2014-074 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ,c301--b day of 2014,
between the City of Clermont, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida, (hereinafter referred
to as the "CITY") and PDCS, LLC., whose address is 3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210, Orlando, FL
32817 (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City is in need of qualified, professional services to assist the City with building
plans review and inspections; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has entered into an agreement with Sumter County Florida dated
June 11, 2013 to provide similar services and the City desires to utilize that agreement with Sumter
County Flonda, in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy; and
WHEREAS, the agreement between CONTRACTOR and Sumter County Florida was entered into
in accordance with the public procurement policies of Sumter County.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, representations and agreements herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The CITY agrees to and does engage CONTRACTOR to perform the
professional services as more particularly described and set forth in the June 11, 2013 agreement
between Sumter County Florida and CONTRACTOR attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A". To the extend of conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit "A" and the
body-of tis Agreement,the body of this Agreement shall prevail and control, and further agrees:
2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED: CONTRACTOR shall only be authorized to proceed
upon receipt of a written notice to proceed or purchase order by CITY. It is acknowledged and
agreed by CONTRACTOR, that the services contemplated herein are on an as needed basis and this
Agreement does not guarantee and assignment of work or services to be performed to
CONTRACTOR. Further that the services are intended to supplement the services provided by
CITY personnel and other consultants as determined by CITY in its sole discretion.
3. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES:
a. CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR in accordance with the compensation schedule set
forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. As a condition precedent to
receiving payment, CONTRACTOR shall have been authorized to proceed by CITY for the
authorized_ tasks, shall not be in default of any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and shall provide to CITY an invoice. All invoices submitted for compensation
shall include a statement by CONTRACTOR that states as follows:
"This statement sets forth only actual time spent by the firm's employees
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and does not contain any unit billing, multipliers, or other devices that
permit payment for more than actual time spent."
b. CITY shall pay all valid, approved and undisputed invoices within thirty(30)days of receipt
from CONTRACTOR. In the event that CITY disputes any invoice submitted, it shall
advise CONTRACTOR in wnting and said invoice shall not be deemed due and payable
under this agreement. Neither the CITY's review approval or acceptance of, nor payment
for, any services provided hereunder shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
under this Agreement and the CONTRACTOR shall be liable to CITY for any and all
damages to CITY caused by the CONTRACTOR's negligent or wrongful performance of
any of the services furnished under this Agreement.
c. CONTRACTOR agrees to assign competent professionals to perform the assigned
responsibilities and duties faithfully, intelligently, and to the best of their ability, and in the
best interest of CITY dunng the term of this Agreement. All services provided shall be
performed in accordance with this Agreement and with any and all applicable law,
professional standards and guidelines. CITY may request CONTRACTOR to make
changes in the scope of services or make revisions to the work performed. Any changes or
revisions requested by CITY that are not due to CONTRACTOR's error, omission or
negligence will be incorporated into the scope of services by written amendment to this
agreement and CONTRACTOR may be entitled to additional compensation upon the
agreement of the parties.
4. TERM. This Agreement shall take effect when executed by both parties and shall continue
until the Agreement is terminated by Sumter County Florida or as provided in Section 5 below.
5. TERMINATION.
a. The non-breaching party upon breach of the terms and conditions contained herein
may immediately terminate this Agreement.
b. Additionally, CITY shall have the right to terminate the agreement, for any reason,
upon thirty (30) days written notice to CONTRACTOR. In the event of termination by the CITY
pursuant to this section 5b, CONTRACTOR shall be compensated in accordance with the services
completed and accepted, as of the date of the termination and as set forth in the Scope of Services.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR. In addition to all other responsibilities
provided herein, CONTRACTOR expressly understands and agrees that, through the above-
referenced assigned personnel, it shall perform all of the services required in the Scope of Services,
and further agrees as follows:
a. CONTRACTOR may retain subcontractors to provide any of the services
contemplated herein. Said subcontractors shall be used at the sole expense of CONTRACTOR,
under the direct supervision of CONTRACTOR and with the pnor written approval of CITY.
b. CONTRACTOR expressly acknowledges that any and all documents, plans,
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designs, reports, and specifications related to the project and acquired or created by
CONTRACTOR shall "remain, at all times the property of CITY and CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR, therefore, shall preserve and maintain said records and shall immediately provide
copies of them to CITY upon termination of this Agreement.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY. The City shall provide full information, as reasonably
directed by CONTRACTOR, regarding the requirements of the project.
8. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY. During the term of this
Agreement, the City Manager shall designate a representative authonzed to act on behalf of the
CITY, as provided by law,with respect to the project.
9. INSURANCE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR.
a. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain the insurance coverage as set forth in
Exhibit"A"hereto.
b. Proof of Insurance. Upon CITY's request, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide to
CITY reasonable proof of the aforementioned policies of insurance, or certificates of the issuance
thereof, as evidence of the compliance by the CONTRACTOR with the terms and provisions
contained herein.
c. Loss of Insurance. If during the period which an insurance company is providing
the coverage required by this Agreement, an insurance company shall: 1) lose its Certificate of
Authority, 2) no longer comply with any applicable Florida Law, or 3) fail to maintain the Best
Rating and Financial Size Category, CONTRACTOR shall, as soon as it has knowledge of any
such circumstance, immediately notify CITY and immediately replace the insurance coverage
provided by the insurance company with a different insurance company meeting the requirements
of this Agreement. Until CONTRACTOR has replaced the unacceptable insurer with an insurer
acceptable to CITY, CONTRACTOR shall be deemed in default of this Agreement.
d. Insurance Coverage Not Limitation of Liability. The maintenance of insurance
coverage as provided herein shall not be construed to limit or have the effect of limiting
CONTRACTOR's liability to CITY under the provision of any clause or paragraph contained in this
Agreement.
10. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR agrees to hold harmless and indemnify,
including attorney fees, CITY, its officers, employees and agents against any and all claims, losses,
damages or lawsuits for damages, arising from or related to negligent acts, errors or omissions of
CONTRACTOR.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties agree that at all times and for all
purposes within the scope of this Agreement, the relationship of CONTRACTOR and CITY is that
of an independent contractor.
12. FORCE MAJEURE. With regard to the performance hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall
not be deemed to be in default of this agreement, or have to failed to comply with any term or
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conditions herein if, for reasons beyond CONTRACTOR's reasonable control (including, without
limitation, acts of God, natural disaster, labor unrest, war, declared or undeclared, the existence of
injunctions or requirements for obtaining licenses, permits or other compliance with applicable
laws, rules and regulations), such performance is not reasonably possible within such time periods,
then the time_ for such performance shall be extended until removal of such reasons beyond
CONTRACTOR's reasonable control, provided that CONTRACTOR commences such
performance as soon as reasonably possible and diligently pursues such performance.
13. NOTICES. All notices shall be in writing and sent by United States mail, certified or
registered, with return receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by nationally recognized overnight
couner service tO the address of the party set forth below. Any such notice shall be deemed given
when received by the party to whom it is intended.
CONTRACTOR: PDCS, LLC.
3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210
Orlando, FL 32817
CITY: Darren Gray, City Manager
City of Clermont
685 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
14. 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 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 employee/contractor working solely for CONTRACTOR any fee, commission,
percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award of making of
this agreement. For breach or violation of this provision, in addition to any and all remedies
available to CITY, CITY shall have the right to terminate this agreement without liability and to
deduct from the contract pnce, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage,gift or consideration.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
a. Assignment and Disclosure of Intellectual Property. All original works of
authorship that are made by CONTRACTOR or its representatives (solely or jointly with others),
within the scope of, those described as works for hire and dunng the period of CITY'S
agreement with the CONTRACTOR and that are protectable by copyright as that term is defined
in the United States Copyright Act and that the CONTRACTOR will be considered the author
thereof.
b. Pre-suit Mediation. Prior to, and as a condition precedent to the commencement of
any lawsuit or administrative proceeding to resolve any disputes arising out of this Agreement the
parties agree that the dispute first shall be summited to non-binding mediation for a minimum of
eight hours before a business mediation organization approved by the parties. Such mediation shall
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be held at the CITY's offices at the address set forth in this Agreement. The part shall bear the
costs of the mediation equally.
c. Waiver. The waiver by CITY of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall
not be construed or operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of such provision or of such
provision itself and shall in no way affect the enforcement of any other provisions of this
Agreement.
d. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance is to any extent invalid or unenforceable, such provision, or part thereof,
shall be deleted or modified in such a manner as to make the Agreement valid and enforceable
under applicable law, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such a provision to
other persons or circumstances shall be unaffected, and this Agreement shall be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
e. Amendment. Except for as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not be
modified or amended except by an Agreement in writing signed by both parties.
f. Entire Agreement. This Agreement including the documents incorporated by
reference contains the entire understanding of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous agreements between the parties with respect to the performance of services by
CONTRACTOR.
g. Assignment. This Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and may not be
assigned by CONTRACTOR, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CITY.
h. Venue. The parties agree that the sole and exclusive venue for any cause of action
ansing out of this Agreement shall be Lake County, Florida.
i. Applicable Law. This Agreement and any amendments hereto are executed and
delivered in the State of Florida and shall be governed, interpreted, construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Flonda.
J. Public Records. CONTRACTOR expressly understands records associated with
this project are public records and agrees to comply with Florida's Public Records law, to include,
to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be
required by the CITY in order to perform the services contemplated herein.
(b) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and
conditions that the CITY would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost
provided in this Flonda's Public Records law or as otherwise provided by law.
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
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(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the
CITY all public records in possession of CONTRACTOR upon termination of the contract and
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements. All records stored electronically must be provided to the CITY in a format
that is compatible with the information technology systems of the CITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement for
the purposes herein expressed on the date first above written.
Attest: CITY OF CLERMONT,FLORIDA
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Tracy Ackroyd, ity Clerk Haro d S. Turville,Jr., .
Attest: PDCS, LLC.
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Corporate Se k retary
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Printed Name/Ti e Printed Name/Title
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND
PDCS, LLC FOR INSPECTION SERVICES
This Agreement for Inspection Services ("Agreement"), is made and entered into on
3 tA.•�At. (I ,2013,by and between Sumter County,a political subdivision of the State
o Florida, (hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY") and PDCS, LLC (hereinafter
referred to as the "CONTRACTOR"), and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
promises contained herein, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR (the "PARTIES") hereto
agree as follows:
Section 1—Term—
This Agreement shall be deemed to commence on October 1, 2013, and shall expire at
11:59 p.m. on September 30,2015.
Section 2—Scope of Services—
The CONTRACTOR shall provide residential and commercial inspections for compliance
with the Florida Building Code, State Statues, and local codes and ordinances. The
inspection services shall include new and existing (non-new) residential and commercial
construction outside of The Villages of Sumter Development of Regional Impact, Tri-
County Villages of Sumter Development of Regional Impact, and The Villages of
Wildwood Development of Regional Impact (herein collectively referred as ("THE t
VILLAGES DRI"). The COUNTY shall assign all residential and commercial
inspections, under the conditions set forth herein, to the CONTRACTOR and other work
or inspections as determined by the Building Official or his/her designee.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide residential and commercial plan review for
compliance with the Florida Building Code, State Statutes, and local codes and ordinances.
Plan review services shall be provided for any construction throughout the entire service
area of the COUNTY, including THE VILLAGES DRI. Any additional services will be
assigned to the CONTRACTOR on an as needed basis as determined by the Building
Official or his/her designee.
All work shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional standards
in the construction industry.
Section 3—Compensation—
In exchange for the performances by Contractor of the Services contemplated in Section 2
of this Agreement, COUNTY agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR according to the terms
and conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein in haec
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verba. it is expressly agreed by the Parties that the flat rate listed in Exhibit "A" includes
all expenses of CONTRACTOR Furthermore, the provisions of Florida Statutes §218.70
through §218.79, also known as the"Local Government Prompt Payment Act", are hereby
incorporated into this Agreement, as if fully restated herein..
Section 4—Laws,Permits and Regulations—
Prior to the performance of any work hereunder, the CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay
for all licenses as required for performing the services of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with all appropriate laws, regulations, codes
and ordinances applicable to the services provided under this Agreement.
Section 5—Non-Assignment—
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign, sublet, or subcontract all or any part of this
Agreement without prior written consent of the COUNTY, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Section 6—Notices—
Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices and other communications provided for
hereunder shall be in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,or by hand
delivery, and shall be deemed effective if mailed when deposited in a United States Postal
Service mailbox with postage prepaid or if hand delivered, when personally handed to the
Party to whom the notice of other communication is addressed, with signed proof of
delivery. The COUNTY'S and the CONTRACTOR'S representatives for notice purposes
are:
CONTRACTOR: PDCS, LLC
3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210
Orlando, FL 32817
COUNTY: Sumter County Board of County Commissioners
County Administrator
7375 Powell Road
Wildwood,FL 34785
A copy of all notices to the COUNTY hereunder shall also be sent to:
Building Official
Sumter County Department of Building Services
7375 Powell Road
Wildwood, FL 34785
Section 7—Amendments—
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual written agreement of both PARTIES.
