#23-8069 (Tree Scaping of Naples, Inc.) FIXED TERM SERVICE
MULTI-CONTRACTOR AWARD AGREEMENT
# 23-8069
for
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this 2- ' }4" day of Arc 1 20 23
by and between TREE SCAPING OF NAPLES INC.
authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose business address is
1180 23rd Street SW, Naples, FL 34117 , (the "Contractor")
and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (the "County"):
WITNESSETH:
1. AGREEMENT TERM. The Agreement shall be for a three ( 3 ) year period,
commencing ■ upon the date of Board approval; of en and
terminating on three ( 3 ) year(s) from that date or until all outstanding Purchase
Order(s) issued prior to the expiration of the Agreement period have been completed or
terminated.
The County may, at its discretion and with the consent of the Contractor, renew the
Agreement under all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement for
two ( 2 ) additional one ( 1 ) year(s) periods. The County shall give the
Contractor written notice of the County's intention to renew the Agreement term prior to
the end of the Agreement term then in effect.
The County Manager, or his designee, may, at his discretion, extend the Agreement
under all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement for up to one hundred
and eighty (180) days. The County Manager, or his designee, shall give the Contractor
written notice of the County's intention to extend the Agreement term prior to the end of
the Agreement term then in effect.
2. COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall commence the work upon
issuance of a ❑■ Purchase Order ❑ Notice to Proceed.
3. STATEMENT OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the
terms and conditions of ■ Invitation to Bid (ITB)
Other ( }# 23-8069 ,
including all Attachment(s), Exhibit(s) and Addenda and the Contractor's proposal
referred to herein and made an integral part of this Agreement.
IN The Contractor shall also provide services in accordance with Exhibit A — Scope of
Services attached hereto.
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3.1 This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and any
modifications to this Agreement shall be mutually agreed upon in writing by the Parties,
in compliance with the County's Procurement Ordinance, as amended, and Procurement
Procedures in effect at the time such services are authorized.
3.2 ■n The procedure for obtaining Work under this Agreement is outlined in Exhibit A-
Scope of Services attached hereto.
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4. THE AGREEMENT SUM. The County shall pay the Contractor for the performance of
this Agreement based on Exhibit B- Fee Schedule, attached hereto and the price
methodology as defined in Section 4.1. Payment will be made upon receipt of a proper
invoice and upon approval by the County's Contract Administrative Agent/Project
Manager, and in compliance with Chapter 218, Fla. Stats., otherwise known as the "Local
Government Prompt Payment Act".
4.1 Price Methodology (as selected below):
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n Time and Materials: The County agrees to pay the contractor for the amount of labor
time spent by the contractor's employees and subcontractors to perform the work(number
of hours times hourly rate), and for materials and equipment used in the project (cost of
materials plus the contractor's markup). This methodology is generally used in projects in
which it is not possible to accurately estimate the size of the project, or when it is expected
that the project requirements would most likely change. As a general business practice,
these contracts include back-up documentation of costs; invoices would include number
of hours worked and billing rate by position (and not company (or subcontractor)
timekeeping or payroll records), material or equipment invoices, and other reimbursable
documentation for the project.
■I Unit Price: The County agrees to pay a firm total fixed price (inclusive of all costs,
including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, etc.) for a repetitive product or service
delivered (i.e. installation price per ton, delivery price per package or carton, etc.). The
invoice must identify the unit price and the number of units received (no contractor
inventory or cost verification).
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4.2 Any County agency may obtain services under this Agreement, provided
sufficient funds are included in their budget(s).
4.3 Payments will be made for 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 the Agreement. 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.
4.4 The County, or any duly authorized agents or representatives of the County, shall
have the right to conduct an audit of Contractor's books and records to verify the accuracy
of the Contractor's claim with respect to Contractor's costs associated with any Payment
Application, Change Order, or Work Directive Change.
4.5 n : Travel and
Reimbursable Expenses must be approved in advance in writing by the County. Travel
t-tl e-fetteewing rates:
Wedge $0.44.5 per mile
Bicealifast $6-88
h unch $-1• -OO
Dinner $49.00
class-fare
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responsible for all other costs and expenses associated with activities and solicitations
undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.
5. SALES TAX. Contractor 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. Collier County, Florida as a political subdivision of the State of Florida, is
exempt from the payment of Florida sales tax to its vendors under Chapter 212, Florida
Statutes, Certificate of Exemption # 85-8015966531C.
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6. NOTICES. All notices from the County to the Contractor shall be deemed duly served if
mailed or emailed to the Contractor at the following:
Company Name: TREE SCAPING OF NAPLES INC.
Address: 1180 23rd Street SW
Naples, FL 34117
Authorized Agent: Gustavo Leon, President
Attention Name & Title:
Telephone: (239) 331-3103
E-Mail(s): treescapingnaples@hotmail.com
All Notices from the Contractor to the County shall be deemed duly served if mailed or
emailed to the County to:
Board of County Commissioners for Collier County, Florida
Division Director: Trinity Scott, Department Head
Division Name: Road Maintenance
Address: 4800 Davis Blvd.
Naples, FL 34104
Administrative Agent/PM: Melissa Pearson, Contract Administration Specialist
Telephone: (239) 252-5591
E-Mail(s): Melissa.Pearson@CollierCountyFL.Gov
The Contractor and the County may change the above mailing address at any time upon
giving the other party written notification. All notices under this Agreement must be in
writing.
7. NO PARTNERSHIP. Nothing herein contained shall create or be construed as creating a
partnership between the County and the Contractor or to constitute the Contractor as an
agent of the County.
8. PERMITS: LICENSES: TAXES. In compliance with Section 218.80, F.S., all permits
necessary for the prosecution of the Work shall be obtained by the Contractor. The County
will not be obligated to pay for any permits obtained by Subcontractors.
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 Contractor. The Contractor shall also be solely responsible
for payment of any and all taxes levied on the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor shall
comply with all rules, regulations and laws of Collier County, the State of Florida, or the
U. S. Government now in force or hereafter adopted. The Contractor agrees to comply
with all laws governing the responsibility of an employer with respect to persons employed
by the Contractor.
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9. NO IMPROPER USE. The Contractor 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 Contractor or if the
County or its authorized representative shall deem any conduct on the part of the
Contractor to be objectionable or improper, the County shall have the right to suspend the
Agreement of the Contractor. Should the Contractor 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 Contractor further agrees not to commence operation during
the suspension period until the violation has been corrected to the satisfaction of the
County.
10. TERMINATION. Should the Contractor 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 for cause; further the County may terminate this Agreement for
convenience with a thirty (30) day written notice. The County shall be the sole judge of
non-performance.
In the event that the County terminates this Agreement, Contractor's recovery against the
County shall be limited to that portion of the Agreement Amount earned through the date
of termination. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any other or further recovery against
the County, including, but not limited to, any damages or any anticipated profit on portions
of the services not performed.
11. NO DISCRIMINATION. The Contractor agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to
race, sex, color, creed or national origin or any other class protected by federal or Florida
law.
12. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall provide insurance as follows:
A. • Commercial General Liability: Coverage shall have minimum limits of
$ 1,000,000 Per Occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate for Bodily Injury Liability
and Property Damage Liability. The General Aggregate Limit shall be endorsed to apply
per project. This shall include Premises and Operations; Independent Contractors;
Products and Completed Operations and Contractual Liability.
B. n Business Auto Liability: Coverage shall have minimum limits of$ 1,000,000
Per Occurrence, Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage
Liability. This shall include: Owned Vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles and
Employee Non-Ownership.
