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QUALIFIED PROPOSERS
RFQ 495344 - COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULING SERVICES
EXHIBIT A
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Contact Name
Telephone Number
Mobile Number
Fax Number
Email Address
World Waste Recycling, Inc.
4701 NW 35 Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Ms. Eileen Damaso
305-635-5144
305-343-2731
305-635-0087
edamaso(aworldwasterecvcling.com
Eastern Waste Systems, Inc.
1660 NW 19 Avenue.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Mr. Angelo Marzano
954-580-0615
954-214-1573
954-580-0616
amarzano@easternwaste.com
J & M Scaffolds of Florida, Inc.
11050 NW 36 Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
Mr. Rene L Guerra
305-953-6965
786-282-2700
305-953-5497
rene@imscaffoldsofflorida.com
Lopefra Corp.
7855 NW 29 Street, Suite 182
Doral, FL 33122
Ms. Rosemary L. Hartigan
305-266-3896
305-785-4075
305-266-9825
lekal@lopefra.com
Pronto Waste Services, Inc.
7000 NW 35 Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
Mr. Roberto Arencibia
305-691-0020
305-796-1660
305-694-1777
prontowaste@bellsouth.net
Southern Waste Systems, LLC
2380 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33317
Mr. Charles Gusmano
561-415-6050
561-762-3602
954-634-6006
cgusmano@swsfl.com
Great Waste & Recycling Service, LLC.
3051 NW 129 Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
Mr. Carlo Piccinonna
305-688-6188
954-496-3540
305-688-6188
carlo@great-waste.com
Waste Management Inc. of Florida
2125 NW 10 Court
Miami, FL 33127
Mr. Timothy B. Hawkins
954-984-2000
954-789-9037
954-984-2058
ineal2@wm.com
Sunshine Recycling Services of SW FL,
LLC.
3547 NW 49 Street
Miami, FL 33142
Mr. Nick R. Amundsen
800-390-9598
239-671-3144
800-390-9575
nick@srsfl.com
Load It Away, LLC
1851 Delaware Parkway
Miami, FL 33125
Mr. Gaetano Alessi, Jr..
305-537-6326
786-352-1144
305-808-8731
loaditawav@aoLcom.
galessiir@aol.com
Progressive Waste Solutions of FL, Inc.
3840 NW 37 Court
Miami, FL 33142
Mr. Damian Ribar
954-888-4303
917-837-0751
954-888-4320
damian.ribar@progressivewaste.com
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Created by: Terry Byrnes, CPPB, Procurement Contracting Manager
June 18, 2015 1 OF 1..
Department Director / Designee Approval
ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF MIAMI
NON-EXCLUSIVE
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND
THIS CITY OF MIAMI NONEXCLUSIVE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), made and entered into this day of
October, 2015 by and between the City of Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and
, a corporation, qualified and
authorized to do business in the State of Florida, (hereinafter referred to as "FRANCHISEE").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on September 28, 1999, Ordinance No. 11837 was passed by the Miami City
Commission which amended Chapter 22, entitled Garbage and Other Solid Waste, of the City
Code to allow regulatory permits for providing non-exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Services
with Commercial Franchises to qualified firms; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that FRANCHISEE is qualified to serve in
the aforesaid capacity in that it has met the specifications set forth in Request for Qualifications
No. 495344 and applicable sections of the Code and Ordinances of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, FRANCHISEE is desirous of obtaining a non-exclusive Franchise from the
CITY to provide Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services within the CITY as set forth herein;
and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions, promises and
covenants herein set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY and FRANCHISEE hereby agree to enter into this
AGREEMENT for furnishing Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services within the CITY, as
follows:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Each "WHEREAS" clause set forth above is true and correct and herein incorporated by
this reference.
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L2 The ATTESTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS and the remainder of FRANCHISEE'S
RESPONSE in reply to the solicitation for Commercial Waste Hauling Services,
submitted in response to RFQ NO. 495344 by FRANCHISEE is herein incorporated by
this reference.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
2.1 All Definitions set forth in the City of Miami City Code ("City Code"), Chapter 22, Section
22-1, entitled Definitions, as amended, entitled Garbage and Other Solid Waste and
Chapter 22 in its entirety, are hereby incorporated by this reference. All references to
Chapter 22, City Code, as amended, shall automatically incorporate by reference such
modifications to Chapter 22, City Code, as are passed and adopted by the Miami City
Commission from time to time, without the necessity of an amendment to this
AGREEMENT, having to be entered into in any such instance.
2.2 As used in this AGREEMENT, the following words and terms shall have the following
meanings, unless the context clearly otherwise requires:
Agreement shall mean this FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, as it may hereinafter be
amended or supplemented.
Agreement Collection Area shall include the entire CITY (except The Port of Miami), as
the boundaries of the CITY shall exist at all times during the life of this AGREEMENT.
Annual Franchise Fee shall mean the yearly fee charged by the CITY to each
FRANCHISEE who operates within CITY limits and collects garbage and trash. See
Section 22-50(b) of the City Code.
Annual Specialized Waste Handling Fee shall mean the yearly fee charged by the CITY
to each FRANCHISEE who operates within CITY limits and collects trash, excluding
garbage. See Section 22-50(c) of the City Code.
Biomedical Waste shall mean any solid or liquid waste which may present a threat of
infection to humans, including non -liquid tissue, body parts, blood, blood products, and
body fluids from humans and other primates; laboratory and veterinary wastes which
contain human disease -causing agents; and discarded sharps. The following are also
included: (a) used, absorbent materials saturated with blood, blood products, body fluids,
or excretions or secretions contaminated with visible blood; and absorbent materials
saturated with blood or blood products that have dried; and (b) non -absorbent, disposable
devices that have been contaminated with blood, body fluids or, secretions or excretions
visibly contaminated with blood, but have not been treated by an approved method.
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Biological Waste shall mean any solid waste that causes or has the capability of causing
disease or infection and includes, but is not limited to, biomedical waste, diseased or dead
animals, and other wastes capable of transmitting pathogens to humans or animals.
City Commission shall mean the local legislative body of the City of Miami. The City
Commission is the body that approves City Franchises. Any transfers, assignments,
amendments, conveyances, or delegations pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall only be
made with the approval of the City Commission and in accordance with the terms in Article
XIII of this AGREEMENT.
City Manager shall mean the duly appointed chief administrative officer of the City of
Miami. All actions of the CITY under this AGREEMENT that do not specify City
Commission may be performed by the City Manager or the Director serving as the
Manager's designee.
