Agenda 02/27/2018 Item #16D 502/27/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an award for Invitation to Bid Number 17-7206 “Vanderbilt Beach
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Roadway Landscape Maintenance” to Ground Zero
Landscaping Service, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to execute the attached agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To provide for on-going maintenance of landscaping and irrigation installed by the
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU within its boundary.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Procurement Services Division staff advertised Invitation to Bid Number 17-
7206 "Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance” on October 31, 2017, to perform
regular landscape maintenance for Vanderbilt Drive. Nine hundred eighty-eight (988) notices were sent
out and thirty-five (35) vendors downloaded the bid package. Four (4) bids were received on December
1, 2017, as follows:
Contractor Base Bid Amount Base Bid + Alternates
Ground Zero Landscaping Services Inc. $50,306.25 $52,124.25
Florida Land Maintenance Inc. $68,706 $70,916
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service $81,350 $84,055
Hannula Landscaping & Lawn Service $171,604 $175,599
On January 4, 2018, the Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Advisory Board voted 4-0 to endorse the
recommendation to award the bid to Ground Zero Landscaping Services, Inc. Consistent with the
MSTU’s Advisory Committee, staff is recommending an award of base bid plus the alternates to the
lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Ground Zero Landscaping Services Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the project are available in the amount of $100,000 are available within
the Vanderbilt MSTU Fund 143.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact on the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote
for Board approval. -SRT
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Award Bid #17-7206 “Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway
Landscape Maintenance” to Ground Zero Landscaping Services, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to
execute the attached agreement.
Prepared By: Harry Sells, Project Manager, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 17-7206 NORA (PDF)
2. 17-7206 Ground Zero_Contract_VendSign (PDF)
3. 17-7206 Ground Zero Bid Schedule (XLSX)
4. Ground Zero Bid Addendum 1 (PDF)
5. 17-7206 Vanderbilt MSTU Landscape Solicitation (PDF)
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02/27/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.5
Doc ID: 4663
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an award for Invitation to Bid #17-7206
“Vanderbilt Beach Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Roadway Landscape Maintenance” to
Ground Zero Landscaping Service Inc., and authorize the Chairman to execute the attached agreement.
Meeting Date: 02/27/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Project Manager – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Harry Sells
01/24/2018 12:23 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
01/24/2018 12:23 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 01/25/2018 12:49 PM
Procurement Services Opal Vann Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 01/24/2018 1:39 PM
Procurement Services Sandra Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 01/25/2018 4:45 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Caroline Soto Additional Reviewer Completed 01/26/2018 12:08 PM
Procurement Services Swainson Hall Additional Reviewer Completed 01/29/2018 1:59 PM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2018 10:17 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2018 4:02 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 02/06/2018 4:10 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 02/13/2018 9:42 AM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 02/14/2018 11:42 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/15/2018 10:20 AM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/16/2018 3:46 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 02/20/2018 12:14 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/20/2018 1:24 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/27/2018 9:00 AM
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PM: Harry Sells
PS: Brenda Brilhart
ITB 17-7206
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE
1 Weekly Mowing & Edging 49,776 sq. Sod 52 Ea 150
2 General Weeding (hand and chemical) shrubs, groundcovers for weed free site 52 Ea 200
3 General Site Pruning (includes all disposal cost) Entire area completed once per month.12 Ea 300
4 Weekly Trash Removal (includes all disposal cost)52 Ea 50
5 Weekly Street Cleaning 52 Ea 75
6 Weekly Irrigation Systems Functions 52 Ea $200.00
Section I Total
7 Hedge Pruning- 28 Lot lengths (175 feet per lot) face prune and cut to max ht. 6 feet unless otherwise directed. Three times per year
Jan, May, Sept
3 EA 980
8 Mature Canopy Trees- Lift 10' off sidewalks and 15' off roadways twice a year, structural once a year. Approximately 40 trees 2 Ea $200.00
9 Palms, various species and sizes , all trees four times a year. (includes seed pods) Approximately 104 trees.4 Ea $1664.00
10 8-2-12 (slow release) (two times a yr.; Unit Price per bag of 32 bags) (Labor only; County Supplies Fertilizer) Total Price=cost per bag x 32 Ea $5.00
ORNAMENTAL SPRAYING Contractor to supply chemical
11 Groundcover, Shrubs, & Trees: Insecticides as needed (Per one lot length 175 feet. Contractor supplies Chemical) Total Price=cost per
lot x # of lots
1 Ea
12 Groundcover, Shrubs, & Trees: Fungicides as needed (Contractor supplies Chemical) Per square foot 1 SF
13 Groundcover, Shrubs, & Trees: Herbicides as needed (Contractor supplies Chemical) Per square foot 1 SF
14 Groundcover, Shrubs, Herbicides for torpedo grass as needed Per square foot 1 SF
15 Soil drench for white fly infestation. Once per year as directed (per 175 feet of hedge-1 lot length. Contractor provides chemical)1 Ea
16 Turf: Insecticides & Fungicides for 49,776 sf sod as needed (Contractor supplies Chemical) per square foot 1 SF
17 Turf: Herbicides for 49,776 sf sod as needed. (Contractor supplies Chemical) per square foot 1 SF
18 Mulch Application Calculated using 36,000 SF coverage (2" mulch, 2 cu. ft. bags) 3000 bags. Unit cost per bag X actual count 1 Ea
19 PRESSURE CLEANING BRICK PAVERS (4,050 sq. ft. TOTAL) (PER 100 SQUARE FEET MINIMUM) Unit cost X cost per 100 SF 1 Ea
Section II Total
20 Irrigation Supervisor (per man hour):1 Hr.
21 Supervisor (per man hour)1 Hr.
22 Supervisor (Out of hours emergency, per man hour)1 Hr.
23 Irrigation Technician (per man hour):1 Hr.
24 Irrigation Technician (Out of hours emergency, per man hour):1 Hr.
25 Laborer/Helper (per man hour):1 Hr.
26 Laborer/Helper (Out of hours emergency, per man hour):1 Hr.
SECTION I: BASIC MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS
Section III. General Services Alternates.
SECTION II: SITE SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE FUNCTION
Fertilization: Turf, Groundcover, Shrubs, and Trees
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PM: Harry Sells
PS: Brenda Brilhart
ITB 17-7206
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE
27 Irrigation System Review; Unit per hour 1 Hr.
28 Staking of Small Palm (4"-6" Caliper)1 Hr.
29 Staking Large Palms (Caliper greater than 6")1 Ea
30 Staking Small Canopy Tree (2x2 posts and guy wire, 4"-6" caliper)1 Ea
31 Staking Large Canopy Tree (2x4 posts, greater than 6" caliper)1 Ea
32 Restanding and Staking Small Palm (4"-6" Caliper)1 Ea
33 Restanding and Staking Large Palms (Caliper greater than 6")1 Ea
34 Restanding and Staking Small Canopy Tree (2x2 posts and guy wire, 4"-6" caliper)1 Ea
35 Restaking Large Canopy Tree (2x4 posts, greater than 6" caliper)1 Ea
36 Bobcat and Operator; Unit per Hr.1 Ea
37 Stump Grinder and Operator; Unit per Hr.1 Hr.
38 Truck Operator (Class B or higher current State of Florida Driver License); Unit per hr.1 Ea
Section III Total
TOTAL BASE BID + ALTERNATE
ESTIMATED TOTAL MAN- HOURS TO PERFORM REQUIRED SERVICES per week. Minimum of two men on site at once.
MATERIALS COST PLUS; Materials cost plus mark-up cannot exceed fifteen percent (15%). The percentage does not affect the bid but
will not be awarded to the bidder who omits or exceeds the PLACE % PERCENT MARK-UP IN BOX: allowable limit.
Form 2 - Vendor Checklist
Form 3 - Conflict of Interest
Form 4 - Vendor Declaration Statement
Form 5 - Immigration Affidavit and MOU or Profile Page
Form 6 -- W-9
Form 7 - Insurance Requirements
Form 8 - References (submit completed referenced forms with bid package)
Form 9 - Local Vendor Preference
Vendor Name
Au thorized Signature
Required Bid Forms:
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Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
TOTAL
$ 7,800.00
$10,400.00
$ 3,600.00
$ 2,600.00
$ 3,900.00
$10,400.00
$38,700.00
$ 2,940.00
$ 400.00
$ 6,656.00
$ 160.00
$ 65.00
$ 0.07
$ 0.05
$ 0.10
$ 23.00
$ 0.02
$ 0.01
$ 1,350.00
$ 12.00
$11,606.25
$ 50.00
$ 45.00
$ 70.00
$ 45.00
$ 70.00
$ 35.00
$ 53.00
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PM: Harry Sells
PS: Brenda Brilhart
ITB 17-7206
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
TOTAL
$ 55.00
$ 70.00
$ 90.00
$ 70.00
$ 90.00
$ 200.00
$ 215.00
$ 200.00
$ 225.00
$ 95.00
$ 85.00
$ 55.00
1,818.00$
52,124.25$
15
Submitted
Yes/No
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
FOR
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
SOLICITATION NO.: 17-7206
BRENDA BRILHART, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8446
brendabrilhart@colliergov.net (Email)
This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format (Rev 8/2/2017). Any
alterations to this document made by the Vendor may be grounds for rejection of proposal,
cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County
Government.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................................
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Term of Contract
4. Award Criteria
General Bid Instructions
5. Purpose/Objective
6. Pricing
7. Alternate Bid Pricing
8. Equal Product
9. Discount
10. Addenda
11. Bid Submission
12. Questions
13. Protests
14. Local Vendor Preference
15. Immigration Affidavit Certification
16. Lobbying
17. Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in the State of Florida (Florida Statute 607.1501)
18. General Information
19. Bid Award Process
20. Reserved Rights
21. Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Additional Terms and Conditions
22. Insurance and Bonding Requirements
23. Additional items and/or Service
24. Vendor Performance Evaluation
25. Additional Terms and Conditions of Contract
26. Public Records Compliance
27. Payment Method
28. Environmental Health and Safety
29. Licenses
30. Survivability
31. Relation of County
32. Termination
33. Public Entity Crime
34. Security and Background Checks
35. Conflict of Interest
36. Prohibition of Gifts to County Employees
37. Deduction for Non-Performance
38. Offer Extended to Other Governmental Entities
39. Florida Wood Products
40. Standards of Conduct
41. Protection of Property
42. Collier County Information Technology Requirements
43. Maintenance of Traffic Policy
44. Debris
45. Direct Material Purchase
46. Grant Compliance
47. Equipment
Attachments
Attachment A – Scope of Services
Attachment B – Required RFP Forms
Attachment C – Bid Schedule
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SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER: 17-7206
PROJECT TITLE: Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
POST DATE: October 31, 2017
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: n/a
BID OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME: December 1, 2017 at 2:30 PM
PLACE OF BID OPENING: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FL 34112
1. INTRODUCTION
As requested by the Public Transit Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) Division (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 bid submittals from interested and qualified vendors in accordance with the
terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the
Specifications or Scope of Work stated.
The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County
Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.
