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R2018-10 Marine Engineering Services ContractRESOLUTION 2018-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM SEA DIVERSIFIED, INC. FOR MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ANCHORAGE PARK MARINA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Village Administration solicited proposals for marine engineering services for improvements to the Anchorage Park Marina (floating docks); and WHEREAS, Village Administration recommended accepting the proposal submitted by SEA Diversified, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that adoption of this Resolution accepting the proposal from SEA Diversified, Inc. is in the best interests of the residents and citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein. Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves and accepts the proposal from SEA Diversified, Inc. for marine engineering services for improvements to the Anchorage Park Marina at a total cost of $24,850.00, with funds expended from Account No. K8028-66210 (Recreation — Construction and Major Renovation). The Village Council further authorizes the Mayor and Village Cleric to execute a Contract for such services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8T' -'DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018. (Village Seal) ATTEST: VILLAGE CLERK a"" � 0 G -J, - <5 MAYOR CONTRACT FOR MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES This Contract for Engineering Services is made as of the r5/ -rt day of,elX4(4!! , 2018 by and between the VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as VILLAGE, and SEA DIVERSIFIED, INC., a Florida corporation, hereinafter referred to as ENGINEER, whose Federal I.D. No is 51-0501765. WHEREAS, the VILLAGE is in need of marine engineering services for improvements to the Anchorage Park Marina; and WHEREAS, ENGINEER has provided the VILLAGE with a Proposal for such services and the VILLAGE wishes to retain the services of ENGINEER. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations and obligations herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF ENGINEER. ENGINEER shall perform such services as outlined in its Proposal ("Work") dated January 30, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. ENGINEER shall perform the Work to that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable members of its profession practicing in the same or similar locality at the time such services are performed. ARTICLE 2. TERM OF CONTRACT. The term of this Contract shall commence upon the VILLAGE's issuance of a Notice to Proceed and shall remain in effect until ENGINEER completes all services within the scope of this Contract to the satisfaction of the VILLAGE, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with Article 9. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. A. The VILLAGE agrees to compensate ENGINEER in accordance with ENGINEER's Proposal in an amount not to exceed Twenty -Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($24,850.00). B. ENGINEER shall invoice the VILLAGE on a monthly basis based on the percentage of work performed. Invoices received from ENGINEER pursuant to this Contract will be reviewed and approved by the VILLAGE's representative, indicating that the Work has been provided and rendered in conformity with the Contract and then will be sent to the Finance Department for payment. ENGINEER will invoice the VILLAGE in advance for each payment period. Invoices will normally be paid within thirty (30) days following the VILLAGE representative's approval. Page 1 of 9 C. Work undertaken or expenses incurred that exceeds an amount set forth in the Proposal without prior written authorization from the VILLAGE shall be the liability of the ENGINEER. D. ENGINEER waives consequential or incidental damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Contract. E. In order for both parties herein to close their books and records, ENGINEER will clearly state "final invoice" on ENGINEER's final/last billing to the VILLAGE. This certifies that all Work has been properly performed and all charges have been invoiced to the VILLAGE. Since this account will thereupon be closed, any and other further charges if not properly included in this final invoice are waived by ENGINEER. The VILLAGE will not be liable for any invoice from ENGINEER submitted thirty (30) days after the provision of the Work. ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE. A. During the performance of professional services under this Contract, ENGINEER shall secure and maintain, at its own expense, the following insurance policies: Professional liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence or claim. 2 Workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance for all employees engaged in work pursuant to this Contract in accordance with Florida law. 3 Comprehensive general liability insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), combined single limit, per occurrence and with property damage limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit, per occurrence. 4. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance for all owned, non -owned and hired automobiles and other vehicles used by Engineer with a five hundred thousand dollar ($500,000) combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability per occurrence. B. All liability insurance, with the exception of professional liability, shall specifically provide that the VILLAGE is an additional named insured with respect to the required coverages and the operations of ENGINEER pursuant to this Contract. C. All of the policies of insurance required to be purchased and maintained shall contain a provision or endorsement that coverage afforded shall not be canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty (30) calendar days after written notice has been given to the VILLAGE. E. Neither ENGINEER nor any of ENGINEER's subcontractors or subconsultants shall commence work under this Contract until all insurance coverage required by this section has been obtained and certificates evidencing same are filed with the VILLAGE. Page 2 of 9 ARTICLE 5. PERSONNEL. A. ENGINEER represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all necessary personnel required to perform the Work under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the VILLAGE. B. All of the Work required hereunder shall be performed by ENGINEER or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in performing the Work (including subcontractors) shall be fully qualified and, if required, authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such Work. C. All of ENGINEER's personnel (and all subcontractors) while on VILLAGE premises, will comply with all applicable requirements governing conduct, safety, and security, provided, however, that ENGINEER shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION. A. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, ENGINEER shall indemnify and save harmless and defend the VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, and/or causes of action arising out of or in any way related to the services furnished by ENGINEER pursuant to this Contract, including, but not limited to, those caused by or arising out of any act, omission, negligence or default of the ENGINEER and/or its subcontractors, agents, servants or employees. B. ENGINEER shall not be required to indemnify the VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants and employees when the occurrence results solely from the wrongful acts or omissions of the VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants and employees. The terms of this Section shall survive completion of all services, obligations and duties provided for in this Contract as well as the termination of this Agreement for any reason. C. Nothing contained in this Contract shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of a third party against either the VILLAGE or ENGINEER, nor shall this Contract be construed a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the waiver provided in § 768.28, Florida Statutes. ARTICLE 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. ENGINEER is, and shall be, in the performance of services pursuant to this Contract, an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or servant of the VILLAGE. All persons engaged in any services performed pursuant to this Contract shall at all times, and in all places, be subject to ENGINEER's sole discretion, supervision and control, and ENGINEER shall exercise sole control over the means and manner in which its employees, consultants and subcontractors perform such services. Page 3 of 9 ARTICLE 8. OWNERSHIP OF INSTRUMENTS. A. All instruments of professional services including, but not limited to, documents, records, disks, original drawings, plans and specifications and other information created or procured by ENGINEER for services performed pursuant to this Contract shall become the property of the VILLAGE upon completion of the work or project for which the instrument was utilized and upon payment by the VILLAGE. B. ENGINEER may maintain copies of all such instruments for its records, provided, however, that any material, product or patent paid for by the VILLAGE pursuant to this Contract shall be the property of the VILLAGE and shall not be used by Engineer for profit without the prior written consent of the VILLAGE. C. The VILLAGE acknowledges that any re -use of instruments of professional services by the VILLAGE, other than for the intended purpose without written verification and adaptation by ENGINEER for such specific purpose, shall be at the sole risk of the VILLAGE without recourse to ENGINEER. ARTICLE 9. TERMINATION. This Contract may be terminated by ENGINEER upon ten (10) days' prior written notice to the VILLAGE's representative in the event of substantial failure by the VILLAGE to perform in accordance with the terms of this Contract through no fault of ENGINEER. It may also be terminated, in whole or in part, by the VILLAGE, with or without cause, upon ten (10) days' written notice to the ENGINEER. Unless ENGINEER is in breach of this Contract, ENGINEER shall be paid for Work rendered to the VILLAGE's satisfaction through the date of termination. After receipt of a Termination Notice and except as otherwise directed by the VILLAGE, ENGINEER shall: A. Stop work on the date and to the extent specified; B. Terminate and settle all orders and subcontracts relating to the performance of the terminated work; C. Transfer all work in progress, completed work, and other materials related to the terminated work to the VILLAGE; and D. Continue and complete all parts of the work that have not been terminated. ARTICLE 10. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The VILLAGE and ENGINEER each binds itself and its partners, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above, neither the VILLAGE nor ENGINEER shall assign, sublet, convey or transfer its interest in this Contract without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed Page 4 of 9 as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of the VILLAGE which may be a party hereto, nor shall it be construed as giving any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than the VILLAGE and ENGINEER. ARTICLE 11. ACCESS AND AUDITS. ENGINEER shall maintain adequate records to justify all charges, expenses, and costs incurred in estimating and performing the Work for at least three (3) years after completion of this Contract. The VILLAGE shall have access to such books, records, and documents as required in this ARTICLE for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours, at ENGINEER's place of business. In no circumstances will ENGINEER be required to disclose any confidential or proprietary information regarding its products and service costs. ARTICLE 12. ENFORCEMENT COSTS. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Contract, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any provisions of this Contract, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and all expenses (including taxes) even if not taxable as court awarded costs (including, without limitation, all such fees, costs and expenses incident to appeals), incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which such party or parties may be entitled. ARTICLE 13. NOTICE. All notices required in this Contract shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and if sent to the VILLAGE shall be mailed to: Village of North Palm Beach Attn: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 and if sent to the ENGINEER shall be mailed to: SEA Diversified, Inc. Attn: William T. Sadler, Jr., President 151 N.W. 1St Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 The foregoing names and addresses may be changed if such change is provided in writing to the other party. ARTICLE 14. ENTIRETY OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT. Page 5 of 9 The VILLAGE and ENGINEER agree that this Contract, including all documents referenced herein, sets forth the entire agreement between the parties, and that there are no promises or understandings