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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018 SFM Services agreement.pdfAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND SFM SERVICES, INC. THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of the 1/' day of , 2018 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the VILLAGE OF KEY CA E, a Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter the "Village"), and SFM Services, Inc., a Florida corporation (hereinafter the "Contractor"), with its address at 9700 NW 79th Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016. WHEREAS, the Village desires to trim and prune trees within the Village in order to help protect against the impacts of potential storm events and hurricanes; and WHEREAS, the Village issued an Invitation to Bid No. 2018-04-17; and WHEREAS, the Contractor submitted a proposal for the Project (the "Proposal"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 18- , the Village selected the Contractor for the requested services, and the Village desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor for the services described in this Agreement, and the Contractor has agreed to provide such services pursuant to the Proposal; and WHEREAS, the Contractor and the Village, through mutual negotiation, have agreed upon a Scope of Services, schedule, and fee to engage the Contractor to perform certain services for the Village consisting of tree trimming and pruning services, as further detailed in the Scope of Services set forth herein below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the Contractor and the Village agree as follows. 1. Scope of Services. The Contractor shall furnish such services and provide deliverables as set forth and described in the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A," which shall include, but are not limited to, tree trimming and pruning services and removal of all debris (collectively, the "Services"). In performing the Services, the Contractor shall adhere to and follow the terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the BID No. 2018-04-17. 1.2. The Scope of Services shall include, but are not limited to: • The hardwoods to be serviced are the Village's property, located in rights -of -way, as listed in Exhibit "B", Village Tree Inventory. 1 " A natural pruning system should be preferred. " A natural system should allow for changes in appearance resulting from pruning when achieving certain specified objectives, such as: o Crown and branch reduction; o Raising crowns; o Developing or improving structure; o Providing clearance; o Improving tree health; o Risk reduction; and, enhancing views. " No more than 25% of foliage shall be removed at any given time, with the specific amount to be removed based upon the health and species of the tree to be pruned. " All pruning cuts shall consist of proper reduction or removal cuts per ANSI A300 (Part I) Standards. " Not all the following pruning specifications will apply for each tree. Work must be performed as per needed, based on the condition and form of each tree. 1.3. The Scope of Services itemized above is not intended to be limiting, and additional services may be required of the Contractor as directed by the Village Manager. 1.4. The Contractor shall utilize its special skills, and shall expend all necessary efforts and personnel to competently and professionally perform and complete the Services in a successful, timely and safe manner. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, personnel and services for the efficient and timely performance of the Services. 2. Term/Commencement Date. 2.1 This Agreement shall become effective upon the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until the Contractor completes the Services described herein, which Services shall be completed no later than sixty (60) calendar days from the date specified in the Village's Notice to Proceed, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 8. The Village shall provide the Contractor with a Notice to Proceed for the Services or any part or phase thereof. The Village Manager or his designee may extend the time for performance of the Services or the term of this Agreement up to an additional ninety (90) days by written notice to the Contractor. 2.2 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that time is of the essence in the performance of the Services required under this Agreement. The Contractor shall perform and complete the Services within the timeframes set forth in the Notice to Proceed or as directed by the Village, unless an extension is granted by the Village Manager or his designee. 2 3. compensation and Payment. 3.1 The Contractor shall be paid for the Services on a unit basis in accordance with the fee schedule included in the Proposal and attached hereto as Exhibit "A", but such compensation shall not exceed the total amount of $91,025.00. All unit prices and fees charged shall be supported by a complete accounting of said work. 3.2 In order to receive payment for the Contractor's Services, the Contractor must provide a detailed invoice, on a monthly basis, that contains a list of the Services that have been provided. The Contractor may be required to use a form that is acceptable to State or federal agencies which may reimburse the Village for the Services, including forms prescribed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"). 3.3 The Contractor shall pay all of its own expenses incurred in performing the Services. 3.4 Invoices shall be promptly processed for payment upon receipt by the Village pursuant to Sec. 218.70, Fla. Stat, the Florida Prompt Payment Act, after approval and acceptance of the Services by the Village Manager or his designee. 4. Subcontractors. 4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all payments to any subcontractors and shall maintain responsibility for all work related to the Services performed. 4.2 Any subcontractors used to complete the Services requested by the Village pursuant to this Agreement, must have the prior written approval of the Village Manager or his designee. 5. Village's Responsibilities. 