The intent of the County is to enter into a contract to provide Landscape Maintenance services within the boundaries of the
Vanderbilt Beach Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU), including but not limited to, mowing, weeding, debris removal, edging,
trimming, etc. Historically, County departments have spent approximately $90,000 annually; however, this may not be indicative
of future buying patterns.
2. BACKGROUND
The awarded Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and processes necessary to perform the work described hereu nder,
except for items that may be provided separately by the County (i.e. fertilizer, mulch, etc.) as identified. Licenses required include:
Landscape licenses, chemical application licenses, arborist and maintenance of traffic certifications.
3. TERM OF CONTRACT
The contract term, if an award(s) is/are made is intended to be for three (3) years with two one year renewal o ptions. Prices shall
remain firm for the initial term of this contract. Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges
should be incorporated into the pricing structure. 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.
4. AWARD CRITERIA
ITB award criteria are as follows:
4.1 The County’s Procurement Services Division reserves the right to clarify a vendor’s submittal prior to the award of the
solicitation.
4.2 It is the intent of Collier County to award to the lowest, responsive and responsible vendor(s) that represents the best value
to the County.
4.3 For the purposes of determining the winning bidder, the County will select the vendor with the lowest total base bid as
outlined below:
• Award will be to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for all lines.
4.4 Collier County reserves the right to select one, or more than one suppliers, award on a line item basis, establish a pool for
quoting, or other options that represents the best value to the County; however, it is the intent to:
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• It is the intent of the County to award to one firm.
4.5 The County reserves the right to issue a formal contract or standard County Purc hase Order for the award of this
solicitation.
GENERAL BID INSTRUCTIONS
5. PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
As requested by the Collier County departments or divisions identified, 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 forms furnished by the County noted in Attachments of this ITB.
Bids may not be considered unless Bid forms are properly executed. 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 subm itted
as being rejected as non-responsive.
6. 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.
7. ALTERNATE BID PRICING
In the event that alternate pricing is requested, it is an expressed requirement of the bid to provide pricing for all altern ates as
listed. The omission of a response or a no-bid or lack of a submitted price may be the basis for the rejection of the submitted
bid response. All bids responses received without pricing for all alternates as listed may be considered technically non-
responsive and will not be considered for award.
8. 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 by the County 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, the vendor must contact the Procurement Services Division for instructions on
submittal. The County shall be sole judge of equality or similarity, and its decision shall be final in the best interest.
9. DISCOUNT
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.
10. ADDENDA
The County reserves the right to formally amend and/or clarify the re quirements of the bid specifications where it deems
necessary. Any such addendum/clarification shall be in writing and notifications 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. 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 documents provided,
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.
11. BID SUBMISSION
All electronic bids shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System:
www.colliergov.net/bid
12. 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
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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 Servi ces Division Internet website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Questions will
not be answered after the date and time noted.
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.
13. PROTESTS
Any prospective vendor/bidder 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 Services Division prior to the time of the bid
opening strictly in accordance with the County’s then current Procurement Ordinance and policies.
14. LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE (LVP)
14.1 The County is using the Competitive Sealed Bid methodology of source selection for this procurement, as authorized by
Ordinance Number 2017-08 establishing and adopting the Collier County Procurement Ordinance.
14.2 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 forego ing 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 pri vilege to claim Local
Preference status for a period of up to one year.
14.3 Under this solicitation, bidders desiring to receive local preference will be invited and required to affirmativel y 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 preference consideration for the
purposes of that specific contract award. Except where federal 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.
14.4 Competitive bid (local price match option). Each formal competitive bid solicitation shall clearly identify how the
price order of the bids received will be evaluated and determined. W hen a qualified and responsive, non-local
business submits the lowest price bid, and the bid submitted by one or more qualified and responsive local businesses
is within ten percent of the price submitted by the non-local business, then the local business with the apparent lowest
bid offer (i.e., the lo west local bidder) shall have the opportunit y to submit an offer to match the price(s), less one (1)
dollar, offered by the overall lowest, qualified and responsive bidder. In such instances, staff shall first verify if the
lowest non-local bidder and the lowest local bidder are in fact qualified and responsive bidders. Next, the Procurement
Services Division shall determine if the lo we st 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 requirements 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 lo west bid, less one (1) dollar, fro m the lowest non-local bidder tendered previously, then award shall
be made to the local bidder. If the lo west 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.
14.5 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.
14.6 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.
14.7 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.
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15. IMMIGRATION AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION
15.1 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 (ITB) including professional services and construction services.
(1) Exceptions to the program:
(a) Commodity based procurement where no services are provided.
(b) Where the requirement for the affidavit is waived by the Board of County Commissioners.
15.2 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.
15.3 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.
15.4 For additional information regarding the Employment Eligibility Ve rification 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.
15.5 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.
16. LOBBYING
After the issuance of any solicitation, no current or prospective vendor or any person acting on their behalf, shall contact,
communicate with or discuss any matter relating to the solicitation with any Collier County employee or elected or appointed
official, other than the Procurement Services Director or his/her designees. This prohibition ends upon execution of the fin al
contract or upon cancellation of the solicitation. Any current or prospective vendor that lobbies any Collier County employee
or elected or appointed official while a solicitation is open or being recommended for award (i) may be deemed ineligible for
award of that solicitation by the Procurement Services Director, and (ii) will be subject to Suspension and Debarment outlined
in section Twenty-eight of County Ordinance 2017-08.
17. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (FL 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 fi rm.
18. 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 t he 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 conduct a random selection (coin toss) by the
Procurement Services Director before at least three witnesses.
19. BID AWARD PROCESS
Award shall be made in a manner consistent with the County’s Procurement Ordinance. Award recommendations will be
posted on the Collier County Procurement Services Division website.
