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SECTION XVI - MAXIMUM RATES:
The following shall be the maximum rates allowed to be charged for towing services. The rates set
forth in this section may be reviewed at the end of the first year of the term of the Contract and at
any time thereafter, by the Contract Administrator and an authorized designee of the Department
of General Services Administration. City representatives will meet with a representative from each
of the Towing Agencies under contract with the City and prior to any rate adjustment. As part of
the review process, City representatives shall recommend to the City Manager for his approval any
proposed rate adjustments. Should a rate adjustment(s) be approved, the Contract(s) will be
modified.
Towing rates set forth in the RFQ and subsequent Contract shall be posted in a conspicuous dace
in the facility and in easily readable form at all times.
CATEGORY A : Towing of Privately owned vehicles
16.1. Towing Rates by Wrecker Class
Base rates shall include hookup, unlocking door if necessary, dropping of linkage, use of
dolly and towing. Mileage rate shall be allowed for each mile or fraction. of a mile to -all
—destinations, with the exception of a City operated storage facility as noted below. Refer to
Attachment D for description of wrecker class.
Class "A"
(a) Base Rate $ 95,00
(i) City Administrative Charge $ 25.00
(b) Mileage Rate -after first 5 miles $ 3.00
Class " B"
(a) Base Rate $ 160.00
(i) City Administrative Charge $ 25.00
(b) Mileage Rate -after first 5 miles $ 3.50
' Class "C"
(a) Base Rate $ 215.00
(i) City Administrative Charge $ 25.00
(b) Mileage Rate - after first 5 miles $ 4.50
Class "O"
(a) Base Rate $ 250.00
(i) City Administrative Charge $ 25.00
(b) Mileage Rate - after first 5 miles $ 4.50
Note: Mileage fees shall not be charged for towing a private vehicle to a city -operated
storage facility. Mileage for towing vehicles from outside City limits to City -operated storage
facility shall be based on the one-way distance between the pick up point, and the closest
point of entry into Miami city limits.
Additionally, Towing Agency shall not charge a fee, e.g. "gate fee," for allowing the
owner/agent to remove the released vehicle from their property or the Towing Agency
moving the vehicle to a location where the owner/agent can take possession of the vehicle.
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16.2. Auxiliary Charges
Any auxiliary services (e.g., low -boy tractor trailer or use of air bag recover system) are to
be performed only if required and appropriate.
(1) Low -boy Tractor Trailer $180.00 per hr
Air Cushion Recovery $180.00 per hr
(2) Towing Agency Administrative Services
Basic Rate After First (24) hours $ 30.00
This administrative service is not an automatic "add -on" but only when required to comply
with Florida Statutes Sections 715.05 and 713.78, and may be imposed by the Towing
Agency for administrative services. This charge refers to and includes verification of public
V.I.N.; search of vehicle for ownership information; preparation and processing of
paperwork; owner/lienholder information search; preparation and mailing of the first
notification letter to owner.
All .actuial fees imposed by state -for obtaining pertinent-owneiship information and actuai -
postage fees will be in addition to Section 16.1 cited above.
The actual fee required by local Tag Agencies or computer service access time may be
added to the above charges, but shall not exceed $2.00 per vehicle. Fees required by out
of state governmental agencies may be added to the above charges. Towing Agencies will
be required to justify the additional charges. All mailings to owners, lienholders, and
governmental agencies (for ownership/lienholder information requests), will be done by
CERTIFIED MAIL. This administrative service charge will not be imposed by the Towing
Agency during the first 24 hours of impoundment.
Failure to comply with the owner/lienholder notification provisions as required by Florida
Statutes section 715.05 and 713.78, shall make void any and all claims of storage charges
by the Towing Agency for the impounded vehicle.
16.3 Hourly Labor Rate. The following shall be the maximum rates allowed to be
charged for towing service. The Contract Administrator and an authorized designee of the
Department of General Services Administration may review the rates set foi lh in this
section at the end of the first year of the term of the Contract and at anytime thereafter.
