RFP for Auditing Services - Sharpton, Brunson & Co., P.A.The City of Miami Beach
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A.
One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2100
Miami, Florida 33131
305.374.1574
305.372.8161 (Fax)
Contact:
Anthony Brunson, CPA
AB@sbccpa.com
SHARPTC~I\ , t=3F1[_ \SOV & COMPANY, P A.
Certified Aublic Accountants ~ L3usiness Consult<_lnts
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
A. Introduction Letter ..................................................................................................... 1
B. Cost Information ....................................................................................................... 3
C. Client Survey ............................................................................................................ 3
D. Past Performance ..................................................................................................... 3
E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team ......................................................... 4
- Organizational Chart .............................................................................................. 7
- Qualifications of Key Personnel ............................................................................. 8
- Resumes ............................................................................................................... 9
F. References ............................................................................................................. 13
G. Corporate Information ............................................................................................ 14
Attachments
Exhibit A -Cost Proposal
Insurance Checklist
Acknowledge of Addenda
Declaration
Questionnaire
Public Entity Crimes Statement
Notice to Prospective Bidders
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SHARPTON, BRUNSON & COMPANY, P A.
Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants
One Southeast l~hir~i .~~°~ nue
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Miami, Florida ;3131
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c/o Mr. Gus Lopez, Director
City of Miami Beach
City Hall
Procurement Division, Third Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Members of the Evaluation Committee:
215 South Monrae Street
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Tallahassee , florid a 32301
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It is with great pleasure Sharpton, Brunson and Company, P.A. (SBC) submits our proposal
to provide auditing services for Audit of Resort Taxes and Internal Audits of Non-Profit
Organizations for the City of Miami Beach (City). SBC possesses strong technical skills and
is highly qualified to satisfy your needs. Our enclosed proposal demonstrates the firm`s
breadth of experience in auditing establishments' financial records to substantiate revenues
reported.
As a recognized leader in the governmental and non-profit sectors, we have performed
financial and compliance audits for many of South Florida's largest governmental entities
and public sector organizations over our 22-year history. We y provide professional services
for the state's Office of Tourism Trade & Economic Development (OTTED) in the
administration of their eight (8) incentive programs.
SBC is ranked among South Florida's top 20 full-service accounting and consulting firms.
Our professionals possess greater relevant experience than those of nationally recognizable
firms and other competitors. Moreover, our senior staff is drawn almost exclusively from "Big
4" firms.
We are not a traditional accounting firm. In addition to audit and attestation services, wP
offer economic impact analyses, feasibility studies, litigation support right-of-way acquisition,
management advisory and program management/financial controls services.
Our past experience to support SBC's qualifications includes but is not limited to:
Urban League of Greater Miami
SBC performs annual audit examinations pursuant to OMB Circular A-133,
Government Auditing Standards and Rules of the Auditor General.
Miami-Dade County Aviation Department
SBC ensured compliance with retail and service concessionaires
management agreements at Miami International Airport (MIA).
Carrfour Supportive Housing
SBC performs audit in accordance with GALAS, OMB A-133 and Rules of
Florida's Auditor General.
Broward County Fair
SBC performs annual audit examination in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards, the Single Audit Act, OMB Circular A-133 and
the Rules of the Auditor General.
Better Way of Miami, Inc.
SBC performs annual audit examinations pursuant to OMB Circular A-133
and Government Auditing Standards.
SBC has a solid track record of high quality performance. We look forward to demonstrating
our proven capabilities to the City. SBC welcomes the opportunity to discuss our proposal at
your earliest convenience. I can be reached at 305.374.1574
Very truly yours,
SHARPTON,BRUN
A th ny B uns n, CPA
Audit Part er
N & COMPANY, P.A.
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B. Cost Information
Please see Exhibit A in the Attachments.
C. Client Survey
Surveys distributed to clients for return to Ms. Maria Estevez by December 5,
2006.
D. Past Performance
Haven Economic Development Corporation
Urban League of Greater Miami
Carrfour Supportive Housing
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
Performance Evaluation Surveys were sent to the above clients for return to Ms.
Maria Estevez by December 5, 2006.
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E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team
Experience & Qualifications
Office of Tourism,
Trade and Economic SBC assists in administering eight (8) of the
State's incentive pro
rams
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Development (OTTED) g
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amely, the Qualified
Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI), the Economic
Contact: Development Trust Fund (EDTF), the Community
Ms. Wynnelle Wilson Contribution Tax Credit (CCTC), and the Urban
and Rural Tax Credit Program (URTC)
Chief Analyst .
