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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsRule 14-40.020 F.A.C. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 650-050-10 BEAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATION PRof7ucTlONsuPPC}RT o7n a Part I GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Statutory requirements for the Beautification Grant Program are found in Section 339.2405, Florida Statutes. Within Rule Chapter 14-40, Florida Administrative Code, are sections dealing with the grant application process, grant award process, and funding, construction, and maintenance of beautification projects. These documents can be reviewed on the FDOT website, http://www.fdot.gov/designsupport/highwaybeautification/. When a decision is made to apply for a Beautification Grant, please immediately notify the District Grant Coordinator. A directory of Grant Coordinators is posted on the program website. The Grant Coordinator will provide guidance, and help ensure that no Department projects are in conflict with the grant project. Grant applications for landscape projects in conflict with other Department projects will not be accepted. SUBMISSION: Please complete all items in this application. A complete grant application includes digital copies of the following: ❑ 1) One illustrative plan proposal. The illustrative proposal can include existing site photos, sketches or renderings, and any narrative and labels to accurately describe the project. The plan must be legible when printed at 11"x17" size. Only one page will be accepted. ❑ 2) Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part I ❑ 3) Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part II (Submit a pdf of the excel document) 4) A copy of the signed resolution ❑ 5) Letter of Authorization from the Department ❑ 6) Optional letters of support To be eligible for a grant, digital copies of the above 6 items are to be submitted online by October 1, Spm EST. (If October 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next following business day.) Late or incomplete applications, or any addendums or changes will not be accepted. Grant applicants should contact the District Grant Coordinator at least one week prior to the deadline to gain access to the online system that will accept the online submission of applications. DIGITAL FILE ORGANIZATION: Include only the 5 files listed above in the online submission. if multiple pages are to be included, package the files together into one file. For instance, if multiple letters of support are to be submitted, scan and bundle all of the letters into one .pdf file. There is a 250 MB maximum file size allowed for each attachment. Clearly marl{ the files using the following naming methodology. 0—Submission Name—Grant Applicant—Year Example: 1_GraphicProposal_Florida City_2017 4—Resolution _ FloridaCity_2017 2_ApplicationFormPtl_Florida City_ 2017 5_ LetterofAuthorization_FloridaCity_2017 3_ApplicationForm Pt2_FloridaCity_2017 6_LettersofSupport_FIori daCity _2017 ATTRIBUTES: Grant Reviewers will evaluate the proposed beautification project on the following attributes: Aesthetic Value, Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility of Installation and Maintenance, Compliance with State and Federal Regulations, Litter Prevention, Level of Local Support, Context Appropriateness, Low Maintenance & High Impact, Appropriate Plant Palette, and other factors. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applicant Name (Local Government Entity as defined in Section 11.45, F.S. or a local beautification council as established in accordance with Section 339.2405(9), FS.): Contact Name: Street Address: Phone #: tion or Title: City: Contact's Email: This application is for a grant in current fiscal year: RED] Community (Yes/No): Zip: PROJECT SUMMARY: County City: U.S./S.R.#: Local Name: Length of Project: (Miles or Feet) From To (Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections) (Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections) GRANT SUMMARY (See Form 650-050-10, Part II): Amount requested: $ Applicant's match: $ Estimated Total Project Cost: $ APPLICANT ASSURANCES: The person preparing this Application should initial each of the following to indicate that the Application is complete. ❑ All existing agreements between applicant and Department are in good standing. ❑ Resolution: The applicant's governing body (local government entity, as defined in Section 11.45, F.S.) must have passed a resolution or resolutions approving the grant application and authorizing the individual who signs the grant application for the applicant to execute agreements and documents associated with the grant and maintenance of the landscape project. A copy of such resolution or resolutions must be included with the application. ❑ Applicant has reviewed the State of Florida Beautification Grant Standard Agreement, form 650-050-010, part 3, language. ❑ The Application is complete as listed on page one of this form. ❑ The Project will meet all the Department of Transportation requirements pursuant to Rule 14-40.003. PREVIOUS GRANTS: Describe the locations and dates of Beautification Grants received in the past ten (10) years. Have the project locations been maintained and cared for? Please describe the status of past projects. The undersigned hereby certifies that all requirements of the grant program are understood, and that all information provided with this grant application is true and correct, and represents the desires of the local government entity where the project will be installed. Signature: Position/Title: Date: Rule 14-40..020 F.A.C. —IF 11I1,11'ra ec 650-050-10 ®FAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT Part II 3118 Gran) APPl-.1 Part A Estimated Project Construction Costs Eligible Grant Costs (p#ants and instal(attan (labor, soil amendments, stakitrg), irrigation system and installation linefuding any method proposed to