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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProfessional Services Agreement between CMB & GERSIL GROUP, INC. d/b/a Signature Production ServicesDm=ipn Emre pe ID: C2?MF D13542AGBD1&ACDM7D9MC 2o2-5- 2,391V PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND GERSIL GROUP, INC. DBA SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR HOLIDAY DRONE SHOW FOR 2025 JAN 2 3 1016 This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement') is entered into this day of 2025 ("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 GERBIL GROUP, INC. dlbla SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES, a Florida corporation, whose address is 110 Lake Emerald Drive Unit 408, Oakland Park, Florida 33309 ("Consultant"). SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS Agreement: This Agreement between the City and Consultant, including any exhibits and amendments thereto. City Manager: The chief administrative officer of the City. City Manager's Designee: The City staff memberwho is designated by the City Manager to administer this Agreement on behalf of the City. The City Manager's designee shall be the Tourism and Culture Department Director. 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. Services: All services, work and actions by the Consultant performed or undertaken pursuant to the Agreement. Fee: $13,400 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. 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 Manager. Dmusign Emalwe ID: C22DF359-D1354MC-DD1B&ACD99a7DWC If there are any questions regarding the Services to be performed, Consultant should contact the following person: Lissette Garcia Arrogante Director, Tourism and Culture 1755 Meridian Avenue, 51° Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 2.2 Consultant's Services, and any deliverables incident thereto, shall be completed in accordance with the timeline and/or schedule in Exhibit A hereto. SECTION 3 TERM The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall commence upon the Effective Date and shall expire following the conclusion of the Event (as defined in Exhibit A) and Consultant's completion of all of its obligations hereunder, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. There shall be no renewal options. Notwithstanding the Tenn provided herein, Consultant shall adhere to any specific timelines, schedules, dates, and/or performance milestones for completion and delivery of the Services, as same istare set forth in the timeline and/or schedule referenced in Exhibit A hereto. SECTION 4 FEE 4.1 In consideration of the Services to be provided, Consultant shall be compensated in a total amount not to exceed $13,400.00. Consultant shall receive its compensation in the following two (2) installments for the one Event: Payment #1- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($6,700.00). To be paid upon execution of this Agreement. Payment #2- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($6,700.00) To be paid upon completion of the Event and all related programming activity, as outlined in the Agreement and described above. 4.4 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 the City at the following address: Fernando Pestana, Administrative Services Manager Tourism and Culture Department 1755 Meridian Avenue, 5� Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 Docusign Envelope 10: C22DF359-D135A2 C-BDI9-AGD998709AS FernandoPestana@miamtbeachfl.gov With copy to. Lissette Garcia Arrogante, Director Tourism and Culture Department 1755 Meridian Avenue, 5" Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov 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. 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. D usign Envelope ID: MDF359-1)735< CZWB-ACDNUMASC 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 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 and carry in full force during the Term, the following insurance 1. Consultant General Liability, in the amount of $1,000,000; and 2. Workers Compensation & Employers Liability, as required pursuant to Florida Statutes. 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 Consultant 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 Consultant's insurance. 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. Dowsign Envelope ID: C22DF359­D135A2AGBDIB­ACD9987D9ASC 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. 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). Carders may also be considered if they are licensed and authorized to do insurance business in the State of Florida. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage required by this Agreement. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by the City before any work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant'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. CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON ALL COI MUST READ: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Go EXIGIS Insurance Compliance Services P.O. Box 947 Munieta, CA 92564 Kindly submit all certificates of insurance, endorsements, and exemption letters to our servicing agent, EXIGIS, at: Certificates-m iam ibeach(0)riskworks. com 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 Consultant of its liability and obligation under this Section or under any other section of this Agreement. SECTION 7 LITIGATION JURISDICTIONNENUEIJURY 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 ail 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 D sl9n Envelope ID: CZXF35 1313542 C-BD19-ACD99971)9A 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. 