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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-072 Elevated Facility Services Award of ITB 25-010 Pier Elevator RepairRESOLUTION NO. 2025-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-010, ENTITLED “PIER ELEVATOR CAB SHELL REPLACEMENT (RE-ISSUE)” TO ELEVATED FACILITY SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($42,600.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the elevator servicing the Ocean Park pier and adjacent Quarterdeck Restaurant has been inoperable for nearly one year due to age, wear and tear and issues with water intrusion in the system’s lower section and mechanism; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department (PSD) encountered a number of difficulties in its effort to address this situation, including problematic contractor cost estimates/pricing and changes in key personnel for the specialized contractor the Department was working with; and WHEREAS, bids for repairs were sought and received in April 2025, with the below pricing being received: 1. Elevated Facility Services $42,600.00 2. Mowery Elevator Company $48,800.00;and WHEREAS, the Bid Committee’s assessment of the bid packages provided by the respondents resulted in the selection of Elevated Facility Services as the lowest and most qualified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute a contract with Elevated Facility Services for the replacement of the pier elevator cab shell in an amount not to exceed Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($42,600.00). Section 3. That funding will be appropriated from the Pier Operations Repair and Maintenance Services Grounds account 415-72-15-572-46-50 in the amount not to exceed Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($42,600.00). 2 RESOLUTION #2025-072 Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 13, 2025. Motion by Vice Mayor Salvino, second by Commissioner Lewellen. FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X Yes No Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____ Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____ Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____ Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____ Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____ ATTEST: ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY 1 AGREEMENT THIS IS AN AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) dated _________________, 2025, between the City of Dania Beach, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation (“City”), with its principal place of business located at 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 and Oracle Elevator Holdco Inc., d/b/a Elevated Facility Services (“Contractor”), with a mailing address of 8800 Grand Oak Circle, Suite 550, Tampa, Florida 33637. WHEREAS, the elevator servicing the Ocean Park pier and adjacent Quarterdeck Restaurant has been inoperable for nearly one year due to age, wear and tear and issues with water intrusion in the system’s lower section and mechanism; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department (PSD) encountered a number of difficulties in its effort to address this situation, including problematic contractor cost estimates/pricing and changes in key personnel for the specialized contractor the Department was working with; and WHEREAS, the Bid Committee’s assessment of the bid packages provided by the respondents resulted in the selection of Elevated Facility Services as the lowest and most qualified. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree, as follows: 1. The Contractor shall, in a good and first class, workman-like manner, at its own cost and expense, furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to perform and complete said work in strict accordance with this Agreement and the Agreement Documents. The “Agreement Documents” means and includes the following The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: 1. City Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) NO. 25-010 2. Bid Proposal 3. Insurance and Certificates of Insurance 4. Notice to Proceed 5. Invoice/Payment Affidavit 6. Insurance and Certificates of Insurance 3. The City has accepted CONTRACTOR’S BID and awards this Contract to said Contractor, for the sum named in the Proposal, to-wit: FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($42,600.00), which Bid Form is incorporated as Exhibit “A” and made a part of this agreement, by this reference. 4. The Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement project is described in detail under Section 4 of the Invitation to Bid No. 25-010, which bid is incorporated as Exhibit “B” and made a part of this agreement and generally consists of the removal of the old elevator cab and its 2 replacement with a new elevator cab at the Dania Beach Pier located at 300 North Beach Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Contractor shall be responsible for the following: (i) Safe removal of the current elevator cab. (ii) Protection of existing elevator shaft and surrounding areas. (iii) Installation of the cab within the existing shaft. (iv) Proper alignment with the existing elevator system. (v) Reconnection of necessary fixtures, including controls, lighting, and safety features. (vi) Installation must be in compliance with all applicable code requirements. (vii) All related work necessary to restore the elevator system to proper operation and necessary tests required by the State of Florida, Broward County, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety Code for Elevators, and any other authorities having jurisdiction over this work. 5. Commencement of Work. The Contractor will commence the work required by the Contract Documents within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Notice To Proceed and will complete same within sixty (60) calendar days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. In lieu of actual damages, the Contractor agrees to pay liquidated damages in the amount of Five hundred fifty dollars ($500.00) per day if all work is not completed in 150 calendar days. Extensions of time may be granted if weather conditions prohibit proper execution of the work. Any such extension must be granted in writing, signed by both parties, and attached to this Agreement. 6. Subcontracts. It is expressly agreed to by the parties that the City shall approve in advance in writing any Subcontractors and the fees to be paid them by Contractor, prior to any such Subcontractor proceeding with any such work. Contractors shall only designate employees who are sufficiently skilled to provide the required services specified in this Agreement. Any person employed to provide the services who fails, refuses or neglects to obey the instructions of the City's representative in anything relating to these services, or who appears to be disorderly, insubordinate, or incompetent shall upon the order of City's representative, be immediately relieved by the Contractor from the Project Work. Any interference with, or any abusive or threatening conduct toward any City representative, its assistants or inspectors by the Contractor, its employees or agents, or any member of the public shall be grounds for the City to terminate the agreement and re-let the work. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to properly maintain all Project Work areas in an acceptable and safe condition. It is expressly agreed to by the parties that the City shall approve in advance in writing any subcontractors and the fees to be paid them by Contractor, prior to any such subcontractor proceeding with any such work. 3 7. Contractor Personnel. 7.1 Personnel. Contractor shall ensure that all personnel are competent, careful, and reliable. All personnel must have sufficient skill and experience to perform their assigned task properly and satisfactorily and to operate any equipment involved and shall make do and proper effort to execute the work in the manner prescribed in the contract documents. When the City determines that any person is incompetent, unfaithful, intemperate, disorderly, or insubordinate, such person shall be immediately discharged from the Project/Service and shall not again be employed on the Project/Service without the written consent of the City. Should the Contractor fail to remove such person or persons, the City may withhold all payments which are or may become due or may suspend the work with approval of the City until such orders are complied with. No alcoholic beverages or drugs are permitted on any City properties. Evidence of alcoholic beverages or drug use by an individual will result in immediate termination from the job site. 7.2 Safety. a) Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work and for complying with all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and any other industry, federal, state, or local government standards, including the National Institute of Occupational Safety Hazards (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to persons or property. Contractor shall be aware that while working for the City, representatives from agencies such as OSHA are invitees and need not have warrants or permission to enter the work site. Any fines levied by the above-mentioned authorities for failure to comply with these requirements shall be borne solely by Contractor. b) Contractor certifies that all material, equipment, etc. to be used in an individual Project/Service meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Contractor further certifies that if any of the material, equipment, etc. is found to be deficient in any OSHA requirement in effect on the date of delivery, all costs necessary to bring the material, equipment, etc. into compliance with the aforementioned requirements shall be borne by Contractor. All standard equipment, work operations, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment required or mandated by State, Federal, OSHA, or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations must be provided and used by Contractor and its employees. c) Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all debris. All costs associated with clean-up and debris removal are included in the bid amount. If the Contractor fails to clean up the work area to acceptable levels the CITY shall deduct the actual cost of the debris removal from the Contractor’s final payment. 4 8. Protection Of Property. The Contractor shall at all times guard against damage or loss to City property or property of other persons, vendors or Contractors and shall be responsible for replacing or repairing any such damage or loss. The Contractor will be required to report any such damages immediately to the City’s representative in charge of the Project. The City reserves the right to repair any damages created by the Contractor and to deduct the appropriate amount from any payment due to the Contractor. In all cases, the decision of the City is final. 9. Public Bid Disclosure Act. In accordance with the Public Bid Disclosure Act, Section 218.80, Florida Statutes, each license, permit, or fee a Contractor will have to pay the City before or during the work, items or services to be provided or the percentage method or unit method of all licenses, permits, and fees required by the City and payable to the City by virtue of the work, items, or services as part of the agreement are as follows: a) Contractor shall have and maintain during the term of the agreement any and all appropriate City licenses, fees (and business tax receipts, if applicable), which shall be paid in full in accordance with the City's fee structure for such items. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OR WAIVING OF CITY LICENSES, FEES (OR BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS, IF APPLICABLE). b) During the performance of the agreement, there may be times when the Contractor will be required to obtain a permit for such work, or in connection with the items or services. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that it has the appropriate permits as may become necessary during the performance of the work. Any fees related to the required permits in connection with the agreement will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. c) Licenses, permits, and fees may be required by Broward County, the state of Florida or the federal government. 10. Warranties. a) Contractor will provide the City with any express warranty provided by the Equipment manufacturer and will work directly and solely with the manufacturer on any issues related to the passed through Equipment warranty. b) Contractor warrants the equipment installed under this contract against defects in material and workmanship for a period one (1) year from the date each elevator is completed and placed in operation. This warranty is in lieu of any other liability for defects. This warranty is not intended to supplant normal maintenance service. 11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon ten (10) calendar days advance written notice to the other party; but if any work, service, or task hereunder is in progress but not completed on the date of termination, then this Agreement may be extended upon written approval of the City until said work, service or task is completed and accepted. 5 a) Termination for Convenience: In the event this Agreement is terminated or cancelled upon the request and for the convenience of the City with the required ten (10) calendar day advance written notice, the City shall reimburse Contractor for actual work satisfactorily completed. b) Termination for Cause: Termination by the City for cause, default, or negligence on the part of Contractor shall be excluded from the foregoing provision. Termination costs, if any, shall not apply. The ten (10) calendar day advance notice requirement is waived in the event of termination for cause. 12. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned except with the written consent of the City’s. No such consent shall be construed as making the City a party to the assignment or subjecting the City to liability of any kind to any assignee. No assignment shall under any circumstances relieve Contractor of liability and obligations under this Agreement and all transactions with the City must be through Contractor. Additionally, unless otherwise stipulated herein, Contractor shall notify and obtain prior written consent from the City prior to being acquired or subject to a hostile takeover. Any acquisition or hostile takeover without the prior consent of the City may result in termination of this Agreement for default. 13. Insurance. Contractor shall purchase and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement, without cost or expense to the City, policies of insurance as indicated in Exhibit “C” of this Agreement. 14. Indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City and its agents, officers, commissioners, or employees harmless for any damages resulting from failure of Contractor to take out and maintain the above insurance. Additionally, Contractor agrees for good and valuable consideration in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) to indemnify, and hold the City Commission of Dania Beach, Florida, and its officers, councilpersons, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities resulting from the negligent act, error or omission of Contractor, its agents, employees or representative, in the performance of Contractor duties set forth in this Agreement. 15. Independent Contractor. Contractor, and all its employees, agree that they shall be acting as an independent contractor and shall not be considered or deemed to be an agent, employee, joint venturer, or partner of the City. Contractor shall have no authority to contract for or bind the City in any manner and shall not represent itself as an agent of the City or as otherwise authorized to act for or on behalf of the City. Additionally, Contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon on resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 6 Contractor warrants and represents that no elected official, officer, agent or employee of the City has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in this Agreement or the compensation to be paid under it and, further, that no City employee who acts in the City of Dania Beach as a “purchasing agent” as defined in Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, nor any elected or appointed officer of the City of Dania Beach, nor any spouse or child of such purchasing agent, employee or elected or appointed officer, is a partner, officer, director or proprietor of the Contractor and, further, that no such City employee, purchasing agent, City elected or appointed officer, or the spouse or child of any of them, alone or in combination, has a material interest in the Contractor. Material interest means direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent (5%) of the total assets or capital stock of the Contractor. 16. Public Records Law. Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence directly pertinent to performance of work under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The Contractor shall also maintain the financial information and data used by the Contractor in the preparation of support of any claim for reimbursement for any out-of-pocket expense or cost. The City shall have access to such books, records, documents and other evidence for inspection, audit and copying during normal business hours. The Contractor will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. Audits conducted under this section shall observe generally accepted auditing standards and established procedures and guidelines of the City. The Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, may have application to records or documents pertaining to this Agreement and Contractor acknowledges that such laws have possible application and agrees to comply with all such laws. Upon request from the City custodian of public records, Contractor shall provide the City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law. 17. Retention Of Records And Right To Access. 17.1 The Contractor shall preserve and make available all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents pertinent to the agreement for a period of five (5) years after termination or conclusion of the agreement, or if an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of these five (5) years, the records shall be retained by the City until resolution of audit findings. The Contractor shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of the award and this Agreement for a period of five (5) years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department of Environmental Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The Contractor shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of Environmental Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General upon request for a period of three (3) years 7 from the date the audit report is issued, unless extended in writing by the Department of Environmental Protection. 17.2 Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not limited to reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property of the City. 17.3 Upon completion of Work under this Agreement or in the event of termination by either party, any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession of the Contractor shall be delivered by the Contractor to the City Manager, at no cost to the City, within seven (7) days. All such records stored electronically by Contractor shall be delivered to the City in a format that is compatible with the City’s information technology systems. Once the public records have been delivered upon completion or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall destroy any and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. 17.4 Any compensation due to Contractor shall be withheld until all records are received as provided in this Agreement. 17.5 Contractor’s failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the City. 18. Section 119.0701(2)(a), Florida Statutes. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS. Custodian of Records: ELORA RIERA, MMC CITY CLERK Mailing Address: 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Telephone number: 954-924-9800, Ext. 3623 Email: eriera@daniabeachfl.gov 19. No Waiver. Failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any provision or condition of this Agreement, or to enforce any right contained in it, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any such provision, condition or right, but the same shall remain in full force and effect. 8 20. Declaration of Default. The failure of the Contractor a) to supply enough properly skilled workers or materials, or b) its failure to make prompt payments to subcontractors, or for materials or labor, or c) to obey laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public agencies having jurisdiction, or d) to comply in any way with the Agreement Documents, shall be sufficient grounds for the City to find the Contractor in material default, and that sufficient cause exists to terminate the Agreement for cause, and to withhold payment or any part thereof until the cause or causes giving rise to the default has/have been eliminated by the Contractor and approved by the City. If a finding of default is made by the City, the Contractor and its Surety shall remain responsible for performance of the requirements of the Agreement Documents unless and until the City terminates the Agreement. Upon a finding of default, the City shall set a reasonable time, but in no event in excess of seven (7) calendar days after written notice from City detailing the default, within which the Contractor and its Surety shall eliminate the cause or causes of default. When the basis for finding default no longer exists, the City shall notify the Contractor and its Surety, in writing, that the default has been corrected, and that the Contractor is no longer in default. If the Contractor fails to correct the default within the time allowed, the City, without further notice to Contractor or its Surety, may immediately terminate the Agreement and the employment of the Contractor, without otherwise waiving its rights against the Contractor or its Surety. To the extent that the time limits herein conflict with those set forth in the Performance Bond, the time limits in this section shall take precedence. 