Response. 3.5.2 MvFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool Training This solicitation will be conducted using the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool at: h_tti)://sourcing.mooridamarketi3lace.com/. Optional training on how to respond to this solicitation electronically is offered at: http://marketplace.myflorida.com/vendor/vendor solicitation help.htm. Download and review the document titled "ITB Event User Guide." • For all technical questions about the Sourcing Tool, Vendors should contact the MyFloridaMarketPlace Customer Service Desk at 866-FLA-EPRO (866-352- 3776) or: vendorhelp(aDmyfloridamarketplace.com. • For additional information or assistance on using the Sourcing Tool, please visit the MyFloridaMarketPlace website at the following link: http://marketplace.myflorida.com/vendor/vendor solicitation help.htm. This site includes: AMMUNmON AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 22 of 53 i. Solicitation User Guides ii. On Demand web -based Sourcing training link iii. WinZip FAQs iv. Vendor FAQs 3.5.3 MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool Tips When working in the Sourcing Tool, be aware of the twenty (20) minute time-out function in the Tool. This means that you should save your work (click the SAVE button) at intervals of less than twenty (20) minutes to ensure your entries since you last saved are not lost. Please note that clicking the SAVE button within the Sourcing Tool only saves your solicitation Responses. The SAVE button does not transmit your solicitation Response to the State. In order to transmit your solicitation Response to the State, you must click the SUBMIT button on the SUMMARY page of the solicitation Response. After clicking the SUBMIT button, it is the Respondent's responsibility to check any submitted Response within the Sourcing Tool to verify that the Response is accurately and completely captured within the Sourcing Tool. Respondents must do this while there is sufficient time remaining in the solicitation period in the event you discover an error and need to resubmit a revised Response. To validate your Response, you should do the following before the solicitation period ends: • Go to the "My Bids / My Responses" tab within the Sourcing Tool after you submitted your Response. • Click on the Response ID number of your last submitted Response. • Review entire Response to make sure all responses are complete, accurate, and as you intended to submit. • Minimum areas to check are: • Text boxes — Is your entire answer viewable? • Yes/No questions — Is the displayed answer correct? • All uploaded document files — Can you open attached document(s) and clearly view entire content? Does the content of the file(s) match your Response within the Tool (e.g., not an earlier version, incomplete copy, or working copy)? • Pricing and Other Information — Are all Prices and other information you intended to submit visible and accurately captured within Sourcing Tool? • Required Items - Are all items listed in the solicitation completed as required within the Sourcing Tool? DO NOT RELY ON THE MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SOURCING TOOL'S TIME REMAINING CLOCK. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION CLOSING TIME SHALL BE AS REFLECTED IN SECTION 1.2, TIMELINE. The response deadline(s) shall be as reflected in Section 1.2, Timeline, of this solicitation. The MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool's time remaining clock is not the official submission date and time AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 23 of 53 deadline, it is intended only to approximate the solicitation closing and may require periodic adjustments. It is stronaly recommended to submit your bid as early as possible. You should allow time to receive any requested assistance and to receive verification of your submittal; waiting until the last hours of the solicitation could impact the timely submittal of your bid. 3.5.4 MyFloridaMarketPlace and Vendor Bid System Email Notification Vendors are reminded that the Sourcing Tools' Email Notifications are an option provided as a courtesy. The State of Florida is not under any obligation and does not guarantee that Vendors will receive Email Notifications concerning the posting, amendment, or close of solicitations. Vendors are responsible for checking the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool and the Vendor Bid System for information and updates concerning solicitations. 3.5.5 CD Backup copy of MyFloridaMarketPlace Bid Response A CD version of all bid data (Ammunition and Officers' Equipment pricing spreadsheets, Balance of Line percentage discount offered (if applicable), product specification details and all attachments that require prices, data, signatures and/or any other vendor -supplied information) must be delivered and received by the contact person identified in Section 3.1 no later than the date and time indicated in Section 1.2 (Timeline). Please note that faxed or e-mailed responses will not be accepted, and responses submitted other than via the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool and/or delivered CD as described above will be deemed non- responsive. In the event that information in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and CD Backup copies do not match, or if either response method is not received by the date and time indicated in Section 1.2 (Timeline), the Department at its sole discretion may reject the response, or accept the response that is more beneficial to State of Florida customers. Again, the Sourcing Tool in MyFloridaMarketPlace is the primary bid response system, and assistance with technical aspects of this system may be obtained by contacting the help desk at (866) 352-3776, (866-FLA-EPRO). Since data, prices and descriptive information in the CD Backup copy of the MyFloridaMarketPlace response must exactly match the Sourcing Tool information, it is strongly recommended that vendors copy the required information onto the CD Backup, then upload the applicable files into MyFloridaMarketPlace from this CD. This process will have two benefits; greatly reducing the chances of submitting conflicting or missing data, prices and descriptive information in either response format, and by ensuring an on-time response since the CD Backup must be sent or hand -delivered in time to meet the bidding deadline. 3.6 Amendments or Addendums to the Solicitation Documents AMMUNrION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, RB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 24 of 53 The Department reserves the right to issue Amendments or Addendums to the solicitation. Notice of any Amendment or Addendum will be posted within MyFloridaMarketPlace and/or the Vendor Bid System. Such notice, if required, will contain the appropriate details for identifying and reviewing the formal notices and/or changes to the solicitation. Each Vendor is responsible for monitoring the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool and the Vendor Bid System sites for new or changing information concerning the solicitation. 3.7 Estimated Quantities To assist Respondents in the solicitation process, average estimated annual historical spend information is provided. Spend information is based on FY 05/06, 06/07 and 07/08 data. This figure shall not be construed as commitments. • Estimated Annual Spend: $20 Million ($20M USD) The above figure reflects estimated annual spend generated by Eligible Users of past contracts for similar Commodities and/or contractual services and is not a commitment. Additional estimations of usage, quantity and/or other estimates may be provided by the Department in the solicitation documents. The figures provided are to assist Respondents in the solicitation process and/or to assist the Department in evaluating, measuring, and/or scoring Responses to the solicitation and shall not be construed as commitments. 3.8 Products and Approved Equivalents Unless otherwise specified, products listed in the solicitation documents are descriptive, not restrictive. To that end, vendors are encouraged to offer additional Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products that meet or exceed the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the solicitation, and are approved by the Department as equivalents to Ammunition/Officers' Equipment products listed in the solicitation documents and currently available on the existing State Term Contracts. It is the intent of this solicitation that items currently available on the two existing State Term Contracts, Ammunition, Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray and Less -Lethal Munitions, State Term Contract # 680-050-07-1, http://dms.myfiorida.com/business operations/state purchasing/vendor information/stat e contracts agreements and price lists/state term contracts/ammunition handcuffs t argets pepper spray less lethal munitions and Officers' Equipment, State Term Contract # 680-650-05-1, hftp://dms.myflorida.com/business operations/state purchasing/vendor information/stat e contracts agreements and price lists/state term contracts/officers equipment are available for State of Florida customers as a seamless transition from these existing contracts. To this end, vendors should examine these contracts and the currently - available products. Products offered that meet or exceed the performance of currently - available products will be considered for award. Please submit these products using the spreadsheets (Ammunition and Non -Ammo Products) located in the "Items" tab within the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1 -680-050-0 Page 25 of 53 This section references and acknowledges the many local jurisdictional customers (i.e., Florida cities, counties, universities, water management districts, etc.) that are major users of this contract. The needs of these customers will be well -served by a competitive offer and potential award of items in this category that are not currently available on the existing State Term Contracts. The final determination of what products are considered to be in this category, their suitability for use and status as an Approved Equivalent is at the sole discretion of the Department, using the advice of Eligible Users. Vendors submitting products as approved equivalents will clearly identify these products, the currently -listed products that they will replace or augment, and supporting literature or other documentation that demonstrates that the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the original product. For the purposes of this solicitation, the term "Core Products" refer to the most frequently purchased items from both current (Ammunition and Officers' Equipment) State Term Contracts. These products consist of Core (originally solicited) products evaluated and awarded on the previous solicitations, along with products added during the term of these contracts at the request of eligible user customers. Links to these contracts and the products listed may be found at the following links, and by clicking on the applicable Price Sheets for each listed contractor: Ammunition, Targets, Handcuffs, Pepper Spray and Less Lethal Munitions: hfti):Hdms.mvflorida.com/business operations/state_ purchasing/vendor information/stat e contracts agreements and price lists/state term contracts/ammunition