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Agenda 06/26/2012 Item #16C 1EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve selection committee rankings and to enter into negotiations for a contract for Request for Proposal No. 12 -5883, "Master Pumping Station 312 Professional Services During Construction," Project Number 72549, with Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage. OBJECTIVE: To provide expert professional services during construction for the Master Pumping Station (MPS) 312 Rehabilitation project to ensure proper adherence to the contract documents, and that the end result is a quality, best value project to serve our wastewater customers with full regulatory compliance, reliability and sustainability. CONSIDERATIONS: On June 24, 2008, as Agenda Item 10G, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Update that identified the requirement for rehabilitating master pumping stations. This project is consistent with the 2008 Wastewater Master Plan Update, Project 72549, "LS Mechanical Improvements — User Fee" as shown in Section 8, Table 8 -2, Page 4 of 5, Line 119; and, with the 2011 Wastewater CIP Update, Page 2 of 4, line 53, as identified in the 2011 Internal Master Plan Review. RFP No. 12 -5883, MPS 312 Professional Services During Construction, was posted on March 29, 2012, with 998 notices sent out and 102 firms downloading full document packages. Two responsive proposals were received April 27, 2012. The selection committee met on May 17, 2012, and by consensus selected Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage (ABB) to provide the required services. The final rankings are shown below. Name of Firm Final Rankin Agnol i, Barber, & Brundage 1 Tetra Tech 2 ABB is the design firm for this project and therefore, is intimately familiar with all aspects of the project. They are qualified and have extensive experience both designing and inspecting various diverse MPS work. Staff recommends approval of the short list and authorization to commence contract negotiations with the highest ranked firm, ABB for this work. After contract terms are agreed upon with the consultant, staff will return to the Board for final approval of the proposed contract. RFP 12 -5883 will provide construction services including shop drawing review, responding to requests for information from the construction contractor, design clarifications, solutions to unforeseen site conditions, and production of the final record drawings. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time. Once negotiations are completed and approved, funding is available in, and is consistent with, the FY2012 Capital Budget approved by the Board on September 22, 2011. The source of funding is Wastewater User Fees, Fund (414). LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office, is legally sufficient for Board action and only requires a majority vote for approval —SRT. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan standards to ensure the viability of public facilities. Packet Page -1120- RECOMMENDATIONS: Tna` the Board of County Commissioners. as Ex-officio the Governing- Board of the Collier County Water -Sewer District, approve the selection committee rankings and authorize entering into negotiations for a contract for Request for Proposal No. 12 -5883, "MPS 312 Professional Services During Construction" Project Number 72549, with Agnoli, Brundage, & Brundage. Prepared by: Peter Schalt, Senior Project Manager, Public Utilities Planning and Project Management Department Packet Page -1121- COLLIER. CUNT Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.C.1. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve selection committee rankings and to enter into negotiations for a contract for Request for Proposal No. 12 -5883, "Master Pumping Station 312 Professional Services During Construction ", Project Number 72549, with Agnoli, Barber, & Brundage. Meeting Date: 6/26/2012 Prepared By Name: SchaltPeter Title: Project Manager, Senior,Public Utilities Engineeri 5/23/2012 10:35:46 AM Approved By Name: HapkeMargie Title: Operations Analyst, Public Utilities Date: 5/23/2012 10:55:01 AM Name: Steve Messner Title: Plant Manager,Water Date: 5/23/2012 11:36:51 AM Name: WardKelsey Title: Manager - Contracts Administration,Purchasing & Ge Date: 5/23/2012 12:30:36 PM Name: ParkerNicole Title: Contracts Specialist,Purchasing & General Services Date: 5/23/2012 3:55:38 PM Name: NagySteve Title: Manager - Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Date: 5/24/2012 7:02:08 AM Name: MarkiewiczJoanne Title: Manager - Purchasing Acquisition,Purchasing & Gene Packet Page -1122- Date:, 5/24/2012 7:16:52 AM Name: PajerCraig Title: Project Manager, Senior,Public Utilities Engineering Date: 5/30/2012 5:43:11 PM Name: ChmelikTom Title: Project Manager, Principal,Public Utilities Engine Date: 5/31/2012 9:26:06 AM Name: JohnssenBeth Date: 6/1/2012 11:03:27 AM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attomey,County Attorney Date: 6/4/2012 10:16:59 AM Name: YilmazGeorge Title: Administrator, Public Utilities Date: 6/13/2012 10:27:47 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 6/15/2012 11:23:15 AM Name: UsherSusan Title: Management /Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage Date: 6/18/2012 1:53:01 PM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 6/18/2012 2:58:20 PM Packet Page -1123- '9 N O N 0) (Q CD CD Cn CD 2) CD sv CD O Packet Page -1124- N — ;u Tl ip O O O O d n a � op O to 'aO 0 Z O y : CD M N O n a- C- 0 0 m N C) . °- L A w Fi < C1 w N N lD \ \ o w N N N N w N N D, CL r_ ` n O t9 O - f I� ,v o O O � � CD Cll �• N � c m cl) N li W � CD Z 00 N Co `G CD PO C1 W v M N W CD G C -h CD CL N N CD � 7 Cn CD Cl� O N v N mc� _ n N O U) 0 ca � o CD r c CN!! tD N — ;u Tl ip O O O O d n a � op O to 'aO 0 Z O y : CD M N O n a- C- 0 0 m N C) . °- L A w Fi < C1 w N N lD \ \ o w N N N N w N N n fn CD CL r_ n O t9 O A d O O O CQ � cn 3 N N � D CD CD -s N CD N — ;u Tl ip O O O O d n a � op O to 'aO 0 Z O y : CD M N O n a- C- 0 0 m N C) . °- L A w Fi < C1 w N N lD \ \ o w N N N N w N N REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. Co e'r Ack7vn1&&e Services Wsion Purchasing COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CCNA Solicitation #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction Nicole Parker, Procurement Strategist 239 - 252 -4270 (Telephone) 239 - 252 -6549 (Fax) nicoleparker @colliergov.net (Email) This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this document made by the Vendor may be grounds for rejection of proposal, cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government. F rg C!epa —zrre ' ?Tar a^ a i cast N� sles = ca 3d' i 9?' • ahit co i gac.neJp. s h2s =<; CCNA (Revision 3/1/2012) Packet Page -1125- Table of Contents LEGALNOTICE .......................................................................................................................... ..............................3 EXHIBIT I: SCOPE OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS AND RESPONSE FORMAT .................................. ..............................4 EXHIBIT II: GENERAL RFP INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ .............................11 EXHIBIT III: COLLIER COUNTY PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ........................... .............................15 EXHIBIT IV: ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RFP .................................................. .............................19 ATTACHMENT 1: VENDOR'S NON - RESPONSE STATEMENT ...................................................... .............................27 ATTACHMENT 2: VENDOR CHECK LIST .................................................................................... .............................28 ATTACHMENT 3: CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT ............................................................. ............................... 29 ATTACHMENT 4: VENDOR DECLARATION STATEMENT ........................................................... .............................30 ATTACHMENT 5: IMMIGRATION AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION ................................................... .............................32 ATTACHMENT6: VENDOR SUBSTITUTE W — 9 ......................................................................... .............................33 ATTACHMENT 7: INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS ............................................... .............................34 ATTACHMENT 8: REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ....................................................................... .............................36 RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 2 Packet Page -1126- covier Cotinty AdnniWatiue Services Division Purchasing Legal Notice Pursuant to approval by the County Manager, Sealed Proposals to provide Professional Services During Construction for Master Pump Station 312, will be received until 3:00 pm, Naples local time, on April 27, 2012 at the Collier County Government, Purchasing Department, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. CCNA Solicitation #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction Services to be provided shall include, but not be limited to the following: Professional Services During Construction for Master Pump Station 312. A ® non - mandatory ❑ mandatory pre - proposal conference will be held on April 17, 2012, commencing promptly at 11:00 am., and will be held in the Collier County Government, Purchasing Department, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112 If this pre - proposal conference is denoted at "mandatory", prospective proposers must be present in order to submit a proposal response. All statements shall be made upon the official proposal form which must be obtained only on the Collier County Purchasing Department E- Procurement website: www.colliergov.net /bid. Collier County does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY: /S/ Joanne Markiewicz Interim Purchasing & General Services Director This Public Notice was posted on the Collier County Purchasing Department website: www.colliprgov.net/purchasing and in the Lobby of Purchasing Building "G ", Collier County Government Center on March 29, 2012. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate Packet Page -1127- �. { Exhibit E: Scope of Work, Specifications and Response Format As requested by the Collier County Public Utilities Planning and Project Management Department (hereinafter, the "Division or Department "), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department (hereinafter, "County ") has issued this Request for Proposal (hereinafter, "RFP ") with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified firms in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The Vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated herein. Brief Description of Purchase The required professional services during construction include civil, structural, mechanical, architectural, odor control, landscaping, acoustical, and electrical services associated with bidding assistance, responding to contractor information requests (RFI's), periodic sites visits during construction, contractor's payment application review, permitting compliance assistance if required, design clarifications, shop drawing reviews, meeting attendance, preparation of signed and sealed record drawings with a Florida professional engineer's seal, equipment O &M manual compilation and placement into formatted notebooks and disks, punch list walk through, meeting minutes not prepared by other parties, and functional and performance start ups and testing of equipment. This scope does not include construction inspection or observation as the County has retained the services of a separate CEI firm for this task. It is assumed that in accordance with standard County practice, an as -built survey signed and sealed by a Florida professional land surveyor will be provided by the contractor for the purposes of the record drawings. Background This project is a fence to fence rehabilitation of a 20 + year old master pumping station to ensure full compliance, reliability, sustainability, and ability to fully serve our wastewater customers. Detailed Scope of Work TASK 1 — PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION 1.1 — Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, Odor Control., Landscaping, Acoustical, and Electrical Contract Administration — The successful firm (Firm) will be obligated on an as needed basis (as directed by the project manager in coordination with the CEI) to perform the professional services during construction as depicted above during the duration of the project. If there are discrepancies or concerns of deviation from the contract, the Firm shall inform the Engineer of Record ( "EOR ") Agnoli Barber & Brundage, Inc., the CEI, and the county project manager in writing about the concern or issue within eight (8) business hours, but not more than one business day after the discovery of any concern or issue. The FOR will be responsible for investigating the concern or issue and resolving the same through a written directive to the construction contractor and so inform the project manager and the Construction Inspector (CEI) in writing. This protocol will be initiated any time the Firm becomes aware of any contractual item that is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective, does not conform to the Contract Documents, or RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 4 Packet Page -1128- does not meet the requirements thereof. The Firm will maintain a separate Log documenting all submittal reviews, RFI's, any issue or concern that is conveyed in writing to the EOR, punch list walk throughs, meetings, permitting issues, record drawing issues, all shop drawing submittals including dates submitted, comments, and dates returned with status of submittals that the CEI has not recorded. All work will have to be coordinated strictly between the Firm, CEI, project manager, and EOR. 1.2 - Log and Documentation — The Firm and CEI will prepare a log recording activities and details of all items in 1.1 above on a form approved in advance by the project manager. Information will be recorded in the project log at the Firm's office. Log entries will record all relevant aspects for each item above and will reference all corresponding references within the contract documents that apply to all of the review comments or disapprovals and approvals. Each item shall be referenced to the appropriate contract requirements that apply. Detail will be provided with respect to observation of test procedures, punch list walk throughs, conformance with performance and functional tests of equipment, name plate data, serial numbers for equipment and material installed, and other information requested by the project manager. Logs, photograph files and other construction documentation will be provided to the project manager by the CEI with the Firm's input on a weekly basis in an electronic file E -mail format and a printed copy. 1.3 — General Coordination — The Firm will coordinate all activities related to the Project, between the construction contractor, the EOR, the CEI, and the project manager. The CEI Construction Inspector will oversee substantial and final completion inspections, and prepare and maintain the punch list, including follow -up inspections to ensure that punch list items are corrected and /or completed. The Firm will ensure that all professional services during construction work as detailed above is performed in a timely fashion so as not to delay the contractor or the work. 1.5 - Observe Regulatory Agency Inspections — The CEI and Firm will attend visiting inspectors representing any regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the Project if requested by the project manager and will coordinate and record all discussions and the outcome of these regulatory inspections in the logs. 1.6 - Construction Progress Meetings — The CEI and Firm will attend bi- weekly progress meetings chaired by the Project Manager if the Project Manager so directs, which will be attended by the construction contractor to review project status and identify issues that may affect the Project. The CEI with the Firm's input, will prepare a draft Agenda at least two business days in advance of the each meeting and issue written meeting notes identifying a summary of the discussion, conclusions and any risks that have been encountered or are expected within two days after the meeting to the project and the construction contractor. The Firm will assist the CEI as needed and /or directed by the project manager. 1.7 - Substantial Completion Inspections — The CEI Construction Inspector will conduct substantial completion inspections when requested by the construction contractor and the FOR recommends that the work is sufficiently complete to warrant a substantial completion inspection. The Firm will assist and /or attend as directed by the project manager. During the substantial completion inspection the CEI Construction Inspector will prepare a punch list of items requiring completion or correction to the satisfaction of the Firm and the project manager and the Firm will assist when directed by the project manager. The CEI Construction Inspector will be responsible for maintaining the punch -list and issuing updates to the punch -list on a RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate Packet Page -1129- weekly basis. The CEI Construction Inspector and Firm if directed by the project manager. wili coordinate and participate in the final walk- through to ensure that the punch -list items are completed to the satisfaction of the Firm. All services related to the Substantial Completion Inspection shall be provided by the Firm and /or CEI for the Project as directed by the project manager. 1.8 — Final Completion Inspection - Upon the request of the construction contractor and concurrence of the Firm and the project manager, the CEI Construction Inspector and Firm will conduct final inspections of portions of the project, as they are finished to determine if construction has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and the construction contractor has fulfilled all obligations therein. Based on the results of the final inspection, the Firm, CEI Construction Inspector, project manager, will judge the work complete or not complete. If the work is judged complete, the CEI Construction Inspector will issue a "notice of final acceptance and recommendation for final payment ". If the work is judged not complete, the CEI Construction Inspector will issue written instructions to the construction contractor identifying the work judged not complete. Upon provision of the construction contractor's evidence or assurance that the deficiencies noted above have been corrected or completed, an additional final inspection will be scheduled to verify that the outstanding issues have been resolved and the CEI Construction Inspector can issue a "notice of final acceptance and recommendation for final payment ". All services related to the Final Completion Inspection shall be provided for the Project. The Firm will assist as directed by the project manager. 1.9 — Final Construction Certification — Upon issuance of a "notice of final acceptance and recommendation for final payment" the Firm will provide a signed and sealed certification by the professional engineer in responsible charge of the work provided by the Construction Inspector stating that the "Project has been completed by the construction contractor in accordance with the Plans and Specifications of the Contract Documents as amended by the Firm. All services related to the Final Construction Certification shall be provided for the Project as directed by the project manager. 1.10 — Record Drawings — The contractor will provide to the Firm as -built information of the project construction surveyed by a Florida registered land surveyor. The Firm will create signed and sealed record drawings by a Florida professional engineer from this information, and will provide the County five (5) sets of full size signed and sealed drawings and specifications, and one each electronic signed and sealed disks of CADD and PDF drawings (plans and specifications). TASK 2 — PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COORDINATION 2.1 — Coordination — The Firm will coordinate all of their work in cooperation with the CEI, EOR, County project manager, and contractor so as not to delay the work. 2.2 — Coordination of Shop Drawings, Contract Interpretations and Clarifications — The CEI Construction Inspector will coordinate with the Firm regarding the issuance of interpretations and clarifications of Contract Documents during construction. The Firm shall be responsible for technical review and decisions regarding interpretation and clarification of Contract Documents. The CEI Construction Inspector shall coordinate the Firm's decisions and responses with the construction contractor and project manager. The Firm will assist when necessary and required by the project manager. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 6 Packet Page -1130- 2.3 - Monitor Project Records — The CEI Construction Inspector shall monitor all required, Project records, including but not limited to delivery schedules, inventories and construction reports. The Firm will have access to these records for their work requirements. 2.4 — As Built Field Drawings — The CEI Construction Inspector will maintain red pencil "mark- up" notations and sketches on full size construction plans that reflect the actual details of constructed facilities. These Constructed Field Drawings will be used by the CEI Construction Inspector to validate the "As Built" documentation provided by the construction contractor. The CEI Construction Inspector will notify the Firm, project manager, and the construction contractor of any differences in the documents maintained by the general contractor and the CEI Construction Inspector on a weekly basis for resolution by the Firm. The Firm will utilize the CEI's and contractor's marked up sets for their work in producing record drawings signed and sealed by a Florida professional engineer. 2.5 — Start-up and Re- commissioning Support — The CEI Construction Inspector will assist the project manager, the Firm and the construction contractor during start-up of each segment designated for Beneficial Use by the project manager, including but not limited to signing off on regulatory permits and general coordination between the Firm, project manager, and construction contractor. The Firm will provide assistance as required by the project manager. Term of Contract The contract term, if an award(s) is /are made is intended to be for twenty four (24) months from date of Notice to Proceed. Prices shall remain firm for the initial term of this contract. Requests for consideration of a price adjustment must be made on the contract anniversary date, in writing, to the Purchasing Director. Price adjustments are dependent upon budget availability and project manager approval. Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure. Projected Solicitation Timetable The following projected timetable should be used as a working guide for planning purposes only. The County reserves the right to adjust this timetable as required during the course of the RFP process. -Event Date Issue Solicitation Notice March 29, 2012 Last Date for Receipt of Written Questions April 20, 2012, 9:00 am, Naples Local Time Non - mandatory pre - solicitation meeting April 17, 2012, 11:00 am, Naples Local Time and Locations Solicitation Deadline Date and Time April 27, 2012, 3:00 pm, Naples Local Time RFP CCNA Template — 03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate Packet Page -1131- Response Format The Vendor understands and agrees to abide by all of the RFP specifications, provisions, terms and conditions of same, and all ordinances and policies of Collier County. The Vendor further agrees that if the contract is awarded the work will be performed in accordance with the provisions, terms and conditions of the contract. To facilitate the fair evaluation and comparison of proposals, all proposals must conform to the guidelines set forth in this RFP. Any portions of the proposal that do not comply with these guidelines must be so noted and explained in the Acceptance of Conditions section of the proposal. However, any proposal that contains such variances may be considered non - responsive. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward concise description of the Vendor's approach and ability to meet the County's needs, as stated in the RFP. All proposals should be presented as described in the RFP in PDF or Microsoft Word format with Tabs clearly marked. If applicable, the utilization of recycled paper for proposal submission is strongly encouraged. The items listed below shall be submitted with each proposal and should be submitted in the order shown. Each section should be clearly labeled, with pages numbered and separated by tabs. Failure by a Vendor to include all listed items may result in the rejection of its proposal. 1. Tab I, Cover Letter / Management Summary Provide a cover letter, signed by an authorized officer of the firm, indicating the underlying philosophy of the firm in providing the services stated herein. Include the name(s), telephone number(s) and email(s) of the authorized contact person(s) concerning proposal. Submission of a signed Proposal is Vendor's certification that the Vendor will accept any awards as a result of this RFP. 2. Tab II, Business Plan (20 Points) In this tab, include: • Description of the proposed contract team and the role to be played by each member of the proposed team. • Detailed plan of approach (including major tasks and sub - tasks). • Detailed time line for completion of the project. • Include with the Business Plan or as an attachment, a copy of a report as an example of work product. This should be for one of the projects listed as a reference. 3. Tab III, Experience and Capacity of Firm (30 Points) Provide information that documents your firm's and subcontractors' qualifications to produce the required deliverables, including abilities, capacity, skill, and financial strength, and number of years of experience in providing the required services. Also RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 8 Packet Page -1132- describe the various team members' successful experience in working wfth one another on previous projects. 4. Tab IV, Specialized Expertise of Team Members (35 Points) Attach resumes of all proposed project team members who will be involved in the management of the total package of services, as well as the delivery of specific services. The same should be done for any sub - consultants. If sub - consultants are being utilized, letters of intent from stated sub - consultants must be included with proposal submission. 5. Tab V, Customer and Reference Listing (15 Points) In order for the vendor to be awarded any points for this tab, the County requests that the vendor submits five (5) completed reference forms from clients whose projects are of a similar nature to this solicitation as a part of their proposal. The County will only use the methodology calculations for the first five (5) references (only) submitted by the vendor in their proposal. Prior to the Selection Committee reviewing proposals, the following methodology will be applied to each vendor's information provided in this area: • The County shall total each of the vendor's five reference questionnaires and create a ranking from highest number of points to lowest number of points. References marked with an N/A (or similar notation will be given the score of zero (0)). Vendors who do not turn in reference forms will be counted as zero (0). • The greatest number of points allowed in this criterion will be awarded to the vendor who has the highest score. The next highest vendor's number of points will be divided by the highest vendor's points which will then be multiplied by criteria points to determine the vendor's points awarded. Each subsequent vendor's point score will be calculated in the same manner. Points awarded will be extended to the first decimal point (per Microsoft Excel). For illustrative purposes only, see chart for an example of how these points would be distributed among the five proposers. RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate Packet Page -1133- Vendor Name Vendor Total Reference Score Points Awarded Vendor ABC 445 20 Vendor DEF 435 14.6 Vendor GHI 425 14.3 Vendor JKL 385 13.0 Vendor MNO 385 13.0 Vendor PQR 250 8.4 The points awarded by vendor will be distributed to the Selection Committee prior to their evaluation of the proposals. The Selection Committee will review the vendor's proposal to ensure consistency and completion of all tasks in the RFP, and review the Points Awarded per vendor. The Selection Committee may, at their sole discretion, contact references, and /or modify the reference points assigned after a thorough review of the proposal and prior to final ranking by the final Selection Committee. Failure to provide complete and accurate client information, as specified here, may result in the disqualification of your proposal. 6. Tab VI, Acceptance of Conditions Indicate any exceptions to the general terms and conditions of the RFP, and to insurance requirements or any other requirements listed in the RFP. If no exceptions are indicated in this tabbed section, it will be understood that no exceptions to these documents will be considered after the award, or if applicable, during negotiations. Exceptions taken by a Vendor may result in evaluation point deduction(s) and /or exclusion of proposal for Selection Committee consideration, depending on the extent of the exception(s). Such determination shall be at the sole discretion of the County and Selection Committee. 7. Tab VII, Required Form Submittals • Attachment 1: Vendor Checklist • Attachment 2: Conflict of Interest Affidavit • Attachment 3: Vendor Declaration Form' • Attachment 4: Immigration Affidavit and company's E- Verify profile page and memorandum of understanding • Attachment 5: Insurance Requirements • Attachment 8: Reference Questionnaire • Florida Professional Engineering License Mandatory RFP CCNA Template _03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 10 Packet Page -1134- Exhibit It: General RFP Instructions 1. Questions Direct questions related to this RFP to the Collier County Purchasing Department E- Procurement website: www.coiliergov.net/bid. Vendors must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the County will be the one stated on the Collier County Purchasing Department E- Procurement website. For general questions, please call the referenced Procurement Strategist noted on the cover page. 2. Pre - Proposal Conference The purpose of the pre - proposal conference is to allow an open forum for discussion and questioning with County staff regarding the RFP with all prospective Vendors having an equal opportunity to hear and participate. Oral questions will receive oral responses, neither of which will be official, nor become part of the RFP. Only written responses to written questions will be considered official, and will be included as part of the RFP as an addendum. All prospective Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend, as, this will usually be the only pre - proposal conference for this solicitation. If this pre - proposal conference is denoted as "mandatory', prospective Vendors must be present in order to submit a proposal response. 3. Compliance with the RFP Proposals must be in strict compliance with this RFP. Failure to comply with all provisions of the RFP may result in disqualification. 4. Ambiguity, Conflict, or Other Errors in the RFP It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor if the Vendor discovers any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission or other error in the RFP, to immediately notify the Procurement Strategist, noted herein, of such error in writing and request modification or clarification of the document prior to submitting the proposal. The Procurement Strategist will make modifications by issuing a written revision and will give written notice to all parties who have received this RFP from the Purchasing Department. 5. Proposal, Presentation, and Protest Costs The County will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by any Vendor in the preparation of its proposal in response to this RFP, nor for the presentation of its proposal and /or participation in any discussions, negotiations, or, if applicable, any protest procedures. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate it Packet Page -1135- 6. Delivery of Proposals All proposals are to be delivered before 3 :00 pm, Naples local time, on or before April 27, 2012 to: Collier County Government Purchasing Department 3327 Tamiami Trail E Naples FL 34112 Attn: Nicole Parker, Procurement Strategist The County shall not bear the responsibility for proposals delivered to the Purchasing Department past the stated date and /or time indicated, or to an incorrect address by Vendor's personnel or by the Vendor's outside carrier. However, the Purchasing /General Services Director, or designee, shall reserve the right to accept proposals received after the posted close time under the following conditions: • The tardy submission of the proposal is due to the following circumstances, which shall include but not be limited to: late delivery by commercial carrier such as Fed Ex, UPS or courier where delivery was scheduled before the deadline. • The acceptance of said proposal does not afford any competing firm an unfair advantage in the selection process. Vendors must submit one (1) paper copy clearly labeled "Master," and six (6) compact disks (CD's) with one copy of the proposal on each CD in Word, Excel or PDF. List the Solicitation Number and Title on the outside of the box or envelope. 7. Validity of Proposals No proposal can be withdrawn after it is filed unless the Vendor makes their request in writing to the County prior to the time set for the closing of Proposals. All proposals shall be valid for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date to accommodate evaluation and selection process. 8. Method of Source Selection The County is using the Competitive Sealed Proposals methodology of source selection for this procurement, as authorized by Ordinance Number 87 -25, and Collier County Resolution Number 2006 -268 establishing and adopting the Collier County Purchasing Policy. If the County receives proposals from less than three (3) firms, the Purchasing Director shall review all the facts and determine if it is in the best interest of the County to solicit additional proposals or request that the Selection Committee rank order the received proposals. The County may, as it deems necessary, conduct discussions with qualified Vendors determined to be in contention for being selected for award for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements. 