#25-644 NS-EM (Metro Forecasting Models, LLC) GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (NON-SOLICITATION)
#25-644-NS-EM
for
Collier Interactive Growth Model Data Report, Presentations,Planning Support and Maintenance
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this ;pi day of LEI S4- 20 26 , by
and between Metro Forecasting Models,LLC. 9
authorized to do business in the State of Florida, whose business address is
9410 Fountain Medical CT#A103,Bonita Springs,FL.34135 (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; or n ors 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 II Purchase Order 0 Notice to Proceed.
3. STATEMENT OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide services/products in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, 0 Exhibit A - Scope of Services,
attached to this Agreement C Exhibit B - Fee Schedule, attached to this Agreement, •
Exhibit C-Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services, 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 n Singte/Sale-Se r-ee-Waiver, ❑i Exemption from the Competitive Process,
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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 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".
• The County shall pay the Contractor for the performance of this Agreement an
estimated maximum amount of up to Three hundred thousand and 00/100 dollars
($300,000 ), 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.
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■ 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.
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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 "'aches"
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.
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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: Metro Forecasting Models,LLC.
Address: 9410 Fountain Medical Ct.#A103
Bonita Springs, FL.34135
Authorized Agent: David Farmer
Attention Name & Title:
Telephone: 239-913-6949
E-Mail(s): dave@metroforecasting.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: Michael Stark
Division Name: Operations and Regulatory Management
Address: 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL.34104
Administrative Agent/PM: Rey Torres Fuentes
Telephone: 239-252-5727
E-Mail(s): Rey.TorresFuentes@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. ❑� Commercial General Liability: Coverage shall have minimum limits of
$ 1,000,00o 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.
❑ Business Auto h+alailitvi- age shall have limits of
C. n 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. C Professional Liability: Shall be maintained by the Contractor to ensure its legal
liability for claims arising out of the performance of professional services under this
Agreement. Contractor waives its right of recovery against County as to any claims under
this insurance. Such insurance shall have limits of not less than $1,000,000 each
claim and aggregate.
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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 shalt be administered on behalf of
the County by the opefationa and Regulatory Management
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 Contractor's Proposal, UI Insurance Certificate(s), ■ Exhibit A Scope of
Services, n Exhibit B Fee Schedule, ■ Exhibit C Affidavit Regarding Labor and
Services, I subseqttent quotes, and ■ Other Exhibit/Attachment:
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 stipulatipn that it agrees to
comply, at 'its awn 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
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Email: PublicRecordRequestcolliercountyfl.qov
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.
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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.
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27. n 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.
S. 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.
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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 perfgrm investigations as may be deemed nec ssRry 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.
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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 c{x?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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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by an authorized person or agent, have executed
this Agreement on the date and year first written above.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Comptroller
By. . IOW By: Af.e.,,,ACZ40•A°6--
' Burt L.Saunders , Chairman
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
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Continuing Professional Services for
Collier County Zoning Division
Metro Forecasting Models, LLC. (CONSULTANT), shall provide continuing planning and
consulting services on an as-needed basis to the Collier County Zoning Division of the Growth
Management Community Development Department(CLIENT).
Scope of Services
CONSULTANT will update the Collier Interactive Growth Model (CIGM) on an as-needed
basis. Additional services are requested for CIGM data analysis to support CLIENT in reviewing
proposed land use changes and their impacts on the study area. CLIENT will appoint staff
members on an as-needed basis to work with and direct CONSULTANT. One of CLIENT's staff
will have experience in Geographic Information System (GIS).
Work Tasks
The CONSULTANT has been contracted to develop a spatial land use model (the CIGM) based
on local data. The CLIENT may direct additional continuing work tasks on an as needed basis.
Below, the CONSULTANT has described potential additional work tasks that will benefit the
CLIENT's short and long-range planning efforts using the CIGM. The work tasks are outlined
below:
1. Present CIGM data at public hearings and meetings.
2. Provide spatial population projections and estimates.
3. Conduct land use needs analysis of proposed projects and study areas using CIGM data.
4. Test proposed land use scenarios in CIGM and process results.
5. Train key staff on how to access, review and analyze CIGM data for planning analyses.
Additional Services
The CONSULTANT agrees to work for any department or division of Collier County needing it's
expertise.
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
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Continuing Professional Services for
Collier County Public Utilities Engineering and Project Management Division
Metro Forecasting Models, LLC (CONSULTANT), shall provide continuing planning and
consulting services on an as-needed basis to the Collier County Public Utilities Engineering and
Project Management Division of the Public Utilities Department(CLIENT).
Scope of Services
The CLIENT, in consultation with the CONSULTANT,will organize a staff task force for the
development and implementation of the Collier Interactive Growth Model(CIGM)Utility Sub-
Model. Services are requested to update the baseline data and updating the buildout for the
based on prospective land use changes. The CLIENT will appoint staff members and
representatives on an as needed basis. One member assigned to the staff task force will be a
staff member with experience in Geographic Information System (GIS). The purpose of the
task force is to assist the CONSULTANT for the purpose of maintaining currency of the
database for the C1GM in order to provide spatial population forecasting and the related
demand for services provided by the Department, including, but not limited to,potable water,
wastewater, and irrigation quality water services, solid and hazardous waste management
services, and facilities management services.
Public Utilities Work Tasks
The CONSULTANT has been contracted to develop a spatial land use model(the CIGM)based
on local data. The CLIENT may direct additional continuing work tasks on an as needed basis.
