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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to exempt from formal competition and approve Contract #10-5466 with
de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., for General Legal Services for the Public Utilities Division.
Project No. 71058, "Water Legal Services."
OBJECTIVE: The public purpose is to retain legal services to assist the Collier County Water-
Sewer District in specialized areas of Florida water law.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Public Utilities Division is in need of specialized legal services to
ensure the County's interests are promoted and protected in matters arising under the jurisdiction
of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP), such as:
1. Representing the Collier County Water-Sewer District regarding Water Use Planning and
Water Use Permitting issues before the SFWMD and other regulatory agencies.
2. Representing the Collier County Water-Sewer District regarding rulemaking issues
before the SFWMD, including but not limited to water use permit, water conservation,
water reservations, water availability, and minimum flows and levels regarding acquiring
freshwater and brackish sources.
3. Representing the Collier County Water-Sewer District regarding permlttmg for all
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, reclaimed water reuse, and irrigation quality
water permits issued by the FDEP, the SFWMD and other state, federal or local agencies.
4. Representing the Collier County Water-Sewer District regarding rulemaking issues
governing potable water, wastewater treatment and disposal, reclaimed water reuse, and
irrigation quality water.
5. Legal advice and services (including procedures) regarding utility, environmental
permitting, and legislative issues involving the Collier County Water-Sewer District.
Those services will require specialized knowledge of SFWMD rules, water reservations,
minimum flows and levels, water supply plans, guidance documents and technical reports, the
United States Environmental Protection Agency and its oversight role of the FDEP, the United
States Army Corps of Engineers, the FDEP in its oversight role of the SFWMD, and Collier
County's Land Development Code and Growth Management Plan.
Under Section VII.G of the County's Purchasing Policy, the procurement oflegal services can be
exempted by the Board from formal competition at the request of the County Manager or County
Attorney. Staff is recommending exempting this contract from formal competition for the
following reasons:
I. The legal firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P .A., has been actively involved in these matters
on behalf of the Collier County Water-Sewer District for more than four years and played
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an important role in the Picayune Strand Water Reservation Rule and the modification of
Collier County's water use permit in June 2009. The permit in question is scheduled for
a five year cornpliance review in 2011 and the increased freshwater allocation is
scheduled to expire in 2013. Changing legal representation at this time would be
disadvantageous and could potentially add to the cost ofthese legal services.
2. This legal firm is recognized statewide as having specialized knowledge on these and
other utility-related matters.
Staff has negotiated and reached agreement with de la Parte and Gilbert, P.A., and recommends
award of this contract to that firm. The time frame for this contract is one year from the date of
execution, with three additional one year renewals,
This project is included in the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Update as Project No. 71058,
"Water Legal Services" (Table 8-2, page 3 of 5, line 110). This Master Plan Update was adopted
by the Board of Collier County Commissioners on June 24, 2008, under Item 10(B) and is
consistent with the current FY 2010 Capital Improvement budget approved by the Board on
September 24,2009.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in project No, 71058, "Water Legal Services," Fund
412; "Water User Fees."
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This matter has been reviewed by the County Attorney and is
legally sufficient for Board action. The Board has the authority under Section Vll.G of the
County's Purchasing Policy to exempt the procurement of these legal services from formal
competition. The County Attorney's Office concurs with staff that this firm possesses the
specialized legal knowledge to provide the identified legal services-SRT.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management
Plan standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners, as Ex-officio the
Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District:
Approve an exemption from formal competition as provided for under Section VIl.G of
the Purchasing Policy in order to enter into an agreement with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.,
to provide specialized legal services to the Collier County Water-Sewer District in the
area of Florida water law.
· Authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the County Attorney approved contract.
Prepared by: Phil Gramatges, Interim Director, Public Utilities Planning and Project
Management Department.