9. Evaluation of Proposals Collier County will evaluate and select these Services in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 12 Packet Page -1136- Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. The County's procedure for selecting is as follows: 1. The County Manager shall appoint a Selection Committee to review all proposals submitted. 2. Request for Proposals issued. 3. Subsequent to the closing of proposals, the Procurement Strategist and Project Manager shall review the proposals received and verify whether each proposal appears to be minimally responsive to the requirements of the published RFP. 4. Meetings shall be open to the public and the Procurement Strategist shall publicly post prior notice of such meeting in the lobby of the Purchasing Building at least one (1) day in advance of all such meetings. 5. The committee members shall review each Proposal individually and score each proposal based on the evaluation criteria stated herein. 6. Prior to the first meeting of the selection committee, the Procurement Strategist will post a notice announcing the date, time and place of the first committee meeting. Said notice shall be posted in the lobby of the Purchasing Building not less than three (3) working days prior to the meeting. The Procurement Strategist shall also post prior notice of all subsequent committee meetings and shall endeavor to post such notices at least one (1) day in advance of all subsequent meetings. 7. Collier County will consider all the material submitted by the Proposer and other information Collier County may obtain to determine whether the Proposer is capable of and has a history of successfully completing projects of this type, including, without limitation, additional information Collier County may request, interviews, or oral presentations. 8. The Selection Committee, as approved by the County Manager, will review, evaluate and rank all responsive proposals received from Proposers responding to this RFP. The committee members shall score each Proposal in accordance with the rating criteria set forth below and may, at their discretion, schedule presentations from any firms submitting a proposal. The Selection Committee will rank qualified firms in order of preference and by consensus using all information presented to the Committee, choose the top ranked firm and will subsequently enter into negotiations with the top ranked firm. Award of the contract is dependent upon the successful and full execution of a mutually agreed contract. 9. Negotiations shall begin with the top - ranked firm(s) in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055. 10. Upon the successful completion of negotiations, contracts will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. The County reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time and for any reason, and to issue such clarifications, modifications, addendums, and /or amendments as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited, to requesting supplemental proposal information. Receipt of a proposal by the County or a submission of a proposal to the County offers no rights upon the Vendor nor obligates the County in any manner. RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 13 Packet Page -1137- Acceptance of the proposal does not guarantee issuance of any other governmental approvals. Proposals which include provisions requiring the granting of zoning variances shall not be considered. 10. References The County reserves the right to contact any and all references submitted as a result of this solicitation. 11. Proposal Selection Committee and Evaluation Factors The County Manager shall appoint a Selection Committee to review all proposals submitted. The factors to be considered in the evaluation of proposal responses are listed below. Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points Business Plan 20 Experience and Capacity of the Firm 30 Specialized Expertise of Team Members 35 Customer and Reference Listing 15 TOTAL 100 Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie, both in individual scoring and in final ranking, the firm with the lowest paid dollars by Collier County to the vendor (as obtained from the County's financial system) within the last five (5) years will receive the higher individual ranking. This information will be based on information provided by the Vendor, subject to verification at the County's option. If there is a multiple firm tie in either individual scoring or final ranking, the firm with the lowest volume of work shall receive the higher ranking, the firm with the next lowest volume of work shall receive the next highest ranking and so on. 12. Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals The right is reserved by the County to waive any irregularities in any proposal, to reject any or all proposals, to re- solicit for proposals, if desired, and upon recommendation and justification by Collier County to accept the proposal which in the judgment of the County is deemed the most advantageous for the public and the County of Collier. Any proposal which is incomplete, conditional, obscure or which contains irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection. In the event of default of the successful Vendor, or their refusal to enter into the Collier County contract, the County reserves the right to accept the proposal of any other Vendor or to re- advertise using the same or revised documentation, at its sole discretion. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 14 Packet Page -1138- Exhibit IN: Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions 1. Offer and to comply with all carrier This offer is subject to cancellation by the regulations. Risk of loss of any goods COUNTY without notice if not accepted by sold hereunder shall transfer to the VENDOR within fourteen (14) days of COUNTY at the time and place of issuance. delivery; provided that risk of loss prior to actual receipt of the goods by the 2. Acceptance and Confirmation COUNTY nonetheless remain with This Purchase Order (including all VENDOR. documents attached to or referenced b) No charges will be paid by the COUNTY therein) constitutes the entire agreement for packing, crating or cartage unless between the parties, unless otherwise otherwise specifically stated in this specifically noted by the COUNTY on the Purchase Order. Unless otherwise face of this Purchase Order. Each delivery provided in Purchase Order, no invoices of goods and /or services received by the shall be issued nor payments made COUNTY from VENDOR shall be deemed to prior to delivery. Unless freight and be upon the terms and conditions contained other charges are itemized, any in this Purchase Order. discount will be taken on the full amount of invoice. No additional terms may be added and c) All shipments of goods scheduled on the Purchase Order may not be changed except same day via the same route must be by written instrument executed by the consolidated. Each shipping container COUNTY. VENDOR is deemed to be on must be consecutively numbered and notice that the COUNTY objects to any marked to show this Purchase Order additional or different terms and conditions number. The container and Purchase contained in any acknowledgment, invoice Order numbers must be indicated on bill or other communication from VENDOR, of lading. Packing slips must show notwithstanding the COUNTY'S acceptance Purchase Order number and must be or payment for any delivery of goods and /or included on each package of less than services, or any similar act by VENDOR. container load (LCL) shipments and /or with each car load of equipment. The 3. Inspection COUNTY reserves the right to refuse or All goods and /or services delivered return any shipment or equipment at hereunder shall be received subject to the VENDOR'S expense that is not marked COUNTY'S inspection and approval and with Purchase Order numbers. payment therefore shall not constitute VENDOR agrees to declare to the acceptance. All payments are subject to carrier the value of any shipment made adjustment for shortage or rejection. All under this Purchase Order and the full defective or nonconforming goods will be invoice value of such shipment. returned pursuant to VENDOR'S instruction d) All invoices must contain the Purchase at VENDOR'S expense. Order number and any other specific information as identified on the To the extent that a purchase order requires Purchase Order. Discounts of prompt a series of performances by VENDOR, the payment will be computed from the date COUNTY prospectively reserves the right to of receipt of goods or from date of cancel the entire remainder of the Purchase receipt of invoices, whichever is later. Order if goods and /or services provided Payment will be made upon receipt of a early in the term of the Purchase Order are proper invoice and in compliance with non - conforming or otherwise rejected by the Chapter 218, Fla. Stats., otherwise COUNTY. known as the "Local Government 4. Shipping and Invoices Prompt Payment Act," and, pursuant to a) All goods are FOB destination and must the Board of County Commissioners be suitably packed and prepared to Purchasing Policy. secure the lowest transportation rates RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 15 Packet Page -1139- Ite- E. Time is Of the Essence and transoortatior shall conform: tc al: Time for delivery of goods or performance of applicable laws, including but not limited to services under this Purchase Order is of the the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the essence. Failure of VENDOR to meet Federal Transportation Act and the Fair delivery schedules or deliver within a Labor Standards Act, as well as any law or reasonable time, as interpreted by the .regulation noted on the face of the Purchase COUNTY in its sole judgment, shall entitle Order. the COUNTY to seek all remedies available to it at law or in equity. VENDOR agrees to 9. Advertising reimburse the COUNTY for any expenses No VENDOR providing goods and services incurred in enforcing its rights. VENDOR to the COUNTY shall advertise the fact that further agrees that undiscovered delivery of it has contracted with the COUNTY for nonconforming goods and /or services is not goods and /or services, or appropriate or a waiver of the COUNTY'S right to insist make use of the COUNTY'S name or other upon further compliance with all identifying marks or property without the specifications. prior written consent of the COUNTY'S Purchasing Department. 6. Changes The COUNTY may at any time and by 10. Indemnification written notice make changes to drawings VENDOR shall indemnify and hold harmless and specifications, shipping instructions, the COUNTY from any and all claims, quantities and delivery schedules within the including claims of negligence, costs and general scope of this Purchase Order. expenses, including but not limited to Should any such change increase or attorneys' fees, arising from, caused by or decrease the cost of, or the time required for related to the injury or death of any person performance of the Purchase Order, an (including but not limited to employees and equitable adjustment in the price and /or agents of VENDOR in the performance of delivery schedule will be negotiated by the their duties or otherwise), or damage to COUNTY and VENDOR. Notwithstanding property (including property of the COUNTY the foregoing, VENDOR has an affirmative or other persons), which arise out of or are obligation to give notice if the changes will incident to the goods and /or services to be decrease costs. Any claims for adjustment provided hereunder. by VENDOR must be made within thirty (30) days from the date the change is ordered or 11. Warranty of Non - Infringement within such additional period of time as may VENDOR represents and warrants that all be agreed upon by the parties. goods sold or services performed under this Purchase Order are: a) in compliance with 7. Warranties applicable laws; b) do not infringe any VENDOR expressly warrants that the goods patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret; and /or services covered by this Purchase and c) do not constitute unfair competition. Order will conform to the specifications, drawings, samples or other descriptions VENDOR shall indemnify and hold harmless furnished or specified by the COUNTY, and the COUNTY from and against any and all will be of satisfactory material and quality claims, including claims of negligence, costs production, free from defects and sufficient and expense, including but not limited to for the purpose intended. Goods shall be attorneys' fees, which arise from any claim, delivered free from any security interest or suit or proceeding alleging that the other lien, encumbrance or claim of any third COUNTY'S use of the goods and /or party. These warranties shall survive services provided under this Purchase Order inspection, acceptance, passage of title and are inconsistent with VENDOR'S payment by the COUNTY, representations and warranties in section 11 (a). 