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FOR
Bicentennial Park
"Museum Park Miami"
MIAMI, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
RFQ # 03-04-022
December 24, 2003
Thank you for your interest in the Bicentennial Park "Museum Park Miami" cultural, and
civic site. The site is comprised of approximately 30 + acres of City owned upland
property located just south of the I-395 expressway adjacent to Biscayne Bay in the City of
Miami.
The purpose of this- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to select a multidisciplinary team
of consultants based on evaluation criteria established herein, for the design of a Master
Plan for the Museum Park Miami in Bicentennial Park.
Please find enclosed the RFQ package that contains information regarding the RFQ
submission requirements and base information for the project in CD format as an
Attachment.
Proposers must attend the Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference on Friday, January 16,
2004 at 10 AM to be eligible for consideration. Proposals must comply with all submission
requirements and which are due no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 2 PM
eastern time must be delivered to the City of Miami Clerk's Office, located at 3500 Pan
American Drive, First Floor, Miami, Florida. Proposals received after that date and/or
time, or delivered to a location other than the Office of the City Clerk, will not be
considered.
The City of Miami welcomes your participation and looks forward to working with a
design team to create a world class Museum Park for the City of Miami.
Sincerely,
Joe Arriola
City Manager
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RFQ Number:
RFQ Title:
Commodity Codes:
Type of Purchase:
M/WBE Set -Aside:
Purchasing Contact:
Purchasing Contact Fax:
E-Mail Address:
Issue Date:
Mandatory Pre
Proposal Meeting
Day/Date:
Time:
Location/Mail Address:
?ceived by the City of Miami, City Clerk's Office, Iter than the date, time and at the
Submittal of Response by fax is not acceptable. On. . iginal and ten 110i copies of your
rms must be returned to the City or your response may be disqualified.
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City of Miami
Request for Qualifications
RFQ
Purchasing bepartment
Glenn Marcos, CPPB, Director
Miami Riverside Center
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Web Site Address: www.ci.miami.fl.us
03-04-022
MASTER PLAN FOR BICENTENNIAL PARK "MUSEUM PARK MIAMI"
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;Damela Burns, CPPB, Sr. Procurement Contracts Officer
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3)ecember 24, 2003
Directions: Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10 AM at Bicentennial Pgrk
deadline For Request Of Additional Information / Clarification: 1/21/2004
F'roposa/ Submission Deadline
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
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R ity Hall, 15t Floor
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'FQ TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CITY OF MIAMI
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sealed Responses will be received by the City of Miami, City Clerk's office located at City Hall, First
Floor, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Fla. 33133 until February 4, 2004 at 2:00 PM for the
following;
RFQ No: 03-04-022
MASTER PLAN FOR
BICENTENNIAL PARK "MUSEUM PARK MIAMI"
Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference:
Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10:00 AM
Bicentennial Park at the FEC Water Slip
North of the American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida
Deadline for Request of
Additional Information: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 5:00 PM
RFQ documents may be obtained via the internet using the City's website at
http:J/ci,miami.fl.us/Procurement/. If you do not have internet access, you may obtain the
documents upon request, during regular business hours, at the City of Miami Purchasing
Department, 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130.
Any Proposals received after the above stated date and time or delivered to a different address/
department/ division will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The City of Miami reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor irregularities; reject any and
all Proposals which are incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which contain additions not allowed for;
accept or reject any proposal in whole or in part with or without cause; and accept the Proposal(s)
which best serves the City.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAG E
1. INTRODUCTION
11. PROJECT LOCATION
III. SECTION I - OVERVIEW OF RFQ 9
IV. SECTION II - BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF SERVICES 14
V. SECTION III - GENERAL CONDITIONS 22
VI. SECTION IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS .... 27
VII. SECTION V SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 30
VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA/SELECTION PROCESS 35
IX. RFQ RESPONSE FORMS 37
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Miami is seeking a multidisciplinary team of consultants with demonstrated experience
in waterfront landscape architecture and urban design to submit a Response to this Request for
Qualifications for the Museum Park Master Plan for Bicentennial Park. The Museum Park is the
center of a major urban revitalization of downtown Miami.
The City of Miami envisions a Museum Park that emphasizes human scale, public open
spaces, and connectivity for the pedestrian realm through the creation of waterfront
promenades, diverse open spaces, an active Biscayne Boulevard frontage, waterfront
amenities and tree -lined pathways that will enhance the cultural, and recreational elements
of the Museum Park cultural and recreational elements of the Museum Park in the context
of the project's overall economic viability.
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PROJECT LOCATION
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The project site is located in Downtown Miami just south of the I-395 expressway and east
of Biscayne Boulevard. The park consists of a total of approximately 30 + acres of City
owned upland. It includes approximately 2,600 feet of Biscayne Baywalk and FEC (Florida
East Coast Railway) slip walkway with views of downtown Miami, the Port of Miami and
Watson Island.
Downtown Miami is the largest commercial and retail district in South Florida. It is estimated
that a daily population of 240,000 persons work, visit, attend school, or shop in downtown
Miami. Just south of downtown, opposite the Miami River, there is Brickell, a high density -
mixed -use district with office buildings, residential towers and entertainment centers.
Construction is underway for a new Performing Arts Center ("PAC") just opposite the
northern corner of Bicentennial Park. The Performing Arts Center is scheduled for
completion in 2006. Through the work of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the
Planning and Zoning Department, the area adjacent to the Performing Arts Center will be
transformed with media, arts, and entertainment related facilities within the district west of
Biscayne Boulevard.
The Port of Miami is a cargo and cruise passenger port located just east of downtown
Miami.
Along McArthur Causeway to the east is Miami Beach, an area internationally known for
its famous South Beach and historic "Art Deco District" features renovated historic hotels,
outdoor cafe dining and shopping.
Watson Island, north of the port includes destinations such as the newly opened Parrot
Jungle Island, Miami Children's Museum, and in development, Island Gardens and the
Watson Island Aviation Center.
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SECTION I
1.0. OVERVIEW OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
1.1. Invitation
Thank you for your interest in this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") process. The City of Miami
("City"), through its Purchasing Department invites responses ("Proposals" or "Responses") from
proposers ("Proposers") which offer to provide the services described in greater detail in Section
2.0: "Scope of Services."
1.2. Term of Contract
The Proposer qualified to provide the service(s) requested herein (the "Successful Proposer") shall
be required to execute a contract ("Contract") with the City, which shall include, but not be limited
to, the following terms:
A. The term of the Contract for the specific project listed herein shall be for the duration of the
project.
B. The City shall have the option to extend or terminate the Contract for convenience, that is,
for any or no cause.
C. A hold harmless, indemnity, covenant not to sue, and release provision
D. A no discrimination clause
E. A right to audit clause
F. A local venue, waiver of jury trial and permissive counterclaim clause .
1.3 Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference and Site Visit
Potential Proposers are required to attend the Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference and Site
Visit, which will occur on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10:00 AM, at Bicentennial Park,
located at the FEC Water Slip, adjacent to the north side of American Airlines Arena, 60]
Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida. A discussion of the requirements of the RFQ will occur at that
time. Each potential Proposer is required, prior to submitting a Proposal, to acquaint itself
thoroughly with any and all conditions and/or requirements that may in any manner affect the
work to be performed. No allowances will be made because of lack of knowledge of these
conditions.
The purpose of the pre -proposal conference is to allow potential Proposers an opportunity to
present questions to staff and obtain clarification of the requirements of the RFQ documents.
Because the City considers the conference to be critical to understanding the RFQ requirements,
attendance is mandatory.
FAILURE TO ATTEND SHALL DEEM ANY PROPOSAL FROM UNATTENDING PROPOSER AS
NON -RESPONSIVE.
1.4. Deadline for Receipt of Request for Additional Information / Clarification
Pursuant to the Cone of Silence, any request for additional information or clarification must be
received in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Proposers may
fax, mail or email their requests to the attention of Pamela Burns, CPPB, Sr. Procurement Contracts
Officer, at the City's Department of Purchasing, 444 S.W. 2'd Avenue, 6`' Floor, Miami, Florida
33130. The facsimile number is (305) 400-5026 or email: pburns(u)ci.rniami.fl.us. This RFQ is
subject to the City's "Cone of Silence" in accordance with Section 18-74 of the City's Ordinance
No. 12271. This, Ordinance is available, upon request, as a public record.
