LTC 450-2020 Update Regarding City Manager Recruitment Process and Next StepsM IA M I B E A C H
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY/ PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk ~
Rafael Paz, Acting City Attorney
Alex Denis, Procurement Department D or
December 15, 2020
SUBJECT: Update Regarding City Manager Recruitment Process and Next Steps
On November 18, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission selected Ralph Andersen &
Associates ("Ralph Andersen") to provide executive recruitment services for the City, in
connection with the City Commission's search process and selection of a new City
Manager. At that meeting, the City Commission directed the City Attorney, City Clerk,
and Procurement Director to negotiate and finalize the contract with Ralph Andersen, and
the City Attorney advised that the final draft contract would be circulated by L TC to the
Mayor and City Commission, prior to its execution.
On December 9, 2020, immediately following his selection as Interim City Manager, Raul
Aguila (in his capacity at the time as City Attorney) advised the Mayor and City
Commission that he had divested himself completely from the selection process, and that
the Acting City Attorney, along with the City Clerk and Procurement Director, would be
responsible for the selection process going forward.
PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR SELECTION PROCESS
The proposed timeline for the selection process is attached hereto as Exhibit "1" (the
"Timeline"). As explained more fully below, we intend to seek City Commission approval
of the Timeline, or any revisions thereto, at the January 13, 2021 meeting. The Timeline
may, of course, be subsequently adjusted by the City Commission at any time, as the
circumstances may require.
FINAL DRAFT CONTRACT WITH RALPH ANDERSEN
The final draft of the services agreement with Ralph Anderson, including the City's
standard contract terms, the scope of services for the selection process, fees, and the
proposed Timeline, is attached hereto as Exhibit "2." Ralph Andersen has agreed to all
terms.
Letter to Com m ission
Decemb er 15, 2020
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The final contract also incorporates certain additional serv ices (the "O ptional Servi ces")
discussed at the Decem ber 9, 2020 City Com m ission m eeting, w hich w ould only be
perform ed if appro ved by the City Com m ission at its Jan . 13, 2021 m eeting. The various
options, and associated fees, are as fo llows:
1. A n intern al O rganizational Surv ey to City em ployees, w ith sum m arized results, fo r
an additional $3,500.
2. A Com m unity Surv ey w ith sum m arized results, fo r an additional $3,500.
3. O rganizational Surv ey, Com m unity Surv ey and V irtual Tow n Hall - If the C ity
Com m ission desires to conduct the O rganizational Surv ey, Com m unity Surv ey and
hold a V irtual Tow n Hall to discuss the search pro cess w ith residents and
stakeholders, the total fee fo r both surv eys and the V irtual Tow n Hall is $5,000.
4. Virtual Tow n Hall (w ith a Com m unity Surv ey) - lf the City Com m ission elects to
conduct a Virtual Tow n Hall, the Virtual Tow n Hall w ill be conducted fo r no additional
fee if the Com m unity Surv ey is selected.
5. Virtual Tow n Hall (w ithout a Com m unity Surv ey)- Should the City choose to conduct
a V irtual Tow n Hall w ithout selecting the Com m unity Surv ey, the fee w ill be an
additional $500 per each hour of the V irtual Tow n Hall (in 30 m inute increm ents),
plus a one-tim e preparation fee of $500.
The O ptional Serv ices, if any are appro ved by the City Com m ission on January 13, 2021,
would be com pleted within the initial 45-day recruitm ent period, so as to not delay the
Tim eline in any way.
Please contact Acting City Attorney Rafael Paz if you have any questions or
comments on the contract by Thursday evening, Dec. 17, 2020, so that we may
proceed to execute the contract as early as Friday, Dec.18, 2020, if possible, in order to
permit Mr. Robert Burg, the lead recruiter from Ralph Andersen, to prepare the proposed
City Manager Profile (discussed more fully below) for your consideration at the January
13, 2021 meeting.
DRAFT CITY MANAGER PROFILE (INCLUDING JOB DESCRIPTION)
Although the final contract has not yet been executed, Mr. Robert Burg has already met
with the Mayor and Commissioners to obtain their feedback on the selection process.
Once the firm is formally under contract, Mr. Burg will update the proposed City Manager
profile, including job description (the "City Manager Profile"), to reflect the feedback he
has received during those individual one-on-one meetings.
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ANTICIPATED ACTION ITEMS AT THE JANUARY 13, 2020 CITY COMMISSION
MEETING
As noted above, we intend to seek direction from the City Commission as to the following
matters at the January 13, 2021 City Commission meeting, namely:
(1) approval of the proposed Timeline;
(2) approval of the City Manager Profile, so as to formally publish the advertisement for
the position and commence the initial 45-day initial recruitment period seeking
applications for the position of City Manager; and
(3) approval of any Optional Services, which, if approved by the City Commission, would
be completed within the 45-day initial recruitment period, without delaying the
proposed Timeline.
As requested above, please contact Acting City Attorney Rafael Paz if you have
any questions or comments on the contract by Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2020,
so that we may proceed to execute the contract as soon as possible thereafter and permit
Mr. Burg to prepare the work product required for your consideration at the January 13,
2021 meeting.
