HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04 10 Consent Item 406 Town Center Right of Way
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 406
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
April 10, 2006
Meeting
MGR/DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Services Division, is
requesting authorization to enter into a contract agreement for landscape
maintenance services to be performed at the Winter Springs Town Center right-
of-way areas at a cost of $12,840.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to enter into
a contract agreement with Annan Landscape Company for Landscape Maintenance
Services for the Winter Springs Town Center right-of-way areas in Phase One.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This agreement is needed to continue contractual landscape maintenance services for
the Winter Springs Town Center (Phase 1) consisting of Market Square, Magnolia Square,
and Blumberg Boulevard Rights-Of Way areas. Bid #ITB 006/06/SR was opened on March
31, 2006 at 3:00pm with Annan Landscape Company, L.L.c. submitting the lowest
qualified bid of$12,840 per year.
The scope of work includes mowmg, weeding, shrub trimming, irrigation
maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control. Mowing is performed weekly
during the seven month growing season and biweekly during the other five months. The
maintenance contract is designed to provide a high quality service program for the Town
Center Public Areas in Phase One.
041006_ CONSENT _ 406_Landscape_Maintenance_ Town_Center
The contract period is for twelve months with an option for a second and third twelve-
month period contingent on acceptable job performance with a maximum yearly increase of
7% (seven percent) upon renewal.
FUNDING:
The scope of work for this contract is funded by the Urban Beautification Services
Division - Town Center Line Code (1525-54644-60003) in the amount of $12,840. Funds
for this project will be expended over the twelve-month contract period.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that authorization be given to enter into a contract agreement with
Annan Landscape Company, L.C.C. for ITB 006/06/SR, Landscape Maintenance Services
for the Winter Springs Town Center, at a cost of $12,840.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The landscape maintenance contract will commence on May 1, 2006, for a twelve-
month period with an option for a second and third twelve-month period with a maximum
yearly increase of 7% upon renewal, if the work performance is satisfactory.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement Form
2. ITB 006/06/SR Bid Tabulation
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT#!
AGREEMENT FORM
ITB 006/06/SR
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1 st day of Mav. 2006, by and between the CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", located at
1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, and Annan Landscape Company, L.L.C. a Florida
Corporation hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City wishes to obtain Landscape Maintenance services for Winter Springs Town Center
Market Square, Magnolia Square, and Blumberg Blvd. Rights-of-Way and Common areas on a
continuing basis; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider participated in the selection and negotiation process; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider is willing to provide such services on a continual basis for the City under
the terms and conditions stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
1.0 RECITALS
1.1
reference.
The foregoing recitals are deemed to be true and accurate and are fully incorporated herein by
2.0 TERM AND DEFINITIONS
2.1 This contract shall be in effect for twelve (12) consecutive months commencing on the
Effective Date. The City may extend this contract for two (2) additional one year terms, provided the City
determines, in its discretion. that Service Provider has adequately performed during the previous term of this
contract. In the event this contract is extended, the contract price may be adjusted to allow for consumer price
increases based on Bureau of Labor and Statistics - Producer Price Index not to exceed 7 (seven) percent.
The adjustment will be based on the annual contract period from the same period of the previous year and
calculated 30 days prior to renewal. The Agreement may be canceled in whole or part by the City or the
Service Provider, upon giving at least (30) days written notice prior to cancellation; EXCEPT that non-
performance on the part of the Service Provider will be grounds for immediate termination. Unless otherwise
provided in said notice, all work being performed by Service Provider at the time of receipt of the notice shall
immediately cease and no further work shall be provided by Service Provider under this contract.
2.2 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this Agreement shall have the
following meaning ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
a. "Agreement" or "Contract" shall be used interchangeably and shall refer to this
Agreement, as amended from time to time, which shall constitute authorization
for the Service Provider to provide the landscape maintenance services
approved by the City.
b. "Effective Date" shall be the date on which the last signatory hereto shall
execute this Agreement, and it shall be the date on which this Agreement shall
go into effect. The Agreement shall not go into effect until said date.
c. "Service Provider" shall mean Annan Landscape Company, L.L.C. a Florida
Corporation, and its principals, officers, employees, and agents.
d. "Public Record" shall have the meaning given in Section 119.011 (1), Florida
Statutes.
e. "Work" or "Services" shall be used interchangeably and shall include the
performance of the work agreed to by the parties in this Agreement.
f. "City Project Manager" or "Designated Representative" or "Project Director" shall mean the
Urban Beautification Manager for the City, or his designee, who is to provide the general
administration of the contract.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Service Provider shall provide landscape, pest control, fertilization, and irrigation maintenance
services for the Winter Springs Town Center, including the furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, materials,
incidentals and the performing of all operations necessary as described in the Project Manual.
