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Backup Documents 05/14/2013 Item #16A 5Routed by Purchasing Department to Office Initials Date the Following Addressee(s) (In routing order) May 28, 2013 (Initial) Applicable) ; 1. Risk Management Risk DD A Agenda Date Item was May 14, 2013 Agenda Item Number 16.A.5 2. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office () (`, 1 3. BCC Office Board of County d1 Attached signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed Commissioners PO number or account 4. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office Tfy\ t j Lt l t3 ` 5. Return to Purchasing Department Purchasing Devices to be recorded Contact: Diana DeLeon 5. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Name of Primary Diana DeLeon for Brenda Brilhart, Phone Number 252 -8375 Purchasing Staff May 28, 2013 (Initial) Applicable) ; Contact and Date Does the document require the chairman's original signature? DD Agenda Date Item was May 14, 2013 Agenda Item Number 16.A.5 Approved by the BCC !` ✓(� Type of Document Contract Number of Original 2 Attached signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed Documents Attached PO number or account N/A Solicitation / Contract 13 -6066 Traffic Control number if document is All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's Number /Vendor Name Devices to be recorded Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST 12, y5�m Initial the Yes column or mark "N /A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not appropriate. (Initial) Applicable) ; 1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? DD 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A provide the Contact Information (Name; Agency; Address; Phone) on an attached sheet. 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be signed by the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. 4. All handwritten strike - through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the N/A document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's DD signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), an electronic copy of the document and DD this routing slip should be provided to the County Attorney's Office before the item is input into SIRE. 8. The document was approved by the BCC on the date above and all changes made DD during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for the 9 DWI Chairman's signature. 12, y5�m 16A 51 MEMORANDUM Date: June 17, 2013 To: Diana De Leon, Contract Technician Purchasing Department From: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Contract #13 -6066 "Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension" (LAP #430870- 1- 58 -01) Contractor: Traffic Control Devices, Inc. Attached, is an original of the assumption agreement referenced above (Agenda Item #16A5), approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The original will be held on file with the Minutes and Record's Department in the Board's Official Records. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252 -7240. Thank you. Attachment 16A 5 GRANT FUNDED - LAP LAP # 430870- 1 -58 -01 Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension COLLIER COUNTY BID NO. 13 -6066 COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Brenda Brilhart, Procurement Strategist Email: brendabrilhart @colliergov.net Telephone: (239) 252 - 8446 FAX: (239) 252 - 6697 Design Professional: Cardno TBE F�R74;7r1C ;,a:cr:err, • 3 27 Tamiam: Trail Ease • Nam. =forma 141 2 -440' • vrn.v._oliierpaa,nevpuronas!nc Signal Communications c-401 ty C-Ouxity Adrmnistrat{ve Services Grvision Purchasing Memorandum Date: From: To: Subject: March 19, 2013 16A Email: brendabrilhart @colliergov.net Telephone: (239) 252 -8446 FAX: (239) 252 -6697 ADDENDUM Brenda Brilhart, CPPB, Procurement Strategist Interested Bidders Solicitation # 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension 5 The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following change (s) for the referenced solicitation: Om Attached to this addendum are the required Granting Agency forms. If you require additional information please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact me using the above contact information. c: Dan Hall, Project Manager Encs: Grant Forms Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. (Signature) Date (Name of Firm) Addend um-Fern plate Revised: 4115110 1 qtr County Adminis-aM Services 1�vision Purchasing Memorandum Date: March 12, 2013 16A 5 ' Email: brendabrilhart @colliergov. net Telephone: (239) 252 -8446 FAX: (239) 252 -6697 ADDENDUM 1 From: Brenda Brilhart, CPPB, Procurement Strategist To: Interested Bidders Subject: Solicitation # 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following change (s) for the referenced solicitation: QUESTION /ANSWER: Q: Regarding items 784 -1 -1 and 784 -5 -11, are there any technical specifications for these outside of the specified RuggedComm RS90OG switch in the Signalization Special Provisions? This was the only document I could find that addressed either. A: The answer is yes; there are specifications outside the Signalizations Special Provisions Documentation attached. The Hub Cabinet switch is different from our Signal cabinet switches. • Pay item: 784 -5 -11 • Hub Switch CISCO 3750 12 port/w (2) 10 GB SFP and (2) 1 GB SFP • Pay item: 784 -1 -1 • Signal Switch Ruggedcom RS900g (2) 1 GB SFP If you require additional information please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact me using the above contact information. c: Dan Hall, Project Manager Encs: Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. (Signature) (Name of Firm) Date Addend umTemplate Revised: 4/15/10 1 16A 5-4 1! I i i 1 I 1 1 Product Bulletin Cisco. Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X Fiber Switch Cisco is introducing the new Ciscoo Catalyst'' 3750 -X 12 -port and 24 -port Gigabit Ethernet Small Form - Factor Pluggable (SFP) switches. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches are enterprise -class stackabie switches and can be used for aggregation solutions in small core, midmarket, or branch office environments. These switches provide high availability, scalability, security, energy efficiency, and ease of operation with innovative features such as Cisco StackPower'M, four optional network modules, redundant power supplies, and Media Access Control Security (MACsec) features. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X Series with StackWise'' Plus technology provides scalability, ease of management, and investment protection for evolving business needs. Primary Features and Benefits Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches primary features: 12 and 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP models Four optional uplink network modules with Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet • Dual redundant, modular power supplies and fans • MACsec hardware -based encryption • Flexible NetFlow and switch -to- switch hardware encryption with the uplink service module • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for routed access in IP Base image • IPv4 and IPv6 routing, multicast routing, advanced quality of service (QoS), and security features in hardware • Enhanced limited lifetime warranty (LLW) with next business day (NBD) advance hardware replacement and 90 -day access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support • Enhanced Cisco EnergyWise for operational cost optimization • USB Type -A and Type -B ports for storage and console respectively and an out -of -band Ethernet management port • Cisco StackPower technology: An innovative feature and industry first for sharing power among stack members • Cisco StackWise Plus technology for ease of use and resiliency with 64 Gbps of throughput Switch Configurations All switch models can be configured with four optional uplink network modules with Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The switch models are available with either the IP Base or IP Services feature set. (See Table 1.) Table 1. Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X Fiber Switch Configurations Featcira=5et Mortals M , Total Gigabit EtherneC Port4 ,l, Default AC Power Supply Cisca;5tacicPower IP Base WS- C3750X -12S -S 12 Gigabit Ethernet SFP 135OW Yes I WS- C3750X -24S -S 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ( 350W IP Services WS- C3750X -12S -E 12 Gigabit Ethernet SFP 350W a WS- C3750X -24S -E 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP 350W © 2011 Cisco and /or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Pubiic Information. Page 1 of 2 16A 5 Product Bulletin Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X and 3560 -X Series Software The two feature sets available with the Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches are: • IP Base: Baseline Enterprise Services IF Services: Enterprise Services The IF Base feature set provides comprehensive Layer 2 features and baseline enterprise services. IF Base also includes the support for OSPF for routed access, Cisco StackPower, and MACsec. The IP Services feature set provides full enterprise services that include advanced Layer 3 features such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (E)GRP), OSPF, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), and IPv6 routing such as OSPFv3 and EIGRPv6. All software feature sets support advanced security, QoS, and management features. Availability Cisco Catalvst 3750 -X fiber switches will be available and orderable in June 2011. Ordering Information Table 2 provides ordering information for the new Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches. Table 2. Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X Fiber Switches Ordering Information PcodUci='Numberr * =Product.Qesarlpi5an ; „F; ,,. t WS- C3750X- 12S-S' Stackable 12 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ethernet parts, with 35OW AC power supply 1 RU, IP Base feature set WS- C3750X -245 -S Stackable 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ethernet ports, with 35OW AC power supply 1 RU, IP Base feature set WS- C3750X -125 -E Stackable 12 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ethernet ports, with 35OW AC power supply 1 RU, IP Services feature set WS- C3750X.24S -E Stackable 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ethernet ports, with 350W AC power supply i 1 RU, IP Services feature set For More Information For more information about the Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches, visit htto:! /www.Cisco.com. Service and Support The Cisco Catalyst 3750 -X fiber switches come with an enhanced limited lifetime warranty (E -LLW) that includes next business day delivery of replacement hardware where available and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco TAC support. 11111111 Cisco, Americas Headquarters Asia Pacific Headquarters Europe Headquarters Cisco Systems. Inc. Cisco Systems (USA) Pie. Ltd. Cisco Systems International EV Amsterdam. San Jose, CA Singapore The Netherlands Cisco has mot e than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses. phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco Website at www.cisco.com /go /offices. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems. Inc. and /or its affiliates in the U.S and other countries A listing of Ciscos trademarks can be found al www.cisco.con✓gcltrademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the propefty of their respective owners. The use of the •.vord partner does not imply a partnership relauonsnip between Cisco and any other company. (1005R) Pnnled in USA 025- 675378 -00 06111 (�) 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 2 16A 54 RHOS BIT eRSTP n Rugged Cpe auna C SYSi2m' ��t� The RuggedSwitch' RS90OG is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch providing dual fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports. Designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments the RS90OG provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges typical of environments found in electric utility substations, factory floors or in curb side traffic control cabinets. An operating temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C coupled with hazardous location certification, optional conformal coating and a galvanized steel enclosure allows the RS90OG to be placed in almost any location. The embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS') provides advanced networking features such as Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTPT"'), Port Rate Limiting and a full array of intelligent functionality for high network availability and manageability. The versatility and wide selection of fiber otics allows the RS90OG to be used in a variety of applications. The RS90OG provides two fiber optical Gigabit Ethernet ports for creating a fiber optical backbone with high noise immunity and long haul connectivity. The embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS`) provides advanced layer 2 networking functions, and advanced cyber security features. Coupled with the ruggedized hardware design, RS90OG is ideal for creating mission - critical, real -time, control applications where high reliability and availability is of paramount importance. ures and Benefits Ethernet Ports ■ 2 - Fiber Optical Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1000BaseX) ■ 8 - Fast Ethernet Ports (10 1100BaseTX) • Multiple fiber connector types (LC, SC, SFP Pluggable Optics) • Bi- directional singlestrand fiber support • Long haul optics allow Gigabit distances up to 70km Cyber Security Features • Muti -level user passwords • SSH /SSL (128 -bit encryption) • Enable /disable ports, MAC based port security • Port based network access control (802.1x) • VLAN (802.1Q) to segregate and secure network traffic • RADIUS centralized password management • SNMPv3 authentication and 56 -bit encryption RuggedRatedT"' for Reliability in Harsh Environments • Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges • Meets IEEE 1613 (electric utility substations) • Exceeds IEC 61850 -3 (electric utility substations) • Exceeds IEC 61800 -3 (variable speed drive systems) • Exceeds IEC 61000 -6-2 (generic industrial) • Exceeds NEMA TS -2 (traffic control equipment) • Hazardous Location Certification: Class 1 Division 2 • -40 to +85 °C operating temperature (no fans) • Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional) Rugged Operating System (ROS®) Features • Simple plug and play operation - automatic learning, negotiation, and crossover detection • MSTP 802.1Q -2005 (formerly 802.1s) • RSTP (802.1w) and Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTPTA°) network fault recovery ( <5ms) • Quality of Service (802.1p) for real -time traffic • VLAN (802.1Q) with double tagging and GVRP support • Link aggregation (802.3ad) • IGMP Snooping for multicast filtering • Port Rate Limiting and Broadcast Storm Limiting • Industrial automation features (eg. Modbus) Management Tools • Web - based, Telnet, CLI management interfaces • SNMP vi /v2 /v3 (56 -bit encryption) • Remote Monitoring (RMON) • Rich set of diagnostics with logging and alarms Universal Power Supply Options • Fully integrated power supply • Universal high - voltage range: 88- 30OVDC or 85- 264VAC • Dual low- voltage DC inputs: 24VDC (10- 36VDC) or 48VDC (36- 72VDC) • Terminal blocks for reliable maintenance free connections CSA /UL 60950 safety approved to +85 °C swelall • �s0 9001 REGISTEREQ Dual Gigabit Ports: ► Pluggable Optics (SFP) ► LC or SC connectors ► Bi- directional (single strand) ► Distances up to 70km Rugged Construction: ► 20 AWG. galvanized steel enclosure ► Conformal coating (optional) Hazardous Location Certification P. Class 1, Division Integrated Power Supply ► Universal high - voltage range: 88- 30OVDC or 85 - 264VAC ► Popular low voltage DC ranges: 24VDC (10- 36VDC) 48VDC (36- 59VDC) ► Dual Isolated DC power inputs Mounting Options ► Din Rail ► Panel Mount 16A 5i + ! f © • 0 I's Operating Temperature ► -40 °C to +85 °C ► No Fans Fast Ethernet Ports: ► 8 - Fast Ethernet Ports 10 /100BaseTX) Critical Alarm Relay ► Form -C failsafe contact relay: 1A @30VDC 2. RuggedSwitch® RS90OG 10 -Part Managed Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplink Ports, 128 -bit Encryption .. O .. SyStem Cyber Security Cyber security is an urgent issue in many industries where advanced automation and communications networks play a crucial role in mission critical applications and where high reliability is of paramount importance. Key ROS' features that address security issues at the local area network level include: • Passwords - Multi -level user passwords secures switch against unauthorized configuration • SSH ! SSL - Extends capability of password protection to add 128 -bit encryption of passwords and data as they cross the network • Enable /Disable Ports - Capability to disable ports so that traffic can not pass • 802.iQ VLAN - Provides the ability to logically segregate traffic between predefined ports on switches • MAC Based Port Security - The ability to secure ports on a switch so only specific Devices / MAC addresses can communicate via that port • 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control - The ability to lock down ports on a switch so that only authorized clients can communicate via this port IN RADIUS - authentication service using MD5 hash and providing centralized password management • SNMPv3 - encrypted authentication access security and data encryption (CBC -DES with 56 -bit encryption key) • Secure Socket Layer - Web -based management using SSL with data encryption (128 -bit encryption key) • RSA — 1024 bit key for key management and key exchange • TACACS+ - Terminal Access Control and Accounting Services Client provides encrypted authentication and authorization • Point to Point (PPP) - using CHAP (MD5 Hash) authentication service • SFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol using SSH encryption The RCS" cyber security features are included to help address the various industry specific security standards such as NERC CIP, ISA 599. AGA 12. IEC 62443, ISO 17799:2005 and PCSRF SPP -ICS. Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (eRSTPTI) RuggedCom eRSTPT"' allows the creation of fault- tolerant ring and mesh Ethernet networks that incorporate redundant links that are 'pruned' to prevent loops. eRSTPTI yields worst - case fault recovery' of 5ms times the 'bridge diameter and allows rings of up to 160 switches. For example, a ring of ten switches will have fault recovery times under 50ms. eRSTPTM implements both STP and RSTP to ensure interoperability with commercial switches unlike other proprietary 'ring' solutions. Quality of Service (IEEE 802.1 p) Some networking applications such as real -time control or VoIP (voice over IP) require predictable arrival times for Ethernet frames. Switches can introduce latency in times of heavy network traffic due to the internal queues that buffer frames and then transmit on a first come first serve basis. ROS` supports 'Class of Service' in accordance with IEEE 802.1p that allows time critical traffic to jump ahead to the front of the queue thus minimizing latency and reducing jitter to allow such demanding applications to operate correctly. RCS" allows priority classification by port, tags, MAC address, and I type of service (ToS). A configurable "weighted fair queuing" algorithm controls how frames are emptied from the queues. VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) Virtual local area networks (ULAN) allow the segregation of a physical network into separate logical networks with independent broadcast domains. A measure of security is provided since hosts can only access other hosts on the same VLAN and traffic storms are isolated. ROSO supports 802.10 tagged Ethernet frames and ULAN trunks. Port based classification allows legacy devices to be assigned to the correct VLAN. GVRP support is also provided to simplify the configuration of the switches on the VLAN. Link Aggregation (802.3ad) The link aggregation feature provides the ability to aggregate several Ethernet ports into one logical link (port trunk) with higher bandwidth. This provides an inexpensive way to set up a high speed backbone to improve network bandwidth. This feature is also known as "port trunking ", "port bundling ", "port teaming', and "Ethernet trunk IGMP Snooping ROS' uses IGMP snooping (Internet Group Management Protocol v1 &v2) to intelligently forward or filter multicast traffic streams (e.g. MPEG video) to or from hosts on the network. This reduces the load on network trunks and prevents packets from being received on hosts that are not involved. ROS` has a very powerful implementation of IGMP snooping that: • Can be enabled on a per VLAN basis. • Detects and filters all multicast streams regardless of whether subscribers exist. IN Supports `router -less" operation by supporting an "active" mode. • Restores traffic streams immediately after an RSTP topology change. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP provides a standardized method for network management stations the ability to interrogate devices from different vendors. SNMP versions supported by ROS' are v1, v2c, and v3. SNMPv3 in particular provides security features such as authentication, privacy with data encryption (CBC -DES with 56 -bit encryption key) and access control not present in earlier SNMP versions. ROS' also supports numerous standard MIBs (Management Information Base) allowing for easy 3 integration with any network management system (NMS) A feature of SNMP supported by ROS' is the ability to generate "traps" upon system events. RuggedNMS "', the RuggedCom management solution, can record traps from multiple devices providing a powerful network troubleshooting tool. It also provides a graphical visualization of the network and is fully integrated with all RuggedCom products. 1 .RSTP 1- 11 .... —y times may b. appronmaled as Follows: For 160 Mbps. fault recovery perturmance a Sms/hop Fe, 1;100 Mhps. lauu reem/ery panerm .e .. .6 —A,.p + 20ms SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) SNTP automatically synchronizes the internal clock of all ROS' devices on the network. This allows for correlation of time stamped events for troubleshooting. SCADA and Industrial Automation ROS' contains features that optimize network performance and simplify switch management based on the unique requirements found in SCADA and industrial automation applications. Features such as Modbus TCP management for retrieval of switch data using the ubiquitous Modbus protocol and DHCP Option 82, a Rockwell Automation ODVA requirement for IP address assignment based on the location of the end device, provide capabilities not found in typical "commercial" or "office grade" Ethernet switches. Port Based Network Access Control (802.1x) ROS` supports the IEEE 802.1x standard that defines a mechanism for port -based network access control which provides a means of authenticating and authorizing devices attached to LAN ports. Port Rate Limiting ROS' supports configurable rate limiting per port to limit unicast and multicast traffic. This can be essential to managing precious network bandwidth for service providers.lt also provides edge security for denial of service (DoS) attacks. Broadcast Storm Filtering Broadcast storms wreak havoc on a network and can cause attached devices to malfunction. This could be disastrous on a network with mission critical equipment. ROS` limits this by filtering broadcast frames with a user - defined threshold. Loss of Link Management Some intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) have dual fiber optic ports with automatic failover to a backup port should the primary fail. ROS' ensures this mechanism works reliably under all failure modes by appropriately disabling link signals when required. ROS' also flushes learned MAC addresses to ensure the failover occurs quickly. ROS® Features ROS Rugged Operating SVSienl` Port Mirroring P.OS' can be configured to duplicate all traffic on one port to a designated mirror port. When combined with a network analyzer, this can be a powerful troubleshooting tool. Port Configuration and Status ROS` allows individual ports to be 'hard' configured for speed, duplex, auto - negotiation, flow control and more. This allows proper connection with devices that do not negotiate or have unusual settings. Detailed status of ports with alarm and SNMP trap on link problems aid greatly in system troubleshooting. Port Statistics and RMON (Remote Monitoring) ROS' provides continuously updating statistics per port that provide both ingress and egress packet and byte counters as well as detailed error figures. Also provided is full support for the RMON statistics, history, alarms, and event groups. RMON allows for very sophisticated data collection, analysis and detection of traffic patterns. Event Logging and Alarms ROS' records all significant events to a non - volatile system log allowing forensic troubleshooting. Events include link failure and recovery, unauthorized access, broadcast storm detection, and self -test diagnostics among others. Alarms provide a snapshot of recent events that have yet to be acknowledged by the network administrator. An external hardware relay is de- energized during the presence of critical alarms allowing an external controller to react if desired. HTML Web Browser and Teinet User Interfaces ROS' provides a simple, intuitive user interface for configuration and monitoring via a standard graphical web browser or via Teinet. All system parameters include detailed on -line help to make setup a breeze. ROS', presents a common look and feel and standardized configuration process allowing easy migration to other RuggedCom managed products. Configuration via ASCII Text File All configuration parameters are stored in an ASCII formatted text file that can easily be transferred via TFTP or Xmodem. The configuration file can be saved for backup purposes and easily manipulated by a text editor. The same text file can be downloaded to the switch at a later date in order to re- configure or restore a previous configuration. Command Line Interface (CLI) A command line interface can be used in conjunction with remote shell to automate data retrieval, configuration updates, and firmware upgrades. A powerful SQL -like capability allows expert users the ability to selectively retrieve or manipulate any parameters the device 4` 16A 504 EMI and Environmental Type Tests IEC 61850-3 EMI TYPE TESTS TEST Descd lion ' Test Levels: Seventy Levels IEC 61000 -4-2 ESD Enclosure Contact +!- 6kV 4 Enclosure Air +r_ 15kV 4 IEC 61000 -4 -3 Radiated RFI Enclosure ports 20 V/m x IEC 61000-4-4 Burst {Fast Transient) Signal ports +!_ 4kV @ 2.5kHz x D.C. Power ports +r_ 4kV 4 A.C. Power ports +t_ 4kV 4 Earth ground parts' +r_ 4kV 4 IEC 61000 -4 -5 Surge Signal ports +i- 4kV line -to -earth, -i- 2kV Tine -to -line 4 D.C. Power ports +/- 2kV line -to -earth. -1- 1W line- to-line A.C. Power ports +/- 4kV line -to -earth, -i- 2kV line -to -line 4 IEC 61000 -4-6 Induced (Conducted) RFl Signal ports 10V 3 D.0 Power ports 10V 3 A.C. Power ports 10V 3 Earth ground ports' 10V 3 IEC 61000 -4-8 Magnetic Field Enclosure ports 40 Alm continuous, 1000 Alm for 1 s N/A IEC 61000 -29 Voltage Dips & Interrupts D.C. Power ports 30ao for 0.1s, 60:ro for 0.1s, 100% for 0.05s N/A A.C. Power ports 30% for 1 period. 60% for 50 periods N/A IEC 61000 -4 -11 100% for 5 periods, 100% for 50 periods N/A IEC 61000 -4 -12 Damped Oscillatory Signal ports 2.5kV common, 1kV dill. mode 1MHz 3 D.C. Power ports 2.5kV common. 1kV dill. mode @1MHz 3 A.C. Power ports 12.SkV common, 1kV diff. mode 1MHz 3 IEC 61000 4 -16 Mains Frequency Voltage Signal ports 30V Continuous, 300V for 1s 4 D.C. Power ports 30V Continuous, 300V for is 4 IEC 61000 -4 -17 Ripple on D.C. Power Supply D.C. Power ports 10% 3 IEC 60255 -5 Dielectric Strength Signal ports 2kVac (Fail -Safe Relay output) N/A D.C. Power ports 1.6kV DC N/A A.C. Power ports 2kVac N/A IEC 60255 -5 H.V. Impulse Signal ports j5kV (Fail -Safe Relay output) N/A D.C. Power ports 15kV N/A A.C. Power orts 15kV N/A IEEE 1613 (C37.90.X),EMLIMMUNITY TYPE TESTS Test Description Test Levels Severity! Levels . = IEEE 037,90.3 ESD Enclosure Contact +/- 8kV N/A Enclosure Air +i- 15kV N/A IEEE C37.90.2 Radiated RFi Enclosure ports 135 V/m N/A IEEE C37.90.1 Fast Transient Signal port 2.5kHz N/A D.C. Power ports +h 4kV N/A A.C. Power ports +i_ 4kV N/A Earth ground ports3 +/- 4kV N/A IEEE 037.90.1 Oscillatory Signal ports 2.5kV common mode @1MHz N /A. D.C. Power ports 2.5kV common, 1kV diff, mode @1MHz N/A A.C. Power ports 2.5kV common, 1kV diff. mode @1 MHz N/A IEEE C37.90 H.V. Impulse. Signal ports 5kV (Fail -Safe Relay output) N/A C.C. Power ports 5kV N/A A.C. Power ports 5kV N/A IEEE C37.90 Dielectric Strength Signal po N/A D.C. Power ports 1.5kV DC N/A A.C. Power ports 12kVac N/A Environmental Type Tests Test Description Test Levels Severity. Levels IEC 60068 -2 -1 Cold Temperature Test Ad �40 °C, 16 Hours N/A IEC 60068 -2 -2 Dry Heat Test Bd +85 °C, 16 Hours NIA IEC 60068 -2 -30 Humidity (Damp Heat, Cyclic) Test Db 95% (non - condensing), 55 "C , 6 cycles N/A IEC 60255 -21 -1 Vibration Tests Fc 2g ) (10 - 15 i0 Hz Hz Class 2 IEC 60255 -21 -2 Shock Tests Ea 30g @ l lmS Class 2 Note.: 1. Only appfsob6 to Functional earth oomie om separated from the eafery earhi connection. 2. Class 2 -alem m "Measuring relays mid prole =oai equipment for whim a very high security n-Vii e, required or where hie nbrauon levels are very high, , e.g. shipboard applicalio, and for severe Iranspprla4on cundiupus'� Power Supply • Power Consumption: 10W Max • 24VDC: 10 -36 VDC, 0.4A • 48VDC: 36 -72 VDC, 0.2A • HI Voltage AC /DC: 88- 30OVDC or 85- 264VAC Critical Alarm Relay • Form -C failsafe contact relay: 1A @30VDC Physical • Height:18.8cm / 7.4" • Width: 6.6cm / 2.6" • Depth: 12.7cm / 5.0" • Weight: 1.22kg / 2.7lbs • Ingress Protection: IP40 (1mm objects) • Enclosure: 20 AWG galvanized steel enclosure • Mounting: DIN rail or panel mounted Switch Properties • Switching method: Store & Forward • Switching latency: 7 us • Switching bandwidth: 5.6Gbps • MAC addresses: 8192 • MAC address table size: 32kbytes • Priority Queues: 4 • Frame buffer memory: 2 Mbit • VLANs: 255 • IGMP multicast groups: 256 • Port rate limiting: 128kbps, 256, 512, 4, 8Mbps • No head of line blocking Approvals • Hazardous Locations: Class 1, Division 2 • ISO: Designed and manufactured using a IS09001: 2000 certified quality program • CE Marking • Emissions: FCC Part 15 (Class A), EN55022 (CISPR22 Class A) • Safety: cCSAus (Compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 60950, UL 60950, EN60950) • Laser Eye Safety (FDA /CDRH): Complies with 21 CFR Chapterl, Subchapter J. Warranty • 5 Years - Applicable to design and manufacturing related product defects. 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Palen) Peodino For additional information on our products and services, please Al specibcabo in dvs document are subject to drange without nmice. ;a-2h- 10/01/12 visit our web site at www.RuggedCom.com 16A 5,4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLICNOTICE ............................................................................................................. ..............................3 PARTB - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ..................................................................... ..............................5 -I CONSTRUCTION BID ............................12 BIDSCHEDULE ............................................................................................................. .............................13 MATERIALMANUFACTURERS ................................................................................... .............................14 LISTOF MAJOR SUBCONTRACTORS ............................................ . .. ....................... .............................15 STATEMENTOF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER .............................................................. .............................16 TRENCHSAFETY ACT ................................................................................................. .............................17 IMMIGRATION LAW AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION ..................................................... .............................18 COLLIER COUNTY SOLICITATIONS SUBSTITUTE W — 9 ......................................... .............................19 BIDBOND ...................................................................................................................... .............................23 BIDDERSCHECK LIST ................................................................................................. .............................24 CONSTRUCTIONAGREEMENT .................................................................................. .............................25 EXHIBITA 1: PUBLIC PAYMENT BOND ..................................................................... .............................32 EXHIBIT A 2: PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BOND .......................................................... .............................35 EXHIBIT B: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ .............................38 INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... .............................40 EXHIBIT C: RELEASE AND AFFIDAVIT FORM .......................................................... .............................42 EXHIBIT D: FORM OF CONTRACT APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT ......................... .............................43 EXHIBITE: CHANGE ORDER ...................................................................................... .............................47 EXHIBIT F: CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION .................................. .............................49 EXHIBIT G: FINAL PAYMENT CHECKLIST ................................................................ .............................51 EXHIBIT H: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................................................... .............................52 EXHIBIT l: SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ......................................... .............................81 EXHIBIT J: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ .............................82 EXHIBITK: PERMITS .................................................................................................... .............................83 EXHIBITL: STANDARD DETAILS ............................................................................... .............................84 EXHIBIT M: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... .............................OD EXHIBIT N: CONTRACTOR'S KEY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT .. .............................86 Signal Communications 2 16A 50 Cot cOunty .lministr-allive Services Derision Purchasing PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension COUNTY BID NO. 13 -6066 Separate sealed bids for the construction of Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension, addressed to Ms. Joanne Markiewicz, Interim Purchasing Director, will be received at the Collier County Government, Purchasing Department, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112, until 2:30 P.M. LOCAL TIME, on the 28th day of March, 2013 at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be accepted and shall be returned unopened to the Bidder. Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be marked or endorsed "Bid for Collier County Government, Collier County, Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension, Bid No. 13 -6066 and Bid Date of March 28, 2013 ". No bid shall be considered unless it is made on an unaltered Bid form which is included in the Bidding Documents. The Bid Schedule shall be removed from the Bidding Documents prior to submittal. One contract will be awarded for all Work. Bidding Documents may be examined on the Collier County Purchasing Department Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained only from the denoted website. Bidding Documents obtained from sources other than the Collier County Purchasing Department website may not be accurate or current. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5 %) of the total Bid to be retained as liquidated damages in the event the Successful Bidder fails to execute the Agreement and file the required bonds and insurance within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the Notice of Award. The Successful Bidder acknowledges and agrees that it shall execute the Agreement in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish the necessary Payment and Performance Bonds, as prescribed in the General Conditions of the Contract Documents. All Bid Bonds, Payment and Performance Bonds, Insurance Contracts and Certificates of Insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having its place of business in the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida. Attorneys -in -fact that sign Bid Bonds or Payment and Performance Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney. Signal Communications 16A 54 In order to perform public work, the Successful Bidder shall, as applicable, hold or obtain such contractor's and business licenses, certifications and registrations as required by State statutes and County ordinances. Before a contract will be awarded for the Work contemplated herein, the Owner shall conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work specified in the Bidding Documents. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the Owner to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications. The Successful Bidder shall be required to finally complete all Work within two hundred and forty (240) calendar days from and after the Commencement Date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The Owner reserves the right to reject all Bids or any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents, and to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid opening date without the consent of the Successful Bidder. Dated this 28th day of February, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: /s/ Joanne Markiewicz Interim Purchasing and General Services Director Signal Communications 16A 54 PART B - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Section 1. Definitions 1.1 The term "Owner" used herein refers to the Board of County Commissioners; or its duly authorized representative. 1.2 The term "Project Manager" used herein refers to the Owner's duly authorized representative and shall mean the Division Administrator or Department Director, as applicable, acting directly or through duly authorized representatives. 1.3 The term "Design Professional" refers to the licensed professional engineer or architect who is in privity with the Owner for the purpose of designing and /or monitoring the construction of the project. At the Owner's discretion, any or all duties of the Design Professional referenced in the Contract Documents may be assumed at any time by the Project Manager on behalf of the Owner. Conversely, at the Owner's discretion the Project Manager may formally assign any of his /her duties specified in the Contract Documents to the Design Professional. 1.4 The term "Bidder" used herein means one who submits a bid directly to the Owner in response to this solicitation. 1.5 The term "Successful Bidder" means the lowest qualified, responsible and responsive Bidder who is awarded the contract by the Board of County Commissioners, on the basis of the Owner's evaluation. 1.6 The term "Bidding Documents" includes the Legal Advertisement, these Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Schedule and the Contract Documents as defined in the Agreement. 1.7 The term "Bid" shall mean a completed Bid Schedule, bound in the Bidding Documents, properly signed, providing the Owner a proposed cost for providing the services required in the Bidding Documents. Section 2. Preparation of Bids 2.1 The Bids must be submitted on the standard form herein furnished by the Owner (pages 12 — 24, plus insurance and bond forms as bound in these Bidding Documents). By submitting a Bid, Bidder acknowledges and agrees that it shall execute the Agreement in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein. The Bidder shall complete the Bid in ink or by typewriter and shall sign the Bid correctly. Bid Schedules submitted on disk /CD shall be accompanied by a hard copy of the completed Bid Schedule which shall be signed and dated by the Bidder. The Bid may be rejected if it contains any omission, alteration of form, conditional bid or irregularities of any kind. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked with the Bid Number, Project Name and Bid opening Date and Time, and shall be addressed to the Purchasing Department, 3327 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another sealed envelope addressed as above. Bids received at the location specified herein after the time specified for bid opening will be returned to the bidder unopened and shall not be considered. Sianal Communications 5 16A 5' Section 3. Bid Deposit Requirements 3.1 No Bid shall be considered or accepted unless at the time of Bid filing the same shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, a cash bond posted with the County Clerk, a certified check payable to Owner on some bank or trust company located in the State of Florida insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or Bid Bond, in an amount not less than 5% of the bidder's maximum possible award (base bid plus all add alternates) (collectively referred to herein as the "Bid Deposit "). The Bid Deposit shall be retained by Owner as liquidated damages if the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver to Owner the unaltered Agreement, or fails to deliver the required Performance and Payment Bonds or Certificates of Insurance, all within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Award. Bid Bonds shall be executed by a corporate surety licensed under the laws of the State of Florida to execute such bonds, with conditions that the surety will, upon demand, forthwith make payment to Owner upon said bond. Bid Deposits of the three (3) lowest Bidders shall be held until the Agreement has been executed by the Successful Bidder and same has been delivered to Owner together with the required bonds and insurance, after which all three (3) Bid Deposits shall be returned to the respective Bidders. All other Bid Deposits shall be released within ten (10) working days of the Bid Opening. No Bid including alternates, shall be withdrawn within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the public opening thereof. If a Bid is not accepted within said time period it shall be deemed rejected and the Bid Deposit shall be returned to Bidder. In the event that the Owner awards the contract prior to the expiration of the 120 day period without selecting any or all alternates, the Owner shall retain the right to subsequently award to the Successful Bidder said alternates at a later time but no later than 120 days from opening, unless otherwise agreed by the Purchasing Director and the Successful Bidder. 3.2 The Successful Bidder shall execute two (2) copies of the Agreement in the form attached and deliver same to Owner within the time period noted above. The Owner shall execute all copies and return one fully executed copy of the Agreement to Successful Bidder within thirty (30) working days after receipt of the executed Agreement from Successful Bidder unless any governmental agency having funding control over the Project requires additional time, in which event the Owner shall have such additional time to execute the Agreement as may be reasonably necessary. Section 4. Right to Reject Bids 4.1 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or to waive informalities and negotiate with the apparent lowest, qualified Bidder to such extent as may be necessary for budgetary reasons. Signing of Bids 4.2 Bids submitted by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president, a vice president, or duly authorized representative. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown below the signature. 4.3 Bids by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a general partner whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must be shown below said signature. 4.4 If Bidder is an individual, his or her signature shall be inscribed. Signal Communications 16A 5q, 4.5 If signature is by an agent or other than an officer of corporation or general partner of partnership, a properly notarized power of attorney must be submitted with the Bid. 4.6 All Bids shall have names typed or printed below all signatures. 4.7 All Bids shall state the Bidder's contractor license number. 4.8 Failure to follow the provisions of this section shall be grounds for rejecting the Bid as irregular or unauthorized. Section 5. Withdrawal of Bids Any Bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the hour fixed in the Legal Advertisement for the opening of Bids, provided that the withdrawal is requested in writing, properly executed by the Bidder and received by Owner prior to Bid Opening. The withdrawal of a Bid will not prejudice the right of a Bidder to file a new Bid prior to the time specified for Bid opening. Section 6. Late Bids No Bid shall be accepted that fails to be submitted prior to the time specified in the Legal Advertisement. Section 7. Interpretation of Contract Documents 7.1 No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other Bidding Documents shall be made to a Bidder orally. Any such oral or other interpretations or clarifications shall be without legal effect. All requests for interpretations or clarifications shall be in writing, addressed to the Purchasing Department at the County's On Line Bidding System at http: / /bid.colliergov,net/bid /, to be given consideration. All such requests for interpretations or clarification must be received at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the Bid opening date. Any and all such interpretations and supplemental instructions shall be in the form of written addendum which, if issued, shall be issued on the County's On Line Bidding System at http://bid.colliergov.net /bid/ no later than three (3) working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids. Such written addenda shall be binding on Bidder and shall become a part of the Bidding Documents. 7.2 It shall be the responsibility of each Bidder to ascertain, prior to submitting its Bid, that it has received all addenda issued and it shall acknowledge same in its Bid. Section 8. Examination of Site and Contract Documents 8.1 By executing and submitting its Bid, each Bidder certifies that it has: a. Examined all Bidding Documents thoroughly; b. Visited the site to become familiar with local conditions that may in any manner affect performance of the Work; C. Become familiar with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations affecting performance of the Work; and d. Correlated all of its observations with the requirements of Bidding documents. Signal Communications 7 16A 5#4 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 these Bidding Documents 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 Successful Bidder, nor shall they be accepted as a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time. 8.2 The Owner will make copies of surveys and reports performed in conjunction with this Project available to any Bidder requesting them at cost; provided, however, the Owner does not warrant or represent to any Bidder either the completeness or accuracy of any such surveys and reports. Before submitting its Bid, each Bidder shall, at its own expense, make such additional surveys and investigations as may be necessary to determine its Bid price for the performance of the Work within the terms of the Bidding Documents. This provision shall be subject to Section 2.3 of the General Conditions to the Agreement. Section 9. Material Requirements It is the intention of these Bidding Documents to identify standard materials. When space is provided on the Bid Schedule, Bidders shall specify the materials which they propose to use in the Project. The Owner may declare any Bid non - responsive or irregular if such materials are not specifically named by Bidder. Section 10. Bid Quantities 10.1 Quantities given in the Bid Schedule, while estimated from the best information available, are approximate only. Payment for unit price items shall be based on the actual number of units installed for the Work. Bids shall be compared on the basis of number of units stated in the Bid Schedule as set forth in the Bidding Documents. Said unit prices shall be multiplied by the bid quantities for the total Bid price. Any Bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected. Special attention to all Bidders is called to this provision, because if conditions make it necessary or prudent to revise the unit quantities, the unit prices will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities. Compensation for such additive or subtractive changes in the quantities shall be limited to the unit prices in the Bid. Subsequent to the issuance of a notice to proceed, the Project Manager and the Successful Bidder shall have the discretion to re- negotiate any unit price(s) where the actual quantity varies by more than 25% from the estimate at the time of bid. 10.2 Alternate Bid Pricing: In the event that alternate pricing is requested, it is an expressed requirement of the bid invitation to provide pricing for all alternates as listed. The omission of a response or a no -bid or lack of a submitted price may be the basis for the rejection of the submitted bid response. All bids responses received without pricing for all alternates as listed will be considered technically non - responsive and will not be considered for award. Section 11. Award of Contract 11.1 Any prospective bidder who desires to protest any aspect(s) or provision(s) of the bid invitation (including the form of the bid documents or bid procedures) shall file their Signal Communications 16A 5 protest with the Purchasing Director prior to the time of the bid opening strictly in accordance with Owner's then current Purchasing Policy. 11.2 Statement of Award: The Award of Contract shall be issued to the lowest, responsive and qualified Bidder determined by the base bid, and any, or all, selected alternates, and the Owner's investigations of the Bidder. In determining the lowest, responsive and qualified bidder, the Owner shall consider the capability of the Bidder to perform the contract in a timely and responsible manner. When the contract is awarded by Owner, such award shall be evidenced by a written Notice of Award, signed by a Procurement Specialist of the Owner's Purchasing Department or his or her designee and delivered to the intended awardee or mailed to awardee at the business address shown in the Bid. 11.3 Award recommendations will be posted outside the offices of the Purchasing Department generally on Wednesdays or Thursdays prior to the presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. Award of Contract will be made by the Board of County Commissioners in public session. Any actual or prospective bidder 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 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, said protest to strictly comply with Owner's then current Purchasing Policy. A copy of the Purchasing Policy is available at hftp://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?paqe=76 . 11.4 For Bidders who may wish to receive copies of Bids after the Bid opening, The Owner reserves the right to recover all costs associated with the printing and distribution of such copies. 11.4 Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in the State of Florida (FI Statute 607.1501) In order to be considered for award, firms must be registered with the Florida Department of State Divisions of Corporations in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 607.1501 and provide a certificate of authority (www.sunbiz.org /search.htmi) prior to execution of a contract. A copy of the document may 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. Section 12. Sales Tax 12.1 The Successful Bidder acknowledges and agrees that Owner may utilize a sales tax savings program and the Successful Bidder agrees to fully comply, at no additional cost to Owner, with such sales tax savings program implemented by the Owner as set forth in the Agreement and in accordance with Owner's policies and procedures. Signal Communications .1 16A 5 Section 13. Exclusion of County Permits in Bid Prices 13.1 To ensure compliance with Section 218.80, F.S., otherwise known as "The Public Bid Disclosure Act ", Collier County will pay for all Collier County permits and fees applicable to the Project, including license fees, permit fees, impact fees or inspection fees applicable to this Work through an internal budget transfer(s). Hence, bidders shall not include these permit/fee amounts in their bid offer. However, the Successful Bidder shall retain the responsibility to initiate and complete all necessary and appropriate actions to obtain the required permits other than payment for the items identified in this section. 13.2 The Successful Bidder shall be responsible for procuring and paying for all necessary permits not issued by Collier County pursuant to the prosecution of the work. Section 14. Use of Subcontractors 14.1 To ensure the Work contemplated by the Contract Documents is performed in a professional and timely manner, all Subcontractors performing any portion of the work on this Project shall be "qualified" as defined in Collier County Ordinance 87 -25, meaning a person or entity that has the capability in all respects to perform fully the Agreement requirements and has the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. A Subcontractor's disqualification from bidding by the Owner, or other public contracting entity within the past twelve months shall be considered by the Owner when determining whether the Subcontractors are "qualified." 14.2 The Owner may consider the past performance and capability of a Subcontractor when evaluating the ability, capacity and skill of the Bidder and its ability to perform the Agreement within the time required. Owner reserves the right to disqualify a Bidder who includes Subcontractors in its bid offer which are not "qualified" or who do not meet the legal requirements applicable to and necessitated by this Agreement. 14.3 The Owner may reject all bids proposing the use of any subcontractors who have been disqualified from submitting bids to the Owner, disqualified or de- certified for bidding purposes by any public contracting entity, or who has exhibited an inability to perform through any other means. 14A Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, the Bidders shall identify the subcontractor(s) it intends to use for the categories of work as set forth in the List of Subcontracts attached hereto, said list to be submitted with its bid. Bidders acknowledge and agree that the subcontractors identified on the list is not a complete list of the subcontractors to be used on the Project, but rather only the major subcontractors for each category of Work as established by Owner. Bidders further acknowledge that once there is an Award of Contract, the Successful Bidder shall identify, subject to Owner's review and approval, all the subcontractors it intends to use on the Project. Once approved by Owner, no subcontractor shall be removed or replaced without Owner's prior written approval. Signal Communications 10 16A 50 Section 15. Prohibition of Gifts No organization or individual shall offer or give, either directly or indirectly, any favor, gift, loan, fee, service or other item of value to any County employee, as set forth in Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes, Collier County Ethics Ordinance No. 2004 -05, and County Administrative 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. Section 16. Lobbying All firms are hereby placed on NOTICE that the Board of County Commissioners does not wish to be lobbied, either individually or collectively about a project for which a firm has submitted a response. 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 solicitation closing to final Board approval, no firm or their agent shall contact any other employee of Collier County in reference to this solicitation, or the vendor's response, 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. Section 17. Public Entity Crimes By its submitting a Bid, Bidder acknowledges and agrees to and represents it is in compliance with the terms of Section 287.133(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes which read as follows: "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 leases of real property to a public entity'; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." Section 18. Single Bid Only one bid from a legal entity as a primary will be considered. A legal entity that submits a bid as a primary or as part of a partnership or joint venture submitting as primary may not then act as a sub- contractor to any other firm submitting under the same ITB. 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- contractor to any other firm or firms submitting under the same ITB. All submittals in violation of this requirement will be deemed non - responsive and rejected from further consideration. Signal Communications t 1 � 16A 50 CONSTRUCTION BID BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension BID NO, 113 -6066 Full Name of Bidder Main Business Address a 4a N �- Place of Business I�`' U Telephone No. Fax No. ,c 68 -��' State Contractor's License # E C - \ 1'�Cc ' c� State of Florida Certificate of Authority Document Number Federal Tax Identification Number �`-t� �� (� `"I l DUNS # � lAy bkCR# r Q Cage Code '-�-� To: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA (hereinafter called the Owner) The undersigned, as Bidder declares that the only person or parties interested in this Bid as principals are those named herein, that this Bid is submitted without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation; that it has carefully examined the location of the proposed Work, the proposed form of Agreement and all other Contract Documents and Bonds, and the Contract Drawings and Specifications. Bidder proposes, and agrees if this Bid is accepted, Bidder will execute the Agreement included in the Bidding Documents, to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction, including utility and transportation services necessary to do all the Work, and furnish all the materials and equipment specified or referred to in the Contract Documents in the manner and time herein prescribed and according to the requirements of the Owner as therein set forth, furnish the Contractor's Bonds and Insurance specified in the General Conditions of the Contract, and to do all other things required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents, and that it will take full payment the sums set forth in the following Bid Schedule: Unit prices shall be provided in no more than two decimal points, and in the case where further decimal points are inadvertently provided, rounding to two decimal points will be conducted by Purchasing staff. NOTE: If you choose to bid, please submit an ORIGINAL and ONE COPY of your bid pages. 12 Signal Communications 16A 51 BID SCHEDULE Proposed Fiber Optic Interconnect Design Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension Collier County Contract No. 13 -6066 PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNITS UNIT PRICE COST 101 -1 MOBILIZATION 1 LS 550,000.00 $50,000.00 102 -1 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 1 LS 512,000.00 $12,000.00 555.1 =1 I DIRECTIONAL BORE (LESS THAN 6" ) (2 -2" CONDUIT) 6780 LF 1 $14.75 $100,005.00 630 -1 -15 CONDUIT F &1 BRIDGE MOUNT) 700 LF S17.00 $11,900.00 641 -2 -12 CONCRETE PEDESTAL (TYPE P -II SERVICE POLE 1 EA 5700.00 $700.00 690 -100 ISIGNAL EQUIPMENT, MISCELLANEOUS REMOVE 1 PI S375.00 $375.00 780 -1 -11 ITS ELECTRICAL POWER (F &I) (SERVICE 1 AS $2,000.00 $2.000.00 780 -1 -12 ITS ELECTRICAL SERVICE WIRE (F &I) (SERVICE WIRE) 300 LF $2.25 $675.00 783 -1 -122 ITS FIBER OPTIC CABLE (F &I) (UG ) (48 COUNTY SM) 829351 LF $2.00 $165,870.00 783 -2.31 ITS FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION INSTALL SPLICE 2681 EA $30.00 $8,040.00 783 -3 -11 ITS FO CONNECT, HW (F &I) (SPLICE ENC) 11 EA $800.00 $8,800.00 783 -3 -14 1 ITS FO CONNECT. HW (F &I) (BUF. TUBE FAN OUT KIT 2 EA $50.00 $100.00 783 -3 -15 ITS FO CONNECT. HW (F &I) (PATCH PAN. PRE -TERM 12 EA $2,250.00 $27,000.00 783-4 -112 ITS CONDUIT (F &I) !UNDERGROUND) (2" CONDUIT ) 28680 LF $3.30 $94,644.00 783.5 -1 ITS PULL BOX FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE (F &I) 42 EA 51.300.00 554,600.00 783 -6 -1 1 ITS SPLICE BOX FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE (F &l ) 6 EA $2.300.00 513,800.00 1783 -7 -1 ITS PULL BOX F &I 1 EA 5550.OD $550.00 1784 -1 -1 ITS MANAGED FIELD ETHER. SWITCH F &1 100 MEG 10 EA $2.20D.00 $22.000.00 784 -5 -11 ITS MANAGED ETHER. HUB SWITCH (F &I) (1 G LAYER 3 1 EA $10,500.00 $10,500.00 1785-2-162 ITS FLD. CAB. (F &1 ) (GRND MINT 332, TS2, TYPE 1 VV/AC) 11 EA $14,000.00 $14,000.00 TOTAL $597,559.00 16A 51 MATERIAL MANUFACTURERS THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED OR BID SHALL BE DEEMED NOW RESPONSIVE All Bidders shall confirm by signature that they will provide the manufacturers and materials outlined in this Bid specifications. Exceptions (when equals are acceptable) may be requested by completing the Material Manufacturer Exception List below. If an exception for a manufacturer and /or material is proposed and listed below and is not approved by Engineer /Project Manager, Bidder shall furnish the manufacturer named in the specification. Acceptance of this form does not constitute acceptance of material proposed on this list. Complete and sign section A OR B. Section A (acceptance of all manufactures and materials in Bid specifications) On behalf of my firm, I confirm that we will use all manufacturers and materials as specifically outlined in the Bid specifications. Company: Signature: , / (ii =? ( ( _ Date:. Section B (Exception requested to Bid specifications manufacturers and materials) EXCEPTION MATERIAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please insert additional pages as necessary. EXCEPTION MANUFACTURER Company. Signature: Date: 14 Signal communications 16A 5 LIST OF MAJOR SUBCONTRACTORS THIS LIST MUST BE COMPLETED OR BID MAY BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE The undersigned states that the following is a list of the proposed subcontractors for the major categories outlined in the requirements of the Bid specifications. The undersigned acknowledges its responsibility for ensuring that the Subcontractors for the major categories listed herein are "qualified" (as defined in Ordinance 87 -25 and Section 15 of Instructions to Bidders) and meet all legal requirements applicable to and necessitated by the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to proper licenses, certifications, registrations and insurance coverage. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify any Bidder who includes non - compliant or non - qualified Subcontractors in its bid offer. Further, the Owner may direct the Successful Bidder to remove /replace any Subcontractor, at no additional cost to Owner, which is found to be non - compliant with this requirement either before or after the issuance of the Award of Contract by Owner. (Attach additional sheets as needed). Further, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees that promptly after the Award of Contract, and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Successful Bidder shall identify all Subcontractors it intends to use on the Project. The undersigned further agrees that all Subcontractors subsequently identified for any portion of work on this Project must be qualified as noted above. Major Category of Subcontractor and Address Work 1. Electrical 2. Mechanical hl, 3. Plumbing 4. Site Work ----- ___. - -- 5. Identify other��� subcontractors that represent more than 10% of price or that affect the critical path of the schedule — - -- - - - -- . -- Company: �C`��C� �`�1 (�` \ �Q1;1 C :_�� �✓�l L Signature: Date: G� 15 Signal Communications 16A 54 STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER The Bidder is required to state below what work of similar magnitude completed within the last five years is a judge of its experience, skill and business standing and of its ability to conduct the work as completely and as rapidly as required under the terms of the Agreement. 