20. RESERVED RIGHTS
Collier County reserves its right in any solicitation to accept or reject any or all bids, proposals or offers; to waive mino r
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irregularities and technicalities; or to request resubmission. Also Collier County reserves the right to accept all or any pa rt 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 o r
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 bes t
interest of the County. Collier County reserves its right to reject any sole response.
COLLIER COUNTY PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
21. PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
21.1 Offer
This offer is subject to cancellation by the COUNTY without notice if not accepted by VENDOR within fourteen
(14) days of issuance.
21.2 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 may 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.
21.3 Inspection
21.3.1 All goods and/or services delivered hereunder shall be received subject to the COUNTY’S inspection and
approval and payment 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.
21.3.2 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.
21.4 Shipping and Invoices
21.4.1 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 receip t of the goods by the
COUNTY nonetheless remain with VENDOR.
21.4.2 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.
21.4.3 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.
21.4.4 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.
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21.5 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. 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.
21.6 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 require d 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 decr ease
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.
21.7 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.
21.8 Statutory Conformity
21.8.1 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.
21.9 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.
21.10 Indemnification
VENDOR shall defend, 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.
21.11 Warranty of Non Infringement
21.11.1 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.
21.11.2 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 a nd/or services provided under this Purchase
Order are inconsistent with VENDOR'S representations and warranties in section 11 (a).
21.11.3 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 c ost to the COUNTY).
21.12 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 insura nce
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.
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21.13 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 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 provis ions 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 Ord er.
21.14 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.
21.15 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.
21.16 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 servi ces purchased (Florida
Statutes, Chapter 212), and from federal excise tax.
21.17 Annual Appropriations
The COUNTY’S performance and obligation to pay under this Purchase Order shall be contingent upon an annual
appropriation of funds.
21.18 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.
21.19 General
21.19.1 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
21.19.2 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.
21.19.3 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.
21.19.4 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.
21.19.5 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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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ITB
22. INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
22.1 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 the Insurance and Bonding 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.
22.2 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.
22.3 Collier County shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining, its own liability insurance.
22.4 Certificates issued as a result of the award of this solicitation must identify “For any and all work performed on behalf of
Collier County.”
22.5 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.
22.6 Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder. The Certificat es 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. The "Certificate Holder" should read as follows:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Naples, Florida
22.7 The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth in Insurance and
Bonding 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.
22.8 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.
22.9 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 o f 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.
22.10 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 Con tract
Documents.
22.11 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) ca lendar
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.
23. ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND/OR SERVICES
Additional items and/or services may be added to the resultant contract, or purchase order, in compliance with the
Procurement Ordinance.
24. VENDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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The 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 this Agreement.
25. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
25.1 The selected Vendor may be required to sign a standard Collier County co ntract.
25.2 The resultant contract(s) may include purchase or work orders issued by the County’s project manager .
25.3 The County reserves the right to include in any contract document such terms and conditions, as it deems necessary for
the proper protection of the rights of Collier County. A sample copy of this contract is available upon request. The
County will not be obligated to sign any contracts, maintenance and/or service agreements or other documents provided
by the Vendor.
25.4 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.
26. PUBLIC RECORDS COMPLIANCE
26.1Florida 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
26.2 The Contractor must specifically comply with the Florida Public Records Law to:
26.2.1 Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.
26.2.2 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.
26.2.3 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 a nd following
completion of the contract if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
26.2.4 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 el ectronically 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.
27. PAYMENT METHOD
Payments are made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes.
Vendor’s invoices must include:
Purchase Order Number and 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 East, Suite 700
Naples FL 34112
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Or Emailed to: bccapclerk@collierclerk.com
27.1 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 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.
27.2 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.
27.3 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.
28. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
28.1 All Vendors and Sub Vendors performing service for Collier County are required and shall c omply 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 Vendors shall be responsible for the safety of their employees a nd 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.
28.2 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.
28.3 All new electrical installations shall incorporate NFPA 70E Short Circuit Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash
Studies where relevant as determined by the engineer.
28.4 All electrical installations shall be labeled with appropriate NFPA 70E arch flash boundary and PPE Protective labels.
29. LICENSES
29.1 The Vendor is required to possess the correct Business Tax Receipt, professional license, and any other authorizations
necessary to carry out and perform the work required by the project pursuant to all applicable Federal, State and Local
Law, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of any kind. Additionally, copies of the required licenses must be
submitted with the proposal response indicating that the entity proposing, as well as the team assigned to the County
account, is properly licensed to perform the activities or work included in the contract documents. Failure on the part of
any Vendor to submit the required documentation may be grounds to deem Vendor non-responsive. A Vendor, with an
office within Collier County is also required to have an occupational license.
29.2 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/regi stration will
need to be renewed thereafter to remain “active” in Collier County.
29.3 If you have questions regarding professional licenses contact the Contractor Licensing, Community Development and
Environmental Services at (239) 252-2431, 252-2432 or 252-2909. Questions regarding required occupational licenses,
please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (239) 252 -2477.
30. SURVIVABILITY
The Vendor agrees that any Purchase Order that extends beyond the expiration date of the original Solicit ation 17-7206 will
survive and remain subject to the terms and conditions of that Agreement until the completion or termination of this Purchase
Order.
31. RELATION OF COUNTY
It is the intent of the parties hereto that the Vendor shall be legally considered an independent Vendor, and that neither the
Vendor nor their employees shall, under any circumstances, be considered employees or agents of the County, and that the
County shall be at no time legally responsible for any negligence on the part of said Vendor, their employees or agents,
resulting in either bodily or personal injury or property damage to any individual, firm, or corporation.
