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Certification of Contract - SSE & Associates Contract 14-09/10. ~ ~ ~I ~~~ __.., ,, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ; ~ CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACT TITLE:. ~ ~ 1Vliarni Beach .Convention Center Airwall Repairs, Replacement, and. Recovering CONTRACT NO.: 14-09/10 " ` EFFECTIVE DATE(S): This-contract shall remain in effect for the duration of the installation ' project, estimated at 270 calendar days SUPERSEDES:' N/A ~ . CONTRACTOR(S):. SSE and Associates, Inc. ~• .ESTIMATED ANN-UAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,243,542.59 A. AUTHORITY -Upon affirmative action taken by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of.Miami Beach, Florida, on March 10, 2010, for approval to award .contract, upon execution between the City of Miami" Beach Florida and Contractor(s). B. EFFECT -This Contract is entered into to provide Miami Beach Convention Center airwall repairs; replacement, and recovering, pursuant to City Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 14-09/10 and .any addenda thereto,. and Contractor's bid in .response thereto (this Contract, the ~ITB, and Contractor's bid in response thereto may hereinafter collectively be referred to as the "Contract Documents"). . ~ C. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS -All blanket purchase 'orders shall be issued in accordance with the City of 1Vliami Beach Procurement Division policies and procedures, at.the prices indicated, exclusive of a1LFederal, State and local taxes. All blanket purchase orders shall show the City of Miami Beach Contract Number 14- " 09/10. D. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE -City of Miami Beach departments shall report any " failure of .Contractor for Miami Beach Convention. Center airwall repairs, replacement, and recovering according to the requirements of the Contract Documents to Max Skar, Tourism and Cultural:Development, Director at 305=673-7000 ext. 6119. , E. INSURANCE CBRTIFICATE(S) -The Contractor shall file Insurance Certificates, as . required, which must be signed. by a Registered Insurance. Agent licensed in the State of Florida, .and approved by the City of Miami Beach Risk Manager prior to delivery of supplies; and/or commencement of any services/work by Contractor. 1 - ', ~ I . " Certification of Contract , ` :. - F.. `ASSIGNMENT AND.PERFOR.MANCE -Neither this Contract nor any interest herein . ~ hall be assigned, transferred,. or encumbered by either parry without-the prior written - - . - consent of the City. In addition; Contractor shall not subcontract delivery of supplies, or . •: any portion of work, and/or services required by ahe Contract..Documents without. the priorwritten consent of the City. Contractor warrants, and represents that all persons , ` ' ~ providing/performing any supplies, work, ,and/or services required by the Contract . ' Documents have the.knowledge 'and skills, either by training, experience, education, or a combination thereof, to r adequately and competently provide/perform same, to City's satisfaction, for the agreed compensation. ~. " Contractor. shall provide/perform the supplies, work, and/or services required under the ' Contract Documents in a skillful and respectable manner. The quality of the Contractor's performance and all interim and final product(s) provided to~ or on "behalf of City shall meet the City's cleanliness standards for City facilities and parking garages. . G. SERVICE EXCELLENCE STANDARDS -Excellent Customer Service is the standard of.the City of Miami Beach. As a Contractor of the City, Contractor wih be required to " :~ conduct itself in •a professional, courteous and ethical manner, and at all times and adhere • ~ to the City's Service Excellence standards. Training will be provided' by the City's .. - Orgariizational,Development~and Training Specialist. ~ - H. PUBLIC ENTITY.CRIMES - In. accordance with- the Public Crimes Act,. Section ~ , 287:133,"~ Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who "is~ a contractor, consultant or other provider; who.has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a•conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to . 'the City; .may not submit a .bid on a contract. with the. City for the. construction or repair of _'a public building or .public. work, may. not submit bids on leases of real property to the . - .City, may -not be awarded or perform work as a contractor,. supplier, subcontractor, or .consultant under a contract with the City,:and may not transact any business with the City . in excess. of: the -threshold amount provided in Section "287.017,- .Florida Statutes, for ' . .category two purchases ..for a period of 36 months from the date ~of being placed on the . • convicted vendor list. Violation of this' sectiori by Contractor shall result in cancellation of the Contracf and may result. iri Contractor debarment. • I. ~ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR -Contractor is an independent contractor under this Pp ~ > ~~ Contract Documents shall be and/or .services, provided by Contractor 'pursuant to the - " ~ subject to the".supervision of Contractor. In providing"such supplies, work, and/or services, neither Contractor nor its agents shall .act as officers, . . employees; or agents of the City. This Contract. shall not constitute or make the.parties a partnership or joint venture. . J. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES =Neither Contractor nor City intends to directly or substantially benefit a third. party by this Contract and/or the Contract Documents. Therefore, the parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries to this Contract and . ~ that~no third~party shall be entitled to assert a claim against either of them based upon this Contract and/or the "Contract Documents 2 . Certification of Contract 'The parties expressly. acknowledge that it is not their. intent to create any :rights or obligations in any third person or entity under this Contract and/or the Contract ' . ' Documents.