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Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Government Business Development, LLC CZ DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 — -- JJ 17 1G 2011 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT • BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA AND GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT;LLC FOR BUILDING AND SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS FOR MINOR PROJECTS This'Amendment No. 1 CAmendment") to the Contract,dated February 7, 2018, by and between the City of Miami Beach, Florida;a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Horida, having its principal place of business at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139("City),and Government Business Development, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; having its principal place of business at 9000 SW 56 Street, Miami, FL,,;83165("Contractor'). RECITALS WHEREAS, on February 7, 2018, the City and Contractor executed the Contract pursuant to Invitation to Bid ('ITB") No. 2017 049-WG building and specialty trade contractors for minor projects(the"ITB");and WHEREAS, this Amendment seeks to incorporate into the Contract the omitted "Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Award; the "Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification,"the "Suspension and Debarment Certification," and other miscellaneous requirements of the City Code.and Florida law. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and conditions contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the City and Contractor hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows: 1. ABOVE RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated es part of this Amendment. 2. MODIFICATIONS, The Contract is hereby modified (deleted items stc1ck-ttarough and inserted items underlined)as follows: (a) Contractor agrees to comply with the"Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Award," the "Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification" and the "Suspension and Debarment Certification" incorporated herein by reference and collectively attached hereto. as Attachment A to this Amendment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Amendment,the parties hereby agree that upon execution of this Amendment,the Amendment shall be retroactively effective to commencement date of the contract. (b) The following Inspector General Audit Rights provision.is hereby incorporated into the Contract:. Page 1 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:92156A75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 { 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 byor"on behalf of the City. 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 tie. Contractor,, 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 it allocatinq,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 tb the Contractor, the.Contractor theft 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 Contractor it%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 rightto inspect and copy all documents and records in the Cont"ractor's.possession, custody or control winch 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'subcontractorsand'suppliersz 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 supportinq:doeumentation for the aforesaid documents and records: Page 2 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 • E. The Contractor shall make available at its office at all reasonabletimes the records, materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation) and performance of this Contract;for examination;audit,or reproduction,until three.(31 years after final payment under this Contract or for:any longer period required by .statute or by other clauses of this:Contract:In addition: I. If this Contract is completely or partially terminated, the Contractor shall make:available records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years: after any resulting finalterminatian settlement: and 2. The Contractor shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or the settlement of claims_arising under or relating to this Contract until such appeals, litigation, or claims•are finally resolved. F. The provisions in this section shall apply to the Cbntractorz.its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors and suppliers; The.Contractor shall incorporate the provisions in this section in all Subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the Contractor in connection with the performance of this-Contract. b3 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 Contractor or third parties. 3: RATIFICATION. Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. In the event there is a conflict between.the'provisions of this Amendment and the:Contract,the provisions of this Amendment shall govern: [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE iS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY] • Page 3 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 IN.WITNESS WHEREOF, the,parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed bytheir appropriate officials, as of the date first entered above.. FOR:CITY: CITY OF MIAIVII BEACH,FLORIDA ATTEST: ,---DocuSigned by: e—DocuSigned by: rafad B a/WAAL/1h AitAA thAjztic y: RaNtlftffbVi6do, City Clerk Atina .1• -Iuaalc City.Manager 9/18/2021 1 10:37 EDT Date FOR CONTRACTOR: GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT L.L.C. ATTEST: By: Secretary President; 411111111"."-- Lt o P3Z4)46 Print Nate- Print Name Lt 3 Date. APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION City Attorney"1,y1A Dole Page 4 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 ATTACHMENT A TO AMENDMENT Al. CONTRACT PROVISIONS.FOR•NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS A2. BYRD ANTI.LOBBYING AMENDMENT CERTIFICATION FORM A3. SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION FORM • • - • Page 5 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A to Agreement Attachment.Al Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards The following provisions shall be applicable'to all work performed pursuant to the Contract and shall supersede any.conflicting provisions contained elsewhere. • A. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. For all purchases in excess of the simplified acquisitionthreshold;,currently$150,000,the following provisions shall apply: (1)Disputes and.Remedies=Disputes arising,in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by the Contractor and the'city's project-manager or contractor manager,shall be referred, in writing, to the authorized representative of the City Mayor for a decision: If there is"a disagreement among the parties regarding the decision of the City Mayor's representative, then either party may submit any claim; counterclaim,dispute and other matters in question between'the.City and the Contractor arising out of or relating to this Contract or its breach to a court of competent jurisdiction within The City:of Miami Beach. (2) Performance During Dispute- Unless otherwise directed by the City, .Contractor shall continue performance under this-Contract while matters in dispute are being,resolved. (3) Claims for Damages-Should either party to'the Contract suffer injury ar damageto person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable;_ a claim for damages therefore shall be made in writing 4to;such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury of damage. B.TERMINATION FOR,CONVENIENCE. The City; at its sole discretion,reserves-the right to terminate this Contract Without cause uponthirty (30) days written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractor_`shall not incur any additional costs under this Contract.The City shell be liableonly for reasonable costs incurred by the Contractor prior to notice of termination.The:City shall be the sole judge of"reasonable costs." , C. DEFAULT; REMEDIES;TERMINATION FOR CAUSE The City, reserves the right to terminate this Contract, in part or in whole,or place the Contractor on probation, or to avail itself of all other remedies available at.law and equity, inclusive injunctive relief and`.specifc performance; in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms ` and.conditions stated herein. Following breach of the,Contract by the Contractor, the• City shall ; provide written notice specifying the breach to the.Contractor and advising the Contractor that the breach must be cured immediately, or this Agreement may be terminated by the City. The City reserves the right to avail itself of-any and.all remedies available at law or at equity, including claims for damages and injunctive relief. The City further reserves the right.to suspend or debar the Contractor in accordance with the appropriate City ordinances, resolutions and/or administrative/implementing orders. The vendor will be notified by letter of the City's intent to terminate if, following the initial notice of breach;the.Contractor fails to-timely or adequately and to the satisfaction,of the City cure said breach. In the event of termination for default, the City may procure the required goods and/or services from any source and use any method deemed in its best interest. All re-procurement:costs shall be borne by the,terminated Contractor. D. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (1) In connection with the performance of this Contract,the Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee.or applicant for employment because of race; religion, color, sex, age,_ disability, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation,. veteran's status, or national origin; The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or national origin.: Such 1'age:6 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A to Agreement action shall include,-butt not be limited to,the following:employment, upgrading;promotion,demotion or transfer, recruitment or:recruitment advertising,layoff or termination,rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeships. Contractor further agrees to insert a similar provision:in all subcontracts,except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by MDC setting forth the provisions of this Equal Opportunity clause. (2) The Contractor:shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor,state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without. regard to race,,color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,or national origin. (3) The Contractor will hotdischarge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant'for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or:another employee or applicant, This provision shall not apply to instances in'which an employee who has access to the Compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information,`unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or-action, including an investigation conducted,by the employer, or its consistent with the Contractor's legal duty to furnish information. (4) The Contractor:will send to each labor union or.representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contractor understanding,a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the Contractor's commitments under this section, and shall`post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees_and applicants for employment. (5) The Contractor Will comply with all provisions,of.Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the.Secretary of Labor. (6) The Contractor wilt furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit:access to his books,records,and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations,and-orders. (7) In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the Equal Opportunity clauses of this Contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may_be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may, be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation,or order of the Secretary of Labor; or as otherwise provided by law. (8) The Contractor will include the provisions of this Equal Opportunity clause in every subcontract Or purchase order unless exempted by rules; regulations,or orders of the Secretaryof Labor issued pursuant to section 294 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions. will be binding upon each of Contractor's vendors and subcontractors.The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or:purchase order as the City may.direct as a means of enforcing:such provisions,including sanctions for noncompliance, Page 7 of 14 • DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 • • Attachment.A to Agreement E. DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C, § 3141-3148) and COPELAND "ANTI- KICKBACK"ACT(18 USC§40 U,S.C.3145).The Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act only apply to the emergency Management Preparedness Grant Program, Homeland Security Grant Program, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program, Port Security Grant Program,.and Transit Security Grant Program.They de not apply to other FEMA grant and cooperative agreement programs, including the Public Assistance Program. Accordingly,_ if applicable to this Contract; (1)All prime construction contracts