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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this
day of
200_y (but effective as of , being the "Effective Date") by and
between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, whose
address is 444 S.W. 2"a Avenue, 10th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130 ("City"), and
, a corporation, whose address
is ("Provider").
RECITALS:
A. The City has issued a Request for Qualifications No. 04-05-125R ("RFQ")
for the provision of Federal Lobbying services ("Services") and Provider's proposal
("Proposal"), in response thereto, has been selected as the most qualified proposal for the
provision of particular services under the Specifications/Scope of Work, Overall Federal
Priority Issues, and examples from the Categories of Expertise set forth in Attachment A-
1 (hereinafter collectively referred to as theā¢"Services"). The RFQ and the Proposal are
sometimes referred to herein, collectively, as the "Solicitation Documents", and are by
this reference incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
B. After review and consideration by the Evaluation Committee, Provider's
proposal was recommended by the Evaluation Committee and the City Manager, the
Commission of the City of Miami, by Resolution No. - , adopted on
, 200_, approved. *he_, selection of Provider as one of the qualified
proposers and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement,
under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
herein contained, Provider and the City agree as follows:
TERMS:
1. RECITALS AND INCORPORATIONS: The recitals are true and correct and
are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. The Services are hereby
incorporated into, made a part of this Agreement, and attached hereto as Attachment "A-
l". The Compensation is hereby incorporated into, made a part of this Agreement, and
attached hereto as Attachment "B". The Solicitation Documents are hereby incorporated
into and made a part of this Agreement, and attached hereto as Composite Attachment
"C" .The Insurance Requirements are hereby incorporated into, made a part of this
Agreement, and attached hereto as Attachment "D". Provider's corporate resolution is
hereby incorporated into, made a part of this Agreement and attached hereto as
Attachment "E. City's authorizing Resolution No. is hereby incorporated into,
made a part of this Agreement and attached hereto as Attachment "F".
2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year commencing on
the Effective Date hereof.
3. OPTION TO EXTEND: The City shall have five (5) option(s) to extend the
term hereof for a period of one (l) year each, subject to availability and appropriation of
funds.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. Provider agrees to provide the Services as specifically described, and
under the special terms and conditions set forth in Attachment "A-l" hereto.
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B. Provider represents and warrants to the City that: (i) it possesses all
qualifications, licenses and expertise required under the Solicitation Documents for the
performance of the Services; (ii) it is not delinquent in the payment of any sums due the
City, including payment of permit fees, occupational licenses, etc., nor in the
performance of any obligations to the City, (iii) all personnel assigned to perform the
Services are and shall be, at all times during the term hereof, fully qualified and trained to
perform the tasks assigned to each; (iv) the Services will be performed in the manner
described in Attachment "A-1" and for the budgeted amounts, rates, and schedules
described in Attachment "B"; and (v) each person executing this Agreement on behalf of
Provider has been duly authorized to so execute the same and fully bind Provider as a
party to this Agreement.
C. Provider's authorized Services Coordinator("Services Coordinator")
shall be . Should the Services Coordinator deemed acceptable by the
City leave Provider's firm for any reason, the City and Provider will work together
regarding the consideration of an acceptable replacement to be provided by
Provider. City reserves the right to accept or reject any change of Services
Coordinator and/or any other proposed Services Coordinator. Provider shall give at
least thirty (30) days advance written notice to City of any intent to change the
Services Coordinator. City shall have the right to receive pertinent information from
Provider and Provider shall provide such pertinent information about the proposed
individuals at the time of such notice of intent to change. In the event that Provider
changes the Services Coordinator, it is the intent of the parties to this Agreement
that the City should not be penalized by such change
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D. Provider shall at all times provide fully qualified, competent, and
capable employees to perform the Services under this Agreement. City may require
Provider to remove any employee the City deems careless, incompetent,
insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable and whose continued Services under this
Agreement are not in the best interest of the City. Each of Provider's employees
shall have and present proper identification.
5. COMPENSATION:
A. The amount of compensation payable by the City to Provider shall be
based on the rates and schedules and budgeted amounts described in Attachment "B"
hereto, which by this reference is incorporated into this Agreement; provided, however,
that in no event shall the total amount of compensation exceed Dollars
and No Cents ($ ) per year.