C. ❑■ Workers' Compensation: Insurance covering all employees meeting Statutory
Limits in compliance with the applicable state and federal laws. The coverage must
include Employers' Liability with a minimum limit of$ 1,000,000 for each accident.
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Agreement. Contractor waives its right of rccovcry against County as to any claims under
this insurance. Such insurance shall have limits of not less than $ each
claim and aggregate.
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shall have minimum limits of$ per claim.
6- ❑ 4-Coverage
shall have minimum limits of$ per claim.
14- ❑ :Gaver-age
shall have minimum limits of$ per claim.
Special Requirements: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, OR, Board of
County Commissioners in Collier County, OR, Collier County Government shall be listed
as the Certificate Holder and included as an "Additional Insured" on the Insurance
Certificate for Commercial General Liability where required. This insurance shall be
primary and non-contributory with respect to any other insurance maintained by, or
available for the benefit of, the Additional Insured and the Contractor's policy shall be
endorsed accordingly.
Current, valid insurance policies meeting the requirement herein identified shall be
maintained by Contractor during the duration of this Agreement. The Contractor shall
provide County with certificates of insurance meeting the required insurance provisions.
Renewal certificates shall be sent to the County thirty (30) days prior to any expiration
date. Coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or allowed to expire until
the greater of thirty (30) days prior written notice, or in accordance with policy provisions.
Contractor shall also notify 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 Contractor from its insurer, and nothing contained herein
shall relieve Contractor of this requirement to provide notice.
Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the same insurance
requirements that the Contractor is required to meet.
13. INDEMNIFICATION. To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the Contractor
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its officers and employees from
any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, whether resulting from any claimed breach of this
Agreement by Contractor, any statutory or regulatory violations, or from personal injury,
property damage, direct or consequential damages, or economic loss, to the extent
caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the
Contractor or anyone employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of this
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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.
This section does not pertain to any incident arising from the sole negligence of Collier
County.
13.1 The duty to defend under this Article 13 is independent and separate from the duty to
indemnify, and the duty to defend exists regardless of any ultimate liability of the Contractor,
County and any indemnified party. The duty to defend arises immediately upon
presentation of a claim by any party and written notice of such claim being provided to
Contractor. Contractor's obligation to indemnify and defend under this Article 13 will survive
the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until it is determined by final judgment
that an action against the County or an indemnified party for the matter indemnified
hereunder is fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
14. AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION. This Agreement shall be administered on behalf of
the County by the Road Maintenance Division
15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Contractor 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. Contractor further represents that no
persons having any such interest shall be employed to perform those services.
16. COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement consists of the following
component parts, all of which are as fully a part of the Agreement as if herein set out
verbatim: Contractor's Proposal, Insurance Certificate(s), Exhibit A Scope of Services,
Exhibit B Fee Schedule, RFP/ n ITB/f Other
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quotes, and n Other Exhibit/Attachment: Federal Grant Provisions & Assurances
17. APPLICABILITY. Sections corresponding to any checked box ( ■ ) expressly apply to
the terms of this Agreement.
18. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION. It is further understood and agreed by and between
the parties herein that this Agreement is subject to appropriation by the Board of County
Commissioners.
19. 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, as amended, 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,
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including but not limited to: submitting bids, RFP, and/or quotes; and, c. immediate
termination of any Agreement held by the individual and/or firm for cause.
20. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. By executing and entering into this Agreement, the
Contractor is formally acknowledging without exception or stipulation that it agrees to
comply, at its own expense, with all federal, state and local laws, codes, statutes,
ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements applicable to this Agreement, including
but not limited to those dealing with 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, as well as the requirements set forth in Florida Statutes, §448.095; taxation,
workers' compensation, equal employment and safety including, but not limited to, the
Trench Safety Act, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Public Records Law
Chapter 119, if applicable, including specifically those contractual requirements at F.S. §
119.0701(2)(a)-(b) as stated 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:
Communications, Government and Public Affairs Division
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102
Naples, FL 34112-5746
Telephone: (239) 252-8999
Email: PublicRecordRequest{ccolliercountyfl.gov
The Contractor must specifically comply with the Florida Public Records Law to:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the
service.
2. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the
public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the
cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law
for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the
Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all
public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public
records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the Contractor
transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the contract,
the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or
confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
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Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract,
the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records.
All records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon request from
the public agency's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the
information technology systems of the public agency.
If Contractor observes that the Contract Documents are at variance therewith, it shall
promptly notify the County in writing. Failure by the Contractor 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.
21. OFFER EXTENDED TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. Collier County
encourages and agrees to the successful Contractor extending the pricing, terms and
conditions of this solicitation or resultant Agreement to other governmental entities at the
discretion of the successful Contractor.
22. PAYMENTS WITHHELD. The County may decline to approve any application for
payment, or portions thereof, because of defective or incomplete work, subsequently
discovered evidence or subsequent inspections. The County may nullify the whole or any
part of any approval for payment previously issued and the County may withhold any
payments otherwise due to Contractor under this Agreement or any other Agreement
between the County and Contractor, to such extent as may be necessary in the County's
opinion to protect it from loss because of: (a) defective Work not remedied; (b) third party
claims failed or reasonable evidence indicating probable fling of such claims; (c) failure of
Contractor to make payment properly to subcontractors or for labor, materials or
equipment; (d) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid balance
of the Contract Amount; (e) reasonable indication that the Work will not be completed
within the Contract Time; (f) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by the Contractor; or
(g) any other material breach of the Contract Documents.
If any conditions described above are not remedied or removed, the County may, after
three (3) days written notice, rectify the same at Contractor's expense. The County also
may offset against any sums due Contractor the amount of any liquidated or unliquidated
obligations of Contractor to the County, whether relating to or arising out of this Agreement
or any other Agreement between Contractor and the County.
If a subcontractor is a related entity to the Contractor, then the Contractor shall not mark-
up the subcontractor's fees. A related entity shall be defined as any Parent or Subsidiary
of the Company and any business, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or
other entity in which the Company or a Parent or a Subsidiary of the Company holds any
ownership interest, directly or indirectly.
23. ■ CLEAN UP. Contractor agrees to keep the Project site clean at all times of debris,
rubbish and waste materials arising out of the Work. At the completion of the Work,
Contractor shall remove all debris, rubbish and waste materials from and about the Project
site, as well as all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery and surplus
materials, and shall leave the Project site clean.
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24. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: PROJECT MANAGER, SUPERVISOR, EMPLOYEES.
The Contractor shall employ people to work on County projects who are neat, clean,
well-groomed and courteous. Subject to the American with Disabilities Act, Contractor
shall supply competent employees who are physically capable of performing their
employment duties. The County may require the Contractor 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.
25. 10 WARRANTY. Contractor expressly warrants that the goods, materials and/or
equipment covered by this Agreement will conform to the requirements as specified, 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. Any services provided under this Agreement
shall be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for the
particular service. These warranties shall survive inspection, acceptance, passage of title
and payment by the County.
Contractor further warrants to the County that all materials and equipment furnished under
the Contract Documents shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned
and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturers,
fabricators, suppliers or processors except as otherwise provided for in the Contract
Documents.
If, within one (1) year after final completion, any Work is found to be defective or not in
conformance with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall correct it promptly after
receipt of written notice from the County. Contractor shall also be responsible for and pay
for replacement or repair of adjacent materials or Work which may be damaged as a result
of such replacement or repair. These warranties are in addition to those implied
warranties to which the County is entitled as a matter of law.
26. 01 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS. If the Contract Documents or any codes, laws,
ordinances, rules or regulations of any public authority having jurisdiction over the Project
requires any portion of the Work to be specifically inspected, tested or approved,
Contractor shall assume full responsibility therefore, pay all costs in connection therewith
and furnish to the County the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval. All
inspections, tests or approvals shall be performed in a manner and by organizations
acceptable to the County.