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AGREEMENT
10-5466 "General Legal Services for Public Utilities"
THIS AGREEMENT, rnade and entered into on this _ day of March, 2010, by and
between de la Parte & Gilbert, P. A., authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose
business address is 101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 3400, Post Office Box 2350, Tampa, Florida
33601-2350, hereinafter called the "Consultant" and Collier County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, Collier County, Naples, hereinafter called the "County":
WITNESSETH:
1. COMMENCEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon Board approval. The
initial contract term shall be for a one (1) year period, commencing on contract
execution and terminating one year from that date. The County may, at its discretion
and with the consent of the Consultant, renew the Agreement under all of the terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. The
County shall give the Consultant written notice of the County's intention to extend the
Agreement term not less than ten (10) days prior to the end of the Agreement term then
in effect.
2. STATEMENT OF WORK. The Consultant shall provide professional legal services in
accordance with Exhibit" A", Scope of Services, referred to herein and made an integral
part of this Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the
parties and any modifications to this Agreement shall be mutually agreed upon in
writing by the Consultant and the County, in cornpliance with the County Purchasing
Policy and Administrative Procedures in effect at the time such services are authorized.
3. COMPENSATION: The County shall pay the Consultant for the performance of this
Agreement upon completion or partial completion of work tasks pursuant to the hourly
rates as set forth in Exhibit "B", together with the Travel and Reimbursable Expenses as
defined in this Agreement. Invoices shall be submitted not more frequently than once
per month. Any modifications to the compensation shall be in writing, as approved in
advance by the County.
Payment will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and upon approval by the
County project manager or his designee, and in compliance with Section 218.70, Fla.
Stats., otherwise known as the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act".
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3.2 Consultant agrees to furnish to the County, after the end of each calendar rnonth, a
comprehensive and itemized statement of charges for the Services performed and
rendered by Consultant during that time period, and for any County authorized
reirnbursable expenses as herein below defined, incurred and/ or paid by Consultant
during that time period. The monthly statement shall be in such form and supported
by such documentation as may be required by the County. All such statements shall be
on Consultant's letterhead and shall indicate the Purchase Order Number, its Federal
Ernployer Identification Number, a listing of all costs, expenses, vouchers, invoices and
other documentary evidence that will describe in reasonable detail the basis for
expenditures for which reimbursement is sought. Payment may be withheld for failure
of the Consultant to comply with a term, condition or requirement of this Agreement.
3.3 Travel and Reimbursable Expenses during the term of this Agreement shall be
approved in advance in writing by the County. Allowable travel expenses include those
authorized in writing, except for local travel within Collier or Lee Counties, and all
Contract-related mileage for trips that are from or to destinations outside of Collier or
Lee Counties as approved by the County. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed as per
Section 112.061 Fla. Stats.
Reimbursements shall be at the following rates:
Mileage $0.445 per mile or maximum rate
allowable under Section 112.061, Fla.
Stat.
Breakfast $6.00 or maximum rate allowable under
Section 112.061, Fla. Stat.
Lunch $11.00 or maximum rate allowable
under Section 112.061, Fla. Stat.
Dinner $19.00 or maximum rate allowable
under Section 112.061, Fla. Stat.
Airfare Actual ticket cost limited to tourist or
coach class fare.
Rental car Actual rental cost limited to compact or
standard-size vehicles.
Lodging Actual cost of lodging at single
occupancy rate with a cap of no more
than $150.00 per night.
Parking Actual cost of parking
Taxi or Airport Actual cost of either taxi or airport
Limousine limousine
3.4 Reimbursable items other than travel expenses shall be limited to the following:
copies, exhibits, court reporter fees, telephone long-distance charges, cell phone charges,
photocopying charges and postage related to the litigation. Other items related to the
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provision of services may be paid on request if approved in advance in writing by the
County, Reirnbursable items will be paid only after Consultant has provided all receipts.
Consultant shall be responsible for all other costs and expenses associated with activities
and solicitations undertaken pursuant to this Agreernent.
4. SALES TAX. Consultant shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes
associated with the Work or portions thereof, which are applicable during the
performance of the Work.
