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SECTION 00530 — EJCDC STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR ON THE BASIS OF A STIPULATED PRICE
Roseland Elevated Storage Tank and Pump Station
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement" or "Contract"), dated the, 11 day of October in the year 2019 by and
between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter called OWNER)
and TLC Diversified, Inc. (hereinafter called CONTRACTOR).
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1 WORK
CONTRACTOR as an independent contractor and not as an employee shall furnish and
complete all of the necessary labor, material, and equipment to perform the work as specified
or indicated in the Contract Documents and per FDEP, Indian County Department of Utility
Services (IRCDUS) standards. The work is generally described as follows:
Construction of the Roseland Elevated Storage Tank (EST) Pump Station. Work includes,
but is not limited to, three (3) single stage, horizontal split case pumping units and motors,
piping, fittings, valves, instrumentation, piping support, variable frequency drives (VFD),
FPL electrical service, control panels, supporting systems for communications with IRCU
SCADA system, motor disconnects, conduit, site work, concrete and all appurtenances
necessary to make a fully functional and complete working system.
The Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control Plan to the County Traffic Engineering
Division a minimum of 72 hours prior to construction and notify County Traffic Engineering
a minimum of 24 hours before any lane closures. A temporary access plan shall be
provided indicating how local traffic will be maintained if the existing road is removed and
reconstructed. Stand mounted Advance Construction signing shall be installed in
accordance with FDOT Index 602. One lane closures shall be in accordance with FDOT
Index 603. When any work encroaches the area between the centerline and two (2) feet
outside the edge of pavement, traffic shall be restricted to a single lane.
ARTICLE 2 ENGINEER
The Roseland Elevated Storage Tank and Pump Station has been designed by Kimley-Hom and
Associates, hereinafter called ENGINEER, and who is to act as OWNER'S representative, assume all
duties and responsibilities and have the rights and authority assigned to ENGINEER in the Contract
Documents in connection with completion of the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 3 CONTRACT TIME
3.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be substantially completed with the following timeframe
(a) Within 30 calendar days from effective date of Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall
complete the following tasks:
1. Obtain all necessary permits.
2. Receive approved shop drawings for all materials and equipment to be
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utilized on the job.
3. Perform all photographic recording and documentation of conditions prior to
construction.
4. Locate all existing utilities in the area of work.
5. Submit and secure approval of shop drawings.
6. Mobilize all labor, equipment, and materials.
7. Deliver and store all equipment and materials to the job site.
8. Notify all utilities and other affected parties prior to initiating construction.
(b) From 31 calendar days to 300 calendar days from the effective date of Notice to
Proceed, the CONTRACTOR shall complete the following tasks:
1. Install pump station and appurtenant items.
2. Perform all testing.
3. Restore all disturbed areas to their pre -construction condition.
4. Correct all deficiencies noted by Engineer.
Completion of all tasks outlined above (i.e., Subparagraphs a) and b) constitutes Substantial
Completion.
(c) From 301 calendar days to 350 calendar days from the effective date of Notice to
Proceed, .the CONTRACTOR shall complete the following tasks:
1. Clean up project area.
2. Remove all equipment and material from project site.
3. Perform contract closeout procedures.
3.2 Completion of all tasks outlined above (i.e., Subparagraphs a, b, and c) constitute
Final Completion.
3.3 Liquidated Damages.. OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence
of this Agreement and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if the work is not completed within
the times specified in Paragraph 3.1 above, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance
with Article 12 of the General Conditions. They also recognize the delays, expense and
difficulties involved in proving in a legal proceeding the actual loss suffered by OWNER if the
work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and
CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty)
CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER four -hundred and fifty dollars ($450.00) for each day that
expires after the time specified in Paragraph 3.1 for Substantial Completion, if CONTRACTOR
shall neglect, refuse or fail to complete the remaining work within the Contract Time or any
proper extension thereof granted by OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER four -hundred
and fifty dollars ($450.00) for each day that expires after the time specified in Paragraphs 3.1
and 3.2 for completion and readiness for final payment.
3.3.1 The CONTRACTOR and OWNER agree that OWNER is authorized to deduct
all or any portion of the above -stated liquidated damages due to the Owner from
payments due to the Contractor; or, in the alternative, all or any portion of the
above -stated liquidated damages may be collected from the Contractor or its
Surety or Sureties. These provisions for liquidated damages shall not prevent
the OWNER, in case of the CONTRACTOR's default, from terminating the
Contractor's right to proceed as provided in this AGREEMENT.
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3.3.2 In addition to the above -stated liquidated damages, the CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for reimbursing OWNER to third party consultants in administering
the Project beyond the Final Completion date specified in this Agreement, or
beyond an approved extension of time granted to CONTRACTOR, whichever
date is later.
ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT PRICE
4.1 OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for completion of the work in accordance with the Contract
Documents in current funds in the amount of $1,691,200.00.
ARTICLE 5 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
CONTRACTOR shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Article 14 of the General
Conditions. Applications for Payment will be processed by ENGINEER as provided in the General
Conditions and the Contract Documents.
5.1 Progress Payments. The OWNER shall make progress payments to the CONTRACTOR on the
basis of the approved partial payment request as recommended by ENGINEER in accordance
with the provisions of the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Florida Statutes section
218.70 ET. seq. The OWNER shall retain ten percent (10%) of the payment amounts due to the
CONTRACTOR until fifty percent (50%) completion of the work. After fifty percent (50%)
completion of the work is attained as certified to OWNER by ENGINEER in writing, OWNER
shall retain five percent (5%) of the payment amount due to CONTRACTOR until final
completion and acceptance of all work to be performed by CONTRACTOR under the Contract
Documents. Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 218.735(8) (b), fifty percent (50%) completion
means the point at which the County as OWNER has expended fifty percent (50%) of the total
cost of the construction services work purchased under the Contract Documents, together with
all costs associated with existing change orders and other additions or modifications to the
construction services work provided under the Contract Documents.
5.2 Pay Requests. Each request for a progress payment shall be submitted on the application for
payment form supplied by OWNER and the application for payment shall contain the
CONTRACTOR's certification. All progress payments will be on the basis of progress of the
work measured by the schedule of values established, or in the case of unit price work based
on the number of units completed. After fifty percent (50%) completion, and pursuant to Florida
Statutes section 218.735(8)(d), the CONTRACTOR may submit a pay request to the County as
OWNER for up to one half (1/2) of the retainage held by the County as OWNER, and the County
as OWNER shall promptly make payment to the CONTRACTOR unless such amounts are the
subject of a good faith dispute; the subject of a claim pursuant to Florida Statutes section 255.05;
or otherwise the subject of a claim or demand by the County as OWNER or the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that where such retainage is attributable to the labor,
services, or materials supplied by one or more subcontractors or suppliers, the Contractor shall
timely remit payment of such retainage to those subcontractors and suppliers. Pursuant to
Florida Statutes section 218.735(8) (c) , CONTRACTOR further acknowledges and agrees that:
1) the County as OWNER shall receive immediate written notice of all decisions made by
CONTRACTOR to withhold retainage on any subcontractor at greater than five percent (5%)
after fifty percent (50%) completion; and 2) CONTRACTOR will not seek release from the
County as OWNER of the withheld retainage until the final pay request.
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5.3 Paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 do not apply to construction services work purchased by the County as
OWNER which are paid for, in whole or in part, with federal funds and are subject to federal
grantor laws and regulations or requirements that are contrary to any provision of the Local
Government Prompt Payment Act. In such event, payment and retainage provisions shall be
governed by the applicable grant requirements and guidelines.
5.4 ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT: Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready
for final inspection and acceptance, the ENGINEER will promptly make such inspection and
when the ENGINEER finds the work acceptable under the terms of the Contract and the
Contract fully performed, the ENGINEER will promptly issue a final completion certificate
stating that the work provided for in this Contract has been completed, and acceptance by
the OWNER under the terms and the conditions thereof is recommended and the entire
balance found to be due the CONTRACTOR, will be paid to the CONTRACTOR by the
OWNER following County Commission approval of the final Contract payment.
5.5 Acceptance of Final Payment as Release. The acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of final
payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the OWNER from all claims and all liability
to the CONTRACTOR other than claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted
by the CONTRACTOR for all things done or furnished in connection with the work under this
Contract and for every act and neglect of the OWNER and others relating to or arising out of
the work. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the CONTRACTOR or
its sureties from any obligations under the Contract Documents or the Payment and
Performance Bonds.
ARTICLE 6 INTEREST
Not Applicable.
ARTICLE 7 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement, CONTRACTOR makes the following
representations:
7.1 CONTRACTOR has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents,
work, site, locality, and all local conditions and laws and regulations that in any manner may
affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work.
7.2 CONTRACTOR has studied carefully all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions and drawings of physical conditions which are identified in the Supplementary
Conditions as provided in Paragraph 4.02 of the General Conditions, and accepts the
determination set forth in Paragraph SC -4.02 of the Supplementary Conditions of the extent of
the technical data contained in such reports and drawings upon which CONTRACTOR is
entitled to rely.
7.3 CONTRACTOR has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and
carefully studying) all such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports and studies
(in addition to or to supplement those referred to in Paragraph 7.2 above) which pertain to the
subsurface or physical conditions at or contiguous to the site or otherwise may affect the cost,
progress, performance or furnishing of the work as CONTRACTOR considers necessary for the
performance of furnishing of the work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in
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accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, including
specifically the provisions of Paragraph 4.02 of the General Conditions; and no additional
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies or similar information or data
are or will be required by CONTRACTOR for such purposes.