REG/RAP/AD/ag
Exhibit "1" - Proposed Timeline
Exhibit "2" - Final Draft Services Agreement with Ralph Andersen
City of Miami Beach
Proposed Timeline for
City Manager Recruitment Process
Date Activity
Completed
Stakeholders Meeting
•Review Recruitment Process
•Discuss the process for development of the City Manager Profile,
recruitment brochure, and gather feedback on the following:
o Opportunities and Challenges the new City Manager faces
o Desired Professional Characteristics and Personal Qualities of the
position
January 13, 2021 City Commission approval of timeline, City Manager Job Profile and Optional
Services, if any
January 14, 2021
Published Brochure/Placement of Ads and Candidate Recruitment
•45-day initial recruitment period
•Performance of Optional Services during this 45-day search process
March 1, 2021 Deadline for priority review of applications
•Search Consultant conducts due diligence and preliminary screenings via Zoom
March 12, 2021 Search Consultant reviews and provides written recommendation of candidates to City
Commission for review and consideration
March 17, 2021 City Commission selects candidates for Search Consultant to interview
•Firm to conduct preliminary background checks on final candidates
March 18, 2021 Search Consultant invites candidates for interview and begins preliminary background
investigations including criminal, civil, financial, DMV, and education
Weeks of April 5th and 12th,
2021
Candidate Interviews
•Finalist Interviews
•Deliberations to select new City Manager subject to scheduling of special
commission meetings as required
Week of April 19, 2021
Contract offer and negotiations with selected candidate
•City/Ralph Andersen & Associates conducts Final Background check (including
drug test and fingerprinting) and References (5-10 business days)
April 21, 2021 City Commission final approval of contract
**Start date of new City Manager will be determined by the City
Please note: The proposed timeline may be adjusted as needed based upon the awarding of the contract, publication of the
position brochure and placement of ads, the scheduling of meetings of the Search Committee, and the overall needs of the
City.
Exhibit "1"
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AND
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
FOR
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES
PURSUANT TO
RFLI 2021-036-KB
This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this ___ day of
______________, 20____(“Effective Date”), between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, having its
principal offices at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 (the “City”), and
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, a Corporation of the State of California, whose address
is 5800 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 410, Rocklin, California 95765 (the “Consultant”).
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS
Agreement: This Agreement between the City and Consultant, including any exhibits
and amendments thereto.
Contract Administrator: The Procurement Director of the City with offices at 1755 Meridian Avenue,
Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139; telephone number (305) 673-
7490.
Consultant: For the purposes of this Agreement, Consultant shall be deemed to be an
independent contractor, and not an agent or employee of the City.
Optional Services: Additional services, work and actions set forth in the attached Exhibit “C”,
which shall be subject to prior approval of the City Commission.
Services: All services, work and actions by the Consultant performed or undertaken
pursuant to the Agreement.
Fee: Amount paid to the Consultant as compensation for Services, as set forth
in Article 1.4 of this Agreement.
Proposal Documents: Proposal Documents shall mean City of Miami Beach Request for Letters
of Interest (RFLI) No. 2021-036-KB for Executive Recruitment
Services, together with all amendments thereto, issued by the City in
contemplation of this Agreement RFLI, and the Consultant’s proposal in
response thereto (“Proposal”), all of which are hereby incorporated and
made a part hereof; provided, however, that in the event of an express
conflict between the Proposal Documents and this Agreement, the
following order of precedent shall prevail: this Agreement; the RFLI; and
the Proposal.
Risk Manager: The Risk Manager of the City, with offices at 1700 Convention Center
Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139; telephone number (305)
673-7000, Ext. 6435; and fax number (305) 673-7023.
Exhibit "2"
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SECTION 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 In consideration of the Fee to be paid to Consultant by the City, Consultant shall provide
the work and services described in Exhibit “A” hereto (the “Services”).
Although Consultant may be provided with a schedule of the available hours to provide its
Services, the City shall not control nor have the right to control the hours of the Services
performed by the Consultant; where the Services are performed (although the City will provide
Consultant with the appropriate location to perform the Services); when the Services are
performed, including how many days a week the Services are performed; how the Services are
performed, or any other aspect of the actual manner and means of accomplishing the Services
provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Services provided by the Consultant shall be
performed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit “A” and to the
reasonable satisfaction of the City. If there are any questions regarding the Services to be
performed, Consultant should contact the Contract Administrator.
2.2 Consultant’s Services, and any deliverables incident thereto, shall be completed in
accordance with the timeline and/or schedule in Exhibit “B” hereto.
SECTION 3
TERM
The term of this Agreement (“Term”) shall commence upon execution of this Agreement
Consultant shall adhere to any specific timelines, schedules, dates, and/or performance
milestones for completion and delivery of the Services, as same is/are set forth in the timeline
and/or schedule referenced in Exhibit “B” hereto.
SECTION 4
FEE
4.1 In consideration of the Services to be provided, Consultant shall be compensated as
referenced in Exhibit “C” attached hereto. Consultant’s performance of any Optional Services
shall be subject to the prior approval of the City Commission. Payment schedule shall be as
same set forth in the invoicing schedule referenced in Exhibit “C” hereto.
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4.2 REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES
It is understood that routine expenses (e.g., general operations and administrative costs,
advertising, reproduction, courier, postage and handling, presentation materials, etc.), exclusive
of travel expenses, are included in the costs identified in Article 4.1. Travel expenses may be
authorized in accordance with the City’s Travel Policy (Administrative Procedure No. OD.20.01).
Any other expense to be reimbursed must be authorized, in advance, in writing, by the Contract
Administrator. Consultant shall certify as to each such invoice and/or voucher that the amounts
and items claimed as reimbursable are “true and correct and in accordance with the
Agreement.” Invoices or vouchers for reimbursable expenses shall be submitted to the Contract
Administrator (along with any supporting receipts and other back-up material requested by the
Contract Administrator).
