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Cape Canaveral,Florida
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this 7114 day of MN , 2019 between the CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, a Florida municipal corporation (herein referred to as CITY) and SCOTT TREE
SERVICE OF TREASURE COAST LLC, a firm with Certified Mangrove Trimmers and Arborists
authorized and duly licensed to do business in the State of Florida (herein referred to as
CONTRACTOR),as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK- CONTRACTOR shall perform the work,in accordance with
the Contract Documents for the performance of improvements to the Central Ditch,as set forth
in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and fully incorporated by this
reference("Work").
2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS-The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement; Exhibits
and Addendum to the Agreement (if any); Bid #2019-01 documents issued by the CITY;
CONTRACTOR'S Bid Submittal; General Conditions by the CITY; and all Change Orders
approved by the CITY after execution of this Agreement.These Contract Documents are hereby
incorporated into this Contract by this reference.
3. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE -In case of any inconsistency in any of the documents bearing
on the Agreement between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, the inconsistency shall be
resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
a. Agreement Exhibits and Addenda; CONTRACTOR'S Bid Submittal;
b. Change Orders;
c. General Terms and Conditions; or
d. Bid#2019-01 documents.
Any inconsistency in the work description shall be clarified by the CITY and performed by the
CONTRACTOR.
4. AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION - At its discretion, during the course of the work,
should any errors,ambiguities or discrepancies be found in the Agreement or specifications,the
CITY at its sole discretion will interpret the intent of the Agreement and work descriptions and
the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to abide by the CITY's interpretation and agrees to carry
out the work in accordance with the decision of the CITY. When the material, article or
equipment is designated by a brand name and more than one brand name is listed, it will be
understood that the work is based on one brand name only. The CONTRACTOR will be
responsible for all coordination necessary to accommodate the material, article or equipment
being provided without additional cost to the CITY. A substitute material,article or equipment
is allowed if it is reasonably equivalent to the brand name specified. The CITY has full
discretion to decide whether a substitute is reasonably equivalent. CONTRACTOR must notify
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the CITY prior to use of the substitute for a specified brand name and allow the CITY to make
a determination before CONTRACTOR uses the substitute.
5. CONTRACT TIME-The CONTRACTOR shall begin work within fourteen(14)days after
the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within ninety (90)
calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Extensions, if any, are authorized by the
City,and may only be granted in writing.
6. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CITY and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the
essence of this Agreement and that CITY will suffer financial loss if the Work is not
substantially complete within the time specified in Paragraph 5 above, plus any extensions
thereof allowed in accordance with the General Conditions. They also recognize the delays,
expense and difficulties involved in proving in a legal or arbitration proceeding the actual loss
suffered by CITY if the Work is not substantially completed on time. Accordingly, instead of
requiring any such proof,CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated damages for delay
(but not as a penalty)CONTRACTOR shall pay CITY one hundred dollars($100.00)per day
for each day that expires after the time specified in Paragraph 5 for final completion until the
work is finally complete, and that CITY has paid to CONTRACTOR the consideration of ten
($10.00)dollars as consideration for this provision.
7. CONTRACT PRICE, UNIT PRICE CONTRACT - The CITY will pay the
CONTRACTOR in current funds for the performance of the work, subject to additions and
deductions by Change Order,the Total Contract Price of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars and No Cents($37,500.00). Payments will be made to the CONTRACTOR for actual
quantities installed on the basis of the Schedule of Unit Prices included as a part of the Bid,
which shall be as fully a part of the Contract as if attached or repeated herein.
8. TERMINATION; DEFAULT BY CONTRACTOR AND CITY'S REMEDIES - The
CITY reserves the right to revoke and terminate this Agreement and rescind all rights and
privileges associated with this Agreement,without penalty,for convenience.Further,the CITY
reserves the right to revoke and terminate this Agreement in the following circumstances,each
of which shall represent a default and breach of this Agreement:
a. CONTRACTOR defaults in the performance of any material covenant or condition of
this Agreement and does not cure such other default within seven (7) calendar days after
written notice from the CITY specifying the default complained of unless, however, the
nature of the default is such that it cannot, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, be
remedied within seven (7) calendar days, in which case the CONTRACTOR shall have
such time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default,provided the CONTRACTOR
promptly takes and diligently pursues such actions as are necessary therefore;or
b. CONTRACTOR is adjudicated bankrupt or makes any assignment for the benefit of
creditors or CONTRACTOR becomes insolvent,or is unable or unwilling to pay its debts;
or
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c. CONTRACTOR has acted negligently, as defined by general and applicable law, in
performing the Work hereunder;or
d. CONTRACTOR has committed any act of fraud upon the CITY;or
e. CONTRACTOR has made a material misrepresentation of fact to the CITY while
performing its obligations under this Agreement;or
f. CONTRACTOR is experiencing a labor dispute,which threatens to have a substantial,
adverse impact upon performance of this Agreement without prejudice to any other right,
or remedy CITY may have under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, in the event of a default by CONTRACTOR, the CITY
shall have the right to exercise any other remedy the CITY may have by operation of law,
without limitation,and without any further demand or notice. In the event of such termination,
CITY shall be liable only for the payment of all unpaid charges,determined in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement, for Work properly performed prior to the effective date of
termination.
