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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-080 JC Enterprises Award of Bid - Storage Sheds (ITB No. 25-009)RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-009, ENTITLED “PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) PREFABRICATED STORAGE SHEDS” TO JC ENTERPRISES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($215,625.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Public Services Department (PSD) and other departments that include Community Development, Human Resources, and Park and Recreation require additional storage space for small equipment, supplies and furniture; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of storage sheds will eliminate the ongoing monthly rental cost incurred by various departments; and WHEREAS, PSD and the Procurement Division developed and carried out ITB 25-009 for the purchase of five prefabricated storage sheds, which resulted in the below listed bids: Price per Shed Total Cost – 5 sheds 1. JC Enterprises $43,125.00 $215,625 2. Backyard Depot $45,025.00 $225,125; and WHEREAS, the Bid Committee’s assessment of the bid packages provided resulted in the selection of JC Enterprises 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 JC Enterprises for the purchase of five (5) storage sheds in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($215,625.00). Section 3. That funding will be appropriated from the M&E General Account Number 505-39-02-539-64-00. Upon approval a budget transfer will be processed from the 505- 39-02-539-52-60 “Operating Supplies Buildings” S40,000.00, 505-39-02-539-34-10 2 RESOLUTION #2025-080 “Contractual Services General,” $80,000.00 and the 001-39-04-539-46-50 “Repairs and Maintenance Services Grounds” $95,625.00. 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 That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 27, 2025. Motion by Vice Mayor Salvino, second by Commissioner Rimoli. 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: ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY 1 CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) CITY INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-009 Prepared by: City of Dania Beach, Florida 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, FL 33004 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 3 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID FOR "Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue)" 25-009 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Dania Beach, Florida (the “City” or “Owner”) will be accepting sealed Bids for its “Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue), 25-009”. Bids will be accepted on the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl until Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm. 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/125574. 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. 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. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the submission deadline on the Bid due date referenced above using Microsoft Teams meeting software. Award of a contract will be made at a subsequent City Commission meeting All bidders are advised that the City has not authorized the use of the City seal 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 4 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: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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: Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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). Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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: Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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: Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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: Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. B. Date of Commencement and Substantial Completion: The Date of Commencement is the date from which the Contract Time is measured, and shall be the date set forth in the NOTICE TO PROCEED as issued by the City. Should the Contractor incur costs prior to the issuance of the NOTICE TO PROCEED, any such costs shall be incurred at the Contractor’s risk, and the City shall not reimburse the Contractor for any such costs under any circumstances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City may reimburse Contractor for actual costs incurred relating to performance and payment bonds and insurance, with submittal of invoices, in the event that City terminates this Contract for convenience, as provided in the General Conditions. If Contractor fails to commence the Work within one (1) week of the date set forth in the NOTICE TO PROCEED, City may terminate the Contract immediately, without providing an opportunity to cure. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm. 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: Not required. 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. The appearance of an unbalanced Bid, as determined by the Owner. 4. If the Bidder makes one or more false statements or provides false information in connection with any portion of the bidding documents. 5. 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 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. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 25 4. SCOPE OF WORK 4.1 SCOPE A. The City of Dania Beach, Florida (the “City” or “Owner”), is actively seeking bids from qualified Contractors (the “Contractor”), “Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue)”. The City is seeking a qualified Contractor for the acquisition and installation of up to five (5) prefabricated sheds for the Public Services Department located at 1201 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment to furnish and install up to five (5) prefabricated sheds meeting the specifications outlined below. The City will prepare the concrete slab foundation for each of the prefabricated sheds. The City makes no commitment to the number of sheds to be purchased and installed; purchases shall be made in accordance with the approved budget for this project of $200,000. o Dimensions: 24 feet x 30 feet o Roll-up door o Metal roof o Vinyl siding o Wall Height: 8 feet o Plywood floor o 1 window o Structure must be impact resistant and hurricane rated in accordance with Florida Building Code or Miami-Dade specifications o All wood components must be pressure treated against termites B. C. By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that he, she, or it is familiar with the scope of services prior to submitting a bid. Failure of a Bidder to be familiar with the requirements of the Project Work does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for completion of all required services for the Project. D. It shall also be the Bidder's responsibility to visit the proposed Project Site to become thoroughly familiar with the nature and extent of the Work to be performed and all local existing site conditions, and to make his or her own estimate of the facilities and difficulties attending the execution of the Work; no allowance shall be made by the Owner for the Bidder's failure to do so. E. Bids will be considered if submitted by qualified Contractors who or which have experience, including similar previous work in the provision of the requested services. Contractors offering full service will receive the highest consideration. F. Applicants should include the following items in the submitted Bid: 1. Letter of Transmittal. 