handcuffs t argets pepper spray less lethal munitions Officers' Equipment, (Includes Officers' Equipment, Firearms, Shoes and Boots, Leather Goods and Badges and Insignia lots): htti):Hdms.mvflorida.com/business operations/state purchasing/vendor information/stat e contracts agreements and price lists/state term contracts/officers equipment "Balance of Line" participation is optional„ and refers to the ability to sell Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products not awarded as Core products during the ITB evaluation process. There are four criteria required for Balance of Line award consideration: • The product must be in the scope of the contract, i.e., an Ammunition and/or Officers' Equipment product. • The product cannot be listed as a Core product with specific pricing awarded to any contractor on the resulting contract. • The contractor offering Balance of Line product(s) must have been awarded one or more Core products during the evaluation and award phases of this Invitation to Bid, and must be in good standing with the State of Florida in other areas of this or any other State Term Contract(s) they are associated with. • A contractor offering Balance of Line products must submit a firm percentage amount (greater than 25% ofd discount from the prevailing MSRP price. This percentage discount will not be decreased during the lifetime of the contract, including any renewal periods if applicable. This Balance of Line Discount will be AMMUNITION AND Omcros' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 26 of 53 entered as a question requiring a numeric answer in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool The Department, at its sole discretion may accept or reject all Core and/or Balance of Line products, prices and percentage discounts. Likewise, vendors are not required to offer a Balance -of -Line discount percentage. If they do not, the only method to add products after the contract award is addressed in Section 5.5, Product Additions/Deletions. These requested additions and deletions must be in the best interests of the State of Florida, and/or at the request of a customer. This is generally interpreted that the new or replacement product(s) must fit the category (Ammunition and/or Officers' Equipment), and a customer of the contract indicates in writing that this(ese) added product(s) are essential to their mission and operations. Complete details for the replaced or added product(s), (Manufacturer's SKU or product number, product description and specifications, MSRP pricing, discount percentage offered to State of Florida customers off of the MSRP and the net price to State of Florida customers) must be included, and the Department at its sole discretion may accept or deny this request. New products may be considered for addition to the contract. Requests may be submitted to State Purchasing, with the State reserving the right to add or delete products. All requests for new product additions must include the following: • Written or e-mailed request by the Eligible User for the product • Manufacturer's current Price List in compact disk (CD) format • Literature, description and State of Florida discounted price of the product requested, within the scope of the contract For most non -repetitive, non-core product purchases, the Balance of Line option is the best method to add products fitting this description. This Section, 3.8, supersedes and replaces Section 2.10, Manufacturer's Name and Approved Equivalents and modifies Section 5.5, Product Additions / Deletions. 3.9 Submittal of Response 3.9.1 Submittal of Offer Respondents will submit their offers via the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool (https://sourcing.mAo(damarketplace.com/). (See also Section 3.5.5, CD Backup copy of MyFloridaMarketPlace Bid Response.) The Response shall include all appropriate pricing, documents, forms, files, question responses, and information responses located within the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool for the solicitation: All required or requested pricing, documents, forms, files, question responses, and information responses will be entered electronically in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool during this solicitation as indicated. If no indication for submission is provided for required or requested documents or files, or if instructions to mail a specific document, form, or file are provided, then those specific documents, forms, or files only shall be mailed to the attention of the Contact Person in Section 3.1 of the solicitation. The outer packaging of mailed documents shall clearly state: Solicitation Title, Number (ITB No. 1-680-050-0), Ammunition and Officers' Equipment), and the Solicitation Responses Due Date and Time from the Timeline in Section 1.2 of the AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 27 of 53 solicitation. Failure to provide all required information within the solicitation Response will result in reiection of the Response. In the event the Respondent submits more than one Response in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool, only the last Response received by the system shall be considered for award. Previous Responses will not be visible to the State of Florida. Responses (other than document, file, or form submissions indicated by the solicitation to be mailed) not submitted within the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool shall be rejected. The System will require Respondents to review the Solicitation Preparation Checklist (Attachment B) and confirm that they have completed all required activities before receiving the offer. The Solicitation Preparation Checklist does not relieve the Respondent of responsibility for ensuring that all requirements of the solicitation are included with the solicitation Response. The Solicitation Preparation Checklist does not have to be provided with the Response. Each Respondent is responsible for ensuring that their offer is accurately and completely submitted before the Solicitation Responses Due Date and Time noted on the Timeline in Section 1.2 of the solicitation. The Department shall not consider late offers and the System will NOT accept offers after the Solicitation Responses Due Date and Time specified in the Timeline. The Response must be accurate, complete, and submitted in the MvFloridaMarketplace Sourcina Tool, or as otherwise provided in the solicitation documents, by the date and time specified on the Timeline or the Response shall be deemed non-responsive. 3.9.2 Price Sheet Responses Price Sheet Responses will be submitted in the locations and formats provided in the Price Sheets, Attachment A, as described or referenced within this Section, 3.9.2. The Price Sheets, Attachment A, are contained within two (2) separate Microsoft ExcelTM workbooks. These spreadsheets are titled "Ammunition — Core Products", and "Officers' Equipment — Core Products". These constitute the current State Contract categories of Ammunition, Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray (O.C.), Less - Lethal Munitions, Badges and Insignia, Leather Goods, Firearms, Shoes and Boots and miscellaneous Officers' Equipment products. All Prices will be in U.S. Dollars, whole ($USD; e.g., $99,999); all Discounts shall be a Percentage to the one-hundredth decimal place (%; e.g., 99.99%); and all Dates will be in full standard numerical format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY). The Respondent shall include in the Price for each Commodity offered: any profit, administrative charges, environmental fees, handling charges, shipping charges, Delivery charges to any point within the State of Florida, warranty charges, and any other charges or fees necessary to deliver the product according to the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions, exclusive of taxes. The Respondent agrees and confirms that the Prices offered for each product do not exceed the MSRP for the respective product. To verify that Prices are below MSRP, the Respondent agrees to provide current MSRP documentation to the Department, in their ITB response, along with any price or product change requests, and at any AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 28 of 53 other time as requested by the Department (including the original and any renewal Contract terms). The Respondent may offer only the product(s) available that meet or exceed the solicitation's requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions. Should a Respondent submit a Response containing a product that does not meet or exceed the solicitation's requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions, that offer will be disqualified as non-responsive. The Department in its sole discretion shall determine the acceptability of a Commodity or contractual service offered. The Price Sheets, (Attachment A), will be submitted to the Department electronically using the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool, per Section 3.9.1 of the solicitation. Failure to properly submit or provide a compliant Price Sheet with the Response shall result in the Respondent being deemed non-responsive. 3.9.3 Alternate Responses Respondent may not submit more than one offer for each listed Ammunition or Officers' Equipment product. Additional, optional equipment that supports the primary product must be clearly identified in your response as (a) line item(s), listed directly under the row where the primary product is identified. 3.9.4 Savings/Price Reductions Respondent shall submit one (1) accurately completed Savings/Price Reductions form (Attachment D) with their Response containing the required savings information for each Commodity offered and a method for the Department to verify the savings information provided. The Savings/Price Reductions form shall be mailed to the Department per Section 3.9.1 of the solicitation. Failure to provide the Savings/Price Reductions form with the Response may result in the Respondent being deemed non-responsive. 3.9.5 Ordering Instructions Respondent shall submit one (1) completed Ordering Instructions form (Attachment C) with their Response identifying persons responsible for answering questions about the Response and administering the Contract, if awarded, and shall provide information necessary for placing orders under the Contract, if awarded. The Ordering Instructions form will be submitted with the, Price Sheets and other required attachments, to the Department electronically using the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Tool, per Section 3.9.1 of the solicitation. Failure to provide the Ordering Instructions form with the Response will result in the Respondent being deemed non- responsive. 3.9.6 Contract Signature Page Resioondent shall submit one (1) completed original Contract Signature Page (Attachment E) with their Response by mail to the Department per Section 3.9.1 of the solicitation. Failure to provide the Contract Signature Page with the Response may result in the Respondent being deemed non-responsive. AMMUN ON AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 29 of 53 Note: The submission of the Contract Signature Page does not signify, imply, or guarantee award of a Contract, but may be used if the Respondent is awarded a Contract per Basis for Award. Section 3.11 of the solicitation. 