9. FORCE MAJEURE -Any delay or failure of either party in the performance of its required
obligations hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by acts of God; fire; flood;
windstorm; explosion; riot; war; sabotage; strikes (except involving CONTRACTOR's labor
force); extraordinary breakdown of or damage to CITY's affiliates' generating plants, their
equipment or facilities;court injunction or order;federal and/or state law or regulation;order by
any regulatory agency; or cause or causes beyond the reasonable control of the party affected;
provided that prompt notice of such delay is given by such party to the other and each of the
parties hereunto shall be diligent in attempting to remove such cause or causes. If any
circumstance of Force Majeure remains in effect for sixty days, either party may terminate this
Agreement.
10. SEVERABILITY - hi the event any portion or part thereof of this Agreement is deemed
invalid,against public policy,void or otherwise unenforceable by a court of law,the parties,at
the sole discretion and option of the CITY, shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the
affected provision of this Agreement. The validity and enforceability of the remaining parts of
this Agreement shall otherwise be fully enforceable
11. PROGRESS PAYMENTS -CITY shall make progress payments on account of the contract
price to CONTRACTOR, on the basis of application for payments submitted to the CITY or
CITY's Project Manager,by CONTRACTOR as the work progresses and in accordance with
the Contract Documents.
maybe withheld if:
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a. Work is found defective and not remedied;
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b. CONTRACTOR does not make prompt and proper payments to subcontractors;
c. CONTRACTOR does not make prompt and proper payments for labor, materials, or
equipment furnished him;
d. Another Contractor is damaged by an act for which CONTRACTOR is responsible;
e. Claims or liens are filed on the job; or
f. In the opinion of the CITY, CONTRACTOR'S work is not progressing satisfactorily.
12. FINAL PAYMENT - CITY shall withhold up to 10% of the Contract Price throughout the
project in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act ("Act"). After 50%
completion of the project,CITY shall reduce to 5%the amount of the retainage withheld from
each subsequent progress payment made to the CONTRACTOR unless the project is subject to
Federal funding,in whole or in part, and the project is subject to laws and regulations contrary
to the Act. The term "50%completion of the project"shall mean the point at which the CITY
has expended 50%of the total cost of the construction services purchased under this Agreement
together with all costs associated with existing change orders and other additions or
modifications to the construction services provided for in this Agreement. After 50%
completion,the CONTRACTOR may present to the CITY a payment request for up to one-half
of the retainage held by the CITY.CITY shall promptly make payment to the CONTRACTOR
unless the CITY has grounds,under the Act,for withholding the payment of the retainage. The
remaining retainage amount withheld shall be released with the Final Payment after the issuance
of the Final Completion Certificate.CITY shall make final payment to CONTRACTOR within
thirty(30)days after the work is fully and properly completed,if the contract has been fully and
timely performed, but subject to the condition that final payment shall not be due until
CONTRACTOR has delivered to CITY a complete release of liens arising out of the contract,
or receipt of releases of lien fully covering all labor,materials and equipment for which a lien
could be filed,or in the alternative a bond satisfactory to CITY indemnifying him against such
claims.
By making payments, CITY does not waive claims including but not limited to those relating
to:
a. Faulty work appearing after substantial completion has been granted;
b. Work that does not comply with the Contract Documents;
c. Outstanding claims of liens;or
d. Failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with any special guarantees required by the
Contract Documents.
