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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 2INVITATION TO PREQUALiFY NO. XX-XX-XXX NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Prospective participant submittals will be received by the City of Miami, Office of the City Clerk, City'HaII, 1s Floor, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133-5504, until 10:00 A.M. on XXX X, 2006 for: PREQUALIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES CONTRACTORS B-XXXXX 1 ' Bids Due: THURSDAY, February X, 2007 AT 10:00 A.M. Purpose: The purpose of this Solicitation is to pre -qualify potential contractors for future bidding through the submission of documents and forms which verify that the contractor meets the minimum criteria established in this Solicitation. Al! contractors that meet the criteria established in the Solicitation shall be placed on a Pre -Qualification List that may be accessed by City departments in order to obtain price quotation(s) for the provision of construction and trade specific projects. Minimum Requirements: Contractors must hold a current valid Certificate of Competency for General Building/Engineering or Specialty Trades Contracting, as required by the Florida Building Code, for the types of Work covered by the Contract at the time of pre -qualification and maintain same throughout the duration of the Contract. Contractors must have been in business a minimum of five (5) years and be capable of self -performing portions of the work on construction projects. You may obtain the documents in person, in either digital format or printed copy, on or after XXX, during regular business hours, at the City of Miami Capital Improvements & Transportation Department, 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor, Miami, Florida. The solicitation may also be obtained from . the City of Miami website's Capital Improvements' (CIP) webpage at www.miamieov.comlcapitalimprovements. Any firms obtaining the document from the webpage should notify the person identified above to ensure receipt of any addenda. It is the sole responsibility of all firms to ensure the receipt of any addendum and it is recommended that firm periodically check the CiP webpage for updates and the issuance of addenda. All submissions shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions to Bidders. Submittals must be submitted in duplicate originals in the envelopes provided. At the time, date, and place above, submittal packages will be publicly opened. Any submittals received after time and date specified will not be considered. The responsibility for submitting before the stated time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the respondent. The City is not responsible for delays caused by mail, courier service, including U.S. Mail, or any other occurrence. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE "CONE OF SILENCE," IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 12271. Section 1 — Instructions for Submission 1. Intention of City The purpose of this Solicitation is to pre -qualify potential contractors to enter into master contracts for future bidding through the submission of documents and forms which verify that the contractor meets the minimum criteria established in this Solicitation. All contractors that meet the criteria established in the Solicitation shall be placed on a Pre- Qualitication List that may be accessed by City departments in order to obtain price quotation(s) for the provision of construction trade projects not to exceed $5 million. Any work, materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents as being required to produce the intended result shall be supplied 'by Construction Manager whether or not specifically called for. When words, which have a well-known technical or trade meaning, are used to describe work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning. Reference to standard specifications, manuals, or codes of any technical society, organization or association, or to the laws or regulations of any governmental authority, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard specification, manual, code or laws or regulations in effect at the time of opening of bids and Construction Manager shall comply therewith. City shall have no duties other than those duties and obligations expressly set forth within the Contract Documents. 2. Examination of Contract Documents and Site It is the responsibility of each Respondent before submitting a response to this solicitation for pre -qualification or any subsequently issued Request for Price Proposal (RPP),: to - - • Examine the.. Contract.. Documents and RPPsthoroughly,_ • Visit the site oF structure to become familiar with conditions that may affect costs, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work, under an RPP • Take into account federal, state and local (City and Miami -Dade County including, without limitation the City Purchasing Ordinance and Florida Building Code) laws, regulations, ordinances -that -may affect a --Respondent's ability to be pre -qualified and perform work under the Contract. Documents as well as any costs, progress, performance, furnishing of the Work thatmay-be-required under an RPP. • Study and carefully correlate Contractor's observations with the requirements of a RPP, and Carefully review the Contract Documents, inclusive of any subsequently issued RPP, and notify the City of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies which Contractor knows or reasonably should have known. The submission of a response to this solicitation for pre -qualification or any subsequent RPPs shall constitute an incontrovertible representation by Respondent or Contractor will comply with the above requirements of the Contract Documents and that without exception, the response is premised upon performing and furnishing Work required under the Contract Documents and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the work to be issued under this Contract. 3. Contents of Solicitation and Respondent's Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Respondent to become thoroughly familiar with the requirements, terms and conditions of this solicitation and the Contract Documents. Pleas of ignorance by the Respondent or Contractor of conditions that exist or that may exist will not be accepted as a basis for varying the requirements of the City, or the compensation to be paid to the Contractor. This solicitation is subject to all legal requirements contained in the applicable City Ordinances, and Resolutions, as well as all applicable County, State and Federal Statutes. Where conflict exists between this Solicitation and these legal requirements, the authority shall prevail in the following order: Federal, State, County and local. 4. Pre -Qualification interpretations Only questions answered by written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal binding effect. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the City's Department of Capital Improvements and Transportation (CIT) in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the CIT in response to such questions will be issued by City by means of Addendum mailed or delivered electronically to all parties recorded by the CIT as having received the solicitation documents. Written questions should be received no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date for the receipt of responses. There shall be no obligation on the part of City or the CIT to respond to questions received less than ten (10) calendar days prior to bid opening. 5. Submitting Responses All submittals must be received in duplicate by the City of Miami, City Clerk's office located at City Hail, First Floor, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Fia. 33133, before the time and date specified for bid opening, enclosed in a sealed envelope, legibly marked on the outside: INVITATION TO PRE -QUALIFY NO.: XX-XX-XXX SOLICITATION FOR: PRE -QUALIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, 6. Printed Form for Pre -Qualification Ail Submittals must be made upon the blank City of Miami forms provided herein. The Submittal must be signed and acknowledged by the Respondent inaccordance with the directions on the RPP forms. Failure to utilize the city's forms, or fully complete said forms may result in a determination that the response is non -responsive 7. Preparation of Submittals Failure to sign the notice to qualified contractors, request to participate form shall render the submittal as non -responsive. The Respondent may be considered non -responsive if submittals are conditioned to modifications, changes, or revisions to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. Rejection of a submittal does not prevent the Respondent from making corrections and resubmitting for approval. This is an open continuous enrollment Contract. 8. Pre -Submittal Conference A non -mandatory conference will be held on (DATE) starting at (TIME) at (LOCATION) to discuss this solicitation. Since space is limited, it is recommended thatone representative of each firm attend in order to become familiar with the Solicitation and conditions of usage. Attendees are requested to bring this Solicitation Package to the conference. A limited number of copies may be available. 9. Method for Selecting Pre -Qualified Firms All responsive contractors who meet the criteria established in this solicitation will be included in the Contract. Such contractors shall be placed on a list by trade classification of pre -qualified contractors who will be contacted from time to time by the City to provide quotations for Work required by the City. The City shall be the sole determiner of who meets the solicitation requirements. C1T shall add contractors as they meet the pre -qualification criteria of this solicitation, during the term of the contract. 10. Environmental Regulations The City reserves the right to consider a Respondent's history of citations and/or violations of environmental regulations in investigating a Respondent's responsibility, and further reserves the right to declare a Respondent not responsible if the history of violations warrant such determination in the opinion of the City. Respondent shall submit with its Submittal, a complete history of all citations and/or violations, notices and dispositions thereof. The non -submission of any such documentation shall be deemed to be an affirmation by the Respondent that there are no citations or violations. Respondents shall notify the City immediately of notice of any citation or violation which Respondent may receive after the Submittal opening date and during the time of performance of any RPP awarded to it. 11. Postponement of Date for Presenting and Opening of Responses The City reserves the right to postpone the date for receipt and opening of submissions and will make a reasonable effort to give at least seven (7) calendar days notice of any such postponement to each prospective Respondent. 12. Addenda Only questions answered by written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal binding effect. All questions about the meaning or intent__of this solicitation_ are to be directed to the City's Department of Capital Improvements (CIT) and Transportation in writing. -Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the CIT in response to such questions will be issued by City by means of Addenda mailed or delivered_electronicallyto. all ;parties.. recorded ._by_..the ...CIT. . as having received the solicitation. All addenda will also be posted on CIT's web page of the City's web site. There- shall_ be on the.. park of City_or the City s_Department.. of Capital Improvements and Transportation to respond to questions received less than ten (10) calendardays.prior to due_date The City shall make reasonable efforts to issue addenda within five (5) calendar days prior to the due date. 13. .Pre -Qualification Review The City may require demonstration of competency and at itssole discretion conduct site visits, require the Respondent to furnish documentation and/or require the contractor to attend a meeting to determine the Respondent's qualifications and ability to be pre -qualified under this Contract. The City at its sole discretion may determine that a Respondent not be pre -qualified based on, but not limited to such factors as financial capability, labor force, equipment, experience, knowledge of the trade work to be performed and the quantity of Work being performed by the Contractor. Contractors must have been in business a minimum of five (5) years and be capable of self -performing portions of the Work on Projects where required by the RPP. The Respondent must be able to demonstrate a good record of performance and have sufficient financial resources to ensure that it can satisfactorily provide the goods and/or services required herein. Respondents shall submit financial statements for each of their last two complete fiscal years within ten (10) calendar days, upon written request by the City. Such statements should include, as a minimum, balance sheets (statements of financial os' statements of profit and loss (statement of net income). p �tion) and Any Respondent who, at the time of submission, is involved in an ongoingbankruptcy debtor, or in a reorganization, liquidation, or dissolution proceeding, or if a receiver has been a as a Respondent under federalbankruptcylawrora any statelportion of thepropertytrustee or responsive. insolvency, may be declared non 14. Solicitation Protest Any actual or prospective contractual party who feels aggrieved solicitation or award of a contract may protest in writing to the Director of Purchasing/Chief Procurement Officer who shall have the authority,g in connection with the Manager and the City Attorney, to settle and resolve a protest wct ith final ing/Chief Commission. Respondents are alerted to Section 18-103 ofapproval of the City protest procedures. Protests failing to meet the requirementsapproval by the City the City's Code describing the accepted. Failure of a party to timely file shall constitute a forfeiture�of filingucparty'slNrightbe file a protest. NO EXCEPTIONS. to 15. Local Small and Disadvanta ed Firm Partici ' ation The City strongly encourages Contractors to secure the participation of Community Small Business Enterprises (CSBE), and/or Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBE) that are currently registered with and/or certifiedsmall businesses, agencies within Florida, such as under programs in effect for theBusiness Transportation, Frida,orand Broward Counts FloridaFy other governmentaltmeof Transportation, Schools. on, Miami -Dade a City also stronglyu encouragesFlorida County Publicut Counties, and the Miami Dade County Contractors to secure the participation of firms located within the City's jurisdictional limits. Forms are provided _....__purpose-,___----- for this le. Minorit /Women Procurement Pro ram Ordinance No. 10062, as amended, entitled the Minority and Women Business Procurement _Ordinance -of._the_Ci.ty_of_Miami, .Florida,_sets..forth.."...a_goal. of awarding least 51 percent of the City's total annual dollar volume of all expenditures Affairs and services to Black, Hispanjc and Women minority business enterprises sl at p itures for all goods and A minority business enterprise is defined as a business firm "...in hich at least equal basis." of said enterprise is owned by Blacks, Hispanics, or Women and whose manse 1 percent daily business operations are controlled by one or more Blacks, Hispanics or Women." and The City has established a voluntary0% en." participation by City of Miami certifieMinority Women Black, usiness Enterprise Female owned firms for this Project. The various ways the City encourages that the 51 % goal be met is: (1) by having the Contractor become a City of Miami certifiedp (MNVBE) the Contractor, if not a City of Miami certified M/WBE firm, to reach outg I can certified MMBE firms to subcontract Work MNVBE firm, or (2) to City of Miami Contractors are reminded that a contractor certified as a City of Miami M/WBE firm considered meeting this goal without reaching out to City of Miami certified M/WBE firmsb the sub -trades, forr Successful Respondent(s) shall be required to have an Affirmative Action Plan Affirmative Action Policy shall be established, pursuant to Ordinance #10062 as�if aend an d. Effective date of implementation must be indicated on the policy. mended. Minority and women -owned business firms are encouraged, but not required, with the City prior to submitting bids. The Purchasing DepartmentMirity register Business Affairs Office, will provide the necessary forms and instructions upon request. Minority/Women Respondents are urged to submit responses for any goods or services thattheyrabAll y e able to supply, regardless of minority classification. However, compliance with all requests for information regarding Minority/Women Status or Participation is required. Respondent's cooperation is greatly needed to aid the City in achieving its goal. Respondents may contact the Purchasing Department at (305) 416-1913 for information. 17. First Source Hirin A reements Section 18-110 of the City Code states: (a) The City commission approves implementation of the first -source hiring agreement policy and requires as a condition precedent to the execution of service contracts for facilities, services, and/or receipt of grants and loan, for projects of a nature that create new jobs, the successful negotiation of first source hiring agreements between the organization or individual receiving said contract and the Authorized Representative unless such an agreement is found infeasible by the City Manager and such finding approved by the City commission at a public hearing. b) For the purpose of this section, the foliowing terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the following meanings: Authorized Representative means the Private Industry Council of South Florida/South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, or its successor as local recipient of federal and state training and employment funds. Facilities means all publicly financed projects, including but without limitation, unified development projects, municipal public works, and municipal improvements to the extent they are financed through public money or services or the use of publicly owned property Grants and loans means, without limitation, urban development action grants (UDAG), economic development agency construction loans, loans from Miami Capital Development, Incorporated, and all federal and state grants administered by the City Service contracts means contracts for the procurement of services by the City which include professional services. Services include, without limitation, public works improvements, facilities, professional services, commodities, supplies, materials and equipment. (c) The Authorized Representative shall negotiate each first source hiring agreement • (d) The primary beneficiaries of the first -source hiring agreement shall be participants of the City training and employment programs, and other residents of the City. Contractors are strongly encouraged to identify opportunities to hire qualified City residents if a RPP is awarded, and are expected to secure the cooperation of subcontractors in this effort as well. Approved community agencies are available to assist with recruitment and screening of job applicants, and may periodically monitor contractors' employment records during the term of the contract. Resident job applicants are not expected to receive special consideration by the prospective employer, and must meet all hiring requirements normally imposed by the employer. During the term of the Contract, if awarded, the City may require the Contractor and its subcontractors to periodically review its manpower needs and resubmit First Source Hiring forms. 18. Local and Minoru /Woman Partici ation Re ortin The City is collecting data on the participation of local, small and minority owned business. Based on this ongoing effort the City requires that with the submission of the first payment requisition for each RFP the Contractor shall submit the report entitled. "Local and Minority/Women Participation" (Attachment 2). Failure to submit the report may delay the issuance of payment to the Contractor. Contractor shall submit an updated report when a subcontractor has been added or changed. 19. Cone of Silence: Pursuant to Section 18-74 of the City of Miami Ordinance No. 12271, a "Cone of Silence" imposed upon each RFP, RFQ, RFLI, or IFB after advertisement and terminates at thme the City Manager issues a written recommendation to the Miami City Commission. The Cone of Silence shall be applicable only to Contracts for the provision of goods and services and public works or improvements for amounts greater than $200,000. The Cone of Silence rohibits an communication regarding RFPs, RFQs, RFLi or IFB (bids between, among others: ) • Potential vendors, service providers, bidders, lobbyists or Consultants and the City's professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and the City Manager's staff, the Mayor, City Commissioners, or their respective staffs, and any members of the respective selection/evaluation committee; • the Mayor, City Commissioners or their respective staffs and the City's professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and the City Manager's staff; The provision does not apply to, among other communications: • oral .communications with the City Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and local prvendor o trea hchasing staffgarding programs,nprov died the communication is limited strictly to matters of process or procedure already contained in the solicitation document; • the provisions of the Cone of Silence do not apply to oral communications at duly - -_ noticed site visits/inspections, pre -proposal or pre -bid conferences, oral presentations before selection/evaluation committees, contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meeting, or public presentations made to the Miami City Commission during a duly noticed public meeting; or • Communications in writingor b pemail at an time with any City employee, official or member of _ the .City Com�ss on .unless: seciffcaily prohIbter5 --fhe applicable RFP, RFQ, or RPP or_bid documents. y Pp icable • Communications in connection with the -Collection of- ifidustry comments or the performance of market research regarding a particular RFP, RFQ, RFLi, IFB or RPP • by City Purchasing or CiT staff. Respondents must file a copy of any written communications with the Office of the City Clerk, which shall be made available to any person upon request. The City shall respond writing and file a copy with the Office of the City Clerk, which shall be made available to any person upon request. Written communications may be in the form of e-mail, with a copy to the Office of the City Clerk at JDHernandez miami ov.co . In addition to any other penalties provided by law, violation of the Cone of Silence by an Respondent shall render any award voidable. A violation by a particular Respondent o lobbyist shall subject same to potential debarment pursuant to the City Code. n r having personal knowledge of a violation of these provisions shall report such violation to the State Attorney and/or may file a complaint with the Ethics Commission. Proposers or bidders should reference Section 18-74 of the City of Miami Ordinance No. 12271 for further clarification. This language is only a summary of the key provisions of the Cone of Silence. Please review City of Miami Ordinance No. 12271 for a complete and thorough description of the Cone of Silence. You may contact the City, a copy Clerk at (305)-250-5360to obtain of 20. Public Entity Crime A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted proposer list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a Response on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work's project, may not submit a response on a lease of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or Consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of Florida Statutes for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted Bidder / Proposer list. 21. Fraud and Misrepresentation Any individual, corporation or other entity that attempts to meet its contractual obligations with the City through fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement, may be debarred for up to five (5) years. The City as a further sanction may terminate or cancel any other contracts with such individual, corporation or entity. Such individual or entity shall be responsible for all direct or indirect costs associated with termination or cancellation. 22. Collusion Where two (2) or more related parties, as defined herein, each submit a response to an RFP; such submissions shall be presumed to be collusive. The foregoing presumption may be rebutted by the presentation of evidence as to the extent of ownership, control and management of such related parties in preparation and submission under such RPPs. Related parties shall mean employees or the principals thereof which have a direct or indirect ownership interest in another firm t or in which a parent company or the principals thereof of one Contractor have a direct or indirect ownership interest in another Contractor for the same project. -._furthermore an _ii _.-__._e_. - y prior--understanding;-agreement, or connection between two or more corporations, firms, or persons submitting a bid for the services shall also be presumed to be collusive. RFP Responses found to be collusive shall be rejected. Pre -qualified contractors who have been found to have engaged in collusion may be considered non -responsible, and may be suspended or debarred, and any award resulting from collusive bidding may be terminated for default. 23, , Contractor- InArrears-of- -Default ------------ .—__.._ The Contractor represents and warrants that the Contractor is not in arrears to the City and is not a defaulter as a surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the City. in addition the contractor warrants that the Contractor has not been declared "not responsible" or "disqualified" by or debarred from doing business with any state or local government entity in the State of Florida, the Federal Government or any other State/local governmental entity in the United States of America, nor is there any proceeding pending pertaining to the. Contractor's responsibility or qualification to receive public agreements. The Contractor considers this warrant as stated in this Article to be a continual obligation and shall inform the City of any change during the term of the Contract. 24. Cancellation of Solicitation The City reserves the right to cancel, in whole or in part, any solicitation when it is in the best interest of the City. Section 2 — General Terms and Conditions 'I. Definitions Change Order means a written document ordering a change in the Contract Price or Contract Time or a material change in the Work. A change order must comply with the Contract Documents. City means the City of Miami, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation. In all respects hereunder, City's performance is pursuant to the City's capacity as Owner. In the event the City exercises its regulatory authority as a governmental body, the exercise of such regulatory authority and the enforcement of any rules, regulations, codes, laws and ordinances shall be deemed to have occurred pursuant to City's authority as a governmental body and shall not be attributable in any manner to the City as a party to this Contract. For the purposes of this Contract, "City" without modification shall mean the City Manager or Director, as applicable. City Commission means the legislative body of the City of Miami. City Manager means the duly appointed chief administrative officer of the City of Miami. Consultant means a firm that has entered into a separate agreement with the City for the provision of design/engineering services for a Project. Contract means the pre -qualification solicitation, and all attachments and addendum. Contractor means the person, firm, 'or corporation with whom the City has contracted and who will be responsible for the acceptable performance of any Work and for the payment of all legal debts pertaining to any Work issued under this contract through the award of an RPP. All references in the Contract Documents to third parties under contract or control of Contractor shall be deemed to be a reference to Contractor. Contractor shall be either a General Contractor or Single Trade Contractor as defined in this Article. Contract Documents means this the Contract as may be amended from time to time, all RPPs, addendum, clarifications, directives, clarifications, change orders, payments and other such documents issued under or relating to an RPP Construction Change Directive means a written directive to effect changes to the Work, issued by the Consultant or the Director that may affect the RPP Price or Time. Construction Schedule means a critical path schedule or other construction schedule, as defined and required by the Contract Documents. Cure means the action taken by the Contractor promptly after receipt of written notice from the City of a breach of the Contract Documents which shall be performed at no cost to the City, to repair, replace, correct, or remedy all material, equipment, or other elements of the Work or the Contract Documents affected by such breach, or to otherwise make good and eliminate such breach, including, without limitation, repairing, replacing or correcting any portion of the Work or the Project site disturbed in performing such cure. Cure Period means the period of time in which the Contractor is required to remedy deficiencies in the Work or compliance with the Contract Documents after receipt of written notice to Cure from the City identifying the deficiencies and the time to Cure. Design Documents means the construction plans and specification included as part of a RFP prepared by the Consultant for this Project under a separate Agreement with the City. Director means the Director of the Department of Capital Improvements and Transportation or designee, who has the authority and responsibility for managing the Project under this Agreement. Drawings means the graphic and pictorial portions of the Work, which serve to show the design, location and dimensions of the Work to be performed, including, without limitation, all notes, schedules and legends on Such Drawings. Field Directive means a written approval for the Construction Manager to proceed with Work requested by the City or the Consultant, which is minor in nature and should not involve additional cost. Final Completion means the date subsequent to the date of Substantial Completion at which time the Construction Manager has completed all the Work in accordance with the Agreement as certified by the A/E or the City and submitted all documentation required by the Agreement General Contractor (GC) shall mean a Contractor who is licensed by Miami -Dade County or the State of Florida to execute Work involving two (2) or more trades. inspector means an authorized representative of the City assigned to make necessary inspections of materials furnished by Contractor and of the Work performed by Contractor. Materials means goods or equipment incorporated in a Project, or used or consumed in the performance of the Work. Multiple Trade Projects shall mean' where two or more trades are required to perform the Work and more than one trade is considered as primary to compete the scope of the Work. Notice To Proceed means a written letter or directive issued by the Director or City's Project Manager identified in the RPP acknowledging that all conditions precedent have been met and directing that the Contractor may begin Work on the Project or a specific task of the Project. --.----Plans._and/or_Dr-awings means_ the official..gr_aphic_representations of a Project. Professional Services means those services within the scope of the practice of architecture, professional engineering, landscape architecture, or registered surveying and mapping, as applicable, as defined by the laws of the State of Florida, or those performed by any architect, professional engineer, landscape architect, or registered surveyor or mapper in connection with his or her professional employment or practice. Project Or Work as used herein refers to all reasonably necessary and inferable construction and services required by the RPP whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the its obligations, including completion of the construction in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project. Respondent means any individual, firm, incorporated or unincorporated business entity, or corporation tendering a Submittal, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative. Request For information (RFI) means a request from the Contractor seeking an interpretation or clarification relative to the RPP. The RFI, which shall be clearly marked RFI, shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue(s) or item(s) requiring clarification or interpretation and why the response is needed. The RFI must set forth the Contractor's interpretation or understanding of the document(s) in question, along with the reason for such understanding.