HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsPROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
GRIDICS, LLC AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into and Effective this 2— 7day of
2017 ("-Effective Date-) by and between the City of Miami ("City"). a municipal
corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Floridawith aii
address of 444 S.W. 2'd Avenue, Miami. Florida 33130 (“City"), and Gridics, LLC with an address of 169
E. Fiagier Street. Suite 1640, Miami. FL 33131 ("Provider' or ''Gridics"). The City and Provider may
hereinafter be referred to individually as "Party" or collectively. as "Parties."
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department of the City wishes to engage the
Provider to facilitate and provide the services as further described herein ("Services'): and
WHEREAS. the Service(s) provided allow for site -specific zoning information for
development. with an in-depth analysis of any parcel(s): and
WHEREAS. Gridics and the Service(s) provided allow for a designated number of City
employees to use Gridics' software applications to check development plan reviews. conduct 3D
development planning scenarios, research zoning regulations and allow the City to reference
Gridics' Software applications as a local zoning and real estate resource for citizens and
developers: and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami wishes to promote and support local start-ups as part of its
innovation and open data efforts, and
WHEREAS, such services will improve the Department's effectiveness for plans reviews
and customer service. and
WHEREAS, such services can assist the Department to maximize its internal resources,
and
WHEREAS, section 18-92, specifically sections 18-92(a)(2), 18-92(a)(3). and 18-92(b) of
the Code of the City of Miami, as amended ("City- Code"). allow for the sole source procurement
of services under $25,000.00 by the Chief Procurement Officer, if determined to be in the best
interest of the City; and
WHEREAS. Gridics provides a proprietary software solution and set of services that has
been determined to fit the unique needs of the City since it is specifically calibrated to the Miami
2 t Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS. the City and Provider desire to enter into this Agreement under the terms and
conditions set forth herein:
NOW, THEREFORE. in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein
contained, Provider and the City agree as follows:
TERMS
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1. Gridics will work with the City to integrate the City's zoning code regulations
into Gridics' cloud -based Zonar software application.
2. Gridics will provide designated City employees access to the Zonar software
application as defined in Exhibit "A."
3. The City agrees to designate one or more employee(s) to be responsible for
administering the City's digital zoning code in the Zonar software on an
ongoing basis.
4. The City agrees to add a description as provided by Gridics and link to
Gridics Zonar software application from the City's website located at
www,miamigov.coin.
5.. The City agrees to issue ajoint press release announcing their adoption and
use of Gridics' Zonar software application upon execution of this agreement.
B. Gridics will provide any and all support activities necessary for the Service(s)
according to the terms of this agreement and any mutually agreed upon amendment hereto.
C. Provider agrees to provide the Service(s) as specifically described in this Agreement
and any Exhibits associated/attached hereto. Any further increases or modifications to the Services
can be mutually agreed to by the Parties and shall then be incorporated into the terms of this
Agreement.
D. Provider represents to the City that: (i) it possesses all qualifications- licenses. training.
education, and expertise required for the provision of the Service(s), including but not limited to
full qualification and ability to conduct business in Florida; (ii) it is not delinquent in the payment
of any sums due the City. including payment of permits, fees. occupational licenses/business tax
certificate of use fees, or any other fees whatsoever, nor is it delinquent in the performance of any
obligations to the City, related or unrelated to this Agreement or any previously existing
agreements; (iii) all personnel assigned to perform the Service(s) outlined herein, shall be at all
times during the term hereof, fully qualified and trained to perform the tasks assigned to each; (iv)
all Service(s) will be performed in the manner, at such times, and for the budgeted amounts (as
applicable) as described in this Agreement, or in an manner as mutually agreed upon by the Parties
in writing, and (v) each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Provider has been fully
authorized to so execute the same and fully bind Provider as a Party to this Agreement.