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13. DESIGNATION OF PROJECT MANAGER OR ARCHITECT OR LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: DUTIES AND AUTHORITY-The duties and authority of the CITY are as
follows:
a. General Administration of Contract.The primary function of the CITY is to provide
the general administration of the contract. In performance of these duties,Jeff Ratliff or his
authorized representative is the CITY's Project Manager during the entire period of
construction.The CITY may change the Project Manager during the term of this contract.
b. Inspections,Opinions,and Progress Reports. The CITY shall be kept familiar with
the progress and quality of the work by CONTRACTOR and may make periodic visits to
the work site. The CITY will not be responsible for the means of construction, or for the
sequences, methods and procedures used therein, or for the CONTRACTOR's failure to
perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
c. Access to Worksite for Inspections. The CITY shall be given free access to the
worksite at all times during work preparation and progress. The Project Manager is not
obligated to make exhaustive or continuous onsite inspections to perform his duties of
checking and reporting on work progress, and any such inspections shall not waive CITY's
claim regarding defective work by CONTRACTOR.
d. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Decisions on Disputes. The CITY will be
the initial interpreter of the contract document requirements,and make decisions on claims
and disputes between CONTRACTOR and CITY.
e. Rejection and Stoppage of Work.The CITY shall have authority to reject work which
in its opinion does not conform to the Contract Documents,and in this connection may stop
the work or a portion thereof,when necessary.
f. Payment Certificates. The CITY will determine the amounts owing to
CONTRACTOR as the work progresses, based on CONTRACTOR's applications and
CITY's inspections and observations, and will issue certificates for progress payments and
final payments in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents.
14. PROGRESS MEETING—CITY's Project Manager may hold periodic progress meetings on
a monthly basis, or more frequently if required by the CITY, during the term of work entered
into under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR's Project Manager and all other appropriate
personnel shall attend such meetings as designated by the CITY's Project Manager.
15. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR - CONTRACTOR's duties and rights in
connection with the project herein are as follows:
a. Responsibility for Supervision and Construction. CONTRACTOR shall be solely
responsible for all construction under this contract, including the techniques, sequences,
procedures and means, for the coordination of all work. CONTRACTOR shall supervise
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and direct the work, and give it all attention necessary for such proper supervision and
direction.
b. Discipline and Employment. CONTRACTOR shall maintain at all times strict
discipline among his employees, and he agrees not to employ for work on the project any
person unfit or without sufficient skill to perform the job for which he was employed.
c. Furnishing of Labor, Materials, etc. CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all
labor, materials and equipment, including tools, construction equipment and machinery,
utilities, including water, transportation, and all other facilities and work necessary for the
proper completion of work on the project in accordance with the Contract Documents.
d. Payment of Taxes: Procurement of Licenses and Permits. CONTRACTOR shall
secure all licenses and permits necessary for proper completion of the work,paying the fees
thereof CONTRACTOR warrants that it (and subcontractors or tradesmen, if authorized
in the Contract Documents)hold or will secure all trade or professional licenses required by
law for CONTRACTOR to undertake the contract work.
e. CONTRACTOR will provide written guarantee for work and materials for one (1)
calendar year after acceptance by CITY.
16. ASSIGNMENT - CONTRACTOR shall not assign or subcontract this Agreement, or any
rights or any monies due or to become due hereunder without the prior,written consent of the
CITY.
a. If upon receiving written approval from CITY, any part of this Agreement is
subcontracted by CONTRACTOR,CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to CITY for
all acts and/or omissions performed by the subcontractor as if no subcontract had been
made.
b. If CITY determines that any subcontractor is not performing in accordance with this
Agreement, CITY shall so notify CONTRACTOR who shall take immediate steps to
remedy the situation.
c. If CONTRACTOR,prior to the commencement of any Work subcontracts any part of
this Agreement by the subcontractor, CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor to
provide CITY and its affiliates with insurance coverage as set forth by the CITY.
17. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS-Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights
or benefits to anyone other than CITY and CONTRACTOR.
18. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES - 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, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide
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employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
19. NO JOINT VENTURE-Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a joint venture or principal-
agent relationship between the parties and neither party is authorized to, nor shall either party
act toward third persons or the public in any manner which would indicate any such relationship
with the other party.
20. INDEMNIFICATION—For other and additional good and valuable consideration,the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify,hold
harmless and defend the CITY,its officers,agents,officials,representatives,employees,and/or
attorneys against any and all liability, loss, cost, damages, expenses, claim or actions, of
whatever type, including but not limited to attorney's fees and suit costs, for trial and appeal,
which the CITY may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of,wholly or in
part, or due to any act or omission of CONTRACTOR, its agent(s), vendors, contractors,
subcontractor(s),representatives, servants or employees in the execution,performance or non-
performance or failure to adequately perform CONTRACTOR's obligations pursuant to this
Agreement.
The indemnification provided above shall obligate the indemnifying party to defend at its own
expense or to provide for such defense, at the sole option of the CITY, as the case may be, of
any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may
be brought against the CITY, its officers, agents, officials, representatives, employees, and/or
attorneys which may result from the services under this Agreement whether the services be
performed by the indemnifying party or anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by
them. In all events the CITY shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice,the
fees for which shall be subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein, as
long as said fees are reasonable. This paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.