8. Statutory Conformity Goods and services provided pursuant to If any claim which arises from VENDOR'S this Purchase Order, and their production breach of section 11 (a) has occurred, or is RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 16 Packet Page -1140 likely to occur, VENDOR ma} , at the and acts o` nature. When VENDOR has COUNTY'S option, procure for the COUNTY knowledge of any actual or potential force the right to continue using the goods or majeure or other conditions which will delay services, or replace or modify the goods or or threatens to delay timely performance of services so that they become non - infringing, this Purchase Order, VENDOR shall (without any material degradation in immediately give notice thereof, including all performance, quality, functionality or relevant information with respects to what additional cost to the COUNTY). steps VENDOR is taking to complete delivery of the goods and /or services to the 12. Insurance Requirements COUNTY. The VENDOR, at its sole expense, shall provide commercial insurance of such type 15. Assignment and with such terms and limits as may be VENDOR may not assign this Purchase reasonably associated with the Purchase Order, nor any money due or to become due Order. Providing and maintaining adequate without the prior written consent of the insurance coverage is a material obligation COUNTY. Any assignment made without of the VENDOR. All insurance policies shall such consent shall be deemed void. be executed through insurers authorized or eligible to write policies in the State of 16. Taxes Florida. Goods and services procured subject to this Purchase Order are exempt from Florida 13. Compliance with Laws sales and use tax on real property, transient In fulfilling the terms of this Purchase Order, rental property rented, tangible personal VENDOR agrees that it will comply with all purchased or rented, or services purchased federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, (Florida Statutes, Chapter 212), and from and ordinances that are applicable to the federal excise tax. conduct of its business. By way of non - exhaustive example, this shall include the 17. Annual Appropriations American with Disabilities Act and all The COUNTY'S performance and obligation prohibitions against discrimination on the to pay under this Purchase Order shall be basis of race, religion, sex creed, national contingent upon an annual appropriation of origin, handicap, marital status, or veterans' funds. status. Further, VENDOR acknowledges and without exception or stipulation shall be 18. Termination fully responsible for complying with the This Purchase Order may be terminated at provisions of the Immigration Reform and any time by the COUNTY upon 30 days Control Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. prior written notice to the VENDOR. This 1324, et seq. and regulations relating Purchase Order may be terminated thereto, as either may be amended. Failure immediately by the COUNTY for breach by by the awarded firm(s) to comply with the VENDOR of the terms and conditions of this laws referenced herein shall constitute a Purchase Order, provided that COUNTY has breach of the award agreement and the provided VENDOR with notice of such County shall have the discretion to breach and VENDOR has failed to cure unilaterally terminate said agreement within 10 days of receipt of such notice. immediately. Any breach of this provision may be regarded by the COUNTY as a 19. General material and substantial breach of the a) This Purchase Order shall be governed contract arising from this Purchase Order. by the laws of the State of Florida. The venue for any action brought to 14. Force Majeure specifically enforce any of the terms and Neither the COUNTY nor VENDOR shall be conditions of this Purchase Order shall responsible for any delay or failure in be the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and performance resulting from any cause for Collier County, Florida beyond their control, including, but without b) Failure of the COUNTY to act limitation to war, strikes, civil disturbances immediately in response to a breach of RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 17 Packet Page -1141- C) d) this Purchase Order by VENDOR shat not constitute a waiver of breacr,. Waiver of the COUNTY by any default by VENDOR hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default by VENDOR. All notices under this Purchase Order shall be sent to the respective addresses on the face page by certified mail, return receipt requested, by overnight courier service, or by personal delivery and will be deemed effective upon receipt. Postage, delivery and other charges shall be paid by the sender. A party may change its address for notice by written notice complying with the requirements of this section. The Vendor agrees to reimbursement of any travel expenses that may be associated with this Purchase Order in r accordance witn Florida Statute Chapte 112.061, Per Diem and Travel Expenses for Public Officers, employees and authorized persons. e) In the event of any conflict between or among the terms of any Contract Documents related to this Purchase Order, the terms of the Contract Documents shall take precedence over the terms of the Purchase Order. To the extent any terms and /or conditions of this Purchase Order duplicate or overlap the Terms and Conditions of the Contract Documents, the provisions of the Terms and /or Conditions that are most favorable to the County and /or provide the greatest protection to the County shall govern. Packet Page -1142- RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 18 :.gnu :. ..`Y... v.c+ p,.. 1. Insurance and Bonding Requirements The Vendor shall at its own expense, carry and maintain insurance coverage from responsible companies duly authorized to do business in the State of Florida as set forth in the Insurance and Bonding attachment of this solicitation. The Vendor shall procure and maintain property insurance upon the entire project, if required, to the full insurable value of the scope of work. The County and the Vendor waive against each other and the County's separate Vendors, Contractors, Design Consultant, Subcontractors agents and employees of each and all of them, all damages covered by property insurance provided herein, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance. The Vendor and County shall, where appropriate, require similar waivers of subrogation from the County's separate Vendors, Design Consultants and Subcontractors and shall require each of them to include similar waivers in their contracts. Collier County shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining, its own liability insurance. Certificates issued as a result of the award of this solicitation must identify "For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County." The General Liability Policy provided by Vendor to meet the requirements of this solicitation shall name Collier County, Florida, as an additional insured as to the operations of Vendor under this solicitation and shall contain a severability of interests provisions. Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder. The "Certificate Holder" should read as follows: Collier County Board of County Commissioners Naples, Florida The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth in Insurance and Bonding attachment, with the use of Insurance Services Office (ISO) forms and endorsements or their equivalents. If Vendor has any self- insured retentions or deductibles under any of the below listed minimum required coverage, Vendor must identify on the Certificate of Insurance the nature and amount of such self- insured retentions or deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self- insured retentions or deductibles will be Vendor's sole responsibility. Coverage(s) shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the Work until the date of completion and acceptance of the scope of work by the County or as specified in this solicitation, whichever is longer. The Vendor and /or its insurance carrier shall provide 30 days written notice to the County of policy cancellation or non - renewal on the part of the insurance carrier or the Vendor. The Vendor shall also notify the County, in a like manner, within twenty -four (24) hours after receipt, of any notices of expiration, cancellation, non - renewal or material change in coverage or limits received by Vendor from its insurer and nothing contained herein shall relieve Vendor of this requirement to provide notice. In the event of a reduction in the aggregate limit of any policy to be provided by Vendor hereunder, Vendor shall immediately take steps to have the aggregate limit reinstated to the full extent permitted under such policy. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 19 Packet Page -1143- Snoule a-. any time the vendc nc. maintair, tn� insuranc: coverages) require _ terminate the Agreement or a` its sole discretion shall be authorized to purchase such coverages s) an: charge the Vendor for such coverage(s) purchased. F Vendor fails to reimburse the County foe suer. costs within thirty (30) days after demand, the County has the right to offset these costs from any amour, due Vendor under this Agreement or any other agreement between the County and Vendor. The Count shall be under no obligation to purchase such insurance, nor shall it be responsible for the coverage(s) purchased or the insurance company or companies used. The decision of the County to purchase such insurance coverage(s) shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of any of its rights under the Contract Documents. If the initial or any subsequently issued Certificate of Insurance expires prior to the completion of the scope of work, the Vendor shall furnish to the County renewal or replacement Certificate(s) of Insurance not later than ten (10) calendar days after the expiration date on the certificate. Failure of the Vendor to provide the County with such renewal certificate(s) shall be considered justification for the County to terminate any and all contracts. 2. Offer Extended to Other Governmental Entities Collier County encourages and agrees to the successful vendor extending the pricing, terms and conditions of this solicitation or resultant contract to other governmental entities at the discretion of the successful vendor. 3. Additional Items and/or Services Additional items and / or services may be added to the resultant contract, or purchase order, in compliance with the Purchasing Policy. 