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2014-066 CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 4UU 5t 2014, A.D., by and between the City of Clermont 685 West Montrose Street, Clermont, Florida (hereinafter referred to as "OWNER"), and BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC., a Georgia corporation whose mailing address is P.O. Box 2458, Woodstock, GA 30188 (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR"). WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR in response to a public bid prepared and issued by Lake County, B.C.C. submitted a response to provide fire equipment and supplies; WHEREAS, based on CONTRACTOR's response, Lake County B.C.C. awarded Bid No. 12-0806, Fire Equipment and Supplies to CONTRACTOR; WHEREAS, OWNER desires to utilize the CONTRACTOR's contract with Lake County B.C.C. in accordance with OWNER's procurement policy; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR desires to enter into a contract with OWNER based on the terms and conditions of Lake County B.C.C. Contract No. 12-0806B. WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF WORK The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus and transportation and perform all of the work as requested by CITY by purchase order and as described in Lake County B.C.C. Contract No. 23-0806B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" and shall do everything required by this Agreement and the other Agreement Documents contained in the specifications, which are a part of these Documents. To the extent of a conflict between this Agreement and the CITY's Purchasing Policy and Exhibit "A", the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the CITY's Purchasing Policy shall prevail and govern. ARTICLE II - THE CONTRACT SUM CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, for the faithful performance of the Agreement as set forth in the Agreement documents and the Unit Price Schedule an amount in accordance with the compensation schedule set forth in Exhibit 'B', attached hereto and incorporated herein. ARTICLE III—TERM AND TERMINATION 1. This Agreement is to become effective upon execution by both parties, and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2015, unless renewed as set forth below or terminated as provided for herein. 1 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY may, upon written notice to SUPPLIER, terminate this Agreement if: a) without cause and for convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to SUPPLIER b) SUPPLIER is adjudged to be bankrupt; c) SUPPLIER makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; d) SUPPLIER fails to comply with any of the conditions of provisions of this Agreement; or e) SUPPLIER 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. 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 and accepted prior to the effective date of termination. ARTICLE III - COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK 1. The CONTRACTOR shall commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of(i)notice to proceed or purchase order, and (ii) receipt of all permits required to perform the work, and the CONTRACTOR will substantially complete the same within forty-five (45) calendar days, unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the notice to proceed or purchase order, amendment or change order to the Agreement. Substantial Completion as provided herein shall be the day the project or designated portion thereof is certified and accepted by the OWNER as sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Agreement Documents. 2. The CONTRACTOR shall prosecute the work with faithfulness and diligence. 3. The CONTRACTOR further declares he has examined the sites of the work and that from personal knowledge and experience or that he has made sufficient investigations to fully satisfy himself that such sites are correct and suitable for the work and he assumes full responsibility therefore. The provisions of this Agreement shall control any inconsistent provisions contained in the specifications. All Drawings and Specifications have been read and carefully considered by the CONTRACTOR, who understands the same and agrees to their sufficiency for the work to be done. It is expressly agreed that under no circumstances, conditions or situations shall this Agreement be more strongly construed against the OWNER than against the CONTRACTOR and his Surety. Any ambiguity or uncertainty in the Specifications shall be interpreted and construed by the OWNER's Public Services Project Manager and his decision shall be final and binding upon all parties. It is distinctly understood and agreed that the passing, approval and/or acceptance of any part of the work or material by the OWNER or by any agent or representative as in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and/or the Specifications covering said work shall not operate as a waiver by the OWNER of strict compliance with the terms of this Agreement and/or Specifications covering said work; and the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety, 2 if applicable, to repair, replace, restore and/or make to comply stnctly and in all things with this Agreement and Specifications any and all of said work and/or materials which within a period of one year from and after the date of the passing, approval, and or acceptance of any such work or material, are found to be defective or to fail and in any way to comply with this Agreement and/or Specifications. This provision shall not apply to materials or equipment normally expected to deteriorate or wear out and become subject to normal repair and replacement before their condition is discovered. The CONTRACTOR shall not be required to do normal maintenance work under the guarantee provisions. Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety, immediately after Notice to either, to repair or replace any such defective materials and workmanship shall entitle the OWNER, if it sees fit, to replace or repair the same and recover the reasonable cost of such replacement and/or repair from the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety, who shall in any event be jointly and severally liable to the OWNER for all damages, loss and expense caused to the OWNER by reason of the CONTRACTOR'S breach of this Agreement and/or his failure to comply strictly and in all things with this Agreement and/or his failure to comply strictly and in all things with this Agreement and Specifications. ARTICLE IV - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 1. It is mutually agreed that time is of the essence in regard to this Agreement. Therefore, notwithstanding any other provision contained in the Agreement Documents, should the CONTRACTOR fail to complete the work within the specified time as set by the Notice to Proceed or Purchase Order the CONTRACTOR shall pay to OWNER the agreed and liquidated damages sum as set forth in Exhibit "A" for each calendar day elapsing beyond the specified time date; which sum shall represent the damages sustained by the OWNER, and shall be considered not as a penalty, but in liquidation of damages sustained. CONTRACTOR shall pay the liquidated damages amount contained herein to OWNER within fifteen (15) days of receipt of OWNER's written demand for such payment. 2. For the purposes of this Article, the day of final acceptance of the work shall be considered a day of delay, and the scheduled day of completion of the work shall be considered a day schedule for protection. ARTICLE V - PARTIAL AND FINAL PAYMENTS In accordance with the provisions fully set forth in the General Conditions, and subject to additions and deductions as provided, the OWNER shall pay the CONTRACTOR as follows: 1. CONTRACTOR shall submit a progress payment request by the third (3rd) day of each calendar month for work performed during the preceding calendar month. Upon CONTRACTOR's signature accepting the PARTIAL PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION, the OWNER shall make a partial payment to the CONTRACTOR, within thirty (30) calendar days, on the basis of a duly certified 3 and approved payment invoice by the OWNER for work performed dunng the preceding calendar month under the Agreement. To insure proper performance of the Agreement, the OWNER shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount of each estimate until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the applicable Notice to Proceed or Purchase Order. 2. Upon submission by the CONTRACTOR of evidence satisfactory to the OWNER that all payrolls, material bills and other costs incurred by the CONTRACTOR in connection with the construction of the work have been paid in full, and also, after all guarantees that may be required in the Specifications have been furnished and are found acceptable by the OWNER, final payment, including any retainage amount, on account of the applicable Notice to Owner or Purchase Order shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of all work by the CONTRACTOR covered by this Agreement and acceptance of such work by the OWNER. ARTICLE VI—DISPUTE RESOLUTION - MEDIATION 1. Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to voluntary arbitration or the institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party. 2. The Owner and CONTRACTOR shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between them by mediation. 3. The parties shall share the mediator's fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place where the Project is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having junsdiction thereof. ARTICLE VII—INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER 1. Worker's Compensation Insurance - The CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement Worker's Compensation Insurance for all his employees connected with the work of this Project and, in case any work is sublet, the CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the CONTRACTOR. Such insurance shall comply with the Florida Worker's Compensation Law. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement at the site of the Project is not protected under the Worker's Compensation statute, the CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate insurance, satisfactory to the Owner, for the protection of employees not otherwise protected. 2. Contractor's Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance - The Contactor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement Comprehensive General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance as shall protect it from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages which may arise from operating under this Agreement whether 4 such operations are by itself or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by it, and the amount of such insurance shall be minimum limits as follows: (a) Contractor's Comprehensive General, $1,000,000 Each ($2,000,000 aggregate) Liability Coverages, Bodily Injury Occurrence, & Property Damage Combined Single Limit (b) Automobile Liability Coverages, $1,000,000 Each Bodily Injury&Property Damage Occurrence, Combined Single Limit (c) Excess Liability, Umbrella Form $2,000,000 Each Occurrence, Combined Single Limit Insurance clause for both BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE shall be amended to provide coverage on an occurrence basis. 