21. SAFETY-CONTRACTOR shall be solely and absolutely responsible and assume all liability
for the safety and supervision of its principals, employees, contractors, and agents while
performing work provided hereunder.
22. CORPORATE REPRESENTATIONS BY CONTRACTOR - CONTRACTOR hereby
represents and warrants to the CITY the following:
a. CONTRACTOR is duly registered and licensed to do business in the State of Florida
and is in good standing under the laws of Florida, and is duly qualified and authorized to
carry on the functions and operations set forth in this Agreement.
b. The undersigned signatory for CONTRACTOR has the power,authority,and the legal
right to enter into and perform the obligations set forth in this Agreement and all applicable
exhibits thereto,and the execution,delivery,and performance hereof by CONTRACTOR
has been duly authorized by the board of directors and/or president of CONTRACTOR.In
support of said representation, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a copy to the CITY of a
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corporate certificate of good standing provided by the State of Florida prior to the execution
of this Agreement.
c. CONTRACTOR is duly licensed under all local, state and federal laws to provide the
work stated in paragraph 1.0 herein. In support of said representation, CONTRACTOR
agrees to provide a copy of all said licenses to the CITY prior to the execution of this
Agreement.
23. BOND—Materials,performance and payment bonds are not required for this project.
24. INSURANCE-During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
providing the types of insurance and limits of liability as set forth below.
a. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the
minimum amount of$2,000,000 as the combined single limit for each occurrence to protect
the CONTRACTOR from claims of property damages which may arise from any Work
performed under this Agreement whether such Work is performed by the CONTRACTOR
or by anyone directly employed by or contracting with the CONTRACTOR.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance in
the minimum amount of$1,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury and minimum
$1,000,000 property damage as the combined single limit for each occurrence to protect the
CONTRACTOR from claims for damages for bodily injury, including wrongful death, as
well as from claims from property damage, which may arise from the ownership, use, or
maintenance of owned and non-owned automobiles,including rented automobiles whether
such operations be by the CONTRACTOR or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
the CONTRACTOR.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain, during the life of this Agreement, adequate
Workers' Compensation Insurance in at least such amounts as are required by law and
Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000 for all of its
employees performing Work for the CITY pursuant to this Agreement.
Special Requirements. Current, valid insurance policies meeting the requirements herein
identified shall be maintained during the term of this Agreement.A copy of a current Certificate
of Insurance shall be provided to the CITY by CONTRACTOR upon the Effective Date of this
Contract which satisfies the insurance requirements of this paragraph 24. Renewal certificates
shall be sent to the CITY 30 days prior to any expiration date. There shall also be a 30-day
advance written notification to the CITY in the event of cancellation or modification of any
stipulated insurance coverage. The CITY shall be an additional named insured on all
stipulated insurance policies as its interest may appear, from time to time, excluding
workers' compensation and professional liability policies.
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Independent Associates and Consultants.All independent contractors or agents employed by
CONTRACTOR to perform any Work hereunder shall fully comply with the insurance
provisions contained in this paragraph section 24.
25. MEDIATION/VENUE - The parties agree that should any dispute arise between them
regarding the terms or performance of this Agreement,both parties will participate in mediation.
The parties agree to equally share the cost of the mediator.Should the parties fail to resolve their
differences through mediation, then any cause of action filed hereunder shall be filed in the
Circuit or County Court for Brevard County,Florida.
26. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE - This Agreement is made and shall be interpreted,
construed, governed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue
for any state action or litigation shall be Brevard County, Florida. Venue for any federal action
or litigation shall be Orlando,Florida.
27. ATTORNEY'S FEES-Should either party bring an action to enforce any of the terms of this
Agreement,the prevailing party shall be entitled,to the extent permitted by law,to recover from
the non-prevailing party the costs and expenses of such action including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney's fees,whether at settlement,trial or on appeal.
28. NOTICES -Any notice or approval under this Contract shall be sent, postage prepaid, to the
applicable party at the address shown on page 9 of this Agreement.
29. WORK IS A PRIVATE UNDERTAKING - With regard to any and all Work performed
hereunder,it is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties hereto that the
contractual relationship between the CITY and CONTRACTOR is such that the
CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an agent of the CITY. The
CONTRACTOR, its contractors, partners, agents, and their employees are independent
contractors and not employees of the CITY. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to
establish any relationship other than that of an independent contractor, between the CITY, on
one hand, and the CONTRACTOR, its contractors, partners, employees, or agents, during or
after the performance of the Work under this Agreement.