4. Use of Subcontractors Bidders on any service related project, including construction, must be qualified and directly responsible for 90% or more of the solicitation amount for said work. 5. County's Right to Inspect The County or its authorized Agent shall have the right to inspect the Vendor's facilities /project site during and after each work assignment the Vendor is performing. 6. Additional Terms and Conditions of Contract Collier County has developed standard contracts /agreements, approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The selected Vendor shall be required to sign a standard Collier County contract within twenty one (21) days of Notice of Selection for Award. The County reserves the right to include in any contract document such terms and conditions, as it deems necessary for the proper protection of the rights of Collier County. A sample copy of this contract is available upon request. The County will not be obligated to sign any contracts, maintenance and /or service agreements or other documents provided by the Vendor. 7. Work Orders Subject to Best Value Offer on Fixed Term Contracts The County reserves the right to order such services from selected firms as may be required during said period, but does not guarantee any minimum or maximum services to be ordered during the period specified from any given firm. Work Order service assignments shall be at the sole discretion of the County. RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 20 Packet Page -1144- The contracts are classiflea as fixed -term Countywide Agreements fc- various and miscelianeous services which will be utilized on an as- needed basis. Assignments shall be implemented with Won Orders subject to a maximum of $200,000 per Work Order and with a maximum yearly contract amount of $750,000 per firm. Work Order assignments in excess of $200,000 shall be approved by the Board o` County Commissioners. Should any project that is active on a work order extend past the contract termination date, that work order shall be active and extended as necessary until completion of such project. 8. Site Inspection If services to be provided involve or are related to a physical site(s), including, but not limited to: design services for construction, physical monitoring, environmental studies, inspections or other similar activities, prior to submission of proposal, proposers shall visit the site(s) with the County project manager to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect performance of the Work. This site visit shall be documented in writing by the proposer with sign -off by the County project manager; this documentation shall be submitted with the proposal. The proposal will be deemed non- responsive if the site visit documentation is not presented to the County in the proposer's submitted proposal materials. Upon award of the contract, subsequent site visits shall be at intervals appropriate to the stage of the project, as determined by the County project manager. No plea of ignorance of conditions or difficulties that may exist or conditions or difficulties that may be encountered in the execution of the Work pursuant to this Agreement as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations shall be accepted as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the awarded proposer, nor shall they be accepted as a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time. 9. Payment Method Payments are made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes. Vendor's invoices must include: • Purchase Order Number • Description and quantities of the goods or services provided per instructions on the County's purchase order or contract. Invoices shall be sent to: Board of County Commissioners Clerk's Finance Department ATTN: Accounts Payable 3299 Tamiami Trail E Ste 700 Naples FL 34112 Or emailed to: bccapclerk(a7collierclerk.com Collier County, in its sole discretion, will determine the method of payment for goods and /or services as part of this agreement. Payment methods include: • Traditional — payment by check, wire transfer or other cash equivalent. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 21 Packet Page -1145- Stanaarc — payment b\' ourcnas;np car -. :oliier ;; unr s Purchasing :;ar standard bank credit suppliers (i.E. VISA and MasterCard), and as such, is cognisant of trio. Rules iv. VISA Merchants and MasterCard Merchant Rule:. Collier County cautions vendors to consider both methods of payment when determining pricing as nc additional surcharges or fees will be considered (per Rules for VISA Merchants and MasterCard Merchant Rules). The County will entertain bids clearly stating pricing for standard payment methods. An additional separate discounted price for traditional payments may be provided at the initial bid submittal if it is clearly marked as an "Additional Cash Discount." Upon execution of the Contract and completion of each month's work, payment requests shall be submitted to the Project Manager on a monthly basis by the Vendor for services rendered for that prior month. Services beyond sixty (60) days from current monthly invoice will not be considered for payment without prior approval from the Project manager. All invoices must be submitted within the fiscal year the work was performed. (County's fiscal year is October 1 - September 30.) Invoices submitted after the close of the fiscal year will not be accepted (or processed for payment) unless specifically authorized by the Project Manager. Payments will be made for articles and /or services furnished, delivered, and accepted, upon receipt and approval of invoices submitted on the date of services or within six (6) months after completion of contract. Any untimely submission of invoices beyond the specified deadline period is subject to non- payment under the legal doctrine of "laches" as untimely submitted. Time shall be deemed of the essence with respect to the timely submission of invoices under this agreement. In instances where the successful contractor may owe debts (including, but not limited to taxes or other fees) to Collier County and the contractor has not satisfied nor made arrangement to satisfy these debts, the County reserves the right to off -set the amount owed to the County by applying the amount owed to the vendor or contractor for services performed of for materials delivered in association with a contract. Invoices shall not reflect sales tax. After review and approval, the invoice will be transmitted to the Finance Division for payment. Payment will be made upon receipt of proper invoice and in compliance with Chapter 218 Florida Statutes, otherwise known as the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act." Collier County reserves the right to withhold and /or reduce an appropriate amount of any payment for work not performed or for unsatisfactory performance of Contractual requirements. 10. Environmental Health and Safety All Vendors and Sub vendors 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. Vendors and Sub vendors 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. All firewall penetrations must be protected in order to meet Fire Codes. Collier County Government has authorized OSHA representatives to enter any Collier County facility, property and /or right -of -way for the purpose of inspection of any Vendor's work operations. This provision is non - negotiable by any department and /or Vendor. All new electrical installations shall incorporate NFPA 70E Short Circuit Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash Studies where relevant as determined by the engineer. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 22 Packet Page -1146- Ali elect icai InCJial;ati =_, strial. Jv iaceiec. ,iv iii aD0 c, -- ;a1e 7t}_. Protective labels. . Licenses The Vendor is required to possess the correct Business Tax Receipt, professional license, and any other authorizations necessary to carry out and perform the work required by the project pursuant to all applicable Federal, State and Local Law, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of any kind. Additionally, copies of the required licenses must be submitted with the proposal response indicating that the entity proposing, as well as the team assigned to the County account, is properly licensed to perform the activities or work included in the contract documents. Failure on the part of any Vendor to submit the required documentation may be grounds to deem Vendor non - responsive. A Vendor, with an office within Collier County is also required to have an occupational license. All State Certified contractors who may need to pull Collier County permits or call in inspections must complete a Collier County Contractor License registration form and submit the required fee. After registering the license /registration will need to be renewed thereafter to remain "active" in Collier County If you have questions regarding professional licenses contact the Contractor Licensing, Community Development and Environmental Services at (239) 252 -2431, 252 -2432 or 252 -2909. Questions regarding required occupational licenses, please contact the Tax Collector's Office at (239) 252 -2477. 12. Survivability Purchase Orders: The Consultant/Contractor/Vendor agrees that any Purchase Order that extends beyond the expiration date of the original Solicitation 12 -5883 will survive and remain subject to the terms and conditions of that Agreement until the completion or termination of this Purchase Order. 13. Principals /Collusion By submission of this Proposal the undersigned, as Vendor, does declare that the only person or persons interested in this Proposal as principal or principals is /are named therein and that no person other than therein mentioned has any interest in this Proposal or in the contract to be entered into; that this Proposal is made without connection with any person, company or parties making a Proposal, and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud. 14. Relation of County It is the intent of the parties hereto that the Vendor shall be legally considered an independent Vendor, and that neither the Vendor nor their employees shall, under any circumstances, be considered employees or agents of the County, and that the County shall be at no time legally responsible for any negligence on the part of said Vendor, their employees or agents, resulting in either bodily or personal injury or property damage to any individual, firm, or corporation. 15. Termination Should the Vendor be found to have failed to perform his services in a manner satisfactory to the County, the County may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause; further the County may terminate this Agreement for convenience with a thirty (30) day written notice. The County shall be sole judge of non - performance. RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 23 Packet Page -1147- 16. f obb`/inc All firms are hereby placed on NOTICE tnat the Board of ,ounty Commissioners does not wisri to bs lobbied, either Individually or collectively about a project for whicn a firm nas submitted a proposal. Firms and their agents are not to contact members of the County Commission for such purposes as meeting or introduction, luncheons, dinners, etc. During the process, from Proposal closing to final Board approval, no firm or their agent shall contact any other employee of Collier County in reference to this Proposal, with the exception of the Purchasing Director or his designee(s). Failure to abide by this provision may serve as grounds for disqualification for award of this contract to the firm. 17. Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in the State of Florida (Florida Statute 607.1501) In order to be considered for award, firms submitting a response to this solicitation shall be required to provide a certificate of authority from the Florida Department of State Divisions of Corporations in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 607.1501 (www.sunbiz.org /search.html). A copy of the document shall be submitted with the solicitation response and the document number shall be identified. Firms who do not provide the certificate of authority at the time of response shall be required to provide same within five (5) days upon notification of selection for award. If the firm cannot provide the document within the referenced timeframe, the County reserves the right to award to another firm. 18. Single Proposal Each Vendor must submit, with their proposal, the required forms included in this RFP. Only one proposal from a legal entity as a primary will be considered. A legal entity that submits a proposal as a primary or as part of a partnership or joint venture submitting as primary may not then act as a sub - consultant to any other firm submitting under the same RFP. If a legal entity is not submitting as a primary or as part of a partnership or joint venture as a primary, that legal entity may act as a sub - consultant to any other firm or firms submitting under the same RFP. All submittals in violation of this requirement will be deemed non - responsive and rejected from further consideration. 19. Protest Procedures Any actual or prospective Vendor to a Request for Proposal, who is aggrieved with respect to the former, shall file a written protest with the Purchasing Director prior to the due date for acceptance of proposals. All such protests must be filed with the Purchasing Director no later than 11:00 a.m. Collier County time on the final published date for the acceptance of the Request for Proposals. The Board of County Commissioners will make award of contract in public session. Award recommendations will be posted outside the offices of the Purchasing Department on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Any actual or prospective respondent who desires to formally protest the recommended contract award must file a notice of intent to protest with the Purchasing Director within two (2) calendar days (excluding weekends and County holidays) of the date that the recommended award is posted. Upon filing of said notice, the protesting party will have five (5) days to file a formal protest and will be given instructions as to the form and content requirements of the formal protest. A copy of the "Protest Policy" is available at the office of the Purchasing Director. 20. Public Entity Crime A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 24 Packet Page -1148- ieases Oi re-F, c puDl;„ entii, - ri ia` no'. D_ EtE ^- or v"ot'I i . subcontracto-. or consultant under a contract witr, any oubiic eniit\ anc may no' rransac. business wit' any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided it s. 287.01' for CATEGORY TWO for s period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convictec vendor list. 21. Security and Background Checks If required, Vendor / Contractor / Proposer shall be responsible for the costs of providing background checks by the Collier County Facilities Management Department, and drug testing 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. 22. Conflict of Interest Vendor shall complete the Conflict of Interest Affidavit included as an attachment to this RFP document. Disclosure of any potential or actual conflict of interest is subject to County staff review and does not in and of itself disqualify a firm from consideration. These disclosures are intended to identify and or preclude conflict of interest situations during contract selection and execution. 23. 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, the current Collier County Ethics Ordinance and County Administrative Procedure 5311. Violation of this provision may result in one or more of the following consequences: a. Prohibition by the individual, firm, and /or any employee of the firm from contact with County staff for a specified period of time; b. Prohibition by the individual and /or firm from doing business with the County for a specified period of time, including but not limited to: submitting bids, RFP, and /or quotes; and, c. immediate termination of any contract held by the individual and /or firm for cause. 24. Immigration Law Affidavit Certification Statutes and executive orders require employers to abide by the immigration laws of the United States and to employ only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E- Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), provides an Internet -based means of verifying employment eligibility of workers in the United States; it is not a substitute for any other employment eligibility verification requirements. The program will be used for Collier County formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposals (RFP) including professional services and construction services. Exceptions to the program: • Commodity based procurement where no services are provided. • Where the requirement for the affidavit is waived by the Board of County Commissioners Vendors / Bidders are required to enroll in the E- Verify program, and provide acceptable evidence of their enrollment, at the time of the submission of the vendor's /bidder's proposal. Acceptable evidence consists of a copy of the properly completed E- Verify Company Profile page or a copy of the fully executed E- Verify Memorandum of Understanding for the company. Vendors are also required to RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 25 Packet Page -1149- ,- provide the Coiiie .,ount�, Purchasing Ueparimem ar� execute;; affidavi: certlr., the E- Verifv Proaram. The affidavit is attached to the solicitation document:.. If the Bidder/Vendo- does no compy, with providing the acceptabie E- Verify evidence and the executed affidavit the bidder's f vendor's proposal may be deemed non - responsive. Additionally, vendors shall require all subcontracted vendors to use the E- Verify system for all purchases not covered under the "Exceptions to the program" clause above. For additional information regarding the Employment Eligibility Verification System (E- Verify) program visit the following website: http: / /www.dhs.gov /E- Verify. It shall be the vendor's responsibility to familiarize themselves with all rules and regulations governing this program. Vendor acknowledges, and without exception or stipulation, any firm(s) receiving an award shall be fully responsible for complying with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et sea. and regulations relating thereto, as either may be amended and with the provisions contained within this affidavit. Failure by the awarded firm(s) to comply with the laws referenced herein or the provisions of this affidavit shall constitute a breach of the award agreement and the County shall have the discretion to unilaterally terminate said agreement immediately. RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate `z. Packet Page -1150- ice- <- .:•��� Admnis w�v-,- Service µ msion �umhashq Attachment 1: Vendor's Non - Response Statement The sole intent of the Collier County Purchasing Department is to issue solicitations that are clear, concise and openly competitive. Therefore, we are interested in ascertaining reasons for prospective Vendors not wishing to respond to this solicitation. If your firm is not responding to this RFP, please indicate the reason(s) by checking the item(s) listed below and return this form via email or fax, noted on the cover page, or mail to Collier County Government, Purchasing Department, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. We are not responding to CCNA Solicitation #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction for the following reason(s): ❑ Services requested not available through our company. ❑ Our firm could not meet specifications /scope of work. ❑ Specifications /scope of work not clearly understood or applicable (too vague, rigid, etc.) ❑ Project is too small. ❑ Insufficient time allowed for preparation of response. ❑ Incorrect address used. Please correct mailing address: ❑ Other reason(s): Name of Firm: Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Email: Representative Signature: Representative Name: Packet Page -1151- Date RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 27 :� umhasrq Attachment 2: Vendor Check List IMPORTANT: THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED. Please read carefully, sign in the spaces indicated and return with your Proposal. Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed: ❑ The Proposal has been signed. ❑ All applicable forms have been signed and included, along with licenses to complete the requirements of the project. ❑ Any addenda have been signed and included. ❑ The mailing envelope has been addressed to: Collier County Government Purchasing Department 3327 Tamiami Trail E Naples FL 34112 Attn: Nicole Parker CCNA Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction ❑ The mailing envelope must be sealed and marked with Proposal Number, Proposal Title and Due Date. ❑ The Proposal will be mailed or delivered in time to be received no later than the specified due date and time. (Otherwise Proposal cannot be considered.) ALL COURIER - DELIVERED PROPOSALS MUST HAVE THE RFP NUMBER AND TITLE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COURIER PACKET Name of Firm: Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Email: Representative Signature: Representative Name: Packet Page -1152- Date RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 28 Aden nisr,atve Services `vision, Attachment 3: Conflict of Interest Affidavit By the signature below, the firm (employees, officers and /or agents) certifies, and hereby discloses, that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, all relevant facts concerning past, present, or currently planned interest or activity (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) which relates to the proposed work; and bear on whether the firm (employees, officers and /or agents) has a possible conflict have been fully disclosed. Additionally, the firm (employees, officers and /or agents) agrees to immediately notify in writing the Purchasing /General Services Director, or designee, if any actual or potential conflict of interest arises during the contract and /or project duration. Firm: Signature and Date: Print Name Title of Signatory State of _ County of _ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 20 by - Notary Public day of , who is personally known to me to be the for the Firm, OR who produced the following identification My Commission Expires Packet Page -1153- RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 29 _il,_� °Pumhassing Attachment 4: Vendor Declaration Statement BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida 34112 RE: CCNA Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction Dear Commissioners: The undersigned, as Vendor declares that this proposal is made without connection or arrangement with any other person and this proposal is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without collusion or fraud. The Vendor agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to execute a Collier County document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship between the firm and Collier County, for the performance of all requirements to which the proposal pertains. The Vendor states that the proposal is based upon the proposal documents listed by CCNA Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this day of 200_ in the County of , in the State of Firm's Legal Name: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Florida Certificate of Authority Document Number Federal Tax Identification Number Telephone: FAX: Signature by: (Typed and written) Title: Packet Page -1154- RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 