transportl`delmer water to the plants) Plant kerns' unit cost 10 Plant 8olanical Installed Wholesale InSlellation purchase and Plant Common Name Name Size Quantity Cost Multiplier install Total Sabal Palm S.WPalmeno 20 30 $ 124 25 $ 300. Do $ 9.M0 no 5 $ $ s $ $ S s Other hems II 5yslem 1 $ 3.500 $ Mau Caller Other E 12,500. D0 Tetat Eliglbte Grant Cmta Inehearie Graar Cas% (Matching Coata) (Cost of water, cost forelectricity, mst for p€ant establishment and maintenance, hardscape hems, design fee) Item Unit Quantity Unit Arica Total ©.Wn Fea Each I E 966.00 S 94406 Esublshment I Coats tRoor Pan 9) E h 1 $7.925 $ 3.92500 rnr, oty Month 12 S 135.00 E 1.620.00 nardccaoe and 50ss1 Fumishogs{Mentiy) s - Ot+er1ldenlAyy S S b:4ag.00 Tahi trreDgl'Nlh Grant CwpiMatchin9 Fuadal S 18 989.00 Grand Total Pro]ect Estimsts 'This information should be the most accurate and complete information that is available. if plant species are not known, rotor to the concept plan to provide the size and type ofplanl, such as broadleaf deciduous tree, ftowenng tree, large shrub. ground cover. etc.. Select a multiplier that most closely reflects the estimated cost oflabor and materials to install the plants. Applying the multiplier to the unit wholesale cost of plants will provide an estimate for total plant cost lhal Includes the cost of the plants, fertilizers, soil amendments, mulches, staking, and labor to Install. Estimated Costs associated with the establishment period are not included in eligible grant costs. Part S: EsUlmated Project Maintenance Costs . This part is for use solely by the applicant to estimate the cost of long term care No msts for maiolenance are paid for by the grant. Grant applicants are responsible for file cost of first year establishment and long term care of the landscape material. If) Year Cost lar Roufrno Maintenance foNotdng Maintenance ACthrity Establishment Period Costs the One (fl Year Estabbshrrant Percid Water Movnng1Edgmg weedmg Ferhr—g ;a, ­.g and Tramming Mulch M-lenance of Traffw Cher Number of Years to Maintar 5 350 00 so $1.200 51.260 S240 5120 $360 $240 $125 $500 $400 $300 $ 12$0.00 so so so $3.925 $2.3ao Totals 25 $ Sa[,92s .Total Estimated pIP]idt MplhUhadba GW1f 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT occ-07117 Contract Number FM No. 000000-0-00-00 FEID No: 00-00-0000000 THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this —day of , 20_, by and between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and , political subdivision of the State of Florida, located at , hereinafter called the RECIPIENT. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT are desirous of having the RECIPIENT make certain improvements in connection with Financial Management (FM) Number for landscape improvements in County, Florida, located at , herein after referred to as the Project. Refer to Exhibit "A" for a detailed Scope of Services and Exhibit "B" for a set of Project Plans attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the Department is authorized under Sections 334.044 and 339.2405, Florida Statutes, to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has appropriated the amount of $ in Fiscal Year to the Department in order to provide funding for highway beautification programs through a certified Florida Beautification Grant at the local level; and WHEREAS, the improvements are in the interest of both the RECIPIENT and the DEPARTMENT and it would be more practical, expeditious, and economical for the RECIPIENT to perform such activities; and, WHEREAS, the RECIPIENT by Resolution No. adopted on , 20_, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, authorizes the proper officials to enter into this Agreement as Exhibit "G". NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived from joint participation on the Project, the parties agree to the following: 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are deemed incorporated herein. 2. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for assuring that the Project complies with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and standards, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in the performance of work under the Agreement. 3. The DEPARTMENT agrees to make all previous studies, maps, drawings, surveys and other data and information pertaining to the Project available to the RECIPIENT at no extra cost. 4. The RECIPIENT shall have the sole responsibility for resolving claims and requests for additional work for the Project. The RECIPIENT will make best efforts to obtain the DEPARTMENT'S input in its decisions. 5. The DEPARTMENT agrees to compensate the RECIPIENT for activities as described in Exhibit "B". The total cost of the Project is estimated at $ . The DEPARTMENT agrees to pay up to a maximum amount of $ for actual costs incurred. The RECIPIENT shall submit progress billings to the DEPARTMENT on a quarterly basis. The balance of the Project cost shall be the sole responsibility of and paid by the RECIPIENT. The RECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that the DEPARTMENT'S obligation to make payment under the AGREEMENT is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida legislature. Page 1 of 18 850-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT occ-07117 6. This Agreement and Exhibit "C", attached hereto and made a part hereof shall act to supersede the normal requirements of the RECIPIENT to secure a separate DEPARTMENT landscape permit and this agreement is deemed to constitute such permit. The DEPARTMENT shall retain any rights in relation to the RECIPIENT as if it has issued a permit. 