27. I■1 PROTECTION OF WORK.
A. Contractor shall fully protect the Work from loss or damage and shall bear the cost
of any such loss or damage until final payment has been made. If Contractor or
anyone for whom Contractor is legally liable is responsible for any loss or damage
to the Work, or other work or materials of the County or County's separate
contractors, Contractor shall be charged with the same, and any monies necessary
to replace such loss or damage shall be deducted from any amounts due to
Contractor.
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B. Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any
manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject any part of the
Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that will endanger it.
C. Contractor shall not disturb any benchmark established by the County with respect
to the Project. If Contractor, or its subcontractors, agents or anyone, for whom
Contractor is legally liable, disturbs the County's benchmarks, Contractor shall
immediately notify the County. The County shall re-establish the benchmarks and
Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by the County associated therewith.
28. SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS. Any substitution of products/materials from
specifications shall be approved in writing by the County in advance.
29. CHANGES IN THE WORK. The County shall have the right at any time during the
progress of the Work to increase or decrease the Work. Promptly after being notified of a
change, Contractor shall submit an estimate of any cost or time increases or savings it
foresees as a result of the change. Except in an emergency endangering life or property,
or as expressly set forth herein, no addition or changes to the Work shall be made except
upon modification of the Purchase Order by the County, and the County shall not be liable
to the Contractor for any increased compensation without such modification. No officer,
employee or agent of the County is authorized to direct any extra or changed work orally.
Any modifications to this Agreement shall be in compliance with the County Procurement
Ordinance and Procedures in effect at the time such modifications are authorized.
30. 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.
31. ADDITIONAL ITEMS/SERVICES. Additional items and/or services may be added to this
Agreement in compliance with the Procurement Ordinance, as amended, and
Procurement Procedures.
32. 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 Contractor 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
Contractor with full decision-making authority and by County's staff person who would
make the presentation of any settlement 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.
33. VENUE. Any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreement against the other
party relating to or arising out of this Agreement must be brought in the appropriate federal
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or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive jurisdiction
on all such matters.
34. n KEY PERSONNEL. The Contractor's personnel
this project shall be knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. The County reserves the
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• AGREEMENT STAFFING. The Contractor's personnel and management to be utilized
for this Agreement shall be knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. The County
reserves the right to perform investigations as may be deemed necessary to ensure that
competent persons will be utilized in the performance of the Agreement. The Contractor
shall assign as many people as necessary to complete required services on a timely basis,
and each person assigned shall be available for an amount of time adequate to meet
required services.
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n ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (Grant Funded). In the event of any conflict between or
among the terms of any of the Contract Documents and/or the County's Board approved
Executive Summary, the terms of the Agreement shall take precedence over the terms of
all other Contract Documents, except the terms of any Supplemental Conditions shall take
precedence over the Agreement. To the extent any conflict in the terms of the Contract
Documents cannot be resolved by application of the Supplemental Conditions, if any, or
the Agreement, the conflict shall be resolved by imposing the more strict or costly
obligation under the Contract Documents upon the Contractor at County's discretion.
36. ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or any part thereof, without
the prior consent in writing of the County. Any attempt to assign or otherwise transfer this
Agreement, or any part herein, without the County's consent, shall be void. If Contractor
does, with approval, assign this Agreement or any part thereof, it shall require that its
assignee be bound to it and to assume toward Contractor all of the obligations and
responsibilities that Contractor has assumed toward the County.
37. SECURITY. 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
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costs of providing background checks by the Collier County Facilities Management
Division for all employees that shall provide services to the County under this Agreement.
This may include, but not be limited to, checking federal, state and local law enforcement
records, including a state and FBI fingerprint check, credit reports, education, residence
and employment verifications and other related records. Contractor shall be required to
maintain records on each employee and make them available to the County for at least
four(4)years. All of Contractor's employees and subcontractors must wear Collier County
Government Identification badges at all times while performing services on County
facilities and properties. Contractor ID badges are valid for one (1) year from the date of
issuance and can be renewed each year at no cost to the Contractor during the time
period in which their background check is valid, as discussed below. All technicians shall
have on their shirts the name of the contractor's business.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Collier County Facilities Management Division
via e-mail (DL-FMOPS@colliergov.net) whenever an employee assigned to Collier
County separates from their employment. This notification is critical to ensure the
continued security of Collier County facilities and systems. Failure to notify within four (4)
hours of separation may result in a deduction of$500 per incident.
38. ■ SAFETY. All Contractors and subcontractors performing service for Collier County are
required and shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
State and County Safety and Occupational Health Standards and any other applicable
rules and regulations. Also, all Contractors and subcontractors shall be responsible for
the safety of their employees and any unsafe acts or conditions that may cause injury or
damage to any persons or property within and around the work site.
Collier County Government has authorized the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) to enter any Collier County Facility, property and/or right-of-way
for the purpose of inspection of any Contractor's work operations. This provision is non-
negotiable by any division/department and/or Contractor. All applicable OSHA inspection
criteria apply as well as all Contractor rights, with one exception. Contractors do not have
the right to refuse to allow OSHA onto a project that is being performed on Collier County
Property. Collier County, as the owner of the property where the project is taking place
shall be the only entity allowed to refuse access to the project. However, this decision
shall only be made by Collier County's Risk Management Division Safety Manager and/or
Safety Engineer.
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Fixed Term Service Mufti-Contractor Agreement 2022_Ver.3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by an authorized person or agent, have executed
this Agreement on the date and year first written above.
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
❑■ following this page (pages through 7 )
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Fixed Term Service Multi-Contractor Agreement 2022_Ver.3
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The services provided throughout this Agreement shall be awarded on a Primary/Secondary basis as
follows:
Primary Contractor: Tree Scaping of Naples Inc.
Secondary Contractor: Superior Landscaping&Lawn Service Inc.
BACKGROUND
Road Maintenance Division and other County Divisions are responsible for preventive maintenance of trees
and palm in medians,right-of-way(ROW),and County-owned properties throughout Collier County.
DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK
The intent of this solicitation is to obtain tree and palm maintenance services for County owned landscaped
medians, right-of-way(ROW), and maintained properties as a preventive maintenance program to sustain
the long life of palms and trees,improve sight lines,provide clearance,and reduce the risk of tree branches
and palm fronds from falling into the roadway. The Contractor is responsible for providing competent and
qualified personnel with adequate equipment to perform the work requests. The County may request
services from Category A and/or B.
• Category A.1 through A.3 shall have an ISA Certified Arborist on site providing supervision
and guidance for the crew.
• Category B.1 through B.2 does not require a Certified Arborist only a crew leader and service
crew.
SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor is responsible to complete work as needed per the specifications and
pruning standards referenced. Refer to pruning standards: Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA),
American National Standards Institute(ANSI)A300(Part 1—Pruning),and University of Florida Extension
(IFAS)Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs.
a) Do not block public passage on sidewalks, streets,or roadways without prior arrangements.
b) Sterilize pruning tools to minimize the risk of bacterial infections and prevent disease transmission.
c) Contractor shall have a bucket truck for reduction cuts,large branch removal,large cross branch
removal,canopy pruning, large palm pruning,and any other pruning as required.
d) Exotic growth or growth not of the same species shall be removed from the tree including vines.
e) Do not stockpile trimming debris in work areas.All debris must be removed and hauled away the same
service day prior to leaving the job site.
f) No climbing spikes, irons,or other footwear that may cause injury to trees and palms are authorized.