B. Unless otherwise specifically provided in Attachment "B", payment shall be
made in arrears within forty five (45) days after receipt of Provider's invoice for
Services performed, which shall be accompanied by sufficient supporting
documentation and contain sufficient detail, to allow a proper audit of expenditures,
should City require one to be performed. if Provider is entitled to reimbursement of
travel expenses (i.e. Attachment "B" then designates and includes travel expenses as a
specific item of compensation), then all bills for travel expenses shall be submitted in
accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. Invoices shall be sufficiently
detailed so as to comply with the "Florida Prompt Payment Act" and other applicable
laws. No advance payments shall be made at any time.
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C. Absent an amendment to this Agreement in conformance with the RFQ and
Resolution No, , additional services and expenses are not included in this
compensation and shall only be provided upon a written amendment entered into by the
City and Provider and approved by the City Commission. The City shall not be liable
for any costs, fees, expenses or charges beyond the total amount of compensation and
approved expenses, if any, specified in this subsection for the Scope of Services
referenced in Attachment "A-1" and compensation in Attachment "B". The City shall
not be liable for any cost, fee, reimbursement expense or other liability beyond the
stated maximum amount of Dollars and No Cents ($ )
per year. The maximum of Dollars and No Cents ($
) per
year will be the upper limit of liability of the City for all fees of the Provider, its
subcontractors, agents, or representatives, if any, and inclusive of costs, reimbursable
expenses, if any, and any other approved expenditure relating to Provider's performance
of the Services.
D. Provider agrees and understands that (i) any and all subcontractors providing Services
related to this Agreement shall be paid through Provider and not paid directly by the City,
and (ii) any and all liabilities regarding payment to or use of subcontractors for any of the
Services related to this Agreement shall be borne solely by Provider.
E. Neither Provider nor any of its employees nor its subcontractors shall perform any
work unless duly authorized by the City Manager or his/her designated representative.
Provider shall not be paid (i) for any work performed outside the Services set forth in
Attachment A-1 for this Agreement, or (ii) for any work performed by any of Provider's
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employees or subcontractors not otherwise previously authorized by the City Manager or
his/her designated representative.
6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: Provider understands and agrees that
any information, document, report or any other material whatsoever which is given by the
City to Provider or which is otherwise obtained or prepared by Provider pursuant to or
under the terms of this Agreement is and shall at all times remain the property of the City.
Provider agrees not to use any such information, document, report or material for any
other purpose whatsoever without the written consent of City, which may be withheld or
conditioned by the City in its sole discretion. The City shall maintain and retain
ownership of any and all documents which result upon the completion of the Services
under this Agreement.
7. AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS:
A. The City may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years
following the date of final payment by the City to Provider under this Agreement and any
extensions hereof, audit, or cause to be audited, or cause to be audited and inspected,
those books, documents, papers, and records of Provider which are related to Provider's
performance under this Agreement for the purpose of audit, examination, excerpts, and
transcripts. Provider agrees to maintain all such books, documents, papers, and records at
its principal place of business for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made
under this Agreement and all other pending matters are closed. Provider's failure to
adhere to, or refuse to comply with, this condition shall result in the immediate
cancellation of this Agreement by the City.
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B. The City may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect Provider's
facilities and undertake such inquiries and reviews, as the City deems reasonably
necessary, to determine whether the Services required to be provided by Provider under
this Agreement conform to the terms hereof and/or the terms of the Solicitation
Documents, if applicable. Provider shall make available to the City all reasonable
facilities and assistance to facilitate the inquiries, reviews, and/or inspections by City
representatives. All inquiries, reviews, and inspections shall be subject to, and made in
accordance with, the provisions of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as same may
be amended or supplemented, from time to time.
S. AWARD OF AGREEMENT: Provider represents and warrants to the City
that it has not employed or retained any person or company employed by the City to
solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay
any person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent
upon or in connection with, the award of this Agreement.
9. PUBLIC RECORDS: Provider understands that the public shall have
access, at all reasonable times, to all documents and information pertaining to City
contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow
access by the City and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable
law. Provider's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result
in the immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the City.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
Provider understands that agreements between private entities and local
governments are subject to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to
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public records, conflict of interest, record keeping, etc. City and Provider agree to comply
with and observe all applicable laws, codes and ordinances as they may be amended from
time to time.