4.0 CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
4.1 City may make changes in the Services at any time by giving written notice to Service Provider.
If such changes increase (additional services) or decrease or eliminate any amount of Work, City and Service
Provider will negotiate any change in total cost or schedule modifications. If the City and the Service Provider
approve any change, the Contract will be modified in writing to reflect the changes. All change orders shall be
authorized in writing by City's and Service Provider's designated representative.
4.2 All of City's amendments thereto shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms of this
Agreement insofar as they are applicable.
5.0 SCHEDULE
5.1 Service Provider shall perform services in conformance with the schedule reasonably
established by the City Representative. Service Provider shall complete all of said services in a timely manner
and will keep City apprized of the status of work on at least a monthly basis or as otherwise reasonably
requested by the City. Should Service Provider fall behind on the established schedule, it shall employ such
resources so as to comply with the schedule.
5.2 No extension for completion of services shall be granted to Service Provider without City's prior
written consent.
6.0 METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES
OF SERVICE PROVIDER
6.1 General Bid Services. The City shall only pay Service Provider for services actually
performed based on the Bid Form. If this contract is extended, the total annual amount paid to Service Provider
shall not exceed that above mentioned number adjusted by the Producer Price Index as set forth in paragraph
2.1 of this contract.
6.2 Additional Services. From time to time during the term of this Agreement, City may request
that Service Provider perform additional Services not required under the Project Manual. For those additional
services agreed upon by the City and Service Provider in writing, City agrees to pay Service Provider a total
amount equal to that mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.
6.3 Payment. Upon receipt of a proper invoice from Service Provider, the City agrees to pay the
Service Provider the invoice amount providing said amount accurately reflects the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Invoices may only be submitted on a monthly basis unless otherwise agreed by the City. Unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the City, there shall be no other compensation paid to the Service Provider and
its principals, employees, and independent professional associates and consultants in the performance of
Work under this Agreement. The City agrees to make all payments due within thirty (30) days of receipt of a
proper invoice delivered by Service Provider. The Service Provider may only bill the City for actual work
performed.
7.0 RIGHT TO INSPECTION
7.1 City or its affiliates shall at all times have the right to review or observe the services performed
by Service Provider.
7.2 No inspection, review, or observation shall relieve Service Provider of its responsibility under this
Agreement.
8.0 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS
All Service Provider's records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made
available to the City, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the City deems necessary, to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be
fully cleared by the Service Provider within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Service Provider. Failure of the
Service Provider to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a material breach of this
Agreement and may result, at the sole discretion of the City, in the withholding of payment for services provided
under this Agreement.
9.0 PROFESSIONALISM AND STANDARD OF CARE
9.1 Service Provider shall do, perform and carry out in a professional manner all
Services required to be performed by this Agreement. Service Provider shall also use the degree of care and
skill in performing the Services that are ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by reputable members
of Service Provider's profession working in the same or similar locality as Service Provider.
10.0 SUBMITTAL OF PROGRESS REPORTS
10.1 Service Provider shall submit a monthly written progress report as to the status of all Work set
forth in this Agreement which shall also include necessary chemical application reporting. The report shall in a
sufficient manner demonstrate that any funds expended were used to provide the agreed-upon Services. If the
detail is not sufficient in the City Project Manager's reasonable discretion to permit the City to determine the
Work performed or the manner in which it is being performed, the City may seek more detail from the Service
Provider.
11.0 WARRANTY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.1 The Service Provider (for itself and any of its employees, contractors, partners,
and agents used to perform the Services) hereby warrants unto the City that all of its employees (and those of
any of its contractors, partners, and agents used to perform the Services) have sufficient experience to
properly complete the Services specified herein or as may be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In pursuit
of any Work, the Service Provider shall supervise and direct the Work, using its best skill and attention and
shall enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees. The Service Provider shall comply with all
laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the
Work.
