#24-031-NS (Hach Company) GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (NON-SOLICITATION)
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Hach Lab Equipment, Products, and Services ` t
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this ��- day of �-� 20 cl-�I , by
and between Hach Company
authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose business address is
5600 Lindbergh Drive, Loveland, Colorado 80539 (the "Contractor")
and Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (the "County"):
WITNESS ETH:
1. AGREEMENT TERM. The Agreement shall be for a three ( 3 ) year period,
commencing • upon the date of Board approval; or nee 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
three ( 3 ) 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/products in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, • Exhibit A — Scope of Services,
attached to this Agreement ❑■ Exhibit B — Fee Schedule, attached to this Agreement and
made an integral part of this Agreement.
Services/products acquired through this Agreement have been authorized through the
approval of a ❑■ Single/Sole Source Waiver, ❑
❑ Other:
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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.
4. THE AGREEMENT SUM.
❑ The County shall pay the Contractor for the performance of t is Agreement based on
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IU! The County shall pay the Contractor for the performance of this Agreement an
estimated maximum amount of up to Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($350,000.00 ), per County fiscal year, based on units/services furnished per
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". The execution of this Agreement shall not be a commitment to the Contractor to
order any minimum or maximum amount. The County shall order items/services as
required but makes no guarantee as to the quantity, number, type or distribution of
items/services that will be ordered or required by this Agreement.
estimated maximum amount of
esponse to a specific Request for
as the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act".
4.1 Price Methodology (as selected below):
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I 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 company (or subcontractor) timekeeping
or payroll records), material or equipment invoices, and other reimbursable
documentation for the project.
n 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).
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 0 Travel and Reimbursable Expenses: Travel and Reimbursable Expenses
must be approved in advance in writing by the County. Travel expenses shall be
reimbursed as per Section 112.061 Fla. Stats. Reimbursements shall be at the following
rates:
Mileage $0.44.5 per mile
Breakfast $6.00
Lunch $11.00
Dinner $19.00
Airfare Actual ticket cost limited to tourist or coach class fare
Rental car Actual rental cost limited to compact or standard-size
vehicles
Lodging Actual cost of lodging at single occupancy rate with a cap of
no more than $150.00 per night
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Parking Actual cost of parking
Taxi or Airport Limousine Actual cost of either taxi or airport limousine
Reimbursable items other than travel expenses shall be limited to the following: telephone
long-distance charges, fax charges, photocopying charges and postage. Reimbursable
items will be paid only after Contractor has provided all receipts. Contractor shall be
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.
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: Hach Company
Address: 5600 Lindbergh Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Authorized Agent: William LaPietra
Attention Name & Title: Regional Sales Manager
Telephone: (941) 667-0952
E-Mail(s): bill.lapietra@hach.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: Howard Brogdon
Division Name: Public Utilities - Water
Address: 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Suite 302
Naples, FL 34112
Administrative Agent/PM: Randy Lewis
Telephone: (239) 252-6111
E-Mail(s): randy.lewis@colliercountyfl.gov
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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.
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.
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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. El 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. IN Business Auto Liability: Coverage shall have minimum limits of
$500,000 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$500,000
for each accident.
D. ❑
Agreement. Contractor waives its right of recovery against County as to any claims undo
this insurancc. Such insurancc shall have limits of not less than $ each
claim and aggregate.
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❑ _ : Covcragc shall
have minimum limits of$ per claim.
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have minimum limits of$ per claim.
❑ _ : Coverage shall
have minimum limits of$ per claim.
Special Requirements: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, 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.
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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
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 Public Utilities 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.
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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: ❑ , n Insurance Certificate(s), [III Exhibit A Scope of
Services, n Exhibit B Fee Schedule, ❑■ subsequent quotes, and (i Other
Exhibit/Attachment: Contract Addendum to General Service Agreement.
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,
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 Statute, §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:
IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO
THIS CONTRACT. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, IT SHOULD 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(rx)colliercountvfl.gov
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The Contractor must specifically comply with the Florida Public Records Law to:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the
service.
2. Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the
public agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the
cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law
for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the
Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all
public records in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public
records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the Contractor
transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the contract,
the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or
confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract,
the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records.
All records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon
request from the public agency's custodian of public records, in a format that is
compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency.