1.5. Cone of Silence
Pursuant to Section 18-74 of City Ordinance No. 12271, a "Cone of Silence" is imposed upon each
RFP, RFQ, RFLI, or IFB after advertisement and terminates at the time 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 for public works or cityimprovements
for amounts greater than $200,000. The Cone of Silence prohibits any communication regarding
RFPs, RFQs, RFLIs or IFBs (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;
potential vendors, service providers, bidders, lobbyist or consultants, any member of the
City's professional staff, City Department Directors or their respective staffs and any
member of the respective selection/evaluation committee
The provision does not apply to, among other communications:
• oral communications with the City purchasing staff regarding Minority/Women Business
Enterprise (M/WBE) and local vendor outreach programs;
• 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 writing or by email at any time with any City employee, official or
member of the City Commission unless specifically prohibited by the applicable RFP, RFQ
or bid documents.
• communications in connection with the collection of industry comments or the performance
of market research regarding a particular RFP, RFQ, RFLI OR IFB by City Purchasing staff.
• Protests cognizable under the Purchasing Ordinance
Proposers or bidders 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 in
writing and file a copy with the Office of the City Clerk, which shall be made available to any
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person upon request. Written communications may be in the form of e-mail, with a copy to the
Office of the City Clerk at JCcrrato(1f)ci.miami.fl.us
In addition to any.other penalties provided by law, violation of the Cone of Silence by any proposer
or bidder shall render any award voidable. A violation by a particular Bidder, Proposer, Offeror,
Respondent, Lobbyist or Consultant shall subject same to potential debarment pursuant to the City
Code. Any person 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 Code for further clarification.
This language is only a summary of the key provisions of the Cone of Silence. Please review City
Ordinance No. 12271 for a complete and thorough description of the Cone of Silence. You may
contact the City Clerk at 305-250-5360, to obtain a copy of same.
1.6. Additional. Information or Clarification
Requests for additional information or clarifications must be made in writing and received by the
Senior Buyer specified on the cover sheet of this RFQ, in accordance with the deadline for receipt
of questions specified in the RFQ (see Section 1.4) and the Cone of Silence (see Section 1.5). The
request must contain the RFQ number and title, Proposer's name, name of Proposer's contact
person, address, phone number, and facsimile number.
Electronic facsimile or email requesting additional information will be received by the Sr. Buyer for
this RFQ at the fax number or email specified on the cover sheet of this RFQ. Facsimiles must
have a cover sheet which includes, at a mirumum, the Proposer's name, name of Proposer's contact
person, address, number of pages transnvtted, phone number, facsumile number, and RFQ number
and title.
The City will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems
necessary in written addenda issued prior to the Proposal Submission Date. Proposers should not
rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this RFQ or in any
written addendum to this RFQ. Where there appears to be conflict between the RFQ and any
addenda issued, the last addendum issued shall prevail.
1.7. Award of Contract
A Contract may be awarded to the most advantageous Proposer by the City Commission based
upon the minimum qualification requirements reflected herein. The City reserves the right to
execute or not execute, as applicable, a Contract with the Proposer that is determined to be in the
City's best interests. Such Contracts will be furnished by the City, will contain certain terms as are in
the City's best interests, and will be subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.
1.8. Contract Execution
Contract will be negotiated and executed between the Successful Proposer and the City.
1.9. Unauthorized Work
The Successful Proposer shall not begin work until a City Purchase Order ("Purchase Order") is
received. The Purchase Order(s) shall specify the price and period of time allotted for the
completion of the work.
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1.10. Instructions
Careful attention must be given to all requested items contained in this RFQ. Proposers are invited to
submit Responses in accordance with the requirements of this RFQ. PLEASE READ THE
ENTIRE SOLICITATION BEFORE SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL. Proposers shall make the
necessary entry in all blanks provided for the responses.
The entire set of documents constitutes the RFQ. The Proposer must return these documents with all
information necessary for the City to properly analyze Proposer's response in total and in the same
order in which it was issued. Proposer's notes, exceptions, and comments may be rendered on an
attachment, provided the same format of this RFQ text is followed. All Responses shall be returned in a
sealed envelope or package with the RFQ number and opening date clearly noted on the outside of the
envelope.
Proposers must provide a response to each requirement of the RFQ. Responses should be prepared in
a concise manner with an emphasis on completeness and clarity.
1.11. Changes / Alterations
Proposer may change or withdraw a Proposal at any time prior to Proposal submission deadline;
however, no oral modifications will be allowed. Written modifications shall not be allowed following
the Proposal deadline.
1.12. Sub-Contractor(s) or Sub-Consultant(s)
A Sub -Consultant, herein known as Sub-Contractor(s) is an individual or firm contracted by the
Proposer or Proposer's firm to assist in the performance of services required under this RFQ. A
Sub -Contractor shall be paid through Proposer or Proposer's firm and not paid directly by the City.
Sub -Contractors are allowed by the City in the performance of the services delineated within this
RFQ. Proposer must clearly reflect in its Proposal the major Sub -Contractors to be utilized in the
performance of required services. The City retains the right to accept or reject any Sub -Contractors
proposed in the response of Successful Proposer or prior to contract execution. Any and all
liabilities regarding the use of a Sub -Contractor shall be borne solely by the Successful Proposer and
insurance for each Sub -Contractors must be maintained in good standing and approved by the City
throughout the duration of the Contract. Neither Successful Proposer nor any of its Sub -
Contractors are considered to be employees or agents of the City. Failure to list all Sub -Contractors
and provide the required information may disqualify any proposed Sub -Contractors from
performing work under this RFQ.
Proposers shall include in their. Responses the requested Sub -Contractor information and include all
relevant information required of the Proposer. In addition, within five (5) working days after the
identification of the award to the Successful Proposer, the Successful Proposer shall provide a list
confirming the Sub -Contractors that the Successful Proposer intends to utilize in the Contract, if
applicable. The list shall include, at a minimum, the naive, location of the place of business for each
Sub -Contractor, the services Sub -Contractor will provide relative to any contract that may result
from this RFQ, any applicable licenses, references, ownership, and other information required of
Proposer.
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1.13. Discrepancies, Errors, and Omissions
Any discrepancies, errors, or ambiguities in the RFQ or addenda (if any) should be reported in writing
to the City's Purchasing Department to the attention of the Buyer at the facsimile •number or email
listed in Section 1.4. Should it be necessary, a written addendum will be incorporated to the RFQ. The
City will NOT be responsible for any oral instructions, clarifications, or other communications.
1.14. Disqualification
The City reserves the right to disqualify Responses before or after the submission date, upon
evidence of collusion with intent to defraud or other illegal practices on the part of the Proposer. It
also reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any Responses; to reject any
or all Responses in whole or in part, or to reissue a Request for Responses.
1.15. Responses / Proposal Receipt
Sealed Responses will be accepted in accordance with the instructions detailed on the cover of this
RFQ. After that date and time, Responses will not be accepted. The Proposer shall file all documents
necessary to support its Proposal and shall include them with its Proposal. Proposers shall be
responsible for the actual delivery of Responses during business hours to the exact address indicated on
the cover and in the RFQ. Responses that are not received by the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE by the
deadline established in the RFQ shall not be accepted or considered by the City.
1.16. Capital Expenditures
The Successful Proposer understands that any capital expenditures that the Successful Proposer
makes, in order to perform the services required by the City in this RFQ, is a business risk which the
Successful Proposer may include in its proposed price. The City, however, is not and shall not pay or
reimburse any capital expenditures or any other expenses, incurred by any Proposer in anticipation
of a Contract award nor to maintain the approved status of the Successful Proposer if a Contract is
awarded.
1.17. RFQ Process Milestones
The anticipated schedule for this RFQ and subsequent Contract is as follows. All dates are
tentative and subject to change.