12.0 CORPORATE REPRESENTATIONS BY SERVICE PROVIDER
12.1 Service Provider hereby represents and warrants to the City the following:
a. Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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 Service Provider has been duly authorized by the board of directors and/or
president of Service Provider. In support of said representation, Service Provider
agrees to provide a copy to the City of a corporate certificate of good standing
provided by the State of Florida prior to the execution of this Agreement.
c. Service Provider is duly licensed under all local, state and federal laws to provide
the Services stated in paragraph 3.0 herein. In support of said representation,
Service Provider agrees to provide a copy of all said licenses to the City prior to
the execution of this Agreement.
13.0 WORK IS A PRIVATE UNDERTAKING
13.1 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 Service
Provider is such that the Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The
Service Provider, 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 Service Provider, its contractors,
partners, employees, or agents, during or after the performance of the Work under this Agreement.
14.0 PROGRESS MEETING
14.1 City 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. Service Provider's
Project Manager and all other appropriate personnel shall attend such meetings as designated by the City
Project Manager.
15.0 SAFETY
15.1 Service Provider shall be solely and absolutely responsible and assume all liability for the
safety and supervision of its principals, employees, contractors, and agents while performing Services provided
hereunder.
16.0 INSURANCE
16.1 Liability Amounts. During the term of this Agreement, Service Provider shall be responsible
for providing the types of insurance and limits of liability as set forth below.
a. The Service Provider shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000 as the combined single limit for each occurrence to
protect the Service Provider from claims of property damages which may arise from any
Services performed under this Agreement whether such Services are performed by the
Service Provider or by anyone directly employed by or contracting with the Service
Provider.
b. The Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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 Service Provider or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
the Service Provider.
c. The Service Provider 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 $1,000,000 for all of its employees
performing Work for the City pursuant to this Agreement.
16.2 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 Service Provider upon the Effective Date of this Contract which
satisfied the insurance requirements of this paragraph 16.0. 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.
16.3 Independent Associates and Consultants. All independent contractors or agents employed
by Service Provider to perform any Services hereunder shall fully comply with the insurance provisions
contained in these paragraphs for sections 15 and 16.
17.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
17.1 Service Provider shall comply with all requirements of federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, standards, and/or ordinances applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement.
18.0 DOCUMENTS
18.1 Public Records. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the Service Provider and its
independent contractors and associates related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be
a Public Record whether in the possession or control of the City or the Service Provider. Said record,
document, computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the
Service Provider is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed
without the specific written approval of the City's City Manager. Upon request by the City, the Service Provider
shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents,
and other papers in connection with this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal
working hours of the Service Provider be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
18.2 The Service Provider acknowledges that the City is a Florida municipal corporation and subject
to the Florida Public Records Law. Service Provider agrees that to the extent any document produced by
Service Provider under this Agreement constitutes a Public Record, Service Provider shall comply with the
Florida Public Records Law.
19.0 ASSIGNMENT
19.1 Service Provider 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 City.
19.2 If upon receiving written approval from City, any part of this Agreement is subcontracted by
Service Provider, Service Provider shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and/or omissions performed by
the subcontractor as if no subcontract had been made.
19.3 If City determines that any subcontractor is not performing in accordance with this Agreement,
City shall so notify Service Provider who shall take immediate steps to remedy the situation.
19.4 If Service Provider, prior to the commencement of any Work subcontracts any part of this
Agreement by the subcontractor, Service Provider shall require the subcontractor to provide City and its
affiliates with insurance coverage as set forth by the City.
20.0 TERMINATION; DEFAULT BY SERVICE PROVIDER AND CITY'S REMEDIES
20.1 The City reserves the right to revoke and terminate this Agreement and rescind all rights and
privileges associated with this Agreement, without penalty, in the following circumstances, each of which shall
represent a default and breach of this Agreement:
a. Service Provider defaults in the performance of any material covenant or condition of this
Agreement and does not cure such other default within fourteen (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 fourteen (7)
calendar days, in which case the Service Provider shall have such time as is reasonably necessary
to remedy the default, provided the Service Provider promptly takes and diligently pursues such
actions as are necessary therefor; or
b. Service Provider is adjudicated bankrupt or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or
Service Provider becomes insolvent, or is unable or unwilling to pay its debts; or
c. Service Provider has acted negligently, as defined by general and applicable law, in performing the
Services hereunder; or
d. Service Provider has committed any act of fraud upon the City; or
e. Service Provider has made a material misrepresentation of fact to the City while performing its
obligations under this Agreement; or
f. Service Provider 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.