` Request For Price Proposal hereinafter referred to as "RPP" shall refer to a document issued by the City containing the Project scope of work to be performed and requesting submittal of prices and other necessary information. Risk Administrator means the City's Risk Management Administrator, or designee, or the individual named by the City Manager to administer matters relating to insurance and risk of loss for the City. RPP Price means the compensation to be paid to a Contractor for the work performed under a RPP. RPP Time means the time period defined in a RPP for the Contractor to complete the Work. Single Trade Contractor (STC) shall mean on who is licensed by Miami -Dade County or the State of Florida in a specific trade(s) that are covered in this solicitation and hold a current license such as electrical, roofing and the like if applicable. Single Trade Protect shall mean where the work is totally or primarily to be performed by one trade. Subcontractor means a person, firm or corporation having a direct contract with Contractor including one who furnishes material worked to a special design according to the Contract Documents, but does not include one who merely furnishes Materials not so worked. Submittal means documents prepared and submitted by the Respondent to pre -qualify under this solicitation. Substantial Completion means that point at which the Construction Work is at a level of completion in substantial compliance with the Agreement such that the City can use, occupy and/or operate the facility in all respects to its intended purpose. Substantial Compliance shall not be deemed to have occurred until any and all governmental entities, which regulate or have jurisdiction over the Work, have inspected, and approved the Work. Beneficial use or occupancy shall not be the sole determining factor in determining whether Substantial Completion has been achieved, unless a temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued. 2. Contract Term The Contract shall commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval of the Contract by the City Commission, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter which will be distributed by CIT; and is contingent upon the completion and submittal of all required documents. The Contract shall remain in effect for a period of twenty-four (24) months. The City shall have the option to renew the Contract for an additional three years on a year by year basis. The decision of exercising the options to renew shall rest solely with the City. (. Liquidated Damages The Contractor is obligated and guarantees to meet the stipulated RPP Time(s) set forth in a RPP. In the event of a delay in completion beyond the date set forth in the RPP, the Contractor must submit a written request for an extension that states the justification and number of days requested. This written request must be submitted within two weeks, or such additional time as approved by the Project Manager in writing, of the event as possible and prior to the completion date stipulated in the RPP. The City shall consider all such requests made in a timely fashion, however if the City determines that the cause of the delay was avoidable or if insufficient justification is provided, the Contractor will be liable for liquidated damages as set forth in the RPP. In as much as the amount of such damages and the loss to the City will be extremely difficult to ascertain, it is hereby expressly agreed that such damages will be liquidated and paid as follows: • The Contractor shall pay to the City for each and every calendar day of unexcused delay, the sum specified in the applicable RPP, which is hereby agreed upon not as a penalty but as liquidated damages. The Contractor will be notified of any exceptions (Attachment 1). The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the value of the applicable RPP. • The City shall notify the Contractor that it is incurring liquidated damages (Attachment 1). • The City shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages assessments from any payment due or which may thereafter become due to the Contractor under any contract the Contractor has with the City. In case the amount, which may become due hereunder, shall be less than the amount of liquidated damages due the City, the Contractor shall pay the difference upon demand by the City. • Should the Contractor fail to .compensate the City for any liquidated damages, the City shall consider this as a form of indebtedness and may deny any future Work under the Contract or any other City contract until such indebtedness is paid in full to the City. 4, Qualifications SCOPE Each Contractor, at time of Submittal, and at all times during the term of the Contract, must meet the requirements stated below. The Contractor shall submit all documentation substantiating that they meet these qualifications at the time of Submittal. The City Inits sole discretion may allow Contractors to submit missing data or request clarification during the evaluation process. Failure to submit such additional information, within the tirne frame established by the City may result in the rejection of a Contractor's submission for pre- - ----qualification,-__Failure-to-continue -to'meetthe_minimum. requirements during the Contract term may result in the termination of the Contractor's Contract with the City. WORK The trades covered under this contract include, but are not limited to the following: Construction Trades Qualifying_ Board (As administered by the Miami -Dade County Building Code Compliance Office) List of Certification Categories Electrical *Journeyman Electrician *Master Electrician *Journeyman Burglar Alarm *Master Burglar Alarm *Journeyman Fire Alarm *Master Electric Utility *Journeyman Sign Electrician *Master Fire Alarm *Master Low Voltage *Master Sign Electrician Plumbing *Journeyman Plumber *Master Plumber *Journeyman Gas Fitter *Master Gas Fitter *Master Lawn Sprinkler *Master Swimming Pool Maintenance (Limited or Unlimited) *Master Swimming Pool,Piping Portable Chemical Toilets Mechanical *Journeyman Air Conditioning *Journeyman Pressure & Process Piping 'Journeyman Fire Sprinkler *Journeyman Refrigeration *Journeyman Gasoline & Tank & Pump *Journeyman Room Air Conditioning *Journeyman General Mechanical *Journeyman Sheet Metal *Journeyman Heating *Journeyman Steam Generator Boilers & Piping *Journeyman insulation *Journeyman Warm Air Heating *Journeyman Pneumatic Control Piping *Master Air Conditioning Limited :*Master Pressure & Process Piping *Master Air Conditioning Unlimited *Master Refrigeration Limited *Master Ammonia Refrigeration *Master Refrigeration Unlimited *Master Elevator Maintenance & Service*Master Room Air Conditioning *Master Gasoline Tank & Pump *Master Sheet Metal *Master General Mechanical *Master Heating *Master Insulation *Master Steam Generator Boiler & Piping *Master Transporting Assembly Install *Master Transporting Assembly Maint, & Service *Master Pneumatic Control Piping *Master Warm Air Heating Master Pneumatic Tube Conveyor Sys. ;Room Air Conditioning Installation Only *Master Refrigeration & Air Conditioning *Liquefied Petroleum Gas installer *General Building Contractor *Sub -Building Contractor Canvas Awning Caulking *Communication Tower Concrete Finishing *Concrete Forming & Placing *Concrete Slab Sawing & Core *Demolition Door *Drywall_...__.. *Fence Flagpole/Satellite Flooring Garage & Industrial Door *'Glass & Glazing Gypsum Drywall Installer Exterior veneer *Waterproofing Liquefied Petroleum Building *Sub -General Building Contractor Building Specialties *Lathing & Plastering Masonry & Decorative Fence *Metal ,Awning & Storm Shutter *Metal Decking & Siding Metal Partition *Miscellaneous Metals Ornamental Iron Painting *Roof Deck *Screen Enclosure Sheet Metal Gutter & Downspout Shower & Tub Enclosure *Sign (Non -electric) Store Fixtures & Cabinets *Structural Steel Erection ______Par.king.. Strip._ Painting.____.....___. __ Swimming Pool *Prieun7atfc Concreting & Pressure Grouting *Pres-stressed Pre -cast Concrete Erection Property Mgt. & Maintenance Traditional Thatched Hut Public Seating Structure *Reinforcing Steel Placing *Unit Masonry, Marble & Gypsum Drywall Finish Roof Cleaning & Painting —�insuiatCan & Acoustical-Tiie Maintenance *Building Maintenance *Mechanical Maintenance *Maintenance Electrician *Plumbing Maintenance *Examination Categories NOTE: Vendors doing roof replacement must submit proof of Certified Manufacturer's Roofing System installer Certificate with the number of warranty years of roofing system with each Request for Price Proposal(RPp) As administered by the Miami -Dade County Public Works Department: List of Certification Categories 0,1 - General Engineering 02 — Plant Construction 03 — Pipe Lines 04 — Structural 05 — Sea Walls & Small Docks 06 — Pile Driving & Foundations 07 — Paving 08 — Concrete Work 09 — Excavating & Grading 10 — Land Clearing & Grubbing 11 — Soil Compaction & Tamping 12 — Railroad Construction 13 — Underground Electrical & Communication Conduits 14 — Fuel Transmission & Distribution Lines 16 — Asphalt Sealing (not roadway pavement) 17 — Direct Cable Burial (CATV) MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • State of Florida, General Building or Engineering license registered with Miami -Dade County, General Building or General Engineering Contractor license, or Specialty Trade license. • Minimum of five (5) years experience in the tradds for which the Contractor is seeking pre -qualification. Pre -qualified firms must also be capable of self performing work required for self -performance that will be included in a RPP. • Phone number for twenty-four (24) hour, seven days a week facsimile communication. • An e-mail address. • An individual to answer telephone communications during normal working hours (Monday thru Friday), and an answering machine. Note: Contractor (s) shall be aware of the possible loss of business due to the Contractor being unavailable during normal working hours (Monday thru Friday). • Insurance certificate exhibiting the minimum requirements as required within Section iI Article 9, "Insurance". o Contractor's qualification for inclusion in this Contract is contingent upon the receipt of the insurance documents within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification. If the insurance certificate is received within the specified time frame but not in the manner prescribed in this solicitation, the Contractor shall be verbally notified of such deficiency and shall not be placed in an active status until such time as a corrected certificate is submitted to the City. Contractors who are not or do not remain in compliance will be listed as inactive and will remain inactive until all such defects are corrected. Any Contractor placed in an inactive status shall loose their current position in the established rotation and will be placed at the back of the current rotation upon correction of the deficiency and returned to active status. o The City may, at its sole discretion require additional or supplemental insurance. Such requirements will be stated in any RPP issued requiring insurance in addition to the requirements stated above. REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE CHECK LiST • Request To Participate Form o Dated o Signed o Correct contact number o Correct License Number(s) — Expiration Date(s) o Bond Capacity (if any / none) • Copies of all claimed licenses • Copy of general liability insurance certificate(s) • Executive firm's responsibility affidavit 5. Time is of the Essence Contractor will promptly perform its, duties under the Contract and will give the Work as much priority as is necessary to cause the Work to be completed on a timely basis in accordance with the RPP. All Work shall be performed strictly (not substantially) within the time limitations necessary to maintain the critical path and all deadlines established in the RPP. All dates and periods of time set forth in the RPP, including those for the commencement, prosecution, interim milestones, milestones, and completion of the Work, and for the delivery and installation of materials and equipment, were included because of their importance to the City. Contractor acknowledges and recognizes that the City is entitled to full and beneficial occupancy and use of the completed Work following expiration of the RPP Time. In agreeing to bear the risk of delays for completion of the Work except for extensions approved in accordance with Article 75, Excusable Delays, the Contractor understands that, except and only to the extent provided otherwise in the Contract Documents, the occurrence of events of delay within the Contractor's, control, the Work shall'not excuse the Contractor from its obligation to achieve full completion of the Work within the RPP Time, and shall not entitle the Contractor to an adjustment. All parties under the control or contract with the Contractor shall include but are not limited to materiaimen and laborers. The Contractor acknowledges that the City is purchasing the right to have the Contractor continuously working at the Project site for the full duration of the Project to ensure the timely completion of the Work.. 6. Notices Whenever either party desiresTa give Wi i tern Notice unto the other felating to this Contract, such must be addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place last specified; and the place for giving of notice shall remain such until It ,shall have been changed by written. notice in compliance with the provisions of this Article. Notice shall be deemed given on the date received or within 3 days of mailing, if mailed through the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be deemed given on the date sent via a-mailor facsimile. Notice shall be deemed given via courier/delivery service upon the initial delivery date by the courier/delivery service. F the present, the parties designate the following as the respective places for giving of notice: For City Of Miami: Mr. Gary Fabrikant Assistant Director Department of Capital Improvements (CIT) City of Miami 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue., - 8th FI Miami, Florida 33130 For Contractor: (To Be Determined) For each individual Project the Contractor shall maintain continuing communications with City employees designated by the City in the RPP. The Contractor shall keep the City fully informed as to the progress of the Project at all times. The Contractor shall do so through ongoing communications with the Project Manager, and written communication, as required by the Project Manager. 7. • Priori#v Of Provisions If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any term, statement requirement or provision of any exhibit attached hereto, any document or events referred to herein, or any document incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference and a term, statement, requirement, the specifications and plans prepared by the Consultant, or provision of the Contract Documents the following order of precedence shall apply: in the event of conflicts in the Contract Documents the priorities stated below shall govern; • Revisions to the Contract shall govern over the Contract • The RPP shall govern over the Contract • Addendum to an RPP shall govern over a RPP In the event of conflicts within the RPP the priorities stated below shall govern: • Scope of Work and Specifications shall govern over plans and drawings • Schedules, when identified as such shall govern over all other portions of the plans Specific notes shall govern over all other notes, and all other portionsof the plans, unless specifically stated otherwise • Larger scale drawings shall govern over smaller scale drawings • Figured or numerical dimensions shall govern over dimensions obtained by scaling • Where provisions of codes, manufacturer's specifications or industry standards are in conflict, the more restrictive) or higher quality shall govern 8. Indemnification Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, directors, and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees, to the 'extent caused by the negligence, ence recklessness or intentional wrongfu mrscon uct o `Cnn racleir and persons employed' or utilized by Contractor in the performance of this Contract. These indemnifications shall survive the term of this Contract. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against City by reason of any such claim or demand, Contractor shall, upon written notice from City, resist ---and defend such action -or proceeding --by -counsel-satisfactory--toamity:- T-he--Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Contract or otherwise provided by Contractor shall in no way .limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the City or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided. The indemnification provided above shall obligate Contractor to defend at its own expense to and through appellate, supplemental or bankruptcy defense, at City's option, any and all claims of liability and all suits and proceeding, or to actions ofrovideresuch very name and description which may be brought against City whether performed by Contractor, or persons employed or utilized by Contractor. This indemnity will survive the cancellation or expiration of this Contract. This indemnity will be interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida, including without limitation and interpretation, which conforms to the limitations of §725.06 and/or §725.08, Fla. Statue. Contractor shall require all Sub -Contractor agreements to include a provision that they indemnify the City. will The Contractor agrees and recognizes that the City shall not be held liable or responsible for any claims which may result from any actions or omissions of the Contractor in which the City participated either through review or concurrence of the Contractor's actions. to reviewing, approving or rejecting any submissions by the Contractor or other acts of the Contractor, the City in no way assumes or shares any responsibility or liability of the Contractor or Sub -Contractor, under this Agreement. 9. Insurance 9.2.7. 9.2.8. 9.2.9. 9.2.10. 9. 2.11. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of Contractor, Contractor shall provide, pay for, and maintain in force until all of its Work to be performed under this Contract has been completed and accepted by City (or for such duration as is otherwise specified hereinafter), the insurance coverages set forth herein. 9.11. Workers' Compensation insurance to apply for all employees in compliance with the "Workers' Compensation Law" of the State of Florida and all applicable federal laws. In addition, the policy(ies) must include: 9.1.1. Employers' Liability with a limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Dollars each bodily injury caused byan accident, each accident. One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Dollars each bodily injury caused by disease, each employee. One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00 Dollars each bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit. 9.1.2 Waiver of subrogation 9..2. Comprehensive General Liability with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. General Aggregate Limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Comprehensive General Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: 9. 2.1. Premises and/or Operations. 9. 2.2. Independent Contractors. 9. 2.3. Products and/or Completed Operations for contracts with an Aggregate Limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per project. Contractor shall maintain in force until at least three years after completion of all work required under the Contract, coverage for Products and Completed Operations, including Broad Form Property Damage. 9.2.4. Explosion, Collapse and Underground Coverages. 9.2.5. Personal Injury Coverage with Employee and Contractual Exclusions removed, with minimum limits of coverage equal to those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. 9.2.6. City is to be expressly included as an Additional Insured with respect to liability arising out of operations performed for City by or on behalf of Contractor or acts or omissions of Contractor in connection with general supervision of such operation. Contractual Liability. Waver of Subrogation. Personal and Advertising Injury. Loading and Unloading. Mobile Equipment (Contractor's Equipment) whether owned, leased, borrowed or rented by Contractor or employees of the Contractor. 9.3. Business Automobile Liability with minimum Limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: 9.3.1. Owned Vehicles. 9. 3.2. Hired and Non -Owned Vehicles. 9. 3.3. Employers' Non -Ownership. 9.3.4 Employees included as insured 9.3.5 City of Miami as Additional insured 9.4. Umbrella Policy 9. 4.1. Bodily injury and property damage liability with limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence and an aggregate limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000). 9.4.2. Products/Completed operations aggregate limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000). Excess coverage over the policies as follows: '. Commercial General Liability Business Automobile Liability 9. 5. Installation Floater for the installation of machinery and/or equipment into an existing structure is required. The coverage shall be "All Risk" coverage including instafatiorland. transit. for 100 percent of the "installed replacement cost value," covering City as a named insured, with a deductible of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) each claim. 9.5.1. Cessation of Insurance --Coverage Is not to cease and is to remain-- in force __(subjecL_.ta....cancellation _. notice) until final acceptance by City. 9. 5.2. Flood Insurance --When the machinery or equipment is located within an identified special flood hazard area, flood insurance must be afforded for the lesser of the total insurable value of such buildings or structure, or, the maximum amount of flood insurance coverage available under the National Flood Program. 9.1.6. Owners Contractors Protective — City of Miami — Limits of Liability for Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability shall be in the amounts of $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence and $1,000,000.00 in the aggregate 9.1.7 Employer's Liability — Limits of Liability $500,000 for bodily injury caused by accident, each accident $500,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee $500,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit If the initial insurance expires prior to the completion of the work, renewal copies of policies shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of their expiration. Notice of Cancellation and/or Restriction --The policy(ies) must be endorsed to provide City with at least thirty (30) days notice of cancellation and/or restriction. Contractor shall furnish to the Capital Improvement Department Certificates of Insurance or endorsements evidencing the insurance coverage specified above within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of award of the Contract. The required Certificates of Insurance shall name the types of policies provided, refer specifically to this Contract, and state that such insurance is as required by this Contract. The official title of the Owner is the City of Miami, Florida. This official title shall be used in all insurance documentation. 10. General Requirements The employee(s) of the Contractor shall be considered to be at all times its employee(s), and not an employee(s) or agent(s) of the City or any of its departments. The Contractor agrees that the Contractor will at all times employ, maintain and assign to the performance of a Project a sufficient number of competent and qualified professionals and other personnel to meet the requirements of the .Work to be performed. The Contractor agrees to adjust staffing levels or to replace any staff personnel if so requested by the Project Manager, should the Project Manager make a determination that said staffing is unacceptable or that any individual is not performing in a manner consistent with the requirements for such a position. The Contractor represents that its staff personnel have the proper skills, training, background, knowledge, experience, rights, authorizations, integrity, character and licenses as necessary to perform the Work, in a competent and professional manner. The Contractor shall at all times cooperate with the City, or the Consultant and coordinate its respective Work efforts to most effectively and efficiently progress the performance of the Work. The City, the Consultant and other agencies authorized by the City, shall have full access to the Project site at all times. The Contractor shall be responsible for the good condition of the Work or materials until formal release from his obligations under the terms of the applicable RPP. Contractor shall bear all losses resulting to it on account of the amount or character of the Work, or the character of the ground, being different from what he anticipated. The Contractor shall at all times conduct the Work in such manner and in such sequence as will ensure the least practicable local interference. Contractor shall not open up Work to the prejudice of Work already started, and the Project Manager may require the Contractor to finish a section on which Work is in progress before Work is started on any additional section. 11. Method of Performing the Work If, the Project Manager or Consultant reasonably determines, the rate of progress of the Work is not such as to ensure its completion within the designated completion time, or if, in the opinion of the Project Manager or Consultant, the Contractor is not proceeding with the Work diligently or expeditiously or is not performing all or any part of the Work according to the Project schedule accepted by or determined by the Project Manager or Consultant, the Project Manager or the Consultant shall have the right to order the Contractor to do either or both of the following: (1) improve its work force; and/or (2) improve its performance in accordance with the schedule to ensure completion of the Project within the specified time. The Contractor shall immediately comply with such orders at no additional cost to the City. (3) The City at its sole option may also have Work performed by a third party contractor and deduct such cost from any monies due the Contractor. Where materials are transported in the performance of the Work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the capacity recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or permitted by Federal, State or local law(s). When it is necessary to cross curbing or sidewalks, protection against damage shall be provided by the Contractor and any damaged curbing, grass areas, sidewalks or other areas shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or Consultant. The Contractor shall furnish to the Project Manager and the Consultant a complete listing of 24-hour telephone numbers at which responsible representatives of the Contractor and all of the Contractor's Subcontractor can be reached should the need arise at any time. 12. Work Staging and Phasing The Work to be performed shall be done in such a manner so as not to interfere with the normal City operations of the Project site or facility. The manner in which the Work is performed shall be subject to the approval of the Project Manager or Consultant, whom if necessary, shall have the authority to require changes in the manner in which the Work is performed. There shall be no obstruction of City services without the prior written approval of the Project Manager or Consultant. All requests for such interruption or obstruction must be given in writing to the Project Manager or Consultant 24 hours in advance of the interruption of City operations. The Contractor shall familiarize itself with normal City operations where the Work is to be performed so that it can conduct the Work in the best possible manner to the complete satisfaction of the Project Manager and Consultant. A staging plan must be submitted to and approved by the Project Manager or the Consultant prior to the start of construction and issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Such staging plan shall be revised and resubmitted as necessary during construction. 13. Site lnvesti afiorrand-Re eittattOir-- — -- The Contractor acknowledges that it has satisfied Itself as to the nature and location of the Work under an RPP, the general and local conditions, particularly those bearing upon availability of transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, _availability of labor, water, electric pow an�c roads, the- conformation andond citions at the ground based on City provided reports, the type of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution -of the- Vc k-anti-all-othefmatters-which—eat ire any affect the Work or the cost thereof under the RPP and the Contract Documents. The Contractor further acknowledges that it has satisfied itself based on any geotechnical reports the City may provide and inspection of the Project site as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials to be encountered from inspecting the site. and from evaluating information derived from exploratory work that may have been done by the City or included in the RPP. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint itself with all the provided information and information obtained by visiting the Project site will not relieve Contractor from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost thereof under the RPP. In the event that the actual subsurface conditions vary from the actual City provided reports the Contractor shall notify the City and the RPP amount may be adjusted up or down depending on the conditions. 14. Contractor to Check Plans, Specifications and Data Contractor shall verify all dimensions, quantities and details shown on the plans, specifications or other data received from Project Manager or Consultant as part of an RPP, and shall notify the Project Manager and the Consultant of all errors, omissions and discrepancies found therein within three (3) calendar days of discovery. Contractor will not be allowed to take advantage of any error, omission or discrepancy, as full instructions will be furnished the Project Manager or by Consultant. Contractor shall not be liable for damages resulting from errors, omissions or discrepancies in the RPP unless Contractor recognized such error, omission or discrepancy and knowingly failed to report it to Project Manager or Consultant. 15. Contractor's Responsibility for Damages and Accidents Contractor shall accept full responsibility for Work against all losses or damages of whatever nature sustained until Final Acceptance by City, and shall promptly repair or replace, at no additional cost to the City any Work, materials, equipment, or supplies damaged, lost, stolen, or destroyed from any cause whatsoever. 16. Accidents The Contractor shall provide such equipment and facilities as are necessary or required, in the case of accidents, for first aid service to person who may be injured during the Project duration. The Contractor shall also comply with the OSHA requirements as defined in the United States Labor Code 29 CFR 1926.50. In addition, the Contractor must report immediately to the Project Manager and Consultant every accident to persons or damage to property, •and shall furnish in writing full information, including testimony of witnesses regarding any and all accidents. 17. Safety Precautions Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with a Project. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: • All employees on the Project site and other persons who may be affected thereby; • All the Work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the Project site; and • Other property at the Project Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. _Contractor shall designate a responsible member of its organization at the Project site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be Contractor's superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by Contractor to Project Manager. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall notify owners of adjacent property and utilities when prosecution of the Work may affect them. All damage, injury or Toss to any property caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by Contractor. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time as all the Work is completed and Project Manager or Consultant has issued the Contractor a notice of Final Acceptance, Contractor must adhere to the applicable environmental protection guidelines for the duration of a Project. If hazardous waste materials 'are used, detected or generated at any time, the Project Manager must be immediately notified of each and every occurrence. The Contractor shall comply with all codes, ordinances, rules, orders and other legal requirements of public authorities (including OSHA, EPA, DERM, the City, Miami -Dade County, State of Florida, and Florida Building Code), which bear on the performance of the Work. The Contractor shall take the responsibility to ensure that all Work is performed using adequate safeguards, including but not limited to: proper safe rigging, safety nets, fencing, scaffolding, barricades, chain link fencing, railings, barricades, steel plates, safety lights, and ladders that are necessary for the protection of its employees, as well as the public and City employees. All riggings and scaffolding shall be constructed with good sound materials, of adequate dimensions for their intended use, and substantially braced, tied or secured to ensure absolute safety for those required to use it, as well as those in the vicinity, All riggings, scaffolding, platforms, equipment guards, trenching, shoring, ladders and similar actions or equipment shall be OSHA approved, as applicable, and in accordance with all federal state and local regulations. If an emergency condition should develop during a Project, the Contractor must immediately notify the Project Manager and Consultant of each and every occurrence. The Contractor should also recommend any appropriate course(s) of action to the Project Manager and the Consultant. 18. Occupational Health and Safety: In compliance with Chapter 442, Florida Statutes, any toxic substance fisted in Section 38F- 41.03 of the Florida Administrative Code delivered as a result of a Project must be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which may be obtained from the manufacturer. The MSDS must include the following information: • The chemical name and the common name of the substance. • The hazards or other risks in the use of the substance, including: o The potential for fire, explosion, corrosion, and reaction; o The known acute and chronic health effects of risks from exposure, including the medical conditions which are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to the substance; and o The primary routes of entry and symptoms of overexposure. • The proper precautions, handling practices, necessar y personal protective equipment, and other safety precautions in the use of or exposure to the substances, including appropriate emergency treatment in case of overexposure. • The emergency procedure for spills, fire, disposal, and first aid. • A description in lay terms of the known specific potential health risks posed by the substance intended to alert any person reading this information. • The year and month, if available, that the information was compiled and the name, address, and emergency telephone number of the manufacturer responsible for preparing the information. 