1. Project and Location z. Q N 3. 4. �av�d�n ounty,-r -lu Reference LCY5 y� }_ -If �-YYQ .,°D is Signal Communications 16A 5%4 TRENCH SAFETY ACT Bidder acknowledges that included in the various items of the bid and in the Total Bid Price are costs for complying with the Florida Trench Safety Act (90 -96, Laws of Florida) effective October 1, 1990. The Bidder further identifies the cost to be summarized below: Trench Safety Units of Unit Unit Extended Measure Measure Quantity Cost Cost (Description) (L F, SY 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. TOTAL $ 0 Failure to complete the above may result in the Bid being declared non - responsive. Company' Signature: Signal communications Date::' A l3 16A 5 C"Ofit--r cou"ty Administrative Services Division Purchasing Immigration Law Affidavit Certification Solicitation: 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension This Affidavit is required and should be signed, notarized by an authorized principal of the firm and submitted with formal Invitations to Bid (ITS's) and Request for Proposals (RFP) submittals. Further, 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 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 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 Bidder's proposal. Company Name t - Print Name C ��}�Y 1� 1 . (� �((Z (('C "1'L`( 1l_� Title Signature / t �r ; Date = C LJ State of County of C< I_M \M\ L The foregoing instrument was signed and acknowledged before me this day of R J Cj 20 " by ,\ Oy_n_ c- who has produced -i�. as identification. (Print or Type Nam�^e) � �� (Type of Identification and Number) `L LU.t' L r•JOfery -unk $tule of rinricLr Notary Public Signature Karon A kirketson Pip t;onuraSrolr DD41J°97 F.0 ItIFiS tu(1 fO7,1 Printed Name of Notary Public Notary Commission Number /E-xpiration 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. Signal Communications 18 16A 51 Are you verifying for more than 1 site? if yes, please provide the number of sites verified for in each State: NORTH CAROLINA 1 sites} E-Vermify. Company ID Number :2 0'I 70 o TEXAS 1 sites} TENNESSEE 1 sites) LORIDA 1 site(s) GEOR1 1A. I site(s) Information relating to the Proyrarn Administrator(s) for your Company on policy questions or operational problems: Name: Sadie M Jackson Telephone Number: (407) 869 - 5300 ext. 142 Fax Number (407) 869 - 0904 E -mail Address: Sadiejackson @tcd- usa.com Name: Frank M Kemp Telephone Number: (407) 869 - 5300 ext. 127 Fax Number: (407) 869 - 0904 E -mail Address: Frankkemp@tcd- usa.eorn 1 A � 6 ct,y county Adn:nisntive services Ws cr, Purchasinq COLLIER COUNTY SOLICITATIONS 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. General Information (provide all information) Taxpayer Name (as shown on income tax return) Business Name (if different from taxpayer name ) C� Address �l�t� i . l l iL`::s ���', �(1 �%� city `s i 171 Q ,'_G t ri State L tr C\C1- Zip 4 r� Telephone �( ���`t �l.�l�� FAX 11 C T Y ') •UC-Y1 fir' Email C, �i� S '�" `' ' 7C C1 —( 13Q,�(.XrK, Order Information Address N: V3,,A,^o,AC 1), City State ML_ Zip FAX 14 Q G%j - M o Email t,C'PVe� \•C. �(_ t %`u.,LP�- 2. Company Status (check only one) _Individual/ Sole Remit / Payment Information Address r7 City5'- t� 'i� L �'�`'` r�Statel 7 1(._�. Zip FAx Email itfl�/1 �CLc� `C•�— L����l CC,iti'� Corporation ip _Tax Exempt (Federal income tax - exempt entity i _ Limited Liability Company under Iniernal Revenue Service guidelines IRC 501 (c) 3) Enter the tax classification 3. Taxpayer Identification Number (for tax reporfirg purposes only) P= 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 or, this form is correct to my knowledge. Signature ? - Date Titl€ ��1� tC.lf= l Phone Number Signal Communications 19 16A 51 Upon notification that its Bid has been awarded, the Successful Bidder will execute the Agreement form attached to the Bidding Documents within ten (10) calendar days and deliver the Surety Bond or Bonds and Insurance Certificates as required by the Contract Documents. The bid security attached is to become the property of the Owner in the event the Agreement, Insurance Certificates and Bonds are not executed and delivered to Owner within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages, for the delay and additional expense to the Owner, it being recognized that, since time is 'of the essence, Owner will suffer financial loss if the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver to Owner the required Agreement, Insurance Certificates and Bonds within the required time period. In the event of such failure, the total amount of Owner's damages, will be difficult, if not impossible, to definitely ascertain and quantify. It is hereby agreed that it is appropriate and fair that Owner receive liquidated damages from the Successful Bidder in the event it fails to execute and deliver the Agreement, Insurance Certificates, and Bonds as required hereunder. The Successful Bidder hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any right which it may have to seek to characterize the above noted liquidated damages as a penalty, which the parties agree represents a fair and reasonable estimate of Owner's actual damages at the time of bidding if the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Agreement, Insurance Certificates, and Bonds in a timely manner. Upon receipt of the Notice of Award, the undersigned proposes to commence work at the site within 5 calendar days from the commencement date stipulated in the written Notice to Proceed unless the Project Manager, in writing, subsequently notifies the Contractor of a modified (later) commencement date. The undersigned further agrees to substantially complete all work covered by this Bid within two hundred and ten (210) consecutive calendar days, computed by excluding the commencement date and including the last day of such period, and to be fully completed to the point of final acceptance by the Owner within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days after Substantial Completion, computed by excluding commencement date and including the last day of such period. Resoectfully Submitted: State of County of ,,�-LT-AiQL Q �GL aj 1 (( it�� �1 , ��, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that the Bidder on ,t i above Bid is organized as indicated and that all statements herein made are made on behalf of such Bidder and that this deponent is authorized to make them. examined and carefully prepared !its) Bid from the Bidding Drawings and Specifications and has checked the same in the statements contained herein are true and correct. _, also deposes and says that it has Documents, including the Contract detail before submitting this Bid; that Signal Communications 20 16A 50 (a) Corporation The Bidder is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of which operates under the legal name of _C Q °), l r1 i and the full names of its officers are as follows: President C� ��'� ����irio—n Secretary lC'L Treasurer, CV Managers - �cCl L The �`Oat6� �XDr ��CSU iT is authorized to sign construction bids and contracts for the- . company by action of its Board of Directors taken �– CU QX\) �f'), � � a certified copy of which is hereto attached (strike out this last sentence if not applicable). (b) Co- Partnership The Bidder is a co- partnership consisting of individual partners whose full names are as follows: The co- partnership does business under the legal name of: (c) Individual The Bidder is an individual whose full name is and if operating under a trade name, said trade name is Signal Communications 21 16A 51 Complete for information contained in (a) Corporation, (b) Co- Partnership or (c) Individual from previous page. DATED \ \(� ' �!1 'I q' I �l() I ?) BY Wit ess 1 j Wlt ss STATE OF CCQ, COUNTY OF nC)�- - Legal entity Name of Bidder (Typed) S{gnaMe. „gig L�-�: • �('Q�l�.�..1 ncj Title The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day ofi 1 , iii C 201 ?) by �Q; Cdr �'�, i lC as • � >� U ttL )i c�`rT "� of a Cf corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He /s'Ke is personally known to me or has produced Q Q as identification and did _did not) .take an oath. My Commission Expires: "r `LS, Notary PLhlic Slain ar Florida ' v 4 Karen A. Fiickatson a MY COmnusoron DD0i9'?a.., t ?or si"a Expires 10�75!'ZO i,I (AFFIX OFFICIAL SEAL) (Signature of Notary) NAME: ' i S ^Fi---\ • 1' }� C��C���`� (Legibly Printed) Notary Public, State of H �d' t Commission No.: q \aa �7 Signal Communications 22 �i BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we 'rntffle control Devices, Inc, (herein after called the Principal) and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (herein called the Surety), a corporation chartered and existing under the laws of the State of Connecticut with its principal offices in the city of Hartford and authorized to do business in the State of Florida are held and firmly bound unto the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida. (hereinafter called the Owner), in the full and just sum of Five Percent of the Amount Bid dollars ($ 5% of Amount Bid good and lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid upon demand of the Owner, to which payment well and truly to be made, the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, and executors, administrators, and assigns, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents. Whereas, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted to the Owner, a Bid for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to furnish, install, and fully complete the Work on the Project known as Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension - Bid No. 13 -6066. NOW, THEREFORE, if the Owner shall accept the Bid of the PRINCIPAL and the PRINCIPAL shall enter into the required Agreement with the Owner and within ten days after the date of a written Notice of Award in accordance with the terms of such Bid, and give such bond or bonds in an amount of 100% the total Contract Amount as specified in the Bidding Documents or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of the Agreement and for the prompt payment of labor, materials and supplies furnished in the prosecution thereof or, in the event of the failure of the PRINCIPAL to enter into such Agreement or to give such bond or bonds, and deliver to Owner the required certificates of insurance, if the PRINCIPAL shall pay to the OBLIGEE the fixed sum of $ Five Pcrccnt of Amount bid noted above as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, as provided in the Bidding Documents, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN TESTIMONY Thereof, the Principal and Surety have caused these presents to be duly signed and sealed this 2811, day of March , 20 11 Traffic Control Devices, Inc BY- /jrra asualty and Sutct} it i j J`.1�YarJ 1 r Wft ttA &i d, S r drn J'irt Fact Counter'90i4ed Local Resident Produc' A6e6t for Signal Communications The PJhitehend Agcney, Inc. Principal (Seal) Surety (Seal) 23 WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER A'Mk, POWER OF ATTORNEY TRAVELERS J Fin- mingtmn Casualty Company Fidelity and Guarmity insurance Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance underwriters, Inc. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company Allorricy -In .Fact Pin, 22' i 316 16A 54 St. Paul Mercury insurance Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Cunipany '1)•avetets Casualty and Suety Company of America United States Fidelity and Guaranty Cumpany (Certificate No. 004967504 KNOW ALL :MEN BYTHESE PRESENTS, 'That St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Patti Guardian Insurance Coll mpany and St. Paul \Mercury Insurance Comnpmty are corporations duly organized under the lases of the State of Minncsota. that Farmington Casually Company. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut, that United Slates Fidelity and Guaranty Company is a corporation duly organized under the lams of rile State of .Maryland, that Fidelity and Guaranty insurance Company is a cutpmation duly organized under the lases of the State of Iowa, and that Fidelity and Guaranty lnsurance Underwriters. Inc., is a cnmoration duly organized under the laws of the Slate of Wisconsin (herein collectively called the "Companies"). and that the Cunrpanies do hereby make, constitute and appoint J, Mark Whitehead Jr., J. Mark Whitehead Sr., Lori K. Charlts. and R ichacl Jones of the Ciao of Altamonte Springs State of Fioridn their true and lawful Attorney(s) -in -Fact. each in their separate capacity if more than one is named above, to sign. execute. seat and act aowledge any and all bonds, recoetnzances, conditional undertakings and other wnlings ohligarrny in the nature thereof on behalf of the Companies in their business of euaruucehng tine Fidelity of persons, guar ll(Mflg the performance of contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted lit any, actiom or proceedings allowed by law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, time Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate scats to be hereto afticed. (his day of July 2012 State of Connecticut City of Hartford ss. Farmington Casualty Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company Fidelity and Guaranty insurance Underwriters, htc St. Paul Fire and ;t:tarine Insurance Compalty St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company 17th St. Pawl Xlercury Insurance Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company 'n-avelers Casualty and Surety Company ol'Amerim United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company 0"0 %�:il Seal. o, � r ' gSE1S.L Py: —T _ Gcorc • 4 Thornp>on, nun cc Prsidcnt On this the _ 17th _ day of July 2012 More me personally appeared George W, Thompson, who acknowledged himself to be the Senior Vice President of Fatmminetua Casualty Cunrpany. Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company. Fidelity and Guaranty lnsurance Underwriters, Inc -. St. Paul Fite and t \lauiue Insurance Company. St. Paul Guardian insurance Cumpaim. St. Paul S(ercur\ Insurance Company. Travelers (Casualty and Surely Company, Travelers Cnsmlty and Surety Company of America. and United Stmcs Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and that ht, as such- being authorized so to do. executed the furcgoiug instrument for the puFInoses therein contained by Sigtune On behalf or the corpuruions by itimsell as a truly authorized offices p,TET In Witness Whereof, I hereumo set nmy hand and official seal TAR My Commission expires the 30th day of Junc, 2016. it AugL1G k C). 58440-6-11 Printed in U.S.A. WARNING:THIS POWER OFATTORNEY RED Ukk tic C. TcucaulL Nowt) Public 16A 51 WARNING: THIS POWER OF Ai fORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER This Power of Attonle}• is ;:ranted under and by the authority; of the fullowin_ il`Joltit ion5 adopted by the Boards of Directors of Farmington Casualty Company. Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guamnty insurance Underwriters, hoc,. St. Paul Fire and Slating Insurance Company, 5[. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul \dercurr huurmtce Company. Travelers Cascia4v and Surety Company. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company ol'America, and United States Fidelity and CAMfunLy Company, tyhich resolutions are nine in full force and effect. readim* as foliow's: RFSOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, ,in, Vice Chairman. any Fxecutive Vice President. any Senior Vice Prrsidenl, any Vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secreiary or any Assistant Secretary may appoint Attorneys -in -Fact and Agents to net for and oft behalf of tllc Compare; and play give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority may prescribe to lien with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal bonds, recoi-nizanees, contracts of indemnity, and other writings ubligatoty itt the nature of a bond. lccognizunce, 01 conditional underial6lig, and an}' ul said officers or the Board of Directors at any tinge may remoec amp such appointee and reyokc the power given him or Irer: and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman. the President, ally Vice Chairrnnn, any Executive Vice President. ;toy Senior Vice President or any Vice President May delegate all or any part of the fore_oing authority to one or more officers or employees of this Conrpttny, provided that each such delegation is in writing and a copy thereof' is filed in the ofrice of the Secretary; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bond. recognizance, contract of indemnity, or writing obligatory in the moire of a bond, recognizance. or coudi(ional undertaking shall he valid and binding upon the Company when lit) signed by the President, :my Vice Chair ?taut - any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President or any vice President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or ally Assistant Secrettuy turd duly aucsted and scaled with the Company's seat to a Secretary or Assistant Secretary: or ih) duly executed (under seat, if required) by one or more Attorneys -in -Fact an pus, Agents puuant to the power prescribed in his or her certificate or their certificates of authority Or by one or afore Connptuty officers pursuant to o written delegation of authority; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signatum of each of the following officers: President. any Fxecutive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, any As Vice President, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any Power of Attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Resident Vice Presidents, Resident Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys -in -Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof. and ally such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsitrtile signauun or facsimile seal shall he valid and binding upon the Company and any such power 50 executed and certified by such facsimile signaure ,nd facsimile seal shall Ile valid and irinding on the Company lit the future with respect to any bond or understanding to Which a is aimched. 1, Kevin E. Hughes, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary, of Farmington Casualty Company, Fidelity and Guaranty insurance Company: Fidelity and Guaranty insurance Underwriters. Inc., St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian insurance Company, St. Paul N•iercuy Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America; and united Slates Fidelity and Gunrnnty Company do hereby certify that the Aoee and foregoing is it true and correct copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, which is in full force and effect and has not been revoked, EN TESTEMONY 1YHEREOF, 1 have hercun[o set nap hand and allLeed the seals of said Companies this � day of � -y.C�/ ,. L Kevin F. Hughes. Assistant Sec tary ''6 n ,{•°`w. �ifD4'^l. 4 tfvRVVH,�r'i; >^ ;���oavooar��r ?j °� '� 3 Fll4lFbiR 9vvfatRt t s s 1t o f977 ff s; ;° urtrrore, ran 15, rase SE AL o t %..S7i,S.Lia° To verify the authenticity of this Power of Attorney, call 1 -800 -x{31 -3880 or contact us at wnm-.travelersbond,cont. Please refer to the Anonlev -In -Fact number. the above -named individuals and the details of the bond to which the power is attached. WITHOUT THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED BY VENDOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Purchasing Department BIDDERS CHECK LIST IMPORTANT: Please read carefully, sign in the spaces indicated and return with your Bid. Bidder should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed: 1, The Bid has been signed. 2. The Bid prices offered have been reviewed. 3, The price extensions and totals have been checked. 4, Any required drawings, grant forms, descriptive literature, etc. have been included. 5. Any delivery information required is included. 6. Immigration Affidavit completed and the company's E- Verify profile page or memorandum of understanding 7. Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in State of Florida 8. Collier County's Substitute W -9 9. If required, the amount of Bid bond has been checked, and the Bid bond or cashier's check has been included. 10. Any addenda have been signed and included. 11. The mailing envelope has been addressed to: Purchasing Director Collier County Government Purchasing Department 3327 Tamiami Trail E Naples FL 34112 12. The mailing envelope must be sealed and marked with: c:�Bid Number; Project Name; r*Opening Date. 13, The Bid will be mailed or delivered in time to be received no later than the specified opening date and time; otherwise Bid cannot be considered. ALL COURIER - DELIVERED BIDS MUST HAVE THE BID NUMBER AND PROJECT NAME ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COURIER PACKET Bidder Name Sigigpatur�& t #� .S(i�Y t'_`� t '' - „-T I Date: nu _f (` -Y1 I Signal Communications 24 t6A 51 V TRAFFIC G CONTROL M DEVICES, INC. Atnwueusptinr F4xidc F tfi`LI It:T CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION This is to certify that at a meeting of the Board of Directors or Traffic Control Devices; inc. ( "the Corporation "), held at the offices of the Corporation located at 242 N. Westmonte Drive Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 on February 15, 2010, all the Directors being present and voting, as witnessed by the signatures below, the following resolution was unanimously approved: RESOLVED; that Gregory S. Cockman, President of the Corporation, shall continue to be authorized to execute any and all documents which may arise relative to any agreement, contract, proposal bid, bond, lien; release, waiver, or other contractual document on behalf of the Corporation. RESOLVED, that James C. Breeding, Vice - President of Operations for the Corporation, shalt also be authorized to execute any and all documents which may arise relative to any agreement, contract, proposal, bid, bond, lien, release, waiver, or other contractual document on behalf of the Corporation. RESOLVED, that David K. Wittek and /or Shanna N. Windle, shall hereby be authorized to serve as witness or othenvise ratify any such document executed on behalf of the Corporation pursuant to this Corporate Resolution. RESOLVED, that this resolution shall remain in full force and effect as long as the Officers/Directors or employees, set forth above, continue to hold their respective positions, or until this resolution is modified, amended, or rescinded by subsequent action of the Corporation. Dated this 15th day of February, 2010 �% r,�j Gregory S. Crickman., President George \ . Williams, Ill, Vice President /Ja s d ng, VP /Operations �--H id K. Wittek, Corporate Secretary TRAFFIC: CONTROL DFvicz:s, I1C. P.O. Box 150418 rALTAAioNTE SPRINGS, FLORIDsi 32715 -0418 PHDNE: 407- 869 -5300 FAX: 407 - 869 -0904 Co ieY County Administrative Services Divisiori 'Purchasing Memorandum Date: March 12, 2013 16A 51 Email: brendabrilhart @coiliergov.net Telephone: (239) 252 -8446 FAX: (239) 252 -6697 ADDENDUM 1 From: Brenda Brilhart, CPPB, Procurement Strategist To: Interested Bidders Subject: Solicitation # 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following change (s) for the referenced solicitation: QUESTIONIANSWER: Q: Regarding items 784 -1 -1 and 784 -5 -11, are there any technical specifications for these outside of the specified RuggedComm RS9000 switch in the Signalization Special Provisions? This was the only document I could find that addressed either. A. The answer is yes; there are specifications outside the Signalizations Special Provisions Documentation attached. The Hub Cabinet switch is different from our Signal cabinet switches. • Pay item: 784 -5 -11 • Hub Switch CISCO 3750 12 portlw (2) 10 GB SFP and (2) 1 GB SFP • Pay item: 784 -1 -1 • Signal Switch Ruggedcom RS900g (2) 1 GB SFP If you require additional information please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact me using the above contact information. c: Dan Hall, Project Manager Encs:' Please sign below and return a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. James C. Breeding, Vice President Traffic Control Devices, Inc. (Name of Firm) March 28, 2013 Date AddendumTemplate Revised: 4115/10 1 16A 5 4 co 7i✓y county Email: brendabrilharta@cotliergov.net Telephone: (239) 252 -8446 Adainistrahe Set-vices Division FAX: (239) 252 -6697 Purchasing ADDENDUM Memorandum Date: March 19, 2013 From: Brenda Brilhart, CPPB, Procurement Strategist To: Interested Bidders Subject: Solicitation # 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following change (s) for the referenced solicitation: ADD: • Attached to this addendum are the required Granting Agency forms. If you require additional information please post a question on the Online Bidding site or contact me using the above contact information. c: Dan Hall, Project Manager Encs: Grant Forms Please sign below and return a,copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above referenced solicitation. Devi of Firm) J March 28, 2013 Date AddendumTemplate Re�nsed: 4/15110 1 16A 5' EXHIBIT B: INSURANCE 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 EXHIBIT B 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. 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. The Certificates of Insurance must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County. The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth in EXHIBIT B 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 Signal Communications 38 16A 51 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 andtor its insurance carrier shall provide thirty (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. Should at any time the Vendor not maintain the insurance coverage( required herein, the County may terminate the Agreement or at its sole discretion shall be authorized to purchase such coverages and charge the Vendor for such coveragets purchased. If Vendor fails to reimburse the County for such costs within thirty (30) days after demand, the County has the right to offset these costs from any amount due Vendor under this Agreement or any other agreement between the County and Vendor. The County 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 coverages 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. Signal Communications 39 16A 50 4. ® Automobile Liability $ 1,000.000 Each Occurrence; Bodily injury & Property Damage, Owned /Non- owned/Hired; Automobile Included 5. ❑ Other insurance as ❑ Watercraft $ Per Occurrence noted: ❑ 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 $ per claim and in the aggregate • $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate • $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate ❑ Project Professional Liability $ Per Occurrence El-Valuable Papers insurance $ Per Occurrence Signal Communications 40 Collier County Florida INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS Insurance on Type. 1. ® Worker's Regurred.,L mits - Statutory Limits of Florida Statutes, Chapter 440 and all Federal Government Compensation Statutory Limits and Requirements 2. ® Employer's Liability $1.000.000 single limit per occurrence 1 ® 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 ContractorNendor / 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 ContractorNendor /Consultant or anyone employed or utilized by the ContractorNendor /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 $ 1,000.000 Each Occurrence; Bodily injury & Property Damage, Owned /Non- owned/Hired; Automobile Included 5. ❑ Other insurance as ❑ Watercraft $ Per Occurrence noted: ❑ 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 $ per claim and in the aggregate • $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate • $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate ❑ Project Professional Liability $ Per Occurrence El-Valuable Papers insurance $ Per Occurrence Signal Communications 40 16A 5"' 6. ® Bid bond 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. 7. ® Performance and For projects in excess of $200,000, bonds shall be submitted with the Payment Bonds 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 shalt 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. The Certificates of Insurance must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work performed on behalf of 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 Date March 28 2013 na. Vice Stahl Bowles & Associates Inc. Robert T. Bowles Telephone Number 407- 833 -8998 Signal communications 41 Altomonto Springs City of Altamonte Springs 225 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 -3697 407 - 571 -8116 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INC 242 N WESTMONTE DR ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 16A 5 Aliomonie Springs DO NOT PAY - THIS IS NOT A BILL 16A 504 Florida Depai tn- 211.t+ of TrallsPO-rtati0l� STEPa W.M C. EOPELOUSOS csUxr.M CRIST 605 Suwannee Street s$cRET. -2=' GOVERNOR Thll&l Clssee, FL 32399 -0450 June 16, 2010 MR FRANK M KEMP TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INC P O BOX 150418 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32715 -0418 RE: DBE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PL kN AP- PROVAL Dear Mr. Kemp: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprisp Affirmative Action Plan submitted by: TRAFFIC CONTROL DEIAGES PNC has been approved for a period of three years. Please update and submit a new plan before the expiration date shown below. If you do .not plan to work on any Florida Department of Transportation projects, it will not be necessary for you to submit a new plan . if you need any additional information, please contact me at (85C) 414 -474 2. Sincerely L� J� Erica Miller Contract Compliance Administrator Equal Opportunity Office EMlcig AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN EXPIRATION: June 17, 2413 This. plan is one of the requirements to bid on contracts for the Flarida Department of Transportation This-is not approval for Unified Cerfifrcation Program Disadvanteaed Business Enterprise (UGPIDBE) Certifrcafion. For additional information in becoming a DBE contact fFte GerttHcatron Section at (850) 414 -4747. \jut��i4 +.dOL'.STa .fl.i,S (D Fen'aMPARER ® TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Nrernonre sp.iwlcs,l-��. _ F_.wtq.i,✓ 1171 DBE AFFTIVE ACTION PLAN POLICY STATEMENT 16A 510 It is the policy of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. that disadvantaged businesses, as defined by 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart D and implemented under Rule Chapter 14 -78, shall have the opportunity to participate as subcontractors and suppliers on all contracts awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation. The requirements of Chapter 14 -78 shall apply to all contracts entered into between the Florida Department of Transportation and TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Subcontractors and or suppliers of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will also be bound by the requirements of Chapter 14 -78. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. and its subcontractors shall have taken all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with Chapter 14-78, to ensure that disadvantaged businesses have the opportunity to compete and perform work contracted with the Florida Department of Transportation. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. and its subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the administration of the contracts with the Florida Department of Transportation. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. has designated and appointed a Liaison Officer to develop, maintain and monitor the DBE affirmative Action Plan's implementation. The Liaison Officer will be responsible for disseminating this policy statement throughout TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. and, to disadvantaged controlled businesses. This policy statement is posted on notice boards of the company. gory S. Cocknian President June 1. 2010 DATE TRAFFIC CONTROLDMTicFs, INC. P,O. Box 150418 .,- T_ "RON'rE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32715 -0418 PHONE: 407 -869 -5300 PAX: 407 -969 -0904 TRAFFIC CONTROL s DEVICES, INC. A4...- .5&i..EC fWNh +Nlr ;� June 1, 2010 16A 5vi EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER DBE LIAISON OFFICER Mr. I+rank M. Kemp continues to be designated as TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Minority Business Enterprise Officer. Mr. Kemp is well qualified to effectively administer and promote an active program. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. personnel and payroll departments, and any appointed Division Assistant Officer will work with I& Kemp to assure compliance with the Company plan and policy. DIVISION ASSISTANTS James Breeding Jose Gonzales TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Gregory S. Cockman President TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. P.O. box 150415 Ai.TANION'TE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32715 -0418 PHONE: 407-869-5300 FAX: 407 - 869 -0904 16A 51 I. Designation of Liaison Officer TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, L'i IC, will aggressively recruit disadvantaged businesses as subcontractors and suppliers for all contracts with the Florida. Department of Transportation. The company has appointed a Liaison Officer to develop and maintain this Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 14 -78. The Liaison Officer will have the authority and primary responsibility for developing, maintaining, and monitoring the Company's utilization of disadvantaged subcontractors in addition to the following duties: (1) The Liaison Officer shall aggressively solicit bids from disadvantaged business subcontractors for all Florida Department of Transportation contracts. (2) The Liaison Officer will submit all records, reports, and documents required by the Florida Department of Transportation, and shall maintain such record for a period of not less than three years, or as directed by any specific contractual requirement of the Florida Department of Transportation. (3) The following individual has been designated TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Liaison Officer with the authority and responsibility for implementing the Company's affirmative action program in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation. Frank M. Kemp TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. 580 W. Franklin Avenue Altamonte Springs, Florida 32715 (407) 869 -5300 II. Affirmative Action Methods In order to formulate a realistic Affirmative Action Plan, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. has identified the following known barriers to participation by disadvantaged subcontractors, before describing its proposed affirmative action methods: 1. Lack of qualified disadvantaged subcontractors in our specific geographical areas of work; 2. Lack of certified disadvantaged subcontractors who seek to perfonn MOT work; 16A 5 3. Lack of interest in performing FDOT work; 4. Lack of response to bidding requests; 5. Limited knowledge of FDOT plans and specifications in order to prepare a responsible bid; In view of the barriers to disadvantaged businesses stated previously, it shall be the policy of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. to provide maximum opportunity by utilizing the following af�mative action methods to ensure participation on contracts with the Florida Department of Transportation TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will: 1. Provide written notice to certified DBE subcontractors in the geographical area where the work is to be contracted by TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC.; 2. Advertise in minority focused media concerning subcontract opportunities with TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INC.; 3. Select portions of work to be performed by DBEs in order to increase the possibility of meeting contract goals (including, where appropriate, dissecting contracts into economically feasible units to facilitate DBE participation); 4. Provide adequate information about plans, specifications, and requirements of the contract, not rejecting subcontractors without sound reason based on a thorough investigation of their capabilities; 5. Waive requirements of performance bonds where it is practical to do so; 6. Attend pre -bid meetings held by the Florida Department of Transportation to appraise disadvantaged subcontractors of opportunities with the company; 7. Follow up on initial solicitations of interest to DBE contractors to determine with certainty whether the companies are interested in the subcontract opportunity; TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC.. understands that these affirmative action methods are not exhaustive and will include additional approaches after establishing a familiarity with the disadvantaged subcontracting community and or determined the state approaches to be ineffective. 16A 54 II. Implementation On contracts with specific DBE goals, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will make every ffi effort to meet contract goals as stated by utilizing its, affirmative action -methods. On projects without specific goals, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will, as an expression of good faith, seek to utilize DBE subcontractors where work is scheduled to be subcontracted. IV. Reporting TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. shall keep and maintain such records as are necessary to determine the Company's compliance with its DBE Affirmative Action Plan. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, NC. will design its record keeping system to indicate: 1. The number of DBE subcontractors and suppliers used, identifying the items of work, materials and services provided; 2. The efforts and progress registered in obtaining DBE subcontractors through local and community sources; 3. Documentation of all contracts, to include correspondence telephone calls, newspaper advertisements, etc...,to obtain DBE participation on all Florida Department of Transportation projects; 4. Shall comply with FDOT's requirements regarding payments to subcontractors including DBEs for each month (estimate period) in which the companies have worked. v. DBE Directory TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, iNC. will utilize the DBE director published by the Florida Department of Transportation. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will distribute Certification Form Number 1 to potential DBE contractors and assist in their completion. 16A 5 CTS Hereafter referred to as "the Company" or "this Company" has adopted this policy and. plan. Date: JANT ARY 101 / 2008 By: rea�st�ckman President EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIR- MATIYE ACTION EEO! AA POLICY AND PLAN EEO /AA POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the company to comply and cooperate with all applicable regulations of the Equal employment Opportunity Provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of Tune 26, 1990 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972, all as amended. This policy pertains, as far as the responsibility of this Company is concerned, to any arrangement under which employees, including trainees, are selected for work. It is the policy of this company not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, disabilities, national origin, race, religion, sex or Vietnam Era and Special Disabled Veterans status. This Company will take affirmative action to assure an equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and that employees are treated equally during employment without regard to their age, color, disabilities, national origin, race religion, sex or Vietnam Era and Special Disabled Veterans status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer. Recruitment and recruitment advertising. Layoff or termination. Rate of pay or other forms of compensation. Selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre - apprenticeship and or on-the-job training. 16A 51 EEO OFFICER DUTIES It is the policy of this Company to continuously maintain the appointment of an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer). The name and contact information for the EEO Officer will be communicated along with this policy. The EEO Officer has the responsibility for effectively administering and promoting an active program of equal employment opportunity within the Company. The EEO Officer will coordinate the EEO efforts of superintendents, supervisors, foremen and others in the position of hiring personnel. The EEO Officer will make recommendations, where appropriate, to correct any deficiencies found in the Company's program. The EEO Officer iArill ensure that this policy and plan are being carried out. EF,O /A A PLAN It is the policy of this Company that there not be any discrimination by virtue of age, color, disabilities, national origin., race, religion, sex or Vietnam Era and Special Veterans status, in the functions of hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion. In addition, there shall not be any discriminatory practices in recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, including apprenticeship, layoff or termination or treatment during employment. The Company has affirmative action obligations in the hiring of minorities, females, disabled and veteran's applicants. We will not use goals, timetables or affirmative action standards to discriminate against any person because of their age, color, disabilities, national origin, race, religion, sex or Vietnam Era and Special Disabled Veteran's status. The Company will not transfer minority or female employees or trainees from one Company to another or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting goals. This Company will take specific affirmative actions to ensure equal opportunity. Our compliance with this policy and plan shall be based upon our efforts to achieve maximum results from our actions and we shall document our efforts fully. The company will implement specific affirmative action steps, at least as extensive as the following actions, to ensure equal opportunity employment: 1. Ensure and maintain a working environment free of harassment, intimidation and coercion at all times and in all facilities at which our employees are assigned to work. We shall specifically ensure that all foremen, superintendents and other on -site supervisory personnel are aware of and carry out our obligations to maintain such a working environment, with specific attention to minority or female individuals working at such sites or ill such facilities. 2. Establish and maintain a current list of minority and female recruitment sources, provide written notification. to minority and female recruitment sources and to community organizations when we have emplo }anent opportunities available and maintain a record of the organization's IV responses if available 16A 51 3. 'Maintain a current file of the names, addresses and telephone number of each minority, and female off -the -street applicant or minority or female referral from a union, a recruitment source or community organization and of what action was taken with respect to each such individual. If such individual was sent to the Union hiring hall for referral and was not - .eferred back to the Company by the union or, if referred, not employed by the Company, this shall be documented in the file with the reason therefore, along )-,ith whatever additional actions the Company may have taken. 4. Provide immediate written notification to the Director when the union or unions with 'A ieh we have a collective bargaining agreement have not referred to us a minority person or woman sent by us, or when we have other information that the union referral process has impeded our efforts to meet our obligations. 5. Develop on- the -job training opportunities and/or participate in training programs for the area which expressly include minorities and women, including upgrading programs and apprenticeship and trainee programs relevant to the Company's employment needs, especially those programs funded or approved by the Department of Labor. We shall provide notice of these programs to the sources compiled under 'T' above. 6. Disseminate the Company EEO Policy notice by providing notice to unions and training programs and requesting their cooperation in assisting us in meeting our EEO obligations; by including it in any policy manual and collective bargaining agreement; by publicizing the it the Company newsletter, annual report, etc.; by specific review of the EEO Policy with all management personnel and with all minority and female employees at least once a year and by posting the Company EEO Policy on bulletin boards accessible to all employees at each location where construction work is performed. 7. Review, at least annually, the company's EEO Policy and affirmative action obligations under these specifications with all employees having any responsibility for hiring, assignment, layoff, termination or other employment decisions including specific review of these items with on -site supervisory personnel such as superintendents, general foremen, etc., prior to the initiation of construction work at any job site. A written record shall be made and maintained identifying the time and place of these meetings, persons attending, subject matter discussed and disposition of the subject matter. S, Disseminate the Company EEO Policy externally by including it in any advertising in the news media, specifically including minority and female news media and providing written notification to and discussing the Company EEO Policy with other contractors and subcontractors with whom the Company does or anticipates doing business. 9. Direct our recruitment efforts, both oral anal xnLten, to minority, female and community organizations, to schools with minority and female students and to female recruitment and training organizations serving our recruitment area and our employment needs. Not later than one month prior to the date for the acceptance of applications for apprenticeship or other training by any recruitment source, we shall send written notification to 16A 51 organizations such as the above, describing the openings, screening procedures and tests to be used in the selection process. 10. We will encourage present minority and female employees to recruit other minority persons and women and, where reasonable, provide after school, summer and vacation employment to minority and female youth eighteen years and older, both on the site and in other areas of our workforce. 11. Validate all test and other selection requirements where there is an obligation to do so under 41 CFP Part 60 -3. 12. Conduct, at least annually, an inventory and evaluation of all minority and female personnel for promotional opportunities and encourage these employees to prepare for, through appropriate training, etc., such opportunities. 13. Ensure that seniority practices, job classifications, work assignments and other personnel practices do not have a discriminatory affect by continually monitoring all personnel and employment - related activities to ensure that the EEO Policy and our obligations under these specifications are being carried out. 14. Ensure that all facilities and company activities are non - segregated except that separate or single -user toilets and necessary changing facilities shall be provided to assure privacy bemeea the sexes. 15. Document and maintain a record of all solicitations of offers for subcontracts from minority and female construction contractors and suppliers, including circulation of solicitations to minority and female contractor associations and other business associations. 16. Conduct a revie «,, at least annually, of all supervisors' adherence to and performance under the Company EEO Policy and Affirmative Action Plan. RECORDS This Company Svill keep records to monitor all employment- related activity to ensure that the Company's EEO Policy is being carried out. Records shall at least L-iclude for each employee the (name, address, telephone number(s), construction trade, employee identification number when assigned, social security number, race, sex, classification status (e.g., mechanic, apprentice, trainee, helper, laborer, etc.), dates and changes in status, hours worked per week in the indicated trade, rate of pay and locations at which the work mw performed. REPORTING- OF COMPIIAErTTS If at any time anyone feels he or she has been discriminated against because of age, color, disabilities, national origin., race, religion, sex or Vietnam Era and Special Disable Veteran 16A 54 status. they should report this matter to the Company EEO Officer whose name and contact information is communicated along with this policy. The EEO Officer ensures that all complaints or alleged discrimination made to the Company in connection with its contractual obligations are investigated. The EEO Officer will attempt to resolve such complaints, corrective actions to be taken and will then follow-up on actions taken and their effect. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective actions shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the EEO Officer will ensure every complainant is infonned of all of his or her avenues of appeal. The following addresses are such avenues for appeals. REPORT COWLAEI TS TO: Company EEO Officer Frank M. Kemp 580 W. Franklin. Avenue Altamonte Springs, Fl 32715 (407) 869 -5300 U.S. Department of Labor, Regional Director Office of Federal Contract Compliance 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Room 7B75 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 562 -2424 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Miami District Office One Biscayne Tower 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2700 Miami, FL 3313) {800) 669 -4000 Florida Commission on Human Relations 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32301 -4857 (850) 488 -7082 or (800) 342 -81.70 U.S. federal Highway Administration 227 North Bronough Street, Room 2015 Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 942 -9650 U.S. Equal Employment opportunity Commission Tampa District Office 501 East Polk Street, Suite 1020 Tampa; FL 3' )6021 (800) 669 -4000 16A 5d V TRAFFIC CONTROL- DEVICES, INC. Ahawrwf <Sprincs, f7wids t.n17h:Nlf,l EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUN -ITY STATEMENT (REVISED: June 1, 20 10) it is the policy of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. to abide by applicable regulations of the Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Presidential Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793), the American with Disabilities Act of June 26, 1990 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as well as to take affirmative action in our effoit to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to age, color, disability, disabled veterans or Vietnam veterans, national origin, race, religion, or sex. This statement includes, but is not limited to, our efforts to hire and employ qualified, reliable and productive employees. This further applies to the placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, advertising of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre- apprenticeship, and or on-the-job training. It is the policy of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. to afford Minority Business and equal opportunity in bidding for subcontract work- The designated Equal Opportunity Officer for TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC_ is Frank M. Kemp. He shall have the responsibility for effectively administering and promoting an active program of equal employment opportunity for the company. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Gregory S. Coclanan President Frank M. Kemp EEO Officer TR,k FIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. P.O. 13OX 150418 ALTAhfO \TTE SPRINGS, FLOrJDA 32715 -0418 PHoJ\TE: 407 -569 -5300 FAY: 407- 869 -0904 16A 51 1 TRAFFIC CONTROL M DEVICES, INC. ,itr..,nrrSprinfz, F7o.i2_ c»15.wv u%1 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAIN (Revised June I, 2010) It is the continuing policy of TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. to hire and employ qualified, reliable and productive employees without regard to age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or Vietnam Era Veteran_ In order to implement this policy, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. hereby adopts the following Affirmative Action Program: 1. The equal opportunity responsibilities and the discrimination complaint procedures will be assigned to the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will comply with all applicable provisions (parts II, III, IV) of Executive Order 11246, dated September 24, 1965 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity. All supervisors, foreman, managers, and other personnel responsible for hiring, promoting, disciplining, terminating, or laying off will read and be familiar with the above order and this Affirmative Action Plan. ;. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will cooperate with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, who have the re sponsibility to observe actual compliance with various laws relating to employment by furnishing such reports, records, and other matters as requested in order to foster the program of equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color., disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or Vietnam Era Veteran. The company will furnish the FAA and the DOL such information as they may be required for the supervision of such compliance, and to assist in the responsibility for securing compliance. 4. Refrain from entering into any agreement with any contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for Government Contracts and Federally Assisted Construction contracts or applicable parts of Executive Order 11246. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. P.O. Box 150418 ALTAAjONTP. SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32715-0418 PHONE: 407 - 869 -5300 FAX.: 407 -569 -0904 16A 5-4 5. Make certain that all recruiting activities are carried out on a non - discrimination basis. In requesting workers from hiring sources, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will ask for qualified workers, minorities /non minorities. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will request written assurance from hiring sources, that admission to their referral facilities is open on equal terms to all qualified persons without regard to age color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or Vietnam Era Veterans. 7. In all advertisements for employees, such advertisements shall contain the phrase "Equal Opportunity Employer" (EOE). Publications of special interest to minority groups will be given employment advertisements when feasible. 8. Seek minority group referrals or applicants for journeyman positions and employ in all skills and crafts. 9. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will contact appropriate minority groups and organizations to solicit for employee where other methods have failed to produce an integrated work force. 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. demonstrates its hiring policy and Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Plan to all subcontractors and assist that they comply with this policy. 11. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made to the company in connection with its contractual obligations. The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will attempt to resolve such complaints. If corrective action is required to resolve the complaint, he will recommend to the immediate supervisor of corrective action to be implemented and will follow up on those actions and their effect. If such investigation indicates discrimination may afffect persons other than the complainant, such correction actions shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will inform every complainant of all of his avenues of appeal. 12. Discharge of employees for cause, ability or work performance shall not be influenced by an employee's age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, Vietnam Era Veterans. Reduction of work force due to the lack of work shall be based solely on need, work, work performance, and work ability. Documentation of the reasons for such actions shall be maintained. 16A 51 13. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. in conjunction with the Florida Transportation Builders Association will provide minority group applicants and employees with equal opportunities by actively seeking and sponsoring members of minority groups for re- apprenticeship training. All management and other employees in a position to implement this policy, including those engaged in recruiting, hiring, promoting and training, to include on-the-job training and other personnel activities, will be fully advised of their responsibilities for effective implementation. 14. Provide and improve opportunities for upgrading permanent minority group employees at the all company worksites. 15. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. will evaluate the qualifications of employees referred through the usual sources to determine that their skills and capabilities are being properly used or may be more fully utilized or may warrant their advancement or transfer to other types of jobs readily leading to advancement by inquiring into work experience and skills of employees. 16. Actually participate individually or through an association in joint apprenticeship cornrnittees to achieve equality of opportunity for minority group applicants or employees to participate in apprenticeship programs. 17. All supervisory personnel will be fair, considerate and firm with all employees, to expect and receive a fair day's work for a day's pay without favoritism or consideration to an employee's age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion; sex, or Vietnam Era Veterans. 18. Project supervisors will have the overall responsibility of carrying out company Equal Employment Opportunity policies and this Affirmative Action Program at their respective project sites. When work is begun on each new project, the supervisor will be informed on Equal Employment Opportunity matters concerning the particular project. 19. Goals and timetables are as established by the state of Florida and will vary, depending upon the project location. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. Gregory s. coclanan President 16A 54 COMPLAINT OFFICES: Florida Commission on Human Relations 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 -4857 1 -800- 342 -8170 or 1-850-488-7082 U.S. Department of Labor - Regional director 61 Forsyth Street SW Room 7 -B75 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 1- 404 -562 -2424 U.S. Federal Highway Administration 227 N. Bronough Street .Room 2015 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 1- 850 -942 -9579 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 801 L. Street NW Washington, DC 20507 4 ?i _z i d 1 16 A 5wi 2y 721.13 COAL DFFORTr1Nny STATE OF FLORIDA DE'ART1tE .T CFTR�J7SPORTATION 0117 NOTIFICATION TO FOOT QF EEO 01 FiCER Mail stoned original to: Tallahassee, FI 32399 -0450 FDOT E ual Opportune Office . 605 Suwannee Street -MS 65, Section 1: coMPANY iDENTIFICATION i, contractorNnme; 59- 1854994 Traffic Control. Aevices, lac' h, Home office tfai{1ngAddress: (city, State, Zip)) 3. Home Olfica Mai{ing Address: (street) Ain amonte�nrinQs FL 32- 242 N. Westmonte Dr i-,7- 6 Faxiiumber; 5, Chain Phone Number. _ (4D7) 359 —D944 (407) 869 -5300 olntea than ed Name Contact DaEa Chan ed 7. l�JhaE is being Initial EEO O float i2oGcefa FDOT Neer Person A pointed P Y28� YOS tO Changed? x Yes �o L� Section 2: EEO OFFICER IDEN►tFICATION 6, Dame of EEO Officer: ( first name, middle initial, ast name) 9• EEO Officer's working Tide: Human Resource Director Fr anir M. Remp 1 f _ Work Address of EED Officer: (city, sts{z, r�pl __-1 one ame - Section 3: SIGNATURE OF CORPORATE OFFIGIAL As required in the Equal Employment Opportunity Special Provisions included in Federally opportunity Highway Construction Contracts and as required in the Equal Employment Requirements included in all State funded highway construction contracts, this official notice of EEO Officer appointment (and/or update) is made to the Florida Department of Transportation and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHVVA), I understand that additional information regarding the EEO Officer, the EEO Policy and other aspects of the construction contract compliance program may be found in the EEO Construction Contract Compliance Workbook, jy� March 19, 2009 orficlars tfa ; W- rated) 1fl. oiBciars Title: (Printed) rra @ry S, Lockman. President (This section For FDOT Use) Section 4: Processing of Notification �, 20. Date F:roce�ed: imoldaylyrj - 16A 59 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 700.011)-62 CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT CONSTRUCTION oerut VEHICLE REGISTRATION State: Florida County: Seminole BEFORE ME, this day personally appeared James C. Breeding (Contractor's Name) who says that all of the vehicles operated or caused to be operated by said Contractor, are registered in the State of Florida, In accordance with Section 320. �� =toes Signature TYPED NAME: James C. Breedin POSITION: Vice President COMPANY NAME: Traffic Control Devices, Inc. COMPANY ADDRESS: 242 N. Westmonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, F!. 32714 State of Florida County: Seminole Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of March , 2013 by James C. Breeding (Print name of person signing Certification) Notary Public\ ) �ptY Notary Public State of Florida 9116/2016 a' My Jennifer Fish �c � My Commission EE 829307 Commission Expires or�o+E Expires 0911612016 Personaliy Known x OR Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced TO BE COMPLETED BY DOT PERSONNEL BUDGET ITEM NUMBER: FIN PROJECT NUMBER: CONTRACT NUMBER: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BID OPPORTUNITY LIST Please complete and mail or fax to: Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee St., MS 65 Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0450 TELEPHONE: (850) 414 -4747 FAX: (850) 414 -4879 This information may also be included in your bid or proposal package. Prime Contractor /Consultant: Traffic Control Devices Inc. Address/Telephone Number: 242 N Westmonte Drive Altamonte Springs FL 32714 / 407 - 869 -5300_ Bid /Proposal Number: 13 -6066 Quote Submitted MM /YR: 16A 51 275-030-10 EQUAL OPPORTUNIT OFFICE 02108 49 CFR Part 26.11 requires the Florida Department of Transportation to develop and maintain a "bid opportunity list." The list is intended to be a listing of all firms that are participating, or attempting to participate, on DOT - assisted contracts. The list must include all firms that bid on prime contracts. or bid or quote subcontracts and materials supplies on DOT - assisted projects, including both DBEs and non -DBEs. For consulting companies this list must include all subconsultants contacting you and expressing an interest in teaming with you on a specific DOT assisted project. Prime contractors and consultants must provide information for Nos.1, 2, 3 and 4 and should provide any information they have available on Numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8 for themselves, and their subcontractors and subconsultants. 