E. Provider shall give written notice to the City Manager or his designee(s) upon any
changes to the City's primary contact regarding the Service(s). and shall provide the City with
pertinent information about the proposed replacement contact. It is the intent of the Parties to this
Agreement that the City should not be penalized by any such changes to the primary contact whose
responsibility it is to respond to any issues raised by the City regarding the Service(s) provided
pursuant to the terms in this Agreement. In the event that Provider changes the primary contact,
Provider agrees to provide any and all such replacement contact to the City at no cost to the City.
F. Provider shall at all times provide fully qualified_ competent, and mentally/physically
capable employees to perform the Service(s) under this Agreement. The City may require Provider
to remove any employee the City deems careless. incompetent, insubordinate, or otherwise
objectionable. and who's continued Service(s) under this Agreement is not in the best interest of
the City.
TERM:
The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue
in effect for an initial terns of ONE (I) year. The City Manager may extend the term of this
Agreement as deemed necessary at its sole discretion, for any reason, subject to any necessary
approvals by the City Commission or Procurement Code of the City.
COMPENSATION:
A. The initial one-year term of this Agreement will be broken down in two (2) phases:
1. The first phase shall consist of the first six months from the Effective Date (First
Phase.). The First Phase shall include an initial implementation and any and all necessary training
provided by Gridics. The software shall be provided at no cost to the City.
2. The second phase shall consist of the provision of the same Scope of Work and shall
begin upon termination of the First Phase ("Second Phase"). Second Phase shall last for another
six (6) months, Upon the completion of First Phase, Provider will invoice the City at a total not
to exceed amount of S10.000, reflecting the cost of the initial software implementation and
associated training. Upon commencement of the Second Phase, provider shall begin invoicing
the City at a rate of $2,500.00 each month for the duration of Second Phase. The total aggregate
monthly expenditures shall not exceed $15.000.00, and including the implementation and training
cost. the total not to exceed amount of this Agreement and the Scope of Services as described
herein shall be $25.000.00. This not to exceed amount is inclusive of any additional costs
associated with the Service(s) as described in the Scope of Services section herein. Provider shall
invoice the City within the first three (3) days of each month of the Term. The Provider's invoices
shall comply with the "Florida Prompt Payment Act', §218.70. - 218.79. Florida Statutes. and
other applicable laws. The City shall pay the fees stated in the invoices provided by Provider,
according to the applicable fee schedule, upon receiving an invoice from Gridics. All invoices are
due and payable under this agreement within thirty (30) days of receiving the applicable invoice.
All application -dependent service fees and management shall be included in the cost of Service(s).
B. If the Parties agree to separate hourly services to be provided on the City's premises
or for which Gridics is otherwise required to travel, the City will reimburse Gridics for all
ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of such hourly.
services. as mutually agreed upon by the Parties. Any additional expenses not expressly
described in this Agreement shall require City- approval prior to incurring any cost by the City.
C. Provider may charge the City a finance charge of 1.5% (or the maximum amount
allowed by law, whichever is less) on all outstanding amounts not paid within thirty (30) days
following the date of the applicable invoice. In the event any legal action is brought by a Party
involved in relation to the collection of unpaid invoices. each Party shall be responsible for its
own legal fees, to include but not be limited to, attorney's fees, filing fees, court costs, and/or
any other directly or indirectly associated with such litigation. This provision shall survive the
termination/cancellation of this Agreement. Provider agrees and understands that (i) any and all
subcontractors providing Service(s) directly or indirectly related to this Agreement shall be paid
through Provider and shall neither invoice directly nor be paid directly by the City, its agents.
employees. or representatives. and (ii) any and all liabilities regarding such payment to, or the
use of subcontractors for any of the Service(s) related to this Agreement shall be borne solely by.
and the responsibility of Provider.
Ct STO\(ER OBLIGATIONS:
The City shall comply with the following requirements Nvhen using the Services:
A. The City will make reasonable efforts to maintain backups of all information, if stored
within the Service(s), in an environment separate from the Service(s) themselves.
