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R2019-65 Concrete Restoration at Village HallRESOLUTION 2019-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH IST CHOICE RESTORATION CONSULTANT INC. FOR CONCRETE RESTORATION WORK AT VILLAGE HALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Village Staff solicited written quotes for concrete restoration work at Village Hall; and WHEREAS, while three companies responded to review the project, only one company submitted a written quote; and WHEREAS, Village Staff recommended awarding the Contract to 1St Choice Restoration Consultant Inc., which submitted the only quote; and WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that adoption of this Resolution, and the waiver of any conflicting purchasing policies and procedures, 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 THE VILLAGE 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 a Contract with IST Choice Restoration Consultant Inc. for concrete restoration at Village Hall at a total cost of $16,278.00, with funds expended from Account No. A5519-34620 (Public Works — R&M Buildings and Grounds). The Village Council further authorizes the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute a Contract for such services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF JULY, 2019. (Village Seal) ATTEST: DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK f) "I D C MAYOR CONTRACT N,� This Contract is made as of the ` day of , 2019 by and between the VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as VILLAGE, and 1sT CHOICE RESTORATION CONSULTANT INC., a Florida corporation, hereinafter referred as CONTRACTOR, whose Federal I.D. No is 82-2451583. WHEREAS, the VILLAGE is in need of a contractor to perform concrete restoration at Village Hall; and WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR provided the VILLAGE with a Proposal for the concrete restoration work, and the VILLAGE wishes to accept CONTRACTOR's Proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. 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 CONTRACTOR. A. CONTRACTOR shall perform such services as outlined in its Job Estimate dated June 1, 2019 ("Proposal"), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Work"). B. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR completes all services within the scope of this Contract to the satisfaction of the VILLAGE, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with Article 8. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. A. The VILLAGE agrees to compensate CONTRACTOR in an amount not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Seventy -Eight Dollars and No Cents ($16,278.00) broken down as follows: 1. Fifty percent (50%) of the Contract price upon issuance of the Notice to proceed to secure the required materials. 2. Fifty percent (50%) of the Contract price upon completion of the Work and acceptance by the VILLAGE. B. 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 CONTRACTOR. Page 1 of 8 C. CONTRACTOR waives consequential or incidental damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Contract. D. In order for both parties herein to close their books and records, CONTRACTOR will clearly state "final invoice" on CONTRACTOR'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 CONTRACTOR. The VILLAGE will not be liable for any invoice from CONTRACTOR submitted thirty (30) days after the provision of the Work. ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE. During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain the following minimum insurance coverages and provide certificates evidencing such coverage to the Village (all insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida): A. CONTRACTOR shall maintain, during the life of this Agreement, commercial general liability, including contractual liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 per occurrence to protect CONTRACTOR from claims for damages for bodily and personal injury, including wrongful death, as well as from claims of property damages which may arise from any operations under this Agreement. B. CONTRACTOR shall maintain, during the life of this Agreement, comprehensive automobile liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damages liability to protect CONTRACTOR from claims for damages for bodily and personal injury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage, which may arise from the ownership, use, or maintenance of owned and non - owned automobiles, including rented automobiles. C. CONTRACTOR shall carry Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for all employees as required by Florida Statutes. D. All insurance, other than Worker's Compensation and Automobile Insurance, to be maintained by CONTRACTOR shall specifically include the VILLAGE as an "Additional Insured". ARTICLE 5. PERSONNEL. A. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in performing the Work shall be fully qualified and, if required, authorized or permitted under state and local law to perform such Work. C. All of CONTRACTOR's personnel while on VILLAGE premises, will comply with all applicable requirements governing conduct, safety, and security, provided, however, that CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Page 2of8 ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION. A. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Contract, including, but not limited to, those caused by or arising out of any act, omission, negligence or default of the CONTRACTOR and/or its subcontractors, agents, servants or employees. B. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR, nor shall this Contract be construed a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the waiver provided in § 768.28, Florida Statutes. ARTICLE 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR's sole discretion, supervision and control, and CONTRACTOR shall exercise sole control over the means and manner in which its employees, consultants and subcontractors perform such services. ARTICLE 8. TERMINATION. This Contract may be terminated by CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR. 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 CONTRACTOR. Unless CONTRACTOR is in breach of this Contract, CONTRACTOR 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, CONTRACTOR 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. Page 3 of 8 ARTICLE 9. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The VILLAGE and CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR shall assign, sublet, convey or transfer its interest in this Contract without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed 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 CONTRACTOR. ARTICLE 10. ACCESS AND AUDITS. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR's place of business. In no circumstances will CONTRACTOR be required to disclose any confidential or proprietary information regarding its products and service costs. ARTICLE 11. 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 12. 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 CONTRACTOR shall be mailed to: 1St Choice Restoration Consultant Inc. Attn: Eduardo Mondragon, Jr., President 4569 Perth Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 The foregoing names and addresses may be changed if such change is provided in writing to the other party. Page 4 of 8 ARTICLE 13. ENTIRETY OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT. The VILLAGE and CONTRACTOR 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 14. 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 15. PREPARATION. This Contract shall not be construed more strongly against either party regardless of who was more responsible for its preparation. ARTICLE 16. MATERIALITY. All provisions of the Contract shall be deemed material. In the event CONTRACTOR 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 17. 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. In the event of a Conflict between this Contract and any exhibit, the terms of this Contract shall prevail. ARTICLE 18. LEGAL EFFECT. This Contract shall not become binding and effective until approved by the Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach. ARTICLE 19. 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 5 of 8 ARTICLE 20. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR enter into such an agreement on a pre -loss basis. ARTICLE 21. WARRANTY. CONTRACTOR warrants that all Work, including goods and services, provided under this Contract will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following completion of the Work and successful final inspection. Should any Work fail to comply with this warranty during the warranty period of one (1) year, upon written notification from the VILLAGE, CONTRACTOR shall immediately repair or replace said defective materials and/or workmanship at CONTRACTOR's sole expense. 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 parry 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 parry of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof. C. The VILLAGE and CONTRACTOR knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive any right they may have to a trial by jury with respect to any litigation arising out of or in connection with this Contract. ARTICLE 24. FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES. The VILLAGE is exempt from federal tax and state sales tax and use taxes. CONTRACTOR is not exempt from paying sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this Contract, nor shall CONTRACTOR be authorized to use the VILLAGE's tax exemption number in securing such materials. Page 6 of 8 ARTICLE 25. INSPECTOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that in addition to all other remedies and consequences provided by law, the failure of CONTRACTOR 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. ARTICLE 26. PUBLIC RECORDS. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATINGx TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: (561) 841-3355; NPBCLERK(c-)VILLAGE-NPB.ORG; OR 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408. In performing services pursuant to this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all relevant provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, CONTRACTOR shall: 1. Keep and maintain public records 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 tenn and following completion of the Contract if the CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR or keep and maintain public records required by the VILLAGE to perform the services. If CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the VILLAGE upon completion of the Contract, CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, CONTRACTOR 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. Page 7 of 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the VILLAGE and CONTRACTOR hereto have made and executed this Contract as of the day and year first above written. CONTRACTOR. -Y/R- 4610-11 BY. 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