7. The RECIPIENT shall: (a) Utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E -Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the RECIPIENT during the term of the contract; and (b) Expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E -Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term. 8. The RECIPIENT must certify that the installation of the project is completed by a Contractor prequalified by the DEPARTMENT as required by Section 2 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2016), as amended unless otherwise approved by the DEPARTMENT in writing or exhibit past project experience in the last five years that are comparable in scale, composition, and overall quality of the site identified within the scope of services of this project. ❑ CEI Requirement (Check where applicable) 9. Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services will be provided by the RECIPIENT by hiring a DEPARTMENT prequalified consultant firm including one individual that has completed the Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Level Training, unless otherwise approved by the DEPARTMENT in writing. The CEI staff shall be present on the Project at all times that the contractor is working. Administration of the CEI staff shall be under the responsible charge of a State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer. The DEPARTMENT shall approve all CEI personnel. The RECIPIENT is hereby precluded from having the same consultant firm providing design services. 10. This Agreement and any interest herein shall not be assigned, transferred or otherwise encumbered by the RECIPIENT under any circumstances without the prior written consent of the DEPARTMENT. However, this Agreement shall run to the DEPARTMENT and its successors. 11. Except as otherwise set forth herein, this Agreement shall continue in effect and be binding to both the RECIPIENT and the DEPARTMENT until the Project is accepted in writing by the DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager as complete, or , whichever occurs first. The DEPARTMENT and RECIPIENT may agree to extend this Agreement in writing. The RECIPIENT shall delegate signature authority for the RECIPIENT to County Administrator. 12. The RECIPIENT shall provide the following quantifiable, measurable, and verifiable units of deliverables. Each deliverable must specify the required minimum level of service to be performed and the criteria for evaluating successful completion. The deliverables for the Project are shown in Exhibit "ll)" Deliverables, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The RECIPIENT will need DEPARTMENT approval, in writing, if deviating from these deliverables and the Landscape Plans as shown in Exhibit "B" when approved by the DEPARTMENT. As limited by paragraph number 5, the RECIPIENT will be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred during the Agreement time period that are directly related to the installation of landscape improvements as set forth in this Agreement. The RECIPIENT will submit a written progress report by the 151h day of the month following the installation attesting to the actual number of large and/or small plants installed, along with all irrigation parts received and installed at the Project site. Upon completion of all outstanding contractors' deficiencies (punch -list items), the RECIPIENT will notify the DEPARTMENT'S District Landscape Architect who is responsible for the review and acceptance of the landscape improvements contemplated in this Agreement. Page 2 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT occ-0717 13. Upon completion, and authorized by this Agreement, the RECIPIENT shall notify the DEPARTMENT in writing of the completion for all design work that originally required certification by a Registered Landscape Architect. This notification shall contain a Landscape Architect's Certification of Compliance Letter, signed and sealed by a Registered Landscape Architect. The certification letter shall state that work has been completed in compliance with the Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations per paragraph number 11 are found from the approved plans, the certification shall include a list of all deviations along with an explanation that justifies the reason to accept each deviation. 14. The RECIPIENT shall agree to maintain all landscape improvements at its sole cost and expense and in accordance with the terms of the Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "E". 15. Upon completion and certification of the Project, the RECIPIENT must submit the Final Invoice to the DEPARTMENT within 180 days after the final acceptance of the Project which may follow the 365 day warranty period. Invoices submitted after the 180 day time period may not be paid. 16. There shall be no reimbursement for travel expenses under this Agreement. 17. Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services unless advance payments are authorized by the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida under Chapters 215 and 216, Florida Statutes. If the Department determines that the performance of the RECIPIENT is unsatisfactory, the Department shall notify the RECIPIENT of the deficiency to be corrected, which correction shall be made within a time -frame to be specified by the Department. The RECIPIENT shall, within five days after notice from the Department, provide the Department with a corrective action plan describing how the RECIPIENT will address all issues of contract non-performance, unacceptable performance, failure to meet the minimum performance levels, deliverable deficiencies, or contract non- compliance. If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the Department, the RECIPIENT shall be assessed a non-performance retainage equivalent to 10% of the total invoice amount. The retainage shall be applied to the invoice for the then -current billing period. The retainage shall be withheld until the RECIPIENT resolves the deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the RECIPIENT may bill the Department for the retained amount during the next billing period. If the RECIPIENT is unable to resolve the deficiency, the funds retained will be forfeited at the end of the Agreement's term. 18. Invoices shall be submitted by the RECIPIENT in detail sufficient for a proper pre -audit and post audit based on the quantifiable, measurable and verifiable units of deliverables as established in Exhibit "B" and Exhibit "D". Deliverables must be received and accepted in writing by the Department's Project Manager prior to payments. 