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A C A P I T A L P R O J E C T A U T H O RI Z IN G O RD IN A N C E O F
T H E V IL L A G E O F K E Y B IS C A Y N E , F L O R ID A ,
S E L E C T IN G M E T R O E X P RE S S , IN C. F O R
C O N S T R U C T I O N O F V IL L A G E -W ID E S T O RM W A T E R
D RA IN A G E IM P R O V E M E N T S A N D R O A D W A Y
RE S U RF A C IN G IN A N A M O U N T N O T T O E X C E E D
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P R O V ID IN G F O R A N E F F E C T IV E D A T E .
W H E RE A S , the Village of Key Biscayne ("Village") desires construction services for
stormwater drainage improvements and roadway resurfacing work necessary to maintain existing
infrastructure located throughout the Village (the "Capital Project"); and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2023, the Village issued Invitation to Bid (the "ITB") No.
2023-04 for construction of the Capital Project; and
WHEREAS, five (5) responsive bids were received by the ITB deadline; and
WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of the submitted bids, the Village Manager
recommended that Metro Express, Inc. (the "Contractor") be selected for construction of the Capital
Project as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to select the Contractor for construction of the
Capital Project and authorize the Village Manager to execute an agreement, in substantially the
form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," with the Contractor in an amount not to exceed
$1,014,229.50; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Ordinance is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: 1
1 Coding: Strikethrough words are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing words. Changes
between fir st and second reading are indicated with highlighted dirnhle stril:etlmrngl~ and double underline
Section 1. Recitals. That the preceding "W hereas" clauses are ratified and
incorpora ted as the legislative intent of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Selection. The V illage Council hereby selects the Contractor for
constru ction of the C apital Project.
Section 3. Authorization. The Village M anager is hereby authorized to execute the
A greem ent, in substantially the fo rm attached hereto as Exhibit A ," fo r construction of the
Capital Project in an am ount not to exceed $1,014,229.50, subject to the V illage Attorn ey's
appro val as to form, content, and legal sufficiency. fT he Village M anager is fu rther authorized to
issue a change order fo r constru ction of the Pro ject in an am ount not to exceed his pur chasing
authority.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall becom e effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading.
PASSED on first reading on the 9th day of M ay 2023.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on the 6th day of June 2023.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
GUILLERMO GARCIA, who on oath says that he or she is the
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily
Business Review f/k/a Miami Review, of Miami-Dade County,
Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a
Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE - ORDINANCES - SECOND
READING - JUN. 6, 2023
in the XXXX Court,
was published in a newspaper by print in the issues of Miami
Daily Business Review f/k/a Miami Review on
05/26/2023
Affiant further says that the newspaper complies with all
legal for publication in chapter 50, Florida
Swo' o and subscribed before me this'
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(SEAL)
GUILLERMO GARCIA personally known to me
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the foll0wing ordinances will be considered on
Second Reaqing by the Village Council of the Viii.age of Key Biscayne at a
meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chamber, located at 560 Crandon Bi,iulevard, Key Biscayne, Flonida:
,A CAPITAL PROJECT AUl'HORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE,
OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING METRO EXPRESS, INC:
FOR CONSTRUC"flON OF VILLAGE-WIDE STORMWATER DRAINAGE
dMPROVEMENTS AND ROADWAY ,RES.URFACING IN AN AMOUNT
'NOT TO EXCEED $1,014,229.50; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION;
AND PROVIDING ROA AN EFFECTIVE DAl:E. .
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
·SECTION 25-31, "BUSINESS TAX SCHEDULE," OF CHAPTER 25 OF
'THE VILLAGE CO.DE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASI; THE BUSINESS
TAX RECEIPT SCHEDULE RATES; PROVIDING f'OR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING. FOR CONFLICTS; AND.
·PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinances may be inspected by the public at tliie Office of the
Village Clerk. Interested parties may appear in person at the Rublic HeariAg.
-and .be heard with respect to the proposed Ordiraances. Any person, wishing to
1address the Village Council on any item at thls.Public Hearing is asked to,
register with the Villa~e Clerk prior to that item being heard.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all.persons'
who are disabled and who needspecial accommodations to parrtiGipate in
this proceeding .because of that disability should contact the.Office of the·
•Village Clerk, 88 West Mcintyre Street, Suite 220, Key Biscayne, Florida
33149, telephone number (305) 365-5506, not later than two business days:
prior to such proceeding. · '
'Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Village Council with'
,respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall insure
.that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all testlmeny,
;and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F .S. 286.0105). ·
,Comments of any interested party relative to this matter may be submitted
in writiAg via email to putiliccomments@keyl!>iscayne.fl.gov or presented in person
at the public hearing. • · . .
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Jocelyn B. Koch, Village Clerk
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E X H IB IT A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
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THIS CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION (this "Contract") is made this j, _
day of _ _.__ _.__--'-_, 2023 (the "Effective Date") by and between the VILLAGE OF
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation, (the "Village"), and METRO
EXPRESS, INC., a Florida for-profit corporation (the "Contractor").
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WHEREAS, on February 24, 2023, the Village issued Invitation to Bid (the "ITB") No. 2023-
04 for construction of Village-wide storm water drainage improvements and roadway resurfacing (the
"Project"), which ITB is incorporated herein by reference and made a p¢ hereof; and
' WHEREAS, the Project consists of the provision of construction work, including all labor,
supervision, equipment, supplies; tools, permitting, safety measures, and other ~elated incidentals,
necessary within five (5) work areas identified for the Project, as set forth in greater detail in the Scope
of Work attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and ·
· WHEREAS, in response to the Village's solicitation for the Project, Contractor submitted a
bid, which bid is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein; and
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WHEREAS, on , 2023, the Village Council adopted Resolution No. 2O23-XX,
selecting the Contractor's bid for the Project and authorizing the Village Manager to' negotiate and
execute'a contract with the Contractor for construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has represented to the Village that it possesses the necessary
qualifications, experience and abilities to perform the Work or the Project, and has agreed to provide
the Work on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1. Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the labor, materials, equipment, services and
incidentals necessary to perform all of the work described in the Contract Documents (the
"Work") including, without limitation as described in the approved plans, drawings and/or
specifications attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Plans"), the ITB and any Bidding
Documents or procurement documents for the Project, and any other documents incorporated
herein by reference and made a part ofthis Contract as part of the following Project:
STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
AND ROADWAY RESURFACING
2. CONTRACT TIME
2.1. Contractor shall be instructed to commence the Work by written instructions in the form of
a Notice to Proceed providing a commencement date and issued by the Village Manager or
designee. The Notice to Proceed will not be issued until Contractor's submission to Village
of all required documents and after execution of this Contract.