Page 1 of 7
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
1. Tree Maintenance(Category A.1): Services for tree maintenance may include but are not limited to
the following.
1.1. Cleaning: The selective removal of dead, diseased, cracked, stubbed, hanging, and broken
branches. This service can be performed on trees of any age but is most common on middle-aged
and mature trees.
1.2. Thinning: Thinning increases sunlight penetration and air movement throughout the crown to
maintain interior foliage. Selectively remove small live branches to reduce crown density.
Proper thinning retains the crown shape and size and provides an even distribution of foliage
throughout the crown.
1.2.1. Thinning includes removing dead or broken limbs 1-inch diameter or larger,if two limbs
are crowning or touching each other,shorten or remove one of them; originate within 12-
inches of each other on the trunk,shorten or remove one of them.
1.2.2. Directional prune so future growth is directed away from the roadway,sidewalk,building,
streetlights,or other obstructions.
1.2.3. No excessive branch removal on the lower 2/3 of a branch or stem (lion tailing). This
may cause adverse effects on the tree and is not an acceptable practice.
1.2.4. Thinning the crown requires approval by County Project Manager. The percentage of
foliage must be specified. The removal percentage is between 10 through 15 percent and
should not exceed 25 percent of the foliage when using pruning to thin methods.
1.3. Raising: Prune to raise,elevate,or lift the tree canopy by selective removal of branches to provide
vertical clearance.
1.3.1. Raise the crown to shorten or remove the lower branches to provide clearance for
buildings, signs, vehicles, pedestrians, and vistas. The live crown to clear trunk ratio
should be no less than 50 percent when raising is completed.
1.3.2. Branches over paved areas shorten or remove to approximately 10 feet over sidewalks, 16
feet over travel lanes, or clearances specified by the County Project Manager.
1.3.3. Approximately 1/3 of the foliage should originate from the branches on the lower 2/3 of
each tree following pruning.
1.4. Reducing: Prune to reduce through the selective removal of branches and stems to decrease the
height and/or spread.
1.4.1. Prune to minimize the risk of failure, reduce the height or spread, clear vegetation from
buildings,or structures,and improve the appearance of the plant.
1.4.2. Portions of the crown, such as individual limbs,reduce to balance of the canopy,provide
clearance, or reduce the likelihood of breakage of limbs with defects. Occasionally, the
entire crown may need reducing.
1.4.3. Crown reduction should be accomplished with reduction cuts,not heading cuts.
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
1.5. Structural Tree Pruning: Remove live branches and stems to influence orientation, spacing,
growth rate, strength of attachment, and ultimate size of branches and stems. The removal
percentage is between 25—50 percent depending on the tree type.
2. Palm Maintenance (Category A.2): Palms throughout the County have varying heights that may
extend up to 60 feet.The Contractor shall have the equipment and personnel to meet these requirements
including a bucket truck. The palm pruning objective is to reduce risk and enhance aesthetics by
removing dead and dying fronds to develop flowers and fruit.
2.1. Fronds with petiole drooping below the horizontal position(9:00-3:00 clock)should be removed.
Do not remove live healthy fronds above the horizontal position.
2.2. Do not damage live trunk tissue during frond removals.
2.3. Remove seed pods including those originating among remaining fronds.
2.4. Remove sprouts and stems to maintain one trunk.
2.5. Sabal Palms shall be trimmed to remove loose"boots"and provide for a clear trunk.
2.6. Do not trim palms with no trunk.
2.7. Remove exotic growth or growth that is not of the same species, including vines.
2.8. Remove fronds,fruit,and flowers,stems,loose petioles that may create hazardous conditions.
2.9. Clean up the service area,haul away debris,and dispose of it at a legal dumping site.
3. Additional Plant Species (Category A.3): The category is for additional plant species not listed on
the EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE in Category A.1 or A.2. These services require a certified arborist
to be onsite overseeing the crew.The specifications for this category are in section 1.Tree Maintenance
and 2.Palm Maintenance above.
4. Crew Leader, Service Crew, & Equipment (Category B.1 & B.2): Trim or prune overhanging,
hazardous, or unhealthy branches, fronds, and other plant species (trees, palms, shrubs, etc.) The
category does not require a certified arborist to be onsite overseeing crews.
5. FEE SCHEDULE: The EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE consists of two categories;A and B.
5.1. Category A.1 Tree Maintenance: Trees under 30 feet(A.1.1)and Trees over 30 feet(A.1.2).The
unit price includes materials,equipment(i.e.,bucket truck,chipper,hand tools,chainsaws,etc.),
fuel, Certified Arborist,crew,equipment operators,Temporary Traffic Control(TTC),clean up,
haul away,disposal, and disposal fees to complete the work.
5.2. Category A.2 Palm Maintenance: The unit price includes materials,equipment(i.e.,bucket truck,
chipper, hand tools, chainsaws, etc.), fuel, Certified Arborist, crew, equipment operators,
Temporary Traffic Control (TTC), clean up, haul away, disposal, and disposal fees to complete
the work. Category A.3 Additional Plant Species (Certified Arborist, Crew, & Equipment: The
unit price is an hourly rate for other plant species (trees, palms, shrubs, etc.) not listed on the
Page 3 of 7
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE that includes Certified Arborist, crew, equipment, equipment
operator(i.e., bucket truck, chipper, hand tools, chainsaws, etc.), fuel, materials, clean up, haul
away,disposal,disposal fees, and Temporary Traffic Control.
5.3. Category B.1 Crew Leader, Service Crew&Equipment(No Certified Arborist)An hourly rate
unit price to trim or prune overhanging or unhealthy branches, fronds, and other plant species
(trees, palms, shrubs, etc.) The category does not require a certified arborist to be onsite
overseeing crews.The unit price includes crew leader,crew,equipment,equipment operator(i.e.,
bucket truck,chipper,hand tools,chainsaws,etc.),fuel,materials,clean up,haul away,disposal,
disposal fees,and Temporary Traffic Control.
5.4. Category B.2 Emergency Work: A per tree unit price for the removal of broken limbs or branches
that are 2 inches or larger in diameter(measured at the point of break).The emergency work can
either FEMA related or anything that poses an immediate threat to the health, safety, and well-
being of the County staff and/or public. Only the minimum cut necessary to remove the hazard
is eligible (Note: FEMA-related reimbursement example: cutting a branch at the trunk is
ineligible if the threat can be eliminated by cutting it at the closest main branch junction).
• A broken limb or branch that is hanging over improved property or public-use areas,
such as trails, sidewalks, or playgrounds that could fall and cause injury or damage to
improved property.
• The limbs or branches extending over the public ROW.
• The limbs or branches pose an immediate threat.
6. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall have and maintain through the life of
the contract the following valid and current insurances, licenses, and certifications as required by
statute,law,and administrative rules during the contract term,renewals,and extensions.
6.1. Collier County Contractor License: Tree Removal and Trimming OR Landscape OR General
Contractor(Categories A& B).
6.2. International Society of Arboriculture(ISA)Certification(Category A only).
6.3. Valid Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) or Temporary Traffic Control (TTC), Intermediate Level
Certification(Categories A& B).
7. WORK COMMENCEMENT: Work shall commence with the issuance of a purchase order.
8. WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Contractor may request
permission from the County Project Manager to work outside the daytime hours and workdays. There
is no additional compensation for working on weekends,holidays,or evening hours.
9. WORK DELAYS: If there are delays in work notify the County Project Manager immediately and
follow up with an email stating the cause of the delay within 48 hours.
10. INSPECTIONS: Onsite inspections may occur to monitor work progress and when the work is
completed. The Contractor is to contact(by phone or email)the County Project Manager and Inspector
when completed.