19. Supporting documentation must establish that the deliverables were received and accepted in writing by the RECIPIENT and must also establish that the required minimum level of service to be performed based on the criteria for evaluating successful completion as specified in Section 12 has been met. 20. The RECIPIENT understands and agrees to comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statues, and to incorporate in all subcontracts the obligation to understand and comply with Section 20.055(5), Florida Statutes. 21. RECIPIENT providing goods and services to the DEPARTMENT should be aware of the following time frames. The DEPARTMENT has (10) ten working days to inspect and approve the goods and services where working day is defined as any day of the week excluding Saturday, Sunday and any legal holiday as designated in Section 110.117, Florida Statutes. The DEPARTMENT has (20) twenty working days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Financial Services. The (20) twenty working days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected and approved. The RECIPIENT providing goods and services to the DEPARTMENT should be aware of the following time frames. Inspection and approval of goods or Page 3 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT occ-07/17 services shall take no longer than (20) twenty working days. The DEPARTMENT has 20 days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Financial Services. The 20 days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected, and approved. 22. If a payment is not available within (40) forty days, a separate interest penalty at a rate as established pursuant to Section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, will be due and payable, in addition to the invoice amount, to the RECIPIENT. Interest penalties of less than one (1) dollar will not be enforced unless the RECIPIENT requests payment. Invoices that have to be returned to a RECIPIENT because of RECIPIENT preparation errors will result in a delay in the payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the DEPARTMENT, 23, A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Financial Services. The duties of this individual include acting as an advocate for RECIPIENT who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (850) 413-5516. 24. Records of costs incurred under the terms of this Agreement shall be maintained and made available upon request to the DEPARTMENT at all times during the period of this Agreement and for five years after final payment is made. Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to the DEPARTMENT upon request. Records of costs incurred include the RECIPIENT'S general accounting records and the Project records, together with supporting documents and records, of the contractor and all subcontractors performing work on the Project, and all other records of the Contractor and subcontractors considered necessary by the Department for a proper audit of costs. 25. In the event this contract is for services in excess of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) and a term for a period of more than one year, the provisions of Section 339.135(6)(a), Florida Statutes, are hereby incorporated: "The department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, and no money may be paid on such contract. The department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding 1 year, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years; and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contracts of the department which are for an amount in excess of $25,000 and which have a term for a period of more than 1 year." 26. The administration of resources awarded through the Department to the Recipient by this Agreement may be subject to audits and/or monitoring by the Department. The following requirements do not limit the authority of the Department to conduct or arrange for the conduct of additional audits or evaluations of state financial assistance or limit the authority of any state agency inspector general, the Auditor General, or any other state official. The Recipient shall comply with all audit and audit reporting requirements as specified below. (a) In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-site visits by Department staff, and/or other procedures. By entering into this Agreement, the Recipient agrees to comply and cooperate fully with any monitoring procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department. The Recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Auditor General. Page 4 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OCC -07717 (b) The Recipient, as a "nonstate entity" as defined by Section 215.97(2)(n), Florida Statutes, and as a recipient of state financial assistance awarded by the Department through this Agreement is subject to the following requirements: In the event that the Recipient expends a total amount of state financial assistance equal to or in excess of the threshold established by Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, in any fiscal year of the Recipient, the Recipient must have a State single or project -specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Department of Financial Services; and Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. Exhibit "F" to this Agreement provides the specific state financial assistance information awarded through the Department by this Agreement needed by the Recipient to further comply with the requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In determining the state financial assistance expended in a fiscal year, the Recipient shall consider all sources of