4.3 INVOICING
Upon receipt of an acceptable and approved invoice, payment(s) shall be made within forty-five
(45) days for that portion (or those portions) of the Services satisfactorily rendered (and
referenced in the particular invoice).
Invoices shall include a detailed description of the Services (or portions thereof) provided, and
shall be submitted to:
Alex Denis, Procurement Director
1755 Meridian Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
COPY TO: Rafael Paz, Esq., Acting City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive, 4th Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
SECTION 5
TERMINATION
5.1 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
If the Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely manner, or otherwise violates, any of the
covenants, agreements, or stipulations material to this Agreement, the City, through its City
Manager, shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement for cause. Prior to
exercising its option to terminate for cause, the City shall notify the Consultant of its violation of
the particular term(s) of this Agreement, and shall grant Consultant ten (10) days to cure such
default. If such default remains uncured after ten (10) days, the City may terminate this
Agreement without further notice to Consultant. Upon termination, the City shall be fully
discharged from any and all liabilities, duties, and terms arising out of, or by virtue of, this
Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for
damages sustained by the City by any breach of the Agreement by the Consultant. The City, at
its sole option and discretion, shall be entitled to bring any and all legal/equitable actions that it
deems to be in its best interest in order to enforce the City’s rights and remedies against
Consultant. The City shall be entitled to recover all costs of such actions, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees.
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5.2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
THE CITY MAY ALSO, THROUGH ITS CITY MANAGER, AND FOR ITS
CONVENIENCE AND WITHOUT CAUSE, TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT AT ANY
TIME DURING THE TERM BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO CONSULTANT OF
SUCH TERMINATION; WHICH SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE CONSULTANT OF SUCH NOTICE.
ADDITIONALLY, IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE OR SAFETY
CONCERN, AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER, IN THE CITY MANAGER’S
SOLE DISCRETION, THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO A VERBAL OR
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CONSULTANT, MAY IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND THE
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR A TIME CERTAIN, OR IN THE
ALTERNATIVE, TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT ON A GIVEN DATE. IF THE
AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED FOR CONVENIENCE BY THE CITY, CONSULTANT
SHALL BE PAID FOR ANY SERVICES SATISFACTORILY PERFORMED UP TO THE
DATE OF TERMINATION; FOLLOWING WHICH THE CITY SHALL BE DISCHARGED
FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, DUTIES, AND TERMS ARISING OUT OF, OR BY
VIRTUE OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
5.3 TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY
The City also reserves the right to terminate the Agreement in the event the Consultant is
placed either in voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors. In such event, the right and obligations for the parties shall be the same as provided
for in Section 5.2.
SECTION 6
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.1 INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Miami Beach and its
officers, employees, agents, and contractors, from and against any and all actions (whether at
law or in equity), claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’
fees and costs, for personal, economic or bodily injury, wrongful death, loss of or damage to
property, which may arise or be alleged to have arisen from the negligent acts, errors,
omissions or other wrongful conduct of the Consultant, its officers, employees, agents,
contractors, or any other person or entity acting under Consultant’s control or supervision, in
connection with, related to, or as a result of the Consultant’s performance of the Services
pursuant to this Agreement. To that extent, the Consultant shall pay all such claims and losses
and shall pay all such costs and judgments which may issue from any lawsuit arising from such
claims and losses, and shall pay all costs and attorneys’ fees expended by the City in the
defense of such claims and losses, including appeals. The Consultant expressly understands
and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by
the Consultant shall in no way limit the Consultant’s responsibility to indemnify, keep and save
harmless and defend the City or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein
provided.
The parties agree that one percent (1%) of the total compensation to Consultant for
performance of the Services under this Agreement is the specific consideration from the City to
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the Consultant for the Consultant’s indemnity agreement. The provisions of this Section 6.1 and
of this indemnification shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
6.2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The consultant shall maintain the below required insurance in effect prior to awarding the
contract and for the duration of the contract. The maintenance of proper insurance coverage is
a material element of the contract and failure to maintain or renew coverage may be treated as
a material breach of the contract, which could result in withholding of payments or termination of
the contract.
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis, including
products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal &
advertising injury with limits no less than $100,000 per occurrence. If a general
aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
project or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
B. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance appropriate to the
Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $100,000.
Additional Insured - City of Miami Beach must be included by endorsement as an additional
insured with respect to all liability policies (except Professional Liability and Workers’
Compensation) arising out of work or operations performed on behalf of the contractor including
materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and
automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed in the form of an endorsement to the contractor’s
insurance.
Notice of Cancellation - Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage
shall not be cancelled, except with notice to the City of Miami Beach c/o EXIGIS Insurance
Compliance Services.
Waiver of Subrogation – Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary
to affect the waiver of subrogation on the coverages required. However, this provision applies
regardless of whether the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the
insurer.
Acceptability of Insurers – Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best
rating of A:VII or higher. If not rated, exceptions may be made for members of the Florida
Insurance Funds (i.e. FWCIGA, FAJUA). Carriers may also be considered if they are licensed
and authorized to do insurance business in the State of Florida.
Verification of Coverage – Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage
required by this contract. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by
the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to
the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST READ:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
c/o EXIGIS Insurance Compliance Services
P.O. Box 4668 – ECM #35050
New York, NY 10163-4668
Kindly submit all certificates of insurance, endorsements, exemption letters to our servicing
agent, EXIGIS, at:
Certificates-miamibeach@riskworks.com
Special Risks or Circumstances - The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to modify these
requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer,
coverage, or other special circumstances.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the consultant of his liability and
obligation under this section or under any other section of this agreement.