B. The City will make all reasonable efforts to not use the Service(s) to store, transmit, or
transfer data that it is prohibited by any federal, state, or local law or regulation from disclosing
to Provider. If the City intends to store data in the Service(s) that would subject Gridics to a
penalty by way of such aforementioned regulation(s). by virtue of Providers access to the data,
the City will make all reasonable efforts to notify Gridics, Should such situation arise, Provider,
in its sole discretion. may have the option of discontinuing. the Service(s) without liability. except
to refund any and all fees and payments made by the City for unused Service(s).
C. The City agrees that it shall not will not possess, use, import, export, or resell (and will
not permit the possession, use, importation, exportation, or resale of) the Service(s) or any
materials provided by Provider to the City under this Agreement in any manner which would
cause Provider or its Affiliates to breach any applicable export control laws, rules, or regulations
of any jurisdiction (including. without limitation those of the United States).
D. The City agrees that it will not use the Service(s) for any critical system. meaning. any
system where failure or fault of the Service(s) could lead to death or serious bodily injury of any
person, or to physical or environmental damage. These critical systems include the support of
aircraft operation or other modes of human mass transportation, nuclear or chemical facilities. or
medical life support devices.
E. The City may not purchase, use, or access the Services for the purpose of building. a
competitive product or service or for any other competitive purposes.
F. The City may not misuse our Services by interfering with their normal operation, or
attempting to access them using a method other than through the interfaces and instructions
provided by Gridics.
G. The City may not circumvent or attempt to circumvent any limitations that Gridics
imposes on the City"s account (such as by opening up a new account to conduct a survey that
Gridics has closed for a violation of the term herein).
H. Unless authorized by Gridics in writing. the City may not probe, scan, or test the
vulnerability of any Gridics system or network.
I. Unless authorized by Gridics in writing. the City may not use any automated system or
software to extract or scrape data from the websites or other interfaces through which we make
our Services available.
J. Unless permitted by applicable law. the City may not deny others access to, or reverse
en`rineer, the Services. or attempt to do so.
K. The City may not transmit any viruses. malware. or other types of malicious software.
or links to such software. through the Services.
L. The City may not engage in abusive or excessive usage of the Services, which is usage
significantly in excess of average usage patterns that adversely affects the speed, responsiveness.
stability, availability, or functionality of the Services for other users. Gridics will endeavor to
notify The City of any abusive or excessive usage to provide The City with an opportunity to
reduce such usage to a level acceptable to Gridics.
M. The City may not use the Services to infringe the intellectual property rights of others,
or to commit an unlawful activity.
N. The City shall make all reasonable efforts to maintain security of any and all
passwords or encryption protection with respect to its account and/or the Services.
SECURITY
Provider warrants that all facilities used to store and process arty and all data provided by
the City, if applicable, will use industry standard systems and procedures to ensure the security,
integrity, and confidentiality of all data provided to it by the City, in order to protect against
anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of said data. and to protect against
unauthorized access to or use of said data. If not specifically outlined in the City's obligations
with respect to data security. Provider will maintain the security of any and all data provided to it
by the City. regardless of the form, substance, or nature of said data. to the same standard of care
with which it manages the security of its own data, but in any case, no less than a reasonable
standard of care. The City will be solely responsible for the security of data provided to it and in
its sole custody, but not yet provided to Gridics. Both Parties will use all reasonable efforts to
preemptively protect the accounts, passwords, and other authentication information being
utilized to access or engage in the Service(s), if applicable, to include any directly or indirectly
related Gridics system. The City agrees to make all reasonable efforts to assist Provider in the
mitigation and/or remedy of any breach of data should such occur.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: CONTENT PROVIDED TO PROVIDER:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & SECURITY: USE OF SOFTWARE:
A. The Parties acknowledge that the Service(s) are protected by copyright. trademark_
trade secret. and other intellectual property laws of both the United States and foreign countries.