➢ RFQ available for distribution December 24, 2003
➢ Mandatory Pre -Proposal Meeting January 16, 2004
➢ Due date for Questions .... January 21, 2004
➢ Proposal Due Date February 4, 2004
➢ Initial Meeting of Evaluation Committee .. February 9, 2004
➢ Evaluation/Shortlist of Proposers by Evaluation Committee February 23, 2004
➢ Oral Presentations of Short-listed Proposers . week of March 8, 2004
➢ Recommendation from Evaluation Committee to City Manager March 12, 2004
➢ Recommendation from the City Manager to the City Commission. March 19, 2004
➢ City Commission Approval to execute Contract ....May 13, 2004
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SECTION II
2.0 RFQ SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Background
The City held a "Bicentennial Park Charrette," and numerous public meetings regarding
the future of Bicentennial Park. The effort to redesign Bicentennial Park reflects a growing
public movement to preserve and enhance public parks in the City and was initiated by the
Urban Environment League (UEL) shortly before the community and City commissioners
engaged in public discussion with the Florida Marlin's owner to keep the baseball stadium
out of Bicentennial Park and reclaim it as South Florida's premier public park.
The Miami City Commission committed itself to the underutilized Park's revival on April
2, 2000 when it passed a resolution to renew Bicentennial Park as a "premier public park."
During that time, the Miami Museum of Science and the Miami Art Museum completed a
multi -year site and funding analysis for the development of new, world -class institutions at
Bicentennial Park. In July 2000, the trustees of both the Miami Art Museum and the
Miami Museum of Science adopted a joint resolution establishing the collaborative goal of
creating "Museum Park Miami" in Bicentennial Park.
The Miami City Commission created the advisory Bicentennial Park/Waterfront Renewal
Committee and, in conjunction with the City's Planning & Zoning Department, hired the
urban design firm Dover, Kohl and Partners (Dover Kohl) to propose three options for
the Park based on public input; the Bicentennial Park Charrette.
On February 10, 2001, more than 350 people showed their support and participated in the
day long charrette/public design workshop led by Dover Kohl.
Dover Kohl presented to City Commission the outcome of the Charrette; three
development options for the park that reflect the citizen's vision for public park land; one
of purely open space, a second as a'cultural'park with two museums and a third of mixed
uses including retail.
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In preparation of Bicentennial Park's redevelopment as Museum Park, the City
Commission in October 2001 proposed a citywide referendum for the $255 million
.Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond issue. The bond program
specifically includes $10 million for Bicentennial Park infrastructure improvements and
$3.5 million for each museum as a challenge grant for planning and pre-developrnent costs.
The bond referendum was approved by City voters on November 13, 2001. The resolution
adopted on July 25, 2002 designates the City commission's choice of the third option,"A
Cultural Park" also known as Museum Park Miami as the official design development
option for Bicentennial Park.
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MUSEUM PARK MIAMI
CHARRETTE MASTER PLAN VISION
1 Infill Development
2. Redesigned Boulevard
3. Palm Court/Plaza
4. Community Ha]1
5. Pump Station with Improved Facade
6. Maritime Activities at FEC Slip
7. New Seawall: north, south, west.
8. Transit Entry Green
9. Central Open Space: The Ellipse Lawn
10. North: Miami Art Museum
South: Miami Museum of Science
11. Restaurant Splash Fountain
12. Carousel
13. Pavilion
14. Public Overlook
15. Baywalk Esplanade
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The Charrette's Museum Park Miami master plan vision consists of outdoor exhibition
grounds with destinations inside the park. The museums sited along Biscayne Boulevard
on the western edge of the park frame the open space view of Biscayne Bay and provide a
civic, public facade to Biscayne Boulevard. The museums' service areas are hidden. from
public view. Outdoor museum exhibits and grounds are adjacent to the museums and
located outside the open sight line between 10`h and 11 `h streets. The water's edge is
preserved as open space with unobstructed views. The vehicular access to the museums is
designed as narrow tree lined scenic drives. A central open space is maintained for a
multipurpose recreation/special events area.
Charrette Design Elements and Objectives
Elements of the Park:
Trees, plaza, square within park, baywalk, water -related programming, landmark(s),
pedestrian activities, green open spaces of varying sizes for diverse uses, a large
open space for special events appropriate to a major museum park,
corridors/boulevards linking park to adjacent neighborhoods, points of interest,
fountains, sculpture garden, cultural, educational museum programming, water slip,
arboretum, future proposal to submerge I-395, mixed -use building along the FEC
slip, connection to arena and bayside via a continuous bay- walk.
The community will define success for the park as:
■ Preservation of Bicentennial Park primarily as parkland with open views to the
water with emphasis along the FEC slip as well as the eastern most edge of the
park, people in the park, and the park seen as icon for Miami.
Objectives:
• Park as a neighborhood park and regional park; create visual and physical access to
the water, create improved pedestrian connections, connect park to existing
neighborhoods including neighborhoods along the Bay, use park day and night,
create a contextual space and instill a sense of place that captures the uniqueness of
Miami and South Florida.
City of Miami, Florida RFQ No. 03-04-022
Issues:
• Safety, access, human scale, use/user groups, adjacent neighborhood connections,
pump station, existing boundaries, financing/maintenance, limited parking for park
use.
Adjacent Neighborhoods:
• Overtown Park West, Omni, Brickell, Downtown Central Business District.
Improvements in process and under consideration:
1. Biscayne Boulevard Sidewalk Widening Project:
■ Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been working with the Planning
and Zoning Department on the realignment of Biscayne Boulevard. The
development drawings of the project include a pedestrian friendly boulevard that
includes: wider sidewalks, a landscaped median, pedestrian crossings and on -street
parking on the west side of Biscayne Boulevard.
2. Submerge I-395:
• The Omni, Edgewater and Media Arts District is separated from the Downtown,
Southeast Overtown/Park West and Bicentennial Park area by a major east -west
expressway (I-395). Currently, options are being studied for plans to reinforce the
north -south linkages, including Biscayne Boulevard, N.E. 2'd Avenue, N.E. 1"
Avenue, NW 1" Avenue, and North Miami Avenue. One option is to submerge
the major east -west expressway and bridge the north -south thoroughfares. To
reduce. the impact of the construction, the east -west expressway will also introduce
a new alignment to the north; thereby, increasing the size and defining a new
geometry for the north side of the park. New linkages and terminating vistas will
also be established for this section of the park.
Sea Wall Improvements
• The City has initiated environmental studies for the restoration of the north and
eastern bank of the FEC slip and eastern seawall along Biscayne Bay. The result of
the study is the proposed restoration of the seawall along Bicentennial Park. An
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RFP has been issued for the reconstruction of the sea wall and reconstruction
permits are being obtained from the necessary departments for their approval.
Project Purpose and Need
The City is committed to developing Bicentennial Park as a component of a complex, long-term
transformation and reclamation of southern Biscayne Boulevard into a cultural and entertainment
corridor, stimulating the community's economic and social vitality. Museum Park Miami must be a
world -class art museum and a world -class science center. The goals of the redevelopment of
Museum Park Miami at Bicentennial Park are to:
• Restore the Park's waterfront land to public use and maintain long-term viability
• Help revitalize downtown Miami and its surrounding neighborhoods
• Build educational and cultural resources for the region
• Strengthen Greater Miami's tourism economy
• Create a world -class destination to attract residents and visitors of all ages
• Enhance pedestrian links and connections to adjacent neighborhoods.
2.2 Scope of Work
The selected team of consultants (aka "Successful Proposer") shall review all studies undertaken or
under development by the City of Miami and all other relevant studies for the site.. The Successful
Proposer shall identify any constraints and opportunities, as well as prioritize recommendations for:
• Design development of vision and identity for "Museum Park Miami".
• Environmental issues with specific recommendations related to the County pump station,
sea wall improvement, or any othet site located in Bicentennial Park.
• ' Planning including design guidelines for Park and Museums.
• Siting for museum buildings and related open spaces, including but not limited to building
footprint and outdoor programming space for each museum.
• Infrastructure planning, including master site grading and drainage, including emergency
power services, flood zones and familiarity with FEMA regulations.
• Significant physical gateways to the Park and important view corridors •(water view access
and visual access to both -museums).
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• Transportation analysis, including access roadway design (truck/loading access for
deliveries); pedestrian, circulation and transportation, including servicing and parking
facilities; security; accessibility by foot, car, bus, metro -mover, potential bay link and water.
Analysis of pedestrian and vehicular circulation impacts related to the County pump
• Compatible Park amenities for visitors.
• Baywalk, promenade and streetscape improvements and amenities. .