SECTION 7
LITIGATION JURISDICTION/VENUE/JURY TRIAL WAIVER
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. This
Agreement shall be enforceable in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if legal action is necessary
by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein,
exclusive venue for the enforcement of same shall lie in Miami-Dade County, Florida. By
entering into this Agreement, Consultant and the City expressly waive any rights either party
may have to a trial by jury of any civil litigation related to or arising out of this Agreement.
SECTION 8
LIMITATION OF CITY'S LIABILITY
The City desires to enter into this Agreement only if in so doing the City can place a limit on the
City's liability for any cause of action, for money damages due to an alleged breach by the City
of this Agreement, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds the sum of $10,000.
Consultant hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Agreement with Consultant's
recovery from the City for any damage action for breach of contract to be limited to a maximum
amount of $10,000.
Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Agreement, Consultant
hereby agrees that the City shall not be liable to the Consultant for damages in an amount in
excess of $10,000 for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance
or non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the City by this Agreement.
Nothing contained in this section or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be a
waiver of the limitation placed upon the City's liability, as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes.
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SECTION 9
DUTY OF CARE/COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS/PATENT RIGHTS; COPYRIGHT;
AND CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS
9.1 DUTY OF CARE
With respect to the performance of the Services contemplated herein, Consultant shall exercise
that degree of skill, care, efficiency and diligence normally exercised by reasonable persons
and/or recognized professionals with respect to the performance of comparable work and/or
services.
9.2 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
In its performance of the Services, Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
and regulations of the City, Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, and the federal
government, as applicable.
9.3 PATENT RIGHTS; COPYRIGHT; CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS
Any work product arising out of this Agreement, as well as all information specifications,
processes, data and findings, are intended to be the property of the City and shall not otherwise
be made public and/or disseminated by Consultant, without the prior written consent of the City
Manager, excepting any information, records etc. which are required to be disclosed pursuant to
Court Order and/or Florida Public Records Law.
All reports, documents, articles, devices, and/or work produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement are intended to be the sole and exclusive property of the City, and shall not be
subject to any application for copyright or patent by or on behalf of the Consultant or its
employees or sub-consultants, without the prior written consent of the City Manager.
SECTION 10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS
Upon reasonable verbal or written notice to Consultant, and at any time during normal
business hours (i.e. 9AM – 5PM, Monday through Fridays, excluding nationally recognized
holidays), and as often as the City Manager may, in his/her reasonable discretion and
judgment, deem necessary, there shall be made available to the City Manager, and/or such
representatives as the City Manager may deem to act on the City’s behalf, to audit, examine,
and/ or inspect, any and all other documents and/or records relating to all matters covered by
this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain any and all such records at its place of business at
the address set forth in the “Notices” section of this Agreement.
10.2 INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT RIGHTS
(A) Pursuant to Section 2-256 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, the City has
established the Office of the Inspector General which may, on a random basis, perform
reviews, audits, inspections and investigations on all City contracts, throughout the
duration of said contracts. This random audit is separate and distinct from any other
audit performed by or on behalf of the City.
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(B) The Office of the Inspector General is authorized to investigate City affairs and
empowered to review past, present and proposed City programs, accounts, records,
contracts and transactions. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to
subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of witnesses and monitor
City projects and programs. Monitoring of an existing City project or program may
include a report concerning whether the project is on time, within budget and in
conformance with the contract documents and applicable law. The Inspector General
shall have the power to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review
operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to
project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Consultant,
its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure
compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption. Pursuant to
Section 2-378 of the City Code, the City is allocating a percentage of its overall annual
contract expenditures to fund the activities and operations of the Office of Inspector
General.
(C) Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant, the Consultant shall make all
requested records and documents available to the Inspector General for inspection and
copying. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent
private sector auditors to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review
operations activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to
project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Consultant
its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure
compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption.
(D) The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and
records in the Consultant’s possession, custody or control which in the Inspector
General's sole judgment, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited
to original estimate files, change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and
agreements from and with successful subcontractors and suppliers, all project-related
correspondence, memoranda, instructions, financial documents, construction
documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back-change documents, all
documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance
proceeds, rebates, or dividends received, payroll and personnel records and supporting
documentation for the aforesaid documents and records.
(E) The Consultant shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation) and
performance of this Agreement, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3)
years after final payment under this Agreement or for any longer period required by
statute or by other clauses of this Agreement. In addition:
i. If this Agreement is completely or partially terminated, the Consultant shall make
available records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years after any
resulting final termination settlement; and
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ii. The Consultant shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or
the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this Agreement until such
appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(F) The provisions in this section shall apply to the Consultant, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors and suppliers. The Consultant shall incorporate the
provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the
Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
(G) Nothing in this section shall impair any independent right to the City to conduct audits or
investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall they
be construed to impose any liability on the City by the Consultant or third parties.
10.3 ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER OR SUBCONSULTING
Consultant shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer all or any portion of any work and/or
service under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City Manager, which
consent, if given at all, shall be in the Manager’s sole judgment and discretion. Neither this
Agreement, nor any term or provision hereof, or right hereunder, shall be assignable unless as
approved pursuant to this Section, and any attempt to make such assignment (unless
approved) shall be void.
10.4 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
Prior to commencement of the Services, the Consultant shall file a State of Florida Form PUR
7068, Sworn Statement under Section 287.133(3)(a) Florida Statute on Public Entity Crimes
with the City’s Procurement Division.