City representatives will meet with a representative from each of the Towing Agencies
under contract with the city prior to any rate adjustment as part of the review process. City
representatives shall recommend to the City Manager for his approval any proposed rate
adjustments. Should a rate adjustment(s) be approved, the Contract(s) will be modified and
the Towing Agencies shall be notified in writing of the new rate.
The following are the maximum rates allowed to be charged for hourly labor at a scene.
Examples of charges are removal of driverine or axles, road service calls, (including battery
jump and tire change), winching recovery (winching shall not apply when removing a
vehicle from a parking space and simple winching and retrieving to facilitate its removal),
miscellaneous calls from the City requesting services such as removal of trees, debris from
the street, etc. If an item other than a motor vehicle is towed at the request of the City, the
Towing Agency shall be paid the tow rate according to the class of the wrecker required.
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Charges for these services shall be based on 15 minutes intervals, after the first thirty (30)
minutes on the scene for actual labor or waiting, and according to the wrecker class
required. No fees shall be charged for waiting time for releasing a vehicle at the City
Storage facility, unless the on -site wait is in excess of fifteen (15) minutes after notification
of arrival.
(a) First 30 minutes on the scene included in base rate
(b) Class "A"
- Each 15 minute interval $ 23.75
- Hourly rate $ 95.00
(c) Class "B"
- Each 15 minutes interval $ 40.00
- Hourly rate $ 160.00
(d) Class "C"
- Each 15 minutes interval $ 53.75
- Hourly rate $ 215.00
(e) Class "D"
- Each 15 minutes interval $ 62.50
- Hourly"rate $ 2b0.0d:
Note: In situations of waiting time where more than one owner of towed vehicles are
involved, the total amount of waiting time shall be divided equally between the owners of
towed vehicles or items.
16,4 Trailer. Charges for use of boat trailer or other trailer when authorized by City
Enforcement Officer, shall be in accordance with the following schedule for each
movement of vessel size:
(a) Small size boat (18 feet and under) $ 60.00
(b) Medium size boat (from 18 feet up to 30 feet) $ 85.00
(c) Large size boat (30 feet and over) $ 160.00
16.5 Underwater Recovery Services
The above listed hourly labor rates as shown in Section 4.3.3, based on 15 minute
intervals, are the maximum allowable (per hour, and according to wrecker class and
service required) for recovery from salt or fresh water. If an additional tow truck is required
to perform the recovery, the rate charged shall be the amount set forth in Section 4.3
Maximum Rates Allowed by City, Section 4.3.3. If required, a Certified Salvage Diver shall
be provided by City,
16.6 Special Events/Standby Towing
The rates listed below are the maximum allowable (per hour and according to wrecker
class) for standby wreckers during Special Events.
When asked to provide Special Events Towing, Towing Agency shall be entitled to
payment for the number of hours of standby time, which exceeds the number of vehicles
towed. Standby hours shall be paid at the towing rates listed below and must be authorized
by the Police Officer in charge at the scene.
(1) Class "A"
- Hourly standby rate $ 95.00
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(2) Class "B"
- Hourly standby rate
(3) Class "C" $ 160.00
- Hourly standby rate
• (4) Class "D'" $ 215.00
- Hourly standby rate $ 250.00
NOTE Towing Agenuy shall not charge nor shall be compensated for both standby and
regular working towing rates, if directed to remove a vehicle during a special event. Only
one or the other rate shall apply and be authorized, until the completion of the event.
16.7 Storage Rates
Daily rates for all vehicle storage are based on a 24-hour day. The daily rate shall apply
according to the type of vehicle stored. Storage will only be assessed to owner of vehicle
when notified, as provided by Florida State Statutes 715.05 and 713.78.
The following are the maximum allowable rates:
(1)... Any Vehicle . If released d;;; ing the first six (ay hours No chi c
(2) Motorcycles - Daily rate $ 12.00
(3) Passenger Vehicles - Daily rate $ 20.00
(Less than 20 feet in length and 8 feet in width)
(4) Larger Vehicles - Daily rate $ 35.00
(including trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, (one charge, with or without trailers),
trailers, etc.) Note: Vehicle must be over 20 feet in length.
Inside storage - An additional $5.00 per day may be charged for inside storage
upon the written direction of the City Enforcement Officer on the tow slip, or with
the signed consent of the owner.