30. DOCUMENTS - PUBLIC RECORDS: Pursuant to Section 119.0701,Florida Statutes and
other applicable public records laws, CONTRACTOR agrees that any records, documents,
transactions, writings, papers, letters, computerized information and programs, maps, books,
audio or video tapes,films,photographs,data processing software,writings or other material(s),
regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission,of CONTRACTOR
related, directly or indirectly, to the services provided to the CITY under this Agreement and
made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official
business by the CITY,may be deemed to be a public record,whether in the possession or control
of CITY or the CONTRACTOR. Said records, documents, transactions, writings, papers,
letters, computerized information and programs, maps, books, audio or video tapes, films,
photographs,data processing software,writings or other material(s),regardless of the physical
form,characteristics,or means of transmission of CONTRACTOR are subject to the provisions
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of Chapter 119,Florida Statutes,and may not be destroyed without the specific written approval
of the CITY's designated custodian of public records.
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 CITY'S
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS/CITY CLERK AT (321) 868-1220,
105 POLK AVENUE, CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920.
CONTRACTOR is required to and agrees to comply with public records laws.CONTRACTOR
shall keep and maintain all public records required by CITY to perform the services as agreed
to herein. CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY, upon request from the CITY CLERK,
copies of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable
time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by law. 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
term. Upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer to CITY, at no cost,
all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, provided the transfer is requested in
writing by the CITY CLERK. Upon such transfer,CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate
public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. However, if the CITY CLERK does not request that the public records be
transferred, the CONTRACTOR shall continue to keep and maintain the public records upon
completion of the Agreement and shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public
records. All records stored electronically must be provided to CITY, upon request from the
CITY CLERK,in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of CITY.
Should the CITY not possess public records relating to this Agreement which are requested to
be inspected or copied by the CITY or any other person, the CITY shall immediately notify
CONTRACTOR of the request and the CONTRACTOR shall then provide such records to the
CITY or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. If the
CONTRACTOR does not comply with a public records request, the CITY may enforce this
Section to the extent permitted by law. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that if the
CONTRACTOR does not provide the public records to the CITY within a reasonable time,the
CONTRACTOR may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes. The
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that if a civil action is filed against the CONTRACTOR to
compel production of public records relating to this Agreement,the court may assess and award
against CONTRACTOR the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorney
fees.All public records in connection with this Agreement shall,at any and all reasonable times
during the normal business hours of the CONTRACTOR,be open and freely exhibited to the
CITY for the purpose of examination,audit,or otherwise. Failure by CONTRACTOR to grant
such public access and comply with public records laws and/or requests shall be grounds for
immediate unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the CITY upon delivery of a written
notice of cancellation. If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with this Section, and the CITY
must enforce this Section, or the CITY suffers a third party award of attorney's fees and/or
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damages for violating Chapter 119,Florida Statutes,due to CONTRACTOR's failure to comply
with this Section,the CITY shall collect from CONTRACTOR prevailing party attorney's fees
and costs, and any damages incurred by the CITY, for enforcing this Section against
CONTRACTOR. And, if applicable, the CITY shall also be entitled to reimbursement of all
attorneys' fees and damages which the CITY had to pay a third party because of the
CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with this Section. The terms and conditions set forth in
this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
31. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY - Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this
Agreement,nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the CITY's
right to sovereign immunity under Section 768.28,or other limitations imposed on the CITY's
potential liability under state or federal law. As such, the CITY shall not be liable,under this
Agreement for punitive damages or interest for the period before judgment. Further,the CITY
shall not be liable for any claim or judgment,or portion thereof,to any one person for more than
two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), or any claim or judgment, or portion thereof,
which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the State or its agencies and
subdivisions arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceeds the sum of three hundred
thousand dollars($300,000.00).
32. HEADINGS-Paragraph headings are for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be
construed as part of this Agreement.
33. INTEGRATION; MODIFICATION - The drafting, execution, and delivery of this
Agreement by the Parties has been induced by no representations, statements, warranties, or
agreements other than those expressed herein. This Agreement embodies the entire
understanding of the parties, and there are no further or other agreements or understandings,
written or oral,in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof unless expressly
referred to herein.Modifications of this Agreement shall only be made in writing signed by both
parties.
34. WAIVER AND ELECTION OF REMEDIES - Waiver by either party of any terms or
provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of that term, condition, or
provision in the future. No waiver, consent, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of
each party hereto. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which when so executed and delivered shall be considered an original agreement; but such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
35. DRAFTING- CITY and CONTRACTOR each represent that they have both shared equally
in drafting this Agreement and no party shall be favored or disfavored regarding the
interpretation of this Agreement in the event of a dispute between the parties.