10.5 NO DISCRIMINATION
In connection with the performance of the Services, the Consultant shall not exclude from
participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status.
Additionally, Consultant shall comply fully with the City of Miami Beach Human Rights
Ordinance, codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to time,
prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and public
services on account of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
intersexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, age, disability,
ancestry, height, weight, domestic partner status, labor organization membership, familial
situation, or political affiliation.
10.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Consultant herein agrees to adhere to and be governed by all applicable Miami-Dade County
Conflict of Interest Ordinances and Ethics provisions, as set forth in the Miami-Dade County
Code, as may be amended from time to time; and by the City of Miami Beach Charter and
Code, as may be amended from time to time; both of which are incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein.
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Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
directly or indirectly, which could conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the
Services. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, Consultant
shall not employ any person having any such interest. No member of or delegate to the
Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to
any benefits arising therefrom.
10.7 CONSULTANT’S COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW
(A) Consultant shall comply with Florida Public Records law under Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
(B) The term “public records” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12), which
means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound
recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form,
characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or
ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business of the City.
(C) Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if the Consultant meets the
definition of “Contractor” as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), the Consultant shall:
(1) Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service;
(2) Upon request from the City’s custodian of public records, provide the City 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, 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
Agreement if the Consultant does not transfer the records to the City;
(4) Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the City, all public
records in possession of the Consultant or keep and maintain public records
required by the City to perform the service. If the Consultant transfers all public
records to the City upon completion of the Agreement, the Consultant shall
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements. If the Consultant keeps and
maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the Consultant shall
meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to the City, upon request from the City’s
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information
technology systems of the City.
(D) REQUEST FOR RECORDS; NONCOMPLIANCE.
(1) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City’s contract for
services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the
requested records, the City shall immediately notify the Consultant of the
request, and the Consultant must provide the records to the City or allow the
records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
(2) Consultant’s failure to comply with the City’s request for records shall constitute a
breach of this Agreement, and the City, at its sole discretion, may: (1) unilaterally
terminate the Agreement; (2) avail itself of the remedies set forth under the
Agreement; and/or (3) avail itself of any available remedies at law or in equity.
(3) A Consultant who fails to provide the public records to the City within a
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reasonable time may be subject to penalties under s. 119.10.
(E) CIVIL ACTION.
(1) If a civil action is filed against a Consultant to compel production of public records
relating to the City’s contract for services, the court shall assess and award
against the Consultant the reasonable costs of enforcement, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, if:
a. The court determines that the Consultant unlawfully refused to comply with
the public records request within a reasonable time; and
b. At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written
notice of the public records request, including a statement that the
Consultant has not complied with the request, to the City and to the
Consultant.
(2) A notice complies with subparagraph (1)(b) if it is sent to the City’s custodian of
public records and to the Consultant at the Consultant’s address listed on its
contract with the City or to the Consultant’s registered agent. Such notices must
be sent by common carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express
Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and
with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format.
(3) A Consultant who complies with a public records request within 8 business days
after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
(F) IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONSULTANT’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADO@MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
10.8 FORCE MAJEURE
(A) A “Force Majeure” event is an event that (i) in fact causes a delay in the performance of
the Consultant or the City’s obligations under the Agreement, and (ii) is beyond the
reasonable control of such party unable to perform the obligation, and (iii) is not due to
an intentional act, error, omission, or negligence of such party, and (iv) could not have
reasonably been foreseen and prepared for by such party at any time prior to the
occurrence of the event. Subject to the foregoing criteria, Force Majeure may include
events such as war, civil insurrection, riot, fires, epidemics, pandemics, terrorism,
sabotage, explosions, embargo restrictions, quarantine restrictions, transportation
accidents, strikes, strong hurricanes or tornadoes, earthquakes, or other acts of God
which prevent performance. Force Majeure shall not include technological impossibility,
inclement weather, or failure to secure any of the required permits pursuant to the
Agreement.
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(B) If the City or Consultant’s performance of its contractual obligations is prevented or
delayed by an event believed by to be Force Majeure, such party shall immediately upon
learning of the occurrence of the event or of the commencement of any such delay, but
in no case within fifteen (15) business days thereof, provide notice of (i) of the
occurrence of event of Force Majeure, (ii) of the nature of the event and the cause
thereof, (iii) of the anticipated impact on the Agreement, (iv) of the anticipated period of
the delay, and (v) of what course of action such party plans to take in order to mitigate
the detrimental effects of the event. The timely delivery of the notice of the occurrence of
a Force Majeure event is a condition precedent to allowance of any relief pursuant to this
section; however, receipt of such notice shall not constitute acceptance that the event
claimed to be a Force Majeure event is in fact Force Majeure, and the burden of proof of
the occurrence of a Force Majeure event shall be on the requesting party.
(C) No party hereto shall be liable for its failure to carry out its obligations under the
Agreement during a period when such party is rendered unable, in whole or in part, by
Force Majeure to carry out such obligations. The suspension of any of the obligations
under this Agreement due to a Force Majeure event shall be of no greater scope and no
longer duration than is required. The party shall use its reasonable best efforts to
continue to perform its obligations hereunder to the extent such obligations are not
affected or are only partially affected by the Force Majeure event, and to correct or cure
the event or condition excusing performance and otherwise to remedy its inability to
perform to the extent its inability to perform is the direct result of the Force Majeure
event with all reasonable dispatch.