state financial assistance, including state financial assistance received from the Department, other state agencies, and other non -state entities. State financial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass-through awards and resources received by a non -state entity for Federal program matching requirements. ii) In connection with the audit requirements, the Recipient shall ensure that the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.97(8), Florida Statutes. This includes submission of a financial reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2)(e), Florida Statutes, and Chapters 10.550 (local government entities) or 10.650 (non-profit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General. iii) If the Recipient expends less than the threshold established by Section 215,97, Florida Statutes, in state financial assistance in a fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required; however, the Recipient must provide to the Department a certification of exemption to FDOTS ingleAudit(a�dot.state.f1.us no later than 9 months after the end of the Recipient's fiscal year for each applicable audit year. In the event that the Recipient expends less than the threshold established by Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, in state financial assistance in a fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit must be paid from the Recipient's resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from the Recipient's resources obtained from other than State entities). iv) Copies of financial reporting packages required by this Agreement shall be submitted to: Florida Department of Transportation Office of Comptroller, MS 24 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0405 Email: FDOTSingleAud05)dot.state. fl. us and State of Florida Auditor General Local Government Audits/342 111 West Madison Street, Room 401 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1450 Email: flaudgen localgovt d,aud.state.f{.us v) Any copies of financial reporting packages, reports, or other information required to be submitted to the Department shall be submitted timely in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, and Chapters Page 5 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT oGC-07117 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (non-profit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, as applicable. vi) The Recipient, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department for audits done in accordance with Chapters 10.550 (local governmental entities) or 10.650 (non-profit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date the reporting package was delivered to the Recipient in correspondence accompanying the reporting package. vii) Upon receipt, and within 6 months, the Department shall review the Recipient's financial reporting package, including the management letters and corrective action plans, to the extent necessary to determine whether timely and appropriate corrective action has been taken with respect to audit findings and recommendations pertaining to the state financial assistance provided through the Department by this Agreement. If the Recipient fails to have an audit conducted consistent with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, the Department may take appropriate corrective action to enforce compliance, in accordance with Section 215.97(8)(1), Florida Statutes. viii) As a condition of receiving state financial assistance, the Recipient shall allow the Department, or its designee, the CFO or Auditor General access to the Recipient's records, including project records, and the independent auditor's working papers as necessary. Records related to unresolved audit findings, appeals, or litigation shall be retained until the action is complete or the dispute is resolved. (c) The Recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its comp#iance with the terms of this Agreement for a period of five years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department, or its designee, the CFO or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The Recipient shall ensure that the audit working papers are made available to the Department, or its designee, the CFO, or Auditor General upon request for a period of five years from the date the audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the Department. (d) The RECIPIENT shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the RECIPIENT in conjunction with this Agreement. Failure by the RECIPIENT to grant such public access shall be grounds for immediate unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the DEPARTMENT. 27. The RECIPIENT warrants that it has not employed or obtained any company or person, other than bona fide employees of the RECIPIENT, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and it has not paid or agreed to pay any company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee employed by the RECIPIENT. For breach or violation of this provision, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to terminate the Agreement without liability. 28. The Agreement affirms that RECIPIENT is aware of the provisions of Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The RECIPIENT agrees that it shall not violate Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and further acknowledges and agrees that any conviction during the term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement. 29. The RECIPIENT affirms that it is aware of the provisions of Section 287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any Page 6 of 18 650-050-10 FLORfDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT Occ-07117 goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. The RECIPIENT further agrees that it shall not violate Section 287.134(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and acknowledges and agrees that placement on the list during the term of this Agreement may result in the termination of this Agreement. 