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2 .2 . Time is of the essence throughout this Contract. The Contractor shall prosecute the Work
with faithfulness and diligence and the Work shall be substantially completed within one
hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed
("Contract Time"). Substantial Completion shall be defined for this purpose as the date on
which Village receives beneficial use of the Project. The Work shall be fully completed in
accordance with the Contract Documents within sixty (60) cal.en.dar days from the date
specified in the Notice to Proceed ("Final Completion Time"). The Final Completion
date is defined as the' date determined by the Village when all Work, including punch list
items, has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and Contractor has
delivered to Village all documentation required herein. · '
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2.3. Upon failure· of Contractor to substantially complete the Work within the Contract Time,
Contractor shall pay to Village the sum of Three .Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each calendar
day after the expiration of the Contract Time that the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial
Completion up until the date that the Contractor achieves Substantial Completion. Upon
failure of Contractor to fully complete the Work and achieve Final Completion within the
Final Completion Time, Contractor shall pay to Village the sum of Two Hundred Dollars
($200.00) for each calendar day after expiration of the Final-Completion Time that the"
Contractor fails to achieve Final Completion up until the date that the Contractor achieves
Final Completion. These amounts are not penalties but are liquidated damages payable by
Contractor to Village for the failure ~o provide full beneficial occupancy and use of the.
Project as required. Liquidated damages are hereby fixed and agreed upon between the
parties who hereby acknowledge the difficulty of determining the amount of damages that
will be sustained by Village as a consequence of Contractor's delay and failure of Contractor
to complete the Work on time. The above-stated liquidated damages shall apply separately
to each phase of the Project for which a time for completion is given.
2.4. Village is authorized to deduct the liquidated damages from monies due to Contractor for the
Work under this Contract. In case the liquidated damage amount due to Village by Contractor
exceeds monies due Contractor from Village, Contractor shall be liable and shall
immediately upon demand by Village pay to Village the amount of said excess.
3. CONTRA CT PRICE
3.1. Village shall pay to Contractor for the performance of the Work an amount not to exceed
$1,014,229.50 in accordance with the line items and unit prices included in the Contractor's
Bid and Schedule of Bid Items (Pricing), attached hereto as Exhibit "B." This sum ("Contract
Price") shall be full compensation for all services, labor, materials, equipment and costs,
including overhead and profit, associated with completion of all the Work in full conformity
with the Contract Documents and adjusted only by written change .orders signed by both
parties and approved as required by local law. The Contract Price shall include all applicable
sales taxes as required by law.
3.2. Village shall make progress payments, deducting the amount from the Contract Price
above on the basis of Contractor's Applications for Payment on or before twenty (20) days
after receipt of the Pay Application. Rejection of a Pay Application by the Village shall
be within twenty (20) days after receipt of the Pay Application. Any rejection shall specify
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the applicable deficiency and necessary corrective action. Any undisputed portion shall be
paid as specified above. All such payments will be made in accordance with the Schedule
of Values established in the Contract Documents or, in the event there is no Schedule of
Values, as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. In the event the Contract
Documents do not provide a Schedule of Values or other payment schedule, Applications
for,Payment shall ,be submitted monthly by Contractor-on 9r before the 1 Qth of each month
for the prior month. Progress payments shall be made in an amount equal to the percentage
of Work completed as determined by the Village or Village's Project Consultant, but, in
each case, less the aggregate of payments previously made and less such amounts as
Village shall determine or Village inay withhold taking into account the aggregate of
,payments made and the percentage of Project completion in accordance with the Contract
1 Documents and Schedule ofValues, if any. The Contractor agrees that fivepercent (5%)
of the amount due for each progress payment or Pay Application (the, "Retainage") shall
be retained by Village until final completion and acceptance of the Work by Village. In
theevent there is a dispute between Contractor and-Village concerning a Pay Application,
dispute resolution procedures shall be conducted by, Village commencing within 45 days
of receipt of the disputed Payment Application. The Village shall reach a conclusion
within 15 days thereafter and promptly notify Contractor of the outcome, including
payment, if applicable. , . . .
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3.3. Each Pay Application shall include an affidavit or partial release or waiver of lien by
Contractor indicating-that partial payments received from the Village for the Work have
been applied by Contractor to discharge in full all of Contractor' s obligations, including "
payments to subcontractors and material suppliers.
3.4. The payment of any Application for Payment by the Village, including the final request
for payment, does not constitute approval or acceptance by the Village of any item of the
-, Work reflected in such Application for Payment, nor' shall it be construed as a waiver of
any of the Village 's rights hereunder or at law or in equity.
3.5. Upon Final Completion of the Work by Contractor in accordance with the Contract
Documents and acceptance by the Village, and upon receipt of consent by any surety,
Village shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price (including Retainage) as
recommended by the Village's Project Consultant and Building Official. Final payment
is contingent upon receipt by Village from Contractor of at least one complete set of as
built plans, reflecting an accurate depiction of Contractor's Work.
3.6. This Contract is subject to the conditions precedent that: (i) Village funds are available and
budgeted for the Contract Price; (ii) the Village secures and obtains any necessary grants or
loans for the accomplishment of this Project pursuant to any borrowing legislation adopted
by the Village Council relative to the Project; and (iii) Village Council enacts legislation
which awards and authorizes the execution of this Contract, if such is required.
4. CONTR ACT DOC U ME NTS
4.1. The Contract Documents, which comprise the entire agreement between the Village and the
Contractor concerning the Work, consist of this Contract for Construction (including any
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c h a n g e o r d e r s an d am e n dm e n ts th e r e t o ), th e P lan s an d S p e c ifi c atio n s , th e T e c h ni c a l -
S p e c ifi c a tio n s , an y B i d d in g D o c um e n ts o r p ro c u r e m e n t d o c u m e n t s fo r th e P ro je c t, th e
C o n t ra c to r 's B id fo r th e P ro j e c t (incl u d in g th e S c h e d u le o f B id It e m s -P ric in g ), th e B o n d s
(d e fi n e dh e r e in ), I n s u ra n c e C e rt ifi c ate s , th e N o t ic e o f A w a r d , an d th e N o t ic e to P ro c e e d , al l
o f w h ic h ar e d e e m e d in c o rp o r a t e d in t o an d m a d e a part of this Contract by this reference and
govern this Project. In the. event of any conflict among the foregoing, the documents shall
govern in the order listed herein. Contractor is reminded and hereby recognizes that all Work
under this Contract must comply with all applicable federal, state and local law. Any
mandatory clauses which are required by applicable law shall be deemed to be incorporated
herein. '' · "
4.2. This Contract· incorporates and· includes all prior negotiations, correspondence,
conversations, agreements, or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and
the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning
the subject matter of these Contract Documents that are not contained herein. Accordingly,
it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior
representations or agreements, whether oral or written.
4.3. The Contract Documents shall remain the property of the Village.· The Contractor shall have
the right to keep one record set of the Contract Documents upon completion of the Project;
however in no circumstances shall the Contractor use, or permit to be used, any or all of such
Contract Documents on other projects without the Village's prior written authorization.
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5. INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 . Contractor shall defend, 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, including legal fees and costs and through appeal, arising
out of or, related to, or in any way connected with Contractor's performance or non
performance of this Contract or with Contractor's obligations or the Work related to the
Contract, including by reason of any damage to property, or bodily injury or death incurred
or sustained by any party. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Viliage
harmless from all losses, injuries or damages and wages or overtime compensation due its
employees in rendering services pursuant to this Contract, including payment of
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in the defense of any claim made under the Fair Labor
Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act or any employment related
litigation or worker's compensation claims under federal or state law. The provisions of
this section shall survive termination of this Contract.