5. NOTICES. All notices from the County to the Consultant shall be deerned duly served
if rnailed or faxed to the Consultant at the following Address:
Edward P. de la Parte, Jr.
De la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.
101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 3400,
Post Office Box 2350,
Tampa, Florida 33601-2350
Telephone: 813-229-2775
Fax: 813-229-2712
All Notices from the Consultant to the County shall be deerned duly served if rnailed or
faxed to the County to:
Collier County Government Center
Purchasing Department - Purchasing Building
3301 Tamiami Trail, East
Naples, Florida 34112
Attention: Steve Carnell, Purchasing/GS Director
Telephone: 239-252-8371
Facsimile: 239-252-6584
The Consultant and the County may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification. All notices under this Agreement rnust be in
writing.
6. NO PARTNERSHIP. Nothing herein contained shall create or be construed as creating a
partnership between the County and the Consultant or to constitute the Consultant as an
agent of the County.
7. PERMITS: LICENSES: TAXES. In compliance with Section 218.80, F.5., all permits
necessary for the prosecution of the Work shall be obtained by the Consultant. Payment
for all such permits issued by the County shall be processed internally by the County. All
non-County permits necessary for the prosecution of the Work shall be procured and
paid for by the Consultant. The Consultant shall also be solely responsible for payment
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of any and all taxes levied on the Consultant. In addition, the Consultant shall comply
with all rules, regulations and laws of Collier County, the State of Florida, or the U. S.
Government, and the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar now in force or hereafter adopted.
The Consultant agrees to comply with all laws governing the responsibility of an
ernployer with respect to persons ernployed by the Consultant.
8. NO IMPROPER USE. The Consultant will not use, nor suffer or permit any person to
use in any manner whatsoever, County facilities for any improper, immoral or offensive
purpose, or for any purpose in violation of any federal, state, county or municipal
ordinance, rule, order or regulation, or of any governmental rule or regulation now in
effect or hereafter enacted or adopted. In the event of such violation by the Consultant or
if the County or its authorized representative shall deem any conduct on the part of the
Consultant to be objectionable or improper, the County shall have the right to suspend
the contract of the Consultant. Should the Consultant fail to correct any such violation,
conduct, or practice to the satisfaction of the County within twenty-four (24) hours after
receiving notice of such violation, conduct, or practice, such suspension to continue until
the violation is cured. The Consultant further agrees not to commence operation during
the suspension period until the violation has been corrected to the satisfaction of the
County.
9. TERMINATION. Should the Consultant be found to have failed to perform his services
in a manner satisfactory to the County as per this Agreement, the County may terminate
said 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.
10. NO DISCRIMINATION. The Consultant agrees that there shall be no discrimination as
to race, sex, color, creed or national origin regarding the delivery of services under this
Agreement.
11. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall provide insurance as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation: Insurance covering all employees meeting Statutory
Limits in compliance with the applicable state and federal laws.
B. Professional Liabilitv: The Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect,
during the life of this Agreement, Standard Professional Liability Issuance with
limits not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) each occurrence with a
maximum deductable of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
C. Special Requirements: Certificates of Insurance, satisfactory to Collier County
evidencing all such coverages shall be furnished to Collier County immediately
upon executive of this Agreement, with complete copies to be furnished upon
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Collier County's request. Renewal certificates shall be sent to the County thirty (30)
days prior to any expiration date. There shall be a thirty (30) day notification to
Collier County in the event of cancellation or modification of any stipulated
insurance coverage.
12. INDEMNIFICATION. To the maximum extent perrnitted by Florida law, the Consultant
shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its officers and ernployees from any
and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness,
or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Consultant or anyone employed or utilized by
the Consultant in the perforrnance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation
shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which
otherwise may be available to an indemnified party or person described in this
paragraph. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement. To the extent considered necessary by County, any sums
due Consultant under this Agreement may be retained by County until all of County's
c1arns for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement have been settled or otherwise
resolved; and any arnount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by
County.