Commercial Business shall mean and include all retail, professional, wholesale, and
industrial facilities and any other commercial enterprises, for profit or not for profit,
offering goods or services to the public. This definition incorporates by reference the
definition of "Commercial Establishment" set forth in § 15-1 of the Miami -Dade County
Code.
Commercial Hauler shall mean a licensed City of Miami FRANCHISEE that operates
within CITY limits and provides certain services to Multi -Family and Commercial
establishments including but not limited to the following; garbage, trash, recycling, roll -
off, and specialized waste handling service, etc.
Director shall mean the Director of the Department of Solid Waste.
Franchise Fee shall mean the monthly percentage of Gross Receipts remitted to the City
by each FRANCHISEE. See Section 22-56 and Section 22-50 of the City Code, as
amended. By amending Section 22-56 and Section 22-50 of the City code, the franchise
fee may be amended or adjusted, from time to time. FRANCHISEE acknowledges and
agrees that the :monthly percentage of gross receipts payable, as amended, or adjusted, will
automatically apply to this AGREEMENT. FRANCHISEE also agrees that the City and
FRANCHISEE will promptly execute an addendum or amendment recognizing the
FRANCHISEE's obligation to pay such adjusted or amended fee as of the effective date of
such amendment. If FRANCHISEE fails to pay the adjusted; franchise fee, or fails to
comply with any addendum or amendment to this AGREEMENT, the FRANCHISEE shall
be deemed in default of this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article IX. Should a default occur
pursuant to Article IX, this AGREEMENT will be terminated pursuant to Article X.
Gross Receipts shall mean all monies, whether paid by cash, check, debit or credit,
collected from customers resulting from all transactions and activities in the
FRANCHISEE'S regular course of business and trade including administration fees,
garbage, industrial, solid waste, used cooking oil waste, sanitation, environmental charges
and fees, containerized waste, environmental waste services (vactor), equipment rental and
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leasing, fuel surcharge, construction and demolition debris, roofing materials, trash, litter,
maintenance, compactors, refuse and/or rubbish collection removal and disposal services
rendered, hand bag collection, recycling (excluding recovered materials at commercial
establishments as defined by §403.7046, Florida Statutes), or from any other source related
directly or indirectly from waste collection services, including, without limitations, all
income derived from leasing and renting of real or tangible personal property, the use of
dump trucks, grappling trucks, roll -off trucks, trailers, roll -off s, boxed in, framed, fenced
in, or otherwise designated storage areas, etc., containers, bagsters, chutes, and any other
vehicles and equipment used for collection and disposal of any debris by the
FRANCHISEE, exclusive of taxes as provided by law, whether wholly or partially
collected within the CITY, less bad debts. Gross Receipts shall not include income derived
from the transportation, storage, treatment, collection, and removal of biomedical,
biological, or hazardous waste as herein defined.
Hazardous Waste shall mean any solid waste, or a combination of solid wastes, which,
because of quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may
cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious
irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness or may pose a substantial present or
potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported,
disposed of, stored, treated, or otherwise managed.
Multifamily Residence shall mean and include any building or structure containing four
or more contiguous living units and intended exclusively for residential purposes. This
definition incorporates by reference the definition of Multi -family residential
establishment set forth in § 15-1, Miami -Dade County Code.
Neighborhood Cleanups shall mean periodic intensive removal of litter, debris and other
solid waste material from a designated area of the CITY, initiated or approved by the CITY,
its NET offices and/or recognized community based organizations or associations
including special event activities citywide.
Organic Waste shall mean a type of waste material which can be broken down into its
base compounds by micro-organisms and other living things, regardless of what those
compounds may be, and can be commonly found in municipal solid waste as green waste,
foodwaste, paper waste, and biodegradable plastics.
Permit Per Account Fee shall mean the charge assessed by the CITY beginning each
October 1, for each account and roll -off that is acquired or maintained throughout the Fiscal
Year by FRANCHISEE for the provision of commercial solid waste services.
Recycling shall mean any process by which solid waste, or materials which would
otherwise become solid waste, are collected, separated, or processed and reused or retuned
to use in the form of raw materials or products.
Recyclable Material shall mean those materials which are capable of being recycled and
which would otherwise be processed or disposed of as solid waste.
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Safety Inspection Fee shall mean a regulatory fee as referenced in Section 166.221,
Florida Statutes, which is a yearly remittance paid to the CITY by the FRANCHISEE for
inspection of all vehicles that the commercial haulers will use to conduct business, of
whatever source, within the City boundaries.
Specialized Waste Handling Services shall mean the collection and disposal of solid
waste that requires special handling and management, including, but not limited to white
goods (large electrical goods used domestically such as refrigerators, washing machines,
etc.), waste tires, used oil, lead -acid batteries, construction and demolition debris, ash
residue and biomedical and biological waste. It should be noted that these are
FRANCHISEES that are in the roll -off collection business and do not collect garbage.
ARTICLE III
GRANTEE
3.1 The CITY grants unto the FRANCHISEE the continued non-exclusive right and privilege,
with related obligations, to provide commercial solid waste services in, under, upon, over
and across the present and future streets, alleys, bridges, easements, public rights -of -way
and other public places within the CITY boundaries, present and future, for contracted
multifamily, commercial business, governmental, religious, educational, profit and non-
profit agencies and/or property owners for solid waste collection and disposal services.
3.2 The CITY further grants unto the FRANCHISEE the non-exclusive right and privilege,
with related obligations, to provide solid waste collection and disposal services for
construction, demolition and renovation sites located within the CITY on a contracted
basis.
ARTICLE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE
4.1 FRANCHISEE shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of all Commercial Solid
Waste and recyclable materials, excluding biomedical, biological, and hazardous waste.
Extraordinary material, unacceptable waste (acid, batteries, auto parts, excavating
materials, construction and demolition debris, roofing .materials, wood, pipe, steel, gas
tanks, etc.), dead animals, abandoned vehicles/boats and parts, large equipment and parts
thereto will not be collected by FRANCHISEE unless specifically required by the
generator (site whose processes and actions create the waste) and agreed to by the
FRANCHISEE.
4.2 FRANCHISEE shall make collection with as little disturbance as possible. Refuse
containers shall be thoroughly emptied and maintained in a clean manner. Any refuse
spilled by the FRANCHISEE shall be picked up immediately by the FRANCHISEE. The
removal of all refuse within 10 ft. of container will be the responsibility of the
FRANCHISEE. The FRANCHISEE will be held responsible for keeping the 10 ft. radius
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surrounding containers clean and free of waste and debris as long as container is on site.