6. INSURANCE AND BONDS
6.1. Insurance
6.1.1. Contractor shall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this Contract
insurance of such types and in such amounts not less than those specified below as
satisfactory to the Village, naming the Village as an Additional Insured, underwritten
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, by a firm rated A-X or better by Bests Rating and qualified to do business in the State
of Florida. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the Village, reflecting the
Village as an Additional Insured, no later than ten ( t 0) days after award of this
· Contract and prior to the execution of .this Contract by Village, and prior to
commencing any Work. Each certificate shall include no less than (30),thiity-day
advance written notice to· Village prior to cancellation, termination, or material
alteration of said policies or insurance. The insurance coverage shall be primacy
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 b~ in excess 'of the Contractor' s insurance and shall onot contribute to the
. , Contractor's insurance. .The insurance coverages shall include at a minimum the
, . , amounts set forth in this, Section 6.1.
6.1.1.1. Commercial General Liabi,lity coverage with limits of liability of not less
than a $1,000,000 per Occurrence 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 liinit (except for Products/Completed Operations) shall be in
the amount of $~,00,0,000.
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6.1.1.2. 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 )-Vlth minimum limits of
·$1,000,000.00 each accident. No employee, subcontractor or agent of the
Contractor shall be allowed to provide Work pursuant to this Contract who is
not covered by Worker's Compensation insurance.
6.1.1.3. 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 Services Office, and must include Owned, Hired, and
Non-Owned Vehicles.
6.1.1.4. Builder's Risk property insurance upon the entire Work to the full
replacement cost value thereof. This insurance shall include the interest of
Village and Contractor and shall provide All-Risk coverage against loss by
physical damage including, but not limited to, Fire, Extended Coverage, Theft,
Vandalism and Malicious Mischief.
6.1.1.5. Contractor acknowledges that it shall bear the full risk of loss for any
portion of the Work damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen until Final Completion
has been achieved for the Project, and all such Work shall be fully restored by
the Contractor, at its sole cost and expense, in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
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6.1.2. Certificate of Insurance. On- or before the Effective Date of this Contract, the
Contractor shall provide the Village with Certificates of Insurance for all required
policies. 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 Contract, 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 Contract and shall state that such ·
insurance is as required by this Contract. The Village reserves the right to inspect and
retum a certified copy of such policies, upon written request by the Village. If a
,1 policy is due· t0 expire prior to the completion of the Work, renewaFCertificates of
Insurance shall be furnished thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of their policy
expiration. Each policy certificate shali 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.
6.1.2.1. Additional Insured. The Village is to be specifically included as an
Additional Insured for the liability of'the Village resulting-from Work performed
by or on behalf of the Contractor in performance of this Contract. 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.
6.1.2.2. 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.
6.1.3. The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Contract.
6.2. Bonds. If required by the Village, prior to performing any portion of the Work and within
three (3) days of the Effective Date hereof, the Contractor shall deliver to Village the
Bonds required to be provided by Contractor hereunder (the bonds referenced in this
Section are collectively referred to herein as the "Bonds"). Pursuant to and in accordance
with Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, the Contractor shall obtain and thereafter at all times
during the performance of the Work maintain a separate performance bond and labor and
material payment bond for the Work, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent
( 100%) of the Contract Price and each in the form provided in the Contract Documents or
in other form satisfactory to and approved in writing by Village and executed by a surety
of recognized standing with a rating of B plus or better for bonds up to Two Million
Dollars. The surety providing such Bonds must be licensed, authorized and admitted to
do business in the State of Florida and must be listed in the Federal Register (Dept. of
Treasury, Circular 570). The cost of the premiums for such Bonds is included in the
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Contract Price. If notice of any change affecting the Scope of the Work, the Contract
Price, Contract Time or any of the provisions of the Contract Documents is required by
the provisions of any bond to be given to a surety, the giving of any such notice shall be
Contractor's sole responsibility, and the amount of each applicable bond shall be adjusted
accordingly. If the surety is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its tight to do
business in Florida is terminated or it ceases to meet applicable law or regulations, the
Contractor shall, within five (5) days of any such event, substitute another bond (or Bonds
as applicable) and surety, all of which must be satisfactory to Village.
7. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
7.1. In order to induce the Village to enter into this Contract, the Contractor makes the
following representations and warranties:
7.1.1. Contractor represents the following:
7.1.1.1. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents and
the other data identified in the bidding documents, including, without limitation,
the "technical data" and plans and specifications and the Plans.
7.1.1.2. Contractor has visited the Project site and become familiar with and is
satisfied as to the general and local conditions and site conditions that may affect
cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.
7.1.1.3. Contractor is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state and local
laws, regulations and permits that may affect cost, progress, performance and
furnishing of the Work. Contractor agrees that it will at all times comply with
all requirements of the foregoing laws, regulations and permits.
7.1.1.4. Contractor has made, or caused to be made, examinations, investigations,
tests and/or studies as necessary to determine surface and subsurface conditions
at or on the site. Contractor acknowledges that the Village does not assume
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information and data shown
or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to underground or ground
facilities at, contiguous or near the site or for existing improvements at or near
the site. Contractor has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes
responsibility for having done so) all such additional supplementary
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data concerning
conditions (surface, subsurface and underground facilities and improvements)
at, contiguous or near to the site or otherwise which may affect cost, progress,
performance or furnishing of the Work or which relate to any aspect of the
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction to be
employed by Contractor and safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
Contractor does not consider that any additional examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, studies or data are necessary for the performance and
furnishing of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in
accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
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7 .1.1.5 . . Contractor is aware of the general nature of Work to.be performed by the
Village and others at the site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract
Documents.
7.1.1.6. Contractor has correlated the information known to Contractor, information
and observations obtained from visits to the site, reports and drawings identified
in the Contract Documents and all additional' examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, studies and data with the Contract Documents.
7.1.1.7. Contractor has given Village written notice of all conflicts, errors,
ambiguities or discrepancies that Contractor has discoyered in the Contract
Documents and the written resolution thereof by Village is acceptable to
Contactor, and the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and
convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and
furnishing of the Work.
7.1.1.8. The Contractor agrees and represents that it possesses the requisite
qualifications and skills to perform the Work and that the Work shall be executed
in a good and workmanlike mariner, free from defects,' and that all materials shall
be new and approved by or acceptable to Village, except as otherwise expressly
provided for in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall cause all
materials and other parts of the Work to be readily available as and when
required or needed for or in connection with the construction, furnishing and
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equipping of the Project. . .
7.1.2. Contractor wan-ants the following:
7.1.2.1. ., Anti-Discrimination: Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against
any employees or applicants for employment or against persons for any other
benefit or service under this Contract because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, ur physical ur mental handicap where the handicap does not
affect the ability of an individual to perform in a position of employment, and
agrees to abide by all federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.
7.1.2.2. Anti-Kickback: Contractor warrants that no person has been employed or
retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon an agreement or understanding
for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, and that no employee
or officer of the Village has any interest, financially or otherwise, in the Project.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the Village shall have the right to annul
this Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Contract
Price or consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage,
brokerage or contingent fee.
7.1.2.3. Licensing and Permits: Contractor warrants that it shall have, prior to
commencement of Work under this Contract and at all times during said Work,
all required licenses and permits whether federal, state, County or Village.
Contractor acknowledges that it is the obligation of Contractor to obtain all
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licenses an d p erm its req u ired fo r th is Pro ject, in cl u d in g V ill ag e b u ild in g
perm its. If permits are required by any other governing body or agency, the
Contractor shall be obligated to pay the fees.