•• Park governance based on best international practices as it relates to long-term
station,
viability
planning and park management and maintenance issues, taking into account the roles and
responsibilities of the City, Miami Art Museum, Miami Museum of Science and Miami Dade
county for the day-to-day as well as the long-term operations of Museum Park as a major
civic complex with regional, national and international impact.
Revenue generating opportunities for the maintenance and cultural vitality of the park.
In summary, the RFQ scope of work for the master plan includes: circulation patterns within
the site and form the street; identification of the site infrastructure and any deficiencies (water,
sewer, electrical, communications including the impact of new technologies); planning and
design guidelines for complex and museums; guidelines for programming the open space;
governance; vehicular access to park coordinated with FDOT.
The Successful Proposer shall collaborate with the two museums to coordinate technical and
operational issues to ensure that each museum's needs are met with the greatest possible
efficiency.
The Successful Proposer shall specifically address planning, design and development issues in
the context of the overall development goals of the Bicentennial Park area.
The Successful Proposer shall give special consideration to the impact of the, park on the
surrounding neighborhoods. Considerations shall include, but not be limited to, architectural
compatibility, traffic patterns, noise and light levels, visual impact and other neighborhood
concerns.
The Successful Proposer shall prepare cost estimates for all recommendations made as a result
of the proposed design for the project.
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The Successful Proposer shall provide design development drawings of the Master Plan ready
for construction drawings.
It is the City's desire that all work to be performed pursuant to this RFQ be completed no later
than one (l) year after Contract execution, however, it is the City's desire for this project to be
completed before that time. Due to the priority nature of this project, liquidated damages for
failure to meet time requirement will be reflected in said Contract with the Successful Proposer.
Said liquidated damages may be applied should Successful Proposer fail to meet said time
requirement.
2.3 Process of Conceptual Designs and Contract Administration
Required designs will be developed with the input of City staff, the various City Boards and
Committees, as well as area residents and other interested individuals and groups. The time for
these activities shall be included in the Proposals submitted to the City.
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SECTION III
3.0. RFQ GENERAL CONDITIONS
3.1. Acceptance/Rejection
The City Manager reserves the right to approve the recommendation of the evaluation committee
and submit to the City Commission; reject the recommendation of the evaluation committee and
instruct the evaluation committee to re-evaluate and make further recommendations; reject all
Proposals; or recommend that the City Commission reject all Proposals. reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all Responses or to select the Proposer that, in the opinion of the City, will be in the
best interest of and/or the most advantageous to the City.
The City also reserves the right to reject the Response of any Proposer(s) who has previously failed
to properly perform under the terms and conditions of a contract, to deliver on time contracts of a
similar nature, and who is not in a position to perform the requirements defined in this RFQ. The
City reserves the right to waive any irregularities and technicalities and may, at its discretion,
withdraw and/or re -advertise the RFQ.
3.2. City Not Liable for Delays
It is further expressly agreed that in no event shall the City be liable for, or responsible to, the
Consultant, any sub -consultant, or to any other person for, or on account of, any stoppages or delay
in the work herein provided for by injunction or other legal or equitable proceedings or on account
of any delay for any cause over which the City has no control. The contract will include a no
damage for delay clause.
3.3. Contract Award and City's Rights
The City Manager or designee of the City, reserves the right, as it determines to be in its best
interest, to accept or reject any or all responses to this RFQ, waive informalities,_technicalities,
minor irregularities, and request re -bids on the services specified in the RFQ.
3.4. Cost Incurred By Proposers
All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of Responses to the City, or any work
performed in connection therewith shall be borne by the Proposer(s).
3.5. Legal Requirements
This RFQ is subject to all applicable federal, state, county, City and local laws, codes, ordinances,
rules and regulations that in any manner affect any and all of the services covered herein. Lack of
knowledge by the Proposer shall in no way be cause for relief from responsibility.
3.6. Minority / Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program
Ordinance No. 10062, as amended, entitled the Minority -and Women Business Affairs and
Procurement Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida sets forth " a goal of awarding at least 51
percent of the City's total annual dollar volume of all expenditures for all goods and services, to
Black, Hispanic and Women minority business enterprises on an equal basis." A minority business
enterprise is defined as a business firm "...in which at least 51 percent of said enterprise is owned by
Blacks, Hispanics, or Women and whose management and daily business operations are controlled
by one or more Blacks, Hispanics or Women." To achieve the goal established by Ordinance 10062,
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vendors doing business with the City are encouraged to include minority firms as participants in
their Responses.
3.7. Local Preference
Local preference regarding this RFQ will be considered during the evaluation process for the
provision of a specific service(s).
3.8. Non -Appropriation of Funds
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated and budgeted or funding is otherwise
unavailable in any fiscal period for payments due under the Contract, then the City, upon written
notice to the Consultant or his/her assignee of such occurrence, shall have the unqualified right to
terminate the Contract without any penalty or expense to the City. No guarantee, warranty or
representation is made that any particular or any project(s) will be awarded to any frrm(s).
3.9. Occupational License Requirement
Any Proposer with a business location in the City, who submits a Proposal under this RFQ, shall
meet the City's Occupational License Tax requirements in accordance with Chapter 31.1, Article I of
the City of Miami Charter. Proposers with a business location outside the City of Miami shall meet
their local Occupational License Tax requirements. A copy of the license must be submitted with
the Proposal; however, the City may at its sole option and in its best interest allow the Proposer to
supply the license to the City during the evaluation period, but prior to award.
3.10. Payment
Payments to the Successful Proposer shall be made in arrears, and based on work performed to the
satisfaction of the City. No advance payments will be made at any time.
Payment shall be made after delivery, within 45 days of receipt of an invoice for
services/goods and pursuant to Florida Statute 218.74 (Florida's Prompt Payment Act) and
other applicable laws.
3.11. One Proposal
Only one (1) Proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or joint venture will be
considered in response to this RFQ.
3.12. Minimum Qualification Requirements
Each firm interested in responding to this Request for Qualifications must provide the information
on the firm's qualifications and experience, qualifications of the project team, Project Manager's
experience, and previous similar projects, and complete and return Standard Form (SF) 254 and
Form 255.
Additionally, Proposer must:
a. be an established firm for a minimum of two (2) years, and Proposer, or its owner(s)
and/or principal(s), must have a minimum of five (5) years related experience.
b. the individual proposed as the Project Manager must have a minimum of five (5) years
experience in architectural, urban design, engineering and/or landscape architectural
services, and have served as project manager/construction manager on similar projects
on a minimum of three (3) previous occasions.
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See Section 5.0 "Instructions for Submitting a Response: (Submission Requirements)." Submittals
that do not respond completely to all requirements may be considered non -responsive and
eliminated from the process.
3.13. On-line Vendor Registration
It is the policy of the City that all prospective Proposers register on-line at
http://www.ci.rruarru.fl.us/procurement, click on the link, Vendor Registration, fill out all required
fields, and indicate the commodities/services which prospective Proposer can regularly supply to the
City for bid / RFQ notification purposes sent by the City to registered prospective Proposer via
email or facsimile transmission, or both. Prospective Proposer who have already registered
previously are not required to re -register.
Unless, prospective Proposer has to update its information concerning changes such as ownership,
new address, telephone number, fax, commodities, etc. Prospective Proposer can access its Vendor
Profile by selecting the link; modify profile, and entering its assigned User ID and Password.
All prospective Proposers should register on-line, regardless if Proposer submits a Bid or the
"Statement of No Bid Form", The City will make its best effort to source all registered vendor with
the related commodity or service of future bid/RFQ solicitations and send bid/RFQ notification via
the email or facsimile, or both. Bid/RFQ Notification sent via e-mail to prospective Proposer will
contain a link of the solicitation to download the document, and the entire document will be sent via
facsimile to those prospective Proposers who choose to be contacted via fax. A Purchase Order
will not be issued by the City unless the Successful Proposer has registered on-line. For any
questions, contact the Vendor Registration Section at (305) 416-1913.
3.14. Public Entity Crimes
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.
3.15. Resolution of Protests
Any actual or prospective contractual parry who feels aggrieved in connection with the solicitation
or award of a contract may protest in writing to the Director of Purchasing/Chief Procurement
Officer who shall have the authority, subject to the approval of the City Manager and the City
Attorney, to settle and resolve a protest with final approval by the City Cornrnission. Bidders are
alerted to Section 18-103 of the City's Ordinance No. 12271 describing the protest procedures.
