Agenda 04/11/2017 Item #16A 604/11/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid No. 16-7038R “Aquatic Vegetation Control Services”
to Mettauer Environmental, Inc. as the primary vendor, and A+ Environmental, LLC., as the
secondary vendor.
OBJECTIVE: To provide countywide agreements for controlling emergent, submerged, and floating
aquatic vegetation in road or drainage right-of-ways or easements on an “as-needed” basis.
CONSIDERATIONS: On October 5, 2016, the County advertised Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 16 -7038
for the “Aquatic Vegetation Control Services” on the Collier County Online Bidding System. The system
sent notices to one hundred and ninety-eight (198) vendors, of which thirty-seven (37) vendors
downloaded the bid documents, and two (2) vendors submitted bids by the deadline.
During staff review and analysis of the bids submitted, the bid tabulations showed significant
discrepancies in the rates per acre. One bid rate was very low ($100 per acre) and the other was
extremely high ($6,500 per acre). We met with t he lowest bidder to discuss the work that would be
requested utilizing that rate, and the bidder decided to withdraw its bid.
Staff recommended that the sole remaining response be rejected due to lack of competition and a very
high bid rate ($6,500 per acre), which would cause the primary using Division to exceed its annual budget
before adequately completing required maintenance activities. It was in the best interest of the County to
re-solicit with revised bid specifications. At the Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting on
December 13, 2016, the Board approved Agenda Item 16A39 to reject the bid and re-solicit.
On January 10, 2017, the County renumbered the ITB as 16-7038R, and re-advertised the solicitation on
the Online Bidding System. Notices were sent to four hundred thirty-six (436) vendors, of which forty-
eight (48) vendors downloaded the bid documents. On January 18, 2017, staff held a non-mandatory pre-
bid conference to review the ITB specifications and requirements; three vendors attended. Thereafter,
four (4) vendors submitted bids by the deadline.
During staff’s evaluations of the bid documents, it was determined that A+ Environmental Restoration,
LLC, a qualified and responsive non-local business, submitted the lowest overall price bid, and Mettauer
Environmental, Inc., a qualified and responsive local business, was within ten percent (10%) of the price
submitted by the non-local business. In accordance with Section 15, Procedure to Provide Preference to
Local Businesses in County Contracts; subsection (a), Competitive bid (local price match option), the
Procurement Services Division provided the local vendor an opportunity to submit a matching offer of the
non-local business’ prices, less one dollar. Subsequently, the local business provided a matching offer,
less one dollar, within five (5) business days.
Consistent with the solicitation’s award criteria, Staff is recommending Mettauer Environmental, Inc., as
the primary vendor. Mattauer is the local business that provided a match offer (less one (1) dollar), and
meets the requirements of F.S 287.087 (preferences to businesses with drug-free workplace programs);
and A+ Environmental Restoration, LLC., as the secondary vendor. All work shall be assigned to the
primary vendor, and if the primary vendor declines to perform the work or is unable to perform the work
in the required time period, the work will be assigned to the secondary vendor.
Bidder Overall bid amount Recommended Award
Mettauer Environmental, Inc. $156.00 per hour Primary
A+ Environmental Restoration, LLC $157.00 per hour Secondary
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FISCAL IMPACT: The Road Maintenance Division has funding budgeted for these goods and services.
Other divisions requiring these services for projects shall do so with funding from t heir individual
budgets. The annual historical expenditure for these goods and services is approximately $250,000
annually through various operating divisions, but may vary based on demand and budget availability.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority
vote for Board approval.-SRT
RECOMMENDATION: To award ITB No. 16-7038R “Aquatic Vegetation Control Services” to
Mettauer Environmental, Inc., as the primary vendor, and A+ Environmental, LLC as the secondary
vendor; and authorize the Chair to sign the attached 16-7038R Agreements.
Prepared by: Melissa Pearson, Contract Administration Specialist, Road Maintenance Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Agreement - Mettauer Environmental Inc (PDF)
2. Agreement - A+ Environmental Restoration LLC (PDF)
3. 16-7038R spec - ITB 16-7038R (PDF)
4. 16-7038R Bid Tabulation (PDF)
5. NORA_16.7038R_AVCS (PDF)
6. A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (PDF)
7. Mettauer_Contract_VS (PDF)
8. Files attached (TXT)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.6
Doc ID: 2892
Item Summary: Recommendation to award Invitation to Bid No. 16-7038R “Aquatic Vegetation
Control Services” to Mettauer Environmental, Inc. as the primary vendor, and A+ Environmental, LLC as
the secondary vendor.
Meeting Date: 04/11/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Contract Administration Specialist – Road Maintenance
Name: Melissa Pearson
03/13/2017 2:56 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Road Maintenance – Road Maintenance
Name: Travis Gossard
03/13/2017 2:56 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Diane Lynch Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 03/13/2017 2:59 PM
Road Maintenance Travis Gossard Additional Reviewer Completed 03/13/2017 3:03 PM
Road Maintenance Jonathan Vortherms Additional Reviewer Completed 03/13/2017 3:14 PM
Procurement Services Lissett DeLaRosa Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 03/14/2017 10:43 AM
Growth Management Operations Support Allison Kearns Additional Reviewer Completed 03/15/2017 10:30 AM
Procurement Services Kristofer Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 03/15/2017 2:48 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Gloria Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 03/16/2017 9:10 AM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 03/17/2017 1:26 PM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 03/21/2017 3:57 PM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Level 2 Division Administrator Completed 03/22/2017 3:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 03/27/2017 3:37 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/28/2017 1:44 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/29/2017 8:29 AM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 03/30/2017 9:01 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/03/2017 7:06 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/11/2017 9:00 AM
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INVITATION TO BID
Date: January 10, 2017
From: Kristofer Lopez, Procurement Strategist
(239) 252-8944 (Telephone)
(239) 252-6756 (FAX)
kristoferlopez@colliergov.net (Email)
To: Prospective Vendors
Subject: Solicitation: 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
As requested by the Collier County Growth Management Department, the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division has issued this
ITB for the purpose of obtaining fair and competitive responses .
Please refer to the Public Notice included in this document for the opening date and
time and any applicable pre-ITB conference.
All questions regarding this ITB must be submitted online on the Collier County
Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid.
All responses to questions will be posted on the website with electronic notification to all
prospective vendors.
We look forward to your participation in Collier County’s competit ive procurement
process.
cc: Melissa Pearson, Contract Administration Specialist
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Invitation to Bid
Index
Public Notice .............................................................................................................................. 3
Exhibit I: Scope of Work, Specifications and Response Format ............................................... 4
Exhibit II: General Bid Instructions ...........................................................................................14
Exhibit III: Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions ....................................................20
Exhibit IV: Additional ITB Terms and Conditions ......................................................................23
Attachment 1: Vendor Submittal - Vendor’s Non-Response Statement ....................................31
Attachment 2: Vendor’s Check List ..........................................................................................32
Attachment 3: Vendor Submittal - Bid Response Form ............................................................33
Attachment 4: Vendor Submittal – Local Vendor Preference Affidavit .......................................35
Attachment 5: Vendor Submittal – Immigration Affidavit ............................................................36
Attachment 6: Vendor Substitute W – 9 .....................................................................................37
Attachment 7: Vendor Submittal - Insurance and Bonding Requirements ................................38
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Public Notice
Sealed bid responses for Solicitation 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services, will be
received electronically on www.colliergov.net/bid until 3:00 p.m., Collier County local time on
February 10, 2017. Solicitation responses received after the stated time and date will not be
accepted.
Solicitation 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on January 18, 2017, commencing promptly at
11:00 AM and held at Collier County Government, Procurement Services Division, Conference
Room A, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112.
All questions regarding this ITB must be submitted online on the Collier County Procurement
Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid. All responses to
questions will be posted on the website with electronic notification to all prospective vendors.
All solicitation responses must be made on the official ITB response forms included and only
available for download from the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding
System website noted herein. ITB Documents obtained from sources other than Collier
County Procurement Services Division may not be accurate or current.
Collier County does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability or marital status.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: Ted Coyman
Director, Procurement Services Division
Publicly posted on the Collier County Procurement Services Division website:
www.colliergov.net/purchasing and in the lobby of the Procurement Services Division Building
on January 6, 2017.
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Exhibit I: Scope of Work, Specifications and Response Format
As requested by the Collier County Growth Management Department (hereinafter, the “Division or
Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division
(hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter, “ITB”) with the intent of obtaining
bids from interested and qualified firms in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications
stated or attached. The Vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of t he Scope of Work
and specifications stated.
The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to
the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance, as amended.
Brief Description of Purchase
The purpose of this solicitation is to award a Contract for Aquatic Vegetation Control Services for
ground applications in treating emergent, submerged, and floating aquatic vegetation in a satisfactory
manner on an “as needed” basis. Historically, County Departments have spent approximately
$250,000 for aquatic vegetation control services annually. This amount has been provided for
reference only and no minimum amount is guaranteed or implied; future expenditures will be based on
available County Department budgetary funding.
Scope of Work
The Division shall provide the Contractor with the areas for treatment.
Specifications
These specifications describe the various aquatic vegetation control methods that may be requested
throughout the term of the Contract f or various locations throughout Collier County on an “as-needed”
basis. Contractor services shall be all inclusive of but not limited to: herbicide transporting and mixing;
all labor; equipment necessary to treat submersed, emerged, and floating vegetation; administrative
fees; traveling and lodging fees; Maintenance of Traffic (MOT); fuel; meters and test equipment.
Service requests may be in the following areas but not limited to: ponds, canals, ditches, lakes,
retention ponds, drainage fields, fence lines, guardrails, shorelines, slopes, embankments, and may
also occur around structure, culverts, and riprap.
Species typically controlled are but not limited to:
Emergent plants: Arrowheads, Cattails, Maidencrane, Primrose and Torpedo Grass.
Submergent plants: Pondweed (a.k.a Peppergrass), Coontail and Hydrilla.
Floating plants: Alligatorweed, Duckweed, Pennywort (a.k.a Dollarweed), Tropical Watergrass,
Waterhyacinth and Waterlettuce.
Woody plants: Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Carolina Willow, Melaleuca, Tropical Soda
Apple, and Old World Climbing Fern.
Herbicides that are currently being used in controlling invasive species are, but not limited to:
Aquathol K, Brace, Clipper, Kammo, Milestone, Polaris, Rodeo, Renovate 3, Reward, Sonar, and
Weedr 64.
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Contractor’s Responsibility:
1. Contractor’s License Requirements
Licensed Applicator/Supervisors must have Chapter 487 F.S. valid commercial applicator license
issued by Florida Department of Agriculture, Consumer Services (FDACS) and regulated by the
Bureau of Compliance Monitoring in the category for aquatic vegetation control and restricted use
products. The certified individual shall be an employee of the Contractor. Contractor shall submit the
licensing prior to contract award and be responsible for maintaining valid licenses throughout the
contract term.
1.1 Minimum Qualifications
Prior to contract award, any Bidder may be required to supply proof that they have adequate facilities,
equipment, and ability to perform the work as specified in a satisfactory manner. The company must
have experience in similar nature and be able to provide references for the County to contact and
verify.
2. Contractor’s Employees
Contractor’s employees shall be fully trained, licensed and certified, insured, able to verbally
communicate, provide adequate supervision, and be able to work in remote and isolated areas under
harsh and humid environmental conditions. All employees must be capable of safely operating all
equipment and vehicles.
2.1 A minimum of two (2) Licensed Applicator/Supervisors which have experience in field
identification of commonly treated nuisance and invasive plant species and the application of
herbicides and the conditions that impact each herbicide’s effectiveness. They must provide training
before applications, be available immediately for verbal communication, physically arrive on-site for
application, and shall be responsible for all application services performed under their license. The
treatment approach shall be systematic and they must possess competent knowledge of application
equipment and techniques, herbicide mixing, plant species identification, familiar with laws associated
to pesticide application in the aquatic category and restricted use products.
2.2 A minimum of two (2) Crew Leaders/Applicators shall have comparable skills and abilities as the
Licensed Applicator/Supervisor and shall be certified for applying pesticides. Applicators are not
required to hold a current FDACS license but they must be knowledgeable in the use of herbicides
used by the County and the conditions that impact each herbicide’s effectiveness. They are required
to identify commonly treated nuisance and invasive plant species in the field, provide direction and
supervise laborers in herbicide applications, transport laborers to work site locations, independently
operate a vehicle with spray equipment, possess knowledgeable of equipment use, herbicides, and
herbicidal application techniques, and possess the experience in safely operating all equipment and
vehicles used.
2.3 Laborers that will provide general labor services under direct supervision and guidance of the
Licensed Applicator/Supervisor or Crew Leader/Applicator for services such as cutting and treating
vegetation. They must be able to communicate in English and comply with ongoing instructions.
3. Herbicides and Adjuvants Application Requirements
Divisions shall supply the chemicals. All herbicide applications shall be carried out in a manner
consistent with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and shall comply with all pertinent regulations
set forth by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Crews will have
access to all appropriate labels and Safety Data sheets (SDS) while transporting, mixing, or applying
herbicides. Contractor shall be liable for any penalty, fines, or damages resulting from the misuse of
herbicides. The Division will report to FDACS Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement of any misuse of
chemicals and request an investigation.
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3.1 Chemicals shall be purchased and distributed by the Division. It will require the Contractor to
pick up at the designated facility and sign for them. The pickup times shall be within the time
parameters established by the Division. Any unused chemicals must be returned by the Contractor
upon work completion and accounted for by the designated warehouse facility staff. There will be no
cost to the County for the Contractor’s traveling time to the designated facility to pickup or drop off
chemicals.
Note: Road Maintenance Division chemical distribution, the chemicals will be distributed in
accordance with their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for “Receipt and Issuance of Consumable
Materials.”
3.2 Contractor shall transport chemicals to the application site. The chemicals must be safely stored
and securely locked on the transport vehicle during work and whenever the Contractor’s staff is not
present.
3.3 Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for stored chemicals shall be on Contractor’s transport and spray
vehicles at all times.
3.4 Contractor shall mix and apply herbicides on-site and in compliance with the label(s).
3.5 Contractor shall record and monitor wind speeds and wind direction during chemical mixing
and/or the application. They shall follow the most restrictive wind law or policy when there are
conflicting thresholds between laws/policies; Florida Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule 5 E-2.033
(http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg051).
3.6 Herbicide application shall not occur when wind speeds are greater than 10.0 miles per hour
(mph) without the Division Representative’s approval. Every precaution by the Contractor shall be
taken to mitigate herbicide drift.
3.7 Contractor shall monitor dissolved oxygen (DO) when required by label, and follow all label
instructions related to DO. The Contractor shall not apply herbicides if DO is below three parts per
million (3 PPM), unless approved by the Division or authorized by the herbicide label.
3.8 Contractor shall post chemical signage when required by label or required by a Division.
4. Equipment
Contractor shall furnish all equipment to satisfactorily accomplish treatment of areas. The equipment
shall vary depending upon site conditions and the application method to target plant species and plant
abundance.
4.1 Recommended contractor’s equipment based on prior contracts to perform the work: an airboat
that is in fully operational condition equipped with including spray delivery systems, spare parts, fuel
lubricants, and other supplies that is low profile to spray under bridges; ATVs; A boom with weighted
trailing hoses, minimum 300’ (feet) per hose; flat bottom boat equipped with spray equipment; single
operator spray truck equipped with spray equipment; back pack spray equipment for foliar treatments;
transport trucks with spraying equipment attached equipped with tanks and pumps for the ability to
pull water from canals; machetes or blades; and hoses equipped with nozzles used with spray
equipment attached to equipment. Note: Any watercraft used for aquatic vegetation control or bank
vegetation management shall include injection system for submerged vegetation treatments.
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4.2 Contractor’s chemical spray equipment that requires calibration must comply with all laws and
manufacturer’s instructions that the equipment is properly calibrated to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
4.3 Contractor may request to store their equipment at a Division facility; however, it shall be at each
Division’s discretion if they are authorized storage space.
4.4 Spray boat applications generally involve one applicator; however, two or more applicators may
be required in special circumstances such as long hose applications in access areas that are hard to
reach.
4.5 Application treatment techniques may include low volume backpack foliar broadcast or “spot”
treatments, cut stump treatments, frill or girdle (hack-and-squirt), basal, and poodle cutting; spray
bottles; long hoses with nozzles; and/or vegetation cut with machetes or chainsaws prior to the
application.
5. Applications
Contractor is responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising crews and providing all safety
precautions and training on hazardous chemicals.
5.1 Division will issue a work order/notice for work to commence to include a work order number,
commencement and completion dates, PO number, contract number, application site, acres to be
treated, plant species, and chemicals. Contractor shall complete work in the time parameters as
outlined on the work order/notice.
5.2 Contractor shall maintain aquatic vegetation at the lowest possible level at the work order
locations, to provide access, prevent accumulation at structures, and maintain integrity of area.
5.3 When treating, trees and debris must be prevented from falling into canals and adjacent private
properties. If this happens, all work must stop until the tree or debris is immediately removed from the
adjacent property or canals or any other area. Trees shall not be treated and left standing if there is a
chance that it could fall into a water body or adjacent property at a later date.
5.4 Contractor shall exercise caution in the vicinity of utilities. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for any damage done to any utility as a result of their work.
5.5 Applications shall be performed to protect non-target organisms, crops, the environment, and the
public. Any damages caused by the Contractor during applications (i.e. spraying non -targeted
species, private property damage, and so on.) shall be the sole responsibility and expense of the
Contractor to cure the damage to the satisfaction of the County.
5.6 Contractor shall ensure employee’s wear the appropriate safety equipment during the spraying
operations (i.e. clothing; masks; ANSI approved, high visibility, reflective vests).
5.7 Applications shall include: Floating aquatic plants that are rooted into the soil, but are free-floating
and being moved around by wind and water currents (i.e. water hyacinth and water lettuce);
Submersed aquatic vegetation is rooted into the soil of water bodies and grows toward the surface of
the water and sometimes extending a short distance out-of-the water (i.e. hydrilla, hygrophilla, and
pondweed). Emergent aquatic weeds are rooted in the soil with their leaves extending above the
surface of the water (i.e. cattail, spatterdock, and aquatic grasses); Ditch bank / Shore line vegetation
generally is terrestrial in habit although species extend their rhizomes into the water body. Ditch Bank
refers to the portion from the water’s edge to top of bank (i.e. grasses, Brazilian Pepper, and
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phragmities); Fence line vegetation is a subset of terrestrial vegetation and includes any plants
growing near fences, guardrails, and gates; Other terrestrial to be treated are Melaleuca, Austrialian
Pine, Shoebutton Ardisia, Lead Tree, and Lygodium.
6. Applications Methods
The types of application methods that may be used are Foliar: herbicide is diluted in water and
applied to leaves using backpack, spray tanks, direct metering, and computer assisted sprayers.
Application may be directed to achieve selectivity or broadcast; Submersed: using both liquid and
granular formulations, with drop hoses, centrifugal spreaders and blowers;
7. Contractor Documentation
Contractor is required to keep written records for each work order using the “Pesticide Application
Record” (Exhibit A). Contractor shall submit record to the Division upon completion of the work order
area and with invoice submission, or at any time earlier if requested by Division. The following
information must be recorded:
Date of Application with Start and Stop times
Commercial Applicator Licensed Person’s Name
Licensed Applicator/Supervisor or Crew Leader/Applicator who applied the pesticides
Total Number of Employees used for Application
Application Site Address or Location Name
Total Acres Treated
If re-treatment, how may previous visits
Pesticide, Adjuvant, and Water amount per acre used for each work order
Wind speed (MPH) and wind direction during application
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels at treatment
Treatment Method Used
Plant species treated
8. Re-treatments
Division may require Contractor to re-treat an area, at no cost to the County, for Contractor’s work
performance that is rated as unsatisfactory. Division may require the re-treatment to be completed
prior to starting a new work order. Re-treatments will be inspected for contract compliance.
9. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
MOT shall be all inclusive in the unit price. It is required for the safety and protection of Contractor’s
employees and motorists during the performance of services in the County Right-of-Way (ROW)
roadways and medians. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility for safety in the work zone.
MOT shall conform to the latest edition of the FDOT, Design Standards, 600 series and The Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Section VI. A copy of the County’s MOT policy can be
obtained from Risk Management or Procurement Services Divisions.
Contractor must have a current FDOT approved MOT Intermediate Level Certification for FDOT,
Design Standards, 600 series. Contractor’s that do not possess the certification are authorized to
subcontract MOT.
MOT line item is listed on alternative bid schedule has a unit of measure of lump sum which is
inclusive of MOT devices used for adequate traffic control and depending on the roadway and project
it may include: signage, arrow boards, message boards, warning devices, barriers, and flagmen.
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10. Safety
Contractor shall use herbicides in accordance with labels and comply with all other applicable State
and Federal Laws. During the course of work in the application of herbicides in controlling pests, the
Contractor shall not treat hazardous trees that could later fall on structures, private property, utilities,
fences, or into canals or rights of way, damage or interrupt a utility, or damage any structure or
property.
10.1 Contractor is responsible for all training and supplying staff with items needed to maintain a safe
worksite as required by State and Federal regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, training for
safe equipment operation, first aid and supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and
identification of dangerous plants and animals. The County or Divisions are not responsible for
Contactor safety on or off the job. The Contractor shall comply with County safety standards.
10.2 Contractor shall be responsible for all spills, including but not limited to herbicides and petroleum
products, and the reporting of those spills.
10.3 Contractor is liable for a damages and site remediation regardless of which party supplied the
spilled material. They shall report all herbicide misuse, herbicide or petroleum product spills,
accidents, and injuries to the Division Representative or designee immediately at occurrence and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
11. Non-Target Vegetation
Contractor is responsible for protecting non-targeted species including those species with a similar
appearance to the targeted species. Contractor shall be responsible for replacement of non-targeted
species damaged by work activities including those damaged due to herbicides or unapproved vehicle
use. Non-targeted plants include, but are not limited to, desirable natural area and aquatic plants,
crops and sod.