Below, the CONSULTANT has described potential additional work tasks that will benefit the
CLIENT's short and long-range planning efforts using the CIGM. The work tasks are outlined
below:
I. Update the CIGM Baseline Data
2. Update the CIGM Buildout Scenario
3. Develop Alternative Service Demand Scenarios
4. Model Calibration and Public Utilities Department Staff Training
5. Update the CIGM Baseline Data- Maintain Currency
6. Update the CIGM Buildout Scenario- Maintain Currency
7. Adjust Zone Geometry- Maintain Currency
Additional Services
The CONSULTANT agrees to work for any department or division of Collier County needing it's
expertise.
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
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Continuing Professional Services for
Collier County Transportation Engineering Division
Metro Forecasting Models, LLC. (CONSULTANT), shall provide continuing planning and
consulting services on an as-needed basis to the Collier County Transportation Engineering
Division of the Transportation Management Services Department (CLIENT).
Scope of Services
CONSULTANT will update the Collier Interactive Growth Model(CIGM)on an as-needed basis.
Additional services are requested for CIGM data analysis to support CLIENT in reviewing
proposed land use changes and their impacts on the study area. CLIENT will appoint staff
members on an as-needed basis to work with and direct CONSULTANT. One of CLIENT's staff
will have experience in Geographic Information System (G1S).
Work Tasks
The CONSULTANT has been contracted to develop a spatial land use model (the CJGM) based
on local data. The CLIENT may direct additional continuing work tasks on an as needed basis.
Below, the CONSULTANT has described potential additional work tasks which will benefit the
CLIENT's short and long-range planning efforts using the CIGM. The work tasks are outlined
below:
1. Provide Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) reviews, including analysis of updates, FOOT
compliance and other related tasks
2. Provide technical assistance with Economic Assessments and Fiscal Impact Analysis for
proposed projects using CIGM data
a. Evaluate use of CIGM as the County model for Economic Assessments or the peer
review tool for developer sponsored Economic Assessments
3. Present CIGM data at public hearings and meetings.
4. Provide technical assistance and data analysis related to adopted levels of service,
recommended changes to levels of service, etc. using CIGM data.
a. Coordinate with impact fee consultants on level of service analysis and issues
5. Provide spatial population projections and estimates as requested.
6. Conduct land use needs analysis of proposed projects using CIGM data.
7. Test proposed land use scenarios in CIGM and process results related to capital projects
and capital project planning.
8. Train key staff on how to access, review and analyze CIGM data for planning analyses.
Additional Services
The CONSULTANT agrees to work for any department or division of Collier County needing it's
expertise.
Exhibit A—Scope of Services
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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
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Exhibit B
25-644-NS-EM "Collier Interactive Growth Model Data Report, Presentations, Planning and
Support"
Title Hourly Rate
Principal Planner/PhD $250
Project Manager $190
Senior Data Analyst $160
Staff Planner $140
GIS Data Analyst $140
Research Assistant/Model Technician $100
Contractor shall submit all monthly invoices electronically to bccapclerk!u),collierclerk.com.
Invoices for Zoning and Transportation shall also be submitted to GMDFinancial(a)colliercountyii.gov .
Invoices for Public Utilities Engineering shall also be submitted to Eric.Fev(a)colliercountyfl.gov.
All invoices submitted shall include: Invoice number,purchase order number, period,staff name,
position,hours worked,date of service, and applicable task number.
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Exhibit C
Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services
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AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LABOR AND SERVICES
AND CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED
Effective July 1, 2024,pursuant to § 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a
nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an
affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the
nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services.
Effective January 1,2024,a governmental entity may not accept a bid on,a proposal for,or a reply to,or enter into,a contract with
an entity which would grant the entity access to an individual's personal identifying information unless the entity provides the
government with an affidavit signed by an officer or representative under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet
any of the following criteria: (a)the entity is owned by the government of a foreign country of concern;(b)the government of a
foreign country of concern has a controlling interest in the entity;or(c)the entity is organized under the laws of or has its principal
place of business in a foreign country of concern.
Effective July 1,2025,when an entity extends or renews a contract with a governmental entity which would grant the entity access
to an individual's personal identifying information,the entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an
officer or representative of the entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in paragraphs
(2)(a)-(c),§287.1 38.Florida Statutes.
Nongovernmental Entity's Name: Metro Forecasting Models,LLC
Address: 9410 Fountain Medical Ct
Phone Number: 239-292-6081
Authorized Representative's Name: David Farmer
Authorized Representative's Title: CEO
Email Address: dave@metroforecasting.com
I, David Farmer (Name of Authorized Representative), as authorized representative attest under
penalty of perjury that Metro Forecasting Models, LLC (Name of Nongovernmental Entity) does not: (1) use
coercion for labor or services as defined in§787.06,Florida Statutes,and(2)the nongovernmental entity is not(a)owned by
a government of a foreign country of concern,(b)that a foreign country of concern does not have a controlling interest in the
entity. and (c)that the entity is not organized under the laws of or has its principal place of business in a foreign country of
concern,all as prohibited under§287.138,Florida Statutes.
Under penalty of perjury,I declare that 1 have read the foregoing Affidavit and that the facts stated in it are true.
David Farmer ,", o June 17,2025
(Signature of authorized representative) Date
STATE OF Florida
COUNTY OF Lee
Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me,by means of(]physical presence or 0 online notarization this
17 day of June ,20 25 ,by David Farmer (Name of Affiant),who produced his Florida Driver's License as
identification.
Notary Public
4 Notary Public State of Florida 1
Adele Zlminski
AO/c)p�8 1 H My Commission H 1 602332 l
Commission Expires Expires tOHo1202e
Personally Known l]OR Produced Identification❑
Type of Identification Produced:
CONTRACT RENEWAL OR EXTENSION REQUEST FORM Version:2025.1
Other Exhibit/Attachment
Description: N/A
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