20.2 Notwithstanding the aforementioned, in the event of a default by Service Provider, 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.
21.0 FORCE MAJEURE
21.1 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 Service Providers 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.
22.0 GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
22.1 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 Seminole
County, Florida. Venue for any federal action or litigation shall be Orlando, Florida.
23.0 HEADINGS
23.1 Paragraph headings are for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be construed as
part of this Agreement.
24.0 SEVERABILITY
24.1 In 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.
25.0 INTEGRATION: MODIFICATION
25.1 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.
26.0 WAIVER AND ELECTION OF REMEDIES
26.1 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.
26.2 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.
27.0 THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
27.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other
than City and Service Provider.
28.0 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
28.1 Service Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for the Service Provider, 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 working solely for the Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
29.0 NO JOINT VENTURE
29.1 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.
30.0 ATTORNEY'S FEES
30.1 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.
31.0 COUNTERPARTS
31.1 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.
32.0 DRAFTING
32.1 City and Service Provider 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.
33.0 NOTICE
33.1 Any notices required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be delivered by hand or
mailed, postage prepaid to:
For Service Provider:
Annan Landscape Company, L.L.C.
C/O: Scott Annan, Pres.
991 Explorer Cove, Suite 133
A1tamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: (407) 339-7701
Facsimile: (407) 339-4135
For City:
City of Winter Springs
Urban Beautification Services Division
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone: (407) 327- 1800 x315
Facsimile: (407) 327-6695
33.2 Either party may change the notice address by providing the other party written notice of the
change.
34.0 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
34.1 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to
sovereign immunity under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the City's potential
liability under state or federal law.
35.0 INDEMNIFICATION
35.1 For all Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, the Service Provider agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its commissioners, employees, officers,
and city attorneys (individually and in their official capacity) from and against all claims, losses, damages,
personal injuries (including but not limited to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney's fees through
any and all administrative, trial and appellate proceedings), directly or indirectly arising from:
a. any default under this Agreement by Service Provider;
b. any negligent act, omission or operation of work related to all Services
performed under this Agreement by Service Provider, and its employees,
principals, agents, independent contractors, and consultants.
c. the acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or resulting
from Service Provider's and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents
on the performance of the Services being performed under this Agreement;
d. Service Provider's, and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents
failure to comply with the provisions of any federal, state, or local laws,
ordinance, or regulations applicable to Service Provider's and its employees,
partners, contractors, and agents performance under this Agreement;
e. any fraud and misrepresentation conducted by Service Provider and its
employees, partners, contractors, and agents on the City under this
Agreement.
35.2 The indemnification provided above shall obligate the Service Provider to defend at its own
expense or to provide for such defense, at the 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 or its
commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attorney which may result from any negligent act, omission or
operation of work related to the Services under this Agreement whether the Services be performed by the
Service Provider, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. In all events the City and its
commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attorney shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole
choice, the fees for which shall be reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided
herein.
36.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
36.1 In case of any inconsistency in any of the documents bearing on the Agreement between the City
and the Service Provider, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
a. Addenda to this Agreement subsequent to the Effective date of this Agreement;
b. This Agreement;
c. Exhibits to this Agreement; and
d. The Bid documents.
36.2 Any inconsistency in the work description shall be clarified by the City and performed by the
Service Provider.
37.0 AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION
37.1 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 Service Provider hereby agrees to abide by the City's interpretation
and agrees to carry out the work in accordance with the decision of the City.
37.2 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 Service
Provider 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. Service Provider must notify the City prior to use of the substitute for a specified
brand name and allow the City to make a determination before Service Provider uses the substitute.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto caused this Agreement to be executed by
Their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above.