1. Federal Tax ID Number: 59- 1858994 6. ❑ DBE 8. Annual Gross Receipts 2. Firm Name: Traffic Control Devices. Inc lZ Non -DBE ❑ Less than $1 million 3. Phone: 407 - 869 -5300 More than $15 million ❑ Between $1 - $5 million 4. Address: 242 N. Westmonte Drive ❑ Between $5 - $10 million Altamonte Springs FL 32714 7. ❑ Subcontractor ❑ Between $10 - $15 million ❑ Subconsultant ® More than $15 million 5. Year Firm Established: 1978 Federal Tax ID Number: Firm Name: Phone: Address: 5. Year Firm Established. Federal Tax ID Number: Firm Name: Phone: Address: 5. Year Firm Established: 6. ❑ DBE ❑ Non -DBE 7. ❑ Subcontractor ❑ Subconsultant 6. ❑ DBE ❑ Non -DBE 7. ❑ Subcontractor ❑ Subconsultant 8. Annual Gross Receipts ❑ Less than $1 million ❑ Between $1 - $5 million ❑ Between $5 - $10 million ❑ Between $10 - $15 million ❑ More than $15 million 8. Annual Gross Receipts ❑ Less than $1 million ❑ Between $1 - $5 million ❑ Between $5 - 510 million ❑ Between $10 - $15 million ❑ More than $15 million 16A 5!1 DECLARATION OF DEBARMENT The bidder, in accordance with Section XXIX of the prevailing Collier County Purchasing Policy, (known as 'Debarment and Suspension ") shall sign the appropriate declaration under this exhibit. In doing so, the undersigned hereby declares that: Traffic Control Devices, Inc. Name of Business 1. They are a prospective contractor, vendor, affiliate, or otherwise interested or affected party as defined under Section XXIX of the Collier County Purchasing Policy. 2. They are not nor have not been debarred or suspended by any public entity within the last five (5) years of the date of this submission. 3. Signature of this declaration constitutes a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this submission was entered and evaluated. Further, should it subsequently be determined that the signatory knowingly or unknowingly rendered an erroneous declaration; the County shall reserve the right to reject the bid offer associated with this declaration and/or suspend /debar the biddertsignatory. 4. They shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time they learn that its declaration was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. Should the proposed agreement be entered into, they shall not knowingly enter into any subcontract or supplier agreement with a person or entity who Is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this agreement, unless otherwise authorized by the Collier County Purchasing /General Services Director. The bidder shall sign the appropriate declaration below and comply with any accompanying requirements set forth therein: (A) I hereby declare that my firm nor its principals is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any public agency, James C Breeding I Vice President Name(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representatives) Traffic Control Devices Inc. Name ofBusiness� i� / 3128/2013 Authoriz�cj igti tyce�j Date (6) 1 am unable`todeclare that my firm is In compliance with one or more statements contained within this declaration and I shall attach an explanation for determination by the Collier County Purchasing Director. Name(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representative(s) Name of Business Authorized Signature(s) Date lai 7i t I - Page 9 n 0 3 n Vi<• 0 3 g y V1 c m LT c� o �' o� v =• � m� -0 C- N Alo ty, Cc o fA N q� g5 = 0 03 10 j c y@ `5 � ? ' t2 �. m °m d wm S m o M rn _' y @C @ f O m V 3 o SIX m Z Q o O - a CD CL o o @. cr No 0 N W m cL c m . 07 F ? CL C- N Alo ty, Cc a N q� g5 C- Z Q It 2 03 o -•� _ c 3 N D j c y@ `5 � ? ' t2 �. m °m d M wm S m LQ O m m p 16A y Chance o o j A m 2 c m o O • . OZ @. O N (j tD c O 01 AO a P O c cr co -4 O 9 W Q t? O O c R w � 0 o to O Q 3 o O (J7 o 1 ozi 3 ,� W o C7 3 0 0 m (D O � a 9 a 2 s n Tier c CL s -n O a I 0 c O � ;j tD O G) "ft m m C a m O Ln OD cc m o < o 3 p N � D cD � � D 03 0 0 c O C o cD CA C _. <_ W 'D PAdld 1V 2>n X = C C5O Ci3 c r Z D @Ea NON DBE n m n z Q N C m O X X C� pgV 16A 5 STATE OF FLORIDA OEPAR TMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 700.011 -13 CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION oW05 COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) PROVISIONS ON FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS DATE 3/28/2013 FIN PROJECT I.D. 430870- 1 -58 -01 CONTRACT NO. Collier County Traffic Control Devices, Inc. , prime contractor for the above referenced contract, hereby certifies that this company and all of it's subcontractors have made every Good Faith Effort to comply with the EEO provisions of FHWA Form -1273 (Section II. Nondiscrimination and Section Ill. Nonsegregated facilities) on this contract. Exception: The following subcontractor(s) have been found to be in noncompliance with the provisions stated above, Attached is notification sent to the respective subcontractor(s) explaining their noncompliance with these provisions, None Subcontractor None Subcontractor Name Street Address Street Address City /State /Zip City /StatefZip State of Florida A false statement or omission made in connection with this certification is sufficient cause for suspension, County of Seminole revocation, or denial of qualification to bid, and a Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day determination of nonresponsibiity, and may subject the of March 2013 by James C. Breeding person andlor entity making the false statement to any (Print name of person signing Cenication) and all civil and criminal penalties available pursuant to applicable Federal and State law. ►V��v" Traffic Control Devices, inc. otary Pu t Notary Public state a Florida Contractor Jennifer Fish My Commission EE 629307- - -._ -- 9/1612016gd Expires 09/1612016 Commission Expires 6y Personally Known OR Produced Identification ❑ Vice President -- ----- Title Type of Identification Produced Instructions: 1. Attach copy of any notifications of noncompliance sent to each applicable subcontractor. 2. List the subcontractors found not in compliance at the time of this certification. 3. A separate certification is required for each contract. 4. To be signed by an officer or director of the Contractor with the authority to bind the Contractor and notarized. 5. To avoid delay in payment, certification must be submitted to the Project Engineer no later than the Friday before the monthly estimate cutoff date (generally the 3r0 Sunday of the month). STATE OF FLCRIDA DFPARTMF:NT OF TRANSPORTATION ANTICIPATED DBE PARTICIPATION STATEMENT (`ADBEPS') LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM 16A 51 275 -03C -12 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE 04112 2. FOOT LAP 3. I. FDOT LAP AGREEMENT# AGREEMENT AMT 5) CONTRACT LOCAL AGENCY'S *WITH PRIME 4, LOCAL AGENCY NAME 430870- 1 -58 -01 Collier County 5. PRIME CONTRACTOR NAME 6. FEID NUMBER OF PRIME CONTRACTOR Traffic Control Devices, Inc. 59- 1858994 7. CONTRACT DOLLAR AMOUNT WITH PRIME $597,559.00 1. FEID NUMBER OF LOCAL AGENCY 9. 15 THE PRIME CONTRACTOR A FLORIDA CERTIFIED `DBE'? (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) ® NO ❑ YES 10. IS THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT I CONSTRUCTION ® MAINTENANCE ❑ OTHER? 11. ADBEPS REVISION? ® NO ❑ YES If yes, revision number _ 12. ANTICIPATED DBE SUBCONTRACTS DBE SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER COMPANY NAME AND FEID NUMBER TYPE OF WORK, NAICS AND FDOT SPECIALTY CODE S) DOLLAR AMOUNT OF PERCENT CONTRACT DOLLARS A NAME: N/A FEID: WORK: NAICS CODE: SPEC CODE: I B NAME: FEID: WORK: NAICS CODE: SPEC CODE. C NAME: FEID: WORK: NAICS CODE: SPEC CODE: D NAME: FEID: WORK: NAICS CODE. SPEC CODE: E NAME: FEID: WORK: NAICS CODE: SPEC CODE: 12F TOTAL DOLLARS TO DBE'S CO TOTAL PERCENT OF CONTRACT so.00l 0.00% SECTION TO BE FILLED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR 13. SUBMITTED BY 14. DATE 15. TITLE OF SUBMITTER James C. Breeding. 3/28/2D1 5 Vice President 16. EMAIL ADDRESS OF PRIME CONTRACTOR SUBMITTER 17. FAX NUMBER 118. PHONE NUMBER r.rebert @tcd -usa. com _ 407- 682 -0076 1407 -869 -5300 SECTION TO BE FILLED BY LOCAL AGENCY 19. SUBMITTED BY 120. DATE 21. TITLE OF SUBMITTER 22. EMAIL ADDRESS OF SUBMITTER 23. FAX NUMBER 24. PHONE NUMBER NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO TRACK AND REPORT ANTICIPATED DBE PARTICIPATION IN ALL FEDERALLY FUNDED FDOTI CONTRACTS. THE ANTICIPATED DBE AMOUNT IS VOLUNTARY AND WILL NOT BECOME A PART OF THE CONTRACTUAL TERMS. THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE PRE CONSTRUCTION. FDOT STAFF FORWARDS THE FORM TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE.I THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE FOR FDOT USE 25. PROCESSED BY 26. DATE TO EO OFFICE 27. EXECUTED DATE I(LAP AGREEMENT) 28. EXECUTED DATE BETWEEN 29 PRECON CONF DATE LOCAL AGENCY & PRIME DISTRICT 130, SUBMITTED TO EO BY ❑ FAX ❑ EMAIL ❑ SHARED FOLDER EO OFC 131. INCLUDED IN DBE PARTICIPATION REPORT OF MIDIY STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATION OF NON SEGREGATION & NON DISCRIMINATION SECTION 1: PROJECT IDENTIFICATION 1. Financlal 430870.1.58• 6.Prime Contractor's Traffic Control Devices, o. 1 2. 7 Company Name of Contractor Supplier Rental Company or Traffic Control Devices. Inc. LAP Contract No. 16A 5'+ 215. 030.13 EOUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE 07109 or Name of Local B. FEiD No of Co 59- 1858994 - W'O'A SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATEt? FACILITIES As a federally assisted construction contractor, I hereby certify: the following for t his company: A. This company does not maintain or provide any segregated facilities for employees at any of our establishments and we do not permit our employees to perform their services at any location, under our control, where segregated facilities are maintained. B. Agreement that a breach of this certification is a violation of the equal opportunity clause in this contract. C. We will obtain and retain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the equal opportunity clause. As used in this certification, the terms "segregated facilities" means any waiting rooms, work areas, restrooms and washrooms, restaurants and fountains, recreation or entertainment area, transportation, and housing facilities provided #or employees which are segregated by explicit directives or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin because of habit, local custom, or any other reason. ame ( first/last) of corporate Official signing Certification es C. Breeding CERTIFICATION OF. NON DISCRIMINATION As a contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor on a Federally funded contract, this company certifies that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of such contracts. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts. The company agrees that a failure to carry out these requirements is a material breach of contract, which may result in the contract's termination or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. Each subcontract, rental agreement and or material supplier agreement this company subsequently enters into for this contact will require this same Certification. It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Actions include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay and other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. This certification extends to the project identified above and affirms our commitment to insure nondiscrimination and to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (28 CFR 35, 29 CFR 1630 and 41 CFR 60) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions of FHWA -1273. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the provisions of the American Disabilities Act of 1990 are incorporated in this certification. 10. Job Title of person named in Box 9 i Vice President 11 Signature of Certifying Official 1 12. Date of Signature 1 3/28/2013 16A 5l 275 -020.13 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE 07109 Certification of Non Segregation & Non Discrimination Instructions for Completing Form This form is provided to contractors on federally assisted road and bridge construction projects to affirm their commitment to nondiscrimination and non segregated facilities during the term of a contract. Box 1: Fin. Proj No. — The Financial Project Number Box 2: FAP No. — The Federal Aid Project Number assigned to federally funded projects or 'non -FAP' Box 3: FDOT LAP Contract No. — The project's Local Area Project ('LAP') number Box 4: County — County or counties project work is being performed in Box 5: District or Local Agency — The Department's District Number Designation where the project is located Districts are 1 -7, and the Turnpike District or the name of the city, county or entity administering the contract Box 6: Prime Contractor Name — The name of the prime contractor. Box 7: Company Name of Contractor, Supplier, Rental Company or Agency Submitting this certification — name of company submitting the certification Box &: FEID No. — Federal Identification Number of company named in Box 7 Box 9: Name (first, last (of corporate official signing certification. — First name, last name Box 10: Job Title of person named in Box 9 — job title Box 11: Signature of Certifying Official — signature of person named in Box 9 Box 12: Date of signature — Month /day /year of signature 16A 5e Florida Department of Transportation RICK SCOTT 605 Suwannee Street AYANTH PRASAD, P.E. SECRETARY GOVERNOR Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0450 February 19, 2013 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INC. 242 N WESTMONTE DR ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 RE: CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION Dear Sir /Madam: I The Department of Transportation has qualified vour company for the type of work I indicated below. Unless your company is notified otherwise, this Certificate of Qualification will expire 3/30/2014. However, the new applica :ion is due 1/31/2014. In accordance with S.337.14 (1) F.S. your next application must be filed within (4) months of the ending date of the applicant's audited annual financial statements and, if applicable, the audited interim financial statements. Section 337.14 (4) F. S, provides that your certificate will be valid for 18 months after your financial statement date. This gives a twc month period to allow you to bid on jobs as we process your new application for qualification. To remain qualified with the Department, a new application must be submitted subsequent to any significant change in the financial position or the structure cf your firm as described in Section 14- 22.005(3), Florida Administrative Codc. Your company's maximum capacity rating has been established based on X Audited Reviewed financial statements. To access it, please log into the Contractor Precualification Application System via the following link: https• / /www3 dot state.f- UsiContractor reQual,-fication/ Once logged in, select "View" for the most recently approved applica J - on, and then click the "Manage" and "Application Summary" tabs. FDOT APPROVED WORK CLASSES: COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL, ELECTRICAL WORK, FENCING, GUARDRAIL, INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, ROADWAY SIGNING, TRAFFIC SIGNAL FDOT APPROVED SPECIALITY CLASSES OF WORK: NONE Please be advised the Department of Transportation has considered your company's qualification in all work classes requested. We have evaluated your company's organization, management, work experience, work performance and adequacy of equipment as directed by section 14- 22.003, Florida Administrative Code. Based on this evaluation, the Department is not able, at this time, to prequalify your company for the work classes: GRASSING, SEEDING AND SODDING. RECEIVED FEB 21 2013 www.dot. state. fi us 16A 54 TRAFFT_C CONTROL DEVICES, INC. February 19, 2013 Page two You may apply, in writing, fcr a Revised Certificate off Qualification at any time prior to the expiration date of this certificate according to Section 14- 22.0041(3), Florida Administrative Code. Please be advised if certification in additional classes o= work is desired, documentation is needed to show that your company has done such work with your own forces and equipment or that experience was gained with another contractor and that you have the necessary equipment -or each additional class of work requested. Sincerely, Juanita Moore, Manager Contracts Administration Office JM:cj 16A 50 =5_M", S7ATe of RaZIOAOEPAAiuINfA=TFAtt�'��ATICN GENF.RA1.000MS', NO't'!GE OF ADMINISTRA7lV>= HEARING RIGHTS u=017. This is to inform you' you Have the right to challenge the action of the Department of Transportation ay requestnan described in the attached Node of Intent. if you wish to challenge the Departments action, Y An administrative administrative hearing under Sections 1 wJud9 and . you must deliver Your request by 5:00 p.m, no laterrthan similar __1D_ days and is held before an Administrative Law g after you received the Notice of Intent and Notice of Administrative Hearing Rights to: Clerk of Agency Proceedings Department of Transportation Haydon Bums Building 605 Suwannee Street, MS 58 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0458 Facsimile: (850) 414-5264 ou may request a formal administrative hearing If you disagree with the facts stated in the attached Notice ri of Intent, ou may call witnesses, admit documents into evidence, under Section 120.57('1), Florida Statrutes. At a formal hearing, y Department or object to the Department's present arguments on all issues involved, and question witnesses called by the evidence. under Section If you agree with the-facts stated in the Notice of Intent, you may request an info ".a u.M nistror a hearing 120.57(2), Florida Statutes. At are jnfQa !..tlpari4p• ;You.tn!r.br@s;P�'t ??'our. arriiument or a written statement for consideration by the Department ' Your request for an administrative hearing must meet the requirements of Rule 2B-1 ear 201 if r-ou1 req-106-301, earing to Administrative Code, depending on whether you request a .fonnal 'or Informal hearing. Y challenge the Daparfinents'action, your written request must be legible and Prepared on 8 1/a by 11 Inch white paper ani3: contain all of the following: and 1. Your name, address, telephone r'esn M �e and ou have one. You may be represented �by a telephone numb your lawyer or a non'lawyer or you may represent yourself, of fife 2. The Department's fils number'oeldiihIfii tSh nufnber, If known (indudirfg a copy Departments Notice of Intent would be suiicienf): .3. When and how yort received the Departments Nofrce of intent; 4. An explanation . of' how your rights or Interests will be affected by the Department's action described in the Notice of Intent; 5. nt with which You disagree.' If you db.not disagree with any All of the facts IP the Notice of inte of the facts stated in the Notice of lnterii, You must say so; .. 6. The facisyou believe justify wohange.tgthe Departments acilon; 7. The rules or statirtes.you believe Justify a change to the Departments action; a. An explanafiori of how the facts relate to those rules, and statutes on which you are relying; and 9. the relief you request and the action you wish the Department to take or refrain from Ong The Department will dismiss your request for an administrative heart f deadline above,tyour request will be denied, you not submitted your request to the Clerk of Agency c�h �s a�oniwigllbey- 'final. will not be entitled to a hearing, and itre Dep and the Department try to resolve the matter by agreement without If you timely request a hearing, mediation, where You ment Is reached through mediation, you will have the same right to a hearhg if a hearing, may be available. If no agree one has been requested. Clerk of Agency If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about requesting a hearing, you may contact the Proceedings at (650) 4145383. 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Use of this 0 system constitutes consent to monitoring at all times. 'eI 16K 5 https://www.sam.-ov/por-tal/�public/S,kM'? 3/29/2013 16A 51 CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ( "Owner ") hereby contracts with Traffic Control Devices, Inc. ( "Contractor ") of 242 N. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs Florida 32714, a Florida corporation, authorized to do business in the State of Florida, to perform all work ( "Work ") in connection with Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension, Bid No. 13 -6066 ( "Project "), as said Work is set forth in the Plans and Specifications prepared by Cardno TBE, the Engineer and /or Architect of Record ( "Design Professional ") and other Contract Documents hereafter specified. Owner and Contractor, for the consideration herein set forth, agree as follows: Section 1. Contract Documents. A. The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, the Exhibits described in Section 6 hereof, the Legal Advertisement, the Bidding Documents and any duly executed and issued addenda, Change Orders, Work Directive Changes, Field Orders and amendments relating thereto. All of the foregoing Contract Documents are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement (ail of said documents including the Agreement sometimes being referred to herein as the "Contract Documents" and sometimes as the "Agreement" and sometimes as the "Contract"). A copy of the Contract Documents shall be maintained by Contractor at the Project site at all times during the performance of the Work. B. Owner shall furnish to the Contractor one reproducible set of the Contract Documents and the appropriate number of sets of the Construction Documents, signed and sealed by the Design Professional, as are reasonably necessary for permitting. Section 2. Scope of Work. Contractor agrees to furnish and pay for all management, supervision, financing, labor, materials, tools, fuel, supplies, utilities, equipment and services of every kind and type necessary to diligently, timely, and fully perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner the Work required by the Contract Documents. Section 3. Contract Amount. In consideration of the faithful performance by Contractor of the covenants in this Agreement to the full satisfaction and acceptance of Owner, Owner agrees to pay, or cause to be paid, to Contractor the following amount (herein "Contract Amount "), in accordance with the terms of this Agreement: five hundred ninety seven thousand five hundred fifty nine dollars and no cents ($597,559.00). Section 4. Bonds. A. Contractor shall provide Performance and Payment Bonds, in the form prescribed in Exhibit A, in the amount of 100 % of the Contract Amount, the costs of which are to be paid by Contractor. 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 meet the requirements of the Department of the Treasury Fiscal Service, "Companies Holding Certificates of Authority Signal Communications 25 16A 54 as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsurance Companies" circular. This circular may be accessed via the web at www.fms. treas .gov /c570 /c570.html#certified. Should the Contract Amount be less than $500,000, the requirements of Section 287.0935, F.S. shall govern the rating and classification of the surety. B. If the surety for any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt, becomes insolvent, its right to do business is terminated in. the State of Florida, or it ceases to meet the requirements imposed by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, within five (5) calendar days thereafter, substitute at its cost and expense another bond and surety, both of which shall be subject to the Owner's approval. Section 5. Contract Time and Liquidated Damages. A. Time of Performance. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work under this Agreement. The "Commencement Date" shall be established in the written Notice to Proceed to be issued by the Project Manager, as hereinafter defined. Contractor shall commence the Work within five (5) calendar days from the Commencement Date. No Work shall be performed at the Project site prior to the Commencement Date. Any Work performed by Contractor prior to the Commencement Date shall be at the . sole risk of Contractor. Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion within two hundred and ten (210) calendar days from the Commencement Date (herein "Contract Time "). The date of Substantial Completion of the Work (or designated portions thereof) is the date certified by the Design Professional when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so Owner can occupy or utilize the Work (or designated portions thereof) for the use for which it is intended. Contractor shall achieve Final Completion within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion. Final Completion shall occur when the Agreement is completed in its entirety, is accepted by the Owner as complete and is so stated by the Owner as completed. As used herein and throughout the Contract Documents, the phrase "Project Manager" refers to the Owner's duly authorized representative and shall mean the Division Administrator or Department Director, as applicable, acting directly or through duly authorized representatives. B. Liquidated Damages in General. Owner and Contractor recognize that, since time is of the essence for this Agreement, Owner will suffer financial loss if Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion within the time specified above, as said time may be adjusted as provided for herein. In such event, the total amount of Owner's damages, will be difficult, if not impossible, to definitely ascertain and quantify. Should Contractor fail to achieve Substantial Completion within the number of calendar days established herein,. Owner shall be entitled to assess, as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty, one thousand five hundred thirty two dollars ($1,532.00) for each calendar day thereafter until Substantial Completion is achieved. Further, in the event Substantial Completion is reached, but the Contractor fails to reach Final Completion within the required time period, Owner shall also be entitled to assess and Contractor shall be liable for all actual damages incurred by Owner as a result of Contractor failing to timely achieve Final Completion. The Project shall be deemed to be substantially completed on the date the Project Manager (or at his /her direction, the Design Professional) issues a. Signal Communications 25 16A 51 Certificate of Substantial Completion pursuant to the terms hereof. Contractor hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any right which it may have to seek to characterize the above noted liquidated damages as a penalty, which the parties agree represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the Owner's actual damages at the time of contracting if Contractor fails to Substantially or Finally Complete the Work within the required time periods. C. Computation of Time Periods. When any period of time is referenced by days herein, it shall be computed to exclude the first day and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable jurisdiction, such day shall be omitted from the computation, and the last day shall become the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. D. Determination of Number of Days of Default. For all contracts, regardless of whether the Contract Time is stipulated in calendar days or working days, the Owner will count default days in calendar days. E. Right of Collection. The Owner has the right to apply any amounts due Contractor under this Agreement or any other agreement between Owner and Contractor, as payment on such liquidated damages due under this Agreement in Owner's sole discretion. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Owner retains its right to liquidated damages due under this Agreement even if Contractor, at Owner's election and in its sole discretion, is allowed to continue and to finish the Work, or any part of it, after the expiration of the Contract Time including granted time extensions. F. Completion of Work. by Owner. In the event Contractor defaults on any of its obligations under the Agreement and Owner elects to complete the Work, in whole or in part, through another contractor or its own forces, the Contractor and its surety shall continue to be liable for the liquidated damages under the Agreement until Owner achieves Substantial and Final Completion of the Work. Owner will not charge liquidated damages for any delay in achieving Substantial or Final Completion as a result of any unreasonable action or delay on the part of the Owner. G. Final Acceptance by Owner. The Owner shall consider the Agreement complete when the Contractor has completed in its entirety all of the Work and the Owner has accepted all of the Work and notified the Contractor in writing that the Work is complete. Once the Owner has approved and accepted. the Work, Contractor shall be entitled to final payment in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents. H. Recovery of Damages Suffered by Third Parties. Contractor shall be liable to Owner to the extent Owner incurs damages from a third party as a result of Contractor's failure to fulfill. all of its obligations under the Contract Documents. Owner's recovery of any delay related damages under this Agreement through the liquidated damages does not preclude Owner from recovering from Contractor any other non -delay related damages that may be owed to it arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Signal Communications 27 16A 51 Section 6. Exhibits Incorporated. The following documents are expressly agreed to be incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. Exhibit A: Performance and Payment Bond Forms Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements Exhibit C: Release and Affidavit Form Exhibit D: Contractor Application for Payment Form Exhibit E: Change Order Form Exhibit F: Certificate of Substantial Completion Form Exhibit G: Final Payment Checklist Exhibit H: General Terms and Conditions Exhibit l: Supplemental Terms and Conditions Exhibit J: Technical Specifications Exhibit K: Permits Exhibit L: Standard Details (if applicable) Exhibit M: Plans and Specifications prepared by Cardno TBE and identified as follows: Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension as shown on Plan Sheets 1 through 71. Exhibit N: Contractor's_ List of Key Personnel ITB 13 -6066 - Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension Section 7. Notices A. All notices required or made pursuant to this Agreement by the Contractor to the Owner shall be shall be deemed duly served if delivered by U.S. Mail, E -mail or Facsimile, addressed to the following: Dan Hall, Project Manager Growth Management Division, Transportation Engineering 2886 S. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 (239) 252 -6077 B. All notices required or made pursuant to this Agreement by Owner to Contractor shall be made in writing and shall be deemed duly served if delivered by U.S. Mail, E- mail or Facsimile, addressed to the following: James C. Breeding, Vice President Traffic Control Devices, Inc. 242 N. Westmonte Drive Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (407) 869 -6300 (407) 682 -0076 Fax Signai Communications 28 CA 16A 5 C. Either party may change its above noted address by giving written notice to the other party in accordance with the requirements of this Section. Section 8. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. 8.1 By its execution of this Contract, Construction Contractor acknowledges that it has been informed by Owner of the terms of Section 287.133(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes which read as follows: "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 on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017. for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." Section 9. Modification. No modification or change to the Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the parties unless in writing and executed by the party or parties intended to be bound by it. Section 10. Successors and Assigns. Subject to other provisions hereof, the Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties to the Agreement. Section 11. Governing Law. The Agreement shall be interpreted under and its performance governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Section 12. No Waiver. The failure of the Owner to enforce at any time or for any period of time any one or more of the provisions of the Agreement shall not be construed to be and shall not be a waiver of any such provision or provisions or of its right thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. Section 13. Entire Agreement. Each of the parties hereto agrees and represents that the Agreement comprises the full and entire agreement between the parties affecting the Work contemplated, and no other agreement or understanding of any nature concerning the same has been entered into or will be recognized, and that all negotiations, acts, work performed, or payments made prior to the execution hereof shall be deemed merged in, integrated and superseded by the Agreement. Signal Communications CA 29 16 Section 14. Severabitity. Should any provision of the Agreement be determined by a court to be unenforceable, such a determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section or part thereof. Section 16. Change Order Authorization. The Project Manager shall have the authority on behalf of the Owner to execute all Change Orders and Work Directive Changes to the Agreement to -the extent provided for under the Owner's Purchasing Policy and accompanying administrative procedures. Section 16. Construction. Any doubtful or ambiguous language contained in this Agreement shall not be construed against the party who physically prepared this Agreement. The rule sometimes referred to as "fortius contra proferentum" (pursuant to which ambiguities in a contractual term which appears on its face to have been inserted for the benefit of one of the parties shall be construed against the benefited party) shall not be applied to the construction of this Agreement. Section 17. Order of Precedence In the event of any conflict between or among the terms of any of the Contract Documents, the terms of the Construction Agreement and the General Terms and Conditions shall take precedence over the terms of all other Contract Documents, except the terms of any Supplemental Conditions shall take precedence over the Construction Agreement and the General Terms and Conditions. To the extent any conflict in the terms of the Contract Documents cannot be resolved by application of the Supplemental Conditions, if any, or the Construction Agreement and the General Terms and Conditions, the conflict shall be resolved by imposing the more strict or costly obligation under the Contract Documents upon the Contractor at Owner's discretion. Signal Communications 30 L`A 16A 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date(s) indicated below. jFl TW TN S \TWITNESS `� Type /Print Name SE60NP WITNESS ca'wUP/;,7, m ✓x'1;1 /e r Type /Print Name Dater ATTEST' ..... " Dwi ht I=. Brock,' ClerjC BY: - Attest as q- ChaiRlan's signature only. Appr oved As To Form and Leg I Suffici ncy: t Name. ill �V ��fJ11'l Assistant County Attor ey Signal Communications CONTRACTOR: Traffic Control Devices, Inc. By: Type/ rint Name and Title OWNER: BOARD OF C WiaA. COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER CO A BY: er, ESQ. Chairwoman 31 G cA 16A 541 EXHIBIT A 1: PUBLIC PAYMENT BOND Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension Bond No. 105 900 648 Contract No. 13 -6066 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; That Traffic Control Devices, Inc., 242 N. Westmonte Drive Altamonte Springs FL 32714 (407) 869 -5300 as Principal, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America as Surety, located at One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 (860) 277 -0111 (Business Address) are held and firmly bound to ** See Below *x as Obligee in the sum of Five Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Nine and No /100ths ($ 597.559.00 ) for the payment whereof we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally. WHEREAS, Principal has entered into a contract dated as of the +"`day of rnaJ 20 t 3 with Obligee for Contract No. 1366 Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension in Collier County Florida accordance With drawings and specifications, which contract is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and is referred to herein as the Contract. THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is that if Principal: Promptly- makes payment to all claimants as defined in Section 255.05(1), Florida Statutes, supplying Principal with labor, materials or supplies, used directly or indirectly by Principal in the prosecution of the work provided for in the Contract, then this bond is void; otherwise it remains in full force. Any changes in or under the Contract and compliance or noncompliance with any formalities connected with the Contract or the changes do not affect Sureties obligation under this Bond. The provisions of this bond are subject to the time limitations of Section 255.05(2). In no event will the Surety be liable in the aggregate to claimants for more than the penal sum of this Payment Bond, regardless of the number of suits that may be filed by claimants. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this instrument this i4f-� day of & 20 i 3 , the name of each party being affixed and these presents duly siglied by its under - signed representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body. ** The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, FL 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 (239) 252 -8446 Signal Communications 32 Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: 1 W' "es s as to principal STATE OF Florida 16A 5 PRINCIPAL Traffic Control Devices, Inc. COUNTY OF S Sy t 4c-L -F— i� nd ,y� The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before Me this �01 day of Mai Q 201b , by \ as V �CSL. ► of Traffic Control Devices, Inc Ij , a Florida corporation, on behalf of the corporation 411#she is personally known to me OR has produced QL as identification and did (did not) take an oath. My Commission Expires: �1Q�• �� \(Signature of (Notary) =O,pRY P4eGf+ Notary Public State of Florida NAME.�1 i ► 1 • ` ��,., _ n Karen ACickotson vV� d� My Commission DD919197 (Legibly Printed} 1,,v Expires 1 011 51201 3 (AFFIX OFFICIAL SEAL) Notary Public, State of Commission No.: ATTEST: SURETY: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (Printed Name) Witnesses to Surety One Tower Square Hartford, CT 06183 (Business Address (Authorized Signature) (Printed Name) Signal Communications 33 Witnesses STATE OF Florida COUNTY OF Seminole 16A 54 OR As Attorney in Fact (Attach Power of Attorney) J. Mark Whitehead, Jr., Attorney in Fact and Florida Licensed Agent (Printed Name) One Tower Square Hartford, CT 06183 (Business Address) (860) 277 -0111 (Telephone Number) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 20th day of May , 20 13 , by J. Mark Whitehead, Jr. , as Attorney in Fact & Florida Licensed Agent of Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Surety, on behalf of Surety. He /She is personally known to me OR has produced N/A as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. My Commission Expires: 01/06/2015 EFiX„ -,EFJQ AL " ° LORI K. CHARLES Commission S EE 53572 My Commission Expires January 06, 2015 Xt�,a (Signature) Name; Lori K. Charles (Legibly Printed) Notary Public, State of: Florida Commission No.: EE53572 Signal Communications 34 16A' 51 EXHIBIT A 2: PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BOND Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension Bond No. 105 900 648 Contract No 13 -6066 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Traffic control Devices, Inc., 242 N. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 869-5300, as Principal, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America _, as Surety, located at One Tower Square Hartford CT 06183 (860) 277 -0111 (Business Address) are held and firmly bound to ** See Below ** , as Obligee in the sum of Five Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Nine and No /100ths ($ 597,559.00 ) for the payment whereof we bond ourselves, our heirs,' executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally. WHEREAS, Principal has entered into a contract dated as of the I q-f� day of 20 (3 , with Obligee for Contract No. 13 -6066; Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension, Collier County, FL In accordance with drawings and specifications, which contract is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and is referred to herein as the Contract. THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is that if Principal.: Performs the Contract at the times and in the manner prescribed in the Contract; and 2. Pays Obligee any and all losses, damages, costs and attorneys' fees that Obligee sustains because of any default by Principal under the Contract, including, but not limited to, all delay damages, whether liquidated or actual, incurred by Obligee; and 3. Performs the guarantee of all work and materials furnished under the Contract for the time specified in the Contract, then this bond is void; otherwise it remains in full force. Any changes in or under the Contract and compliance or noncompliance with any formalities connected with the Contract or the changes do not affect Sureties obligation under this Bond.. The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no changes, extensions of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or other work to be performed hereunder, or the specifications referred to therein shall in anywise affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such changes, extensions of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to work or to the specifications. The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, FL 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 (239) 252 -8446 Signal Communications 35 16A 5� This instrument shall be construed in all respects as a common law bond. It is expressly understood that the time provisions and statute of limitations under Section 255.05, Fiorida Statutes, shall not apply to this bond. In no event will the Surety be liable in the aggregate to Obligee for more than the penal sum of this Performance Bond regardless of the number of suits that may be filed by Obligee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have.executed this instrument this t�� day of M 20 13 the name of each party being affixed and these presents duly sig ed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body. Signed, sealed and delivered tin the pre a ce 'o to ses as to Principal PRINCIPAL Traffic Control Devices, Inc. BY: NAME: ITS: STATE OF Florida COUNTY OF -'-9M wso2 -F- d The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �g day of 201 12) , by cl fir 0 0 ^ n as �� �1-� Of Traffic Cont Devices, Inc. a Florida corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He he is personally known to I OR has produced C-) 10 as identification and did (did not) take an oath. My Commission Expires: =oyar "kt, Notary Public State of Florida Karen A Ricketson " b o` MY Commission DD919297 4 -c Flep Expires 10 /15/2013 (AFFIX OFFICIAL SEAL) Signal Communications (Signature) Name: hos �'% . h1uhc�E)m (Legibly Printed) Notary Public, State of: 0' r t - Commission No.:�CQC tq 36 16A 51 ATTEST: SURETY: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Witnesses as to Surety ,s Nj itnesses STATE OF Florida COUNTY OF Seminole (Printed Name) One Tower Square Hartford, CT 06183 (Business Address) (Authorized Signature) (Printed Name) As Attorney in Fact . (Attach Power of Attorney) J. Mark Whitehead, Jr., Attorney in Fact and Florida Licensed Agent (Printed Name) One Tower Square Hartford, CT 06183 (Business Address) (860) 277 -0111 (Telephone Number) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 20th day of May 2013 by J. Mark Whitehead, Jr. as Attorney in Fact & Florida Licensed Agent of Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of Americq a Hartford, CT Surety, on behalf of Surety. He /She is personally known to me OR has produced N/A as identification and who did (did not) take an oath._ y My Commission Expires: 01/06/2015 (Signature) ;,;: " ";,•, LORI K. CHARLES Commission M EE 53572 .T My Commission Expires January 06, 2015 Name: Lori K. Charles (Legibly Printed) Notary Public, State of: Florida Commission No.: EE53572 Signal Communications 37 WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID ,A,, POWER OF ATTORNEY TRAVELERS J Farmington Casualty Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company Attorney -In Fact No. 221316 St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Certificate No. 004967547 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company and St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota, that Farmington Casualty Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut, that United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Maryland, that Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (herein collectively called the "Companies "), and that the Companies do hereby make, constitute and appoint J. Mark Whitehead Jr., J. Mark Whitehead Sr., Lori K. Charles, and Rachael Jones of the City of Altamonte Springs , State of Florida , their true and lawful Attorney(s) -in -Fact, each in their separate capacity if more than one is named above, to sign, execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, recognizances, conditional undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Comp Olen have caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this day of y , Jul Farmington Casualty Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company 17th St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Gh5U,1�� WiY� r�r-4�1k_} •Jai•G EAL o•., SBAL:ie �,Oo diy • 1-� �.� 1� 'FrNIeI.N�F 1S . AH�.J- ���(1.'•......:'�d ibl �a�D a v�� � A�N� State of Connecticut City of Hartford ss. By: Georg Thompson, tr ice President On this the 17th day of July 2012 before me personally appeared George W. Thompson, who acknowledged himself to be the Senior Vice President of Farmington Casualty Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and that he, as such, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing on behalf of the corporations by himself as a duly authorized officer. p.TET In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. � My Commission expires the 30th day of June, 2016. At/Bf.1G tM 58440 -6 -11 Printed in U.S.A. Marie C. Tetreault, Notary Public EXHIBIT B: INSURANCE 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 EXHIBIT B 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. 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. The Certificates of Insurance must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County. The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth in EXHIBIT B 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 Signal Communications 38 responsibility for such obligations. All self- insured retentions or deductibles will be Vendor's sole responsibility. Coverages 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 thirty (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. Should at any time the Vendor not maintain the insurance coverages required herein, the County may terminate the Agreement or at its sole discretion shall be authorized to purchase such coverages and charge the Vendor for such coverages purchased. If Vendor fails to reimburse the County for such costs within thirty (30) days after demand, the County has the right to offset these costs from any amount due Vendor under this Agreement or any other agreement between the County and Vendor. The County shall be under no obligation to purchase such insurance, nor shall it be responsible for the coverages purchased or the insurance company or companies used. The decision of the County to purchase such insurance coverages 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. Signal Communications 39 ❑ 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 $ per claim and in the aggregate • $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate • $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate ❑ Project Professional Liability $ Per Occurrence ❑ Valuable Papers Insurance $ Per Occurrence Signal Communications 4C 16A 54 Collier County Florida 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 $1,000,000 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 ContractorNendor /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 $ 1,000,000 Each Occurrence; Bodily Injury & Property Damage, Owned /Non- owned /Hired; Automobile Included 5. ❑ Other insurance as ❑ Watercraft $ Per Occurrence noted: ❑ 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 $ per claim and in the aggregate • $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate • $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate ❑ Project Professional Liability $ Per Occurrence ❑ Valuable Papers Insurance $ Per Occurrence Signal Communications 4C 16A 5 6. ® Bid bond 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. 7. ® Performance and For projects in excess of $200,000, bonds shall be submitted with the Payment Bonds 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 "A2 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. The Certificates of Insurance must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work performed on behalf of 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 Signal Communications Date Telephone Number 41 16A 5 Al CORQQ V CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/Y 5/20/2013 3 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Stahl & Associates Insurance, Inc. 250 International Parkway a. Suite 128 Lake Mary FL 32746 CONTACT Karen Hall NAME: PHONE (407) 833-8998 FAX (A/C. No : (407) 833-390 9 karen.hall @stahlinsurance.com AMLESS:karen.hall@stahlinsurance.com INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURERA:Amerisure Mutual Ins Co 23396 INSURED Traffic Control Devices, Inc. P.O. BOX 150418 Altamonte Springs FL 32715 -0418 INSURER BAmeriSure Insurance CO 19488 INSURER CAlterra America Insurance Co 21296 INSURER D: INSURER E: $ 1,000,000 INSURER F: $ 50,000 rnvcOAr -cc CERTIFICATE NUMRFRCL1341717641 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDLSUBR POLICY NUMBER POLICY MWDD EXP LIMBS GENERAL LIABILITY Robert Bowles /HALL�'� - EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 DAMAGE TO REN PREMISES a occurrence $ 50,000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 A 7 CLAIMS -MADE ® OCCUR X Y 3L2028856 /1/2013 /1/2014 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 Blanket Add'1 Insured's GL Extension Endorsement GENERAL AGGREGATE $ .2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG $ 2,000,000 $ POLICY X JPF'QT LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COBIN ..Z,SINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000 BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ X B ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ ALL OWNED SCHEDULED X Y 028854 /1/2013 /1/2014 AUTOS AUTOS X X NON-OWNED PROPERTYt DAMAGE $ $ H ALMOS ALIT PIP - Statuto $ 10,000 UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $ HOCCUR AGGREGATE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE - RED I I RETENTION $ $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION Y X WC STATUY O R AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILRY YIN ANY PROPRIETORMARTNEWEXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 500,000 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500,000 OFFICERIMEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) N / A 2028857 /1/2013 /1/2014 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 500,000 If yes describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below C Contractors Equipment IM0048402 /1/2013 /1/2014 Leased/Rented Equipment: 400,000 Contractors Equipment F3240048402 /1/2013 /1/2014 Installation Floater. 2,500,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS f LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, It more space is required) Contract Number: 13 -6066 "Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension "; For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County, Collier County Board of County Commissioners is shown as Additional Insured with regards to general liability per the blanket additional insured endorsement CG7048 0304 if required by written contract. Coverage applies on a primary and non - contributory basis; For Automobile per CA7115 1109 Advantage Commercial Automobile Broad Form endorsement. Installation Floater Coverage to include coverage for materials stored at the project site, property while in transit, and property stored at a temporary location for the amount of materials r- COTICIf^ATC Uri! n=0 CANCELLATION ACORD 25 (2010/05) ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INSn2SoninnsAm Tha Anon nama =net Inn^ era ranic4araet mnrlee of Ar npn SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Collier County Board of County Commissioners AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Purchasing Department 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 Robert Bowles /HALL�'� - ACORD 25 (2010/05) ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INSn2SoninnsAm Tha Anon nama =net Inn^ era ranic4araet mnrlee of Ar npn 16A 5 ACCORQ® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DDIY 5/20/2013 3 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Stahl & Associates Insurance, Inc. 250 International Parkway Suite 128 Lake Mary FL 32746 CONTACT Karen hall NAME: PHONE (407) 833 -8998 ac No: (407) 833 -3909 ADDRESS,karen. hall@ stahlinsurance.com INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC / INSURERANorth River Insurance Co 21105 INSURED Traffic Control Devices, Inc. P.O. BOX 150418 Altamonte Springs FL 32715 -0418 INSURER B: "- °''�`s�_ ✓' INSURER C: Robert Bowles /HALL INSURER D: S INSURER E: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:CL1342417705 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE AD p ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF MM/DD POLICY EXP MM/DD LIMTfS Purchasing Department GENERAL LIABILITY Naples, FL 34112 -4901--- "- °''�`s�_ ✓' Robert Bowles /HALL EACH OCCURRENCE S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY NE- PRAEMISESO aEoccurtenee $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ CLAIMS -MADE � OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV.INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER PRODUCTS - COMP /OP AGG S $ POLICY PRO- LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY A B COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT Ea accident BODILY INJURY (Per person) S ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ ALONED SAGO ULED AOS NON -OWNED HIRED AUTOS AUTOS DAMAGE PROPERTY DAMAGE W=t $ UMBRELLA LIAB % OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 19, 000, OOD AGGREGATE $ 57 , 000 , OOD A EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS -MADE X y 811016167 /1/2013 /1/2014 ;ANY DED X RETENTIONS -0 $ RKERS COMPENSATION TWOCRY STATU- OTH- _ D EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE I E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE S OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) NIA E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space Is required) Contract Number: 13 -6066 "Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension'; For any and all work performed on behalf of Collier County; Umbrella is excess over the general liability, automobile and employers liability coverages. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION ACORD 25 (2010/05) INSn25 rgmnnsA n+ ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Thn AnnDn name and Inn^ are rnnictnrarl mmore of Ar`non SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Collier County Board of County Commissioners AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Purchasing Department 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901--- "- °''�`s�_ ✓' Robert Bowles /HALL ACORD 25 (2010/05) INSn25 rgmnnsA n+ ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Thn AnnDn name and Inn^ are rnnictnrarl mmore of Ar`non 16A 59 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. EARLIER NOTICE OF CANCELLATION PROVIDED BY US Number of Days Notice 30 For any statutorily permitted reason other than nonpayment of premium, the number of days required for notice of cancellation is increased to the number of days shown in the Schedule above. If this policy is cancelled by us we will send the Named Insured and any party listed in the following schedule notice of cancellation based on the number of days notice shown above. SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization Collier County Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 IL 70 45 05 07 Policy Number: CA2028854 Effective Dates: 05101/2013 - 05101/2014 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY 16A 5 WC 00 03 13 (Ed. 4 -84) WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule. Schedule "As needed by contract and shown on certificate of insurance on file with company" "This endorsement is not applicable in California, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Texas and Utah." "This endorsement does not apply to policies in Missouri where the employer is in the construction group of code classifications. According to Section 287.150(6) of the Missouri Statues, a contractual provision purporting to waive subrogation rights is against public policy and void where one party to the contract is an employer in the construction group of code classifications.' This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective: 05/01/2013 Policy No. WC2028857 Endorsement No. Insured: Traffic Control Devices, Inc. Premium $ Insurance Company: Amerisure Insurance Company Countersigned by WC 00 03 13 Hart Forms &Services (Ed. 4 -84) Copyright 1983 National Council on Compensation Insurance. Reorder No. 14 -4888 16A 5" THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. EARLIER NOTICE OF CANCELLATION PROVIDED BY US - FLORIDA Number of Days Notice 60 For any statutorily permitted reason other than nonpayment of premium, the number of days required for notice of cancellation is increased to the number of days shown above. If this policy is cancelled by us we will send the Named Insured and any party listed in the following schedule notice of cancellation based on the number of days notice shown above. SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization Collier County Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 WC 99 06 05 10 09 Policy Number: WC2028857 Effective Dates: 05/0112013 - 05/01/2014 16A 54 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. EARLIER NOTICE OF CANCELLATION PROVIDED BY US Number of Days Notice 30 For any statutorily permitted reason other than nonpayment of premium, the number of days required for notice of cancellation is increased to the number of days shown in the Schedule above. If this policy is cancelled by us we will send the Named insured and any party listed in the following schedule notice of cancellation based on the number of days notice shown above. SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization Collier County Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address 3327 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 -4901 IL 70 45 05 07 Policy Number: GL2028856 Effective Dates: 05/01/2013 - 05/01/2014 Insureds Traffic Control Devices. Inc. 16A 5 Policy No.: GL2028856 Policy Term: 05/01/2013 - 05/01/2014 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CONTRACTORS GENERAL LIABILITY EXTENSION ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Under SECTION I - COVERAGE A. BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY, paragraph 2. EXCLUSIONS, provisions L through 7. of this endorsement amend the policy as follows: 1. LIQUOR LIABILITY Exclusion c. Liquor Liability is deleted. 2. POLLUTION - HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT Exclusion f. Pollution or any additional pollution exclusion attached to this Coverage Form shall not apply to 'Bodily injury' if sustained within a building that is or was at any time owned or occupied by or rented or loaned to any Insured and caused by smoke, fumes, vapor or soot from equipment used to heat or cool the building. 3. NONOWNED WATERCRAFT AND NONOWNED AIRCRAFT (HIRED, RENTED OR LOANED WITH PAID CREW) Exclusion g. Aircraft, Auto or Watercraft, paragraph (2) is deleted and replaced with the following: (2) A watercraft you do not own that is: (a) Less than 51 feet long; and (b) Not being used to carry persons or property for a charge; Exclusion g. Aircraft, Auto or Watercraft, paragraph (6) is added as follows: (6) An aircraft that you do not own that is: (a) Hired; (b) Rented; or (c) Loaned to you; With paid crew for a period of five (5) consecutive days or less. Paragraph (6) does not apply if the insured has any other insurance for "bodily injury or "property damage" liability for such aircraft, whether such other insurance is primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis. 4. PREMISES ALIENATED A. Exclusion j. Damage to Property, paragraph (2) is deleted. B. The following paragraph is also deleted from Exclusion J. Damage to Property: Paragraph (2) of this exclusion does not apply if the premises are "your work, and were never occupied, rented or held for rental by you 5. PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY - ELEVATORS AND SIDETRACK AGREEMENTS A. Exclusion J. Damage to Property, paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) do not apply to the use of elevators. B. Exclusion k. Damage to Your Product does not apply to: 1. The use of elevators; or 2. Liability assumed under a sidetrack agreement. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 CG 70 49 09 05 Page 1 of 9 16A 51 6. PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY - BORROWED EQUIPMENT A. Exclusion J. Damage to Property, paragraph (4) does not apply to "property damage" to borrowed equipment while at a jobsite and not being used to perform operations. B. With respect to any one borrowed equipment item, provision 6.A. above does not apply to "property damage" that exceeds $25,000 per occurrence or $25,000 anrluai aggregate. 7. PRODUCT RECALL EXPENSE A. Exclusion n. Recall Of Products, Work Or Impaired Property does not apply to "product recall expenses" that you incur for the "covered recall" of "your product". This exception to the exclusion does not apply to "product recall expenses" resulting from: 1. Failure of any products to accomplish their intended purpose; 2. Breach of warranties of fitness, quality, durability or performance; 3. Loss of customer approval or any cost Incurred to regain customer approval; 4. Redistribution or replacement of "your product", which has been recalled, by like products or substitutes, 5. Caprice or whim of the insured; 6. A condition likely to cause loss, about which any insured knew or had reason to know at the inception of this insurance; 7. Asbestos, including loss, damage or clean up resulting from asbestos or asbestos containing materials; 8. Recall of "your product(s)" that have no known or suspected defect solely because a known or suspected defect in another of `your product(s)" has been found. B. Under SECTION III — LIMITS OF INSURANCE, paragraph 3. is replaced In its entirety as follows and paragraph 8. is added: 3. The Products - Completed Operations Aggregate Limit Is the most we will pay for the sum of. a. Damages under COVERAGE A BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY because of "bodily injury" and "property damage" included In the "products - completed operations hazard' and b. "Product recall expenses ". 8. Subject to paragraph 5. above, $25,000 is the most we will pay for all "product recall expenses" arising out of the same defect or deficiency. The insurance afforded by provisions 1. through 7. of this endorsement is excess over any valid and collectible insurance (including any deductible) available to the insured whether primary, excess or contingent, and SECTION IV., paragraph 4. Other Insurance is changed accordingly. 8. CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY - PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY Under SECTION 1 - COVERAGE B., paragraph 2. Exclusions, paragraph e. Contractual Liability is deleted. 9. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS Under SECTION 1- SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS - COVERAGES A AND B, paragraphs 1.b. and 1.d. are deleted and replaced with the following: b. Up to $2,500 for cost of bail bonds required because of accidents or traffic law violations arising out of the use of any vehicle to which the Bodily Injury Liability Coverage applies. We do not have to furnish these bonds. d. All reasonable expenses incurred by the insured at our request to assist us in the investigation or defense of the claim or "suit°, including actual loss of earnings up to $500 a day because of time off from work. Includes copyrighted material of insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 Page 2 of 9 CG 70 49 09 05 16A 5 10. BROADENED WHO IS AN INSURED SECTION 11 - WHO IS AN INSURED is deleted and replaced with the following: 1. if you are designated in the Declarations as: a. An individual, you and your spouse are insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of a business of which you are the sole owner. b. 'A partnership or joint venture, you are an insured. Your members, your partners, and their spouses are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. c. A limited liability company, you are an Insured. Your members are also insureds, but only with respect to the conduct of your business. Your managers are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your managers. d. An organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, you are an insured. Your "executive officers" and directors are insureds, but only with respect to their duties as your officers or directors. Your stockholders are also insureds, but only with respect to their liability as stockholders. e. A trust, you are an insured. Your trustees are also insureds, but only with respect to their duties as trustees. 2. Each of the following is also an insured: a. Your "volunteer workers° only while performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or your "employees," other than either your "executive officers,' (if you are an organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company) or your managers (if you are a limited liability company), but only for acts within the scope of their employment by you or while performing duties related to the conduct of your business. However, none of these "employees" or `volunteer workers" are insured for (1) "Bodily. injury" or "personal and advertising injury ": (a) To you, to your partners or members ( €f you are a partnership or joint venture), to your members (if you are a limited I €ability company), to a co- "employee" while in the course of his or her employment or performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or to your other 'volunteer workers° while performing duties related to the conduct of your business; (b) To the spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of that co- "employee" or "volunteer worker" as a consequence of paragraph (1) (a) above; (c) For which there is any obligation to share damages with or repay someone else who must pay damages because of the injury described in paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) above; or (d) Arising out of his or her providing or failing to provide professional health care services except as provided in provision 11. of this endorsement. (2) "Property damage" to property: (a) Owned, occupied or used by; (b) Rented to, in the care, custody or control of, or over which physical control is being exercised for any purpose by you, any of your "employees," "volunteer workers ", any partner or member (if you are a partnership or joint venture), or any member (if you are a limited liability company). b. Any person (other than your "employee" or "volunteer worker'), or any organization while acting as your real estate manager. c. Any person or organization having proper temporary custody of your property If you die, but only; (1) With respect to liability arising out of the maintenance or use of that property; and (2) Until your legal representative has been appointed. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 C67043Q905 Page 3of9 16A 5q, d. Your legal representative if you die, but only with respect to duties as such. That representative will have all your rights and duties under this Coverage Form. e. Your subsidiaries if: (1) They are legally incorporated entities; and (2) You own more than 50% of the voting stock in such subsidiaries as of the effective date of this policy. If such subsidiaries are not shown in the Declarations, you must report them to us within 180 days of the inception of your original policy. f. Any person or organization other than an architect, engineer, or surveyor, which requires in a'work contract' that such person or organization be made an insured under this policy. However, such person or organization shall be an insured only with respect to covered "bodily injury," "property damage," and "personal and advertising injury" that results from "your work" under that "work contract." The coverage afforded to such people or organization will continue only for a period of thirty (30) days after the effective date of the applicable "work oontract" or, until the end of the policy term, whichever is earlier. However, if you report to us within the 30-day period stated above the name of the person or organization, as well as the nature of the "work contract" involved, the coverage afforded under this Coverage Form to such people or organization shall continue until the expiration of this policy. This paragraph f. does not apply if form CG 70 48, Contractors Blanket Additional Insured Endorsement, is attached to the policy. g. Any person or organization to whom you are obligated by virtue of a written contract to provide insurance such as is afforded by this policy, but only with respect to liability arising out of the maintenance or use of that part of any premises leased to you, including common or public areas about such premises if so required in the contract. However, no such person or organization is an insured with respect to: (1) Any "occurrence" that takes place after you cease to occupy those premises; or (2) Structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of such person or organization. h. Any state or political subdivision but only as respects legal liability incurred by the state or political subdivision solely because it has issued a permit with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf. However, no state or political subdivision is an insured with respect to: (1) "Bodily injury", "property damage ", and 'personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the state or municipality; or (2) "Bodily injury" or "property damage" included within the "products - completed operations hazard." I. Any person or organization who is the lessor of equipment leased to you to whom -you are obligated by virtue of a written contact to provide insurance such as Is afforded by this policy, but only with respect to their liability arising out of the maintenance, operation or use by you of such equipment. However, no such person or organization is an insured with respect to any "occurrence" that takes place after the equipment lease expires. j. Any architect, engineer, or surveyor engaged by you but only with respect to liability arising out of your premises or "your work." However, no architect, engineer, or surveyor Is an insured with respect to bodily injury, property damage," or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render any professional services by or for you, including: (1) The preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specification; or (2) Supervisory, inspection, or engineering services. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with Its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 Page 4 of 9 CG 70 49 09 05 16A 51 This paragraph J. does not apply if form CG 70 48, Contractors Blanket Additional Insured Endorsement, is attached to the policy. k. Any manager, owner, lessor, mortgagee, assignee or receiver of premises, including land leased to you, but only with respect to liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of that part of the premises or land leased to you. However, no such person or organization is an insured with respect to: (1) Any "occurrence" that takes place after you cease to occupy that premises, or cease to lease the land; or. (2) Structural alteration, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of that person or organization. 3. Any organization you newly acquire or form, other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company and over which you maintain ownership or majority interest, will qualify as a Named Insured if there is no other similar insurance available to that organization. However. a. Coverage under this provision is afforded until the end of the policy period. b. Coverage A does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" that occurred before you acquired or formed the organization. c. Coverage B does not apply to n personal and advertising injury" arising out of an offense committed before you acquired or formed the organization. d. Coverage A does not apply to "product recall expense" arising out of any withdrawal or recall that occurred before you acquired or formed the organization. 4. Any person or organization (referred to below as vendor) with whom you agreed, because of a written contract or agreement to provide insurance, is an insured but only with respect to "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of "your products" that are distributed or sold in the regular course of the vendor`s business. However, no such person or organization is an insured with respect to: a. Bodily injury" or property damage for which the vendor is obligated to pay damages by reason of the assumption of liability in a contract or agreement. This exclusion does not apply to liability for damages that the vendor would have in the absence of the contract or agreement. b. Any express warranty unauthorized by you; c. Any physical or chemical change in "your product" made Intentionally by the vendor; d. Repackaging, unless unpacked solely for the purpose of inspection, demonstration, testing, or the substitution of parts under instructions from the manufacturer, and then repackaged in the original container, e. Any failure to make such inspections, adjustments, tests or servicing as the vendor has agreed to make or normally undertakes to make in the usual course of business, in connection with the distribution or sale of "your products "; f. Demonstration, installation, servicing or repair operations, except such operations performed at the vendor's premises in connection with the sale of "your product "; g. "Your products" which, after distribution or sale by you, have been labeled or relabeled or used as a container, part or ingredient of any other thing or substance by or for the vendor. This insurance does not apply to any insured person or organization from which you have acquired "your products ", or any ingredient, part of container, entering Into, accompanying or containing your products ". No person or organization is an insured with respect to the conduct of any current or past partnership, joint venture or limited liability company that is not shown as a Named insured in the Declarations. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 CG 70 49 09 05 Page 5 of 9 16A 5 11. INCIDENTAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY As respects provision 10., SECTION 11- WHO IS AN INSURED, paragraph 2.a.(1)(d) does not apply to any nurse, emergency medical technician or paramedic employed by you to provide medical or paramedical services, provided that you are not engaged in the business or occupation of providing such services, and your °employee" does not have any other insurance that would also cover claims arising under this provision, whether the other insurance is primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis. Under SECTION III - LIMITS OF INSURANCE, provisions 12. and 13. of this endorsement amend the policy as follows: 12. AGGREGATE LIMITS PER PROJECT The General Aggregate Limit applies separately to each of your construction projects away from premises owned by or rented to you. 13. INCREASED MEDICAL PAYMENTS LIMIT AND REPORTfNG PERIOD A. The requirement under SECTION I -COVERAGE C MEDICAL PAYMENTS that expenses be incurred and reported to us within one year of the date of the accident is changed to three years. B. SECTION III - LIMITS OF INSURANCE, paragraph 7., the Medical Expense Limit, is subject to all of the terms of SECTION Ill - LIMITS OF INSURANCE and is the greater of: 1. $10,000; or 2. The amount shown in the Declarations for Medical Expense Limit. C. This provision 13. does not apply if COVERAGE C MEDICAL PAYMENTS is excluded either by the provisions of the Coverage Form or by endorsement. 14. LEGAL LIABILITY (SPECIFIC PERILS) A. The word fire is changed to "specific perils" where It appears in: 1. The last paragraph of SECTION I — COVERAGE A, paragraph 2. Exclusions; 2. SECTION IV, paragraph 4.b. Excess Insurance. B. The Limits of insurance shown in the Declarations will apply to all damage proximately caused by the same event, whether such damage results from a "specific peril" or any combination of "specific perils" C. The Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit described in SECTION III - LIMITS OF INSURANCE, paragraph 6., is replaced by a new limit, which is the greater of: 1. $300,000; or 2. The amount shown in the Declarations for Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit. D. This provision 14. does not apply If the Damage To Premises Rented To You Liability of SECTION I - COVERAGE A is excluded either by the provisions of the Coverage Form or by endorsement. Under SECTION IV - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, provisions 15. through 17. of this endorsement amend the policy as follows: 15. KNOWLEDGE OF OCCURRENCE Under 2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense, Claim, Or Suit, paragraph a. Is deleted and replaced and paragraphs e. and f. are added as follows: a. You must see to it that we are notified as soon as practicable of an "occurrence" or an offense, regardless of the amount, which may result in a claim. Knowledge of an "occurrence" or an offense by your "employee(s)" shall not, In Itself, constitute knowledge to you unless one of your partners, members, "executive officers ", directors, or managers has knowledge of the "occurrence" or offense. To the extent possible, notice should include: (1) How, when and where the "occurrence" or offense took place; (2) The names and addresses of any injured persons and witnesses; and Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its pennission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 Page 6 of 9 CG 70 49 09 05 16A 51 (3) The nature and location of any injury or damage arising out of the "occurrence" or offense. e. If you report an "occurrence" to your workers compensation carrier that develops into a liability claim for which coverage is provided by the Coverage Form, failure to report such an "occurrence" to us at the time of the "occurrence" shall not be deemed a violation of paragraphs a., b., and c. above. However, you shall give written notice of this "occurrence' to us as soon you become aware that this "occurrence" may be a liability claim rather than a workers compensation claim. f. You must see to it that the following are done in the event of an actual or anticipated "covered recall" that may result In "product recall expense ": (1) Give us prompt notice of any discovery or notification that "your product" must be withdrawn or recalled. Include a description of "your product" and the reason for the withdrawal or recall; (2) Cease any further release, shipment, consignment or any other method of distribution of like or similar products until it has been determined that all such products are free from defects that could be a cause of loss under the insurance. 16. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS Paragraph 6. Representations is deleted and replaced with the following: 6. Representations By accepting this policy, you agree: a. The statements in the Declarations are accurate and complete; b. Those statements are based upon representations you made to us; c. We have issued this policy in reliance upon your representations; and d. This policy is void in any case of fraud by you as it relates to this policy or any claim under this policy. We will not deny coverage under this coverage part If you unintentionally fail to disclose all hazards existing as of the inception date of this policy. You must report to us any knowledge of an error or omission in the description of any premises or operations intended to be covered by the Coverage Form as soon as practicable after its discovery. However, this provision does not affect our right to collect additional premium or exercise our right of cancellation or nonrenewal. 17. BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION Paragraph 8. Transfer of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us is deleted and replaced with the following: 8. If the insured has rights to recover all or part of any payment we have made under this Coverage Form, those rights are transferred to us. The insured must do nothing after loss to impair them. At our request, the insured will bring "suit" or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. However, If the insured has waived rights to recover through a written contract, or if "your work" was commenced under a letter of intent or work order, subject to a subsequent reduction to writing with customers whose customary contracts require a waiver, we waive any right of recovery we may have under this Coverage Form. 18. EXTENDED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND NONRENEWAL Paragraph 2. b. of A. Cancellation of the COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS is deleted and replaced with the following: b. 60 days before the effective date of the cancellation if we cancel for any other reason. Under SECTION IV — COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, Paragraph 9. When We Do Not Renew is deleted and replaced with the following: 9. When We Do Not Renew If we decide not to renew this Coverage Part, we will mail or deliver to the first Named Insured shown in the Declarations written notice of the nonrenewal not less than 60 days before the expiration date. If notice is mailed, proof of mailing will be sufficient proof of notice. Includes copyrighted material of insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 CG 70 49 09 05 Page 7of9 16A 51 19. MOBILE EQUIPMENT REDEFINED Under SECTION V - DEFINITIONS, paragraph 12. "Mobile equipment ", paragraph f. (1) does not apply to self - propelled vehicles of less than 1,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. 20. LIMITED ELECTRONIC DATA LIABILITY A. The following paragraph is added to SECTION III — LIMITS OF INSURANCE: Subject to 5. above, the most we will pay under Coverage A for "property damage" because of all loss of "electronic data" arising out of any one "occurrence" is $25,000. B. For this provision 20. only, SECTION V — DEFINITIONS, paragraph 17. "Property Damage" is replaced by the following: 17. " Property damage" means: a. Physical Injury to tangible property, including all resulting foss of use of that property. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of the physical injury that caused it; b. Loss of use of tangible property that Is not physically injured. All such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at the time of the "occurrence" that caused it; or c. Loss of "electronic data ". Loss of "electronic data" means loss of, loss of use of, damage to, corruption of, inability to access, or Inability to properly manipulate "electronic data ", resulting from physical injury to tangible property. All such loss of "electronic data" shall be deemed to occur at the time of the "occurrence" that caused it. For the purposes of this insurance, "electronic data" Is not tangible property. 21. DEFINITIONS 1. SECTION V — DEFINITIONS, paragraph 4. "Coverage territory" is replaced by the following definition: "Coverage territory" means anywhere In the world with respect to liability arising out of "bodily injury," "property damage," or "personal and advertising injury," including "personal and advertising injury" offenses that take place through the Internet or similar electronic means of communication provided the insureds responsibility to pay damages is determined in a settlement to which we agree or in a "suit" on the merits, in the United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and Canada. 2. SECTION V —DEFINITIONS is amended by the addition of the following definitions: "Covered recall" means a recall made necessary because you or a government body has determined that a known or suspected defect, deficiency, inadequacy, or dangerous condition in "your product` has resulted or will result in `bodily injury" or `property damage ". "Electronic data" means Information, facts or programs stored as or on, created or used on, or transmitted to or from computer software (including systems and applications software), hard or floppy disks, CD- ROMS, tapes, drives, cells, data processing devices or any other media used with electronically controlled equipment. "Product Recall expenses" mean only reasonable and necessary extra costs, which result from or are related to the recall or withdrawal of 'your product" for: a. Telephone and telegraphic communication, radio or television announcements, computer time and newspaper advertising; b. Stationery, envelopes, production of announcements and postage or facsimiles; c. Remuneration paid to regular employees for necessary overtime or authorized travel expense; d. Temporary hiring by you or by agents designated by you of persons, other than your regular employees, to perform necessary tasks; e. Rental of necessary additional warehouse or storage space; f. Packaging of or transportation or shipping of defective products to the location you designate; and Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 Page 8 of 9 CG 70 49 09 05 16A 54 g. Disposal of your products" that cannot be reused. Disposal expenses do not include: (1) Expenses that exceed the original cost of the materials incurred to manufacture or process such product; and (2) Expenses that exceed the cost of normal trash discarding or disposal, except as are necessary to avoid "bodily injury" or "property damage ". "Specific Perils" means fire; lightning; explosion; windstorm or hail; smoke; aircraft or vehicles; riot or civil commotion; vandalism; leakage from fire extinguishing equipment; weight of snow, ice or sleet; or "water damage ". ". Water damage" means accidental discharge or leakage of water or steam as the direct result of the breaking or cracking of any part of a system or appliance containing water or steam. "Work contract' means a written agreement between you and one or more parties for work to be performed by you or on your behalf. Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Copyright Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2004 CG 7fl 49 09 fly Page 9 of 9 16A 51 EXHIBIT C: RELEASE AND AFFIDAVIT FORM COUNTY OF COLLIER ) STATE OF FLORIDA ) Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared _ who after being duly sworn, deposes and says: (1) In accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of $ paid, ( "Contractor ") releases and waives for itself and it's subcontractors, material -men, successors and assigns, all claims demands, damages, costs and expenses, whether in contract or in tort, against the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, relating in any way to the performance of the Agreement between Contractor and Owner dated , 20 for the period from to excluding all retainage withheld and any pending claims or disputes as expressly specified as follows: (2) Contractor certifies for itself and its subcontractors, material -men, successors and assigns, that all charges for labor, materials, supplies, lands, licenses and other expenses for which Owner might be sued or for which a lien or a demand against any payment bond might be filed, have been fully satisfied and paid. (3) To the maximum extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless Owner from all demands or suits, actions, claims of liens or other charges filed or asserted against the Owner arising out of the performance by Contractor of the Work covered by this Release and Affidavit. (4) This Release and Affidavit is given in connection with Contractor's [monthly /final] Application for Payment No. CONTRACTOR By: ITS: DATE. Witnesses STATE OF COUNTY OF resident The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 120 , as of corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He /she is personally known to me or has produced as identification and did (did not) take an oath. My Commission Expires: (AFFIX OFFICIAL SEAL) (Signature of Notary) NAME: (Legibly Printed) Notary Public, State of Commissioner No.: by a Signal Communications 42 16A EXHIBIT D: FORM OF CONTRACT APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT (County Project Manager) (County Department) Collier County Board of County Commissioners (the OWNER) or Collier County Water -Sewer District (the OWNER) FROM: RE: Original Contract Time: Revised Contract Time: Bid No. Project No. Purchase Order No. Application Date _ (Contractor's Representative) Payment Application No. (Contractor's Name) for Work accomplished through the Date: (Contractor's Address) Retainage @ 10% thru[insert date] $ Retainage @ _% after [insert date] $ _ Percent Work completed to Date: % Percent Contract Time completed to Date % 5 Project Name) Original Contract Price. $ Total Change Orders to Date $ Revised Contract Amount $ Total value of Work Completed and stored to Date $ Less Retainage $ Total Earned Less Retainage $ Less previous payment (s) $ AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION: $ Liquidated Damages to be Accrued $ Remaining Contract Balance $ ATTACH SCHEDULE OF VALUES AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION TO THIS APPLICATION CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION: The undersigned CONTRACTOR certifies that: (1) all previous progress payments received from OWNER on account of Work done under the Contract referred to above have been applied to discharge in full all obligations of CONTRACTOR incurred in connection with Work covered by prior Applications for Payment numbered 1 through inclusive; (2) title to all materials and equipment incorporated in said Work or otherwise listed in or covered by this Application for Payment will pass to OWNER at time of payment free and clear of'all liens, claims, security interests and encumbrances (except such as covered by Bond acceptable to OWNER); (3) all amounts have been paid for work which previous payments were issued and received from the OWNER and that current payment is now due; and (4) CONTRACTOR has only included amounts in this Application for Payment properly due and owing and CONTRACTOR has not included within the above referenced amount any claims for unauthorized or changed Work that has not been properly approved by Owner in writing and in advance of such Work. By CONTRACTOR: (Contractor's Name) (Signature) DATE: (Type Name & Title) (shall be signed by a duly authorized representative of CONTRACTOR) Payment to the CONTRACTOR for the above AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION is recommended: By Design Professional : . (DP's Name) (Signature) DATE: (Type Name & Title) Payment to the CONTRACTOR for the above AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION is approved: By OWNER'S Project Manager: Signal Communications (Signature) DATE: (Type Name and Title) 43 16A 5 31 _i;< W� 0! 1 0 i uj 1 1 N ca 0 1 i ME i mi <I E, ui 1 0 i (D wl WI a), Z! cu Isla W! W Lul L, _j CL I IQ Ei CIS, C, 0 L) 0101W m 1 w 4 �- w �-I-j iw,l-- Q� < 0 c1m O'l i L) 21wo 0 *a!"- L-jR 1 I w cl E S, L 0 W U) < E� ID' 10 (n PLUml uj 2 CL E-: -j < CL C al w F- — Z Lu > LU =31 OI LL 0 ELI 2 < W 01 < w N. rl ml CL z 31 rn co i I LU ca 1 W ICI D < > D LU Er a, co ZZ ul wi Otl -j =)I=)5 1 ! IviO LIP, uj ca < 0- C 16; co 'E L) to p —j F L) p� D� c a) .:s CL C) tn ca co 7i Z, X 1 w1f, W (L I 16A 5 Lli 16A 51 0 �i LU = co to R CO 0 cc a. > CL N < .:2' t 16A 51 Ilp i 16A 5 EXHIBIT E: CHANGE ORDER TO: FROM: Collier County Government Project Name: Construction Agreement Dated: Bid No. : Change Order No.: Date: Change Order Description Original Agreement Amount ............................. ..............................$ Sum of previous Change Orders Amount ......... ..............................$ This Change Order Amount ............................. ..............................$ Revised Agreement Amount ............................ ............................... $ Original Contract Time in calendar days Adjusted number of calendar days due to previous Change Orders This Change Order adjusted time is Revised Contract Time in calendar days Original Notice to Proceed Date Completion date based on original Contract Time Revised completion date Contractor's acceptance of this Change Order shall constitute a modification to the Agreement and will be performed subject to all the same terms and conditions as contained in the Agreement, as if the same were repeated in this acceptance. The adjustments, if any, to the Agreement shall constitute a full and final settlement of any and all claims of the Contractor arising out of, or related to, the change set forth herein, including claims for impact and delay costs. Prepared by: Date: Project Manager Recommended by: Date: Design Professional Accepted by: Date: Contractor Approved by: Date: Department Director Approved by: Date: Division Administrator Approved by: Date: Purchasing Department Authorized by Date: Director (For use by Owner: Fund Number: ) Cost Center: I Object Code: Project Signal Communications 47 16A 5 1 16A 5 EXHIBIT F: CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OWNER'S Project No PROJECT: CONTRACTOR Contract For Contract Date Design Professional's Project No. This Certificate of Substantial Completion applies to all Work under the Contract Documents or to the following specified parts thereof: To •7i .I0:� And To Substantial Completion is the state in the progress of the Work when the Work (or designated portion) is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use. The Work to which this Certificate applies has been inspected by authorized representatives of OWNER, CONTRACTOR AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, and that Work is hereby declared to be substantially complete in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents on: DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A tentative list of items to be completed or corrected is attached hereto. This list may not be all- inclusive, and the failure to include an item in it does not alter the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to complete all the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The items in the tentative list shall be completed or corrected by CONTRACTOR within days of the above date of Substantial Completion. Signal Communications 49 16A 51 The responsibilities between OWNER and CONTRACTOR for security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat. utilities, insurance and warranties shall be as follows: RESPONSIBILITIES: OWNER: CONTRACTOR The following documents are attached to and made a part of this Certificate: This certificate does not constitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract Documents nor is it a release of CONTRACTOR'S obligation to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Executed by Design Professional on 20 Design Professional By: Type Name and Title CONTRACTOR accepts this Certificate of Substantial Completion on 20 CONTRACTOR By: Type Name and Title OWNER accepts this Certificate of Substantial Completion on By: OWNER Type Name and Title 20 Signal Communications 50 EXHIBIT G: FINAL PAYMENT CHECKLIST Bid No.: Project No.: _ Contractor: The following items have been secured by the for the Project known as Date: 16A 20 and have been reviewed and found to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Original Contract Amount: Final Contract Amount: Commencement Date: Substantial Completion Time as set forth in the Agreement: Calendar Days. Actual Date of Substantial Completion: Final Completion Time as set forth in the Agreement: Calendar Days. Actual Final Completion Date: YES NO rJ 1. All Punch List items completed on 2. Warranties and Guarantees assigned to Owner (attach to this form). 3. Effective date of General one year warranty from Contractor is: 4. 2 copies of Operation and Maintenance manuals for equipment and system submitted (list manuals in attachment to this form). 5. As -Built drawings obtained and dated: 6. Owner personnel trained on system and equipment operation. 7. Certificate of Occupancy No.: issued on (attach to this form). 8. Certificate of Substantial Completion issued on 9. Final Payment Application and Affidavits received from Contractor on: 10. Consent of Surety received on 11. Operating Department personnel notified Project is in operating phase. 12. All Spare Parts or Special Tools provided to Owner: 11 Finished Floor Elevation Certificate provided to Owner: 14. Other: If any of the above is not applicable, indicate by N /A. explanation. Acknowledgments: By Contractor: By Design Professional: By Owner: If NO is checked for any of the above, attach (Company Name) (Signature) (Typed Name & Title) (Firm Name) (Signature) (Typed Name & Title) (Department Name) (Signature) (Name & Title) Signal Communications 51 6A 5 EXHIBIT H: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 1.1 It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete Project (or portion thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any work, materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents as being required to produce the intended result shall be supplied whether or not specifically called for. When words which have a well known technical or trade meaning are used to describe work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning. Reference to standard specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society, organization or association or to the laws or regulations of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Project, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard specification, manual, code, law or regulation in effect at the time the Work is performed, except as may be otherwise specifically stated herein. 1.2 If before or during the performance of the Work Contractor discovers a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents, Contractor immediately shall report same to the Project Manager in writing and before proceeding with the Work affected thereby shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification from the Project Manager; said interpretation or clarification from the Project Manager may require Contractor to consult directly with Design Professional or some other third party, as directed by Project Manager. Contractor shall take field measurements and verify field conditions and shall carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known to Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing any portion of the Work. 1.3 Drawings are intended to show general arrangements, design and extent of Work and are not intended to serve as shop drawings. Specifications are separated into divisions for convenience of reference only and shall not be interpreted as establishing divisions for the Work, trades, subcontracts, or extent of any part of the Work. In the event of a discrepancy between or among the drawings, specifications or other Contract Document provisions, Contractor shall be required to comply with the provision which is the more restrictive or stringent requirement upon the Contractor, as determined by the Project Manager. Unless otherwise specifically mentioned, all anchors, bolts, screws, fittings, fillers, hardware, accessories, trim and other parts required in connection with any portion of the Work to make a complete, serviceable, finished and first quality installation shall be furnished and installed as part of the Work, whether or not called for by the Contract Documents. 2. INVESTIGATION AND UTILITIES. 2.1 Subject to Section 2.3 below, Contractor shall have the sole responsibility of satisfying itself concerning the nature and location of the Work and the general and local conditions, and particularly, but without limitation, with respect to the following: those affecting transportation, access, disposal, handling and storage of materials; availability and quality of labor; water and electric power; availability and condition of roads; work area; living facilities; climatic conditions and seasons; physical conditions at the work -site and the project area as a whole; topography and ground surface Signal Communications 52 16A 5 conditions; nature and quantity of the surface materials to be encountered; subsurface conditions; equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during performance of the Work; and all other costs associated with such performance. The failure of Contractor to acquaint itself with any applicable conditions shall not relieve Contractor from any of its responsibilities to perform under the Contract Documents, nor shall it be considered the basis for any claim for additional time or compensation. 2.2 Contractor shall locate all existing roadways, railways, drainage facilities and utility services above, upon, or under the Project site, said roadways, railways, drainage facilities and utilities being referred to in this Sub - Section 2.2 as the "Utilities ". Contractor shall contact the owners of all Utilities to determine the necessity for relocating or temporarily interrupting any Utilities during the construction of the Project. Contractor shall schedule and coordinate its Work around any such relocation or temporary service interruption. Contractor shall be responsible for properly shoring, supporting and protecting all Utilities at all times during the course of the Work. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating all other utility work so as to not interfere with the prosecution of the Work (except those utilities to be coordinated by the Owner as may be expressly described elsewhere in the Contract Documents). 2.3 Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, if conditions are encountered at the Project site which are (i) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or (ii) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character provided for in the Contract Documents, and which reasonably should not have been discovered by Contractor as part of its scope of site investigative services required pursuant to the terms of the Contract Documents, then Contractor shall provide Owner with prompt written notice thereof before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than three (3) calendar days after first observance of such conditions. Owner and Design Professional shall promptly investigate such conditions and, if they differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the Work, Owner will acknowledge and agree to an equitable adjustment to Contractor's compensation or time for performance, or both, for such Work. If Owner determines that the conditions at the site are not materially different from those indicated in the Contract Documents or not of an unusual nature or should have been discovered by Contractor as part of its investigative services, and that no change in the terms of the Agreement is justified, Owner shall so notify Contractor in writing, stating its reasons. Claims by Contractor in opposition to such determination by Owner must be made within seven (7) calendar days after Contractor's receipt of Owner's written determination notice. If Owner and Contractor cannot agree on an adjustment to Contractor's cost or time of performance, the dispute resolution procedure set forth in the Contract Documents shall be complied with by the parties. 3. SCHEDULE. 3.1 The Contractor, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Award, shall prepare and submit to Project Manager, for their review and approval, a progress schedule for the Project (herein "Progress Schedule "). The Progress Schedule shall relate to all Work required by the Contract Documents, and shall utilize the Critical Path Signal Communications 53 16A 51 method of scheduling and shall provide for expeditious and practicable execution of the Work within the Contract Time. The Progress Schedule shall indicate the dates for starting and completing the various stages of the Work. 3.2 The Progress Schedule shall be updated monthly by the Contractor. All monthly updates to the Progress Schedule shall be subject to the Project Manager's review and approval. Contractor shall submit the updates to the Progress Schedule with its monthly Applications for Payment noted below. The Project Manager's review and approval of the submitted Progress Schedule updates shall be a condition precedent to the Owner's obligation to pay Contractor, 3.3 All work under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of all Collier County Noise Ordinances then in effect. Unless otherwise specified, work will generally be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed outside the specified hours without the prior approval of the Project Manager. 4. PROGRESS PAYMENTS. 4.1 Prior to submitting its first monthly Application for Payment, Contractor shall submit to Project Manager, for their review and approval, a schedule of values based upon the Contract Price, listing the major elements of the Work and the dollar value for each element. After its approval by the Project Manager, this schedule of values shall be used as the basis for the Contractor's monthly Applications for Payment. This schedule shall be updated and submitted each month along with a completed copy of the Application for Payment form signed by the Contractor's authorized representative and attached to the Agreement as Exhibit D. 4.2 Prior to submitting its first monthly Application for Payment, Contractor shall provide to the Project Manager the list of its Subcontractors and materialmen submitted with its Bid showing the work and materials involved and the dollar amount of each subcontract and purchase order. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any modifications to the list of Subcontractors submitted with Contractor's Bid and any subsequently identified Subcontractors are subject to Owner's prior written approval. The first Application for Payment shall be submitted no earlier than thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if approved by Owner in its sole discretion, Contractor may submit its invoice for any required Payment and Performance Bonds prior to the first Application of Payment provided that Contractor has furnished Owner certified copies of the receipts evidencing the premium paid by Contractor for the bonds. 4.3 Contractor shall submit all Applications for Payment to the County's Project Manager and /or his designee. 4.4 Unless expressly approved by Owner in advance and in writing, said approval at Owner's sole discretion, Owner is not required to make any payment for materials or equipment that have not been incorporated into the Project. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated into the Project, but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at another location, and such payment and storage have been agreed to by Owner in writing, the Application for Payment also shall be Signal Communications 54 16A 5 1 accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other documentation warranting that the Owner has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens, charges, security interests and encumbrances, together with evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to protect Owner's interest therein, all of which shall be subject to the Owner's satisfaction. Thereafter, with each Application for Payment, Contractor also shall complete and submit to Owner as part of its Application for Payment, the Stored Materials Record attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D. 4.5 Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of its monthly Application for Payment to the Project Manager or his or her designee, as directed by Owner (which designee may include the Design Professional). After the date of each Application for Payment is stamped as received and within the timeframes set forth in Section 218.735 F.S., the Project Manager, or Design Professional, shall either: (1) Indicate its approval of the requested payment; (2) indicate its approval of only a portion of the requested payment, stating in writing its reasons therefore; or (3) return the Application for Payment to the Contractor indicating, in writing, the reason for refusing to approve payment. Payments of proper invoices in the amounts approved shall be processed and paid in accordance with Section 218.735, F.S. and the administrative procedures established by the County's Purchasing Department and the Clerk of Court's Finance Department respectively. In the event of a total denial by Owner and return of the Application for Payment by the Project Manager, the Contractor may make the necessary corrections and re- submit the Application for Payment. The Owner shall, within ten (10) business days after the Application for Payment is stamped and received and after Project Manager approval of an Application for Payment, pay the Contractor the amounts so approved. 4.6 Owner shall retain ten percent (10 %) of the gross amount of each monthly payment request or ten percent (10 %) of the portion thereof approved by the Project Manager for payment, whichever is less. Such sum shall be accumulated and not released to Contractor until final payment is due unless otherwise agreed to by the Owner in accordance with Florida Statute 255.078. The Project Manager shall have the discretion to establish, in writing, a schedule to periodically reduce the percentage of cumulative retainage held throughout the course of the Project schedule. Owner shall reduce the amount of the retainage withheld on each payment request subsequent to fifty percent (50 %) completion subject to the guidelines set forth in Florida Statute 255.078 and as set forth in the Owner's Purchasing Policy. 4.7 Monthly payments to Contractor shall in no way imply approval or acceptance of Contractor's Work. 4.8 Each Application for Payment, subsequent to the first pay application, shall be accompanied by a Release and Affidavit, in the form attached as Exhibit C, acknowledging Contractor's receipt of payment in full for all materials, labor, equipment and other bills that are then due and payable by Owner with respect to the current Application for Payment. Further, to the extent directed by Owner and in Owner's sole discretion, Contractor shall also submit a Release and Affidavit from each Subcontractor, sub - subcontractor, or supplier in the form attached as Exhibit C acknowledging that each Subcontractor, sub - subcontractor or supplier has been paid in Signal Communications 55 16A 5 full through the previous month's Application for Payment. The Owner shall not be required to make payment until and unless these affidavits are furnished by Contractor. 4.9 Contractor agrees and understands that funding limitations exist and that the expenditure of funds must be spread over the duration of the Project at regular intervals based on the Contract Amount and Progress Schedule. Accordingly, prior to submitting its first monthly Application for Payment, Contractor shall prepare and submit for Project Manager's review and approval, a detailed Project Funding Schedule, which shall be updated as necessary and approved by Owner to reflect approved adjustments to the Contract Amount and Contract Time. No voluntary acceleration or early completion of the Work shall modify the time of payments to Contractor as set forth in the approved Project Funding Schedule. 4.10 Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, Contractor acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a dispute concerning payments for Work performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall continue to perform the Work required of it under this Agreement pending resolution of the dispute provided that Owner continues to pay Contractor all amounts that Owner does not dispute are due and payable. 4.11 Payments will be made for services furnished, delivered, and accepted, upon receipt and approval of invoices submitted on the date of services or within six (6) months after completion of 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. 4.12 The County may, at its discretion, use VISA/MASTER card credit network as a payment vehicle for goods and /or services purchased as a part of this contract. The County may not accept any additional surcharges (credit card transaction fees) as a result of using the County's credit card for transactions relating to this solicitation. 5. PAYMENTS WITHHELD. 5.1 The Project Manager may decline to approve any Application for Payment, or portions thereof, because of subsequently discovered evidence or subsequent inspections that reveal non - compliance with the Contract Documents, The Project Manager may nullify the whole or any part of any approval for payment previously issued and Owner may withhold any payments otherwise due Contractor under this Agreement or any other agreement between Owner and Contractor, to such extent as may be necessary in the Owner's opinion to protect it from loss because of: (a) Defective Work not remedied; (b) third party claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of such claims; (c) failure of Contractor to make payment properly to subcontractors or for labor, materials or equipment; (d) reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the unpaid balance of the Contract Amount; (e) reasonable indication that the Work will not be completed within the Contract Time; (f) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by the Contractor; or (g) any other material breach of the Contract Documents by Contractor. Signal Communications 56 16A 5 5.2 If any conditions described in 5.1. are not remedied or removed, Owner may, after three (3) days written notice, rectify the same at Contractor's expense. Provided, however, in the event of an emergency, Owner shall not be required to provide Contractor any written notice prior to rectifying the situation at Contractor's expense. Owner also may offset against any sums due Contractor the amount of any liquidated or non - liquidated obligations of Contractor to Owner, whether relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any other agreement between Contractor and Owner. 5.3 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. 6. FINAL PAYMENT. 6.1 Owner shall make final payment to Contractor in accordance with Section 218.735, F.S. and the administrative procedures established by the County's Purchasing Department and the Clerk of Court's Finance Department after the Work is finally inspected and accepted by Project Manager as set forth with Section 20.1 herein, provided that Contractor first, and as an explicit condition precedent to the accrual of Contractor's right to final payment, shall have furnished Owner with a properly executed and notarized copy of the Release and Affidavit attached as Exhibit C, as well as, a duly executed copy of the Surety's consent to final payment and such other documentation that may be required by the Contract Documents and the Owner. Prior to release of final payment and final retainage, the Contractor's Representative and the Project Manager shall jointly complete the Final Payment Checklist, a representative copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit G. 6.2 Contractor's acceptance of final payment shall constitute a full waiver of any and all claims by Contractor against Owner arising out of this Agreement or otherwise relating to the Project, except those previously made in writing in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and identified by Contractor as unsettled in its final Application for Payment. Neither the acceptance of the Work nor payment by Owner shall be deemed to be a waiver of Owner's right to enforce any obligations of Contractor hereunder or to the recovery of damages for defective Work not discovered by the Design Professional or Project Manager at the time of final inspection. 7. SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS. 7.1 Contractor shall carefully examine the Contract Documents for all requirements for approval of materials to be submitted such as shop drawings, data, test results, schedules and samples. Contractor shall submit all such materials at its own expense and in such form as required by the Contract Documents in sufficient time to prevent any delay in the delivery of such materials and the installation thereof. 7.2 Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality required. Unless the name is followed by words indicating that no substitution is permitted, Signal Communications 57 16A 5 materials or equipment of other suppliers may be accepted by Owner if sufficient information is submitted by Contractor to allow the Owner to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named. Requests for review of substitute items of material and equipment will not be accepted by Owner from anyone other than Contractor and all such requests must be submitted by Contractor to Project Manager within thirty (30) calendar days after Notice of Award is received by Contractor, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing by Owner and Contractor. 7.3 If Contractor wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, Contractor shall make application to the Project Manager for acceptance thereof, certifying that the proposed substitute shall adequately perform the functions and achieve the results called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified. The application shall state that the evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice Contractor's achievement of substantial completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with Owner for the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether or not incorporation or use by the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the application and available maintenance, repair and replacement service shall be indicated. The application also shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such substitute, including costs for redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change, all of which shall be considered by the Project Manager in evaluating the proposed substitute. The Project Manager may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense additional data about the proposed substitute. 7.4 If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, Contractor may furnish or utilize a substitute means, method, sequence, technique or procedure of construction acceptable to the Project Manager, if Contractor submits sufficient information to allow the Project Manager to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract Documents. The procedures for submission to and review by the Project Manager shall be the same as those provided herein for substitute materials and equipment. 7.5 The Project Manager shall be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute and, if need be, to consult with the Design Professional. No substitute will be ordered, installed or utilized without the Project Manager's prior written acceptance which shall be evidenced by a Change Order, a Work Directive Change, a Field Order or an approved Shop Drawing. The Owner may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute. The Project Manager will record time required by the Project Manager and the Project Manager's consultants in evaluating substitutions proposed by Contractor and making changes in the Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or not the Owner accepts a proposed substitute, Contractor shall reimburse Owner for the charges of the Design Professional and the Design Professional's consultants for evaluating each proposed substitute. Signal Communications 58 16A 5 8. DAILY REPORTS, AS- BUILTS AND MEETINGS. 8.1 Unless waived in writing by Owner, Contractor shall complete and submit to Project Manager on a weekly basis a daily log of the Contractor's work for the preceding week in a format approved by the Project Manager. The daily log shall document all activities of Contractor at the Project site including, but not limited to, the following: 8.1.1 Weather conditions showing the high and low temperatures during work hours, the amount of precipitation received on the Project site, and any other weather conditions which adversely affect the Work; 8.1.2 Soil conditions which adversely affect the Work; 8.13 The hours of operation by Contractor's and Sub - Contractor's personnel; 8.1.4 The number of Contractor's and Sub - Contractor's personnel present and working at the Project site, by subcontract and trade; 8.1.5 All equipment present at the Project site, description of equipment use and designation of time equipment was used (specifically indicating any down time); 8.1.6 Description of Work being performed at the Project site; 8.17 Any unusual or special occurrences at the Project site; 8.1.8 Materials received at the Project site; 8.1.9 A list of all visitors to the Project 8.1.10 Any problems that might impact either the cost or quality of the Work or the time of performance. The daily log shall not constitute nor take the place of any notice required to be given by Contractor to Owner pursuant to the Contract Documents. 8.2 Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Project site one record copy of the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, all drawings, specifications, addenda, amendments, Change Orders, Work Directive Changes and Field Orders, as well as all written interpretations and clarifications issued by the Design Professional, in good order and annotated to show all changes made during construction. The annotated drawings shall be continuously updated by the Contractor throughout the prosecution of the Work to accurately reflect all field changes that are made to adapt the Work to field conditions, changes resulting from Change Orders, Work Directive Changes and Field Orders, and all concealed and buried installations of piping, conduit and utility services. All buried and concealed items, both inside and outside the Project site, shall be accurately located on the annotated drawings as to depth and in relationship to not less than two (2) permanent features (e.g. interior or exterior wall faces). The annotated drawings shall be clean and all changes, corrections and dimensions shall be given in a neat and legible manner in a contrasting color. The "As- Built" record documents, together with all approved samples and a counterpart of all approved shop drawings shall be available to the Project Manager or Design Professional for reference. Upon completion of the Work and as a condition precedent to Contractor's entitlement to final payment, these "As- Built" record documents, samples and shop drawings shall be delivered to Project Manager by Contractor for Owner. 8.3 Contractor shall keep all records and supporting documentation which concern or relate to the Work hereunder for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of termination of this Agreement or the date the Project is completed or such longer period Signal Communications 59 • �Y- �r as may be required by law, whichever is later. Owner, or any duly authorized agents or representatives of Owner, shall have the right to audit, inspect and copy all such records and documentation as often as they deem necessary during the period of this Agreement and during the document retention period noted above; provided, however, such activity shall be conducted only during normal business hours. 9. CONTRACT TIME AND TIME EXTENSIONS. 9.1 Contractor shall diligently pursue the completion of the Work and coordinate the Work being done on the Project by its subcontractors and material -men, as well as coordinating its Work with all work of others at the Project Site, so that its Work or the work of others shall not be delayed or impaired by any act or omission by Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures, as well as coordination of all portions of the Work under the Contract Documents, and the coordination of Owner's suppliers and contractors as set forth in Paragraph 12.2. herein. 9.2 Should Contractor be obstructed or delayed in the prosecution of or completion of the Work as a result of unforeseeable causes beyond the control of Contractor, and not due to its fault or neglect, including but not restricted to acts of Nature or of the public enemy, acts of government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine regulation, strikes or lockouts, Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing within forty -eight (48) hours after the commencement of such delay, stating the cause or causes thereof, or be deemed to have waived any right which Contractor may have had to request a time extension. 9.3 No interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the commencement or progress of the Work from any cause whatever, including those for which Owner may be responsible, in whole or in part, shall relieve Contractor of its duty to perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from Owner. Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that it shall receive no damages for delay. Contractor's sole remedy, if any, against Owner will be the right to seek an extension to the Contract Time; provided, however, the granting of any such time extension shall not be a condition precedent to the aforementioned "No Damage For Delay" provision. This paragraph shall expressly apply to claims for early completion, as well as to claims based on late completion. 9.4 In no event shall any approval by Owner authorizing Contractor to continue performing Work under this Agreement or any payment issued by Owner to Contractor be deemed a waiver of any right or claim Owner may have against Contractor for delay damages hereunder. 10. CHANGES IN THE WORK. 10.1 Owner shall have the right at any time during the progress of the Work to increase or decrease the Work. Promptly after being notified of a change, Contractor shall submit an itemized estimate of any cost or time increases or savings it foresees as a result of the change. Except in an emergency endangering life or property, or as expressly set forth herein, no addition or changes to the Work shall be made except upon written order of Owner, and Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor for any Signal Communications 60 16A 51 increased compensation without such written order. No officer, employee or agent of Owner is authorized to direct any extra or changed work orally. Any alleged changes must be approved by Owner in writing prior to starting such items. Owner will not be responsible for the costs of any changes commenced without Owner's express prior written approval. Failure to obtain such prior written approval for any changes will be deemed: (i) a waiver of any claim by Contractor for such items and (ii) an admission by Contractor that such items are in fact not a change but rather are part of the Work required of Contractor hereunder. 