32. TERMINATION
Should the Vendor be found to have failed to perform services in a manner satisfactory to the County, the County may
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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.
33. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted Vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may
not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid,
proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not
submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a
contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or vendor under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any
public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months
following the date of being placed on the convicted Vendor list.
34. SECURITY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
34.1 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 incl ude, 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 t o maintain records on each employee
and make them available to the County for at least four (4) years.
34.2 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 valid, as discussed below. All tec hnicians shall have on their shirts the name of the contractor’s
business.
34.3 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.
34.4 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.
35. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Vendor shall complete the Conflict of Interest Affidavit included as an attachment to this ITB document. 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 fr om
consideration. These disclosures are intended to identify and or preclude conflict of interest situations during contract
selection and execution.
36. 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 othe r 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, ITB, and/or quotes; and, c. immediate termination of any
contract held by the individual and/or firm for cause.
37. DEDUCTION 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 ma y also deduct, or chargeback the Vendor the
costs necessary to correct the deficiencies directly related to the Vendor’s non-performance.
38. 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.
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39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. COLLIER COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
All vendor access will be done via VPN access only. All access must comply with current published County Manager Agency
(CMA) policies. Current policies that apply are CMAs 5402, 5403 and 5405. These policies will be available upon request
from the Information Technology Department. All vendors will be required to adhere to IT policies for access to the County
network. Vendors are required to notify the County in writing twenty-four (24) hours in advance as to when access to the
network is planned. Included in this request must be a detailed work plan with actions that will be taken at the time of acce ss.
The County IT Department has developed a Technical Architecture Requirements Document that is required to be filled out
and submitted with your bid response. This document can be found on the Collier County Procurement Services Division
website: www.colliergov.net/purchasing. On the left hand side of the menu, click on CC Technical Requirements. If this
document is not submitted with your bid response, your bid response may be deemed non -responsive.
43. 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 thi s 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.
44. 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.
45. DIRECT MATERIAL PURCHASE
45.1The 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 responsibilit ies 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 s uppliers. In either
instance the County may require the following information from the Vendor:
45.1.1 Required quantities of material
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45.1.2 Specifications relating to goods and/or materials required for job including brand and/or model number or type
if applicable
45.1.3 Pricing and availability of goods and/or materials provided under Vendor’s agreements with material suppliers
46. GRANT COMPLIANCE
The purchase of any goods and/or services that are funded through Federal Grant Appropriations, the State of Florida, or any
other public or private foundations shall be subject to the compliance and reporting requirements of the granting agency.
47. EQUIPMENT
Vendor shall have available and in good working condition, the necessary equipment to perform the required service. If
required by the County, the Vendor shall supply a list of equipment and an hourly rate for each. Hourly rates will commence
once equipment arrives at the service site, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Project Manager.
In the event that additional specialized and/or heavy equipment (backhoe, crane, mudhog, etc.) is needed, the Project Manager
must be notified in advance for approval. The reimbursement of additional equipment expense shall be at cost and will
commence once equipment arrives at the service site, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Project Manager. The County
reserves the right to request and obtain documentation of the Vendor’s cost for time and material projects, and to withhold
payments until documentation is provided.
All County-purchased equipment must be new and of current manufacture in production at the time of bid opening, and carry
industry standard warranties. At the time of delivery, at least two (2) complete shop repair manuals and parts lists must be
furnished with each type of equipment. Vendor must service all equipment prior to delivery and/or acceptance by the County.
The scope of these specifications is to ensure the delivery of a complete unit ready for operation. Omission of any essential
detail from these specifications does not relieve the Vendor from furnishing a complete unit.
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
FOR
Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Roadway Landscape Maintenance
SOLICITATION NO.: 17-7206
ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF SERVICES
BRENDA BRILHART, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8446
brendabrilhart@colliergov.net (Email)
This solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this
document made by the Consultant may be grounds for rejection of proposal, cancellation of any
subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government.
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Attachment A - Scope of Work/Services and Technical Specifications
Detailed Scope of Work
The following specifications outline the minimum requirements of Collier County for a prospective
Contractor to enter into a contract to provide Landscape Maintenance services within the boundaries of
the Vanderbilt Beach Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU), designated as ITB 17-7206 - “Vanderbilt
Beach MSTU Landscape Maintenance”.
The responsibility to discern the Scope of Service detailed in this specification shall rest solely with the
Contractor. A failure of the Contractor to accurately assess the Scope shall not relieve any of the
responsibilities to perform under the Contract Documents, nor shall it be considered the basis for any
claim for additional compensation.
All sections of these Specifications may not be applicable to all service areas listed and the frequency of
any services provided by the Contractor may be modified as needed by the MSTU Project Manager.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and processes necessary to perform the work
described hereunder, except for items that may be provided separately by the County (i.e. fertilizer,
mulch, etc.) as identified.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK AREAS
The areas of work included in these specifications are located as described below and/or as shown on the
plans attached to these specifications to include sidewalks, curbing, guardrails, landscaping, irrigation
observation as described in this contract, being described as Areas No.1 as follows:
Those areas where curbing, landscaping and irrigation systems have been installed to date, being located as
follows:
1. An area on the north right-of-way of Vanderbilt Beach Road and west of Vanderbilt Beach Drive
to Launch Circle, south side of the sidewalk. (Contract Sub-Area N-01)
2. The west right-of-way of Vanderbilt Drive – Vanderbilt Beach Road to Bluebill Ave./111th Ave.
including side street radii. (1.3 miles – one single ROW side maintenance; no medians)
(Contract Sub-Areas S-01 thru S-15)
3. Bench Sitting Areas #1 thru #6 (includes pavers); (Contract Sub-Areas B-01 thru B-06). The
benches at B-02 and B-06 have been removed due to construction. The restoral date is not
known.