Service minimums for multi -family dwellings shall be as follows:
■ 1-4 Units — 2 CY @ 2 x per week;
• 5-8 Units 3 CY @ 2 x per week or 2 CY@ 3 x per week;
■ 9-12 Units - 4 CY @ 2 x per week;
■ 13-16 Units 3 CY @ 5 x per week or 4 CY @ 3 x per week;
• 17-32 Units — 6 CY @ 3 x per week;
• 33-48 Units — 8 CY @ 3 x per week;
over 48 Units will require two 8 CY @ 5 x per week, with the City
monitoring Solid Waste pickup activity.
In case of insufficient service being noted, FRANCHISEE may be required to increase
service. As per Section 22-2 (b) of the City Code, as amended, no customers are to be
signed up for 1 x per week garbage collection service.
4.3 FRANCHISEE agrees that all containers shall be identified with its name and telephone
number and be sufficient in quantity and size to contain material as indicated in the City
Code. All containers serviced by FRANCHISEE shall be maintained in a clean and
serviceable manner at all times. At no time shall any of FRANCHISEE'S containers be
left on the public right-of-way. The City, at its discretion, may require an adjustment in
the location, pick up schedule or the size of the container(s) if they become an unsightly
nuisance, cause a civil violation to occur, pose a threat to the surrounding environment,
threaten the health and/or safety of the City's population or become unsanitary and/or
inoperable. Except as otherwise provided, all vehicles used in the collection and/or
transportation of waste shall be equipped with a leak -proof body of metal type. If a
FRANCHISEE uses a specially designed, motorized local collection vehicle for
transporting solid waste over short distances from residential or commercial stops to
waiting trucks, the container portion of such vehicle shall be equipped with a cover,
adequate to prevent scattering of the load. If any pickup truck or open -bed truck is used by
a FRANCHISEE, the load shall be covered with an adequate cover to prevent scattering of
the load. All vehicles shall be operated in conformity with all ordinances of the CITY. All
vehicles shall be properly licensed, registered, and equipped in compliance with the motor
vehicles laws of the State of Florida.
4.4 FRANCHISEE shall be responsible for creating and maintaining schedules and routes, as
well as, frequency of service within the limitations and under the provisions of the City
Code. FRANCHISEE shall be responsible for providing notification of same to its
customers immediately.
4.5 In cases of natural disasters, the City Manager may grant the FRANCHISEE reasonable
variance from regular schedules and routes. As soon as a declaration of an emergency is
issued by the Mayor, FRANCHISEE shall make reasonable efforts to secure its containers
in order to prevent hazards and/or threats to public safety and health. As soon as practicable
after such disaster, the FRANCHISEE shall advise the CITY and its customers of the
estimated time required before regular schedules and routes can be resumed.
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4.6 FRANCHISEE shall make its customers aware of Miami -Dade County's and City of
Miami's mandatory Commercial and Multi -family recycling ordinance and shall make
services available. FRANCHISEE shall submit to the Solid Waste Director an "Annual
Recycling Plan" which will describe resources and funds being committed to program; an
annual list of recycling accounts, quarterly reports describing recycling and diversion goals
and accomplishments, and financial resources spent for that purpose, along with a list of
non -recycling accounts. FRANCHISEE agrees to comply with Section 15 of the Miami -
Dade County Code, entitled "Solid Waste Management", as amended. All Multi -Family
and Commercial establishments are required to initiate a recycling program. The recycling
program shall be serviced by a licensed City of Miami FRANCHISEE, or a State of Florida
Certified Recyclables Dealer. Failure of FRANCHISEE to provide a recycling program
shall cause a default in this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article IX; failure to cure said
default may result in termination of said AGREEMENT pursuant to Article X.
See Section 22-51 of the City Code, as amended.
4.7 FRANCHISEE agrees to recycle, collect and dispose of the solid waste at designated CITY
buildings and properties, free of charge, pursuant to the City Code, as assigned by the
Director of the Department of Solid Waste. In -kind service assignments, including
recycling City facilities, will be made proportionate to FRANCHISEE'S percentage of
total contracted commercial accounts in the CITY. See Section 22-1 of the City Code, as
amended.
4.8 FRANCFHISEE agrees to collect and dispose of waste generated at assigned. Neighborhood
Cleanups, and other locations within the CITY, as an in kind service in proportion to the
FRANCHISEE'S percentage of the total franchise fees paid to the CITY. Such
assignments are to be established by the Director of the Department of Solid Waste, who
on any assignment which exceeds $500.00 in value, may require a Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU"), to be signed by the FRANCHISEE and the City Manager (or the
Director), which sets forth a guaranteed maximum charge/stipulated lump sum for such
assignment. Such a charge will consist of either a monetary amount, or a percentage of the
franchise fee agreed uponin the MOU. The CITY will only be liable to credit this offset
from the franchise fee and the FRANCHISEE will have no other monetary recourse, claim
or action against the City for any payment of the in kind service assignment under this
Section.
4.9 FRANCHISEE shall require that its employees wear clean unifouiiis or shirts bearing the
FRANCHISEE'S name; that each driver shall, at all times, carry a valid Commercial
Driver's License, for the type of vehicle being operated; that the CITY may request the
removal of any employee of the FRANCHISEE from City service who exhibits wanton
negligence, or is discourteous in the performance of his/her duties; and that no person shall
be denied employment by the FRANCHISEE for reasons of race, sex, age, creed, national
origin, or religion.
4.10 FRANCHISEE is required and hereby agrees by execution of this AGREEMENT to pay
all employees not less than the Federal minimum wage and to abide by other requirements
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as established by the Congress of the United States in the Fair Labor Standards Act, as
amended and changed from time to time and to comply with all applicable laws relating to
the employment of employees and the provision of commercial solid waste services. The
FRANCHISEE shall have on hand at all times, in good working order, such equipment as
shall permit the FRANCHISEE, adequately and efficiently, to perform its duties hereunder.
FRANCHISEE shall, at all times, have available reserve equipment which can be put into
service andoperation within two hours of any breakdown.