30 Send payments tc: (required if different Trom above) :;Ompany name used as payee Contact name: Aw Title: Address: City, State, ZIP Telephone: FAX: Email: Office servicing Collier County to place orders (required if different from above) Contact name: Title: Address: City, State, ZIP Telephone: Email: RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 31 Packet Page -1155- 'ufCh�Sl. ^G Attachment 5: immigration /affidavit Certification CCNA Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction This Affidavit is required and should be signed, notarized by an authorized principal of the firm and submitted with formal Invitations to Bid (ITB's) and Request for Proposals (RFP) submittals. Further, Vendors / Bidders are required to enroll in the E- Verify program, and provide acceptable evidence of their enrollment, at the time of the submission of the vendor's /bidder's proposal. Acceptable evidence consists of a copy of the properly completed E- Verify Company Profile page or a copy of the fully executed E- Verify Memorandum of Understanding for the company. Failure to include this Affidavit and acceptable evidence of enrollment in the E- Verify program may deem the Vendor / Bidder's proposal as non - responsive. Collier County will not intentionally award County contracts to any vendor who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers, constituting a violation of the employment provision contained in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324 a(e) Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( "INA "). Collier County may consider the employment by any vendor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A (e) of the INA. Such Violation by the recipient of the Employment Provisions contained in Section 274A (e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral termination of the contract by Collier County. Vendor attests that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act and subsequent Amendment(s)) and agrees to comply with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with E- Verify and to provide proof of enrollment in The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E- Verify), operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration at the time of submission of the Vendor's / Bidder's proposal. Company Name Print Name Signature State of County of Title Date The foregoing instrument was signed and acknowledged before me this day of , 20_, by who has produced (Print or Type Name) Notary Public Signature Printed Name of Notary Public Notary Commission Number /Expiration as identification. (Type of Identification and Number) The signee of this Affidavit guarantees, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit required herein, the truth and accuracy of this affidavit to interrogatories hereinafter made. RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 32 Packet Page -1156- �ig��E"C `.✓i1K�41r An,n nismwe Ser\A^rys O wsion �uehasnp Attachment 6: Vendor Substitute W — 9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, Collier County is required to collect the following information for tax reporting purposes from individuals and companies who do business with the County (including social security numbers if used by the individual or company for tax reporting purposes). Florida Statute 119.071(5) require that the county notify you in writing of the reason for collecting this information, which will be used for no other purpose than herein stated. Please complete all information that applies to your business and return with your quote or proposal. 1. General Information (provide all information) Taxpayer Name (as shown on income tax return) Business Name (if different from taxpayer name) Address State Telephone Order Information Address City State FAX Email FAX Zip 2. Company Status (check only one) City Zip Email Remit / Payment Information Address City State FAX Email Zip _Individual / Sole Proprietor _Corporation T_Partne _Tax Exempt (Federal income tax - exempt entity _ Limited Liability Company under Internal Revenue Service guidelines IRC 501 (c) 3) Enter the tax classification D = Disregarded Entity, C = Corporation, P = Partnership) 3. Taxpayer Identification Number (for tax reporting purposes only) Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) (Vendors who do not have a TIN, will be required to provide a social security number prior to an award of the contract.) 4. Sign and Date Form Certification: Under penalties of perjury, I certify that the information shown on this form is correct to my knowledge. Signature Date Title Phone Number RFP CCNA Template_03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 33 Packet Page -1157- ,44mns!nwe Services Dmsion Purchasing Attachment 7: Insurance and Bonding Requirements Insurance / Bond Type Required Limits 1. ® Worker's Statutory Limits of Florida Statutes, Chapter 440 and all Federal Government Compensation Statutory Limits and Requirements 2. ® Employer's Liability $500.000 single limit per occurrence 3. ® Commercial General Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability (Occurrence Form) patterned after the current $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate for Bodily Injury ISO form Liability and Property Damage Liability. This shall include Premises and Operations; Independent Contractors; Products and Completed Operations and Contractual Liability. 4. ❑ Indemnification To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the Contractor /Vendor /Consultant shall 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, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor/Vendor /Consultant or anyone employed or utilized by the Contractor/Vendor /Consultant 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. 4. ®Automobile Liability $ 500,000 Each Occurrence; Bodily Injury & Property Damage, Owned /Non- owned /Hired; Automobile Included 5. ® Other insurance as ❑ Watercraft noted: RFP _CCNA_Template_RevisedJune2009 Per Occurrence ❑ United States Longshoreman's and Harborworker's Act coverage shall be maintained where applicable to the completion of the work. $ Per Occurrence ❑ Maritime Coverage (Jones Act) shall be maintained where applicable to the completion of the work. $ Per Occurrence ❑ Aircraft Liability coverage shall be carried in limits of not less than $5,000,000 each occurrence if applicable to the completion of the Services under this Agreement. $ Per Occurrence ❑ Pollution $ Per Occurrence ® Professional Liability $1,000.000 per claim and in the aggregate • $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate • $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate Packet Page -1158- 6. ❑ Bid bond 7. ❑ Performance and Payment Bonds F `I Project Professional i_iabilii�, E Pe- Occurrencc 1 Valuable Papers Insurance S Per Occurrence Shall be submitted with proposal response in the form of certified funds, cashiers' check or an irrevocable letter of credit, a cash bond posted with the County Clerk, or proposal bond in a sum equal to 5% of the cost proposal. All checks shall be made payable to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on a bank or trust company located in the State of Florida and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. For projects in excess of $200,000, bonds shall be submitted with the executed contract by Proposers receiving award, and written for 100% of the Contract award amount, the cost borne by the Proposer receiving an award. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be underwritten by a surety authorized to do business in the State of Florida and otherwise acceptable to Owner; provided, however, the surety shall be rated as "A -" or better as to general policy holders rating and Class V or higher rating as to financial size category and the amount required shall not exceed 5% of the reported policy holders' surplus, all as reported in the most current Best Key Rating Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Inc. of 75 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038. 8. ® Vendor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the same insurance requirements that he is required to meet. The same Vendor shall provide County with certificates of insurance meeting the required insurance provisions. 9. ® Collier County must be named as "ADDITIONAL INSURED" on the Insurance Certificate for Commercial General Liability where required. 10. ® The Certificate Holder shall be named as Collier County Board of County Commissioners, OR, Board of County Commissioners in Collier County, OR Collier County Government, OR Collier County. 11. ® Thirty (30) Days Cancellation Notice required. Vendor's Insurance Statement We understand the insurance requirements of these specifications and that the evidence of insurability may be required within five (5) days of the award of this solicitation. Name of Firm Vendor Signature Print Name Insurance Agency Agent Name Packet Page -1159- Date Telephone Number RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 35 .ter �n'rit.�tM1, Purchav-c. Attachment 8: Preference Questionnaire Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction Reference Questionnaire for: (Name of Company Requesting Reference Information) (Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information) Name: Company: (Evaluator completing reference questionnaire) (Evaluator's Company completing reference) Email FAX: Telephone: Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire the firm /individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm /indivdival again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or form will be scored "0." Project Description: Project Budget: Change Orders - Dollars Added : Completion Date: Project Number of Days: Change Orders - Days Added: Item Citeria Score 1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope). 2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on -time or early). 3 Quality of work. 4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project. 5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel. 6 Close out project process (final product turnover; invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.) 7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly. 8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances. 9 Ability to follow County policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc. 10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction). TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS Please FAX this completed survey to: Packet Page -1160- By RFP CCNA Template-03012012 RFP_CCNATemplate 36 7l r CAYWI.t Email: nicole arker collier 9 ov.net Telephone: (239)252 -4270 AcIftnistobve Services vision FAX: (239)252 -6549 Purchasing Addendum 1 Date: April 19, 2012 From: Nicole Parker To: Interested Proposers Subject: Addendum for Solicitation: #12 -5883 Master Pump Station 312 Professional Services During Construction The following clarification is made to the above mentioned Collier County solicitation: Use of Subcontractors Proposers on any service related project, including construction, must be qualified and directly responsible for 50% 49-1/6 or more of the solicitation amount for said work. E- Verify Clarification Additionally, vendors shall require all subcontracted vendors to use the E- Verify system for all purchases not covered under the "Exceptions to the program" clause above. To clarify, the awarded vendor will be responsible for making sure their subcontractors are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security E- Verify program. If you require additional information please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact me at the information noted above. C: Pete Schalt, Project Manager Packet Page -1161-