21. Force Majeure. Under any and all provisions of this Agreement, neither the City nor Contractor, as the case may be, will be considered in breach of or in default of any of their respective non-monetary and monetary obligations under the Agreement as a result of an unavoidable delay due to strikes, lockouts, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials, riot, war, hurricane, tornado, weather related events or conditions, pandemics, epidemics, shutdowns due to government restrictions, utility company delays, or other similar causes beyond the commercially reasonable control of a party (in each case, an event of “Force Majeure”). Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure, the applicable time-period will be extended for each day of the period of the Force Majeure event. 22. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. This Agreement is subject to and must comply with the Charter and City Code of the City of Dania Beach, as they exist on the date of execution of the Agreement. Any conflicts between this Agreement and the Charter and City Code will be resolved in favor of the City’s Charter. Venue for any disputes arising out of this Agreement and for any actions involving the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement will be in the State courts of the 17th Judicial Circuit of Broward County, Florida. 23. Notices. Except as provided above, whenever either party desires to give notice to the other, it must be given by written notice, sent by certified U.S. mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the party for whom it is intended, at the place last specified and the place for giving of notice in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. For the present, the parties designate the following as the respective persons and places for giving of notice: 9 City: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager City of Dania Beach, Florida 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 With a copy to: Eve A. Boutsis, City Attorney City of Dania Beach 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Contractor: Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc. d/b/a Elevated Facility Services 8800 Grand Oak Circle, Suite 550 Tampa, Florida 33637 24. Headings. Headings in this document are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in any interpretation of this Agreement. 25. Exhibits. Each exhibit referred to in this Agreement forms an essential part of this Agreement and each such exhibit is incorporated by this reference. 26. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application of it to any person or situation shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, and the application of such provisions to persons or situations other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, shall continue in full force and effect, and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. 27. Sovereign Immunity. Contractor acknowledges that the Florida Doctrine on Sovereign Immunity bars all claims by Contractor against the City other than claims arising out of this Agreement. Specifically, the Contractor acknowledges that it cannot and will not assert any claims against the City, unless the claim is based upon a breach by the City of this Agreement. Further, the Contractor recognizes the City is a sovereign with regulatory authority that it exercises for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. This Agreement in no way estops or affects the City's exercise of that regulatory authority. In addition, the City retains the full extent of its sovereign immunity in relation to the exercise of its regulatory authority. The Contractor acknowledges that it has no right and will not make claim based upon any of the following: a) Claims based upon any alleged breach by the City of implied warranties for representations not specifically set forth in this Agreement, as the parties stipulate that there are no such implied warranties or representations of the Contractor. All obligations of the parties are only as set forth in this Agreement. b) Claims based upon negligence or any tort arising out of this Agreement. c) Claims upon alleged acts or inaction by the City, its commissioners, attorneys, administrators, Contractors, agents, or any Contractor employee. 10 d) Claims based upon an alleged waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement unless such waiver is in writing and signed by an authorized representative for the City and Contractor. 28. Completion of Work. On completion of the work, but prior to the acceptance thereof by the City, it shall be the duty of the City’s Engineer, or other appropriate person, to determine that said work has been completely and fully performed in accordance with said Contract Documents; and upon making such determination, said official shall make his final certificate to the CITY. The Contractor shall furnish proof that all claims and obligations incurred by him in connection with the performance of said work have been fully paid and settled; said information shall be in the form of an affidavit, thereupon, the final estimate (including retainages) will be approved and paid. 29. Section. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 30. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each one of which is considered an original, but all of which constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement is effective only after execution and delivery by the parties. 31. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) constitutes the sole agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter. It supersedes any prior written or oral agreements or communications between the parties. 32.Amendments. No amendment to this Agreement is binding on either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. The City is not obligated to spend any money or undertake any obligation in connection with an amendment proposed by Contractor. If Contractor requests an amendment to the Agreement or any other action by City, Contractor must reimburse City for all third-party costs incurred by City (including but not limited to costs of third-party consultants and attorneys). Before the City takes action regarding any request, Contractor must deposit with the City the estimated amount of third-party costs, as reasonably determined by the City. 33. Holidays. The parties agree that whenever a notice or performance due under the Agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or on a legal holiday recognized by the City, the notice or performance will be postponed to the next following business day. 34. Survival. A termination of the Agreement will not release Contractor from its obligation to indemnify City for any acts which occurred prior to the termination of the Agreement, unless otherwise agreed upon by City and Contractor or by judicial decree. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Contractor shall remain liable for all obligations and liabilities that have accrued prior to the date of termination or expiration, unless relieved of such obligation or liability by action of a court or rule of law. 11 IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have set their hand and seal the day and year first written above. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS EVE A. BOUTSIS ANA M. GARCIA, ICMA-CM CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER 12 WITNESSES: CONTRACTOR: Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc. d/b/a Elevated Facility Services, a Florida coproration Signature Signature PRINT Name PRINT Name Title Signature Dated: ___________________, 2025 PRINT Name STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, on , 2025 by , as of Oracle Elevator Holdco Inc., d/b/a Elevated Facility Services, a Florida corporation. He/she is personally known to me or has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Florida Print Name : $46,200.00 1 CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) CITY INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-010 Prepared by: City of Dania Beach, Florida 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, FL 33004 Friday, March 21, 2025 Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 2 Table of Contents 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 3. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 4. SCOPE OF WORK 5. BID FORM 6. BIDDER SUBMISSIONS Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 3 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID FOR "Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue)" 25-010 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Dania Beach, Florida (the “City” or “Owner”) will be accepting sealed Bids for its “Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue), 25-010”. Bids will be accepted on the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl until Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bids received after this time will be rejected. All submissions will remain confidential and exempt from public record disclosure requirements until the response opening is conducted. PROJECT DOCUMENTS Documents may be obtained from https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl/projects/155090. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE A NON-MANDATORY Pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 am at Dania Beach Pier, 300 North Beach Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004. All Bidders and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting, which will outline the Project as described in the Bid, and provide an opportunity for questions and answers for all interested persons. Any interpretations, clarifications or additional information not disclosed in this Bid and determined to be necessary by the Owner in response to questions, will be issued by means of addendum or addenda, which addendum or addenda will be posted to the Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl/projects/155090 for all interested persons who are following the project. The Bidder will be notified of any addenda issued, if following the project, but it is recommended they check the portal to see if there has been any addendum or addenda posted for this Bid. Only questions answered and information supplied by means of such addendum or addenda will be considered as binding. Oral interpretations, clarifications or other information will have no legal and binding effect. BID DOCUMENTS Bids must be submitted electronically on the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl, the City’s designated electronic bidding system. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 4 All bid prices shall be guaranteed firm for a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the submission of the bid. No bidder may withdraw a bid within ninety (90) calendar days after the bid opening date. Pursuant to Florida law, all Bids are exempt public records until thirty (30) days after opening, or award of bid, whichever is sooner. In the event presentations are necessary, all non-presenting bidders will be required to exit the room during the presentations of each of the other bidders as portions of selection committee meetings at which presentations are made are exempt from Florida’s public meeting laws. All bidders are advised that the City has not authorized the use of the City seal or logo by individuals or entities responding to City bids. Bidders shall demonstrate successful performance of projects of a similar magnitude, scope and value as this project. The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in a bid and to make an award in the best interests of the City, as Owner. CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA Published on: Friday, March 21, 2025 Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 5 2. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 2.1 NO BIDS OR PROPOSALS If a Bidder or Offeror does not intend to bid or submit a proposal, please indicate the reason, such as insufficient time to respond, do not offer product or service, unable to meet specifications, schedule would not permit, or any other reason. 2.2 CAUSES FOR REJECTION OF A BID OR PROPOSAL A. No bid or proposal will be considered or accepted that, in the opinion of the City, is informal or unbalanced, or contains inadequate or unreasonable prices for any items; each item must carry its own proportion of the cost as nearly as is practicable. However, the City shall be under no obligation to investigate the correctness of any bid or proposal, and the Bidder or Offeror by signing the bid or proposal shall be deemed to have verified that no errors appear in the bid or proposal as submitted. Any alterations, erasures, interlineations or failures of a bid or proposal to contain all items called for in the solicitation may result in rejection of the bid or proposal. B. If any Bidder or Offeror violates any provision in the solicitation, such Bidder or Offeror may be disqualified from performing the Project Work, or from furnishing the requested services for which the bid or proposal was submitted, and the Bidder or Offeror may be further disqualified from bidding or submitting proposals on any future bids or proposals for work, for goods, or for services for the City. 2.3 GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Purpose: The purpose of the Invitation to Bid is to establish between the City and the Contractor an agreement to perform the project work. B. Documentation: Bidder shall submit in its bid the following: 1. Evidence that the Bidder is certified and licensed to perform the required services in the State of Florida. The successful Bidder must be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; 2. A statement stating the number of years the Contractor has been a qualified provider of the requested services; and 3. A complete Bidder’s Questionnaire; it is made a part of and is incorporated into the ITB by this reference. C. Bidder Expenses: Bidders are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing and submitting Bids, and for any meetings, negotiations or discussions with the City or its representatives and consultants, relating to or arising from this ITB. The City and its representatives, agents, consultants and advisors shall not be liable to any Bidder for any claims, whether for costs, expenses, losses or damages, or loss of anticipated profits, or for any other matter whatsoever, incurred by any Bidder in preparing and submitting a Bid, or participating in negotiations for a contract, or any other activity related to or arising out of this ITB. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 6 D. No Contract: By submitting a Bid and participating in the process as outlined in this ITB, Bidders expressly agree that no contract of any kind is formed under or arises from this ITB prior to the complete signing by both parties of a formal written contract. E. Conflict of Interest: Bidders shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships they may have with the City. If requested by the City, a Bidder should provide all pertinent information regarding ownership of the entity within forty-eight (48) hours of the City’s request. F. General Conditions: The agreement to be awarded will be subject to the provisions of the United States Constitution, Florida laws, statutes and ordinances of the United States of America, the State of Florida, Broward County and the City of Dania Beach. 2.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. Any and all Special Conditions contained in the solicitation that may be in variance or conflict with the General Conditions shall have precedence over the General Conditions. If no changes or deletions to General Conditions are made in the Special Conditions, then the General Conditions shall prevail in their entirety. B. The solicitation, Bidder Submissions, Specifications, Attachments, Addendum or Addenda, the legal advertisement of the solicitation and any other pertinent documents form a part of the solicitation, and ultimately, the agreement; all of the documents are made a part of and are incorporated into the solicitation and the awarded agreement. 2.5 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES STATEMENT A person or affiliate who, or which has been placed on the State of Florida 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 or proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids or proposals on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a Contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under an agreement with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 F. S. for CATEGORY TWO, which is $35,000.00, for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. A form to that effect, as mentioned above, must be submitted by the Bidder or Offeror. A copy of the Sworn Statement on Public Entities Crimes can be found in the attachments; a copy is made a part of and is incorporated into the solicitation by this reference. 2.6 PRICES, TERMS ARE TO BE FIRM A. The Bidder or Offeror warrants by virtue of its Bid or proposal that the prices, terms and conditions contained in the solicitation shall be firm for a period of no less than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of the solicitation opening. B. The bid or proposal prices shall include all permit fees, royalties, license fees, taxes and other costs arising from the use of the materials and equipment in any way involved in the Project Work, as well as Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 7 all costs of packaging, transporting and delivery of any materials and equipment to the designated location within the City, and the site cleanup. C. The City may require the addition or deletion of services from the Contractor if the requirements and needs of the City change, in City’s sole opinion. This may entail additional services and additional locations. The Contractor shall provide the City with costs for these additional services and additional locations or both, based upon the cost structure utilized in establishing the pricing for listed locations in initially contracted areas. Deletion of locations, services, or both shall be handled in the same manner as described above. If the costs offered are not acceptable to the City, the City reserves the right to procure the additional services from one or more other Contractors. 2.7 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY A. The successful Bidder or Offeror shall at all times guard against damage or loss to City property or property of other persons, vendors or Contractors and shall be responsible for replacing or repairing any such damage or loss. The Contractor will be required to report any such damages immediately to the City’s representative in charge of the Project. The successful Bidder or Offeror shall ensure that the area in which the sidewalks are being replaced that pedestrians, and the general public are not injured nor have access to the area (safety screening) in which work is proceeding. B. The City reserves the right to repair any damages created by the Contractor and to deduct the appropriate amount from any payment due to the Contractor. In all cases, the decision of the City is final. 2.8 TRASH Contractor shall be responsible for the daily removal of trash and debris from the Project work sites and upon completion of the Project Work. 2.9 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Taxes: The City is exempt from any taxes related to the requested services, which may otherwise be imposed by the state or federal government. This exemption does not transmit to suppliers in their purchases of goods or services, used in work or goods supplied to the City. The Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by law. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the pertinent state statutes involving the sales tax and complying with all requirements. 2.10 RETENTION OF RECORDS AND RIGHT TO ACCESS The successful Bidder or Offeror shall preserve and make available all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents pertinent to the agreement for a period of three (3) years after termination or conclusion of the agreement, or if an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of these three (3) years, the records shall be retained by the City until resolution of audit finding. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 8 2.11 NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT By submitting a bid or proposal, the Bidder or Offeror affirms that the bid or proposal is without previous understanding, agreement, or connection with any person, business, or corporation and that the bid or proposal is in all respects fair, and made without collusion or fraud. The Non-Collusion Affidavit form must be executed by the Bidder or Offeror; a copy of the form can be found in the Bidders Submissions; it is made a part of and is incorporated into the solicitation by this reference. 2.12 MINIMUM AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The technical specifications may include items that are considered minimum, mandatory, or required. If any Bidder or Offeror is unable to provide these items, and feels that the technical specifications are overly restrictive, the Bidder or Offeror must notify the City of Dania Beach in writing immediately. Such notification must be received by the City prior to the deadline contained in the solicitation, for questions of a material nature, at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the solicitation opening date. If no such notification is received prior to that deadline, the City will consider the technical specifications to be acceptable to the Bidder or Offeror. 