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0�103 P,E72,27 1. A telephone or written contact of references as per list provided by the prospective contractor and/or other records will be checked to ascertain performance, quality of work, and adherence to budgets and schedules of said prospective provider. 2. A check of the following for the applicable professionals: a. Building Contractors - The Division of Building Construction under the Department _of Management Services, State of Florida (850488-9000). A Professional and Corporate Registration Verification form (see Exhibit I) will be completed and sent in to ascertain that individual, company, or firm, professional standing with this agency. A check will also be made with the local Construction Industry licensing Board through the Indian River County Building Department. b. Attorneys - Check the United States Lawyers Reference Directory available at the Indian River County Law Library. Telephone the Florida Bar Association at 1-800- 342-806 to verify the current status of the particular attorney and determine if any complaints have been filed against them along with sanctions imposed. c. Architects & Land Surveyors - Telephone the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (SUNCOM 278-6685) to verify certification by name or firm. d. Engin=rs - Telephone the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (SUNCOM 278-9912) to verify certification by name or firm. e. General Contractors Electrical and Mechanical Contractors - Telephone the Florida Board of Construction in Jacksonville at 904-727-6530 to verify certification. f. Any RegWated Professional - Check with any local, state, or other governing agency to determine the status of that individual in regards to their professional field. 3. Computer Check with Database Technologies, Inc (DBT) to verify whether or not an individual, firm, or company has a record of criminal or civil activity of such a nature that would cause concern of integrity in doing business with the County. This particular background check will only be performed upon written authorization of the County Administrator. Expenses for the use of DBT will be charged to the applicable department and/or project. 4. Waiver forms will be required to be executed prior to commencement of a background investigation. This will be in addition to any information required by state and local laws. 5. Information that is developed or received during a background investigation will be treated as public record to the extent allowed by law and released only upon authorization of the County Administrator, unless the parry can produce an exemption to the Public Records law. II. Employees - Prior to Employment 1. A criminaVciviUcredit check will be performed by the Indian River County Sheriffs Department for all Department Directors, Department Division Heads, or other positions that may be designated by- the Administrator. When deemed appropriate by the Administrator, a DBT check will be performed as described in I-3 above. 50 OCTOBER 28, 1997 -