4.11 FRANCHISEE agrees to strictly adhere to the provisions of Section 22-46 and Section 22-
93, as amended, of the City Code, Chapter 22, which states that it shall be unlawful for any
FRANCHISEE to provide service to any commercial property within 100 feet of a
residential district between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and to strictly adhere to
any other terms and provisions of this AGREEMENT as specified in the Notice of
Violation, except and only as determined by the Director of the Department of Solid Waste.
Each Fiscal Year (October 1, through September 30), the amounts assessed for non-
compliance of this section will be as follows:
1st Non -Compliance: $ 300.00
2nd Non -Compliance: $ 500.00
3rd Non -Compliance: $1,000.00
Each Additional Non -Compliance: $1,000.00
For any other failure to comply with the terms of this AGREEMENT, the following
amounts will be due as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for violations of the
AGREEMENT as specified in the Notice of Violation.
First Violation:
Second Violation:
Third Violation:
Each Additional Violation:
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
These amounts are established for the failures by the FRANCHISEE to comply with this
AGREEMENT. It is not the intention of the City to assess the entire amounts for minor
failures to comply with the AGREEMENT unless they are of a recurring or continuing
nature. The City reserves the right to assess twenty (20%) of the amounts set forth in this
section for minor failures to comply with the AGREEMENT. The exact damages suffered
by the City cannot be known or ascertained and these amounts represent liquidated
damages due at the time of the violation.
4.12 FRANCHISEE is required, pursuant to Section 22-2 (b) of the City Code, as amended, to
notify the Department of Solid Waste, at least seven business days prior, of accounts for
which it will discontinue service and advise if said accounts are in arrears. Should any
accounts be in arrears and FRANCHISEE seeks remedy (court decisions, collection
agencies, judgments, mediations, etc.) the CITY shall receive from the amount of proceeds
collected, its applicable fees and be notified of any and all hearings and/or meetings so it
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may participate. Also, upon resumed service, FRANCHISEE agrees to immediately notify
the Department of Solid Waste. FRANCHISEE shall furnish such notification(s) as are
provided in Section 22-2, of the City Code.
4.13 FRANCHISEE acknowledges that under this AGREEMENT, price controls will be
primarily extracted through competition amongst the Franchise companies for existing and
future accounts. FRANCHISEE further acknowledges that any increase in pricing by the
FRANCHISEE could result in the customer seeking better pricing from another
FRANCHISEE. If the CITY identifies an illegal container placed and operating within the
City limits by a non -licensed. Commercial Hauler who is providing Commercial Solid
Waste Service without a Franchise from the CITY, the City will confiscate said container
and assess charges for man-hours, equipment, disposal and administrative costs and fines.
4.14 ALL equipment utilized to collect and transport solid waste in the CITY must be
conspicuously marked on both sides of the automotive unit with the name of the hauler,
vehicle number, tare weight, and cubic yard capacity. Identification information must also
be marked on all trailer and container units. All markings must be in letters and numerals
at least two inches in height.
4.15 At least annually (October 1) and as determined by the Director of the Department of Solid
Waste, each FRANCHISEE shall supply the following information on a flash drive, PDF
file, compact disc, or other acceptable format and in the manner prescribed by the Director
of the Department of Solid Waste:
(1) A listing, as of the reporting date, of the names and addresses of customers,
and the addresses of each location served.
(2) The number and capacity of each dumpster and compactor per account.
(3) The list of accounts within the City of Miami for which hand collection of
bags/cans is provided.
(4) An accounts receivable aging report for each City of Miami customer.
(5) A listing of City of :Miami accounts that were charged off as bad debts.
(6) A listing of the vehicles and equipment to be used in the City of Miami.
(7) Literature provided to each customer describing the goals and objectives
of the recycling programs offered by the FRANCHISEE and the
obligations under the Dade County mandatory multi -family and business
recycling code. All literature is to be provided in English, Spanish and
Creole.
(8) That the vendors in the area known as the "Produce Market" comprised of
produce vendors, bounded on; the East by Northwest Ninth Avenue, on the
North by Northwest Twenty -Third street, on the West by Northwest Twenty
Second Avenue and on the South by Northwest Twentieth Street and the
surrounding area, be provided with an Organics Recycling Program no later
than October 1.st, 2016 or utilize a facility as described in 4.15 (9). Such
program shall use composting and/or any other environmentally accepted
organics recycling program which diverts such material from any disposal
site.
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(9)
An organic recycling work plan that includes the utilization of a future City
waste conversion facility. A plan that uses (upon its' implementation) the
waste conversion facility. Such facility will require organic waste as the
primary feedstock to operate efficiently. Franchise haulers servicing the
"Produce Market" and other customers who generate significant amounts
of organic waste, such as grocery, produce, food waste and landscaping
materials agree to cooperate with the Solid Waste Department in delivering
valuable organic waste to the proposed City facility. The City will make
every effort to set a tipping fee that will only recover the operational costs
associated with running such facility.
ARTICLE V
FRANCHISE FEES
5.1 FRANCHISEE agrees to pay all applicable fees as contained and defined in Chapter 22 of
the City Code, ARTICLE II -DEFINITIONS of the AGREEMENT and the terms of this
AGREEMENT in its entirety, within specified time frames, as may amended or adjusted
from time to time by the enactment of City Code amendments as referenced in "Franchise
Fees" in Article II of this AGREEMENT:
5.2 FRANCHISE FEE: FRANCHISEE agrees to remit monthly to the CITY, twenty-four
percent (24%) of its Gross Receipts, generated from accounts within the City limits, or
$500.00 per month, whichever is greater. Accompanying the remittance, FRANCHISEE
must provide the CITY with a list of the customers' names, addresses, folio numbers, and
total amount collected. FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain a second list which reflects an
aging schedule of individual account charges which must be retained for a period of 60
months from the end of the AGREEMENT, and be made available at all times to CITY
auditors. Twenty-four percent (24%) of the total amount collected should equal the
remittance amount paid to the CITY. The remittance of the previous month's collection
should be received by the CITY on or before the last day of each month. Failure to remit
by the last day of the following month will cause the FRANCHISEE a one and one half
percent (1.5%) penalty per month on the balance due. If payment is past due in excess of
60 days, the Department of Solid Waste will initiate its procedure to revoke the
FRANCHISE and attach the Payment and Performance Bond for all monies due and owing
the CITY, including costs. It should be noted, that the twenty-four percent (24%) remitted
monthly to the City, should be calculated on all monthly gross receipts, excluding receipts
derived from biomedical, biological, and hazardous removal, as defined in the
AGREEMENT, collected from the customers, exclusive of taxes. As payment of the
franchise fee is assessed to the FRANCHISEE, FRANCHISEE may not write into its
customer bills or invoices a charge labeled "City of Miami Franchise Fee," or any other
language that serves to pass payment of Franchise Fees ontothe customer. The gross
percentage fee under this section does not apply to franchises engaged solely in biomedical,
biological, and hazardous removal services. The CITY may, from time to time, adjust this
fee by amending § 22-56 of the City Code. FRANCHISEE acknowledges it shall be obliged
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to pay such fee as adjusted or amended as of the effective date of such legislation and will
promptly execute an addendum or amendment affirming the foregoing.
