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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 7ATTACHMENT D1 ML4MI-DA DE COUNTY FLORIDA ATTACHMENT D1 Form A-12 Code of Business Ethics In accordance with Resolution R-994.99 each person or entity that seeks to do business with M iami-Dade County shall adopt the M iami-Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Code of Business Ethics as follows: The Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce seeks to create and sustain an ethical business climate for its members and the community by adopting a Code of Business Ethics. Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce encourages its members to incorporate the principles and practices outlined here in their individual codes of ethics, which will guide their relationships with customers, clients and suppliers. This Model Code can and should be prominently displayed at all business locations and may be incorporated into marketing materials. Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce believes that its members should use this Code as a model for the development of their organizations' business codes of ethics. This Model Code is a statement of principles to help guide decisions and actions based on respect for the importance of ethical business standards in the community. Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce believes the adoption of a meaningful code of ethics is the responsibility of every business and professional organization. By affixing a signature in the Proposal signature page, Form A-12, the Proposer hereby agrees to comply with the principles of Miami -Dade County/Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Code of Business Ethics. 1 f t he P roposer firm's code v aries in any way the Proposer must identify the difference(s) on a separate document attached to Form A-12. Compliance with Government Rules and Regulations • We the undersigned Proposer will properly maintain ail records and post all licenses and certificates in prominent places easily seen by our employees and customers; In dealing with government agencies and employees, we will conduct business in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and in the open; • We, the undersigned Proposer will report contract irregularities and other improper or unlawful business practices to the Ethics Commission, the Office of Inspector General or appropriate law enforcement authorities. Recruitment, Selection and Compensation of Contractors, Consulting, Vendors, and Suppliers • We, the undersigned Proposer will avoid conflicts of interest and disclose such conflicts when identified; • Gifts that compromise the integrity of a business transaction are unacceptable; we will not kick back any portion of a contract payment to employees of the other contracting party or accept such kickback. 9/6/2005 Page 1 of 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Business Accounting • All our financial transactions will be properly and fairly recorded in appropriate books of account, and there will be no off the books" transactions or secret accounts. Promotion and Sales of Products and Services • Our products will comply with all applicable safety and quality standards; • We, the undersigned Proposer will promote and advertise our business and its products or services in a manner that is not misleading and does not falsely disparage our competitors; • We, the undersigned Proposer will conduct business with government agencies and employees in a manner that avoids even the appearance of impropriety. Efforts to curry political favoritism are unacceptable; • Our proposal will be competitive, appropriate to the request for proposals/qualifications documents and arrived at independently; • Any changes to contracts awarded will have a substantive basis and not be pursued merely because we are the successful Proposer. We, the undersigned Proposer will, to the best of our ability, perform government contracts awarded at the price and under the terms provided for in the contract. We will not submit inflated invoices for goods provided or services performed under such contracts, and claims will be made only for work actually performed. We will abide by all contracting and subcontracting regulations. • We, the undersigned Proposer will not, directly or indirectly, offer to give a bribe or otherwise channel kickbacks from contracts awarded, to government officials, their family members or business associates. • We, the undersigned Proposer will not seek or expect preferential treatment on proposals based on our participation in political campaigns. Public Life and Political Campaigns • We, the undersigned Proposer encourage all employees to participate in community life, public service and the political process to the extent permitted by law; • We, the undersigned Proposer encourage all employees to recruit, support and elect ethical and qualified public officials and engage them in dialogue and debate about business and community issues to the extent permitted by law; • Our contributions to political parties, committees or individuals will be made only in accordance with applicable laws and will comply with all requirements for public disclosure. All contributions made on behalf of the business must be reported to senior company management; • We, the undersigned Proposer will not contribute to the campaigns of persons who are convicted felons or those who do not sign the Fair Campaign Practices Ordinance. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA • We, the undersigned Proposer will not knowingly disseminate false campaign information or support those who do. Pass -through Requirements • This Code prohibits pass -through payments whereby the prime firm requires that the MBE firm accepts payments as an MBE and passes through those payments to another entity; Rental Space, Equipment and Staff Requirements or Flat Overhead Fee Requirements • This Code prohibits rental space requirements, equipment requirements, staff requirements and/or flat overhead fee requirements, whereby the prime flrm requires the MBE firm to rent space, equipment and/or staff from the prime firm or charges a flat overhead fee for the use of space, equipment, secretary, etc; MBE Staff Utilization • This Code prohibits the prime firm from requiring the MBE firm to provide more staff than is necessary and then utilizing the MBE staff for other work to be performed by the prime firm. This Code also requires that on any contract where MBE participation is purported, the contract shall specify essential terms including, but not limited to, a specific statement regarding the percent of participation planned for MBEs, the timing of payments and when the work is to be performed. By: (Signature of Affiant) (Date) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO (or affirmed) before me this day of 200_ by . He/She is personally known to me or has presented as identification. (Type of Identification) (Signature of Notary) (Serial Number) (Print or Stamp of Notary) (Expiration Date)