SERVICE PROVIDER:
Signature
Name
Address
Telephone
CITY:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
By: Dated
RONALD W. MCLEMORE
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #2
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FL
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
407-327-1800
ITB006/06/SR
Landscape Maintenance Services
Market Square, Magnolia Square and
Blumberg Blvd.
Was Called By: Nancy Vobomik, Purchasing Coordinator
RFP Opened:
3:00 PM
RFP Closed
3:15 PM
Date:
March 31, 2006
Witness:
Steven Richart, Urban Beautification Coordinator
Central Florida Property Maintenance, a Corporation
Contact: Justin C. Reviczky
750 Wylly Avenue # 6
Sanford, FI 32773
Phone none listed
Base Bid: $ 8,796.00
Land Scapes of Central Florida, LLC
Contact: Bill Collester
3681 Oak Vista Lane,
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone 321-388-3726
Base Bid: $ 40,680.00
Brucelas Landscaping, Inc.
Contact: Josue R. Brucelas
1524 Jupiter
Deltona, FL 32738
Phone: none listed
Base Bid: $ 23,445.00
P & L Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
7301 Gardener Street
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: none listed
Base Bid: $ 16,938.00
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Groundtek of Central Florida, Inc.
862 Maguire Road
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone 407-877-7473
Base Bid: $ 49,304.00
Annan Landcape Co, LLC
991 Explorer Cove
Suite 133
Altamonte Springs, FL 32709
Base Bid: $ 12,840.00
Tru Green Land Care, LLC
2169 N . Forsyth Road
Orlando, FL 32807
Phone: 407-678-3469
Base Bid: $ 16,540.00
CA TO Environmental Services, Inc.
PO Box 951556
Lake Mary, FL 32795
Phone: None listed
Base Bid: $ 84,440.00
Eastwood Tuff Turf of Central Florida, Inc.
Contact: Ian Eastwood
220 Williams Road
Winter Springs,F1 32708
Phone: 407-366-5847
Base Bid: $ 16,146.16
ATTACHMENT#l
AGREEMENT FORM
ITB 006/06/SR .
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of May. 2006, by and between the CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", located at
1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, and Annan Landscape Company, L.L.C. a Florida
Corporation hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City wishes to obtain Landscape Maintenance services for Winter Springs Town Center
Market Square, Magnolia Square, and Blumberg Blvd. Rights-of-Way and Common areas on a
continuing basis; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider participated in the selection and negotiation process; and
WHEREAS, Service Provider is willing to provide such services on a continual basis for the City under
the terms and conditions stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
1.0 RECITALS
1.1
The foregoing recitals are deemed to be true and accurate and are fully incorporated herein by
reference.
2.0 TERM AND DEFINITIONS
2.1 This contract shall be in effect for twelve (12) consecutive months commencing on the
Effective Date. The City may extend this contract for two (2) additional one year terms, provided the City
determines, in its discretion, that Service Provider has adequately performed during the previous term of this
contract. In the event this contract is extended, the contract price may be adjusted to allow for consumer price
increases based on Bureau of Labor and Statistics - Producer Price Index not to exceed 7 (seven) percent.
The adjustment will be based on the annual contract period from the same period of the previous year and
calculated 30 days prior to renewal. The Agreement may be canceled in whole or part by the City or the
Service Provider, upon giving at least (30) days written notice prior to cancellation; EXCEPT that non-
performance on the part of the Service ProYider will be grounds for immediate termination. Unless otherwise
provided in said notice, all work being performed by Service Provider.at the time of receipt of the notice shall
immediately cease and no further work shall be provided by Service Provider under this contract.
2.2 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this Agreement shall have the
following meaning ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
a. "Agreement" or "Contract" shall be used interchangeably and shall refer to this
Agreement, as amended from time to time, which shall constitute authorization
for the Service Provider to provide the landscape maintenance services
approved by the City.
b. "Effective Date" shall be the date on which the last signatory hereto shall
execute this Agreement, and it shall be the date on which this Agreement shall
go into effect. The Agreement shall not go into effect until said date.
c. "Service Provider" shall mean Annan Landscaoe Comoany. L.L.C. a Florida
Corporation, and its principals, officers, employees, and agents.
d. "Public Record" shall have the meaning given in Section 119.011(1), Florida
Statutes.
e. "Work" or "Services" shall be used interchangeably and shall include the
performance of the work agreed to by the parties in this Agreement.
f. "City Project Manager" or "Designated Representative" or "Project Director" shall mean the
Urban Beautification Manager for the City, or his designee, who is to provide the general
administration of the contract.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Service Provider shall provide landscape, pest control, fertilization, and irrigation maintenance
services for the Winter Springs Town Center, including the furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, materials,
incidentals and the performing of all operations necessary as described in the Project Manual.