3. Subcontractor's Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance - The CONTRACTOR shall require each of his subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of this subcontract, insurance of the type specified above or insure the activities of his subcontractors in his policy, as specified above. 4. Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance - The Owner shall procure and furnish an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance Policy with the following minimum limits: (a) Bodily Injury Liability& $1,000,000 each ($2,000,000 aggregate) Property Damage Liability Occurrence Combined Single Limit 5. "XCU" (Explosion, Collapse, Underground Damage) - The CONTRACTOR's Liability Policy shall provide "XCU" coverage for those classifications in which they are excluded. 6. Broad Form Property Damage Coverage, Products & Completed Operations Coverages - The Contractor's Liability Policy shall include Broad Form Property Damage Coverage, Products and Completed Operations Coverages. 7. Contractual Liability Work Contracts - The Contractor's Liability Policy shall include Contractual Liability Coverage designed to protect the CONTRACTOR for contractual liabilities assumed by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement. 8. Indemnification Rider (a) To cover to the fullest extent permitted by law, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, 5 including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) , and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any other right to obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any party or person described in this Article. (b) In any and all claims against the Owner or any of its agents or employees by any employee of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligations under this Paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under workers' or workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts. (c) The CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledges receipt of ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration from the Owner for the indemnification provided herein. ARTICLE VIII -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 courier 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: Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. PO Box 2458 Woodstock, GA 30188 Attn.: Danny Bennett, President OWNER: City of Clermont Attn: Darren Gray, City Manager 685 W. Montrbse Street Clermont, FL 34711 ARTICLE IX—MISCELLANEOUS 1. Attorneys' Fees. In the event a suit or action is instituted to enforce or interpret any provision of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover 6 such sum as the Court may adjudge reasonable as attorneys' fees at trial or on any appeal, in addition to all other sums provided by law. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Venue. The parties agree that the sole and exclusive venue for any cause of action arising out of this agreement shall be Lake County, Florida. 8. 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 Florida. 9. Records. CONTRACTOR expressly understands and acknowledges that any and all documents related to the services provided herein, may be considered records that are subject to examination and production in accordance with Florida's Public Records Law. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees that it will comply with all requirements related to said law and that it will hold OWNER harmless, including attorney fees and litigation costs, for any such disclosure related to Florida's Public Records Law. 7 ARTICLE X - AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS The Agreement Documents, as listed below are herein made fully a part of this Agreement as if herein repeated. Document Precedence: 1. This Agreement 2. Notice to Proceed or Purchase Order 3. CITY's Purchasing Policy 4. All documents contained in Lake County B.C.C. Contract No.: 12-0806B. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this o day of A (A 5 U 5I" . 2014. - City of Clermont %;N; \ ,e• i .rl• S. Turville, Jr., Mayt Attest: 40L(4-10( 'it„;1[ Tracy-Ackroyd, City Clerk Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. g/ . e 0,....panny Bennett, resident p$e. gym, .. J` r ,tif6. ? i? tteSt. Nyq.� •J�/ I s I 14'44 2.91 'Corporate Secretary •bo44 a. 6eeme tl' (Name Printed or Typed) 8 EXHIBIT A - LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 Modification No.:2 2 Contract No. 12-0806B Effective Date July 1,2014 Effective Date.June 12,2012 3. Contracting Officer:Donna Vilhnis 5. Contractor Name and Address- Telephone Number.(352)343-9765 Bennett Fire Products Company,Inc PO Box 2458 4 Issued By Woodstock,GA 30188 Procurement Services Lake County Administration Building Attn: Danny Bennett,President 315 W Main St.,Suite 441 Tavares,Florida 32778-7800 6. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Contractor is required to sign Block 8 showing acceptance of the below written modification and return this form to address shown in Block 4 within ten(10) days after receipt,preferably by certified mail to ensure a system of positive receipts. Retain a photocopy of the signed copy of this modification and attach to original of contract, which was previously provided. 7. DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION: Contract modification to extend contract one(1)year,expiring June 30,2015. NEW CAT G o to MA GA o K bn/ 8 Contractor's Signature REQUIRED 9. Lake County,Honda Name.Da rt H rJ¢nn L H' _ By P Cell} "`" " Title reS;d Senior Contracting Officer Date. Febrvarc� 27 � 2flly 3-5-1.4 olL.1- Date 10 Distribution: Original:Bid File No. 12-0806B Cc.Vendor FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PROCUREMENT SERVICES P O BOX 7800.315 W MAIN ST,TAVARES,FL 32778•P352 343 9839•F352 343 9473 Board of County Commissioners•llvII lakecounryfl goy TIMOTHY I SULLIVAN SEAN M PARKS,AICP,QFP JIMMY CONNER LESLIE CAMPIONE WELTON G CADWELL District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 I Apr 03 2013 12: 05PM BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS CO 7705914332 P. 1 I LAKE COUNTY FLOR IDA MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Modification No.:1 2. Contract No.: 12-0806B Effective Date:June 12,2013 Effective Date:June 12,2012 3. Contracting Officer.Barnett Schwartzman 5. Contractor Name and Address: Telephone Number:(352)343-9424 Bennett Fire Products Company,Inc. P.O.Box 2458 4. Issued By Woodstock,Georgia 30188 Procurement Services Lake County Administration Building Attn:Danny Bennett,President 315 W.Main St.,Suite 441 Tavares,Florida 32778-7800 6. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:Contractor is required to sign Block 8 showing acceptance of the below written modification and J eturn this form to address shown in Block 4 within ten (10) days after receipt,preferably by certified mail to ensure a system of positive receipts. Retain a photocopy of the signed copy of this modification and attach to original of contract, which was previously provided. 7. DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION: Contract modification to extend one (1)year expiring June 30,2014. 8. Contractor's Signature REQUIRED 9. Lake County,Flori. Name:1)4A Al B t n A tit 1„,„...,a,„..4- By: Title: Pre si d Ie..t Procurement •ervices Manager Date: Apr;1 3 2013 t,, a E I ate 10. Distribution: Original-Bid No. 12-0806B Copies-Contractor Contracting Officer FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICI?S/l'ROCUREMENT SERVICES P O BOX 7800.315 W MAIN ST,TAVARES,FL 32778•P 352 343 9839•F 352 343 9473 Bowl of-Comity Commissioners•www lokecountyfl goy _ I 1IM01-1-11 I SUll IVAN SEAN M PARKS, a irr.q,P JIMMY CONNFIt I ESIIF (AMII'IQNF wil ION G LAOWFII O!+(r(et I Ws:rh I Dish let 3 1Nart let 4 Plaids!.5 12-0806B Fire Equipment and Supplies =, / lip liiii7 LEI =TB - Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc Notice of Manufacturer's Price Increases 7/1/2013 thru 6/30/2014 610111t) LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 12-0806B For Fire Equipment and Supplies LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,a political subdivision of the state of Florida, its successors and assigns through its Board of County Commissioners(hereinafter"County")does hereby accept,with noted modifications, if any,the bid of Bennett Fire Products Company,Inc. (hereinafter"Contractor")to supply Fire Equipment and Supplies to the County pursuant to County Bid number 12-0806 (hereinafter"ITB"), addenda nos N/A opening dated March 21,2012 and Contractor's March 20,2012 Bid response thereto with all County Bid provisions governing Special Clauses: Public Records All electronic files, audio and/or video recordings, and all papers pertaining to any activity performed by the CONTRACTOR for or on behalf of the COUNTY shall be the property of the COUNTY and will be turned over to the COUNTY upon request In accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, each file and all papers pertaining to any activities performed for or on behalf of the COUNTY are public records available for inspection by any person even if the file or paper resides in the CONTRACTOR's office or facility The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the files and papers for not less than three(3)complete calendar years after the project has been completed or terminated, or in accordance with any grant requirements,whichever is longer Prior to the close out of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall appoint a records custodian to handle any records request and provide the custodian's name and telephone number(s)to the COUNTY Prohibition against Contingent Fees The CONTRACTOR warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person,other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR to solicit or secure this Contract and that they have not paid or agreed to pay any person,company,corporation, individual,or firm,other than a bona fide 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 Contract This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties and of their respective successors and permitted assigns This Contract May not be amended, released, discharged, rescinded or abandoned, except by a written instrument duly executed by each of the parties hereto The failure of any party hereto at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract will in no way constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provisions or of any other provisions hereof, nor in any way affect the validity of, or the right thereafter to enforce, each and every provision of this Contract During the term of this Contract the CONTRACTOR assures the COUNTY that it is in compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, in that the CONTRACTOR does not on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or marital status,discrimination in any form or manner against the CONTRACTOR employees or applicants for employment The CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that this Contract is conditioned upon the veracity of this statement of assurance A copy of the Contractor's signed Bid is attached hereto and incorporated herein, thus making it a part of this Contract except that any items not awarded have been struck through The attachments noted below Of any) are attached hereto and are also made a part of this Contract Attachments N/A "Earning Community Confidence Through Excellence in Service" Office of Procurement Services 315 W. Main, Suite 441 P.O. Box 7800 Tavares, Florida 32778-7800 Ph (352)343-9839 Fax(352)343-9473 I No financial obligation shall accrue against the County until Contractor shall make delivery pursuant to order I of the County Procurement Services Director. The County's Procurement Services Director shall be the sole judge as to the fact of the fulfillment of this Contract, and upon any breach thereof,shall, at his or her option,declare this contract terminated,and for any loss or damage by reason of such breach, whether this Contract is terminated or not, said Contractor and their surety for any required bond shall be liable. This Contract is effective from June 12,2012 through June 30, 2013 except the County reserves the right to terminate this Contract immediately for cause and/or lack of funds and with thirty(30)day written notice for the convenience of the County This Contract provides for two (2) one (1) year renewals at Lake County's sole option at the terms noted in the Bid Any and all modifications to this Contract must be in writing signed by the County's Procurement Services Director. LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: 4-----4.--24J Senior Contracting cer Date.;4L--,-),v �/� 07-e/Z- Distribution* Original-Bid File Copy-Contractor Copy-Public Safety ger LAKE COUNTY 41 FL'OR1 DA rd . � b� J.111 INVITATION TO 13TD (ITB.) FIRE EQUIPMENT AND,SUPPLIES 1133 Number: 12-0806 -Coutraettng Officer: Roseann,Jobnson Bill Due Date:. March 21,.2012 Pie-Bid Cont.Date: Not applicable' Did Me Time: 3.172_ptn --11113dssuc Date: Febtuaiy'1'b,2Af2 SuC 1'IUN l: ,Special Terins And Conditions,- Pages 2-16 SFcCTION2; Statementtjf Pltges17.18 SECTION 3. 'Oencral TLti and Conditions Pagcg l'4=2� St:C.1'ION 4: 1 ricing/CertifieatioasfS'rgi atnres Pal e.4,21-9,1 ,SECTION 5; Attachments pages 92.93 Proposal and/or Performance Bond; Not applicable to this 1'111 'Certificate ofCotnpeteney/License: Ntft.applicab'le Ithis 1'1'1#. Tndemnificatian/Insurance; i See Section 1,8 Pio-$id ConfercnceiWallaTlrru: Ntit applicable`tiithis ITO At the date and time sliccit'icd above, all hidia that have beeti received in a timely manner ylll be ppencd,,recorded, and accepted for considcratiou. The names of the bidders'submitting'bids,\Vili lie -.read Aloud and recorded_ The bids will he.ayailable for inspection,clOring normal'btlsinesa ht#tne-in the Office.of Procurement Services thirty (30) calendar days tiller the official bid due,dale.:When counter. signed by an'authorizcd'Coudty representative, this,dui:intent and any,specifically,identified attachments massy form the contract doeuinent binding the partiessto all petfotmance specified het in. "Vendors shall complete-and return the;entirety of this 1TB Dncument, and attach Al other information requested in this 1133 document(Sec Provision 1.13). Failure'to sign the bid response,, or'to submit the bid response,by the specified tic and date,may be cause for rejection of the bid; NO=l(ESPONSE REPLY If any vendor does not.want to respond to this solicitation:at this time,,or;,would like to be removed'ftnm I;ake"Cotinty's Vendor List;please mark the appropriate space,complete.name below-and return this page only. 0 Nhtinter`stcd tit thifi titttc; keep our lion on Lake County's \ntIors 1.ist for future soli;ilatiol s for tlil4;product/service ❑ Please remove our firm from Lake County's Vendo'r's List for this in-ociudi//service. VENDOR� �IDENTIFICATION Cn ttipuny Name! �j j �lz.ocio f s B DO- -05do 0"1 t T.VIC• E-mail Address: ,1 Contact Persgn's �'Gi rl/I 5,12)1 �.f �'�t?rocii-rlf+Z.. 't a 1+ .Att 1 SECI'ION'4—PRICING/CEwI'IFICATIONS/SIGNATURES C1•!1 Numbci;_12-084n ITB TITLE: Filth;EQUIPMICNT& SUPPLIES NCO'TTS: • Lake County is,exempt from all taxes(Federal;State;Local). Pricing should be less'all traxes` A Tax Exemption Certificate will be furnished upon request. • The vendor shall not alter or runend any or the.