19. Labor and Materials Unless otherwise provided herein, Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, water, tools, equipment, light, power, transportation and other facilities and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees and subcontractors at the Project site and shall not employ on the Project any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work to which they are assigned. 20. Rules, Regulations, and Licenses The successful Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to provision of services specified in this Contract or RPP. The Contractor shall be familiar with all federal, state and local laws that may in affect the goods and/or services offered. 21. Consultant Services The City, at its sole discretion may hire a Consultant who shall serve as the Owner's Representative for the Project to be performed under an RPP. The RPP will state that an Owner's Representative has been contracted with for the management of the Work under the RPP and who will be the lead point of contact, the Consultant or the Project Manager.. Where a Consultant has been identified, the Consultant and the Project Manager will have authority to act on behalf of the City to the extent provided in the Contract Documents and as outlined in Article 25, Authority of the Project Manager. On the basis of the on -site observations, the Consultant will keep the Project Manager informed of the progress of the Work. In the capacity of interpreter, the Consultant will exercise the best efforts to ensure faithful performance by both the Project Manager and the Contractor and will not show partiality to either. The Project Manager will assist the Consultant in conducting inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and Final Acceptance and will receive and review written warranties and related documents required by the Contract and the RPP. The Consultant will be responsible for receiving all documentation for review and acceptance. Upon acceptance such documentation will be forwarded to the Project Manager. The Project Manager will approve Schedules of Values, Progress Schedules, subcontractors and invoices. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Consultant and the Project Manager during construction as set forth in the Contract will not be modified nor extended without written consent of the Contractor, the Consultant and the Project Manager. The City may contract for additional consultant services, including but not limited to construction examination and observation services. Such services are intended to be additional services and are not intended to and shall not be construed to supplant or alter the role and responsibilities of the Consultant, .- _ __________ In case of the termination of employment of the Consultant, discretion,appointthe City may, at its sole another Consultant, whose status under the Contract shall be as that of the former Consultant. 22. Project Management-- Where a Contractor is awarded Work,the Contractor shall be responsible management;'inclang any arid —all subcorxtracts ne_.uret for all project hat theis performed in accordance with the Contract and the RPP to Project Managementork sha ll include, but is not limited to: obtaining bids from subcontractors and suppliers; coordinating the securing of all permits; obtaining licenses and inspections; ensuring that subcontractors comply with all City requirements; performing the Work in accordance with the Contract and RPP to the satisfaction of the Project Manager; paying all subcontractors; obtaining release of liens/claims fees; and obtaining temporary and final Certificates of Occupancy or. Completion. 23. Superintendence and Supervision The orders of City are given through Consultant or Project Manager where one is identified in an RPP, which instructions are to be strictly and promptly followed in every case. Contractor shall keep on the Project during its progress, a full-time competent English speaking superintendent and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to Project Manager or Consultant. The superintendent shall not be changed except with the written consent of Project Manager or Consultant, unless the superintendent proves to be unsatisfactory to Contractor and ceases to be in its employ. The superintendent shall represent Contractor and all directions given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given to Contractor and will be confirmed in writing by Project Manager or Consultant upon the written request of Contractor. Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the Work, using Its best skill and attention. The Project Manager and the Consultant shall be provided telephone number(s) for the superintendent where the superintendent can be contacted during normal working hours as well as after hours for emergencies. On Projects in excess on thirty (30) calendar days the Contractor's superintendent shall record, at a minimum, the following information in a bound log: the day; date; weather ,', conditions and how any weather condition affected progress of the Work; time of commencement of work for the day; the work being performed; materials, labor, personnel, equipment and subcontractors at the Project site; visitors to the Project site, including representatives of the City, Consultant, regulatory representatives; any special or unusual conditions or occurrences encountered; and the time of termination of work for the day. All information shall be recorded in the daily log in indelible ink. The daily log shall be kept on the Project site and shall be available at all times for inspection and copying by Project Manager and Consultant. The Project Manager, Contractor and Consultant shall meet at least weekly or as otherwise determined by the Project Manager, during the course of the Work to review and agree upon the Work performed and outstanding issues: The Contractor shall publish, keep, and distribute minutes and any comments thereto of each such meeting. If Contractor, in the course of prosecuting the Work, finds any discrepancy between the RPP and the physical conditions of the locality, or any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the Plans, it shall be Contractor's duty to immediately inform Project Manager and Consultant, in writing, and Project Manager or Consultant, Any Work done after such discovery, until authorized, will be done at Copromptly tractor's sole risk. Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and RPP. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods' techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. 24. Authorit of the Pro ect Mana er The Director hereby authorizes the Project Manager or the Consultant designated in the RPP---to-determine,- ail questions of any nature whatsoever arising out of, under or in connection with, or in any way relating to or on account of the Work, and questions as to the interpretatio WorlJ The Contractor shall be bound by all determinations or orders of the Project Manager and/or Consultant and shall promptly respond to requests of the Project Manager an/or Consultant, including the withdrawal or modification of any previous order, and regardless of whether the Contractor agrees with the Project Manager's and/or Consultant's determination or requests. Where requests are made orally, the Project Manage and/or Consultant will follow up in writing, as soon thereafter as is practicable. The Project Manager and/or Consultant shall have authority to act on behalf of the City to the extent provided by the Contract, unless otherwise modified in writing by the City. Alt instructions to the Contractor shall be issued in writing. All instructions to the Contractor shall be issued through the Director, Project Manager or the Consultant. The Project Manager and Consultant shall have access to the Project Site at all times. The Contractor shall provide safe facilities for such access so the Project Manager and Consultant may perform their functions under the Contract. The Project Manager and Consultant will make periodic visits to the Work Site to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Work, and to determine if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Project Manager and Consultant will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in • connection with the Work, and will not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the RPP. The Project Manager and Consultant will have authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract and RPP requirements. Whenever, in his or her opinion, it is considered necessary or advisable to ensure the proper completion of the RPP. The Project Manager and Consultant will have authority to require special inspections or testing of the Work, whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. Neither the Project Manager's nor Consultant's authority to act under this paragraph, nor.any decision made by him in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority, shall give rise to any duty or responsibility of the Project Manager or Consultant to the Contractor, any subcontractor, supplier or any of their agents, employees, or any other person performing any of the Work. All interpretations and recommendations of the Project Manager and Consultant shall be consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents and the RPP. The Project Manager and Consultant will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any of their agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work. 25. inspection of Work Consultant, Inspectors, and City shall at all times have access to the Work during normal work hours, and Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspecting, measuring and testing. Should the Contract Documents, ' the RPP Consultant/Inspector Project Manager's instructions, any laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any of the Work to be specially tested or approved, Contractor shall give Project Manager and Consultant timely notice of readiness of the Work for testing. If the testing or approval is to be made by authority other than City, timely notice shall be given of the date fixed for such testing. Testing shall be made promptly, and, where practicable, at the source of supply. If any of the Work should be covered up without approval or consent of Project Manager or Consultant, it must, if required by the Project Manager or Consultant, be uncovered for examination and properly restored at Contractor's expense. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall make arrangements for such tests, inspections and approvals with the City's testing laboratory or entity. The Contractor shall give the City and the Consultant timely notice of when and where tests and Inspections are to be made so that the City or Consultant may be present for such procedures. Re-examination of any of the Work may be ordered by the Project Manager or Consultant and if so ordered, the Work must be uncovered by Contractor. If such Work is found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, City shall pay the cost of reexamination and replacement by .means of a Change Order. If such Work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, and RPP Contractor shall pay such cost. The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting destroyed or damaged construction, whether completed or partially completed, of the City or separate contractors caused by the Contractor's correction or removal of Work which is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Inspectors shall have no authority to permit deviations from, nor to relax any of the provisions of the Contract Documents or RPP nor to delay the Work by failure to inspect the materials and Work with reasonable promptness without the written permission or instruction of Project Manager or Consultants. The payment of any compensation, whatever may be its character or form, or the giving any gratuity or the granting of any favor by the Contractor to any Inspector, directly or indirectly, is strictly prohibited, and any such act on the part of the Contractor will constitute a breach of this Contract. 26. Taxes Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use and other taxes required by law. Contractor is responsible for reviewing the pertinent state statutes involving state taxes and complying with all requirements. 27. Separate Contracts Prior to the commencement of the Work the Project Manager or the Consultant will notify the Contractor of all ongoing projects or projects scheduled to commence during the Work that may require coordination. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating, the Work with any other project to minimize any potential adverse impact. Contractor shall not be entitled to any days of delay for failure to properly coordinate the Work. The Consultant and the Project Manager will assist the Contractor in coordinating the Work. However, the sole responsibility for coordination rests with the Contractor. If any part of Contractor's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of any other persons, Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to Project Manager and Consultant any defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. Contractor's failure to so inspect and report shall constitute an acceptance of the other person's work as tit and proper for the reception of Contractor's Work, except as to defects which may develop in other contractor's work after the execution of Contractor's Work. Contractor shall conduct its operations and take all reasonable steps to coordinate the prosecution of the Work so as to create no interference or impact on any other contractor ____on .the site. Should such interference _or impact occur, .Contractor shall be liable to the affected contractor for the cost of such interference or impact. To ensure the proper execution of subsequent work, Contractor shall inspect the Work already in place and shall at once report to Project Manager and Consultant any discrepancy between the executed work and the requirements of the RPP. 28. Lands of Work City shM Providi, as -may beindicated in the RPP, the lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights -of -way and easements for access thereto and such other lands as are designated by City for the use of Contractor. Contractor shall provide, at Contractor's own expense and without liability to City, any additional land and access thereto that may be required for temporary construction facilities, or for storage of materials. Contractor shall furnish to City copies of written permission obtained by Contractor from the owners of such facilities. 29. Coordination of Work The Project Site may be occupied and may operate on a twenty-four hour seven day a week schedule. Contractor shall ensure that the performance of the Work does not impact any ongoing operations at Project site, which also includes the delivery of any materials and equipment. Access to and egress from the Project Site shall be coordinated with the Project Manager and the Consultant to minimize interference to regular and emergency operations of the facility. Contractor may be required to coordinate the Work with other contractors performing work at the Project site. 30. Mounting Heights Where mounting heights are not indicated, the Contractor shall mount individual units at industry recognized standard mounting heights for the particular application indicated; and, refer questionable mounting height choices to the Consultant or Project Manger for final decision. 31. Differing Site Conditions In the event that during the course of the Work Contractor encounters subsurface or concealed conditions at the Project site which differ materially from those shown in the RPP and from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character called for in the RPP; or unknown physical conditions of the Project site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from that ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character called for in the RPP, Contractor, without disturbing the conditions and before performing any Work affected by such conditions, shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of their discovery, notify the Project Manager and Consultant in writing of the existence of the aforesaid conditions. Project Manager and the Consultant shall, within two (2) business days after receipt of Contractor's written notice, investigate the site conditions identified by Contractor. If, in the sole opinion of Project Manager or the Consultant , the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the Work, whether or not charged as a result of the conditions, Project Manager or Consultant shall recommend an equitable adjustment to the RPP Price or RPP Time, or both. If the Project Manager and Contractor cannot agree on an adjustment in the RPP Price or RPP Time, the adjustment shall be referred to the Director for determination. Should the Director determine that the conditions of the Project site are not so materially different to justify a change in the terms of the RPP, the Director shall so notify the Project Manager, Consultant, and Contractor in writing, stating the reasons, and such determination shall be final and binding upon the parties hereto. No request -by Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the RPP under this provision shall be allowed unless Contractor has given written notice in strict accordance with the -provisions of this Article. No request for an equitable adjustment or change to the •RPP price or RPP time for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after the date certified by Consultant or ProjectManageras the date of substantial completion. 32. Existing Utilities Known utilities and structures adjacent to or encountered in the Work will be shown on the Drawings. The locations shown are taken from existing records and the best Information available from existing plans and utility investigations; however, It is expected that there may be some discrepancies and omissions in the locations and quantities of utilities and structures shown. Those shown are for the convenience of the Contractor only, and no responsibility is assumed by either the City for their accuracy or completeness. No request for additional compensation or contract time resulting from encountering utilities not shown will be considered. The Contractor shall explore sufficiently ahead of the Work to allow time for any necessary adjustments The Contractor must coordinate all utility locations through "Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc.'. 33. Contractor's Responsibility for Utility Properties and Service Where the Contractor's operations could cause damage or inconvenience to railway, telephone, fiber optic, television, electrical power, oil, gas, water, sewer, or irrigation systems, the Contractor shall make all arrangements necessary for the protection of these utilities and services or any other known utilities. Notify all utility companies that are affected by the construction operation at least 48 hours in advance. Under no circumstance expose any utility without first obtaining permission from the appropriate agency. Once permission has been granted, locate, expose, and provide temporary support for all existing underground utilities and utility poles where necessary. The Contractor and his Subcontractors shall be solely and directly responsible to the owner and operators of such properties for any damage, injury, expense, loss, inconvenience, delay, suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damage which may result from the construction operations under the Contract Documents. Neither the City nor its officers or agents shall be responsible to the Contractor for damages as a result of the Contractor's failure to protect utilities encountered in the Work. In the event of interruption to domestic water, sewer, storm drain, or other utility services as a result of accidental breakage due to construction operations, promptly notify the proper authority. Cooperate with said authority in restoration of service as promptly as possible and bear all costs of repair. In no event shall interruption of any utility service be allowed unless granted by the owner of the utility. In the event water service lines that interfere with trenching are encountered, the Contractor may, by obtaining prior approval of the water utility, cut the service, dig through, and restore the service with similar and equal materials• at the Contractor's expense and as approved by the Project Manager or Consultant. Replace, with material approved by' the Project Manager or Consultant, at Contractor's expense, any and all other laterals,' existing utilities or structures removed or damaged during construction, unless otherwise provided for in the RPP and as approved by the Project Manager or Consultant. Replace with material approved by the Project Manager or Consultant, at Contractor's expense, any existing utilities damaged during the Work 34. interfering Structures Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing structures whether on the surface, above ground, or underground. An attempt has been made to show major structures on the furnished Drawings. While the information has been compiled from the best available sources, its completeness and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and is presented as a guide. The Contractor shall field verify all locations. 35. Field Relocation During the process of the Work, it is expected that minor relocations of the Work may be necessary. Such relocations shall be made only by the direction of the Project Manager or Consultant at the Contractor's expense. if existing structures are encountered that will prevent construction as shown, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager or Consultant before continuing with the Work in order that the Project Manager or Consultant may make such field revisions as necessary to avoid conflict with the existing structures. Where the Contractor fails to notify the Project Manager or Consultant when an existing structure is encountered, and proceeds with the Work despite this interference, the Contractor does so at his own risk. 36. Contractor's Use of Work Site Limitations may be placed on the Contractor's use of the Project site and such limitations will be identified by the Project Manager. in addition to such limitations, the Project Manager may make storage available to the Contractor at his sole discretion based on availability of space. The Contractor shall also coordinate and schedule deliveries so as to minimize disruptions to City day-to-day operations. The Contractor shall limit its use of the Project site, so as to allow for the City's continuous operation. This is necessary, as the Project Site may remain in operation during the Work. • • The Contractor shall: • Confine operations at the Project site to the areas permitted by the Project Manager or Consultant; not disturb portions of the Project site beyond the specified areas; • conform to Project site rules and regulations affecting the Work. Keep existing driveways and entrances serving surrounding facilities clear and available to the City, its employees and the public at all times; not use areas for • parking and/or storage of materials except as authorized by the Project Manager. Assume all responsibility for its tools, equipment and materials, including any materials purchased for the Work and not accepted by the City, and its vehicles while performing Work for the City and/or while parked or stored at a City facility. The City assumes no liability for damage or loss to the items specified in this paragraph. Access to parking and egress from the Project site shall be subject to the approval of the Project Manager. 37 Warrant of Materials and E ui ment Contractor warrants to City that all materials and equipment furnished under the Contract Documents will be new unless otherwise specified and that all of the Work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in conformance with the RPP and Contract/Documents. All Work .not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, may be considered defective. if required by the Project Manager or Consultant, Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. This warranty is not limited by any other provisions within the Contract Documents. 38. Material and Equipment ehe.,.. �__. ... n Store e and Protection --Prep-ma/ion-for Shipment When practical, equipment shall be factory assembled. The equipment parts and assemblies that are shipped unassembled shall .be 'furnished with- assembly plan and instructions. The separate parts and assemblies shall be factory match -marked or tagged in a manner to facilitate assembly::A71-assernblres are`tb-b ady t} Contractor at no additional cost to the City. Generally, machined and unpainted parts subject to damage by the elements shall be • protected with an application of a strippable protective coating, or other approved protective method. Equipment shall be packaged or crated in a manner that will provide protection from damage during shipping, handling, and storage. The outside of the package or crate shall be adequately marked or tagged to indicate its contents by name and equipment number, if applicable; approximate weight; state any special precautions for handling; and indicate the recommended requirements for storage prior to installation. Packaging and Delivery of Spare Parts and Special Tools Properly mark to identify the associated equipment by name, equipment, and part number. Parts shall be packaged in a manner for protection against damage from the elements during shipping, handling, and storage. Ship in boxes that are marked to indicate the contents. Delivery of spare parts and special tools shall be made prior to the time associated equipment is scheduled for the initial test run. Shipment All equipment and material shall be shipped with freight and shipping paid, FOB job site. The Contractor shall request a 7-day advance notice of shipment from manufacturers, and, upon receipt of such notice, provide the Engineer with a copy of the current delivery information concerning equipment items and material items of critical importance to the project schedule. Receiv gi The Contractor shall unload and record the receipt of all equipment and materials at the jobsite. All costs for receiving, inspection, handling, storage, insurance, inventory control, and equipment maintenance for the Contractor -Supplied and City-Suppliedmaterials and equipment shall be included in the prices bid and no extra compensation will be allowed. Inspection Immediately upon receipt of equipment and materials at the jobsite, the Contractor shall inspect for completeness and any evidence of damage during shipment. Citysupplied equipment and material shall be inspected and inventoried together with City'Inspector. Should there appear to be any shortage or damage, the Project Manager or Consultant shall be immediately notified; and the Contractor shall be fully responsible for informing the manufacturers and the transportation company of the extent of the shortage or damage. if the item or items require replacing or supplying missing parts, the Contractor shall take the necessary measures to expedite the replacement or supply the missing parts. Handling Equipment and materials received for installation on this Project shall be handled in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and in a manner that will prevent damage. Storage Equipment and materials shall be stored prior to installation as recommended by the manufacturer. Generally, materials such as pipe shall be stored off the ground in approved storage yards. items subject to damage by the elements, vandalism, or theft shall be stored in secure buildings. Items requiring environmental control for protection shall be provided with the necessary environmentally controlled storage facilities at no cost to the City. insurance The Contractor's insurance shall adequately cover the value of materials delivered but not yet incorporated into the Work. lnvento Control Equipment and materials shall be stored in a manner to provide easy access for inspection and inventory control. The Contractor shall keep a running account of all materials In storage to facilitate inspection and to estimate progress payments for materials delivered but not installed in the Work. E ui ment's Maintenance Prior to Acce tance b the Cit Provide the required or manufacturer's recommended maintenance during storage, during the installation, and until such time as the City accepts the equipment far full-time operation. Salvage Equipment Any salvageable pipe, fittings, or other miscellaneous material or equipment removed during construction and not reused in the Work shall be cleaned, hauled, and stored by the Contractor at his own expense, where directed by the Project Manager or Consultant, and shall remain the property of the City. All other material shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his own expense. 39. Manufacturer's Instructions The Contractor shall: Comply with manufacturer's requirements for the handling, delivery and storage of all materials. Where required by the )PP, Contractor shall submit manufacturer's printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, and installation. Comply with the manufacturer's applicable instructions and recommendations for the performance of the Work, to the extent that these instructions and recommendations are more explicit or more stringent than requirements indicated in the Contract Documents including the RPP. Inspect each item of material or equipment immediately prior to installation and reject damaged and defective items. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods for securing the Work; secure Work true to line plumb and level, and within recognized industry standards; allow for expansion and building movement; provide uniform joint width in exposed Work; arrange joints in exposed Work to obtain the, best visual effect and refer questionable visual effect choices to the Consultant for final decision when applicable to the Work. ' Recheck measurements and dimensions of the Work, as an integral step in starting each portion of the Work. Install each unit or section of Work during favorable weather conditions, which shall ensure the best possible results in coordination with the entire Project and isolate each unit of Work from incompatible Work as necessary to prevent potential interference among each section and/or deterioration of equipment. Coordinate enclosure of the Work, which requires inspections and tests so as to minimize the necessity of uncovering Work for that purpose. When required by the RPP or the manufacturer, a qualified representative shall be present to observe field conditions, conditions of surface -and installation quality.of workmanship, and applications. Manufacturer's representative shall provide the Contractor and the Project Manager or Consultant a written teport of --.. 40. Manufacturer's Warranty Contractor shall provide all manufacturers' warranties. All warranties, expressed and/or implied, shall be made available to the City for material and equipment covered by this Contract Documents. All material and equipment furnished shall be fully guaranteed by the Contractor against factory defects and workmanship. At no expense to the City, the Contractor shall correct any and all apparent and latent defects that may occur within the manufacturer's standard warranty. The Contract Documents may supersede the manufacturer's standard warranty. Manufacturer's warranties will become effective upon Final Acceptance of the Project. 41. Submittals Contractor shall check and approve all shop drawing, samples, product data, schedule of values, and any and all other submittals to make sure they comply with the Contract Documents prior to submission to the Project Manager or Consultant. Contractor by approving and submitting any submittals, represents that they have verified. the accuracy of the submittals, and they have verified all of the submittal information and documentation with the requirements of the Contract Documents, At time of submission the Contractor shall advise the Contractor in writing of any deviations from the Contract Documents, Failure of the Contractor to advise the Project Manager or Consultant of any deviations shall make the Contractor solely responsible for any costs incurred to correct, add or modify any portion of the work to comply with the Contract Documents. Each shop drawing submittal shall contain a title block containing the following information: • Number and title of drawing, including RPP title and Number • Date of drawing and revisions • Name of Contractor and Subcontractor (if any) submitting drawings • Name of Project, Building or Facility • Specification Section title and number • Contractor's Stamp of approval, signed by the Contractor or his checker • Space above the title block for Project Manager' or Consultant's action stamp • Submittal or re -submittal number (whether first, second, third, etc.) Date of submittal Contractor shall sign, in the proper block, each sheet of shop drawing and data and each sample label to certify compliance with the requirements of the RPP. Shop drawing submitted without the stamp and signature shall be rejected and it will be considered that the Contractor has not complied with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Contractor shall bear the risk of any delays that may occur as a result of such rejection. City shall not be liable for any materials, fabrication of products or Work commenced that requires submittals until the Project Manager or Consultant has returned approved submittals to the Contractor. , Project Manager or Consultant shall make every effort to review submittals within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of 'receipt by the Project Manager or Consultant. Project Manager or Consultant's review shall only be for conformance with design concepts and the __information provided in the RPP. The approval of a separate item shall not constitute --approvai-of-an- assembly -in -which- the - item -functions. The Project Manager or Consultant shall return the shop drawings to the Contractor for. their use and distribution. Acceptance of any submittal shall not relieve the: Contractor of any responsibility for any deviations from the requirements of the RPP unless the Contractor has given written notice to the ,Project Manager or Consultant of the specific deviations and the Consultant has issued written approval of such deviations, By approving and submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, th e y Contractor represents that all materials, field measurements and field construction criteria related thereto have been verified, checked and coordinated with the requirements of the Work and have been verified, checked and coordinated with the RPP. Contractor shall be responsible for the distribution of all shop drawings, copies of product data and samples, which bear the Project Manager's or Consultant's stamp of approval. Distribution shall include, but not be limited to; job site file, record documents file, Sub- contractor, suppliers, and other affected parties or entities that require the information. The Contractor shall also provide copies of all plans approved and permitted by the required governing authorities. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for errors or omissions in any and all submittals by the Project Manager's or Consultant's acceptance thereof. The Contractor warrants the adequacy for the purpose intended of any shop drawings or portion of a shop drawing that alters, modifies or adds to the requirements of the RPP. Nothing in the Project Manager's or Consultant's review of Shop Drawings, Submittals and Samples shall be construed as authorizing additional work or increased cost to the City. 42. Shop Drawings Contractor shall submit Shop Drawings as required by the RPP. The purpose of the Shop Drawings is to show, in detail, the suitability, efficiency, technique of manufacture, installation requirements, details of the item, and evidence of its compliance or noncompliance with the RPP. Within five (5) calendar days after City's award of an RPP, Contractor shall submit to Project Manager or Consultant a complete list and submittal log of items for which Shop Drawings are to be submitted and shall identify the critical items and all submittal dates. Approval of this list by Project Manager or Consultant shall in no way relieve the Contractor from submitting complete Shop Drawings and providing materials, equipment, etc., fully in accordance with the RPP. This procedure is required in order to expedite final approval of Shop Drawings. After the approval of the list of items required in RPP above, Contractor shall promptly request Shop Drawings from the various manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers. Contractor shall thoroughly review and check the Shop Drawings and each and every copy shall show its approval thereon. Contractor shall submit three (3) sets of shop drawings. if the Shop Drawings show or indicate departures from the RPP's, Contractor shall make specific mention thereof in its letter of transmittal. Failure to point out such departures shall not relieve Contractor from its responsibility to comply with the Contract and Documents. Project Manager or Consultant shall review and accept or reject ,with comments, Shop Drawings within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date received. Project Manager's or Consultant's approval of Shop Drawings will be general and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for the accuracy of such Shop Drawings, nor for the proper fitting and construction of the work, nor for the furnishing of materials or work required by the RPP and not indicated on the Shop Drawings. No work called for by Shop Drawings shall be performed until said Shop Drawings have been approved by Project Manager and/or Consultant. Approval shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions of any sort on the Shop Drawings. No approval will be given to partial submittals of Shop Drawings for items which interconnect and/or are interdependent where necessary to properly evaluate the design. It is Contractor's responsibility to assemble the Shop Drawings for all such interconnecting and/or interdependent items, check them and then make one submittal to Project Manager and/or Consultant along with its comments as to compliance, noncompliance, or features requiring special attention. If catalog sheets or prints of manufacturers' standard drawings are submitted as Shop Drawings, any additional information or changes on such drawings shall be typewritten or lettered in ink. The minimum size for shop drawings shall be 11" X 17". Each shop drawing shall be clear, thoroughly detailed and shall have listed on it all RPP references, drawing number(s), specification section number(s) and the shop drawing numbers of related work. Shop drawings must be complete in every detail, including location of the work. Materials, gauges, methods of fastening and spacing of fastenings, connections with other work, cutting, fitting, drilling and any and all other necessary information per standard trade practices or as required for any specific purpose shall be shown. Where professional calculations and/or certification of performance criteria of materials, systems, and or equipment are required, the Project Manager and/or Consultant are entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such calculations and certifications submitted by the Contractor. Calculations, when required, shall be submitted in a neat clear and easy format to follow. Contractor shall keep one set of Shop Drawings marked with Project Manager's and/or Consultant's approval at the job site at all times. 43. Product Data , Contractor shall submit four (4) copies of product data, warranty information and operating ' and maintenance manuals. Each copy must be marked to identify applicable products, models, options and other data. Contractor shall supplement manufacturer's standard data to provide information unique to the Work. Contractor shall only submit pages that are pertinent. Submittals shall be marked to identify pertinent products, with references to the specifications and the RPP. Identify reference standards, performance characteristics and capacities, wiringand controls, component parts, finishes, dimensions and required clarances piping diagrams and Contractor shall submit a draft of all product data, warranty information and operatin and maintenance manuals at 50% completion of construction. g 44. Samples Contractor shall submit samples to illustrate the functional characteristics of the product s Submittals shall be coordinated for different categories of interfacing Work. Contractor shall include identification on each sample and provide full information. 45. Record Set Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Project site one record copy and one permit set of the RPP, including, but not limited to, all Drawings, Specifications, amendments, Change Orders, RFIs, and Field Directives, as well as all written interpretations and clarifications issued by the Project Manager or Consultant, in good order and annotated to show all changes made during_ _constructioJ-The record.. RPp_ documents_ shall .: be con in—uously updatedd by-Contralbrthragriairtlie prosecutiorii of thelN455ito accurately reflect all field changes that are made to adapt the Work to field conditions, changes resulting from Change Orders, Construction Change Directives, and Field Directives as well as all written interpretations and clarifications, and all concealed and buried Installations of piping;-conduit--and-utility-services,-Contractor-shall-certify-the accuracy--of--the updated record RPP documents. As -a condition precedent to City's obligation to pay. Contractor, the Contractor shall_provide evidence„_satisfactory tothe Project Manager and the Consultant, that Contractor is fulfilling its obligation to continuously update the record RPP. All buried items, outside the Project site, shall be accurately located on the record RPP as to depth and in relationship to not less than two (2) permanent features (e.g. interior or exterior wall faces). The record RPP documents shall be clean and all changes, corrections and dimensions shall be given in a neat and legible manner in red. The record RPP documents shall be available to the City and the Consultant for reference. Upon completion of the Work and as a condition precedent to Contractor's entitlement to final payment, the record RPP documents shall be delivered to the Project Manager or Consultant by the Contractor . The Record Set of Drawing shall be submitted in both hard copy and as electronic plot files. 46. Su Iemental Drawin s and Instructions The Project Manager or Consultant shall have the right to approve and issue Supplemental Instructions setting forth written orders, instructions, or interpretations concerning the RPP or its performance, provided such Supplemental Instructions involve no change in the RPP Price or the RPP Time. Project Manager or Consultant, shall have the right to modify the details of the plans and specifications, to supplement the plans and specifications with additional plans, drawings or additional information as the Work proceeds, all of which shall be considered as part of the Contract Documents, In case of disagreement between the written and graphic portions of an RPP, the written portion shall govern. 47. Contractor Furnished Drawings An RPP may require the Contractor to furnish design, shop and/or as -built drawings depending on the nature and scope of the Work to be performed. The following applies to the different types of drawings. The Project Manager and/or Consultant shall, after review of the drawings, initial and mark the drawings in one of the following manners: 1. ACCEPTED - No correction required. 2. PROCEED AS CORRECTED - Minor changes or corrections identified. Work can proceed subject to re -submittal and acceptance of the drawings. 3. REVISE AND RESUBMIT- Significant changes or corrections are recommended. Submittal must be revised and resubmitted for acceptance prior to Work proceeding. 4. REJECTED - Not in accordance with the contract and/or RPP due to excessive changes or corrections or other justifiable reason. Drawings must be corrected and resubmitted prior to any Work being performed. Revisions required by the permitting'jurisdiction must also be reviewed and accepted by the Project Manager or Consultant prior to resubmission to the permitting agency. Acceptance by the City shall not rslieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors and omissions in the drawings. 48. City Furnished Drawings The City, at its sole discretion, may furnish design drawings. It shalt be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to bring to the immediate attention of the Project Manager any discrepancies between the drawings and existing conditions, excluding hidden or unforeseen conditions, discovered prior to commencing and during the Work. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of the drawings prior to commencing the Work, and shall be responsible for any errors or revisions of the Work, which might have been avoided by notifying the City prior to commencement. This shall also apply to any revisions or omissions identified by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit all requests for information utilizing Attachment 20, entitled Request For Information (RFI). The City shall respond to all RFi's in writing utilizing Attachment 21. The Contractor shall have no basis for any claim for additional costs resulting from their failure to identify any required revisions, omissions and/or errors, not identified in writing to the Project Manager or Consultant prior to commencing the Work. 49. interpretation of Drawings and Documents Drawings and specifications are intended to be consistent, be mutually explanatory, and should be used together and not separately. During the performance of the Project, should any errors, omissions, conflicts, ambiguities or discrepancies be found in the drawings and/or specifications, the Project Manager or the Consultant will clarify in writing the intent of the drawings and/or specifications and the Contractor agrees to abide by the Project Manager's or Consultants interpretation and perform the Work in accordance with the decision of the Project Manager or the Consultant. In such event, the Contractor will be held to have included in its RPP Price the best materials suitable for the purpose and/or methods of construction. The Contractor shall submit all requests for interpretations utilizing Attachment 20, entitled Request For information. The Project Manager or Consultant will respond to the Contractor's request utilizing Attachment 21. 50. Product Tests All tests required to be performed by the Contractor, shall be made at the expense of the Contractor. 51: Field Directives The Project Manager or Consultant may at times issue field directives to the Contractor based on visits to the Project Site. Such Field Directives shall be issued in writing and the Contractor shall be required to comply with the directive. Where the Contractor believes that the directive is outside the scope of the Work, the Contractor shall, within 48 hours, notify the Project Manager or Consultant that the work is outside the scope of the Work. At that time the Field Directive may be rescinded or the Contractor may be required to submit a request for a change to the RPP. Where the Contractor is notified of the City's position that the Work is within the scope and the Contractor disagrees, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager or Consultant that the Contractor reserves the right to make a claim for the time and monies based on the Field Directive. At no time shall the Contractor refuse to comply with the directive. Failure to comply with the directive may result in a determination that the Contractor is in default of the Contract. 52. Changes in the Work or Contract Documents Without invalidating the Contract Documents and without notice to any Surety, City reserves and shall have the right, from time to time to make such increases, decreases or other changes in the character or quantity of the Work, under an RPP as may be considered necessary or desirable to complete fully and acceptably the proposed construction of a Project in a satisfactory manner. Any extra or additional Work within the scope of this Project must be accomplished by means of appropriate Field Orders and Supplemental Instructions or Change Orders. Any changes to the terms of the Contract Documents must be contained in a written document, executed by the parties hereto. This section shall not prohibit the issuance of Change Orders executed only by City.' 53.----Cantinuinq _the_Work__ Contractor shall carry on the Work and adhere to the progress schedule during all disputes or disagreements with City, including disputes or disagreements concerning a request for a Change Order, a request for a change in the RPP price or RPP time for completion. The Work shall ..- not -be-- delayed- -or--postponed -pending---resolution -of any- disputes or disagreements. 54., -Change Orders -- Changes in the quantity or character of the Work within the scope of the Project which are not properly the subject of Field Orders or Supplemental Instructions, including all changes resulting in changes in the RPP Price, or the RPP Time, shall be authorized only by Change Orders approved in advance and issued in accordance with the provisions of the City. In the event satisfactory adjustment cannot be reached for any item requiring a change in the RPP Price or RPP Time, and a Change Order has not been issued, City reserves the right at its sole option to either terminate the RPP as it applies to the items in question and make such arrangements as may be deemed necessary to complete the disputed work; or submit the matter in dispute to the Director as set forth in Article 95, Resolution of Disputes. During the pendency of the dispute, and upon receipt of a Change Order approved by City, Contractor shall promptly proceed with the change in the Work involved and advise the Project Manager, Consultant, and Director in writing within seven (7) calendar days of Contractor's agreement or disagreement with the method, if any, provided in the Change Order for determining the proposed adjustment in the RPP Price or RPP Time. On approval of any RPP change increasing the RPP Price, Contractor shall ensure that the performance bond and payment bond (if applicable) are increased so that each reflects the total RPP Price as increased. Under circumstances determined necessary by City, Change Orders may be issued unilaterally by City. The City reserves the right to order changes which may result in additions to or reductions from the amount, type or value of the Work shown in the RPP and which are within the general scope of the Contract Documents. Any such changes will be known as Extra Work. No Extra Work shall be performed except pursuant to written orders of the Project Manager or Consultant expressly and unmistakably indicating his/her intention to treat the work described therein as Extra Work. In the absence of such an order, the Project Manager or Consultant may direct, order or require the Contractor to perform any Work including that which the Contractor deems to be Extra Work. The Contractor shall nevertheless comply and shall promptly and in no event after, begin the performance thereof or incur cost attributable thereto and give written notice to the Project Manager stating why he deems such work (hereinafter "Disputed Work') to be Extra Work. Said notice is for the purposes of (1) affording an opportunity to the Project Manager to cancel such order, direction or requirements promptly; (2) affording an opportunity to the Project Manager to keep an accurate record of materials, labor and other items involved; and (3) affording an opportunity to the City to take such action as it may deem advisable in light of such disputed Work. 55. Chan a Order Procedure Extra Work shall result in an equitable adjustment (increase or decrease) to the applicable RPP representing the reasonable cost or the reasonable financial savings related to the change in Work. Extra Work may also result in an equitable adjustment in the RPP schedule for performance for both the Extra Work and any other Work affected by the Extra Work. --7_113.e—ri>t aiLinitiate the Extra Work outlining the proposed Extra Work. Work, the Contractor is required to required to obtain permission for an Contractor's ability to start within theallotte_d timeframe. The Contractor is required to provide the Project Manager with a detailed Change Proposal __..;._ Re_questCAttachment 38), which shall include requested revisions to the RPP, including but not limited to adjustments in the RPP Price and RPP Time. The Contractor is required to provide sufficient data in support of the cost proposal demonstrating its reasonableness. In furtherance of this obligation, the City may require that the Contractor submit any or all of the following: a cost breakdown of material costs, labor costs, labor rates by trade, and Work classification and overhead rates In support of Contractor's Change Proposal Request. The Contractor's Change Proposal Request must include any schedule revisions and an explanation of the cost and schedule impact of the Extra Work on the Project. If the Contractor fails to notify the Project Manager or Consultant of the schedule changes associated with the Extra Work, it will be deemed to be an acknowledgment by Contractor that the proposed Extra Work will not have any scheduling consequences. The Contractor agrees the Change Proposal Request will in no event include a combined profit and overhead rate in excess of fifteen (15%) percent of the direct labor and material costs, unless the Project Manager determines that the complexity and risk of the Extra Work Is such that an additional factor is appropriate. The Change Proposal Request may.• be accepted or modified by negotiations between the Contractor and the City. If an agreement on the Extra Work is reached, both parties shall execute the Extra Work order in writing via a Change Order (Attachment ?). The execution by the Contractor of the Change Order shall serve as a release of the City from all claims and liability to the Contractor relating to, or in connection with, the Extra Work, including any impact, and any prior acts, neglect or default of the City relating to the Extra Work. procedure by a notice to Contractor (Attachment 37) Upon receipt of the notice to proceed with the Extra immediately start the Extra Work. The Contractor is extension to staifihe- Extra Work if it is beyond the Upon execution of a change order that affects the RPP Time the Contractor shall, within five (5) business days submit a revised Project schedule reflecting the changes against the baseline schedule. 56. No Oral Changes Except to the extent expressly set forth in the Contract, no change in or modification, termination or discharge of the Contract or RPP, in any form whatsoever, shall be valid or enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by the parties charged, therewith or their duly authorized representative. 57. Value of Change Order Work The value of any work covered by .a Change Proposal Request or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the RPP Price shall be determined in one of the following ways: • Where the work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the RPP, by application of unit prices to the quantities of items involved. • By mutual acceptance of a lump sum which Contractor and Project Manager acknowledge contains a component for overhead and profit. • On the basis of the "cost of work," determined as provided in this, plus a Contractor's fee for overhead and profit which is determined as provided in this Article. • The term "cost of work" means the sum of all direct costs necessarily incurred and paid by Contractor in the proper performance of the Work described in the Change Order. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by the Project Manager, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project, shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized in herein. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of the work described In the Change Proposal Request under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by Project manager and Contractor. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the work covered by the Change Proposal Request shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes, workers' or workmen's compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay application thereto. Such employees shall include superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of performing the work after regular working hours, on Sunday or legal holidays shall be included in the above to the extent authorized by City. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the work, including costs of transportation and storage thereof, and manufacturers' field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless City deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to City. All trade discounts, rebates and refunds, and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to City and Contractor shall make provisions so that they may be obtained. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts thereof whether rented from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by City with the advice -'bf Consultant and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling and removal thereof, all in accordance with the terms of said agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the work. Payments made by Contractor to Subcontractors for Work performed by Subcontractors. if required by City, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids from Subcontractors acceptable to Contractor and shall deliver such bids to City who will then determine, with the advice of Consultant, which bids will be accepted. If the Subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of cost of the work plus a fee, the Subcontractor's cost of the work shall be determined in the same manner as Contractor's cost of the work. All Subcontractors shall be subject to the other provisions of the Contract Documenti as applicable.• Documents r Cost of special consultants, including, but not limited to, consultants, architects, testing laboratories, and surveyors employed for services specifically related to the performance of the work described in the Change Order.. • Supplemental costs including the following: • The proportion of necessary transportation, travel and subsistence expenses of Contractor's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the work except for local travel to and from the site of the work. • Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the site and hand tools not owned by the workmen, which are consumed in the performance of the work, and less market value of such items used but not consumed which remains the property of Contractor. • Sales, use, or similar taxes related to the work, and for which Co liable, imposed by any governmental authority. ntracfor Is • Deposits lost for causes other than Contractor's negligence; royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses. • The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site. • Receipted minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with the work. __ . Costt of_ premiums for_additionai_ bonds and insurance required because of c gI the wdtk7 --t--- --� __ __ _ The term "cost of the work" shall not Include any of the following:________ ��___ gna e • Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor's officers, executive principals (of partnership and sole proprietorshi sors, antss' -- consultants, � architects estimators- la p �� general managers, ->-7------___ a.nd—con.tr-acting..agents, . exp.edi.ters,_ti nekeepers# clerks and other �personnnel . employed by Contractor whether at the site or in its principal or a branch for general administration of the work and not specifically included in the agreed - upon schedule of job classifications., all of which are to be considered administrative costs covered by Contractor's fee. ■ Expenses of Contractor's principal and branch offices other than Contractor's office at the site. • Any part of Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on Contractor's capital employed for the work and charges against Contractor for delinquent payments. • Cost of premiums for all Bonds and for all insurance whether or not Contractor Is required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same, except for additional bonds and insurance required because of changes in the work. • Costs due to the negligence or neglect of Contractor, any Subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not limited to, the correction of defective work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied and making good any damage to property. • Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the cost of any item not specifically and expressly included in this Article Contractor's fee allowed to Contractor for overhead and follows: profit shall be determined as • A mutually acceptable fixed fee or if none can be agreed " A fee based on the followin upon, the work: 9 percentages of the various portions of the cost of ▪ Where the Contractor self -performs the Work, Contractor's fee shall ten percent (1O%) II not exceed • Where a sub -contractor perform the work, Contractor's fee shall seven and one half percent (7.5%); and if a subcontract is on the basis of cos the work pies a fee, the maximum allowable to the Subcontractornot exceed overhead and profit shall not exceed ten percent (1O%); andas a fee for ■ No fee shall be payable for special consultants or supplemental costs The amount of credit to be allowed by'� Contractor to City for any such change which results in a net decrease in cost, will be the amount of the actual net d additions and credits are involved in any one change, the combined overhead shall be figured on the basis of the net increase, if any, howev decrease. When both entitled to claim lost profits for any Work not performed, er, Contractorshaq notrbet Whenever the cost of any work is to be determined pursuant to this Article, submit in a form acceptable to Project Manager or Consultant an together with the supportingrticle, Contractor will data. itemized cost breakdown Where the quantity of any item of the Work that is covered by a unit decreased by more than twentyo t price is increased or the rRPP,eal an a percent (20%) from the quantity of such work indicated in ppropriate Change Order shall be issued to adjust the unit price, if warranted. Whenever a change in the Work is to be based on mutual acceptance whether-tfie amount -is -an addition; credit -or -change -change -in -cost, -Contract . . -�--_-�. A ce of a lump sum, initial cost estimate acceptable to the Project Manager or Consultant. --- or shall submit an • Breakdown shall list the quantities and unit prices for materials, labor, equipment and other items of cost. • ._ Whenever.. a_.change_Involve�.Contrac_tor_ansi one or.__rnore_Subcon , qu+pment the change is an increase in the RPP Price, -overhead and -profit percentagecntracjgr and _ tr_actors_and nd eaC i ccptr ctor shall be itemized separately._ for • Each Change Order must state within the body of the Change Proposal whether it is based upon unit price, negotiated lump sum, or "cost of the work." 58. Extra Work Directive work." If the parties fail to reach agreement with respect to the proposed Extra extenuating circumstances, the City may nevertheless issue a directive to the do the proposed Extra Work (Attachment 39). Immediate)Wok' or in case or Directive, the Contractor shall be obligated to proceed Contractor to y upon receipt of the Extra Work directive. with the Work set forth - in that Except as provided below, the Contractor shall be entitled to initiate a is the Article 95, Resolution of Disputes, by furnishing a written statementute Manager within five (5) days of the Extra Work Directive, based upon any aspect, of such P pursuant to Extra Work which the Contractor disputes. Such dispute mustA to the Project raised or specific matters reserved by the Contractor in its proposal arid'have resolved prior to the issuance of the Extra Work Dir relate to specific matters forth all details of the Contractor's claim including thermanner that theave not been ted item was specified in the Contractor's proposal, pheng a. The written statement must set Contractor must proceed with Work as set tforthin the pndenof any dispute hereunder, the otherwise advised by the Project Manager's written instructions• In the Directive unless event there is a dispute as to price, the Contractor will be paid in accordance with the foll owing paragraph. This payment(s) will be in full satisfaction of he Contractor's value of the RPP, claim for an adjustment to the Compensation for Extra Work in the event of the parties' i' satisfactory price shall be as follows: nab+lily to agree upon a p mutually No payment will be made to the Contractor for Extra Work Necessary Cost" which is to sayin excess of Actual and Necessary a Co not ha time and materials plus a mark-up vary, whether the Extra Work is performed by the Contractor or his subcontractor. Any exceptions must be approved bythe "Actual and Necessary Net Cost" shall be deemed to include Project Manager. of the Extra Work for (i) labor, which includes wages,payrollactualthe a s employer lar, the deductions, andany,necessary pursuant to bona fide collect veba gaining labors cost applicable to the Work; (ii) contributions to the State UnemploymentY� made by excise ble the oFederal Social Securityagreements andxproperty damage insurance or Insurance Law, liability the property Work, (v) the actualanand per Act;p payment increases in performance and payment bonds occasionedlsolely+by supplies and small toots not operated b scary operating expenses (except the expense of plant and a reasonable rental for the' same (including small pthe Project Manager; and rental any .Y mechanical or electrical power Rower tools}, a�spdeterm+nesuch b Extra Work. additional materials necessary for the performance of the lncase any Work or materials shall be required to be done or furnished provisions of this Article, the Contractor shall at the end of each provisions athe City+so the under the documentation ti account ardesiredrequire astoe Extra day furnish to City support all the costs of the Extra Work. spch render an itemized statement showing the total amount ex ende r and for each kind of material on account Work progresses, the Contractor shall the inclusion of suchof each item of Wont as a forlass precedent Contractor shall producesuch payment audit bythe partial estimate. U to agreements, records or otherr doctheCity, bthe the request of the City, lY, books, vouchers, collective a materials. labs Such documents shall not be binding on the City. showing the. actual cost for labor andetmaterials. questions or dispute as to the correct cost of such labor or material tY• The Project Manager shall determine any In case the Contractor is ordered to perform Work under this s or plant. the Project Manager, it is impracticable to theemthe Contractor will, subject to the a Article, which in the opinion of n have performed a the Contractor's,bepaid she actual cost to Contractor of such Work, and in addition thereto the Contractor's superintendence, of nc h a ra • approval of theeProject (5%) percent, the administration and other overhead exile to cover Payment of any amount under this Article shall be sub' approval, disapproval, modification or revision by representatives of the City. D 59 Field La out of the Work and Recordsubject to subsequent audit and rawls s for Draina e Pro ects The Contractor through the services of a State of Florida Registered other reference Land Surveyor, shall pipeline or structure establish the fine and benchmarks and points for the installation of the For pipelines, this will consist of establishing all points of bend pipe unless in close proximity to other facilities), valves, tees, crosses pipe than 100 feet apart proximity the proposed (but not necessarilythstations bevel offset ine as shown on and other a not centerline of the pipe, or station nearby the byPlans, marked by a nail in a metal capalong stationed with the paintedstation marked on a aag stake thetopof a wooden stake drivenflush pavement ground the For structures, this will consist of base tinesy's an°tin pavement. with the ground auxiliary lines and a bench mark from which to establish the elev kes at corners, centers and center lines, airons. * The Contractor shall make his equipment and men available to the Inspector for spot- checking the accuracy of the Work.' The Project Manager or Consultant shall require the Work to be brought within the tolerances specified elsewhere before backfill is placed or the construction is otherwise hidden. The entire responsibility for establishing and maintaining line and grade in the field lies with Contractor. Contractor shall maintain an accurate and precise record of the location and elevation of all pipe lines, conduits, structures, maintenance access structures, handholes, fittings and other Work and shall prepare record or "as -built" drawings of the same which are signed and sealed by a State of Florida Registered Land Surveyor. Contractor shall deliver these records in good order to Project Manager or Consultant as the Work is completed. The Contractor shall supply the Consultant with a copy of the Registered Land Surveyor's layout of the Work immediately upon its availability to his own forces. The cost of all such field layout and recording work is included in the prices bid for the appropriate items. All record drawings shall be made on reproducible paper and shall be delivered to Project Manager or Consultant prior to, and as a condition of, final payment. Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Project site one record copy of all Drawings, Plans, Specifications, Addenda, written amendments, Change Orders, Field Orders and written interpretations and clarifications in good order and annotated to show all changes made during construction. These documents shall be kept in a clean, legible and dry conditions and shall not be used for construction purposes These record documents together with all approved samples and a counterpart of all approved Shop Drawings shall be available at all times to Consultant and Project Manager for reference. Upon Final Completion of the Project and prior to Final Payment, these record documents, samples and Shop Drawings shall be delivered to the Project Manager During the entire construction operation, the Contractor shall retain the services of a State of Florida Registered Land Surveyor Who shall maintain records of the installation, including all deviations from the plans and specifications by obtaining "As -built"' dimensions and elevations. The surveyor shall prepare record as -built drawings showing correctly and accurately all changes and. deviations made duringconstruction,, including approved construction variances to reflect the Work as it was actually constructed. "As -Built" drawings shall-be-submitted-to-ihe-City-on-a monthly basis Recording of Project Record • Record all information for pipeline projects and on -site projects concurrently with construction progress. • Do not conceal any work until as -built information is recorded by the Contractor and the City. • All locations for future connections or tie-ins shall be left unburied and uncovered until the City's surveying forces obtain and record the as -built information. This is in addition to the Contractor's recorded information. • Restrained pipe, end line valves, thrust blocks need to be left uncovered for the last complete length. Inline valves and tees shall be left exposed for 1 length on both sides plus the face end. Record the elevation, deviation from horizontal and vertical alignment and the inclination for these items. • Maintain records of all pipeline Project and on -site Project deviations from Drawings and Specifications by a Florida Registered Land Surveyor. • For Pipe Installation In All Pipeline Projects and On -site Projects: During entire construction operation retain the services of a State of Florida Registered Land Surveyor (FRLS) who shall maintain records of the installation, including all deviations from Drawings and Specifications. • (FRLS) shall record as -built dimensions and elevations every twenty-five feet (25) or portion thereof along pipeline and at every abrupt change in direction of the new line. • (FRCS) shall record locations and elevations for each valve, fitting, service line, fire hydrant, water sampling point, and also for above ground piping and other appurtenances along the pipeline. Specific locations and elevation of equipment, the buildings and miscellaneous items installed inside them shall be recorded as applicable. • Contractor's FRLS shall prepare as -built record drawings showing correctly and accurately the installation, embracing all changes and deviations made during construction, including all approved construction variances, to reflect the work as It was constructed. • Record Drawings shall be prepared on 4-mil mylar as specified hereinafter. Record Drawings and three (3) blue line copies shall be signed and sealed by the Surveyor and shall be submitted to the City for the Project Manager's or Consultant's review within ten (10) calendar days following the completion date of successful pressure testing of all mains and appurtenances under the Contract Documents • If the Consultant determines that the Drawings are not acceptable, they will be returned to the Contractor with a cover letter noting the deficiencies and/or reasons for the disapproval. Contractor shall have ten (10) calendar days to correct all exceptions taken by the Project manager or Consultant and resubmit as -built record drawings to the Consultant for final acceptance. • Prior to, and as a condition precedent to Final Payment, Contractor shall submit to City, Contractor's record drawings or as -built drawings acceptable to Project Manager or Consultant. 60. Survey Work for Drainage Projects) The Contractor shall retain or employ a FRLS to lay out ail storm sewer construction and provide final measurements. At the Project pre -construction meeting, to be attended by the Contractor's FRLS, the Contractor will be provided a packet of information, from the City, showing the format to be utilized. The Contractor is advised that the survey work, including required final measurements, shall be according to City Standards and are an integral part of the Project. The Project shall not be considered complete until the final measurements are approved by the City. Layout is to be under the supervision of the FRLS. The center line of catch basins and an offset line parallel with the center line of the pipe will be marked by nails and discs at intervals of no more than 50' (fifty feet). Distances between manholes will be accurate within 0.10 foot and elevations of the offset points will be determined with an accuracy of + 0.03 foot. Offset points are to be painted with good quality traffic paint with the distance from the catch basin and the low invert. This information is to be shown in the approved field book and on a cut sheet form provided by the City. These cut sheets shall be reviewed by the Consultant to ensure that City standards are being met. Field books will become the property of the City. All notes will show the relationship of the installations to the City of Miami's monument line. All elevations are to the City of Miami Datum. The final measurements will include accurate horizontal.,; and vertical location of all construction. This includes, but is not limited to grate, invert and bottom elevations of catch basins and size and type of .all pipe, asphalt overlay, and elevation of ground or sidewalk above exfiltration systems. All final measurements are to be in the form of field notes clearly and legibly drawn in a Keuffel and Esser field book 482.0008 or Dietzgen No. 403 V. All books shall contain a front index referencing both street location and catch basin numbers. These notes are to become the property of the City after certification as to accuracy by a FRLS. Staking and final survey notes shall be cross referenced each to the other. The FRLS works for the Contractor but shall be available to answer any questions the City may have. All costs for survey work will be included in the bid price. 61. As -Built Drawings During the Work, Contractor shall maintain records of all deviations from the Drawings and Specifications as approved by the Project Manager or Consultant and prepare As -Built Record Drawings showing correctly and accurately all changes and deviations made during construction to reflect the Work as it was actually constructed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check the As -Built Drawings for errors and omissions prior to submittal to the City and certify in writing that the As -Built Drawings are correct and accurate, including the actual location of all internal piping, electrical/signal conduits in or below the concrete floor. Indicate the size, depth and voltage in each conduit. Legibly mark to record actual construbtion: On -site structures and site work as follows: • Depths of various element,§ of foundation in relation to finish first floor datum. • All underground piping end ductwork with elevations and dimensions and locations of valves, pull boxes, etc. Changes in location. Horizontal and vertical locations of underground Utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements. Actual installed pipe material, class, etc. • Location of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in the construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the structure. Air conditioning ducts with locations of dampers, access doors, fans and other items needing peribdic maintenance. • Field changes in dimensions and details. Changes made by Project.Manager'aor_Consultant's, written_ instructions or by • Change Order. _..._ _Details not on original Contract Drawings.._ • Equipment, conduit, electrical panel locations. • Project Manager's or Consultant's schedule changes according to Contractor's records and shop drawings. Specifications and Addenda: Legibly mark each section to record: • Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number and Supplier of each product and item of equipment actually. installed. • Changes made by Project Manager's or Consultant's written instructions or by Change Order. Approved Shop Drawings: Provide record copies for each process equipment, piping, electrical system and instrumentation system. As -built documents shall be updated monthly as a condition precedent to payment. 62. Worker's Identification The Contractor's employees, who include any subcontractor, shall wear an identification card provided by the Contractor. The identification card shall bear the employee's picture, name, title and name of the employer. Failure by a Contractor's employee to wear such identification may result in his removal from the Work until such time as the identification card is obtained and worn. Such removal shall not act as a basis for the Contractor to submit a claim for an extension of time. 63. Removal of Unsatisfactory Personnel The City may make written request to the Contractor for the prompt removal and replacement of any personnel employed or retained by the Contractor, or any or Sub - Contractor engaged by the Contractor to provide and perform services or Work pursuant to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall respond to the City within seven (7) calendar days of ,receipt of such request with either the removal and replacement of such personnel or written justification as to why that may not occur. The City shall make the final determination as to the removal of unsatisfactory personnel from work assigned by City. The Contractor agrees that the removal of any of its employees does not require the termination or demotion of employee(s). 64. Substantial Completion, Punch 'List, & Final Completion The Work shall be substantially complete when the Project Manager, in the reasonable exercise of his/her discretion determines that the Work is complete and there are no material and/or substantial variations from the Contract Documents and the Work is fit for its intended purpose. Upon Substantial Completion, the Project Manager and the Contractor shall sign the Substantial Completion Inspection Form (Attachment ?). The signing of this form shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligation to complete the Project. When the Contractor believes that the Work is substantially complete, the Contractor shall request in writing that the Project Manager or Consultant inspect the Work to determine if Substantial Completion has been I achieved. No request for Substantial Completion inspection is to be submitted until the Contractor has obtained a Certificate(s) of Occupancy, Certificate of Completion or Completion or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or any other approvals from agencies having jurisdiction over the Work. The Project Manager or Consultant shall schedule the date and time for any inspection and notify the Contractor and any other parties deemed necessary, During this inspection, the Project=Substantial-'Cornpietion Inspection Form, Attachment ?, will be completed as necessary. Any remaining Construction Work shall be identified on this form and shall be known as. Punch List work. The Punch List, Attachment ?, shall be.. signed by the Project Manager and/or Consultant, , and the Contractor confirming that the Punch List contains the item.(,)- necessary_io cQmpl.ete_ihe._W-ork.-The failure or refusal of the Contractor to sign the Project- Substantial Completion Inspection Form or Punch List shall not relieve the Contractor_from.. complying with_ the_ findings _ Qf the Project SubstantiaLCompletion Inspection and completing the Project to the satisfaction of the City Where the Punch List is limited to minor omissions and defects, the Project Manager shall indicate that the Work is substantially complete subject to completion of the Punch List. Where the Project Manager or Consultant determines, on the appropriate form that the Work is not substantially complete, the Project Manager or Consultant shall provide a list of all open items necessary to achieve Substantial Completion. Upon completion of such work, the Contractor shall request another Substantial Completion inspection. The Project Manager or Consultant, , and the Contractor shall agree on the time reasonably required to complete all remaining work included in the Punch List. Upon the receipt of all documentation, resolution of any outstanding issues and issuance of final payment, the Project Manager or Consultant shall notify the Contractor in writing of the closeout of the Project. The City will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion in the form attached hereto as Attachment ?, which shall establish the Date of Substantial Completion. Once substantial completion is achieved the City shall be responsible for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Project site, and insurance; and shall list all Work yet to be completed to satisfy the requirements of the RPP for Final Completion. The failure to include any items of corrective work on such list does not alter the responsibility of Contractor to complete all of the Work in accordance with the RPP. Warranties required by the RPP shall commence on the date of Final designated portion thereof unless otherwise provide in the RPP.. completion of the 65. Asbestos Abatement Re uirements d �n the Work or The Contractor shall comply laws, P y with the asbestos abatement requirements of codes, rules, regulations and standards that may a!1 applicable include but are not limited to the 1. United States Standards fors Hazardous mAie tallutProteCtion Agency 2• United States De 4National Emission standards, 29 Department of Labor, (NESHAPS) 4Q CFR 61. n CFR Part 126 Occupational Safety and Health Act 66. Asbestos Permits and Notifications The Contractor is res , " certifications t conjunction Wbh tfor securing and disposal and timelyg eall necessary Permits Work relative to asbestos handling,' licenses and/or and disposal and local authorotescation of such actions by removal, copiesregoof all re The Contractor shall provide themay be gProject h°cling required permits and notifications, federal state Contractor shall notify Manager with all agencies having reporting re by the rules of those agenciesor g requirements within the time any tiling or other fees ssociated with applicable notification. The Contractor steal! make required Upon receipt of all a cation, payment for ponger receipt authorizeallapplicable Contractor permits, approvals Poceed and notifications required, 67. NDPES Re uirements proceed with the abatement Work. the Project MContractor shall comply with the State of Florida Pollutant Contractor rDischargehallcElimination System rules and regulations for the Notices ta of Intent, and the Storm Water Pollution P Y m (NPDES) including but not limited to all permitting, NPDES and SWPPP shall be included Pollution the b' compliance requirements for NPDES and inSWPP Prevention Plan (fu her on Department Id ,ices. ) All costs for P For further information Public i s htt :// at (305) 4 1 6-1200 P contact the City P •dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npde the Stateof Miami Public Works 68. Force Ma ears of Florida website at Should any failure to majeure as term is perform on on theundpr o part of Contractor be due to a of time reasonably that commensurate Florida law, then the Citycondition of force with the cause of such failure to perform If the Contractor is delayed in may allow an extension rce majeure tothe Contractor shall performing P m or cure. anyobligation under froman RPP due to a twohin (2) working days of said force majeure occurrence, time extension the City mutual and shall not be Any time extension shaf�betsub' 2 mutual agreement weadditional services nor any{ ) except as claim b lest to Permitted byrequired. Do Not Include �nclementntractor f weatherre Sub- contractors. Florida law and may not include the acts or omis sions of Sub. 69. Exfension of Time Any reference in this section to the Contras permitted ShContractors, whether or not in Contractorshall be deemed to include suppliers, purposeemtstof this article. f contract with the Contractlorrfo and If the Contractor is delayed at anyor the Time and/or r Notice to Proceed time during (NIP) by the ctprorreaiss of theoWork beyond by the RPP the neglect failure of the City Force Majeure, then the RPP Time set forth in the RPP and/or NTP shall be extended by the City subject to the following conditions: • The cause of the delay arises after issuance of the NTP and could not have been anticipated by the Contractor by reasonable investigation before proceeding with the Work; • The Contractor demonstrates that the completion of the Work will be actually and necessarily delayed; • The effect of such cause cannot be avoided or mitigated by the exercise of all reasonable precautions, . efforts and measures whether before or after the occurrence of the cause of delay. Note: A delay meeting all the conditions of the above, shall be deemed an Excusable Delay. The City reserves the right to rescind or shorten any extension previously granted if subsequently, the Project Manager determines that any . information provided by the Contractor in support of a request for an extension of time was erroneous; provided however, that such information or facts, if known, would have resulted in a denial of the request for an Excusable Delay. Notwithstanding the above, the Project Manager will not rescind or shorten any extension previously granted if the Contractor acted in reliance upon the granting of such extension and such extension was based on information which, although later found to have been erroneous, was submitted in good faith by the Contractor. The request for an Excusable. Delay shall be made within ten (10) calendar days after the time when the Contractor knows or should have known of any cause for which it may claim an extension of time and shall provide any actual or potential basis for an extension of time, identifying such causes and describing, as fully as practicable at that time, the nature and expected duration of the delay and 'its effect on the completion of that part of the Work identified m t e request, uti7izmg Aittaament 29. --fifie-Project Manager may require the Contractor to furnish such additional information or documentation, as the Project Manager shall reasonably deem necessary or helpful in -considering the -requested -extension. _The_ Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time unless the Contractor affirmatively demonstrates that it Is entitled to such extension. The Project Manager shall -endeavor to review and respond to the Contractor's request for Excusable Delays in a reasonable' period of time; however, the Contractor shall be obligated to continue to perform the Work required regardless of whether the Project Manager has issued a decision or whether the Contractor agrees or disagrees with that. decision. With regard to an injunction, strike or interference of public origin which may delay the Project, the Contractor shall promptly give the Project Manager a copy of the injunction or other orders and copies of the papers upon which the same shall have been granted. The City shall be afforded the right to intervene and become a party to any suit or proceeding in which any such injunction shall be obtained and move to dissolve the same or otherwise, as the City may deem proper. The permitting of the Contractor to proceed with the Work subsequent to the date specified in the applicable RPP (as such date may have been extended by a change order), the making of any payment to the Contractor, the issuance of any Change Order, shall not waiver the City's rights under the Contract, including but not limited to the assessment of. liquidated damages or declaring Contractor in default. TO. Notification and Claim for Change of RPP Time or RPP Price Any claim for a change in the RPP Time or RPP Price shall be made by written notice by Contractor to the Project Manager and to Consultant within ten (10) business days of the commencement of the event giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature and cause of the claim. Thereafter, within twenty (20) calendar days of the termination of the event giving rise to the claim, written notice of the extent of the claim with supporting information and documentation shall .be provided unless the Project Manager or Consultant to allows an additional period of timeascertain more accurate data in support of the claim and such notice shall be accompanied by Contractor's written notarized statement that the adjustment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the Contractor has reason to believe it is entitled as a result of the occurrence of said event. All claims for changes in the RPP Time or RPP Price shall be determined by the Project Manager or Consultant in accordance with Article 74, Contractor's Damages for Delay hereof, if City and Contractor cannot otherwise agree. It is expressly and specifically agreed that any and all claims for with the requirements of this Article. changes to the RPP time or RPP price shall be waived if not submitted in strict accordance The RPP Time will be extended in an amount equal to time lost on critical Work items due to delays beyond the control of and through no fault or negligence of Contractor if a claim is made therefore as provided in this Article. Such delays shall include, but not be limited to, acts or neglect by any separate contractor employed by City, fires, floods, labor disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions or acts of God. 71. Extension of Time not Cumulative in case the Contractor shall be delayed for any period of time by two or more of the causes mentioned in Article 83, Excusable, Delays, the Contractor shall not be entitled to a separate extension for each one of the causes; only one period of extension shall be granted for the delay. 72. Contractor's Dame es for Dela No_claim for damages or -any- claim, -'other than -for -an -extension of time, shall be made asserted against City by reason of any delays except as provided herein. Contractor shor all not be entitled to an increase in the RPP Price or payment or compensation of any kind from City for direct, indirect, consequential, inipact or other costs, -expenses or damages, es including but not limited to costs of. acceleration or inefficiency, arising because of delay,, _disruption,_inferference or hindrance from any cause whatsoever, whether suc , disruption, interference or hindrance be reasonable or unreasonable foreseeable delay' -unforeseeable; or-avoidable-oruriavoidable; provided' owever,-=that-this=provision shall nor preclude recovery of damages by Contractor for actual delays due solely to fraud, bad faitht or active interference on the part of City or its Consultant. Otherwise, Contractor shall be entitled only to extensions of the RPP Time for completion of the Work as the sole and exclusive remedy for such resulting delay, in accordancepecificall provided above. with and to the extent sy Except as may be otherwise specifically provided for in the Contract Documents, Contractor agrees to make no claim for damages for delay of any kind in the performance of the Contract Documents whether occasioned by any act or omission of the City or any of. its representatives (whether it is an Excusable Delay or otherwise) and the Contractor agrees that any such claim shall be compensated solelyby complete performance of the Work. In this regard, the Contractor alone thereby specificallyof y assumes the risk of such delays, including without limitation: delays in procssing r approving shop drawings, samples or other submittals or the failure to render determinations, approvals, replies, inspections or tests of the Work, in a timely manner. Contractor shall not receive monetary compensation for City delay. Time extensions be authorized by the City in certain situations. ensions ma Y 73. Excusable Dela Non-Com ensable 74. Defective Work Excusable Delay is (i) caused by circumstances beyond the control of Contractor, its subcontractors, suppliers and vendors, and is also caused by circumstances beyond the control of the City or Consultant, or (ii) is caused jointly or concurrently by Contractor or its subcontractors, suppliers or vendors and by the City or Consultant. Then Contractor shall be entitled only to a time extension and no compensation for the delay. • Contractor is entitled to a time extension of the RPP Time for each day the Work is delayed due to Excusable Delay. Contractor shall document its claim for any time extension as provided in Article 72, Notification of Claim, hereof. Failure of Contractor to comply with Article 72, Notification of Claim hereof as to any particular event of delay shall be deemed conclusively to constitute a waiver, abandonment or relinquishment of any and all claims resulting from that particular event of delay. Project Manager or Consultant shall have the authority to reject or disapprove Work which Project Manager or Consultant finds to be defective. If required by Project Manager or Consultant, Contractor shall promptly either correct all defective Work or remove such defective Work and replace it with non -defective Work. Contractor shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs of such removal or'corrections including cost of testing laboratories and personnel. Should Contractor fail or refuse to remove or correct any defective Work or to make any necessary repairs in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents within the time indicated in writing by Project Manager or Consultant, City shall have the authority to cause the defective Work to be removed or corrected, or make such repairs as may be necessary at Contractor's expense.. Any expense incurred by City In making such removals, corrections or repairs, shall be paid for out of any monies due or which may become due to Contractor, or may be charged against the Performance Bond, if required by an RPP. In the event of failure of Contractor to make all necessary repairs promptly and fully, City may declare Contractor in default: If, within one (1) year after the date of substantial completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by the terms of any applicable special warranty required by the Contract Documents, or by any specific provision of the RPP, any of the Work is found to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents, Contractor, after receipt of written notice from City, shall promptly correct such defective or nonconforming Work within the time specified by City without cost to City, to do so. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to establish a period of limitation with respect to any other obligation which Contractor might have under the Contract Documents including but not limited to any claim regarding latent defects. Failure to reject any defective work or material shall not in any way prevent later rejection when such defect is discovered, or obligate City to final acceptance. 75. Acceptance of Defective or Non -Conforming Work The City, in its sole discretion may elect to accept in writing (Attachment 42) defective or non -conforming Work instead of requiring its removal and correction. In such instances, a Change Order will be issued to reflect an appropriate reduction in the RPP sum, or, if the amount Is determined after final payment, any difference in the amount shall be paid to the City by the Contractor. 76. Uncovering Finished Work The Project Manager's, inspector's and/or Consultant's right to make inspections shall include the right to order the Contractor to uncover or take down portions of finished Work. The Project Manager /or Consultant shall notify the Contractor in writing concerning all uncovered finished Work (Attachment 40). Should the Work prove to be in accordance with the RPP, the uncovering or taking down and the replacing and the restoration of the parts removed will be treated as Extra Work for the purpose of computing additional compensation and an extension of time. Should the Work examined prove unsatisfactory, such uncovering, taking down, replacing and restoration shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Such expenses shall also include repayment to the City for any and all expenses or costs incurred by it, including employee salaries or related cost, in connection with such uncovering, taking down, replacing and restoration at the Project site. 77. Correction of Work The Contractor shall promptly correct all Work rejected by the Project Manager or Consultant as defective or as failing to conform to the Contract Documents, whether observed before or after Substantial Completion and whether or not fabricated, installed.or completed. The Contractor shall bear all cost of correcting such rejected Work, including the cost of the City's additional services thereby made necessary. The Contractor further agrees that after being notified in writing (Attachment 41) by the Project Manager or Consultant of any Work not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents or any defects in the Work, the Contractor will commence and prosecute with due diligence all Work necessary to fulfill the terms of the Contract and to complete the Work within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Project Manager or Consultant, and in the event of failure to so comply, the Contractor does hereby authorize the City to proceed to have such Work done at the Contractor's expense and that the Contractor will pay the cost thereof upon demand. The City shall be entitled to all costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, necessarily incurred upon the Contractor's refusal to pay the above costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of an emergency constituting an immediate hazard to the health or safety of personnel, property, or licensees, the City may undertake, at the Contractor's expense, without prior notice, all Work-necessaryto=correct-such-hazardous-condition=when-it was-Tcaused::by Work of the Contractor not being in accordance with the requirements of the Contract. If, within one (1) year after the date of final completion of the Project or within such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law, by the RPP, or by the terms of any applicable special- warranty required -by- the-Gontraet Documents-;-any-of-the-Work--is found to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it ; .promptlyafter •receipt_.of-a .written-.notice_from..the_ City -to: -do so.- The -.City shalt give such notice promptly after discovery of the condition. All such defective or non -conforming Work shall be removed from the site If necessary and the Work shall be corrected to comply with the Contract Documents or the RPP without cost to the City. 78. Maintenance of Traffic and Public Streets Scope of Work The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of public streets and traffic control necessary to perform the Work under an RPP. The cost of traffic control shall be included in the Contractor's RPP Price. Regulations As used herein, any reference to Miami -Dade County, its departments, or its published regulations, permits and data, shall be synonymous and interchangeable with other recognized governing bodies over particular areas or streets, or their departments, published. regulations (i.e., Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), FDOT Roadway and Bridge Standard Index Drawing Book), permits or data. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable laws, regulations, and codes thereof pertaining to Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) on public streets, detour of traffic, traffic control and other provisions as may be required for this Project. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) • The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the MOT on public streets, detour of traffic (including furnishing and maintaining regulatory and informative signs along the detour route), traffic control, and other provisions, throughout the Project, as required by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and FDOT Roadway and Bridge Standard Index drawing Book. Traffic shall be maintained according to corresponding typical traffic control details as outlined in the previous noted standards. No street shall be completely blocked, nor blocked more than one-half at any time, keeping the other one-half open for traffic, without specific approval. • If required by the Project Manager or Consultant, Traffic Division or FDOT or as otherwise authorized by the Project Manager or Consultant, the Contractor shall make arrangements for the employment of uniformed off -duty policemen to maintain and regulate the flow of traffic through the work area. The number of men required and the number of hours on duty necessary for the maintenance and regulation of traffic flow shall be provided by the City of Miami Police Department. • The Contractor shall provide all barricades with warning lights, necessary arrow boards and signs, to warn motorists of the Work throughout the Project. Adequate approved devices shall be erected and maintained by the Contractor to detour traffic. • Excavated or other material stored adjacent to or partially upon a roadway pavement shall be adequately marked for traffic safety at all times. The Contractor shall provide necessary access to all adjacent property during construction. • The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision, installation and maintenance of all MOT and safety devices, in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and FDOT Roadway and Bridge Standards index drawing book. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the Consultant with MOT plans for lane closures and/or detours for approval. These plans (sketches) shall be produced, signed and sealed by a professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida, employed by the Contractor and certified under FDOT Procedure NPIL No. 625-010-010. • Where excavations are to be made in the vicinity of signalized intersections, attention is directed to the fact that vehicle loop detectors may have been embedded in the pavement. Verify these locations by inspecting the site of the work and by contacting the Sunshine State One -Call Center (1-800-432-4770), 48 hours prior to any excavation. Any loop detector which is damaged, whether shown on the Plans or not, shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Miami Dade County Signs and Signal Division (Phone No. 305-592-3470), • Where applicable, the Contractor shall notify the Traffic Division 24 hours in advance of the construction date or 48 hours in advance of construction within any signalized intersection. • Temporary pavement will be required over all cuts in pavement areas, and also where traffic is to be routed over swale or median areas. When the temporary pavement for routing traffic is no longer necessary, it shall be removed and the swale or median areas restored to their previous condition. • Pavement markings damaged during construction shall be remarked, as required by the Traffic Division. Maintenance of Traffic for Bypass Pumping • The Contractor shall take appropriate steps to ensure that all temporary pumps, piping and hoses are protected from vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic. Lane Closures • Where construction of the project shall involve lane closures public streets, the following shall apply: • • Lane closures require a Lane Closure Permit, obtained two weeks prior to planned construction, with a minimum 48-hour prior notice to local police and emergency departments (some police jurisdictions may require considerably more notice). Lane closures of a one day or less duration will generally not be approved for major collector streets or for arterial streets during the hours of 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm weekdays. 79. Location and Damage to Existing Facilities, Equipment or Utilities As far as possible, all existing utility lines in the Project area will be shown on the plans. However, City does not guarantee that all lines are shown, or that the ones indicated are in their true location. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to field verify all underground and overhead utility lines or equipment affecting or affected by the Project. No additional payment will be made to the Contractor because of discrepancies in actual and plan location of utilities, and damages suffered as a result thereof. The Contractor shall notify each utility company involved at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of construction to arrange for positive underground location, relocation or support of its utility where that utility may be in conflict with or endangered by the proposed construction. Relocation of water mains or other utilities for the convenience of=#he—Contractor shall- be -paid=-by-the- Contractof~ =AI chartges -by- utilitycarnpanies for temporary support of its utilities shall be paid for by the Contractor. All costs of permanent utility relocation to avoid conflict shall be the responsibility of the utility company involved. No additional payment will be made to the Contractor for utility relocations, whether or not -._said_relocatiora-fs-nece_s.sar taaavoidLaonflict with_othsx lines,--�--- The Contractor shall schedule the Work-Tri-such manner that theiWork is not delayed by —the-utility-providers-relocating or-supporting-their-utilfties:=The Contractor shall coordinate its activities with any and all public and private utility providers occupying the right-of-way. No compensation will be paid to the Contractor for any loss of time or delay. All overhead, surface or underground structures and utilities encountered are to be carefully protected from injury or displacement. All damage to such structures is to be completely repaired within a reasonable time; needless delay will not be tolerated. The City reserves the right to remedy such damage by ordering outside parties to make such repairs at the expense of the Contractor. All such repairs made by the Contractor are to be made to the satisfaction of the utility owner. All damaged utilities must be replaced or fully repaired. All repairs are to be inspected by the utility owner prior to backfilling 80. Stop Work Order The City may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the Work for a period of up to ninety (90) days (or any lesser period), commencing no sooner than the date the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. Any such order shall be specifically identified as a "Stop Work Order" issued pursuant to this paragraph. Within the period of ninety (90) days (or the lesser period specified) after a Stop Work Order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension to which the parties have agreed the City shall either: ■ Cancel the Stop Work Order; or • Terminate the Work covered by such order as provided in Article 94, Termination for Convenience. If a Stop Work Order issued under this Article is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume the Work without compensation to the Contractor for such suspension other than extending the time for Substantial Completion to the extent that, in the opinion of the Project Manger or Consultant, the Contractor may have been delayed by such suspension. In the event the Project Manger or Consultant determines that the suspension of Work was necessary due to Contractor's defective or incorrect Work, unsafe Work conditions caused by the Contractor or any other reason caused by Contractor's fault or omission, the Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time as a result of the issuance of a Stop Work Order. 81. Hurricane Preparedness During such periods of time as are designated by the United States Weather Bureau as being a hurricane warning, the Contractor, at no cost to the City, shall take all precautions necessary to secure the Project site in response to all threatened storm events, regardless of whether the Project Manager or Consultant has given notice of same. Compliance with any specific hurricane warning or 'alert precautions will not constitute additional work. Suspension of the Work caused by a threatened or actual storm event, regardless of whether the City has directed such suspension, will entitle the Contractor to additional RPP Time as non-compensable, excusable delay, and shall not give rise to a claim for compensable delay. 82. Use of Completed Portions -City-shall-have-the-right at- its -sole -option to --take possession -of -and -use any -completed or partially completed portions of the Project. Such possession and use shall not be deemed an _Acceptance or beneficial use or occupancy of .any of the Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. If such possession and use increases the cost of or dela_y_sitLQIVork, Contractor shall be entitled to reasonable extra compensation, or -reasonable extension of time or both, as determined by. Project Manager or Consultant. In-the=eventity=takes=possession=of=any completed-or.partially-completed-portions--of the Project, the following shall occur: ■ City shall give notice to Contractor in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to City's intended occupancy of a designated area. • Contractor shall complete to the point of Substantial Completion the designated area and request inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Project Manager or Consultant. ■ Upon Project Manager or Consultant's issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion, City will assume full responsibility for maintenance, utilities, subsequent damages of City and public, adjustment of insurance coverage's and start of warranty for the occupied area. ■ Contractor shall complete all items noted on the Certificate of Substantial Completion within the time specified by Project Manager or Consultant on the Certificate of Substantial Completion, as specified in the Punch List and request final inspection and final acceptance of the portion of the Work occupied. Upon completion of final inspection and receipt of an application for final payment, Project Manager or Consultant shall issue a Certificate of Final Payment relative to the occupied area. • If City finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or portions of the Work prior to Substantial Completion thereof, such occupancy or use shall not commence prior to a time mutually agreed upon by City and Contractor and to which the insurance company or companies providing the property insurance have consented by endorsement to the policy or policies. Insurance on the unoccupied or unused portion or portions shall not be canceled or lapsed on account of such partial occupancy or use. Consent of Contractor and of the insurance company or companies to such occupancy or use shall not be unreasonably withheld. 83. Cleaning Up: City's Right to Clean Up Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by its operations. At the completion of a Project, Contractor shall remove all its waste materials and rubbish from and about the Project as well as its tools, construction equipment, machinery and surplus materials. If Contractor fails to clean up during the prosecution of the Work or at the completion of the Work, City may do so and the cost thereof shall be charged to Contractor. If a dispute arises between Contractor and separate contractors as to their responsibility for cleaning up, City may clean up and charge the cost thereof to the contractors responsible therefore as the Project Manager and/or Consultant shall determine to be just. All combustible waste materials shall be removed from the Project at the end of each day. Cleaning operations should be controlled to limit dust and other particles adhering to e'Xisting surfaces. 84. Removal of Equipment in case of termination of this Contract or an RPP before completion for any cause whatsoever, Contractor, if notified to do so by City, shall promptly remove any part or all of Contractor's equipment and supplies from the property of City. If the Contractor to comply with City's order, the City shall have the right to remove such equipment and supplies at the expense of Contractor. 85. Set -offs. Withholdings. and Deductions The City may set-off, deduct or withhold from any payment due the Contractor, such sums as may be specifically allowed in the Contract or by applicable law including, without limitation, the following: • Any amount of any claim by as third party; • Any Liquidated Damages, and/or; • Any unpaid legally enforceable debt owed by the Contractor to the City. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing of any such withholdings (Attachment 32). Any withholding, which is ultimately held to have been wrongful, shall be paid to the Contractor in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act 86. Materiality and Waiver of Breach City and Contractor agree that each requirement, duty, and obligation set forth in this Contract Documents is substantial and important to the formation of the Contract Documents and, therefore, is a material term hereof. City's failure to enforce any provision of the Contract Documents shall not be deemed a waiver of' such provision or modification of the Contract Documents. A waiver of any breach of a provision of the Contract Documents shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of the Contract Documents. 87. Event of Default • An event of default shall mean a breach of the Contract or RPP by the Contractor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and in addition to those instances referred to herein as a breach, an Event of Default, shall include but not limited to, the following: • The Contractor has not performed the Work in a timely manner, • The Contractor has refused or failed, except in case for which an extension of time is provided, to supply properly skilled staff or provided sufficient quantities of staff to perform the Work; • The Contractor has failed to make prompt payment to subcontractors or suppliers for any services or materials they have provided; • The Contractor has become insolvent or has assigned the proceeds received for the benefit of the Contractor's creditors, or the Contractor has taken advantage of any insolvency statute or debtor/creditor law or if the Contractor's affairs have been put in the hands of a receiver; • The Contractor has failed to obtain the approval of the City where required by the Contract or RPP; • The Contractor has failed in the representation of any warranties stated herein; When, in the opinion of the City, reasonable grounds for uncertainty exist with respect to the Contractor's ability to perform the Work, the City shall notify the Contractor writing (Attachment 33) that it must, within the time frame set forth in the City's request, provide adequate assurances and a plan of action to the City, in writing, of the Contractor's ability to perform in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents. In the event that the Contractor fails to provide to the City the requested assurances within the prescribed time frame, the City may: o Treat such failure as a repudiation of the Contract or RPP and/or; .o__Reso.rito_any.seray__fo f ch..ProAdkd h..erein:_oL_lay Jaw,.,.inoluding but not limited to, taking over the performance of the Work or any part thereof In the event the City may, at its sole discretion terminate the Contract byitself or through others. - - or RPP for default, the City or its designated representatives may immediately take possession of all applicable documentation and data. • Where the City erroneously terminates the Contract or RPP for default, the terming ions s ap bii converted Termina-tfol1 for CO-Tivreniende;-and the Contractor shall have no further recourse of any nature for wrongful termination. 88. Notice of Default -Opportunity to Cure In the event that the City determines that the Contractor is in default of their obligations under the Contract or an RPP, the City may at its sole discretion notify the Contractor (Attachment 34), specifying the basis for such default, and advising the Contractor that such default must be cured within a specified time frame or the Contract or an RPP with the City may be terminated. The City is under no obligation to issue such notification. The City may grant an extension to the cure period if the City deems it appropriate and in the best interest of the City, without waiver of any of the City's rights hereunder, . The City, at its sole discretion, may have a default corrected by its own forces or another contractor and any such costs incurred will be deducted from any sums due the Contractor under any contract with the City. 89. Termination for Default If Contractor fails to comply with any term or condition of the Contract Documents, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then Contractor shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder which is not cured within the time specified to cure the default if one has been granted by the City, the Director in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Contractor, terminate this Contract or an RPP whereupon any advances for which Work has not been performed, paid by the City to Contractor while Contractor was in default shall be immediately returned to the City. The Director may also suspend any payment or part thereof or order a Work stoppage until such time as the issues concerning compliance are resolved. Contractor understands and agrees that termination of this Contract under this Article shall not release Contractor from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination. A finding of default and subsequent termination for cause may include, without limitation, any of the following: • Contractor fails to obtain the insurance or bonding herein required by a RPP. Contractor fails to comply with any of its duties under the Contract Documents, with any terms or conditions set forth in this Contract or a RPP, beyond any specified period allowed to cure such default. • Contractor fails to commence the Work within the timeframes provided or contemplated herein, or fails to complete the Work in a timely manner as required by a RPP. Where it has been determined that the Contractor has been erroneously terminated under this Article, such termination shall be deemed to have been occurred under Article 94, Termination For Convenience. The City in its sole discretion may terminate the Contract or an RPP without providing the Contractor a written notice to cure. Contractor's default. 90. Remedies in the Event of Termination for Default If a Termination for Default occurs, the Contractor and the bond provider, if applicable) shall be notified of the effective date of the termination (Attachment 35) and shall be liable for all damages resulting from the default, including but not limited to: • Re -procurement costs- _. • Other direct damages The Contractor shall stop work as of the date of notification of the termination and immediately remove all labor, equipment' and materials (riot owned or paid for by the City) from the Work Site. The City assumes no liability for the Contractor's failure to remove such items from the Project site as required. The - Contractor shall --also --remain- liable -for -any -liabilities -liabilities -and-claims related to the As an alternative to termination, the City may bring suit or proceedings for specific performance or for an injunction 91. Termination for Convenience in addition to cancellation or termination as otherwise provided for in the Contract, the City may at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without cause, terminate the Contract or a RPP by written notice to the Contractor (Attachment 31) Such Written Notice shall state the date upon which Contractor shall cease all Work under the Contract or RPP and vacate the Project site. The Contractor shall, upon receipt of such notice, unless otherwise directed by the City: • Stop all Work on the Project on the date specified in the notice ("the Effective Date"); • Take such action as may be necessary for the protection and preservation of the City's materials and property; • Cancel all cancelable orders for materials and equipment; • Assign to the City and deliver to the site, or any other location specified by the Project Manager, any non -cancelable orders for materials and equipment that can not otherwise be used except for work under the Contract and have been specifically fabricated for the sole purpose of a RPP and not incorporated in the Work; • Take no action that shall increase the amounts payable by the City under the Contract Documents; and • Take reasonable measures to mitigate the City's liability under the Contract Documents. • All charts, sketches, studies, drawings, reports and other documents, including electronic documents, related to Work authorized under the Contract or an RPP, whether finished or not, must be turned over to the City. Failure to timely deliver the documentation shall be cause to withhold any payments due without recourse by Contractor until all documentation is delivered to the City. In the event that the City exercises its right to terminate the Contract or an RPP pursuant to the Contract Documents, the City will pay the Contractor: • For the actual cost or the fair and reasonable value, whichever is less, of (1) the portion of the Project completed in accordance with the RPP through the completion date, and (2) non -cancelable material(s) and equipment that is not of any use to the City except in the performance of the RPP, and has been specifically fabricated for the sole purpose of the RPP but not incorporated in the Work; and • To the extent practical, the fair and reasonable value shall be based an the price established as a result of the RPP. In no event, shall any payments under this Paragraph exceed the maximum cost set forth in the RPP. • The amount due hereunder may be offset by all payments made to the Contractor. • All payments pursuant to this Article shall be accepted by the Contractor in full satisfaction of all claims against the City arising out of the termination including, Further, the City may deduct or set off against any sums due and payable under this Article any claims it may have against the Contractor. • Contractor shall not be entitled to lost profits, overhead or consequential damages as a result of a Termination for Convenience. • All payments made under the Contract are subject to audit 92. Resolution of Disputes To minimize all disputes and litigation, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the Director or designee shall decide all claims, and disputes of whatever nature which may arise relative to the interpretation of the Contract Documents and fulfillment of the Contract Documents as to the character, quality, amount and value of any work done and materials furnished, or proposed to be done or furnished under or, by reason of, the Contract Documents and the Director's estimates and decisions upon all claims, and disputes shall be final and binding. Any claim, or dispute which cannot be resolved by mutual agreement of the Project Manager, Consultant and Contractor shall be submitted to the Director in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days. The Director or designee shall notify the Consultant and Contractor in writing of his/her decision within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the submission of the claim, or dispute, unless the Director requires additional time to gather information or allow the parties to provide additional information. During the pendency of any dispute and after a determination thereof, Contractor, Consultant and City shall act in good faith to mitigate any potential damages Including utilization of construction schedule changes and alternate means of construction. In the event the determination of a dispute under this Article is unacceptable to either party hereto, the party objecting to the determination must notify the other party in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the written determination. The notice must state the basis of the objection and must be accompanied by a statement that any RPP Price or RPP Time adjustment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the objecting party has reason to believe it is entitled to as a result of the determination. Within sixty (60) calendar days after Final Completion of the' Work, the parties shall participate in mediation to address all objections to any determinations hereunder and to attempt to prevent litigation. The mediator shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties. Should any objection not be resolved in mediation, the parties retain all their legal rights and remedies provided under State law. A party objecting to a determination specifically waives all of its rights provided hereunder, including its rights and remedies under State law, if said party fails to comply in strict accordance with the requirements of this Article. 93. Mediation -Waiver of Jury Trial In an effort to engage in a cooperative effort to resolve conflict which may arise during the course of the construction of a Project, .and/or following the completion of the Project, the parties to this Contract agree all unresolved disputes between them shall be submitted to non -binding mediation prior to the initiation of litigation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. A certified Mediator, .who the parties, find mutually acceptable, will conduct any Mediation Proceedings in Miami -Dade County, State of Florida. The parties will share the costs of a certified Mediator on a 50/50 basis. The Contractor agrees to include such similar contract provisions with all Sub -Contractors retained for the Work, thereby providing for non -binding mediation as the primary mechanism for dispute resolution. In an effort to expedite the conclusion of any litigation the parties voluntarily waive their right to jury trial or to file permissive countgrclaims in any action arising under this Contract. 94. City May Avail Itself of All Remedies The City may avail itself of each and every remedy herein specifically given to it now or existing at law or in equity, and each and every such remedy shall be in addition to every other remedy so specifically given or otherwise so existing and may be exercised from time to time_-and:as often ancLin_such_order_may_be deemeixpeslient_bai_the.City, The exercise, or the beginning of the exercise, of one remedy shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to exercise, at the same time or thereafter, of any other remedy. The City's rights and remedies as set forth in the Contract Documents are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies in law or in equity. 95. Permits. Licenses and Impact Fees Except as otherwise provided within the RPP, all permits and licenses required by federal, state or local laws, rules and regulations necessary for the prosecution of the Work undertaken by Contractor pursuant to the Contract Documents shall be secured and paid for by Contractor. It is Contractor's responsibility to have and maintain appropriate Certificale(s) of Competency, valid for the Work to be performed and valid for the. jurisdiction in which the Work is to be performed for all persons working on the Project for whom a Certificate of Competency is required. Impact fees levied by the City and/or Miami -Dade County shall be paid by. Contractor. Contractor shall be reimbursed only for the actual amount of the impact fee levied by the municipality as evidenced by an invoice or other acceptable documentation issued by the municipality. Reimbursement to Contractor in no event shall include profit or overhead of Contractor. 96. Compliance with Applicable Laws The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, building and construction. codes of the Federal government, the State of Florida, the County, and the City of Miami. The attention of the Contractor is directed to the requirements of the Florida Building Code and the Codes of Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami, Florida, governing the qualifications for Contractor and Sub -Contractor doing business anywhere in the City. f 97. Independent Contractor The Contractor is engaged as an independent business and agrees to perform Work as an independent contractor. In accordance with the status of an independent contractor, the Contractor covenants and agrees that the Contractor will conduct business in a manner consistent with that status, that the Contractor will not claim to be an officer or employee of the City for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of the City, including, but not limited to: worker's compensation coverage; unemployment insurance benefits; social security coverage; retirement membership, or credit. The Contractor's staff shall not be employees of the City, and the Contractor alone shall be responsible for their Work, the direction thereof, and their compensation and benefits of any kind. Nothing in the Contract shall impose any liability or duty on the City on account of the Contractor's acts, omissions, liabilities or obligations of those of any person, firm, company, agency association, corporation, or organization engaged by the Contractor as a subcontractor, expert, consultant, independent contractors, specialist, trainee, employee, servant or agent or for taxes of any nature, including, but not limited to: unemployment insurance; worker's compensation and anti -discrimination, or workplace legislation of any kind. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City against any such liabilities, even if they arise from actions directed' or taken by the City. 98. Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Americans with Disabilities Act Contractor shall not unlawfully discriminate against any person in its operations and activities or in its use or expenditure of funds in fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the course of providing any services funded by City, including Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability), and all applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards. In addition, Contractor shall take affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment against disabled persons. Contractor's decisions regarding the delivery of services under the Contract Documents shall be made without regard to or consideration of race, age, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, or any other factor which cannot be lawfully used as a basis for service delivery. 992. Evaluation Contractor acknowledges that upon completion of the of the Work under an RPP and/or at any other time deemed appropriate by the City a performance evaluation report will be completed by the City. A copy of each performance evaluation shall also be forwarded to the Contractor. The performance evaluations will be kept in City files for evaluation on future solicitations. 100. Commodities manufactured, grown, or produced in the City of Miami, Miami - Dade County and the State of Florida Whenever two or more competitive sealed bids are received, one or more of which relates to commodities manufactured, grown, or produced within the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida, and whenever all things stated in such received bids are equal with respect to price, quality, and service, the commodities manufactured, grown, or produced within the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida shall be given preference. 101. Royalties and Patents Ali fees, royalties, and claims for any invention, or pretended inventions, or patent of any article, material, arrangement, appliance, or method that may be used upon or in any manner be connected with the construction of the Work or appurtenances, are hereby included in the prices stipulated in a RPP for said Work. 102. Continuation of the Work Any Work that commences prior to and will extend beyond the expiration date of the current contract period shall, unless terminated by mutual written agreement between the City and the involved contractor, continue until completion at the same prices, terms and conditions. 103. Review of Records City shall have the right to inspect and copy, at City's expense, the books and records and accounts of Contractor which relate in any way to the Project, and to any claim for additional compensation made by Contractor, and to conduct an audit of the financial and accounting records of Contractor which relate to a Project and to any claim for additional compensation made by Contractor including but not limited to all payroll records, Invoices for materials, and books of accounts. Such records shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requirements ! (GAAP), and shall only address those transactions related to the Contract. Records subject to the provisions of Public Record Law, Florida Statutes Chapter 119, shall be kept in accordance with such statute. Otherwise Contractor shall retain and make available to City all such books and records and accounts, financial or otherwise, which relate to the Project and to any claim for a period of five (5) years following Final Completion of the Project. The Contractor agrees to maintain an accounting system that provides for accounting records that are supported with adequate documentation and adequate procedures for determining. allowable-costs:_.T ._.- . _ - __ _._-.----..---.__.._... _._... - Contractors shall develop the proper forms and reports acceptable to the City for the administration and management of the Contract Documents. 104. Amendments No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be_effe_ctiye_unl_e_ss_containe_d_n a.. witten_documenL_preparerLwith the. _same or similar formality as this Contract and executed by the City Manager, Director or designee. 105. No Interest Any monies not paid by City when claimed to be due to Contractor under the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, any and all claims for damages of any type, shall not be subject to interest including, but not limited to prejudgment interest. However, the provisions of Section 218.74(4), Florida Statutes as such relates to the payment of interest, shall apply to valid and proper invoices. 1013. Payments Related to Guaranteed Obligations The City may withhold from any payments to be made such sums as may reasonably be necessary to ensure completion of the Project with respect to defective Work, equipment or materials which may be identified by the Project Manager. The City may deduct from any payment due the Contractor an amount equal to its cost incurred on account of the Contractor's failure to fully perform its obligations under the Contract and any RPP issued under the Contract. The Project Manager, prior to withholding or deducting any monies hereunder, shall give the Contractor notice of the defective Work, equipment or material and the basis for the withholding or deduction (Attachment 32). Upon the Project Manager's determination that the Contractor has fulfilled its obligations, the City will pay the Contractor any monies owed, subject to Contractor's submission of, or compliance with, any remaining documentation or obligation, as the case may be, in accordance with the Contract Documents 107. Third Party Beneficiaries Neither Contractor nor City intends to directly or substantially benefit a third party by this Contract. Therefore, the parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries to this Contract and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a claim against either of them based upon this Contract. The parties expressly acknowledge that It is not their intent to create any rights or obligations in any; third person or entity under this Contract. 