WEEKLY LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Weekly Landscape Service in the designated MSTU area(s) – details described below - shall include trash
removing, mowing, edging, weeding, general trimming, pruning, post-service cleaning, and inspecting/
reporting.
Trash Removing
At the start of Landscape Maintenance Service on the day of service and prior to mowing, the
Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all trash and debris from the service area and
right-of-way.
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This shall include, but is not limited to, horticultural and non-horticultural debris, palm fronds,
tree branches and limbs, loose shrubbery, leaves, rocks, paper, bottles, cans, cigarette butts, and
other miscellaneous objects on the ground or attached in the service area and the associated right-
of-way.
Disposal of trash and debris shall be at a proper landfill or disposal site. These fees are to be
included in the bid price.
Mowing
Mowing shall be performed in specified MSTU areas, including medians, along the outside edge
of the sidewalks of adjacent properties which are not currently maintained by the property
owners.
Right-of-way mowing of turf and applicable vegetation is required from back of curb or sidewalk
to the right-of-way line.
Turf and vegetation shall be cut to a height of no less than three and one-half inches (3½”) and
the height of the grass blade shall not exceed six inches (6”).
Roadside swales shall be mowed throughout the entire year. When mowing is not possible due to
standing water or soft ground, string trimmers shall be used to reduce the height of turf and
vegetation to the waterline.
All turf shall be mowed with mulching type mower equipment to eliminate the need to bag and
transport grass clippings. Should bagging be necessary, bagged clippings shall be collected and
removed at no additional cost to the MSTU. All equipment guards and deflectors are to be
installed and functional.
The Contractor shall use appropriate mowing practices, alternate patterns, or walk-behind
equipment within narrow or water-soaked areas so as not to create wheel ruts or wear down the
turf.
Ruts caused by mowers shall be repaired at no additional costs to the MSTU.
The Contractor shall avoid mowing patterns that eject clippings, rocks, or any miscellaneous
debris onto pedestrians and vehicles or into moving traffic.
Edging
Mechanical edging of turf boundaries shall be performed with each mowing to establish a clean
line of demarcation and eliminate grass root runners.
Edged areas shall to include parking lots, sidewalk edges, back of curbs, plant beds, utility service
boxes, street light bases, sign posts, headwalls, guardrails, timer pedestals, posts and trees; as well
as around isolated trees, sprinkler heads, valve boxes, shrubs, sign posts, and manholes, etc.
where they exist.
Metal blade edging is not permitted along plant bed and turf boundaries where underground
irrigation components are present.
Chemical herbicides shall not be used for edging.
Weeding
Weeding shall be performed weekly throughout the year to provide a weed-free and well-
maintained appearance, removing undesired and invasive vegetation on the ground (including
palm pups).
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Areas to be weeded include plant beds, mulched spaces, rocks, sidewalks (concrete, paver,
asphalt, etc.), concrete medians, curb joints, utility bases and access boxes, guardrail bases, and
tree grates, etc.
Weeds that are less than 3-inches from plantings shall be hand pulled.
The contractor shall have the option to use chemical weed-killer or pre-emergent, upon approval
by the Project Manager of both the location and product to be used.
Any plants damaged or killed by application of chemical weed-killer or pre-emergent shall be
replaced at the expense of the contractor within 72-hours.
Should concerns be identified regarding chemical weeding, the Project Manager may direct that
hand-weeding be performed.
General Trimming & Pruning
General Trimming & Pruning shall be defined as the cutting of all vegetation below a height of
ten feet (10’) to provide a tight, well maintained appearance throughout the year.
This includes groundcovers, shrubs, trees (except magnolias), and palms.
See specifications and heights for various foliage within the MSTU.
Within this specification, groundcovers and shrubs are “trimmed,” while trees and palms are
“pruned;” except magnolias.
Both trimming and pruning shall meet ANSI standards and include the removal of all diseased or
dead vegetation, old leaf growth, broken branches, and suckers at tree bases.
Groundcovers and Shrubs shall be trimmed:
o at regular intervals, generally monthly, except to allow for flowering.
o with heights and shapes alternating by plant variety, or as determined by the MSTU
Project Manager.
o to an angled or rounded shape so as not to encroach over curbs or into roadways and
pathways.
o in a consistent manner for each plant variety to give the appearance of continuity
throughout the landscape, adjusted as needed for local topography.
o to maintain one foot (1’) of clearance from the edge of curbs, sidewalks, roadways, or
pathways, etc.
Ornamental Grasses shall be trimmed:
o after flowering, during the first two weeks of October and April.
o at the base to remove old growth.
o in a manner to provide a cone shape and without a flat top.
Hedges on the right-of-way shall be trimmed:
o to maintain a height of six feet (6’).
o to maintain a flat top and flat, vertical side toward the roadway.
o to not extend over an adjacent sidewalk or roadway.
o Property Owner Exception:
Effected only upon written request from the Property Owner and signed approval
by the Project Manager.
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Property Owner agrees to maintain hedge at maximum height of ten (10) feet at
their expense consistent with the top and vertical side specifications as described
above.
Exception may be cancelled at any time by the Project Manager.
Trees and palms shall be pruned:
o to clean out dead limbs, fronds, suckers, etc.
o on a quarterly basis, or as needed, to maintain a minimum ten-foot (10’) canopy height
over sidewalks and pedestrian pathways.
To maintain line-of-sight visibility, vegetation of any kind within turn lanes, at median ends, and
along intersection roadsides shall be trimmed or pruned to eighteen inches (18”) height by
October 1st of each year and subsequently maintained to no more than twenty-four inches (24”)
per FDOT Indexes.