30. CLAIMS: When the Department received notice of a claim for damages that may have been caused by the RECIPIENT in the performance of services required under this Agreement, the Department will immediately forward the claim to the RECIPIENT. 31. In a contract executed between the RECIPIENT and one or more contractors arising out of this Agreement, such contract shall state that: To the fullest extent permitted by law the RECIPIENT's contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the RECIPIENT, the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful conduct of contractor and persons employed or utilized by contractor in the performance of this Contract. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to nor shall it constitute a waiver of the State of Florida and RECIPIENT'S sovereign immunity. In a contract executed between the RECIPIENT and one or more consultants arising out of this Agreement, such contract shall state that: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the RECIPIENT's consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the RECIPIENT, the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, and its officers and employees from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the professional negligence, error or omission, recklessness, or intentional wrongful conduct of the consultant or persons employed or utilized by the consultant in the performance of the Agreement. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to nor shall it constitute a waiver of the State of Florida and RECIPIENT'S sovereign immunity. 32. This Agreement shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida law, the laws of Florida shall prevail, The RECIPIENT agrees to waive forum and venue and that the DEPARTMENT shall determine the forum and venue in which any dispute under this agreement is decided. 33. This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements, or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein, and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this document except the Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between the DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT which is included as Exhibit "E". Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representation or agreements whether oral or written. It is further agreed that no modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms and conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith. Hage 7 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT oGC-07117 34. Any or all notices (except invoices) given or required under this Agreement shall be in writing and either personally delivered with receipt acknowledged or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. All notices delivered shall be sent to the following addresses: If to the DEPARTMENT: If to the RECIPIENT: State of Florida Department of Transportation Attention: Title: A second copy to: 35. LIST OF EXHIBITS Contact: Title: With a copy to: Exhibit A: Scope of Services Exhibit B: Project Plans Exhibit C: Permit Requirements Exhibit D: Deliverables Exhibit E: Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Exhibit F: State Financial Assistance (Florida Single Audi Act) Exhibit G: Agency Resolution IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is to be executed below for the purposes specified herein Authorization has been given to enter into and execute this Agreement by Resolution hereto attached. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: BY: Authorized Signature NAME: NAME: (PrinUType) TITLE: (Print/Type) ATTEST: TITLE: Print Name APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Name, County Attorney TITLE: DATE: (SEAL) ATTEST: TITLE: Authorized Signature (Printffype) (PrintlType) LEGAL REVIEW: Office of the General Counsel Page 8 of 18 (Date) (SEAL) 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OGG-07117 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES The RECIPIENT ( Board of County Commissioners) agrees to make certain landscape improvements on , Florida, and will subsequently furnish, construct, and inspect the landscape as shown in the plans and specifications prepared by , dated . The following conditions shall apply: (a) The current Florida Department of Transportation Design Standard Index 546 must be adhered to. (b) Lateral offset as specified in the Design Manual or Plans Preparation Manual. (c) Landscape materials shall not obstruct roadside signs or the outdoor advertising view zones for permitted outdoor advertising signs per Florida Statutes 479.106. (d) Landscape materials shall be of a size, type and placement so as not to impede large machine mowing that the DEPARTMENT currently provides and will continue to provide at the same frequency. (e) Should the RECIPIENT elect to design, furnish and construct irrigation, all costs associated with water source connection(s), continued maintenance of the distribution system and water, and electricity costs shall be born solely by the RECIPIENT. Al permits (including tree permits), fees, and any mitigation associated with the removal, relocation or adjustments of these improvements are the RECIPIENT'S responsibility. (f) Durfng the installation of the Project and future maintenance operations, maintenance of traffic shall be in accordance with the current edition of the MUTCD and the current Department Design Standards. (g) If there is a need to restrict the normal flow of traffic it shall be done in accordance with the approved Maintenance of Traffic Plan (see Exhibit B). The party performing such work shall give 48 hour notice to the local law enforcement agency within whose jurisdiction such road is located prior to commencing work on the Project. The DEPARTMENT'S Public Information Office shall also be notified by phone at at least 48 hours in advance. (h) The RECIPIENT shall be responsible to clear all