This section does not pertain to any incident arising from the sole negligence of
Collier County.
13. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. This Agreement shall be administered on behalf of
the County by the Public Utilities Division.
14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Consultant represents that it presently has no interest and
shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner
with the performance of services required hereunder. Consultant further represents that
no persons having any such interest shall be employed to perform those services.
15. COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS CONTRACT. This Contract consists of the attached
component parts, all of which are as fully a part of the contract as if herein set out
verbatim: Exhibit A, Scope of Services and Exhibit B Hourly Rates, Insurance Certificate.
16. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION. It is further understood and agreed by and between
the parties herein that this agreernent is subject to appropriation by the Board of County
Commissioners.
17. PROHIBITION OF GIFTS TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES. No organization or individual
shall offer or give, either directly or indirectly, any favor, gift, loan, fee, service or other
item of value to any County employee, as set forth in Chapter 112, Part III, Florida
Statutes, Collier County Ethics Ordinance No. 2004-05, and County Administrative
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Procedure 5311. Violation of this provision may result in one or more of the following
consequences: a. Prohibition by the individual, firm, and/ or any employee of the firm
from contact with County staff for a specified period of time; b. Prohibition by the
individual and/ or firm from doing business with the County for a specified period of
time, including but not limited to: submitting bids, RFP, and/ or quotes; and, c.
immediate termination of any contract held by the individual and/ or firm for cause.
18. IMMIGRATION LAW COMPLIANCE. By executing and entering into this agreement,
the Consultant is formally acknowledging without exception or stipulation that it is fully
responsible for complying with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.s.e. 1324, et seq. and regulations relating thereto, as either
rnay be amended. Failure by the Consultant to comply with the laws referenced herein
shall constitute a breach of this agreement and the County shall have the discretion to
unilaterally terminate this agreement immediately.
19. VENUE. Any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreement against the other
party relating to or arising out of this Agreement rnust be brought in the appropriate
federal or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive
jurisdiction on all such matters.
20. AGREEMENT TERMS. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void, invalid, or
otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining portion of this Agreement
shall remain in effect.
21. ADDITIONAL ITEMS/SERVICES. Additional items and/ or services may be added to
this contract upon satisfactory negotiation of price by the County and Consultant.
22. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Prior to the initiation of any action or proceeding permitted
by this Agreement to resolve disputes between the parties, the parties shall make a
good faith effort to resolve any such disputes by negotiation. The negotiation shall be
attended by representatives of Consultant with full decision-making authority and by
County's staff person who would make the presentation of any settlement reached
during negotiations to County for approval. Failing resolution, and prior to the
commencement of depositions in any litigation between the parties arising out of this
Agreement, the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through Mediation before an
agreed-upon Circuit Court Mediator certified by the State of Florida. The mediation
shall be attended by representatives of Consultant with full decision-making authority
and by County's staff person who would make the presentation of any settlernent
reached at mediation to County's board for approval. Should either party fail to submit
to mediation as required hereunder, the other party may obtain a court order requiring
mediation under section 44.102, Fla. Stat.
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Any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreernent against the other party
relating to or arising out of this Agreernent must be brought in the appropriate federal
or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive
jurisdiction on all such matters.
23. KEY PERSONNEUPROTECT STAFFING: The proposer's personnel and rnanagement
to be utilized for this project shall be knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. The
County reserves the right to perform investigations as rnay be deemed necessary to
insure that competent persons will be utilized in the performance of the contract.
Selected firm shall assign as many people as necessary to complete the services on a
tirnely basis, and each person assigned shall be available for an amount of time
adequate to rneet the requirement of the engagement. Firm shall not change Key
Personnel unless the following conditions are met: (1) Proposed replacements have
substantially the sarne or better qualifications and/or experience. (2) that the County is
notified in writing as far in advance as possible. Firm shall make commercially
reasonable efforts to notify Collier County within seven (7) days of the change. The
County retains final approval of proposed replacement personnel.