5.3 ANNUAL FRANCHISE FEE: FRANCHISEE agrees to remit to the CITY annually (due
October 1) the sum of $10,500.00 for the right to be a FRANCHISEE for Commercial
Solid Waste Services within the City; said fee shall increase annually by $500.00. Failure
to remit the required annual franchise fee by the due date will cause the FRANCHISEE a
one and one half percent (1.5%) penalty per month on the balance due. A FRANCHISEE
that performs ONLY Commercial Solid Waste Services and a FRANCHISEE that
performs BOTH Commercial Solid Waste Services AND Specialized Waste Handling
Services will be subject to this annual fee. This fee does NOT apply to a FRANCHISEE
that performs ONLY Specialized Waste Handling Services. See Section 22-50 (b) of the
City Code, as amended. The CITY may, from time to time, adjust this fee by amending §
22-50 of the City Code. FRANCHISEE acknowledges it shall be obliged to pay such fee
as adjusted or amended as of the effective date of such legislation and will promptly
execute an addendum or amendment affirming the foregoing.
5.4 FRANCHISEE agrees to remit the $10,500.00 annual franchise fee by October 1st, as noted
in paragraph 5.3 above. FRANCHISEE further agrees on each anniversary (October 1)
throughout the term of the AGREEMENT, to increase said fee by $500.00. For example;
commencing October. 1, 2016, the annual fee due to the City will be $11,000.00, and so
forth throughout the AGREEMENT term.
5.5 FRANCHISEE agrees to remit to the City annually a Peiiiiit Per Account Fee in the amount
of seventy-five ($75.00) (due October 1st) for each account effective October 1st of every
new fiscal year to those accounts booked as of October 1st of every new fiscal year with
whom they contract for the provision of commercial solid waste services. See Section 22-
50 (a) of the City Code, as amended. In addition, for each new commercial account and
new roll -off box or container acquired after October 1, the FRANCHISEE agrees to remit
the fee due for the month that the account was acquired in (See Sec.22-50 City Code)
including $75.00 for each roll -off box or container placed in the City at any time during
the contract year. The remittance must be to the Finance Department by the end of the
following month. The FRANCHISEE may only pass on an amount not to exceed thirty-
eight ($3 8.00) of said permit per account fee to each contracted customer. Said permit per
account fee shall not be transferable. Effective October 1, 2015 the annual period will
begin October lst and end September 30th. All late payments of this fee will cause the
FRANCHISEE a one and one half percent (1.5%) penalty per month on the balance due.
5.6 Annual Specialized Waste Handling Fee: FRANCHISEE agrees to remit to the City
annually (due October 1st) the sum of $6,500.00 for the right to provide ONLY Specialized
Waste Handling Services within the City limits. It should be noted, if a FRANCHISEE is
providing ONLY Specialized Waste Handling Services within the City, the annual
franchise fee will increase by $500.00 per year. For example; commencing October 1,
2015, the annual franchise fee for Specialized Waste Handling Services due the City will
be $6,500.00, and so forth throughout the AGREEMENT term. All late payments of this
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fee will cause the FRANCHISEE a one and one half percent (1.5%) penalty per month on
the balance due. This fee does not allow the FRANCHISEE to perform Commercial Solid
Waste (Garbage) Services within the City limits. This fee applies to a FRANCHISEE that
ONLY performs Specialized Waste Handling Services within the City limits. See Section
22-50 (c) of the City Code, as amended.
5.7 Safety Inspection Fee: FRANCHISEE agrees to pay the City an annual $500.00 per vehicle
safety inspection fee if a vehicle or equipment operating in the City is found to be defective,
potentially unsafe or requires inspection by city staff to ensure that the Franchisee operated
vehicle is safe to operate. This is a regulatory fee as referenced in Section 166.221, Florida
Statutes. This fee is for the municipal inspection of the vehicles being used by
FRANCHISEE within the City. The inspection of each vehicle will occur at the City of
Miami Solid Waste Department. Vehicles that are used by FRANCHISEE to operate within
the City boundaries are subject to the safety inspection and its accompanying fee. The
vehicles will include, but are not limited to, roll -offs, grapple trucks, front and rear end
loaders, vactor trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and any other vehicles used for business,
collection and disposal of any debris by the FRANCHISEE.
ARTICLE VI
AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS
6.1 At reasonable times, and for a period of up to five (5) years following the date of final
payment by the FRANCHISEE to CITY under the terms of this AGREEMENT, the CITY
may audit, or cause to be audited, those books and records of FRANCHISEE which are
related to FRANCHISEE'S performance. FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain all such
books and records at its principal place of business for a period of five (5) years after final
payment is made, in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT. For Example;
franchise fees are due on October 31, 2015 for cash received in September 2015. The final
payment made under the AGREEMENT is due October 31, 2020. The audit term includes
the full term of the AGREEMENT, as well as the effective five (5) year term that follows.
Thus, under the terms of the AGREEMENT, an audit may commence through October 31,
2025. Auditee is required to pay all monies due as a result of such audits.
Note: If the three additional one (1) year options to renew are exercised, this timeframe
changes accordingly).
6.1.1 The City shall have the following inspection and audit rights as provided in §18-101 and §
18-102 of the City Code:
18-101 - Inspections.
(a) Solicitations and contractual provisions. City contracts shall provide that the city may inspect goods or
services at the facilities of the contractual party and perform tests to determine whether they conform to
solicitation requirements contained in invitation for bids or requests for proposals or, after award, to the terms
and conditions of the contract. Such inspections and tests shall be performed in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the solicitation and contract.
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(b) Procedures for tests and inspections.
(1) The chief procurement officer may specify general operational procedures governing the test and
inspection of all goods or services, sales or leases being performed under city contract by city departments,
offices and individual purchasing agents.