- . K. NOTICES -Whenever either party desires to give. notice to the other, such notice must be in writing, sent by certified tTnited States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, ' or by hand-delivery with a request for a written receipt of acknowledgment of delivery; - addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the: place last specified. The place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth hereinuntil changed in writing in the .manner provided in this:section. For the present, the parties designate the following:. ~ - . ' For Ci - .. Gus Lopez, Procurement Director City of Miami Beach, Procurement Division - 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 - With copies to: ~ - . ' . ~ . _. Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development; Director .. ~ _ ,City of Miami Beach .. - •~ Tourism and Cultural Development th . . 5517 Street Miami Beach; Florida 33139 ~ - -For Contractor: . SSE and Associates: Inc. - 569 Canal Street. New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168 Attn:- Tracie A. Ward, President :' Phone: 1-800-644-8875 ~ - • Fax: 386-428.-8767 - . . . - Email: tward(a?sseteam.com . L. 'MATERIALITY AND WAIVER OF BREACH .City- and Contractor agree that each - requirement; duty;. and obligation set forth iil the Contract Documents is substantial and ' ~ important to the •formafion of this Contract and, therefore, is a material term hereof. - ~; , • ' - ~ ~ City`s failure to enfoxce any provision of the Contract Documents shall not be deemed a . - - waiver of such.provsion or modification of this Contract.. A waiver of any.breach of a provision of this Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of any 'subsequent breach and ' shall not be construed to be a modification of the~terms ofths Contract. - -. ~ 3 ~ -, v - Certification of Contract M. SEVERANCE - In the event a portion of this Contract and/or the Contract Documents is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective unless City or Contractor elects to terminate this Contract. An election to terminate this Contract based upon this provision shall be made within seven (7) days after the fmding by the court becomes final. N. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE -This Contract and/or the Contract Documents 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 Contract, Contractor .and City hereby expressly waive any rights either party may have to a trial by jury of any civil litigation related to, or arising out of the Contract and/or the Contract Documents. Contractor, shall specifically - bind all subcontractors to the provisions of ~ this Contract and the Contract Documents. O. AMENDMENTS - No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein, or in the Contract Documents, shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality as this Contract and executed by the City and Contractor. P. This Contract shall not be effective until all bonds and insurances) required under the Contract Documents have been submitted to, and approved by, the City's Risk Manager. Q. The ITB and all addenda.issued, .and Contractor's bid in response thereto, are attached to this Contract and are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Contract. Accordingly, Contractor agrees to abide by and be bound by any and all of the documents incorporated by the Contract Documents. Where there is a -- conflict between any provision set forth within (i) this Contract; (ii) the ITB; (iii). Contractor's bid in response thereto, the more stringent provision (as enforced by the City) shall prevail. R.. COMPLETION TIME: This project shall be completed within 9 months (270 calendar days) from the date of the Notice to Proceed. This is the maximum allowed completion time, regardless of event schedules, unless time extensions are approved by the City. The City will not accept change orders for additional time to complete the job unless time extensions are approved by the City.' 4 Certification of. Contract ' IN WITNESS .WHEREOF the City and Contractor have caused this Certification of Coritract to be signed. and attested on.this /Ot~, day, of rnacGLi,.. 201~1L, by their respective duly authorized representatives. . - CONTRACTOR: d~SS~~~~~~5, ~)~~o CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. ey - ~ By resident/ Signature ~ a or Print Name 4 Date 3 -aol~ _ , Date .:ATTEST: ~.,.,- -" _ ATTEST: Gf/l ~- Secretary Signature ~ City Clerk µ~ .ilV.E-i, ECGE~TON I'II, Sic:/Trea~~~ 6' ~- ~~ - Print Narne Date .Date F:\PURC\$ALL\MARTA\Bids\09=10\ITB 14-09-10 Air wail-Replacement MBCC\Contract\19;09-10 SSE grid Associates final.doc 5 Condensed Title:. Request For Approval 7o Award A Contract To SSE & Associates, inc. Pursuant To Invitation To Bid No. 1409/1.0, For The Miami Beach Convention CenterAirwall Repairs, Replacement, And Recovering In TheAmountOf$1,243,542:59. . ~ Ke Intended Outcome Su ortedc ~ ~ ~ - '; Ensure,well-maintained facilities and improve the convention center facility" ~. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):. The 2009 CommunitySatisfaction Survey reported. more than two=thirds of residential respondents, 69.2%; suggested the tourism industry in Miami Beach contributes "about the right " .. amount" to the quality of life,for residents. Additionally, resident respondents said they attended events at the Miami `, ~ Beach :Convention'Center on avera a 2.74 times er, ear. ... ` Issuer' ~ ~ .. ' Shall the City Commission Approve the Award of Contract? - . .. Iterv~ Surr>ima 1Recomrx>tendation: On January 5, 2010, invitation to Bid (the."ITB"} No. 14-09J10, was issued, aPre-Bid Conference was held on January ` 12, 2010;.and a site inspection.was conducted on January 14 2010. Three {3) Addenda were issued, thus extending , ~ the bid opening due date from January 21, to January 24, 2010. The purpose of this bid is to establish a contract, by' means of sealed bids, toa qualified contractorforthe Miami Beach convention Center ainnrall repairs, replacement and . ' .recovering as specified in the b"td documents. ~ . - Bidsync and Onvia issued bid notices to 741 and 260 prospective bidders respectively. Additionally, the Procurement . Division-..supplemented this listing and sent the bid notification to three major manufacturers of airwalls. The notices - resulted in the receipt of two (2) bids from the following companies: Hufcor Florida Group and SSE and Associates, Inc. ...: `.. The ITB requested',pricing for-the repair and .recovering of the, existing system and it had~an alternate'option for a _ coin,pfete replacemerit of, the airwalfs with a new system. Global Spectrum,. along with Arquitectanica who has been - hired to develop the master plan-for the expansion and enhancement of the Convention Center, both reviewed the information and inspected the .condition of the airwall system and both agree that, at this time, refurbishment is the _~ more appropriate. course of action. The Convention Center Advisory Baard (CCAB}was presented with the information - and recommended in favor of refurbishment ~ APE~ROVE THE A~/ARD OF' CONTRACT. 