(6) Use of Overflow Storage Area - Towing Agency shall not make any extra charge
to customer retrieving a vehicle from an overflow storage area. Towing Agency
may either bring a vehicle, which is stored in an overflow lot to the customer at the
main office and storage area, or transport owner/designee to the overflow storage
area to retrieve vehicle. There shall be no charge for this service.
Covering charge - A covering charge of (one dollar ($1.00j a day may be added to
a vehicle that must be covered with plastic material to shelter out the weather
elements due to broken window, etc. and must be authorized by the impounding
officer and noted on the pound slip.
16.8 Towing of Multiple Vehicles, Jet Skis, Engines, etc.
A separate pound slip shall be completed on each vehicle, or item, and towing company
shall be entitled to the specified tow fee for the required class wrecker on each vehicle or
item.
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16.9 Towing of Vehicles and Boats located within City's Auto Pound
Towing of vehicles and boats within the City's Auto Pound, located at 300 N.W. 7th Street,
shall be provided by the Towing Agency awarded that Zone. The rates for any tows in the
Auto Pound shall not exceed the labor rates specified in Section 4.3.3. Firm shall respond
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only upon the receipt of a call for service by the City and shall compensate Towing Agency
accordingly.
CATEGORY B : Towing of City -owned, leased, or rented vehicles
Towing prices shall be proposed based a flat rate, all -encompassing fee for each specified
area Included in the fee is 15 minutes .nf wait time and any special equipment such as, but
not limited to, dollies. The prices listed below are maximum amounts to be paid to Towing
Agency by the City.
Tows within Miami -Dade County, 30 min. maximum response time$ 30.00
Tows outside Miami -Dade County, , 1 hr. response time $ 30.00
Towing of City Owned Boats $100.00
Hourly wait time, paid on half-hour intervals $ 15.00
Mileage Rate . . . $ 1.75
Class "B" (15` 30 min. on scene) $ 40.00
Class "C" (1s1 30 min. on scene) $ 100.00
Class "D' (1.51,30 min. on.scene) $ 150.00
Lowboy/Landoll (Rate /hr. from initial departure) $ 150.00
Heavy Duty hourly wait time paid on hour intervals $ 37.50
The mileage rate shall be one-way beginning at either the northern Broward County line or
the southern Miami -Dade County line. The mileage rate for heavy-duty tows shall 'begin
outside of City of Miami jurisdiction. The mileage rate shall be added to the flat fee of
$30.00 for tows outside of Miami -Dade or Broward County (e.g. a vehicle is located in Boca
Raton, Palm Beach County, 15 miles one way from the Broward County line. The tow fee
would be $30.00 plus 15 times the mileage rate of $1.75 for a total of $56.25).
Boat Towing
Boat tows will be based on trailer able boats up to 30 feet and priced on the flat City rate
listed in Category B: Towing of City -owned vehicles, plus one-way mileage if towed from
outside the City limits at the pickup point (location of disabled boat).
SECTION XVII - APPLICABILITY OF RATES AND CHARGES
Al! above rates shall remain as stated or as accepted by City, except where unusual
circumstances warrant change. Charges for services not covered by this Agreement shall be
calculated at a compensatory rate of special equipment rental plus the hourly labor rate
established herein. Use of special equipment shall be restricted to unusual circumstances and
must be approved in writing by the officer on the scene.
The rate structures applied and charged by Towing Agency shall depend upon requirements of the
vehicle(s) to be removed, and upon the needs and conditions of the particular situation to which
Towing Agency is called, regardless of the actual tow truck and/or equipment used. The class of
wrecker and type of equipment to be dispatched shall be the responsibility of the officer on the
scene, the complaint sergeant or other designated City representative. Situations, which require
the removal of various vehicle parts, shall be charged at the hourly rate of the equipment used.
SECTION XVIII - BILLING
Towing Agency agrees to (a) itemize fully all bills on standard forms acceptable to City, (b) number
all bills to correspond with the Miami Police department Vehicle Storage Receipt number and (c)
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keep copies of all bills and invoices on file for a minimum of three years. Copies of all bills shall be
provided to the City upon request.