(2) The chief procurement officer shall inspect or supervise the inspection of all deliveries of supplies,
materials, equipment, contractual services or performance under lease agreements to determine
conformance with the terms and conditions upon which the order or contract was based. Any purchasing
agent or department may be authorized by the chief procurement officer to inspect deliveries or contract
performance in the manner stipulated with the approval of the city manager.
(3) The chief procurement officer may prescribe chemical, physical and other performance tests for goods
or services, including samples submitted with bids or offers and samples of deliveries and performance to
determine their quality and conformance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation or contract. In the
performance of such tests or inspections, the chief procurement officer shall have the authority to make use
of the laboratory facilities of any department of the city or any outside laboratory or special expertise available
to evaluate service performance.
(c) Conduct of inspections. Whenever possible, inspections and tests shall be performed so as not to unduly
delay or inconvenience the contractual parties. Contractual parties shall make available at no charge to the
city all reasonable facilities and assistance, in order to facilitate the performance of inspections or tests by
city representative.
(Ord. No. 12271, § 2, 8-22-02)
Sec. 18-102 - Audits.
(a) Solicitations and contractual provisions. City contracts shall provide that the city may inspect the books
and records of contractual parties to determine conformance with the solicitation requirements contained in
the invitation for bids or request for proposals or, after award, with the terms and conditions of the contract.
(b) Procedures for audits,
(1) The chief procurement officer may specify the general procedures for inspection of books and records
and for the conduct of audits of all goods or services, sales or leases under city contracts.
(2) An audit may be required when, in respect to an actual or prospective contractual party, there is:
a. A question as to the adequacy of accounting policies or cost systems;
b. A substantial change in the methods or levels of operations;
c. Previous unfavorable experience indicating doubtful reliability of estimating, accounting or purchasing
methods;
d. A lack of cost experience due to the procurement of a new supply or service; or
e. Other evidence that an audit is in the city's best interests as determined by the chief procurement officer,
the city manager or the city commission.
(c) Conduct of audits. Whenever possible, audits shall be performed so as not to unduly delay or
inconvenience the contractual party. Contractual parties shall make available at no charge to the city all
reasonable facilities and assistance, for the convenience of the city representatives performing the audit.
(Ord. No. 12271, § 2, 8-22-02)
6.2 The CITY, or its agents, may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect
FRANCHISEE'S facilities and perform such tests, as the CITY deems reasonably
necessary, to determine whether the goods or services required to be provided by
FRANCHISEE under this AGREEMENT conform to the terms hereof. FRANCHISEE
shall make available to the CITY reasonable facilities and render assistance to facilitate the
performance of all tests and/or inspections by CITY representatives. All tests and
inspections shall be subject to, and made in accordance with, the provisions of Sections 18-
99, 18-100, 18-101 and 1.8-102, of the City Code, as same may be amended or
supplemented, from time to time. FRANCHISEE also agrees to allow City auditors, during
regular business hours and after reasonable notice, to audit, inspect and examine the
FRANCHISEE' S financial records (as they relate to City of Miami revenue) including all
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fiscal books and records, sales tax returns, bank statements, general ledger (vouching City
of Miami revenue to the G/L), contract/agreement between FRANCHISEE and customer
and any other financial information deemed necessary, insofar as they relate to City
accounts, as well as, the FRANCHISEE'S entire customer base, in order to confitni the
FRANCHISEE'S compliance with the AGREEMENT. FRANCHISEE further agrees to
pay a one and one half percent (1.5%) penalty per month on any monies due and owing the
CITY, as a direct result of an audit from whatever applicable revenue stream during the
AGREEMENT term. In addition, if a City Audit reveals that FRANCHISEE under
reported gross receipts, and results in additional revenue due the City in the amount of
$20,000.00 (per Fiscal Year) or more, FRANCHISEE agrees to pay for the cost of said
Audit. Upon audit notification, FRANCHISEE agrees to deliver all financial information
and books and records to within the City limits, if said information is maintained outside
the City boundaries. All financial information and books and records shall be provided to
CITY audit staff in a data medium and format specified by the Auditor General. Data
medium includes electronic media such as CD and DVD, flash drives, and email
attachments. Appropriate data format requires data be provided in unlocked. Excel
spreadsheet format.
6.3 FRANCHISEE agrees to allow CITY auditors the right to copy any financial related source
documents when deemed necessary, to substantiate an audit finding. Also, any
FRANCHISEE requesting credit or refund for Franchise Fees paid to the CITY in error
will be required to pay for the auditing hours necessary to verify the claim.
ARTICLE VII
INSURANCE AND BONDS
7.1 FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain, for the term of this AGREEMENT, a public liability
policy in the minimum amount of $1,000,000; automobile liability insurance policy
covering FRANCHISEE'S operations with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage liability. FRANCHISEE'S certificate
shall also include workers' compensation coverage. The City shall be listed as an
additional insured for liability. Refer to Attachment D, Insurance Requirements.
7.2 FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain, for the term of this AGREEMENT, a Perfort'lance
Bond, executed by a surety company duly authorizedto do business in the State of Florida,
which shall be counter -signed by an agent for the company, resident in the State of Florida.
The amount of the bond for the first year of the AGREEMENT shall be no less than
$25,000.00, as security for the faithful performance of the AGREEMENT. The amount of
the bond for the second year throughout the term of the AGREEMENT including renewals
and extensions thereof, shall be equal to the FRANCHISEE'S previous 12 month franchise
fees paid to the CITY (including the annual franchise fee, monthly 24% franchise fee,
annual per account fee, and any other franchise fees paid to the City) or a minimum of
$25,000, whichever is greater.
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The surety shall have a rating classification of "A-" and a financial category of Class V as
evaluated in the current Best's Key Rating Guide, Property Liability. In lieu of a
Performance Bond, the FRANCHISEE may submit an irrevocable letter of credit, cash,
certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust
company payable to the CITY of Miami. The Performance Bond shall be submitted to the
Purchasing Department no later than ten (10) business days after approval of the
AGREEMENT by the City Commission and prior to the execution of the AGREEMENT.
See Section 22-47 (4) (b) of the City Code, as amended.
ARTICLE VIII
TERM
8.1 The term of the AGREEMENT shall be for a period of five (5) years with three (3) one (1)
year options to renew. The AGREEMENT shall commence October 1, 2015, and shall
terminate on September 30, 2020, with the three (3) one (1) year option periods through
September 30, 2023. The AGREEMENT shall become effective upon execution by the
parties hereto. See Section 22-57 (b) of the City Code, as amended.