108. Consent of City Required for Subletting or Assignment If the Contractor assigns, transfers, sublets or otherwise disposes of the Contract or its right, title or interest in or to the same or any part thereof without the previous consent in writing of the City, such action shall be an Event of Default. Nothing herein shall either restrict the right of the Contractor to assign monies due to, or to become due or be construed to hinder, prevent or affect `any assignment by the Contractor for the benefit of its creditors, made pursuant to applicable law. 109. Successors and Assigns The performance of this Contract shall not be transferred pledged, sold, delegated or assigned, in whole or in part, by the Contractor without the written consent of the City. It is understood that a sale of the majority ,of the stock or partnership shares of the Contractor, a merger or bulk sale, an assignment for the benefit of creditors shall each be deemed transactions that would constitute an assignment or sale hereunder requiring prior City ...approval. ' Any transference without City approval shall be cause for the City to nullify this Contract. Any assignment without the City's consent shall be null and void. The Contractor shall have no recourse from such cancellation. The City may require bonding, other security, certified _ financial statements and tax returns from any proposed assignee and the execution of an assignment/ assumption agreement in a form satisfactory.. to. the City Attorney as a condition precedent to considering approval of an assignment. The Contractor and the City each binds one another, their partners, successors, legal representatives and authorized assigns to the other party of this Contract and to the partners, successors, legal representatives and assigns of such party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. 110. Agreement limiting Time in Which to Bring Action Against the City In the event the Contractor may be deemed to have a cause of action against the City, no action shall lie or be maintained by the Contractor against the City upon any claim arising out of or based upon the Contract Documents by reason of any act or omission or requirement of the City or its agents, unless such action shall be commenced within six <6) months after the date of issuance of a final payment under the RPP, or if final payment has not been issued within six (6) months of substantial completion of the Work under an RPP or upon any claim relating to monies required to be retained for any period after the issuance of the said certificate, unless such action is commenced within six (6) months after such monies become due and payable under the terms of the Contract Documents, or if the Contract is terminated or declared abandoned under the provisions of the Contract unless such action is commenced within six (6) months after the date of such termination or declaration of abandonment by the City. 111. Defense of Claims Should any claim be made or any legal action brought in any way relating hereto or to the Work hereunder, except as expressly provided herein, the Contractor shall diligently render to the City, after additional compensation is mutually agreed upon, any and all assistance which the City may require of the Contractor. 112. Contingency Clause Funding for this Contract is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and the Contract is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon thirty (30) days notice. 113. Mutual Obligations This document, all RPPs, change order, field directive, and written clarifications issued under the Contract, and the Contractor's submittals, shall constitute the Contract Documents between the parties with respect hereto and supersedes all previous communications and representations or agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereto unless acknowledged in writing by their duly authorized representatives. Nothing in the Contract shall be construed for the benefit, intended or otherwise, of any third party that is not a parent or subsidiary of a party or otherwise related (by virtue of ownership control or statutory control) to a party. In those situations where the Contract Documents imposes an indemnity obligation on the Contractor, the City, may at its expense, elect to participate in the defense of the claim if the City should so choose. Furthermore, the City may, at its own expense, defend or settle any such claim if the Contractor fails to diligently defend such claim, and thereafter seek indemnity for such cost from the Contractor. 114. Contract Extension The City reserves the right to exercise its option to extend this Contract for up to ninety (90) calendar days beyond the original contract period. In such event, the City will notify the Contractors in writing of such extensions. 115. Non -Exclusivity It is the intent of the City to enter into a Contract with all successful Respondents that will satisfy its needs as described herein. However, the City reserves the right, as deemed in its best interest, to perform, or cause to be performed, the work and services, or any portion thereof, herein described in any manner it sees fit, including but not limited to: award of other contracts, use of any contractor, or perform the work with its own employees. 116. Nature of the Agreement The Contractor shall provide the services set forth in the Contract Documents including any awarded RPPs. The Contractor shall provide full and prompt cooperation with the City in all aspects of the Work to be performed. The Contractor acknowledges that the Contract Documents require the performance of all things necessary for or incidental to the effective management and performance of a Project. All things not expressly mentioned in the Contract Documents, but necessary to carrying out its intent are required by the Contract Documents, and the Contractor shall perform the same as though they were specifically mentioned, described and delineated. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supplies and other items required for the completion of the Contract. All Work shall be accomplished at the direction of and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager. 117. Contract Documents Contains all Terms The Contract Documents and all documents incorporated herein by reference contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto, and no other agreement, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of the Contract Documents shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto, or to vary any of the terms contained herein. 118. Applicable Law and Venue of Litigation This Contract shall be enforceable in Miami -Dade County, Florida, and if legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein exclusive venue for the enforcement of same shall lie in Miami -Dade County, Florida. 119. Severabilitv. In the event the any provision of the Contract Documents is determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, then such unenforceable or unlawful provision shall be excised from this Contract, and the remainder of the Contract Documents shall continue in full force and effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the result of the deletion of such provision will materially and adversely affect the rights of either party, such party may elect, at its option, to terminate the Contract in its entirety. An election to terminate the Contract based upon this provision shall be made within seven (7) calendar days after the finding by the court becomes final. 120. Survival The parties acknowledge that any of 'the obligations in the Contract Documents will survive the term, termination and cancellation hereof. Accordingly, the respective obligations of the Contractor and the City under the Contract, which by nature would continue beyond the termination, cancellation or expiration thereof, shall survive termination, cancellation or expiration thereof. 121. Entire Agreement The Contract Documents, as it may be amended from -time -to time, represents the entire and integrated Contract -between the City and -the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, written or oral. This Contract may not be amended, changed, modified, or otherwise altered in any respect, at any time after the execution hereof, except by a written document executed with the same formality and equal dignity herewith. Waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of the Contract Documents shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach of any provision of the Contract Documents. Section 3 - Supplemental Terms and Conditions 1. License Qualifications of Contractors All Contractors must hold a current valid Certificate of Competency for General Building/Engineering or Specialty Trades Contracting, as required by the Florida Building Code, for the types of Work covered by the Contract at the time of RPP submission and maintain same throughout the duration of the Project. The certificate(s) is to be issued by: a. The State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section 489.115 of the Florida Statute and registered with the Miami -Dade County, Building Department or, b. The Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-3(a) of the County Code. Holders of Miami -Dade County Certificates of Competency must. also hold Certificates of Registration issued by the State of Florida Construction Licensing Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section 489.115 or Proof of such Certificate(s) must be submitted at the time of initial response and maintained current throughout the term of the Contract. The City may request proof of continued certification at any time during the term of the Contract. Failure to provide such proof within five ,(5) business days from notification by the City shall result in the removal from the contract and the rejection of any current or future RPP bid submissions. Subsequent to the commencement of the Contract, the City may require specific qualifications based on a Project's scope of work. Such requirements will be included .within -the RPP: 2. Subcontracts The Contractor shall fully inform any subcontractors of'the RPP requirements and, that as an active participant of the Contract that all provisions and requirements of the Contract Documents, relating eitherdirectly or indirectly to -the —Work -to —be -performed and the materials to be furnished apply. All subcontract agreements shall expressly state that labor performed and/or equipment/materials furnished shall comply with all requirements of the Contract Documents . The agreement between the Contractor and each subcontractor shall contain terms and conditions that are in accordance with applicable laws regarding payments by Contractor. Acceptance of any subcontractor by the City shall not operate as a waiver of any rights against the Contractor or third parties nor shall it relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations to perform the Work under the Contract Documents. On a Single Trade Project, none of the primary trade related Work shall be subcontracted. Ancillary Work, which is required to complete the Project, may be subcontracted subject to the requirements stated above for GC's. Example of Ancillary Work is: roofing that requires minor electrical or mechanical work and HVAC Work that requires minor electrical Work. STC's must comply with all the requirements specified above for GC's. Contractor shall not employ any subcontractor against whom.,City or Consultant may have a reasonable objection. Contractor shall not be required to employ any subcontractor against whom Contractor has a reasonable objection. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons directly or indirectly employed by its subcontractors and of persons for whose acts any of them may be liable to the same extent that Contractor is responsible for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by It. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall • create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and City or any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see the payment of any monies due any subcontractor. City or Consultant may furnish to any subcontractor evidence of amounts paid to Contractor on account of specific work performed. Contractor agrees to bind specifically every subcontractor to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of City. Multi -tier subcontracting shall not be permitted under the Contract without the prior written approval of the Project Manager. A subcontractor to the Contractor shall not further subcontract its portion of the Work to another subcontractor without the prior written approval of the Project Manager. 3. Issuance of Work Under this Contract Where the Work to be performed comprises multiple trades, the City will utilize GC(s) under the Contract Documents. When authorized by the law, and where the Work to be performed is a single trade or primarily single trade with ancillary trade Work required to complete the Project, STC's will be utilized under the Contract Documents. Where authorized by the law, the City, in its sole discretion may elect to serve as the GC and/or utilize STC's on a Project. All Contractors shall' be required to provide full scope management and administrative services on all awarded Projects. Where no Certificate of Competency or license is required for Work to be performed, the City may award .the Work to either a GC or STC. 4. Awarding Work Assignments The Project Manager for the City Department requesting Work shall prepare an RPP, utilizing the form identified as (Attachment 5). The RPP shall include the scope of work; any required drawings; the method of award; the type of payment (cost; fixed price; time and materials; etc.); time frame for performing the Work; the date for retum of responses to the City of the RPP; and any additional requirements. The RPP shall identify if a Consultant has been utilized and if so whether the Project Manager or Consultant shall be the initial point of contact. The RPP may also require design preparation. 5. Removal from Rotation List A Contractor, who has been pre -qualified to participate in the RPP bidding process, may be moved to the bottom of the rotation list if the Contractor does not submit an RPP bid response three (3) consecutive times after being invited to bid. A "No Bid" is not considered a response. Failure to submit a bid response ten (10) times during the term of the Contract will result in the Contractor being placed in an inactive status. To be reinstated to active status, the Contractor will be required to submit his request in writing to CIT. The Contractor may remain in an active status, even if he does not meet these requirements, provided they submit in writing to the Director, prior to the third or tenth occurrence where no bid is rendered, justification as to why they could not bid. Acceptance of the justification is at the sole discretion of the Director. Any Contractor placed in an inactive status shall loose their current position in the established rotation and will be placed at the back of the current rotation upon correction of the deficiency and return to active status. 6. Procedures for Obtaining RPP When the City elects to have Work performed, the City shall notify pre -qualified Contractor(s), in the manner stated below. The RPP shall specify. all relevant information, which shall include, but not be limited to, the. following: • Location where Work is to be performed; • Technical specifications including any design criteria; • Design drawings (if applicable); • Start date for the Work and the completion date or number of days to perform the Work; • Logistical constraints that Contractor must conform to in performing the Work; • Date of site visit/pre-bid conference prior to bid submission (The RPP will also note if attendance is mandatory); • Method of Award; • Type of Contract (fixed price; cost; time & material; etc.); • Liquidated Damages (if applicable); • Bid Bond requirements; • Performance and Payment Bond requirements; • Payment schedule if other than lump sum; • Name of the Project Manager; ,. • Name of Consultant (if applicable); • Lead point of contact (Project Manager or Consultant); • Date, time, and place for submission of RPP prices. The RPP will state the time and place for inspections of the Project site, if mandated or recommended. Except in cases of emergencies or time constraints, the City will use reasonable efforts for scheduling site inspection(s) no sooner than forty-eight (48) hours after distribution of the applicable RPP. Bid prices shall be submitted, as stated below, on the RPP form and shall be submitted to the attention of the designated Project Manager. Any bids received which do not utilize the RPP form shall be rejected as non -responsive. All bids must be received by the due date and time. The City will not consider bids received after the due date and time. Furthermore, RPP's bids may not be conditioned on an unapproved revision to any term of the Contract Documents or any requirement not set forth in the applicable RPP. -The-Contractor shall perfor-m the- Work -pursuant -to -the -bid -prices -furnished- in response to the RPP, provided that the City has accepted the Contractor's bid price. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the City will accept the Contractor's bid price provided that such bid price is the lowest responsive, responsible bid price submitted in response to the RPP and the Project Manager has determined that the Contractor meets the responsibility requirements to perform the Work. The City reserves the right to determine that a Contractor is not qualified to perform the Work on any given RPP if the Contractor does not possess adequate -resources to -perform -the -Work r-the-Contractor is performing Work on more than one project and the City determines that the Contractor's resources will not permit the completion of Work on any project within the time(s) specified by the City. The City also may determine that the lowest bidder is not responsible based on past performance, or for any other reason permitted by law. Contractors must maintain a satisfactory rating under the City's Department of Capital Improvement's performance evaluation program to remain eligible for award of Projects.. Bid prices submitted under an RPP shall be irrevocable for a period of ninety (90) days from the RPP submission date. Failure to hold prices shall be cause to render the bid non- responsive and the RPP awarded to the Contractor with the next lowest bid. Notification of Contractors for competitive bidding on the RPP shall be as follows: a. For Project valued up to $10,000: RPP's within this threshold do not require competitive quotations. The designated City representative will contact the next firm on the assigned rotation list provided by CIT. Quotation(s) may be requested by, fax or e-mail. If the user agency is unable to contact the Contractor provided, then CIT shall provide the user with next Contractor on the rotation list until a successful Contractor is identified. Only Contractors provided by CIT and contacted by the user agency shall be allowed to bid. b. For projects valued at $10,000.01 and up to $250,000.00: The designated City representative shall invite a minimum of three (3) firms, in writing, to offer a quotation based on the list of contractors provided by CIT. The firms shall submit their quote in a sealed envelope(s) by the specified time, place and opening date, as stated in the RPP. Only Contractors provided by CIT and contacted by the user agency shall be allowed to bid c. For projects valued at $250,000,01 and up to $500,000.00 The designated City representative shall invite a minimum of five (5) firms, in writing, to offer a quotation based on the list of contractors provided by CIT. The firms shall submit their quote in a sealed envelope(s) by the specified time, place and opening date, as stated in the RPP. Only Contractors provided by CIT and contacted by the user agency shall be allowed to bid. d. For projects valued in excess of $500,000.01 up to $5,000;000.00 Project(s) will be competitively bid amongst all pool members, for the appropriate trade classifications. Bid submissions shall be submitted by the Contractor in sealed pnvelope(s) by a specified time, place and opening date. e. Emergencies Where a City department determines that the Work to be performed is an emergency as an unforeseen or unanticipated urgent and immediate need for equipment, supplies or services where the protection of life, health, safety or welfare of the community or the preservation of public properties would not be possible using normal the procedures contained in this Article, the City department may contact CIT and award the emergency work to the next firm in the rotational list regardless of value. Emergency quote(s) may be received by telephone, facsimile or e-mail, followed by written confirmation, NOTE: The City reserves the right to reject any and all prices submitted on a RPP or to cancel an RPP at any time. 7. Printed Form of Bid All bids must be made upon the blank City of Miami Bid Form provided as part of this solicitation and must give the price in strict accordance with the instructions thereon. The bid must be signed and acknowledged by the Contractor in accordance with the directions on the bid form. Bond Based on Percentage of RPP Price The Contractor shall be required to furnish a Bid Bond in all instances where a Performance/Payment Bond is required as part of an RPP. The City, in its sole discretion may require a bid bond on RPPs that do not require Performance/Payment Bonds. Failure to submit the bid bond will result in the rejection of the RPP response as non -responsive. When a bid bond is specified in the RPP, it shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base bid price, payable to the City of Miami, Florida and conditioned upon the successful Contractor submitting the specified performance/payment bond (if required) within fifteen (15) calendar days following notice of award, in the form and manner required by the City. Any RPP not accompanied by a bid/bond guarantee shall be considered non -responsive and ineligible for award. In case of failure or refusal to submit the performance/payment bond within the time stated, the security submitted with the RPP will be forfeited as liquidated damages and affect the Contractor's eligibility on future RPP'S and contracts. All Contractors shall be entitled to the return of their Bid Bond within ten (10) calendar days after award of the RPP. The following specifications shall apply if a Bid Bond is required: 1. All bonds shall be written through surety insurers authorized to do business in the State of Florida as surety firms, with the following qualifications as to management and financial strength according to the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey: Bond Amount Best Rating 500,001 to 1,500,000 B V 1,500,001 to 2,500,000 A VI 2,500,001 to 5,000,000 A VII 5,000,001 to 10,000,000 A VIII Over 10,000,000 A IX 2. On RPP amounts of $500,000 or less, the bond provisions of Section 287.0935, Florida Statutes (1985) shall be in effect and surety companies not otherwise qualifying with this paragraph may optionally qualify by: a. Providing evidence that the surety has twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida Insurance Code at the time the invitation to bid is issued; b. Certifying that the surety Is otherwise in compliance with the Florida Insurance Code; and c. Providing a copy of the currently valid Certificate of Authority _ issued by -the United: States Department -of the Treasury under ss. 31 U.S.C. 9304-9308. Surety insurers shall be listed- in the latest Circular 570. of the U.S. Department of the Treasury entitled "Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal BondsTM, published annually. - Thebondamount shall -not -exceed the underwriting -limitations as -shown in this circular. For RPP's in excess of 500,000 the provisions of the Article will be adhered to plus the --company-must-have-been-listed for-at--least-three--consecutive-°years, or holding a valid Certificate of Authority of at least 1.5 million dollars and on the Treasury List. Surety Bonds guaranteed through U.S. Govemment Small Business Administration or Contractors Training and Development Inc. will also be acceptable. In lieu of a Bid Bond, an irrevocable letter of credit or a cash bond in the form of a certified cashier's check made out to the City of Miami will be acceptable. All interest will accrue to the City during the life of the RPP and as long as the funds are being held by the City. The attorney -in -fact or other officer who signs a bid bond for a surety company must file with such bond a certified copy of a power of attorney authorizing the officer to do so. The bid bond must be counter signed by the surety's resident Florida agent. 9. Pre-RPP Conference/Site Visit The City, in its sole discretion, may include a site visit and/or Pre-RPP conference as part of an RPP. The City may also require mandatory attendance at such site visit/pre- RPP conference. Failure of a bidder to attend and sign the attendance sheet at a mandatory site visit/Pre-RPP conference will result in the Contractor's RPP response being rejected. 10. Request for Clarification/Information of an RPP All requests for clarification of an RPP, must be submitted in writing no lessthan five (5) working days before the RPP opening or RPP submittal date and time, to the Project Manager. Where the time frame for submission of a response is less than five (5) days such time limitation shall not apply. The City shall issue all changes and/or clarifications to the RPP in writing via an addendum. Verbal statements made by the City or the Consultant ' ' that are not contained in a RPP or addendum to the RPP are not binding on the City and should not form any basis for a bidder's response to an RPP. 11. RPP Opening Process All RPPs requiring the submission of sealed responses will be opened on the date, time and location specified in the RPP. 12. Pricing Method of response by Contractor(s) shall be stated on the RPP, (ex. time, materials, time only, cost plus, lump sum, fixed price plus), and shall include at a minimum, all labor, supervision, material and equipment, and any other items and/or incidentals identified by the City in the request for quotations, necessary to perform the Work. . The City, at its sole discretion, may reject quotations where the City determines that the Contractor has submitted a price that is unbalanced or insufficient to perform the Work or is in excess of the City's estimate to perform the Work or where the City has determined that the Contractor does not have the resources available to complete the Work in the stipulated timeframe. Where such circumstances exist, the City may elect to award to the next low bidder, obtain additional quotations, issue a separate solicitation, or utilize in-house forces to complete the Work. To obtain a copy of the RPP tabulation and/or award, Bidders shall enclose an appropriately sized self-addressed,_stamped envelope, Bid_tab-ulati_ons._er awards will not be given by telephone or acsih ile: 13. Performance and Payment Bond Where required by the RPP the Contractor shall within fifteen (15) calendar days of being notified-of--the-awar-el; Contractofshall-furnish-a-Performance/Payment-containing all the provisions of the Performance/Payment forms (Attachments ?? and ???). Each Bmi- ialt1 Tn th arn-writ'e o hundred percent (1-00°Ion--of tfre- RPP_Price guaranteeing to City the completion and performance of the Work covered in the RPP as well as full payment of all suppliers, laborers, or subcontractors employed pursuant to this Project. Each Bond shall be with a Surety, which is qualified pursuant to Article 14, Qualification of Surety.. Each Bond shall continue in effect for one year after Final Completion and acceptance of the Work with liability equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the RPP Price, or an additional bond shall be conditioned that Contractor will, upon notification by City, correct any defective or faulty work or materials which appear within one year after Final Completion of the RPP. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 255.05(1)(a), Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, Contractor shall ensure that the bond(s) referenced above shall be recorded in the public records and provide City with evidence of such recording. Alternate Form of Security: In lieu of a Performance/Payment Bond, Contractor may furnish alternate forms of security, which may be in the form of cash, money order, certified check, cashier's check or unconditional letter of credit in the form (Attachment ?). Such alternate forms of security shall be subject to the prior approval of City and for same purpose and shall be subject to the same conditions as those appficable above and shall be held by City for one year after completion and acceptance of the Work. 14. Qualification of Surety Bid Bonds, Performance/ Payment Bonds over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00): Each bond must be executed by a surety company of recognized standing, authorized to do business in the State of Florida as surety, having a resident agent in the State of Florida and having been in business with a record of successful continuous operation for at least five (5) years. The Surety shall hold a current certificateof authority as acceptable surety on federal bonds in accordance with United States Department of Treasury Circular 570, Current Revisions. If the amount of the Bond exceeds the underwriting limitation set forth in the circular, in order to qualify, the net retention of the Surety shall not exceed the underwriting limitation in the circular, and the excess risks must be protected by coinsurance, reinsurance, or other methods in accordance with Treasury Circular 297, revised September 1, 1978 (31 DFR Section 223.10, Section 223.111). Further, the Surety shall provide City with evidence satisfactory to City, that such excess risk has been protected in an acceptable manner. The City will accept a surety bond frorp a company with a rating of B+ or better for bonds up to $2 million, provided, however, that if any surety company appears on the watch list that is published quarterly by Intercom of the Office of the Florida Insurance Commissioner, the City shall review and either accept or reject the surety company based on the financial information available to the City. A surety company that is rejected by the City • may be substituted by the Bidder or proposer with a surety company acceptable to the City, only if the bid amount does not increase. ,The following sets forth, in general, the acceptable parameters for bonds: Policy- Financial Amount of Bond holders Size Retinas Category 500,001 to 1,000,000 B+ Class I 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 B+ Class .... II: 2,000,001 to 5,000,000 A Class ... Ill 5,000,001 to 10,000,000 A Class ... IV 10,000,001 to 25,000,000 A Class ....V 25,000,001 to 50,000,000 A Class ... VI 50,000,001 or more A Class .. VII For projects of $500,000.00 or less, City may accept a Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond from a Surety which has twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida Insurance Code at the time the invitation to bid is issued, If the Surety is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code, and if the surety company holds a currently valid certificate of authority issued by the United States Department of the Treasury under Section 9304 to 9308 of Title 31 of the United States Code, as may be amended from time to time. A Certificate and Affidavit so certifying should be submitted with the Bid Bond and also with the Performance/Payment Bond. More stringent requirements of any grantor agency are set forth within the RPP. If there are no more stringent requirements, the provisions of this section shall apply. 15. Responsibility of the Contractor Where a Contractor is awarded Work, the Contractor shall be responsible for all project management, including any and all subcontracts necessary to ensure that the Work is performed in accordance with the Contract Documents and the RPP. Project Management shall include, but is not limited to: obtaining bids from subcontractors and suppliers; coordinating the securing of all permits; obtaining licenses and inspections; ensuring that subcontractors comply with all City requirements; performing the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or Consultant; paying all subcontractors; obtaining release of liens/claims fees; and obtaining temporary and final Certificates of Occupancy or Completion. In the event of omissions in the RPP and the RPP is are not complete as to any incidental detail of construction or construction system or with regard to the manner of combining or installing equipment, parts, or materials, such detail shall be deemed to be an implied requirement of the RPP. "Minor Detail" shall include the concept of substantially identical components, where the price of each such component is small. The quality and quantity"of the equipment, material, or part so furnished shall conform to trade standards and be compatible with the type, composition, strengths, size and profile of the equipment, materials or parts otherwise specified in the RPP. During the progress of the Work, the Contractor shall submit copies of all reports, permits and inspections required by governing authorities, or necessary for the Project. The Contractor may be required to prepare a two week look -ahead schedule which must be submitted to the Project Manager or Consultant on a weekly basis. 16. City Damages in Case of Delay The Contractor is obligated and guarantees to meet the stipulated completion date(s) set forth in the RPP. In the event of a delay in completion beyond the date set forth in the RPP, the Contractor must submit a written request for an extension that states the justification and number of days requested. in accordance with Section 2, Article 72, "Notification and __Claim_for_.Change_of_RP_P Lime_ or_RPP_Price,_The_ City _sh.all_.consider all such requests made in a timely fashion, however if the City determines that the cause of the delay was avoidable or if insufficient justification is provided, the Contractor will be liable for liquidated damages as -set -forth in the RPP. In as much as the amount of such damages and the loss to the City will be extremely difficult to ascertain, it is hereby expressly agreed that such damages -will -be -liquidated -and -paid -as follows:— • The Contractor shall pay to the City for each and every calendar day of unexcused delay, the sum specified tF tfie applicable RPP; whichis hereby agreed upon not as a penalty but as liquidated damages. The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the value of the applicable RPP. • The City shall notify the Contractor that it is incurring liquidated damages (Attachment 1). • The City shall have the right to deduct these liquidated damages assessment from any payment due or which may thereafter become due to the Contractor under any Contract the Contractor has with the City. In case the amount, which may become due hereunder, shall be less than the amount of liquidated damages due the City, the Contractor shall pay the difference upon demand by the City. • Should the Contractor fail to compensate the City for any liquidated damages, the City shall consider this as a form of indebtedness may deny any future Work under the Contract or any other City contract until such indebtedness is paid In full to the City. 17. Notice of Award No expense shall be incurred by the Contractor on an RPP until such time as the Project Manager issues a Notice of Award (Attachment 12). If a performance/payment bond is required, the Contractor will be notified in the Notice of Award letter (Attachment 12A). 