Subject to these Terms, and until termination of this Agreement. Gridics hereby grants to the
City a limited. royalty -free. non-exclusive_ non -assignable, non -sub licensable, and non-
transferable right and license to use the Service(s). The City shall only be granted the right to use
the Service(s) for the purposes described in this Agreement and by way of specific terms in
Order Forms and agreements between the City and Gridics based upon needs. Gridics reserves
all other rights in the Service(s), including all rights not expressly granted in the Terms of this
Agreement. All rights. titles. and interests in and to the Service(s) are and will remain the
exclusive property of Gridics and its licensors. Any feedback. comments, or suggestions the City
may provide regarding Gridics, or the Service, is entirely voluntary. and Gridics wilt be free to
use such feedback, comments. or suggestions as Provider sees fit and without any obligation to
the City. Gridics will be considered the sole author of all modifications or improvements to the
Service(s), whether or not produced under this Agreement.
B. Provider understands and agrees that any information, document(s), report(s), or any
other material(s) whatsoever ("Information") that is given by the City to Provider, its employees,
or any subcontractor. or which is otherwise obtained or prepared by Provider pursuant to or under
the terms of this Agreement, is and shall at al! tunes remain the property of the City. Provider
agrees not to use or cause to be used any such information, document(s), report(s), or material(s)
for any purpose other than those described herein. without the written consent of the City Manager,
or his designee, which may be withheld or conditioned by the City Manager's sole discretion.
Provider is permitted to make and to maintain duplicate copies of the files. records. documents.
etc., with written consent by the City. if Provider determines copies of such records are necessary
subsequent to the termination of this Agreement; however, in no way shall the confidentiality as
permitted by applicable law be breached. The City shall maintain and retain ownership of any and
all documents. records, and'or material(s) which result upon from the work and Services under
this Agreement.
AUDIT. INSPECTION RIGHTS. AND RECORDS RETENTION:
Provider a(zrees to provide access to the City or to any of its duly authorized representatives.
no more than once per year and upon at least 2 weeks' written notice, to any books, documents,
papers, and records of Provider which are directly pertinent to this Agreement, for the purpose of
audit. examination. excerpts. and transcripts. The City may for a period of up to three (3) years
following the date of final payment by the City to Provider under this Agreement, but no more
than once per year and upon at least 2 weeks' written notice. audit and inspect, or cause to be
audited and inspected, those books. documents. papers. and records of Provider which are related
to Provider's performance under this Agreement. Provider agrees to maintain any and all such
books. documents. papers, and records at its principal place of business for a period of three (3)
years after final payment is made under this Agreement and all other pending matters are closed.
If Provider fai Is to adhere to. or refuses to comply with, this condition. City shall have the right to
immediately cancel this Agreement.
AWARD OF AGREEMENT:
Provider represents to the City that it has not employed or retained any person or company
employed by the City to solicit or secure this Agreement. and that it has not offered to pay, paid,
or agreed to pay any person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage Fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or in connection with, the receipt of an award of this Agreement,
PUBLIC RECORDS:
A. Provider 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, and agrees to allow access by the City and the public to all documents subject
to disclosure under applicable taws. if Provider fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of
this section. City shall have the right to immediately cancel this Agreement. Should any perceived
conflict arise. this provision. and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. supersedes any such
confidentiality provision provided herein.
B. Should Provider determine to dispute any public access provision required by Florida
Statutes. then Provider shall do so at its own expense and at no cost to the City.
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
Provider understands that agreements with local governments are subject to certain laws
and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records. conflict of interest, record keeping,
etc. City and Provider agree to comply with and observe all such applicable federal. state, and
local laws. rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, as they may be amended from time to time.
Provider further agrees to include in all of Provider's agreements with subcontractors for
any Services related to this Agreement this provision requiring subcontractors to comply with and
observe all applicable federal. state. and local laws rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, as
they may be amended from time to time,
Ciity agrees that, as between the parties, it is solely responsible for the content of any
documents or materials published by the City, if applicable, using the Services. Specifically, the
City is solely responsible for compliance with applicable privacy laws, intellectual property laws,
and other law s governing its redaction and publication of documents, as well any communications
made to the public. if applicable, via the Service(s).