•infonnatlon(including, but ttcit united•to`stated,units of tneasutio,item desciilatiort,or quantity) stated In the Priding Section. IC any,quantities are suited in the pricing section ak being "estimated" quantities, vendors are-advised to review the "Estimated Quantitie&''clause i:gntained in Section.3 of this solicitation. •= iach,price offered in your bid small be aitinn-Iibed price,,exilusive of any tax. Any bid.containing modifying of 'cscafatoi" clause not specifically =allowed i r under the sOlicitetlon will riot be considered. • All pricing'shall he FOB Destination unless other Wise specified in this solicitation document, •_ All pricing submitted shall remain valid fora 90 day peiiod, Fly signing and stihmitting•a response.to this scilicitatiott,the vendor has specifically agreed tgthis condition, • Vendors arc advised to visit our wcbsite at hits:// vw,lalcecouftvll,s'ov and register as a potential vendor,. Vendors that have registered on-line receive an e-mail notice 'whin, the County issues a $elicitation matching the commodity codes selected by€sr vendor-during the registration process. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT O F AliDENDA IIVS'i'RUCTIDNS:Coniplete Pail I or Part II,whic:ltevcr applies The bidder must,list below the dates of issue for each addendum received in'connceficin-with•thiS7113: Addendum'#1,Dated: Addendum W2}pared: Addendutn,#3}Dated: — Addendum.#4,Dated: l'I Nci'Aildendutn was received In connection witlrthis 1111; '23 SECTION 4—PRICING/"C1+,11T'I'TFiCATIONSI SIGN A't'IliRI'S, 1113.Nut itier: 12=0806 10. AMEREX 1110 13,J Discount from current price)ist Price LisINo, 13 , of Price 1.1st Warranty Stocking Distributor? Yes o Lead time: :Hourly rate,llw repair and se col '(per h(ur) Min[multi cii der(1f any) Handling Ice if less the minimum,oider$ Nanietrclephonefce)/Keeper of Emergency contact l Inve Yotrsupplicd the requiredCatttloRs and 1.istPrice Shects9 ,/ Y1:S l�db 11: AMERICAN F1RgWEAR Discount front eut'renrprice list 04 Price J of t Nei. e) 0 W- Dat*of!'rit e 1.1st 3/://f el- Wan anty �t?C bo/1- 1 y p I- /trite, L.I S L Stacking D1sttlbutor? Yes t/No Lettd,time: 14 S iock -- 3A days. lionrjy rate tai repair and service S i1/A (per haur) Minimitlti bolo((fall)) N� Hanillldg fee if less than Mint rtni n.`t idai$ N111 Nnme/Telei,li tr-elV8cdptr Of Emergency Contact h Ahn7 6tz .14eft- 120 j/o - 99io he,44 tlh/te co, ail-.net flame you snot-led the required i ntnlogs and List Price'Sheets? _YES NO 12. AMERICAN 1.AFRM' )Lr I S J Discotmt`frum current price list _ % Price List 1 to ate of Price List Wart anty 28 svicri ON'4—1'itioNG%'C1arr1>eI,CATI'c*1s/SIGN,% UfES 1TANumber; I3=68(16 Stocking Distributor? Ycs- No l;e`adt`ime: Haply fate Tor t+cpairand sarvlee$ (pqt haur) Minimutn,or`0 r'(iftiny)$_ Handling lee if less than mini urn order$ Nnmeffelepbone/t✓eII/IDeep•i'of Emergency Contact Ilnve you'supplied the required Catalogs And List Pike Sbccts7 `-YE.S, NQ 24. DUI LAND 4 .81.d. Discount from tun cntprice list °la Price List No-: Date Of Price List ,Wan wily Stocking Distributor?. Y,es ' bin Lead-time: ,Hotn'ty,rate ftir repair DU `service$ r Itouc 'Minimuni orddi,(flan' $. Itandling,fr c if less[han Minimum order$ Name/TeIephon .e1t/Fieeperof$rergencYCottiact 1140 you supplied die reqiiired Cfttelpgsja nl Liit Prioe'$itZets? YES NO 2I. CARNS&BRDTITRR Dtscuunt froin-Curn:ntprice list 30 04 Parts- )b % Price-List No, dZ Ora Dalc'of Prim List fdriVdril 1, 20/2. �Yarriuity' 1- ,G tar- Stocking J Distributor? Yes / rio Ij:adthnc: //l 6/-4 a( — 31) da yS Hiiurly rAtc-furrc(isiirittesctvici$- NIA (jae?Furor) Minintutirorder(If Any);$ Ng) ) I 32 SECTION.—PRICING/(' 4RT1}ICATIONSI SIGNATURES. ITB Number:]2-1)806 1iandling fee if les%than minimum urderS 14,1 iVarnc/Telaphon'e/Ce11/I3eerier of'Emergency Conlaci bea 414 Sc:h 770 ° "Ivy.`M,o be.dilettre ea i+./1Et Hive jou'supplicd the_reuuired Catalogs,and(�f c)Trice Sheets? 1/ YES NO 22., CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN t/) 8,61 Diseounl from current price list, Price'I,ist'No. Dat f Price List_ Wa riniy Stocking Distributor? Yes, _N Lead lime; Hourly rate.fnr repair and scrvi $ (per°hour) Minimum order(if any)$ — Handling fee if less than finimunt order,$ NA rne/TelephonefCell eviler of Emergency.Cotrtact Have iron supplied the rte d Catalog%and List Price.Slracts? YES NO 23. CAST PRDDIJCTS IY U 3/44 Discounl.frotn.current.prlce list °/a mice List'No .ate of Price Li at Warranty _ Sl04ing plitributor'7 Yes No I,etul xirne Hourly rate fot repair and se ice$ (peg hour) Minimum order(if any $ Handling fcc•if less lbw niinimunt order$ Nameo'clep)ronelCell Beeper of1,merretrcy Cgn`tsct Have y6u suliplled,the.required•Catalos, and I.jxttrticc Shccts? _ YES NO 33 -,SEC';TION 4-PRICIN C;/CERTIIi'1 CATIONS/SIGNATURES 1113,Nu ii ur. 12„4R0( Stockjgg Distributor,? Yes, No Laid tine: l'lourly,-ated'or repel] end service iper hour) -Minimum orthir(i"f anyy s Handiing`fee ifless Ihnin min"nom Order Nhmc/Tctcphone/Ccll?B -ter of Emergency'Contact Have,vou'supplied the requileel Qualo c and List Price Sheets? ?ES_ _N0 ss ca;osg Models - (7X trenne f (ri(cerl, &X 7, ale ssbe, ll f'eaell , ARFF biscount froth currcntprice 1lst 'Y ,% Prrcc'X.istNg. r, U /aL Date of Prlee List FE be vale/ /j-21?/ Warranty l.i F� 7A?L it�di43 Ieet Stocking DlstriIiutor? Yes ✓ No Lead time: /+'? S-1-bek — J./ d S .Hourly rritefor rei air and service$ /A (per IWw•): Minimum-cOci(Ifagy)S rJ/,9 Hlundliiig,tcc if 18s.than minimum order$ Nan o.'ckphone'Cc11f13ceper-Of Emergency,Corr tact, ba44'1 ge-nriet#' 720- y0.)