3.10 Evaluation Criteria The Department shall evaluate eligible responsive offers. Responses that do not meet all requirements of the solicitation or fail to provide all required information, documents, or materials may be rejected as non-responsive. Respondents who's Responses, past performance, or current status do not reflect the capability, integrity, or reliability to fully and in good faith perform the requirements of a Contract may be rejected as non - responsible. The Department reserves the right to determine which Responses meet the requirements of this solicitation, and which Respondents are responsive and responsible. 3.11 Basis for Award The Department shall make a single award statewide to the lowest Priced responsive and responsible Respondent by Manufacturer's product, product lot (see description below) or a combination of these methods. If more than one (1) Respondent offers the same Manufacturer's product, only the lowest offer shall be considered for award for that Manufacturer's product. The Department reserves the right to make awards as determined to be in the best interest of the State of Florida, and to accept or reject any and all offers, or separable portions, and to waive any minor irregularity, technicality, or omission if the Department determines that doing so will serve the State of Florida's best interest. Products offered for evaluation will be grouped into lots under the categories of Ammunition, Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray (O.C.), Less -Lethal Munitions, Badges and Insignia, Leather Goods, Firearms, Shoes and Boots and miscellaneous Officers' Equipment products. Contract award will be made to the lowest -priced responsive and responsible vendor that offers products by lot, by individual Manufacturer's product or a combination of these methods. 3.12 State Obiectives Within thirty (30) calendar days following award of the Contract, if awarded, successful Respondents shall submit plans addressing each of the State's objectives listed below, to the extent applicable to the items/services covered by this solicitation. 3.12.1 Diversity Florida is a state rich in its diversity and is dedicated to fostering the continued development and economic growth of small, minority, and women -owned businesses. Participation of a diverse group of Respondents doing business with the State is central to this effort. To this end, it is vital that small, minority, and women - owned business enterprises participate in the State's procurement process as both prime Contractors and Subcontractors under prime Contracts. Small, minority, and women -owned businesses are strongly encouraged to submit replies to this solicitation. AMMUNrrnN AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 30 of 53 The Contractor shall submit documentation addressing Diversity and describing the efforts being made to encourage the participation of small, minority, and women - owned businesses. Information on Certified Minority Business Enterprises (CMBE) is available from the Office of Supplier Diversity at: http://dms.mvflorida.com/other programs/office of supplier diversity osd/. 3.12.2 Environmental Considerations The State supports and encourages initiatives to protect and preserve our environment. The Contractor shall submit as part of any response the Contractor's plan to support the procurement of products and materials with recycled content, and the intent of Section 287.045, Florida Statutes, The Contractor shall also provide a plan for reducing and or handling of any hazardous waste generated by Contractor's company. Reference Rule 62-730.160, Florida Administrative Code. It is a requirement of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that a generator of hazardous waste materials that exceeds a certain threshold must have a valid and current Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Number. This identification number shall be submitted as part of Contractor's explanation of its company's hazardous waste plan and shall explain in detail its handling and disposal of this waste. 3.12.3 Certification of Drug -Free Workplace Program The State supports and encourages initiatives to keep the workplaces of Florida's Suppliers and Contractors drug free. Section 287.087 of the Florida Statutes provides that, where identical tie responses are received, preference shall be given to a response received from a Respondent that certifies it has implemented a drug- free workforce program. If applicable, Respondent shall certify that the Respondent has a drug-free workplace program using the Certification of Drug -Free Workplace form included in Attachment F of the solicitation. The Contractor shall describe how it will address the implementation of a drug free workplace in offering the items of the solicitation. 3.12.4 Products Available from the Blind or Other Handicapped (RESPECT) The State supports and encourages the gainful employment of citizens with disabilities. It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles that are the subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract shall be purchased from a nonprofit agency for the blind or for the severely handicapped that is qualified pursuant to Chapter 413, Florida Statutes, in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in Section 413.036(1) and (2), Florida Statutes; and for purposes of this Contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Contract shall be deemed to be substituted for the state agency insofar as dealings with such qualified nonprofit agency are concerned. Additional information about the designated nonprofit agency and the products it offers is available at http://www. respectofflorida.orq. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 31 of 53 The Contractor shall describe how it will address the use of RESPECT in offering the items of the solicitation. 3.12.5 Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE) The State supports and encourages the use of Florida correctional work programs. It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the subject of, or required to carry out, this Contract shall be purchased from the corporation identified under Chapter 946, F.S., in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in Section 946.515(2), and (4), F.S.; and for purposes of this contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Contract shall be deemed to be substituted for this agency insofar as dealings with such corporation are concerned. Additional information about PRIDE and the products it offers is available at http://www.pridefl.com. The Contractor shall describe how it will address the use of PRIDE in offering the items of the solicitation. 3.12.6 State of Florida Mentor Protege Program The State of Florida is committed to supporting its diverse business industry and population through ensuring participation by minority- and women -owned business enterprises in the economic life of the state. The State of Florida Mentor Protege Program connects minority- and women -owned businesses with private corporations for business development mentoring. We strongly encourage firms doing business with the State of Florida to consider this initiative. For more information on the Mentor Protege Program, please contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915. 3.13 Lobbying The Respondent shall not lobby the legislative, judicial or executive branches, or any State Agency on any aspect of the Contract during the procurement process (i.e. from time Contract is advertised to execution of a Contract) associated with the Contract. Violation of this restriction can be cause for disqualification from the procurement process. In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes, and as provided herein, the Contractor may not expend any State funds for the purpose of lobbying the legislature, the judicial branch, the executive branch, or any State Agency. [The Remainder of this Page is Intentionally Left Blank (Other than Footer Information)] AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 32 of 53 SECTION 4.0 GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS (PUR 1000) CONTENTS 4.1 DEFINITIONS. 4.2 PURCHASE ORDERS. 4.3 PRODUCT VERSION. 4.4 PRICE CHANGES APPLICABLE ONLY TO TERM CONTRACTS. 4.5 ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES. 4.6 PACKAGING. 4.7 MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS. 4.8 INSPECTION AT CONTRACTOR'S SITE. 4.9 SAFETY STANDARDS. 4.10 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 4.11 LITERATURE. 4.12 TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY. 4.13 INSTALLATION. 4.14 RISK OF Loss. 4.15 TRANSACTION FEE. 4.16 INVOICING AND PAYMENT. 4.17 TAXES. 4.18 GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS. 4.19 LOBBYING AND INTEGRITY. 4.20 INDEMNIFICATION. 4.21 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. 4.22 SUSPENSION OF WORK. 4.23 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. 4.24 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. 4.25 FORCE MA.IEURE, NOTICE OF DELAY, AND NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY. 4.26 SCOPE CHANGES. 4.27 RENEWAL. 4.28 ADVERTISING. 4.29 ASSIGNMENT. 4.30 DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 4.31 EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS. 4.32 SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY. 4.33 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS OF CONTRACTOR. 4.34 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. 4.35 WARRANTY OF AUTHORITY. 4.36 WARRANTY OF ABILITY TO PERFORM. 4.37 NOTICES. 4.38 LEASES AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASES. 4.39 PRISON REHABILITATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. (PRIDE). 4.40 PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM THE BLIND OR OTHER HANDICAPPED. 4.41 MODIFICATION OF TERMS. 4.42 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. 4.43 WAIVER. 4.44 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 33 of 53 4.45 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. 4.46 SEVERABILITY. 4.47 SPECIAL CONDITIONS. 4.1 Definitions The definitions contained in s. 60A-1.001, F.A.C. shall apply to this agreement. The following additional terms are also defined: a. "Contract" means the legally enforceable agreement that results from a successful solicitation. The parties to the Contract will be the Customer and Contractor. b. "Customer" means the State agency or other entity that will order products directly from the Contractor under the Contract. c. "Product" means any deliverable under the Contract, which may include commodities, services, technology or software. d. "Purchase order" means the form or format a Customer uses to make a purchase under the Contract (e.g., a formal written purchase order, electronic purchase order, procurement card, or other authorized means). 4.2 Purchase Orders A Contractor shall not deliver or furnish products until a Customer transmits a purchase order. All purchase orders shall bear the Contract or solicitation number, shall be placed by the Customer directly with the Contractor, and shall be deemed to incorporate by reference the Contract and solicitation terms and conditions. Any discrepancy between the Contract terms and the terms stated on the Contractor's order form, confirmation, or acknowledgement shall be resolved in favor of terms most favorable to the Customer. A purchase order for services within the ambit of section 287.058(1) of the Florida Statutes shall be deemed to incorporate by reference the requirements of subparagraphs (a) through (f) thereof. Customers shall designate a contract manager and a contract administrator as required by subsections 287.057(15) and (16) of the Florida Statutes. 