Protests failing to meet the requirements for filing shall NOT be accepted. Failure of a party to
timely file shall constitute a forfeiture of such party's right to file a protest. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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3.16. Review of Responses for Responsiveness
Each Proposal will be reviewed to determine if it is responsive to the submission requirements
outlined in the RFQ. A "responsive" Proposal is one which follows the requirements of the RFQ,
includes all documentation, is submitted in the format outlined in the RFQ, is, of timely submission,
and has appropriate signatures as required on each document. Failure to comply with these
requirements may deem a Proposal non -responsive. A responsible Proposer is one that has the
capability in all respects to fully perform the requirements set forth in the Proposal, and that has the
integrity and reliability, which will assume good faith performance.
3.17. Sales Tax
The City is State Sales Tax exempt. Notwithstanding, Proposers should be aware of the fact that all
materials and supplies which are purchased by the Proposer for the completion of the contract is
subject to the Florida State Sales Tax in accordance with Section 212.08 Florida Statutes as amended
and all amendments thereto and shall be paid solely by the Proposer.
3.18. First -Source Hiring Agreements.
(a) The 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 loans, 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 following 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 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.
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(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.
3.19 Employees are Responsibility of Successful Proposer
All employees of the Successful Proposer shall be considered to be, at all times, the sole employees
of the Successful Proposer under its sole direction and not an employee or agent of the City. The
Successful Proposer shall supply competent and physically capable employees. The City may require
the Successful Proposer to remove an employee the City deems careless, incompetent, insubordinate
or otherwise objectionable and whose continued employment under this contract is not in the best
interest of the City. Each employee shall have and wear proper identification.
All the services required herein shall be performed by the Successful Proposer, and all personnel
engaged in performing the services shall be fully qualified to perform such services.
All personnel of the Successful Proposer must be covered by Workers Compensation,
unemployment compensation and liability insurance, a copy of which is to be provided to the City.
No personnel of the Successful Proposer may receive any City employment benefit.
3.20. Use of Name
The City is not engaged in research for advertising, sales promotion, or other publicity purposes. No
advertising, sales promotion or other publicity materials containing information obtained from this
Proposal are to be mentioned, or imply the name of the City, without prior express written
permission of the City Manager or the City Cornmission.
3.21. Collusion
The Proposer, by submitting a Proposal, certifies that its Proposal is made without previous
understanding, agreement or connection either with any person, firm, or corporation submitting a
Proposal for the same services, or with the City's Purchasing Department or initiating Department.
The Proposer certifies that its Proposal is fair, without control, collusion, fraud, or other illegal
action. The Proposer further certifies that it is in compliance with the conflict of interest and code
• of ethics laws. The City will investigate all situations where collusion may have occurred and the City
reserves the right to reject any and all Responses where collusion may have occurred.
3.22 Ownership of Documents
Proposer understands and agrees that any information, document, report or any other material
whatsoever which is given by the City to Successful Proposer or which is other wise obtained or
prepared by Successful Proposer pursuant to or under the terms of the RFQ is and shall at all
times remain the property of the City. Successful Proposer agrees not to use any such
information, document, report or material for any other purpose whatsoever without the written
consent of the City, which may be withheld or conditioned by the City in its sole discretion.
3.23 Unauthorized Work
Neither the qualified Proposer(s) nor any of his/her employees shall perform any work unless duly
authorized by the Contract Administrator or his designated representative. The qualified Proposer(s)
shall not be paid for any work performed outside the scope of the contract or any work performed
by an employee not otherwise previously authorized.
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SECTION IV
4.0. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT
4.1. Authorization
Upon authorization of the City Commission (if required) the City Manager or his authorized
designee shall negotiate all aspects of the Contract with the Successful Proposer. The City Attorney's
Office will provide assistance to the City Manager or his designee during the negotiation of the
Contract and must approve the Contract as to legal form and correctness prior to the City
Commission's authorization (if required) for the execution of the Contract by the City Manager. The
Contract shall comply with all applicable laws, City Charter, and code provisions. The contract shall
include certain clauses which will safeguard the interests of the City including, without limitations,
cancellation for convenience, hold harmless/indemnity, no damages for delay and no adverse
interest to the City clauses.
4.2. General
The Contract shall address, but not be limited to, the following terms and conditions:
4.2.1. Amendments to the Contract
The City Manager shall have sole authority to amend the Contract on behalf of the
City.
4.2.2. Assignment of Contract
The Successful Proposer shall not assign any portions thereof, or any part of his/her
operations, without written permission granted by the City through the City
Manager, in the City's sole discretion.
4.2.3. Compliance with Orders and Laws and Cancellation
The Successful Proposer shall comply with all local, state, and federal directives,
ordinances, rules, orders, and laws as applicable to this RFQ. Non-compliance with
all local, state, and federal directives, orders, and laws may be considered grounds for
termination of Contract.
4.2.4.
Conflict of Interest
If any individual member of a proposing team, or an employee of a proposing
team/firm, or an immediate family member of the same is also a member of any
board, commission, or agency of the City, that individual is subject to the conflict of
interest provisions of the City Code, Section 2-611.
The Code states that no City officer, official, employee or board, commission or agency
member, or a spouse, son, daughter, parent, brother or sister of such person, shall enter into
any contract, transact any business with the City, or appear in representation of a third party
before the City Commission. This prohibition may be waived in certain instances by the
affirmative vote of 4/5 of the City Commission, after a public hearing, but is otherwise
strictly enforced and remains effective for two years subsequent to a person's departure from
City employment or board, commission or agency membership.
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This prohibition does not preclude any person to whom it applies from submitting a
Proposal. However, there is no guarantee or assurance that such person will be able to
obtain the necessary waiver from the City, even if such person were the Successful Proposer.
A letter indicating a conflict of interest for each individual to whom it applies shall
accompany the submission package. The letter must contain the name of the individual who
has the conflict; the relative(s), office, type of employment or other situation which may
create the conflict; the board on which the individual is or has served; and the dates of
service.
4.3. Contract Administrator
The Contract Administrator for the Contract shall be:
Name Maria Nardi, Chief of Urban Design
or Her Designee
Department Department of Planning and Zoning
Address 444 S.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
4.4. Contract / Project Manager
Proposer shall include the name and telephone, and/or beeper number of the firm's intended City's
Project Manager. In the event the Contract is awarded to Proposer, the City's Project Manager,
designated by Successful Proposer, shall be available at one of these contact numbers on a daily
basis during at least regular business hours, Monday through Friday, for purposes of addressing
complaints and receiving information as to Contract performance. Should the Project Manager
deemed acceptable by the City leave the Successful Proposer's firm for any reason, the City reserves
the right to accept or reject any other proposed Project Manager.
4.5. Indemnification
The Successful Proposer shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its
officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnities") and each of them from and
against all losses, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees),
liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or
damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with
(i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by the Contract which is or is
alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or
negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnities, or any of them or (ii) the failure of the
Successful Proposer to comply with any of the requirements specified. within the Contract, or the
failure of the Successful Proposer to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or
requirements of any governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance
under the Contract. Successful Proposer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Indemnities, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or
former employee of Successful Proposer, or any of its subcontractors, if applicable and as provided
above, for which the Successful Proposer's liability to such employee or former employee would
otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation or similar laws. The
Indemnifications will be interpreted to comply with 725.06, Florida Statutes. These
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Indemnification Provisions shall be interpreted and construed to comply with 725.06
and/or §725.08, Florida Statues, as applicable.
4.6. Insurance
Within ten (10) days after notification of award, the Successful Proposer shall furnish Evidence of
Insurance to the Purchasing Department, Department of Planning and Zoning, or to the Risk
Management Department. These departments are located at City of Miami, 444 SW 2 Avenue,
Miami, FL 33130. Please refer to Section 6.3 Indemnification and Insurance.