Provider further agrees to include in all of Provider's agreements with employees
and subcontractors for any Services related to this Agreement this provision requiring
employees and subcontractors to comply with and observe all applicable federal, state,
and local laws rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, as they may be amended from
time to time.
11. INDEMNIFICATION: Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City and its officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as
"Indemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines,
damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred
to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or
destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (i)
the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement
which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act,
omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Provider or its employees,
agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Provider"), regardless of whether it
is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part {whether joint, concurrent or contributing)
by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of the
Indemnitees, or any of them or (ii) the failure of the Provider to comply with any of the
paragraphs herein or the failure of the Provider to conform to statutes, ordinances, or
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other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, federal or state, in
connection with the performance of this Agreement. Provider expressly agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all
liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Provider, or any
of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Provider's liability to such
employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state
Workers' Compensation or similar laws.
Provider further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Indemnitees from and against (i) any and all Liabilities imposed on account of the
violation of any law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, condition, or requirement, related
directly or indirectly to Provider's performance under this Agreement, compliance with
which is left by this Agreement to Provider, and (ii) any and all claims, and/or suits for
Services and materials furnished by Provider or utilized in the performance of this
Agreement or otherwise.
Provider shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the City for any errors in the
provision of services and for any fines which may result from the fault of Provider, its
employees, agents, or subcontractors. Provider's obligations to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Indemnitees shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Provider understands and agrees that any and all liabilities regarding the use of
any subcontractor for Services related to this Agreement shall be borne solely by
Provider throughout the duration of this Agreement and that this provision shall' survive
the termination of this Agreement.
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12. DEFAULT: If Provider fails to comply with any term or condition of this
Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then Provider shall be in
default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder the City, in addition to all remedies
available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Provider, terminate this
Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the City to
Provider while Provider was in default shall be immediately returned to the City.
Provider understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section
shall not release Provider from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of
termination. Should Provider be unable or unwilling to commence to perform the
Services within the time provided or contemplated herein, then, in addition to the
foregoing, Provider shall be liable to the City for all expenses incurred by the City in
preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, as well as all costs and expenses incurred
by the City in the re -procurement of the Services, including consequential and incidental
damages.
13. RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES: Provider understands and
agrees that all disputes between Provider and the City based upon an alleged violation of
the terms of this Agreement by the City shall be submitted to the City Manager for
his/her resolution, prior to Provider being entitled to seek judicial relief in connection
therewith. In the event that the amount of compensation hereunder exceeds Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000), the City Manager's decision shall be
approved or disapproved by the City Commission. Provider shall not be entitled to seek
judicial relief unless: (i) it has first received City Manager's written decision, approved
by the City Commission if the amount of compensation hereunder exceeds Twenty -Five
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Thousand Dollars and No/Cents ($25,000), or (ii) a period of sixty (60) days has expired,
after submitting to the City Manager a detailed statement of the dispute, accompanied by
all supporting documentation (ninety (90) days if City Manager's decision is subject to
City Commission approval); or (iii) City has waived compliance with the procedure set
forth in this section by written instruments, signed by the City Manager.
14. CITY'S TERMINATION RIGHTS:
A. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in its sole
discretion, at any time, by giving written notice to Provider at least five (5) business days
prior to the effective date of such termination. In such event, the City shall pay to
Provider compensation for services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the effective
date of termination. In no event shall the City be liable to Provider for any additional
compensation, other than that provided herein, or for any consequential or incidental
damages.
B. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without notice
to Provider, upon the occurrence of an event of default hereunder. In such event, the City
shall not be obligated to pay any amounts to Provider and Provider shall reimburse to the
City all amounts received while Provider was in default under this Agreement.
15. INSURANCE:
A. Provider shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such types and amounts
of insurance coverage(s) as may be required by the City as set for in Attachment "D"
hereto. The City RFQ number and title of the RFQ must appear on each certificate of
insurance. The Provider shall add the City of Miami as an additional named insured to its
commercial general liability and auto policies and as a named certificate holder on all
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policies. Provider shall correct any insurance certificates as requested by the City's Risk
Management Administrator. All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to
the approval of the City for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage(s)
shall be furnished to the City on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be
in force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled, modified, or changed during
the performance of the Services under this Agreement without thirty (30) calendar days
prior written notice to the City. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with
the City prior to the performance of Services hereunder, provided, however, that Provider
shall at any time upon request file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with
the City.