2.13 PUBLIC RECORDS A. Bid or Proposal Submissions Shall Become City Property: All submissions become the property of the City and will not be returned to the Bidder or Offeror. The City will hold all submissions in confidence unless otherwise required by law. B. Contractor’s Obligations: Bidders or Offerors should be aware the City is a “public body” as defined in Florida Statutes, Section 119.011(2) and that it is subject to Florida Statutes, Section 119.0701(2) (a), and the related provisions of the Florida Public Records Law. If awarded this project, the following will apply: 1. Documents to Be City Property: Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not limited to reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with the contract are and shall remain the property of the City. 2. Maintenance of Records: Bidder or Offeror agrees to keep and maintain public records in Bidder’s or Offeror's possession or control in connection with Bidder’s or Offeror's performance under the contract. Bidder or Offeror additionally agrees to comply specifically with the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Bidder or Offeror shall ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by law, for the duration of the contract, and following completion of the contract until the records are transferred to the City. 3. Response to Public Records Requests: Upon request from the City custodian of public records, Bidder or Offeror shall provide the City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 9 4. Delivery of Records: Upon completion of the contract or in the event of termination by either party, any and all public records relating to the contract in the possession of the Bidder or Offeror shall be delivered by the Bidder or Offeror to the City Manager, at no cost to the City, within seven (7) days. All such records stored electronically by Bidder or Offeror shall be delivered to the City in a format that is compatible with the City’s information technology systems. Once the public records have been delivered upon completion or termination of the contract, the Bidder or Offeror shall destroy any and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. Any compensation due to Bidder or Offeror shall be withheld until all records are received as provided in this solicitation. 5. Failure to Comply: Bidder’s or Offeror's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate termination of the contract by the City. C. Florida Public Records Law: Pursuant to Section 119.0701(2) (a), Florida Statutes: IF THE BIDDER OR OFFEROR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE BIDDER’S OR OFFEROR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT, THE BIDDER OR OFFEROR MUST CONTACT THE CITY CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS. Custodian of Records: Elora Riera, City Clerk Mailing Address: 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Telephone number: 954-924-6800, Ext. 3623 Email: eriera@daniabeachfl.gov 2.14 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The City and Contractor, respectively, will bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the agreement. Neither party to the agreement shall assign or subcontract it or any portion of it, without the advance written consent of the other. 2.15 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS OR OFFERORS A. Bidders’ or Offeror's Qualifications: The Bidder or Offeror shall complete the Questionnaire Section, along with any other evidence of satisfactory experience and ability to perform the proposed Work. The failure of Bidder or Offeror to demonstrate successful performance of projects of a similar magnitude, scope and value as this project may be deemed to be grounds for declaring the Bidder or Offeror to be non-responsible. B. Certified Financial Statement: If requested by the Owner, the Bidder or Offeror shall submit a certified financial statement, prepared within thirty (30) days of submission of the bid, indicating current financial resources, liabilities, capital equipment, and financial history performance. C. Disqualification: A Bidder or Offeror shall be disqualified and its unopened Bid or Proposal shall be rejected by the City for any one or more of the following reasons: Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 10 1. Reason to believe that collusion exists among the Bidders or Offerors. 2. The Bidder or Offeror is or has been involved directly or indirectly in litigation or arbitration against the Owner within the past ten (10) years. 3. The Bidder or Offeror has defaulted on any previous contract with the Owner within the past ten (10) years or is in arrears on an existing contract. 4. The submittal of more than one Bid or Proposal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association under the same or different names. All such parties shall be disqualified. 5. Untimely bids or proposal shall be automatically and absolutely disqualified and returned unopened. Excuses for the untimely submittal shall not be accepted. The time of bid or proposal receipt documented by the City Clerk’s office shall determine the timeliness of the Bid or Proposal. D. Non-responsible Bidder or Offeror : A Bidder or Offeror may be determined by the Owner to be “non-responsible” once Bids or Proposals are opened, and a Bid or Proposal may be rejected for any one or more of (but not limited to) the following reasons: Determination of a lack of competency as may be revealed by qualification statements, financial statements, experience records or other information disclosed to Owner by other sources. The Bidder's or Offeror's uncompleted or pending workload on other projects, which in the judgment of the Owner may cause detrimental impact on timely completion of the Work. The appearance of an unbalanced Bid or Proposal, as determined by the Owner. If the Bidder or Offeror makes one or more false statements or provides false information in connection with any portion of the bidding documents. If the Bidder or Offeror fails to demonstrate successful performance and completion of projects of a similar magnitude, scope or value as this project. E. Non-responsive Bidder or Offeror : A Bidder or Offeror may be deemed to be non-responsive and a Bid or Proposal may be rejected for any of, but not limited to, the following reasons: 1. If the Bidder or Offeror fails to submit a complete Bid or Proposal, including but not limited to, submitting evidence of all insurance coverages required by the Bid or Proposal and the Contract Documents. 2. If the Bidder or Offeror fails in any way to abide by any of the provisions of the Contract Documents. 2.16 CONTRACTOR'S RELATION TO THE CITY - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is expressly agreed upon and understood that the Contractor will be in all respects an independent contractor as to the Project Work, and that the Contractor is in no respect an agent or employee of the City. The agreement will specify the Project Work to be done by the Contractor, but the method to be employed to accomplish the work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, unless otherwise provided in writing in the agreement. Contractor and its employees are not entitled to any of the benefits that the City provides for City employees. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 11 2.17 EMPLOYEES OF THE CONTRACTOR A. Contractors shall only designate employees who are sufficiently skilled to provide the required services specified in the solicitation. Any person employed to provide the services who fails, refuses or neglects to obey the instructions of the City's representative in anything relating to these services, or who appears to be disorderly, insubordinate, or incompetent shall upon the order of City's representative, be immediately relieved by the Contractor from the Project Work. Any interference with, or any abusive or threatening conduct toward any City representative, its assistants or inspectors by the Contractor, its employees or agents, or any member of the public shall be grounds for the City to terminate the agreement and re-let the work. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to properly maintain all Project Work areas in an acceptable and safe condition. B. Contractor agrees that it and its officers shall be held fully responsible, except as otherwise prohibited by law, for all acts of their employees while in their employ. 2.18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS The obligations of the City under the awarded agreement will be subject to the availability of funds. 2.19 LICENSES, PERMITS, AND FEES In accordance with the Public Bid Disclosure Act, Section 218.80, Florida Statutes, each license, permit, or fee a Contractor will have to pay the City before or during the work, items or services to be provided or the percentage method or unit method of all licenses, permits, and fees required by the City and payable to the City by virtue of the work, items, or services as part of the agreement are as follows: A. Contractor shall have and maintain during the term of the agreement any and all appropriate City licenses, fees (and business tax receipts, if applicable), which shall be paid in full in accordance with the City's fee structure for such items. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OR WAIVING OF CITY LICENSES, FEES (OR BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS, IF APPLICABLE). B. During the performance of the agreement, there may be times when the Contractor will be required to obtain a permit for such work, or in connection with the items or services. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that it has the appropriate permits as may become necessary during the performance of the work. Any fees related to the required permits in connection with the agreement will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. C. Licenses, permits, and fees may be required by Broward County, the state of Florida or the federal government. D. City will reimburse permit fee costs related to dewatering and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 12 2.20 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT If the successful Bidder or Offeror who or which is awarded the contract fails to provide the services, or shall in any other manner commit a breach of the agreement and fails to remedy the same within five (5) calendar days after receipt of written notice from the City, the City may terminate the agreement resulting from the solicitation without any further notice to the Contractor. City representatives will review the construction services periodically to assure that the requirements of the agreement are being met. If any work is unsatisfactory, the Contractor shall be contacted, and the discrepancies corrected at no additional cost to the City. If deficiencies are not corrected within five (5) working days, the City may, at its option, perform the required services or contract to have them performed and deduct the cost of those services from the agreement cost. 2.21 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under the agreement, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the provisions of the agreement, the City may upon written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right of the Contractor to proceed under the agreement, or as to such part or parts of the agreement for which there has been a default, and may hold the Contractor liable for any damages caused to the City by reason of such default and termination. In the event of such default and termination, any completed services performed by the Contractor under the agreement shall, at the option of the City become the City's property and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive equitable compensation for any work completed to the satisfaction of the City. The Contractor, however, shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by reason of any breach of the agreement by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the amount of damages due to the City from the Contractor can be determined. The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice, without cause. 