-99/o benre.Ot re aN.rrct Have you supplied the required( tnlbtrs and Lis4Pr1ce Sheds? _YES -,NC) 5 , GWVE' ?RP !i 1310 Di�ct)unt'7� m vurrr�tt price list %, 1'ri�r L�stNo; Date Of List W ianty_ _ $tgckingDistributor? ,s No _ Lead time: - dourly rate for repair 'lid service$ _ipei.hc!u) Mininwm order Of y)$ 47 'SECTION 4—PRICING/CERTIFICATIONS/SIGNATURES 1T#3 Number: 12;0806' Handlingt_iv.if less titan minimum n•∎er$ .NainetTelephoncicdl/Bc'c erof .mergettcy'coutact }}1aveyou ru lit(I theTct it Cntflo aid Lis Pride Sheets? YES -NO PELICAN /y1p J1L Dtsiount frUm current price list g'a Price List'No,' Date of Price List Warranty `Stocking Distributor Y Nn 1:ead tiaiic: J-lour'ly rate f'dt'i j aii• d service$ (ptirltfittr) Manimum.ot'dct Alf a 4$ Handling fce if lcs• than Minimum order$ 'Namc#1'elephan- *ell/BeeperofEntergency Contact 'Have you stipplivtl the required Cataltizs end Liit 'rice Sheets? YES ,NO 'Igo_ PGIPROT1XALL )444 CID Hi1ny — e. TDiacount from.cuirent'price list I V (4, Price List No. a O 11, Date of Price List Arr, I f 5 I 2-r)I 1 ;Warranty �- +d ei r :Stocking Distributor? 1Fe$ No ✓ Lend age; 3 D d 'S 11ouji'rate-for repair and scrvi c$ ''!A (pi:t'Nutt lviinimum,nrder(if wiy)$' M)A Handling,if a if lcss than Minimum order$ N/ A -NanierielephonelCelWl3eeperof Pmergency Contact 444 9e rm8 it ??o --./v)-99iD beimei ,re a/Mat Have_yuyppiicd thi:iG7iuircd C't(telogs.a'itd•ListPrire.heet"s? ✓ "YES NO -(i6 SI!;C'Tl`ON 4--PRICING/C EitTIFICATIDNS/SIGNAT1JRES ITB Number: 12-0R01 .Handling fee if less than mini tm order<$_ Name/Telephone/Cell/Beep ,of timergcncy Cantai t I-Ilivey6u,sulipligil the required CiitaloQs'Atid List Price Sheets? YES NO 106,, RANGER RUBBER Discount from cut rent price list_ o1 Q °!o' Price List No: 0 j ol, Date of Price L'lst !!`I d eat 2,‘"/2- Wurrattty J. y itd r Stocking Distributur'1 Yes —No' Lcaci,lime: 30 dal S 1.1ourly erstO for repair and cMce•$. N/A ;{per hour) Minimum order{if any'R N/A _ Handling feeif less than minimum order.$ N_1/4 Name/teJephonc/Ccll/Beeper of Emergency Cont ct bane? 31/74e/t 770.11. -g91L) be,juuttIre c)a#4Et J-Iaslyyo7t at pDliedi1i muirctl Cdtafogsattd LisI`Pricb Sheen? ✓ YES NO 107 EAWI111DR'TIREHOSE /V) 31 d Discount'"from current price fist "l. P"riec ListNo. Late ofi'rice,List _ 1V,arrtnty , _ Stitcking,Dislributol? 'Yes 440' Lead 4141,4.: Hourly rate'lfiir t epair•;i "+"service$ '(per hour) Minimum.order 4i fit ) Handfin 'ree if than minimum order S., __ Nam�ekphon /Cell/Bc per f"lfime?gencyrotitact Ijsivcyuu supplied the req>Ltiied,Caialo s-and'List Price Sheets? YES NO 69 SECTION 4—PR ICING/CTRTITileATIONSI,SIGNATURUS ITP Nu,nber:''I2-ti8166 115. T-R'Vitla BOOTS Discount 1'roin current pricelaa 14 Price List No._ 1 e of Pr1ce List Wirratity , Stocking Distiibutoi'r' Yes" ' Lead time: Hourly.rateforrepairand s-r'ice'' (per hour) lvlinimpm;order(if any) ,Handling fec aficss I n tninitnlm`order=$ ,Natnofl`cteiihode,/ ' IlBBeejierorLttinergency Contact /iave/ou"suRplie'd the tegjIrgd Catalogs and List'Price Sheets? YLS .NO I I ti, SHELBY WOLVERINE `Discount from current price list /5". Price Gist'Nu: d 0 I I Bate safPrice 1',isi A t!ti* 1, Zo II Wt Yanty,, _ ,t ear - — St6ching.Disirfl utoe? t.elld time 1I1 64Dtic Jo day 6 Hourly rate fin-repair ltnd service$ N/A (per liottr) Minimum order(ifnny,)"$ NI fl lltmdling fee if less than minimum older$ WI A Na'me/Tcicpl ofc/CclVVBecpc=r of Enrirrgtrney f.;ctntaet 1J A11El7 enneit 77o-'/o -_1910 .erne#64 eaH./jE ' Have;ynir su plicd the required Catalogs' end'L.i3t Prise'Sheets'? V YES NO 117. SNAPTITE J x fl $r d Discount irotn,ourrent pri ist Th ice List No. Date-of Priee List Warranty 73 SECTION 4—PRICING/CERTIFICATIONS/SlcNATIfRI;S LTA,fi,umher I/4BQ( Additional Sheet Manufacturer: ccti r/t eri,tite. e.. 0041;4 re h'nr t RS X' J�S2 A� �s 1H 4-AI FF Laiscovtnt from orient price list 'joL ;°i6' ?rice O _ Date 6IPrice List M 41'41 I 40 f/L Warr,d.ty LifeA4Me Ala IA5i- de€ectS Stocking Distributor? Yes_✓ No Lead tilt: i(1 5 fock - h+3° drt 1 s Hourly nte.f!r repair and service$ i/,1 Xper•hour) Minimum order(it,any) ^l/ A I!andling f'ecdf less titan Minimum,order'-$ N/A Narne/Tciephrinc1Ce11/Reef er of Emergency CQnt Ct a net 1 f�e-r,r,etf- 77o -hood- 99w ,trirmit•El're at,.4et Have-you supplied the required eptplogs-and,List Price Sheets' V"YES NO Manufacturer:• -I obe Foot 9 Ectr' iiiseognt I`ra current price list J1) alb ,Pi iceLirtd`1o. e O1 L Date ofi'riceList Apr)) / 242/ Warranty A r 5iurikirtg Distributor? Ycs ✓ Nn Lead time: M 6{vac. - ►30day S Hourly rate.tar,rapxrr'and gcavicc=$ U)A (per how') Minimtnti orcier%(ifany);$, NJ.4 .Hanilling'Ieeif less thdn triittlihwn ostler$ N/A Name/Telephone/Cell/BeeperOflimergency Contact to nil Stir,lE 11 A 77v-/x-- 99ro b.6417-eNi5 eet/t.oet Have:you supplied'tlte u ynirad fa 1� gs and T.ist 9p- Sl,;CTtt}N 4—,I.'R1C.IN( / CI?RTIFICA'IION5/SIGNATURES 1111 Number.. 12-0$06` Additional Sheet Manufacturer: 610k,e, EMS 9• re -at ge Scwe: Discount from cur rent price list 10 Price List No. a 0 J. Date-of Pr icc List fib rvser+t '/ 10/2_ Warranty Ll'l�e 1-7+ue a14Ms't cle6Pcis Stuektng Distributor? Yens o t/ tear),time:_"1J& (4a ry.rtitc for repair and'Scnice$ Al)A (per hour) Minimum rirder(ifany)$_ *V? p' Handling fee•if toss than minimum Order.