4.0 CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK
4.1 City may make changes in the Services at any time by giving written notice to Service Provider.
If such changes increase (additional services) or decrease or eliminate any amount of Work, City and Service
Provider will negotiate any change in total cost or schedule modifications. If the City and the Service Provider
approve any change, the Contract will be modified in writing to reflect the changes. All change orders shall be
authorized in writing by City's and Service Provider's designated representative.
4.2 All of City's amendments thereto shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms of this
Agreement insofar as they are applicable.
5.0 SCHEDULE
5.1 Service Provider shall perform services in conformance with the schedule reasonably
established by the City Representative. Service Provider shall complete all of said services in a timely manner
and will keep City apprized of the status of work on at least a monthly basis or as otherwise reasonably
requested by the City. Should Service Provider fall behind on the established schedule, it shall employ such
resources so as to comply with the schedule.
5.2 No extension for completion of services shall be granted to Service Provider without City's prior
written consent.
6.0 METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES
OF SERVICE PROVIDER
6.1 General Bid Services. The City shall only pay Service Provider for services actually
performed based on the Bid Form. If this contract is extended, the total annual amount paid to Service Provider
shall not exceed that above mentioned number adjusted by the Producer Price Index as set forth in paragraph
2.1 of this contract.
6.2 Additional Services. From time to time during the term of this Agreement, City may request
that Service Provider perform additional Services not required under the Project Manual. For those additional
services agreed upon by the City and Service Provider in writing, City agrees to pay Service Provider a total
amount equal to that mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.
6.3 Payment. Upon receipt of a proper invoice from Service Provider, the City agrees to pay the
Service Provider the invoice amount providing said amount accurately reflects the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Invoices may only be submitted on a monthly basis unless otherwise agreed by the City. Unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the City, there shall be no other compensation paid to the Service Provider and
its principals, employees, and independent professional associates and consultants in the performance of
Work under this Agreement. The City agrees to make all payments due within thirty (30) days of receipt of a
proper invoice delivered by Service Provider. The Service Provider may only bill the City for actual work
performed.
7.0 RIGHT TO INSPECTION
7.1 City or its affiliates shall at all times have the right to review or observe the services performed
by Service Provider.
7.2 No inspection, review, or observation shall relieve Service Provider of its responsibility under this
Agreement.
8.0 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS
All Service Provider's records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made
available to the City, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the City deems necessary, to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be
fully cleared by the Service Provider within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Service Provider. Failure of the
Service Provider to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a material breach of this
Agreement and may result, at the sole discretion of the City, in the withholding of payment for services provided
under this Agreement.
9.0 PROFESSIONALISM AND STANDARD OF CARE
9.1 Service Provider shall do, perform and carry out in a professional manner all
Services required to be performed by this Agreement. Service Provider shall also use the degree of care and
skill in performing the Services that are ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by reputable members
of Service Provider's profession working in the same or similar locality as Service Provider.
10.0 SUBMITTAL OF PROGRESS REPORTS
10.1 Service Provider shall submit a monthly written progress report as to the status of all Work set
forth in this Agreement which shall also include necessary chemical application reporting. The report shall in a
sufficient manner demonstrate that any funds expended were used to provide the agreed-upon Services. If the
detail is not sufficient in the City Project Manager's reasonable discretion to permit the City to determine the
Work performed or the manner in which it is being performed, the City may seek more detail from the Service
Provider.
11.0 WARRANTY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.1 The Service Provider (for itself and any of its employees, contractors, partners,
and agents used to perform the Services) hereby warrants unto the City that all of its employees (and those of
any of its contractors, partners, and agents used to perform the Services) have sufficient experience to
properly complete the Services specified herein or as may be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In pursuit
of any Work, the Service Provider shall supervise and direct the Work, using its best skill and attention and
shall enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees. The Service Provider shall comply with all
laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the
Work.