36. NOTICE - Any notice, request, instruction, or other document to be given as part of this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given under the following circumstances:
when delivered in person; or three(3)business days after being deposited in the United States
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Mail,postage prepaid,certified or registered;or the next business day after being deposited with
a recognized overnight mail or courier delivery service; or when transmitted by facsimile or
telecopy transmission,with receipt acknowledged upon transmission;and addressed as follows
(or to such other person or at such other address, of which any party hereto shall have given
written notice as provided herein):
For City: For Contractor:
City of Cape Canaveral Scott Tree Service of Treasure Coast LLC
David L. Greene,City Manager William Barry,General Mgr., ISA Certified Arborist
100 Polk Avenue 640 Old Dixie Highway
Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Vero Beach,FL 32962
Phone: 321-868-1220 Phone: (772) 569-3874
Fax: 321-868-1224
Either party may change the notice address by providing the other party written notice of the
change.
(Signature page follows)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first above written.
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City of Cape Canaveral,Florida,
a Florida municipal corporation.
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David L.Greene,City Manager
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Mia Goforth, P. Clerk
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City of Cape Canaveral/Scott's Tree Service of Treasure Coast LLC
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT
BID #2019-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk, City of Cape
Canaveral, at City Hall, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 until 2:00 P.M. on
Friday, April 12, 2019. Any bids received after the above time will not be accepted under any
circumstances. Any uncertainty regarding the time a bid is received will be resolved against the
Bidder.
Bid opening will be promptly at 2:05 P.M. on Friday,April 12,2019 in the City Hall Conference
Room A, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida, at which time all bids received will be
publicly opened and read aloud.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: All work for the project shall be constructed in accordance with the
Drawings and Specifications prepared by the City. The project will be awarded under one
Construction Agreement. Bids shall be submitted for furnishing and delivering all materials,
equipment and services including labor for the following:
CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT
BIDDING DOCUMENTS (PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS): May be obtained upon
request to the City of Cape Canaveral, City Clerk's Office, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL
32920 during normal business hours of 8:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, by
telephone at (321) 868-1220 x206 or x207 or via e-mail at m.goforthAeityofcapecanaveral.org or
d.lefever@ cityofcap ecanaveral.org.
PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting will not be performed for this Project.
BONDS: A Bid Bond and Performance and Payment Bond will not be required for this Project.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA: The Project will include the removal of invasives and extensive trimming
of mangroves along approximately 1,500 feet of the Central Ditch. The Contractor performing
these services shall be a licensed Professional Mangrove Trimmer and have a history of completing
similar-type projects. The accepted bid will be presented to the City Council. Inquiries concerning
this proposal should be directed to Jeff Ratliff via e-mail at j.ratliff c(7r,cityofcapecanaveral.org.
The subject line of all inquiries shall state "CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING
PROJECT".
BID SUBMITTAL: A single Bid shall be submitted for the Work. The contract will be awarded
pursuant to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Bids shall be
enclosed within a sealed envelope on the form provided (Bid Schedule) with the words "BID
#2019-01 — CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT" and the bidder's
name and address clearly shown on the outside thereof. Bids must be received no later than the
time set forth herein. The Owner will not be responsible for any lost or late arriving bids sent via
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U.S. Postal Service or other delivery services. Mailed bids shall be sent to the attention of the City
Clerk, City of Cape Canaveral, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded as defined in the
City of Cape Canaveral's Code of Ordinances, Section 2-218 -Procedure. The Owner reserves the
right to accept any or all additive or deductive alternatives at its sole discretion subsequent to award
of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to waive technicalities or irregularities, to reject any
or all bids, and to accept that Bid which is in the best interest of the City, in the sole and absolute
discretion of the City.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
CENTRAL DITCH
MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT
Bid #2019-01
Prepared For:
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102 Columbia Drive
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Cape Canaveral,FL 32920
Office Phone:321-613-2959
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-OI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section No. Title
DIVISION 0 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS
00 03 00 REQUEST FOR BID
00 30 00 BID
00 50 00 CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
00 65 00 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
ATTACHMENTS:
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-011
DIVISION 0
SECTIONS 00 03 00--00 80 00
CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS, GENERAL CONDITIONS, AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 00 03 00
REQUEST FOR BID
CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Cape Canaveral is requesting a licensed Professional Mangrove Trimmer to remove
invasives and trim mangroves along approximately 1,500 feet of the Central Ditch.