OTTED
850.487.2191 We manage 600 OTTED ro ects, a
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projects between the
QTI
and
EDTF
2002 to Present programs. (The QTI and EDTF programs are the
two largest State incentives programs).
We also update OTTED's Incentives Programs
database and recommend enhancements to
OTTED's operating and management systems
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OTTED represents the State's clearing center to
obtain information on tourism, trade, and economic
development in Florida.
Approximately $200 million budget
Miami Beach Community SBC performs audit of MBDC pursuant to GAGAS
Development Corporation OMB A-133 and Rules of Florida's Auditor
(MBDC) General. MBDC operates economic development,
community development, and housing opportunity
Contact: programs. The A enc 's
Mr. Roberto Datorre g Y primary focus is the
development of low-income and elderly housing
Executive Director units for Miami Beach.
305.538.0090
Assets approximate $30 million.
1996 to Present
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Dolphin Stadium SBC conducts annual audit examination of
concession fee payments to the Stadium for
Contact: consumable food, beverage and novelties.
Mr. David Nunes
Finance Director Approximate budget $22 million.
305.623.6151
1999 to Present
Carrfour Corporation SBC audits CarrFour in accordance with GAGAS,
OMB A-133 and Rules of Florida's Auditor General.
Contact: Carrfour operates supportive housing and housing
Ms. Maria Pellerin-Barcus opportunity programs. Primary focus is the
Executive Director operation of homeless programs and the develop-
305.371.8300 ment of low-income housing units in Miami-Dade
County. Also provides services to 1500 units of
2000 to Present supportive housing.
Assets approximate $8 million.
Better Way of Miami, Inc. SBC audits financial statements in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,
Contact: including reviewing internal controls related to
Ms. Beth Lang financial statements and compliance with laws,
Executive Director regulations, and the provision of contrats or grant
305.634.3409 agreements.
1997 to Present Assets total $4 million.
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E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont~a~
Miami-Dade County SBC conducted a component unit governmental
Aviation Department audit of concessionaire and operating agreements
to ensure adherence to the contracts with the
Contact: Department. The Department had approximately
Myra Bustammonte 15 concessionaires. SBC performed annual audits
Former Finance Director pursuant to GAAS, government auditing stan-
305.375.5299 dards, contractual agreements, and consulting
projects.
1996 to 2002
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (Department)
Mandatory Auditor Rotation engages concessionaires to manage retail opera-
tions and other essential services functioning at
Miami International Airport.
Annual operating budget is approximately $105
million.
Governor's Office of SBC performs audits of film and movie production
Film & Entertainment companies to ensure compliance with the State's
incentive program.
Contact:
Mr. Paul Sirmon
Executive Director Approximate budget is $11 million.
850.410.4765
2004 to Present
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E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont•a)
Organizational Chart
Anthony Brunson
25+ Years Exp.
Government Specialist
Ron Devaux
75+ Years Exp.
Non-Profits /CDCs
Andrew Warburton
4+ Years Exp.
Government /CDCs
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E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont•a)
Qualifications of Key Personnel
Anthon "Ton "Brunson CPA is a member of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(FICPA), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). A graduate of
Jackson State University and Dartmouth College Minority Business Enterprise
program, Tony is a certified public accountant in Florida and Mississippi with over
25 years of experience.
Additionally, he is a past member of the FICPA's State and Local Government
Committee which authored "Compliance Auditing in Florida" and "Financial and
Compliance Audits of Florida Special Districts" practice aids which gained national
recognition. Moreover, Tony has served on the GFOA's certification committee as
a proctor for the State's certification program.
Ronald Devaux CPA is a member of the AICPA and FICPA. He is a graduate of
Brooklyn College, Turner Construction Company Contractor's School and a
certified public accountant in Florida and New York. Ron regularly attends HUD
sponsored and economic development seminars as well as numerous
governmental, accounting and auditing professional development courses and
seminars.
Andrew Warburton CPA is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and holds a
CPA certification in the state of Florida. He is a member of the AICPA and FICPA.
Andrew has extensive experience serving governmental and nonprofit clientele.
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E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont~aj
Resumes
On following pages.
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Anthony (Tony) Brunson, CPA
Engagement Partner
Education and Certifications: --.-_
B.S., Jackson State University
MBE, Dartmouth College
Certified Public Accountant, Florida and Mississippi
Professional History:
Sharpton, Brunson and Company, P.A., 1985 -Present
Tony is the firm's state and local government
specialist with over 25 years of public accounting Clients Served:
experience working with publicly funded programs
He manages the firm's audit practice which incurs
over 30,000 audit hours annually. Tony ensures the
quality and fiscal compliance of all governmental and
non-profit clientele service delivery. Also, he
manages scores of audits encompassing the
industries of general government, housing,
transportation, education, and construction.