Division Responsibility:
1. Treatment Frequency
Division Representative shall monitor the invasive aquatic vegetation and depending upon site
conditions, they will determine the frequency of treatments and issuance of work. Treatments shall be
done in cycles; however, those cycles may change due to conditions.
2. Internal Work Order/Notice
Division will issue internal work order requests as site conditions warrant, on an “as-needed” basis, for
the Contractor to commence work. Once the work has been issued, Contractor is responsible for
planning, management of staff, execution of work and all quality assurance, quality control activities,
data collection and data entry. Note: No work shall commence if a work order request and PO have
not been issued.
2.1 Division will instruct the Contractor on the areas and plants to be controlled and provide the
Contractor with directions, maps, and any other information the Contractor requires treating the site.
2.2 Division will assist Contractor to locate launch sites for the Contractor’s equipment to be as
close as possible to the work site.
2.3 Division will coordinate so work site areas are in close proximity to each other.
2.4 Division Representative shall email the Contractor’s Project Manager the work order/notice that
will provide commencement and completion dates, chemicals to be used, the area(s) to be treated
with the site location(s).
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3. Field Inspections
Division Inspector or Project Manager will be assigned to each work/notice request to monitor the
progress and inspect the work. Following treatments, Contractor must notify Division in writing of all
areas that were treated per the request for final inspection. Division will inspect the work ensuring the
nuisance and invasive plants were treated and are dying, if the inspection reveals those plants are still
flourishing post treatment, then the Contractor will be required to re-treat that area at no cost to the
County.
General Requirements:
1. Bid Schedule
The County will supply the herbicides and adjuvants that will be used in the performance of the
contract. Divisions shall provide work requests for Herbicide Applications for Ground Services based
on hourly rates to the Contractor on an “as needed” basis. The pricing shall be all inclusive to include,
but not limited to: labor hours, administrative duties, documentation, equipment, traveling, lodging,
fuel, materials, and all other components to perform the work.
Alternate services are being requested for Herbicide Applications for Ground Services with
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and shall have all inclusive pricing to include, but not limited to: labor
hours, administrative duties, documentation, equipment, traveling, lodging, fuel, materials, all other
components to perform the work, and costs for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for work that is
requested in the Right-of-Way (ROW) roadways and medians.
Herbicide Applications for Ground Services, Hourly Rates. Divisions may request this category for
work request based on hourly labor rates as required for the following: licensed
applicator/supervisor rate, crew leader/applicator labor rate, and laborer labor rate.
Alternative Service
Herbicide Applications for Ground Services with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Hourly Rates
Services per Labor Hourly Rate with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT): Divisions may request this
category for work request based on hourly labor rates with MOT for work that shall be performed
in the Right-of-Way (ROW). The awarded Bidder shall provide the services upon request. These
services are not included in the award and they will be requested as needed.
2. Work Order System (Not applicable to all Divisions)
Some Divisions may require the Contractor to use the County’s Work Management procedures, such
as utilizing work order system at no additional cost to the County or Contractor. Contractor will be
responsible for utilizing any systems used by the County for work orders under this Agreement, when
applicable.
3. Key Personnel
The Contractor shall provide the Division with the assigned Project Manager’s contact information for
the on-site Supervisor and/or Crew Leader to include cell phone number(s) and email addresses
following contract execution. Those employees shall be able to effectively communicate with the
Division staff and the crews. The work issued must have the attention necessary to ensure the
schedule progress remains constant. In the event the Contractor’s key personnel will be absent,
Contractor shall immediately notify the substitution personnel and provide the names and contact
information in writing via email to the Division.
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4. Meetings
Meetings throughout the contract term may be requested by the either party and they will require
mandatory attendance at no additional cost to the County.
5. Communication
Communication and cooperation is required by both Contractor and Division. Contractor agrees that
they will provide on-site and off-site communication to effectively communicate. Contractor’s crews
shall be equipped with a cellular phone.
6. Work Delays
Inclement weather, Acts of Force Majeure, or unforeseen circumstances beyond the Contractor’s
control may occur causing a delay in the completion of work within the established time parameters.
If there is a delay, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the Division immediately and
follow up in writing the reason of the delay as it occurs. Requests for time extensions must be
submitted prior to the completion date and in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the delay.
Division Representative will review the request and at their discretion they may revise the established
dates to allow for a time extension.
7. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs)
Division that request the Contractor to supply chemicals, the Contractor must furnish the SDSs for all
herbicides or chemicals that will be used to the Division Representative or designee which is a
requirement of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) for chemical manufacturers, distributors,
or importers to provide communication of hazardous chemical products documentation for all products
and chemicals utilized in the performance of the contract.
8. Inspections and Acceptance
Division shall conduct inspections of the completed services provided in response to any resulting
purchase order or notice. Any deficiencies noted during an inspection shall be corrected before final
acceptance and corrected within twenty-four 24 hours after receipt of notification, at the Contractor’s
expense. If the Contractor(s) fails to correct the defects within this time frame, the County shall be
entitled to have the work remedied, charge a deduction / fine, and Contractor(s) shall be fully liable for
all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the County. Invoices shall be rejected for work that is
incomplete; partial work completed within a work site area shall be considered incomplete.
9. Records and Documentation
The Contractor(s) is responsible to maintain and update records required by law for pesticide
applications for aquatics and restricted use products (RUPs). Division’s required docu mentation for
invoicing and weekly/monthly services shall be completed by the Contractor and submitted per the bid
specifications.
10. Property Damages
Contractor shall take every precaution to avoid damages and the following shall apply:
10.1 Any damages by the Contractor’s crews shall be repaired or replaced at the sole expense of the
Contractor within ten (10) calendar days from damage.
10.2 It shall be at the discretion of the Division to withhold estimated damage repair / replacement
costs from an invoice until said repairs are completed and accepted.
10.3 Contractor’s crews shall inform the Division of existing damages. Any damages found, that were
not caused by the Contractor’s crew, shall have written documentation and may include photographs
and/or video footage. Division must be informed immediately and followed by an email.
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10.4 Contractor must notify the Division within one (1) hour when the Contractor’s equipment has
been involved in an accident at the project work site.
11. Non-Performance Deductions (Any deduction may be assessed after one (1) written
warning).
It is the County’s intent to have all tasks performed satisfactorily and completed in accordance with
the specifications and/or order commencement and completion dates. If any tasks are omitted or not
performed fully completed and satisfactorily at the frequency designated by the contract, the entire
affected area as defined solely by the Division may have a deduction applied per occurrence, per day.
At the discretion of the County, a penalty may apply when Contractor informs the Division
Representative that they are unable to complete assigned services.
The County may apply deductions for unsatisfactory services performed that did not conform to the
bid specifications or failing to complete the services outlined in the order request. The deduction may
be one hundred dollars ($100) per occurrence, per day.
If the Contractor informs the Division that they are unable to complete the services, the County may
choose to utilize County labor or the next awarded Contractor to complete the services. The
Contractor’s penalty shall be reimbursement of those costs to the County in order for services to be
completed. Contractor’s cost reimbursement for County staff to perform the work shall be the actual
costs for all labor, materials, fuel, and equipment and if the County utilizes the next awarded
Contractor, the costs shall be that Contractor’s contract price for the same category the services were
not completed. The County shall select the option that has the least costs to complete the services.
12. Clean Up
Contractor(s) is responsible for removing all debris from the site, cleaning paved surfaces and
affected areas, and keep the premises free of debris and unusable materials resulting from their work
and as work progresses; or upon request by the Division. There will be no cost to the County for
clean-up or debris removal costs.
Award Criteria
ITB award criteria is as follows:
All questions on the Bid document shall be answered as to price(s), time requirements, and
required document submissions.
Award shall be based upon the responses to all questions on the Bid Response Page(s).
Further consideration may include but not be limited to, references, completeness of bid response
and past performances on other County bids/projects.
Prices will be read in public exactly as input on the electronic bid response form or written on the
manually submitted Bid Response Page(s) at the time of the bid opening; however, should an
error in calculations occur whenever unit pricing and price extensions are requested, the unit price
shall prevail. Mathematical miscalculations may be corrected by the County to reflect the proper
response.
The County’s Procurement Services Division reserves the right to clarify a vendor’s proposal prior
to the award of the solicitation.
It is the intent of Collier County to award to the lowest, responsive and responsible vendor(s).
For the purposes of determining the bidder with the lowest price the following methodology will be
used:
Collier County reserves the right to select one, or more than one contractor;
however, it is the intent to select a Primary and Secondary that are responsive and
responsible bidders with the lowest grand total for Herbicide Applications for
Ground Services, item 4, line 8, on the bid schedule.
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All work will be assigned to the Primary, and if the Primary declines to perform the
work, or is unable to perform the work in the required time period, the work will be
assigned to the Secondary.
The County reserves the right to issue a formal contract or standard County Purchase Order
for the award of this solicitation.
Term of Contract
The contract term, if an award(s) is/are made is intended to be for an initial term of three (3) years
with two (2), one (1) year renewal options.
Prices shall remain fixed for one (1) year from Contract commencement. After that, any requests
for consideration of a price adjustment must be made in writing to the Procurement Division
Director. Price adjustments may be based upon multiple factors: the consumer price index (CPI)
over the past twelve (12) months, market conditions and rate and budget availability.
Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges should be
incorporated into the pricing structure.
Projected Timetable
Event Date
Issue Solicitation Notice January 10, 2017
Pre-bid Conference January 18, 2017,
11:00 AM
Last Date for Receipt of Written Questions
January 25, 2017
5:00 PM, Naples
Local Time
Addendum Issued Resulting from Written Questions January 26, 2017
Solicitation Deadline Date and Time February 10, 2017
3:00 PM
Anticipated Evaluation of Submittals February 2017
Anticipated Board of County Commissioner’s Contract
Approval Date March 2017
Vendor Required Documents
Attachment 2: Vendor’s Check List
Attachment 3: Vendor Bid Response Form
Attachment 4: Local Vendor Preference
Attachment 5: Immigration Law Affidavit
Attachment 6: Vendor Substitute W-9
Attachment 7: Insurance and Bonding Requirement
Licenses, MOT
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Exhibit II: General Bid Instructions
1. Purpose/Objective
As requested by the Collier County departments or divisions identified in Exhibit 1, the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, the County)
has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter, the “ITB”, or “Bid”) with the sole purpose and intent of
obtaining bid responses from interested and qualified firms in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and specifications stated and/or attached herein/hereto. The successful vendor will
hereinafter be referred to as the “Vendor”
All bids must be submitted on the Bid form furnished by the County noted in Attachments
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this ITB. No bid will be considered unless the Bid form is properly
signed. Vendor is responsible to read and follow the instructions very carefully, as any
misinterpretation or failure to comply with these instructions could lead to the bid submitted as
being rejected as non-responsive.