1 •~ ~ Adviso Board f2ecornmendation: . a'.: _ Convention Center Advisory Board' ,, ` _ . Financial lnfor~iation: 5 " . ~ Amount Account .. Apiiroved Source:o~ ~ Funds: _ ~ 4. , $1,243,542.59 Convention -Center Capital Account No.442-2234-069357 - - -, 2 .. f° 3 f ~, 0~6'i:" Total $1,243,542.59 ,.. ~naaacialelrnpact Suaa~rr>sary: , Ci Clerk's Offfice L_e illative Trackin ; -" :. ~ Gus Lopez Ext. 6641 Si n-Offs' T:1AGE A\2010\M 0\Regular\tTB1409-10 MBCC Ainvalls SUMMARY.doc , ' ~ 277 Dep me t D rectos Assi t t ity 1VIa r City Manager ~ " GL MS PDW JMG ~'. V' AdsE{~DA tTr=fly ~-~ Jr g3~A3'E `Commission Memorandum `~ ~ .. 1TB ~4-09/fi0 MBCC Aicwa!!s ~ ` . March 90, 2090 ., . ;: Page.2. ~ - Bidsync~ artd Onvia issued bid notices •to 741 and -260 prospective bidders .respectively. • ` : Additionally,: the Procurement Division supplemented this listing and sent the bid notification to, three major manufacturers of airwalls. The notices resulted in the•receiptof two (2) bids from the :~ , following companies: • . ~ . _ ~ _ Hufcor Florida Group ~ . ~ ~ • .. , SSE and Associates, lnc. ~ ~ ' . , • ~ The'ITB requested pricing for the repair and' re-covering of the existing system and it had an . ,- alternate option for a complete replacement of.theairwalls with a new system. The following table provides :the bid tabulation results: • ITB 14-09!.40 Bid Tabulation - Company iVasn~~ • RepairiRecovering Alternate Orption Re tacement :, . SSI= ane! ~4ssociates, Irec. $1,243,542.59... $ 2,107,390.00 - ~iufcor Florida Group ~ No Bide - $ 2,110,Q22.00 The Convenfion Center Advisory Board (CCAB) recently questioned evvhether. or not ahe Convention Center would be better served by a full replacement of the airwall system versus a ` refurbishment of the current system. The existing airwall system panels are mostly intacf and , ' the:metal skins and infill. rna#eriaf have not deteriorated. Additionally, the tracks and trolleys are in very good condition and the acoustical properties of the panels have~not deteriorated. The .most significant problem with the system. is noise bleeding, not the integrity of the aiiwall panels. Noise bleeding is caused by .the holes and gaps between and above the °panels, failed seals, ` -gaskets and:drop seals. ` . 6lobal;Spectrum, along with •Arquitectonica who has been hired to develop the master plan for the expansion and enhancement of the Convention Center, both reviewed the information and inspected the condition ofahe airwall system and both agree that, at this time,;refurbishment is _ the more. appropriate course of action. Not only is there a cost savings from refurbishing the ' system, but there would. be no significant benefit.to a complete replacement ofi the current 2 system aside _frorri the fact that they would aq be brand new out of the box components. Additionally,, acoustical. sound blocking properties would not be improved with new panels. Under both scenarios, the .panels will carry a two {2) year wan-anty and the #racks and trolleys carry a ten (10) ;year warranty: - ti Moreover, considering .the current master planning effort currently being undertaken by . -- Arquitectonica, the Administration doesn't believe it makes sense to undertake a full - ' . • . replacement considering that long-term improvements to the facility are likely to occur. Those ` .improvements would not begin for approximately twa (2) years and with the cun'ent schedule of convention .and meeting business-booked at the convention center it is critical to have functional • airwalls in place. , This. information was. presented to the CCAB at their February meeting and they recommended • in favor of refurbishment. Additionally, they requested the City include a liquidated savings provision in the agreement for each. day the project is completed ahead of schedule. The Administration agrees with CCAB's recommendations and will include a liquidated savings , provision in the' agreement which states that the successful bidder will be paid $1,000 for each day that the work is completed ahead of schedule. 279 COVERAGES ~., THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO 7HE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR 7HE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYREQUIREMENT. TERIA ORCONDIr10N OF,ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WRH.RESPECT 70 WHICH.THLS CERTIFICATE MAY BE.ISSUED OR - MAV PERTAIN, THEiNSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, F~fCLUSIONSAND CONORIONS OF SUCH - -'POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS~SHOWN MAV HAVE BEEN REDUCED~BY PAID CLAIMS. ~ LTR NS .. TYPE OFINSIlRAHCE - POUCYHUNBFR ~ . pA•~ .. {3ytTE 1JINITS '. - ~ GENERAL LIABILITY ~ ; ~ . ~ EACH OCCURRENCE S 1 , D O O , O O O A X X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY GL2 0 3 0919 ~ 0 3 / 17 / 0.9 0 3 /17 / 10 PREMISES (Ea oavrence) S $ D , 0 0 0 . • ~ ~ .CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR ~- ~ ~ MED EXP (Anyoneperson) S 5 , 0 0 0 X Blnkt Add'1 Insd XCQ,,LIABILITY PERSONALanovlruuRr s1, 000, 000 X' COntraC teal DSDUCTIBLB $` O " ' GENERAL AGGREGATE S 2 , D O O , O O 0 GEN1 AGGREGATE.LIMI7RPPLIESPER: ~ .. - PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG S 2 , 0 O 0 , 0 0 0 !. - POLICY X .PlERCT L~ _ ,. AUT OMOBILE UABIIITY - ' - COMBINED SINGL~LIM{T ' ' - E acdd 9 S 1, 000,-DOD A X X nivvnuTO CA2030921 03/17/09 03/17/10 ( a en - ~ • ~ • ~ ~ ALL OWNEDALITOS - _ - BODILY INJURY SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) S - X~ HIRED AUTOS • I/ `~~~ ~ ;- BODILY INJURY S X NON-OWNED AUTOS /~ " °,I - (Peracradenq " /'+ PROPERTY DAMAGE --- . S GARAGE LIABILITY "" ~ ~ ALiTO.ONLY • EA ACCIDENT S - ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC .S . ~ AUTO ONLY: - AGG S EXCESS /UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S 5, 0 0 0, O D O P X occuR ~CLAIMS.MADE" CII2030918 -03117/09 03/17/10 A~CioREGATE s5, 000, 000 ,' S . DEDUCTIBLE .. ~ - S - X RETENTION S 0 S ' . WOR KERS COMPENSATION ' ~ - ~ X ' ' p_ AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N ' ' TORY LIMITS ER A ANY PROPRIETCR/PARTNER/EXECUTIV~ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? WC Z O4 3 9 T1 O 3/ 17 / O 9 O 3/ Z'7 / 1 O E_l. EACH ACCIDENT S 1, D D 0, 0 0 0 . (MantlatorylnNH)~ - ~ tl d ib s d ~ - ~ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE S 1 , D 0 0 , O D 0 ye escr eun er , SPECIAL PROVISIONS below ~ - - E_L. DISEASE,- POLICY LIMIT 5.1, 0 D 0 , D D D ' OTHER A Equipment Floater CPP203A920 03/17/D9 03/17/10 Rent/Leas $25,-000 ~ >DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS !LOCATIONS /VEHICLES /EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT /SPECIAL PROVISIONS ~ -- -R8'e Bid.NO_ 14-09/lOt Miami Beach Convention Center Airwall Repairs, Replacement, and recovering. .Certificate Holder is named as Additional Insured with regard to General Lability.& Auto Liability. Umbrella Follows -Form. over GL, .Auto &_ WC..*10 day notice of cancellation applies to nonpay. CERTIFICATE HOLDER q/~~~-~p~ -" ~,,, V oP iD A CERTIFICATE OF LIA~1L1'i"Y INSURANCE .DATE 4MM/DD/Yl'YY) ~ / . S38A001 01 19 10 PROqucER THIS CERTIFICATE 1S ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Huckleberry, Sibley & Harvey, ,ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE .Ins-. & Bonds, 'Inc .. CORPORATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR 1020 . N Orlando Ave' #200 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Maitland FL 32751 Phone: 407-647-1616 Fax:407-628-1635. ,~ INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC ft - ,INSURED "" - 53S and Associates Inc dba INSURER h 71a~r1~dr~ D~atual ia~oraace cro --- --- 2 3 3 9 b ., .. '~ Sou'heastern 9urfacee & ' ' ~ , INSURER B: ppmment; SSS & Asaociatel3, Bqu e -Inc aba SSS Mondernfold INSUIEi c: ': ` - -".... .P : Oa BOX ~ 602 - ~ rna Beach FL 3217 New Sm 0 INSURER D: y . . " - INSURER E: - ~ - C4NCF1 1 4TIf]N ' ~ ~ ~ SHOULDANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATIO -- - - C.+IT_ YMIA .DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER YtltLL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 * DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFlCATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUTFAILURE'TO DO SO SHALL City Of Miami B6aCh ~ IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION ORUABILTTY OF ANY wND UPON THE INSURER, rfS AGENTS OR 3rd Floor ' 1700 Convention- Center Drive REPRESENTATIVES. Miami Beach FL 33139 AurHORIZFAREPRESENTAT C~J lBtIB-luu`J AGUKU GVKYVKA I ION. All. rights reserved. . Tfie ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD a ~~ _ I~iIPORTANT If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this.cerkificate does nqt confer"rights to the certificate holder-in lieu of such endorsement(s). . - ." If SUBROGATION` IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the. policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate ° holder°in lieu of such endorsement(s). DISCLAIMER ° ~. This Certificate oflnsurance does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s}, authorized representative or producer, and the cert~cate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. . ACQRD 25 "{2009/0'S) . LNSURANCE & BONDING. - Apri129, 2010 . City of Miami Beach ~ . 1700 Convention Center Drive ` Miami Beach, FL 33.139. . RE:~ SSE & Associates, Inc. ~B.orid No. GSB24309 ~ ; . ' . Project: 14-09/10, Miami Beach convention, Center . To Whom It May Concern. , ' ' :. Please beadvised that this letter will serve, as.confirmatiori to date the.performance bond,.payment bond arid' power of attorney on the above referenced project that our client, SSE & Associates, Iric., is going to perform. If.there: should be any questions or need for further information please contact ,~ us , Sincerely yours, . Benjamin H. French .. Attorney-In-Fact , ' The Gray Insurance Company BHF/mb ~ . . , File: SSE & Associates, Inc. -Surety ~ ~. ,. MANN OFFICE ' ' _ 45 EGLIN PARKWAY, NE SuiTE 202 (32548) ~~~~~~~ 5023 NW 8TH AVENUE 2NDFLOOR (32605-4532) P.O.Box4610 ~~®I~~O P.O.BOx90027 FORTWALTONBEACH,FL32549-4610 - GAINESYILLE,FL32607-0027 ' (850) 581-4925 FAx (850) 581-4930 (352) 374-7779 FAx (352) 374^8179 TOLL FREE: (800) 342-7621 TOLL FREE: (888) 901-3841 WWW.WALDORFFIN$URANCE.COM . BOND N0. GS624309 , , .00710. FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND $Y. TH18 BOND; We SSE & Associates, Inc. as Principal, . hereinafter called CONTRACTOR, and The cray Insurance company 'as Surety, are bound- to the City of Miami Beach, Florida, ` as Obligee, hereinafter called CITY, in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 59/100 DOIIarS ($_1,243,542.59 ~ for the payment whereof CONTRACTOR and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, .successors and assigns, jointly and severally. ' -WHEREAS, .CONTRACTOR has by written agreement entered into a Contract, Bid/Contract No:: ~ 14-o9/io ~, awarded the day of 20 . ;with CITY which Contract Documents are by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and specifically include provision for liquidated damages; and other damages identified, and for the purposes of this Bond are hereafter referred to as the "Contract"; THE CONDITION OF~THIS BOND is that if CONTRACTOR: - 1. Performs the Contract between CONTRACTOR and CITY for construction of .Miami Beach Convention Center the Contract being made a part' of this Bond by reference, at the times and in the manner .prescribed. in the Contract; .and . 