in.excess of$2,000 awarded by non-Federal entities must include a provision for compliance With the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§ 3141-3144, and 3146-3148)as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction'). a) In accordance with the statute, and if applicable, the Contractor must pay all laborers and mechanics;employed ar working upon the site-of the work, unconditionally and not less often than once a week,and-Without-subsequent:deduction or rebate on any account(except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the:Secretary of Labor pursuant to 29 CFR part 3);the full amount of wages and bona fringe benefits(or cash equivalents thereof)at rates not less than the prevailing Wages specified in a wage determination Made by the Secretary of Labor: In addition, contractors must be required:to-pay wages not less than once a week: The City Will attach a.copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor to this:form. b) Contributions_ made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fnnge benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the,Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such:laborereor mechanics;subject to the provisions_of paragraph(a)(1)(iv)of 29 CFR§5_5;else,..regular contributions,male_oncosts incurred formore than a weekly period (but not less often'then quarterly)under plans,funds, or programs which covet-the particular weekly period,are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed,without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR§5.5(a)(4). c) Laborers or mechanics performing Work, in more than one .classification may be compensated at:the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, that the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in Which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed under paragraph (a)(1)(ii)of 29 CFR§5.5)and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the Contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.. (2)The.Contractor shall comply with 18 U.S.C. §874,40 U.S.C. §3145,,and the requirements of 29. C:F.R..pt.3 as maybe applicable,which'are incorporated by reference into this.Contract. Contractors:and Subcontractors are prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part,of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled.The.Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clause in those subparagraphs;(G)(1)and(2),and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include this clause in any lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor.or lower tier subcontractor with this clause.A breach of this clause may be grounds for termination.of the Contract,and for:debarment as a contractor and subcontractor as provided in 29.C:F R.;§5.12._ F. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT OF 1962, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 AND 3704. Page S qE t 4 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A to Agreement If applicable,the Contractor and al)of its subcontractors shall comply.with the Contract.Work Hours and Safety Standards Act of 1962, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, requiring that mechanics and laborers(including watchmen and guards)employed on federally assisted contracts be paid wages of not.less than one and one-half times their basic Wage rates for all hours worked in excess:of forty hours in a workweek. In the event of any violation of the preceding clause, the Contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, the Contractor - and subcontractor shall be liable to the City for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including Watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth herein,in the sum of$10 for each calendar day.on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard•workweek of forty hours. without payment of the overtime wages,required. The City shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be'withheld, from any moneys:payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor,or any other federally- assisted contract subject to:the Contract Wor..k Hours and Safety Standards Act,which is held by the same prime-contractor,such sums'as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided herein.The. • Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts this clause set forth in subsection (F) herein:also a clause requiring the subcontractors to.include.this clause in any lower tier subcontracts: The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance,by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in;herein. G.RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR:AWARD. If the Federal award meets the definition-of"funding agreement" under 37 CFR§401.2:(a)and the. City wishes-to'enter into a contract with-a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties,assignment or performance of experimental,developmental,or research work under that"funding agreement," the City must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Part:401, "Rights'to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government. Grants, Contracts and Cooperative:Agreements," and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. H. THE CLEAN AiR ACT OF 1955, as amended,.42 U.S.C. §§7401.76714 and the FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT,as amended,33 U.S.C.§§1251-1387. (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et, seq.,and issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,33 USC§.1251.et.seq. (2) The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the City and understands and agrees that the City:will,_in turn,report each violation as required to assure notification to the City, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection,Agency Regional Office. (3) The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding$150,000 financed'in whole or in part With Federal assistance proviided'by FEMA: i. ENERGY CONSERVATION. Contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act(42 U.S.G. Section 6321 et seq.)and(42 U.S:C. 6201). J: CERTIFICATION REGARDING' DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION. Page 9of14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment,A to Agroernent, (1) This Contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000.As such the Contractoris required to verify that none of the Contractor, its principals (defined at 2 CF.R.§1.80.995),or its affiliates(defined at 2 C.F.R.§180.905)are excluded. (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180:940) or disqualified (defined at 2..C:F.R. §, 180.9,35). The Contractor must comply:with 2 C.F.R:pt. 1.80,subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt.3000, subpart C and must include a requirement tocomply with these regulations in any lower tier covered -transaction it enters into. This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by`the City.;if it is later determined that the Contractor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 O.R. pt.3000, subpart:C, in addition to remedies available to the City, • the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment The.Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of .2 C.F R.:pt. 1,80,subpart C.and 2 C.F.R. pt:.3000,,subpart.0 and shall include a provision requiring such compliance:in.its.lower tier covered.transactions. (2) By:signing and submitting this form,the Contractor shall also,execute and provide.the City with, and.require all lower-tiered contractors to also execute, the certification set out in ".Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower tier Covered Transaction attached hereto.The Contractor shall require all lower tier :participants to agree that they: a'. shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred; suspended, declared ineligible, orvoluntarily excluded from participation in this covered'transaction, unless authorized in writing by the City;and ii. they will include this clause titled "Certification .Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion', and the certification form, Without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower-.tier covered transactions. The Contractor may rely upon a certification of a,prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction.that it is;not debarred,suspended,ineligible; or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that,the certification is erroneous.The Contractor maydecide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals: The Contractor may; but is not required to check the Non- procurement List issued by U.S.General Service Administration.,Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause.The knowledge and information of the Contractor and any other participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudentPerson in the ordinary course of business dealings. If the Contractor or any other lower tier participantin a covered transaction"knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to all remedies available to the Federal Government,the City may pursue available remedies including suspension and/or debarment. K. BYRD ANTI=LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. Contractors who apply or bid for or have received an award of$100,000 or more shall file.the required certification.Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee.of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract,grant,or any other award covered by 31 U:S.C..§ 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award.Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient. L: RECYCLEDpROD.UCTSIRECOVERED MATERIALS The Contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U:S:C. § 6962), Page 10 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A to Agreement including but not limited to,the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247 and Executive Order 12873, as they-apply to the procurement of the items designated in Subpart:B of 40 CFR Part 247-.All goods and/or services to be purchased as a result of any award under this Contract shall be in accordance with all applicable governmental standards, including, but not limited to those issued by the. Occupation .Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety Hazards (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it shall be the responsibilityof the Contractor and vendors to be regularly informed to conform to any changes in standards issued by any regulatory agencies that govern the commodities or services applicable to this solicitation;during the term of any contract resulting from this solicitation. In the performance of this Contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use.of products containing recovered materials that are EPA- designated items unless the product cannot be:acquired: (1).Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the:contract performance schedule; (2);Meeting Contract,performance requirements;or(3)At:a reasonable price.. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is available at EPA's Comprehensive 'Procurement Guidelines web site, httpsrl(www:epa.gov/smm/regulatory- background-comprehensive-procurement-guideline- program-cpg. M. CONTRACTING WITH SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS, WOMEN'S BUSINESS. ENTERPRISES, AND LABOR SURPLUS AREA FIRMS, C.E.R: § 200.321(G). Pursuant to C.F.R.,200.321 (g),the City will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses; women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. Affirmative steps must include: (1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business, enterprises on solicitation lists; (2).Assuring that small and minority businesses,and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically-feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation..by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (4) 'Establishing delivery `schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses,and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business-Administration and the:Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce;en (6). Requiring the prime contractor,if subcontracts are to be let,to take the affirmative steps listed in paragraphs.:(1)through(5)above. N. ACCESS TO RECORDS. In addition to the provisions contained in the Contract, the following access to records requirements apply to'this:Contract: (1)The Contractor agrees:to'provide the City,the FEMA Administrator,the ComptrolierGeneral t of the United States,or any of their authorized representatives access to any books,documents, papers,and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this Contract for the:purposes of making audits,exarn:inations, excerpts,:and transcriptions. (2) The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy and transcriptions as reasonably needed. (3) The.Contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under the Contract. Page 11 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A.to Agreement • O.PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OF FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OF RELATED:ACT .The Contractor hereby acknowledges that 31 U:S C:Chap_3f3'(Administrative Remedies for False.Claims • and.Statements)applies to the Contractor's:actions pertaining to the Contract. P. DEIS SEAL, LOGO,AND FLAGS.The Contractor'.shall not use the DHS seeks),to as;,crests,or reproductions of flags or likenesses,of Di-S agency officials without.specific FEMA pre-approval. Q..COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW,REGULATIONS,AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS.This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance may be.used to fund all or a.portion.of the.Contract: The Contractor will comply with all applicable Federal law; regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies,,procedur"es, and directives. R. NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT The Federal Govern ment it not a party to this Contract.and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, Contractor, or any other party pertaining`to any matter resulting from the Contract. S. CHANGES The Contract,may be modified by mutual consent,in writing through the issuance of a modification to the Contract.. T.INDEMNIFICATION. For any work performed on Federally funded projects,the Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Federal Government, :its employees and/or contractors, the County, its employees and/or contractors, and the City and its employees and/or contractors from liability to third parties for claims asserted under the contract U. E-VERIFY. The Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland"Security,'s EVerify system to verify the.employment eligibility of all hew employees hired by the Contractor during the term of the Contract and shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the Contract to likewise utilize the U_S: Department of Homeland Security's E- Verify system to verify the employment-eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during.the Contract.term. V. BOND REQUIREMENTS(2 CFR§200.325). Notwithstanding Florida law or.City practice; et a minimum 'for construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding the Simplified Acquisition.Threshold('currently$150,004 the following requirements must be met: A. A bid guarantee from each-bidder equivalent to five percent(5%)of the bid price.The"bid guarantee"must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check,:or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. B. A performance bond on the part of the contractor for 100 percent of the.contract price.. C. A payment bond on the part of the:contractor.for 100 percent of the contract price. Page 12 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 • Attachment A.to Agreement • Attachnierit A2 BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT' FORM • APPENDIX A,'44 C.F.R.PART 18-•CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING Certification for Contracts,Grants,Loans,and Cooperative Agreements . 'The Contractor certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge",that 1.No Federal appropriated funds have been paid prwill be paid, by oron behalf of the Contractpr,'to , any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,a Member of Congress, an officer or employee ofCongress, or an employee of.a Member of Congress in :connection With the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal.loan,the entering into:of any cooperative agreement,and-the extension,continuation, renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant, loan,:or cooperative,agreement. 2. If any funds,other than Federal appropriated.funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence en officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress;or an employee of;a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,;grant,loan, or cooperative agreement, the:Contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form;LLL, "Disclosure,Form to Report Lobbying;" in accordence,with.its instructions. :3. The Contractor shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at:all tiers,(including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under ,grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that ail subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon Which reliance was placed .when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U:S.C.:§1 352(as amended by the.Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995),Any person who fails:to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$1•0;000•and nbt more than.$100,000 for each such failure. The.Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its,certification and disclosure, if any. In addition,.the Contractor understands and agrees'that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. §3801 et seq., apply to this certification:end disclosure, if any, Contractor:, Authorized Representative(Name): GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,LLC., i'f(( NGIU_ SG FIL, Date Signed: Authorized Repre =cta°'ve .ignature): /3 Page 13 of 14 DocuSign Envelope ID:9215BA75-00CE-46A1-ABFA-43A88F993037 Attachment A to AgreeMent. 1 Attachment A3 SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION • 1 The ContractoracknoWledges that: (1)This Contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.FR. pt. 3000.As such the contractor is required to verify that none of the Contractor,its principals(defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180 995), or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R..§ 180 905) are excluded (defined at 2 CX.R. § ' • 180;940)or disqUalified(defined at 2 C.F.R.§ 180.935). (2)The Contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 Q.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must include a requirement to comply With these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into, (3)This certification is a'material representation of fact relied upon.by the City, If it is later determined that the Contractor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. Ot. 180,subpart C and 2 C.F.R.pt.3000,subpart C, in addition to remedies available to the City,the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but nottimited to suspension and/or debarment. (4)The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R.. pt.180,subpart C and 2 Q.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and,throughout,the period of any contract that may arise from this Offer.The Contractor further agrees to include-a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions." By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies_or affirms its compliance with the Suspension and Debarment Certification. Contractor: Authorized Representative(Name): GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,IIC pflAiCASCO itifiRSCA Date Signed: uthorized Repr se ' (Signature) ' • Page 14 bf 14