B. If, in the judgment of the City, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by
Provider of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in
kind(s) or amounts, the City reserves the right to require the provision by Provider of an
amount of coverage different from the amounts or kind(s) previously required and shall
afford written notice of such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on
which the requirements shall take effect. Should the Provider fail or refuse to satisfy the
requirement of changed coverage within thirty (30) days following the City's written
notice, this Agreement shall be considered terminated on the date that the required
change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect.
C. Provider understands and agrees that any and all liabilities regarding the use of
any of Provider's employees or any of Provider's subcontractors for Services related to
this Agreement shall be borne solely by Provider throughout the term of this Agreement
and that this provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Provider further
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understands and agrees that insurance for each employee of Provider and each
subcontractor providing Services related to this Agreement shall be maintained in good
standing and approved by the City Risk Management Administrator throughout the
duration of this Agreement.
D. Provider shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates
required under this Agreement remain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Agreement, including any extensions hereof. If insurance certificates are scheduled to
expire during the term of this Agreement and any extension hereof, Provider shall be
responsible for submitting new or renewed insurance certificates to the City's Risk
Management Administrator at a minimum of ten (10) calendar days in advance of such
expiration. In the event that expired certificates are not replaced, with new or renewed
certificates which cover the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof:
(i) the City shall suspend this Agreement until such time as the new or
renewed certificate(s) are received in acceptable form by the City's Risk
Management Administrator; or
(ii) the City may, at its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement for cause and
seek re -procurement damages from Provider in conjunction with the violation of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
E. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve Provider of
its liabilities and obligations under this Agreement.
16. NONDISCRIMINATION: Provider represents and warrants to the City that
Provider does not and will not engage in discriminatory practices and that there shall be
no discrimination in connection with Provider's performance under this Agreement on
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account of race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin.
Provider further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason
of his/her race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin, be
excluded from participation in, be denied services, or be subject to discrimination under
any provision of this Agreement.
17. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND PROCUREMENT
PROGRAM: The City has established a Minority and Women Business Affairs and
Procurement Program (the "M/WBE Program") designed to increase the volume of City
procurement and contracts with Blacks, Hispanic and Women -owned business. The
M/WBE Program is found in Ordinance No. 10062, a copy of which has been delivered
to, and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by, Provider. Provider understands and
agrees that the City shall have the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement, without
notice or penalty to the City, and to eliminate. Provider from consideration and
participation in future City contracts if Provider, in the preparation and/or submission of
the Proposal, submitted false of misleading information as to its status as Black, Hispanic
and/or Women owned business and/or ,the quality and/or type. of minority or women
owned business participation.
18. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by Provider, in whole
or in part, without the prior written consent of the City, which may be withheld or
conditioned, in the City's sole discretion through the City Manager. .
19. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by hand -delivery or by registered or
certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at the address
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indicated herein or to such other address as a party may designate by notice given as
herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally delivered;
or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever
is earlier.
TO PROVIDER: TO THE CITY:
City Manager
444 SW 2" Avenue, 10`h Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
With copies to:
City Attorney
444 S.W. 2" Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of
the State of Florida. Venue in any proceedings between the parties shall be in Miami -
Dade County, Florida. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees. Each party waives
any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading, that the aforementioned courts are
an improper or inconvenient venue. Moreover, the parties consent to the personal
jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and irrevocably waive any objections to said
jurisdiction. The parties irrevocably waive any rights to a jury trial.
B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of
this Agreement.
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C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall
be effective unless made in writing.
D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this
Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or
otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such
provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent
necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, then same shall be
deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect or limitation of its use.
E. Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the
performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to licensure, and certifications
required by law for professional service providers.
F. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties
hereto. No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and
executed by properly authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon the
parties hereto, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, or assigns.