10.2 A Change Order, in the form attached as Exhibit E to this Agreement, shall be issued and executed promptly after an agreement is reached between Contractor and Owner concerning the requested changes. Contractor shall promptly perform changes authorized by duly executed Change Orders. The Contract Amount and Contract Time shall be adjusted in the Change Order in the manner as Owner and Contractor shall mutually agree. 10.3 If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on a Change Order for the requested change, Contractor shall, nevertheless, promptly perform the change as directed by Owner in a written Work Directive Change. In that event, the Contract Amount and Contract Time shall be adjusted as directed by Owner. If Contractor disagrees with the Owner's adjustment determination, Contractor must make a claim pursuant to Section 11 of these General Conditions or else be deemed to have waived any claim on this matter it might otherwise have had. 10.4 In the event a requested change results in an increase to the Contract Amount, the amount of the increase shall be limited to the Contractor's reasonable direct labor and material costs and reasonable actual equipment costs as a result of the change (including allowance for labor burden costs) plus a maximum ten percent (10 %) markup for all overhead and profit. In the event such change Work is performed by a Subcontractor, a maximum ten percent (10 %) markup for all overhead and profit for all Subcontractors' and sub - subcontractors' direct labor and material costs and actual equipment costs shall be permitted, with a maximum five percent (5 %) markup thereon by the Contractor for all of its overhead and profit, for a total maximum markup of fifteen percent (15 %). All compensation due Contractor and any Subcontractor or sub - subcontractor for field and home office overhead is included in the markups noted above. Contractor's and Sub - Contractor's bond costs associated with any change order shall be included in the overhead and profit expenses and shall not be paid as a separate line item. No markup shall be placed on sales tax, shipping or subcontractor markup. 10.5 Owner shall have the right to conduct an audit of Contractor's books and records to verify the accuracy of the Contractor's claim with respect to Contractor's costs associated with any Change Order or Work Directive Change. 10.6 The Project Manager shall have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to the Contract Amount or an extension to the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. Such changes may be effected by Field Order or by other written order. Such changes shall be binding on the Contractor. Signal Communications 61 16A 5 10.7 Any modifications to this Contract shall be in compliance with the County Purchasing Policy and Administrative Procedures in effect at the time such modifications are authorized. 11. CLAIMS AND DISPUTES. 11.1 Claim is a demand or assertion by one of the parties seeking an adjustment or interpretation of the terms of the Contract Documents, payment of money, extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract Documents. The term "Claim" also includes other disputes and matters in question between Owner and Contractor arising out of or relating to the Contract Documents. The responsibility to substantiate a Claim shall rest with the party making the Claim. 11.2 Claims by the Contractor shall be made in writing to the Project Manager within forty -eight (48) hours from when the Contractor knew or should have known of the event giving rise to such Claim or else the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived the Claim. Written supporting data shall be submitted to the Project Manager within fifteen (15) calendar days after the occurrence of the event, unless the Owner grants additional time in writing, or else the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived the Claim. All Claims shall be priced in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 10.4. 11.3 The Contractor shall proceed diligently with its performance as directed by the Owner, regardless of any pending Claim, action, suit or administrative proceeding, unless otherwise agreed to by the Owner in writing. Owner shall continue to make payments in accordance with the Contract Documents during the pendency of any Claim. 12. OTHER WORK. 12.1 Owner may perform other work related to the Project at the site by Owner's own forces, have other work performed by utility owners or let other direct contracts. If the fact that such other work is to be performed is not noted in the Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be given to Contractor prior to starting any such other work. If Contractor believes that such performance will involve additional expense to Contractor or require additional time, Contractor shall send written notice of that fact to Owner and Design Professional within forty -eight (48) hours of being notified of the other work. If the Contractor fails Ao send the above required forty -eight (48) hour notice, the Contractor will be deemed to have waived any rights it otherwise may have had to seek an extension to the Contract Time or adjustment to the Contract Amount. 12.2 Contractor shall afford each utility owner and other contractor who is a party to such a direct contract (or Owner, if Owner is performing the additional work with Owner's employees) proper and safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of such work and shall properly connect and coordinate its Work with theirs. Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and integrate with such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or alter their work with the written consent of the Project Manager and the others whose work will be affected. The duties and responsibilities of Contractor under Signal Communications 62 16A 5 1 this paragraph are for the benefit of such utility owners and other Contractors to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the benefit of Contractor in said direct contracts between Owner and such utility owners and other contractors. 12.3 If any part of Contractor's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of any other contractor or utility owner (or Owner), Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to Project Manager in writing any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render it unavailable or unsuitable for such proper execution and results. Contractor's failure to report will constitute an acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integration with Contractor's Work. 13. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE. 13.1 To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and its officers and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, damages, penalties, demands, judgments, actions, proceedings, losses or costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, whether resulting from any claimed breach of this Agreement by Contractor or from personal injury, property damage, direct or consequential damages, or economic loss, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of Contractor or anyone employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. 13.2 The duty to defend under this Article 13 is independent and separate from the duty to indemnify, and the duty to defend exists regardless of any ultimate liability of the Contractor, Owner and any indemnified party. The duty to defend arises immediately upon presentation of a claim by any party and written notice of such claim being provided to Contractor. Contractor's obligation to indemnify and defend under this Article 13 will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement until it is determined by final judgment that an action against the Owner or an indemnified party for the matter indemnified hereunder is fully and finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 13.3 Contractor shall obtain and carry, at all times during its performance under the Contract Documents, insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit B to the Agreement. Further, the Contractor shall at all times comply with all of the terms, conditions, requirements and obligations set forth under Exhibit B. 14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. 14.1 Contractor agrees to comply, at its own expense, with all federal, state and local laws, codes, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements applicable to the Project, including but not limited to those dealing with taxation, worker's compensation, equal employment and safety (including, but not limited to, the Trench Safety Act, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes). If Contractor observes that the Contract Documents are at variance therewith, it shall promptly notify Project Manager in writing. To the extent any law, rule, regulation, code, statute, or ordinance requires the inclusion of certain terms in this Agreement in order for this Agreement to be enforceable, such terms shall be deemed included in this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, it is understood and agreed that in the event of a change in Signal Communications 63 16A 50 any applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations subsequent to the date this Agreement was executed that increases the Contractor's time or cost of performance of the Work, Contractor is entitled to a Change Order for such increases, except to the extent Contractor knew or should have known of such changes prior to the date of this Agreement. 14.2 By executing and entering into this agreement, the Contractor is formally acknowledging without exception or stipulation that it is fully responsible for complying with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq. and regulations relating thereto, as either may be amended. Failure by the Contractor to comply with the laws referenced herein shall constitute a breach of this agreement and the County shall have the discretion to unilaterally terminate this agreement immediately. 14.3 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 provide the Collier County Purchasing Department an executed affidavit certifying they shall comply with the E- Verify Program. The affidavit is attached to the solicitation documents. If the Bidder does not comply with providing both the acceptable E- Verify evidence and the executed affidavit the bidder'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 award shall be fully responsible for complying Reform and Control Act of 1986 as located at Signal Communications or stipulation, any firm(s) receiving an with the provisions of the Immigration 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq. and regulations 64 6A 51 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. 15. CLEANUP AND PROTECTIONS. 15.1 Contractor agrees to keep the Project site clean at all times of debris, rubbish and waste materials arising out of the Work. At the completion of the Work, Contractor shall remove all debris, rubbish and waste materials from and about the Project site, as well as all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery and surplus materials, and shall leave the Project site clean and ready for occupancy by Owner. 15.2 Any existing surface or subsurface improvements, including, but not limited to, pavements, curbs, sidewalks, pipes, utilities, footings, structures, trees and shrubbery, not indicated in the Contract Documents to be removed or altered, shall be protected by Contractor from damage during the prosecution of the Work. Subject to the Section 2.3 above, any such improvements so damaged shall be restored by Contractor to the condition equal to that existing at the time of Contractor's commencement of the Work. 16. ASSIGNMENT. 16.1 Contractor shall not assign this Agreement or any part thereof, without the prior consent in writing of Owner. Any attempt to assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement, or any part herein, without the Owner's consent, shall be void. If Contractor does, with approval, assign this Agreement or any part thereof, it shall require that its assignee be bound to it and to assume toward Contractor all of the obligations and responsibilities that Contractor has assumed toward Owner. 17. PERMITS, LICENSES AND TAXES. 17.1 Pursuant to Section 218.80, F.S., Owner will pay for all Collier County permits and fees, including license fees, permit fees, impact fees or inspection fees applicable to the Work through an internal budget transfer(s). Contractor is not responsible for paying for permits issued by Collier County, but Contractor is responsible for acquiring all permits. Owner may require the Contractor to deliver internal budget transfer documents to applicable Collier County agencies when the Contractor is acquiring permits. 17.2 All permits, fees and licenses necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are not issued by Collier County shall be acquired and paid for by the Contractor. 17.3 Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes associated with the Work or portions thereof, which are applicable during the performance of the Work. 18. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT. 18.1 Contractor shall be considered in material default of the Agreement and such default shall be considered cause for Owner to terminate the Agreement, in whole or in Signal Communications 65 16A 5 + part, as further set forth in this Section, if Contractor: (1) fails to begin the Work under the Contract Documents within the time specified herein; or (2) fails to properly and timely perform the Work as directed by the Project Manager or as provided for in the approved Progress Schedule; or (3) performs the Work unsuitably or neglects or refuses to remove materials or to correct or replace such Work as may be rejected as unacceptable or unsuitable; or (4) discontinues the prosecution of the Work; or (5) fails to resume Work which has been suspended within a reasonable time after being notified to do so; or (6) becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt, or commits any act of bankruptcy; or (7) allows any final judgment to stand against it unsatisfied for more than ten (10) days; or (8) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (9) fails to obey any applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations with respect to the Work; or (10) materially breaches any other provision of the Contract Documents. 18.2 Owner shall notify Contractor in writing of Contractor's default(s). If Owner determines that Contractor has not remedied and cured the default(s) within seven (7) calendar days following receipt by Contractor of said written notice or such longer period of time as may be consented to by Owner in writing and in its sole discretion, then Owner, at its option, without releasing or waiving its rights and remedies against the Contractor's sureties and without prejudice to any other right or remedy it may be entitled to hereunder or by law, may terminate Contractor's right to proceed under the Agreement, in whole or in part, and take possession of all or any portion of the Work and any materials, tools, equipment, and appliances of Contractor, take assignments of any of Contractor's subcontracts and purchase orders, and complete all or any portion of Contractor's Work by whatever means, method or agency which Owner, in its sole discretion, may choose. 18.3 If Owner deems any of the foregoing remedies necessary, Contractor agrees that it shall not be entitled to receive any further payments hereunder until after the Project is completed. All moneys expended and all of the costs, losses, damages and extra expenses, including all management, administrative and other overhead and other direct and indirect expenses (including Design Professional and attorneys' fees) or damages incurred by Owner incident to such completion, shall be deducted from the Contract Amount, and if such expenditures exceed the unpaid balance of the Contract Amount, Contractor agrees to pay promptly to Owner on demand the full amount of such excess, including costs of collection, attorneys' fees (including appeals) and interest thereon at the maximum legal rate of interest until paid. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Amount exceeds all such costs, expenditures and damages incurred by the Owner to complete the Work, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. The amount to be paid to the Contractor or Owner, as the case may be, shall be approved by the Project Manager, upon application, and this obligation for payment shall survive termination of the Agreement. 18.4 The liability of Contractor hereunder shall extend to and include the full amount of any and all sums paid, expenses and losses incurred, damages sustained, and obligations assumed by Owner in good faith under the belief that such payments or assumptions were necessary or required, in completing the Work and providing labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and other items therefor or re- letting the Work, and in settlement, discharge or compromise of any claims, demands, suits, and judgments pertaining to or arising out of the Work hereunder. Signal Communications 66 16A 18.5 If, after notice of termination of Contractor's right to proceed pursuant to this Section, it is determined for any reason that Contractor was not in default, or that its default was excusable, or that Owner is not entitled to the remedies against .Contractor provided herein, then the termination will be deemed a termination for convenience and Contractor's remedies against Owner shall be the same as and limited to those afforded Contractor under Section 19 below. 18.6 In the event (i) Owner fails to make any undisputed payment to Contractor within thirty (30) days after such payment is due or Owner otherwise persistently fails to fulfill some material obligation owed by Owner to Contractor under this Agreement, and (ii) Owner has failed to cure such default within fourteen (14) days of receiving written notice of same from Contractor, then Contractor may stop its performance under this Agreement until such default is cured, after giving Owner a second fourteen (14) days written notice of Contractor's intention to stop performance under the Agreement. If the Work is so stopped for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) consecutive days through no act or fault of the Contractor or its Subcontractors or their agents or employees or any other persons performing portions of the Work under contract with the Contractor or any Subcontractor, the Contractor may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Owner of Contractor's intent to terminate this Agreement. If Owner does not cure its default within fourteen (14) days after receipt of Contractor's written notice, Contractor may, upon fourteen (14) additional days' written notice to the Owner, terminate the Agreement and recover from the Owner payment for Work performed through the termination date, but in no event shall Contractor be entitled to payment for Work not performed or any other damages from Owner. 19. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE AND RIGHT OF SUSPENSION. 19.1 Owner shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause upon seven (7) calendar days written notice to Contractor. In the event of such termination for convenience, Contractor's recovery against Owner shall be limited to that portion of the Contract Amount earned through the date of termination, together with any retainage withheld and reasonable termination expenses incurred, but Contractor shall not be entitled to any other or further recovery against Owner, including, but not limited to, damages or any anticipated profit on portions of the Work not performed. 19.2 Owner shall have the right to suspend all or any portions of the Work upon giving Contractor not less than two (2) calendar days' prior written notice of such suspension. If all or any portion of the Work is so suspended, Contractor's sole and exclusive remedy shall be to seek an extension of time to its schedule in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Contract Documents. In no event shall the Contractor be entitled to any additional compensation or damages. Provided, however, if the ordered suspension exceeds six (6) months, the Contractor shall have the right to terminate the Agreement with respect to that portion of the Work which is subject to the ordered suspension. 20. COMPLETION. 20.1 When the entire Work (or any portion thereof designated in writing by Owner) is ready for its intended use, Contractor shall notify Project Manager in writing that the entire Work (or such designated portion) is substantially complete. Within a reasonable Signal Communications 67 16A 51 time thereafter, Owner, Contractor and Design Professional shall make an inspection of the Work (or designated portion thereof) to determine the status of completion. If Owner, after conferring with the Design Professional, does not consider the Work (or designated portion) substantially complete, Project Manager shall notify Contractor in writing giving the reasons therefore. If Owner, after conferring with the Design Professional, considers the Work (or designated portion) substantially complete, Project Manager shall prepare and deliver to Contractor a Certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion for the entire Work (or designated portion thereof) and include a tentative punch -list of items to be completed or corrected by Contractor before final payment. Owner shall have the right to exclude Contractor from the Work and Project site (or designated portion thereof) after the date of Substantial Completion, but Owner shall allow Contractor reasonable access to complete or correct items on the tentative punch -list. 20.2 Upon receipt of written certification by Contractor that the Work is completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and is ready for final inspection and acceptance, Project Manager and Design Professional will make such inspection and, if they find the Work acceptable and fully performed under the Contract Documents shall promptly issue a final Certificate for Payment, recommending that, on the basis of their observations and inspections, and the Contractor's certification that the Work has been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, that the entire balance found to be due Contractor is due and payable. Neither the final payment nor the retainage shall become due and payable until Contractor submits: (1) Receipt of Contractor's Final Application for Payment. (2) The Release and Affidavit in the form attached as Exhibit C. (3) Consent of surety to final payment. (4) Receipt of the final payment check list. (5) If required by Owner, other data establishing payment or satisfaction of all obligations, such as receipts, releases and waivers of liens, arising out of the Contract Documents, to the extent and in such form as may be designated by Owner. Owner reserves the right to inspect the Work and make an independent determination as to the Work's acceptability, even though the Design Professional may have issued its recommendations. Unless and until the Owner is completely satisfied, neither the final payment nor the retainage shall become due and payable. 21. WARRANTY. 21.1 Contractor shall obtain and assign to Owner all express warranties given to Contractor or any subcontractors by any subcontractor or materialmen supplying materials, equipment or fixtures to be incorporated into the Project. Contractor warrants to Owner that any materials and equipment furnished under the Contract Documents shall be new unless otherwise specified, and that all Work shall be of good quality, free from all defects and in conformance with the Contract Documents. Contractor further warrants to Owner that all materials and equipment furnished under the Contract Documents shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturers, Signal Communications 68 16A 51 fabricators, suppliers or processors except as otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents. 22. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS. 22.1 Owner, Design Professional, their respective representatives, agents and employees, and governmental agencies with jurisdiction over the Project shall have access at all times to the Work, whether the Work is being performed on or off of the Project site, for their observation, inspection and testing. Contractor shall provide proper, safe conditions for such access. Contractor shall provide Project Manager with timely notice of readiness of the Work for all required inspections, tests or approvals. 22.2 If the Contract Documents or any codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of any public authority having jurisdiction over the Project requires any portion of the Work to be specifically inspected, tested or approved, Contractor shall assume full responsibility therefore, pay all costs in connection therewith and furnish Project Manager the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval. All inspections, tests or approvals shall be performed in a manner and by organizations acceptable to the Project Manager. 22.3 Contractor is responsible, without reimbursement from Owner, for re- inspection fees and costs; to the extent such re- inspections are due to the fault or neglect of Contractor. 22.4 If any Work that is to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written concurrence from the Project Manager, such work must, if requested by Project Manager, be uncovered for observation. Such uncovering shall be at Contractor's expense unless Contractor has given Project Manager timely notice of Contractor's intention to cover the same and Project Manager has not acted with reasonable promptness to respond to such notice. If any Work is covered contrary to written directions from Project Manager, such Work must, if requested by Project Manager, be uncovered for Project Manager's observation and be replaced at Contractor's sole expense. 22.5 The Owner shall charge to Contractor and may deduct from any payments due Contractor all engineering and inspection expenses incurred by Owner in connection with any overtime work. Such overtime work consisting of any work during the construction period beyond the regular eight (8) hour day and for any work performed on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. 22.6 Neither observations nor other actions by the Project Manager or Design Professional nor inspections, tests or approvals by others shall relieve Contractor from Contractor's obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 23. DEFECTIVE WORK. 231 Work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents or any warranties made or assigned by Contractor to Owner shall be deemed defective Work. If required by Project Manager, Contractor shall as directed, either correct all defective Signal Communications 69 Work, whether or not fabricated, installed or completed, or if the defective Work has been rejected by Project Manager, remove it from the site and replace it with non - defective Work. Contractor shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs of such correction or removal (including, but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals) made necessary thereby, and shall hold Owner harmless for same. 23.2 If the Project Manager considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by Design Professional or inspected or tested by others and such Work is not otherwise required to be inspected or tested, Contractor, at Project Manager's request, shall uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or tests as Project Manager may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, material and equipment. If it is found that such Work is defective, Contractor shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction (including, but not limited to, fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals), and Owner shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Amount. If, however, such Work is not found to be defective, Contractor shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Amount and/or an extension to the Contract Time, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction. 23.3 If any portion of the Work is defective, or if Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers, suitable materials or equipment or fails to finish or perform the Work in such a way that the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents, Project Manager may order Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated. The right of Project Manager to stop the Work shall be exercised, if at all, solely for Owner's benefit and nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Project Manager to exercise this right for the benefit of Design Engineer, Contractor, or any other person. 23.4 Should the Owner determine, at its sole opinion, it is in the Owner's best interest to accept defective Work, the Owner may do so. Contractor shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to the Owner's evaluation of and determination to accept defective Work. If such determination is rendered prior to final payment, a Change Order shall be executed evidencing such acceptance of such defective Work, incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents and reflecting an appropriate decrease in the Contract Amount. If the Owner accepts such defective Work after final payment, Contractor shall promptly pay Owner an appropriate amount to adequately compensate Owner for its acceptance of the defective Work. 23.5 If Contractor fails, within a reasonable time after the written notice from Project Manager, to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected defective Work as required by Project Manager or Owner, or if Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if Contractor fails to comply with any of the provisions of the Contract Documents, Owner may, after seven (7) days written notice to Contractor, correct and remedy any such deficiency. Provided, however, Owner shall not be required to give notice to Contractor in the event of an emergency. To the extent necessary to complete corrective and remedial action, Owner may exclude Contractor Signal Communications 70 16A 51 from any or all of the Project site, take possession of all or any part of the Work, and suspend Contractor's services related thereto, take possession of Contractor's tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the Project site and incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the Project site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow Owner, Design Professional and their respective representatives, agents, and employees such access to the Project site as may be necessary to enable Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph. All direct, indirect and consequential costs of Owner in exercising such rights and remedies shall be charged against Contractor, and a Change Order shall be issued, incorporating the necessary revisions to the Contract Documents, including an appropriate decrease to the Contract Amount. Such direct, indirect and consequential costs shall include, but not be limited to, fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals, all court costs and all costs of repair and replacement of work of others destroyed. or damaged by correction, removal or replacement of Contractor's defective Work. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time because of any delay in performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by Owner of Owner's rights and remedies hereunder. 24. SUPERVISION AND SUPERINTENDENTS. 24.1 Contractor shall plan, organize, supervise, schedule, monitor, direct and control the Work competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall keep on the Work at all times during its progress a competent resident superintendent, who shall be subject to Owner's approval and not be replaced without prior written notice to Project Manager except under extraordinary circumstances. The superintendent shall be employed by the Contractor and be the Contractor's representative at the Project site and shall have authority to act on behalf of Contractor. All communications given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Owner shall have the right to direct Contractor to remove and replace its Project superintendent, with or without cause. Attached to the Agreement as Exhibit N is a list identifying Contractor's Project Superintendent and all of Contractor's key personnel who are assigned to the Project; such identified personnel shall not be removed without Owner's prior written approval, and if so removed must be immediately replaced with a person acceptable to Owner. 24.2 Contractor shall have a competent superintendent on the project at all times whenever contractor's work crews, or work crews of other parties authorized by the Project Manager are engaged in any activity whatsoever associated with the Project. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the above condition, the Project Manager shall, at his discretion, deduct from the Contractor's monthly pay estimate, sufficient moneys to account for the Owner's loss of adequate project supervision, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages, separate from the liquidated damages described in Section 5.13, for services not rendered. 25. PROTECTION OF WORK. 25.1 Contractor shall fully protect the Work from loss or damage and shall bear the cost of any such loss or damage until final payment has been made. If Contractor or Signal Communications 71 any one for whom Contractor is legally liable for is responsible for any loss or damage to the Work, or other work or materials of Owner or Owner's separate contractors, Contractor shall be charged with the same, and any moneys necessary to replace such loss or damage shall be deducted from any amounts due Contractor. 25.2 Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject any part of the Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that will endanger it. 25.3 Contractor shall not disturb any benchmark established by the Owner or Design Professional with respect to the Project. If Contractor, or its subcontractors, agents or anyone for whom Contractor is legally liable, disturbs the Owner or Design Professional's benchmarks, Contractor shall immediately notify Project Manager and Design Professional. The Owner or Design Professional shall re- establish the benchmarks and Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by Owner associated therewith. 26. EMERGENCIES. 26.1 in the event of an emergency affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the Project site or adjacent thereto, Contractor, without special instruction or authorization from Owner or Design Professional is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. Contractor shall give Project Manager written notice within forty -eight (48) hours after Contractor knew or should have known of the occurrence of the emergency, if Contractor believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If the Project Manager determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken in response to an emergency, a Change Order shall be issued to document the consequences of the changes or variations. If Contractor fails to provide the forty -eight (48) hour written notice noted above, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived any right it otherwise may have had to seek an adjustment to the Contract Amount or an extension to the Contract Time. 27. USE OF PREMISES. 27.1 Contractor shall maintain all construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and the operations of workers to the Project site and land and areas identified in and permitted by the Contract Documents and other lands and areas permitted by law, rights of way, permits and easements, and shall not unreasonably encumber the Project site with construction equipment or other material or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereof, or any land or areas contiguous thereto, resulting from the performance of the Work. 28. SAFETY. 28.1 Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: Signal Communications 72 6A 5� 28.1.1 All employees on or about the project site and other persons and /or organizations who may be affected thereby; 28.1.2 All the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the Project site; and 28.1.3 Other property on Project site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and any underground structures or improvements not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the Contract Documents. 28.2 Contractor shall comply with all applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. Contractor shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall notify owners of adjacent property and of underground structures and improvements and utility owners when prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation or replacement of their property. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time as the Work is completed and final acceptance of same by Owner has occurred. All new electrical installations shall incorporate NFPA 70E Short Circuit Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash Studies where relevant as determined by the engineer. All electrical installations shall be labeled with appropriate NFPA 70E arch flash boundary and PPE Protective labels. 28.3. Contractor shall designate a responsible representative located on a full time basis at the Project site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be Contractor's superintendent unless otherwise designated in writing by Contractor to Owner. 28.4 Alcohol, drugs and all illegal substances are strictly prohibited on any Owner property. All employees of Contractor, as well as those of all subcontractors and those of any other person or entity for whom Contractor is legally liable (collectively referred to herein as "Employees "), shall not possess or be under the influence of any such substances while on any Owner property. Further, Employees shall not bring on to any Owner property any gun, rifle or other firearm, or explosives of any kind. 28.5 Contractor acknowledges that the Work may be progressing on a Project site which is located upon or adjacent to an existing Owner facility. In such event, Contractor shall comply with the following: 28.5.1 All Owner facilities are smoke free. Smoking is strictly prohibited. 28.5.2 All Employees shall be provided an identification badge by Contractor. Such identification badge must be prominently displayed on the outside of the Employees' clothing at all times. All Employees working at the Project site must log in and out with the Contractor each day; Signal Communications 73 16A 51 28.5.3 Contractor shall strictly limit its operations to the designated work areas and shall not permit any Employees to enter any other portions of Owner's property without Owner's expressed prior written consent; 28.5.4 All Employees are prohibited from distributing any papers or other materials upon Owner's property, and are strictly prohibited from using any of Owner's telephones or other office equipment; 28.5.5 All Employees shall at all times comply with the OSHA regulations with respect to dress and conduct at the Project site. Further, all Employees shall comply with the dress, conduct and facility regulations issued by Owner's officials onsite, as said regulations may be changed from time to time; 28.5.6 All Employees shall enter and leave Owner's facilities only through the ingress and egress points identified in the site utilization plan approved by Owner or as otherwise designated, from time to time, by Owner in writing; 28.5.7 When requested, Contractor shall cooperate with any ongoing Owner investigation involving personal injury, economic loss or damage to Owner's facilities or personal property therein; 28.5.8 The Employees may not solicit, distribute or sell products while on Owner's property. Friends, family members or other visitors of the Employees are not permitted on Owner's property; and 28.5.9 At all times, Contractor shall adhere to Owner's safety and security regulations, and shall comply with all security requirements at Owner's facilities, as said regulations and requirements may be modified or changed by Owner from time to time. 29. PROJECT MEETINGS. Prior to the commencement of Work, the Contractor shall attend a pre- construction conference with the Project Manager, Design Professional and others as appropriate to discuss the Progress Schedule, procedures for handling shop drawings and other submittals, and for processing Applications for Payment, and to establish a working understanding among the parties as to the Work. During the prosecution of the Work, the Contractor shall attend any and all meetings convened by the Project Manager with respect to the Project, when directed to do so by Project Manager or Design Professional. The Contractor shall have its subcontractors and suppliers attend all such meetings (including the pre- construction conference) as may be directed by the Project Manager. 30. VENDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Owner has implemented a Vendor Performance Evaluation System for all contracts awarded in excess of $25,000. To this end, vendors will be evaluated on their performance upon completion /termination of this Agreement. Signal Communications 74 16 31. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC POLICY For all projects that are conducted within a Collier County Right -of -Way, the Contractor shall provide and erect Traffic Control Devices as prescribed in the current edition of the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), where applicable on local roadways and as prescribed in the Florida Department of Transportations Design Standards (DS), where applicable on state roadways. These projects shall also comply with Collier County's Maintenance of Traffic Policy, #5807, incorporated herein by reference. Copies are available through Risk Management and on -line at colliergov.netlpurchasing. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining copies of all required manuals, MUTCD, FDOT Roadway & Traffic Design Standards Indexes, or other related documents, so to become familiar with their requirements. Strict adherence to the requirements of the Maintenance of Traffic ( "MOT ") policy will be enforced under this Contract. All costs associated with the Maintenance of Traffic shall be included on the line item on the bid page. If MOT is required, MOT is to be provided within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Award. 32. SALES TAX SAVINGS AND DIRECT PURCHASE 32.1 Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes associated with the Work or portions thereof, which are applicable during the performance of the Work. No markup shall be applied to sales tax. Additionally, as directed by Owner and at no additional cost to Owner, Contractor shall comply with and fully implement the sales tax savings program with respect to the Work, as set forth in section 32.2 below: 32.2 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, because Owner is exempt from sales tax and may wish to generate sales tax savings for the Project, Owner reserves the right to make direct purchases of various construction materials and equipment included in the Work ( "Direct Purchase "). Contractor shall prepare purchase orders to vendors selected by Contractor, for execution by Owner, on forms provided by Owner. Contractor shall allow two weeks for execution of all such purchase orders by Owner. Contractor represents and warrants that it will use its best efforts to cooperate with Owner in implementing this sales tax savings program in order to maximize cost savings for the Project. Adjustments to the Contract Amount will be made by appropriate Change Orders for the amounts of each Owner Direct Purchase, plus the saved sales taxes. A Change Order shall be processed promptly after each Direct Purchase, or group of similar or related Direct Purchases, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between Owner and Contractor. With respect to all Direct Purchases by Owner, Contractor shall remain responsible for coordinating, ordering, inspecting, accepting delivery, storing, handling, installing, warranting and quality control for all Direct Purchases. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that all Direct Purchases shall be included within and covered by Contractor's warranty to Owner to the same extent as all other warranties provided by Contractor pursuant to the terms of the Contract Documents. In the event Owner makes a demand against Contractor with respect to any Direct Purchase and Contractor wishes to make claim against the manufacturer or supplier of such Direct Purchase, upon request from Contractor Owner shall assign to Contractor Signal Communications 75 16A 5-9 any and all warranties and Contract rights Owner may have from any manufacturer or supplier of any such Direct Purchase by Owner. 32.3 Bidder represents and warrants that it is aware of its statutory responsibilities for sale tax under Chapter 212, Florida Statutes, and for its responsibilities for Federal excise taxes. 33. SUBCONTRACTS 33.1 Contractor shall review the design and shall determine how it desires to divide the sequence of construction activities. Contractor will determine the breakdown and composition of bid packages for award of subcontracts, based on the current Project Milestone Schedule, and shall supply a copy of that breakdown and composition to Owner and Design Professional for their review and approval prior to submitting its first Application for Payment. Contractor shall take into consideration such factors as natural and practical lines of severability, sequencing effectiveness, access and availability constraints, total time for completion, construction market conditions, availability of labor and materials, community relations and any other factors pertinent to saving time and costs. 33.2 A Subcontractor is any person or entity who is performing, furnishing, supplying or providing any portion of the Work pursuant to a contract with Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over the Subcontractors. Contractor shall negotiate all Change Orders, Work Directive Changes, Field Orders and Requests for Proposal, with all affected Subcontractors and shall review the costs of those proposals and advise Owner and Design Professional of their validity and reasonableness, acting in Owner's best interest, prior to requesting approval of any Change Order from Owner. All Subcontractors performing any portion of the Work on this Project must be "qualified" as defined in Collier County Ordinance 87 -25, meaning a person or entity that has the capability in all respects to perform fully the Agreement requirements with respect to its portion of the Work and has the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. 33.3 In addition to those Subcontractors identified in Contractor's bid that were approved by Owner, Contractor also shall identify any other Subcontractors, including their addresses, licensing information and phone numbers, it intends to utilize for the Project prior to entering into any subcontract or purchase order and prior to the Subcontractor commencing any work on the Project. The list identifying each Subcontractor cannot be modified, changed, or amended without prior written approval from Owner. Any and all Subcontractor work to be self - performed by Contractor must be approved in writing by Owner in its sole discretion prior to commencement of such work. Contractor shall continuously update that Subcontractor list, so that it remains current and accurate throughout the entire performance of the Work. 33.4 Contractor shall not enter into a subcontract or purchase order with any Subcontractor, if Owner reasonably objects to that Subcontractor. Contractor shall not be required to contract with anyone it reasonably objects to. Contractor shall keep on file a copy of the license for every Subcontractor and sub - subcontractor performing any portion of the Work, as well as maintain a log of all such licenses. All subcontracts and purchase orders between Contractor and its Subcontractors shall be in writing and are Signal Communications 76 16 subject to Owner's approval. Further, unless expressly waived in writing by Owner, all subcontracts and purchase orders shall (1) require each Subcontractor to be bound to Contractor to the same extent Contractor is bound to Owner by the terms of the Contract Documents, as those terms may apply to the portion of the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor, (2) provide for the assignment of the subcontract or purchase order from Contractor to Owner at the election of Owner upon termination of Contractor, (3) provide that Owner will be an additional indemnified party of the subcontract or purchase order, (4) provide that Owner, Collier County Government, will be an additional insured on all liability insurance policies required to be provided by the Subcontractor except workman's compensation and business automobile policies, (5) assign all warranties directly to Owner, and (6) identify Owner as an intended third -party beneficiary of the subcontract or purchase order. Contractor shall make available to each proposed Subcontractor, prior to the execution of the subcontract, copies of the Contract Documents to which the Subcontractor will be bound. Each Subcontractor shall similarly make copies of such documents available to its sub - subcontractors. 33.5 Each Subcontractor performing work at the Project Site must agree to provide field (on -site) supervision through a named superintendent for each trade (e.g., general concrete forming and placement, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and roofing) included in its subcontract or purchase order. In addition, the Subcontractor shall assign and name a qualified employee for scheduling direction for its portion of the Work. The supervisory employees of the Subcontractor (including field superintendent, foreman and schedulers at all levels) must have been employed in a supervisory (leadership) capacity of substantially equivalent level on a similar project for at least two years within the last five years. The Subcontractor shall include a resume of experience for each employee identified by it to supervise and schedule its work. 33.6 Unless otherwise expressly waived by Owner in writing, all subcontracts and purchase orders shall provide: 33.6.1 That the Subcontractor's exclusive remedy for delays in the performance of the subcontract or purchase order caused by events beyond its control, including delays claimed to be caused by Owner or Design Professional or attributable to Owner or Design Professional and including claims based on breach of contract or negligence, shall be an extension of its contract time. 33.6.2 In the event of a change in the work, the Subcontractor's claim for adjustments in the contract sum are limited exclusively to its actual costs for such changes plus no more than 10% for overhead and profit. 33.6.3 The subcontract or purchase order, as applicable, shall require the Subcontractor to expressly agree that the foregoing constitute its sole and exclusive remedies for delays and changes in the Work and thus eliminate any other remedies for claim for increase in the contract price, damages, losses or additional compensation. Further, Contractor shall require all Subcontractors to similarly incorporate the terms of this Section 33.6 into their sub - subcontracts and purchase orders. 33.6.4 Each subcontract and purchase order shall require that any claims by Subcontractor for delay or additional cost must be submitted to Contractor within the time and in the manner in which Contractor must submit such claims to Owner, and that Signal Communications 77 5 16 failure to comply with such conditions for giving notice and submitting claims shall result in the waiver of such claims. 34. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 34.1 Contractor shall maintain at the Project site, originals or copies of, on a current basis, all Project files and records, including, but not limited to, the following administrative records: 34.1.1 Subcontracts and Purchase Orders 34.1.2 Subcontractor Licenses 34.1.3 Shop Drawing Submittal /Approval Logs 34.1.4 Equipment Purchase /Delivery Logs 34.1.5 Contract Drawings and Specifications with Addenda 34.1.6 Warranties and Guarantees 34.1.7 Cost Accounting Records 34.1.8 Labor Costs 34.1.9 Material Costs 34.1.10 Equipment Costs 34.1.11 Cost Proposal Request 34.1.12 Payment Request Records 34.1.13 Meeting Minutes 34.1.14 Cost - Estimates 34.1.15 Bulletin Quotations 34.1.16 Lab Test Reports 34.1.17 Insurance Certificates and Bonds 34.1.18 Contract Changes 34.1.19 Permits 34.1.20 Material Purchase Delivery Logs 34.1.21 Technical Standards 34.1.22 Design Handbooks 34.1.23 "As- Built" Marked Prints 34.1.24 Operating & Maintenance Instruction 34.1.25 Daily Progress Reports 34.1.26 Monthly Progress Reports 34.1.27 Correspondence Files 34.1.28 Transmittal Records 34.1.29 Inspection Reports 34.1.30 Punch Lists 34.1.31 PMTS Schedule and Updates 34.1.32 Suspense (Tickler) Files of Outstanding Requirements The Project files and records shall be available at all times to Owner and Design Professional or their designees for reference, review or copying. 34.2 Contractor Presentations At the discretion of the County, the Contractor may be required to provide a brief update on the Project to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, "Board ", up to two Signal Communications 78 16A (2) times per contract term. Presentations shall be made in a properly advertised Public Meeting on a schedule to be determined by the County Manager or his designee. Prior to the scheduled presentation date, the Contractor shall meet with appropriate County staff to discuss the presentation requirements and format. Presentations may include, but not be limited to, the following information: Original contract amount, project schedule, project completion date and any changes to the aforementioned since Notice to Proceed was issued. 35. SECURITY If required, Vendor / Contractor / Proposer shall be responsible for the costs of providing background checks by the Collier County Facilities Management Department 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. 36. VENUE Any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreement against the other party relating to or arising out of this Agreement must be brought in the appropriate federal or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive jurisdiction on all such matters. 37. VALUE ENGINEERING All projects with an estimated cost of $10 million or more shall be reviewed for consideration of a Value Engineering (VE) study conducted during project development. A "project" shall be defined as the collective contracts, which may include but not be limited to: design, construction, and construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) services. Additionally, any project with an estimated construction value of $2 million or more may be reviewed for VE at the discretion of the County. 38. ABOVEGROUND /UNDERGROUND TANKS An underground 62 -761, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) or aboveground 62 -762, F.A.C. regulated tank requires notification to the 'County prior to installation or closure of the tank. The Pollution Control Department (239 -252- 2502), via contract GC -690 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), is the County (local program) for the purposes of these rules. Regulated tanks require notification to the 'county' local program thirty (30) days prior to installation and again forty -eight (48) hours prior to commencement of the installation. Closure activities require a ten (10) day notification and then a forty -eight (48) hour notification prior to commencement. The notification is to allow for scheduling of the inspections pertaining to the installation /closure activities. A series of inspections will be scheduled based upon system design after discussing the project with the Signal Communications 79 51 16A 5th contractor /project manager. Specifics on applicability, exemptions, and requirements for regulated pollutant storage tank systems can be found in 62 -761, F.A.C. and 62 -762, F.A.C. or you may contact the Pollution Control Department with your questions. Please note that equipment must be listed on the FDEP approved equipment list and will be verified at inspection along with installation and testing procedures. The approved equipment list is constantly updated and can be found at the FDEP Storage Tank Regulation website along with rules, forms and other applicable information. 39. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: PROJECT MANAGER, SUPERVISOR, EMPLOYEES. The Contractor shall employ people to work on Owner's projects who are neat, clean, well - groomed and courteous. Subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Contractor shall supply competent employees who are physically capable of performing their employment duties. The Owner may require the Contractor to remove an employee it deems careless, incompetent, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable and whose continued employment on Owner's projects is not in the best interest of the County. 40. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Prior to the initiation of any action or proceeding permitted by this Agreement to resolve disputes between the parties, the parties shall make a good faith effort to resolve any such disputes by negotiation. The negotiation shall be attended by representatives of CONSULTANT with full decision - making authority and by OWNER'S staff person who would make the presentation of any settlement reached during negotiations to OWNER for approval. Failing resolution, and prior to the commencement of depositions in any litigation between the parties arising out of this Agreement, the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through Mediation before an agreed -upon Circuit Court Mediator certified by the State of Florida. The mediation shall be attended by representatives of CONSULTANT with full decision - making authority and by OWNER'S staff person who would make the presentation of any settlement reached at mediation to OWNER'S board for approval. Should either party fail to submit to mediation as required hereunder, the other party may obtain a court order requiring mediation under Section 44.102, Fla. Stat. Any suit or action brought by either party to this Agreement against the other party relating to or arising out of this Agreement must be brought in the appropriate federal or state courts in Collier County, Florida, which courts have sole and exclusive jurisdiction on all such matters. Signal Communications 80 16A 51 EXHIBIT I: SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Refer to information posted at: http: / /bid.colliergov.net/bid/ and titled: Exhibit I — LAP Supplemental Terms and Conditions Signal Communications 81 16A 50 EXHIBIT I Local Agency Program (LAP) Requirements SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Refer to the Form and Reporting Requirements Exhibit to become familiar with all documentation and compliance reporting that must be submitted throughout the project. 1. The following items must be submitted with the bid package. Any missing items will be considered a nonresponsive bid. 09=nl nRFr1 Pr)PUq !drrnrharr► The following terms and conditions supersede any terms and conditions under the General Conditions of this contract and /or policy and guidelines of Collier County Government for the purpose of this engagement only. 2. Bonding and Prequalification (3 -5 7 -13 8 -7 1 and 2-5.1 Florida Department of Transportation Guidelines) Prequalification of Bidders Except as noted below, pre - qualify with the Department to be eligible to bid. The Department publishes regulations covering prequalification of bidders under separate cover. The Department does not require the Contractor to be pre - qualified if bidding contracts of $250,000 or less or if constructing buildings. E,t1'. ait t Page 1 DBEIAA Plan Submit with Bid Package: A sample DBE policy and plan Disadvantaged Business ❑ Copy of DBE /AA Policy with instructions (Form 275 - Enterprise Affirmative Action Plan and Plan 030 -11 B) have been provided. EEO /AA Plan Submit with Bid Package: A sample EEO policy and plan Equal Employment Opportunity ❑ Copy of EEO /AA Policy have been provided. Affirmative Action Plan and Plan The EEO plan is not required to be approved by FDOT. 700 - 011 -13 Notification of EEO Officer Submit with Bid Package Submit To: EEO%rms (a).dot.state. fl. us 700 - 010 -52 Affidavit Vehicle Registration Submit with Bid Package 275 - 030 -10 Bid Opportunity List Submit with Bid Package Exhibit P Declaration of Debarment Submit with Bid Package 700 - 010 -36 Certification of Sublet Work Submit with Bid Package 275 - 030 -12 Anticipated DBE Statement Submit with Bid Package 275 - 030 -13 Certification of Non - segregated Submit with Bid Package Facilities Provide FDOT Prequalification # I Submit with Bid Package The following terms and conditions supersede any terms and conditions under the General Conditions of this contract and /or policy and guidelines of Collier County Government for the purpose of this engagement only. 2. Bonding and Prequalification (3 -5 7 -13 8 -7 1 and 2-5.1 Florida Department of Transportation Guidelines) Prequalification of Bidders Except as noted below, pre - qualify with the Department to be eligible to bid. The Department publishes regulations covering prequalification of bidders under separate cover. The Department does not require the Contractor to be pre - qualified if bidding contracts of $250,000 or less or if constructing buildings. E,t1'. ait t Page 1 16A 51 For contracts exceeding $250,000 amount file an application for qualification on forms furnished by the Department, giving detailed information with respect to financial resources, equipment, past record, personnel, and experience. For qualified applicants, the Department will issue a certificate fixing the types of work and the aggregate amount of work that the Department allows the pre - qualified bidder to have under contract at any one time. However for projects that exceed $250,000 and on the National Highway System or State Highway System, the contractor must be FDOT pre - qualified. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit the following: (a) A bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity. (b) A bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work. (c) Bids on leases of real property to a public entity. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.0 17 F.S, for Category Two. All restrictions apply for a period of 36 months from the date of placement on the convicted vendor list. Guaranty to Accompany Proposals The Department will not consider any proposal unless it is accompanied by a proposal guaranty of the character and amount indicated in the Advertisement, and unless it is made payable to the Florida Department of Transportation. Submit proposals with the understanding that the successful bidder shall furnish a Contract Bond pursuant to the requirements of 3 -5. Contract Bond Required General Requirements of the Bond: Upon award, furnish to the Department, and maintain in effect throughout the life of the Contract, an acceptable surety bond in a sum at least equal to the amount of the Contract. Execute such bond on the form furnished by the Department. Obtain a surety that has a resident agent in the State of Florida, meets all of the requirements of the laws of Florida and the regulations of the Department, and has the Department's approval. Ensure that the surety's resident agent's name, address, and telephone number is clearly stated on the face of the Contract Bond. On contracts of $150,000 or less, the Department may waive the requirement for all or a portion of a surety bond if it determines that the project is of a non - critical nature and nonperformance will not endanger the public health, safety, or property. The Department may require alternate means of security it if waives the requirement for a surety bond. A contractor desiring to bid for the performance of any construction contract located on the National Highway System (NHS) or the State Highway System (SHS) in excess of $250,000 must be certified by the Department of Transportation as qualified in accordance with Section 337.14(1), Florida Statutes and Rule 14 -22, Florida Administrative Code. Any bid for the performance of any construction contract in excess of $250,000 submitted by a contractor not certified by the Department of Transportation as qualified shall be declared "IRREGULAR" and will be REJECTED. Acceptability of Surety Provide a surety bond that remains acceptable to the Department throughout the life of the E .? t i t' Page 2 16A 51 Contract. In the event that the surety executing the bond, although acceptable to the Department at the time of execution of the Contract, subsequently becomes insolvent or bankrupt, or becomes unreliable or otherwise unsatisfactory then the Department any require that the Contractor immediately replace the surety bond with a similar bond drawn on a surety company that is reliable and acceptable to the Department. In such an event, the Department will bear all costs of the premium for the new bond, after deducting any amounts that are returned to the Contractor from his payment of premium on the original bond. Default by Contractor Incase of default on the part of the Contractor, the Department will charge against the bond all expenses for services incidental to ascertaining and collecting losses under the bond, including accounting, engineering, and legal services, together with any and all costs incurred in connection with renegotiation of the Contract. Surety to Furnish Legal Defense The surety company shall indemnify and provide dense for the Department when called upon to do so for all claims or suits against the Department arising out of the Contract. It is expressly understood that the monetary limitation on the extent of the indemnification shall be the approved Contract amount, which amount shall be original contract amount as may be increased by subsequent Supplemental Agreements. Liability for Wrongful or Criminal Act by Contractor The principal and surety executing the bond shall be liable to the State in any civil action that might be instituted by the Department or any officer of the State authorized in such cases, for double any amount in money or property the State might lose, or be overcharged or otherwise be defrauded of by any wrongful or criminal act of the Contractor, his agent or his employees. Execution of Contract and Bond Within twenty (20) days after Contract award, execute the necessary agreements to enter into a contract with the Department and return the agreement along with a satisfactory surety bond and documentation evidencing all insurance required by 7 -13 to the Department's Contract Office that awarded the Contract. For each calendar day that the successful bidder is late in delivering to the Department's Contract Office all required documents in properly executed form, the Department will deduct one day from the Allowable Contract Time as specified in 8 -7.1. The Department will not be bound by any proposal until it executes the associated Contract. The Department will execute the Contract and bond in the manner stipulated in 2 -5.1. The Department will execute the Contract within 15 days after receipt of the necessary agreements and bond from the Contractor. Failure by Contractor to Execute Contract and Furnish Bond In the event that the bidder fails to execute the awarded Contract, and to file an acceptable bond, as prescribed in 3 -5 and 3 -6, within 20 days of Contract award, the Department may annul the award, causing the bidder to forfeit the proposal guaranty to the Department; not as a penalty but in liquidations of damages, sustained. The Department may then award the Contract to the next lowest responsible bidder, re- advertise, or accomplish the work using day labor. 3. Buy America and Foreign Contractor and Supplier Restriction Source of Supply Steel (Federal -Aid Contracts Only): For Federal -aid Contracts, only use steel and iron produced in the United States, in accordance with the Buy America provisions of 23CFR 635.410, as amended. Ensure that all manufacturing processes for this material occur in the United States. As used in this specification, a manufacturing process is any process that 5x.1ii`7ir I Page 3 16A modifies the chemical content, physical shape or size, or final finish of a product beginning with the initial melding and mixing and continuing through the bending and coasting stages. A manufactured steel or iron product is complete only when all grinding, drilling, welding, finishing and coating have been completed. If a domestic product is taken outside the United States for any process, it becomes foreign source material. When using steel and iron as a component of any manufactured product incorporated into the project (e.g., concrete pipe, pres- stressed beams, corrugated steel pipe, etc.), these same provisions apply, except that the manufacturer may use minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron when the cost of such foreign materials does not exceed 0.1 % of the total Contract amount or $2500, whichever is greater. These requirements are applicable to all steel and iron materials incorporated into the finished work, but are not applicable to steel and iron items that the Contractor uses but does not incorporated into the finished work. Provide a certification from the producer of steel or iron, or any product containing steel or iron as a component, stating that all steel or iron furnished or incorporated into the furnished product was manufactured in the United States in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Buy America provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, as amended. Such certification shall also include (1) a statement that the product entirely within the United States, or (2) a statement that the product was produced within the United States except for minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron valued at $(actual value). Furnish each such certification to the Engineer prior to incorporating the material into the project. When FHWA allows the use of foreign steel on a project, furnish invoices to document the cost of such material, and obtain the Engineer's written approval prior to incorporating the material into the project. 4. Change In The Work (Change Orders) See Exhibit H, General Terms and Conditions, Section 10. Changes in the Work, Article, 10.2 Change Order, Collier County Contract See Collier County Bid, pages 60-61. 5. Claims and Disputes See Exhibit H, General Terms and Conditions, Section 11. Claims and Disputes, Collier County Contract See Collier County Bid, ;page ,61. 6. Contractor Purchased Equipment for State or Local Ownership Provision excluded from this contract. 7. Suspension and Debarment The Board shall grant authority to County staff to suspend and /or debar vendors, contractors, consultants and other interested and affected persons from active participation in obtaining County contracts. The purpose of any such action shall be to protect the County's interests and the integrity of the County's contracting process. The suspension and debarment processes shall be considered to be separate from and in addition to the award evaluation and vendor performance evaluation processes authorized elsewhere in this policy. Definition of Terms: For the purposes of this section, the following terms have been defined as follows: Affiliate refers to associated business entities or individuals that control or could control the contractor or are controlled by the contractor or could be controlled by the contractor. Civil Judgment refers to a judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction. Contractor means any individual or legal entity that: a. Directly or indirectly (e.g.; through an affiliate), submits offers for or is awarded, or reasonably may be expected to submit offers for or be awarded, a County �'ii?it l Page 4 5 contract for construction of for procurement of commodities and services, including professional services; or Conducts business, or reasonably may be expected to conduct business, with the County as an ,agent, surety, representative or subcontractor of another contractor. For the purposes of this section, the terms "vendor" and "consultant" shall have the same meaning as "contractor" and the term "sub consultant" shall have the same meaning as the term "subcontractor ". Conviction means a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of no to contendere. Debarment means action taken by the County to exclude a contractor from County contracting and County- approved subcontracting for a reasonable, specified period as provided herein. Preponderance of the Evidence means proof by information that, compared with that opposing it, leads to the conclusion that the fact at issue is more probably true than not. Subcontractor: Any individual or legal entity that offers or agrees to provide commodities or services to a party deemed to be a contractor under this section. Suspension refers to action taken by the Purchasing /General Services Director (hereinafter referred to as "the PGS Director ") to temporarily disqualify a contractor from County contracting or County- approved subcontracting. Suspension The Purchasing /General Services Director shall have the authority to suspend a contractor, subcontractor or person from consideration for award of contracts if there appears to be a reasonable basis for debarment as set forth under Section XXX1X. If a suspension precedes a debarment, the suspension period shall be considered in determining the debarment period. The suspension period shall not exceed three months without the approval of the County Manager. A decision to suspend by the Purchasing /General Services Director shall be considered final and conclusive with no right of appeal. Debarment Causes for Debarment: The prospective causes for debarment include one or more of the following: a. Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of such contract or subcontract. b. Conviction under state or federal law of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty which currently, seriously and directly affects responsibility as a contractor. c. Conviction under state or federal antitrust laws arising out of the submission of bids, proposals or other competitive offers. d. Violation(s) of county contract(s) provisions, which is (are) deemed to be serious and to warrant debarment, including the failure, without good cause, to perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, scope, schedule or any other provisions of the contract(s). e. Refusal to provide bonds, insurance or other required coverages and certifications thereof within a reasonable time period. s:.ibir l Page 5 16A 5 f. Refusal to accept a purchase order, agreement or contract, or perform accordingly provided such order was issued timely and in conformance with the solicitation and offer received. g. Presence of principals or corporate officers in the business of concern, who were principals within another business at the time when the other business was suspended or debarred within the last three years under the provisions of this section. h. Violation of the ethical standards set forth under applicable state or county laws. i. Debarment of the contractor by another public agency. j. Any other cause deemed to be so serious and compelling as to materially affect the qualifications or integrity of the contractor. Debarment Procedure: a. The county department requesting the debarment action shall submit to the PGS Director a written complaint setting forth the reason(s) for seeking debarment and shall identify a recommended debarment period. b. The PGS Director shall review the complaint, verify whether it is compliant with the provision of this policy, direct any appropriate changes and forward the complaint to the contractor. c. The contractor shall review the complaint and shall provide a written response (with supporting documentation) to each allegation. The response shall be provided to the PGS Director within 10 (ten) business days of receipt of the allegations submittal. In the event that the contractor fails to respond to the complaint within the prescribed time period, the complaint, as forwarded to the contractor, shall become an effective debarment decision without further appeal. d. In the event that the contractor files a timely and complete response to the complaint and the debarment action is based upon a conviction, judgment or other event(s) where there is no significant dispute over material facts, the PGS Director shall determine the period of debarment on the basis of the undisputed material information set forth or referenced in the complaint, the contractor's reply and the parameters set forth in this section. In the event that the Contractor objects to the PGS Director's decision, the Contractor shall have a maximum of three business days to file an appeal of the debarment decision with the PGS Director. The appeal will be forwarded to and considered by the County Manager (or his designee), who will review the debarment record compiled by the initiating department and the contractor. Should the County Manager overturn the PGS Director's decision; the County Manager shall formally cite the reasons for doing so. e. In the event that the contractor files a timely and complete reply to the complaint and where the facts are in dispute, the Purchasing Department will convene a debarment committee (hereinafter referred to as "the committee ") consisting of at least three individuals who will review the complaint and the contractor's reply. The County Manager or his designee shall formally appoint the committee, which will generally consist of county employees, none of whom shall be a member of the department initiating the complaint. At the discretion of the County Manager, a member from private industry with a particular area of relevant expertise may be appointed to the committee, provided that this member is not a direct or indirect competitor of the firm in question. The Office of the County Attorney shall appoint a representative to attend the hearing. The representative shall not be considered a voting member of the committee, but shall be available to provide legal counsel to the committee as necessary. All members appointed to serve on the debarment committee shall disclose, to the PGS Director, or his designee, any actual or prospective conflicts of interest Lsh_ibiL Page 6 16A 5 at the time of appointment or at the time in which the member becomes aware of the actual or prospective conflict. The PGS Director, or his designee, shall chair the committee and serve as the Purchasing Department's representative to the committee. The Purchasing representative shall preside over and facilitate the deliberations of the committee as a non - voting member and serve as the County's liaison to the Contractor in the debarment process. All voting committee members are prohibited from having any communication regarding the debarment issue outside the committee deliberations with any of the parties involved in the specific debarment or their representatives until after the committee decision has been issued or, in the event of an appeal of that decision by the Contractor, until the conclusion of the appeal process. All committee deliberations are subject to Section 286.011 F.S. Where the material facts are in dispute, the committee shall evaluate the evidence, judge the credibility of witnesses and base its decision upon the preponderance of the evidence. Should the contractor fail to appear at the debarment hearing, the contractor shall be presumed to be unqualified and or non - responsive and shall be subject to debarment. The committee decision shall be by a majority vote of those voting members in attendance. The committee shall be the sole trier of fact. In the event that the committee decides to impose debarment, the debarment decision will formally include, but not be strictly limited to the following information: i. The specific reasons for the debarment; ii. The scope of the debarment; and iii. The period of debarment, including the effective and expiration dates. h. The committee's decision shall be issued in writing within 20 business days of the conclusion of the hearing unless the committee extends this period for good cause. The PGS Director shall forward the committee's decision to the contractor and affiliates involved. Should the contractor o bject to the committee's decision, the contractor shall have a maximum of three business days to file an appeal of the debarment decision with the PGS Director. The appeal will be forwarded to and considered by the County Manager (or his designee), who will review the debarment record compiled by the initiating department, the contractor and the committee. Should the County Manager overturn the committee's decision; the County Manager shall formally cite the reasons for doing so. Debarment Period: a. At its sole discretion, the committee shall determine the period of debarment. The debarment period shall be commensurate with the severity of the cause(s) and in no event shall be the debarment period exceeds five years without the approval of the Board. b. At its sole discretion, the committee (having the same or different composition) may reduce the debarment period upon a written request from the contractor to do so, based on one or more of the following reasons: i. Newly discovered material evidence; ii. A reversal of the conviction, civil judgment or other action upon which the debarment was based; iii. Bona fide change in ownership or management; iv. Elimination of other causes for which the debarment was imposed; or v. Other reasons that the committee might deem appropriate. c. The contractor's request shall be submitted to the PGS Director in writing and Page 7 6A 5 shall be based on one or more of the aforementioned reasons. The decision of the committee regarding a reduction of the debarment period is final and not subject to appeal. The Effects of Debarment: a. Debarred contractors are excluded from receiving County contracts. Departments shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontractors with debarred contractors, unless the County Manager or his designee determines that emergency or single source conditions exist and grants written approval for such actions. Debarred contractors are excluded from partners of other contractors. b. The Purchasing Department shall notify all Board departments of the final debarment decision and the effects of that d ecision with regard to conducting business with the debarred entity (ies) during the debarment period. Continuation of Current Contracts: a. Departments may not renew or otherwise extend the duration of current contracts with debarred contractors in place at the time of the debarment unless the PGS Director or his designee determines that it is in the best interests of the County to allow the contractor to continue or finish the work within an additional, limited period of time. b. Debarment shall constitute grounds for terminating an open agreement with a contractor. However, the contract manager may permit completion of an open contract(s) provided that the debarred contractor has performed in a satisfactory manner to date under the open contract(s) unless otherwise directed by the PGS Director. Restrictions on Subcontracting: a. When a debarred contractor is proposed as a subcontractor for any subcontract subject to County approval, the department shall not consent to subcontracts with such contractors unless the County Manager or his designee determines that emergency or single source conditions exist, thus justifying such consent and approves such decision. b. The County shall not be responsible for any increases in contract costs or other expenses incurred by a contractor as a result of rejection of proposed subcontractors pursuant to subsection 6.a provided that the subcontractor was debarred prior to the submission of the applicable bid or proposal offer. The Scope of Debarment: Debarment applies to all officers, principals, directors, partners, qualifiers, divisions or other organizational elements of the debarred contractor, unless the debarment decision is limited by its terms to specific divisions, organizational elements or commodity /services. The committee's decision includes any existing affiliates of the contractor if they are specifically named and are given written notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to respond. Future affiliates of the contractor are subject to the.pre- existing terms of the committee's decision. �:hr�it f Page 8 16A 5w DECLARATION OF DEBARMENT The bidder, in accordance with Section XXIX of the prevailing Collier County Purchasing Policy, (known as "Debarment and Suspension ") shall sign the appropriate declaration under this exhibit. In doing so, the undersigned hereby declares that: Name of Business 1. They are a prospective contractor, vendor, affiliate, or otherwise interested or affected party as defined under Section XXIX of the Collier County Purchasing Policy. 2. They are not nor have not been debarred or suspended by any public entity within the last five (5) years of the date of this submission. 3. Signature of this declaration constitutes a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this submission was entered and evaluated. Further, should it subsequently be determined that the signatory knowingly or unknowingly rendered an erroneous declaration; the County shall reserve the right to reject the bid offer associated with this declaration and /or suspend /debar the bidder /signatory. 4. They shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time they learn that its declaration was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. Should the proposed agreement be entered into, they shall not knowingly enter into any subcontract or supplier agreement with a person or entity who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this agreement, unless otherwise authorized by the Collier County Purchasing /General Services Director. The bidder shall sign the appropriate declaration below and comply with any accompanying requirements set forth therein: (A) I hereby declare that my firm nor its principals is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any public agency. Name(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representative(s) Name of Business Authorized Signature(s) Date (B) I am unable to declare that my firm is in compliance with one or more statements contained within this declaration and I shall attach an explanation for determination by the Collier County Purchasing Director. Name(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representative(s) Name of Business Authorized Signature(s) Date Ltf:bit i Page 9 8. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) General: Prior to award of the Contract, have an approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Affirmative Action Program Plan filed with the Equal Opportunity Office. Update and resubmit the plan every three years. No Contract will be awarded until the Department (FDOT) approves the plan. The DBE Affirmative Action Program Plan and commitment to carry out the Plan must be incorporated into and become a part of the awarded Contract. Required Contract and Subcontract DBE Assurance Language: Per 49 CFR 26.13 (b) each Contract FDOT signs with a Contractor (and each subcontract the prime contractor signs with a subcontractor) must included the following assurance: "The Contractor, sub - recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT - assisted Contracts. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this Contract, which may result in the termination of this Contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate." Plan Requirements: Include the following in the DBE Affirmative Action Program Plan: (a) A policy statement, expressing a commitment to use DBEs in all aspects of contracting to the maximum extent feasible. The policy making body must issue a policy statement signed by the chairperson, which expresses its commitment to utilize DBEs, outlines the various levels of responsibility, and states the objectives of the program. Circulate the policy statement throughout the Contractor's organization. (b) The designation of a Liaison Officer within the Contractor's organization, as well as support staff, necessary and proper to administer the program, and a description of the authority, responsibility, and duties of the Liaison Officer and support staff. The Liaison Officer and staff are responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the program on a day -to -day basis for carrying out technical assistance activities for DBEs and for disseminating information on available business opportunities so that DBEs are provided an equitable opportunity to participate in Contracts let by the Department. Use techniques to facilitate DBE participation in contracting activities which include, but are not limited to: 1. Soliciting price quotations and arranging a time for the review of plans, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules, and for the preparation and presentation of quotations. 2. Providing assistance to DBEs in overcoming barriers such as the inability to obtain bonding, financing, or technical assistance. 3. Carrying out information and communication programs or workshops on contracting procedures and specific contracting opportunities in a timely manner, with such programs being bilingual where appropriate. 4. Encouraging eligible DBEs to apply for certification with the FDOT. 5. Contacting Minority Contractor Associations and city and county agencies with programs for disadvantaged individuals for assistance in recruiting and encouraging eligible DBE contractors to apply for certification with the FDOT. DBE Records and Reports: Submit the following through the FDOT Equal Opportunity Compliance System: 1. Bid Opportunity Lists: within 3 business days after submission of bid proposal. 2. Anticipated DBE Participation Statement: within 3 business days after the Pre- Construction Conference or contract execution, whichever occurs later. 3. Report monthly, through the Equal Opportunity Compliance System on the FDOT's Website, actual payments, (including retainage) made to DBEs for work performed with their own workforce and equipment in the area in which they are certified. Report payments made to all DBE and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontractors and DBE and MBE construction material and major suppliers. The Equal Opportunity Office will provide instruction on accessing this system. Develop a record keeping system to monitor DBE affirmative action efforts which include the following: a, the procedures adopted to comply with these Specifications; Page 10 6A 5F b. the number of subordinated Contracts on FDOT projects awarded to DBEs; c. the dollar value of the Contracts awarded to DBEs; d. the percentage of the dollar value of all subordinated Contracts awarded to DBEs as a percentage of the total Contract amount; e. a description of the general categories of Contracts awarded to DBEs; and f. the specific efforts employed to identify and award Contracts to DBEs. Upon request, provide the records to the FDOT for review. All such records are required to be maintained for a period of five years following acceptance of final payment and have them available for inspection by the FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Counting DBE Participation and Commercially Useful Functions: 49 CFR Part 26.55 specifies when DBE credit shall be awarded for work performed by a DBE. DBE credit can only be awarded for work actually performed by DBEs themselves for the types of work for which they are certified. On the Anticipated DBE Participation Statement only include the dollars that a DBE is expected to earn for work they perform with their own workforce and equipment. Submit a revised Anticipated DBE Participation State to reflect changes to the initial Anticipated DBE Participation Statement within 14 business days from the date of the change. When a DBE participates in a contract, the value of the work is determined in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.55, for example: a. The Department will count only the value of the work performed by the DBE toward DBE goals. The entire amount of the contract that is performed by the DBE's own forces (including the cost of supplies, equipment and materials obtained by the DBE for the contract work) will be counted ad DBE credit. b. The Department will count the entire amount of fees or commissions changed by the DBE firm for providing bona fide service, such as professional, technical, consultant, or managerial services or for providing bonds or insurance specifically required for the performance of a Department- assisted contract, toward DBE goals, provided that the Department determines the fees to be reasonable and not excessive as compared with fees customarily followed for similar services. c. When the DBE subcontracts part of the work of its contract to another firm, the Department will count the value of the subcontracted work only if the DBE's subcontractor is itself a DBE. Work that a DBE subcontracts to a non -DBE firm does not count toward DBE goals. d. When a DBE performs as a participant in a joint venture, the Department will count the portion of the dollar value of the contract equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the work the DBE performs with its own forces toward DBE goals. e. The Contractors shall ensure that only expenditures to DBEs that perform a commercially useful function in the work of a contract may be counted toward the voluntary DBE goal. f. A DBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of the work of the contract and is carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the DBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering the material, and installing (where applicable) and paying for the material itself. g. To determine whether a DBE is performing a commercially useful function, the Department will evaluate the amount of work subcontracted, industry practices, whether the amount the firm is to be paid under the contract is commensurate with the work it is actually performing and the DBE credit claimed for its performance of the work and other relevant factors. h. A DBE does not perform a commercially useful function if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of DBE participation. L If a DBE does not perform or exercise responsibility for at least 30 percent of the total cost of its contract with its own workforce, or if the DBE subcontracts a greater Page 11 16A 51 portion of the work of a contract than would be expected on the basis of normal industry practice for the type of work involved, the DBE has not performed a commercially useful function. 9. On -The Job Training Requirements As part of the Contractor's equal employment opportunity affirmative action program, training shall be provided as follows: The Contractor shall provide on- the -job training aimed at developing full journeymen in the type(s) of trade or job classifications) involved in the work. In the event the Contractor subcontracts a portion of the contract work, he /she shall determine how many, if any, of the trainees are to be trained by the subcontractor provided, that the Contractor shall retain the primary responsibility for meeting the training requirements imposed by this Section. The Contractor shall apply the requirements of this Section to such subcontract. Where feasible, 25% of apprentices or trainees in each occupation shall be in their first year of apprenticeship or training. The number of trainees will be estimated on the number of calendar days of the contract, the dollar value, and the scope of work to be performed. The trainee goal will be finalized at the Post - Preconstruction Trainee Evaluation Meeting and the goal will be distributed among the work classifications based on the following criteria: 1. Determine the number of trainees on Federal Aid Contract: a. No trainees will be required for contracts with a contract time allowance of less than 225 calendar days. b. If the contract time allowance is 225 calendar days or more, the number of trainees shall be established in accordance with the following chart: Estimated Contract Amount Trainees Required U n der $1,000, 000 0 Over $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 2 Over $4000,000 to $6,000,000 3 Over $6,000,000 to $12,000,000 5 Over $12,000,000 to $18,000,000 7 Over $18,000,000 to $24,000,000 9 Over $24,000,000 to $31,000,000 12 Over $31,000,000 to $37,000,000 13 Over $37,000,000 to $43,000,000 14 Over $43,000,000 to $49,000,000 15 Over $49,000,000 to $55,000,000 16 Over $55,000,000 to $62,000,000 17 Over $62,000,000 to $68,000,000 18 Over $68,000,000 to $74,000,000 19 Over $74,000,000 to $81,000,000 20 Over $81,000,000 to $87,000,000 21 Over $87,000,000 to $93,000,000 22 Over $93,000,000 to $99,000,000 23 Over $99,000,000 to $105,000,000 24 Over $105,000,000 to $112,000,000 25 Over $112,000,000 to $118,000,000 26 Over $118,000,000 to $124,000,000 27 Over $124,000,000 to $130,000,000 28 Over $130,000,000' *One additional trainee per $6,000.000 of estimated Construction Contract amount over $130,000,000 Page 12 16A 51,, Further, if the Contractor or subcontractor requests to utilize banked trainees as discussed later in this Section, a Banking Certificate will be validated at this meeting allowing credit to the Contractor for previously banked trainees. Banked credits of prime Contractors working as Subcontractors may be accepted for credit. The Contractor's Project Manager, the Construction Project Engineer and the Department's District Contract Compliance Manager will attend this meeting. Within ten days after the Post -P reconstruction Training Evaluation Meeting, the Contractor shall submit to the Department for approval an On -The Job Training Schedule indicating the number of trainees to be trained in each selected classification and the portion of the contract time during which training of each trainee is to take place. This schedule may be subject to change if the following occur: 1. When a start date on the approved On- The -Job Training Schedule has been missed by 14 or more days; 2. When there is a change(s) in previously approved classifications; 3. When replacement trainees are added due to voluntary or involuntary termination. The revised schedule will be resubmitted to and approved by the Department's District Contract Compliance Manager. The following criteria will be used in determining whether or not the Contractor has complied with this Section as it relates to the number of trainees to be trained: 1. Full credit will be allowed for each trainee that is both enrolled and satisfactorily completes training on this Contract. Credit for trainees, over the established number for this Contract, will be carried in a "bank" for the Contractor and credit will be allowed for those surplus trainees in subsequent, applicable projects. A "banked" trainee" is described as an employee who has been trained on a project, over and above the established goal and for which the Contractor desires to preserve credit for utilization on a subsequent project. 2. Full credit will be allowed for each trainee that has been previously enrolled in the Department's approved training program on another contract and continues training in the same job classification for significant period and completes his /her training on this Contract. 3. Full credit will be allowed for each trainee who, due to the amount of work available in his /her classification, is given the greatest practical amount of training on the contract regardless of whether or not the trainee completes training. 4. Full credit will be allowed for any training position indicated in the approved On- The -Job Training Schedule, if the Contractor can demonstrate that he /she has made his /her a good faith effort to provide training in that classification. 5. No credit will be allowed for trainee whose employment by the Contractor is involuntarily terminated unless the Contractor can clearly demonstrate good cause for this action. The Contractor shall, as far as is practical, comply with the time frames established in the approved On- The -Job Training Schedule. When this proves to be impractical, a revised schedule shall be submitted and approved as provided above. Training and upgrading of minorities, women and economically disadvantaged persons toward journeyman status is a primary objective of this Section. Accordingly, the contractor shall make every effort to enroll minority trainees and women (e.g., by conducting systematic and direct recruitment through public and private sources likely to yield minority and women trainees) to the extent such persons are available within a reasonable area of recruitment. If a non - minority male is enrolled into On- The -Job Training, the On- The -Job Training Notification of Personnel Action Form notifying the District Contract Compliance Manager of such action shall be accompanied by a disadvantaged certification or justification for such action acceptable to the Department's District Contract Compliance Manager. The Contractor will be given an opportunity and will be responsible for demonstrating the steps that he has taken in pursuance thereof, prior to a determination as to whether the Contractor is in compliance with this Section. This training is xhi,it I Page 13 16A 51 not intended and shall not be used, to discriminate against any applicant for training, whether a minority, woman or disadvantaged person. No employee shall be employed as a trainee in any classification in which he /she has successfully completed a training course leading to journeyman status, has been employed as a journeyman, or had had extensive experience in the classification being considered for training. The Contractor shall satisfy this requirement by including appropriate questions in the employee application or by other suitable means. Regardless of the method used, the Contractor's records should document the findings in each case. The minimum length and type of training for each classification will be established at the Post- Preconstruction Trainee Evaluation Meeting and approved by the Department. Graduation to journeyman status will be based upon satisfactory completion of Proficiency Demonstration set up at the completion of training and established for the specific training classification, completion of the minimum hours in a training classification range, and the employer's satisfaction that the trainee does meet journeyman status in the classification of training. Upon reaching journeyman status, the following documentation must be forwarded to the District Contract Compliance Office: Trainee Enrollment and Personnel Action form Proficiency Demonstration Verification Form indicating completion of each standard established for the classification signed by representatives of both the contractor and the Department; and, A letter stating that the trainee has sufficiently progressed in the craft and is being promoted to joumeyman status. The Department and the Contractor shall establish a program that is tied to the scope of the work in the project and the length of operations providing it is reasonably calculated to meet the equal employment opportunity obligations of the contractor and to qualify the average trainee for journeyman status in the classifications concerned, by at least, the minimum hours prescribed for a training classification. Furthermore, apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or with a State Apprenticeship and Training shall also be considered acceptable provided it is being administered in a manner consistent with the equal employment obligations of Federal Aid highway construction contract. Approval or acceptance of training schedule shall be obtained from the Department prior to commencing work on the classifications covered by the program. A voluntary On- The -Job Training Program is available to a Contractor which has been awarded a state funded project. Through this program, the Contractor will have the option to train employees on state funded projects for "banked credit" as discussed previously in this provision, to be utilized on subsequent Federal Aid Projects where training is required. Those Contractors availing themselves of this opportunity to train personnel on state funded projects and bank trainee hours for credit shall comply with all training criteria set forth in this Section for Federal Aid Projects; voluntary banking may be denied by the Department if staff is not available to monitor compliance with the training criteria. It is the intention of these provisions that training is to be provided in the construction crafts rather than clerk- typists or secretarial type positions. Training is permissible in positions such as office engineers, estimators, etc., where the training is oriented toward construction applications. Training in the laborer classification may be permitted provided that significant and meaningful training is provided and approved by the District Contract Compliance Office. Some offsite training is permissible as long as the training is an integral part of an approved training program and does not compromise a significant part of the overall training. When approved in advance by the District Contract Compliance Manager, credit will be given for training of persons in excess of the number specified herein under the current contract or a Contractor will be allowed to bank trainees who have successfully completed a training program and may apply those trainees to a training requirement in subsequent project(s) upon approval of the Department's District Contract Compliance Manager. This credit will be given even though the contractor may receive training program funds from other sources, provided such other source do not specifically prohibit the Contractor from receiving other form of compensation. Credit for offsite training indicated above may only be made to the Contractor where he does one or more of the following and the trainees are concurrently employed on a E : ° ') o 1 Page 14 16A 5 Federal Aid Project; contributes to the cost of the training, provides the instruction to the trainee and pays the trainee's wages during the offsite training period. No credit shall be given to the Contractor if either the failure to provide the required training, or the failure to hire the trainee as a journeyman for a period ample enough to allow the employee time to gain experience in the training classification or failure to continue training the employee time to gain experience in the training classifications is caused by the Contractor and evidences a lack of good faith on the part of the Contractor in meeting the requirements of this Section. The Contractor shall compensate the trainee at no less than the laborer rate established in the Contract at the onset of training. This compensation rate will be increased to the journeyman's wage for that classification upon graduation from the training program. The Contractor shall furnish the trainee a copy of the program he will follow in providing the training. The Contractor shall provide each trainee with a certification showing the type and length of training satisfactorily completed. The Contractor shall enroll a trainee in one training classification at a time to completion before the trainee can be enrolled in another classification on the same project. The Contractor shall maintain records to document the actual hours each trainee is engaged in training on work being performed as a part of this Contract. The Contractor shall submit to the District contract Compliance Manager a copy of an On- The -Job Training Notification of Personnel Action form no later than seven days after the effective date of the action when the following occurs: a trainee is transferred on the project, transferred from the project to continue training on another contract, completes training, is upgraded to journeyman status or voluntary terminates or is involuntary terminated from the project. The Contractor shall furnish to the District Contract Compliance Manager a copy of a Monthly Time Report for each trainee. The Monthly Time Report for each month shall be submitted no later than the tenth day of the subsequent month. The Monthly Time Report shall indicate the phases and sub - phases of the number of hours devoted to each. Highway or Bridge Carpenter Helper, Mechanic Helper, Rodman /Chainman, Timekeeper, trainees will not be approved for the On- The -Job Training Program. Painters, Electricians and Mechanics are identified as crafts under - utilized by minorities. All training classifications except Laborers are identified as under - utilized by females. Priority selection should also include those crafts under - utilized and /or void of minorities and /or female by the particular company s workforce. If the Contractor does not select a training classification that has been targeted as an under - utilized craft, and those classifications can be used for the selection of training for this project, the On- The -Job Training Schedule will not be approved unless written justification for exceptions is attached. 10. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Accept as the operating policy, the following statement which is designed to further the provision of equal opportunity to all persons without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program: "It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, religion, color national origin, sex or disability. Such action must include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre- apprenticeship, and /or on- the -job training." Page 15 16A 5/ Equal Employment Opportunity Officer: Designate and make known to the Department's contracting officers and equal employment opportunity officer (hereinafter referred to as the EEO Officers who must be capable of effectively administering and promoting an active Contractor program employment opportunity and who must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the Contractor's staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action, or who are substantially involved in such action will be made fully cognizant of, and will implement, the Contractor's equal employment opportunity policy and contractual responsibilities. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, include in all advertisements for employees the notation "An Equal Opportunity Employer ". Personnel Actions: Establish and administer wages, working conditions, employee benefits, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. Follow the following procedures: 1. Conduct periodic inspections of project sites to ensure that working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel. 2. Periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid with each classification to determine any evidence of discriminatory wage practices. 3. Periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of discrimination. Where evidence if found, promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective action must include all affected persons. 4. Investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made in connect with obligations under this Contract, attempt to resolve such complaints, and, take appropriate corrective action. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective action must include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation inform every complainant of all of the avenues of appeal. Subcontracting: Use the best efforts to ensure subcontractor compliance with their equal employment opportunity policy. Records and Reports: Keep such records as are necessary to determine compliance with the equal employment opportunity obligations. The records kept will be designed to indicate the following: 1. The number of minority and non - minority group members employed in each work classification on the project. 2. The progress and efforts being made in cooperation with unions to increase minority group employment opportunities (applicable only to Contractors who rely in whole or in part on unions as a source of their work force). 3. The progress and efforts being made in locating, hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minority group employees as deemed appropriate to comply with their Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. 4. The progress and efforts being made in securing the services of minority group subcontractors or subcontractors with meaningful minority group representation among their employees as deemed appropriate to comply with their Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. Page 16 16A 5 All such records must be retained for a period of three years following completion of the contract work and be available at reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives to the Department and the Feral Highway Administration. Upon request, submit to the Department a report of the number of minority and non - minority group employees currently engaged in each work classification required by the Contract work. Executive Order 11246, As Amended Executive Order 11246 -Equal Employment Opportunity SOURCE: The provisions of executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, appear at 30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR, 1964 -1965 Comp., p. 339, unless otherwise noted. Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, it is ordered as follows: Part I- Nondiscrimination in Government Employment [Part I superseded by EO 11478 of August 8, '69, 34 FR 12985, 3 CFR, 1966 -1970 Comp., p. 8031 Part II- Nondiscrimination in Employment by Government Contractors and Subcontractors Subpart A- Duties of the Secretary of Labor SEC. 201. The Secretary of Labor shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of Parts II and III of this Order. The Secretary shall adopt such results and regulations and issue such orders as are deemed necessary and appropriate to achieve the purposes of Parts II and III of this Order. [Sec. 201 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Subpart B- Contractor's Agreements Sec. 202. Except in contract exempted in accordance with Section 204 of this Order, all Government contracting agencies shall include in every Government contract hereafter entered into the following provisions: During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows: 1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selectioh for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advancements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 3) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the contractor's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. Page 17 16A 54 4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. 5) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. 6) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures. 7) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the Untied States. [Sec. 202 amended by EO 11375 of October 3, 1967, 32 FR 14303, 3 CFR, 1966 -1970 Comp., p. 684, EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Sec. 203. (a) Each contractor having a contract containing the provisions prescribed in Section 202 shall file, and shall cause each of his subcontractors to file, Compliance Reports with the contracting agency or the Secretary of Labor as may be directed. Compliance Reports shall be file within such times and shall contain such information as to the practices, policies, programs, and employment policies, programs, and employment statistics of the contractor and each subcontractor, and shall be in such form, as the Secretary of Labor may prescribe. (b) Bidders or prospective contractors or subcontractors may be required to state whether they have participated in any previous contract subject to the provisions of this Order, or any preceding similar Executive Order, and in that event to submit, on behalf of themselves and their proposed subcontractors, Compliance Reports prior to or as an initial part of their bid or negotiation of a contract. (c) Whenever the contract or subcontractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding with a labor union or any agency referring workers to providing or supervising apprenticeship or training for such workers, the Compliance Report shall include such information as to such labor union's or agencies practices and policies affecting compliance as the Secretary of Labor may prescribe. Provided, that to the extent such information is within the exclusive possession of a labor union or an agency referring workers or providing or supervising apprenticeship or training and such labor union or agency shall refuse to furnish such information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the Secretary of Labor as part of its Compliance Report and shall set forth what efforts he has made to obtain such information. (d) The Secretary of Labor may direct that any bidder or prospective contractor or subcontractor shall submit, as part of his Compliance Report, a statement in writing, signed by an authorized officer or agent on behalf of any labor union or any agency referring workers or providing or supervising apprenticeship or other training, with which the bidder or prospective contractor deals, with supporting information. To the effect that the signer's practices and policies do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion. sex or national origin, and that the signer either affirmatively cooperate in the implementation of the policy and provisions of the Order or that it consents and agrees that recruitment, employment, and the terms and conditions of employment under the proposed contract shall be in accordance with the purposes and provisions of the order. In the event that the union, or the agency shall refuse to execute such a E:..ibit' Page 18 16A statement, the Compliance Report shall so certify and set forth what efforts have been made to secure such statement and such additional factual material as the Secretary of Labor may require. [Sec. 203 amended by EO 11375 of October 13, 1967, 32 FR 14303, 3 CFR, 10966 -1970 Comp., p. 684; EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Sec. 204 (a) The Secretary of Labor may, when the Secretary deems that special circumstances in the national interest so require, exempt a contracting agency from the requirement of including any or all of the provisions of Section 202 of this Order in any specific contract, subcontract, or purchase order. (b) The Secretary of Labor may, by rule or regulation, exempt certain classes of contracts, subcontractors, or purchase orders (1) whenever work is to be or has been performed outside the Untied Sates and no recruitment of workers within the limits of the United States is invoiced; (2)_ for standard commercial supplies or raw materials; (3) involving less than specified amounts of money or specified numbers of workers; or (4) to be the extent that they involve subcontracts below a specified tier. (c) Section 202 of this Order shall not apply to a Government contractor or subcontractor that is a religion corporation, association, educational institution, or society, with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution, or society of its activities. Such contractor and subcontractors are not exempted or excused from complying with the other requirements contained in this Order. (d) The Secretary of Labor may also provide, by rule, regulation, or order, for the exemption of facilities of a contractor that are in all respects separate and distinct from activities of the contractor related to the performance of the contract: provided, that such an exemption will not interfere with or impede the effectuation of the purposed of this Order: and provide further, that in the absence of such an exemption all facilities shall be covered by the provisions of this Order. [Sec. 204 amended by EO 13279 of December 9, 2002 67 FR 77141, e CFR, 2002 Comp., p. 77141 - 77144] Part C- Powers and Duties of the Secretary of Labor and the Contracting Agencies Sec. 205 The Secretary of Labor shall be responsible for securing compliance by all Government contractors and subcontractors with this Order and any implementing rules or regulations. All contracting agencies shall comply with the terms of this Order and any implementing rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. Contracting agencies shall cooperate with the Secretary of Labor and shall furnish such information and assistance as the Secretary may require. [Sec 205- amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 2301 Sec 206 (a) The Secretary of Labor may investigate the employment practices of any Government contractor or subcontractor to determine whether or not the contractual provisions specified I Section 202 of this Order have been violated. Such investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures established by the Secretary of Labor. (b) The Secretary of Labor may receive and investigate complaints by employees or prospective employees of a Government contractor or subcontractor which allege discrimination contrary to the contractual provisions specified in Section 202 of this Order. [Sec 206 amended by EO 12086 of October 5mm 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Page 19 16A 5 Sec 207 The Secretary of Labor shall use his /her best efforts, directly and through interested Federal, State, and local agencies, contractors, and all other available instrumentalities to cause any labor union engaged in work under Government contracts or any agency referring workers or providing or supervising apprenticeship or training for or in the course of such work to cooperate in the implementation of the purposes of this Order. The Secretary of Labor shall, in appropriate cases, notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, or other appropriate Federal agencies whenever it has reason to believe that the practices of any such labor organization or agency violate Title VI or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or other provision of Federal law. [Sec 207 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Sec 208 (a) The Secretary of Labor, or any agency, officer, or employee in the executive branch of the Government designated by rule, regulation. Or order of the Secretary, may hold such hearings, public or private, as the Secretary may deem advisable for compliance, enforcement, or educational purposes. (b) The Secretary of Labor may hold, or cause to be held, hearing in accordance with subsection of this Section prior to imposing, ordering, or recommending the imposition of penalties and sanctions under this Order. No order for debarment of any contractor from further Government contacts under Section 209(6) shall be made without affording the contractor an opportunity for a hearing. Subpart D- Sanctions and Penalties Sec 209 In accordance with such rules, regulations, or orders as the Secretary of Labor may issue or adopt, the Secretary may: (1) Publish, or cause to be published, the names of contractors or unions which it has concluded have complied or have failed to comply with the provisions of this Order or of the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor. (2) Recommend to the Department of Justice that, in cases in which there is substantial or material violation or the threat of substantial or material violation of the contractual provisions set forth in Section 202 of this Order, appropriate proceedings be brought to enforce those provisions, including the enjoying, within the limitations of applicable law, of organizations, individuals, or groups who prevent directly or indirectly, or seek to present directly or indirectly, compliance with the provisions of this Order. (3) Recommend to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Justice that appropriate proceedings be instituted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act o 1964. (4) Recommend to the Department of Justice that criminal proceedings be brought for the furnishing of false information to any contracting agency or to the Secretary of Labor as the case may be. (5) After consulting with the contracting agency, direct the contracting agency to cancel, terminate, suspend, or cause to be cancelled, terminated or suspended, any contract, or any portion or portions thereof, for failure of the contractor or subcontractor to comply with equal employment opportunity provisions of the contract. Contracts may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended absolutely or continuance of contracts may be conditions upon a program for future compliance approved by the Secretary of labor. (6) Provide that any contracting agency shall refrain from entering into further contracts, or extensions or other modifications of existing contracts, with any non - complying Page 20 16A 51 contractor, until such contractor has satisfied the Secretary of Labor that such contractor has established and will carry out personnel and employment policies in compliance with the provisions of this Order. (b) Pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary shall make reasonable efforts, within a reasonable time limitation, to secure compliance with the contract provisions of this Order by methods of conference, conciliation, mediation, and persuasion before proceedings shall be instituted under subsection (a)(2) of this Section, or before a contract shall be cancelled or terminated in whole or in part under subsection (a)(5) of this Section. [Sec 209 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 2301 Sec 210 Whenever the Secretary of Labor makes a determination under Section 209, the Secretary shall promptly notify the appropriate agency. The agency shall take the action directed by the Secretary and shall report the results of the action it has taken to the Secretary of Labor within such time as the Secretary shall specify. If the contracting agency fails to take the action directed within thirty (30) days, the Secretary may take the action directly. [Sec 210 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Sec 211 If the Secretary shall so direct, contracting agencies shall not enter into contracts with any bidder or prospective contractor unless the bidder of prospective contractor has satisfactorily complied with the provisions of this Order or submits a program for compliance acceptable to the Secretary of Labor. [Sec 211 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Sec 212 When a contract has been cancelled or terminated under Section 209(a)(5) or a contractor has been debarred from further Government contracts under Section 209(x)(6) of this Order, because of noncompliance with the contract provisions specified in Section 202 of this Order the Secretary of Labor shall promptly notify the Comptroller General of the Untied States. [Sec 212 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230] Subpart E- Certificates of Merit Sec 213 The Secretary of labor may provide for issuance of a United States Government Certificate of Merit to employers or labor unions, or other agencies which are or may hereafter be engaged in work under Government contracts, if the Secretary is satisfied that the personnel and employment practices of the employer, or that the personnel, training, apprenticeship, membership, grievance and representation, upgrading, and other practices and polices of the labor union or other agency conform to the purposes and provisions of this Order. Sec 214 Any Certificate of Merit may at any time be suspended or revoked by the Secretary of Labor If the holder thereof, in the judgment of the Secretary; has failed to comply with the provisions of this Order. Sec 215 The Secretary of Labor may provide for the exemption of any employer, labor union, or other agency from any reporting requirements imposed under or pursuant to this Order if such employer, labor union, or other agency has been awarded a Certificate of Merit which has not been suspended or revoked. Part III — Nondiscrimination Provisions in Federally Assisted Construction Contracts Sec 301 Each executive department and agency, which administers a program involving Federal financial assistance shall require as a condition for the approval of any grant, contract, Exh0)it 11 Page 21 16A 5 loan, insurance, or guarantee thereunder, which may involve a construction contract, that the applicant for Federal assistance undertake and agree to incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, into all construction contracts paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Federal Government or borrowed on the credit of the Federal Government pursuant to such grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee, or undertaken pursuant to any Federal program involving such grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee the provisions prescribed for Government contracts by Section 202 of this Order or such modification thereof, preserving in substance the contractor's obligations thereunder, as may be approved by the Secretary of Labor, together with such additional provisions as the Secretary deems appropriate to establish and protect the interest of the United States in the enforcement of those obligations. Each such applicant shall also undertake and agree (1) to assist and cooperate actively with the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with those contract provisions and with the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary, (2) to obtain and to furnish to the Secretary of Labor such information as the Secretary may require for the supervision of such compliance, (3) to carry out sanctions and penalties for violation of such obligations imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the Secretary of labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D, of this Order, and (4) to refrain from entering into any contract subject to this Order, or extension or other modification of such a contract with a contractor debarred from Government contracts under Part II, Subpart D, of this Order. [Sec 301 amended by OE 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p 230] Sec 302 (a) "Construction contract" as used in this Order means any contract for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, extension, or repair of buildings, highways, or other improvements to real property. (b) The provisions of Part II of this Order shall apply to such construction contracts, and for purposes of such application the administering department or agency shall be considered the contracting agency referred to therein. (c) The term "applicant" as used in this Order means an applicant for Federal assistance or, as determined by agency regulation, other program participant, with respect to whom an application for any grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee is not finally acted upon prior to the effective date of this Part, and it includes such an applicant after he /she becomes a recipient of such Federal assistance. Sec 303 (a) The Secretary of Labor shall be responsible for obtaining the compliance of such applicants with their undertakings under this Order. Each administering department and agency id directed to cooperate with the Secretary of Labor and to furnish the Secretary such information and assistance as the Secretary may require in the performance of the Secretary's functions under this Order. (b) In the event an applicant fails and refuses to comply with the applicant's undertakings pursuant to this Order, the Secretary of Labor may, after consulting with the administering department or agency, take any or all of the following actions: (1) direct any administering department or agency to cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part the agreement, contract or other arrangement with such applicant with respect to which the failure or refusal occurred; (2) direct any administering department or agency to refrain form extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refusal occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received by the Secretary of Labor from such applicant; and (3) refer the case to the Department of Justice or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for appropriate law enforcement or other proceedings. (c) In no case shall action be taken with respect to an appliance pursuant to clause (1) or (2) of subsection (b) without notice and opportunity for hearing. [Sec 303 amended by EO 12086 of October 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p 2301 ;; _ . Page 22 16A 5 Sec 304 Any executive department or agency which imposes by rule, regulation or order requirements of nondiscrimination in employment, other than requirements imposed pursuant to this Order, may delegate to the Secretary of Labor by agreement such responsibilities with respect to compliance standards, reports, and procedures as would tend to bring the administration of such requirements into conformity with the administration of requirements imposed under this Order: Provided, that actions to effect compliance by recipients of Federal financial assistance with requirements imposed pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall be taken in conformity with the procedures and limitation prescribed in Section 602 thereof and the regulations of the administering department of agency issued thereunder. Part IV Miscellaneous Sec 401 The Secretary of Labor may delegate to any officer, agency, or employee in the Executive branch of the Government, any function or duty of the Secretary under Parts II and III of this Order. [Sec 401 amended by EO 12086 of October 5, 1978, 43 FR 46501, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p 230] Sec 402 The Secretary of Labor shall provide administrative support for the execution of the program known as the "Plans for Progress." Sec 403 Executive Orders Nos. 10590 (January 19, 1955), 10722 (August 5, 1957), 10925 (March 6, 1961), 11114 (June 22, 1963 and, 11162 (July 28, 1964), are hereby superseded and the President's Committee On Equal Employment Opportunity established by Executive Order No. 10925 is hereby abolished. All records and property in the custody of the Committee shall be transferred to the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of Labor, as appropriate. (b) Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to relieve any person of any obligation assumed or imposed under or pursuant to any Executive Order superseded by this Orders. All rules, regulations, orders, instructions, designations, and other directives issued by the President's Committee c Equal Employment Opportunity and those issued by the heads of various departments or agencies under or pursuant to any of the Executive orders superseded by this Order, shall, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Order, remaining in full force and effect such directives to provisions of the superseded orders shall be deemed to be references to the comparable provisions of this Order. [Sec 403 amended by EO 12107 of December 28, 1978, 44 FR 1055, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p 264] Sec 404 The General Services Administration shall take appropriate action to revise the standard Government contract forms to accord with the provisions of this Order and of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. Sec 405 This Order shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of this Order. 