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
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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.
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. III 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
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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. ❑■ 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. El 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.
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 form
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.
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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
or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive jurisdiction
on all such matters.
34. KEY PERSONNEL. The Contractor's personnel and management to be utilized for
ractor shall a:,cign
met: (1) Proposed replacements h
seven (7) days of the change. T
personnel.
I.I 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.
35. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of any conflict between or among the terms
of any of the Contract Documents, the terms of solicitation the Contractor's Proposal,
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and/or the County's Board approved Executive Summary, the Contract Documents shall
take precedence.
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (Grant Funded). In the event of any conflict between or
nflict in the terms of the Contract
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
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@colliercountyfl.gov) 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.
Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) requires separate fingerprinting prior to work being
performed in any of their locations. This will be coordinated upon award of the contract. If
there are additional fees for this process, the Contractor is responsible for all costs.
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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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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Addendum to be executed by their duly authorized representatives,
intending thereby to be legally bound.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Comptroller
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Chri all, Chairman
Dated: l 9
(SEAL,) Attest as to Chairman's
signature only
• Contractor's Witnesses: HACH COMPANY
Contractor's F' st Witness � Signature
Melanie Bogus
Chad Spraker TType/print signature and titleT
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Contractor's Second it ess
Theresa Duginski
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County Attorney
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
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Exhibit A - Agreement#24-031-NS
Scope of Services
Contractor shall provide Hach Brand Instruments. Hach Brand Products — Instruments
and Chemistry: Brands to include, but not limited to: Other Hach Brands, include Evita,
GLI, Hach, Homeland Security Technologies, OPS Systems, Orbisphere, Polymetron,
Sigma, Anatel, Dr. Lange, Environmental Test Strips, HIAC, Hydrolab, IQ Scientific
Instruments, Lachat Instruments, Leica Microsystems, Marsh-McBirney, Met Onem OTT,
Hydrometry, Radiometer Analytical, Sea-Bird Electronics, WET Labs, Hach WIMSTM
CLAROS Collect, Mobile Sensor Management.
The proprietary parts and services to ensure continuity and compliance with all applicable
codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures for continuous
operations for all facilities of Collier County Water and Wastewater Services Divisions,
including treatment plants, wellfields, and compliance laboratories, including Collier
County Pollution Control. Products and services to be provided by Contractor shall
include, but not limited to, the following:
I. Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, and Materials
The County, on an as-needed basis, may purchase various Hach equipment
and products from Contractor in accordance with the current Fee Schedule.
Items not listed on the Fee Schedule shall receive a discount as indicated in
the Fee Schedule, excluding services.
II. Testing Services
Testing services includes, but is not limited to, measuring levels of pH, chlorine,
UVAS, turbidity, conductivity, and temperature for labs.
Ill. Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement of Parts
Contractor shall provide annual service agreements for preventative
maintenance activities, such as repairs and replacement services shall be
available as needed at the rates set forth in the Fee Schedule.
IV. Calibration Services
The County, on an as-needed basis, may purchase calibration services for new
and used equipment. Calibration services include verification that the
instrument is performing to factory specifications and the provision of sufficient
documentation to minimize risk of noncompliance.
V. Commissioning Services
When purchasing new equipment, the County may purchase commissioning
services, including but not limited to, onsite start-up, calibration, and training.
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VI. Certificates
Contractor shall ensure that certificates are provided, as applicable, as part of
a service visit to demonstrate accuracy of the instrument showing calibration
data and compliance with Hach standards and specifications.
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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
Prices are reflected on the provided quote(s). The below referenced discounts will be
applied as appropriate:
• 5% off list on all Process & Lab instruments & accessories
• 7% off list on all chemistries, reagents, and solutions
• 5% off list on Service contracts
• 15% off list on Hach Samplers
Shipping charges shall be paid at cost with documentation provided with invoice in
alignment with HACH Freight Charge Schedule included on each quote.
Pricing will be in alignment with Hach's listed pricing with the applied approved and
agreed upon discount and will be reflected in the provided quote. The County will be
notified within thirty days (30) days of any price changes. All prices are in U.S. dollars and
are based on delivery.