The frequency of trimming or pruning may be adjusted at the direction of the Project Manager.
Post-Service Cleaning
On the same day as Weekly Landscape Service and before departing the MSTU, the entire service
area shall be cleaned to maintain a neat and safe condition.
This includes removal of any accumulation of debris or anything generated from the maintenance
performed.
All hard surfaces shall be blown-down; to include the four (4’) foot area from the face of the
sidewalks, gutters and curbs, turn lanes, medians, and adjacent parking lots and athletic courts.
Blow-down shall be directed toward the existing landscape median or grass.
Grass clippings or other debris shall not be blown onto adjacent private property or accumulate
on the right-of-way, paved areas, or blown into traffic or roadways.
Inspecting & Reporting
The Contractor shall inspect all plant, shrub, tree and grass areas in the MSTU during each
week’s service to the site for completion and cleaning.
The Contractor shall be responsible to promptly notify the MSTU Project Manager of any disease
infestation, insect infestation, foliage die-off, irrigation issues, maintenance problems, additional
necessary maintenance, or unusual occurrence or finding.
A complete Monthly Landscape Maintenance Report (Attachment) shall be filled-in by the
Contractor and submitted to the Project Manager no later than the third business day after the last
service week of each month.
The Project Manager shall have the option to require a weekly submission, no later than Tuesday
following the maintenance week.
The Contractor shall be available for on-site inspection in the MSTU to verify work completed or
to review open issues at the Project Managers request.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
The removal of existing tree and palm staking shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
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To avoid damage to curbs and turf, the Contractor shall provide and utilize ramps or other devices
for ingress and egress, as needed. Damage attributable to the Contractor shall be repaired at the
Contractor's expense, as determined by the MSTU Project Manager.
WEEKLY IRRIGATION SERVICE
The landscape Contractor shall maintain the installed irrigation system for proper function. The areas of
responsibility include:
The contractor shall update and coordinate the watering schedules with the Project Manager as required
for monitoring purposes and make recommendations to the Project Manager as conditions warrant. All
irrigation change requests shall be confirmed via e-mail.
Weekly Service Requirements
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to inspect, operationally test, and perform minor repairs
to the irrigation system on a weekly basis to enable proper and safe operation.
Minor repairs include replacement of heads, nozzles, decoders, installation or replacement of
risers, repair of minor/lateral PVC piping breaks or subsurface piping or restricted sprinkler lines,
replacement of damaged valve boxes/lids, etc.
If any irrigation issues beyond the scope of the weekly service are determined, the Contractor
shall promptly notify the Irrigation Project Manager.
Visual inspection of the irrigation system(s) shall be performed to check for:
o Cuts
o Leaks
o Pipe damage
o Dry areas
o Flooded areas
o Damaged or deteriorated valve boxes
Operational testing of the irrigation system(s) shall be performed to verify that source water is
available and accessible.
o Pumps are operating.
o Control enclosures are intact and controllers are powered and responding to inputs.
o Controller activated zone control, zone sequence, and zone duration is operational.
o Rain sensors are intact and functioning.
o Valves are opened and closed to confirm proper function, either manually at the valve
box or at the controller.
o Spray patterns deliver complete water coverage while avoiding overspray.
o Water meters are registering flow and water consumption readings are recorded.
Valve boxes shall be kept fully accessible and clear of debris inside, with lids fully closed when
not being serviced.
Valve assemblies shall be inspected and cleaned, with sprinkler heads, nozzles, and screens
cleared and adjusted.
Only County-approved replacement parts may be used and only matched precipitation head
replacements may be installed. All irrigation parts shall be supplied by Collier County under a
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separate annual contract. The landscape contractor must arrange for pickup or delivery in
accordance with the Division’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Repairs to defective or non-operational controllers shall be performed only after direct
consultation with the Irrigation Project Manager.
Major repairs are not included in the weekly irrigation service. These include repairs to valves,
controllers, electrical wiring and main lines. Prior to proceeding, major repairs shall be evaluated
and quoted separately and may be sourced separately from others.
Reporting
A complete Monthly Irrigation Maintenance Report (Attachment) shall be filled-in by the
Contractor and submitted to the Project Manager no later than the third business day after the last
service week of each month. (Part of the Monthly Landscape Maintenance Report).
The Project Manager shall have the option to require a weekly submission, no later than the
Tuesday following the maintenance week.
The Contractor shall be available for on-site inspection in the MSTU to verify work completed or
to review open issues at the Project Managers request.
ORNAMENTAL & TURF SPRAYING
Application
Spraying of trees, shrubs, plants, and turf is to be performed by the Contractor, who must be
certified to apply the chemicals (pesticides) used.
If the primary Contractor is not certified, a certified sub-contractor may be hired upon approval
by the Project Manager and at no additional cost to the MSTU.
Every insecticide, fungicide, and herbicide chemical to be applied shall be approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency for its intended use and manner of application.
The rate of application shall conform to specifications on the manufacture's labels.
Applications shall be performed when the plant material is dry.
Special applications may be performed after prior approval of the Project Manager
Schedule
Spraying may be performed upon prior approval by the Project Manager.
Time frames:
Trees, Shrubs, Groundcovers, Turf
Chemical General
Insecticide As-needed
Fungicide As-needed
Beds
Chemical General Pre-emergent Post-emergent
Herbicide As-needed Feb Sep Nov Jan Mar
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Turf
Chemical General Pre-emergent Post-emergent
Herbicide As-needed Feb Sep Nov Jan Mar
Records
Records must be kept of all chemical (pesticide) applications, including:
o Name of person performing the application.
o Trade name & manufacturer.
o Date & time of application.
o Weather conditions.