8. DEF AULT AND TERMINATlON
8.1. If Contractor fails to timely begin the Work, or fails to perform the Work with sufficient
workers and equipment or with sufficient materials to insure the prompt completion of the
Work within the Contract Time or Final Completion Time as specified in Section 2, or shall
perform the Work unsuitably, or cause it to be rejected as defective and unsuitable, or shall
discontinue the prosecution of the Work pursuant to the accepted schedule or if the
Contractor shall fail to perform any material term set forth in the Contract Documents or if
Contractor shall become insolvent or be declared bankrnpt, or commit any act of bankruptcy
or insolvency, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or from any other
cause whatsoever shall not carry on the Work in an acceptable manner, Village may, upon
seven (7) days after sending Contractor a written Notice of Terrnination, terminate the
services of Contractor, exclude Contractor from the Project site, provide for alternate
prosecution of the Work, appropriate or use any or all materials and equipment on the Project
site as may be suitable and acceptable, and may finish the Work by whatever methods it may
deem expedient. In such case Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment
until the Project is completed. All damages, costs and charges incurred by Village, together
with the costs of completing the Project, shall be deducted from any monies due or which
may become due to Contractor. In case the damages and expenses so incurred by Village
shall exceed monies due Contractor from Village, Contractor shall be liable and shall pay to
Village the amount of said excess promptly upon demand therefore by Village. In the event
it is adjudicated that Village was not entitled to terminate the Contract as described hereunder
for default, the Contract shall automatically be deemed terrninated by Village for
convenience as described below.
8.2. This Contract may be terminated by the Village for convenience upon seven (7) calendar
days' written notice to the Contractor. In the event of such a terrnination, the Contractor
shall incur no further obligations in connection with the Project and shall, to the extent
possible, terrninate any outstanding subcontractor obligations. The Contractor shall be
compensated for all services performed to the satisfaction of the Village. In such event,
the Contractor shall promptly submit to the Village its Application for Payment for final
payment which shall comply with the provisions of the Contract Documents.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1. No Assignment. Neither party shall assign the Contract or any sub-contract in whole or in
part without the written consent of the other, nor shall Contractor assign any monies due or
to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the Village Manager.
9.2. Contractor's Responsibilitv for Damages and Accidents.
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9.2.1. C ontractor shall accept ful l responsibility fo r the Work against all loss or dam age of
any natu re sustained un til final acceptan ce by Vill age an d shall prom ptly repair any
dam age done from an y cause.
9.2.2. Contractor shall be responsible for all m aterials, equipm ent and supplies pertaining to
the Project. In the event an y such m aterials, equipm ent and supplies are lost, stolen,
dam aged or destroyed prior to' final acceptan ce by Vill age, Contractor shall replace same
without cost to Vill age.
9.3. Defective W ork. Warranty and G uarantee. ,/
9.3.1. V illage.shal l have the auth ority to reject or disapprove W ork which the Village finds
to be defective. 1f required by the Vill age, Contractor shall promptly either correct all
defective W ork or rem ove such defective W ork and replace it with non-defective W ork.
Contractor shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential cos ts of such removal or
corrections including cost of testin g laboratories an d personn el.
9.3.2. Should Contractor fail or refuse to, rem ove or correct any defective .W ork or to mak e
any necessary repairs in accordan ce with-the requirem ents of the Contract Documents
withi n the tim e in di cated in writing by the Vill age or its designee, Village shall have the
authority to causet he defective W ork to be rem oved or corrected, or m ake such repairs
as m ay be necessary at Contractor's expense. An y expense incurred by Village in
m aki ng such rem ovals, corrections or repairs, shall be paid for out of an y monies due or
which m ay becom e' due to Contractor. In the event of failure of Contractor to mak e all
necessary repairs pro m ptly an d fu lly, Vill age m ay declare Contractor in default.
9.3.3 .. The Contractor shall unconditionally warr an t an d guaran tee all labor, materials an d
equipm ent fu rn ished an d W ork perform ed for a period of one ( 1 ),.year from the date of
Substantial Com pletion. If, within one (1) year after the date of substantial completion,
an y of the W ork is foun d to be defective or not in accordan ce with the Contract
Docum ents, Contractor, after receipt of wr itten notice from Village, shall promptly
correct such defective or nonconform ing W ork withi n the tim e specified by Viilage
w ithout cost to Vill age. Should the m an ufactu rer of any materials and equipment
fur nished provide fo r a longer warranty , then the Contractor shall tran sfer such warran ty
to the Vill age prior to Final Com pletion. N othi ng contained herein shall be constru ed to
establish a period of limi tation with respect to any other obligation which Contractor
m ight have un der the Contract Docum ents including but not lim ited to any claim
regarding latent defects. Contractor shall provide and assign to Village all material and
equipm ent warr an ties upon com pletion of the W ork hereunder.
9.3.4. Failure to reject any defective W ork or m aterial shall not in an y way prevent later
rejection when such defect is discovered.
9.4 . Legal Restrictions; H ours of W ork; Traffi c Provisions.
9.4 .1. Contractor shall conform to and obey all applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances
with regard to labor em ployed, hours of W ork and Contractor's general operations.
Contractor shall conduct its operations so as not to interfere with or close any
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th o ro u g hfar e , w ith o u t th e wri tt e n c o n s e n t o f th e V ill a g e o r g o v e rn in g jur is d ic tio n . W o rk
is a n t ic ip a te d to b e p e r fo rm e d M o n d a y th ro u g h F r id ay in a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e
r e q u ir e m e n ts an d lim ita tio n s o f a p p li c a b le la w in c lu d in g , w ith o u t lim ita tio n , th e
V ill a g e C o d e o f O r d in a n c e s . T h e C o n tra c to r s h a ll n o t p e r fo r m W o rk b e y o n d th e tim e
a n d d a y s p ro v id e d a b o v e w ith o u t th e p r io r w r itt e n a p p ro v al o f th e V ill a g e .
9.5. Examination and Retention of Contractor's Records.
9.5.1. The Village or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until three (3) years
after final payment under this Contract, have access to and the right to examine any of
the Contractor's books, ledgers, documents, papers, or other records involving
transactions related to this Contract for the purpose of making audit, examination,
excerpts, and transcriptions. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply specifically
with the provisions of Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes.
9.5.2. The Contractor agrees to include in any subcontractor contracts for this Project
corresponding provisions for the benefit of Village providing for retention and audit of
records.
9.5.3. The right to access and examination of records stated herein and in any subcontracts
shall survive termination or expiration of this Contract and continue until disposition of
any mediation, claims, litigation or appeals related to this Project.
9.5.4. The Village may cancel and terminate this Contract immediately for refusal by the
Contractor to allow access by the Village Manager or designees to any Records
pertaining to work performed under this Contact that are subject to the provisions of
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
9.6. No Damages for Delay. No claim for damages or any claim, other than for an extension of
time shall be made or asserted against Village by reason of any delays. Contractor shall not
be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or payment or compensation of any kind from
Village for direct, indirect, consequential, impact or other costs, expenses or damages,
including but not limited to, costs of acceleration or inefficiency, arising because of delay,
disruption, interference or hindrance from any cause whatsoever, whether such delay,
disruption, interference or hindrance be reasonable or unreasonable, foreseeable or
unforeseeable, or avoidable or unavoidable or whether or not caused by Village. Contractor
shall be entitled only to extensions of the Contract Time as the sole and exclusive remedy for
such resulting delay. Notwithstanding the above Contractor may be granted an extension of
time and suspension of liquidated damages for any delay beyond the control of the
Contractor. Should any delay, disruption, interference or hindrance be intentionally caused
by the Village, for a continuous period or cumulative period of thirty (30) days, the
Contractor may terminate the Contract upon seven (7) days written notice to the Village.