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Other Exhibit/Attachment
Description: Addendum
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Contract Addendum to General Service Agreement No. 24-031-NS
Hach Lab Equipment, Products,and Services(the"Project")
Parties: Collier County("Customer")
HACH Company("Supplier")
This Addendum to General Service Agreement No. 24-031-NS (the "Agreement"), Hach Lab Equipment, Products, and
Services, is hereby incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement between Collier County("Customer" or"County") and
HACH Company("Supplier" or"HACH") (collectively,the"Parties"). In the event of a conflict between the Contract and this
Addendum, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shall control. The Parties have mutually agreed to the changes
outlined in this Addendum and this Addendum shall apply to any purchase order issued by the County to the Vendor and only
while the County's Contract identified above is in place.
Revisions: Revisions to the Agreement are reflected in this Addendum as follows: Additions are shown by underscoring,
and deletions are shown by strikcthroughs.
Section 10: Termination is hereby modified as follows:
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. Either Party_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.
Section 13: Indemnification is hereby modified as follows:
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
Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or
remedies which otherwise may be available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph. THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF SUPPLIER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND AGENTS ARISING
OUT OF PERFORMANCE, NONPERFORMANCE, OR OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE,
SALE, DELIVERY, AND/OR USE OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES IN NO CIRCUMSTANCE INCLUDES ANY LIQUIDATED,
PENALTY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, NOR EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO SUPPLIER UNDER THE AGREEMENT, EXCEPT ONLY IN THE CASE OF DAMAGES
ARISING DUE TO SUPPLIER'S WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR WARRANTY WORK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 25.
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.
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Section 25: Warranty is modified as follows:
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.
All product warranties and performance guarantees shall only be enforceable if (a) all equipment is properly
installed, inspected regularly and is in good working order, (b) all operations are consistent with Supplier
recommendations, (c) operating conditions at the Customer site have not materially changed and remain within
anticipated specifications, and (d) no reasonably unforeseeable circumstances exist or arise.
New Section 39: Intellectual Property;Information Technology; Privacy.Supplier retains all rights in and to any intellectual
property and confidential information created or procured by it or its representatives at any time, and Customer receives
licenses to use such intellectual property and information only to the extent provided by implied license under applicable
law. No Customer information technology requirements apply, except the extent such requirements specifically apply to
equipment being sold to Customer. To help ensure mutual compliance with applicable privacy laws, Customer will not
provide to or share with Company any personal data or personally identifiable information.
New Section 40: Funds Transfers (Payments). The parties both recognize that there is a risk of banking fraud when
individuals impersonating a business demand payment under new banking or mailing instructions.To avoid this risk, Buyer
must verbally confirm any new bank or mailing instructions by calling Supplier and speaking with Supplier's accounts
receivable contact before mailing or transferring any monies using the new instructions. Supplier shall provide Buyer with
a designated accounts receivable contact and direct contact information for that individual. Both parties agree that they
will not institute mailing or bank transfer instruction changes and require immediate payment under the new instructions
but will instead provide a ten(10)day grace period to verify any payment instruction changes before any new or outstanding
payments are due using the new instructions.
New Section 41: Force Majeure. The Parties are excused from performance of their obligations under this Agreement to
the extent caused by acts or omissions that are beyond their control, including but not limited to Government embargoes,
blockages, seizures or freezing of assets, delays, or refusals to grant an export or import license, or the suspension or
revocation thereof, or any other acts of any Government;fires, floods,severe weather conditions, or any other acts of God;
quarantines; epidemics and pandemics; labor strikes or lockouts; riots; strife; insurrections; civil disobedience or acts of
criminals or terrorists;war;material shortages or delays in deliveries to Supplier by third parties. In the event of the existence
of any force majeure circumstances, the period of time for delivery, payment terms, and payments under any letters of
credit will be extended for a period of time equal to the period of delay. If the force majeure circumstances extend for six
months, either Party may, at its option, terminate this Agreement without penalty and without being deemed in default or
in breach thereof. Notwithstanding such an event,the Customer shall still be liable for payment to Supplier for any services
or goods provided through the date of termination of the Agreement.
New Section 42:Amendments to Agreement.
The Parties' obligations under the Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment (or Change Order) to the
Agreement by duly authorized representatives for each Party.
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