12.0 CORPORATE REPRESENTATIONS BY SERVICE PROVIDER
12.1 Service Provider hereby represents and warrants to the City the following:
a. Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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 Service Provider has been duly authorized by the board of directors and/or
president 'of Service Provider. In support of said representation, Service Provider
agrees to provide a copy to the City of a corporate certificate of good standing
provided by the State of Florida prior to the execution of this Agreement.
c. Service Provider is duly licensed under all local, state and federal laws to provide
the Services stated in paragraph 3.0 herein. In support of said representation,
Service Provider agrees to provide a copy of all said licenses to the City prior to
the execution of this Agreement.
13.0 WORK IS A PRIVATE UNDERTAKING
13.1 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 Service
Provider is such that the Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The
Service Provider, 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 Service Provider, its contractors,
partners, employees, or agents, during or after the performance of the Work under this Agreement.
14.0 PROGRESS MEETING
14.1 City 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. Service Provider's
Project Manager and all other appropriate personnel shall attend such meetings as designated by the Oity
Project Manager.
15.0 SAFETY
15.1 Service Provider shall be solely and absolutely responsible and assume all liability for the
safety and supervision of its principals, employees, contractors, and agents while performing Services provided
hereunder.
16.0 INSURANCE
16.1 Liability Amounts. During the term of this Agreement, Service Provider shall be responsible
for providing the types of insurance and limits of liability as set forth below. .
a. The Service Provider shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000 as the combined single limit for each occurrence to
protect the Service Provider from claims of property damages which may arise from any
Services performed under this Agreement whether such Services are performed by the
Service Provider or by anyone directly employed by or contracting with the Service
Provider.
b. The Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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 Service Provider or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
the Service Provider.
c. The Service Provider 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 $1,000,000 for all of its employees
performing Work for the City pursuant to this Agreement.
16.2 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 Service Provider upon the Effective Date of this Contract which
satisfied the insurance requirements of this paragraph 16.0. 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.
16.3 Independent Associates and Consultants. All independent contractors or agents employed
by Service Provider to perform any Services hereunder shall fully comply with the insurance provisions
contained in these paragraphs for sections 15 and 16.
17.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
17.1 Service Provider shall comply with all requirements of federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, standards, and/or ordinances applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement.
18.0 DOCUMENTS
18.1 Public Records. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized
information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the Service Provider and its
independent contractors and associates related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be
a Public Record whether in the possession or control of the City or the Service Provider. Said record,
document, computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the
Service Provider is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed
withouUhe specific written approval of the City's City Manager. Upon request by the City, the Service Provider
shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents,
and other papers in connection with this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal
working hours of the Service Provider be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination
and/or audit.
18.2 The Service Provider acknowledges that the City is a Florida municipal corporation and subject
to the Florida Public Records Law. Service Provider agrees that to the extent any document produced by
Service Provider under this Agreement constitutes a Public Record, Service Provider shall comply with the
Florida Public Records Law.
19.0 ASSIGNMENT
19.1 Service Provider 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 City.
19.2 If upon receiving written approval from City, any part of this Agreement is subcontracted by
Service Provider, Service Provider shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and/or omissions performed by
the subcontractor as if no subcontract had been made.
19.3 If City determines that any subcontractor is not performing in accordance with this Agreement,
City shall so notify Service Provider who shall take immediate steps to remedy the situation.
19.4 If Service Provider, prior to the commencement of any Work subcontracts any part of this
Agreement by the subcontractor, Service Provider shall require the subcontractor to provide City and its
affiliates with insurance coverage as set forth by the City.
20.0 TERMINATION: DEFAULT BY SERVICE PROVIDER AND CITY'S REMEDIES
20.1 The City reserves the right to revoke and terminate this Agreement and rescind all rights and
privileges associated with this Agreement, without penalty, in the following circumstances, each of which shall
represent a default and breach of this Agreement:
a. Service Provider defaults in the performance of any material covenant or condition of this
Agreement and does not cure such other default within fourteen (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 fourteen (7)
calendar days, in which case the Service Provider shall have such time as is reasonably necessary
to remedy the default, provided the Service Provider promptly takes and diligently pursues such
actions as are necessary therefor; or
b. Service Provider is adjudicated bankrupt or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or
Service Provider becomes insolvent, or is unable or unwilling to pay its debts; or
c. Service Provider has acted negligently, as defined by general and applicable law, in performing the
Services hereunder; or
d. Service Provider has committed any act of fraud upon the City; or
e. Service Provider has made a material misrepresentation of fact to the City while performing its
obligations under this Agreement; or
f. Service Provider 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.