. Miami- Dade Housing Department
. Florida Department of Insurance
. City of Miami
. City of South Miami
. Broward County Schools
. Tri- County Commuter Rail Authority
. Miami-Dade Aviation Department
. South Florida Water Management District
Moreover, Tony serves as expert witness in matters involving construction claims and
cost allocation methods due to his in-depth knowledge of federal and state cost theories
and practices.
Professional and Community Affiliations:
• Member, American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants
• Member, Florida Institute of Certified
Public Accountants
• Member, Florida Government Finance
Officers Association
• Member, Mississippi Society of Certified
Public Accountants
• Board Member, Miami-Dade County
Housing Finance Authority
• Member, Leadership Broward Class of
XVI I
• Member, Leadership Miami Alumni
Association
Sharpton, Brunson 8. Company, P,q,
• Member, Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe,
Inc.
• Member, Smart Schools, Inc.
• Chairman, Carol City Community Center
Foundation
• Treasurer, Women in Distress
• Past Chairman, Historical Overtown Folklife
Village Foundation
• Past Director, Friends of Gusman
• Past President, National Association of
Black Accountants
• Past Treasurer, Dade Community
Foundation
• Member, Broward Community Foundation
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Ronald E. Devaux, CPA
Senior Manager
Education and Certifications:
Certificate of Accounting, Florida International University
B.S., Brooklyn College
Certified Public Accountant: Florida, New York
Professional History:
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A., 1991 -Present
Professional and Business Experience:
Ron has over 20 years of practical financial
experience, specifically in the housing, economic
development and construction industries. His
strength also includes implementation and
development of accounting systems, supervising
financial reporting and comptrollership functions
of small business clients, and preparing loan
packages, business plans and tax returns.
Ron primarily serves th f' '
Client Engagements:
. Broward County Housing Authority
. Broward Housing Finance Authority
. Broward County School Board
. Miami-Dade Aviation Department
. Miami-Dade Housing Agency
. Pro Player Stadium
. Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
e irm s housing and community development corporations who
must comply with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
vigorous compliance regulations. He has gained extensive experience with housing
programs ranging from Section 8 certificates, tax credit programs, elderly and low to
moderate income housing matters. He also assists these organizations with economic
impact analysis of future projects.
He also serves construction companies,
nonprofit organizations and sports clients.
local financing entities, community-based
Professional and Community Affiliations:
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Treasurer, P.T.A. School Board -Palm Cove Elementary
Sharpton, Brunson S Company, P.A.
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Andrew Warburton
Senior Auditor~~
Education and Certifications: ~.
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
Certified Public Accountant, Florida
Professional History:
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A., 2002 -Present
Professional and Business Experience:
Andrew primarily serves governmental and nonprofit
clientele. He has over seven (7) years of accounting
and financial auditing experience.
His responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing
internal controls of assigned clients. He prepares
financial auditing statements and handles special
projects as assigned by senior managers.
Client Engagements:
. Agency for Health Care Administration
. Broward County School Board
. City of Miami
. Health Choice Network
. Miami-Dade County School Board
. United Home Care Services, Inc.
Professional and Community Affiliations:
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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F. References
Miami-Dade County
Ms. Rachel Baum, Finance Director
111 N.W. 1St Street
Miami, FL 33128
305.375.5147
Dolphin Stadium
Mr. David Nunes, Finance Director
2269 N.W. 199 Street
Miami, FL 33056
305.623.6151
South Florida Water Management District
Mr. Paul Dumars, CFO
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416.4680
561.682.6212
Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED)
Ms. Wynnelle Wilson, Chief Analyst
Office of the Governor, The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850.487.2191
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G. Corporate Information
PROPOSER:
CONTACT PERSON:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
DATE INCORPORATED:
STATE INCORPORATED:
OTHER SERVICES:
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS:
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A.
Anthony Brunson, CPA
One S.E. Third Avenue, Suite 2100
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 374-1574
(305) 372-8161
Corporation
1984
Florida
Consulting Services
Darryl K. Sharpton, President/Secretary
Anthony Brunson, Vice President/Treasurer
Sharpton, Brunson & Company has performed similar services as outlined in the RFP
for over 20 years.