4.3 Product Version Purchase orders shall be deemed to reference a manufacturer's most recently release model or version of the product at the time of the order, unless the Customer specifically requests in writing an earlier model or version and the contractor is willing to provide such model or version. 4.4 Price Changes Applicable only to Term Contracts If this is a term contract for commodities or services, the following provisions apply. a. Quantity Discounts. Contractors are urged to offer additional discounts for one time delivery of large single orders. Customers should seek to negotiate additional price concessions on quantity purchases of any products offered under the Contract. State Customers shall document their files accordingly. AMMUNITION AND OFF1cERs' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 34 of 53 b. Best Pricing Offer. During the Contract term, if the Customer becomes aware of better pricing offered by the Contractor for substantially the same or a smaller quantity of a product outside the Contract, but upon the same or similar terms of the Contract, then at the discretion of the Customer the price under the Contract shall be immediately reduced to the lower price. c. Sales Promotions. In addition to decreasing prices for the balance of the Contract term due to a change in market conditions, a Contractor may conduct sales promotions involving price reductions for a specified lesser period. A Contractor shall submit to the Contract Specialist documentation identifying the proposed (1) starting and ending dates of the promotion, (2) products involved, and (3) promotional prices compared to then -authorized prices. Promotional prices shall be available to all Customers. Upon approval, the Contractor shall provide conspicuous notice of the promotion. Trade-in. Customers may trade-in equipment when making purchases from the Contract. A trade-in shall be negotiated between the Customer and the Contractor. Customers are obligated to actively seek current fair market value when trading equipment, and to keep accurate records of the process. For State agencies, it may be necessary to provide documentation to the Department of Financial Services and to the agency property custodian pursuant to Chapter 273, F.S. e. Equitable Adjustment, The Customer may, in its sole discretion, make an equitable adjustment in the Contract terms or pricing if pricing or availability of supply is affected by extreme and unforeseen volatility in the marketplace, that is, by circumstances that satisfy all the following criteria: (1) the volatility is due to causes wholly beyond the Contractor's control, (2) the volatility affects the marketplace or industry, not just the particular Contract source of supply, (3) the effect on pricing or availability of supply is substantial, and (4) the volatility so affects the Contractor that continued performance of the Contract would result in a substantial loss. 4.5 Additional Quantities For a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of solicitation award, the Customer reserves the right to acquire additional quantities up to the amount shown on the solicitation but not to exceed the threshold for Category Two at the prices submitted in the response to the solicitation. 4.6 Packaging Tangible product shall be securely and properly packed for shipment, storage, and stocking in appropriate, clearly labeled, shipping containers and according to accepted commercial practice, without extra charge for packing materials, cases, or other types of containers. All containers and packaging shall become and remain Customer's property. 4.7 Manufacturer's Name and Approved Equivalents Unless otherwise specified, any manufacturers' names, trade names, brand names, information or catalog numbers listed in a specification are descriptive, not restrictive. With the Customer's prior approval, the Contractor may provide any product that meets or exceeds the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall demonstrate comparability, including appropriate catalog AMMUNITION AND OFFIcERV EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 35 of 53 materials, literature, specifications, test data, etc. The Customer shall determine in its sole discretion whether a product is acceptable as an equivalent. 4.8 Inspection at Contractor's Site The Customer reserves the right to inspect, at any reasonable time with prior notice, the equipment or product or plant or other facilities of a Contractor to assess conformity with Contract requirements and to determine whether they are adequate and suitable for proper and effective Contract performance. 4.9 Safety Standards All manufactured items and fabricated assemblies subject to operation under pressure, operation by connection to an electric source, or operation involving connection to a manufactured, natural, or LP gas source shall be constructed and approved in a manner acceptable to the appropriate State inspector. Acceptability customarily requires, at a minimum, identification marking of the appropriate safety standard organization, where such approvals of listings have been established for the type of device offered and furnished, for example: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for pressure vessels; the Underwriters Laboratories and/or National Electrical Manufacturers' Association for electrically operated assemblies; and the American Gas Association for gas -operated assemblies. In addition, all items furnished shall meet all applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and state and federal requirements relating to clean air and water pollution. 4.10 Americans with Disabilities Act Contractors should identify any products that may be used or adapted for use by visually, hearing, or other physically impaired individuals. 4.11 Literature Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish literature reasonably related to the product offered, for example, user manuals, price schedules, catalogs, descriptive brochures, etc. 4.12 Transportation and Delivery Prices shall include all charges for packing, handling, freight, distribution, and inside delivery. Transportation of goods shall be FOB Destination to any point within thirty (30) days after the Customer places an Order. A Contractor, within five (5) days after receiving a purchase order, shall notify the Customer of any potential delivery delays. Evidence of inability or intentional delays shall be cause for Contract cancellation and Contractor suspension. 4.13 Installation Where installation is required, Contractor shall be responsible for placing and installing the product in the required locations at no additional charge, unless otherwise designated on the purchase order. Contractor's authorized product and price list shall clearly and separately identify any additional installation charges. All materials used in the installation shall be of good quality and shall be free of defects that would diminish the appearance of the product or render it structurally or operationally unsound. Installation includes the furnishing of any equipment, rigging, and materials required to install or replace the product in the proper location. AmmuNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-05D-0 Page 36 of 53 Contractor shall protect the site from damage and shall repair damages or injury caused during installation by Contractor or its employees or agents. If any alteration, dismantling, excavation, etc., is required to achieve installation, the Contractor shall promptly restore the structure or site to its original condition. Contractor shall perform installation work so as to cause the least inconvenience and interference with Customers and with proper consideration of others on site. Upon completion of the installation, the location and surrounding area of work shall be left clean and in a neat and unobstructed condition, with everything in satisfactory repair and order. 4.14 Risk of Loss Matters of inspection and acceptance are addressed in s. 215.422, F.S. Until acceptance, risk of loss or damage shall remain with the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for filing, processing, and collecting all damage claims. To assist the Contractor with damage claims, the Customer shall: record any evidence of visible damage on all copies of the delivering carrier's Bill of Lading; report damages to the carrier and the Contractor; and provide the Contractor with a copy of the carrier's Bill of Lading and damage inspection report. When a Customer rejects a product, Contractor shall remove it from the premises within ten days after notification or rejection. Upon rejection notification, the risk of loss of rejected or non- conforming product shall remain with the Contractor. Rejected product not removed by the Contractor within ten days shall be deemed abandoned by the Contractor, and the Customer shall have the right to dispose of it as its own property. Contractor shall reimburse the Customer for costs and expenses incurred in storing or effecting removal or disposition of rejected product. 4.15 Transaction Fee The State of Florida has instituted MyFloridaMarketPlace, a statewide eProcurement System (System"). Pursuant to section 287.057(23), Florida Statutes (2002), all payments shall be assessed a Transaction Fee of one percent (1.0%), which the Contractor shall pay to the State, unless exempt pursuant to 60A-1.032, F.A.C. For payments within the State accounting system (FLAIR or its successor), the Transaction Fee shall, when possible, be automatically deducted from payments to the Contractor. if automatic deduction is not possible, the Contractor shall pay the Transaction Fee pursuant to Rule 60A- 1.031(2), F.A.C. By submission of these reports and corresponding payments, Contractor certifies their correctness. All such reports and payments shall be subject to audit by the State or its designee. Contractor shall receive a credit for any Transaction Fee paid by the Contractor for the purchase of any item(s) if such item(s) are returned to the Contractor through no fault, act, or omission of the Contractor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Transaction Fee is non-refundable when an item is rejected or returned, or declined, due to the Contractor's failure to perform or comply with specifications or requirements of the agreement. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute grounds for declaring the Contractor in default and recovering re -procurement costs from the Contractor in addition to all outstanding fees. CONTRACTORS DELINQUENT IN PAYING TRANSACTION FEES SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM CONDUCTING FUTURE BUSINESS WITH THE STATE. 