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
10.1. The County Inspector will notify the Contractor when the finished work fails to comply with the
specifications.
10.2. The Contractor shall immediately cure the deficient work, ensuring it complies with the
specifications.
10.3. The Contractor shall notify the County Inspector when deficient work is ready for re-inspection.
10.4. The County may make a final inspection of the work or request photographic evidence. The
County will inform the Contractor of any necessary repair work not completed.
10.5. The Contractor shall immediately complete all incomplete work and arrange for another re-
inspection.
10.6. There will be no cost to the County for the Contractor to correct deficient work.
11. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall perform the activities described in the
Scope of Work and specifications safely,properly,and satisfactorily. The Contractor agrees it has the
financial capabilities and resources to perform the work. The Contractor shall immediately notify the
County's Contract Administrator in writing if its ability to perform the work under the Contract is
compromised in any manner.
11.1. The County Project Manager may utilize the Secondary Contractor if the Primary Contractor
cannot perform the work requested within the timeframes. If the Primary Contractor continually
fails to perform service requests,their Contract may be terminated,and the Secondary Contractor
will assume all work under the terms of the Contract. During any notice of default, breach, or
suspension, the County shall have the full authority to utilize the Secondary Contractor as the
Primary Contractor.
12. KEY PERSONNEL: Contact information must be provided to the Contract Administration Specialist
before the contract kick-off meeting.The information must include names with titles,emails,business,
and cell phone numbers.
12.1. Key Personnel employees must be English speaking to effectively communicate with the County
staff
12.2. In the absence of key personnel, the Contractor shall notify the County Project Manager of
substitution personnel and provide their names and contact information via email.
12.3. The County reserves the right to remove key personnel from the Contract that fails to
communicate with staff effectively.
13. MEETINGS: Either party may request meetings throughout the contract term, requiring mandatory
attendance.There are no additional costs to the County for meetings.
14. OVERHEAD UTILITY PROTECTION: The Contractor shall protect all utilities from damage,
shall immediately contact the appropriate utility if damage should occur, and shall be responsible for
all claims for damage due to his operations. The Contractor shall arrange with the utility for the removal
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
of necessary limbs and branches, which may conflict with, or create a personal injury hazard in,
conducting the operations under this agreement.
15. UTILITIES: The Contractor shall be responsible for exercising precautions while working near
utilities; therefore, before digging, the Contractor must call Sunshine 811 at 811 or 800-432-4770,
Monday—Friday from 7:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m. Sunshine 811 needs two (2) full business days' notice.
Any damage to utilities is the Contractor's sole responsibility and at no cost to the County.
16. DAMAGES: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to exercise care and protect all native vegetation
at the project site. The Contractor is responsible for restoring or replacing all damaged native vegetation
to the satisfaction of the County Project Manager,at no cost to the County
16.1. Any damages by the Contractor's crews shall be repaired or replaced at the sole expense of the
Contractor within ten(10)calendar days from the date of damage.
16.2. It shall be at the County's discretion to withhold estimated damage repair/replacement costs from
an invoice until said repairs are completed and accepted.
17. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC): The Contractor is responsible for setting up TTC
with the right equipment and proper placement of lane closed signs, pre-warning signs, arrow boards,
traffic cones,message boards,warning devices,barriers,or flagmen. The Contractor is responsible for
maintaining TTC while performing services in the right-of-way and roadways.
17.1. TTC is a requirement for the safety and protection of the Contractor's employees and motorists
during services'performance.It is the Contractor's sole responsibility for safety in the work zone.
17.2. The Contractor must conform to the latest edition of the FDOT, Design Standards, 600 series,
and The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD).
17.3. Subcontracting TTC is authorized.
17.4. The Contractor is responsible for the TTC plan and equipment setup. Any work zone safety
issues require the Contractor's Certified TTC employee to meet County staff within twenty(20)
minutes of the initial contact to address work zone safety issues.
17.5. TTC setup that does not comply will have operations ceased until TTC is corrected per the FDOT
standards and MUTCD.
18. ROAD ALERT(Mandatory Requirement): Any lane closures require the Contractor to submit the
Road Alert Notification Form for Lane Closures and Road Closures via email to Collier County
Transportation Management Services Department. Link to Download the Road Alert form:
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/services/construction-and-
maintenance-public-information/road-alerts.
19. WORK ZONE SAFETY: The Contractor shall use caution while working on County Right-of-Way
(ROW) (i.e., roads, sidewalks, bike paths, etc.), roadway medians, in or around County-owned or
operated facilities.
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Invitation to Bid (ITB)
"TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE"
19.1. American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association
(ANSI/ISEA) Class 2 or 3 Vests, T-shirts, or similarly labeled garments depending on the time
of day.
19.2. Appropriate work zone signage, cones, barricades or barrels, arrow panels, flagging personnel,
and stop/slow paddles,where necessary,required by law or the BCC.
19.3. An applicable work zone TTC plan based on FDOT and/or MUTCD designs on site.
19.4. Contractor will maintain access for residents and commercial properties with minimal delays to
the traveling public.
20. PRICE MODIFICATIONS: Price increase requests may be submitted annually (365 days from the
agreement anniversary date).
20.1. Submit price increase requests in writing by email to the Contract Administrator no less than 30
days before the annual contract anniversary date for consideration. Price increase requests review
may take over 60 days to complete. Retroactive price adjustments are not authorized.
20.2. Contractor shall provide supporting documentation justifying price increases(examples: Bureau
of Labor Statics, supplier material agreements, fuel increases, etc.). If there is no documented
proof,price increases will not be considered.
20.3. Contract Administrator shall analyze prices to determine whether increases are fair and
reasonable using the following methods: price competition, market prices, historical prices, or
independent estimates.
20.4. Contractor shall continue to fill all purchase orders received at the current agreement prices
during the review process.
20.5. The Procurement Director has the authority to approve price adjustments in accordance with the
Procurement Ordinance,as amended. The EXHIBIT B FEE SCHEDULE shall be modified with
the price increases and uploaded into the County's Finance system, in accordance with
Procurement policies and procedures.
20.6. Price increase requests are not guaranteed. If approved, the Procurement Director or designee
will notify the Contractor in writing with the effective date of any approved price increases.
21. COMPENSATION: Payment will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and upon approval by
the County's Contract Administrative Agent/Project Manager, and in compliance with Chapter 218,
Fla. Stats., otherwise known as the"Local Government Prompt Payment Act".
21.1. Invoices may be rejected for inaccurate information and documentation.
21.2. Invoices shall include the Division Name, Contract Number, Purchase Order Number, and
itemized line item
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services
Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
following this page (pages through 3 )
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Fixed Term Service Multi-Contractor Agreement 2022_Ver.3
Invitation to Bid(ITB)#23-8069
"TREE&PALM MAINTENANCE"
EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
(Primary Contractor)
Tree Scaping of Naples Inc.