2. Pricing
Vendors must provide unit prices using the unit of measured specified by the County. All prices
will remain firm for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days from date of bid
opening. After award by the Board of County Commissioners, prices may only be adjusted as
outlined in Exhibit I: Term of Contract.
3. Alternate Bid Pricing
In the event that alternate pricing is requested, it is an expressed requirement of the bid to provide
pricing for all alternates as listed. The omission of a response or a no-bid or lack of a submitted
price will be the basis for the rejection of the submitted bid response. All bids responses received
without pricing for all alternates as listed will be considered technically non-responsive and will not
be considered for award.
4. Equal Product
Manufacturer’s name, brand name and/or model number are used in these specifications for the
purpose of establishing minimum requirements of level of quality, standards of performance and/or
design required, and is in no way intended to prohibit the bidding of other manufacturer’s items of
equal or similar material. An equal or similar product may be bid, provided that the product is
found to be equal or similar in quality, standard of performance, design, etc. to the item specified.
Where an equal or similar is bid, the Bid must be accompanied with two (2) complete sets of
factory information sheets (specifications, brochures, etc.) and test results, if applicable, of unit bid
as equal or similar.
Equal product samples, if required for evaluation, and at no cost to the County, must be submitted
with Bid. Unless otherwise directed in the solicitation, the bid will not be considered unless
samples are delivered to specified address by bid due date. The County shall be sole judge of
equality or similarity, and its decision shall be final in the best interest.
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5. Discounts
Any discounts or terms must be shown on the Bid form. Such discounts, if any, may be
considered in the award of tie bids. In no instance should payment terms less than fifteen (15)
calendar days be offered.
6. Exceptions
Vendors taking exception to any part or section of these specifications shall indicate such
exceptions on a separate sheet entitled “EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS.” Failure to
indicate any exceptions to the specifications shall be interpreted as the Vendors intent to fully
comply with the specifications as written. The County, at its sole discretion, shall determine if the
exceptions are material in nature, and if the Vendor’s exceptions may be declared grounds for
rejection of bid proposal.
7. Addenda
The County reserves the right to formally amend and/or clarify the requirements of the bid
specifications where it deems necessary. Any such addendum/clarification shall be in writing and
shall be distributed electronically to all parties who received the original bid specifications prior to
the deadline for submission of Bids. All changes to this ITB will be conveyed electronically through
a notice of addendum or questions and answers to all vendors registered under the applicable
commodity code(s) at the time when the original ITB was released, as well as those vendors who
downloaded the ITB document. Additionally, all addendums are posted on the Collier County
Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Before
submitting a bid response, please make sure that you have read all, understood clearly and
complied completely with any changes stated in the addenda as failure to do so may result in the
rejection of your submittal.
8. Bid Submission
All electronic bids shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division
Online Bidding System: www.colliergov.net/bid.
Vendors who wish to receive copies of bids after the bid opening may view and download same
from the Collier County Procurement Services Division Internet bid site.
9. Questions
If the vendor should be of the opinion that the meaning of any part of the Bid Document is
doubtful, obscure or contains errors or omissions it should report such opinion to the Procurement
Strategist before the bid opening date. Direct questions related to this ITB only to the Collier
County Procurement Services Division Internet website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Questions will not
be answered after the date noted on the ITB.
Vendors must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the County will be the
one stated on the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website.
For general questions, please call the referenced Procurement Strategist identified in the Public
Notice.
10. Protests
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Any prospective vendor / proposer who desires to protest any aspect(s) or provision(s) of the
solicitation (including the form of the solicitation documents or procedures) shall file their protest
with the Procurement Director prior to the time of the bid opening strictly in accordance with the
County’s then current Procurement Ordinance and policies.
11. Rejection and Waiver
The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive defects in the form of bid, also to
select the bid that best meets the requirements of the County.
Vendors whose bids, past performance or current status do not reflect the capability, integrity or
reliability to fully and in good faith perform the requirements denoted may be rejected as non -
responsive. Bids that do not meet all necessary requirements of this solicitation or fail to provide
all required information, documents or materials may be rejected as non-responsive.
12. Local Vendor Preference (LVP)
The County is using the Competitive Sealed Quotation methodology of source selection for this
procurement, as authorized by Ordinance Number 2013-69 establishing and adopting the Collier
County Procurement Ordinance.
Local business means the vendor has a current Business Tax Receipt issued by the Collier
County Tax Collector for at least one year prior to bid or proposal submission to do business
within Collier County, and that identifies the business with a permanent physical business address
located within the limits of Collier County from which the vendor’s staff operates and performs
business in an area zoned for the conduct of such business. A Post Office Box or a facility that
receives mail, or a non-permanent structure such as a construction trailer, storage shed, or other
non-permanent structure shall not be used for the purpose of establishing said physical address.
In addition to the foregoing, a vendor shall not be considered a "local business" unless it
contributes to the economic development and well-being of Collier County in a verifiable and
measurable way. This may include, but not be limited to, the retention and expansion of
employment opportunities, support and increase to the County's tax base, and residency of
employees and principals of the business within Collier County. Vendors shall affirm in writing their
compliance with the foregoing at the time of submitting their bid or proposal to be eligible for
consideration as a "local business" under this section. A vendor who misrepresents the Local
Preference status of its firm in a proposal or bid submitted to the County will lose the privilege to
claim Local Preference status for a period of up to one year.
Under this solicitation, bidders desiring to receive local preference will be invited and required to
affirm atively state and provide documentation as set forth in the solicitation in support of their
status as a local business. Any bidder who fails to submit sufficient documentation with their bid
offer shall not be granted local pref erence consideration for the purposes of that specific
contract award. Except where f ederal or state law, or any other funding source, mandates to the
contrar y, Collier County and its agencies and instrumentalities, will give preference to local
businesses in the following manner.
Competitive bid (local price match option). Each formal competitive bid solicitation shall
clearly identif y how the price order of the bids received will be evaluated and determined.
W hen a qualif ied and responsive, non-local business submits the lowest price bid, and the bid
subm itted by one or more qualif ied and responsive local businesses is within ten percent of the
price subm itted by the non-local business, then the local business with the apparent lowest bid
offer (i.e., the lowest local bidder) shall have the opportunity to submit an offer to match the
price(s), less one (1) dollar, offered by the overall lowest, qualified and responsive bidder. In
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such instances, staff shall first verif y if the lowest non-local bidder and the lowest local bidder
are in fact qualif ied and responsive bidders. Next, the Procurement Services Division shall
determ ine if the lowest local bidder meets the requirements of Fla. Stat. Sec .287.087
(Preferences to businesses with drug-free workplace programs). If the lowest local bidder meets
the requirem ents of Fla. Stat. Sec. 287.087, the Procurement Services Division shall invite the
lowest local bidder to submit a matching offer, less one (1) dollar, within five (5) business days
thereafter. If the lowest local bidder submits an offer that fully matches the lowest bid, less
one (1) dollar, from the lowest non-local bidder tendered previously, then award shall be made
to the local bidder. If the lowest local bidder declines or is unable to match the lowest non-local
bid price(s), then award will be made to the lowest overall qualified and responsive bidder. If the
lowest local bidder does not meet the requirement of Fla. Stat. Sec 287.087, and the lowest
non-local bidder does, award will be made to the bidder that meets the requirements of the
reference state law.
Bidder must complete and submit with their bid response the Affidavit for Claiming Status as a
Local Business which is included as part of this solicitation.
Failure on the part of a Bidder to submit this Affidavit with their bid response will preclude
said Bidder from being considered for local preference on this solicitation.
A Bidder who misrepresents the Local Preference status of its firm in a bid submitted to the
County will lose the privilege to claim Local Preference status for a period of up to one (1) year.
The County may, as it deems necessary, conduct discussions with responsible bidders
determined to be in contention for being selected for award for the purpose of clarification to
assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements.
13. Immigration Affidavit Certification
Statutes and executive orders require employers to abide by the immigration laws of the United
States and to employ only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States.
The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify) operated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), provides
an Internet-based means of verifying employment eligibility of workers in the United States; it is
not a substitute for any other employment eligibility verification requirements. The program will be
used for Collier County formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposals (RFP) including
professional services and construction services.
Exceptions to the program:
Commodity based procurement where no services are provided.
Where the requirement for the affidavit is waived by the Board of County
Commissioners
Vendors / Bidders are required to enroll in the E-Verify program, and provide acceptable evidence
of their enrollment, at the time of the submission of the vendor’s/bidder’s proposal. Acceptable
evidence consists of a copy of the properly completed E-Verify Company Profile page or a copy of
the fully executed E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for the company. Vendors are also
required to provide the Collier County Procurement Services Division an executed affidavit
certifying they shall comply with the E-Verify Program. The affidavit is attached to the solicitation
documents. If the Bidder/Vendor does not comply with providing both the acceptable E-
Verify evidence and the executed affidavit the bidder’s / vendor’s proposal may be deemed
non-responsive.
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Additionally, vendors shall require all subcontracted vendors to use the E-Verify system for all
purchases not covered under the “Exceptions to the program” clause above.
For additional information regarding the Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify)
program visit the following website: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. It shall be the vendor’s
responsibility to familiarize themselves with all rules and regulations governing this program.
Vendor acknowledges, and without exception or stipulation, any firm(s) receiving an award shall
be fully responsible for complying with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq. and regulations relating thereto, as either may be
amended and with the provisions contained within this affidavit. Failure by the awarded firm(s) to
comply with the laws referenced herein or the provisions of this affidavit shall constitute a breach
of the award agreement and the County shall have the discretion to unilaterally terminate said
agreement immediately.
14. Lobbying
All firms are hereby placed on NOTICE that the County Commission does not wish to be lobbied
either individually or collectively about a project for which a firm has submitted a bid. Firms and
their agents are not to contact members of the County Commission for such purposes as
meetings of introduction, luncheons, dinners, etc. During the bidding process, from bid opening to
final Board approval, no firm or its agent shall contact any other employee of Collier County with
the exception of the Procurement Services Division.
15. Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in the State of Florida (Florida Statute
607.1501)
In order to be considered for award, firms must be registered with the Florida Department of State
Divisions of Corporations in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 607.1501 and
provide a certificate of authority (www.sunbiz.org/search.html) prior to execution of a contract. A
copy of the document may be submitted with the solicitation response and the document number
shall be identified. Firms who do not provide the certificate of authority at the time of response
shall be required to provide same within five (5) days upon notification of selection for award. If the
firm cannot provide the document within the referenced timeframe, the County reserves the right
to award to another firm.
16. General Information
When it is deemed by the County that a bid cannot be awarded as originally intended, the County
reserves the right to award this bid through an approach which is the best interest of the County.
Alternate bids will not be considered unless authorized by the ITB. In case of identical bids tying
as low bid, the County shall ask vendors to submit certification that they have a drug-free
workplace in accordance with Section 287.087 Florida Statutes. Should all vendors provide said
certification; the County will give local vendor preference.