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Section 8—Indemnification—
The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its
officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all suits, claim, losses or liability
or actions of every name and descnption, including attorney's fees and costs, brought
against the COUNTY based on personal injury,bodily injury(including death) or property
damages received or claimed to be received or sustained by any person or persons,
including CONTRACTOR'S own employees, arising from or in connection with any
negligent act, omission, or failure of the CONTRACTOR or its employees, officers, or
agents in performing the services set forth herein.
Section 9—Insurance—
Insurance requirements are contained in Exhibit`B"to this Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein,in haec verb.
Section 10—Independent Contractor—
In the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR will be acting m the capacity
of an Independent Contractor and not as an agent, employee, partner, joint venture, or
associate of the COUNTY and as such, shall have no authority to bind the COUNTY.
However, with regard to the actual inspection and plan review services to be performed by
the CONTRACTOR,the CONTRACTOR shall have the limited authority under County
Codes and regulations to render inspections and plan review and make findings as provided
in Florida Statutes, Section 553.791 which will be binding on the COUNTY unless done in
violation of such codes and regulations, or otherwise,done in violation of Florida law. The
CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques,
sequences, and procedures utilized by the CONTRACTOR in the full performance of this
agreement as well as all expenses and costs incurred by CONTRACTOR.
Section 11—County Responsibility—
The COUNTY will notify the CONTRACTOR in writing, within thirty (30) calendar
days of any change in the CONTRACTOR's scope of services to be performed pursuant to
this Agreement.
Section 12—Default/Termination—
This contract may be terminated without cause by either Party, by the terminating party
providing the other party with notice, not less than thirty (30) calendar days before the
effective date of any such termination. A default of any provision of this Agreement may
result in the termination of this agreement for cause. The party alleging default shall
provide the other party, alleged to be in default, with written notice describing the alleged
default, and provide no less than fifteen (15) calendar days to cure the default. Failure to
cure the default within the time prescribed, as evidenced by a written notice, shall result in
immediate termination of the agreement.
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Section 13—Timely Performance—
All work will commence upon authorization from the COUNTY'S authorized
representative. All work contemplated by this Agreement will proceed in a timely manner.
Furthermore, it is acknowledged that time is of the essence with regard to the performance
of services contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 14—Claims and Disputes—
All claims, disputes, and other matters in question arising out of, or relating to, this
Agreement or the breach thereof shall be resolved in the County or Circuit Court of Sumter
County, Florida, and each of the Parties hereto specifically waives any venue privileges
they may have in any other junsdiction. The prevailing party in any litigation arising out of
this Agreement shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party, and and all costs
and expenses incurred in maintaining or defending such an action, including reasonable
attorney's fees, at the trial court and appellate court levels, . It is acknowledged and agreed
that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted as a waiver of COUNTY's
sovereign immunity rights.
Section 15-County Status—
COUNTY shall schedule the CONTRACTOR'S employees for meeting daily workloads.
CONTRACTOR shall hold the staffing and equipment needs of the COUNTY as first
pnonty on a daily basis.
Section 16—Access to Date/Software—
COUNTY agrees to provide access to building permit data needed by CONTRACTOR to
fulfill its inspection and plan review obligations, and to provide the necessary licenses of
the permitting software used by COUNTY for building permit inspections and plan review,
without cost to the CONTRACTOR.
Section 17—Equipment—
The COUNTY shall provide access to computer hardware within the COUNTY'S offices
located at 7375 Powell Road,Wildwood,'FL 34785 and 237 East Anderson Avenue,
Bushnell,FL 33513, for the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall provide its
employees with all vehicles and other equipment necessary for the performance of the
services contemplated by this Agreement at no additional cost to the COUNTY.