CATEGORY A
Category A.1 Trees Maintenance
A.1.1.Trees Under 30 Feet A.1.2.Trees Over 30 Feet
Unit=Each Unit=Each
Item No. Tree Species
Unit Price Unit Price
1 Australian Pine $ 65.00 $ 125.00
2 Bald Cypress $ 65.00 $ 125.00
3 Black Olive $ 115.00 $ 215.00
4 Bottlebrush $ 65.00 $ 95.00
5 Bridal Veil $ 65.00 $ 95.00
6 Buttonwood $ 65.00 $ 95.00
7 Calophyllum $ 65.00 $ 95.00
8 Cassia $ 85.00 $ 125.00
9 Crape Myrtle $ 55.00 $ 75.00
10 Floss Silk $ 65.00 $ 125.00
11 Gieger Tree $ 55.00 $ 125.00
12 Golden Rain Tree $ 115.00 $ 215.00
13 Gumbo Limbo $ 85.00 $ 145.00
14 Holly $ 55.00 $ 145.00
15 Hong Kong Orchid $ 115.00 $ 215.00
16 Jacaranda $ 85.00 $ 125.00
17 Jamaica Caper $ 115.00 $ 215.00
18 Jatropha $ 45.00 $ 65.00
19 Lignum-vitae $ 55.00 $ 75.00
20 Ligustrum $ 55.00 $ 75.00
21 Live Oak $ 115.00 $ 215.00
22 Magnolia $ 55.00 $ 75.00
23 Pigeon Plum $ 55.00 $ 75.00
24 Pine $ 55.00 $ 125.00
25 Poinciana $ 115.00 $ 215.00
26 Powderpuff $ 55.00 $ 85.00
27 Queen's Crape $ 55.00 $ 75.00
28 Red Maple $ 125.00 $ 185.00
29 Seagrape $ 125.00 $ 225.00
30 Simpson Stopper $ 65.00 $ 85.00
31 Strawberry Guava $ 55.00 $ 75.00
32 Tabebuia $ 65.00 $ 125.00
33 Tamarind $ 115.00 $ 125.00
34 Verawood $ 85.00 $ 125.00
35 Wax Myrtle $ 55.00 $ 75.00
36 Yellow Elder $ 55.00 $ 75.00
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Invitation to Bid(ITB)#23-8069
"TREE& PALM MAINTENANCE"
EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
(Primary Contractor)
Tree Scaping of Naples Inc.
Category A.2 Palm Maintenance
Item No. Palms Unit Unit Price
1 Alexander Palm Each $ 20.00
2 Bismark Palm Each $ 35.00
3 Buccaneer Palm Each $ 25.00
4 Coconut Palm Each $ 39.00
5 Fan Palm Each $ 26.00
6 Foxtail Palm Each $ 26.00
7 Montgomery Palm Each $ 26.00
8 Paurotis Palm Each $ 35.00
9 Pygmy Date Palm Each $ 26.00
10 Ribbon Palm Each $ 26.00
11 Royal Palm Each $ 75.00
12 Sabal Palm Each $ 40.00
13 Sylvester Palm Each $ 85.00
14 Thatch Palm Each $ 25.00
15 Washingtonia Palm Each $ 65.00
Category A.3 Additional Plant Species(Certified Arborist,Crew,& Equipment)
Item No. Description Hourly Rate
Hourly rate for plant species not listed(trees,palms,shrubs,etc.)on the bid schedule
that includes Certified Arborist,crew,equipment,equipment operator(i.e.,bucket
1 $ 285.00
truck,chipper,hand tools,chainsaws,etc.),fuel,materials,clean up,haul away,
disposal,disposal fees,and Temporary Traffic Control.
Category A.1 and A.2 unit prices are all inclusive of materials,equipment(i.e.,bucket truck,chipper,hand tools,
chainsaws,etc.),fuel, Certified Arborist,crew,equipment operators, Temporary Traffic Control(TTC),clean up,
haul away,disposal,and disposal fees to complete the work.
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Invitation to Bid(ITB)#23-8069
"TREE&PALM MAINTENANCE"
EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
(Primary Contractor)
Tree Scaping of Naples Inc.
CATEGORY B
Category B.1 Crew Leader,Service Crew&Equipment(No Certified Arborist)
Item No. Description Hourly Rate
Hourly rate to trim or prune overhanging,hazardous,unhealthy branches,fronds,and
other plant species(trees,palms,shrubs,etc.).Includes crew,equipment,equipment $ 285.00
operator(i.e.,bucket truck,chipper,hand tools,chainsaws,etc.),fuel,materials,clean
up,haul away,disposal,disposal fees,and Temporary Traffic Control.
Category B.2 Emergency Work(Crew Leader,Service Crew&Equipment,No Certified Arborist)
Item No. Description Per Tree
A per tree unit price for the removal of broken limbs or branches that are 2 inches or
larger in diameter(measured at the point of break).The emergency work can either
FEMA related or anything that poses an immediate threat to the health,safety,and well-
I being of the County staff and/or public. Refer to solicitation for specifications. $ 285.00
Includes crew,equipment,equipment operator(i.e.,bucket truck,chipper,hand tools,
chainsaws,etc.),fuel,materials,clean up,haul away,disposal,disposal fees,and
Temporary Traffic Control.
Prices shall remain firm for the first year(365 days)of this contract.
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Other Exhibit/Attachment
Description:
Federal Grant Contract Provisions and Assurances
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Fixed Term Service Multi-Contractor Agreement 2022_Ver3
EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
The supplemental conditions contained in this section are intended to cooperate with, to supplement, and
to modify the general conditions and other specifications. In cases of disagreement with any other section
of this contract,the Supplemental Conditions shall govern.This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial
assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the contract.
Pursuant uniform requirements of federal awards (2 CFR Part 200.23) the definition of CONTRACTOR is
an entity that receives a Contract/ Purchase Order.
Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders:The Sub-Recipient(County)agrees
to include in the subcontract that (i) the subcontractor is bound by the terms of the Federally-Funded
Subaward and Grant Agreement, (ii) the subcontractor is bound by all applicable state and Federal laws
and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the Division and Sub-Recipient harmless against all
claims of whatever nature arising out of the subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement, to
the extent allowed and required by law.
Specifically, the Contractor shall be responsible for being knowledgeable and performing any and all
services under this contract in accordance with the following governing regulations along with all applicable
Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.
O 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards
O 44 C.F.R. Part 206
o The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-
288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., and Related Authorities
o FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
EXHIBIT I-1
EXHIBIT I
FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND ASSURANCES
Access to Records: The contractor agrees to provide the County, the Florida Department of Emergency
Management, the FEMA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their
authorized representative's access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which
are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and
transcriptions. (2)The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means
whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed. (3) The contractor agrees to
provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives' access to construction or other work
sites pertaining to the work being completed under the contract. (4) In compliance with section 1225 of the
Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the County and the Contractor acknowledge and agree that no language in
this contract is intended to prohibit audits or internal reviews by the FEMA Administrator or the Comptroller
General of the United States.
Affirmative Socioeconomic Steps: If subcontracts are to be let, the prime contractor is required to take
all necessary steps identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(1)-(5)to ensure that small and minority businesses,
women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible.
Changes: To be allowable under a FEMA grant or cooperative agreement award, the cost of any contract
change, modification, amendment, addendum, change order, or constructive change must be necessary,
allowable, allocable, within the scope of the grant or cooperative agreement, reasonable for the scope of
work, and otherwise allowable.
DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags:The contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions
of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials without specific FEMA pre- approval. The contractor shall
include this provision in any subcontracts.
Domestic Preference for Procurements: As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the non-
Federal entity should, to the greatest extent practicable under a Federal award, provide a preference for
the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including
but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). The requirements of
this section must be included in all subawards including all contracts and purchase orders for work or
products under this award.
For purposes of this section: "Produced in the United States" means, for iron and steel products, that all
manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the
United States. "Manufactured products" means items and construction materials composed in whole or in
part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl
chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber.