INDEMNIFICATION:
Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees,
and its designated third -party administrator(s) (collectively referred to as "Indemnities"). for
claims 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 negligent performance or non-
performance of the Service(s) contemplated by this Agreement. whether active or passive. which
is directly caused, in whole or in part, by any act. omission, default, or negligence of Provider or
its employees or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Provider"). or (ii) Provider's willful
or negligent breach of the requirements herein, or of statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or
requirements of any governmental authority, local, federal, or state, in connection with the
performance of this Agreement. Both Parties agree that any applicable Florida laws pertaining to
or containing limits of liability for any claims directly or indirectly associated with this Agreement
shall govern. Provider expressly agrees to indemnify, defend. 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 Provider, or anv of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Provider's
liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state
Workers' Compensation or similar laws.
Provider understands and agrees that any and all liabilities regarding, the use of any
subcontractor for Service(s) related to this Agreement shall be borne solely by Provider throughout
the duration of this Agreement and that this provision shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
DEFAULT:
If Provider fails to comply materially with any term or condition of this Agreement. or fails
to perform in any material way any of its obligations hereunder. and fails to cure such failure
within thirty (30) days after written notice by the City. then Provider shall be in default. Provider
understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release
Provider from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination.
TERMINATION. OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION:
A. The City. acting by and through its City Manager, shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement, in its sole discretion. for convenience, at any time, by giving written notice to Provider
at least forte -Five (45) calendar days prior to the effective date of such termination. In such event.
the City shall pay to Provider compensation for Service(s) rendered, and approved expenses
incurred prior to the effective date of termination. In no event shall the City be liable to Provider
for any additional compensation and expenses incurred, other than those provided herein, and in
no event shall the City be liable for anv consequential or incidental damages as a result of this
Agreement or its included Service(s).
B. This Agreement may be terminated. in whole or in part. at any time by mutual written
consent of the parties hereto. In such event, the City shall not be obligated to pay any amounts to
Provider for Services rendered by Provider after the date of termination, but the parties shall remain
responsible for anv payments that have become due and owing as of the effective date of
termination. In no event shall the City be liable to Provider for any additional compensation and
expenses incurred. other than that provided herein, and in no event shall the City be liable for any
consequential or incidental damages.
C. This Agreement rnav be terminated, in whole or in part, by either party if there has been
a material default or breach on the part of the other party in any of its representations, warranties,
covenants, or obligations contained in this Agreement and such default or breach is not cured
within ninety (90) days following written notice from the non -breaching party. In such event. the
City shall not be obligated to pay any amounts to Provider for Services rendered by Provider after
the date of termination, but the parties shall remain responsible for any payments that have become
due and owing as of the effective date of termination. In no event shall the City be liable to Provider
for any additional compensation and expenses incurred, other than that provided herein. and in no
event shall the City be liable for any consequential or incidental damages.
D. Termination in Insolvency: Either Party may terminate this Agreement with
immediate effect upon written notice if the other is, or is reasonably believed to be insolvent. An
"Insolvency Event." is to mean that a Party is (i) unable to pay its debts; or (ii) enters into
compulsory or voluntary liquidation: or (iii) compounds with or contravenes a meeting of its
creditors: or (iv) has a receiver or manager or an administrator appointed (or an application is
made to the court for the same); or (v) ceases for any reason to carry on business or takes or
suffers any similar action which means that it may be unable to pay its debts. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary within the Agreement, any fees that the City owes to Provider for the
Service(s) will become due immediately upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Event.
INSURANCE:
A. Provider shall at all times during the term hereof. and as approved solely by the Risk
Management Department of the City of Miami, maintain such insurance coverage(s) as may be
required by the City. as more particularly described in Exhibit "B," attached hereto.
B. Provider understands and agrees that any and all liabilities regarding the use of any of
Provider's employees or any of Provider's subcontractors for Service(s) related to this Agreement
shall be borne solely by Provider throughout the term of this Agreement and that this provision
shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Provider further understands and agrees that
insurance for each employee of Provider and each subcontractor providing Service(s) related to
this Agreement shall be maintained in good standing and approved by the City's Risk Management
Administrator throughout the duration of this Agreement.
C. Provider shall be responsible for assuring that any and all insurance certificates, if
required under this Agreement. remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement,
including. any extensions hereof. If insurance certificates are scheduled to expire during the term
of this Agreement and any extension hereof. Provider shall be responsible for submitting new or
renewed insurance certificates to the City's Risk Management Administrator at a minimum of ten
(10) calendar days in advance of such expiration. In the event that expired certificates are not
replaced with new or renewed certificates which cover the term of this Agreement and any
extension thereof:
(i} the City shall suspend this Agreement until such time as the new or renewed
certificate(s) are received in acceptable form by the City's Risk Management
Administrator: or
(ii) the City may. at its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement for cause and seek re -
procurement damages from Provider in conjunction with the violation of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
E. Compliance Nvith the foregoing requirements shall not relieve Provider of its liabilities
and obligations under this Agreement.
NONDISCRIMINATION:
Provider represents to the City that Provider does not and will not engage in discriminatory
practices and that there shall be no discrimination in connection with Provider's performance under
this Agreement on account of race. color. sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status. or national
origin. Provider further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall. solely by reason of
his/her race. color. sex. religion, age. handicap. marital status. or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied Service(s). or be subject to discrimination under any provision of this
A LTreement.
ASSIGNMENT:
This Agreement shall not be assigned by either Party, in whole or in part, and either Party
shall not assign any part of its operations, without the prior written consent of the other Party,
which may be withheld or conditioned. Provider may not change or replace sub -contractors
performing work under the Scope of Services identified in Exhibit '`A" without the prior written
consent from the City Manager.
NOTICES:
All notices or other communications required under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be given by hand -delivery or by registered or certified U.S. Mail. return receipt requested.
addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or to such other address as a party may
designate by notice given as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given on the day on which
personally delivered; or. if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt.
whichever is earlier.
TO PROVIDER:
Jason G. Doyle
CEO, Gridics. LLC
169 E. Flagler Street, Suite 1640
Miami. FL 33131
With Copies to:
Victoria Mendez. City Attorney
TO THE CITY:
Daniel J. Alfonso
City Manager
444 SW 2nd Ave. I0`h Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Ann -Marie Sharpe. Director
Office of the City Attorney
444 S.W. 2'd Ave.. 9'1' Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Risk Management Department
444 S.W. 2nd Ave.. 9th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
MISCELL.AtiEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of
Florida. Venue in any proceedings between the parties shall be in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees. Each party waives any defense, whether asserted by
motion or pleading. that the aforementioned courts are an improper or inconvenient venue.
Moreover. the parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and
irrevocably waive any objections to said jurisdiction. The parties irrevocably waive any rights to
a judo trial.
B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective
unless made in writing.
D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this Agreement
be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable
under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami. such provision, paragraph. sentence.
word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such
la« s. or if not modifiable. then the same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the
remaining terns and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and
effect or limitation of its use.
E. Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, rules. and regulations in the performance
of this Agreement. including but not limited to Eicensure. and certifications required by law for
professional service providers.
F. No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and executed by
properly authorized representatives of the Parties hereto. Except as otherwise set forth herein. the
City Manager shall have the sole authority to extend, to amend, or to modify this Agreement on
behalf of the City.
G. Gridics. upon written notice to the City. may make changes and!or improvements to the
Services. Gridics may add. alter. or remove functionality° from a Service upon written notice to the
City_ if Services for any reason must be temporarily suspended or discontinued, Provider will
provide the City reasonable advance notice to allow for the opportunity to export a copy of any
content from that Service.
H. Gridics may assign the City a customer success manager ("CSM"). The CSM may
review the Citv's use of the Services and the Citv's Content to assist in more effective use of the
Services. including by providing reporting and usage insight.