Section 18—Unauthorized Alien Workers-
The E-Verify system has been established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to
determine the immigration and work-eligibility status of prospective employees. The
CONTRACTOR agrees to certify to COUNTY that they are in compliance with the
federal E-Venfy program;this includes obtaining written certification from all
subcontractors who will participate in the performance of this Agreement. All
subcontractor certifications must be kept on file by the CONTRACTOR and made
available to the state and/or the COUNTY upon request. The Sumter County Board of
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County issioners reserves the right to take action against the CONTRACTOR for
non-compliance with the E-Verify system;potential actions may include,but are not
limited to,cancellation of the Agreement and/or suspending or barring the I
CONTRACTOR from performing services for the COUNTY.
The COUNTY will not intentionally award publicly-funded contracts or enter into
Agreements with any contractor who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers,
constituting a violation of the employment provisions contained in 8 USC, Section I
1324a(e) and(Section 274A(e)of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA"). The I
COUNTY shall consider the employment by the CONTRACTOR of unauthorized
aliens a violation of Section 274A (e)of the INA. Such violation by the recipient of the
employment provisions contained in Section 274A (e)of the NA shall be grounds for
unilateral cancellation of this Agreement by the COUNTY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,COUNTY AND CONTRACTOR have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
ATTEST: BOARD OF SUMTER COUNTY
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Comm. COUNTY, FLCJDA
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Reviewed as to form and content for the
Reliance of Sumter County,Florida,only:
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George G.Angeliadis.Esq The Hogan Law Firm
Sumter County Attorney
PDCS LLC
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Michael S Kraftsow, Printed Name: Paul C. Smith
Managing Partner
State of Florida,County of ineiNde ,on this the Of day of 20 L heap me The
undersigned Notary Public of the State of Florida,personally appeared i C 9ea 6 kerst qi1
Who is personally known to me or produce identification No._ a d he/she/they
acknowledge that he/she e ecuted R.
Signature of Notary y� /1090 4� ,,es... E DONADO SMITH
Printed Name 6t-9/4...e. 5iv f/, .''c MY COMMISSION t�DO999652
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Exhibit"A"
PDCS,LLC.
FY 2013-2014
October 1,2013 to September 30,2016
Service Rate
• Licensed Plans Examiner, Residential and/or Commercial $75.00/hour
• Inspection Services Residential and/or Commercial $70.00/hour
• Supplemental Inspection Services(at Request of County) $70.00/hour
Supplemental Inspection and Plan Review Services are those based on specialized
need, as determined and requested by the County's Building Official.
The above rates are based on a Forty(40)hour week.
Overtime(over 8 working hours in one day) and/or weekend rates are 1.5 times the
listed rates.
Holiday(COUNTY)rates are 2.0 times the listed rates with a two hour mimmum.
All travel and expenses are included in the listed standard rates. No additional charges
for travel or expenses. The hourly rate shall not apply until the CONTRACTOR
arnves at the COUNTY offices or the first Inspection. The hourly rate shall not be
paid by the COUNTY after the CONTRACTOR leaves the last Inspection or the
COUNTY Office.
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Exhibit"B"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall maintain, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, at all times
during the term of this Agreement, or the performance of work hereunder, the
following insurance coverage's, limits, and endorsements described, herem, The
requirements contained herein, as well as the County's review or acknowledgement, is not
intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations
assumed by the Contractor under this contract
Financial Rating of Insurance Companies All insurance companies must have financial
ratmg of A- or higher by A.M. Best.
Commercial General Liability The Contractor shall maintain Commercial General
Liability at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 Each Occurrence and $2,000,000
Annual Aggregate. The coverage shall not contain any endorsement(s) excluding nor
limiting Product/Completed Operations, Independent Contractors, Broad Form
Property Damage, X-C-U Coverage, Contractual Liability or Cross Liability.
The self-insured retention or deductible shall not exceed $25,000.
Business Automotive Liability The Contractor shall maintain Business Automobile
Liability at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 Each Occurrence. Coverage shall
include liability for Owned, Non-Owned & Hired automobiles. In the event the
Contractor does not own automobiles, the Contractor shall maintain coverage for
Hired & Non-Owned Auto Liability, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to
the Commercial General Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy.
Worker's Compensation Insurance & Employers Liability The Contractor shall
maintain its own Worker's Compensation Insurance & Employers Liability in accordance
with Florida Statue Chapter 440. -
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Professional or E&O Liability) The Contractor shall maintain a Professional
Liability or E&O policy at a limit of liability no less than $2,000,000. The
Contractor shall endorse the County as an "Additional Insured" on the Professional
and/or E&O Liability
Additional Insured The Contractor shall endorse the County as an Additional Insured on
the Commercial General Liability with ,a CG2010 Additional Insured — Owners.