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V V i t-i / V l I C3 C f~ L. l-'1
City of Miami Beach
EXIiIBIT A
COST PROPOSAL
Bid RFP-08-06-07
Company Name Shamton, Brunson & Company, P . A ~A_~~_'_^___
Monthly Review Quarterly Review Yearly Review
$1,750 $1,750 $ 1,750
Hourly Rate
$ 85
October 24, 2006
City of Miami Beach
RFP No: OS-06/07
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Nov 2, 2006 2:11:41 PM EST
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INSURANCE CHECK LIST
other insurance as indicated:
Builders Risk completed value $ T_, p0
___ Liquor Liability g w, 00
_.,._, Fire Legal Liability S _. 00
___ Protection and Indemnity $ _, 00
___ Employee dishonesty Bond S_~~ __, pp
XXX Professional Liability $ 5pp,ppp ,pp
XXX 2.Thirty (3t)} days turitten canceiiatlon notice required.
XXX 3.Best's guide rating B+; Vi or better, latest edition,
XX?C 4,The certificate must state the Quote number and title
VENDOR AND INSURANCE AGENT STATEMENT:
We understand the Insurance Requirements of then ecificat' sand that evidence of this
insurance may be required within five (5) stays after Pr s
Sharpton, Brunson & Co., P.A.
Vendor -------_--- ~ 'W~_ nnat~i nr __--
A~nenped. Novemner, 9 20Q9 -Addendum No. 2
C :y Of A4ie~"~+ 3CS:~
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.08-06107
ACKNAWLEdGMENT OF ADDENDA
Directions: Complete Part I or Part 11, whichever applies.
Part ~: Listed beiow are the dates of issue far each Addendum received in connection with this RFP:
0~-os1o7
November 2, 2006
Addendum Na. 1, Dated __~__,_____
Addendum No. 2, Dated November 9, 2006~_T
Addendum No. 3, Dated ______
Addendum No. 4, Dated _ ,,,___
Addendum Na. 5, Dated ____~_____~___
Part 11: - No addendum was received in co lnection with Phis RFP.
Verified with Procurement staff
Jessica at rfpdepot.com
Name of staff
11 /16!06
~~^ Date
11!16/06
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ta~ct_ARArioN
T0: City of Miami Beach
City Nall
? 7t}0 Convention Center Drive
Procurement Division
M+ami Beach, Florida 33139
Submitted this ~ 7 day of November
2b06.
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 connection ar arrangetmentwith any other person; and thatthis response
is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without ~ofiusion or fraud.
The consultant agrees if this response is accepted, to etxecute an appropriate City of Miami Beach
document for the purpose of establishing a formal contactual relationship between the consultant and
the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for the performance of ali requirements~o wfiich the response pertains.
The consultant states that the response is based upon the dqC~~ ents entified by the foNowing number:
RFP No.08-O6/Q7 II
Anthony Bru or,;~
PRINTS NAME
Audit Partner
TITLE (IF CORPORATION)
October 24 2006 RFP No: 08-06:'07
City o/Miami Beach 23 of 46
QUESTIONNAIRE
Consultant's Name: Sharpton, Brunson & Co., P.A.
Principal Office Address:
1 S.E. Third Avenue Suite 2100 Miami, FL 33131
Official Representative: Anthony Brunson
Individual
Partnership (Circle One)
[;Corporation
If a Corporation. answer this:
When Incorporated: 1984
in what State: Florida
If a Foreign Corporation:
t}ate of Registration with N/A
Florida Secretary of State:
Name of Resident Agent:
Address of Resident Agent:
President's Name:
Darryl K. Sharpton
Vice-President's Name: Anthony Brunson
Treasurer's Name--^__ Anthony -~.~-r T ~_ -^
Brunson
Members of Board of Directors ~~ .~
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City of Miami BeBCh 26 cf 46
Questionnaire {continued
If a Partnership: N/A
Date of organization:
General or Limited Partnership`: ~ ~^~~ ____ ~ ~T
Name and Address of Each Partner. '
NAME ADDR>:SS
* pesignate genera! partners its ~ Limited Partnership
1. Number of years of relevant experience in operating AtE business:
Z. Have any agreements held by Consultant for a project ever been canceled?
Yes{) Na(J~
If yes, give details Qn a separate sheet.
3. Has the Consultant ar any principals of the applicant organization failed to quali#y 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 bean declared to be in
default in any contract in the last 5 years? No
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 (~
!f 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 (~
been convicted by a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Caurt 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, partnsrr>hip or
individuals with more than ten percent (10°!°) interest:
A. List all pending lawsuits: N/A
B. List al! judgments from lawsuits in the last five (5) years: NIA
G. List any criminal violations andlorconvictions ofthe Consultant andloranyof its
principals:
N/A
7. Conflicts of Interest. The fallowing relationships are the only potential, actual, or
perceived conflicts of interest in connection with this proposal: (If none, state same.)