4.16 Invoicing and Payment AMMUNmON AND OFFICERS' EQUPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 37 of 53 Invoices shall contain the Contract number, purchase order number, and the appropriate vendor identification number. The State may require any other information from the Contractor that the State deems necessary to verify any purchase order placed under the Contract. At the State's option, Contractors may be required to invoice electronically pursuant to guidelines of the Department of Management Services. Current guidelines require that Contractor supply electronic invoices in lieu of paper-based invoices for those transactions processed through the system. Electronic invoices shall be submitted to the Customer through the Ariba Supplier Network (ASN) in one of the following mechanisms — EDI 810, cXML, or web - based invoice entry within the ASN. Payment shall be made in accordance with sections 215.422 and 287.0585 of the Florida Statutes, which govern time limits for payment of invoices. Invoices that must be returned to a Contractor due to preparation errors will result in a delay in payment. Contractors may call (850) 413-7269 Monday through Friday to inquire about the status of payments by State Agencies. The Customer is responsible for all payments under the Contract. A Customer's failure to pay, or delay in payment, shall not constitute a breach of the Contract and shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligations to the Department or to other Customers. 4.17 Taxes The State does not pay Federal excise or sales taxes on direct purchases of tangible personal property. The State will not pay for any personal property taxes levied on the Contractor or for any taxes levied on employees' wages. Any exceptions to this paragraph shall be explicitly noted by the Customer on a purchase order or other special contract condition. 4.18 Governmental Restrictions If the Contractor believes that any governmental restrictions have been imposed that require alteration of the material, quality, workmanship or performance of the products offered under the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Customer in writing, indicating the specific restriction. The Customer reserves the right and the complete discretion to accept any such alteration or to cancel the Contract at no further expense to the Customer. 4.19 Lobbying and Integrity Customers shall ensure compliance with Section 11.062, FS and Section 216.347, FS. The Contractor shall not, in connection with this or any other agreement with the State, directly or indirectly (1) offer, confer, or agree to confer any pecuniary benefit on anyone_ as consideration for any State officer or employee's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, other exercise of discretion, or violation of a known legal duty, or (2) offer, give, or agree to give to anyone any gratuity for the benefit of, or at the direction or request of, any State officer or employee. For purposes of clause (2), "gratuity" means any payment of more than nominal monetary value in the form of cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. Upon request of the Customer's Inspector General, or other authorized State official, the Contractor shall provide any type of information the Inspector General deems relevant to the Contractor's integrity or responsibility. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, the Contractor's business or financial records, documents, or files of any type or form that refer to or relate to the Contract. The Contractor shall retain such records for the longer of (1) three years after the expiration of the Contract or (2) the period required by the General Records Schedules AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, RB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 38 of 53 maintained by the Florida Department of State (available at: htto://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/barm/genschedules/gensched.htm). The Contractor agrees to reimburse the State for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Inspector General or other authorized State official for investigations of the Contractor's compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between the Contractor and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of the Contractor. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to: salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in the Contractor's suspension or debarment. 4.20 Indemnification The Contractor shall be fully liable for the actions of its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors and shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Customers, and their officers, agents, and employees, from suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to personal injury and damage to real or personal tangible property alleged to be caused in whole or in part by Contractor, its agents, employees, partners, or subcontractors, provided, however, that the Contractor shall not indemnify for that portion of any loss or damages proximately caused by the negligent act or omission of the State or a Customer. Further, the Contractor shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State and Customers from any suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description, including attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to violation or infringement of a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or intellectual property right, provided, however, that the foregoing obligation shall not apply to a Customer's misuse or modification of Contractor's products or a Customer's operation or use of Contractor's products in a manner not contemplated by the Contract or the purchase order. If any product is the subject of an infringement suit, or in the Contractor's opinion is likely to become the subject of such a suit, the Contractor may at its sole expense procure for the Customer the right to continue using the product or to modify it to become non -infringing. If the Contractor is not reasonably able to modify or otherwise secure the Customer the right to continue using the product, the Contractor shall remove the product and refund the Customer the amounts paid in excess of a reasonable rental for past use. The customer shall not be liable for any royalties. The Contractor's obligations under the preceding two paragraphs with respect to any legal action are contingent upon the State or Customer giving the Contractor (1) written notice of any action or threatened action, (2) the opportunity to take over and settle or defend any such action at Contractor's sole expense, and (3) assistance in defending the action at Contractor's sole expense. The Contractor shall not be liable for any cost, expense, or compromise incurred or made by the State or Customer in any legal action without the Contractor's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 4.21 Limitation of Liability For all claims against the Contractor under any individual purchase order, and regardless of the basis on which the claim is made, the Contractor's liability under a purchase order for direct damages shall be limited to the greater of $100,000, the dollar amount of the purchase order, or two times the charges rendered by the Contractor under the purchase order. This limitation shall not apply to claims arising under the Indemnity paragraph contain in this agreement. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, RB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 39 of 53 Unless otherwise specifically enumerated in the Contract or in the purchase order, no party shall be liable to another for special, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages, including lost data or records (unless the purchase order requires the Contractor to back-up data or records), even if the party has been advised that such damages are possible. No party shall be liable for lost profits, lost revenue, or lost institutional operating savings. The State and Customer may, in addition to other remedies available to them at law or equity and upon notice to the Contractor, retain such monies from amounts due Contractor as may be necessary to satisfy any claim for damages, penalties, costs and the like asserted by or against them. The State may set off any liability or other obligation of the Contractor or its affiliates to the State against any payments due the Contractor under any contract with the State. 4.22 Suspension of Work The Customer may in its sole discretion suspend any or all activities under the Contract, at any time, when in the best interests of the State to do so. The Customer shall provide the Contractor written notice outlining the particulars of suspension. Examples of the reason for suspension include, but are not limited to, budgetary constraints, declaration of emergency, or other such circumstances. After receiving a suspension notice, the Contractor shall comply with the notice and shall not accept any purchase orders. Within ninety days, or any longer period agreed to by the Contractor, the Customer shall either (1) issue a notice authorizing resumption of work, at which time activity shall resume, or (2) terminate the Contract. Suspension of work shall not entitle the Contractor to any additional compensation. 4.23 Termination for Convenience The Customer, by written notice to the Contractor, may terminate the Contract in whole or in part when the Customer determines in its sole discretion that it is in the State's interest to do so. The Contractor shall not furnish any product after it receives the notice of termination, except as necessary to complete the continued portion of the Contract, if any. The Contractor shall not be entitled to recover any cancellation charges or lost profits. 4.24 Termination for Cause The Customer may terminate the Contract if the Contractor fails to (1) deliver the product within the time specified in the Contract or any extension, (2) maintain adequate progress, thus endangering performance of the Contract, (3) honor any term of the Contract, or (4) abide by any statutory, regulatory, or licensing requirement. Rule 60A-1.006(3), F.A.C., governs the procedure and consequences of default. The Contractor shall continue work on any work not terminated. Except for defaults of subcontractors at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if the failure to perform the Contract arises from events completely beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence, of the Contractor. If the failure to perform is caused by the default of a subcontractor at any tier, and if the cause of the default is completely beyond the control of both the Contractor and the subcontractor, and without the fault or negligence of either, the Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs for failure to perform, unless the subcontracted products were obtainable from other sources in sufficient time for the Contractor to meet the required delivery schedule. If, after termination, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the default was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Customer. The rights and remedies of the Customer in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under the Contract. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS'EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 40 of 53 4.25 Force Majeure, Notice of Delay, and No Damages for Delay The Contractor shall not be responsible for delay resulting from its failure to perform if neither the fault nor the negligence of the Contractor or its employees or agents contributed to the delay and the delay is due directly to acts of God, wars, acts of public enemies, strikes, fires, floods, or other similar cause wholly beyond the Contractor's control, or for any of the foregoing that affect subcontractors or suppliers if no alternate source of supply is available to the Contractor. In case of any delay the Contractor believes is excusable, the Contractor shall notify the Customer in writing of the delay or potential delay and describe the cause of the delay either (1) within ten (10) days after the cause that creates or will create the delay first arose, if the Contractor could reasonably foresee that a delay could occur as a result, or (2) if delay is not reasonably foreseeable, within five (5) days after the date the Contractor first had reason to believe that a delay could result. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE CONTRACTOR'S SOLE REMEDY OR EXCUSE WITH RESPECT TO DELAY. Providing notice in strict accordance with this paragraph is a condition precedent to such remedy. No claim for damages, other than for an extension of time, shall be asserted against the Customer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract price or payment of any kind from the Customer for direct, indirect, consequential, impact or other costs, expenses or damages, including but not limited to costs of acceleration or inefficiency, arising because of delay, disruption, interference, or hindrance from any cause whatsoever. If performance is suspended or delayed, in whole or in part, due to any of the causes described in this paragraph, after the causes have ceased to exist the Contractor shall perform at no increased cost, unless the Customer determines, in its sole discretion, that the delay will significantly impair the value of the Contract to the State or to Customers, in which case the Customer may (1) accept allocated performance or deliveries from the Contractor, provided that the Contractor grants preferential treatment to Customers with respect to products subjected to allocation, or (2) purchase from other sources (without recourse to and by the Contractor for the related costs and expenses) to replace all or part of the products that are the subject of the delay, which purchases may be deducted from the Contract quantity, or (3) terminate the Contract in whole or in part. 4.26 Scope Changes The Customer may unilaterally require, by written order, changes altering, adding to, or deducting from the Contract specifications, provided that such changes are within the general scope of the Contract. The Customer may make an equitable adjustment in the Contract price or delivery date if the change affects the cost or time of performance. Such equitable adjustments require the written consent of the Contractor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If unusual quantity requirements arise, the Customer may solicit separate bids to satisfy them. 4.27 Renewal Upon mutual agreement, the Customer and the Contractor may renew the Contract, in whole or in part, for a period that may not exceed 3 years or the term of the contract, whichever period is longer. Any renewal shall specify the renewal price, as set forth in the solicitation response. The renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties, and is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to availability of funds. 4.28 Advertising AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 41 of 53 Subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Contractor shall not publicly disseminate any information concerning the Contract without prior written approval from the Customer, including, but not limited to mentioning the Contract in a press release or other promotional material, identifying the Customer or the State as a reference, or otherwise linking the Contractor's name and either a description of the Contract or the name of the State or the Customer in any material published, either in print or electronically, to any entity that is not a party to Contract, except potential or actual authorized distributors, dealers, resellers, or service representative. 4.29 Assignment The Contractor shall not sell, assign or transfer any of its rights, duties or obligations under the Contract, or under any purchase order issued pursuant to the Contract, without the prior written consent of the Customer; provided, the Contractor assigns to the State any and all claims it has with respect to the Contract under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State. In the event of any assignment, the Contractor remains secondarily liable for performance of the contract, unless the Customer expressly waives such secondary liability. The Customer may assign the Contract with prior written notice to Contractor of its intent to do so. 4.30 Dispute Resolution Any dispute concerning performance of the Contract shall be decided by the Customer's designated contract manager, who shall reduce the decision to writing and serve a copy on the Contractor. The decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of receipt, the Contractor files with the Customer a petition for administrative hearing. The Customer's decision on the petition shall be final, subject to the Contractor's right to review pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes. Exhaustion of administrative remedies is an absolute condition precedent to the Contractor's ability to pursue any other form of dispute resolution; provided, however, that the parties may employ the alternative dispute resolution procedures outlined in Chapter 120. Without limiting the foregoing, the exclusive venue of any legal or equitable action that arises out of or relates to the Contract shall be the appropriate state court in Leon County, Florida; in any such action, Florida law shall apply and the parties waive any right to jury trial. 4.31 Employees, Subcontractors, and Agents All Contractor employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the Contract shall be properly trained technicians who meet or exceed any specified training qualifications. Upon request, Contractor shall furnish a copy of technical certification or other proof of qualification. All employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the Contract must comply with all security and administrative requirements of the Customer. The State may conduct, and the Contractor shall cooperate in, a security background check or otherwise assess any employee, subcontractor, or agent furnished by the Contractor. The State may refuse access to, or require replacement of, any personnel for cause, including, but not limited to, technical or training qualifications, quality of work, change in security status,`or non-compliance with a Customer's security or other requirements. Such approval shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to perform all work in compliance with the Contract. The State may reject and bar from any facility for cause any of the Contractor's employees, subcontractors, or agents. 4.32 Security and Confidentiality AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-05D-0 Page 42 of 53 The Contractor shall comply fully with all security procedures of the State and Customer in performance of the Contract. The Contractor shall not divulge to third parties any confidential information obtained by the Contractor or its agents, distributors, resellers, subcontractors, officers or employees in the course of performing Contract work, including, but not limited to, security procedures, business operations information, or commercial proprietary information in the possession of the State or Customer. The Contractor shall not be required to keep confidential information or material that is publicly available through no fault of the Contractor, material that the Contractor developed independently without relying on the State's or Customer's confidential information, or material that is otherwise obtainable under State law as a public record. To insure confidentiality, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps as to its personnel, agents, and subcontractors. The warranties of this paragraph shall survive the Contract. 4.33 Contractor Employees, Subcontractors, and Other Agents The Customer and the State shall take all actions necessary to ensure that Contractor's employees, subcontractors and other agents are not employees of the State of Florida. Such actions include, but are not limited to, ensuring that Contractor's employees, subcontractors, and other agents receive benefits and necessary insurance (health, workers' compensations, and unemployment) from an employer other than the State of Florida. 4.34 Insurance Requirements During the Contract term, the Contractor at its sole expense shall provide commercial insurance of such a type and with such terms and limits as may be reasonably associated with the Contract. Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material obligation of the Contractor. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide certificate of insurance. The limits of coverage under each policy maintained by the Contractor shall not be interpreted as limiting the Contractor's liability and obligations under the Contract. All insurance policies shall be through insurers authorized or eligible to write policies in Florida. 4.35 Warranty of Authority Each person signing the Contract warrants that he or she is duly authorized to do so and to bind the respective party to the Contract. 4.36 Warranty of Ability to Perform The Contractor warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, there is no pending or threatened action, proceeding, or investigation, or any other legal or financial condition, that would in any way prohibit, restrain, or diminish the Contractor's ability to satisfy its Contract obligations. The Contractor warrants that neither it nor any affiliate is currently on the convicted vendor list maintained pursuant to section 287.133 of the Florida Statutes, or on any similar list maintained by any other state or the federal government. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Customer in writing if its ability to perform is compromised in any manner during the term of the Contract. 4.37 Notices All notices required under the Contract shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, by reputable air courier service, or by personal delivery to the agency designee AMMUNrrioN AND OFFic-ms! EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 43 of 53 identified in the original solicitation, or as otherwise identified by the Customer. Notices to the Contractor shall be delivered to the person who signs the Contract. Either designated recipient may notify the other, in writing, if someone else is designated to receive notice. 4.38 Leases and Installment Purchases Prior approval of the Chief Financial Officer (as defined in Section 17.001, F.S.) is required for State agencies to enter into or to extend any lease or installment -purchase agreement in excess of the Category Two amount established by section 287.017 of the Florida Statutes. 