23.2 Multiple Attorney Assignments. The County acknowledges that, from time to
tirne, it may be advisable for Consultant to assign more than one attorney to a project.
Nevertheless, in order to ensure that such multiple attorney assignments are efficient
and cost-effective for the County, Consultant agrees to the following procedures and
billing lirnitations for multiple attorney assignments.
a. A primary attorney will be identified for projects. In practice, this means that
generally only the primary attorney will meet or communicate directly with County
personnel or attend meetings, hearings, or other proceedings on behalf of the
County, except in instances of emergency or where in the responsible professional
judgment of Consultant the requirements of the project warrant a multiple attorney
presence at such proceedings.
b. Attorneys assigned to a project other than the primary attorney will be less senior
attorneys with lower billing rates unless the additional attorney(s) has/have a
demonstrated expertise that will demonstrably enhance the value and efficiency of
the legal services being provided to the County.
c. Consultant agrees that internal or in-house conferences among multiple attorneys
assigned to a project or case shall be kept to the absolute minimurn necessary for the
professionally responsible provision of the legal services in question.
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24. PUBLIC RECORDS AND INSPECTION. If the Florida Public Records Act (Chapter
119, Fla. Stat) is determined by County to be applicable to Consultant's records,
Consultant shall comply with all requirements thereof, however, no confidentiality or
non-disclosure requirement of either federal or state law shall be violated by
Consultant. Upon the request of the County, Consultant shall return documents to
County upon termination of any matter for which Consultant has provided
representation to the County. With regard to those materials which remain in the
possession of Consultant, Consultant shall preserve and rnake available those materials,
at reasonable times for examination and audit by County, for a period of three (3) years
after terrnination of this Agreement.
25, OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. Any and all reports, photographs, surveys, and
other data and documents provided or created in connection with this Agreement are
and shall remain the property of County. In the event of termination of this Agreement,
any reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and documents prepared by
Consultant, whether finished or unfinished, shall become the property of County and
shall be delivered by Consultant to the County within seven (7) days of termination of
this Agreement by either party. Any compensation due to Consultant shall be withheld
until all documents are received as provided herein.
26. WAIVER OF BREACH AND MATERIALITY. Failure by County to enforce any
provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the provision or
rnodifications of this Agreement. A waiver of any breach of a provision of this
Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be
construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.
27. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is an independent contractor under this
Agreement. Services provided by Consultant shall be subject to the supervision of
Consultant, and such services shall not be provided by Consultant as officers,
employees, or agents of County. The parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their
intent to create any rights or obligations in any third person or party under this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Consultant and the County, have each, respectively, by an
authorized person or agent, hereunder set their hands and seals on the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST:
Dwight E. Brock, Clerk of Courts
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Dated:
(SEAL)
By:
Fred W. Coyle, Chairman
de la Parte & Gilbert, P. A.
Consultant
By:
First Witness
Signature
tTypel print witness namet
Second Witness
Typed signature and title
tTypel print witness namet
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
(SRT)
Assistant County Attorney
Print Name
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Exhibit U AU
Scope of Work
10-5466 General Legal Services for Public Utilities
This Agreernent is for the purpose of procuring specialized Legal Services for Public
Utilities on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to, those described below.
1. Representing Collier County regarding Water Use Planning and Water Use Permitting
issues before the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD); advice on permit
application preparation, addressing water conservation requirement issues, addressing
environmental impacts, processing Water Use Permit applications through the SFWMD
and other regulatory agencies, assisting the County with respect to the 5-year
compliance review under its Water Use Permit and obtaining favorable approvals from
the SFWMD and other regulatory agencies regarding acquisition of freshwater sources;
and coordination with the proposed Florida Legislation, if any, related to matters of
freshwater resource use competition from the CERP Water Reservations process of the
SFWMD (affecting freshwater resource availability). .specifically, the following services
will be required:
2. Representing Collier County regarding rulemaking issues before the South Florida
Water Managernent District (SFWMD), including but not limited to water use permit,
water conservation, water reservations, water availability and minimum flows and
levels regarding acquiring freshwater and brackish sources; and coordination with
current or newly proposed State of Florida legislation and rulemaking, if any, related to
matters of water availability for potable water supply or for matters relating to
freshwater resource use competition from the Water Reservations process of the
SFWMD affecting freshwater resource availability.
3. Representing Collier County regarding permitting for all wastewater treatment and
disposal facilities, reclaimed water reuse and irrigation quality water permits issued by
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the SFWMD and other state,
federal or local agencies; advice on permit application preparation, addressing
conditions for issuance and obtaining favorable approvals from the regulatory agencies;
and coordination with any existing or proposed Florida Legislation.
4. Representing Collier County regarding rulemaking issues governing wastewater
treatment and disposal, reclaimed water reuse and irrigation quality water.h
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5. Legal advice and services (including procedure) regarding general utility,
environmental perrnitting and legislative issues involving Collier County.
6. The County anticipates that these services will generally be limited to issues and
processes that will involve "administrative law" and support of the County's
applications and related requests before all agencies."
7. These services will require a thorough working knowledge of the Lower West Coast
Water Supply Plan and updates, Knowledge of SFWMD and FDEP water conservation
requirements, programs of the South Florida Water) Management District's
(SFWMD's) Governing Board, including its Pre-CERP (Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan) Guidance Memorandum, issues regarding inter-district transfers of
groundwater, implernentation of CERP pursuant to Federal and/ or Florida Law, the
United States Environmental Protection Agency and its oversight role of the DEP, the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection in its oversight role of the SFWMD, and the County's Land Development
Code and the County's Growth Management Plan
8. The firm and/or individual attorney shall be responsible for knowledge of, and
compliance with, all relative local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
9. The County reserves the right to order such services from the firm or
individual as may be required during said period, but does not guarantee that any
minimurn or maximurn amount of services will be ordered (assigned) during the term
of the contract. Service assignments shall be at the sole discretion of the County.
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Professional Category
Edward de la Parte, Jr.
Other Shareholders
Associate Attorneys
Law Clerks
Paralegals
Exhibit "B"
Fee Schedule
10-5466 General Legal Services for Public Utilities
Hourlv Fee
$300.00
$250.00
$200.00
$100.00
$ 90.00
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Item Number:
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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16C7
Recommendation to exempt from formal competition and approve Contract #1 0-5466 with de
la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., for General Legal Services for the Public Utilities Division. Project
No. 71058, Water Legal Services.
3/23/20109:00:00 AM
Date
Prepared By
Phil E. Gramalges, P.E.
Public Utilities Division
Project Manager, Principal
Public Utilities Engineering
319120109:55:01 AM
Date
Approved By
Phil E. Gramalges, P.E.
Public Utilities Division
Project Manager, Principal
Public Utilities Engineering
319/20109:59 AM
Date
Approved By
Thomas Wides
Public Utilities Division
Director ~ Operations Support - PUD
Utilities Finance Operations
3191201010:34 AM
Date
Approved By
Kelsey Ward
Administrative Services
Division
Manager - Contracts Administration
Purchasing & General Services
3/9120103:41 PM
Approved By
Date
Scott R. Teach
County Attorney
Deputy County Attorney
County Attorney
319/2010 4:58 PM
Date
Approved By
Steve Carnell
Administrative Services
Division
Director - Purchasing/General Services
Purchasing & General Services
3/10/201010:14 AM
Date
Approved By
James W. Delony
County Attorney
County Attorney
311012010 12:40 PM
Date
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
3111120108:16 AM
Date
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
31111201010:25AM
Approved By
Susan Usher
Office of Management &
Budget
Management/Budget Analyst, Senior
Office of Management & Budget
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Date
3/15/20108:34 PM
Mark Isackson
Date
Approved By
Office of Management &
Budget
Management/Budget Analyst, Senior
Office of Management & Budget
3/16/20109:38 AM