8.2 The option to renew the AGREEMENT for the additional three (3) one (1) year periods
will be at the sole discretion of the City. Various criteria will be established prior to each
renewal period. During the review process for renewal, the established criteria will be used
in order to ascertain how well each FRANCHISEE performed since the inception of the
October 1, 2015, AGREEMENT. It should be noted that any FRANCHISEE that is not
renewed for any of the option periods, will not be allowed to operate within the City limits.
ARTICLE IX
DEFAULT
9.1 If FRANCHISEE fails to comply with any term or condition of this AGREEMENT, or
fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then FRANCHISEE shall be in default.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder, the CTTY, in addition to all remedies available
to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to FRANCHISEE, terminate this
AGREEMENT. This FRANCHISEE understands and agrees that termination of this
AGREEMENT under this section shall not release FRANCHISEE from any obligation
accruing prior to the effective date of termination. Should FRANCHISEE be unable or
unwilling to commence to perform the Services within the time provided or contemplated
herein, then, in addition to the foregoing, FRANCHISEE shall be liable to the CITY for all
expenses incurred by the CITY in preparation and negotiation of this AGREEMENT, as
well as, all costs and expenses incurred by the City in the re -procurement of the Services,
including consequential and incidental damages. See Section 22-58 (c) of the City Code,
as amended.
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9.2 If a default status is not cured and the AGREEMENT is terminated, the City has the right
to seize the Franchise and transfer it to a third party.
9.3 Except as set forth in 9.2, once this AGREEMENT is terminated, the FRANCHISEE will
have no authority to provide Solid Waste collection services in the CITY,
ARTICLE X
RIGHT TO TERMINATE AND/OR TRANSFER AGREEMENT
10.1 The CITY shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT, in its sole discretion, at
any time after the CITY gives written notice to the FRANCHISEE of a default of any of
the provisions in this AGREEMENT and the FRANCHISEE fails to correct the default or
cease the conduct as set forth in the written notice, within fourteen (14) working days of
the receipt by the FRANCHISEE of said notice from the CITY. See Section 22-58 of the
City Code, as amended
10.2 If the FRANCHISEE is in default and owes sums to the City, fourteen (14) days after notice
of default has been sent to FRANCHISEE, the City will have the option of transferring the
rights under that FRANCHISEE'S AGREEMENT to a third party. That right to transfer
the rights under that FRANCHISEE'S AGREEMENT may be exercised at any time after
the termination of the FRANCHISEE and no intent to later transfer those rights need be
expressed in any notice or other communication with FRANCHISEE.
10.3 FRANCHISEE has the right to appeal the revocation of this AGREEMENT to the City
Manager in accordance with the same time period as set forth in Section 22-49 of the City
Code. Said request for appeal must be in writing.
10.4 All complaints received by the CITY shall be resolved by the FRANCHISEE within twenty
four (40) hours, after notification by the CITY to the FRANCHISEE of said complaint.
The FRANCHISEE agrees to make all reasonable and expeditious efforts to resolve every
complaint. The FRANCHISEE shall perform every reasonable act to provide a level of
high quality service which will minimize complaints.
10.5 It is expressly agreed that in no event shall the CITY be liable or responsible to the
FRANCHISEE or its customers for any delay or temporary interruption in service because
of disputes between the parties or any cause over which the CITY has no control. In the
event of any condition which makes performance of contracts entered into under the terms
and conditions of this AGREEMENT impossible, FRANCHISEE agrees that the CITY
shall have the right to invite, notify, and qualify other Prospective Proposers of the
opportunity to provide collection and disposal services.
ARTICLE XI
NOTICES
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Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the other, it must be given by written
notice, sent certified U.S. Mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the party for
whom it is intended, at the place last specified and the place for giving of notice in
compliance with the provisions of this paragraph.
11.2 For the present, the parties designate the following as the respective places for giving of
notice, to -wit:
CITY of MIAMI
c/o City Manager
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida, 33133
FRANCHISEE
Copy To:
City of Miami
Director, Department of Solid Waste Director's Office
1290 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33142
ARTICLE XII
INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 FRANCHISEE shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its officials,
employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each of them from
and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's
fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or
death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of,
resulting from, or in connection with (i) the performance or non-performance of the
services contemplated by this AGREEMENT which is or is alleged to be directly or
indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether
active or passive) of FRANCHISEE or its employees, agents or subcontractors
(collectively referred to as "FRANCHISEE"), regardless of whether it is, or is alleged to
be, caused in whole or in part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act,
ornission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnitees, or any of
them or (ii) the failure of the FRANCHISEE to comply with any of the paragraphs herein
or the failure of the FRANCHISEE to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations
or requirements of any governmental authority, Federal or State, in connection with the
performance of this AGREEMENT. FRANCHISEE expressly agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may
be asserted by an employee or former employee of FRANCHISEE, or any of its
subcontractors, as provided above, for which the FRANCHISEE'S liability to such
employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under State
Workers' Compensation or similar laws.
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ARTICLE XIII
ASSIGNABILITY
13.1 There is no right to assign this AGREEMENT. The City Commission may allow an
assignment if it is deemed in the best interests of the. City of Miami ("CITY") to do so.
Under no circumstances may the City Commission consider assignment of a Franchise as
long as the FRANCI-iISEE has any outstanding balance to the CITY or is otherwise not in
complete compliance with the AGREEMENT. If the FRANCHISEE is up to date with all
payments to the CITY and is otherwise fully in compliance with the AGREEMENT, then
a FRANCHISEE may request consideration for assignment only as follows: by Certified
letter to the Director of the Department of Solid Waste with reports enclosed reflecting all
payments due to the CITY have been paid through the date of the letter. For the purposes
of this paragraph, "assignment" shall include any transfer of a majority of stock in a
FRANCHISEE or any significant change in ownership or control of the FRANCHISEE,
its officers, directors or personnel. The Director of the Department of Solid Waste must
be notified of any sale of a majority of stock in the FRANCHISEE and any significant
changes in the ownership of the FRANCHISEE, its officers, directors or personnel by
Certified letter no later than five (5) business days after such action. If assignment is
granted, the new FRANCHISEE will assume all obligations set forth in the AGREEMENT
and immediately comply with all terms of the AGREEMENT. If the CITY approves
assignment of this AGREEMENT, it may be conditioned on the proposed assignee
demonstrating fiscal solvency, reliability, and responsibility. Prior to consideration of
approval by the CITY, the proposed assignee must execute an Assignment/Assumption
AGREEMENT whereby they comply with every condition of the prior Franchise
Agreement and this AGREEMENT must be approved as to form and correctness by the
City Attorney.