Execution of a Contract is contingent upon the receipt of proper insurance documents. If the
insurance certificate is received within the specified time frame but not in the manner prescribed in
this RFQ, the Successful Proposer shall be verbally notified of such deficiency and shall have an
additional five (5) calendar days to submit a corrected certificate to the City. If the Successful
Proposer fails to submit the required insurance documents in the manner prescribed in this RFQ,
within fifteen (15) calendar days after the Successful Proposer has been made aware of Commission
award, the Proposer may be in default of the contractual terms and conditions. Under such
circumstances, the Successful Proposer may be prohibited from submitting future Responses to the
City. Information regarding any insurance regwrements shall be directed to the Risk Management
Administrator, Risk Management Department, at (305) 416-1700. Additionally, Successful Proposer
may be liable to the City for the cost of re -procuring the services, caused by Successful Proposer's
failure to submit the required documents.
4.7. Hold Harmless
The Successful Proposer shall hold harmless and indemnify the City for any errors in the provision
of services and for any fines which may result from the fault of the Successful Proposer.
4.8. Audit Rights and Records Retention
The Successful Proposer agrees to provide access to the City, or to any of its duly authorized
representatives, to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Successful Proposer which are
directly pertinent to this Contract, for the purpose of audit, examination, excerpts, and
transcriptions. The Successful Proposer shall maintain and retain any and all books, documents,
papers and records pertinent to the Contract for three (3) years after the City makes final payment
under the Contract and all other pending matters are closed. Successful Proposer's failure to adhere
to, or refusal to comply with, this condition shall result in the immediate cancellation of the Contract
by the City.
4.9. Proposer's Warranty
Proposer warrants that no one was paid a fee, commission, gift, or other consideration contingent
upon receipt of an award for the services specified herein.
4.10. Ownership of Documents
The Successful Proposer is permitted to make and maintain duplicate copies of the files, records,
documents, etc. if the Successful Proposer is desirous of such records subsequent to contract
termination. However, in no way shall the confidentiality as permitted by applicable law be
breached.
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SECTION V
5.0. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE
The following information and documents are required to be provided with Proposer's Response to
this RFQ. Failure to do so may deem your proposal non -responsive.
5.1 Submission Requirements
The following documents must be submitted as part of the Response to this RFQ:
Each submittal must contain the following documents, each fully completed, and signed as required.
Submittals which do not include all required docwnentation, or are not submitted in the required
format, or do not have the appropriate signatures on each document, may be deemed to be non-
responsive. Non -responsive submittals will receive no further consideration.
A. CONTENTS OF QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
1. Table of Contents
The table of contents should outline in sequential order the major areas of the
submittal, including enclosures. All pages should be consecutively numbered and
correspond to the Table of Contents.
2. Executive Summary
Provide a Letter of Executive Summary and provide a brief narrative which includes
a statement of interest; identification of key team members and any sub -contractors
and work to be performed, if applicable; understanding of the scope of work, the
proposed approach to the work; understanding of the key elements; the project
manager/contact person; and deliverables.
3. Qualifications and Experience of Proposer
• Indicate the firm's number of years of experience in providing architectural,
engineering and or landscape architectural professional services.
• Provide a description of similar, completed projects, including a description of
the public facilitation process used in those projects;
• Provide any accreditation by professional organizations;
• Provide Experience in working with local, state, and federal government
agencies, particularly in working with a diverse community and governmental
constituencies; consensus building; and its ability to interface successfully with
other agencies or firms.
• Provide applicable Licenses and any other pertinent information;
• Provide Proposer's qualifications and experience related specifically to waterfront
urban design, landscape architecture, and planning - particularly for cultural
destinations with museums, including an emphasis on open space and
conceptualization of a Master Plan that integrates the waterfront.
• Discuss its experience in urban waterfront planning and design, including
experience in architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, land use
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planning, public outreach, transportation planning/engineering, environmental
studies, economic and financial analysis.
• Provide Proposer's track record of work particularly with museums accredited by
the American Association of Museums, and Association of Science and
Technology Centers, and its experience with an environment(s) sensitive to
parks, natural systems, and diverse cultural groups.
• Discuss its ability to plan and design public spaces in waterfront neighborhoods
that reinforce the public domain and human scale; its ability to address
transportation with the capability of analyzing pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular
flow patterns and linkages with and adjacent to the project area; and experience
with cultural park governance.
• Submit the Proposer's Standard Form (SF) 254 (linked Attachment to RFQ) and
provide any other documentation which demonstrates their ability to satisfy all of
the minimum qualification requirements. Submittals which do not contain such
documentation may be deemed non -responsive.
4. Ability to Perform Required Services
Qualifications and Experience of the Project Team
• Submit Standard Form (SF) 255 (linked Attachment to RFQ) for this
engagement.
• List the members of the project team by name, race, ethnicity, gender,
language(s) spoken, and specific tasks to be performed for this engagement.
• For the personnel to be assigned to this engagement, provide each of their
qualifications. Provide a brief resume including education, experience, previous
working relationships and work performed of a similar nature, licenses, and any
other pertinent information should be included for each team member,
including sub -consultants. Documentation should be provided which
demonstrates their ability to satisfy all of the minimum requirements.
• Describe any previous redevelopment and museum/science center development
experience. Include demonstrated experience on large-scale public sector
projects, both for the Project Team and those individuals assigned to
engagement.
Submittals which do not contain such documentation may be deemed non-
responsive.
Qualifications and Experience of the Project Manager
• Identify the Project Manager by name, job description, race/ethnicity/gender.
• Provide a comprehensive summary of the education, licenses, experience and
qualifications of the individual(s) who will be selected to serve as the Project
Manager(s) for the City. (Individuals MUST have a minimum of five (5) years'
experience in architectural, engineering or landscape architectural services, and
have served as project manager/construction manager on similar projects on a
minimum of three previous occasions.)
• Provide resume, licenses and discuss experience of a similar nature, particularly
as it relates to redevelopment and museum/science center development.
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Submittals which do not contain such documentation may be deemed non-
responsive.
Previous Similar Projects
Provide a list of similar projects. Information should include past performance on
projects of similar scope and nature, including. cost and budget control, quality of
work, and compliance with performance schedules and standards, along with the
following information:
• Client Name, address, phone number.
• Description of work performed by Proposer. .
• Year the project was completed and overall fees paid to firm.
• Total cost of the construction, both estimated and actual. Indicate reason(s) for
any cost overruns
• Describe the Proposer's most relevant master planning projects including the
following information:
• Project description including location, commencement and completion dates,
size of area, and public process
• Project photographs and renderings, 81/2" x 11"
• Specific implementation steps that were achieved following the Plan
• A client contact person, preferably the city or redevelopment project
manager, name, title, and telephone number for each project cited.
• Provide at least one (1) Sample Master Plan previously completed by
Proposer and similar in scope to that requested within this RFQ.
6. Project Approach to Scope of Work and Schedule
• Describe your overall approach and methodology given Bicentennial Park
Charrette's public input of desired design elements and objectives.
• Provide your understanding of the Scope of Work and the Museum Park's
purpose and goals.
• Describe the project's approach including engagement of museums, City
officials, park representatives and community stakeholders in a public process,
and its ability to interface successfully with other agencies or firms.
Discuss how Proposer would supervise personnel and manage engagement in
order to meet deadline(s) and budget.
List your current projects and discuss the firm's ability to allocate appropriate
time and resources to the project, in addition to current and expected 2004
workload.
Provide deliverables with time frames for completion of each deliverable. Specify
the time required for completion of enure engagement.
Discuss the Project Manager's ability to participate in community meetings and
public hearings and presentation to boards including but not limited to Parks
Advisory Board, Waterfront Advisory Board, Planning Advisory Board, and the
City Commission.
7 Minority/Women Business Enterprise Participation
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For Proposers seeking M/WBE consideration in the evaluation process, Proposers
must be certified by die City, State of Florida, Miami -Dade County School Board or
Miami -Dade County as an M/WBE prior to proposal submission date. Additionally,
the following documents must be submitted with Proposal, if applicable:
• City of Miami Minority/Business Affairs Registration Affidavit or an
Affidavit from one of the above listed entities
Local Preference
• Complete the attached Local Office Location Affidavit.
• Provide location from which the Consultant will be based to perform the
work.
9. Acknowledgment of Addenda and Respondent Information Forms
(Section 7) "RFQ Response Forms" (see check list).
Any firm(s) involved in a joint venture in its Proposal will be evaluated individually, as each firm of
the joint venture would have to stand on its own merits.
Proposer must clearly reflect in its Proposal any Sub -Consultants proposed to be utilized, and
provide for the sub -consultant the same information required of Consultant. The City retains the
right to accept or reject any Sub -Consultants proposed.