18. Contingency Allowance The City may establish a Contingency Allowance for an RPP. This allowance account is for use at the sole discretion of the City and shall only be distributed through the issuance of a change order approved by the City. Contractor has no entitlement to these funds as a result of the award of the RPP by the City. 19. Pre -Construction Meeting The Project Manager or Consultant may require the Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractor(s) to attend a meeting prior to the commencement of the Project to review the scope of work, the method of performance, and any other issues related to the site. The Project Manager will record significant issues discussed at the meeting and re,cord agreements and disagreements, along with the final plan of action, and distribute a record of the meeting to all parties in attendance (Attachment 24). 20. Notice to Proceed No Work shall be performed on a Project until such time as the Project Manager for the requesting department has issued a Notice to Proceed (NTP), Attachment 14. The NTP shall identify the Work to be performed, the RPP identification number, the date Work is to begin and the date the Work is to be completed. Any expenses, other than those authorized by the Notice of Award, incurred by a Contractor prior to the issuance of a NTP is solely at the risk of the Contractor and may not be reimbursed by the City. 21. Schedule of Values The Contractor must submit three copies of a Schedule of Values, which must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of the Notice of Award for all Projects when _- the-RPP-time-for completion -exceeds thirty-/301.days—A RPP-may stipulate that a Schedule of Values may be submitted for projects where the time for completion is less than thirty (30) days. The Schedule of Values shall indicate a complete breakdown of labor and material of all -categories_of..Work_on_the_Project.. _Proportional shares of the Contractor's overhead and profit should be included in each line item. Each line item shall be identified with the number and title of the major specification section or major components of the items. The Project Manager or Consultant may require further breakdown alter review of the Contractor's submittal The City reserves the right to require such information from the Contractor as may be necessary to determine the accuracy of the Schedule of Values. The combined total value for mobilization under both Schedules of Values shall not exceed 10% of the value of the RPP award. The approved schedule of values, with a list of change orders, if any, shall be updated and included with each payment application. 22. Project Schedules Contractor shall submit a proposed Project schedule as follows: ■ Schedule identifying all tasks within the critical path for all Projects in excess of thirty (30) days. The proposed Project schedule shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the Notice of Award and such submittal shall be subject to the Project Managers review and acceptance. Upon acceptance of said schedule the Contractor shall establish said schedule as the baseline schedule. ■ All updates of schedules shall be tracked against said baseline schedule and shall be at a minimum submitted with each pay application. An updated schedule against the baseline shall also be submitted upon execution of each change order that impacts the RPP Time for completion. Failure to submit such schedules shall result in the rejection of any submitted payment application. • All Project Schedules shall be prepared in Microsoft Project 2003 or earlier. At the time of submission of schedules Contractor shall submit a hard copy as well as an electronic version. Such electronic version shall not be submitted in a .pdf format and shall be capable of being incorporated in to the City's baseline schedules. • Upon approval of the initial schedule submission by the City the Contractor shall establish the accepted schedule as the "baseline schedule". Contractor shall then prepare and submit all updates to the schedules utilizing the tracking mode within Microsoft Project. 23. Progress Payments Contractor may make application for payment for Work completed during the Project at intervals of not more than once a month or upon completion and Final Acceptance of the Work. Where the time frame for completion of the work less than or equal to one month or a Schedule of Values is not required the Contractor shall utilize Attachment 7 for all projects exceeding one month Attachment 8 shall be utilized. Supporting evidence to be included with any application for payment shall include, but is not limited to, an updated progress schedule as required by Article 22 of the Supplemental Terms and Conditioris and a partial or final release of liens or consent of ,Surety relative to the Work, which is the subject of the application for payment and any other information required by the Project Manager or Consultant. Each application for payment shall be submitted in triplicate for approval. City shall make payment to Contractor Within thirty (30) days after approval of Contractor's application for payment. Ten percent (10%) of all monies earned by Contractor shall be retained by City until Final Acceptance by the City Any interest earned on retainage shall accrue to the benefit of City. All requests for retainage reduction shall be in writing in a separate stand alone document. City may withhold, in whole or in part, payment to such extent as may be necessary to protect itself from loss on account of: • Defective work not remedied. • Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims by other parties against Contractor or City because of Contractor's performance. • Failure of Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors or for material or labor. • Damage to another contractor not remedied. • Liquidated damages and costs incurred by City and/or Consultant for extended construction administration. • Failure of Contractor to provide any and all documents required by the Contract Documents. When the above grounds are removed or resolved satisfactory to the Project Manager, payment shall be made in whole or in part. The City will pay, and the Contractor shall accept as full compensation for completing a Project under an RPP, the sums specified in the Contractor's submittal to the RPP, as accepted by the City. Contractor may be paid for materials or equipment purchased and stored at the Project Site or another location. Where a payment request is made for materials or equipment not incorporated in the Project, but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at some other location agreed upon in writing, the written documentation must be submitted at the time of request for payment. Payment shall be conditioned upon submission by the Contractor of paid invoices and an executed Material Purchased/Stored On -Premises form (Attachment 4) to establish the City's title to such materials or equipment, or otherwise protect the City's interest, including applicable insurance in the name of City of Miami and transportation to the site. Contractor retains sole liability to replace such stored materials or equipment as a result of damage or loss for any reason. 24. Acceptance and Final Payment Upon receipt of written notice from Contractor that the Work is ready for final inspection and acceptance,. Project Manager and/or Consultant shall, within ten (10) calendar days, make an inspection thereof. If Project Manager and/or Consultant find the Work acceptable, the requisite documents have been submitted and the requirements of the Contract Documents fully satisfied, and all conditions of the permits and regulatory agencies have been met, a Final Certificate for Payment (Attachment ?) shall be issued by Project Manager, stating that the requirements of the RPP, have been performed and the Work is ready for acceptance under the terms and conditions thereof. Before issuance of the Final Certificate for Payment, Contractor shall deliver to the Project Manager or Consultant a final release of all liens arising out of the RPP, receipts in full in lieu thereof; an affidavit certifying that all suppliers and subcontractors have been paid in full and that all other indebtedness connected with the. Work has been paid, and a consent of the surety to final payment; the final corrected as -built drawings; and the final bill of materials, if required, and payment application. Contractor shall deliver the written Contractor's and all Manufacturer's warranties prior to issuance of the Final Certificate for Payment. if, after the Work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is materially delayed through no fault of Contractor, and Project Manager or Consultant so certifies, City shall, upon such certification of Consultant, and without terminating the Contract or RPP, -make payment -of -the- balance -due for that- portion of the Work fully completed . and accepted. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. The acceptance of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by Contractor, except those previously -made -in strict -accordance with -the --provisions of -the -Contract and identified by Contractor as unsettled at the time of the application for final payment. 25. Release of Liens/Subcontractor's Statement of Satisfaction The Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment covered by an application for payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to the City upon the receipt of such payment by the Contractor, free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests or encumbrances and that no Work, materials or equipment will have been acquired by the Contractor or by any other person performing Work at the site or furnishing materials and equipment for the Project, subject to an agreement under which an interest therein or an encumbrance thereon is retained by the seller or otherwise imposed by the Contractor or such other person. The Contractor shall, beginning with the second request for payment, attach a Partial Release of Lien/Subcontractor's Statement of Satisfaction (Attachment 43) for each application for payment. Failure to submit such documentation may delay payments. The City may, in its sole. discretion withhold payments for Work performed by Subcontractor where no release of lien has been submitted. The Contractor shall submit with the final payment request, for any Project where subcontractor have performed Work, a Final Release of Lien/Subcontractor's Statement of Satisfaction (Attachment 43A) for each Subcontractor marked as a final. Failure to submit such documentation will result in delay in payment or the City withholding from the final payment such funds as necessary to satisfy any Subcontractor claims. Where the Contractor has submitted a Performance/Payment Bond the Contractor may, in lieu of the Release of Lien/Subcontractor's Statement of Satisfaction, submit Consent of Surety to Requisition Payment (Attachment 44). 26. Hours of Operation Contractor may perform Work between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified in the RPP. Any Work outside these hours or on weekends requires the prior written approval of the Project Manager. 27. Progress Meetings The City shall conduct a pre -construction conference prior to the commencement of the Work. Contractor shall hold progress and coordination meetings as required by the project Manager or Engineer, to provide for the timely completion of the Work. Contractor shall arrange and conduct regular monthly job site Project status meetings with the Project Manager and/or Consultant. Contractor shall use the job site meetings as a tool for the pre -planning of Work and enforcing schedules, and for establishing procedures, responsibilities, and identification of authority for all parties to clearly understand. During these meetings, Contractor shall identify the party or parties responsible for following up on any problems, delay items or questions, and Contractor shall note the action to be taken by such party or parties. Contractor shall revisit each pending item at each subsequent meeting until resolution is achieved. Contractor shall attempt to obtain from all present any potential problems or delaying event known to them for appropriate attention and resolution. Contractor shall be responsible for keeping minutes of the meeting and distribution of the minutes to all parties in attendance. The Contractor shall arrange for the participation of its subcontractors and/or vendors when the Project Manager requires their presence. The Contractor shall maintain minutes of the meeting and distribute copies of the minutes to all parties in attendance (Attachment 25): 28. Warranty of Construction The Contractor shall warrant that the Work conforms to the RPP and is free of any defects of the workmanship for a minimum period of one year from the date of Final Completion. Exception to the above warranty: • The warranty hereunder shall be in addition to whatever rights the City may have under law. The Contractor's obligation under this warranty shall be at its own cost and expense, to promptly repair or replace (including cost of removal and installation), that item (or part or component thereof) which proves defective or fails to comply with the Contract Documents within the warranty period such that it complies with the Contract Documents. • In the event the Contractor fails to repair or replace defective Work In accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents, and this warranty, the City shall have the right to collect such costs incurred or withhold the cost of the anticipated repairs by offsetting the amount against any payment due the Contractor under any contract between the City and the Contractor. • As specified in the Contract Documents • Ali guarantees and warranties under the Contract Documents are fully enforceable by the City acting In its own name. • Contractor shall warrant that the Work is free from latent defects for a period of five (5) years. 29. Request for Information The Contractor shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) (Attachment 20) where the Contractor believes that the RPP specifications or drawings are unclear or conflict. All requests must be submitted in a` manner that clearly identifies the drawing and/or specification section where clarification or interpretation is being requested. As part of the RFI Contractor shall include its recommendation for resolution. The City shall respond in writing utilizing Attachment 21. 30. Substitutions Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the RPP by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality required. Unless the name is followed by words indicating that no substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other suppliers may be accepted by the Project Manager or' Consultant and if sufficient information is submitted by Contractor to allow the Project Manager or Consultant and to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named. Requests for review of substitute items of material and equipment will not be accepted by the Project Manager or Consultant from anyone other than Contractor. if the Contractor wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material 'or equipment, Contractor shall make application to the Project Manager or Consultant for acceptance thereof, certifying that the proposed; substitute shall perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the,general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified. The application shall state that the evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice Contractor's achievement of Substantial Completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the RPP to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether or not incorporation or use by the substitute :..in=eonneditor, -with the Wo subjectpaymen --ofanylicense=fee-or royalty -.-All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the application and • available maintenance, repair and replacement service shall be indicated. The application also shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from _acceptance of such substitute, including_cpsts for redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting.change, all of which shall.be considered by the. Project Manager or Consultant in evaluating the proposed substitute. The Project Manager or Consultant may require the Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense additional data about the proposed substitute. If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the RPP, Contractor may furnish or utilize a substitute means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction acceptable to the Project Manager or Consultant, if the Contractor submits sufficient information to allow the Project Manager or Consultant to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that indicated or required by the RPP. The procedures for submission to and review by the Project Manager or Consultant shall be the same as those provided herein for substitute materials and equipment. The Project Manager or Consultant shall be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. The Project Manager or Consultant shall be the sole judges of the acceptability of any substitute. No substitute shall be ordered, installed or utilized without the Project Manager or Consultant prior written acceptance which shall be evidenced by either a Change Order or an approved submittal. The Project Manager or Consultant may require the Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute. If the City and the Engineer rejects the proposed substitute, at their discretion, the City may require the Contractor to reimburse the City for the charges of the Consultant for evaluating the proposed substitute. Contractor shall maintain sole liability and responsibility for ensuring that all substitutions and any required design of such are in full compliance with and meet all the requirements of the RPP. 31. Project Site Facilities As required by an RPP the Contractor shall arrange for all Project -site facilities as maybe necessary to enable the Project Manager or Consultant to perform their respective duties and to accommodate any representatives of the City which the City may choose to have present at the Project. Project -site facilities, include, but are not limited to such things as trailers, toilets, typewriters, computers and any other equipment necessary to carry on the Construction Work Contractor's, Sub -Contractor's, supplier's, materialmen's personnel shall not use the City restrooms that may be available at the Project site without the prior consent of the manager of the facility or the Project Manager where there is no manager of a facility. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at his own expense, in a sanitary condition, such accommodations for the use of his employees as is necessary to comply with the requirements including Chapter 46 of the Building Code and regulations of the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services or Dade County Health Department. The Contractor, his employees or his Sub -Contractors shall commit no public nuisance or use any facilities that ;have not been specifically provided for use by the Contractor. i4 The Contractor shall furnish an adequate supply of drinking water for its and its Sub - Contractors' employees. There shall be adequate provisions made by the Contractor to ensure all disposable materials are properly disposed of and do not create a nuisance to the City or the public. The -location. of the -temporary -facilities shall. be :subject.to.-the.: approval _ofL_.the_,Project Manager or Consultant, The Contractor shall be required to obtain all necessary permits required for any Project site facilities. Contractor shall also be responsible to maintain such facilities in a safe and - working condition. All such facilities remain the property of the Contractor and the Contractor shall be responsible for removal and -disposal -of -such -facilities -prior to- Final Acceptance. 32. Project Laborato Testis Services The City shall provide and pay for all Project Laboratory Services to perform quality assurance and quality control testing, except for those that may be required by regulato agencies. Contractor shall be responsible for the costs associated with all such tests. ry 33. City Permits Pursuant to the Public Bid Disclosure Act, each license, permit or fee required by the city and payable to the city by virtue of this construction as part of the Contract is waived as follows: "City of Miami Master Permit Fee and applicable Major Trade Permit fees (i.e. Mech., Plumbing, Elec., & Fire) are waived. Any other permit fees not directly related to the actual construction of the project (i.e. Permits for dumpsters, job trailers) are not waived"..."Licenses, permits and fees which may be required by Miami -Dade County, the State of Florida, or other governmental entities are not waivable." Licenses, permits and fees which may be required by Miami -Dade County the State of Florida, or other governmental entities are not included in the above list. 33. Security The site where the Work is to be performed may not be a secure site and the public may have access to the site. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the security of all Work materials, tools, equipment and Work at the Project site. The City shall not be liable for any damage or loss to such materials, tools, equipment and Work and the Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all Work such materials, tools, and equipment. 34. Construction Signage Where required by an RPP the Contractor shall provide construction signage. The City shall provide the Contractor the wording and layout for the signs at the pre - construction conference. The Contractor shall furnish the two City of Miami signs at the Project Site as follows: ■ The first sign must be manufactured by Image 2000, 45 East 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida (305) 884-2240 or approved equal. The sign shall be 4 feet wide and 8 feet high and constructed of pressure sensitive 2 mil cast vinyl overmounted with 3 mil mylar and mounted to 1 MDO with painted back. The sign shall be mounted on 4 inch square wood or perforated "U" channel metal posts painted white, and be readable at eye level. The colors to be used on the sign are as follows: the background shall be white with blue lettering; the seal shall be white and gold with blue lettering form. • The second sign shall reflect other funding sources for the project and shall reflect the Project information. The sign shall be 4 feet wide by 8 feet high by 3.4 inch (thick) exterior plywood, suitably mounted and readable at eye level. The colors shall be blue and white. The background shall be white and all lettering shall be blue Helvetica. All paint shall be rated outdoor enamel. The City will provide the City Seal in decal form. • The Contractor shall also post appropriate construction site warning signs at the Work Site. Such signs shall be posted to warn pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Signage shall also be placed waterside to alert boater to the construction zone, requiring idle speed and a minimum clearance distance. Contractor shall provide drawings for the signage, which shall be subject to approval by the Consultant. • The Project Manager and the City shall approve the locations for all signage. 35. Attachments The City has included in the Contract Documents, as attachments, forms which are to be utilized by the Contractors and/or the City. Failure by the Contractor to utilize these forms may result in the rejection or delay in processing the submittal. The City through the CIT may at its sole discretion and at any time, add, replace or modify the forms used under the Contract Documents. Submitted: City of Miami, Florida Office,of the City Clerk City Hall, 1" Floor 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133-5504 Date The undersigned, as Respondent, hereby declares that the only persons interested in this' lie - qualification as principal are named herein and that no person other than herein mentioned has any interest in this pre -qualification or in the Contract to be entered into; that this response is made without connection with any other person, firm, or parties submitting a response; and that it is, in all respects, made fairly and in good faith without collusion or fraud. The Respondent further declares that it has examined the Contract and all addenda thereto furnished before the due date for Submittals, as acknowledged below; and that it has satisfied itself about the requirements for pre -qualification and the types of work to be performed; and all other; and that this bid is submitted voluntarily and willingly. The Repsondent agrees, if this Response is accepted, to contract with the City, a municipal corportation of the State of Florida, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and all labor necessary to construct and complete within the time limits specified the in RPPs covered by the Contract Documents DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART'', WHICHEVER APPLIES, AND PARTS III Part I: Listed below are the dates of issue for each Addendum -received in connection with this Bid: Addendum No.-1, Dated - , Addendum No�2,_Dattrl Addendum No. 3, Dated Addendum No. 4, Dated Part 11: No addendum was received in connection with this Bid. Part 111; Certifications The Respondent, by virtue of signing the Bid Form, affirms that the Respondent is aware of the following, and shall comply with all the stated requirements. 1. Affirmative Action Plan Successful bidder(s) shall establish an Affirmative Action Plan or an Affirmative Action Policy pursuant to Ordinance #10062 as amended. Effective date of implementation must be indicated on the policy: and First Source Hiring Respondent certifies that (s)he has read and understood the provisions of City of Miami Ordinance No. 10032, pertaining to the implementation of a "First Source Hiring Agreement". Evaluation of bidder's responsiveness to Ordinance No. 10032 may be a consideration in the award of a contract. Violations of this Ordinance may be considered cause for annulment of a contract between the successful bidder and the City of Miami; and 2. Non -Collusion Respondent certifies that the only persons interested in this pre -qualification are named herein; that no other person has any interest in this pre -qualification or in the Contract to which this pre -qualification pertains; that this Response is made without connection or arrangement with any other person; and 3. Druq Free Workplace The undersigned Respondent hereby certifies that it will provide a drug -free workplace program by: (1) Publishing a statement notifying its employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Bidder's workplace, and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (2) Establishing a continuing drug -free awareness program to inform its employees about: (I) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (il)The Bidder's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (ill )Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (iv) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (3) Giving all employees engaged in performance of the Contract a copy of the statement required by subparagraph (1); (4) Notifying all employees, in writing, of the statement required by subparagraph (1), that as a condition of employment on a covered Contract, the employee shall: (i) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (ii) Notify the employer in writing of the employee's conviction under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) calendar days after such conviction; (5) Notifying the City in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice under subdivision (4) (li) above, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. The notice shall include the position title of the employee; (6) Within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (4) of a conviction, taking one of the following actions with respect to an employee who is convicted of a drug abuse violation occurring in the workplace: (i) Taking appropriate personnel action against such employee, up to and including termination; or (ii) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and (7) Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug -free workplace program through implementation of subparagraphs(1) through (6); and 4. Lobbying The undersigned certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress 'in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2)If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure. Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. --(3)This undersigned ssh'ati-require-thdt the -language -of -this -certification be included In the award documents for "AII" sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub -grants, and contracts --under grants; loans, and cooperative agreements) and_that__all..sub-recipients . shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a pre -requisite for making-orentering-into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure; and * Note: In these instances, "All" in the Final Rule is expected to be clarified to show that it applies to covered contract/grant transactions over $100,000 (per QMB). 5. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters The Bidder certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 6. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters The Bidder certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. • b:' Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civily charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1.b of this certification; and d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more ublic transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. p Where the prospective Bidder is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such Bidder shall submit an explanation to the City of Miami. THE RESPONDENT SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE THIS BID AND CERTIFIES TO THE ABOVE STATED IN PART III AND IV BY SIGNING AND COMPLETING THE SPACES PROVIDED BELOW. Firm's Name: Signature: Printed-Namef-f-itie. City/.S.tate/Zip: Telephone_Ne,a.. Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address: Social Security No. or Federal I. D.No.: Dun and Bradstreet No.: If a partnership, names and addresses of partners: (if applicable) • 4. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY (IF CORPORATION) I HEREBY CERTIFY that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of , held on the ' day of , a resolution was duly passed and adopted authorizing (Name) as (Title) of the corporation to execute bids on behalf of the corporation and providing that his/her execution thereof, attested by the secretary of the corporation, shall be the official act and deed of the corporation. I further certify that said resolution remains in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this , day of , 20 Secretary: Print: CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY (IF PARTNERSHIP) I HEREBY CERTIFY that at ' a meeting of the Board of . Directors of , a partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of , held on the _day of , a resolution was duly passed and adopted authorizing (Name) as (Title) of the to execute bids on behalf of the partnership and provides that his/her execution thereof, attested by a partner, shall be the official act and deed of the partnership. I further certify that said partnership agreement remains in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this - , day of , 20 Partner: Print: CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY (IF JOINT VENTURE) Joint venturers must submit a joint venture agreement indicating that the person signing this bid Is authorized to sign bid documents on behalf of the joint venture. If there Is no joint venture agreement each member of the joint venture must sign the bid and submit the appropriate Certificate of Authority (corporate, partnership, or individual). CFR!I1,ICA'1 h Ur" AU HURI1'Y (IF INDIVIDUAL) I HEREBY CERTIFY that, I (Name) , individually and doing business as (d/b/a) (If Applicable) have executed and am bound by the terms of the bid to which this attestation is attached. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand this , day of , 20 Signed: Print: s r NOTARIZATION STATE OF ) SS: COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20 , by , who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who (did / did not) take an oath. SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA PRINTED, STAMPED OR TYPED NAME OF NOTARY PUBLIC I ltla• w .4 THIS IS A CONTRACT, dated as of the day of 2005, by and between the City of Miami, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as City, and , hereinafter refereed to as Contractor. f• IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written. ATTEST: Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk ATTEST: Print Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Jorge L. Fernandez City Attorney THE CITY REQUIRES FOUR (4) FULLY - "City" City Of Miami, a municipal corporation By: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager "Contractor" a corporation By: Print Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: LeeAnn Brehm Risk Management Administrator EXECUTED CONTRACTS, FOR DISTRIBUTION THIS PAGE IS NOT TO BE COMPLETED UNTIL THE CITY COMMISSION HAS APPROVES THE INITIAL AWARD OF THE CONTRACT(S).