Lessees, or Contractors, or CG2026 Additional Insured — Owners, Lessees, or
Contractors —Scheduled Person or Organization endorsement, or similar endorsement
providing equal or broader Additional Insured coverage.
Deductibles, Coinsurance Penalties, & Self-Insured Retention The Contractor shall be
fully and solely responsible for any costs or expenses as a result of a coverage
deductible, coinsurance penalty, or self-insured retention; including any loss not covered
because of the operation of such deductible, coinsurance penalty, self-insured retention,
or coverage exclusion or limitation. For deductible amounts that exceed the amounts
stated herein that are acceptable to the County, the Contractor shall, when requested by
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the County, maintain a Commercial Surety Bond in an amount equal to said deductible
amount
Waiver of Subrogation The Contractor shall provide a Waiver of Subrogation m favor
of the County, Contractor, subcontractor, architects, or engineers for each required policy
providmg coverage during the life of-this Contract. When required by the insurer, or
should a policy condition not permit the Contractor to enter into a pre-loss agreement to
waive subrogation without an endorsement, then the Contractor shall notify the insurer
and request the policy be endorsed with a Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery.
Against Others, or an -equivalent endorsement. This Waiver of Subrogation
requirement shall not apply to any policy which includes a condition specifically
prohibiting such an endorsement,or voids coverage should the Contractor enter into such an
agreement on a pre-loss basis.
Right to Revise or Reject The County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review
and revise any insurance requirement, not limited to limits, coverage's and endorsements
based on insurance market conditions affecting the availability or affordability of
coverage,or changes in the scope of work 1 specifications affectmg the applicability of
coverage. Additionally, the County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review
and reject any insurance policies failing to meet the criteria stated herein, or any
insurer(s) providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate
legally. In such events, the County shall provide the Contractor written notice of such
revision or rejections.
No Representation of Coverage Adequacy The coverage's, limits or endorsements
required herein protect the primary interests of the County, and these coverage's, limits or
endorsements shall in no way be required to be relied upon when assessing the extent
or determining appropnate types and limits of coverage to protect the Contractor against
any loss exposures,whether as a result of the Project or otherwise.
Certificate(s) of Insurance The Contractor shall provide the County with Certificate(s)
of insurance clearly evidencing that all coverage's, limits and endorsements required herein
are maintained and in full force and effect. A minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to
notify due to cancellation or non-renewal of coverage shall be identified on each
Certificate of Insurance. In the event the County is notified that a required insurance
coverage will cancel or expire during the period of this Contract,the Contractor agrees to
furnish the County prior to the expiration of such insurance, a new Certificate of
Insurance evidencing replacement coverage. When notified by the County, the
Contractor agrees not to continue work pursuant to this Contract, unless all required
insurance remains m effect.
The County shall have the right, but not the obligation, of prohibitmg the Contractor from
entenng the Project site until a new Certificate of Insurance is provided to the County
evidencing the replacement coverage. The Contractor agrees the County reserves the right to
withhold payment to the Contractor until evidence of reinstated or replacement
coverage is provided to'the County. If the Contractor fails to maintain the insurance as set
forth herein, the Contractor agrees the County shall have the nght,but not the obligation, to
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- purchase replacement insurance, which the Contractor agrees to reimburse any premiums or
expenses incurred by the County
The Contractor agrees the Certificate(s)of Insurance shall:
1 Clearly indicate the County has been endorsed on the Commercial General
Liability with a CG 2010 Additional hl sured-Owners, Lessees, or Contractors, or
CG 2026 Additional Insured Owners Lessees or Contractors Scheduled
Person or Organization endorsement or similar endorsement providing equal
or greater Additional Insured coverage.
2. Clearly indicate the County is endorsed as. an Additional Insured, when
applicable, on the Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability as required herein
3. Clearly identify each policy's limits, flat & percentage deductibles,sub limits,
or self-insured retentions, which exceed the amounts or percentages set forth
herein.
4. Clearly indicate a minimum thirty(30)day endeavor to notify requirement in the
event of cancellation or non-renewal of coverage.
5 Forward original to and clearly mdicate Certificate Holder and Additional
Insured as follows:
Sumter County Board of County
Commissioners Attention. Financial
Services
7375 Powell Rd, Suite 206
' Wildwood,FL
9 00396209