GENERAL:
Vegetation from West Central Boulevard to Ditch "Bend":
• East Side of Central Ditch:
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Along building side - trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Mangroves on bank and in Ditch - horizontally trim back to within 5 feet of
bottom of bank;
o All mangroves - vertically trim to 20 feet above water elevation;
o Trim palm trees;
o Remove all vegetation and obstructions from Ditch channel; and
o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State law.
• West Side of Central Ditch (most vegetation is located along this side):
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Along mowed area- trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Mangroves on bank and in Ditch - horizontally trim back to within 5 feet of
bottom ofbank;
o All mangroves - vertically trim to 20 feet above water elevation;
o Trim palm trees;
o Remove all vegetation and obstructions from Ditch channel; and
o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State law.
Vegetation from Ditch "Bend" to SR AIA (only work on north side of Ditch):
• North Side of Central Ditch:
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Horizontally trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Turn palm trees; and
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
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o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State Iaw.
All bidders are encouraged to visit the work area. Limited parking for work vehicles is
located along West Central Boulevard.
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-01
SECTION 00 30 00
BID
For
Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-01
Submitted on , 2019
City Clerk
City of Cape Canaveral
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid,
as principal or principals, is or are named herein and that no other person than herein mentioned
has any interest in the Bid of the Contract to which the work pertains; that this Bid is made without
connection or arrangement with any other person, company, or parties making a bid and that the
Bid is in all respects fair and made in good faith without collusion or fraud.
The Bidder further declares that he has examined the site of the work and has fully satisfied himself
that such site is a correct and suitable one for this work and he assumes full responsibility therefore.
This determination was made based on his personal knowledge and experience and/or having made
sufficient test holes and other subsurface investigations. The bidder states that he has examined
the Bid Documents and Typical Sections for the work and based on his own experience or
professional advice,he has determined that the Bid Documents and Typical Sections are sufficient
for the work to be done and that he has examined the other Contract Documents and all addenda
relating thereto, including the Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Contract,
Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds, Certificate of Insurance, Technical
Specifications, Appendices, and Drawings and has read all addenda prior to the receipt of bids,
and that he has satisfied himself fully, relative to all matters and conditions with respect to the
work to which this Bid pertains.
The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with the City in the form of
Construction Agreement specified, to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, all necessary
machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and labor necessary to complete the work
specified in the Bid and the Contract, and called for by the Bid Documents and Typical Sections
and in the manner specified.
RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT BIDS
Bids which contain modifications or which are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure or
which contain additions not requested or irregularities of any kind, or which do not comply in
every respect with the Instruction to Bidders, and the Contract Documents, may be rejected at the
BID 00 30 00 - 1
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-01
option of the Owner. The Owner does not bind himself to accept the minimum bid stated herein,
but reserves the right to accept any bid which in the judgment of the Owner will best serve the
needs and interests of the Owner.
The Bidder further proposes and agrees to comply in all respects with the time limits for
commencement and completion of the work as stated in the Contract Form.
The Bidder further agrees that the deductions for liquidated damages, as stated in the Construction
Agreement,constitute fixed,agreed, and liquidated damages to reimburse the Owner for additional
costs to the Owner resulting from the work not being completed within the time limit stated in the
Construction Agreement.
The Bidder further agrees to execute a Construction Agreement within ten consecutive calendar
days after written notice being given by the Owner of the award of the Contract.
The undersigned agrees to accept in full compensation therefore the total of the contract price for
the lump sum prices named in the following schedule. Absent a Change Order, there shall be no
increase in the lump sum payment. It is understood that the unit prices quoted or established for a
particular item are to be used for computing the amount to be paid to the Contractor in the event
of a Change Order, based on the quantities actually constructed as determined by the applicable
measurement and payment portion of the technical specifications.
Name of Bidder
Bidders Occupational License No.
Signature of Authorized Officer
Title
Business Address
City State Zip
BID 00 30 00 - 2
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-01
BID ESTIMATE
CENTRAL DITCH MANGROVE TRIMMING PROJECT
BID #2019-01
GENERAL:
The Project will include the removal of invasives and trimming of mangroves along approximately
1,500 feet of the Central Ditch.
Vegetation from West Central Boulevard to Ditch "Bend":
• East Side of Central Ditch:
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Along building side - trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Mangroves on bank and in Ditch - horizontally trim back to within 5 feet of
bottom of bank;
o All mangroves - vertically trim to 20 feet above water elevation;
o Trim palm trees;
o Remove all vegetation and obstructions from Ditch channel; and
o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State law.