utilities within the Project limits. Page 9 of 18 656-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OOO-07M7 EXHIBIT B PROJECT PLANS Please see attached plans prepared by: of Dated Page 10 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OAC-OT17 EXHIBIT C PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The Project shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the DEPARTMENT'S Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and DEPARTMENT Design Standards and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ("MUTCD"). The following guidelines shall apply as deemed appropriate by the DEPARTMENT: the DEPARTMENT Structures Design Manual, AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the DEPARTMENT Plans Preparation Manual ("PPM"),also known as the "Design Manual", Manual for Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (the "Florida Green Book") and the DEPARTMENT Traffic Engineering Manual. The RECIPIENT will be required to submit any construction plans required by the DEPARTMENT for review and approval prior to any work being commenced. Should any changes to the plans be required during construction of the Project, the RECIPIENT shall be required to notify the DEPARTMENT of the changes and receive approval from the DEPARTMENT prior to the changes being constructed. The RECIPIENT shall maintain the area of the project at all times and coordinate any work needs of the DEPARTMENT during construction of the project. 2. The RECIPIENT shall notify the DEPARTMENT a minimum of 48 hours before beginning construction within DEPARTMENT right of way. The RECIPIENT shall notify the DEPARTMENT should construction be suspended for more than 5 working days. The DEPARTMENT contact person for construction is at located at , Telephone number , Email address 3. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for monitoring construction operations and the maintenance of traffic ("MOT") throughout the course of the project in accordance with the latest edition of the DEPARTMENT Standard Specifications, section 102. The RECIPIENT is responsible for the development of a MOT plan and making any changes to that plan as necessary. The MOT plan shall be in accordance with the latest version of the DEPARTMENT Design Standards, Index 600 series. Any MOT plan developed by the RECIPIENT that deviates from the DEPARTMENT Design Standards must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. MOT plans will require approval by the DEPARTMENT prior to implementation. 4. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and for ensuring that all utility locations be accurately documented on the construction plans. All utility conflicts shall be fully resolved directly with the applicable utility. 5. The RECIPIENT will be responsible for obtaining all permits that may be required by other agencies or local governmental entities. 6. It is hereby agreed by the parties that this Agreement creates a permissive use only and all improvements resulting from this Agreement shall become the property of the DEPARTMENT. Neither the granting of the permission to use the DEPARTMENT right of way nor the placing of facilities upon the DEPARTMENT property shall operate to create or vest any property right to or in the RECIPIENT, except as may otherwise be provided in separate agreements. The RECIPIENT shall not acquire any right, title, interest or estate in DEPARTMENT right of way, of any nature or kind whatsoever, by virtue of the execution, operation, effect, or performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the RECIPIENT's use, occupancy or possession of DEPARTMENT right of way. The parties agree that this Agreement does not, and shall not be construed to, grant credit for any future transportation concurrency requirements pursuant to chapter 163, Florida Statutes. 7. The RECIPIENT shall not cause any liens or encumbrances to attach to any portion of the DEPARTMENT'S property, including but not limited to, DEPARTMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY. Page 11 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT oce-07117 8. The RECIPIENT shall perform all required testing associated with the design and construction of the project. Testing results shall be made available to the DEPARTMENT upon request. The DEPARTMENT shall have the right to perform its own independent testing during the course of the Project. 9. The RECIPIENT shall exercise the rights granted herein and shall otherwise perform this Agreement in a good and workmanlike manner, with reasonable care, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and all applicable federal, state, local, administrative, regulatory, safety and environmental laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and permits, as the same may be constituted and amended from time to time, including, but not limited to, those of the DEPARTMENT, applicable Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Coast Guard and local governmental entities. 10. If the DEPARTMENT determines a condition exists which threatens the public's safety, the DEPARTMENT may, at its discretion, cause construction operations to cease and immediately have any potential hazards removed from its right of way at the sole cost, expense, and effort of the RECIPIENT. The RECIPIENT shall bear all construction delay costs incurred by the DEPARTMENT. 11. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible to maintain and restore all features that might require relocation within the DEPARTMENT right of way. 12. The RECIPIENT will be solely responsible for clean up or restoration required to correct any environmental or health hazards that may result from construction operations. 