5.1 The Village shall furnish to the Contractor, at the Contractor's written request, all available data, studies and reports in the possession of the Village, pertinent to the Services to be provided by the Contractor. 5.2 The Village shall arrange for reasonable access to and make all provisions for the Contractor to enter upon real property, as required for the Contractor to perform the Services, as may be requested in writing by the Contractor. 3 6. Contractor's Responsibilities. 6.1 The Contractor shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in the performance of the Services requested as is ordinarily provided by a Contractor under similar circumstances. If at any time during the term of this Agreement it is determined that the Contractor's deliverables are incorrect, defective or fail to conform to the Services requested, upon written notification from the Village Manager or his designee, the Contractor shall, at Contractor's sole expense, immediately correct the work. 6.2 The Contractor shall supply all information and documentation required to support the Village in any State or Federal programs reimbursement process, including as mandated by FEMA. Further, the Contractor shall otherwise comply with any and all requirements for State and federal reimbursement, and all applicable federal and State laws. 7. Conflict of Interest. 7.1 Intentionally Deleted. 8. Termination. 8.1 The Village Manager or his designee may terminate this Agreement without cause upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, or immediately with cause. 8.2 Upon receipt of the Village's written notice of termination, the Contractor shall cease working unless directed otherwise by the Village Manager or his designee. 8.3 In the event of termination by the Village, the Contractor shall be paid for all work accepted by the Village Manager or his designee up to the date of termination, provided that the Contractor has first complied with the provisions of Paragraph 8.4. 8.4 The Contractor shall transfer all books, records, reports, working drafts, documents, maps, and data pertaining to the Services provided to the Village, in a hard copy and electronic format within fourteen (14) days from the date of the written notice of termination or the date of expiration of this Agreement. 9. Nondiscrimination. 9.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor shall not discriminate against any of its employees or applicants for employment because of their 4 race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and shall abide by all Federal and State laws regarding nondiscrimination 10. Attorneys' Fees and Waiver of Jury Trial. 10.1 In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and costs, including the fees and expenses of any paralegals, law clerks and legal assistants, and including fees and expenses charged for representation at both the trial and appellate levels. 10.2 In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, each party hereby knowingly, irrevocably, voluntarily and intentionally waives its right to trial by jury. lnaemnitication; Insurance 11.1 Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village, its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all demands, claims, losses, suits, liabilities, causes of action, judgment or damages, arising from Contractor's negligent acts, errors, or omissions arising out of the performance or non-performance of any provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from contracts between the Contractor and third parties made pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall reimburse the Village for all its expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in and about the defense of any such claim or investigation and for any judgment or damages arising from Contractor's negligent performance or non-performance of this Agreement. 11.2 Contractor shall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this RFP and agreement, if selected, insurance of such types and in such amounts not less than those specified below as satisfactory to Village, naming the Village as an Additional Insured, underwritten by a firm rated A -X or better by A.M. Best and qualified to do business in the State of Florida. The insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the Village, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers naming the Village as additional insured. Any insurance maintained by the Village shall be in excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute to the Contractor's insurance. The insurance coverages shall include at a minimum the amounts set forth in this section and may be increased by the Village as it deems necessary or prudent. 11.2.1 Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of liability of not less than a $1,000,000 per Occurrence 5 combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. This Liability Insurance shall also include Completed Operations and Product Liability coverages and eliminate the exclusion with respect to property under the care, custody and control of Contractor. The General Aggregate Liability limit and the Products/Completed Operations Liability Aggregate limit shall be in the amount of $2,000,000 each. 11.2.2 Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance, to apply for all employees for statutory limits as required by applicable State and Federal laws. The policy(ies) must include Employer's Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 each accident. No employee, subcontractor or agent of the Contractor shall be allowed to provide Services pursuant to this RFP who is not covered by Worker's Compensation insurance. 11.2.3 Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per Occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Service Office, and must include Owned, Hired, and Non - Owned Vehicles. 11.2.4 Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, single limit. 11.2.5 Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the Village, reflecting the Village as an Additional Insured (except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance), no later than ten (10) days after award of this Agreement and prior to the execution of this Agreement by Village and prior to commencing Services. Each certificate shall include no less than (30) thirty -day advance written notice to Village prior to cancellation, termination, or material alteration of said policies or insurance. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates required by this Section remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, including any extensions or renewals that may be granted by the Village. The Certificates of Insurance shall not only name the types of policy(ies) provided, but also shall refer specifically to this Agreement and shall state that such insurance is as required by this Agreement. The Village reserves the right to inspect and return a certified copy of such policies, upon written request by the Village. If a policy is due to expire prior to the completion of the Services, renewal Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of their policy expiration. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice shall be provided to the Village before any policy or coverage is cancelled or restricted. Acceptance of the Certificate(s) is subject to approval of the Village. 11.2.6 Additional Insured. Except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance, the Village is to be specifically included as an Additional Insured for the liability of the Village resulting from Services performed by or on behalf of the Contractor in performance of this Agreement. The Contractor's insurance, including that applicable to the Village as an Additional Insured, shall apply on a primary basis and any other insurance maintained by the Village shall be in excess of and shall not contribute to the Contractor's insurance. The Contractor's insurance shall contain a severability of interest provision providing that, except with respect to the total limits of liability, the insurance shall apply to each Insured or Additional Insured (for applicable policies) in the same manner as if separate policies had been issued to each. 11.2.6 Deductibles. All deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and be reasonably approved by the Village. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of any deductible or self -insured retentions in the event of any claim. 11.3 The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement. Notices/Authorized Representatives, 12.1 Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given if transmitted by hand -delivery, by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid return receipt requested, or by a private postal service, addressed to the parties (or their successors) at the following addresses: For the Village: John C. Gilbert, Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida 88 W. McIntyre Street, Suite 210 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Telephone: 305-365-5500 For The Contractor: SFM Services, Inc. Attention: Cristian Infante, President 9700 NW 79th Avenue Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016 Telephone: 305-818-2424 13. Governing Law. 13.1 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be proper exclusively in Miami -Dade County, Florida. 14. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Authorization. 14.1 This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written representations. No representations were made or relied upon by either party, other than those that are expressly set forth herein. 14.2 No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is empowered to modify or amend the terms of this Agreement, unless such amendment is executed with the same formality as this document. 14.3 The Contractor represents that it is an entity validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Contractor has been duly authorized, and this Agreement is binding on the Contractor and enforceable against the Contractor in accordance with its terms. No consent or authorization of any other person or entity to such execution, delivery and performance is required. 15. Ownership and Access to Records and Audits. 15.1 All records, books, documents, maps, data, deliverables, papers and financial information that result from the Contractor providing the Services to the Village under this Agreement shall be the property of the Village. 15.2 Contractor agrees to keep and maintain public records in Contractor's possession or control in connection with Contractor's performance under 8 this Agreement. Contractor additionally agrees to comply specifically with the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Contractor shall ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized by law, for the duration of the Agreement, and following completion of the Agreement until the records are transferred to the Village. 15.3 Upon completion of this Agreement or in the event of termination by either party, any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession of the Contractor shall be delivered by the Contractor to the Village Manager, at no cost to the Village, within fourteen (14) days. All such records stored electronically by Contractor shall be delivered to the Village in a format that is compatible with the Village's information technology systems. Once the public records have been delivered upon completion or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall destroy any and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. 15.4 Any compensation due to Contractor shall be withheld until all records are received as provided herein. 15.5 Contractor's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the Village. Section 119.0701(2)(a), Florida Statutes IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS. Custodian of Records: 16. Nonassignability. Jennifer Medina, MMC Village Clerk Phone: (305) 365-5506 Fax: (305) 365-8914 Email: jmedina(a�keybiscayne.fl.gov 16.1 This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Contractor unless such assignment is first approved in writing by the Village Manager or his 9 designee, in its sole and absolute discretion. The Village, in entering this Agreement, is relying upon the apparent qualifications and personal expertise of the Contractor, and his firm's familiarity with the Village and the Village's desires. 17. Severability. 17.1 If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 18. Independent Contractor. 