17. Bid Award Process
Award of contract will be made by the Board of County Commissioners in public session.
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Award shall be made in a manner consistent with the County’s Procurement Ordinance. Award
recommendations will be posted outside the offices of the Procurement Services Division as well
as on the Collier County Procurement Services Division website on Wednesdays and Thursdays
prior to the County Commission meetings.
Any actual or prospective respondent who desires to formally protest the recommended contract
award must file a notice of intent to protest with the Procurement Director within two (2) calendar
days (excluding weekends and County holidays) of the date that the recommended award is
posted. Upon filing of said notice, the protesting party will have five (5) days to file a formal
protest and will be given instructions as to the form and content requirements of the formal protest.
A copy of the “Protest Policy” is available at the office of the Procurement Director.
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Exhibit III: Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. Offer
This offer is subject to cancellation by the
COUNTY without notice if not accepted by
VENDOR within fourteen (14) days of issuance.
2. Acceptance and Confirmation
This Purchase Order (including all documents
attached to or referenced therein) constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties, unless
otherwise specifically noted by the COUNTY on
the face of this Purchase Order. Each delivery of
goods and/or services received by the COUNTY
from VENDOR shall be deemed to be upon the
terms and conditions contained in this Purchase
Order.
No additional terms may be added and Purchase
Order m ay not be changed except by written
instrument executed by the COUNTY. VENDOR
is deemed to be on notice that the COUNTY
objects to any additional or different terms and
conditions contained in any acknowledgment,
invoice or other communication from VENDOR,
notwithstanding the COUNTY’S acceptance or
payment for any delivery of goods and/or
services, or any similar act by VENDOR.
3. Inspection
All goods and/or services delivered hereunder
shall be received subject to the COUNTY’S
inspection and approval and pa yment therefore
shall not constitute acceptance. All payments are
subject to adjustment for shortage or rejection.
All defective or nonconforming goods will be
returned pursuant to VENDOR'S instruction at
VENDOR’S expense.
To the extent that a purchase order requires a
series of performances by VENDOR, the
COUNTY prospectively reserves the right to
cancel the entire remainder of the Purchase
Order if goods and/or services provided early in
the term of the Purchase Order are
non-conforming or otherwise rejected by the
COUNTY.
4. Shipping and Invoices
a) All goods are FOB destination and must be
suitably packed and prepared to secure the
lowest transportation rates and to comply
with all carrier regulations. Risk of loss of
any goods sold hereunder shall transfer to
the COUNTY at the time and place of
delivery; provided that risk of loss prior to
actual receipt of the goods by the COUNTY
nonetheless remain with VENDOR.
b) No charges will be paid by the COUNTY for
packing, crating or cartage unless otherwise
specifically stated in this Purchase Order.
Unless otherwise provided in Purchase
Order, no invoices shall be issued nor
payments made prior to delivery. Unless
freight and other charges are itemized, any
discount will be taken on the full amount of
invoice.
c) All shipments of goods scheduled on the
same day via the same route must be
consolidated. Each shipping container must
be consecutively numbered and marked to
show this Purchase Order number. The
container and Purchase Order numbers must
be indicated on bill of lading. Packing slips
must show Purchase Order number and
must be included on each package of less
than container load (LCL) shipments and/or
with each car load of equipment. The
COUNTY reserves the right to refuse or
return any shipment or equipment at
VENDOR’S expense that is not marked with
Purchase Order numbers. VENDOR agrees
to declare to the carrier the value of any
shipment made under this Purchase Order
and the full invoice value of such shipment.
d) All invoices must contain the Purchase Order
number and any other specific information as
identified on the Purchase Order. Discounts
of prompt payment will be computed from the
date of receipt of goods or from date of
receipt of invoices, whichever is later.
Payment will be made upon receipt of a
proper invoice and in compliance with
Chapter 218, Fla. Stats., otherwise known as
the “Local Government Prompt Payment
Act,” and, pursuant to the Board of County
Commissioners Purchasing Policy.
5. Time Is Of the Essence
Time for delivery of goods or performance of
services under this Purchase Order is of the
essence. Failure of VENDOR to meet delivery
schedules or deliver within a reasonable time, as
interpreted by the COUNTY in its sole judgment,
shall entitle the COUNTY to seek all remedies
available to it at law or in equity. VENDOR
agrees to reimburse the COUNTY for any
expenses incurred in enforcing its rights.
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VENDOR further agrees that undiscovered
delivery of nonconforming goods and/or services
is not a waiver of the COUNTY’S right to insist
upon further compliance with all specifications.
6. Changes
The COUNTY may at any time and by written
notice make changes to drawings and
specifications, shipping instructions, quantities
and delivery schedules within the general scope
of this Purchase Order. Should any such change
increase or decrease the cost of, or the time
required for performance of the Purchase Order,
an equitable adjustment in the price and/or
delivery schedule will be negotiated by the
COUNTY and VENDOR. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, VENDOR has an affirmative obligation
to give notice if the changes will decrease costs.
Any claims for adjustment by VENDOR must be
made within thirty (30) days from the date the
change is ordered or within such additional
period of time as may be agreed upon by the
parties.
7. Warranties
VENDOR expressly warrants that the goods
and/or services covered by this Purchase Order
will conform to the specifications, drawings,
samples or other descriptions furnished or
specified by the COUNTY, and will be of
satisfactory material and quality production, free
from defects and sufficient for the purpose
intended. Goods shall be delivered free from any
security interest or other lien, encumbrance or
claim of any third party. These warranties shall
survive inspection, acceptance, passage of title
and payment by the COUNTY.
8. Statutory Conformity
Goods and services provided pursuant to this
Purchase Order, and their production and
transportation shall conform to all applicable
laws, including but not limited to the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, the Federal
Transportation Act and the Fair Labor Standards
Act, as well as any law or regulation noted on the
face of the Purchase Order.
9. Advertising
No VENDOR providing goods and services to the
COUNTY shall advertise the fact that it has
contracted with the COUNTY for goods and/or
services, or appropriate or make use of the
COUNTY’S name or other identifying marks or
property without the prior written consent of the
COUNTY’S Purchasing Department.
10. Indemnification
VENDOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the
COUNTY from any and all claims, including
claims of negligence, costs and expenses,
including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising
from, caused by or related to the injury or death
of any person (including but not limited to
employees and agents of VENDOR in the
performance of their duties or otherwise), or
damage to property (including property of the
COUNTY or other persons), which arise out of or
are incident to the goods and/or services to be
provided hereunder.
11. Warranty of Non-Infringement
VENDOR represents and warrants that all goods
sold or services performed under this Purchase
Order are: a) in compliance with applicable laws;
b) do not infringe any patent, trademark,
copyright or trade secret; and c) do not constitute
unfair competition.
VENDOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the
COUNTY from and against any and all claims,
including claims of negligence, costs and
expense, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, which arise from any claim , suit or
proceeding alleging that the COUNTY’S use of
the goods and/or services provided under this
Purchase Order are inconsistent with VENDOR'S
representations and warranties in section 11 (a).
If any claim which arises from VENDOR'S breach
of section 11 (a) has occurred, or is likely to
occur, VENDOR may, at the COUNTY’S option,
procure for the COUNTY the right to continue
using the goods or services, or replace or modify
the goods or services so that they become
non-infringing, (without any material degradation
in performance, quality, functionality or additional
cost to the COUNTY).
12. Insurance Requirements
The VENDOR, at its sole expense, shall provide
commercial insurance of such type and with such
terms and limits as may be reasonably
associated with the Purchase Order. Providing
and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is
a material obligation of the VENDOR. All
insurance policies shall be executed through
insurers authorized or eligible to write policies in
the State of Florida.
13. Compliance with Laws
In fulfilling the terms of this Purchase Order,
VENDOR agrees that it will comply with all
federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and
ordinances that are applicable to the conduct of
its business. By way of non-exhaustive example,
this shall include the American with Disabilities
Act and all prohibitions against discrimination on
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the basis of race, religion, sex creed, national
origin, handicap, marital status, or veterans’
status. Further, VENDOR acknowledges and
without exception or stipulation shall be fully
responsible for complying with the provisions of
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq. and
regulations relating thereto, as either may be
amended. Failure by the awarded firm(s) to
comply with the laws referenced herein shall
constitute a breach of the award agreement and
the County shall have the discretion to
unilaterally terminate said agreement
immediately. Any breach of this provision may
be regarded by the COUNTY as a material and
substantial breach of the contract arising from
this Purchase Order.
14. Force Majeure
Neither the COUNTY nor VENDOR shall be
responsible for any delay or failure in
performance resulting from any cause beyond
their control, including, but without limitation to
war, strikes, civil disturbances and acts of nature.
When VENDOR has knowledge of any actual or
potential force majeure or other conditions which
will delay or threatens to delay timely
performance of this Purchase Order, VENDOR
shall immediately give notice thereof, including all
relevant information with respects to what steps
VENDOR is taking to complete delivery of the
goods and/or services to the COUNTY.
15. Assignment
VENDOR may not assign this Purchase Order,
nor any money due or to become due without the
prior written consent of the COUNTY. Any
assignment made without such consent shall be
deemed void.
16. Taxes
Goods and services procured subject to this
Purchase Order are exempt from Florida sales
and use tax on real property, transient rental
property rented, tangible personal purchased or
rented, or services purchased (Florida Statutes,
Chapter 212), and from federal excise tax.
17. Annual Appropriations
The COUNTY’S performance and obligation to
pay under this Purchase Order shall be
contingent upon an annual appropriation of
funds.
18. Termination
This Purchase Order may be terminated at any
time by the COUNTY upon 30 days prior written
notice to the VENDOR. This Purchase Order
may be terminated immediately by the COUNTY
for breach by VENDOR of the terms and
conditions of this Purchase Order, provided that
COUNTY has provided VENDOR with notice of
such breach and VENDOR has failed to cure
within 10 days of receipt of such notice.
19. General
a) This Purchase Order shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Florida. The venue
for any action brought to specifically enforce
any of the terms and conditions of this
Purchase Order shall be the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County,
Florida
b) Failure of the COUNTY to act immediately in
response to a breach of this Purchase Order
by VENDOR shall not constitute a waiver of
breach. Waiver of the COUNTY by any
default by VENDOR hereunder shall not be
deemed a waiver of any subsequent default
by VENDOR.
c) All notices under this Purchase Order shall
be sent to the respective addresses on the
face page by certified mail, return receipt
requested, by overnight courier service, or by
personal delivery and will be deemed
effective upon receipt. Postage, delivery and
other charges shall be paid by the sender. A
party may change its address for notice by
written notice complying with the
requirements of this section.
d) The Vendor agrees to reimbursement of any
travel expenses that may be associated with
this Purchase Order in accordance with
Florida Statute Chapter 112.061, Per Diem
and Travel Expenses for Public Officers,
employees and authorized persons.
e) In the event of any conflict between or
among the terms of any Contract Documents
related to this Purchase Order, the terms of
the Contract Documents shall take
precedence over the terms of the Purchase
Order. To the extent any terms and /or
conditions of this Purchase Order duplicate
or overlap the Terms and Conditions of the
Contract Documents, the provisions of the
Terms and/or Conditions that are most
favorable to the County and/or provide the
greatest protection to the County shall
govern.