other than those stated herein. None of the provisions, terms and conditions contained in this Contract may be added to, modified, superseded or otherwise altered, except by written instrument executed by the parties hereto. ARTICLE 15. TERMINOLOGY AND CAPTIONS. All pronouns, singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter, shall mean and include the person, entity, firm or corporation to which they relate as the context may require. Wherever the context may require, the singular shall mean and include the plural and the plural shall mean and include the singular. The term "Contract" as used herein as well as the terms "herein" "hereof' "hereunder" "hereinafter" and the like mean this Contract in its entirety and all exhibits, amendments and addenda attached hereto and made a part hereof. The captions and paragraph headings are for reference and convenience only and do not enter into or become a part of the context of this Contract, nor shall such headings affect the meaning or interpretation of this Contract. ARTICLE 16. PREPARATION. This Contract shall not be construed more strongly against either party regardless of who was more responsible for its preparation. ARTICLE 17. MATERIALITY. All provisions of the Contract shall be deemed material. In the event ENGINEER fails to comply with any of the provisions contained in this Contract or exhibits, amendments and addenda attached hereto, said failure shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract and VILLAGE may at its option and without notice terminate this Contract. ARTICLE 18. EXHIBITS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. All exhibits and other documents referred to in this Contract form an essential part of this Contract. The exhibits and other documents, if not physically attached, should be treated as part of this Contract and are incorporated herein by reference. ARTICLE 19. LEGAL EFFECT. This Contract shall not become binding and effective until approved by the Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach. ARTICLE 20. SURVIVABILITY. Any provision of this Contract which is of a continuing nature or imposes an obligation which extends beyond the term of this Contract shall survive its expiration or earlier termination. Page 6 of 9 ARTICLE 21. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. ENGINEER hereby waives any and all rights to Subrogation against the VILLAGE, its officers, employees and agents for each required policy. When required by the insurer, or should a policy condition not permit an insured to enter into a pre -loss agreement to waive subrogation without an endorsement, then ENGINEER shall agree to notify the insurer and request the policy be endorsed with a Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others, or its equivalent. This Waiver of Subrogation requirement shall not apply to any policy, which a condition to the policy specifically prohibits such an endorsement, or voids coverage should ENGINEER enter into such an agreement on a pre -loss basis. ARTICLE 22. REPRESENTATIONS/BINDING AUTHORITY. The persons executing this Contract represent that they have the full power, authority and legal right to execute and deliver this Contract and perform all of its obligations under this Contract. ARTICLE 23. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE AND REMEDIES. A. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any and all legal action necessary to enforce this Contract will be held in Palm Beach County. B. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof. ARTICLE 24. FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES. The VILLAGE is exempt from federal tax and state sales tax and use taxes. Upon request, the VILLAGE shall provide an exemption certificate to ENGINEER. ENGINEER is not exempt from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this Contract, nor shall ENGINEER be authorized to use the VILLAGE's tax exemption number in securing such materials. ARTICLE 25. INSPECTOR GENERAL ENGINEER is aware that the Inspector General of Palm Beach County has the authority to investigate and audit matters relating to the negotiation and performance of this Contract, and in furtherance thereof, may demand and obtain records and testimony from ENGINEER and its subcontractors. ENGINEER understands and agrees that in addition to all other remedies and consequences provided by law, the failure of ENGINEER or its subcontractors to fully cooperate with the Inspector General when requested may be deemed by the VILLAGE to be a material breach of the Contract Documents justifying termination. Page 7 of 9 ARTICLE 26. PUBLIC RECORDS. IF THE ENGINEER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE ENGINEER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: (561) 841-3355; NPBCLERK(?VILLAGE-NPB.ORG; OR 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408. In performing services pursuant to this Contract, ENGINEER shall comply with all relevant provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, ENGINEER shall: 1. Keep and maintain public requires required by the VILLAGE to perform the service. 2. Upon request from the VILLAGE's custodian of public records, provide the VILLAGE with a copy 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, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law. 3. 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 the duration of the Contract term and following completion of the Contract if the ENGINEER does not transfer the records to the VILLAGE. 4. Upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost, to the VILLAGE all public records in possession of ENGINEER or keep and maintain public records required by the VILLAGE to perform the services. If ENGINEER transfers all public records to the VILLAGE upon completion of the Contract, ENGINEER shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If ENGINEER keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, ENGINEER shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the VILLAGE, upon request from the VILLAGE's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the VILLAGE. [Remainder of page intentionally blank — signatures on next page] Page 8 of 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the VILLAGE and ENGINEER hereto have made and executed this Contract as of the day and year first above written. ENGINEER: BY: Print Name: 1E, k/L Title: g " VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH BY: DARRYL C. BREY MAYOR ATTEST: BY: MELISSA TEAL, VILLAGE CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: BY: VILLAGE ATTORNEY Page 9 of 9