None
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Questionnaire (continued}
8, Public Disclosure. In order to determine whether the rnertbers of the Evaluation
Committee for this Request for Proposals have any association or relationships which
would constitute a contllct of interest, either actual or perceived, with any Consultant
andtor 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 Ilst 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 tc this list after receipt of proposals.
N/A
pcOpbar 24, 2008 RFP No: 08.OE107
City of M,ami Beach 29 of 48
Questtonnaire {continued}
The Consultant understands that information contained !n this Questionnaire wilt be retied
upon by the Gity in awarding the proposed Agreement and such information is warranted by
the Consultant to be true. The undersigned Consultant agrees to furnish such addittonal
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 4epartment. 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.
HItfTNESS: IF INOiVIDUAL:
Signature
Print Name
WITNESS:
Signature -~^~~~--
Prlnt Name
_______________________Signature
Print Name
IF PARTNERSHIP:
Print Name of Company or indivlduat
Address
By:
Print Name
(GORPOi3ATE sEAi_}
October 2A, 2P~6
City of Miam• 6eucn
General Partner
rr Print Name
iF GURPORATION;
Sharpton, Brunson & Co., P.A.
~!^^ Prin# Name of Corporation
1 S.E.Third Avenue Suite 2100 Mia
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By:
Anthony Brunson
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Attest:
RFP No; 0&06147
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33131
Denise Sharpton
SWORN STATEIUIENT UNDER SECTION
287.i33(3)(a), Fti"ORIDA,STATUTES, ON PUBLIC
ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO tN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR
OTHER OFFICER AUTHORtZEQ TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
City of Miami Beach_ _
1. This sworn statement is submitted to _._~______ ___ _ _
[Print name of public entity]
By Anthony Brunson, Audit Partner ____ ________~
[Print individual's name and title]
For
Sharpton, Brunson & Co., P.A.
[Print name of entity submitting sworn statement]
Whose business address is 1 S.E. Third Avenue Suite 2100 Miami, FL 33131 `_~~
and {if applicable} its Federal Employer Identification Number {FEIN) is 59'2471070 _(lf 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}{g), Florida
Statutes. means a violation of any state yr federal taw by a person with respect io and directly
related to the transaction of business with any business with any public entity or with an agency or
political subdivision of any otherstate orofthe 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 flr political
subdivision of any other state or of the Unlied States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery,
collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or materia{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, ar entry of a
plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
6. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1 } ja}, F{orlda 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 why 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 'tn another person, or a pooling of equipment or income
among persons when not for fair market value under an arrn'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 an contracts far the
provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to
#ransact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in
managemen# of an entity.
6) Based on information and belief, the statement which 1 have marked below is true in relation to the
entity submitling this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applles.]
~]/ ._Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, ar agents who are active in the
management of the en#ity, 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 mare 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 io 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 convictfd
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
Administra#ive 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 tDENTtFtED IN PARAGRAPH 1(ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY
ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM tS 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 PR10R TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THff~~ THRESHOLD AMOUNT
PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR~~TEGOI~Y TWO OF ANY GE
1N THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM JJ// ~ / '
Sworn to "bed before me this ~ 7 _ day of NOV~mber -___^_ 2006
Personally known _,.,_ __~__~r `~
OR Produced identification_ ___,~ Notary Public - tat
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_____~.______„•,_,_ My commission expir ;~~•'~ MI~pD ~sos
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(Type of Identification) EXPIRES:
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(Printed typed ar stamped Commissioned name of Notary Public)
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m MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachFl.gov
PROCUREMENT DIVISION NOTICE TO .PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Tel: 305-673-7490, Fax: 305-673.7851
NO BID
If not submitting a bid at this time, please detach this sheet from the bid documents,
complete the information requested, and return to the address listed above.
NO BID SU MITTED FOR REASON(S) CHECKED AND/OR INDICATED:
,~Dur eompany or individual does not handle this type of product/service.
'We cannot meet the specifications nor provide an alternate equal product.
-Our company or individual is simply not interested in bidding at this time.
Due to prior commitments, I was unable to attend pre-proposal meeting.
-OTHER. (Please specify)
We do X not _ want to be retain d y r mailing list for future bids for the type or
c and/or service.
Signature: __
Title: Marketin-g Director
Sharpton, Brunson & Company
Company or individual: ______ __~
Note: Failure to respond, either by submitting a bid or this completed form, may result in your company
or individual being removed from the City's bid list.
October 24, 2006 RFP No: 08-06/07
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