Itemization of bills shall include a detailed description of the type of services performed and/or
equipment used, conforming to the descriptions and wording provided herein (i.e., Class "A" Base
Rate, Additional Mileage, Hourly Labor Rate, Dollies, etc.) When bringing vehicle to Towing
Agency storage facility, Towing Agency shall note arrival and departure times on vehicle tow slip.
SECTION XIX - COLLECTION AND PAYMENT
All payments due to the Towing Agency shall be made by vehicle owner or his/her designee, upon
receipt of itemized bills for services rendered. The City shall have no liability whatsoever, for
payment to Towing Agency. When presented with proper identification, Towing Agency shall
accept payment for charges from the vehicle owner or authorized representative in any of at least
two of the three following forms:
(1) Cash, money order or valid traveler's check
(2) Valid bank credit card
(3) Valid personal check showing on its face the name and address of the vehicle owner or
authorized representative.
Payment shall be made directly by the City to a Towing Agency operating under this Agreement
only in the case of a standby charge for special events, special processing, or when specifically
approved by the Chief of Police, the Director of General Service Administration, or the Fire,
Rescue and Inspection Services Chief.
Towing Agency shall pay to City the City administrative charges on a monthly basis. The format
for submitting such payments shall be determined by the City.
It is hereby understood by and between City and Towing Agency that the payments due to City
from Towing Agency shall be payable to City no later than the 20th day of the month, for all
vehicles towed and paid for during the immediately preceding month. Additionally, Towing Agency
shall return a Miami Police tow log and administrative fee remittance report with their payment.
Upon expiration or within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of termination of this agreement,
agency shall pay to the City all moneys due through the date of termination or expulsion.
City may waive City administrative cost if owner does not claim vehicle. A copy of the certificate of
destruction or title shall be provided.
SECTION XX - ETHICS AND CONDUCT:
Towing Agency shall conduct its business in an orderly, ethical, and businesslike manner, and
shall use every means to obtain and keep the confidence of the motoring public.
(1) Personnel shall conduct themselves in a courteous and businesslike manner, so as not to
bring any undue criticism to City.
(2) Towing Agency shall be responsible for ensuring that all of the operational personnel shall
be of previous and continuous good moral character.
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(3)
Towing Agency operators shall neither solicit nor induce drivers or owners to patronize
particular garages or mechanics. The rebate or payment of money or any other valuable
consideration to Towing Agency personnel from a garage or mechanic is prohibited.
(4) ' Giving gratuities to any employee of the City is prohibited and any violation hereof by
Towing Agency shall, constitute grounds for the summary and immediate revocation of this
Agreement.
SECTION XXI - SUSPENSION PROCEDURES:
(1) Towing Agency may be suspended for any violation of the provisions of this Agreement, which,
in the sole discretion of the Towing Review Board, may be cause for such suspension, as follows.:
(a) First Violation up to 7 days.
(b) Second Violation up to 14 days.
(2) Should a third violation occur, upon recommendation of the Towing Review Board; the City
Manager may terminate this agreement, also see Section XXIV.
{3) 13_y accepting a Zone, '1 owing. Agency agi aes to- the reasonableness of the suspel .lion
procedures and that the same are necessary to enable City to fulfill its duties of safety and
control of City's highways.
SECTION XXII — IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT:
The City acknowledges receipt of an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $10,000,00, which
has been delivered by Towing Agency to the City to secure Towing Agency's performance under
this Agreement. Towing Agency agrees and acknowledges that the City may, without demand or
notice to the Towing Agency, collect from the Letter of Credit all amounts due to City by Towing
Agency and all other amounts required by the City,to cure any default of Towing Agency under this
Agreement, in the City's sole discretion, including all amounts incurred in the investigation of an
occurrence of a default and/or the enforcement of this Agreement, including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs. In the event that the City draws upon the Letter of Credit, Towing Agency agrees
to take all action necessary to cause a new letter of credit to be issued, as herein required, or to
res,tore the amount of the Letter of Credit to its original amount within five (5) days after receipt of
City's notice that it has drawn upon the Letter of Credit.