SUCCESSORS :AND ASSIGNS:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto. their heirs. executors. legal
representatives, successors. or assigns.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS:
Provider has been procured and is being engaged to provide Services to the City as an
independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the City. Accordingly, neither
Provider. nor its employees. nor any subcontractor hired by Provider to provide any Service(s)
under this Agreement shall attain. nor be entitled to, any rights or benefits under the Civil Service
or Pension Ordinances of the City, nor any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified
employees. Provider further understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available
to employees of the City are not available to Provider. its employees, or any subcontractor hired
by Provider to provide any Service(s) hereunder. and Provider agrees to provide or to require
subcontractorts) to provide. as applicable, workers' compensation insurance for any employee or
agent of Provider rendering Service(s) to the City under this Agreement. Provider further
understands and agrees that Provider's or subcontractors' use or entry upon City properties or
access to the City's Information Technology systems). shall not in any way change its or their
status as an independent contractor.
CONTINGENCY CLAUSE:
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued
authorization for program activities and the Agreement is subject to amendment or termination
due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon thirty, (30) days written
notice.
FORCE MAJEURE.
A "Force Majeure Even( shall mean an --act of God.'" act of governmental body or militant
authority, fire, explosion, power failure, flood, storm, hurricane, sink hole, other natural disasters,
epidemic. riot or civil disturbance, war or terrorism. sabotage, insurrection, blockade, or embargo.
In the event that either Party is delayed in the performance of any act or obligation pursuant to or
required by the Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure Event, the time for required completion
of such act or obligation shall be extended by the number of days equal to the total number of days,
if any, that such party is actually delayed by such Force Majeure Event. The Party seeking delay
in performance shall give notice to the other party specifying the anticipated duration of the delay,
and if such delay shall extend beyond the duration specified in such notice, additional notice shall
be repeated no less than monthly so lone as such delay due to a Force Majeure Event continues.
Any Party seeking delay in performance due to a Force Majeure Event shall use its best efforts to
rectify any condition causing such delay and shall cooperate with the other party to overcome any
delay that has resulted_
CITY NOT LIABLE FOR DELAYS:
Provider hereby understands and agrees that in no event shall the City be liable for, or
responsible to Provider or any subcontractor, or to any other person, firm, or entity for or on
account of. any stoppages or delay(s) in work herein provided for, or any damages whatsoever
related thereto, because of any injunction or other legal or equitable proceedings or on account
of any delay(s) for any cause over which the City has no control.
USE OF NAME:
Provider understands and agrees that the City is not engaged in research for advertising,
sales promotion, or other publicity purposes. Provider is allowed, within the limited scope of
normal and customary marketing and promotion of its work, to use the general results of this
project and the name of the City. The Provider agrees to protect any confidential information
provided by the City, as allowed by applicable law, and will not release information ofa specific
nature without prior written consent of the City Manager or the City Commission. The City
hereby agrees that Provider may publicly disclose the City's use of the Service(s) and may
identify the City as a customer in promotional materials. including press releases. Gridics shall at
no time use the Cir< logo in a manner that suggests an endorsement or affiliation with the City or
the City's endorsement of Gridics. its sub -contractors, agents. host partners, andior the
Services(s).
NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Pursuant to City of Miami Code Section 2-611. as amended ("City Code"). regarding
conflicts of interest. Provider hereby certifies to City that no individual member of Provider. no
employee. and no subcontractor under this Agreement or any immediate family member of any of
the same is also a member of any board, commission. or agency of the City. Provider hereby
represents and warrants to the City that throughout the term of this Agreement. Provider, its
employees and its subcontractors will abide by this prohibition of the City Code.
NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARY:
No persons other than the Provider and the City (and their successors and assigns) shall
have any rights whatsoever under this Agreement.
SURVIV A L:
All obligations (including but not limited to indemnity and obligations to defend and hold
harmless) and rights of any Party arising during or attributable to the period prior to expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement shall survive such expiration or earlier termination.
COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in three (3) or more counterparts. each of which shall
constitute an original but all of which. when taken together. shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement and its attachment(s) constitute the sole and only agreement of the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly set forth the rights. duties, and obligations of
each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements. promises. negotiations, or representations
not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
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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.
"Provider"
GRIDICS, LLC.
ATTEST:
Print Name:
Title:
ARJORIE CHAVEZ
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FLORIDA
Comm# FF015842
`C_ 191° Expires 5/7/2017
ATTEST:
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
APP OVED AS TO FORM AND
C 1RECTNSS:
ctoria Mende
ty Attorney
Print Name:
Title: )),7c<Jar 0 ec- fo l j r,-,/
(Authorized Corporate Officer)
"City"
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
corporation
By:
Daniel J. Alfons
APPROVED AS/
REQUIREMENTS:
aaei
"Ncl
Ann -Mari Sharpe Director
Department of Ris 1Vlanagement
Exhibit "A"
Scope of Services
111Gridics
RN 31
Enterprise Partnership Proposal
Prepared For: City of Miami Planning and Zoning Department
Partnership Summary:
Grigis, :IC will partner with the City of tvliarni Deaa-tment of Planning and Zoning to provide licenses to use it's Zonar software product. Zonar will serve as a
tool for theme zoning :earns to assess coning aopli:ation5 SlgDhi aritI "aster while 7educing era( rates. Zonar will also serve as a valuable tool for ahe planning
team to assess redevelopment opporttrnides.
Areas of Use
Zoning ?fan Pracessorst This team will trse :he P!ar. Review area of :sonar :o more quicely and accurately calculate anc analyze submission;.
Zoning Administratorst Resour:e and outer, for +at e-action with :he public. Ea_ti team memcer will nave a Zonar ;oglr./account to loot: up properties ono quittiy review
zoning 33lowances and/or prerate a r=_port :tat :an ae prnvied to :he public,
Areas of Valuer" imnravings, accuracy, reduction of learning curve for employees new to ;he zoning :ode,
Agreed f:zun Te.r r.s and Partnership framework:
In consideration of the order terms outlined herein. the Ciry of Miami agrees to:
1- Link to 5ridirs in the "heiplul coots section" or. the pioaning and zoning page. ;Exni5it attactedl
2 - Drawee a written endorsement from Francfaffa uarce that two :an use pc Our website and it our marketing marerraia.
3-Allow Sridics to embed a aroduct expert with inemm team to :rain and drive usage and adoption
=- Allow uridirs to publish a r:lease announcing :he oarmarsh:0 subvert to review of final draft
5- Lank :a Gr..dics within the lain section of each prooery an :ne City of M:arnt's property search aoa.intion.
In consideration of the order terms Outlined herein, Gridics agrees CO:
1- Provide Zonar software free of charge for the first six month.:
2- Provide unlimltea .trier licenses to city employees for use as Described nave.
3 - Provide two 3C-mints :raining sessions and an embedded product expert to help employees.
d - Provide ongoing email and :hat support.
3 - Wore with Cry of Miami ro integrate their toning code zee: into relevant areas of Zar at. for ease of octets and seam.
6- Provide the City of Miami iT :eam access to the Griffin. APT for cross -product integration ens general deienopment
SOftwore Lice r.se Terms
Monthly Software License
One -Time training and Implementation Fee (due at Billing Start Date)
Partnership Start Date
Billing Start Rate
Contract Term
Number of User Accounts
Cancellation
52,50C
51C,OOC
€t!e:rive date nf'SA
6 mon,=s titer efft_irve 'Jac at °SA
1 year
unlimited
43 Days Notice
Terms & Acknowledgment:
The :onus of :his proposed oarnoo11ip will To- aeon by:ne mutualy exetared Profession) Services Agreement. The proposalrs ascended for the Ctn. of Miami only.. This it cons,dered
confidential and should not be disrib-led or shared 'n any manner. Tins proposal does not „Ass:care an agreement or ar, mitigation at perfuriname by G:idice or :he City of Miami.