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Exhibit IV: Additional ITB Terms and Conditions
1. Additional Items and/or Services
During the contract term, Collier County reserves the right to add related items and/or services
upon negotiation of a satisfactory price by the Project Manager and Vendor.
2. Conflict of Interest
Vendor shall provide a list of any businesses and/or organizations to which the firm has any
affiliation or obligations within the past five (5) years; whether paid or donated, which could be
construed by the County as a conflict of interest. Disclosure of any potential or actual conflict of
interest is subject to County staff review and does not in and of itself disqualify a firm from
consideration. These disclosures are intended to identify and or preclude conflict of interest
situations during contract selection and execution.
3. Vendor Performance Evaluation
Collier County has implemented a Vendor Performance Evaluation System for all contracts
awarded in excess of $25,000. To this end, vendors will be evaluated on their performance upon
completion/termination of agreement.
4. Deductions for Non-Performance
The County reserves the right to deduct a portion of any invoice for goods not delivered, or
services not performed in accordance with requirements, including required timeframe. The
County may also deduct, or chargeback the Vendor the costs necessary to correct the deficiencies
directly related to the Vendor’s non-performance.
5. Termination
Should the Contractor be found to have failed to perform services in a manner satisfactory to the
County, the County may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause; further the County may
terminate this Agreement for convenience with a thirty (30) day written notice. The County shall be
sole judge of non-performance. In the event that the award of this solicitation is made by the
Procurement Services Director, the award and any resultant purchase orders may be terminated
at any time by the County upon thirty (30) days written notice to the awarded vendor(s) pursuant
to the Board’s Procurement Ordinance.
6. Offer Extended to Other Governmental Entities
Collier County encourages and agrees to the successful vendor extending the pricing, terms and
conditions of this solicitation or resultant contract to other governmental entities at the discretion of
the successful vendor.
7. Environmental Health and Safety
All Vendors and Sub vendors performing service for Collier County are required and shall comply
with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State and County Safety and
Occupational Health Standards and any other applicable rules and regulations. Vendors and Sub
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vendors shall be responsible for the safety of their employees and any unsafe acts or conditions
that may cause injury or damage to any persons or property within and around the work site. All
firewall penetrations must be protected in order to meet Fire Codes.
Collier County Government has authorized OSHA representatives to enter any Collier County
facility, property and/or right-of-way for the purpose of inspection of any Vendor’s work operations.
This provision is non-negotiable by any department and/or Vendor.
All new electrical installations shall incorporate NFPA 70E Short Circuit Protective Device
Coordination and Arc Flash Studies where relevant as determined by the engineer.
All electrical installations shall be labeled with appropriate NFPA 70E arch flash boundary and
PPE Protective labels.
8. Florida Wood Products
The Vendor/Contractor agrees to comply with Florida Statute 255.20 to provide lumber, timber and
other forest products produced and manufactured in the State of Florida as long as the price,
fitness and quality are equal.
9. Public Records Compliance
Florida Public Records Law Chapter 119, including specifically those contractual requirements in
119.0701(2)(a)-(b) as follows:
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 AT:
Communication and Customer Relations Division
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102
Naples, FL 34112-5746
Telephone: (239) 252-8383
The Contractor must specifically comply with the Florida Public Records Law to:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.
2. Upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, provide the public
agency 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 in this
chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
3. 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 term and following completion of the contract if the Contractor does not
transfer the records to the public agency.
4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public
records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by
the public agency to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to
the public agency upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for
retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the public
agency, upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, in a format
that is compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency.
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10. Standards of Conduct
The Vendor shall employ people to work on County projects who are neat, clean, well-groomed
and courteous. Subject to the American with Disabilities Act, Vendor shall supply competent
employees who are physically capable of performing their employment duties. The County may
require the Vendor to remove an employee it deems careless, incompetent, insubordinate or
otherwise objectionable and whose continued employment on Collier County projects is not in the
best interest of the County.
11. Licenses
The Vendor is required to possess the correct professional and other licenses, and any other
authorizations necessary to perform the required work pursuant to all applicable Federal, State
and Local Law, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of any kind. Additionally, copies
of all the required licenses must be submitted with the bid response indicating that the
entity bidding, as well as the team assigned to the County account, is properly licensed to
perform the activities or work included in the ITB documents. Failure on the part of any
vendor to supply this documentation with their bid response may be grounds for deeming
vendor non-responsive. A Vendor with an office within Collier County is required to have an
occupational license.
All State Certified contractors who may need to pull Collier County permits or call in inspections
must complete a Collier County Contractor License registration form and submit the required fee.
After registering the license/registration will need to be renewed thereafter to remain “active” in
Collier County.
Questions regarding professional licenses should be directed to Contractor Licensing, Community
Development and Environmental Services at (239) 252-2431, 252-2432 or 252-2909. Questions
regarding required Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational Licenses) should be
directed to the Tax Collector’s Office at (239) 252-2477.
12. Protection of Property
The Vendor shall ensure that the service is performed in such manner as to not damage any
property. In the event damage occurs to any property as a direct result of the Vendor or their Sub
vendor in the performance of the required service, the Vendor shall repair/replace, to the County’s
satisfaction, damaged property at no additional cost to the County. If the damage caused by the
Vendor or their Sub vendor has to be repaired/replaced by the County, the cost of such work will
be deducted from the monies due the Vendor.
The County’s project manager shall coordinate with the Vendor / Contractor the return of any
surplus assets, including materials, supplies, and equipment associated with the scope or work.
13. Prohibition of Gifts to County Employees
No organization or individual shall offer or give, either directly or indirectly, any favor, gift, loan,
fee, service or other item of value to any County employee, as set forth in Chapter 112, Part III,
Florida Statutes, the current Collier County Ethics Ordinance and County Administrative
Procedure 5311. Violation of this provision may result in one or more of the following
consequences: a. Prohibition by the individual, firm, and/or any employee of the firm from contact
with County staff for a specified period of time; b. Prohibition by the individual and/or firm from
doing business with the County for a specified period of time, including but not limited to:
submitting bids, RFP, and/or quotes; and, c. immediate termination of any contract held by the
individual and/or firm for cause.
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14. Invoice and Payments
The County’s project manager reserves the right to establish any one, or a combination of, these
industry practices for contracts or purchase orders:
Unit Price: the County agrees to pay a firm total fixed price (inclusive of all costs, including
labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc.) for a repetitive product or service delivered (i.e.
installation price per ton, delivery price per package or carton, etc.). The invoice must identify
the unit price and the number of units received (no contractor inventory or cost verification
required).
Payments are made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218,
Florida Statutes. Vendor’s invoices must include:
Purchase Order Number
Description and quantities of the goods or services provided per instructions on the County’s
purchase order or contract.
Invoices shall be sent to:
Board of County Commissioners
Clerk’s Finance Department
ATTN: Accounts Payable
3299 Tamiami Trail E Ste 700
Naples FL 34112
Or emailed to: bccapclerk@collierclerk.com.
Collier County, in its sole discretion, will determine the method of payment for goods and/or
services as part of this agreement.
Payment methods include:
Traditional – payment by check, wire transfer or other cash equivalent.
Standard – payment by purchasing card. Collier County’s Purchasing Card Program is
supported by standard bank credit suppliers (i.e. VISA and MasterCard), and as such, is cognizant
of the Rules for VISA Merchants and MasterCard Merchant Rules.
The County may not accept any additional surcharges (credit card transaction fees) as a result of
using the County’s credit card for transactions relating to this solicitation. The County will
entertain bids clearly stating pricing for standard payment methods. An additional separate
discounted price for traditional payments may be provided at the initial bid submittal if it is clearly
marked as an “Additional Cash Discount.”
Upon execution of the Contract and completion of each month’s work, payment requests may be
submitted to the Project Manager on a monthly basis by the Contractor for services rendered for
that prior month. Services beyond sixty (60) days from current monthly invoice will not be
considered for payment without prior approval from the Project manager. All invoices should be
submitted within the fiscal year the work was performed. (County's fiscal year is October 1 -
September 30.) Invoices submitted after the close of the fiscal year will not be accepted (or
processed for payment) unless specifically authorized by the Project Manager.
Payments will be made for articles and/or services furnished, delivered, and accepted, upon
receipt and approval of invoices submitted on the date of services or within six (6) months after
completion of contract. Any untimely submission of invoices beyond the specified deadline period
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is subject to non-payment under the legal doctrine of “laches” as untimely submitted. Time shall be
deemed of the essence with respect to the timely submission of invoices under this agreement.
In instances where the successful contractor may owe debts (including, but not limited to taxes or
other fees) to Collier County and the contractor has not satisfied nor made arrangement to satisfy
these debts, the County reserves the right to off-set the amount owed to the County by applying
the amount owed to the vendor or contractor for services performed of for materials delivered in
association with a contract.
Invoices shall not reflect sales tax. After review and approval, the invoice will be transmitted to the
Finance Division for payment. Payment will be made upon receipt of proper invoice and in
compliance with Chapter 218 Florida Statutes, otherwise known as the “Local Government Prompt
Payment Act.” Collier County reserves the right to withhold and/or reduce an appropriate amount
of any payment for work not performed or for unsatisfactory performance of Contractual
requirements.
15. Survivability
Purchase Orders: The Consultant/Contractor/Vendor agrees that any Purchase Order that
extends beyond the expiration date of the original Solicitation 16-7038 Aquatic Vegetation Control
Services will survive and remain subject to the terms and conditions of that Agreement until the
completion or termination of this Purchase Order.
16. Insurance Requirements
The Vendor shall at its own expense, carry and maintain insurance coverage from responsible
companies duly authorized to do business in the State of Florida as set forth in Insurance and
Bonding Requirements Attachment of this solicitation. The Vendor shall procure and maintain
property insurance upon the entire project, if required, to the full insurable value of the scope of
work.
The County and the Vendor waive against each other and the County’s separate Vendors,
Contractors, Design Consultant, Subcontractors agents and employees of each and all of them, all
damages covered by property insurance provided herein, except such rights as they may have to
the proceeds of such insurance. The Vendor and County shall, where appropriate, require similar
waivers of subrogation from the County’s separate Vendors, Design Consultants and
Subcontractors and shall require each of them to include similar waivers in their contracts.
Collier County shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining, its own liability insurance.
Certificates issued as a result of the award of this solicitation must identify “For any and all work
performed on behalf of Collier County.”
The General Liability Policy provided by Vendor to meet the requirements of this solicitation shall
name Collier County, Florida, as an additional insured as to the operations of Vendor under this
solicitation and shall contain a severability of interests provisions.
Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder. The
"Certificate Holder" should read as follows:
Collier County
Board of County Commissioners
Naples, Florida
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The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set
forth in the Insurance and Bonding Requirements Attachment, with the use of Insurance Services
Office (ISO) forms and endorsements or their equivalents. If Vendor has any self-insured
retentions or deductibles under any of the below listed minimum required coverage, Vendor must
identify on the Certificate of Insurance the nature and amount of such self- insured retentions or
deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All
self-insured retentions or deductibles will be Vendor’s sole responsibility.
Coverage(s) shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the Work
until the date of completion and acceptance of the scope of work by the County or as specified in
this solicitation, whichever is longer.
The Vendor and/or its insurance carrier shall provide 30 days written notice to the County of policy
cancellation or non-renewal on the part of the insurance carrier or the Vendor. The Vendor shall
also notify the County, in a like manner, within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt, of any notices
of expiration, cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage or limits received by
Vendor from its insurer and nothing contained herein shall relieve Vendor of this requirement to
provide notice. In the event of a reduction in the aggregate limit of any policy to be provided by
Vendor hereunder, Vendor shall immediately take steps to have the aggregate limit reinstated to
the full extent permitted under such policy.
Should at any time the Vendor not maintain the insurance coverage(s) required herein, the
County may terminate the Agreement or at its sole discretion shall be authorized to purchase such
coverage(s) and charge the Vendor for such coverage(s) purchased. If Vendor fails to reimburse
the County for such costs within thirty (30) days after demand, the County has the right to offset
these costs from any amount due Vendor under this Agreement or any other agreement between
the County and Vendor. The County shall be under no obligation to purchase such insurance, nor
shall it be responsible for the coverage(s) purchased or the insurance company or companies
used. The decision of the County to purchase such insurance coverage(s) shall in no way be
construed to be a waiver of any of its rights under the Contract Documents.
If the initial or any subsequently issued Certificate of Insurance expires prior to the completion of
the scope of work, the Vendor shall furnish to the County renewal or replacement Certificate(s) of
Insurance not later than ten (10) calendar days after the expiration date on the certificate. Failure
of the Vendor to provide the County with such renewal certificate(s) shall be considered
justification for the County to terminate any and all contracts.
15. Security and Background Checks
The Contractor is required to comply with County Ordinance 2004-52, as amended. Background
checks are valid for five (5) years and the Contractor shall be responsible for all associated costs.
If required, Contractor shall be responsible for the costs of providing background checks by the
Collier County Facilities Management Division for all employees that shall provide services to the
County under this Agreement. This may include, but not be limited to, checking federal, state and
local law enforcement records, including a state and FBI fingerprint check, credit reports,
education, residence and employment verifications and other related records. Contractor shall be
required to maintain records on each employee and make them available to the County for at least
four (4) years.
All of Contractor’s employees and subcontractors must wear Collier County Government
Identification badges at all times while performing services on County facilities and properties.
Contractor ID badges are valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and can be renewed
each year at no cost to the Contractor during the time period in which their background check is
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valid, as discussed below. All technicians shall have on their shirts the name of the contractor’s
business.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Collier County Facilities Management Division via e-
mail (DL-FMOPS@colliergov.net) whenever an employee assigned to Collier County separates
from their employment. This notification is critical to ensure the continued security of Collier
County facilities and systems. Failure to notify within four (4) hours of separation may result in a
deduction of $500 per incident.
CCSO requires separate fingerprinting prior to work being performed in any of their locations.
This will be coordinated upon award of the contract. If there are additional fees for this process,
the vendor is responsible for all costs.
16. Maintenance of Traffic Policy
For all projects that are conducted within a Collier County Right-of-Way, the Vendor shall provide
and erect Traffic Control Devices as prescribed in the current edition of the Manual On Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), where applicable on local roadways and as prescribed in the
Florida Department of Transportation’s Design Standards (DS) on state roadways. These projects
shall also comply with Collier County’s Maintenance of Traffic Policy, #5807, incorporated herein
by reference. Copies are available through the Risk Management and/or Procurement Services
Division and are available on-line at colliergov.net/purchasing.
The Vendor will be responsible for obtaining copies of all required manuals, MUTCD, FDOT
Roadway & Traffic Design Standards Indexes, or other related documents, so to become familiar
with their requirements. Strict adherence to the requirements of the Maintenance of Traffic
(“MOT”) policy will be enforced under this Contract.
All costs associated with the Maintenance of Traffic shall be included on the line item on the bid
page. If MOT is required, MOT is to be provided within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of
Award.
17. Debris
Vendor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris from the site and the
cleaning of the affected areas. Vendor shall keep the premises free of debris and unusable
materials resulting from their work and as work progresses; or upon the request of the County’s
representative, shall remove and dispose such debris and materials from the property. The
Vendor shall leave all affected areas as they were prior to beginning work.
18. Direct Material Purchase
The County reserves the right to require Vendor to assign some or all of its agreements with
material suppliers directly to the County. Any such goods and/or materials purchased by the
County pursuant to such an assignment of a material supply agreement shall be referred to as
“County Furnished Materials” and the responsibilities of both the County and the Vendor relating
to said materials shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
Additionally, the County at its sole option may choose to purchase some or all of the goods and/or
materials from other suppliers. In either instance the County may require the following information
from the Vendor:
Required quantities of material.
Specifications relating to goods and/or materials required for job including brand and/or model
number or type if applicable
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Pricing and availability of goods and/or materials provided under Vendor’s agreements with
material suppliers
19. Reserved Rights
Collier County reserves its right in any solicitation to accept or reject any or all bids, proposals or
offers; to waive minor irregularities and technicalities; or to request resubmission. Also Collier
County reserves the right to accept all or any part of any bid, proposal, or offer, and to increase or
decrease quantities to meet the additional or reduced requirements of Collier County. Collier
County reserves its right to cancel, extend or modify any or all bids, proposals or offers; to award
to one or more vendors; to award all or part of a solicitation; and to award by individual line items
when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Collier County reserves its right to reject
any sole response.
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Attachment 1: Vendor Submittal - Vendor’s Non-Response Statement
The sole intent of the Collier County Procurement Services Division is to issue solicitations that are
clear, concise and openly competitive. Therefore, we are interested in ascertaining reasons why
prospective Vendors did not wish to respond to this ITB. If your firm is not responding to this ITB,
please indicate the reason(s) by checking any appropriate item(s) listed below and return this f orm via
email or fax to the Procurement Strategist listed on the first page or mail to: Collier County
Procurement Services Division, 3327 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112.
We are not responding to this ITB for the following reason(s):
Solicitation: 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
Services requested not available through our company.
Our firm could not meet specifications/scope of work.
Specifications/scope of work not clearly understood (too vague, rigid, etc.)
Project is too small.
Insufficient time allowed for preparation of response.
Incorrect address used. Please correct mailing address:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Other reason(s):
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Firm’s Complete Legal Name
__________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
__________________________________________________
Telephone Number
__________________________________________________
FAX Number
__________________________________________________
Signature / Title
__________________________________________________
Type Name of Signature __________________________________ Date: ______
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Attachment 2: Vendor’s Check List
IMPORTANT: THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED BY VENDOR. Please read carefully, sign in the
spaces indicated and return with bid.
Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed:
1. The Bid has been signed.
2. The Bid prices offered have been reviewed.
3. The price extensions and totals have been checked.
4. The payment terms have been indicated.
5. Any required drawings, descriptive literature, etc. have been included.
6. Any delivery information required is included.
7. If required, the amount of bid bond has been checked, and the bid bond or cashier’s check has
been included.
8. Addendum have been signed and included, if applicable.
9. Affidavit for Claiming Status as a Local Business, if applicable.
10. Immigration Affidavit and company’s E-Verify profile page or memorandum of understanding.
11. Copies of licenses, equipment lists, subcontractors or any other information as noted in this
ITB.
12. Bidder will need to download all related documents on www.colliergov.net/bid. The system will
date and time stamp when the addendum files were downloaded
Company Name
Signature & Title
Date
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Attachment 3: Vendor Submittal - Bid Response Form
FROM: __________________________________
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida 34112
RE: Solicitation: 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
Dear Commissioners:
The undersigned, as Vendor, hereby declares that the specifications have been fully examined and
the Vendor is fully informed in regard to all conditions pertaining to the work to be performed for as
per the scope of work. The Vendor further declares that the only persons, company or parties
interested in this Bid or the Contract to be entered into as principals are named herein; that this Bid is
made without connection with any other person, company or companies submitting a Bid; and it is all
respects fair and in good faith, without collusion or fraud.
The Vendor proposes and agrees if this bid is accepted, to comply with the requirements in full and in
accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications denoted herein. The Vendor agrees to
provide the following:
* * * SEE FOLLOWING PAGES * * *
Any discounts or terms must be shown on the Bid Response Form. Such discounts, if any, will be
considered and computed in the tabulation of the bids. In no instance should terms for less than
fifteen (15) days payment be offered.
Prompt Payment Terms: _____% _____ Days; Net Days
Bid Response Form is electronic. Please input your prices online.
Bid Response is as follows:
Note: If you choose to bid manually, please submit an ORIGINAL and ONE COPY of your bid
response pages. The undersigned do agree that should this Bid be accepted, to execute a formal
contract, if required, and present the formal contract to the County Procurement Director for approval
within fifteen (15) days after being notified of an award.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this _______ day of
_______________, 20 in the County of ________________, in the State of ________.
Firm’s Complete Legal Name
__________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
__________________________________________________
Florida Certificate of Authority
Document Number
Federal Tax Identification
Number
CCR # or CAGE Code
__________________________________________________
Telephone Number
__________________________________________________
FAX Number
__________________________________________________
Signature / Title
__________________________________________________
Type Name of Signature
__________________________________________________
Date
__________________________________________________
****************************************************************************************************
Additional Contact Information
Send Payments To: (REQUIRED ONLY if different from above)
Firm’s Complete Legal Name
__________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
__________________________________________________
Contact Name
__________________________________________________
Telephone Number
__________________________________________________
FAX Number __________________________________________________
Email Address
__________________________________________________
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Attachment 4: Vendor Submittal – Local Vendor Preference Affidavit
Solicitation: 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services (Check Appropriate Boxes Below)
State of Florida (Select County if Vendor is described as a Local Business
Collier County
Lee County
Vendor affirms that it is a local business as defined by the Procurement Ordinance of the Collier County Board
of County Commissioners and the Regulations Thereto. As defined in Section XI of the Collier County
Procurement Ordinance:
Local business means the vendor has a current Business Tax Receipt issued by the Collier County Tax
Collector for at least one year prior to bid or proposal submission to do business within Collier County, and
that identifies the business with a permanent physical business address located within the limits of Collier
County from which the vendor’s staff operates and performs business in an area zoned for the conduct of
such business. A Post Office Box or a facility that receives mail, or a non -permanent structure such as a
construction trailer, storage shed, or other non-permanent structure shall not be used for the purpose of
establishing said physical address. In addition to the foregoing, a vendor shall not be considered a "local
business" unless it contributes to the economic development and well-being of Collier County in a verifiable
and measurable way. This may include, but not be limited to, the retention and expansion of employment
opportunities, support and increase to the County's tax base, and residency of employees and principals of
the business within Collier County. Vendors shall affirm in writing their compliance with the foregoing at the
time of submitting their bid or proposal to be eligible for consideration as a "local business" under this
section. A vendor who misrepresents the Local Preference status of its firm in a proposal or bid submitted to
the County will lose the privilege to claim Local Preference status for a period of up to one year under this
section.