$ NJ' A Namcfr'ciephtoite( ellBeepci,oft:niergencYC'i�i aAO 15 elell- 7?a -Hod- 91io be44e , 're eedbiet Have} u sup jJcd the require i,Cajeilogs and List'Price Sheets? /YES _ NO hMpnufiicinrei: 1abe CARE$ CI # a;t- Discount from current price list Pri c . L s{^'94r pia S )t> Price List No. a c>/c- 1-fate of Pike I,,ist f ) 1 i 2012- Warranty ifThn a9at'nSt" defer Stocking Dtstributor7 'Y,es °No Lcad,time: -3v d4.ys Hgurlytatc.Corre$irat t"seNice$ 'NI i4 (per hour) Minirriumor(1er(if.any)$ 1✓� I lanciluts'fee if less than minimum Daterl 1))R tannelfelephonelCell/Becpce cifEtuergencY. ontact 4,'M 7 ge qq Aarl ne1tfire a ,iiet Havi you supplied the reAidred p s ansl List tq e 5 SECTION 4—PRICING/CERTIFICATIONS/SIGNATURES _1113'Ntimber:,122=0606 Additional Sheet Manufacturer: DItr� V� 10A 6 Discount from current,price list .15 Price-LlstNo, Crate of Price,i,tst L a► 0,07 I� 2&'12- %Vananty LaC Stocking L7i§ftiliittvr? Yes- _do✓' 1x id tiine; 1/430 Hnuily'rrttefrit.tepait and'lei vice$ M'/i1 _ (por'hour) Minimum order (ifany)S N1/f Ilandling fee if less than tninintum otdcr;S A/ A :N'anteiTelepiwncfC ellfl3,ccperpIEmcigene),Contact . u no t Se,rne 77D-ova- 9g10 he,n' #dire ea itmet -I,1y_e Von supplied thc'reciuircd C'atulgg_antfjjst,P ,Sh4ets? itYLS '14 infilfacutrer: 31'6_6 I 4 M oI' Diseou qt.front current price-list I n�o Price-List No. La /J- fate of Price f List rt d r1'd AY y 2 Iv I j 'Warranty__ 4 !� e� I StockingD)stiilbtiror? Yes No ✓ I.:01001v 7—ID d $ - 1 Fdurly rate`tnr reliait anii scry rec$ _ N 1 N (per hour) Mininnnt order,(if atty)'S NIA Handling lee if`lcss than minimum, N1 NatperrelepIu ote/CcllBee per oa'Erner eney.Contact a nit y &-,1'U 1* 77P-y"c)- y9/a be,e#f teeaW,,'ej 11avt ytiu'Sii1iR!ed the regtitrt. Catalofts and Lk-1 vt E S 90 SECTION 4—P-RTC:INGi CERTIFICATIONS/SICNAl'UR}S ITl3 tiinticr 12-1 U r Additioinal Sheet Manufacturer; /b/ )›rA, NOOU I5i"sc5tunt franc cut icrit lirtCc Irst_ PP;Ce. cr A/APA 'ri' a 5 %/b Pnce List Np__ 0 1 / Dirn ufP ree List Apra 1 1 S 1 1ey II Warranty_ 1f _StockingDigtributor'?' Yea ✓ No - Letad time;' ~ SO d ace S Hourly rate for repttir (Oct.hour Mininiuii nrder(ifiuw)S' A/J A I�t'ndltng fee.if tern ot'der'S_ Ni A NameTl etephoneiC'eI I'F3eepet o!Frtrergertc,y C'onttmct ?M gee/tie/9' 770-yam- it 9i0 /he,i ie/f iie ?ail,ie' HAY§y trcyWphcd the icyuired Catalik4 and List Pace S11 t„4^ ✓ tiTS N17 Manufacturer �� +-tv ' 0.1 'Discount from current pricc'(is; 5- gin Priyey,Liit ‘2.1'c'J.2_ —— Liate,of I tce List J-G1,►1 V/if 11 10 12 Wt rrnnty + _ .' tockiug 1:11s.tuboor" Yes ✓ � Ltd iin,e I/1 S ac S dt2 s ,Houry.,rate for repair find 5.cr%•rcc'S ,Ml it per hourr, 'Minimum order I ii,an}) J "Ilandllog fee If iegc than niiniruum brdcr S will 'Nnmdral pttnae{:ellll3tcper of Cnrrr enc):Calii;tcR &-17•1E 720 *41-'99/0 rrr `fire eaLt 4 }iaie}py n plictl the re(luired Catli'os arfa I Fst 90. SECTION 4-PRICING/.CERTIFICATIONS/SIGNATURES- ITB Ni►mbef:12-(g06 By Signing this Bid the Bidder Attests and:Certifies:that: • It satisfies-rd I legal rcclui►emcnts(as an catiity)'to do businesswith thc.County • The undersigned veado► acknowledges that award of a contract maybe contingent upon ii determioatiein by the "C.owity that flu;vendor has the capacity-and capability to successfully perfortn the-contract, The,bidder bereliy certifies that it understands all requirements,of this solicitation, and that the tuidi*rsigned individual is duly authorized to execute this bid document and any Contract(s)And/or other trrtusactiotis rregtiii5ed' by award of this solicitation: Certification'Regarding Acceptance ref ounty,Electronic Payable Process Vendor will accept payment using the County's ViSA-based electmnic,payment system; 214es ❑ No Yurchai ing Agreements with Other-Govern mentAgenci es This seetion is optional and will not affect contract award_ I f Lake`County,swan dud you the proposed contract; (would you.ceII under the sortie terms'and conditions,for the tune price,to other governmental agencies in the State ,of Florida? Path'gnverruneiital agency desiring to accept to utilize this contract shall b responsible for Its own purchases and shall be liable only for materials or`services ordered and received by it. ©Yes In No(Chi ek one) Certification RegairdingFelony Conviction Has any officer,director,or an executive performing equivalent'duties', of the bidding entity beeii.coitv,lcted of'a, re felony,during the past tent,(!J)years? ❑Yes Q No(Check one) Conflict of interest Disel'ostrc Certification Except as listed below,no employee,officer,or agent of:the firm has Any conflicts of interest,real aj appar"ent,xluc to owne!ship,'othcr clients, contiacts, or interests.associated with this project, and,this bid is snide without prior understanding,agreement,or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a proposal tiii'ihe seine service;and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. 101.1f44$-Nutnlicr(Insert if this action involves a federal.funded project): 471 d. 1'i brthPotin-ii evil' `rat?Bk1,-Sigluittore,, r Firm Name: l-r i d v ct,� C..p. .'Street Address: )15- Stoc_kiewod Arrde. Jvi h. 170 !h!©r shook A ,70186 Mailing Address(it'dit'ereut): _ pp Babe 5S8 k r'd 54a:,tR 6A ,347/e8 !'elephmie-No.: 'UD- S 0 FaxNo.: 7)O-Syr-1/339- E-mail b 2de/ -Fire /himt` 1TRll i o. S� •- J'�.3 _ �- 1-111:711101 1341Y1613 'eeiii41A-(41..iss . 4. — days, net 30 Sagnalurc: A1 L sate;, /2 24:4), Print i+iame:- of Pi W I(�E rt et e.-H" Title: Pre 3 r d en t -_ :lifOrt1 g i4i'tlY tike L _ •Y` 1 t ± 0.1110: - By signature below,the County confirms award to the above-identified vendor under the above identified -solicitation. AAeparatd purchase order will be generated by'the County to support the cofiract, Vendor awarded es: ❑ Sole vendor 0-Pre-qualified,pool vendor based-on prig ❑ Pie-qualified pool vendOr(spotbid) Prnraty Ymidorloifeii s ❑Secondary vendor for'itenis: 12rother status. Signature f aituirrized County official: `"0"7 ate: /.2_rte a Printed name: 6.54f4 � I 07 ? 'I" : . a`y ' 1,:v - /► r ,Purchase O lei Number assigned tofhis„contract for bIIIlttg purposes: 7704