22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Provider has been procured and is
being engaged to provide services to the City as an independent contractor, and not as an
agent or employee of the City. Accordingly, Provider shall not attain, nor be entitled to,
any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the City, nor any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. Provider further
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understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the
City are not available to Provider, and agrees to provide workers' compensation
insurance for any employee or agent of Provider rendering services to the City under this
Agreement. Provider further understands and agrees that Provider's or subcontractors'
use or entry upon City properties shall not in any way change its or their status as an
independent contractor.
23. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE: Funding for this Agreement is contingent on
the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and is subject
to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in
regulations, upon thirty (30) days notice.
24. FORCE MAJEURE. A "Force Majeure Event" shall mean an act of
God, act of governmental body or military authority, fire, explosion, power failure,
flood, storm, hurricane, sink hole, other natural disasters, epidemic, riot or civil
disturbance, war or terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, blockade, or embargo. In the
event that either party is delayed in the performance of any act or obligation pursuant
to or required by the Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, the time for
required completion of such act or obligation shall be extended by the number of days
equal to the total number of days, if any, that such party is actually delayed by such
Force Majeure Event. The party seeking delay in performance shall give notice to the
other party specifying the anticipated duration of the delay, and if such delay shall
extend beyond the duration specified in such notice, additional notice shall be repeated
no less than monthly so long as such delay due to a Force Majeure Event continues.
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Any party seeking delay in performance due to a Force Majeure Event shall use its
best efforts to rectify any condition causing such delay and shall cooperate with the
other party to overcome any delay that has resulted.
25. CITY NOT LIABLE FOR DELAYS: Provider hereby understands and
agrees that in no event shall the City be liable for, or responsible to Provider or any
subcontractor, or to any other person, firm, or entity for or on account of, any
stoppages or delay(s) in work herein provided for, or any damages whatsoever related
thereto, because of any injunction or other legal or equitable proceedings or on
account of any delay(s) for any cause over which the City has no control.
26. USE OF NAME: Provider understands and agrees that the City is not
engaged in research for advertising, sales promotion, or other publicity purposes.
Provider is allowed, within the limited scope of normal and customary marketing and
promotion of its work, to use the general results of this project and the name of the City.
The Provider agrees to protect any confidential information provided by the City and will
not release information of a specific nature without prior written consent of the City
Manager or the City Commission.
27. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Pursuant to City of Miami Code Section 2-
611, as amended ("City Code"), regarding conflicts of interest, Provider hereby certifies
to City that no individual member of Provider, no employee, and no subcontractor under
this Agreement nor any immediate family member of any of the same is also a member of
any board, commission, or agency of the City. Provider hereby represents and warrants to
the City that throughout the term of this Agreement, Provider, its employees and its
subcontractors will abide by this prohibition of the City Code.
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28. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARY: No persons other than the Provider and
the City (and their successors and assigns) shall have any rights whatsoever under this
Agreement.
29. SURVIVAL: All obligations (including but not limited to indemnity and
obligations to defend and hold harmless) and rights of any party arising during or
attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement shall
survive such expiration or earlier termination.
30. TRUTH -IN -NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATION, REPRESENTATION
AND WARRANTY: Provider hereby certifies, represents and warrants to City that on
the date of Provider's execution of this Agreement and so long as this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect, the fee rates and schedules and other factual unit costs
supporting the compensation to Provider under this Agreement are and will continue to
be accurate, complete, and current. Provider understands, agrees and acknowledges that
the City shall adjust the amount of the compensation and any additions thereto to exclude
any significant sums by which the City determines the contract price of compensation
hereunder was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or non -current fee rates and
schedules and other factual unit costs. All such contract adjustments shall be made within
one (1) year of the end of this Agreement, whether naturally expiring or earlier
terminated pursuant to the provisions hereof.
31. COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in three or more
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original but all of which, when taken
together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
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32. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS RIDER:
Attached as Attachment D hereto and incorporated herein.
33. REAFIRMATION OF REPRESENTATIONS: Provider hereby reaffirms all
of the representations contained in the Solicitation Documents.
34. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument and its attachments constitute the
sole and only agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly
set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior
agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this
Agreement are of no force or effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year
above written.
"City"
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation
By:
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk Joe Arriola, City Manager
ATTEST:
Print Name:
Title: Corporate Secretary
"Provider"
a corporation
By:
Print Name:
Title: President
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
Jorge L. Fernandez Risk Management
City Attorney
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