2.22 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS PROVISIONS A. The selected Contractor shall, in addition to any other obligation to indemnify the City and to the fullest extent permitted by law, protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, including its agents, elected officials and employees from and against all claims, actions, liabilities, losses (including economic losses), or costs arising out of any actual or alleged: 1. bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom, or any other damage or loss arising out of or resulting or claimed to have resulted in whole or in part from any actual or alleged act or omission of the Contractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable in the performance of the work; 2. any violation of law, statute, ordinance, governmental administrative order, rule, regulation, or infringement of patent rights by Contractor in the performance of the work; 3. liens, claims, actions made by the Contractor or other party performing the work; and 4. claims of whatsoever nature related to collection practices or any actions of a contradictory nature pursuant to the Agreement or in an attempt to collect monies due or claimed to be due to the City. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 13 B. Indemnification for Construction Contracts. In the event that the performance of services under the Contract is deemed to be a “construction contract” pursuant to §725.06, Florida Statutes, as it may be amended from time to time, the following indemnification shall apply: 1. To the fullest extent permitted by Chapter 725, Florida Statutes, as it may be amended, the Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, its officers, employees, and assigns from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs including, but not limited to reasonable attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful misconduct of the Contractor and persons employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the provisions in the Contract Documents. 2.23 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Insurance Required Before Commencement of Work: The Contractor shall not commence Work under the Agreement until Contractor has obtained all insurance required under this Section, and not until such time that the coverages are approved by the Risk Manager of the City. The Contractor shall not allow any employee of Contractor or any Subcontractor to commence Work on any subcontract until the Subcontractor and all Coverages required of any Subcontractor have been obtained and approved by the Risk Manager of the City. In addition, Contractor shall be responsible for any and all policy deductibles and self-insured retentions. B. Insurance Requirements: Coverages shall be in force until all Work required to be performed under the terms of the Agreement, including any applicable warranty period, is satisfactorily completed as evidenced by the formal written acceptance by the City. In the event insurance certificates provided to City indicate that the insurance shall terminate and lapse during the period of the Agreement, including any applicable warranty period, then in that event, the Contractor shall furnish, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the date of such insurance, a renewed Certificate of Insurance as proof that equal and like coverages for the balance of the period of the Agreement, including any extension of it, and including any applicable warranty period, is in effect. THE CONTRACTOR AND ANY SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PERFORM OR CONTINUE WORK PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS ALL COVERAGES REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. ANY DELAY IN THE WORK CAUSED BY A LAPSE IN COVERAGE SHALL BE NON- EXCUSABLE, SHALL NOT BE GROUNDS FOR A TIME EXTENSION, AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT OR ELSEWHERE IN THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS CONCERNING CONTRACTOR DELAY. C. Required Minimum Coverages: The below coverages are minimum limit requirements. Umbrella or Excess Liability policies are acceptable to provide the total required liability limits, as long as the Risk Manager of the City reviews and approves in writing the insurance limits on each of the policies. The City must approve any changes to these specifications and has the right to review and amend coverage requirements. The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for any modifications, deviations, or Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 14 omissions in these insurance requirements. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any deductible amounts. D. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE is to include bodily injury, broad form property damage, products/completed operations, blanket contractual liability, and personal/advertising injury with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) annual aggregate. E. SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS TO GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (to be confirmed on or attached to the Official Certificate of Insurance): 1. Annual Aggregate shall apply “Per Job”; 2. “The City of Dania Beach, Florida” is added as a named “Additional Insured”; 3. Additional Insured status is included for Products completed operations coverage for a period of no less than five (5) years following the completion of the Work or Project; 4. Additional insured coverage shall be no more restrictive than Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 2037 (07 04); 5. Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and non-contributory; 6. Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City; 7. 30 Days’ Notice of Cancellation or modification to City (if not available on the insurance policies, then Contractor has responsibility for notification); and 8. Copy of Additional Insured Endorsement or other endorsements may be attached to the Certificate. F. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE must be provided for all persons fulfilling this agreement whether employed, contracted, temporary, or subcontracted for the life of the agreement, including any applicable warranty period(s), and it is to apply to all “statutory employees” of Contractor (as that phrase is defined by Chapter 440, Florida Statutes), in compliance with the “Workers’ Compensation Law" of the State of Florida and all applicable federal laws, for the benefit of the Contractor, its employees, and Subcontractors. G. In the case any work is sublet as otherwise addressed in the Agreement or Solicitation Documents, the Contractor shall require any Subcontractors similarly to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all of the latter’s employees, in addition to any coverage afforded by the Contractor, by furnishing Statutory Limits Part A, and no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) Employers’ Liability Limits Part B. H. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRACTOR BE PERMITTED TO UTILIZE IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK, THE FOLLOWING: Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 15 1. ANY EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHO IS EXEMPTED OR PURPORTED TO BE EXEMPT FROM WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; OR 2. ANY EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE COVERED BY AN EMPLOYEE LEASING ARRANGEMENT. I. SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (to be confirmed on or attached to the Official Certificate of Insurance): 1. 30 Days’ Notice of Cancellation or Modification to City (if not available on the insurance policies, then Contractor has responsibility for notification); and 2. Waiver of Subrogation. J. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE shall be maintained with combined single limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), to include coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles. K. SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS TO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE (to be confirmed on or attached to the Official Certificate of Insurance): 1. “The City of Dania Beach” is added as a named “Additional Insured”; 2. 30 Days’ Notice of Cancellation or modification to City (if not available on the insurance policies, then Contractor has responsibility for notification); and 3. Waiver of Subrogation. L. Proof of Insurance: The following are requirements that must be met regarding the Bidder’s or Offeror's delivery of Certificates of Insurance for all coverages required in the Agreement and Solicitation Documents: 1. “Preliminary” certificate means that certificates of insurance verifying all general insurance requirements (as noted below) must be included with Bid or Proposal at submittal on the date and time of the Bid or Proposal opening. If the “preliminary” certificates are not included with a Bid or Proposal submittal, then the City has the right to consider the submitted Bid or Proposal as non- responsive on the date and time of the Bid or Proposal opening. “Preliminary” Certificates may be issued without documentation of all “Special Provisions”. However, Contractor does understand that all provisions, including “Special Provisions” noted below are expected to be fully documented on or attached to the “Official” Certificates of Insurance as described below. 2. “Official” Certificates of Insurance must be delivered to the City Clerk’s office and Risk Manager of the City. If the “Official” certificates are not delivered before or on the fourteenth (14th) Business Day after the issuance by the City of the “Notice of Intent to Award”, then the City has the right to consider the awarded Agreement to the successful Bidder or Offeror as void and to negotiate a Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 16 contract with the next lowest responsive and responsible Bidder or Offeror. “Special Provisions”, as referenced below under each type of insurance requirement shall be fully confirmed on or attached to the “Official” certificates. 3. All Certificates of Insurance must clearly identify the contract to which they pertain, including a brief description of the subject matter of the contract. The certificates shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled until at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to City. If this coverage is not provided, then Contractor is responsible for such notice to City. Insurance policies for required coverages shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida and any such companies’ financial ratings must be no less than A-VII in the latest edition of the “BEST’S KEY RATING GUIDE”, published by A.M. Best Guide. In the event that the insurance carrier’s rating shall drop, the insurance carrier shall immediately notify the City in writing. 