9.7. Authorized Representative.
9.7.1. Before commencing the Work, Contractor shall designate a skilled and competent
authorized supervisor and representative ("Authorized Representative") acceptable to
Village to represent and act for Contractor and shall inform Village, in writing, of the
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n a m e a n d a d d r e s s o f s u c h r e p r e s e n ta tiv e to g e th e r w ith a cl e a r d e fi n itio n o f th e sc o p e
o f h i s a u th o r it y to r e p r e s e n t a n d a c t fo r C o n tra c to r. C o n tra c to r s h a ll k e e p V ill a g e
in fo rm e d o f an y s u b s e q u e n t c h a n g e s in th e fo r e g o in g . S u c h re p r e s e n ta tiv e sh a ll b e
p r e s e n t o r d u ly r e p r e s e n t e d a t th e P ro je c t s ite a t a ll tim e s w h e n W o r k is a c tu a ll y in
p ro g r e s s . A ll n o t ic e s , d e te rm in a tio n s , in s tru c tio n s a n d o th e r c o m m u n ic a tio n s g iv e n to
th e a u th o r iz e d r e p r e s e n ta tiv e s o f C o n tr a c to r s h a ll b e b in d in g u p o n th e C o n tra c to r.
9.7.2. The Authorized Representative, project managers, superintendents and supervisors
for the Project are all subject to prior and continuous approval of the Village. If, at
any time during the term of this Contract, any of the personnel either functionally or
nominally performing any of the positions named above, are, for an y reasonable cause
whatsoever, unacceptable to the Village, Contractor shall replace the unacceptable
personnel with personnel acceptable to the Village.
9.8. Taxes. Contractor shall pay all taxes, levies, duties and assessments of every nature which
may be applicable to any Work under this Contract. The Contract Price and any agreed
variations thereof shall include all taxes imposed by law at the time of this Contract.
Contractor shall make any and all payroll deductions required by law. Contractor herein
indemnifies and holds Owner harmless from any liability on account of any and all such
taxes, levies, duties and assessments.
9.9. Utilities. Contractor shall, at its expense, arrange for, develop and maintain all utilities at
the Project to perform the Work and meet the requirements of this Contract. Such utilities
shall be furnished by Contractor at no additional cost to Village. Prior to final acceptance
of the Work, Contractor shall, at its expense, satisfactorily remove and dispose of all
temporary utilities developed to meet the requirements of this Contract.
9.10. Safety. Contractor shall be fully and solely responsible for safety and conducting
all operations under this Contract at all times in such a manner as to avoid the risk of
bodily harm to persons and damage to property. Contractor shall continually and diligently
inspect all Work, materials and equipment to discover any conditions which might involve
such risks and shall be solely responsible for discovery and correction of any such
conditions. Contractor shall have sole responsibility for implementing its safety program.
Village shall not be responsible for supervising the implementation of Contractor's safety
program, and shall not have responsibility for the safety of Contractor's or its
subcontractor's employees. Contractor shall maintain all portions of the Project site and
Work in a neat, clean and sanitary condition at all times. Contractor shall assure that
subcontractors performing Work comply with the foregoing safety requirements.
9.11. Cleaning Up. Contractor shall, at all times, at its expense, keep its Work areas in a
neat, clean and safe condition. Upon completion of any portion of the Work, Contractor
shall promptly remove all of its equipment, construction materials, temporary structures
and surplus materials not to be used at or near the same location during later stages of
Work. Upon completion of the Work and before final payment is made, Contractor shall,
at its expense, satisfactorily dispose of all rubbish, unused materials and other equipment
and materials belonging to it or used in the performance of the Work and Contractor shall
leave the Project in a neat, clean and safe condition. In the event of Contractor's failure to
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comply with the foregoing, the same may be accomplished by Village at Contractor's
expense.
9.12. Rights and Remedies. The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract
Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder and in accordance with this
Contract shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and
remedies otherwise imposed or available by law.
9.13. Public Entity Crimes Affidavit. Contractor shall comply with Section 287.133,
Florida Statutes, and (Public Entity Crimes Statute) notification of which is hereby
incorporated herein by reference, including execution of any required affidavit.
9.14. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms shall have their plain meaning as indicated
herein.
9.15. Independent Contractor. The Contractor is an independent contractor under the
Contract. This Contract does not create any partnership nor joint venture. Services provided
by the Contractor shall be by employees of the Contractor and subject to supervision by the
Contractor, and not as officers, employees, or agents of the Village. Personnel policies, tax
responsibilities, social security and health insurance, employee benefits, purchasing policies
and other similar administrative procedures, applicable to services rendered under the
Contract shall be those of the Contractor.
9.16. Payment to Sub-Contractors; Certification of Payment to Subcontractors: The
term "subcontractor", as used herein, includes persons or firms furnishing labor, materials or
equipment incorporated into or to be incorporated into the Work or Project. The Contractor
is required to pay all subcontractors for satisfactory performance of their contracts as a
condition precedent to payment to Contractor by the Village. The Contractor shall also return
all retainage withheld to the subcontractors within 30 days after the subcontractor's work is
satisfactorily complete and accepted by the Village.
9.17. Liens. Contractor shall not permit any mechanic's, laborer's or materialmen's lien to
be filed against the Project site or any part thereof by reason of any Work, labor, services or
materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to the Project. In the event such a lien
is found or claimed against the Project, Contractor shall within ten ( 10) days after notice
of the lien discharge the lien or liens and cause a satisfaction of such lien to be recorded
in the public records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, or cause such lien to be transferred
to a bond, or post a bond sufficient to cause the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to discharge such lien pursuant to Chapter 713.24, F.S. In the event
Contractor fails to so discharge or bond the lien or liens within such period as required
above, Village shall thereafter have the right, but not the obligation, to discharge or bond
the lien or liens. Additionally, Village shall thereafter have the right, but not the
obligation, to retain out of any payment then due or to become due Contractor, one
hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount of the lien and to pay Village 's reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection therewith.
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9 .1 8 . G o v e rn in g L a w . This Contract shall be construed in accordance with and governed
by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any litigation arising out of this Contract
shall be proper exclusively in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
9.19. Waiver of .Jury Trial. VILLAGE AND CONTRACTOR KNOWINGLY,
IRREVOCABLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT
EITHER MAY HA VE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN STATE AND OR FEDERAL COURT
PROCEEDINGS IN RESPECT TO ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, LAWSUIT OR
COUNTERCLAIM BASED UPON THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION,
ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE WORK, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING,
STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF ANY PARTY.
9.20. Notices/Authorized Representatives. Any notices required by this Contract 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 patties ( or their successors) at the addresses
listed on the signature page of this Contract or such other address as the party may have
designated by proper notice.