2. Anticipated time line to begin delivery of services. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 26 3. A breakdown of the costs for the delivery of services described above. 4. Résumés of key personnel who will actually be assigned to the Project Work and a description of the role of each person within the company. 5. NOTE: The City expects those personnel listed to be those who will be actually performing the Project Work. Substitutions (Contractors only) will be permitted only upon written approval of the City’s representative or designee who is in charge of the Project. 6. A list of five (5) similar projects performed in South Florida (see BIDDER SUBMISSIONS tab) that includes the following information: a. Name of each entity for which the work was performed; b. Brief description of the scope of work; c. Amount of initial contract award; and d. Name of contact person and contact information with the entity who can knowledgeably discuss your company’s performance. 7. Any other information that the Contractor feels is relevant to assist the City in evaluating Contractor’s qualifications. 8. The City intends to award an agreement to the lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder for the Scope of Work specified in the ITB, taking into consideration experience, staffing, equipment, materials, references and past performance. The City 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. In case of disputes in the award of the agreement, the decision of the City shall be final and binding on both parties. 9. If the Bidder to whom or to which an award is made fails to enter into an agreement, the award may be annulled and the agreement offered to the next most qualified Bidder or to the Bidder which offered the next lowest, responsive and responsible bid in the opinion of the City. THE CONTRACTOR AND ANY SUBCONTRACTOR(S) SHALL NOT COMMENCE WORK ON THE PROJECT UNTIL AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN FULLY EXECUTED BY BOTH PARTIES. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 27 5. BID FORM Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total 1 Prefabricated Shed as specified in the Scope of Work 1 EA 2 Delivery 1 EA 3 Installation 1 EA TOTAL Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 28 6. BIDDER SUBMISSIONS 1 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS Note: Information requested in the ITB and submitted by the Bidders will be analyzed by the City of Dania Beach and will be a factor considered in awarding any resulting contract. The purpose is to ensure that the successful Bidders in the sole opinion of the City of Dania Beach can sufficiently and efficiently perform all the required services in a timely and satisfactory manner as will be required by the subject contract. If there are any terms or conditions that are in conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply. 1.1 Authorized representative contact information?* Please include the name, title, phone and email of the authorized representative *Response required 1.2 Entity type?* ☐ Corporation ☐ Partnership ☐ Individual ☐ Other (specify below) *Response required 1.3 If you selected other please specify: 1.4 If you selected corporation please enter date of incorporation and state in which incorporated: 1.5 If an out-of-state Corporation or entity, must be currently authorized to do business in Florida by the Office of the Florida Secretary of State ☐ Please confirm 1.6 Please include the name and title of Principal Officers and the date they were elected:* *Response required 1.7 How many years has your organization been in business?* Enter years *Response required 1.8 The length of time (continuous) in business in Florida:* Enter years *Response required 1.9 Please upload a copy of a county or municipal Business Tax Receipt* *Response required 1.10 Please upload the Resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to Project Work and a description of the role of each person within the company* *Response required 1.11 Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you?* ☐ Yes Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 29 ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.11.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.12 Within the last five years, has any officer or partner of your organization ever been an officer or partner of another organization that failed to complete an Agreement?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.12.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.13 Within the last five years, have you ever had a performance, payment or bid bond called?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.13.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.14 Have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization been involved in any litigation or arbitration against the City?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.14.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.15 Within the last five years, have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization or parent company or its subsidiaries been involved in any litigation or arbitration against any other Florida public entity?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 30 When equals "Yes" 1.15.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.16 Within the last five years, have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization or parent company or its subsidiaries been involved in any litigation or arbitration against any private entity for an amount greater than $100,000?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.16.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.17 Has your organization or any of its partners, officers, or key personnel, or its subsidiaries or parent company been charged or indicted for any criminal activity within the last five years?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.17.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.18 Has your organization or any of its partners, officers, or key personnel, or its subsidiaries or parent company been convicted or fined for any criminal activity within the last five years?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.18.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.19 Within the last five years, have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization been investigated by any local, state, or federal law enforcement agency, criminal justice agency or inspector general office?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 31 1.19.