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 D sign Ere lWe ID: C220F35&0135-02ACADIB-ACDGGBIDGA5C 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. (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 paver 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 D sign Envelope ID: C22DF3590135< C-BD/&ACDMM9A5C received, payroll and personnel records and supporting documentation for the aforesaid documents and records. (E) The Consultant shall make available at its once 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 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, K 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 (including independent contractors), housing, public Dmusign Envelope accommodations, public services, and in connection with its membership or policies because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, intersexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, age, disability, ancestry, height, weight, hair texture and/or hairstyle, 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. 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. 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 Xa), 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 Docusign Envelope ID: C220F359-D135 2AC-BDI5-AGD9987O9A5C 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 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, OR AS 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(a)MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV PHONE: 305-673-7411 1K Dmusi9n Envelope ID: C22DF359-D135A2APBD1B ACDM7DWC 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 (TT) 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. (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 Teaming of the occurrence of the event or of the commencement of any such delay, but in any case within fifteen (15) business days thereof, provide notice: (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 11 Docusign Envelope ID: C22DFM5 D135-0 C-BWB-ACDQWDWC (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 staled term. 10.9 E-VERIFY (A) To the extent that Consultant provides labor, supplies, or services under this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment Eligibility" ("E-Verify Statute"), as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to the E-Verify Statute, commencing on January 1, 2021, Consultant shall register with and use the E- Veriy system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees during the Term of the Agreement. Additionally, Consultant shall expressly require any subconsultant performing work or providing services pursuant to the Agreement 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 suboonsultant. If Consultant enters into a contract with an approved suboonsultant, the subconsultant must provide the Consultant with an affidavit stating that the subconsultant does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. Consultant shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of this Agreement or such other extended period as may be required under this Agreement. (B) TERMINATION RIGHTS. (1) If the City has a good faith belief that Consultant has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, which prohibits any person from knowingly employing, hiring, recruiting, or referring an alien who is not duly authorized to work by the immigration laws or the Attorney General of the United States, the City shall terminate this Agreement with Consultant for cause, and the City shall thereafter have or owe no further obligation or liability to Consultant. (2) If the City has a good faith belief that a subconsultant has knowingly violated the foregoing Subsection 10.9(A), but the Consultant otherwise complied with such subsection, the City will promptly notify the Consultant and order the Consultant to immediately terminate the contract with the subconsultant. Consultant's failure to terminate a subconsultant shall be an event of default under this Agreement, entitling City to terminate this Agreement for cause. (3) A contract terminated under the foregoing Subsection (8)(1) or (B)(2) is not in breach of contract and may not be considered as such. (4) The City or Consultant or a subconsultant may file an action with the Circuit or County Court to challenge a termination under the foregoing Subsection (BK1) or (B)(2) no later than 20 calendar days after the date on which the contract was terminated. (5) If the City terminates the Agreement with Consultant under the foregoing Subsection (8)(1), Consultant may not be awarded a public contract for at least 1 year after the date of termination of this Agreement. (6) Consultant is liable for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the termination of this Agreement under this Section 10.9. 12 D usign Envelope ID: MDF359-D1354 C-Bp16ACD9937paA5C 10.10 CONSULTANT'S COMPLIANCE WITH ANTI -HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAWS Consultant agrees to comply with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, and has executed the Anti -Human Trafficking Affidavit, containing the certification of compliance with anti -human trafficking laws, as required by Section 787.01 Florida Statutes, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 10.11 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH A BUSINESS ENGAGING IN A BOYCOTT Consultant warrants and represents that it is not currently engaged in, and will not engage in, a boycott, as defined in Section 2-375 of the City Code. In accordance with Section 2-375.1(2)(a) of the City Code, Consultant hereby certifies that Consultant is not currently engaged in, and for the duration of the Agreement, will not engage in a boycott of Israel. 10.12 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY WHICH HAS Consultant warrants and represents that, within two (2) years prior to the Effective Date, Consultant has not received compensation for services performed fora candidate for City elected office, as contemplated by the prohibitions and exceptions of Section 2-379 of the City Code. For the avoidance of doubt, the restrictions on contracting with the City pursuant to Section 2- 379 of the City Code shall not apply to the following: (a) Any individual or entity that provides goods to a candidate for office. (b) Any individual or entity that provides services to a candidate for office if those same services are regularly performed by the individual or entity in the ordinary course of business for clients or customers other than candidates for office. This includes, without limitation, banks, telephone or Internet service providers, printing companies, event venues, restaurants, caterers, transportation providers, and office supply vendors. (c) Any individual or entity which performs licensed professional services (including for example, legal or accounting services). 10.13 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF Consultant hereby agrees to comply with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, which states that as of January 1, 2024, a governmental entity may not accept a bid on, a proposal for, or a reply to, or enter into, a contract with an entitywhich would grant the entity access to an individual's personal identifying information (Pit), unless the entity provides the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or representative of the entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in Paragraphs 2(a)-(c) of Section 287.138, Florida Statutes: (a) the entity is owned by a government of a foreign country of concern; (b) the government of a foreign country of concem has a controlling interest in the entity; or (c) the entity is organized under the laws of or has its principal place of business in a foreign country of concern (each a "Prohibited Entity"). A foreign country of concern is defined in Section 287.138 (1xc), Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, as the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity of significant control of such foreign 13 Do ign Enewe ID: C22DFM5 D13542C-8DIB-ACD99WD9A5C country of concern. Additionally, beginning July 1, 2025, a governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with a Prohibited Entity. Consultant warrants and represents that it does not fall within the definition of a Prohibited Entity, and as such, has caused an authorized representative of Consultant to execute the "Prohibition Against Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit', incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit C. 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. Certied Mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service. Until changed by notice, in writing, all such notices and communications shall be addressed as follows: TO CONSULTANT: German Currea GERSIL GROUP INC DBA Signature Production Services 110 Lake Emerald Drive Unit 408 Oakland Park, FL 33309 TO CITY: Lissette Garcia Arrogante, Director Tourism and Culture Department 1755 Meridian Avenue, 51h Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 Notice may also be provided to any other address designated by the party to receive notice 9 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 parry entitled to notice. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of an acknowledged receipt, or, in all other rases, 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. 14 Dmusign Em lope ID: C22DF359D13542AC$D1&ACDM7DRMC 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. M,!/1l74:t9A-]3y_CK:! A parry's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or modification of this Agreement. A parry'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 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 ofjudicial 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. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK] 15 Domsign Envelope ID: C22DF3 1)135 2AC-BDIB-ACD%671 0 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: ATTEST: Rafael E. Gra ado, ity Clerk JAN 2 3 2026 Date: FOR CONSULTANT: ATTEST: Print Name and Title Date: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA By: EriC T. Carpenter, ity Manager IN[ORP vP.AiE42 �"IL GROUP, INC. DBA SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES 16 By: ��/ Silvia Cruz Print Name and Tide APPROVED AS TO FORM &LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION DNIb� 01 LS City Attorney i.V D to Omusign Em iope 10: C22DF359 D136 MC-B01eACD999709A5C EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEES CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HOLIDAY DRONE SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 6:00-9:00 PM Lummus Park Beachfront 13th and 14th St Scope of Services: Consultant shall provide services for cultural programming during the City of Miami Beach Holiday Drone Show. Consultant shall host the following event (the "Event'): Holiday Drone Show to be held on December 13, 2025 on Lummus Park Beachfront 13th and 14th St from 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM Services provided by Consultant shall include all aspects of event production, equipment rental, and coordination with City staff. Fees: In consideration of the Services to be provided, Consultant shall be compensated for a total amount not to exceed $13,400.00. Payment #1- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($6,700.00). To be paid upon execution of this Agreement. Payment #2- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($6,700.00) To be paid upon completion of the Event and all related programming activity, as outlined in the Agreement and described above. 17 Dmusgn Envelope ID: Cnl)"59-131354 C-BDIB-ACD9981139A5C EXHIBIT B ANTI -HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT In accordance with Section 78706 (13), %nda Statutes. the undersigned, on behad of Consultant hereby attests udder penalty of perµiry that Consultant doas not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06. Florda Statutes, entitled 'Human Trafficking' I understand that I am swearing or affinnrg under oath to the rulhfulrtess of the claims made In this affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false stalemenl ndudes fines and/or imprisonment. The undersigned i5 aulhonzed to execute this affidavit on behalf of the Consultant Consultant GERBIL G , INC. D NATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES. a Florida corporation. 110 Lake Emerald Dhve Ur4t bB g Warta Pak FL 33300 Sigrature A 'zed I (Address) NamelTitle 31LVIA CRUZ / VP State of FL County of MIA The foregorg instrument was acknowledged before me by means of f8 phys cal presence or online notarization, this C�a_ day of cU 202L by . �fu�__ ,asi"DIYU _ _ —� ,of GERBIL GROUP, lni INC. DBAlSIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES. a Florida corporation, known to me to be the Person described herein, or wno produced ft t71, as dentricabon, and who didroltl not take an oath. NOTAR r — y�'�,..!R., ft*Wu ae ?�d WenYrem INH Y7f1A ,. ,� Eaprw Onme ll. P]6 (Print Name) My commission expires: 18 Doeusign Envelope to C22DF354D13542AC-BDIB-ACD9987D9A5C EXHIBIT C PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN AFFIDAVIT In accordance with Section 287.138. Florida Statutes, incorporated herein by referencethe undersigned, on behalf of Consultant, hereby attests under penalty, of perjury that Consultant does not meet any of the following coterie in Paragraphs 2(a)-(c) of Section 287 138, Florida Statutes (a) Consultant is owned by a government of a foreign country of conoem, (b) the government of a foreign country of concern has a controlling interest in Consultant', or (C) Consultant is organized under the laws of or has Its principal place of business In a foreign dour" of concem 1 understand Mat I am swearing or af&ming under oath, under penalties of parryry, to the truthfulness of the claims made in this affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes lines and/or Imprisonment. The undersigned is authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of the Consultant Consulfaat:� GER P,1 SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES. a Fonda corporation. H 110 Lake Emerald Drive Unit 40B Oakland Park FL 33309 Slg uttgri _ ntafive (Address) Name/Title SILVIA CRUZI VP State of FL _. County of __MLA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me b means of physical presence or online notanzation, this �;day of 202& by =dy il7 as Q ofTGERSIL GROUP. INC. DBA SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES. a Florida corporation, known to me to be the person described bareln, or who produced —_ �-_lit. as identification, and who dldldid not take an oath NOTA UBLI ( nature) --- (Print Name) My Commrsslon expires _ 1:14„ .1c, 19 a"" "'x< ease wucros Co.mhransea 32719A ,� e.ww oaos., 31, axis Docusgn Envelope ID: C22DF3 D135-02AC-BDIB-ACD9987D9A5C ACORd CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Io1107IMM om0DTrzgzs THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORIMTION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT. If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy)les) must haw ADDITIONAL INSURED prondsions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions olthe polley, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certMcate does not confer rights to the cerlMcals holder in lieu of such andarsemam(s). IROMIC.. Avame lnsumnce Group 8700 West FI,1m Street SuIW402 Mimi FL 33174 Nlurni no NmxE1. (305)Ul-2400 uc Ne: (305)221-2411 ADDRESS: npereaavameins.tom askesE a VFprtlMa COwMGE MYCa MRURERA. Scutwele Insurance CO. 41297 sauho Carol Group, Inc 110 Lake Emerald Drive#400 Oakland Park FL 33308 INSURER a: a RER C: ..R D: SHIMER E: NEURER F. 251114M39 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ME POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED SEEM HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ASOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWIIHSTANMNG ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF MY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY ME POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TEA THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONSAND CONDITONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY I WVE BEEN REDUCED BY END CLAIMS. LTI 1YPEOFIMWRANCE NDUKYNUMBER nakaka Ualml MMYERCka-MeNRALLIAUSE" EACH OCCURRENCE f 1.000'DOO CWYSIMLE ®OCCUR EMISESEacmirenw f MED ESP IMY w. Pwacal 1 5,000 A Y CPM20209 IWIUM25 11r2W2026 PERsoNueAwwuRY f 1•�'� CEMLAGGREWTE1IMTAPRIESPER'. GENERALAGGREGATE 1 2.DCO.000 w PRODUCTS-CPaPA00 OOD 1 2,.BDD PGUCY ElM ❑ L. a OTHER'. 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PM ACORD 25 (2016103) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks Of ACORD Oocusgn Envelope ID: C220F35"135-42ACA018-AC0998TD9A5C MIAMIBEACH Agreement - Holiday Drone Show 2025 GERSIL GROUP INC DBA Signature Production Services Toudsmand Cuhure Department ❑seette Garcia Arrogant, I � Maria Hernandez I "a Type 1- contract, amendment, Change order, or Usk oiler resultingfrom a procurement -issued competitive solicitation. Type 2-Other contract, amend mend, change order, or Usk order rot resultingfrom a procurement -issued competitive solicitation. Type 3-Independent Con tractor Agreement llC/0 Type 6-Term Agreement Type 4- Gram agreements with the city as theredpimt Type,- Intergovernmental agency agreement Type S- Gram agreements with the City as the granter % Type B- Othen. Special Events Agreement Agreement with Miami Music Festival to provide audio services, stage, production, and music services for the New Years Day concert event on January 1, 2026. This agreement is funded from the Onstage! Cultural Programming/Activation budget allocation in the FY 2026 Resort Tax Fund. Original TerrRI Renewal Periods Total Term(Original*Renewals) Grant Funded: Yes v No State Federal Other: 1 $13,4W 160-0380-000349-25-4D6-648-0000Oo- 2 7YN 345 1. For c.trxdx longer than five years, contact the Procurement Department. 2. Attach any supporting explanation needed. 3. Budge[ approval indicates approval far the current fecal year onN. Future years are subjectto City Commission approval of the annual adopted operating budge. Authority to Sign ity Commission Approwe I % I Yes No Resolution No.: I CC Agenda Rem hit I CC Meeting Dale: 2025-33945 R2 B 9/30/2025 If na, explain why CCapproval is not required: -egal Form Approved: I % I Yes I I No If no, ex lain below why form approval is net necwaa Procurement: Grants: Budges: Tameka Otto Stewart Information Technology: Risk Management: Marc Chevalier arG Fleet & Facilities: Human Resources: Other.