9.21. Prevailing Pa1·tv; Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, dispute
or litigation between the parties arising from or relating to this Contract (including, but
not limited to, the enforcement of any indemnity provisions), the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all reasonable costs, expenses,
paralegals' fees, experts' fees and attorneys' fees including, but not limited to, court costs
and other expenses through all appellate levels.
9.22. Ownership and Access to Records and Audits.
9.22.1. Consultant acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements,
developments, methods, designs, analyses, drawings, reports, compiled information,
and all similar or related information (whether patentable or not) which relate to
Services to the Village which are conceived, developed or made by Contractor during
the term of this Contract ("Work Product") belong to the Village. Contractor shall
promptly disclose such Work Product to the Village and perform all actions
reasonably requested by the Village (whether during or after the term of this Contract)
to establish and confirm such ownership (including, without limitation, assignments,
powers of attorney and other instruments).
9.22.2. Contractor agrees to keep and maintain public records in Contractor's possession
or control in connection with Contractor's performance under this Contract. The
Village Manager or her designee shall, during the term of this Contract and for a
period of three (3) years from the date of termination of this Contract, have access to
and the right to examine and audit any records of the Contractor involving
transactions related to this Contract. 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
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p u b lic r e c o r d s d is cl o s u r e re q u ir e m e n ts a r e n o t d is cl o s e d , e x c e p t a s a u th o r iz e d b y law ,
fo r th e d u ra tio n o f th e C o n tra c t, a n d fo ll o w in g c o m p le tio n o f th e C o n tra c t u n til th e
re c o r d s ar e tr an s fe rr e d to th e V ill a g e .
9.22.3. Upon request from the Village's custodian of public -records, Contractor shall '
provide the Villagewith a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that doe's not exceed' the cost
provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
9.22,i, Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not limited.to
reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in connection with
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this Contract areand shall remain the property.oftheVillage.
9.22.5. Upon completion of this Contract or in the event of termination by either party, any
and all public records relating to the Contract in the possession of the Con tractor shall
be delivered by the Contractor to the Village Manager, at no cost to the Village, within
seven (7) days. All such records stored electronically by Contractor shall be delivered
to the Village in.a format that is compatible withjhe Village's,information technology
systems. Once the public records have been delivered upon completion or termination
of this Contract, the Contractor shall destroy any and all duplicate public records that
are exempt or confiqential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements.
9.22.6. Any compensation due to Contractor shall be withheld until all records are received
9 as provided herein. 0 0 0
9.22.7. Contractor's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall
result in the immediate termination of this Contract by the Village.
9.22.8. Notic~ Pursuant to 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 AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: JOCELYN B. KOCH,
VILLAGE CLERK, 88 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY
BISCAYNE, FL 33149, 305-365-5506,
JKOCH@KEYBISCA YNE.FL.GOV.
9.23. Conflicts; Order of Priority. This document without exhibits is referred to as the
"Base Agreement." In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Base Agreement
and any exhibits or attachments hereto, or any documents incorporated herein by
reference, the conflict shall be resolved in the following order of priorities and the more
stringent criteria for performance of the Work shall apply:
9.23.1. First Priority: Change Orders with later date taking precedence;
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9 .2 3 .2 .
9 .2 3 .3 .
9 .2 3 .4 .
9 .2 3 .5 .
Second Priority: Base Agreement;
Third Priority: Exhibit A, "Scope of Work";
Fourth Priority: the 1TB; and
Fifth Priority: Exhibit B, "Contractor's Bid."
10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
10.1. The following provisions in this Section 10 supersede any other provisions
contained in this Contract only to the extent of any conflict with same. These provisions
are particular to a given transaction and are transaction specific:
10.2. Preliminary Steps.
10.2.1. Pre-Construction Conference. Within fourteen ( 14) calendar days after this Contract
is executed by both parties, and before any Work has commenced, a pre-construction
conference will be held between the Village, the Contractor, and the Project Consultant.
The Contractor must submit its project schedule and schedule of values, if applicable,
prior to this conference.
10.3. Project Schedule. Contractor must submit a proposed Project Schedule as follows:
10.3.1. Schedule must identify the schedule for each location comprising the Project. The
proposed Project schedule must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days from the date
this Contract is executed by both parties for the review and approval of the Project
Consultant or Village as applicable. This initial schedule shall establish the baseline
schedule for the Project.
10.3.2. All updates of schedules must be tracked against the baseline schedule and must be at
a minimum submitted with each pay application. An updated schedule tracked against
the baseline must also be submitted upon execution of each CO that impacts the Contract
Time. Failure to submit such schedules will result in the rejection of any submitted
payment application.
10.3.3. All Project Schedules must be prepared in Microsoft Project 2007 or earlier unless
otherwise approved by the Project Consultant or Village as applicable. At the time of
submission of schedules, Contractor must submit a hard copy as well as an electronic
version. Electronic versions must not be submitted in a .pdfformat.
10.3.4. In addition to the Project Schedule the Contractor must provide a two (2) week look
ahead schedule that reflects the Work to be performed during the following two (2) week
period. The look-ahead schedule must be provided to the Project Consultant and Village
at a regular frequency prior to the start of the two-week period. This schedule will, at a
minimum, include the area(s) where Work is to be performed and the Work to be
performed in the area(s).
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10 ~4. S ch ed u le of V alu es. The Contractor must submit two copies of schedule of values
within ten (10) calendar days from the date this Contract is executed by both parties. The
schedule of values shall indicate a complete breakdown oflabor and material of all categories
of Work on the Project. Contractor's overhead and profit must be listed as-separate line items .
. Each line item must be identified with the number and title of the major specification section
· or major components of the items. The Project Consultant or Village as applicable may
require further breakdown after review of the Contractor's submittal. _The Village reserves
. the right to require such information from the Contractor as may be necessary to determine
the accuracy of the schedule of values. The combined total value for mobilization under the
Schedule of Values shall not exceed5% of the value of the Contract. The accepted Schedule
. , of Values must be incorporated into the Contractor's payment application form. ,
10.5. Construction .Photographs. Prior to commencement of the Work the Contractor
must take digital photographs and color audio-video recording to document existing
conditions aria submit copies in an acceptable format to the Village. Contractor must submit
with each application for payment photographs that accurately reflect the progress of all
aspects of the Work. The number of photographs to be taken will be based on the magnitude
pf the Work being performed. Contractor-must submit one copy of each photograph-in print
'and digitally. The photographs must be printed 'on' 8" X 1 O" high resolution glossy
commercial grade and weight color photographic print paper or in a format acceptable to the
Village. Each photograph must be imprinted on its face with the title of the Project, the date,
and time the picture was taken'. Digital photographs must be taken using .jpeg format and
will b~ submitted through a file-sharing site (such as Dropbox) or on a CD-ROM or flash
drive clearly identifying the name of the Project, the name of the Contractor, and the
timeframe in which the pictures were taken. Initial set up prints will be submitted in a three
ring binder with each picture protected by a clear plastic sleeve. Subsequent prints are to be·
submitted in clear plastic sleeves that can be'added to the binder. The three-ring binder must
be of such size to be able to hold all print pictures. ,,
10.6. Staging Site.
10.6.1. The Contractor is solely responsible for making all arrangements for any staging
site( s) that may be necessary for the performance of the Work and the Contractor is
responsible for all site security, including any fencing of the site, and any loss, damage
or theft to its equipment and materials. Any fencing of the Staging Site is subject to the
prior written approval of the Village.