Throughout this RFQ, the phrases "must" and "shall" will denote mandatory requirements. Any
Proposer's proposed system that does not meet the mandatory requirements is subject to immediate
disqualification.
When responding to this RFQ, all Proposers shall adhere to the guidelines defined below. Any and
all Responses that do not follow the prescribed format are subject to immediate disqualification.
A. Completed Response forms, including all required forms included with this RFQ. Refer to
Checklist(s) for guidance on the information and documentation to be provided with Response.
B. Copy of Current City / County Occupational License(s), where applicable
C. Additional forms and Acknowledgments
Proposers should complete and submit as part of its Proposal all of the following forms
and/or documents:
•
•
•
•
7.1 RFQ Information Form
7.2 Certificate of Authority
7.3 Insurance Requirements
7.4 Local Office Location Affidavit
7.5 Debarment and Suspension Certificate
7.6 Statement of Compliance with Ordinance 10032
7.7 Copy of Proposer's Occupational License
7.8 Proof of current Miami M/WBE Certification, if applicable
7.9 Conflict of Interest, if applicable
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• 7.10 Complete Proposal, including all required documentation
Licenses, etc.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY
DISQUALIFY PROPOSER,
5.2. Response Format
One (1) original and ten (10) bound copies, of your complete response to this RFQ must be
delivered to:
Ms. Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
City of Miami
Office of the City Clerk
3500 Pan American Drive
First Floor
Miami, Horida 33133
Responses must be clearly marked on the outside of the package referencing RFQ NO. 03-04-022,
MASTER PLAN FOR BICENTENNIAL PARK "MUSEUM PARK MIAMI."
Responses received after the date and time stated in the RFQ will not be accepted and shall be
returned unopened to Proposer.
Responses received at any other location than the aforementioned or after the Proposal
submission date and time shall be deemed non -responsive.
Responses should be signed by an official authorized to bind the Proposer to the provisions given in
the Proposal. Responses are to remain valid for at least 180 days. Upon award of a Contract, the
contents of the Proposal of the Successful Proposer may be included as part of the Contract, at the
City's discretion.
Proposers must provide a response to each issue. Responses should be prepared in a concise manner
with an emphasis on completeness and clarity.
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SECTION VI
EVALUATION / SELECTION PROCESS
The procedure for response evaluation and selection is as follows:
1. Request for Qualifications issued.
2. Receipt of responses.
3. Opening and listing of all responses received.
4. A Certification Committee consisting of design professionals and City staff will
review each submission for compliance with the submission requirements of the
RFQ, including verifying that each submission includes all documents required. In
addition, the Certification Committee will ascertain whether the provider is qualified
to render the required services according to State regulations.
5. An Evaluation Committee, appointed by the City Manager, shall meet to evaluate
each certified response in accordance with the requirements of this RFQ. The
Committee shall select a minimum of three (3) firms deemed to be the most highly
qualified to perform the required service, unless fewer than three proposals are
received, to provide brief public presentations.
6. The Evaluation Committee shall forward their recommendation to the City Manager
in rank order the response or responses of which the Evaluation Committee deems
to be in the best interest of the City.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responses shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria and weight:
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
Qualifications and Experience of Proposer. 25
Ability to Perform Required Services 20
Previous Similar Projects 25
Project. Approach to Scope of Work & Schedule 25
Minority / Women Business Enterprise Participation 2.5
Local Preference (City of Miami) 2.5
100 %
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EVALUATION/SELECTION PROCESS - Continued
After considering the recommendation(s) of the Evaluation Committee, the City
Manager shall recommend to the City Commission, in rank order, the response or
responses which the City Manager deems to be in the best interest of the City.
8. The City Commission shall consider the City Manager's and the Evaluation
Committees recommendation(s) and, if appropriate and required, approve the City
Manager's recommendation(s). The City Commission may also reject any or all
responses.
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7.0. RFQ RESPONSE FORTS
RFQ No. 03-04-022
CHECK LIST
This checklist is provided to help you conform to all form/document requirements stipulated
in this RFQ and attached herein.
Submitted With
Proposal
7.1
RFQ Information Form
This form must be completed, signed, and returned with Proposal.
YES
7.2
Certificate of Authority, to be completed, signed and returned with Proposal.
Complete applicable form only.
7.2.1. Certificate of Authority (If Corporation)
7.2.2. Certificate of Authority (If Partnership)
7.2.3. Certificate of Authority (If Joint Venture)
7,2.4. Certificate of Authority.(If Individual)
YES
7.3
Insurance Requirements
Acknowledgment of receipt of information on the insurance requirements for
this RFQ (must be signed)
YES
7.4
Primary Office Location Affidavit, if applicable
YES ,
7.5
Debarment and Suspension Certificate (must be signed)
YES
7.6
Statement of Compliance with Ordinance 10032
YES
7.7
Proof of current Occupational License
YES
7.8
Proof of current M/WBE Certification, if applicable
Applies to M/WBE firms registered with the City
See 3.6 of General Conditions
Provide copy of registration.
YES
7 .9
Conflict of Interest, if applicable
See 4.2.5 of Special Conditions of Proposed Contract
YES
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7.1. RFQ INFORMATION FORM
RFQ NO. 03-04-022
MASTER PLAN FOR BICENTENNIAL PARK "MUSEUM PARK MIAMI"
I certify that any and all information contained in this RFQ is true; and I further certify
that this RFQ is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connections with any
corporation, firm or person submitting a RFQ for the same materials, supplies,
equipment, or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree
to abide by all terms and conditions of the RFQ, and certify that I am authorized to sign
for the Proposer firm. Please print the following and sign your name:
Firm's Name:
Principal Business Address:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail address:
Name:
Title:
Authorized Signature:
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7.2.1 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF CORPORATION)
STATE OF
SS:
COUNTY OF
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the
a corporation existing under the laws of the State of , held on
, 20 , the following resolution was duly passed and adopted:
"RESOLVED, that,. as President of the Corporation, be and is hereby authorized to execute the Proposal
dated, , 20 , to the City of Miami and this corporation and that their
execution thereof, attested by the Secretary of the Corporation, and with the Corporate Seal affixed, shall
be the official act and deed of this Corporation."
I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the corporation
this , day of , 20 .
Secretary:
(SEAL)
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7.2.2 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF PARTNERSHIP)
STATE OF
SS:
COUNTY OF
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a meeting of the Partners of the
organized and existing under the laws of the State of , held on
20 , the following resolution was duly passed and adopted:
"RESOLVED, that, , as of the Partnership, be
and is hereby authorized to execute the Proposal dated, 20 , to the City of
Miami and this partnership and that their execution thereof, attested by the
shall be the official act and deed of this Partnership."
I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of
20
Secretary:
(SEAL)
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7.2.3 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF JOINT VENTURE)
STATE OF
SS:
COUNTY OF
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that a meeting of the Principals of
the
organized and existing under the laws of the State of
, held on
20 the following resolution was duly passed and adopted:
"RESOLVED, that, as of the Joint
Venture be and is hereby authorized to execute the Proposal dated, 20 , to
the City of Miami official act and deed of this Joint Venture."
I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this , day of
20
Secretary:
(SEAL)
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7.2.4 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF INDIVIDUAL)
STATE OF
SS:
COUNTY OF )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that as an individual, 1
(Name of Individual)
and as a d/b/a (doing business as)
(if applicable)
exist under the laws of the State of
Florida.
"RESOLVED, that, as an individual and/or d/b/a (if applicable), be and is hereby authorized to execute the
Proposal dated, , 20 , to the City of Miami as an individual and/or d/b/a (if
applicable) and that my execution thereof, attested by a Notary Public of the State, shall be the official
act and deed of this attestation."
I further certify that said resolution is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of Notary Public this
,dayof ,20
NOTARY PUBLIC:
Commission No.:
I personally know the individual/do not know the individual (Please Circle)
Driver's License #
(SEAL)
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7.5. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
INDEMNIFICATION
Successful Proposer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees and
agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnities") and each of them from and against all loss, cost,
penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to
as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of
any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection With (i) the performance or non-performance of
,the services contemplated by the Contract which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in
whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Successful
Proposer or its employees, agents, or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Proposer"), regardless of
whether it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent, or contributing) by any
act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) -of the Indemnities, or any of them or (ii)
the failure of the Successful Proposer to comply with any of the provisions in the Contract or the failure of
the Successful Proposer to conform to statutes, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any
governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of the Contract. Successful
Proposer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnities, or any of them, from and
against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Proposer, or any of its
subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Successful Proposer's liability to such employee or
former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation or similar
laws.