(D) Obligations pursuant to the Agreement that arose before the occurrence of a Force
Majeure event causing the suspension of performance shall not be excused as a result
of such occurrence unless such occurrence makes such performance not reasonably
possible. The obligation to pay money in a timely manner for obligations and liabilities
which matured prior to the occurrence of a Force Majeure event shall not be subject to
the Force Majeure provisions.
(E) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary herein, in the event of a Force
Majeure occurrence, the City may, at the sole discretion of the City Manager, suspend
the City’s payment obligations under the Agreement, and may take such action without
regard to the notice requirements herein. Additionally, in the event that an event of
Force Majeure delays a party’s performance under the Agreement for a time period
greater than thirty (30) days, the City may, at the sole discretion of the City Manager,
terminate the Agreement on a given date, by giving written notice to Consultant of such
termination. If the Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, Consultant shall be
paid for any Services satisfactorily performed up to the date of termination; following
which the City shall be discharged from any and all liabilities, duties, and terms arising
out of, or by virtue of, this Agreement. In no event will any condition of Force Majeure
extend this Agreement beyond its stated term.
SECTION 11
NOTICES
All notices and communications in writing required or permitted hereunder, shall be delivered
personally to the representatives of the Consultant and the City listed below or may be mailed
by U.S. Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by a nationally recognized
overnight delivery service.
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Until changed by notice, in writing, all such notices and communications shall be addressed as
follows:
TO CONSULTANT: Robert Burg, Executive Vice President
Ralph Andersen & Associates
5800 Stanford Ranch Rd | Suite 410
Rocklin, CA 95765
TO CITY: Alex Denis, Procurement Director
1755 Meridian Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
COPY TO: Rafael Paz, Esq., Acting City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive, 4th Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Notice may also be provided to any other address designated by the party to receive notice if such
alternate address is provided via U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, hand delivered, or by
overnight delivery. In the event an alternate notice address is properly provided, notice shall be
sent to such alternate address in addition to any other address which notice would otherwise be
sent, unless other delivery instruction as specifically provided for by the party entitled to notice.
Notice shall be deemed given on the date of an acknowledged receipt, or, in all other cases, on the
date of receipt or refusal.
SECTION 12
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12.1 CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended without the express written consent of the
parties. No modification, amendment, or alteration of the terms or conditions contained herein
shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and
of equal dignity herewith.
12.2 SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected and every other term and provision of this Agreement shall be
valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.3 WAIVER OF BREACH
A party’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of
such provision or modification of this Agreement. A party’s waiver of any breach of a provision
of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be
construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.
12.4 JOINT PREPARATION
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The parties hereto acknowledge that they have sought and received whatever competent advice
and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights
and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the
parties, the language has been agreed to by parties to express their mutual intent and the
resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more
severely against one of the parties than the other.
12.5 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
The City and Consultant agree that this is the entire agreement between the parties. This
Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements or
understandings applicable to the matters contained herein, and there are no commitments,
agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not
contained in this document. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are
not intended to confer any rights or obligations upon the parties to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their appropriate officials, as of the date first entered above.
FOR CITY: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
By: _________________________ ___________________________
Rafael Granado, City Clerk Rafael Paz, Acting City Attorney
Date: ____________________________
By: _________________________
Alex Denis, Procurement Director
Date: ____________________________
FOR CONSULTANT: RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
ATTEST:
By: __________________________ ___________________________
_________________________ _________________________
Print Name and Title Robert Burg, Executive Vice President
Date: ____________________________
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Exhibit “A”
SCOPE OF WORK
We approach every search with a sense of excitement and urgency and we always “hit the ground running.”
That means that when the City gives us notice to proceed, we kickoff the process immediately – working
closely with the City Commission and others, as requested, to identify the key characteristics and
professional experience desired in the candidate pool. We believe strongly in providing timely client
communications and while we will deliver regular status reports at each stage of the search, our consultants
pride themselves in being highly accessible and responsive to all client requests and inquiries.
Given the uncertainty regarding in-person meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be
conducted via videoconference if travel or in-person gatherings are not advised.
Task 1 – Review Project Management Approach
The Project Director, Mr. Burg, will begin work on this project within 10 days (or sooner) after the City
provides a contract or, alternatively, an official notice to proceed. The first task will include established
individual and/or group video meetings (done via the Zoom Video Technologies application) with the City
Commission and others, as appropriate, to finalize the recruiting and selection process. This will include
discussion of the project management for this search, review of the work plan, confirmation of timing, and
communication methods. Working collaboratively with the City Commission and key City staff, this task
will result in a more definitive timetable.
Task 2 – Develop Position Profile
The position profile for the City Manager is the guide for the entire search process. The development of the
profile includes the collection of technical information and recruitment criteria.
Technical Information
Mr. Burg will conduct video meetings with the City Commission and other appropriate individuals as may be
necessary, to gain an understanding of the experience and professional background requirements desired
in the City Manager. These discussions, all done via video conferencing, will also help the Project Director
gain an understanding of the work environment and the opportunities and challenges facing the City.
Job Description
Ralph Andersen & Associates will review the current City Manager job description and make suggested
edits. These edits will be reviewed by the Commission before finalization.
Recruitment Criteria
The recruitment criteria are those personal and professional characteristics and experiences desired in the
City Manager. The criteria should reflect the goals and priorities of the City. Mr. Burg will meet via
videoconference with key staff in the City and others, as appropriate, to facilitate the identification and
articulation of that criteria.
Optional Services (Community Survey) – The City Commission may desire obtaining input from the
community on the qualities they would like to see in the new City Manager. To facilitate community input,
the search team is available to conduct an on-line survey instrument. Additionally, our process can allow for
email comments to Ralph Andersen & Associates relative to the desired qualities in the next City Manager.
The cost for the on-line community survey is supplemental to the contract.
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Optional Services (Organizational Survey) – The City Commission may desire obtaining input from the
City’s employees on the qualities they would like to see in the new City Manager. To facilitate employee
input, the search team is available to conduct an on-line survey instrument. Additionally, our process can
allow for email comments to Ralph Andersen & Associates relative to the desired qualities in the next City
Manager. The cost for the on-line organizational survey is supplemental to the contract.
Optional Services (Virtual Town Hall) – The City Commission may desire to conduct a Virtual Town Hall
to obtain input on the qualities they would like to see in the new City Manager. The cost for the Virtual Town
Hall is supplemental to the contract.
Subsequent to the development and adoption of the candidate profile, the technical information and
recruitment criteria will be documented in an electronic recruitment brochure prepared by the search
consultant. The electronic recruitment brochure will be reviewed by the City in draft format, revised as
appropriate, and published for use throughout the search.
Task 3 – Outreach and Recruiting
This task is among the most important of the entire search. It is the focus of the activities of the search
consultant and includes specific outreach and recruiting activities briefly described below.
Outreach
An outreach and advertising campaign will be developed. This will include the placement of ads in
publications specifically targeted to the position of City Manager, including the National League of Cities,
International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Florida City/County Management Association,
Florida League of Cities, and other professional associations. Other Internet sites related to government will
be used as a method of extending the specific outreach in a short period of time.
Additionally, the advertisement and the full text of the position profile (the recruitment brochure) will be
placed on Ralph Andersen & Associates’ website, which is accessed by a large number of qualified
candidates. This method of outreach to potential applicants provides a confidential source that is
monitored by many key level executives on an on-going basis.
Candidate Identification
Ralph Andersen & Associates will use their extensive contacts to focus the recruiting effort. In making these
contacts, the search consultant will target those individuals who meet the criteria established. Each of the
candidates identified through the recruiting efforts will be sent an electronic recruitment brochure.
Candidates will also be contacted directly to discuss the position and to solicit their interest in being
considered.
Both the outreach and recruiting activities will result in applications and resumes from interested candidates.
As they are received, resumes will be acknowledged and candidates will be advised of the general timing of
the search process. The following tasks involve the actual selection process, once all resumes have been
received.
Task 4 – Candidate Evaluation
This task will be conducted following the application closing date. It includes the following specific activities:
Screening
All of the applications will be carefully reviewed. Those that meet the recruitment criteria and minimum
qualifications will be identified and subject to a more detailed evaluation. This evaluation will include
consideration of such factors as professional experience, and size and complexity of the candidate’s current
organization as compared to the candidate profile.
Preliminary Research and Internet Review
The research staff of Ralph Andersen & Associates, under the direction of the Project Director, will conduct
preliminary research and internet review for those candidates identified as the most qualified as a result of
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the screening process. This level of research will be done on a limited number of candidates to learn more
about each candidate’s public profile and related information that is available on the internet.
Preliminary Interviews via Video Technology
Mr. Burg will conduct preliminary interviews with the top group of candidates identified through the screening
and preliminary research processes. The interviews are extensive and designed to gain additional
information about the candidates’ experience, management style, and “fit” with the recruitment criteria.
Interviews will be done using video technology. No consultant travel for preliminary in-person interviews has
been included in this proposal.
The screening portion of the candidate evaluation process typically reduces a field of applicants to
approximately five (5) to six (6) individuals. Those individuals will be reviewed with the City prior to
proceeding with the individual (video) interviews conducted for finalist candidates.
Task 5 – Search Report
After completing Task 4, all documentation will be supplied to the City electronically. No hard copies will be
supplied to the City for any phase of this search engagement. Mr. Burg will prepare detailed information for
review including resumes uploaded to a file sharing system (i.e., DropBox or ShareFile). Mr. Burg will
facilitate a review meeting (using Zoom) with the City Commission or other designated representative to
discuss the top candidates. The report divides all of the candidates into four groups including 1) the top
group of candidates recommended to be interviewed via video; and 2) a backup group to the first group. The
search report will include candidate resumes. The results of the preliminary research and interviews will be
provided in writing to the City. This video meeting will result in a confirmed group of top candidates for the
City to further consider.
Important to note, we do not conduct references on finalist candidates but rather on the selected top
candidate. Periodically, we may recommend conducting references on the top two candidates.
The results of the Search Report will be a confirmed group of finalist candidates (typically 4 to 5) that the
City Commission will interview using video technology.
Task 6 – Selection
The final selection process and the timing of the final selection will vary depending upon the desires of the
City. The typical services provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates in the selection process are described
briefly below. Mr. Burg will coordinate the selection process for the finalist group of candidates. This
includes handling the logistical matters with candidates and with the City.
Mr. Burg will coordinate the video selection process for the finalist group of candidates. All finalist
interviews will be done via video using Zoom. This includes handling the logistical matters with candidates
and with the City.
Ralph Andersen & Associates will prepare an electronic interview booklet (uploaded to a file sharing
program such as DropBox or ShareFile) that includes the resumes and candidate report (with interview
comments, preliminary research, and other relevant information about the candidates). In addition, this
electronic information will contain suggested questions and areas for discussion based upon the
recruitment criteria. Electronic copies of the interview booklet will be provided in advance of the candidate
interviews. No hard copies of material will be provided. Should the City desire hard copies, that will be the
responsibility of the City to produce and distribute.