Vendor must complete the following information:
Year Business Established in Collier County or Lee County: ________
Number of Employees (Including Owner(s) or Corporate Officers):_________
Number of Employees Living in Collier County or Lee (Including Owner(s) or Corporate Officers):_______
If requested by the County, vendor will be required to provide documentation substantiating the information
given in this affidavit. Failure to do so will result in vendor’s submission being deemed not applicable.
Vendor Name: _________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Address in Collier or Lee County: _________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Title: ________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COLLIER COUNTY LEE COUNTY
Sworn to and Subscribed Before Me, a Notary Public, for the above State and County, on this __________ Day
of ______________, 20_____.
_____________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ________________________
(AFFIX OFFICIAL SEAL)
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Attachment 5: Vendor Submittal – Immigration Affidavit
Solicitation: 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
This Affidavit is required and should be signed, notarized by an authorized principal of the firm and submitted with formal
Invitations to Bid (ITB’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP) submittals. Further, Vendors / Bidders are required to enroll
in the E-Verify program, and provide acceptable evidence of their enrollment, at the time of the submission of the
vendor’s/bidder’s proposal. Acceptable evidence consists of a copy of the properly completed E-Verify Company
Profile page or a copy of the fully executed E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for the company. Failure to
include this Affidavit and acceptable evidence of enrollment in the E-Verify program, may deem the Vendor /
Bidder’s proposal as non-responsive.
Collier County will not intentionally award County contracts to any vendor who knowingly employs unauthorized alien
workers, constituting a violation of the employment provision contained in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324 a(e) Section 274A(e) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”).
Collier County may consider the employment by any vendor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A (e) of the
INA. Such Violation by the recipient of the Employment Provisions contained in Section 274A (e) of the INA shall be
grounds for unilateral term ination of the contract by Collier County.
Vendor attests that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act
and subsequent Amendment(s)) and agrees to comply with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with E-
Verify and to provide proof of enrollment in The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify), operated by the
Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration at the time of submission of the
Vendor’s / Bidder’s proposal.
Company Name ____________________________________________________________________
Print Name
Title _______________________
Signature
Date _______________________
State of ___________________
County of _________________
The foregoing instrument was signed and acknowledged before me this ______day of ________________, 20___, by
_______________________________ who has produced _____________________________ as identification.
(Print or Type Name) (Type of Identification and Number)
_____________________________________
Notary Public Signature
_____________________________________
Printed Name of Notary Public
_____________________________________
Notary Commission Number/Expiration
The signee of this Affidavit guarantees, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit required herein, the truth and accuracy of
this affidavit to interrogatories hereinafter made.
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Attachment 6: Vendor Substitute W – 9
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, Collier County is required to collect the following
information for tax reporting purposes from individuals and companies who do business with the County (includin g
social security numbers if used by the individual or company for tax reporting purposes). Florida Statute
119.071(5) require that the county notify you in writing of the reason for collecting this information, which will be
used for no other purpose than herein stated. Please complete all information that applies to your business and
return with your quote or proposal.
1. General Information (provide all information)
Taxpayer Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
(as shown on income tax return)
Business Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
(if different from taxpayer name)
Address ____________________________________ City _______________________________________________
State ______________________________________ Zip ________________________________________________
Telephone __________________ FAX ______________________ Email __________________________________
Order Information
Address ___________________________________
Remit / Payment Information
Address ____________________________________________
City __________
State ________ Zip ___________
City _____________
State _________ Zip ______________
FAX ______________________________________
Email _____________________________________
FAX ______________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________
2. Company Status (check only one)
Individual / Sole Proprietor Corporation Partnership
Tax Exempt (Federal income tax-exempt entity
under Internal Revenue Service guidelines IRC
501 (c) 3)
Limited Liability Company
Enter the tax classification
(D = Disregarded Entity, C = Corporation, P = Partnership)
3. Taxpayer Identification Number (for tax reporting purposes only)
Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) _______________________________________________________________
(Vendors who do not have a TIN, will be required to provide a social security number prior to an award of the contract.)
4. Sign and Date Form
Certification: Under penalties of perjury, I certify that the information shown on this form is correct to my knowledge.
Signature ____________________________________________________
Date _____________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Phone Number _____________________
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Attachment 7: Vendor Submittal - Insurance and Bonding Requirements
Insurance / Bond Type Required Limits
1. Worker’s
Compensation
Statutory Limits of Florida Statutes, Chapter 440 and all Federal Government
Statutory Limits and Requirements
2. Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 single limit per occurrence
3. Commercial General
Liability (Occurrence Form)
patterned after the current
ISO form
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
$1,000,000 single limit per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate for Bodily Injury
Liability and Property Damage Liability. This shall include Premises and
Operations; Independent Contractors; Products and Completed Operations
and Contractual Liability.
4. Indemnification To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the
Contractor/Vendor/Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier
County, its officers and employees from any and all liabilities, damages,
losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
paralegals’ fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or
intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor/Vendor/Consultant or anyone
employed or utilized by the Contractor/Vendor/Consultant in the performance
of this Agreement.
4. Automobile Liability $ 1,000,000 Each Occurrence; Bodily Injury & Property Damage,
Owned/Non-owned/Hired; Automobile Included
5. Other insurance as
noted:
Watercraft $ __________ Per Occurrence
United States Longshoreman's and Harborworker's Act coverage shall be
maintained where applicable to the completion of the work.
$ __________ Per Occurrence
Maritime Coverage (Jones Act) shall be maintained where applicable to
the completion of the work.
$ __________ Per Occurrence
Aircraft Liability coverage shall be carried in limits of not less than
$5,000,000 each occurrence if applicable to the completion of the Services
under this Agreement.
$ __________ Per Occurrence
Pollution $ 1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Professional Liability $__________ per claim and in
the aggregate
$1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate
$2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate
Project Professional Liability $__________ Per Occurrence
Valuable Papers Insurance $__________ Per Occurrence
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Employee Dishonesty / Crime $__________ Per Occurrence
Including Employee Theft, Funds Transfer Fraud, Include a Joint Loss
Payee endorsement naming Collier County.
6. Bid bond
Shall be submitted with proposal response in the form of certified funds,
cashiers’ check or an irrevocable letter of credit, a cash bond posted with the
County Clerk, or proposal bond in a sum equal to 5% of the cost proposal. All
checks shall be made payable to the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners on a bank or trust company located in the State of Florida and
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
7. Performance and
Payment Bonds
For projects in excess of $200,000, bonds shall be submitted with the
executed contract by Proposers receiving award, and written for 100% of the
Contract award amount, the cost borne by the Proposer receiving an award.
The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be underwritten by a surety
authorized to do business in the State of Florida and otherwise acceptable to
Owner; provided, however, the surety shall be rated as “A-“ or better as to
general policy holders rating and Class V or higher rating as to financial size
category and the amount required shall not exceed 5% of the reported policy
holders’ surplus, all as reported in the most current Best Key Rating Guide,
published by A.M. Best Company, Inc. of 75 Fulton Street, New York, New
York 10038.
8. Vendor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the same insurance requirements that he is required to
meet. The same Vendor shall provide County with certificates of insurance meeting the required insurance
provisions.
9. Collier County must be named as "ADDITIONAL INSURED" on the Insurance Certificate for Commercial
General Liability where required.
10. The Certificate Holder shall be named as Collier County Board of County Commissioners, OR, Board of County
Commissioners in Collier County, OR Collier County Government, OR Collier County. The Certificates of Insurance
must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all
work performed on behalf of Collier County.
11. Thirty (30) Days Cancellation Notice required.
RLC 9/28/2016
Vendor’s Insurance Statement
We understand the insurance requirements of these specifications and that the evidence of insurability may be required
within five (5) days of the award of this solicitation.
Name of Firm
_______________________________________ Date ____________________________
Vendor Signature
_________________________________________________________________________
Print Name
_________________________________________________________________________
Insurance Agency
_________________________________________________________________________
Agent Name
_______________________________________ Telephone Number _________________
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Melissa Pearson, Contracts Administrator Downloaded:48
Submitted:4
Item #Description UOM
1 Licensed Applicator/Supervisor rate Hourly
2 Crew Leader/Applicator labor rate Hourly
3 Laborer labor rate Hourly
4
Item #Description UOM
5 Licensed Applicator/Supervisor rate with MOT Hourly
6 Crew Leader/Applicator labor rate with MOT Hourly
7 Laborer labor rate with MOT Hourly
No
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
BidResponse Form
Immigrations Law Affidavit Certification
Local Preference
Substitiute W-9
Insurance Requirements
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Earth
Balance
Rates
$87.50
$84.00
$28.87
$200.37
Earth
Balance
Rates
$141.50
$138.50
$49.50
Yes
$65.00
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$170.00
DeAngelo
Rates
$300.00
$250.00
DeAngelo
Rates
$75.00
$65.00
$30.00
Rates
$95.00
$70.00
$36.00
Herbicide Applications for Ground Services w/ Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) (County
supplied herbicides & adjuvants)
A+
Environmental
Note: Hourly Rates are all inclusive of labor hours, fuel, materials, equipment,
administrative duties, documentation and all other components to perform the services.
The awarded Bidder shall provide the services below upon request. These services are
not included in the award and they will be requested as needed. They are the same
services as above but they include cost for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and are all
inclusive of labor hours, fuel, materials, equipment, administrative duties, documentation
and all other components to perform the services.
A+
Environmental
Rates
$75.00
$50.00
$32.00
$157.00
Rates
$120.00
$85.00
$62.00
Yes
Mettauer
Vendors Checklist
Yes
Bid Tabulation 16-7038R
Aquatic Vegetation Control Services
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
Rates
$65.00
$61.00
Grand Total
$30.00
$156.00
Herbicide Applications for Ground Services (County supplied herbicides & adjuvants)Mettauer
Opended by: Kristofer Lopez, Procurement Strategist
Witnessed by: Lisset DeLaRosa, Procurement Technician
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Packet Pg. 426 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 427 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 428 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 429 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 430 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 431 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 432 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 433 Attachment: A+ Environmental_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 434 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 435 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 436 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 437 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 438 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 439 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 440 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 441 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 442 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 443 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 444 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 445 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 446 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 447 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 448 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 449 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 450 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 451 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 452 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 453 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
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Packet Pg. 454 Attachment: Mettauer_Contract_VS (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)
6871.txt
As requested by Ted Coyman, the NORA and vendor signed agreements have been
attached.
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Packet Pg. 455 Attachment: Files attached (2892 : 16-7038R Aquatic Vegetation Control Services)