13.2 This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, legal
representatives, successors, or assigns.
ARTICLE XIV
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
14.1 FRANCHISEE understands that agreements between private entities and local
governments are subject to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to
FRANCHISEE's operations and services, public records, conflict of interest, record
keeping, etc. FRANCHISEE agrees to comply with and observe all applicable Federal,
State, County and City laws, rules, regulations, Codes and Ordinances, as applicable to
FRANCHISEE and its operations and services, as they may be amended from time to time.
ARTICLE XV
NONDISCRIMINATION
15.1 FRANCHISEE represents and warrants to the CITY that FRANCHISEE does not and will
not engage in discriminatory practices and that there shall be no discrimination in
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connection with FRANCHISEE'S performance under this AGREEMENT on account of
race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin. FRANCHISEE
further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of his/her
race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied services, or be subject to discrimination under any provision of
this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XVI
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
16.1 FRANCHISEE is being engaged as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or
employee of the CITY. Accordingly, FRANCHISEE shall not attain, nor be entitled to,
any rights or benefits under. the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the CITY, nor any
rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. FRANCHISEE further
understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the
CITY are not available to FRANCHISEE, and agrees to provide workers' compensation
insurance for any employee or agent of FRANCHISEE.
ARTICLE XVII
GOVERNING LAW; VENUE; CIVIL ACTIONS
17.1 This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws, regulations, Codes and. Ordinances of
the Federal Government, State of Florida, Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami. This
AGREEMENT shall be construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida.
17.2 Venue in any claims, actions or proceedings between the parties shall be in Miami -Dade
County, Florida.
17.3 In order to expeditiously handle any claims, actions or proceedings between the parties
under this AGREEMENT each party voluntarily and knowingly: (i) waives their right to
demand a jury trial; (ii) waives their right to file a permissive counterclaim; (iii) agrees to
bear their own attorney's fees.
ARTICLE XVIII
SEVERABILITY
18.1 Should any section of this AGREEMENT, or any part thereof, or any paragraph, sentence
or word be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remainder hereof.
ARTICLE XIX
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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19.1 This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only AGREEMENT of the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and
obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior Agreements, promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this AGREEMENT are of no
force or effect.
19.2 It is further understood that no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or
conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document
executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith.
19.3 Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the CITY reserves the right, from time to time,
to levy other reasonable business, professional, and occupational regulatory fees, pursuant
to Florida Statutes § 166.221.
19.4 The City of Miami's Department of Solid Waste, may request such other reasonable
supporting financial documents, as reasonably needed, to evaluate the gross receipts of the
FRANCHISEE, for accounts subject to this Franchise Agreement.
ARTICLE XX
APPROVAL OF THIS AGREEMENT
20.1 Execution of this AGREEMENT by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Risk
Management Administrator and FRANCHISEE, shall constitute evidence of its approval.
ARTICLE XXI
ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED PROPOSERS
21.1 In addition, Qualified Proposer(s) agree that the CITY has the right to add additional
qualified proposers, (in the event any of the Franchises are cancelled, terminated, or the
FRANCHISEES otherwise cease to do business or provide adequate service within the
CITY), who meet all requirements of applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations and will
execute CITY furnished Agreements, to provide collection and disposal services, as
determined necessary by the CITY, through the duration of the contract in order to insure
availability and expediency of services. Each proposer who seeks to be added to the
Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Services contract shall be evaluated, consistent with the
requirements of this RFQ, to determine qualifications.
ARTICLE XXII
PUBLIC RECORDS
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22.1 Franchisee understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all
documents and information pertaining to City Agreements, subject to the provisions of
Chapter. 119, Florida Statutes, including without limitation Florida Statute § 119.0701,
and agrees to allow access by the CITY and the public to all documents subject to
disclosure under applicable laws. Provider's failure or refusal to comply with the
provisions of this section shall result in the immediate cancellation of this AGREEMENT
by the CITY.
22.2 Should FRANCHISEE determine to dispute any public access provision required by
Florida Statutes, then FRANCHISEE shall do so at its own expense and at no cost to the
CITY.
ARTICLE XXIII
TERMINATION
23.1 The CITY reserves unto itself the power to revoke all franchises granted pursuant to
Chapter 22 of the City Municipal Code, to change or limit the rights granted, or to
otherwise modify the franchises, in its sole discretion, by ordinance duly enacted by it.
Such action shall not be deemed a taking of property, contract, or other right of
FRANCHISEE, it being the express intention to reserve unto the CITY, the power in its
sole discretion, to alter the methods of solid waste collection employed in the CITY, and
the manner in which to provide for solid waste services delivered within the CITY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed
by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above written.
"CITY"
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation
By:
Todd Hannon, City Clerk Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
"FRANCHISEE"
a Corporation/LLC/ Ltd. Partnership (as applicable)
ATTEST:
By:
Print Name: Print Name:
Title: Secretary 1Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
Victoria Mendez
City Attorney
Ann -Marie Sharpe
Director, Risk Management
1 A company resolution indicating the signatory is authorized to sign for and bind the Franchisee, is required.
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I3ID ITEM:
BID NUMBER:
ctA,„61 MIAIVII OF ICE OF T E CIT
1311) SECURITY LIST
for Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Services
RFQ 495344
DATE BID OPENED: June 8, 2015
TIME: 300 p.m.
C ERK
'JAPER
BID TOT,AL
AMOUNT
BID BOND (F,41)
m
...CSUIER'S
Progressive Waste Solutions
N/A
N/A
Great Waste & RecYcling Service's, LLC
N/A
N/A
Waste Management In o of Florida
—
N/A
.
N/A
SRS Sunshine R.ecycling Serviees of SWFL
N/A
N/A
World Waste Recycling
—
N/A
N/A
Eastern Ws Systems, Inc
N/A
N/A
.1 & M Scaffolds of Florida, Inc. (7 ENVELOPES)
,
N/A
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A.E,S. Portable Sanitation, Inc (7 ENVELOPES)
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Southern Waste Systems, LLC
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Rosemary L. H artigan, Esq. rtigan, Esq.(8 ENVELOPES)
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Load It Away, LLC
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Pronto Waste Son/ices, Inc.
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