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.20 Within the last five years, have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization communicated with any local, state, or federal law enforcement agency, criminal justice agency or inspector general office relating to goods or services provided or performed for any governmental entity?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.20.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.21 Within the last five years, have there been any reports or audits relating to you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization issued by any local, state, or federal law enforcement agency, criminal justice agency or inspector general office.* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.21.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 1.22 Within the last five years, have you, any officer or partner of your organization, or the organization failed to disclose or made misrepresentations to any governmental entity regarding conflicts of interest or potential or apparent conflicts of interest?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 1.22.1 If yes, please explain below* *Response required 2 Commercial/Government References Provide a list of at least five commercial or government references that the successful Bidder has supplied service/commodities meeting the requirements of the City of Dania Beach specifications, within the last five (5) years 2.1 Reference 1* Please include: Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 32 Project Title Address Owner & Owner's Telephone Number Contract Value Percent Complete and Completion Date *Response required 2.2 Reference 2* Please include: Project Title Address Owner & Owner's Telephone Number Contract Value Percent Complete and Completion Date *Response required 2.3 Reference 3* Please include: Project Title Address Owner & Owner's Telephone Number Contract Value Percent Complete and Completion Date *Response required 2.4 Reference 4* Please include: Project Title Address Owner & Owner's Telephone Number Contract Value Percent Complete and Completion Date *Response required Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 33 2.5 Reference 5* Please include: Project Title Address Owner & Owner's Telephone Number Contract Value Percent Complete and Completion Date *Response required 3 BIDDER'S QUESTIONNAIRE The undersigned guarantees the truth and accuracy of all statements and answers contained below: 3.1 List below all pertinent information and data that would indicate the ability of your organization and management personnel to perform satisfactorily.* *Response required 3.2 Have you personally completed a plan for performance of the work?* *Response required 3.3 Have you ever failed to complete work awarded to you?* ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 3.3.1 If so, when, where and why?* *Response required 3.4 What equipment do you own that is available for work? 3.5 Has your company ever been debarred or held in default in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach Counties or elsewhere by any other governmental entity?* *Response required 3.6 How many employees (Contractors only) will be assigned to perform the services?* *Response required 3.7 How many supervisors will be assigned to perform the services?* *Response required 3.8 Will personnel be part of a regular crew assigned to perform the services? * ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 34 3.9 Will you be able to provide service for emergency situations? * ☐ Yes ☐ No *Response required When equals "Yes" 3.9.1 If so, how much notice is required?* *Response required 3.10 What equipment do you own that is available to complete the Project?* EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FACTORY GUARDS AND SHIELDS INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING AT THE TIME OF WORK. *Response required 3.11 Please attach copies of any licenses, awards, certificates, etc., that you may have. 4 REQUIRED FORMS 4.1 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION* Whenever two (2) or more bids/Bids, which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service, are received by the CITY OF DANIA BEACH for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid/Bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. In order to have a drug-free workplace program, a business shall: A. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. B. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. C. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in number (1). D. In the statement specified in number (1), notify the employees that as a condition for working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction on or plea of guilty or no contest to any violation of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any singular state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. E. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee’s community by any employee who is so convicted. F. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of Section 287.087, Florida Statutes. Purchase and Installation of Prefabricated Sheds (Re-issue) Invitation To Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-009 35 By confirming I certify that said Company has implemented a drug-free workplace program, which meets the requirements of Section 287.087, Florida Statutes, which are identified in letters (A) through (F) above. ☐ Please confirm *Response required 4.2 Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes* Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding. • Public_Entity_Crimes_Statem... *Response required 4.3 Non-Collusion Affidavit* Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding. • Non_Collusion_Affidavit.pdf *Response required 4.4 Independence Affidavit * Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding. • Independence_Affidavit.pdf *Response required 4.5 Affidavit of Compliance with Anti-Human Trafficking Laws* Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding. CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA “PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED SHEDS RE-ISSUE” CITY INVITATION TO BID (“ITB.”) NO. 25-009 Prepared by: City of Dania Beach, Florida 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 April 8, 2025 CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID FOR “PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED SHEDS RE-ISSUE” ITB 25-009 TO ALL BIDDERS: PLEASE TAKE NOT E OF THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS, ADDITIONS,DELETIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, ETC. RELATIVE TO THE SOLICITATION, WHICH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SHALL BECOME A OF AND HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER ANYTHING SHOWN OR DESCRIBED OTHERWISE. 1. The deadline for submission of bids has been extended to 1:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025. EXHIBIT “C” 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 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: 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 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.