2.24 SAFETY A. The successful Bidder or Offeror shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Project Work. The successful Bidder or Offeror shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Commerce regarding industrial safety (Florida Statutes, Section 440.56) and with the standards set forth in the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), and its amendments. B. Bidder or Offeror, by submitting a bid or proposal, certifies that all materials and equipment to be supplied for the Project will meet all federal and state requirements, including but not limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 2.25 WARRANTY The Contractor shall warrant to the City that materials and equipment furnished under the agreement will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or permitted by the Contract Documents; that the Work will be free from defects, and that the Work will conform to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Work not conforming to those terms and conditions, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized may be considered defective. The Contractor's warranty may exclude damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient City maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear under normal usage. The Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. All manufacturers’ product warranties shall be registered in the City’s name and for its sole benefit. 2.26 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER OR OFFEROR No bid or proposal will be accepted from, nor will any agreement be awarded to, any person or entity who or which is in arrears to the City of Dania Beach upon any debt or agreement, who or which is in default as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the City, who is deemed irresponsible or unreliable by the City, or who or which has been found guilty or convicted of a Public Entity crime in any federal or state trial court of record. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 17 2.27 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL OR IDEOLOGICAL INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING Bidders or Offerors are hereby notified of the provisions of section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, as amended, that the City will not request documentation of or consider a Bidder's or Offeror's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the Bidder or Offeror is a responsible Bidder or Offeror. Bidders or Offerors are further notified that the City's governing body may not give preference to a Bidder or Offeror based on the Bidder's or Offeror's social, political, or ideological interests. 2.28 CONTRACTOR'S FINANCIAL/EXPERIENCE RECORD The City shall have the right to investigate the financial condition and experience record of the Bidder or Offeror, and determine to its satisfaction the competency of the Bidder or Offeror to undertake the requested services in the solicitation. 2.29 SOLICITATION PROTEST PROCEDURE A. After a Notice of Intent to Award a contract is posted, any actual or prospective Bidder or Offeror claiming to be aggrieved in connection with the pending award of the Contract or any element of the process leading to the award of the Contract may protest to the City Manager. A protest must be filed by 5:00 PM on the third (3rd) Business Day after posting of the Notice of Award (excluding the day that the Notice is posted) or any right to protest is waived. The protest must be in writing, must identify the name and address of the protester, and must include a factual summary of, and the basis for, the protest. Filing shall be considered complete when the protest and a Bid Protest Bond are timely received by the City Manager’s Office. B. A Bid Protest Bond shall accompany the written protest, to compensate City for the expenses of administering the protest. If the protest is decided in the protester's favor, the entire deposit shall be returned to the protester. If the protest is not decided in the protester's favor, the deposit shall be retained by the City. The deposit shall be in the form of a cashier's check, and shall be the one percent (1%) of the amount of the pending award to the initial successful Bidder or five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars, whichever is less. C. The Protest Committee shall have the authority to review, settle, and resolve all protests. Members of the Protest Committee will be appointed by the City Manager. If the Protest Committee determines that the pending award of a contract or any element of the process leading to the award involved a significant violation of law, applicable rule or regulation, all steps necessary and proper to correct the violation shall be taken. If the Protest Committee determines that the protest has merit, the City Manager shall direct that all appropriate steps are to be taken to remedy it. D. In the event of a timely protest, the City Manager shall stay the award of the Contract unless, after consulting with the City Attorney and a representative from the City’s Department for which the services are being obtained, the City Manager determines that the award of the Contract without delay is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the City. The continuation of the bid award process under these circumstances shall not preempt or otherwise affect the protest. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 18 2.30 LITIGATION A. In addition to any other provision of this solicitation, the City may, in its absolute discretion, reject a Bid or Proposal if the Bidder or Offeror, or any officer or director of the Bidder or Offeror submitting the Bid or Proposal, is or has been engaged directly or indirectly in legal action against the City, its elected or appointed officers, representatives or employees in relation to any matter. B. In determining whether or not to reject a Bid or Proposal under this section, the City will consider whether the litigation is likely to affect the Bidder’s or Offeror's ability to work with the City, its consultants and representatives and whether the City’s experience with the Bidder or Offeror indicates that there is a risk that the City will incur increased staff and legal costs in the administration of the contract if it is awarded to the Bidder or Offeror. C. A contract with the successful Bidder or Offeror will include the following: GOVERNING LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. The law of the State of Florida shall govern the contract. The contract is not subject to arbitration. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY FOR ANY DISPUTES ARISING FROM, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL CONTRACT TERM. D. All claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between City and the Contractor arising out of, relating to or pertaining to the Contract, the breach of it, the services of it, or the standard of performance required in it, are to be addressed by resort to non-binding mediation as authorized under the laws and rules of Florida; provided, however, that in the event of any dispute between the parties, the parties agree to first negotiate with each other for a resolution of the matter or matters in dispute and, upon failure of such negotiations to resolve the dispute, the parties shall resort to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, any such matter may be determined by litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida, or the Federal District Court of the Southern District of Florida and appropriate appellate courts for such venue and jurisdiction. If City or Contractor incurs any expense in enforcing the terms of the Contractor, whether suit is brought or not, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney fees. 2.31 CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION A. Bid or Proposal Opening and Evaluation: The City will publicly open and announce all bids or proposals it receives by total amount in accordance with the terms of the advertisement. The City will verify all bidders or offerors have properly submitted and executed all required solicitation documents and forms; review all bids or proposals for accuracy; prepare a tabulation of the bids showing the item details and total bid for all responsible bids; check for conformance of all bids or proposals to the engineer's estimate; evaluate unbalanced bid or proposal items; confirm the bid tabulations; and provide a recommendation for award of bid or proposal or recommendation for re-advertisement, if appropriate, to the City Commission. B. Rejection of Bids or Proposals: The City may reject bids or proposals in the following circumstances: Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 19 1. where the low bid differs from the engineer's estimate by an unreasonable amount (reasonable conformance pursuant to 23 CFR 635.114(c)) 2. where obvious unbalancing of unit prices has occurred, or 3. where competition is considered to be inadequate relative to the size, type, and location of the project. C. Prohibition of Negotiations with Contractors or Bidders or Offerors: Negotiations with contractors are not permitted during the advertisement, award, or execution period of the contracting process. D. Contract Award and Execution: The City will enter into a contract with the lowest priced and the most responsive and responsible bidder. If the City is unable to come to terms with the lowest priced and the most responsive and responsible bidder, the City shall initiate the award process with the next lower priced most responsive and responsible bidder, and so on, until a contract is executed. The City is under no obligation to accept any Bid submitted. The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive informalities in, or, at any time in the process and to reject any or all Bids at any time. All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of any Bid shall be wholly absorbed by the Bidder. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted with any Bid will become the property of the City of Dania Beach unless otherwise requested by the Bidder at the time of submission. 2.32 CONE OF SILENCE A. Cone of Silence: Definitions: “Cone of Silence,” as used in this solicitation, means a prohibition on any communication regarding a particular Request for Proposal (“RFP”), Request for Qualification (“RFQ”) or Invitation to Bid (“ITB”), between: 1. a potential vendor, service provider, Bidder or Offeror, bidder, lobbyist, or consultant, and: 2. a City Commission member, City’s professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and her staff, or any member of the City’s Selection Committee. Restriction; Notice: A Cone of Silence shall be imposed upon this solicitation upon the advertisement of the solicitation. At the time of imposition of the Cone of Silence, the City Manager or designee shall provide for public notice of the Cone of Silence by posting a notice at City Hall. The City Manager shall issue a written notice as to the Cone of Silence to the affected departments, file a copy of such notice with the City Clerk, with a copy to each City Commissioner, and shall include in any public solicitation for goods or services a statement disclosing the requirements of this section. Termination of Cone of Silence: The Cone of Silence shall terminate at the beginning of the City Commission meeting (whether a regular or special meeting) at which the City Manager makes a written recommendation of award to the City Commission. However, if the City Commission refers the City Manager’s recommendation back to the City Manager or staff for further review, the Cone of Silence shall be re-imposed until such time as the City Manager makes a subsequent written recommendation. Exceptions to Applicability: The provisions of this section shall not apply to: Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 20 1. Oral communications at pre-bid or pre-proposal conferences; 2. Oral presentations before the Selection Committee; 