Mr. Burg will facilitate the Zoom Video Interviews to assist the City through the selection process. Important
to note, all parties will be using this video technology. This includes all candidates, panel members, and the
City. This assistance will include an initial orientation, candidate introductions, and facilitation of discussion
of candidates after all interviews have been completed.
Additionally, verifications will be made on the top candidates selected for interview and will include
education verifications, Department of Motor Vehicle check, wants and warrants, civil and criminal litigation
search, and credit check. The results of these verifications will be presented to the City prior to the
interviews.
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Reference checks will be conducted on the top candidate. Former co-workers and supervisors will be
identified and contacted. The results of these reference checks will be discussed with the City at the
appropriate time.
As needed, Mr. Burg is available to provide assistance to the City in the final selection as may be desired.
This assistance may include providing or obtaining any additional information desired to assist in making
the final selection decision. Mr. Burg’s participation will be done using video technology or telephonically.
Task 7 – Negotiation
Mr. Burg is available to assist the City in negotiating a compensation package with the selected candidate.
This may include recommendations on setting compensation levels.
Additionally, working with the City’s legal counsel, Ralph Andersen & Associates will assist in the
preparation of a draft employment agreement and work with the City Commission on the finalization of this
document.
Task 8 – Close Out
After the City has reached agreement with the individual selected for the position, the Project Director will
close out the search. These activities will include advising all of the finalist candidates of the status of the
search. Candidates that were not interviewed will also be updated electronically.
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Exhibit “B”
City of Miami Beach
Search Process and Schedule
City Manager
Date Activity
Completed
Stakeholders Meeting
• Review Recruitment Process
• Discuss the process for development of the City Manager Profile,
recruitment brochure, and gather feedback on the following:
o Opportunities and Challenges the new City Manager faces
o Desired Professional Characteristics and Personal Qualities of the
position
January 13, 2021 City Commission approval of timeline, City Manager Job Profile and Optional
Services, if any
January 14, 2021
Published Brochure/Placement of Ads and Candidate Recruitment
• 45-day initial recruitment period
• Performance of Optional Services during this 45-day search process
March 1, 2021 Deadline for priority review of applications
• Search Consultant conducts due diligence and preliminary screenings via Zoom
March 12, 2021 Search Consultant reviews and provides written recommendation of candidates to City
Commission for review and consideration
March 17, 2021 City Commission selects candidates for Search Consultant to interview
• Firm to conduct preliminary background checks on final candidates
March 18, 2021 Search Consultant invites candidates for interview and begins preliminary background
investigations including criminal, civil, financial, DMV, and education
Weeks of April 5th and 12th,
2021
Candidate Interviews
• Finalist Interviews
• Deliberations to select new City Manager subject to scheduling of special
commission meetings as required
Week of April 19, 2021
Contract offer and negotiations with selected candidate
• City/Ralph Andersen & Associates conducts Final Background check (including
drug test and fingerprinting) and References (5-10 business days)
April 21, 2021 City Commission final approval of contract
**Start date of new City Manager will be determined by the City
Please note: The proposed timeline may be adjusted as needed based upon the awarding of the contract, publication of the
position brochure and placement of ads, the scheduling of meetings of the Search Committee, and the overall needs of the
City.
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Exhibit “C”
Invoicing for Services
Ralph Andersen & Associates will bill the City in four installments as follows:
• Following kick-off and finalization of recruitment brochure – $14,550
• After the closing date – $14,550
• After finalist interviews – $14,550
• Upon placement – $4,850
Base Fee: $48,500*
Progress payments will be due upon receipt.
*Background checks included in Base Fee: Base Fee is inclusive of full background checks (including criminal,
civil, financial, DMV, and education) and reference checks for two final candidates. Background checks, not including
references, for additional candidates will be conducted for $500 per candidate. Background checks, including
reference checks, for additional candidates will be conducted for $1,800 per candidate. If any travel is required for
final candidate interviews, City to be responsible for the candidate’s travel costs.
Optional Services Costs:
1. Organizational Survey – The City Commission may elect to conduct an Organizational Survey with
summarized results, for an additional $3,500.
2. Community Survey – The City Commission may elect to conduct a Community Survey with summarized
results, for an additional $3,500. In addition, if the City Commission desires to hold a Virtual Town Hall
described below, this additional service will be conducted at no additional fee if the Community Survey is
ordered.
3. Organizational Survey and Community Survey – If the City Commission elects to conduct both the
Organization Survey and the Community Survey concurrently, the total aggregate fee for both surveys will
be an additional $5,000. In addition, if the City Commission desires to hold a Virtual Town Hall described
below, this additional service will be conducted at no additional fee if both surveys are ordered.
4. Virtual Town Hall (with a Community Survey) – If the City Commission elects to conduct a Virtual Town Hall
with the Consultant to engage the community, the Virtual Town Hall will be conducted for no additional fee if
the Community Survey is ordered.
5. Virtual Town Hall (without a Community Survey) – If the City Commission elects to conduct a Virtual Town
Hall without ordering the Community Survey, the Virtual Town Hall will be conducted for an additional $500
per each hour of the Virtual Town Hall (in 30 minute increments), plus a one-time preparation fee of $500.
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Exhibit “D”
Ralph Andersen & Associates
Response to RFLI 2021-036-KB
Executive Recruitment Services
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Exhibit “E”
RFLI 2021-036-KB
Executive Recruitment Services and Exhibits
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