• West Side of Central Ditch (most vegetation is located along this side):
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Along mowed area - trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Mangroves on bank and in Ditch - horizontally trim back to within 5 feet of
bottom ofbank;
o All mangroves - vertically trim to 20 feet above water elevation;
o Trim palm trees;
o Remove all vegetation and obstructions from Ditch channel; and
o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State law.
Vegetation from Ditch "Bend"to SR ALA (only work on north side of Ditch):
• North Side of Central Ditch:
o Remove all pepper trees, air potato plants and other invasives;
o Treat pepper tree stumps with chemical herbicide;
o Horizontally trim mangroves back to top of bank;
o Tlim palm trees; and
o Remove all vegetation from site and properly dispose per State law.
All bidders are encouraged to visit the work area. Limited parking for work vehicles is
located along West Central Boulevard.
If work efforts exceed estimated time and materials, a Change Order will be entered into.
Contractor listed unit prices will be used if a Change Order is required.
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Work will be coordinated with the City.
Contractor Bids are due no later than Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Contractor re-work (i.e., failed areas) will be repaired at Contractor cost.
Supply all labor, equipment, materials and supervis10n as follows for this mangrove trimming
project. The project scope of work is to remove all invasive plants and trim mangroves
(horizontally and vertically) along approximately 1,500 feet of a drainage channel. The intent of
the project is too remove vegetation which is impeding surface water flow (see attached scope of
work and site photographs).
BID 003000 - 4
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BID ESTIMATE
Unit of Unit
Item
Quantity Measure Cost Total Cost
Obtain permit from Florida
1 Department of Environmental 1 LS NA NA
Protection
2 Mobilization/Demolition 1 LS
3 MOT (if any), Containment Boom, 1 LS
etc.
Remove invasive plants and trim
4 mangroves per attached scope of 1 LS
Work.
Treat Pepper tree stumps with
chemical herbicide 1 LS
6 Trim Palm trees. 1 LS
Remove all vegetation and
obstructions from ditch channel. 1 LS
8 Remove all trimmed vegetation from 1 LS
site.
9 General cleanup and sod 1 LS
TOTAL LUMP SUM BID
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SECTION 00 50 00
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
The City's standard Construction Agreement will be used for this Project. A copy of the Agreement is
available upon request.
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SECTION 00 65 00
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE
Insurance Company
Address _ of
has issued policies of
insurance, as described below and identified by a policy number,to the insured named below; and
to certify that such policies are in full force and effect at this time. It is agreed that none of these
policies will be canceled or changed so as to affect the interest(s) of the City of Cape Canaveral
(hereinafter sometimes called the Owner) until thirty (30) days after written notice of such
cancellation or change has been delivered to the City of Cape Canaveral.
Insured:
Address:
Status of Insured: Corporation Partnership Individual
Location of Operations Insured:
Description of Work:
INSURANCE POLICIES IN FORCE
Forms of Coverage Policy Number Expiration Date
*Worker's CompensationlEmployers'
Liability
+Comprehensive Automobile Liability
-Comprehensive General Liability
+Excess Liabiiity
Other (Please specify type)
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City of Cape Canaveral Central Ditch Mangrove Trimming Project
Bid #2019-01
POLICY INCLUDES COVERAGE FOR:
YES NO
1. Additional Insured: Owner and Engineer X
2. *Liability under the United States
Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act. X
3. +All owned, hired, or non-owned automotive
equipment used in connection with work
done for the Owner. X
4. -Damage caused by explosion, collapse or
structural injury, and damage to
underground utilities. X
5. -Products/Completed Operations X
6. -Liability assumed in the Contract X
7. -Personal Injury Liability X
8. +Excess Liability applies excess of:
(a) Employers' Liability
(b) Comprehensive General Liability
(c) Comprehensive Automobile Liability
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
FORMS OF COVERAGE BODILY INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE
Workers' Compensation Statutory
Employers' Liability $2,000,000 Each Accident
Comprehensive Auto $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Liability Combined Single Limit BI/PD
Comprehensive $2,000,000 Each Occurrence
General Liability Combined Single Limit BI/PD
Professional Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
Other(please specify type)
The Insurance Company hereby agrees to deliver,within ten(10)days,two (2) copies of the above
policies to the Engineer when so requested.
NOTE: Entries on this certificate are limited to the Authorized Agent or Insurance Company
Representative.
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Bid #2019-01
Date (SEAL)
Insurance Company
Issued at
Authorized Representative
Name of Authorized Representative:
Address of Authorized Representative:
Phone Number of Authorized Representative:
Insurance Agent or Company
- Send original and one copy to:
City of Cape Canaveral
100 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Attn: Jeff Ratliff
END OF SECTION 00 65 00
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