3. Public presentations made to the City Commission members during any duly noticed public meeting; 4. Communications in writing at any time with any City employee, unless specifically prohibited by the solicitation. The Bidder or Offeror shall file a copy of any written communication with the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall make copies available to any person upon request; 5. Communications regarding the solicitation between a potential vendor, service provider, Bidder or Offeror, lobbyist or consultant and the City’s Procurement and Contract Services Agent or City employee designated as responsible for administering the procurement process for the solicitation, provided the communication is limited strictly to matters of process or procedure already contained in the corresponding solicitation document; 6. Communications with the City Attorney and his staff; 7. Duly noticed site visits to determine the competency of a Bidder or Offeror regarding the solicitation during the time period between the opening of Bids or Proposals and the time the City Manager makes a written recommendation; 8. Any emergency procurement of goods or services pursuant to City Code; 9. Responses to the City’s request for clarification or additional information; 10. Contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meeting; 11. Communications to enable City staff to seek and obtain industry comment or perform market research, provided all related communications between a potential vendor, service provider, Bidder or Offeror, lobbyist, or consultant and any member of the City’s professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and his staff are in writing or are made at a duly noticed public meeting. Penalties: Violation of this section by a particular Bidder or Offeror shall render any solicitation award or contract to the Bidder or Offeror voidable by the City Commission or City Manager. Any person who violates a provision of this section may be prohibited from serving on a City selection or evaluation committee. In addition to any other penalty provided in this solicitation, violation of any provision of this section by a City employee may subject the employee to disciplinary action. Please contact the City Attorney for any questions concerning “Cone of Silence” compliance. 2.33 ADDITIONAL GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated Damages will be assessed as stated in the contract for each non- compliant day that any requirements listed in this section are not met. 1. Staging of Material in Right-Of- Way: Contractor shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment. Staging area shall be fenced Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 21 and screened from public sight. Contractor shall not store material such as pipes, drainage structures and equipment within a right of way without prior approval by the City. Material shall be properly secured and screened neatly and will not remain on right of way for more than a week. All equipment must be stored in a designated staging area. 2. Site Restoration: Contractor shall remove all excess material and shall clean up and restore the site to its original condition or better. All damage, as a result of work under this Contract, done to existing structures, pavement, driveways, paved areas, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, shrubbery, grass, trees, fences, walls, utility poles, utility pipe lines, conduits, drains, catch basins, flagstones, rocked graveled or stabilized areas or driveways, and including all obstructions not specifically named in this provision, shall be repaired, or replaced, as determined by the Engineer. Site restoration shall be done in a timely manner as the work progresses. Site restoration work shall be completed on private property within 30 days after being disturbed. 3. Access: As applicable, Contractor shall provide one lane open to through-traffic for each section of construction in each direction at all times unless a complete road closure is required. The Contractor shall make every effort to provide access to driveways at the end of the working day. If a driveway is not accessible, homeowners should have access to a neighboring swale area for temporary parking. When vehicular access to homes is not possible for parking of vehicles, an area for parking shall be provided within one block of the furthest home affected. This condition is to be avoided whenever possible and not last more than three (3) days. Vehicular access must be provided by the end of each business working day. The parking area location shall be coordinated by the Contractor, with the City's approval.” In the event that this option is approved by the City, the Contractor shall notify affected residents at least 48 hours in advance. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 22 3. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3.1 INTERPRETATION AND CLARIFICATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS A. All questions requiring interpretation or clarification of the bidding documents shall be submitted to the project’s Q&A in the portal by NO VALUE at NO VALUE. Questions received after this time will not be addressed. B. For information pertaining to this ITB, Bidders shall submit questions to the portal. Such contact shall be for clarification purposes only. Material changes, if any, to the scope of services or Proposal procedures will be transmitted only by written addendum. C. Interpretations or modifications of the bidding documents made in any manner other than Addendum or Addenda issued by the City shall not be binding and shall have no effect. D. The Bidder, prior to submitting a bid, shall acknowledge any Addendum or Addenda issued by the City for this Project. E. Costs for those matters not questioned and not addressed in an Addendum or Addenda, shall be the responsibility of the Bidder, and Bidder shall be responsible to include such costs within the submitted Bid. F. Bidders shall use the Bid Document Forms furnished in the ITB. G. In the event of a mathematical error in the extension of any unit price, or addition of total price, the unit price shall prevail. H. Insurance Coverage: Bidders who are responding to the Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) MUST comply with all of the Insurance Requirements specified in the General Terms and Conditions of the Bid Documents and the Agreement upon award to the successful Bidder. 3.2 BID SECURITY A. Bid Security: N/A 3.3 FLORIDA TRENCH SAFETY ACT The Bidder shall include with its Bid, when applicable, all documentation required by the Florida "Trench Safety Act", Section 553.63, Florida Statutes. The unit prices and total prices presented in the Bid, and those presented in any subsequent change orders shall include the Bidder's cost for compliance with the applicable trench safety standards. 3.4 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS A. Bidders’ Qualifications: The Bidder shall complete the Bidders’ Questionnaire Section, along with any other evidence of satisfactory experience and ability to perform the proposed Work. The failure of Bidder to demonstrate successful performance of projects of a similar magnitude, scope and value as this project may be deemed to be grounds for declaring the Bidder to be non-responsible. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 23 B. Certified Financial Statement: If requested by the Owner, the Bidder shall submit a certified financial statement, prepared within thirty (30) days of submission of the bid, indicating current financial resources, liabilities, capital equipment, and financial history performance. C. Disqualification: A Bidder shall be disqualified and its unopened Bid shall be rejected by the City for any one or more of the following reasons: 1. Reason to believe that collusion exists among the Bidders. 2. The Bidder is or has been involved directly or indirectly in litigation or arbitration against the Owner within the past ten (10) years. 3. The Bidder has defaulted on any previous contract with the Owner within the past ten (10) years or is in arrears on an existing contract. 4. The submittal of more than one Bid from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association under the same or different names. All such parties shall be disqualified. 5. Untimely bids shall be automatically and absolutely disqualified and returned unopened. Excuses for the untimely submittal shall not be accepted. The time of bid receipt documented by the City Clerk’s office shall determine the timeliness of the Bid. D. Non-responsible Bidder: A Bidder may be determined by the Owner to be “non-responsible” once Bids are opened, and a Bid may be rejected for any one or more of (but not limited to) the following reasons: Determination of a lack of competency as may be revealed by qualification statements, financial statements, experience records or other information disclosed to Owner by other sources. The Bidder's uncompleted or pending workload on other projects, which in the judgment of the Owner may cause detrimental impact on timely completion of the Work. The appearance of an unbalanced Bid, as determined by the Owner. If the Bidder makes one or more false statements or provides false information in connection with any portion of the bidding documents. If the Bidder fails to demonstrate successful performance and completion of projects of a similar magnitude, scope or value as this project. E. Non-responsive Bidder: A Bidder may be deemed to be non-responsive and a Bid may be rejected for any of, but not limited to, the following reasons: 1. If the Bidder fails to submit a complete Bid, including but not limited to, submitting evidence of all insurance coverages required by the Bid and the Contract Documents. 2. If the Bidder fails in any way to abide by any of the provisions of the Contract Documents. 3.5 BILLING PROCEDURE The preferred method for invoices is to send via email to ap@daniabeachfl.gov. A copy may also be mailed to City Hall. Pier Elevator Cab Shell Replacement (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-010 24 City of Dania Beach Finance Department Attn: Accounts Payable 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 with a copy to: City of Dania Beach Public Services Department Attn: Fernando Rodriguez 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 The City will pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of the Contract, in lawful money of the United States, and subject to adjustments as provided in the Contract Documents, the amounts equal to the sum of the unit, lump sum price or both established for each separately identified work item, times the estimated quantity of that item, as indicated in the Schedule of Prices. As provided in the Bid, the quantities entered in the Schedule of Prices for each item of work is an estimate only and the final Contract amount and the total payment made to the Contractor will be based on the actual number of units of each work item incorporated in the Work of the Contract. It is understood that the unit prices quoted or established for work items will be used for computing the amount to be paid to the Contractor, based on the quantities actually constructed as determined by the applicable measurement and payment portion of the Specifications.