CANOPY TREE AND PALM PRUNING
All canopy trees and palms shall be pruned on a regular schedule to create and maintain a fifteen-foot
(15’) canopy clearance over the roadways and a ten-foot (10’) canopy clearance over all pathways.
Within this specification, the term “canopy’ shall be defined as any large shrub, tree, or palm with
foliage at a height of ten-feet (10’) and above.
The portion of the canopy situated below ten feet (10’) shall be maintained weekly, as described
in the General Trimming & Pruning section of this specification.
Work shall be performed in a professional manner in accordance with acceptable trade standards
and practices.
Under story plantings shall be protected during pruning.
Pruning shall be accomplished using a pole saw, ladder, boom truck or lift.
Pruning shall not be accomplished by climbing.
All debris from the pruning shall be removed and the site shall be left in a clean and neat
condition.
Canopy Trees
Canopy Trees shall be selectively pruned:
o With guidance from a professional Certified Arborist.
o Two (2) times per year to maintain clearance.
o One (1) time per year for structural pruning.
o To thin cross branching and to shape the trees.
o The work shall be done in a professional manner. Any damaged materials or any
incorrect pruning shall result in replacement of that material at the expense of the
Contractor.
Palms
Canopy Palms, including those identified as self-cleaning, shall be selectively pruned:
o with guidance of a professional Certified Arborist.
o four (4) times per year to maintain a neat and cleaned appearance.
o to remove all nuts, seed pods, and seed stalks.
o to remove dead lower fronds while leaving live, healthy fronds intact.
o with fronds cut close to the petiole base without damaging living trunk tissue.
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If live fronds need to be removed, including below the nine (9) o’clock - three (3) o’clock level
from the base of the palm’s bud or trunk, prior approval shall be obtained from the Project
Manager.
FERTILIZER
Application
Fertilizer is supplied by Collier County under a separate annual contract at the time of application
with delivery coordinated by the receiving Contractor.
Fertilizing shall be performed twice a year in the months of October-November and April-May,
outside of the rainy season.
Slow release formulations shall be used when available.
Fertilizer shall be broadcast throughout the designated medians, planting beds, and turf areas.
Tree bases and pit areas shall be fertilized evenly so as not to produce a fertilizer ring.
Shrubs and groundcovers shall have the fertilizer blown or fan raked off the foliage following the
broadcast application.
Fertilizers shall be removed from curbs, sidewalks, and any surfaces where staining may occur.
MULCH
Application
Mulch is supplied by Collier County under a separate annual contract at the time of application
with delivery coordinated by the receiving Contractor.
The timetable for installing mulch shall be on an as-needed basis, upon direction by MSTU
Project Manager.
All designated plant beds shall be mulched by covering all unplanted areas in bed.
The areas to receive mulch shall be raked to establish a level base.
Areas to receive an initial application of mulch shall have mulch evenly distributed to provide a
three inch (3") non-compacted or unsettled depth, measured from the base.
Areas to be re-mulched shall have mulch evenly distributed to provide a two inch (2")
non-compacted or unsettled depth, measured from the base.
Mulch shall be kept 2” to 3” away from soft ornamental plant stems such as Lillys to help prevent
fungus.
Mulch shall not be placed over valves or valve boxes that are located within mulched areas.
All adjacent areas not mulched (curbs, sidewalks, roadways, etc.) shall be cleared of any mulch or
foreign debris.
Upon completion of mulching, all excess material, bags and foreign debris shall be collected and
disposed of by the Contractor, leaving the overall landscape in a neat and orderly condition.
PRESSURE CLEANING
High pressure water cleaning of brick, concrete, pavement, or other hard surfaces may be
requested as-needed.
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Pressure cleaning shall be performed at the direction of the Project Manager on a time &
materials basis, quoted by the Contractor and approved in advance upon issuance of a Notice-to-
Proceed (NTP).
Damage to pressure cleaning area shall be promptly to the Project Manager for evaluation.
Brick Paver maintenance includes all pavers at bench sitting areas #1 thru #6.
MATAINENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT)
The Contractor shall verify current MOT certification and comply with the requirements of
Collier County’s Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Policy, available from the county Risk
Management Division.
The Contractor shall utilize adequate barricades, warning devices, and the necessary safety
equipment according to Collier County Right-of-Way Ordinance.
Flagmen are required when two-way traffic is obstructed.
Blocking of a public right-of-way (ROW) or street, except under extreme emergency conditions,
shall not be permitted without prior approval of the Project Manager and arrangements made with
agencies having jurisdiction over the street to be closed.
For safe worker visibility; approved bright day-glow red/yellow/orange colored safety vests
(Class 3) shall be worn by employees when servicing the area.
REPORTS
Reports shall be written in English.
Each e-mailed to the Project Manager and Designees prior to submission of monthly invoices for
payment.
Report sheets (Attached) in County format will be provided to the Contractor for this purpose.
Contractor’s format may be acceptable, upon review and approval by the Project Manager.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
The Contractor shall attend all monthly MSTU Advisory Committee meetings to discuss the
ongoing of the Landscape and Irrigation, per the weekly reports, and answer any resulting
questions.
There shall be no additional charge for attendance at these meetings.
If the Contractor fails to attend the monthly meetings without an excused absence, an amount
equal to two (2) hours at the supervision labor rate as listed on the Quote Page shall be deducted
from the Contractor’s monthly invoice.
The Contractor shall be available for on-site inspection in the MSTU to verify work completed or
to review open issues at the Project Managers request.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Contractor shall identify a singular point of contact with radio, cellular phone and e-mail for
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