4.39 Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE) Section 946.515(2), F.S. requires the following statement to be included in the solicitation: "It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the subject of, or required to carry out, the Contract shall be purchased from the corporation identified under Chapter 946 of the Florida Statutes (PRIDE) in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in section 946.515(2) and (4) of the Florida Statutes; and for purposes of the Contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of the Contract shall be deemed to be substituted for the agency insofar as dealings with such corporation are concerned." Additional information about PRIDE and the products it offers is available at http://www.I)ridefl.com. 4.40 Products Available from the Blind or Other Handicapped Section 413.036(3), F.S. requires the following statement to be included in the solicitation: "It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles that are the subject of, or required to carry out, this contract shall be purchased from a nonprofit agency for the Blind or for the Severely Handicapped that is qualified pursuant to Chapter 413, Florida Statutes, in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in section 413.036(1) and (2), Florida Statutes; and for purposes of this contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this contract shall be deemed to be substituted for the State agency insofar as dealings with such qualified nonprofit agency are concerned." Additional information about the designated nonprofit agency and the products it offers is available at htto://www.resi)ectofflorida.org. 4.41 Modification of Terms The Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties, which terms and conditions shall govern all transactions between the Customer and the Contractor. The Contract may only be modified or amended upon mutual written agreement of the Customer and the Contractor. No oral agreements or representations shall be valid or binding upon the Customer or the Contractor. No alteration or modification of the Contract terms, including substitution of product, shall be valid or binding against the Customer. The Contractor may not unilaterally modify the terms of the Contract by affixing additional terms to product upon delivery (e.g., attachment or inclusion of standard preprinted forms, product literature, "shrink wrap" terms accompanying or affixed to a product, whether written or electronic) or by incorporating such terms onto the Contractor's order or fiscal forms or other documents forwarded by the Contractor for payment. The Customer's acceptance of product or processing of documentation on forms furnished by the Contractor for approval or payment shall not constitute acceptance of the proposed modification to terms and conditions. 4.42 Cooperative Purchasing AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQuiPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 44 of 53 Pursuant to their own governing laws, and subject to the agreement of the Contractor, other entities may be permitted to make purchases at the terms and conditions contained herein. Non -Customer purchases are independent of the agreement between Customer and Contractor, and Customer shall not be a party to any transaction between the Contractor and any other purchaser. State agencies wishing to make purchases from this agreement are required to follow the provisions of s. 287.042(16)(a), F.S. This statute requires the Department of Management Services to determine that the requestor's use of the contract is cost-effective and in the best interest of the State. 4.43 Waiver The delay or failure by the Customer to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Contract shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of the Customer's right thereafter to enforce those rights, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 4.44 Annual Appropriations The State's performance and obligation to pay under this contract are contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 4.45 Execution in Counterparts The Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 4.46 Severability If a court deems any provision of the Contract void or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced only to the extent that it is not in violation of law or is not otherwise unenforceable and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 4.47 Special Conditions Pursuant to 60A-1.002(7), F.A.C., a Customer may attach additional contractual and technical terms and conditions. These "special conditions" shall take precedence over this form PUR 1000 unless the conflicting term in this form is statutorily required, in which case the term contained in the form shall take precedence. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 45 of 53 SECTION 5.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CONTENTS 5.1 PERIOD OF AGREEMENT 5.2 CATALOG DATA 5.3 POSTING OF AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PRODUCTS 5.4 PRODUCT ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 5.5 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 5.6 TRANSACTION FEE REPORTS 5.7 LOBBYING 5.8 PRICE ADJUSTMENT 5.1 Period of Agreement This agreement shall be in effect from the effective date through the initial twelve (12) month term, with the option to renew as set forth in Section 287.057(14)(a), Florida Statutes. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance by the Contractor. 5.2 Catalog Data The MyFloridaMarketPlace ("MFMP") third -party service provider is responsible for converting Contract catalog information into a format supported by the System. To accomplish this conversion, the Contractor shall provide certain information in electronic format directly to the Service Provider (This format is generally Microsoft ExcelTM) Within ten (10) days of written notice from the Service Provider, Contractor shall provide all information necessary to facilitate electronic purchases from this Contract. Such information may include, but is not limited to, Contractor name, brand/manufacturer, SKU, product name and brief description, unit of measure, and price. Contractor shall provide this information in the format required by the Service Provider. No costs or expenses associated with providing this information shall be charged to the Department, Eligible Users, or Service Provider. With the Contractor's timely assistance, the Service Provider shall create and maintain web -based placement of the requested Contract information. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 46 of 53 5.3 Posting of Authorized Contract Products The Contractor shall maintain on the Internet, or provide to the Department and any requesting Customer a Contract Price List of the products it is authorized to sell under the terms of the Contract. The Contract Price List shall clearly indicate the required information listed below. The Contractor shall provide the proposed product lists, or the proposed Universal Resource Locators ("URLs") for these lists upon request by the Department. Posting of the lists in a form easily accessible to the Department and Customers shall be a condition precedent to Contractor's right to payment under the Contract. The Department, in its sole discretion, may maintain Contractor's authorized lists or provide electronic links to them. Regardless of the number of links to the list, Contractor shall ensure that Customers are able to access one, and only one, version of each of the authorized lists. The authorized Contract Price List shall include the following: Contract Number/Title, Contact Person, Contact Information (Address, Telephone, and Email Address); and per item: Manufacturer's SKU or product number, product description and specifications, MSRP pricing, discount percentage offered to State of Florida customers off of the MSRP and the net price to State of Florida customers Changes to the lists must follow the terms of the Contract. The Department may, in its sole discretion, prohibit any requested change or direct a Contractor to undo any change already made. In addition, the Department may direct cancellation of any purchase order entered into on the basis of unauthorized lists. Changes to the authorized lists or to related information (for example, ordering information) shall not be deemed Contract amendments. 5.4 Product Additions/Deletions A Contractor may amend the Contract Price Sheet to reflect new or obsolete items to its catalog with the prior approval of the Department. Any proposed product additions shall be offered at the contracted per Commodity percentage discount from the product's current MSRP publicly listed and verifiable at the time of the requested addition. Any proposed product additions offered shall satisfy all criteria specified in the solicitation documents and the terms of the Contract. The Contractor shall advise the Department of a request for Product Additions/Deletions in writing, received by the Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change(s) in the Contract Price Sheet content. No changes to the Contract Price Sheet are permitted without the prior written approval of the Department. The Department may, in its sole discretion, prohibit any requested change or direct a Contractor to undo any change already made. In addition, the Department may direct cancellation of any purchase order entered into on the basis of unauthorized lists. Changes to the Contract Price Sheet or to related information (e.g., ordering information) shall not be deemed Contract amendments. Additionally, Balance of Line products will NOT be listed on the Price Sheets, but (if accepted by the Department), will be available through a price quote furnished to a customer using the pricing formula of MSRP times the discount percentage offered through the solicitation as a ceiling (maximum) price. Additional discounts may be offered as described in Section 4.4, sub- sections a through d; (Quantity Discounts, Best Pricing Offer, Sales Promotions and Trade -Ins). 5.5 Compliance with Laws AMMUNmON AND OFFICERS' EQuiPMeNr, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 47 of 53 The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business, including those of Federal, State, and local agencies having jurisdiction and authority. By way of non -exhaustive example, Chapter 287 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 60A-1 of the Florida Administrative Code govern the Contract. By way of further non -exhaustive example, the Contractor shall comply with section 247A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status. Violation of such laws shall be grounds for Contract termination. 5.6 Transaction Fee Reports The Contractor is required to submit monthly Transaction Fee Reports in electronic format. For information on how to submit Transaction Fee Reports online, please reference the detailed fee reporting instructions and Vendor training presentations available online at the Transaction Fee Reporting and Vendor Training subsections under Vendors on the MyFloridaMarketPlace website (located at httr)://dms.myflorida.com/mfmi)). Assistance is also available with the Transaction Fee Reporting System from the MyFloridaMarketPlace Customer Service Desk at feer)rocessinq_(abmyfloridamarketplace.com or 866-FLA-EPRO (866-352-3776) between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time. 5.7 Lobbying In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes, and as provided herein, the Service Provider or Contractor may not expend any State funds for the purpose of lobbying the legislature, the judicial branch, the executive branch, or any State Agency. This restriction does not apply to requests of the Service Provider or Contractor to provide any information relating to any aspect of this Contract, if requested by any legislative, judicial, or executive branch, or any State Agency. 