13. The RECIPIENT will be required to maintain the Project until final acceptance by the DEPARTMENT. The acceptance procedure will include a final "walk-through" by RECIPIENT and DEPARTMENT personnel. Upon completion of construction, the RECIPIENT will be required to submit to the DEPARTMENT final as -built plans and an engineering certification that construction was completed in accordance to the plans. Submittal of the final as -built plans shall include one complete set of the signed and sealed plans on 11" X 17" plan sheets and an electronic copy prepared in Portable Document Format (PDF). Prior to the termination of this Agreement, the RECIPIENT shall remove its presence, including, but not limited to, all of the RECIPIENT's property, machinery, and equipment from DEPARTMENT right of way and shall restore those portions of DEPARTMENT right of way disturbed or otherwise altered by the Project to substantially the same condition that existed immediately prior to the commencement of the Project. 14. If the DEPARTMENT determines that the Project is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the DEPARTMENT shall deliver written notification of such to the RECIPIENT. The RECIPIENT shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the DEPARTMENT'S written notice, or such other time as the RECIPIENT and the DEPARTMENT mutually agree to in writing, to complete the Project and provide the DEPARTMENT with written notice of the same (the "Notice of Completion"). If the RECIPIENT fails to timely deliver the Notice of Completion, or if it is determined that the Project is not properly completed after receipt of the Notice of Completion, the DEPARTMENT, within its discretion may: 1) provide the RECIPIENT with written authorization granting such additional time as the DEPARTMENT deems appropriate to correct the deficiency(ies); or 2) correct the deficiency(ies) at the RECIPIENT's sole cost and expense, without DEPARTMENT liability to the RECIPIENT for any resulting loss or damage to property, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment. If the DEPARTMENT elects to correct the deficiency(ies), the DEPARTMENT shall provide the RECIPIENT with an invoice for the costs incurred by the DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. 15. The RECIPIENT shall implement best management practices for erosion and pollution control to prevent violation of state water quality standards. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the correction of any erosion, shoaling, or water quality problems that result from the construction of the Project. Page 12 of 18 650-050-1 o FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTON SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT oGc-0707 16. Portable Traffic Monitoring Site (PTMS) or a Telemetry Traffic Monitoring Site (TTMS) may exist within the vicinity of your proposed work. It is the responsibility of the RECIPIENT to locate and avoid damage to these sites. If a PTMS or TTMS is encountered during construction, the Planning and Environmental Management Office (PL&EM) must be contacted immediately at 17. During construction, highest priority must be given to pedestrian safety. If permission is granted to temporarily close a sidewalk, it should be done with the express condition that an alternate route will be provided, and shall continuously maintain pedestrian features to meet Americans Disability Act (ADA) standards. 18. Restricted hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, (Monday -Friday), unless otherwise approved by the Operations Engineer, or designee. 19. Lane closures on the state road system must be coordinated with the Public Information Office at least two weeks prior to the closure. The contact information for the DEPARTMENT's Public Information Office is: Name Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Office Florida Phone Page 13 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OCC -07117 EXHIBIT D DELIVERABLES *THE RECIPIENT WILL NEED DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IF DEVIATING FROM THESE DELIVERIBLES AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT B PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Page 14 of 18 ITEM Landscape - Large Plants Name Name Name Name Name Name Landscape - Small Plants Name Name Name Landscape - Other Sod (Square Foot Area) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEAUTIFICATION GRANT DELIVERABLES: Florida Beautification Grant FM# Date: DESCRIPTION Furnish & Install Trees, Palms, and Shrubs Spec Spec Spec Spec Spec Spec Furnish & Install Shrubs 1 Gr. Covers Spec Spec Spec Furnish & Install Sod and Mulch Certified, Disease, Pest, & Weed Free Install Irrigation System per Irrigation Plans Irrigation System, Complete - Per Extend Exist. Irrigation into Plans New Areas Page 15 of 18 650-050-10 PRODUCTION SUPPORT OGC - 07117 ESTIMATED QTY UNIT 0 EACH 0 EACH 0 EACH 0 L.S. 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OeC-D7117 EXHIBIT E LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Page 16 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT arc --07117 EXHIBIT F STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT ACT) HE STATE RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: SUBJECT TO SECTION 215.97, FLORIDA STATUTES: Awarding Agency: Florida Department of Transportation State Project HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANTS — KEEP FLORIDA BEAUTIFUL Title: CSFA Number: 55.003 'Award Amount: $ 0 `The state award amount may change with supplemental agreements Specific project information for CSFA Number 55.003 is provided at: httr)s:llapps.fldfs.com/fsaa/searchCatalog.aspx COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO STATE RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT: State Project Compliance Requirements for CSFA Number 55.003 are provided at: https:llapps.fIdfs.comlfsaalsearchCom pliance.asp x The State Projects Compliance Supplement is provided at: https://apps.fldfs.com/fsaa/compliance.asr) Page 17 of 18 650-050-10 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT BEAUTIFICATION GRANT OCC -07n7 EXHIBIT G AGENCY RESOLUTION PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Page 18 of 18