SECTION XXIII - DEFAULT
The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an event of default:
(a) Failure to make any payment to the City on the date the same is due
(b) Breach or failure to observe or comply with any provision of this agreement
Upon the occurrence of any event of default the City, in addition to other remedies available by
law, shall have the right to exercise its rights under the Letter of Credit, as provided in Section XXII
above and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Section XXIV below.
SECTION XXIV - TERMINATION FOR CAUSE:
The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
(a) Towing Agency's failure to tow within the guidelines of this contract, after the third notice of
poor performance.
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(b) The occurrence of a monetary default under Section XXIII (a) above which is not cured
within ten (10) days following the City's notice of default.
(c)
Towing Agency's failure to comply with the provisions of Section XXII above within the time
specified therein.
(d) Towing Agency's failure to comply with the insurance requirements set forth in Section XL
hereof.
(e) With respect to any other event of default, upon the recommendation of the Towing Review
Board.
Adjudication as bankrupt.
The filing of insolvency, reorganization or bankruptcy petition (voluntary or involuntary).
Abandonment of Towing Agency premises or discontinuance of operations.
The making of general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
Q) Making any charge at rates greater than those established by this Agreement.
(k) Making changes to the name, structure, control or entity of a Towing Agency's corporate
status by way of transferring stock in the amount of five (5) percent or greater, without the
prior consent of the City Commission,
SECTION XXV - TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE:
The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause and without
any liability to the City if such termination has been determined by the City Commission to be in
the best interest of the City. In such event the City shall give Towing Agency at least 90 days prior
written notice of termination.
SECTION XXVI - COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
Towing Agency and City of Miami shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of
Federal, State and Local governments.
SECTION XXVII - GENERAL CONDITIONS:
(1) All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by personal service, or by registered or
certified mail addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein, or as the same
may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on
which personally served; or, if by mail on the fifth (5) day after being posted or the date of
actual receipt, whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI
Traffic Division
Wrecker Detail
400 NW 2 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
TOWING AGENCY
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(2) Title and paragraph headings are for convenience reference, and are not a part of this
Agreement.
(3) , In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions
• contained in any attached documents the terms in this Agreement shall rule.
(4) 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 snail oe
effective unless made in writing.
(5)
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 provisions,
paragraph, sentence, word, or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in
order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, to conform with such laws, then the
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.
SECTION X','Il; OWNERSHIP=CF DOCUMENTS: —
All documents developed by Towing Agency under this Agreement shall be delivered to City by
said Towing Agency upon completion of the Service and shall become property of City, without
restriction or limitation on its use. Towing Agency agrees that all documents maintained and
generated pursuant to this agreement are subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law,
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties, that any information, writings, maps, contract
documents, reports, or any other matter whatsoever which is given by City to Towing Agency
pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of City and shall not be used by
Towing Agency for any other purposes whatsoever without the written consent of City.
SECTION XXIX - NONDELEGABILITY:
The obligations of Towing Agency under this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm without the City's prior written consent.
SECTION XXX- AUDIT RIGHTS:
City reserves the right to audit the records of Towing Agency which pertain to this Agreement, at
any time during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of three (3) year after final payment is
made under this Agreement
SECTION XXXI - AWARD OF AGREEMENT:
Towing Agency warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by City to
solicit or secure this agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any
person employed by City, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or any gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of this Agreement.
SECTION XXXII - CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT:
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws, statutes, and case laws of
the State of Florida.
SECTION XXXIII - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:
This agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein, their heirs, executors, legal
representatives, successors, and assigns.
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SECTION XXXIV - INDEMNIFICATION:
Towing Agency hereby agrees to pay on behalf of, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City
and City's officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal, or
administrative proceedings, claims, demands, damages, liabilities, interest, attorney's fees, costs
and expenses of whatsoever kind or nature, for any personal injury, loss of life or damage of
property, whether arising before or after completion of the work hereunder, and in any manner
directly or indirectly caused, occasioned or contributed to in whole or part by reason of any act,
omission, fault or negligence, whether active or passive, of Towing Agency, or anyone acting
under its direction or control, or on its behalf, in connection with this contract. The Towing
Agency's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall not render such Towing Agency
responsible of any liability caused by sole negligence of the City.