11. Equipment Rental Rates For any machinery or special equipment (other than small tools), including fuel and lubricant, the Contractor will receive 100% of the "Rental Rate Blue Book" for the actual time that such equipment is in operation on the work, and 50% of the "Rental Rate Blue Book" for the time the equipment is directed to standby and remain on the project site, to be calculated as indicated below. The equipment rates will be based on the latest edition (as of the date the work to be performed begins) of the "Rental Rate Blue Book for Construction Equipment" or the "Rental Rate Blue Book for Older Construction Equipment," whichever is applicable, as published by Machinery Information Division of PRIMEDIA Information, Inc. (version current at the time of bid), using all instructions and adjustments contained therein and as modified below. On all projects, the Engineer will adjust the rates using regional adjustments and Rate Adjustment Tables according to the instructions in the Blue Book. Page 23 16A 51 Allowable Equipment Rates will be established as set out below: 1. Allowable Hourly Equipment Rate = Monthly Rate /176 x Adjustment Factors x 100 %. 2. Allowable Hourly Operating Cost = Hourly Operating Cost x 100 %. 3. Allowable Rate Per Hour = Allowable Hourly Equipment Rate + Allowable Hourly Operating Cost. 4. Standby Rate = Allowable Hourly Equipment Rate x 50 %. The Monthly Rate is The Basic Machine Rate Plus Any Attachments. Standby rates will apply when equipment is not in operation and is directed by the Engineer to standby at the project site when needed again to complete work and the cost of moving the equipment will exceed the accumulated standby cost. Standby rates will not apply on any day the equipment operates for eight or more hours. Standby payment will be limited to only that number of hours which, when added to the operating time for that day equals eight hours. Standby payment will not be made on days that are not normally considered work days on the project. The Owner will allow for the cost of transporting the equipment to and from the location at which it will be used. If the equipment requires assembly or disassembly for transport, the Owner will pay for the time to perform this work at the rate for standby equipment. Equipment may include vehicles utilized only by Labor, as defined above. 12. Foreign Contractor and Supplier Restriction For Federal -aid Contracts, only use steel and iron produced in the United States, in accordance with the Buy America provisions of 23 CFF 635.410, as amended. Ensure that all manufacturing process for this material occur in the United States. As used in this specification, a manufacturing process is any process that modifies the chemical content, physical shape or size, or final finish of a product, beginning with the initial melding and mixing and continuing through the bending an coating stages. A manufactured steel or iron product is complete only when all grinding, drilling, welding, finishing and coating have been completed. If a domestic product is taken outside the United States for any process, it becomes foreign source material. When using steel and iron as a component of any manufactured product incorporated into the project (e.g., concrete pipe, pre- stressed beams, corrugated steel pipe, etc.), these same provisions apply, except that the manufacturer may use minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron when the cost of such foreign materials does not exceed 0.1% of the total Contract amount or $2,500, whichever is greater. These requirements are applicable to all steel and iron materials incorporated into the finished work, but are not applicable to steel and iron items that the Contractor uses but does not incorporate into the finished work. Provide a certification from the producer of steel or iron, or any product containing steel or iron as a component, stating that all steel or iron furnished or incorporated into the furnished product was manufactured in the United States in accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Buy America provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, as amended. Such certification shall also include (1) a statement that the product was produced entirely within the United States, or (2) a statement that the product was produced within the United States except for minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron valued at $(actual value). Furnish each certification to the Engineer prior to incorporating the material into the project. When FHWA allows the use of foreign steel on a project, furnish invoices to document the cost of such material, and obtain the Engineer's written approval prior to incorporating the material into the project. 13. Incentive /Disincentive Clauses (Project Specific) Provision excluded from this contract. 14. Indian Preference On Federal -aid Projects (Labor & Employment) Provision excluded from this contract. 15. FHWA FORM 1273 FHWA 1273, in its entirety, follows immediately on the next twelve pages. Page 24 REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL -AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS I. General II. Nondiscrimination III, Nonsegregated Facilities IV. Davis -Bacon and Related Act Provisions V. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Provisions Vt. Subletting or Assigning the Contract VII. Safety: Accident Prevention VIII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects IX. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act X. Compliance with Governmentwide Suspension and Debarment Requirements XI. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying ATTACHMENTS A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only) 1. GENERAL 1. Form FHWA -1273 must be physically incorporated in each construction contract funded under Title 23 (excluding emergency contracts solely intended for debris removal). The contractor (or subcontractor) must insert this form in each subcontract and further require its inclusion in all lower tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services). The applicable requirements of Form FHWA -1273 are incorporated by reference for work done under any purchase order, rental agreement or agreement for other services. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, lower -tier subcontractor or service provider. Form FHWA -1273 must be included in all Federal -aid design - build contracts, in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts (excluding subcontracts for design services, purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services). The design - builder shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor, louver -tier subcontractor or service provider. Contracting agencies may reference Form FHWA -1273 in bid proposal or request for proposal documents, however, the Form FHWA -1273 must be physically incorporated (not referenced) in all contracts, subcontracts and lower -tier subcontracts (excluding purchase orders, rental agreements and other agreements for supplies or services related to a construction contract). 2. Subject to the applicability criteria noted in the following sections, these contract provisions shall apply to all work performed on the contract by the contractor's own organization and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's immediate superintendence and to all work performed on the contract by piecework, station work, or by subcontract. 16A 51 FHWA- 1273 -- Revised May 1, 2012 3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these Required Contract Provisions may be sufficient grounds for withholding of progress payments, withholding of final payment, termination of the contract, suspension! debarment or any other action determined to be appropriate by the contracting agency and FHWA. 4. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this contract, the contractor shall not use convict labor for any purpose within the limits of a construction project on a Federal -aid highway unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on parole, supervised release, or probation. The tern Federal -aid highway does not include roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors. It. NONDISCRIMINATION The provisions of this section related to 23 CFR Part 230 are applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of $10,000 or more. The provisions of 23 CFR Part 230 are not applicable to material supply, engineering, or architectural service contracts. In addition, the contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the following policies: Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60. 29 CFR 1625 -1627, Title 23 USC Section 140. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26 and 27; and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633. The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with: the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Clause in 41 CFR 60- 1,4(b) and, for all construction contracts exceeding $10.000. the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications in 41 CFR 60 -4.3. Note: The U.S. Department of Labor has exclusive authorryto determine compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the policies of the Secretary of Labor including 41 CFR 60, and 29 CFR 1625 -1627. The contracting agency and the FHWA have the authority and the responsibility to ensure compliance with Title 23 USG Section 140, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794), and Title Vt of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related regulations including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26 and 27: and 23 CFR Parts 200, 230, and 633. The following provision is adopted from 23 CFR 230, Appendix A. with appropriate revisions to conform to the U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) and FHWA requirements. 1. Equal Employment Opportunity. Equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements not to discriminate and to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (28 CFR 35, 29 CFR 1630, 29 CFR 1625-1627,41 CFR 60 and 49 CFR 27) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as modified by the provisions prescribed herein, and imposed pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140 shall constitute the EEO and specific affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities under this contract. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) set forth under 28 CFR 35 and 29 CFR 1630 are incorporated by reference in this contract. In the execution of this contract, the contractor agrees to complywiththe following minimum specific requirement activities of EEO: a. The contractor will work vAth the contracting agency and the Federal Government to ensure that it has made every good faith effort to provide equal opportunity with respect to all of its terms and conditions of employment and in their review of activities under the contract. b. The contractor will accept as its operating policy the following statement: "It is the policy of this Companyto assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination: rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre- apprenticeship, and/or on -the- job training." 2. EEO Officer: The contractor will designate and make known to the contracting officers an EEO Officer who will have the responsibility for and must be capable of effectively administering and promoting an active EEO program and who must be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so. 3. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the contractor's staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge employees, or who recommend such action, or who are substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant of, and will implement, the contractor's EEO policy and contractual responsibilities to provide EEO in each grade and classification of employment. To ensure that the above agreement will be met, the following actions will be taken as a minimum: a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office employees will be conducted before the start of work and then not less often than once every six months, at which time the contractor's EEO policy and its implementation will be reviewed and explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer. b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be given a thorough indoctrination by the EEO Officer, covering all major aspects of the contractor's EEO obligations within thirty days following their reporting for duty with the contractor. c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for the project will be instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's procedures for locating and hiring minorities and women. d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractors EEO policy will be placed in areas readily accessible to employees, applicants for employment and potential employees. e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to implement such policy will be brought to the attention of employees by means of meetings, employee handbooks, or other appropriate means. 1 � 4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the contractor will include in all advertisements for employees the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such advertisements will be placed in publications having a large circulation among minorities and women in the area from which the project work force would normally be derived. a. The contractor will, unless precluded by a valid bargaining agreement, conduct systematic and direct recruitment through public and private employee referral sources likelyto yield qualified minorities and women. To rneel this requirement, the contractor will identify sources of potential minority group employees, and establish with such identified sources procedures whereby minority and women applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment consideration. b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining agreement providing for exclusive hiring hall referrals, the contractor is expected to observe the provisions of that agreement to the extent that the system meets the contractor's compliance with EEO contract provisions. Where implementation of such an agreement has the effect of discriminating against minorities or women, or obligates the contractorto do the same, such implementation violates Federal nondiscrimination provisions. c. The contractorwill encourage its present employees to refer minorities and women as applicants for employment. Information and procedures with regard to referring such applicants will be discussed with employees. 5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and employee benefits shall be established and administered, and personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The following procedures shall be followed: a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project sites to insure that working conditions and employee facilities do not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel. b. The contractorwill periodically evaluate the spread of wages paid within each classification to determine any evidence of discriminatory wage practices. c. The contractorvviil periodically review selected personnel actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of discrimination. Where evidence is found, the contractor will promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such corrective action shall include all affected persons. d. The contractorwill promptly investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination made to the contractor in connection with its obligations underthis contract, will attemptto resolve such complaints, and will take appropriate corrective action within a reasonable time. If the investigation indicates that the discrimination may affect persons other than the complainant, such corrective action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of each investigation, the contractorwill inform every complainant of all of their avenues of appeal. 6. Training and Promotion: a. The contractorwill assist in locating, qualifying, and increasing the skills of minorities and women who are 5 applicants for employment or current employees. Such efforts should be aimed at developing full journey level status employees in the type of trade orjob classification involved. b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements and as permissible under Federal and State regulations, the contractor shall make full use of training programs, i.e., apprenticeship, and on- the -job training programs for the geographical area of contract performance. In the event a special provision for training is provided under this contract, this subparagraph will be superseded as indicated in the special provision. The contracting agency may reserve training positions for persons who receive welfare assistance in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 140(a). c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for employment of available training programs and entrance requirements for each. d. The contractorWil periodically reviewthe training and promotion potential of employees who are minorities and women and will encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and promotion. 7. Unions: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon unions as a source of employees, the contractorwill use good faith efforts to obtain the cooperation of such unions to increase opportunities for minorities and women. Actions by the contractor, either directly or through a contractor's association acting as agent, will include the procedures set forth below. a. The contractor will use good faith efforts to develop, in cooperation with the unions, joint training programs aimed toward qualifying more minorities and women for membership in the unions and increasing the skills of minorities and women so that they may qualify for higher paying employment. b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to incorporate an EEO clause into each union agreement to the end that such union will be contractually bound to refer applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. c. The contractor is to obtain information as to the referral practices and policies of the labor union except that to the extent such information is within the exclusive possession of the labor union and such labor union refuses to furnish such information to the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the contracting agency and shall set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information. d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor with a reasonable flow of referrals within the time limit set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, the contractor will, through independent recruitment efforts, fill the employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, making full efforts to obtain qualified and/or qualifiable minorities and women. The failure of a union to provide sufficient referrals (even though it is obligated to provide exclusive referrals under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement) does not relieve the contractorfrom the requirements of this paragraph. In the event the union referral practice prevents the contractorfrom meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and these special provisions, such contractor shall immediately notify the contracting agency. 8. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants/ Employees with Disabilities: The contractor must be familiar 16 with the requirements for and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations established there under. Employers must provide reasonable accommodation in all employment activities unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. 9. Selection of Subcontractors, Procurement of Materials and Leasing of Equipment: The contractor shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure nondiscrimination in the administration of this contract. a. The contractor shall notify all potential subcontractors and suppliers and lessors of their EEO obligations under this contract. b. The contractor will use good faith efforts to ensure subcontractor compliance with their EEO obligations. 10. Assurance Required by 49 CFR 26.13(b): a. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and the State DOT's U.S. DOT - approved DBE program are incorporated by reference. b. The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT- assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements Is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the contracting agency deems appropriate. 11. Records and Reports: The contractor shall keep such records as necessary to document compliance with the EEO requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of three years following the date of the final payment to the contractor for all contract work and shall be available at reasonable times and places for inspection by authorized representatives of the contracting agency and the FHWA. a. The records kept by the contractor shall document the following. (1) The number and work hours of minority and non- minority group members and women employed in each work classification on the project: (2) The progress and efforts being made in cooperation with unions, when applicable, to increase employment opportunities for minorities and women, and (3) The progress and efforts being made in locating. hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minorities and women: b. The contractors and subcontractors will submit an annual report to the contracting agency each July for the duration of the project, indicating the number of minority, women, and non - minority group employees currently engaged in each work classification required by the contract work. This information is to be reported on Form FHWA -1391. The staffing data should represent the project work force on board in all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. If on- the -job training is being required by special provision, the contractor 5 will be required to collect and report training data. The employment data should reflect the work force on board during all or any part of the last payroll period preceding the end of July. 111. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related construction subcontracts of `S 10,000 or more. The contractor must ensure that facilities provided for employees are provided in such a mannerthat segregation on the basis of race, color, religion. sex, or national origin cannot result. The contractormay neither require such segregated use by written or oral policies nor tolerate such use by employee custom. The contractor's obligation extends further to ensure that its employees are not assigned to perform their services at any location, under the contractors control, where the facilities are segregated. The term "facilities" includes waiting rooms, work areas, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks. restrooms, washrooms, locker rooms, and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing provided for employees. The contractor shall provide separate or single -user restrooms and necessary dressing or sleeping areas to assure privacy between sexes. IV. DAVIS -BACON AND RELATED ACT PROVISIONS This section is applicable to all Federal -aid construction projects exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts and lower -tier subcontracts (regardless of subcontract size). The requifernents apply to all projects located within the right -of- way of a roadway that is functionally classified as Federal -aid highway. This excludes roadways functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors, which are exempt. Contracting agencies may elect to apply these requirements to other projects. The following provisions are from the U.S. Department of Labor regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 "Contract provisions and related matters" with minor revisions to conform to the FHWA- 1273 format and FHWA program requirements. 1. Minimumwages a. All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work, will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics. Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Davis -Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions 16A of paragraph 1.d. of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quartedy) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under paragraph 1.b. of this section) and the Davis -Bacon poster (WH -1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers. b. (1) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met: (1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and (if) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry:. and (fit) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination. (2) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30 -day period that additional time is necessary. (3) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Wage and Hour Administrator for determination. The Wage and Hour Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or A will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary. (4) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraphs 1.b.(2) or 1.b.(3) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification underthis contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification. c. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof. d. If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis -Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program. 2. Withholding The contracting agency shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor under this contract, or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally - assisted contract subject to Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessaryto pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of the work, all or part of the wages required by the contract, the contracting agency may, after written notice to the contractor, take such action as may be necessaryto cause the suspension of anyfurther payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased. 3. Payrolls and basic records a. Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years thereafterfor all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work. Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct classification.. hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona ride fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis -Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis- 16A 5 Bacon Act, the contractor shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs. b. (1) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed a copy of all payrolls to the contracting agency. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(i), except that full social security numbers and home addresses shall not be Included on weekly transmittals. Instead the payrolls shall only need to include an individually identifying number for each employee e.g. , the last four digits of the employee's social security number). The required weekly payroll information maybe submitted in any form desired. Optional Form WH -347 is available for this purpose from the Wage and Hour Division Web site at hftp: / /www.dol.gov /esa /whd /forms /vth347instr.htm or its successor site. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors. Contractors and subcontractors shall maintain the full social security number and current address of each covered worker, and shall provide them upon request to the contracting agency for transmission to the State DOT, the FHWA or the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for purposes of an investigation or audit of compliance with prevailing wage requirements. It is not a violation of this section for a prime contractorto require a subcontractor to provide addresses and social security numbers to the prime contractorfor its own records, without weekly submission to the contracting agency.. (2) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance." signed by the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following (i) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be provided under §5.5 (a)(3)(ii) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5, the appropriate information is being maintained under §5.5 (a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5, and that such information is correct and complete; (i) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in Regulations, 29 CFR part 3; (iii) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract. (3) The weekly submission of a property executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH -347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph 3.b.(2) of this section. (4) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractoror subcontractorto civil or criminal prosecution under section 1001 of title 18 and section 231 of title 31 of the United States Code. c. The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph 3.a. of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the contracting agency, the State DOT. the FHWA, or the Department of Labor, and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the FHWA may, after written notice to the contractor, the contracting agency or the State DOT, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment. advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12. 4. Apprentices and trainees a. Apprentices (programs of the USDOL). Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employerand Labor Services, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted underthe registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyman's hourly rate) specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office, withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved. b. Trainees (programs of the USDOL). Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved. c. Equal employment opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees and journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30. a•� d. Apprentices and Trainees (programs of the U.S. DOT). Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and skill training programs which have been certified by the Secretary of Transportation as promoting EEO in connection with Federal -aid highway construction programs are not subject to the requirements of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. The straight time hourly wage rates for apprentices and trainees under such programs will be established by the particular programs. The ratio of apprentices and trainees to journeymen shall not be greater than permitted by the terms of the particular program. 5. Compliance with Copeland Act requirements. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract. 6. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert Form FHWA -1273 in any subcontracts and also require the subcontractors to include Form FHWA -1273 in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5, 7. Contract termination: debarment. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12. 8. Compliance with Davis -Bacon and Related Act requirements. All rulings and interpretations of the Davis - Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract. 9. Disputes concerning labor standards. Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or their representatives. 10. Certification of eligibility. a. By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis -Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1). b. No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis -Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1). c. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 1001. 16A V. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT The following clauses apply to any Federal -aid construction contract in an amount in excess of $100,000 and subject to the overtime provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. These clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required by 29 CFR 5.5(a) or 29 CFR 4.6. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers and mechanics include watchmen and guards. 1. Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one -half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek. 2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1.) of this section, the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed Win respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1.) of this section, to the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1.) of this section. 3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The FHWA or the contacting agency shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally - assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2.) of this section. 4. Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraph (1.) through (4.) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1.) through (4.) of this section. 1� VI. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts on the National Highway System. 1. The contractor shall perform with its own organization contract work amounting to not less than 30 percent (or a greater percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total original contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by the contracting agency. Specialty items may be performed by subcontract and the amount of any such specialtyitems performed may be deducted from the total original contract price before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the contractor's own organization (23 CFR 635.116). a. The term "perform work with its own organization" refers to workers employed or leased by the prime contractor, and equipment owned or rented by the prime contractor, with or without operators. Such term does not include employees or equipment of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor, agents of the prime contractor, or any other assignees. The term may include payments for the costs of hiring leased employees from an employee leasing firm meeting all relevant Federal and State regulatory requirements. Leased employees may only be included in this term if the prime contractor meets all of the following conditions: (1) the prime contractor maintains control over the supervision of the day - today activities of the leased employees; (2) the prime contractor remains responsible for the quality of the work of the leased employees; (3) the prime contractor retains all power to accept or exclude individual employees from work on the project; and (4) the prime contractor remains ultimately responsible for the payment of predetermined minimum wages, the submission of payrolls, statements of compliance and all other Federal regulatory requirements. b. "Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work that requires highly specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations qualified and expected to bid or propose on the contract as a whole and in general are to be limited to minor components of the overall contract. 2. The contract amount upon which the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of Section VI is computed includes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or produced by the contractor under the contract provisions. 3. The contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent or supervisorwho is employed by the firm, has full authority to direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations (regardless of who performs the work) and (b) such other of its own organizational resources (supervision, management, and engineering services) as the contracting officer determines is necessary to assure the performance of the contract. 4. No portion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or otherwise disposed of except with the written consent of the contracting officer, or authorized representative, and such consent when given shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the contract. Written consent will be given only after the contracting agency has assured that each subcontract is 16A 5``' evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and requirements of the prime contract. 5. The 30% self - performance requirement of paragraph (1) is not applicable to design -build contracts; however, contracting agencies may establish their own self - performance requirements. VII. SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION T h i s p r o v i s i o n i s applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. 1. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing safety, health, and sanitation (23 CFR 635). The contractor shall provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment and take any other needed actions as it determines, or as the contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of employees on the job and the safety of the public and to protect property in connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract. 2. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a condition of each subcontract, which the contractor enters into Pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any subcontractor shall not permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR 1926) promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704). 3. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.3. it is a condition of this contract that the Secretary of Labor or authorized representative thereof, shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construction safety and health standards and to carry out the duties of the Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.3704). Vill. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY PROJECTS T h i s p r o v i s I o n i s applicableto all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. In order to assure high quality and durable construction in conformitywith approved plans and specifications and a high degree of reliability on statements and representations made by engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federal - aid highway projects, it is essential that all persons concerned with the project perform theirfunctions as carefully, thoroughly, and honestly as possible. willful falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation with respect to any facts related to the project is a violation of Federal law. To prevent any misunderstanding regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, Form FHWA -1022 shall be posted on each Federal -aid highway project (23 CFR 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to all persons concerned with the project: 18 U.S.C. 1020 reads as follows: 'Whoever, being an officer, aeent, or employee of the United States, or of any State or Territory. or whoever, whether a person, association, firm, or corporation, knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, or false report as to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of the material used or to be used, or the quantity or quality of the work performed or to be performed, or the cost thereof in connection with the submission of plans, maps, specifications, contracts, or costs of construction on any highway or related project submitted for approval to the Secretary of Transportation; or Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, false representation, false report or false claim with respect to the character, quality, quantity, or cost of any work performed or to be performed, or materials furnished or to be furnished, in connection with the construction of any highway or related project approved by the Secretary of Transportation; or Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or false representation as to material fact in any statement, certificate, or report submitted pursuant to provisions of the Federal -aid Roads Act approved July 1, 1916, (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supplemented; Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both." IX. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. By submission of this bid /proposal or the execution of this contract, or subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, proposer, Federal -aid construction contractor, or subcontractor, as appropriate, will be deemed to have stipulated as follows: 1. That any person who is or will be utilized in the performance of this contract is not prohibited from receiving an award due to a violation of Section 508 of the Clean Water Act or Section 305 of the Clean Air Act. 2. That the contractor agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Section X in every subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements. X. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts, design -build contracts, subcontracts, lower -tier subcontracts, purchase orders, lease agreements. consultant contracts or any other covered transaction requiring FHWA approval or that is estimated to cost $25,000 or more — as defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. 1. Instructions for Certification — First Tior Participants a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective first tier participant is providing the certification set out below. In. The inability of a person to provide the certification set out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this 16A 50 covered transaction. The prospective first tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective first tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such a person from participation in this transaction. c. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the contracting agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the contracting agency may terminate this transaction for cause of default. d. The prospective first tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the contracting agency to whom this proposal is submitted if any time the prospective first tier participant leams that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200- "First Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction between a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). "Lower Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). 'First Tier Participant" refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). "Lower Tier Participant" refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Louver Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers). f. The prospective first tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. g. The prospective first tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause tilled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension. Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or contracting agency, entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lover tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List System website (httos: //www.epls.gov /), which is compiled by the General Services Administration. i. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require the establishment of a system of records in orderto render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of the prospective participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. j. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph (f) of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 2. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion — First Tier Participants: a. The prospective first tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (2) Have not within a three -year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(2) of this certification; and (4) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. b. Where the prospective participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. 2. Instructions for Certification • Lower Tier Participants: (Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more - 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200) a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lowertier is providing the certification set out below. b. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which 16A this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and /or debarment. c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. "First Tier Covered Transactions" refers to any covered transaction between a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). "Lower Tier Covered Transactions" refers to anv covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts). "First Tier Participant' refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction wth a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). "Lower Tier Participant' refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers). e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold. g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List System website (https : / /www.eols.gov /l, which is compiled by the General Services Administration. h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. i. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph a of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government. the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion —Lower Tier Participants: 1. The prospective lowertier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended. proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. 2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the staternents in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS FOR LOBBYING This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts which exceed S100,000 (49 CFR 20). 1. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. 2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.G. 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than 5100, 000 for each such failure. 3. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting its bid or proposal that the participant shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 16A 5 ATTACHMENT A - EMPLOYMENT AND MATERIALS PREFERENCE FOR APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR APPALACHIAN LOCAL ACCESS ROAD CONTRACTS This provision is applicable to all Federal -aid projects funded under the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 1. During the performance of this contract, the contractor undertaking to do work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on -site work, shall give preference to qualified persons who regularly reside in the labor area as designated by the DOL wherein the contract work is situated, or the subregion, or the Appalachian counties of the State wherein the contract work is situated, except: a. To the extent that qualified persons regularly residing in the area are not available. b. For the reasonable needs of the contractor to employ supervisory or specially experienced personnel necessary to assure an efficient execution of the contract work. c. For the obligation of the contractor to offer employment to present or former employees as the result of a lawful collective bargaining contract. provided that the number of nonresident persons employed under this subparagraph (1 c) shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of employees employed by the contractor on the contract work, except as provided in subparagraph (4) below. 2. The contractor shall place a job order with the State Employment Service indicating (a) the classifications of the laborers, mechanics and other employees required to perform the contract work, (b) the number of employees required in each classification, (c) the date on which the participant estimates such employees will be required, and (d) any other pertinent information required by the State Employment Service to complete the job order form. The job order may be placed with the State Employment Service in writing or by telephone. If during the course of the contract work, the information submitted by the contractor in the original job order is substantially modified, the participant shall promptly notify the State Employment Service. 3. The contractor shall give full consideration to all qualified job applicants referred to him by the State Employment Service. The contractor is not required to grant employment to any job applicants who, in his opinion, are not qualified to perform the classification of work required. 4. If, within one week following the placing of a job order by the contractor with the State Employment Service, the State Employment Service is unable to refer any qualified job applicants to the contractor, or less than the number requested, the State Employment Service will forward a certificate to the contractor indicating the unavailability of applicants. Such certificate shall be made a part of the contractor's permanent project records. Upon receipt of this certificate, the contractor may employ persons who do not normally reside in the labor area to fill positions covered by the certificate, notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1 c) above. 5. The provisions of 23 CFR 633.207(e) allow the contracting agency to provide a contractual preference for the use of mineral resource materials native to the Appalachian region. 6. The contractor shall include the provisions of Sections 1 through 4 of this Attachment A in every subcontractfor work which is, or reasonably may be, done as on -site work. 16A 5 16. Liquidated Damages See Construction Agreement, Section 5B. Contract Time and Liquidated Damages See Collier County Bid, pages 27 -28. 17, Local Hiring Preference Provision excluded from this contract. 18. Lobbying Certification "The undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence either directly or in- directly an officer or employees of any state or federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal Contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewals, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -L "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions. (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub - awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub - grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub - recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into the transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, US Code. Any person(s) who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each failure." 19. Award and Execution of Contract (Method of Construction or Method of Bidding). See Section 11, Part B. Instruction to Bidders, 11.2 See Collier County Bid, page 9. 20. Non - Collusion Provision The undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid certifying that such person, firm association, or corporation has not, either directly of indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. Failure to submit the executed statement as part of the bidding documents will make the bid non - responsive and not eligible for ward consideration. 21. Owner Force Account/Cost- Effective Justification Provision excluded from this contract. 16A 5 22. Patented /Proprietary Materials The Owner certifies that neither patented nor proprietary materials are required or specifically named in the specifications to be used for this project. 23. Prevailing Minimum Wage For this contract, payment of predetermined minimum wages applies. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Rates applicable to this Contract are listed in Wage Rate Decision Number(s) FL310, as modified up through ten days prior to the opening of bids. Obtain the applicable General Decision(s) (Wage Tables) through the United States Department of Labor website (www,wdol.gov) and ensure that employees receive the minimum wages applicable. Review the General Decisions for all classifications necessary to complete the project. Request additional classifications through the Engineer's office when needed. 16A 54 General Declsicn. Num�_-er: FL130211 01/04/2013 _L211 Superseded General Decision Number; FL20120-211 State: Florida Cons - .ruction '-r-vpe: Highway ,'-o-an7:Y; Collier County in Florida. Fi,GHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -ation Da-.e Modil�ica-li.-_)r. Number Pub l. cation 0 01/04/201311 77- :,EC0349-008 09/05/201'- Rates Fringes E L E CTR ___ C I A N ....................... z 2­7 - 15 8.64 --------------------------------------- ------------------------ SUFL2009-207 08/05/2009 Rates es P-inues CARPENTER ........................ $ 15.30 2.54 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FTNTSHER ... $ 12.30 HIGHWAY /PARKING LOT STRIPING: Operator (Striping Machine) ..... $ 1.1.97 2.23 ­1 NG LOT STRIPING: PIGHWAY/PARKTNG: Painter .........................$ 13.31 I-RONWORKE-R, REINFORCTNG .......... $ 14.50 1. IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL ........... $ 16.75 3.88 LABORER: Asphalt Shoveler ....... $ 10.70 0.00 LABORER: Common or Genera l......$ 13.19 i.55 LABORER: Flagger ................$ 1-2.75 0.00 LABORER: Grade Checker .......... $ 10-50 0.55 LABORER: Landscape and Irrigation ............ I .......... $ 8.77 0.00 LABORER: Luzeman ................$ 10.32 0.00 LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete ..................$ 12.0C 1.90 LABORER: Pipelaye I ........ S 11.63 _.65 LABORED.: Power Tool Operator (Hand held Drills/Saws, Jackhammer and Power Saws ........ ^-- 11.23 1.196 OPERATOR: Asphalt Paver .........$ 1'.50 OPERATOR: Aslahalt Plant......... 12.20 OPERATOR: Asphalt Spreader ...... $ 10.76 OPERATOR. Auger ............. $ 19.40 OPERATOR: Backhoe Loader Combo ............................$ 15.33 0 ?ERATOR: Backhoe /Excavator.... $ 15.50 OPERATOR: Boom ..................$ 15.6= OPERATOR: Bulldozer .............$ OPERATOR: Crane .................$ 19.94 OPERATOR: Distributor ............ 1, 11.47 OPERATOR: Drill .................$ 13.00 OPERATOR: Grader/Blade .......... $ 14.32 OPERATOR.: Loader ................$ 12.83 OPERATOR.: Mechanic ..............$ 16.31 OPERATOR: Milling Machine .......$ 11.92 OPERATOR: Oiler .................$ 11.92 OPERATOR: Paver .................$ 12.42 OPERATOR: Piledriver ............ 15.59 OPERATOR: �O11 °_ ................� __.is OPERATOR: Scraper ................ `0-70 OPERATOR: Screed ................$ _0.82 0PEPJ TCR: Trac- or ...............5 12.7 R OPERATOR: Trencher ..............$ =3.91 PAINTER: Spray and Steel ......... $ 16.62 TRUCK DRIVER: 10.Yard Haul Away Truck .......................$ 12.50 TRUCK DRIVER.: D_stributor.......5 _.3C TRUCK DRIVER: Dump, Truck ........ $ 10.05 TRUCK DRIVER: Lowboy Truck ...... $ 14.05 TRUCK DRIVER: Material Truck.... S TRUCK DRIVER: Tractor haul 0.00 ...00 0.00 0,44 D.9; 2.25 0.00 1.55 1.3? 0.00 ,59 0.00 1.2)9 1.37 0.00 i.91 0.86 4.00 0.00 ..6O 0.00 0.00 0.'_9 0.00 16A 5 .4 16A 50 Truck ............................$ 10.64 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER: Water Truck....... 10.50 0.00 ---------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental. Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope cf the classifications listed may be adder: after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)). The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ''identifiers'' that indicate whether the par= icular rate is union or non - union. Union Identifiers An identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning wi.h characters other than_ ''SU'' denotes that the union classification and rate have found to be prevailing for that classification. Example: PLUM0198 -005 0-/01/2011. The first Lour letters , PLUM, indicate the international Union and the four -digit number, 0198, that follows indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable , -.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/01/2011, following these characters is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate /collective bargaining agreement which would be July 1, 2011 in the above example. Union prevailing wage rates will be updated to reflect any changes in the collective 'bargaining agreements governing the rates. 0000/9999: weighted union wage rates will be pu-lished annually each January. Non - ;anion Iden�if_ers Classifications - is`.ec under an ''SU'' identifier were derived from survey data by computing average rates and are not union rates; however, the data ;.used' in computing these rates may include both union and non -union data. Example: SULA20C4 -007 5/13 /2010. SU indicates the rates are nct union maiority rates, LA indicates -.he State of Louisiana; 2004 is the year of the 16A 5 survey; and 007 is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. A 1993 or later date, 5/13/20 10, indicates the classifications and rates under Chat identifier Were issued as a General Wage De_erminaticn on that date. Survey wage rates wi_1 remain in effec_ and will not chance until a new survev is conducted. WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS 1.) Has there been an_nitial decision _n the matter? This can be: an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination * a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determina_ion matter * a Conformance (add - tional classification. and rate) ru ing On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of Surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis -Bacon survey program. Tf the response from this initial contact is not satisfactorv, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be fo_ lowed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be wi_h the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 2 ) If the answer to the question in 1.) is ves, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration -from the Waae and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Dart _.° and 29 CFR Part ?). Write to: Wage and Hoi.:r Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution. Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20,2_.'_.1 The request should be accompanied by a full stata'ment cf the interested narty's position_ and by any i- fcrmia.tinn (Wage payment data, prolect description, area practice maCerlal, e--c.) that the reCTuestQr considers relevant to the .issue. If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an _nterested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Ecard). Write to: Administrative Review Board J.S. Deoartment of Labor 16A 5 20C Constituticn Avenue, N.W. Washington, DO 20210 4.) All decisions 1-by the Administrative Review Beard are final. END OF GENZ?,k, DECISION 16A 5A, 24. Progress Payments See Exhibit H, Article 4. Progress Payments, Collier County Contract See Collier County Bid, pages 53.56. 25. Prohibition Against Convict Produced Materials Source of Supply- Convict Labor (Federal -Aid Contracts Only): Do not use materials that were produced after July 1, 1991, by convict labor for Federal -aid highway construction projects unless the prison facility has been producing convict -made materials for Federal -aid highway construction projects before July 1, 1987. Use materials that were produced prior to July 2, 1991, b convicts on Federal -aid highway construction projects free from the restrictions placed on the use of these materials by 23 U.S.C. 114. The Department will limit the use of materials produced by convict labor for use in Federal -aid highway construction projects to: 1. materials produced by convicts on parole, supervised release, or probation from a prison or, 2. materials produced in a qualified prison facility. The amount of such materials produced for Federal -aid highway construction during any 12 -month period shall not exceed the amount produced in such facility for use in such construction during the 12 -month period ending July 1, 1987. 26. Public Agencies in Competition with the Private Sector The County does not allow other Public Agencies to compete with or bid on construction projects against the private sector. 27. Publicly -Owned Equipment The County does not allow Contractors the use of publicly owned equipment. 28. Salvage Credits Provision excluded from this contract. 29. Standardized Changes Conditions Contract Clauses Differing site conditions. i. During the progress of the work, if subsurface or latent physical conditions are encountered at the site differing materially from those indicated in the contract or if unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the work provided for in the contract, are encountered at the site, the party discovering such conditions shall promptly notify the other party in writing of the specific differing conditions before the site is disturbed and before the affected work is performed. ii. Upon written notification, the engineer will investigate the conditions, and if it is determined that the conditions materially differ and cause an increase or decrease in the cost or time required for the performance of any work under the contract, an adjustment, excluding anticipated profits, will be made and the contract modified in writing accordingly. The engineer will notify the contractor of the determination whether or not an adjustment of the contract is warranted. iii. No contract adjustment which results in a benefit to the contractor will be allowed unless the contractor has provided the required written notice. iv. No contract adjustment will be allowed under this clause for any effects caused on unchanged work. Suspensions of work ordered by the engineer. If the performance of all or any portion of the work is suspended or delayed by the engineer in writing for an unreasonable period of time (not originally anticipated, customary, or inherent to the construction industry) and theontractor believes that additional compensation and /or contract time is due as a result of such suspension or delay, the contractor shall submit to the engineer in writing a request for adjustment within 7 calendar days of receipt of the notice to resume work. The request shall set 16A 51 forth the reasons and support for such adjustment. ii. Upon receipt, the engineer will evaluate the contractor's request. If the engineer agrees that the cost and /or time required for the performance of the contract has increased as a result of such suspension and the suspension was caused by conditions beyond the control of and not the fault of the contractor, its suppliers, or subcontractors at any approved tier, and not caused by weather, the engineer will make an adjustment (excluding profit) and modify the contract in writing accordingly. The contractor will be notified of the engineer's determination whether or not an adjustment of the contract is warranted. iii. No contract adjustment will be allowed unless the contractor has submitted the request for adjustment within the time prescribed. iv. No contract adjustment will be allowed under this clause to the extent that performance would have been suspended or delayed by any other cause, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract. Significant changes in the character of work. (i) The engineer reserves the right to make, in writing, at any time during the work, such changes in quantities and such alterations in the work as are necessary to satisfactorily complete the project. Such changes in quantities and alterations shall not invalidate the contract nor release the surety, and the contractor agrees to perform the work as altered. (ii) If the alterations or changes in quantities significantly change the character of the work under the contract, whether such alterations or changes are in themselves significant changes to the character of the work or by affecting other work cause such other work to become significantly different in character, an adjustment, excluding anticipated profit, will be made to the contract. The basis for the adjustment shall be agreed upon prior to the performance of the work. If a basis cannot be agreed upon, then an adjustment will be made either for or against the contractor in such amount as the engineer may determine to be fair and equitable. (iii) If the alterations or changes in quantities do not significantly change the character of the work to be performed under the contract, the altered work will be paid for as provided elsewhere in the contract. (iv) The term "significant change" shall be construed to apply only to the following circumstances: (A) When the character of the work as altered differs materially in kind or nature from that involved or included in the original proposed construction; or (B) When a major item of work, as defined elsewhere in the contract, is increased in excess of 125 percent or decreased below 75 percent of the original contract quantity. Any allowance for an increase in quantity shall apply only to that portion in excess of 125 percent of original contract item quantity, or in case of a decrease below 75 percent, to the actual amount of work performed. 30. State Produced Materials (Florida or other) Provision is excluded from this contract. 31. State /Local Owned /Furnished /Designated Materials Provisions are excluded from this contract. All materials required for this project shall be furnished by the contractor. Projects located on the National Highway System shall require FHWA approval for direct purchase of materials. 32. Subcontracting See Exhibit H, General Terms and Conditions, Section 33. Subcontracts, Collier County Contract See Collier County Bid, pages 75 -77. 33. Termination of Contract See Exhibit H, General Terms and Conditions, Section 18. Termination for Default and Section 19. Termination for Convenience and Suspension, Collier County Contract 16A 54 See Collier County Bid, page 67. 34. Time Extensions See Exhibit H, General Terms and Conditions, Section 9. Compliance with Laws, Collier County Contract See Collier County Bid, pages 59-60. 35. E- Verify Executive Order No. 11 -02, signed by the Governor of Florida requires all state agency contracts to include a requirement that consultants and sub consultants, contractors and subcontractors use E- Verify. Vendor /Contractors: shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E- Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Vendor /Contractor during the term of the contract; and, shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E- Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term. The Website for E- Verify is: http: / /www . uscis.gov /e- verify 36. TITLE VI Requirements (See LAP Manual Chapter 16 Section 16.3 items 5 & 6) The Sub - recipient or Contractor, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 200d to 200d -7 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non- discrimination in Federally - assisted programs of -the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability in consideration for an award. While performing this contract, the contractor - for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor ") agrees to the following: 1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor will comply with the Regulations on nondiscrimination in Federally- assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation ( "USDOT ") Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21. The recommendations may be amended from time to time, (from here on referred to as the Regulations). They are incorporated here by reference and made a part of this contract. Nondiscrimination: In work performed during the contract, the Contractor will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and holding of subcontractors. This includes obtaining materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by section 21.5 of the Regulations. This includes employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. 3. Solicitations for Subcontractors, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, the contractor will inform each potential subcontractor or supplier of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. 16A 5 The solicitations includes obtaining materials or leases of equipment, Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives. It will also permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities that are determined by the (Recipient) or the (Name of Appropriate Administration) to be important to ensure compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. In some cases, another entity possesses the information required of a contractor and refuses to give the information. Here, the contractor will confirm the lack of information with the (Recipient), or the (Name of the Administration) as appropriate, and will explain its efforts to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event that the contractor does not comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the (Recipient) should enforce contract sanctions as it or the (Name of Appropriate Administration) may determine to be appropriate. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: a. Withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, and /or b. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. 6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor should include the terms of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued modifying the Provisions. The contractor will take action with on any subcontract or procurement that the (Recipient) or the (Name of Appropriate Administration) directs in order to enforce provisions including sanctions for non- compliance. However, if a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier because of such direction, the contractor may ask the (Recipient) to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the (Recipient). Also, the contractor may ask the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. 37. Standard Specifications and Plans See Exhibit M, Plans and Specifications, Collier County Contract 16A 54 EXHIBIT J: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Refer to information posted at: http: / /bid.colliergov.net/bid/ and titled: Specifications Package for Financial Project ID #430870- 1 -58 -01 Signal Communications 16A 54 EXHIBIT K: PERMITS Refer to information posted at: http: / /bid.colliergov.net/bid/ and titled: Not Applicable to this Project EXHIBIT L: STANDARD DETAILS information Signal Communications http: / /bid.colliergov.net/bid/ Not Applicable to this Project 84 16A 5 EXHIBIT M: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Refer to information posted at: http: / /bid.colliergov.net/bid/ and titled: Golden Gate Parkway, Immokalee Road, Collier Boulevard (CR951) Financial Project ID #430870- 1 -58 -01 Signal Communications Fiber Network Extension Cardno /TBE 16A 5 ' DECEMBER 19, 2011 PREPARED BY; MHD/DJA SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE FOR FIN4NCIAL PROJECT ID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 FEDERAL FUNDS A DISTRICT ONE OFF- SYSTEM LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM PROJECT COLLIER COUNTY The applicable Construction Details and Materials divisions (.Division II & III) of the 2010 Edition of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction are revised as follows: I hereby cert fv that this specifications package has been properly prepared by me, or under my responsible charge, rn,aceordawe with procedures adopted by the Florida Department of Transportation Signature and Seal:C C D "avid J. Aifen, P.E. Date: Page(s): - 1. - 19 - FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 SPECIALPROVISIONS .............................................................................. ............................... 3 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS ................................................................... ............................... 4 EARTHWORK AND RELATED OPERATIONS FOR LAP ( OFF- SYSTEM) ..................... 4 CONCRETE FOR LAP ( OFF - SYSTEM) ............................................... ............................... 15 THIS COMPLETES THIS SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE .................... .............................19 FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 1 m PROVISIONS 16A 5 DEFINITIONS AND TER-NIS The following terms, when used in the Contract Documents, have the meaning described: :Department. Collier County. Engineer. The Professional Engineer. registered in the State of Florida, other than the Engineer of Record or his subcontracted consultant, acting as the project's Construction Engineering Inspection Manager. The Engineer may be County in -house staff or a consultant retained by the County. Note: In order to avoid cumbersome and confusing repetition of expressions in these Specifications, it is provided that whenever anything is, or is to he done, if as, or, when, or where "acceptable. accepted. approval, approved, authorized. condemned, considered necessary, contemplated, deemed necessary, designated. determined, directed, disapproved. established. Given. indicated, insufficient, ordered. permitted, rejected, required. reserved. satisfactory, specified, sufficient. suitable, suspended, unacceptable, or unsatisfactory." it shall be understood as if the expression were followed by the words -by the Engineer," "to the Engineer," or "of the Engineer." EARTHWORK AND RELATED OPERATIONS FOR LAP (OFF - SYSTEM). (REV 4 -5 -11) (FA 4- 15 -11) SECTION 120 EARTHWORK AND RELATED OPERATIONS FOR LAP (OFF- SYSTEM) 120 -1 Description. 120 -1.1 General: Perform Earthwork and Related Operations based on the type of work specified in the Contract and the Earthwork Categories as defined below. Meet the applicable requirements for materials. equipment and construction as specified. Earthwork and Related Operations consists of excavation for the construction of the roadway, excavation for structures and pipe, constructing backfill around structures and pipe, and constructing embankments as required for the roadway, ditches, and channel changes. 120 -1.2 Earthwork Categories: Performance of Earthwork Operations will fall into one of the following Earthwork Categories: 120 -1.2.1 Earthwork Category 1: Includes the earthwork and related operations associated with the construction of sidewalks and bike paths along with any drainage structures associated with these facilities. 120 -1.2.2 Earthwork Category 2: Includes the earthwork and related operations associated with the construction of turn lanes and other non - mainline traffic lanes, widening, roadway shoulders, concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other drainage structures on the non - mainline pavement. - 4- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 120 -1.2.3 Earthwork Category 3: Includes the earthwork and related operations associated with the construction of new mainline pavement. along with concrete box culverts, retaining walls, and other drainage structures on the mainline pavement. 120 -2 Classes of Excavation. 120 -2.1 Excavation of Unsuitable Material: Excavation of unsuitable material consists of the removal of muck. clay, rock or any other material that is unsuitable in its original position and that is excavated below the finished grading template. For stabilized bases and sand bituminous road mixes, the finished grading template is the top of the finished base. shoulders and slopes. For all other bases and rigid pavement. the finished grading template is the finished shoulder and slope lines and bottom of completed base or rigid pavement. 120 -2.2 Lateral Ditch Excavation: Lateral Ditch Excavation consists of all excavation of inlet and outlet ditches to structures and roadway, changes in channels of streams, and ditches parallel to the roadway right -of -way. Dress lateral ditches to the grade and cross- section shown in the plans. 120 -2.3 Channel Excavation: Channel Excavation consists of the excavation and satisfactory disposal of all materials from the limits of the channel as shown in the plans. 120 -2.4 Excavation for Structures and Pipe: Excavation for Structures consists of the excavation for bridge foundations, box culverts, pipe culverts, storm sewers and all other pipe lines. retaining walls, headwalls for pipe culverts and drains, catch basins, drop inlets, manholes, and similar structures. 120 -3 Excavation Requirements. 120 -3.1 Excavation and Replacement of Unsuitable Materials: Where rock, muck, clay, or other material within the limits of the roadway is unsuitable in its original position. excavate such material to the cross - sections shown in the plans or indicated by the Engineer, and back-fill with suitable material. Shape backfill materials to the required cross - sections. Where the removal of plastic soils below the finished earthwork grade is required, meet a construction tolerance of ± 0.2 foot in depth and ± 6 inches (each side) in width. 120 -3.2 Lateral Ditch Excavation: Excavate inlet and outlet ditches to structures and roadway, changes in channels of streams and ditches parallel to the roadway. Dress lateral ditches to the grade and cross - section shown in the plans. 120 -33 Channel Excavation: Excavate and dispose of all materials from the limits of the channel as shown in the plans. Excavate for bridge foundations, box culverts, pipe culverts, storm sewers and all other pipe lines, retaining walls, headwalls for pipe culverts and drains. catch basins, drop inlets, manholes, and similar structures. 120 -3.4 Excavation for Structures and Pipe. 120 -3.4.1 Requirements for all Excavation: Excavate foundation pits to permit the placing of the full widths and lengths of footings shown in the plans, with full horizontal beds. Do not round or undercut corners or edges of footinL7s. Perform all excavation to foundation materials, satisfactory to the Engineer, regardless of the elevation shown on the plans. Perform all excavation in stream beds to a depth at least 4 feet below the permanent bed of the stream, unless a firm footing can be established on solid rock before such depth is reached, and excavate to such additional depth as may be necessary to eliminate any danger of undermining. "Wherever rock bottom is secured, excavate in such manner as to allow the solid rock to be exposed and prepared in horizontal beds for receiving the masonry. Remove all loose and - - FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 disintegrated rock or thin strata. Have the Engineer inspect and approve all foundation excavations prior to placing masonry. 120 -3.4.2 Earth Excavation: 120- 3.4.2.1 Foundation Material other than the Rock: When masonry is to rest on an excavated surface other than rock, take special care to avoid disturbing the bottom of the excavation, and do not remove the final foundation material to 'grade until just before placing the masonry. In case the foundation material is soft or mucky. the Engineer may require excavation to a Greater depth and to back-fill to grade with approved material. 120- 3.4.2.2 Foundation Piles: Where foundation piles are used, complete the excavation of each pit before driving the piles. After the driving is completed, remove all loose and displaced material, leaving a smoodz, solid, and level bed to receive the masonry. 120 - 3.4.2.3 Removal of Obstructions: Remove boulders, logs, or any unforeseen obstacles encountered in excavating. 120 - 3.=4.3 Rock Excavation: Clean all rock and other hard foundation material, remove all loose material. and cut all rock to a firm surface. Either level. step vertically and horizontally, or serrate the rock. as may be directed by the Engineer. Clean out all seams, and fill them with concrete or mortar. 120 -3.4.4 Pipe Trench Excavation: Excavate trenches for pipe culverts and storm sewers to the elevation of the bottom of the pipe and to a width sufficient to provide adequate working room. Remove soil not meeting the classification specified as suitable backfill material in 120-8.3.2.2 to a depth of 4 inches below the bottom of the pipe elevation. Remove rock, boulders or other hard lumpy or unyielding material to a depth of 2 inches below the bottom of the pipe elevation. Remove muck or other soft material to a depth necessary to establish a firm foundation. Where the soils permit, ensure that the trench sides are vertical up to at least the mid -point of the pipe. For pipe lines placed above the natural around line, place and compact the embankment, prior to excavation of the trench. to an elevation at least 2 feet above the top of the pipe and to a width equal to four pipe diameters. and then excavate the trench to the required Grade, 120 -4 Disposal of Surplus and Unsuitable Material. 1.20 -4.1 Ownership of Excavated Materials: Dispose of surplus and excavated materials as shown in the plans or, if the plans do not indicate the method of' disposal, take ownership of the materials and dispose of them outside the right -of -way. 120 -4.2 Disposal of Muck on Side Slopes: As an exception to the provisions of 120 -4.1, when approved by the Engineer, muck (A -8 material) may be placed on the slopes, or stored alongside the roadway, provided there is a clear distance of at least b feet between the roadway grading limits and the muck, and the muck is dressed to present a neat appearance. In addition. this material may also be disposed of by placing it on the slopes where, in the opinion of the Engineer, this will result: in an aesthetically pleasing appearance and will have no detrimental effect on the adjacent developments. Where the Engineer permits the disposal of muck or other unsuitable material inside the right -of -wad- limits, do not place such material in a manner which will impede the inflow or outfall of any channel or of side ditches. The Engineer will determine the limits adjacent to channels within which such materials may be disposed. 120 -4.3 Disposal of Paving Materials: Unless otherwise noted, take ownership of paving materials, such as pavino brick. asphalt block, concrete slab, sidewalk, curb and gutter, etc., excavated in the removal of existing pavements, and dispose of them outside the right -of- - 6 - FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 way. if the materials are to remain the property of the _agency, place them in neat piles as directed. Existing limerock base that is removed may be incorporated in the stabilized portion of the suberade. If the construction sequence will allow, incorporate all existing limerock base into the project as allowed by the Contract Documents. 120 -4.4 Disposal Areas: Where the Contract Documents require disposal of excavated materials outside the right -of -way, and the disposal area is not indicated in the Contract Documents, furnish the disposal area without additional compensation. Provide areas for disposal of removed paving materials out of sight of the project and at least 300 feet from the nearest roadway right- of -wav line of anv road. If the materials are buried, disregard the 300 foot limitation. 120 -5 vtaterials for Embankment. 120 -5.1 General Requirements for Embankment Materials: Construct embankments using suitable materials excavated from the roadway or delivered to the jobsite from authorized borrow pits. Construct the embankment using maximum particle sizes (in any dimension) as follows: In top 12 inches: 3 1/2 inches (in any dimension). 12 to 24 inches: 6 inches (in any dimension). In the depth below 24 inches: not to exceed 12 inches (in any dimension) or the compacted thickness of the laver being placed, whichever is less. Spread all material so that the larger particles are separated from each other to minimize voids between them during compaction. Compact around these rocks in accordance with 120 -7.2. When and where approved by the Engineer, larger rocks (not to exceed 18 inches in any dimension) may be placed outside the one to two slope and at least 4 feet or more below the bottom of the base. Compact around these rocks to a firmness equal to that of the supporting soil. Where constructing embankments adjacent to bridge end bents or abutments, do not place y rock larger than 3 1/2 inches in diameter within 3 feet of the location of any end -bent piling. 120-5.2 Use of Materials Excavated From the Roadway and Appurtenances: Assume responsibility for determining the suitability of excavated material for use on the project in accordance with the applicable Contract Documents. Consider the sequence of work and maintenance of traffic phasing in the determination of the availability of this material. 120 -5.3 Authorization for Use of Borrow: Use borrow only when sufficient quantities of suitable material are not available from roadway and drainage excavation, to properly construct construct the embankment, subgrade, and shoulders. and to complete the backfilling of structures and pipe. Do not use borrow material until so ordered by the Engineer, and then only use material from approved borrow pits. 120 -5.3.1 Haul Routes for Borrow .Pits: Provide and maintain, at no expense to the Agency, all necessary roads for hauling the borrow material. Where borrow area haul roads or trails are used by others, do not cause such roads or trails to deteriorate in condition. Arrange for the use of all non - public haul routes crossing the property of' any railroad. Incur any expense for the use of such haul routes. Establish haul routes which will direct construction vehicles away from developed areas when feasible, and keep noise from hauling operations to a minimum. Advise the Engineer in writing of all proposed haul routes. 120 -5.3.2 .Borrow Material for Shoulder Build -up: When so indicated in the plans, furnish borrow material with a specific minimum bearing value, for building up of existing - 7- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 shoulders. Blend materials as necessary to achieve this specified minimum bearing value prior to placing the materials on the shoulders. Take samples of this borrow material at the pit or blended stockpile. 120 -5.4 Materials Used at Pipes, Culverts, etc.: Construct embankments over and around pipes, culverts, and bridge foundations with selected materials. 120 -6 Embankment Construction. 120 -6.1 General: Construct embankments in sections of not less than 300 feet in length or for the full length of the embankment. 120 -6.2 Dry Fill Method: 120.6.2.1 General: Construct embankments to meet compaction requirements in 120 -7 and in accordance with the acceptance program requirements in 120 -9. Restrict the compacted thickness of the last embankment lift to 6 inches maximum. As far as practicable, distribute traffic over the work during the construction of embankments so as to cover the maximum area of the surface of each laver. Construct embankment in the dry whenever normal dewatering equipment and methods can accomplish the needed dewatering. 120- 6.2.1.1 For A -3 and A -2 -4 Materials with up to 15% fines: Construct the embankment in successive layers with lifts up to a maximum compacted thickness of 12 inches. Ensure the percentage of fines passing the No. 200 US Standard sieve in the A -2 -4 material does not exceed 15 %. 120- 6.2.1.2 For A -1 Plastic materials (As designated in FDOT Design Standard Index 505) and A -2 -4 Materials with greater than 15% fines: Construct the embankment in successive lavers with lifts up to a maximum compacted thickness of 6 inches. 120- 6.2.1.3 Equipment and Methods: Provide normal dewatering equipment includin(.7, but not limited to,. surface pumps, sump pumps and trench ingidigging machinery. Provide normal dewatering methods including, but not limited to, constructing shallow surface drainage trenches /ditches, using sand blankets. sumps and siphons. When nonnal dewatering does not adequately remove the water, the Engineer may require the embankment material to be placed in the water or in low swampy ,around in accordance with 120 - 7.2.4. 120 -6.2.2 Placing in Unstable Areas: Where depositing the material in water, or in low swampy ground that will not support the weight of hauling equipment, construct the embankment by dumping successive loads in a uniformly distributed layer of a thickness not greater than necessary to support the hauling equipment while placing subsequent layers. Once sufficient material has been placed so that the hauling equipment can be supported. construct the remaining portion of the embankment in layers in accordance with the applicable provisions of 120 -7.2.4 and 120- 7.2.6. 120 -6.2.3 Placing on Steep Slopes: When constructing an embankment on a hillside sloping more than 20 degrees from the horizontal, before startin(-? the fill, deeply plow or cut into steps the surface of the original ground on which the embankment is to be placed. 120 -6.2.4 Placing Outside Standard Minimum Slope: Where material that is unsuitable for normal embankment construction is to be used in the embankment outside the standard minimum slope (approximately one to two), place such material in layers of not more than 18 inches in thickness, measured Loose. The Contractor may also place material which is suitable for normal embankment, outside such standard minimum slope, in 18 inch layers. - 8 - FPID(S); 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 Maintain a constant thickness for suitable material placed within and outside the standard minimum slope, unless placing in a separate operation. 120 -6.3 Hvdraulic Method: 120 - 6.3.1 Method of Placing: When the hydraulic method is used, as far as practicable. place all dredged material in its final position in the embankment by such method. Place and compact any dred`aed material that is rehandled. or moved and placed in its Final position by any other method, as specified in 120-7.21. The Contractor may use baffles or any form of construction he may select, provided the slopes of the embankments are not steeper than indicated in the plans. Remove all timber used for temporary bulkheads or baffles from the embankment, and till and thoroughly compact the holes thus formed. When placing fill on submerged land, construct dikes prior to beginning of dredging, and maintain the dikes throughout the dredging operation. 120 -6.3.2 Excess Material: Do not use excess material placed outside the prescribed slopes, below the normal high -water level, to raise the fill. Remove only the portion of this material required for dressing the slopes. 120 -6.3.3 Protection of Openings in Embankment: Leave openings in the embankments at the bridge sites. Remove any material which invades these openings or existing channels without additional compensation to provide the same depth of channel as existed before the construction of the embankment. Do not excavate or dredge any material within 200 feet of the toe of the proposed embankment. 120 -1 Compaction Requirements. 1.20 -7.1 Moisture Content: Compact the materials at a moisture content such that the specified density can be attained. If necessary to attain the specified density. add water to the material, or lower the moisture content by manipulating the material or allowing it to dry, as is appropriate. 120 -7.2 Compaction of Embankments: 120 - 7.2.1 Earthwork Category 1 and 2 Density Requirements: Reduce the minimum required density from 100% to 95% of AASHTO T96 Method C for all earthwork items requiring densities. 120 -7.2.2 Earthwork Category 3 Density Requirements: Except for embankments constructed by the hydraulic method as specified in 120 -6.3, and for the material placed outside the standard minimum slope as specified in 120 - 6.2.=1, and for other areas specifically excluded herein. compact each laver of the material used in the formation of embankments to a density of at least 100% of the maximum density as required by AASHTO T 99, Method C. Uniformly compact each laver using equipment that will achieve the required density, and as compaction operations progress. shape and manipulate each layer as necessary to ensure uniform densitv throu�12hout the embankment. 120 -7.2.3 Compaction Over Unstable Foundations: Where the embankment material is deposited in water or on low swampy ground, and in a layer thicker than 12 inches (as provided in 120-6.2.2). compact the top 6 inches (compacted thickness) of'such layer to the density as specified in 120 -9.5. 120 -7.2.4 Compaction Where Plastic Material Has Been Removed: Where unsuitable material is removed and the remaining surface is of the A -4, A -5, A -6, or A -7 Soil Groups, as determined by the Engineer, compact the surface of the excavated area by rolling with a sheepsfoot roller exerting a compression of at least 250 psi on the tamper feet. for the full width of the roadbed (subgrade and shoulders). Perform rolling before beginning any backfill, - 9- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 and continue until the roller feet do not penetrate the surface more than I inch. Do not perform such rolling where the remaining surface is below the normal water table and covered with water. Vary_ the procedure and equipment required for this operation at the discretion of the Engineer. 1.20 -7.2.5 Compaction of Material To Be Used In Base, Pavement, or Stabilized Areas: Do not compact embankment material which will be incorporated into a pavement, base course, or stabilized subgrade, to be constructed as a part of the same Contract. 120 -7.2.6 Compaction of Grassed Shoulder Areas: For the upper 6 inch layer of all shoulders which are to be grassed. since no specific density is required. compact only to the extent directed. 120 -7.2.7 Compaction of Grassed Embankment Areas: For the outer layer of all embankments where plant growth will be established, do not compact. Leave this laver in a loose condition to a minimum depth of 6 inches for the subsequent seeding or planting operations, 120 -7.3 Compaction of Subgrade: If the plans do not provide for stabilizing, compact the subgrade in both cuts and fills to the density specified in 120 -9.6. For undisturbed soils, do not apply density requirements where constructing narrow widening strips or paved shoulders 5 feet or less in width. Where trenches for widening strips are not of sufficient width to permit the use of standard compaction equipment, perform compaction using vibratory rollers. trench rollers, or other type compaction equipment approved by the Engineer. Maintain the required density until the base or pavement is placed on the subgrade. 120 -8 Backfilling Around Structures and Pipe. 120 -8.1 Requirements for all Structures: 120 -8 -1.1 General: Backfill around structures and pipe in the Dry whenever nonnal dewatering equipment and methods can accomplish the needed dewatering. 129 -8.1.2 Equipment and Methods: Provide normal dewatering equipment including, but not limited to, surface pumps. sump pumps. wellpoints and header pipe and trenchine!di=Z- _- machinery. Provide normal dewatering methods including, but not limited to, constructing shallow surface drainage trencheslditches, using sand blankets. perforated pipe drains, sumps and siphons. 120 -8.1.3 Backfill Materials: Backfill to the ori-inal «round surface or subgrade surface of openings made for structures. with a sufficient allowance for settlement. The Fngineer may require that the material used for this backf ill be obtained from a source entirely apart from the structure. Do not allow heavy construction equipment to cross over culvert or storm sewer pipes until placing and compacting backFiill material to the finished earthwork grade or to an elevation at least 4 feet above the crown of the pipe. 1.20 - 8.1.4 Use of A -7 Material: In the backfilling of trenches, A -7 material may be used from a point 12 inches above the top of the pipe up to the elevation shown on the FDOT Design Standards as the elevation for undercutting of A -7 material. 120 -8.1.5 Time of Placing Backfill: Do not place backfilI against any masonry or concrete abutment, wingwall, or culvert until the Engineer has given permission to do so, and in no case until the masonry or concrete has been in place seven days or until the specified 28 -day compressive strength occurs. - 10- FPID (S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5" 1 120- 8.1.6 Placement and Compaction: Place the material in horizontal lavers not exceeding 6 inches compacted thickness, in depth above water level. behind abutments, wingwalls and end bents or end rest piers, and around box culverts and all structures including pipe culverts. When the backfill material is deposited in water, compact per 120 -8.2.5 and 120- 8.3.4. The Contractor may elect to place material in thicker lifts of no more than 12 inches compacted thickness outside the soil envelope if he can demonstrate with a successful test section that density can be achieved. Notify the Engineer prior to beginning construction of a test section. Construct a test section of 500 feet in length. Perform five tests at random locations within the test section. All five tests must meet the density required by 120 -7.2. Identify the test section with the compaction effort and soil classification in the Agencv Logbook. In case of a change in compaction effort or soil classification, construct a new test section. When a test fails the requirements of 120 -7.2, construct a new test section. The Contractor may elect to place material in 6 inches compacted thickness at any time. 120 -8.2 Additional Requirements for Structures Other than Pipe: 120 -8.2.1 Density: Where the backfill material is deposited in water, obtain a 1.2 inch laver of comparatively dry material. thoroughly compacted by tamping, before verifying the laver and density requirements. Meet the requirements of the density Acceptance Criteria. 120 -8.2.2 Box Culverts: For box culverts over which pavement is to be constructed, compact around the structure to an elevation not less than l 2 inches above the top of the structure, using rapid - striking mechanical tampers. 120 -8.2.3 Other Limited Areas: Compact in other limited areas using mechanical tampers or approved hand tampers, until the cover over the structure is at least 12 inches thick. When hand tampers are used, deposit the materials in lavers not more than 4 inches thick using hand tampers suitable for this purpose with a face area of not more than 100 ins. Take special precautions to prevent any wedging action against the masonry, and step or terrace the slope bounding the excavation for abutments and wingwalls if required by the Engineer 120 -8.2.4 Culverts and Piers: Back-fill around culverts and piers on both sides simultaneously to approximately the same elevation. 120 -8.2.5 Compaction tinder Wet Conditions: Where wet conditions do not permit the use of' mechanical tampers, compact using hand tampers. Use only A -3 material for the hand tamped portions of the backfill. When the backfill has reached an elevation and condition such as to make the use of the mechanical tampers practical, perform mechanical tamping in such manner and to such extent as to transfer the compaction force into the sections previously tamped by hand. 1.20 -8.3 Additional Requirements for Pipe 15 Inches Inside Diameter or Greater: 120 -8.3.1 General: Trenches for pipe may have up to four zones that must be back-filled. lled. Lowest Zone: The lowest zone is backfilled for deep undercuts up to within 4 inches of the bottom of the pipe. Bedding Zone: The zone above the Lowest Zone is the Bedding Zone. Usually it will be the backfill which is the 4 inches of soil below the bottom of the pipe. When rock or other hard material has been removed to place the pipe, the Bedding Zone will be the 12 inches of soil below the bottom of the pipe. - 11 - FPI.D(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 1 Cover Zone: The next zone is backfill that is placed after the pipe has been laid and will be called the Cover Zone. This zone extends to 12 inches above the top of the pipe. The Cover Zone and the Bedding Zone are considered the Soil Envelope for the pipe. Top Zone: The Top Zone extends from 12 inches above the top of the pipe to the base or final grade, 120 -8.3.2 Material: 120 - 8.3.2.1 Lowest Zone: Backfill areas undercut below the Bedding Zone of a pipe with coarse sand. or other suitable granular material. obtained from the grading operations on the project. or a commercial material if no suitable material is available, 120- 8.3.2.2 Soil Envelope: In both the Bedding Zone and the Cover Zone of the pipe, backfill with materials classified as A -1. A -1 or A -3. Material classified as A -4 may be used if the pipe is concrete pipe. 120 - 8:3.2.3 Top Zone: Backfill the area of the trench above the soil envelope of the pipe with materials allowed on Design Standard, Index No. 505. 120 -8.3.3 Compaction: 120- 8.3.3.1 Lowest Zone: Compact the soil in the Lowest Zone to approximately match the density of the soil in which the trench was cut. 120- 8.3.3.2 Bedding Zone: If the trench was not undercut below the bottom of the pipe, loosen the soil in the bottom of the trench immediately below the approximate middle third of the outside diameter of the pipe. If the trench was undercut, place the bedding material and leave it in a loose condition below the middle third of the outside diameter of the pipe. Compact the outer portions to meet the density requirements of the Acceptance Criteria. Place the material in lifts no greater than 6 inches (compacted thickness). 120- 8.3.3.3 Cover Zone: Place the material in 6 inches layers (compacted thickness), evenly deposited on both sides of the pipe, and compact with mechanical tampers suitable for this purpose. Hand tamp material below the pipe haunch that cannot be reached by mechanical tampers. Meet the requirements of the density .Acceptance Criteria. 120- 8.3.3.4 Top Zone: Place the material in lavers not to exceed 12 inches in compacted thickness. Meet the requirements of the density Acceptance Criteria. 120 -8.3.4 Backfill Under Wet Conditions: Where wet conditions are such that dewatering by normal Pumping methods would not be effective, the procedure outlined below may be used when specifically authorized by the Engineer in writing. Granular material may be used below the elevation at which mechanical tampers would be effective. but only material classified as A -3. Place and compact the material using timbers or hand tampers until the backfill reaches an elevation such that it's moisture content will permit the use of mechanical tampers. When the backfill has reached such elevation, use normally acceptable backfill material. Compact the material using mechanical tampers in such manner and to such extent as to transfer the compacting force into the material previously tamped by hand. 120 -9 Acceptance Program. 120 -9.1 Densitti, over 105 %: When a computed dry density results in a value greater than 105% of the applicable Proctor maximum dry density; perform a second density test within 5 feet. If the second density results in a value greater than 105"%x, investigate the compaction methods; examine the applicable Maximum Density and material description. If necessary. test an additional sample for acceptance in accordance with AASHTO T 99, Method C. - 12- FPID(S):430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 1.20-9.2 Maximum Density Determination: Determine the maximum density and optimum moisture content by sampling and testing the material in accordance with the specified test method listed in 120 -9.3. 120 -9.3 Density Testing Requirements: Ensure compliance with the requirements of 120 -9.5 by Nuclear Density testing in accordance with FDOT Florida Method FM l -T 238. Determine the in -place moisture content for each density test. Use Florida Method FM 1 -T 238, FM 5 -507 (Determination of Moisture Content by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester), or ASTM D 4643 (Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Granular Soils By Use of a :Microwave Oven) for moisture determination. 120 -9.4 Soil Classification: Perform soil classification tests in accordance with :•'PASHTO T -88. Classify soils in accordance with AASHTO M -145 in order to determine compliance with embankment utilization requirements. 120 -9.5 Acceptance Criteria: Obtain a minimum density in accordance with 120 -7.2 with the following exceptions: 1) embankment constructed by the hydraulic method as specified in 120 -63; 2) material placed outside the standard minimum slope as specified in 120- 6.2.=1; 3) other areas specifically excluded herein. 120 -9.6 Frequency: Conduct sampling and testing at a minimum frequency listed in the table below. Test Name Frequency Maximum Density One per soil type Density 1 per 500' RDWY (Alt Lift) Soil Classification One per Maximum Density 120 -10 Maintenance and Protection of Work. While construction is in progress; maintain adequate drainage for the roadbed at all times. Maintain a shoulder at least 3 feet wide adjacent to all pavement or base construction in order to provide support for the edges. Maintain and protect all earthwork construction throughout the life of the Contract, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent loss of material from the roadway due to the action of wind or water. Repair any slides, washouts, settlement, subsidence. or other mishap which may occur prior to final acceptance of the work. Maintain all channels excavated as a part of the Contract work against natural shoaling or other encroachments to the lines, grades, and cross - sections shown in the plans. until final acceptance of the project. 120 -11 Construction. 120 -11.1 Construction Tolerances: Shape the surface of the earthwork to conform .to the lines, grades, and cross - sections shown in the plans. In final shaping of the surface of earthwork, maintain a tolerance of 0.3 foot above or below the plan cross - section with the following exceptions: 1. Shape the surface of shoulders to within 0.1 foot of the plan cross- section. 2. Shape the earthwork to match adjacent pavement, curb. sidewalk. structures. etc. 3. Shape the bottom of ditches so that the ditch impounds no water. - 13 - FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 4. When the work does not include construction of base or pavement, shape the entire roadbed (shoulder point to shoulder point) to within 0.1 foot above or below the plan cross - section. Ensure that the shoulder lines do not vary horizontally more than 0.3 foot from the true lines shown in the plans. 120 -11.2 Operations adjacent to Pavement: Carefully dress areas adjacent to pavement areas to avoid damage to such pavement. Complete grassing of shoulder areas prior to placing the final wearing course. Do not manipulate any embankment material on a pavement surface. When shoulder dressing is underway adjacent to a pavement lane being used to maintain traffic. exercise extreme care to avoid interference with the safe movement of traffic. 120 -12 Method of Measurement. 1.20 -12.1 Excavation: Excavation will be paid for by volume, in cubic yards, calculated by the method of average end areas, unless the Engineer determines that another method of calculation will provide a more accurate result. The material will be measured in its original position by field survey or by photogrammetric means as designated by the Engineer. Measurement for payment will include the excavation of unsuitable material, lateral ditch excavation, channel excavation, and excavation for structures and pipe. Payment will not be made for excavation or embankment beyond the limits shown in the plans or authorized by the Engineer. 120 -12.2 Embankment. Measurement will be made on a loose volume basis. as measured in trucks or other hauling equipment at the point of dumping on the road. Payment will not be made for embankment beyond the limits shown in the plans or authorized by the Engineer. 120 -13 .Basis of Payment. 120 -13.1 General: Prices and payments for the work items included in this Section will be full compensation for all work described herein, including excavating, dredging, hauling, placing, and compacting; dressing the surface of the earthwork: and maintaining and protecting the complete earthwork. 120-1.3.2 Excavation: The total quantity of all excavation specified tinder this Section will be paid for at the Contract unit price for Excavation. No payment will be made for the excavation of any materials which are used for purposes other than those shown in the plans or designated by the Engineer. No payment will be made for materials excavated outside the lines and Grades given by the Engineer, unless specifically authorized by the Engineer. 120 -13.3 Embankment: The total quantity of embankment specified in this Section will be paid for at the Contract unit price for embanla-nent. No payment will be made for materials which are used for purposes other than those shown in the plans or designated by the Engineer. No payment will be made for materials placed outside the lines and grades given by the Engineer. - 14- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 11 o, IL CONCRETE FOR LAP (OFF- SYSTEM). (REV 4 -5 -11) (FA 4- 15 -11) SECTION 344 CONCRETE FOR LAP (OFF- SYSTEM) 344 -1 Description. 344 -1 General: Construct Concrete based on the type of work as described in the Contract and the Concrete Work Categories as defined below. 344 -1.2 Work Categories: Construction will fall into one of the following Concrete Work Categories: 344 -12.1 Concrete Work Category 1: Includes the construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter, ditch and slope pavement, or other non- reinforced cast -in- place or precast elements. 344 -1.2.2 Concrete Work Category 2: Ircludes the construction of precast concrete including concrete barriers, traffic railing barriers. parapets, sound barriers, inlets, manholes, junction boxes. pipe culverts, storm sewers. box culverts, prestressed concrete poles, concrete bases for light poles. highway sign foundations. retaining wall systems. traffic separators or other structural precast elements. 344 -1.2.3 Concrete Work Category 3: Includes the work associated with the placement and /or construction of structural cast -in -place concrete requiring a class of concrete specified in FDOT Section 346. 344 -2 Materials. 344 -2.1 General: Use concrete composed of a mixture of'Portland cement, aggregates, and water, with or without chemical or mineral admixtures that meet the following requirements: 344 -2.1.1 Portland Cement: Cemeni shall conform to the requirements of the AASHTO or ASTM designations. Different brands of cement, cement of the same brand from different facilities or different types of cement shall be stored separately and shall not be mixed. Portland cements meeting the requirements of AASHTO iv1 -85 or ASTM C -150 are allowed. 344 -2.1.2 Coarse and Fine Aggregates: Aggregates shall meet current FDOT requirements except that source approval by the FDOT is not required. 344 -2.1.3 Water: Water shall meet current FDOT requirements. 344 -2.1.4 Chemical Admixtures: Chemical admixtures shall meet current FDOT requirements. Admixtures may be added at the dosage rates recommended by the manufacturer. 344 -2.1.5 Pozzolans and Slag: Pozzolans and Slag shall meet the current FDOT requirements. 344 -2.2 Material Storage: Use a concrete production facility that meets the following requirements. 344 -2.2.1 Cementitious Materials Storage: Provide a separate and clearly labeled weatherproof facility to store each brand or type of cementitious material without mixing or contamination. Provide a suitable, safe and convenient means of collecting cementitious material samples at each storage facility. 344 -2.2.2 Aggregate Storage: Provide suitable bins. stockpiles or silos to store and identify aggregates without mixing, se�cyregating or contaminating different grades or types of materials. identify aggregate type /gradation. Handle the aggregates in a manner to minimize segregation and meet the specification requirements when recovered from storage. Continuously - 15- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 1 and uniformly sprinkle coarse aggregate with water. for 24 hours preceding introduction into the concrete mix. Timers may be used to facilitate the sprinkling of aggregate stockpiles using an alternating on/off method. However, in no event shall the top surface of the stockpile be permitted to become dry prior to batching of concrete. Moisture probes may be used to determine the moisture content of the aggregate. Ensure that the accuracy of the probe is certified annually and verified weekly. Maintain stored aggregates in a well- drained condition to minimize free water content. Provide access for the Engineer to sample the at =regates from the recovery side of the storage facility. 344 -3 Production, Mixing and Delivery of Concrete. 344 -3.1 Concrete Production Requirements: Use concrete production facilities certified by the National Ready- 1\Iixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), approved by the FDOT. Produce concrete utilizing equipment that is in good operating condition and operated in a manner to ensure a consistent product. When moisture probes are not used. ensure that the concrete production facility determines the free moisture for the coarse and tine aggregates within two hours prior to each day's batching. On concrete placements expected to exceed three hours. perform an additional moisture test approximately half way the batching operations and adjust batch proportions accordingly. Ensure that the calibration of the measuring devices of the concrete production facilities meets the requirements of Chapter 531 of the Florida Statutes, and are in accordance with Chapter 92 of the FDOT Materials Manual. At least quarterly, ensure that all scales, meters and other weighing or measuring devices are checked for accuracy by a qualified representative of a scale company registered with the Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Florida Department of Agriculture. As an alternative, the producer may have this frequency identified in an FDOT approved QC plan. The accuracy of admixture measuring dispensers will be certified annually by the admixture supplier. When Volumetric Mixers are used for Category I applications, deliver concrete in accordance with the requirements of Volumetric Mixer Manufacturers Bureau (VMMB) and ensure that the vehicle has a VMMB registered rating plate. 344-3.2 Classes of Concrete: Classes of concrete to be used on the project will be defined in the Contract Documents. 344 -3.3 Contractors Quality Control: The Contractor will supply a Quality Control (QC) plan to identity to the Agency how quality will be ensured at the project site. During random inspections the Agency will use this document to verify that the construction of the project is in agreement with his QC plan. 344 -3.4 Concrete Mix Design: Before producing any concrete, submit the proposed mix design to the Engineer on a form provided by the Agency. Otherwise. the agency will accept mix designs previously described in an FDOT approved QC: plan. In any event; use only concrete mix designs having prior approval of the Engineer. Materials may be adjusted provided that the theoretical yield requirement of'the approved mix design is met. Show all required original approved design mix data and batch adjustments and substituted material on an Agency approved concrete delivery ticket. The Engineer may disqualify any concrete production facility non - compliance with specification requirements. 344 -3.5 Delivery: For cast -in -place applications, the maximum allowable mixing and agitation time of concrete is 90 minutes. - 16- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 Furnish a delivery ticket on a form approved by the Agency with each batch of concrete before unloading at the placement site. The delivery ticket shall be printed. Record material quantities incorporated into the mix on the delivery ticket. Ensure that the Batcher responsible for producing the concrete certifies that the batch was produced in accordance with these Specifications and signs the delivery ticket. The Contractor shall sign the delivery ticket certifying that the concrete was batched, delivered and placed in accordance with these Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for rejecting loads of concrete that do not meet the plastic properties of the approve mix design or the minimum compressive strength requirements. At the sole option of the Agency, the Engineer may accept concrete at a reduced pay when it is determined that the concrete will serve its intended function. 344 -3.6 Placing Concrete: 344 -3.6.1 Concreting in Cold Weather: Do not place concrete when the temperature of the concrete at placement is below 457. Meet the air temperature requirements for mixing and placing concrete in cold weather as specified in Section 346. During the curing period, if'NOAA predicts the ambient temperature to fall below 35 °F for 12 hours or more or to fall below 30 °F for more than 4 hours, enclose the structure in such a way that the concrete and air within the enclosure can be kept above 607 for a period of 3 days after placing the concrete or until the concrete reaches a minimum compressive strength of 1,500 psi. Assume all risks connected with the placing and curing of concrete. Although the Engineer may give permission to place concrete. the Contractor is responsible for satisfactory results. If the placed concrete is determined to be unsatisfactory, remove, dispose of; and replace the concrete at no expense to the Agency. 344 -3.6.2 Concreting in Hot Weather: Meet the temperature requirements and special measures for mixing and placing concrete in hot weather as specified in Section 346. When the temperature of the concrete as placed exceeds 75 °F, incorporate in the concrete mix a water- reducing retarder or water reducer if allowed by Section 346. Spray reinforcing steel and metal forms with cool fresh water just prior to placing the concrete in a method approved by the Engineer. Assume all risks connected with the placing and curing of concrete. Although the Engineer may give permission to place concrete, the Contractor is responsible for satisfactory results. If the placed concrete is determined to be unsatisfactory.. remove, dispose of and replace the concrete at no expense to the Agency. 344 -3.7 Mixers: Ensure that mixers are capable of combining the components of concrete into thoroughly mixed and uniform mass, free from balls or lumps of cemerttitious materials, and capable of discharging the concrete uniformly. Operate concrete mixers at speeds per the manufacturer's design. Do not exceed the manufacturer's rated capacity for the volume of mixed concrete in the mixer. mixing drum, or container. 344 -3.8 Small Quantities of Concrete: With approval of the Engineer, small quantities of concrete; less than 3 yd placed in one day and less than 0.5 yd; placed in a single placement may be accepted using a pre - bagged mixture. The Agency may verify that the pre - bagged mixture is prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and will meet the requirements of this Specification. 344 -3.9 Sampling and Testing: - 17 - FPI.D(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 344- 3.9.1 Category 1: The Engineer may sample and test the concrete at his discretion to verify its quality. The minimum 28 day compressive strength requirement for this concrete is 2,500 psi. 344- 3.9.2: Category 2: Provide a statement of certification from the manufacturer of the precast element that the element meets the quality control and inspection testing requirements of the Contract Documents. 344 -3.9.3 Category 3: The Agency will randomly select a sample from each 200 yd' or one day's production to determine plastic properties and to make three 4 x 8 inch cylinders for testing by the Agency at 28 days to ensure that the design compressive strength has been met. The Agency may, at its discretion. test additional concrete samples to ensure compliance with the specifications. 344 -3.10 Records: Maintain the followinE records for review [or at least 3 years after final acceptance of the project: 1. Approved concrete mix designs. 2. Materials source (delivery tickets, certifications, certified mill test reports). 3. A copy of the scale company or testing agency report showing the observed deviations from quantities checked during calibration of the scales and meters. 4. A copy of the documentation certifying the admixture weighing/measuring devices. For non structural concrete. the Agency will accept recent NRMCA, VViMB or FDOT inspection records certifying the plant or truck can produce concrete. in addition, documentation will be available at the plant or in the truck showing that action has been taken to correct deficiencies noted during the inspections. 344 -4 Acceptance of the Work. 344 -4.1 Category 1 Work: Category 1 work will be accepted based upon compliance with Production. Mixing and Delivery Requirements specified in 334 -3. 344 -4.2 Category 2 Work: Precast elements will be accepted based upon certification from the Contractor that the elements were produced by a production facility on the FDOT's current approved plant list. In addition. the producers QC stamp will be displayed on the element. 3444.3 Category 3 Work: Category 3 work shall be in full compliance with this Specification, and with current FDOT Specifications, Section 346 and associated Contractor Quality Control (QC) specifications governing cast -in -place concrete. In addition. a Delivery Ticket as described in 344 -3.5 will be required for acceptance of the material at the project site. 344 -5 Method of Measurement. The quantities to be paid for will be the items shown in the plans, completed and accepted. 344 -6 Basis of Payment. Prices and payments will be fu.11 compensation for all work and materials specified in this Section. - 18 - FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 16A 5 ivool ulmolo w m m I THIS SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE - 19- FPID(S): 430870- 1 -58 -01 6A 5 EXHIBIT N: CONTRACTOR'S KEY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT Name Personnel Category Construction Superintendent Project Manager