7.4 CONTRACTOR has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated on the
Contract Documents with respect to existing underground facilities at or contiguous to the site
and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of said underground facilities. No additional
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies or similar information or data
in respect of said underground facilities are or will be required by CONTRACTOR in order to
perform and furnish the work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance
with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, including specifically the
provisions of Paragraph 4.04 of the General Conditions.
7.5 CONTRACTOR has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports and studies with the terms and conditions of the
Contract Documents.
7.6 CONTRACTOR has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that
he has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER
is acceptable to CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE 8 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
concerning the work consist of the following:
8.1 This Agreement (Section 00530).
8.2 Schedule of Subcontractors (Section 00431).
8.3 Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized Companies (Section
00432).
8.4 Disclosure of Relationships (Section 00452).
8.5 Sworn Statement under the Florida Trench Safety Act (Section 00454).
8.6 General Information Required of Bidders (Section 00456).
8.7 Public Construction Bond (Section 00600).
8.8 Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed (examples in Section 00800).
8.9 General Conditions (Section 00700).
8.10 Supplementary Conditions (Section 00800).
8.11 Documents/Specifications bearing the title "Roseland Elevated Storage Tank and Pump
Station / Bid No 2019068"
8.12 Addenda numbers 1 to 4 , inclusive.
8.13 CONTRACTOR'S Bid (Section 00310).
8.14 Specifications bearing the title "Roseland Elevated Storage Tank and Pump Station"
8.15 The following, which may be delivered or issued after the effective date of the Agreement and
are not attached hereto: All written amendments and other documents amending, modifying, or
supplementing the Contract Documents pursuant to Paragraphs 3.04 of the General Conditions.,
There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 8. The Contract
Documents may only be amended, modified or supplemented as provided in Paragraphs 3.04 of the
General Conditions.
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ARTICLE 9 MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions will have
the meanings indicated in the General Conditions.
9.2 It is agreed that the CONTRACTOR shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of
the contract or its right, title, or interest in or to the same or any part thereof, or allow legal action
to be brought in its name for the benefit of others, without previous consent of the OWNER and
concurred to by the sureties. Any attempted assignment shall be void and may, at the option of
the OWNER be deemed an event of default hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as
creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of the OWNER who may be a
party. hereto.
9.3 OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives in respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the
Contract Documents.
9.4 The CONTRACTOR shall be properly licensed to practice its trade or trades which are involved
in the completion of this Agreement and the work thereunder.
9.5 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any lawsuit
brought by either party against the other party or otherwise arising out of this agreement shall
be in Indian River County, Florida, or, in the event of federal jurisdiction, in the United States
District Court for the. Southern District of Florida.
9.6 The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, and its officers and
employees, from liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or
intentional wrongful misconduct of the CONTRACTOR and persons employed or utilized by
the CONTRACTOR in the performance of the construction contract.
9.7 Pledge of Credit. The CONTRACTOR shall not pledge the OWNER'S credit or make it a
guarantor of payment or surety for any Agreement, debt, obligation, judgment, lien or any
form of indebtedness. The CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that it has no
obligation of indebtedness that would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this Agreement.
9.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, but all such
counterparts, when duly executed, shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
9.9. Public Records. Indian River County is a public agency subject to Chapter 119,'Florida
Statutes. The Contractor shall comply with Florida's Public Records Law. Specifically, the
Contractor shall:
A. Keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform the service.
B. Upon request from the County's Custodian of Public Records, provide the County
with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter
119 or as otherwise provided by law.
C. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for
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the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the
contractor does not transfer the records to the County.
D. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records
in possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the
County to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the
County upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate
public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for
retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the
County, upon request from the Custodian of Public Records, in a format that is
compatible with the information technology systems of the County.
E. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO
THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
(772) 226-1424
publicrecords@ircclov.com
Indian River County Office of the County Attorney
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
F. Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall be a material breach
of this Agreement.
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This Agreement will be effective on October 1, 2019 (the date the Contract is approved by the Indian
River County Board of County Commissioners, which is the Effective Date of the Agreement).
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Dyla eingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Attest:
Jerk of Court and mptroller
(SEAL)
Designated Representative:
Name:
Title:
Contact Info:
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DIVERSIFIED, INC
Joanne R La9kerson, Secretary
Address forgiving notices:
271917th Street East
Palmetto, FL 34221
License No. CGC041816/CUC053963
(Where applicable)
Agent for service of process:
Designated Representative:
Name: Thurston Lamberson
Title: President
Address:
2719 17th Street East
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: 941-722-0621
Facsimile: 941-722-1382
(If CONTRACTOR is a corporation or a
partnership, attach evidence of authority to sign.)