License and Delivery of Works Subject to Copyright and Data Rights: The Contractor grants to the
County, a paid-up, royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license in data first produced in the
performance of this contract to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, including prepare derivative works,
distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly such data. For data required by
the contract but not first produced in the performance of this contract, the Contractor will identify such data
and grant to the County or acquires on its behalf a license of the same scope as for data first produced in
the performance of this contract. Data, as used herein, shall include any work subject to copyright under
17 U.S.C. § 102, for example, any written reports or literary works, software and/or source code, music,
choreography, pictures or images,graphics, sculptures,videos, motion pictures or other audiovisual works,
sound and/or video recordings, and architectural works. Upon or before the completion of this contract,the
Contractor will deliver to the County data first produced in the performance of this contract and data
required by the contract but not first produced in the performance of this contract in formats acceptable by
the County.
No Obligation by Federal Government: The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not
subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to
any matter resulting from the contract.
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Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services:
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause, the terms backhaul; covered foreign country; covered
telecommunications equipment or services; interconnection arrangements; roaming; substantial or
essential component; and telecommunications equipment or services have the meaning as defined in
FEMA Policy, #405-143-1 Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds forcovered
Telecommunications Equipment or Services As used in this clause—
(b) Prohibitions.
(1) Section 889(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year2019, Pub. L.
No. 115-232, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.216 prohibit the head of an executive agency on or after Aug.13, 2020,
from obligating or expending grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds on certain
telecommunications products or from certain entities for national security reasons.
(2) Unless an exception in paragraph (c) of this clause applies, the contractor and its subcontractors may
not use grant, cooperative agreement, loan, or loan guarantee funds from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to:
(i) Procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology
of any system;
(ii) Enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that
uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of
any system, or as critical technology of any system;
(iii) Enter into, extend, or renew contracts with entities that use covered telecommunications equipment
or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of
any system; or
(iv) Provide, as part of its performance of this contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument,
any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.
(c) Exceptions.
(1)This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—(i).A service that connects to the facilities of
a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or (ii). Telecommunications
equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that
such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) By necessary implication and regulation, the prohibitions also do not apply to: (i). Covered
telecommunications equipment or services that: i.Are not used as a substantial or essential component of
any system; and ii. Are not used as critical technology of any system. (ii). Other telecommunications
equipment or services that are not considered covered telecommunications equipment or services.
(d)Reporting requirement.
(1) In the event the contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during
contract performance, or the contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other
source, the contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the recipient or
subrecipient, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information.
(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause: (i)
Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order
number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial
and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer
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number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available
information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. (ii)Within 10 business days of submitting
the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation
actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to
prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services,and any additional efforts
that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or
services.
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph(e), in
all subcontracts and other contractual instruments.
Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts: The Contractor acknowledges
that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the
contractor's actions pertaining to this contract.
Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement: Exempt from FEMA Public Assistance
Funding
Suspension and Debarment: (1) This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180
and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000. As such the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals
(defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2
C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935). (2) The contractor must comply with 2
C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must include a requirement to comply with
these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into. (3) This certification is a material
representation of fact relied upon by the County. If it is later determined that the contractor did not comply
with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, in addition to remedies available to the
County, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension
and/or debarment. (4) The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180,
subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract
that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such
compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.
Procurement of Recovered Materials (§200.323) (Over $10,000): In the performance of this contract,
the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-
designated items unless the product cannot be acquired— Competitively within a timeframe providing for
compliance with the contract performance schedule; Meeting contract performance requirements; or At a
reasonable price. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is
available at EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines webpage:
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive- procurement-guideline-cpg-program.
The Contractor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act.
Termination for Cause and Convenience(over$10,000): See Standard Purchase Order and/or Contract
Terms and Conditions
Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended) (over$100,000): Contractors who
apply or bid for an award of$100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the
tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any
lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such
disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient."
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Contractors must sign and submit a certification to the County with each bid or offer exceeding $100,000.
See Certifications and Assurances and the end of this document.
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708) (over $100,000): Where
applicable, all contracts awarded by the solicitor in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of
mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as
supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5).
(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work
which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such
laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of
forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less
than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such
workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause
set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be
liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United
States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or
to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each
individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set
forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of$27 for each calendar day on which such individual was
required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the
overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The County or FEMA shall upon its own
action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause
to be withheld,from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor
under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other
federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by
the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of
such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set
forth in paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth
in paragraph (1) through (4) of this section and a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these
clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this
section."
For contracts that are only subject to Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and are not subject
to the other statutes in 29 C.F.R. § 5.1 "Further Compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act.
(1) The contractor or subcontractor shall maintain payrolls and basic payroll records during the course of
the work and shall preserve them for a period of three years from the completion of the contract for all
laborers and mechanics, including guards and watchmen, working on the contract. Such records shall
contain the name and address of each such employee, social security number, correct classifications,
hourly rates of wages paid, daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages
paid.
(2) Records to be maintained under this provision shall be made available by the contractor or subcontractor
for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the Department of Homeland
Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Labor, and the contractor
or subcontractor will permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job.
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Clean Air Act(over$150,000): 1. The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders
or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act,as amended,42 U.S.C.§7401 et seq. 2.The contractor
agrees to report each violation to the County and understands and agrees that the County will, in turn,
report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency,and
the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office. 3. The contractor agrees to include
these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal
assistance provided by FEMA.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (over $150,000): 1. The contractor agrees to comply with all
applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. 2. The contractor agrees to report each violation to the County and
understands and agrees that the County will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency
Regional Office. 3. The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
Administrative, Contractual, or Legal Remedies (over $250,000): Unless otherwise provided in this
contract, all claims, counter-claims, disputes and other matters in question between the local
government and the contractor, arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach of it, will be decided
by arbitration, if the parties mutually agree, or in a Florida court of competent jurisdiction.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Equal Employment Opportunity Clause (§60-1.4): Except as otherwise provided under 41 C.F.R. Part
60, all contracts that meet the definition of"federally assisted construction contract" in 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.3
must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60- 1.4.
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1)The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.The contractor will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action
shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination;
rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The
contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the
contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
(3)The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the
compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.This provision shall not apply
to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such
disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
(4)The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective
bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor
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union or workers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies
of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(5)The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of
the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6)The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September
24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will
permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor
for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with
any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in
whole or in part an the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally
assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in
Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or
as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the
provisions of paragraphs (1)through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules,
regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246
of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The
contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering
agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance:
Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with
a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency, the contractor may
request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
Davis Bacon Act: Exempt under FEMA Public Assistance Funding
Copeland Anti-Kickback Act: Exempt under FEMA Public Assistance Funding
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FEDERAL COMTFQ\CTPRQV|�@DN8AND ASSURANCES
Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations, And Executive Orders
and Acknowledgement o,Federal Funding |
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Certification
This is an acknowledgement that FEK8Afinmncia| moxiatuncn will be used to fund all or a portion of the
contract. The contractor will comply with all applicable Federal |ow, regulations, executive orders, FEK4A
policies, pnooedv,eo. and directives.
If the Contractor subcontracts any of the work required under this Agn:emen1, a copy of the signed
subcontract must be available nn the County for review and approval,The Contractor agrees Vu include in
the subcontract that(1)the subcontractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement, (ii)the subcontractor is
bound by all applicable stale and federal laws and regulations, and (iii) the subcontractor shall hold the
County and the Grantor Agency honn|000 against all claims of whatever no1un» arising out of the
subcontractor's performance of work under this Agreement,to the extent allowed and required by law.The
County may document in the quarterly report the Contractor's progress in performing its work under this
agreement.
On behalf ofmy firm, |acknowledge, the grant regu|rompnto |denVfiedin this document.
Vmndor/ContrectorNom* Tree Soopingof Naples, Inc.
