By checking yes, the Contractor/Proposer acknowledges that information provided in the response is true and correct and agrees to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation and related exhibits. Contractor/Proposer further agrees and acknowledges that no proprietary or confidential information has been submitted and that the submission of a response is final. Responses may be withdrawn by the Contractor/Proposer prior to the closing/offer date. Following the closing/offer date, Contractor/Proposer understands that a response may not be withdrawn.

By submitting this proposal or entering into this contract, Contractor/Proposer acknowledges that all documents submitted are public records and agrees that any records maintained, generated, received, or kept in connection with, or related to the performance of services or delivery of products provided under this proposal or contract are public records subject to the public records disclosure requirements of Florida Statutes sec. 119 et seq., and Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Compliance with E-Verify Federal Requirements

The Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor / Consultant on or after the effective date of this Agreement and thereafter during the remaining term of the Agreement, including Subcontractors. Any subcontract entered into by Contractor with any Subcontractor performing work under this contract shall include the following language: “The Subcontractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor on or after the effective date of this Agreement and thereafter during the remaining term of the Agreement.” The Contractor covenants and agrees that if it is found in violation of this section or the Executive Order, such violation shall be a material breach of this Agreement and Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County from any fines or penalties levied by a government agency, including the loss or repayment of grant funds by the County.

Compliance with FEMA 2 CFR 200.318-326 and Appendix II Contract Provisions

This Agreement and the products/services provided may be utilized in the event of declared State/Federal Emergency, and Contractors shall comply with the applicable sections of Exhibit A, Federal Contract Provisions.

Content of Invitation/Response is mentioned in "General Terms & Conditions" section

Submission of Offers is mentioned in General Terms & Conditions

Required Types and Limits of Insura..(499004).docx (see attachment)

By selecting "Yes", Respondent hereby acknowledges it has implemented the requirements of Florida statute 287.087 and is in compliance with the requirements of a drug-free workplace program.

Vendor acknowledges that the name and title of the signatory (the “Authorized Signatory”), as completed below, is authorized to execute contracts/agreements with the County of Volusia, and any affixed electronic or conformed signature of the Authorized Signatory shall be the act of and attributable to the Authorized Signatory. By signing this Agreement electronically, the Authorized Signatory does thereby adopt the electronic or conformed signature as his or her own and designates a copy of same for use as an official record by the County of Volusia.

Please sign in the following format to indicate acknowledgment: Full Name, Title

The award of this solicitation is subject to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All respondents must disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the County of Volusia. Further, all respondents must disclose the name of any County of Volusia employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Respondent's/Supplier's firm or any of its subsidiaries associated with this project. I certify that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same services, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

Respondent shall select 'No' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question does NOT exist. Please select 'Yes' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question DOES exist and shall be further described in the explanation below.

Only respond to this if you answered "Yes" to conflict of interest question above

Please indicate response.

If you indicated YES to the question above regarding owners, principals, or officers of the firm serving on any Volusia County board(s) or committee(s), please list the individual's full name(s) and the board(s) and/or committee(s) on which they serve.

All answers to questions of substance will be publicly published using the Question & Answer feature.

Participants are required to review all revisions and answers to questions published. Revisions within the Solicitation as well as responses posted through the 'Question & Answer' feature are authoritative and shall be considered an addendum to the Solicitation. All information in this Solicitation, including information provided through the 'Question & Answer' feature are incorporated into the Solicitation or any Contract resulting from this Solicitation.

Public Entity Crimes - Pursuant to Section 287.133(12)(a) of the Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Submittal Package (Bid Response) on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bond on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit Submittal Package (Bid Response) on leases of real property to a public entity may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for Category Two ($25,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Respondent should read carefully all provisions of 287.133 and 287.134, Florida Statutes (2005).

By selecting 'Yes' below, the Respondent certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the firm and any subcontractor/supplier in accordance with a response to this solicitation:

• are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency
• have not within a three-year period preceding this bid proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
• are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the previous paragraph of this certification.
• have not within a three (3) year period preceding this bid proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

Per State of Florida Statute s. 287.135(5) Suppliers (companies) must acknowledge and agree to the 'Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized Companies' paragraph listed below. Respondents shall agree by marking the option below. Respondents neglecting to respond may be disqualified from consideration of award and deemed non-responsive.

I hereby certify that neither the responding entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies That Boycott Israel List created pursuant to s. 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.

In addition, if this solicitation is for a contract for goods or services where the total contract value is one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more, I hereby certify that neither the responding entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority- owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit are on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to s. 215.473 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria as defined in said statute.

I understand and agree that the County may immediately terminate any contract resulting from this Solicitation upon written notice if the responding entity (or any of those related entities of respondent as defined above by Florida law) are found to have submitted a false certification or any of the following occur with respect to the company or a related entity: (i) it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, or (ii) for any contract for goods or services of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more, it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or it is found to have been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

For any federally funded project, respondent agrees to register on SAM.gov if awarded a contract under this solicitation.