SECTION XXXV - CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
(1) Towing Agency covenants that no person employed by agency exercises any functions or
responsibilities in connection with this Agreement has any personal financial interests,
direct or indirect with City. Towing Agency further covenants that, in the performance of
this Agreement, no person having a conflicting interest shall be employed. Any such
interests in the part of -Towing Agency or -its employees must ire disclosed1i"rl' writing to City.
(2) Towing Agency is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (Miami City
Code Chapter 2, Article V), Miami -Dade County, Florida (Miami -Dade County Code,
Section 2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees that it shall fully comply in all respects
with the terms of said law.
SECTION XXXVI - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Towing Agency and its employees and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors,
and not agents or employees of City, and shall not attain any rights benefits under the Civil Service
or Pension Ordinances of City, or any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees; further, he/she shall not be deemed entitled to the Florida Worker's Compensation
benefits as an employee of City.
SECTION XXXVII - NONDISCRIMINATION:
Towing Agency agrees that it shall not discriminate as to race, sex, color, age, creed, religion
national origin, marital status or handicap in connection with its performance under this
Agreement.
Nor; in connection with the conduct if its business, including rendition of services and employment
of personnel, all persons having appropriate qualifications shall be afforded equal opportunity for
employment.
SECTION XXXVIII - MINORITY/WOMEN PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE:
Towing Agency acknowledges that it has been furnished a copy of Ordinance No. 10062, entitled
the Minority and Women Business Affairs and Procurement Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, and agree to comply with all applicable substantive and procedural provisions therein,
including any amendments thereto.
SECTION XXXIX - ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only Agreement of the parties hereto
and correctly sets 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.
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SECTION XL - INSURANCE:
Towing Agency shall maintain in force at all times during the term of this Agreement:
(1) Workman's Compensation and Employer's liability insurance as required by state statutes.
(2) Garage liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence for
Bodily Insurance and Property Damage combined endorsed, to include-
(3)
(a) Automobile Service Operations
(b) Garage keepers' legal liability covering perils of fire and explosion, theft of entire
vehicle, riot and civil commotion, vandalism and malicious mischief.
Automobile liability insurance covers all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles .used in
connection with the work, in an amount not less than $500,000.00 per occurrence for
Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined.
City shall be named as a primary additional insured on the above -mentioned policies and coverage
and all sucri policies -shall provide for a 30-tray-prior written notice to the 'City-t f t-errnination .or...
change in coverage.
All insurance policies required must be written by a company or companies rated at least "A" as to
management and at least Class "V" as to financial strength in the latest edition of the Best's
Insurance Guide, published by Alfred M. Best Company, Inc., Oldwick, N.J. Insurance coverage
shall list the City as Additional Insured, and be subject to the approval of the City's Insurance
Coordinator.
SECTION XLI - AMENDMENTS:
City may, at its discretion, amend the Agreement to conform to changes in applicable City, County,
State and Federal laws, directives, guidelines and objectives. No amendments to this Agreement,
other than amendments required by changes in county, State or Federal laws, shall be binding in
either party unless in writing, signed by both parties. The parties shall incorporate such
amendments as a part of this Agreement upon review, approval, and execution hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed
by the respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation
of the State of Florida
Priscilla Thompson
City Clerk City Manager
ATTEST:
Corporation Secretary (Title)
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(Seal)
WITNESSES:
(As to Contractor)
(NOTE: If Contractor is not a
Corporation, two witnesses must
sign)
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM
REQUIREMENTS: AND CORRECTNESS:
Director Jorge L. Fernandez
Risk Management Department City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT B
APPLICATION FOR WRECKER CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI
1. Business Enterprise Name
2. Business Address
Telephone City Zip
Mailing Address
City Zip
State type of business enterprise (e.g. corporation, association, partnership, organization, joint
venture, trust, foundation;'firm, group, society, individual natural person, etc.) _.
3. NAME ALL OWNERS/PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE TOWING AGENCY.
(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
NAME SS#
ADDRESS PHONE
CITY STATE BIRTH DATE
NAME SS#
ADDRESS PHONE
CITY STATE BIRTH DATE
NAME SS#
ADDRESS PHONE
CITY STATE BIRTH DATE
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NAME SS#
ADDRESS PHONE
CITY STATE BIRTH DATE
4. Has the business enterprise, or any person whose name appears in this application, ever
been convicted of any crime?
If so, list the name, the arrest and conviction record of each person. (Attach additional
sheets if necessary)
5. Does the business enterprise have- ail officer, direc r, partner,
or sole proprietor and individual, who has a Currently suspended business license revoked by
action of the City within the past five (5) years?
If so, list the individual(s):
6. If a corporation, supply the following:
Corporate Name:
Date Incorporated: State of Charter
7. What is the fictitious name under which the business will be conducted (if applicable):
S. Has this business ever been suspended, revoked or been the subject of suspension,
revocation or violation of Local, County or State Law?
If so, explain:
9. How many wreckers does the Towing Agency have in each class? (Refer to Exhibit 2 for
Class description)
CLASS A CLASS B
CLASS A (FLATBED) CLASS C
CLASS B (FLATBED) CLASS D
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NOTE Attach copies of vehicle registration.
10. Has the Towing Agency ever filed for insolvency, reorganization or bankruptcy petition
(Voluntary or involuntary)
if yes, explain:
11. List five (5) references:
NAME
ADDRESS TELEPHONE
12.. List any current or prior towing and vehicle storage contracts for governmental
organizations:
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
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Agency Name
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
13. List any current or prior towing and vehicle storage contracts for private companies
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
Agency Name:
Address:
Contact's Name & Phone #
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14. Have any of the owners listed in Item #3 ever had a contract terminated (either as a
primary contractor or sub -contractor) far failure to comply, breach, or default?
If yes, please explain:
15. How long has this Towing Agency been in the towing business?
16. How long has the owner(s) listed in Item 3, been in the towing business? (List by name)
17.. Are the payment office and storage facility located at the same site?
18. State the address of the payment office:
19, Provide the address of the storage facility or facilities; indicate the approximate square
footage of the lot at each facility and specify the square footage available for inside
storage:
20. Is the Towing Agency located entirely within the City of Miami limits:
21. For Category A services, List the Zone(s) you wish to be considered for towing wrecker
service. If more than one, list in order of priority.
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22. How many employees will be assigned to this towing contract?
23. What are the qualifications, experience, certification for towing and storage of the persons
assigned to this contract?
24, Who will be supervising the work performed under this contract and what is that person's
experience?
NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MORE THAN ONE ZONE, YOU
MUST ALSO HAVE THE ADDITIONAL REQUIRED WRECKERS.
THE APPLICANT COVENANTS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
The undersigned, after being duly sworn, states that the information contained in this application is
true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief, and in the event there are any changes,
alterations or additions to the information furnished in this application, he/she shall so notify in
writing to the City of Miami Police Department, or its successor in duties, within five (5) days from
the date of said change, alteration or addition.
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Signature of Applicant and Title
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
day of __. — �, 2005.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
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ATTACHMENT C
ZONES The Zones covered in this RFQ are a defined below and per the attached map
of same.
ZONE I North: City limits
East: To Biscayne Bay, including west -end of bridge of 79 Street
Causeway, prior to North Bay Village, City limits.
South: To 54 Street
West: City limits
ZONE II North: To 54 Street
East: To Biscayne Bay
South: To 20th Street
West: City limits, including NW 36 Street strip to railroad tracks.
ZONE 111 North: To 20th Street
East: To Biscayne Bay, including Biscayne Isle and San Marco Isle
South Miami River (Including City Auto Pound)
West To NW 27 Avenue
ZONE IV North: Miami River
East: Miami River
South: To SW 8 Street West of 17 Avenue & To West Hagler Street East
of 17 Avenue
West: City limits, including Tamiami Canal Road
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ZONE V North: To SW 8 Street West of 17 Avenue & To West Flagler Street East
of 17 Avenue
East: To Biscayne Bay, including Claughton Isle, Rickenbacker
Causeway to middle of second bridge, and Virginia Key
South: To Biscayne Bay, including Fair Isle to North Prospect Drive.
West: City limits
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