5.8 Price Adjustment Prices shall be firm against increase for twelve (12) months from the Contract Effective date. After this period, requests for increases or decreases may be submitted if there have been documented changes in cost, with the State reserving the right to accept or reject these requests within thirty (30) days after receipt. Price increases or decreases may be requested by either parry one (1) time per year at the Contract Effective anniversary date by using the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Industry: Small arms ammunition manufacturing as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate adjustments will be based on the PPI (Series ID PCU332992332992). Other PPI Series ID's may be utilized at the sole discretion of the Department. The last published non -preliminary Producer Price Index for the month prior to award/anniversary date of the contract will be the reference date for the beginning (old) PPI Index. The most recently published Producer Price Index prior to the contract year to be priced will establish the reference data for the New PPI Index. The price escalation/de-escalation formula will be tied to the change in the commodity for Industry: Small arms ammunition manufacturing, PPI Series ID Series ID PCU332992332992. The formula is calculated by dividing the New PPI Index by the Old PPI Index to identify the Price Escalation Rate. The Old Price is multiplied by the Price Escalation Rate to determine the AMMUN ION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 48 of 53 New Price. This formula applies after year one (1) of the contract, and on each subsequent anniversary of the contract effective date. Details on how this PPI has historically performed can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site and following the below steps: • Go to the BLS website: hftp://www.bis.gov/ppi • Navigate to the "Get Detailed PPI Statistics" section • Select "Create Customized Tables (one screen)" • Click on the link titled "Industry Data" • Type "3329922" in the "Select an Industry" box for the small arms ammunition manufacturing category and hit the adjacent "Find" button. • Select "332992332992" for small arms ammunition manufacturing in the "Select One or More Products" box and hit the adjacent "Get Data" button. A table similar to the one shown below will be created. Series Id: PCU332992332992 Industry: Small arms ammunition manufacturing :.Product: Small arms ammunition manufacturing 1 Base Date: 198506 EM1=11012 r r 120.71120.8 1120.8 1120.8 ;120.7120.7 120. T 120.7' 120.7 120.7 ;120.7 120.7 120.7 •;120.9121.0 119.6 1119.7 U19.7 1119.2 119.21119.2 119.21119.2119.2 116.$ 119.4 + + + A1-7.41117.4 ;116.9 1116.9 '116.9 ;116.9116.9!116.9,116.6 115.91115.9F115.9;116.7 ++ J16.5 115.4 1115.3 1116.3 ;116.3 X116.3,116.:21116.2,116.11116,11116.1 116.1 116.1 ++ 3117.1 116.4 1115.9 1115.9 X115.9 115.91115.9j115.91115.9�115.9 115.9 115.8 116.0 + + 1116.3 116.4 1116.4 1116.4 ;116.4 1116.41116.9 116.91116;81116.91116.9 116.9 116.6 + + 116.6 116.6 1116.8 1116.8 1117.8 ;118.4 117.4117.51119.03119.81119.91122.1,118.2 + + 124.1 123:7 ,1125.0 1124.9 i 124.9 ,124.9 J 124.8 124.81123.91123.81123,8 123. 1124.4 1 ++•!125.2 128.5 1128.5 ,128.7 ;131.4 '1131.4,133.41133.7 133.7!133.8134.3€140.3131.9 + + €140:9 141:8 141.1 1141.3 1141.3 11143.1 i 144.31144.5 150.7 158.5.177.1 177.2 150.2 1 r r : 1181.91166.2(p)] 182.,9(p) 1183.7(p) '183.1(p) _ i 1 P : Preliminary. All indexes are subject to revision four months after original publication. i Example: Feb 2008 is the first year anniversary of the contract Old PPI: Jan 2007 PPI for Small arms ammunition manufacturing = 140.9 New PPI: Jan 2008 PPI for Small arms ammunition manufacturing = 181.9 Price Escalation / De-escalation Formula: New PPI / Old PPI = Price Escalation Rate "Old Price" x "Price Escalation Rate" = New Price (rounded up to the nearest %) Calculation: 181.9. _ 140.9 = 1.2910 (Price Escalation Rate) AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 49 of 53 $1,000.00 (unit price) x 1.2910 = $1,291.00 (New unit price for this product) Any increases accepted during the term of the contract shall not become effective until thirty (30) days after the State provides written approval of request. All requests for price adjustments must be substantiated by manufacturer's certification of cost or other documentation and approved by State prior to implementation. There can only be one rate adjustment per twelve (12) month period. [The Remainder of this Page is Intentionally Left Blank (Other than Footer Information)] AMMUNITION AND Omcros' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 50 of 53 SECTION 6.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Contents 6.1 ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS 6.2 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION 6.3 CURRENT MODEL 6.4 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY 6.5 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS 6.6 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION 6.7 WARRANTY 6.8 FACTORY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 6.9 PRODUCT INFORMATION 6.1 Additional Definitions The following definitions supplement those contained in the General Conditions. a. "Manufacturer' means the person or company in the business of manufacturing, processing or refining products. b. "Manufacturer's Representative" means a person engaged by the Manufacturer to sell or promote sales of the Manufacturer's products. c. "Servicing Dealer" means a sales establishment that maintains a relationship with the Manufacturer, and promotes, sells, installs, and maintains products for the Manufacturer. 6.2 Scope and Classification This specification covers Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products (including, but not limited to Handcuffs, Targets, Pepper Spray, Leather Goods, Pepper Spray, (O.C.), Tasers, Less -Lethal Munitions, Firearms and Badges and Insignia. It is intended to cover only those items generally used by the State of Florida. Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products covered by this specification shall be classified in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Manufacturers and brand names listed on the Price Sheets. Commodity Numbers: Applicable commodity numbers and descriptions are listed below: Commodity Number Description 680 -All Police and Correctional Equipment and Supplies 6.3 Current Model Products furnished under this contract shall be the manufacturer's current year model, standard industrial product, except for those modifications or changes required in the standard product in order to comply with the requirements of this specification. All accessories and components normally furnished with the standard product offered commercially shall be furnished with each unit. AMMUNITION AND OmcutS' EouipMEKT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 51 of 53 6.4 Preparation for Delivery All products shall be packed to insure safe delivery to destination at lowest rates. Packaging shall comply with the requirements of Section 403.7191, Florida Statutes, and can be viewed at http://www.IeQ.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App mode=Display Statute&Search Strinq=&UR L=Ch0403/SEC719l.HTM&Title=->2008->ChO403->Section%207191#0403.7191. This Statute addresses Toxic (Materials) in Packaging. Due to the nature of the products that will awarded in this solicitation, awarded contractors must ensure that Ammunition and Officers' Equipment products are delivered only to authorized end-user customers, packaged securely with precautions taken to prevent accidental spills, discharge, breakage or misdelivery to (an) unauthorized individual(s). Each container shall be marked to include a description of the product, the name of vendor, and the State's contract and purchase order numbers. 6.5 Minimum Orders and Delivery Requirements Prices shall include all charges for packing, handling, freight, distribution, and inside delivery. Transportation of goods shall be FOB Destination to any point within thirty (30) days after the Customer places an Order. A Contractor, within five (5) days after receiving a purchase order, shall notify the Customer of any potential delivery delays. Evidence of inability or intentional delays shall be cause for Contract cancellation and Contractor suspension. For ammunition products, a minimum quantity of one (1) carton of the same type of ammunition will be required on the Customer's Order. Prices bid shall include delivery to the Customer for orders totaling $250 or more. Orders of less than $250 will be shipped prepaid with transportation charges added to the invoice as a separate item. Orders of less than $25 will not be processed. NOTE: This provision shall not be used by a Customer to circumvent the intent of the Contract. 6.6 Sampling and Inspection Samples of delivered products may be selected at random and tested for compliance with these specifications. Failure to comply with the specifications shall be grounds for Contract termination. 6.7 Warranty The Contractor shall provide the Customer at the time of delivery, a warranty for any and all goods against defective material, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required performance criteria, for a period of no less than one (1) year from the date of delivery. This is a minimum standard; if the standard warranty period is greater than one (1) year, the entire warranty period will be honored. The Contractor agrees that all parts of the goods found defective shall be replaced without any cost or expense to the Customer including all labor, materials and costs of transportation. In addition, the Contractor agrees that if said repair of defective goods will exceed ten (10) working days, the Contractor shall supply loaner goods, upon written request of the Customer, in a timely and prompt fashion, at no cost or expense to the Customer. The Contractor may offer the Customer "after warranty" service agreements for the maintenance and repair of goods after the initial warranty expires. The Contractor shall indicate this additional service as a separate item on the invoice and the Purchase Order. AMMUNITION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITS No. 1-680-050-0 Page 52 of 53 6.8 Factory Service Requirements Contractor shall maintain at least one factory -authorized service station and/or servicing dealer within Florida to perform warranty repairs and adjustments throughout the Contract term. Contractor shall maintain the Servicing Dealer List submitted with the bid throughout the Contract term, and shall promptly notify the Department of any changes thereto; however, changes to the Servicing Dealer List shall not be Contract amendments and not require a formal written agreement. This arrangement does not relieve the Contractor of its duty to maintain at least one authorized service location within Florida. 6.9 Product Information Requests by Customers for product literature, specifications, and technical information must be provided within five (5) working days after receipt of written request, at no charge to Customers. AMMUNrrION AND OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT, ITB No. 1-680-050-0 Page 53 of 53