Successful Proposer further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnities from and
against (i) any and all Liabilities imposed on account of the violation of any law, ordinance, order, rule,
regulation, condition, or requirement, in any way related, directly or indirectly, to Successful Proposer's
performance under the Contract, compliance with which is left by the Contract to the Proposer, and (ii)
any and all claims, andior suits for labor and materials furnished by the Successful Proposer or utilized in
the performance of the Contract or otherwise.
Where not specifically prohibited by law, Successful Proposer further specifically agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Indemnities from all claims and suits for any liability, including, but not
limited 'to, injury, death, or damage to any person or property whatsoever, caused by, arising from,
incident to, connected with or growing out of the performance or non-performance of the Contract which
is, or is alleged to be, caused in part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) or in whole by any act,
- omission, default, or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnities. The foregoing indemnity
shall also include liability imposed by any doctrine of strict liability.
The Successful Proposer shall furnish to City of Miami, c/o Capital Improvement Department, 444 SW 2nd
Avenue, 8th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130, Certificate(s) of Insurance prior to contract execution which
indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property
Combined Single Limit
Each Occurrence
General Aggregate Limit
Personal and Adv. Injury
Products/Completed Operations
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami included as an Additional insured
Employees included as insured
Contractual Liability
Waiver of Subrogation
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Premises/ Operations
Care, Custody and Control Exclusion Removed
II. AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Any Auto
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami included as an Additional Insured
Employees included as insured
Waiver of Subrogation
III. WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Limits of Liability
Statutory -State of Florida
$ 1,000, 000
IV. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/ERRORS AND OMISSIONS COVERAGE
Combined Single Limit
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Deductible- not to exceed 10%
The City is required to be named as additional insured, BINDERS ARE UNACCEPTABLE.
The insurance coverage required shall include those classifications, as listed in standard liability
insurance manuals, which most nearly reflect the operations of the Successful Proposer.
All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the
laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications:
The Company must be rated no less than "A" as to management, and no less
than "Class X" as to financial strength, by the latest edition of Best's Key Rating
Insurance Guide or acceptance of insurance company which holds a valid
Florida Certificate of Authority issued by the State of Florida, Department of
Insurance, and are members of the Florida Guarantee Fund.
Certificates will indicate no modification or change in insurance shall be made without thirty (30) days
written advance notice to the certificate holder.
NOTE: CITY RFQ NUMBER AND/OR TITLE OF RFQ MUST APPEAR ON EACH CERTIFICATE.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the Successful Proposer of his liability and
obligation under this section or under any other section of this Agreement.
The Successful Proposer shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required in
conjunction with this Section remain in force for the duration of the contractual period; including any and
all option terms that may be granted to the Successful Proposer.
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--If insurance certificates are scheduled to expire during the contractual period, the Successful
Proposer shall be responsible for submitting new or renewed insurance certificates to the City at a
minimum of ten (10) calendar days in advance of such expiration.
--In the event that expired certificates are not replaced with new or renewed certificates which cover
the contractual period, the City shall::
A) Suspend the Contract until such time as the new or renewed certificates are received by the City
in the manner prescribed in the RFQ.
B) The City may, at its sole discretion, terminate the Contract for cause and seek re -procurement
damages from the Successful Proposer in conjunction with the violation of the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
The undersigned Proposer acknowledges that they have read the above information and agrees to
comply with all the above City requirements.
Proposer: Signature:
(Company name)
Date: Print Name:
FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS FORM MAY DISQUALIFY YOUR RESPONSE.
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7.4. LOCAL OFFICE LOCATION AFFIDAVIT (COMPLETE ONLY IF YOUR FIRM IS LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI)
Please type or print clearly. This Affidavit must be completed in full, signed and notarized ONLY if your office is located
within the corporate limits of the City of Miami.
Legal Name of Firm:
Entity Type: (check one box only)
Q Sole Proprietorship
0 Partnership
0 Corporation
Corporation Doc. No:
Date of Issuance:
Date Established:
Occupational License No:
Office `Location
PRESENT
Street Address:
City:
State:
How long at this location:
The intention of this section is to benefit local bona fide bidders/proposers to promote economic development within the
corporate limits of the City of Miami.
I (we) certify, under penalty of perjury, that the office location of our firm has not been established with the sole purpose of obtaining
the advantage granted bona fide local bidders/proposers by this section.
Authorized Signature
Print Name
Title
Authorized Signature
Print Name
Title
(Must be signed try the corporate secretary of a Corporation or one general partner of a partnership or the proprietor of a sole
• proprietorship or all partners of a joint venture.)
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
[] Personally known to me, or
Subscribed and Sworn before me that this is a true statement this day of 200 a Produced
identification:
Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission expires
Printed name of Notary Public
Please submit with your bid copies of Occupational License, professional and/or trade License to verify local status. The
City of Miami also reserves the right to request a copy of the corporate charter, corporate income tax filing return and any
other documents(s) to verify the location of the firm's office location.
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7.5. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
(a)
Authority and requirement to debar and suspend:
After reasonable notice to an actual or prospective contractual party, and after reasonable
opportunity to such party to be heard, the City Manager, after consultation with the Chief
Procurement Officer and the City Attorney, shall have the authority to debar a contractual party for
the causes listed below from consideration for award of city contracts. The debarment shall be for
a period of not fewer than three (3) years. The City Manager shall also have the authority to
suspend a contractor from consideration for award of city contracts if there is probable cause for
debarment. Pending the debarment determination, the authority to debar and suspend contractors
shall be exercised in accordance with regulations which shall be issued by the Chief Procurement
Officer after approval by the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Commission.
(b) Causes for debarment or suspension include the following:
Conviction for commission of a criminal offense incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a
public or private contract or subcontract, or incident to the performance of such contract or
subcontract;
2. Conviction under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense
indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty;
3. Conviction under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or
Responses;
Violation of contract provisions, which is regarded by the Chief Procurement Officer to be
indicative of non -responsibility, Such violation may include failure without good cause to
perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of a contract or to perform within the
time limits provided in a contract, provided that failure to perform caused by acts beyond the
control of a party shall not be considered a basis for debarment or suspension;
5, Debarment or suspension of the contractual party by any federal, state or other governmental
entity;
6. False certification pursuant to paragraph (c) below; or
7. Any other cause judged by the City Manager to be so serious and compelling as to affect the
responsibility of the contractual party performing city contracts.
(c) Certification:
All contracts for goods and services, sales, and leases by the City shall contain a certification that
neither the contractual party nor any of its principal owners or personnel have been convicted of
any of the violations set forth above or debarred or suspended as set forth in paragraph (b) (5).
The undersigned hereby certifies that neither the contractual party nor any of its principal owners or
personnel have been convicted of any of the violations set forth above, or debarred or suspended
as set forth in paragraph (b) (5).
Company name:
Signature:
Date:
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7.6. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 10032
Proposer certifies that (s)he has read and understood the, provisions of City of Miami Ordinance No.
10032 (Section 18-105 of the City Code) pertaining to the implementation of a ''First Source Hiring
Agreement."
Proposer will complete and submit the following questions as part of the RFQ Proposal.
Violations of this Ordinance may be considered cause for annulment of a Contract between the
Successful Proposer and the City of Miami.
A. Do you expect to create new positions in your company in the event your company was awarded a
Contract by the City?
Yes No
B. In the event your answer to Question "A" is yes, how many new positions would you create to perform
this work?
C. Please list below the title, rate of pay, summary of duties, number of positions, and expected length or
duration of all new positions which might be created as a result of this award of a Contract.
RATE OE.PAY
POSITION/TITLE Hourly/Weekly ` DUTIES
C;PECTE,_
NUMBER;OF LENGTH.0
POSITIONS ` DURATION
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
(Use additional sheets if necessary)
PROPOSER NAME:
SIGNATURE/TITLE:
DATE:
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