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY
and VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION
Contractor Covered Transactions
(1) The prospective subcontractor of the Sub-recipient, Collier County, certifies, by submission of this
document, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department
or agency.
(2) Where the Sub-recipient's subcontractor is unable to certify to the above statement,the prospective
contract shall attach an explanation to this form.
CONTRACTOR
Tree Soaping of Naples, Inc.
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Name and Title
1180 23rd Street SW
Street Address
Naples, FLorda 34117
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Sub-Recipient Name: Collier County Board of County Cornmissioners
DEM Contract Number: TBD
FEMA Project Number TBD
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COLLIER COUNTY
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FEDERAL CONTRACT
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LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
LTo bm submitted with each bid or offer oucee6inq$1$0.008[
The undersigned [Contractor)certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge, that�
1.No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the undersigned,\o any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation,renewal, amendment, ormndifinmiionof any Federal contract, grant,
loan, nr cooperative agreement,
2, If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,an officer o,employee of
Congnoos, orenemployee of Member o/ Congress )n connection with this Federal contract, grant loan, or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, "Disclosure Form tu
Report Lobbying.^in accordance with its instructions.
3, The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all
muba*mrdo at all Uwm (including uubcon1mots, oubgxento, and contracts under grants, |omnn, and cooperative
agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification in u material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made nr entered into. SLibmission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction
imposed by31` U.8,C, § 1353 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act o/lQQ5). Any person who fails tofile
the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than S1 00.000
for each such failure,
The Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and
diao|ooue. if any, In addition. the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of31 U,SC� § 3801 et
neq, apply to this certification and disclosure, i[any,
Tree Scaping of Naples, Inc.
Contractor(Firm Name)
Gustavo Leon, President
Name and Title o/Contractor's Authorized[ffiuim|
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ACOR �O CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DOIYTYYI
\....----. 01/17/2023
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S). AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER CONTACT Jay Sussman
Jay Sussman Insurance of Florida t r o,Est) 813 253-0819 FAX No). 813 379-2626
301 W Platt Street#357 ADDREss. 1aysussman123@gmail.com
Tampa,FL 33606 INSURERS)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC II
INSURER A: Progressive Insurance Company
INSURED INSURER B: Burlington Insurance Company
TREE SCAPING OF NAPLES INC INSURER C:
1180 23rd Street SW Naples FL 34117 INSURER 0:
INSURER E:
INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
ADOL'SUBRI POLICY EFT I POLICY EXP
ILTSRRL TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DDIYYYY)I(MM/DDIYYYY) LIMITS
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1.000,000
-- OAI4AOET6 RENTED— 100,000
lCLAIMS-MADE (X I OCCUR I i PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $ _._
MED EXP(My one person) $ 5,000
B X 986B000303 ;03/19/2023 03/19/2024,PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1.000,000
i GEN'L AGGREGATE OMIT APPLIES PER: I [GENERAL AGGREGATE 1$ 2,000,000
__ POLICY(-,--.,PE a X LOC I PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG I$ 2,000,000
! OTHER: -- -----_.—_ S
AUTOMOBILE LJABIUTY 'CCOOM BINED SINGLE LIMIT s 1,000,000
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) I$
A ALL OWNED x SCHEDULED 08221291 10/21/2022 10/21/2023 BODILY INJURY(Per accident),$
AUTOS NON-0wNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $
X HIRED AUTOS X AUTOS (Per accident)
k S
' f UMBRELLA LIAR OCCUR `EACH OCCURRENCE I$
EXCESS hIAS CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE I$
I DED I 1 RETENTIONS Products I s
WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- i
STATUTE ER
AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N I
ANY PROPRIETOR'PARTNER/EXECUTIVEAI E.L.EACH ACCIDENT I$ __
OFFICEREMBER EXCLUDED? N I A' 1
(Mandatory In NH) • E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S
If yes•describe under E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS be�ow
i
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD lot,Additional Remarks Schedule.may be attached H more space is required)
Collier County Board of County Commissioners,OR,Board of County Commissioners In Collier County.OR.Collier County Government,OR,
Collier County included as an additional Insured under the captioned Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Policies on a primary and non-
contributory basis if and to the extent required by written contract.
For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Collier County Board of County Commissioners ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
3295 Tamiami Trail East AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Naples FL 34112 Ja Sussman 5)67 �LL� Ifi
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O 1988-2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2014/01) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I 3/1/2023
Producer: Plymouth Insurance Agency This Certificate is Issued as a matter of information only and confers no
2739 U.S. Highway 19 N. rights upon the Certificate Holder. This Certificate does not amend,extend
Holiday, FL 34691 or alter the coverage afforded by the policies below.
(727) 938-5562 Insurers Affording Coverage NAIC#
Insured: South East Personnel Leasing. Inc. &Subsidiaries Insurer A Lion Insurance Company 11075
2739 U.S. Highway 19 N. Insurer B
Holiday. FL 34691 Insurer
Insurer D
Insurer E
Coverages
The polices of insurance listed below have been,slued to the insured named above for the policy period indicated NoNethstanding any requirement.term or condition of any contract or otner document
with respect to which this certificate may be issued or may pera,n .he insurance afforded by the policies deserted herein is subject to all the terms exclusions and conditions of such polities Aggregate
limits shown may nave been reduced by paid dams
INSR ADDL Policy Effective Policy Expiration Limits
LTR INSRO Type of Insurance Policy Number Date(MM/DD'YYi Oate(MMIDD.!YYI
GENERAL LIABILITY Each Occurrence 5
Commercial General Liability
Damage to=Claims Made Occur )��menses(EA
Med Exp
Personal Adv Injury 5
G• eneral aggregate limit applies per
D P.,i cy El Prole:- El . - General Aggregate 5
Products•Comp/Op Agg 5
,
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Combined Single Limit
(EA Accident) 5
Arty Auto
Bodily Injury
.� All Owned Autos
...., (Per Person) 5
Scheduled Autos
Hired Autos Bodily Injury
Non-Owned Autos (Per Accident) 5
— Property Damage
(PerAcoident) s
EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY Fact.c ,rretee
Ct:.;r ❑is a:ms sty.-., Aggregate
Det t e
A Workers Compensation and X I WC Statu- I OTH,
Employers'Liability WC 71949 01/01/2023 01/01/2024 toryLimits ER
Any propnetor/partner/executive officer/member E.L Each Accident sL ioo ooc
excluded" NO
E.L.Disease-Ea Employee 51,000.000
If Yes describe under special provisions below
E L Disease-Policy Limits $1,000 ooc
Other Lion Insurance Company is A.M.Best Company rated A(Excellent). AMB# 12616
Descriptions of Operations/LocationsNehicles/Exclusions added by Endorsement/Special Provisions: Client ID: 92-11-420
Coverage only applies to active employee(s)of South East Personnel Leasing,Inc.&Subsidianes that are leased to the following"Client Company":
Tree Scaping Of Naples Inc.
Coverage onty applies to injuries incurred by South East Personnel Leasing,Inc.&Subsidiaries active employee(s) ,while working in:FL.
Coverage does not apply to statutory employee(s)or independent mrttrectur(s)of the Client Company or any other entity.
A list of the active employee(s)leased to the Client Company can be obtained by emailing a request to certificates@Ianinsurancecompany.com
Project Name: CONTRACT NUMBER: 23-8069
ISSUE 03-01-23(TD)
Begin Date:6/21/2017
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Should any of the above desa,bed polices be cancelled before the exp ration date thereof:he suing
insurer oval,endeavor to mail 30 days written notice to Use certificate holder named to the left but failure to
do so shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon,the insurer.its agents or representatives
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NAPLES FL 34112 e`
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