10.6.2. The Village at its sole discretion may make a staging site available for use by the
Contractor. If such site is made available by the Village, the Village assumes no
responsibility or liability for the equipment or materials stored on the site, and the
Contractor will be solely responsible for any loss, damage or theft to its equipment and
materials. The Contractor must restore the site to its pre-existing condition prior to the
Contractor's use of the site.
10.6.3. The Contractor may be required to provide or may choose to use an office trailer for
the duration of the Project. The Contractor must have the prior written approval of the
Village as to the use of any office trailer and the placement location for the office trailer.
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T h e C o n tr a c to r m u s t o b tai n a ll re q u ir e d p e rm its fr o m th e a p p ro p ria te re g u la to ry
a g e n c ie s .
10.6.4. Parking. No parking is permitted at a Village provided staging site without the prior
written approval of the Village.
10.7. Project Signage. Contractor must furnish and install two (2) Project signs at the
Project Site in accordance with the requirements provided by the Project Consultant or the
Village as applicable.
10.8. Royalties and Patents. All fees, royalties, _and claims for any invention, or pretended
inventions, or patent of any article, material, arrangement, appliance, or method that may be
used upon or in any manner be connected with the Work or appurtenances, are hereby
included in the prices stipulated in the Contract for said Work.
10.9. J>urchase and Delivery, Storage and Installation. All materials must be F.O.B.
delivered and included in the cost of the Work. The Contractor is solely responsible for the
purchase, delivery, off-loading and installation of all equipment and material(s). Contractor
must make all arrangement for delivery. Contractor is liable for replacing any damaged
equipment or material(s) and filing any and all claims with suppliers. All transportation must
comply with all federal, state (including FDOT), Miami-Dade County, and local laws, rules
and regulations. No materials will be stored on-site without the prior written approval of the
Village.
10.10. Substitutions. Substitution of any specified material or equipment requires the prior
written acceptance of the Project Consultant. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to
provide sufficient information and documentation to the Project Consultant to allow for a
thorough review and determination on the acceptability of the substitution. Approval of a
substitution does not waive or mitigate the Contractor's responsibility to meet the
requirements of the Contract Documents. The Village may require an adjustment in price
based uu any proposed substitution.
10.11. Unsatisfactory Personnel.
10.11.1. Contractor must at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among its
employees and subcontractors at the Project(s) site(s) and must not employ on any Work
any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the Work to which they are assigned.
10.11.2. The Village may make written request to the Contractor for the prompt
removal and replacement of any personnel employed or retained by the Contractor, or
any or Subcontractor engaged by the Contractor to provide and perform services or
Work pursuant to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor must
respond to the Village within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such request with either
the removal and replacement of such personnel or written justification as to why that
may not occur. The Village will make the final determination as to the removal of
unsatisfactory personnel from the Work. The Contractor agrees that the removal of any
of such individual(s) does not require the termination or demotion of said individual(s).
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10 .12.. Contract Modification.
10.12.1. Change Orde1·s.
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10.12.1.1. •, Without invalidating the Contract Documents, and without notice to any
Surety, the Village reserves the right to make increases, decreases or other changes
in the character or quantity of the Work under the Contract Documents as may be
considered necessary or desirable to complete the Work in a manner satisfactory
to the Village. The Village reserves the right to order changes, which may result
in additions to or reductions from the amount, type or Value of the Work shown in ,;
the Contract, and which are within the general scope of the Contract Documents,
and all such changes will be authorized only .by a change order ("CO") approved ·.
in advance, and.issued in accordance with provisions of the Contract Documents.
10.12.1.2. For Contractor initiated change orders, the Contractor is required to provide
' the Project Consultant with a detailed Request for Change Order ("RCO") in a
form approved by the Village, which· must include the requested revisions to the
Contract, including, j,ut not limited to, adjustments in the Contract Price and/or
Contract Time. The Contractor must provide sufficient supporting documentation
to demonstrate the reasonableness of the RCO. The Village may require Contractor
to provide additional: data including, but· not limited to, a cost breakdown of
material 'costs, labor costs, labor rates by trade, work classifications, and overhead
rates to support the RCO. If applicable, the RCO must include any schedule . o [j (J u
· revisions accompanied ~y an explanation of the cost impact of the proposed
change. Failure to include schedule revisions in an RCO will be deemed as the
Contractor's acknowledgement that the changes included in an RCO will not affect
the project schedule.
10.12.1.3. Any modifications to the Contract Work, Contract Time, or Contract Price,
must be effectuated through a written CO executed by both parties.
10.12.1.4. In the event a satisfactory adjustment cannot be reached, and a CO has not
been issued, given that time is of the essence, the Village reserves the right, at its
sole option, to direct the Contractor to proceed on a time and materials basis or
make such arrangements as may be deemed necessary to complete the proposed
additional Work at the unit prices provided in the Contract Documents. Where the
Village directs the Contractor to proceed on a time and materials basis, the
Contractor must maintain detailed records of all labor and material costs including
but not limited to payroll records and material receipts. Contractor must
demonstrate its costs with sufficient evidence to be entitled to compensation from
the Village.
10.12 .2. Extension of Contract Time.
10 .12.2.1. If the Contractor is delayed at any time during the progress of the Work
beyond the time frame provided for Final Completion by a delay beyond the
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rea so n a b le co n tro l of th e C o n tra cto r, th en th e C o n tra ct T im e sh all be exten ded
su bje c t to th e fo ll o w in g co n d itio n s:
10.12.2.1.1. The Contractor submits an RCO requesting the additional Contract
Time within five (5) calendar days after the Contractor knew or should have
known about the delay;
10.12.2.1.2. The cause of the delay arose after the issuance of the NTP and could
not have been anticipated by the Contractor through reasonable investigation
before proceeding with the Work;
10.12.2.1.3. The Contractor demonstrates that the completion of the Work will
actually be affected by the cause of the delay;
10.12.2.1.4. The delay cannot be avoided or mitigated by the exercise of all
reasonable precautions, efforts, and measures of the Contractor.
10.12.3. Continuing the Work
10.12.3.1. Contractor must continue to perform all Work under the Contract Documents
during all disputes or disagreements with Village, including disputes or
disagreements concerning an RCO. Contractor shall not delay any Work pending
resolution of any disputes or disagreements.
10.13. As-Built Drawings. During the Work, Contractor must maintain records of all
deviations from the Drawings as approved by the Project Consultant and prepare two copies
of As-Built Record Drawings showing correctly and accurately all changes and deviations
made during construction to reflect the Work as it was actually constructed. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to check the As-Built Drawings for errors and omissions prior
to submittal to the Village and to certify in writing that the As-Built Record Drawings are
correct and accurate, including the actual location of ull infrastructure, internal piping, and
electrical/signal conduits in or below the concrete floor (indicating the size, depth, and
voltage in each conduit). To record actual construction, Contractor must legibly mark on-site
structures and site Work as follows:
10.13.1. Depths of various elements of foundation in relation to finish first floor datum.
10.13.2. All underground piping and ductwork with elevations and dimensions and
locations of valves, pull boxes, etc. Changes in location. Horizontal and vertical
locations of underground utilities and appurtenances referenced to permanent surface
improvements. Actual installed pipe material, class, etc.
10.13.3. Location of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in the construction,
referenced to visible and accessible features of the structure. Air conditioning ducts with
locations of dampers, access doors, fans and other items needing periodic maintenance.
10.13.4. Field changes in dimensions and details.
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10.13 .5.
Order.
10 .13 .6.
10 .13.7.
Changes made by Project Consultant's written instructions or by Change
Details not on original Contract Drawings.
Equipment, conduit, electrical panel locations.
10.13.8. Project Consultant's schedule changes according to Contractor's records and
shop drawings.
10.14. Specifications and Addenda: Legibly mark each section to record:
10.14.1. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number and Supplier of each product and
item of equipment actually installed.
10.14.2.
Order.
Changes made by Project Consultant's written instructions or by Change
10.15. Approved Shop Drawings: Provide record copies for each process, equipment, piping,
electrical system and instrumentation system.
10.15.1. As-built documents must be updated monthly as a condition precedent to
payment. A final survey signed and sealed by a surveyor must be provided to the Village
at no additional cost, including digital 1 (CAD and PDF) versions.
10.15.2. For construction of new building, or building additions, field improvements,
and or roadway improvements, as-built drawings must be signed and sealed by a Florida
Licensed Registered Land Surveyor.
10.16. Record Set. Contractor must maintain in a safe place one record copy and one permit
set of the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, all Drawings, Specifications,
amendments, COs, RFls, and field directives, as well as all written interpretations and
clarifications issued by the Project Consultant, in good order and annotated to show all
changes made during construction. The record documents must be continuously updated by
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 COs and/or field
directives as well as all written interpretations and clarifications, and all concealed and buried
installations of piping, conduit and utility services. Contractor must certify the accuracy of
the updated record documents. The record documents must be clean, and all changes,
corrections and dimensions must be given in a neat and legible manner in red. Upon Final
Completion and as a condition precedent to Contractor's entitlement to final payment, the
Record Set must be delivered to the Project Consultant by the Contractor. The Record Set
of Drawing must be submitted in both hard copy and as electronic plot files.
10.17. Maintenance of Traffic. Maintenance of Traffic ("MOT") must be performed in
accordance with the applicable FDOT Index Numbers (600 Series) and as further stated
herein. The manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises for Streets and Highways (U.S.
Department of Transportation, FHW A), must be followed in the design, application,
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in s ta llatio n , m a in te n a n c e an d re m o v a l o f al l tr a ffi c c o n tro l d e v ic e s , w a rnin g d e v ic e s an d
b a r r ie r s n e c e s s ary to p ro te c t th e p u b lic a n d w o r km e n fr o m h az ar d s w ith th e P roje c t lim its .
P e d e s tri an a n d v e h ic u la r tra ffi c m u s t b e m a in ta in e d a n d p ro te c te d a t al l tim e s . P rio r to
c o mm e n c e m e n t o f th e W o rk , C o n tra c to r m u st p ro v id e' th e V ill a g e w ith a p ro p o s e d M O T p la n
fo r re v ie w . T h e V illa g em ay re q u ir e re vi s io n s to . the p ro p o s e d M O T p lan . Th e M O T p lan
n:u s t b e u p d ate d b y th e C o n t~a c to r e v e ry ~w o w e e k s . F a ilure to p ro v id e an M O T p lan m a y
r e s u lt in th e is s u an c e o f a s to p w o rk o r d e r. Th e C o n tra c to r w ill n o t b e e n title d to a d d itio n a l
'c o n tra c t T im e fo r d e la y s re s u ltin g fr o m its fa ilur e to p ro v id e th e re q ui re d M O T p lan .
10.18. Hurricane P.reparedness. During such .periods of time as are designated by the
l Jnited States Weather Bureau or Miami-Dade County as being .a severe weather event,
including, a hurricane watch or warning, the Contractor, at no cost to the Village, must take
all precautions· necessary to secure any Work in response to all threatened storm events,
regardless of whether the Contractor has been given notice of same, in accordance with the
Miami-Dade County Code. Compliance with any specific severe weather event or alert
precautions will not constitute additional work. Suspension of the Work caused by a
threatened or actual storm event, regardless of whether the Village has directed such
·· suspension, will entitle the Contractor to additional Contract Time-as non-compensable,
excusable delay. ·
10.19. E-Verify Affidavit. In accordance with Section 448.095,"Florida Statutes, the
Village requires all contractors doing business with the Village to register with and use
the E-Verify systerp. to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees.
The Village will not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with
and uses the E-Verify system. The contracting entity must provide of its proof of
enrollment in E- Verify. For instructions on how to provide proof of the contracting entity's
participation/enrollment in E-Verify, please visit: https:/h\l\vw.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do
i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-ve1ify. By entering into this
Agreement, the Contractor acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095, Florida
Statutes; will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by Section 448.095, Florida
Statutes, including but not limited to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors;
and has executed the required affidavit attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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IN WITNESS WH,f!:REOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year as first stated
above.
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CONTRACTOR
By: -----'-----------...I
Steven C. Williamson
Village Manager
By:---------------------'-
,, Attest: (/
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Name: _
TJitle: ----------"-------
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Entity: METRO EX;I~RESS, 'INC.
By:-----'-------------
Jocelyn B. Koen
Village Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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By:---------------'----"--
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Village Attorney
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Addresses fo r Notic e:
Village of Key Biscayne
') Attn: Village Manager
88 West McIntyre Street
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-365-5514 (telephone)
305-365°8936 (facsimile)
swilliamson@keybiscayne.fl.gov ( email)
W ith a copy to:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Attn: Chad Friedman, Esq.
Village of Key Biscayne Attorney
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 700
Coral Gables, FL 33134
cfriedman@wsh-law.com (email)
Addresses for N otic e:
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____________ (telephone)
_____________ (facsimile)
____________ (email)
W ith a copy to:
___________ (telephone)
____________ (email)
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E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
In accord ance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the Village requires all contractors doing
business with the Village to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work
authorization status of all newly hired employees. The Villag~ will not enter into a contract
unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system.
The contracting entity must provide of its proof of enrollment in E-Verify. For instructions on
how to provide proof of the con tracting entity's participation/enrollment in E-Verify;_please
,/ ,, ,1 ,;
visit: https://www.~-yerlfy.gov/fag/how-do+provide-proof-of-my-particip~tionenrollment-in-
e-verify
By signing below, the contracting entity acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095, Florida
Statutes and will complywith the E-Verify requirements imposed by it, including but not limited
to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors.
o Check here to confirm proof of enrollment in E .. Verify has been attached .. to this Affidavit. --
In the presence of: Signed, sealed and delivered by:
Witness #1 Print Name: _
W itness #2 Print Name: _
PrinfName: ----------- Tit I e: _
Entity Name: _
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Florida
County of _
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of D physical presence or D
online notarization, this __ day of _, 20_, by _
___ (name of person) as (type of authority) for __
________ (name of party on behalf of whom instrument is executed).
Notary Public (Print, Stam p, or Type as Com m issioned)
___ Personally known to me; or
___ Produced identification (Type of Identification: _
Did take an oath; or ---
___ Did not take an oath
Village of Key Biscayne, FL E-Ycrify Affidavit