18.1 The Contractor and its employees, volunteers and agents shall be and remain independent contractors and not agents or employees of the Village with respect to all of the acts and Services performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not in any way be construed to create a partnership, association or any other kind of joint undertaking, enterprise or venture between the parties. 19. Compliance with Laws. 19.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities relating to the Services provided, including any applicable FEMA requirements and/or regulations, and shall procure and maintain all licenses and permits from all jurisdictional agencies to perform the Services pursuant to this Agreement. 20. Waiver. 21. 20.1 The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take affirmative action with respect to any conduct of the other which is in violation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future violation, breach or wrongful conduct. Survival of Provisions 21.1 Any terms or conditions of either this Agreement that require acts beyond the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive termination of the Agreement, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the terms or conditions are completed and shall be fully enforceable by either party. 10 22. Prohibition of Contingency Fees. 22.1 The Contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person(s), company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 23. Counterparts. 23.1 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. 24. Safety; Accident Prevention and Regulations. 24.1 Precautions shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons and property. The Contractor and subcontractors shall conform to all OSHA, Federal, State, County and Village laws and regulations while performing the Services under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any fines levied by the above -mentioned authorities, because of failure or inadequacies to comply with these requirements, shall be borne solely by the Contractor who shall be responsible for same. 25. Required Licenses, Permits and Certifications; Warranties of Contractor. 25.1 The Contractor represents and warrants to the Village that at all times during the term of this Agreement it shall procure and maintain in good standing all required licenses, permits, certifications and insurance required under federal, state and local laws necessary to perform the Services pursuant to this Agreement. Any fines levied by the above - mentioned authorities, because of failure or inadequacies to comply with these requirements, shall be borne solely by the Contractor who shall be responsible for same. 26. Public Entity Crime Affidavit 26.1 The Contractor shall comply with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes (Public Entities Crime Statute), notification of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference, including the execution of any required affidavit. 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the first date as written above. Attest: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE ONLY: Village Attorney 12 VILLAGE: Village of Key Biscayne, a municipal corporation CONTRACTOR: SFM Services, Inc., a Florida corporation By: Name: Title: �sident Infante Date: 07/11/2018 EXHIBIT "A" Proposal / Scope of Services 13 KEY BISCAYNE HARDWOOD TRIMMING PROJECT - 2018 Price Schedule Form Street Name Qty Species Price per Street Crandon Boulevard 305 Oak $16,775.00 Harbor Drive 185 Mahogany $10,450.00 5 Oak West Mashta Drive 62 Mahogany $3,410.00 Fernwood Road 127 Pigeon Plum $6,985.00 Glenridge Road 155 Oak $8,525.00 Woodcrest Road 157 Oak $8,635.00 Ridgewood Road 70 Gumbo Limbos $5,665.00 33 Bulnesias Warren Lane 53 Oak $2,915.00 West McIntyre Street 98 Oak $5,390.00 Buttonwood Drive 30 Green Buttonwood $1,650.00 Cypress Road 27 Gumbo Limbos $1,485.00 Cranwood Drive 33 Oak $1,815.00 Greenwood Drive 6 Silver Buttonwood $440.00 2 Sea Grape West Heather Lane 11 Green Buttonwood $605.00 Warren Lane - 600 blk 10 Yellow Tab $550.00 Allendale Road - 600/700 blk 52 Pink Tab $2,860.00 Myrtlewood Lane 7 Green Buttonwood $385.00 West Matheson Drive 18 Pigeon Plum $990.00 Bay Lane 7 Satin Leaf $385.00 Redwood Lane 13 Oak $1,210.00 9 Banyan Beechwood Drive 8 Copper Pod $440.00 East Heather Drive 26 Mahogany $1,430.00 East Enid Drive 38 Mahogany $2,090.00 Island Drive 90 Mahogany $4,950.00 North Mashta Drive 18 Oak 5990.00 1655 Total $ 91,025.00 ARBORIST OPTION: Must provide the Cost Differential if the certified arborist were to be on site for all trimming activity during the duration of the project. PROPOSER'S NAME: SFM Services, Inc. (Company's Name) $ to°lo State numeric increase KEY BISCAYNE HARDWOOD TRIMMING PROJECT - 2018 Inventory per Street Qty Street Name Species DBH Average DBH Range 305 Crandon Boulevard Oak 9 between 7 and 15 185 Harbor Drive Mahogany 12 between 4 and 23 5 Oak 13 between 12-14 62 West Mashta Drive Mahogany 16 between 4 and 24 127 Fernwood Road Pigeon Plum 6 between 4 and 14 155 Glenridge Road Oak 12 between 3 to 24 157 Woodcrest Road Oak 13 between 3 and 23 70 Ridgewood Road Gumbo Limbos 15 between 3 and 19 33 Bulnesias 5 between 2 and 6 53 Warren Lane Oak 9 between 4 and 16 98 West McIntyre Street Oak 10 between 4 and 20 30 Buttonwood Drive Green Buttonwood 18 between 3 and 30 27 Cypress Road Gumbo Limbos 10 between 5 and 18 33 Cranwood Drive Oak 16 between 4 and 24 6 Greenwood Drive Silver Buttonwood 9 between 2 and 13 2 Sea Grape 18 between 16 and19 11 West Heather Lane Green Buttonwood 20 between 13 and 33 10 Warren Lane - 600 blk Yellow Tab 9 between 1 and 18 52 Allendale Road - 600/700 blk Pink Tab 7 between 3 and 16 7 Myrtlewood Lane Green Buttonwood 21 between 15 and 28 18 West Matheson Drive Pigeon Plum 7 between 4 and 15 7 Bay Lane Satin Leaf 9 between 5 and 15 13 Redwood Lane Oak 12 between 6 and 20 9 Banyan 48 between 36 to 60 8 Beechwood Drive Copper Pod 11 between 5 and 18 26 East Heather Drive Mahogany 13 between 10 and 18 38 East Enid Drive Mahogany 13 between 11 and 17 90 Island Drive Mahogany 14 between 7 and 24 18 North Mashta Drive Oak 16 between 5 and 21 1655 Total Trees