2. ~ .Pays CITY aIF losses, liquidated damages, expenses, costs and aftorney's fees including appellate proceedings, that CITY sustains as a result of default by CONTRACTOR under the Contract; and.. - FORM OF :PERFORMANCE BOND ~. - (Continued) - 3: Performs the•guarantee of all work-and materials furnished under'the Contract for the-time specified in, the Contract; then THIS BOND IS VOID, OTHERWISE IT REMAINS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Wheriever CONTRACTOR shall be, and 'declared by CITY to be, in .default under the `.Contract; C1TY having performed CITY obligations thereunder, the Surety ' may promptly remedythe default, or shall promptly: 3.1.~ Complete the ..Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents; or .. ' ~ 3:2. Obtain a bid. or bids for completing the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Documents, and upon .. determination by Surety of the lowest responsible Bidder, ,or, if CITY - elects, upon determination by CITY and Surety jointly of the lowest • responsible Bidder, arrange for a contract between. such Bidder and . CITY, and .make available as work progresses (even though there . should be a default or a succession- of defaults under the Contract or Contracts~of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient furids ' to. pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract Price; but not exceeding, including other costs arid damages for which the Surety . ,may be liable. hereunder; the amount set forth in the first paragraph ' hereof. .The term "balance of the Contract- Price," as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total.. amount payable by CITY to ' CONTRACTOR under the Contract and any amendments thereto, .less the amount properly paid by CITY to CONTRACTOR. ' ' No right of action shall accrue on this.,. bond to or for the .use. of any person or corporation other- than CLTY named herein. The Surety fiereby waives notice of and agrees that any changes in or under the . .Contract Documents- and compliance or noncompliance with any formalities ~. , connected with,the Contract or the changes does not affect Surety's obligation under this Bond. • .: . :Signed 'and sealed this -~ day of ~ ~-~ 20~. SSE & Associates, Inc. (Name of Cor oration) 1 By: (Signature) (Print Name and l-itle) INSURANCE COMPANY: The Gray Insurance Company ~~-._ By: /~"~i ---~ Benjamin H, French, Attorney-ln-Fact & FL Resident Agent Address: 5023 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B (Street) Gainesville, FL 32605 (City/State/Zip Code) . Telephone No:: (3s2 374-~~~9 BOND NO. GSB24309, " 00720. FORM OF PAYMENT BOND ' BY THiS BOND, We sse & f~ssociates, -nc. as Rrincipal, „ ° hereinafter ~ called CONTRACTOR, and The tray Insurance company. as Surety, are .bound to the City of Miami Beach, Florida,. as .Obligee, ~ hereinafter .called .CITY, in the amouht of One Mil}ion Two'Hundred Forty-Three Thousand ,` •Five Hundred Forty-Two and 59/100 DOIIarS ($_ 1,243,542.59 ) for the ,payment . whereof CONTRACTOR `and Surety bind themselves," their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,,jointlysnd severally. ° WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has by written .agreement entered into a Contract, "- Bid/Contract No.: 14-09/1.0 awarded the day of 20~, with CITY which Contract Documents are by reference- • incorporated. herein and made a .part hereof, and specifically include provision for. liquidated damages, ,and other damages identified, and .for the .purposes. of this Bond `are hereafter referred. fo as the. "Contract' ; THE CONDITION OF~THIS BOND is that if CONTRACTOR; . 1. '" .:Pays CITY all losses, "liquidated damages, expenses, costs and attorney's fees. " ~, ~ including appellate ,proceedings, that CITY sustains ..because of default by CONTRACTOR.. under the Contract; and ~` 2._ Promptly makes payments to. all. `claimants as defined by Florida Statute 255.05(1') for, all labor, materials and" supplies used directly or indirectly by •" • ~ . - . CONTRACTOR in the"performance of"the Contract; THEN CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION. SHALL BE VOID;OTHERWISE, IT ~.~ SHALL ;REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO y THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ~ ° ` ~ 2:4: A" claimant, except a laborer, who is not in privity with CONTRACTOR = and who has not received .payment for its labor, raterials, or. supplies - shall; within forty-five " (45) days after beginning to furnish labor, materials, or supplies for the prosecution of the work,- furnish to ' CONTRACTOR . a notice that he intends to look to the bond for • . _ protection, ~ _ FORM OF PAYMENT BOND -~ ~ ~ - (Continued) 2.2. A claimant who is not iri .privity .with CONTRACTOR and who. has not received payment for its, labor, materials, or supplies shall, within ninety - ~ (90) days after performance of the labor or after complete delivery of the ' materials or supplies, deliver to CONTRACTOR and to .the Surety, written notice of the performance of the labor or delivery. of the materials _ or supplies-and of the nonpayment. ' . ~ 2.3. No action for the labor, materials; or supplies may be instituted against CONTRACTOR or the Surety unless the notices ~ stated under the y, - preceding conditions {2.1) and. (2.2) have been given. 2.4. - Any action .under this Bond .must be instituted in accordance with the Notice, and Time Limitations provisions prescribed in Section. 255.05(2), Florida Statutes. Thee-Surety hereby waives notice of and agrees that any changes in or.under the ' Contract Documents and compliance or noncompliance with any formalities connected with the Contract or the changes does not- affect the .:Surety's obligation. under- this Bond. _ ~ ~ Signed and-sealed this ~ day of~Q.~. , 20 ~G~ ' - . CONTRACTOR 4 ATTEST: SSE & Associates, tnc.` (Name of Corpor tion) By: ec etary) (Signature) r;~orporate Seal) ~ (Print Name and Title) ' - ~ , d ay of ~- (~ , 20 f ~ . FORM OF PAYMENT BOND (Continued) :00721. CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL : 1, . Jr ~~ ~ O ~ , .certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation named as Principal in the foregoing. Performance and Payment Bond (Pertormance Bond and Payment .Bond); that I'~~C i ~ ~-. l~c,JiTrG~ who signed the Bond(s) on behalf of the Principal, was - then pY~PS~d>?~~ of said corporation; that I know his/her signature; and his/her signature thereto is en ine; and that. said Bond(s) was {were) duly signed, sealed and attested too 'be al of aid corporation by authority of its governing body: (SEAL) , Secre ry (on behalf of) r ~, Corporation. STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE - ~) Before me, a Notary Public duly commissioned, qualified and acting personally, appeared _ ~~'~~% ~ ~ ~ 1i ~~'~.,~''~~ • to me well known, who being by me first dulysworn upon oath says that he/she has been authorized to execute the foregoing Performance and Payment Bond (Performance. Bond and Payment Bond} - on behalf of CONTRACTOR named therein in favor. of CITY. Subscribed and Sworn to before, me this ~ ~ day of 20~. My commission expires: ` Notary blic, State of ~~~~-- °7 -S -t~ . Bonded -~.._...._. ' Y .. '- - - ~ 1407) 398.0153 FloritlaNOtarySarvlce.com . • :;p`•M•P`=~;-; MARGOT F ESTRADA .~ . ' '`' MY COMMISSt~N # DD978782 ' '''•'Lorn;~` EXPIRES July 05, 2014 - ~ - _ (407)388-0153 FloritlaNOtaryService.com I ... T,HE GRAY. INSURANCE COMPANY - ~ " ~ THE .GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY ~ ~ ~ 9 0 f GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY ' KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS; THAT The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company,•corporationsguly - organized and existing under the laws of Louisiana, and having their principal offices in Metairie; Louisiana, d'o hereby make, constitute, and appoint ~~~ Benjamin H. French, Dale Waldorff, Kenneth Wayne Walker, Pamela L. Jarman, Robin M. Williams and.Paul A. Locascio, of Mary Esther, ~ ? .Florida jointly or severally ort behalfof each of the Companies named above its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to make, execute, seal and .i deliver, for and on its behalf and as its deed, bonds; or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, as surety, contracts of suretyship. as are or -. maybe required,or permitted by 1aw~7egulation, contract or otherwise, provided that no bond or undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under . ' this authority shall exceed the amount of $10;00Q000. This Power of Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of both The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company at meetings duly called and held.on the.26`h day of June, 2003. ' •, • .1 ~' "RESOLVED, that the President, Executive Vice President, any Vice President, or the Secretary be and each or any of them hereby is authorized. to execute a power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of The Company ~' bonds, undertakings, and all contracts of surety, and that each or any of them is hereby authorized to attest to the execution of such Power of Attorney,'and Io attach the seal of the Company;. and it is ? . FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seal of the Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or , to any certificate relating•thereto by facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing`such`facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall ' +' be binding upon the Company now and in the future when so affixed with regard to any bond,-undertaking or contract of surety to which it is attached. ~ ` .1N: WITNESS WHEREOF,, The Gray Insurance Company and~The Gray Casualty & Surety Company have caused their official seals to be hereinto ~` . ~ affixed, and these presents to be signed by their authorized`officers this 7tli.day of July, 2004. ,_ - ~ \~g U R A.,yc._ By:. ~ .. ~f A'ttOSt: ~ ~ ~,~ - P~,S { SG ~ - ~. f .~ Fn . t /` ~~~I~~'rf!H~'• ~~r~~~L+~ 09~1^'O ~~r Y .?~~ ~; S ~ A I, i~ Michael T. Gray i-Mark S. Manguno ~ ~ ~E SEAL ~~ ~' 1 - r~z President,? The Gray Insurance Company Secretary,: !f ;,,, _._ a _ -: * 4 and The Gray Insurance Company, .* ~ ~ i Vice President, The.Gray Casualty &'SuretyCompany 1 The Gray Casualty & Surety Company ~ ~ -: State of Louisiana ss: .. Parish of Jefferson Ore this 7th day of July, 2004, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael T. Gray, President of The.Gray °Insurance Company and Vice President of The Gray Casualty`& Surety Company, and Mark S. Manguno, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & `Surety Company,' personally known to me, :being duly sworn, acknowledged that theysigned the above Power of Attorney and affixed the seals of the _. companies as officers of, and :acknowledged'said instrument to lie the voluntary act and deed,. of their companies. ~ ~ ,. '` ~ 1* Lisa S. Millar, Notary Public, Parish of Orleans . =,~r•., PUauc tee: ' Stafe`of Louisiana !' %,F,oF ~o~~~'""° My Commission is for Life , I, Mark. S. Manguno Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, do hereby certify that the above and ' forgoing is a true and correcv'copy of a Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the seals of the Companies this day of . ~\a,URgNC~ - ~ ~ JP~,TY4,SU. ~ ~ ~ , i ~.r ~ VPr' ••'QFI. '~t~ i ~ ~~ ~ • ~ „s> k ~ Mark S.~Manguno,`Secretary i 1:y •~ ,~~r ~y~• .~~ The Gray Insurance Company ' t ....... * ••*~ •" The Gray Casualty & Surety Company ,. 4 j ,.. j I ~ - - ' - ~ .. „ I F ~ ~ ~ .. .. ' - _ - POAl000I Rev 6/15/2003 ~ - - ~ - ~ - 523.103 7!7/2004 • ., ~ - .. _ ` ". 00710. FORM' OF PERFORMANCE BOND ~ ~ ' BY THIS BOND, We ssE &Associates, lnc. as Principal, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR, and The craw [nsurance company as Surety, are bound to the. City of Miami . Beach, Florida, as Obligee, hereinafter called CITY, ~ in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Forty-Three Thousand - Five Hundred Forty-Two and 59/100 DOIIarS ($_1,243,542.59 ~ for the payment whereof CONTRACTOR and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, - successors and assigns, jointly and severally. ' - ~ WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has by written. agreement entered into a .Contract, Bid/Contract .No.: 14-o9/io ,awarded ''the day of 20 ,with CITY which Contract Documents are by. reference ,incorporated herein .and made a part hereof, and specifically include provision for liquidated damages, .and, other damages identified, and for the purposes of this Bond are hereafter referred to as the "Contract"; THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is fhat if CONTRACTOR: 1,. Performs the Contract between CONTRACTOR and CITY for construction of Miami Beach Convention Center the Contract being made. a part'of this. Bond by reference, at the times and in the manner prescribed in the Contract; and 2. Pays CITY all losses, ..liquidated damages, expenses, costs and attorney's fees .including appeNate proceedings,. that CITY sustains as a result of default by CONTRACTOR under the Contract; and FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND (Continued) ' 3:. ,Performs the guarantee of all work and materials furnished under the Contract for the-time specified in the Contract; then THIS .BOND IS VOLD, OTHERWISE IT • REMAINS fN 'FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. • Whenever CONTRACTOR shall be, and` declared by CITY to be, in default under - the' Contract, CITY having.. performed CITY obligations thereunder; the Surety ,may promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly: ' ~ 3.1: Complete the Project in accordance with the .terms and conditions of the Contract Documents; or 3.2.Obtain a bid or bids for completing the- Project in accordance with the - terms. and. conditions of the Contract Documents, and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsible Bidder, or, if -CITY _ elects, upon determination by CITY and Surety jointly of the .lowest ' `responsible Bidder, arrange for a contract between such Bidder and GIT.Y, and make available as work progresses (even :though there - • ~ shouid.be a default or a succession of defaults. under the Contract or • ~ ° ~ Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds ' to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract .Price; but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be °fiable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. :The term "balance of the Contract Price," as .used in this ' ~ paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by CLTY to . - CONTRACTOR under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less . - the amount properly paid by CITY #o CONTRACTOR. • - No, right of action shall accrue on this bond` to or for the use of any .person or corporation other than. CITY. named herein. The Surety hereby waives notice of and agrees that any changes in or under the Contract Documents and compliance or .noncompliance with any formalities . connected with- the Contract or the changes does not affect Surety's obligation :under this Bond. ~, Signed and. sealed this ~ day of ~ i/~ ~ ~ 20 ~~ --, FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND (CORPORATE SEAL) IN THE PRESENCE OF: r ~~//~) /~ ~- (Continued) SSE & Associates, Inc. (Name of Co poration) By: " ~ (Signature) (Print Name and Title) INSURANCE COMPANY: The Gray Insurance Company By: Benjamin H, French, Attorney-In-Fact & FL Resident Agent Address: 5023 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B _ (Street) Gainesville, FL 32605 (City/State/Zip Code) Telephone No.: (35z 374-~~~9 BOND N0. GSB24309 00720. FORM OF PAYMENT BOND BY THIS. BOND, We SSE&Associates,lnc. aS Principal, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR, and The Gray Insurance Company as Surety, are bound to the City of Miami Beach, Florida, as Obligee, hereinafter called CITY, in the amount of One Millionfiwo Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 59/].00 Dollars ($ 1,243,542.59 ) for the payment whereof .CONTRACTOR and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors. administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally. WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has by written agreement entered into a Contract, Bid/Contract No.: 14-09/]0 awarded the day of 20 ,with CITY which Contract Documents are by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and specifically include provision for liquidated damages, and other damages identified, and for the purposes of this Bond are hereafter ..referred to as the "Contract"; THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is that if CONTRACTOR: 1. Pays CITY all losses, liquidated damages, expenses, costs and attorney's fees including appellate proceedings, that CITY sustains because of default by CONTRACTOR under the Contract; and 2. Promptly makes payments to all claimants as defined by Florida Statute 255.05(1) for all labor, materials and supplies used directly or indirectly by CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Contract; THEN CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION SHALL BE VOID; OTHERWISE, IT SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 2.1. A claimant, except a laborer, who is not in privity with CONTRACTOR and who has not received payment for its labor, materials, or supplies shall, within forty-five (45) days after beginning to furnish labor, materials, or supplies for the prosecution of the work, furnish to CONTRACTOR a notice that he intends to look to the bond for protection. FORM OF PAYMENT BOND (Continued) 2.2. A claimant who is not in privity with CONTRACTOR and who has not received payment for its labor, materials, or supplies shall, within ninety (90) days after pertormance of the labor or after complete delivery of the materials or supplies, deliver to CONTRACTOR and to the Surety, written notice of the pertormance of the labor or delivery of the materials or supplies and of the nonpayment. 2.3. No action for the labor, materials, or supplies. may be instituted against CONTRACTOR or the Surety unless the notices stated under the preceding conditions (2.1) and (2.2) have been given. 2.4. Any action under this Bond must be instituted in accordance with the Notice and Time Limitations .provisions prescribed in Section 255.05(2), Florida Statutes. The Surety hereby waives notice of and agrees that any changes in or under the Contract Documents and compliance or .noncompliance with any formalities connected with the Contract or the changes does not affect the Surety's obligation under this Bond. Signed and sealed this ~ day of ~~ a~%~ 20 CONTRACTOR SSE & Associates, Inc. (N me of Corp ration By: (Signature) ~~~° l~9. ~gF.:~b~'~val~Cril ~ab'~g L~ tiMC (Corporate Seal) (Print Name and Title) day of ~- ,20 ~~ FORM OF PAYMENT BOND (Continued) IN THE PRESENCE OF: INSURANCE COMPANY: The Gray Insurance Company o- Benjamin H. French, Attorney-In-Fact & FL Resident Agent Address: 5023 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B _ (Street) Gainesville, FL 32605 _ (CitylState/Zip Code) Telephone No.: (352) 374-~~i~ 00721. CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL I, _ ~~ ~f I G[i'-'1 }~~ ~~, ger~z7r- certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation named as Principal in the foregoing Performance and Payment Bond (Performance Bond and Payment Bond); that ~C~Gne ~. t~t,1Cc~C~ ,who signed the Bonds} on behalf of the Principal, was then I"i'eS(C~P,i~t of said corporation; that I know his/her signature; and his/her signature thereto is genujne; and that said Bond(s) was (were) duly signed, sealed and attested too eh If i` aid corporation by authority of its governing body. (SEAL) Secr t (on beh f) Corporation STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) Before me, a Notary Public duly commissioned, qualified and acting personally, appeared ~~f~cClf ~. Lit-~Q~Ci~ to me well .known, who being by me first duly sworn upon oath says that he/she has been authorized to execute the foregoing Performance and Payment Bond (Performance Bond and Payment Bond) on behalf of CONTRACTOR named therein in favor of CITY. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this ~ day of ~~ ,20 ~U. My commission expires: ,;~ ` -~ Notary P 'c, State of o ~ ~ c~-- ~~~-<<~ Bonded _____ ,~~~rP':g4;: MARGOT F ESTRADA '~' "= MY COMMISSION # D0978782 ~~'. ~,~~ '%!or~~,,~ EXPIRES July O5; 2014 (407) 39d-0153 FlotitlaNotaryService.com THE`GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY ~ ~ - .. . THE GRAY. CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY' `. I GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY ~ 3 9 Q 6 ~ s "KNOW ALL BYTHESE-PRESENTS, THAT The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, corporations duly ° organized and existing under the laws of Louisiana,. and having their principal offices in Metairie, Louisiana, do hereby make, constitute, and appoint -Benjamin H: French, Dale Waldorff, Kenneth Wayne Walker, Pamela L. Jarman, Robin M. Williams and Paul A. Locascio, of Mary Esther, Florida, jointly or severally.on behalf of each of the Companies named above its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in=Fact, to make, execute, seal and !' deliver; for and on its behalf and as its deed,, bonds, or other writings obligatory in the nature of abond, as surety, contracts of suretyship as are or may. be required or permitted by law, regulation; contract or otherwise, provided that.. no bond or undertaking or. contract of suretyship executed under i this authority shall exceed the amount.of $1-0,000,000. This Powerof Attorney is granted and is signed by facsimile under and by the~authority of the following Resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of both The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Co-npany at meetings-duly called and held on the 26`h day of tune, • `~ ' ~, ,, .2003 "RESOLVED', that the President, Executive Vice President, any Vice President, or the Secretary be and each or any of them hereby is authorized to execute a power of Attorney qualifying the attorney named in the given Power of Attorney to execute on behalf of The Company - bonds, undertakings, and all contracts of surety, and that each oc any of them is hereby authorized to attest to the execution oi'such Powerof " . - Attorney, and to attach the seal. of the Company; and. it is j FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of such officers and the seat of the .Company may be affixed to any such Power of Attorney or o any certificate relating thereto by.facsimile, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall , ' be. binding upon the Company now and. in the future when so affixed with regard to any bond, undertaking or contract of surety to which it is attached: _ . I,N WITNESS WHp REOF, The Grgay Ins~rance Company and The.Gray Cas ylty & surety Company have caused their official seals to be hereinto''F i affixed, and these resents to be si ned b their authorized officers this 7th da of Jul 2004. f~ URA B I ~ fNS_ NOF y: ~ Attest: ~7~~~Zf+~" j~s~A'y-•//~ Jp~TV.a..sURF ,,; .SEAL ;~ Mark..S. Man uno ~ p a Michael T. Gray g SEAL ;~ y.,ti - r President„The Gray Insurance Company Secretary;.- ~., __ a ', ~ ,~ f •"* ' ~ - ' and The Gray Insurance Company, ' y ~''•• •'~' i' ~ _ ~. Vice President, The Gray Casualty & Surety Company *, The Gray Casualty & Surety Company j `State of Louisiana _ t I ' ss: i Parish of Jefferson • On this 7th day of July,•2004, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael T. Gray, President of The Gray Insurance Company and Vice ~ President of The Gray Casualty& Surety Company, and Mark S. Mangano, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, personally known to me, being duly sworn; .acknowledged that.they signed the above Powerof Attorney and affixed the seals of the companies as officers of, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed, of their companies. gp ....... ~ - ~ . D \,v `nT~ q~V`J.,C~J t `C Y ti *~ j*= ~ Lisa S. Millar, Notary Public, Parish of Orleans ' j `-.,'p'r' Pueu~ `P~~~ ~ ~ State of Louisiana ' fFOF'ioQ~$ ` My Commission is for Life ~ 1t I; Ivtark S. Mangano, Secretary of The Gray Insurance Company and The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, do hereby certify. that the above and - ;.. forgoing is a true and correct copy of a Power of Attorney given by the companies, which is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed theseals of the Companies this day of URA. ~'~~~'~ ~~~ i~ t I '~:~ ~5.. NC , PTY d•sU ~ f ~ F~ ~Qr • .. RFC - ~•/"I/~""~ I' Q $~' ~? SEAL <' SEAI, ~~ ~ ~ { ~' ~? , ~~ ~ i~ Mark S. Mangano; Secretary i ' yly° :•~~ may! - • ~a ~ 'The Gray Insurance Company * # •° The Gray Casualty & Surety Company '. , ' .. L. _ ~ /~ ° /' POA~10001 Rev 6/15/2003 ' " 523103 7/7/2004 ~ ~ ~ -