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Respondents submitting letter of interest from an authorized representative shall provide additional documentation from the corporate officer or principal authorizing the representative to bind the firm to a contract. Joint ventures shall submit a statement of participation by a principal of each member of the joint venture with their proposal.

Please attach current W-9 Form

There are two exceptions to this ITB submission requirement:

1. If Respondent's business does not have a physical location in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County, no submission is required,

OR

2. If Respondent’s business type is exempt, submit with proposal a Proof of Exemption Form, approved by the Volusia County Treasury and Billing Director, located at https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/6090/urlt/Proof-of-Exemption.pdf

To be responsive to this solicitation, each Respondent who is currently required to have a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) at the time of submittal shall provide a copy of their current BTR.

here are two exceptions to this ITB submission requirement:

1. If Respondent's business does not have a physical location in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County, no submission is required,

OR

2. If Respondent’s business type is exempt, submit with proposal a Proof of Exemption Form, approved by the Volusia County Treasury and Billing Director, located at https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/6090/urlt/Proof-of-Exemption.pdf

For more information and to access Ch. 114, Article I, Sect. 114-1 of the Volusia County Code of Ordinances, go to: http://www.volusia.org/services/financial-and-administrative-services/revenue-services/local-business-tax/business-tax-frequently-asked questions.stml

Upon award, final forms must contain the correct solicitation and/or project number and Volusia County contact person.

Firms that have owner/operators that have filed a "Notice of Election to be Exempt" shall submit a copy with the response.

Respondent and their sub-consultants/Subcontractors shall have a current professional license from the appropriate governing board to practice in the State of Florida at the time of its submittal. Respondent and their sub-consultants/Subcontractors shall submit with their submittal, copies of their professional license.

Licenses shall remain current for the entire term of the Contract resulting from this solicitation.

Respondent shall properly complete, notarize and upload the attached disclosure statement certifying that he or she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent to solicit or secure this contract and that he or she has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from award or making of this contract.

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The information provided in this secion, must be current and the County must be able to contact references for verification as part of the evaluation process.

Provide three (3) references of the same or similar magnitude to this solicitation request where the proposed product has been used within the past five (5) years, including company name, contact person, phone number and e-mail address. Unless specifically asked by the County, the County of Volusia shall not be listed as a reference. (Use the attached Reference Form). Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

All Respondents shall be prepared to supply a financial statement upon request, preferably a certified audit of the last available fiscal year.

Proposals shall be clear, concise, indexed by subject and propertly submitted per the requirements. Documents shall be uploaded by the Respondent to the appropriate section.

Failure to provide the required information may result in the proposal not being considered.

A submittal letter signed by an authorized agent of the firm, as listed on the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations’ Sunbiz report available at www.sunbiz.org (Sunbiz), shall be required. If anyone other than the officers listed on the Sunbiz website will be signing this RFP, a memorandum of authority signed by an officer of the firm allocating authorization shall be required. If firm is not currently registered as a vendor in the State of Florida (Sunbiz), include documentation designation of contracting authority. The memorandum of authority shall be on the firm’s letterhead and shall clearly state the name, title and contact information for the individual designated by the firm.

1. A brief history of the business;
2. Organization structure of the business;
3. Designation of the legal entity by which the business operates (i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, limited liability corporation, etc.) including documentation from the appropriate state’s agency confirming firm’s legal entity type. For non-Florida businesses, submit documentation from the state in which the business was formed and documentation from the State of Florida providing authorization to perform business in the state of Florida;
4. A Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations’ Sunbiz report available at www.sunbiz.org;
5. Ownership interests;
6. Active business venues (counties, states, etc.);
7. Present status and projected direction of business;
8. The overall qualifications of the business to provide the services requested;
9. The qualifications of the firm’s employees who will work on the Contract;
10. Respondent shall also list any lawsuits in which their team (firm & sub consultants) has been involved in relative to company contracts or other company business over the last five (5) years. The respondent shall also list any work their team failed to complete in accordance with any contract in the last five (5) years and describe details regarding the non-performance, including listing any officer or partner of their team who in the last five (5) years failed to complete a contract handled in his/her name.

Respondent shall upload documents that detail the firms qualifications as requeseted in the Evaluation Phases Section of this solicitation.

Respondent shall upload documents that provide information about the Qualifications of the employees that will be assigned to the County  as requested in the Evaluation Phases Section of this solicitation.

Respondent shall upload document(s) that provide all information about their project approach as requested in the Evaluation Phases Section of this solicitation.

Respondent shall upload document(s) that detail their experience/references as requested in the Evaluation Phases Section of this solicitation.

The following information is required in order to be considered for a future price redetermination for fuel.

The total for allof the pricing redetermination percentages in these sections shall not exceed 100.

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The following information is required in order to be considered for a future price redetermination for wages.

The total for allof the pricing redetermination percentages in these sections shall not exceed 100.

Complete percentage amount below:

The following information is required in order to be considered for a future price redetermination for materials.

The total for allof the pricing redetermination percentages in these sections shall not exceed 100.

Complete percentage amount below: