RFP 08-06/07 Alberni, Caballero & Castellanos
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR INTERNAL AUDITS OF NOT-FOR PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
FOR THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
RFP # 08-06/07
Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P.
4649 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 404
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Telephone: (305) 662-7272 Fax: (305) 662-4266
FEI# 55-0912340
Contact Person: Nestor Caballero, CPA
November 28, 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION II QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM EXPERIENCE
SECTION III COST PROPOSAL
CONCLUSION
APPENDICES
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B
C
D
Letters of Recommendation
Licenses to Practice in the State of Florida
Peer Review Reports
Affidavits/Acknowledgements
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Alberni, Caballero
cSL Castellanos, L.L_P.
CERTi FIEO PUBLIC AGGOtJ NTANTS
Sc C~NSULTA NTS
November 28, 2006
Gus Lopez, CPPO, Procurement Director
City of Miami Beach
City Hall
Procurement Division -Third Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
4649 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. SUITE
404
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
TEL: 305-662-7272
FAX: 305-662-4266
ACC-CPA.COM
Re: REQUEST PROPOSAL FOR INTERNAL AUDITS OF NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The independent certified public accounting firm of Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P. proudly submits the
following proposal to provide professional accounting services to the City of Miami Beach (the City. The firm based
in Dade and Broward County, consisting of 5 partners and 10 professionals. The firm also has access to over 10
consulting partners that work with the firm on various projects. The firm's partners have been providing professional
CPA services throughout Florida for the past 30 years and are members of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P. is also
a member of the recently established Government Audit Quality Center.
We are uniquely qualified to perform professional auditing services for the City due to the following:
Throughout the years, our management team has performed numerous internal audits and monitoring of Not-For
Profit Organizations. In fact, our firm was the sole contractor for The Children's Trust for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2006 and performed over 100 monitorings of not-for profit entities funded the by Trust.
We also provide internal audits on behalf of The Children's Services Council of Broward County and monitorings for
the City of North Miami's Community Development Block Grant programs.
The engagement team chosen to serve the City has extensive experience working on internal audits of not-for profit
organizations.
Our team, based out of our Corai Gables office offers the following advantages:
Exaerienced Personnel On-The-Job: All team members have experience in performing internal audits of not-for
profit organizations.
Knowledgeable Team: -Because our team members are devoted to the governmental and not-for profit sector, we
are experts in the intricacies of governmental and not-for profit accounting.
Management Involvement: The audit teams will be supervised by our governmental and not-for profit partners.
These partners have performed audits of not-for profit and governmental organizations for the past 14 years.
Timely Delivery of Services: We understand the importance of completing the internal audits in a timely manner
and will work closely with you and your staff to exceed your expectations.
Please note the firm is assigning the following "Key" Engagement Team Members to your Engagement:
2 Engagement Partners
2 Senior Accountants
4 Total Key Team Members
We humbly ask you to compare the expertise of our "Key" Engagement Team to our peer competition assigned
teams. We are confident you will not see another firm assigning our level of experience to your engagement.
Satisfied Clients: We have included references for several municipalities which were audited by our Partner's. We
have also included several letters of recommendations.
Immediate Service Responsiveness: Accessible to Clients 7 days a week regarding ANY comments, questions, or
concerns.
Fees: We recognize that engaging and accounting firm is an important investment of the City. You can expect that
we are competitively priced and that your investment in us will add value to your City.
Based on our understanding of your expectations and the requirements set forth in your RFP, we will summarize the
scope of our proposed. We will demonstrate how our approach surpasses other firms' and exceeds the City's
expectations.
We will be engaged to examine the not-for profit organization's accounting records, such as general ledgers, revenue
and expenditure transactions, and other records as may be maintained by the organization, and the preparation of
schedules and analyses of work to determine compliance with the applicable regulations of the funding received from
the City. Detailed testing is to be performed on a sample basis. We will follow the City's Internal Audit programs for
auditing non-profit agencies. City forms and programs will be provided in electronic format. Each audit is completed
by the submission of workpapers with a draft audit report listing findings to the Internal Auditor for final review and
approval.
This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for one hundred twenty (120) days. We certify this proposal is made
without previous understanding, agreement or connection either with any previous firms or corporations offering a
Proposal for the same items or with the City. We also certify that our proposal is in all respects fair, without outside
control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action, and was prepared in good faith. Only the person(s), company or
parties interested in the project as principals are named in the proposal. The firm has no existing or potential
conflicts, and anticipates no conflicts during the engagement. Nestor Caballero, CPA, (Partner) is authorized to make
representations for and to bind the firm. He can be reached at (305) 662-7272. His a-mail address is nestorCa~acc-
cpa.com. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the information provided in this proposal.
We thank you for considering our firm's qualifications and experience and look forward to serving you.
Very truly your
Alb~cgi C~ball~fo & C,c(~fellanos, L.L.P.
Nestor C~ett~'~--
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SECTION I -GENERAL INFORMATION
Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P. (AC&C) is a new firm with ten professionals that work together on a continual
basis and the available resources of an additional 10 professionals that work with us on aproject-by-project basis.
The firm is a professional limited liability partnership that provides comprehensive financial and compliance auditing,
attestation and accounting, and other management consulting services. AC&C was formed through the merger of
Alberni Caballero & Alberni, P.A., a certified public accounting firm which has served the South Florida area for over
30 years and Caballero & Castellanos, P.L. a local firm with offices in Dade and Broward County which exclusively
serves the public sector and whose partners bring over 10 years of local government audit experience.
Our industry areas of specialization include:
Governmental Organizations
Public Housing Agencies
Multifamily Housing
Single Family Lenders
Non Profit Organizations
Retirement Plans
Mortgage Banking
Our firm's philosophy is to provide our clients with the same high level of service they would expect from a large
national firm, but with the personal attention of a small local firm. All of our audit clients have direct access to our
partners and we have committed to have our partners involved throughout all phases of the audit. In other words, our
partners are on the field during the audit and all the decision making is on site.
Our professional staff is prepared and fully qualified to help you determine your realistic present and future goals, and
assist you in reaching them. We combine invaluable experience gained at some of the most highly regarded
international accounting firms, with the kind of personal service these firms can seldom provide.
Every member of our professional staff at the firm is here because they combine outstanding accounting
qualifications with proven communication skills and depth of character. Our governmental audit partners and staff are
actively involved with recognized standard-setting organizations at the national level (Government Finance Officers
Association), state level (FGFOA) and the local level (League of Cities). The firm is also a member of the AICPA
Governmental Audit Quality Center, which holds our firm to a higher standard of quality for governmental audits.
Independence
Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P. affirms that we meet the independence requirements of our professional
standards, Activities and Functions published by the U.S. General Accounting Office, GAS or any subsequent
amendments or superseding revisions. As defined by standards generally accepted in the United States of America,
we are independent of the City. We further certify that Alberni Caballero & Castellanos L.L.P. and their partners and
employees, are independent of the City, have not performed any professional services for the City and have no
conflict of interest. We will give written notice to the City of any professional relationships entered into during the
period of this engagement.
State Licensing Certificate from the State of Florida
The firm is properly registered/licensed State of Florida professional limited partnership. All assigned professional
staff are properly registered/licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Florida.
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SECTION I -GENERAL INFORMATION
Size, Number Of Staff and Contact Information
(') Total of 2 CPA's assigned to the City's Engagement (2 Partners)
Report Of Peer Review
Alberni Caballero & Alberni P.A.'s and Caballero & Castellanos, P.L.'s peer review reports are presented as
APPENDIX C. PEER REVIEW REPORTS.
Results of State and Federal Reviews
Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, L.L.P. nor any of the firms included in the merger have ever been subjected to a
federal or state desk review of any of its workpapers.
Public Entity Crime Statement
Neither Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, LLP nor any of its merger firms, partners, employees, members or agents
who are active in the management of the entity, have ever been charged with or convicted of a public entity crime.
Disciplinary Actions or Pending Lawsuits
Neither Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, LLP nor any of its merger firms, or partners have ever been involved in any
litigation, proceeding or disciplinary action. No complaints have ever being filed with the Florida Department of
Business and Professional Regulations or any oversight bodies regarding our firm or any of its partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The firm has policies, which require that all employment related activities be conducted in a manner, which attracts,
retains and motivates employees without regard to -race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. All
employees are responsible for helping our firm maintain a climate, which provides equal opportunity for all.
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The following chart reflects our current organizational structure:
The following chart reflects our current organizational structure:
SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
Management Team of CPAs' 8~ Years Of Governmental Experience
Nestor Caballero, CPA (Engagement Partner)
9 Years of Total Governmental Experience
Nelson Caballero, CPA (Engagement Partner)
6 Years of Total Governmental Experience
Martha Romero (Senior Accountant)
2 Years of Total Governmental Experience
Yannick Ngendahayo, CPA (Senior Accountant)
2 Years of Total Governmental Experience
EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING SERVICES
The audit team that will serve the City is composed of individuals who understand government and not-for-profit
entities and possess the technical skills and experience necessary to deliver quality monitoring and internal auditing
services. Our audit team will include two CPAs as Team Leaders.
These professionals have a wide variety of experience in providing auditing, accounting and advisory services to
government and not-for-profit entities. In addition to their experience and knowledge, the members of the audit team
have the functional and technical skills to ensure the performance and completion of a comprehensive review.
Our team, based out of our Coral Gables office offers the following advantages:
Management Involvement:
^ the professionals assigned to your engagement focus the majority of their time working exclusively with
governmental and public sector entities;
• experienced personnel will dedicate 100 percent of their time to your engagement;
Familiarity with the Financial and Administrative Monitoring Services:
• All team members have performed internal auditing services for several granting agencies.
• The Engagement Partners have performed auditing services to not-for profit entities for the past 9 years
• The Senior accounts all have backgrounds in finance of not-for profit and governmental entities
^ Martha Romero was the assistant to the controller of a large not for profit entity for 7 years before joining
the firm in 2005.
^ Yannick Ngendahayo was the assistant to the Finance Director for the Village of Biscayne Park before
joining the firm in 2005.
WE PROUDLY PRESENT TO YOU OUR TEAM'S RESUMES ON THE NEXT FOUR
PAGES.
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
Resumes
NESTOR CABALLERO, CPA
e-mail: nestor(a.acc•cpa.com
Position ENGAGEMENT PARTNER- "KEY" MEMBER
Education Masters Degree, Taxes, 1997, Florida International University,
Bachelor Degree, Accounting, 1995, Florida International University
PrOfeSS/OnB/ '~• 9 years of total Professional Practice Experience
History • CPA, in Florida, August 1997, No. 30376
• Partner of Alberni, Caballero & Castellanos, P.L.
• Principal of Caballero & Castellanos P.L.- 2004 to 2006
• Audit Manager Local CPA Firm- 2002-2004
• Audit Supervisor of Regional CPA Firm- 1996 to 2001
C/iBntS A partial list of municipal audits on which Nestor has served:
S6Ned •%• City of Miami Springs 9/30/05 and 9/30/04 (2 years -Engagement Partner)
• City of South Miami 9/30/05 and 9/30/04 (2 years -Engagement Partner)
• Village of Biscayne Park 9/30/05 (1 year- Engagement Partner)
• City of Tamarac - 9/30/03 (1 year -Manager)
• City of Oakland Park - 9/30/03 and 9/30/02 (2 year -Manager)
• Town of Miami Lakes - 9/30/03, 9/30/02 and 9/30/01(3 years -Manager)
• Town of Southwest Ranches - 9/30/03, 9/30/02 and 9/30/01 (3 years -Manager)
• City of Pembroke Pines - 9/30/00 to 9/30/96 (5 years - Staff to Supervisor)
• City of Hialeah - 9/30/99 to 9/30/01 (3 years - Senior to Supervisor)
• City of Homestead- 9/30/99 to 9/30/00 (2 years - Senior to Supervisor)
• Town of Lauderdale By The Sea - 9/30/98 to 9/30/97 (2 years - Senior to Supervisor)
• The Hialeah Housing Authority 12/31/04 and 12/31/02 (1 year -Engagement Partner
and 1 year- Manager)
• The City of Tampa Housing Authority 3/31 /05 (1 year -Partner/Manager)
• The City of Orlando Housing Authority 3/31/05 (1 year -Partner/Manager)
• The Riviera Beach Housing Authority 9/30/04 and 9/30/03 (2 years -Partner/Manager)
• South Miami Redevelopment Agency 9/30/05 (1 year -Engagement Partner)
• The Children's Trust 9/30/03 (1 year- Engagement Partner)
P/'OfeSS/onB/ Educational courses taken during the last three years.
Education Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 91
Accounting, auditing and other 103
Total Hours 1~4
PrOfessiOnB/ • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ASSOC/atl0ns • Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Government Finance Officers Association
• Member, Special Review Committee -Government Finance Officers Association
• Member, Florida Government Finance Officers
• Member, Dade/Broward Government Finance Officers Association
• Member, Cuban American Certified Public Accountants Association
• Associate Member, Dade &Broward League of Cities
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
NELSON CABALLERO, CPA
e-mail: nelson anacc-cpa.com
Position PARTNER/MANAGER - "KEY" MEMBER
Education Bachelor Degree, Accounting, 1996 Florida International University
Professional CPA, in Florida since 1999, Certificate No. AC31807
H/story Partner of Alberni Caballero & Castellanos, LLP
Partner of Alberni Caballero & Alberni, P.A., since 2001-2006
• Partner Nelson Caballero, CPA, from 1998-1999
Senior Auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1997-1998
C/tents A partial list of audit clients served during the last three years follows:
Served
• The Children's Trust of Miami Dade County
:• City of Miami Springs
• City of South Miami
• Village of Biscayne Park
• City of Hollywood
• Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department
• Hialeah Housing Authority
~.• Homestead Housing Authority
:• Tampa Housing Authority
• Orlando Housing Authority
• Riviera Beach Housing Authority
• Venice Housing Authority
• Lee County Housing Authority
• Punta Gorda Housing Authority
• Palm Beach Housing Authority
•:• West Palm Beach Housing Authority
• Hayhurst Mortgage, Inc. & Subsidiary, Inc. (HUD)
• Morning Star Funding Corporation (HUD)
• PC Funding Corporation (HUD)
• Dade County High Tech School, Inc. (ED)
Professions/ Educational courses taken during the last two years.
Education Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 24
Accounting, auditing and other 120
Total Hours 144
Profess/ona/ Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ASSOCladons ~' Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Memt~er, Phi Kappa Phi
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
.• Member, Beta Gamma Sigma
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
MARTHA ROMERO .
e-mail: martha(a~acc-cpa.com
Poslt/on SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - "KEY" MEMBER
Education Bachelor Degree, Accounting, 2004 Florida International University
Professions/ Senior Accountant, since 2004
H%story Assistant Controller -Large Nonprofit
C/%ents A partial list of audit clients served during the last three years follows:
Served
•:• The Children's Trust of Miami Dade County
• City of Miami Springs
• City of South Miami
• Village of Biscayne Park
• Village of EI Portal
• Hialeah Housing Authority
• Orlando Housing Authority
• Riviera Beach Housing Authority
• Venice Housing Authority
• Lee County Housing Authority
• Punta Gorda Housing Authority
• Palm Beach Housing Authority
•:• West Palm Beach Housing Authority
P/'ofess%ona/ Educational courses taken during the last two years.
EduCat%on Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 24
Accounting, auditing and other 56
Total Hours $0
Professlona/ Member, Florida Government Finance Officers Association
Assoc/at%ns •= NAHRO
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
YANNICK NGENDAHAYO
e-mail: yannick(c~acc-cpa.com
Position SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - "KEY" MEMBER
EduCatlOn Bachelor Degree, Accounting, 2005 Johnson & Wales University
PJ'nfess%ona/ •:• Staff Accountant, since 2006
H/story :• Assistant Finance director -Village of Biscayne Park, Florida
C/%nts A partial list of audit clients served during the last three years follows:
Served
• The Children's Trust of Miami Dade County
• City of Miami Springs
• City of South Miami
• Village of EI Portal
• City of South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
• Orlando Housing Authority
• Venice Housing Authority
• Punta Gorda Housing Authority
•:• West Palm Beach Housing Authority
•:• Performing Arts Authority
Profess/ona/ Educational courses taken during the last year.
Education Course Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing 24
Accounting, auditing and other -
Total Hours 24
Profess/ona/ Member, Florida Government Finance Officers Association
ASSOC/atJO/-S '~' NAHRO
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
Internal Audit Experience
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Our firm has also performed fiscal administrative monitoring for summer and after school programs funded by The
Children's Trust and the Children's Services Council of Broward for the following agencies:
Trinity Church
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Abriendo Puertas, Inc.
Citizens for a Better South Florida
Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
Dominican American National Foundation Inc.
New Jerusalem Community Develop. Corp.
Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights, Inc.
Teen Up-ward Bound, Inc.
TROY Community Academy (Brown Schools Found)
Vision to Victory
Miami Bethany Community Services
Family Central, Inc.
Human Services Coalition of Dade County, Inc.
The Child Assault Prevention Project
Citizens for a Better South Florida
Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
City Of Miami, Office of the Mayor
City of Miami Parks and Recreation Dept.
YWCA of Greater Miami and Dade County Inc.
Bertha Abess Children's Center
Youth Co-Op, Inc
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc.
City of Miami Beach
Cool Kids Learn
New Horizons Community Mental Health Ctr.
Amigos for Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
Miami Dade College Interpreneurial Education
Peace Education
Health Choice Network
Recapturing the Vision International ,Inc.
Jackson Health Systems-Injury Free
Jackson Health System-Kidcare
Child Psychiatric Center
Drug-Free Youth in Town
Kristi House, Inc.
P&P Zero- Five New RFP-15
Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.
International Center of Praise
Non-Violence Project USA, Inc.
Regis House
South Florida Council -Learning for Life, Inc.
Take Stock in Children, Inc.
The Roxy Theater Group
Arts for Learning Miami
Urgent Inc.
The Village South
March of Dimes and University of Miami
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership
Communities in Schools of Miami
Daily Bread Food Bank
Family and Children Faith Coalition
Family Christian Association of America Inc.
FIU-Enlace
The Resource Room/FIU
FIU center for Urban Education and Innovation
Greater Miami Tennis Foundation
Girls Scout Council of Tropical Florida
Miami Dade CAA Head Start/Early Head Start
South Florida Urban Ministries
Family Central, Inc.
Shake a Leg Foundation, Inc.
Victim Service Center, Inc.
Foster Care, Inc.
Switchboard of Miami
Adult Making, Inc.
Easter Seal of Miami Dade County
Our firm has performed internal audits for the City of North Miami's CDBG grant program for the following agencies:
Pace Center for Girls, Inc.
The M Ensemble
Alhambra Heights Residential Force, Inc.
Food for Life Network, Inc.
The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, Inc
Haitian American Youth Task Force, Inc
Dynamic Community Development, Inc.
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Haitian American Association Against Cancer, Inc.
Bayview Center, Inc.
Jewish Community Services Of So. FI.
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SECTION II -QUALIFICATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL TEAM
MEMBERS
Client References
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Address: 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
Contact: Adriana Hussein, Finance Director
Phone: (305) 663-6343 Fax: (305) 663-6346
E-mail: hussein@cityofsouthmiami.net
CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS
Address: 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166-5289
Contact: William Alonso, Finance Director
Phone: (305) 805-5014 Fax: (305) 805-5037
E-mail: alonsow@miamisprings-fl.gov
THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
Address: 4500 Biscayne Blvd suite 201, Miami, FL 33137-3227
Contact: Jolie Jerry, Finance Director
Phone: (305) 571-5600 Fax: (305) 571-5610
E-mail: jolie@thechildrenstrust.org
THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY
Address: 4500 6301 NW 5 Way, Suite 3000, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Contact: Octainious Seymore, Contract Compliance Accountant
Phone: (954) 377-1133 Fax: (954) 377-1683
E-mail: oseymore@cscbroward.org
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Address: 12340 Northeast 8th Avenue,North Miami, Florida 33161
Contact: Florice Roberts, CDBG/Housing Compliance Officer
Phone: 305) 895-9825
The City may contact any of the references provided
Quality of the Staff Over the Term of the Engagement
The Engagement Partners and Senior Accountants will be the designated "KEY" members. We pledge to the City
they will be returned to the audit each year of the engagement. In the unlikely event that it does become necessary
to replace any of the partners, or senior accountants, we will first attain the City's express prior permission to do so.
We understand the City's right to accept or reject replacements. In addition to the engagement team members
proposed herein, we also have other, well-qualified professionals who stand ready to serve your needs, if required.
We can assure the highest professional qualifications of the assigned staff we will utilize for the City's engagement.
In addition to our governmental focus, it is firm policy that all professional employees earn more and exceed the
minimum CPE credits required for governmental audits. Further, because we are growing and expanding, we have
an ongoing recruitment program that seeks only those accountants with a proven record of academic success. When
we recruit at the Senior and Manager level, we select CPA's with proven governmental auditing experience.
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SECTION III -COST PROPOSAL
Hourly
Internal Audits of Non-Profit Rate
Or anizations
$75
Cost For Additional Services
The following schedule summarizes our rates for any additional services that may be requested by the City:
Personnel Standard Hourly Billing Proposed Hourly Billing
Classifications Rates Rates
Quality Control Partner 225 175
Engagement Partner 200 150
Partner/Manager 175 125
Accounting Senior 110 90
Accounting Staff 90 80
Administrative 40 25
Please note that we have discounted our hourly rates for the benefit of the City.
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CONCLUSION
ALBERNI CABALLERO 8~ CASTELLANOS, L.L.P. IS THE "RIGHT" CHOICE FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
We believe that AC&C is uniquely qualified to provide internal auditing services to the City of Miami Beach
• We will provide a qualified and experienced team possessing experience and knowledge with similar monitoring
services.
• Provide value and services - We will provide positive recommendations which will benefit the agencies
monitored.
The partners and staff of Alberni Caballero 8~ Castellanos, L.L.P. would like to thank the City of
Miami Beach for providing us the opportunity to respond to the Request for Proposal. If selected
we vow to work closely with the City's staff to accomplish not only those minimum requirements
set forth in your Request for Qualifications, but to F those expectations.
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APPENDIX A- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Officers/Executlve Committee
David Lawrence Jr. June ~ 2005
Chair
Dr. Wil J. Blechman
Vice Chair
Valria C. Screen
Secretary
Octavio F. Verdeja
Treasurer
Isabel Afanador
Executlve Committee
Marla A. Alonso, Chair
Procurement Committee To Whom It May Concern:
Charisse Grant, Chair
Program Services Committee
Dr. Steven E. Marcus, Chafr
At this time I would like to take the opportunity to commend Mr.
Human Resources Nestor Caballero on his work during our September 30, 2003 audit.
The Board of Directors He provided excellent advice and technical knowledge to The
Dr. Nelson Adams
it Children's Trust durin the audit. The entire accounting staff was
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Karen Aronow
Dr. Unda Blanton impressed with his knowledge, professionalism and the courtesy he
George M. Burgess
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Major]ames Dleemardo
times during the audit and after the audit, to discuss any accounting
Mon. Kathy Fernandez Rundle
issues that arose
Luis A. Gazitua .
Hon. Norman S. Gerstein
Josee Gregoire We also contracted with Mr. Caballero to assist our staff with fiscal
Sara 8. Herald
Charles M. Hood III
and administrative monitoring of our summer programs and again for
1DI'n~Ba~rbaKar]pordan our youth experiencing success programs. Due to Mr. Caballero's
Hon. Cindy 5. Lederman high level of expertise, he enabled our staff to complete this
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Lillian Rivera
Adam C. Rosen I believe that Mr. Caballero would rovide the same hi h uali of
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Thomas M. Rozek
Dr. Judy Schaechter service and dedication to every project and highly recommend his
Gerald K. Schwartz
Hon. Mary Scntt Russell Services.
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Dr. lose Vicente
Modesto E. Abety Weer y„
President & CEO
Marla Arista-Volsky
Legal Counsel
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Chief Finan ial O fcer
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4500 Biscayne 81vd., Suite 201, Minmi, Floridn 33137 • Tel: 305-571-5600 Fnx: 305-571-5b15 • www.thethildrtnstrust.org
CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS
Finance Department
201 Westward Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166-5289
Phone: (305) 805-5014
Fax: (305) 805-5037
William Alonso
Finance Director
August 18, 2004
Nestor Caballero, CPA
Elias Castellanos, CPA
Principals
Caballero & Castellanos
2655 Le Jeune, Suite 500
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Dear Sirs:
I would tike to thank you and recognize the work you performed with regard to the
agreed upon procedures for the City of Miami Springs during the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2004. Your work was essential in helping us correct prior year
accounting errors which led to a significant improvement of our City's fund balance.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you in assisting us with the
development of a policies and procedures manual for our Finance Department.
Once again, thanks for your dedication and I look forward to working with you in the
future.
Sincerely,
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William Alonso, CPA
Finance Director
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Director of Finemce 8 Administration
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Fkxida 33143-5093
Tel: (305) 6p-6343 • Fax: (305j 663-6346
E-Mail: hoshikoyaQcityofsouthmiami.net
January 20, 2005
To whom it may concern:
At this time I would like to take the opportunity to commend Mr. Caballero on his
work during our September 30, 2003 audit and on his contribution to the
implementation of GASB 34. He provided excellent advice and technical
knowledge to the City during the audit. The entire accounting staff was
impressed with his knowledge, professionalism and the courtesy he displayed to
our staff. In addition, we found him fully accessible at all times during the audit,
and after the audit, to discuss any accounting issues that arose.
Caballero & Castellanos, P.L. have been engaged to audit our City for fiscal
years ending September 30, 2004 and 2005 and to audit the City of South Miami
Redevelopment Agency and all of the City's pension plans.
I believe that Mr. Caballero would provide the same high quality of service and
dedication to every project and highly recommend his services.
S~r•~erely,
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Hakeem Oshikoya
Director of Finance
South Miami
All-America City
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Town of Southwest Ranches
June 28, 2Q04
To Whom It May Concern,
Letter of Recommendation
John Canada
Town Administrator
6589 S. W. 160 Avenue
Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Phone: (954-434-0008
Fax: (954) 434-1490
Email: lcanada swranches.org
This letter is provided for Nestor Caballero, CPA, MST. Nestor was the audit manager
with Grau & Company, P.A. for the last three (3) years, for the annual audit of the Town. He has
been the audit manager for our Town since the Town began. The professional approach and the
excellent effort provided by Nestor provided a foundation for our outstanding audit reports. With
the assistance provided by Nestor, we believe we will receive the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) award for excellent financial reporting. Nestor was always them to explain
and assist us, no matter how small the request.
We proudly would recommend Nestor Caballero. Any client of Nestor's will be provided for
professionally and with outstanding service.
Sincerely,
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Town Administrator
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Elias Castellanos, CPA
Principal
Caballero 8 Castellanos
2655 Le Jeune, Suite 500
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Dear Elias:
I would like to thank you and recognize the work you performed with regard to the audit services
for the City of Dania Beach for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2002 and September 30,
2003. Your work was essential in helping us meet our regulatory and self-imposed deadlines
for the issuance of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you in assisting us in all areas of
implementation of GASB Statement #34. In working closely together in implementing the
requirements under the new reporting model, I found that you are very knowledgeable of the
requirements and that you guidance during the whole process is very much appreciated. You
always show great dedication and commitment in getting the job done in a timely and perfect
manner.
Once again, thanks for your dedication and t Zook forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Patricia Vamey, CGFO v~~
Director of Finance
"Broward's First City"
]00 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Lieach, Florida 3~OO~i Phone: (9S4) 924-iCi00 wwtv.ci.dania-beach.fl.us
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3050 N.E:. 12th a~~enue • Oakland Park, Florida 33334
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July 6, 2004
Mr. Nestor Caballero, CPA MST
Caballero &. Castellanos, P T ,.
2655 Le Jeune, Suite 500
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Dear Nestor:
At this time I would like to commend you for the excellent audit work performed by you,
as the Audit Manager of Grau & Company, and your staff for fiscal year 2002 and fiscal
year 2003. The City was a new client during fiscal year 2002 then in fiscal year 2003
GASB 34 was implemented. Although both of these type audits can present a challenge,
we encountered very little difficulty during these audits.
It takes strong "people" skills, as well as the technical knowledge, to make an audit run
smoothly. The entire accounting staff was impressed with your know=ledge,
professionalism and courtesy displayed to our staff. In addition, we found you fully
accessible at all times during both audits, and after the audit, to discuss any accounting
issues that arose.
In closing, it was a positive experience working with you during the City's two audits and
I wish you much success in your new endeavor.
Sincerely,
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Catherine Graham
1~inance Director
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
~otivn Of 2~liami ~a~es
6853 Main Street • Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
(305) 364-6100/Fax (305) 558-8511
www.townofmiamilakes.com
MAYOR
Wayne Slaton
VICE MAYOR
Kolxrto Alonso
COLJNCILMEMI;F,RS
Marv Collins
Robert Meador !t
Michael Pizzi
Nancy Simon
Peter Thomson
August 27, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Nestor
Caballero, CPA, MST.
Town MANAGER I have known Nestor since 2001 when he was in charge of the audit of the
`"`~" Rey City of Homestead during the City's financial recovery period and I was
ToK~N cl,h;Rl: Deputy Finance Director. Nestor's leadership, technical knowledge and
I3eatns na. Argue"es professionalism resulted in the smooth and efficient completion of a fairly
complex audit.
As Audit Manager for Grau & Company, Nestor did excellent work during
the financial audits of the Town of Miami Lakes for the last three fiscal
years. This included dealing with transitional issues for what was then the
newest incorporated municipality in Miami-Dade County, and the early
adoption of GASB 34.
Nestor is always responsive to the client's needs and provides practical
solutions to the issues at hand. In addition to his experience and professional
qualifications, Nestor brings to the table good communication skills, a
positive attitude and the willingness to help and provide advice.
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Fin Director
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Elias Castellanos, CPA
Principal
Caballero & Castellanos
2655 I_e Jeune, Suite 500
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Dear Elias:
On behalf of the Village of Biscayne Park, we would like to thank you and your partner, Nestor
Caballero, and recognize the work performed for us with regard to the audit services for the
fiscal years ended September 30, 2000 through 2002. Your support and organizational skills
were instrumental in helping us.meet our regulatory deadlines for the issuance of the Village's
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
VJe would also like to take this opportunity to thank you both in assisting us to better understand
the new GASB Statement #34 rules and requirements. In working closely together during the
audit. we found that your knowledge is only exceeded by your professionalism. You always
show great dedication and commitment in getting the job done in a timely and acceptable
manner.
Once again, thank you for your dedication and look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely.
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Vil',age Clerk
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Finance Director
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APPENDIX B- LICENSES TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE
OF FLORIDA
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY (352) 333-2500
' 240 NW 76TH DRIVE, SUITE A
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ALBERNI, CABALLERO & CASTELLANOS, LLP
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APPENDIX C- PEER REVIEW REPORTS
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September 20, 2006
Nestor Caballero, CPA
Caballero and Castellanos, PL
13340 SW 78 St
Miami, FL 33183
Dear Mr. Caballero:
It is my pleasure to notify you that on September 19, 2006 the
Florida Peer Review Committee accepted the report on the most
recent peer review of your firm. The due date for your next
review is May 31, 2009. This is the date by which all review
documents should be completed and submitted to the administering
entity.
As you know, the reviewer's opinion was unmodified. The
Committee asked me to convey its congratulations to the firm.
Sincerely,
Paul N. Brown
Peer Review
Director of Technical Services
cc: A Roger Infante, CPA
Firm Number: 3809865 Review Number: 235789
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
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American Institute of CPAs
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• Personal Financial Planning Section
Florida Institute of CPAs
National Associated Certified Public Accounting Firma
Harrison Executive Centre -Suite 308
1930 Harrison Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Telephone (954) 922.8866
Fax (954) 922-8884
www. infantecocpa. com
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June 29, 2006
To The Partners
Caballero and Castellanos, P.L.
We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of
Caballero and Castellanos, P.L. (the "Firn~") in effect for the year ended November 30, 2005. A
system of quality control encompasses the Firm's organizational structure, the policies adopted and
procedures established to provide it with reasonable assurance of conforming with professional
standards. The elements of quality control are described in the Statements on Quality Control
Stancards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The firm is
responsible for designing a system of quality control and complying with it to provide the Firm
reasonable assurance of conforming with professional standards in all material respects. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of quality control and the Firm's
compliance with its system of quality control based on our review.
Our review was conducted in accordance with standards established by the Peer Review Board of
the AICPA. During our review, we read required representations from the firm, interviewed firm
personnel and obtained an understanding of the nature of the Firm's accounting and auditing
practice, and the design of th.e Firm's system of quality control sufficient to assess the risks implicit
in its practice. Based on our assessments, we selected engagements and administrative f les to test
for conformity with professional standards and compliance with the Firm's system of quality control.
The engagements selected represented a reasonable cross-section of the firm's accounting and
auditing practice with emphasis on higher-risk engagements. The engagements selected included
among others, audit of an Employee Benefit Plan, and engagements performed under Governmental
Auditing Standards and OMB Circular A-133. Prior to concluding the review, we reassessed the
adequacy of the scope of the peer review procedures and met with firm management to discuss the
results of our review. We believe that the procedures we performed provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
In performing our review, eve obtained an understanding of the system of quality control for the
Firm's accounting and auditing practice. In addition, we tested compliance with the Firm's quality
control policies and procedures to the extent we considered appropriate. These tests covered the
application of the Firm's policies and procedures on selected engagements. Our review «~as based
on selected tests therefore it would not necessarily detect all weaknesses in the system of quality
control or all instances of noncompliance with it. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness
of any system of quality control and therefore noncompliance with the system of quality control may
occur and not be detected. Projection of any evaluation of a system of quality control to future
periods is subject to the risk that the system of quality control may become inadequate because of
changes in conditions, or because the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Caballero
and Castellanos, P.L. in effect for the year ended November 30, 2005, has been designed to meet the
requirements of the quality control standards for an accounting and auditing practice established by
the AICPA and was complied with during the year then ended to provide the Firm with reasonable
.,_. assurance of conforming with professional standards.
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APPENDIX D- AFFIDAVITS
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INSURANCE CHECK LIST
1. Other Insurance as indicated:
_ Builders Risk completed value
Liquor Liability
_ Fire Legal Liability
_ Protection and Indemnity
_ Employee Dishonesty Bond
XXX Professional Liability
XXX 2.Thirty (30) days written cancellation notice required.
XXX 3.Best's guide rating B+: VI or better, latest edition.
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ 500,000 .00
XXX 4.The certificate must state the Quote number and title
VENDOR AND INSURANCE AGENT STATEMENT:
We understand the Insurance Requirements of these specifications and that evidence of this
insuiurance maynbe(required withhin five (5) days after Pro osal opening.
Vendor Signature of Vendor
Amended, November, 9 2006 -Addendum No. 2
City of Miami Beach
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 08-06/07
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA
Directions: Complete Part I or Part II, whichever applies.
Part I: Listed below are the dates of issue for each Addendum received in connection with this RFP:
07-06/07
Addendum No. 1, Dated
Addendum No. 2, Dated ~+~<-~"~-~Pr~~~,~06
Addendum No. 3, Dated
Addendum No. 4, Dated
Addendum No. 5, Dated
Part II: No addendum was received in connection with this RFP.
Verified with Procurement staff
Name of staff
Date
(Contractor -Name) (Date)
(Signature) `~Q~,-it-per
October 24, 2006
City of Miami Beach
RFP No: OS-06/07
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DECLARATION
TO: City of Miami Beach
City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Procurement Division
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Submitted this ',-~ day of ~ ~~~~^^-~~ , 2006.
The undersigned, as consultant, declares that the only persons interested in this proposal are named herein;
that no other person has any interest in this responses or in the Contract to which this response pertains;
that this response is made without connectitln or arrangement with any other person; and that this response
is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without collusion or fraud.
The consultant agrees if this response is accepted, to execute an appropriate City of Miami Beach
document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship between the consultant and
the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for the performance of all requirements to which the response pertains.
The consultant states that the response is based upon the documents identified by the following number:
RFP No.08-06/07
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SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME
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TITLE (IF CORPORATION]
October 24, 2006
City of Miami Beach
RFP No: 08-06/07
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SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION
287.133(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC
ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR
OTHER OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
1. This sworn statement is submitted to C i ~ H `~ ~ ~ `- ~""'" ~ `~~~=
[Print name of public entity]
[Print individual's name and title]
For ~ ~ ~~ t~ i ~,~ e~ l ~ ~ +~u ~- (~. ~ ~`~ l ~ G ~ c~S L ~ P
[Print name of entity submitting sworn statement]
Whose business address is ~ (O ~ cl no ~'lC ~ ~ ~~ Q ~v<~ ~ ~ ~ ~t `1 c~ 4
and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is S S r~~i 1 Z34 ~(If the
entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn
statement:
4. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(8), Florida
Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly
related to the transaction of business with any business with any public entity or with an agency or
political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or
contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political
subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery,
collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
5. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida
Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an
adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by
indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a
plea of guilty or polo contendere.
6. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:
1) A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or
2) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the
entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those
officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who
are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares
constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income
among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a
prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters
into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida
during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.
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5) I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes means any
natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the
legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the
provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to
transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in
management of an entity.
6) Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the
entity submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applies.]
~~ Neither the entity submitEing this sworn statement, nor any officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and
convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who are active in
management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted
of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted
of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a
subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of
Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the hearing Officer determined
that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on
the convicted vendor list. [Attach a copy of the final order]
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR
THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY
ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN
WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC
ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT
PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE
IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM
[Signature]
Sworn to and subscribed More me this ~ ~ day of N v~ e +^~- ~ ~° , 2006
Personally known
OR Produced identification Notary Public -State of ~r01'/G~~
(Type of Identification)
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(Printed typed or stamped Commissioned name of Notary Public)
My commission expires
October 24, 2006
City of Miami Beach
Notary Publ~ i91eM of f~lbildd
~`~ ~ Susana G CNz
My Commission D0591062
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RFP No: 08-06/07
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Consultant's Name:
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Principal Office Address:
C~,r~ 1 ~zt~I~s , ~ ~ 33I ~ ~
Official Re resentative•
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Indi idual
Partnershi (Circle One)
Corporation
If a Corporation, answer this:
When Incorporated: ~ j ~
In what State:
If a Foreign Corporation:
Date of Registration with
Florida Secretary of State:
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Name of Resident Agent:
Address of Resident Agent:
President's Name:
Vice-President's Name:
Treasurer's Name:
Members of Board of Directors
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Questionnaire (continued)
If a Partnership:
Date of organization: `A
Nt6iv~ (, Zo~~
General or Limited Partnership*:
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Name and Address of Each Partner:
NAME
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* Designate general partners in a Limited Partnership
ADDRESS
Number of years of relevant experience in operating A/E business:
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Have any agreements held by Consultant for a project ever been canceled?
Yes O No ~j"
If yes, give details on a separate sheet.
3. Has the Consultant or any principals of the applicant organization failed to qualify as
a responsible Bidder, refused to enter into a contract after an award has been made,
failed to complete a contract during the past five (5) years, or been declared to be in
default in any contract in the last 5 years?
If yes, please explain: ~ ~
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Questionnaire (continued)
4. Has the Consultant or any of its principals ever been declared bankrupt or reorganized
under Chapter 11 or put into receivership? Yes () No (~d'
If yes, give date, court jurisdiction, action taken, and any other explanation deemed
necessary on a separate sheet.
5. Person or persons interested in this bid and Qualification Form have ( )have not~Q
been convicted by a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Court of any violation of law,
other than traffic violations. To include stockholders over ten percent (10%). (Strike out
inappropriate words)
Explain any convictions:
6. Lawsuits (any) pending or completed involving the corporation, partnership or
individuals with more than ten percent (10%) interest:
A. List all pending lawsuits:
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B. List all judgments from lawsuits in the last five (5) years:
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C. List any criminal violations and/or convictions of the Consultant and/or any of its
principals:
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7. Conflicts of Interest. The following relationships are the only potential, actual, or
perceived conflicts of interest in connection with this proposal: (If none, state same.)
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City of Miami Beach
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Questionnaire (continued)
8. Public Disclosure. In order to determine whether the members of the Evaluation
Committee for this Request for Proposals have any association or relationships which
would constitute a conflict of interest, either actual or perceived, with any Consultant
and/or individuals and entities comprising or representing such Consultant, and in an
attempt to ensure full and complete disclosure regarding this contract, all Consultants
are required to disclose all persons and entities who may be involved with this
Proposal. This list shall include public relation company or individuals, lawyers and
lobbyists. The Procurement Division shall be notified in writing if any person or entity is
added to this list after receipt of proposals.
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City of Miami Beach
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Questionnaire (continued)
The Consultant understands that information contained in this Questionnaire will be relied
upon by the City in awarding the proposed Agreement and such information is warranted by
the Consultant to be true. The undersigned Consultant agrees to furnish such additional
information, prior to acceptance of any proposal relating to the qualifications of the Consultant,
as may be required by the City Manager. The Consultant further understands that the
information contained in this questionnaire may be concompany or individuated through a
background investigation conducted by the Miami Beach Police Department. By submitting
this questionnaire the Consultant agrees to cooperate with this investigation, including but not
necessarily limited to fingerprinting and providing information for credit check.
WITNESS:
Signature
Print Name
WIT S
Signature
Print Name
WITNESS:
Signature
Print Name
(CORPORATE SEAL)
IF INDIVIDUAL:
Signature
Print Name
IF PARTNERSHIP:
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Print Name of Company or individual
Address
By~
General Partner
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Print Name
IF CORPORATION:
Print Name of Corporation
By:
Address
President
Attest:
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City of Miami Beach
RFP No: 08-06/07
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