20.2 Notwithstanding the aforementioned, in the event of a default by Service Provider, 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.
21.0 FORCE MAJEURE
21.1 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 Service Providers 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.
22.0 GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
22.1 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 Seminole
County, Florida. Venue for any federal action or litigation shall be Orlando, Florida.
23.0 HEADINGS
23.1 Paragraph headings are for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be construed as
part of this Agreement.
24.0 SEVERABILITY
24.1 In 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.
25.0 INTEGRATION: MODIFICATION
25.1 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.
26.0 WAIVER AND ELECTION OF REMEDIES
26.1 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.
26.2 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.
27.0 THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
27.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other
than City and Service Provider.
28.0 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
28.1 Service Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for the Service Provider, 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 working solely for the Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
29.0 NO JOINT VENTURE
29.1 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.
30.0 ATTORNEY'S FEES
30.1 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.
31.0 COUNTERPARTS
31.1 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.
32.0 DRAFTING
32.1 City and Service Provider 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.
33.0 NOTICE
33.1 Any notices required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be delivered by hand or
mailed, postage prepaid to:
For Service Provider:
Annan Landscape Company, L.L.C.
C/O: Scott Annan, Pres.
991 Explorer Cove, Suite 133
A1tamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: (407) 339-7701
Facsimile: (407) 339-4135
For City:
City of Winter Springs
Urban Beautification Services Division
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone: (407) 327-1800 x315
Facsimile: (407) 327-6695
33.2 Either party may change the notice address by providing the other party written notice of the
change.
34.0 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
34.1 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to
sovereign immunity under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the City's potential
liability under state or federal law.
35.0 INDEMNIFICATION
35.1 For all Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, the Service Provider agrees to the fullest
extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its commissioners, employees, officers,
and city attorneys (individually and in their official capacity) from and against all claims, losses, damages,
personal injuries (including but not limited to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney's fees through
any and all administrative, trial and appellate proceedings), directly or indirectly arising from:
a. any default under this Agreement by Service Provider;
b. any negligent act, omission or operation of work related to all Services
performed under this Agreement by Service Provider, and its employees,
principals, agents, independent contractors, and consultants.
c. the acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or resulting
from Service Provider's and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents
on the performance of the Services being performed under this Agreement;
d. Service Provider's, and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents
failure to comply with the provisions of any federal, state, or local laws,
ordinance, or regulations applicable to Service Provider's and its employees,
partners, contractors, and agents performance under this Agreement;
e. any fraud and misrepresentation conducted by Service Provider and its
employees, partners, contractors, and agents on the City under this
Agreement.
35.2 The indemnification provided above shall obligate the Service Provider to defend at its own
expense or to provide for such. defense, at the 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 or its
commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attomey which may result from any negligent act, omission or
operation of work related to the Services under this Agreement whether the Services be performed by the
Service Provider, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. In all events the City and its
commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attorney shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its soJe
choice, the fees for which shall be reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided
herein.
36.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
36.1 In case of any inconsistency in any of the documents bearing on the Agreement between the City
and the Service Provider, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
a. Addenda to this Agreement subsequent to the Effective date of this Agreement;
b. This Agreement;
c. Exhibits to this Agreement; and
d. The Bid documents.
36.2 Any inconsistency in the work description shall be clarified by the City and performed by the
Service Provider.
37.0 AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION
37.1 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 Service Provider hereby agrees to abide by the City's interpretation
and agrees to carry out the work in accordance with the decision of the City.
37.2 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 Service
Provider 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. Service Provider. must notify the City prior to use of the substitute for a specified
brand name and allow the City to make a determination before Service Provider uses the substitute.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto caused this Agreement to be executed by
Their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above.
SERVICE PROVIDER
Signature
Name
Address
407-339-7701
Telephone
CITY:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
By:
RONALD W. MCLEMORE
City Manager
Attest:
By: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk