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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 ~~- ~ ~~ SHARPTON, BRUNSON & COMPANY, P A. Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants One Southeast l~hir~i .~~°~ nue Suite ? I (A) Miami, Florida ;3131 l~~lc~>honc: t3(is>~ 374-1 ;7=~ Facsimile: 13(k~l 372-81 G I ~n~e~od~a~~i~r~ L~f~er November 27, 2006 I to East [froward N~xilevard Suite 14)50 fon Lauderdale. Florida 3330 I Tc1eF~hone: (0;;41 ~G7-;i~~x) l-ac~similc: tJ5A1~7(i7-61H~ WebSlt'e: W WH'.SI)f.C(3c~.COCl7 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 SUIte GOO Tallahassee , florid a 32301 lZleEihone: IH ~Ot 224-29J~ Pa<sinllle: f~350122~4{XKi9 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. 2 Sharpton, Brunson ~ Company, P.A. A - ~ ~~~ ~_ ..__ 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. Sharpton, Brunson 8 Company, P.A. 3 - - ..~_ ~~ ~_ 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 N Development (OTTED) g . 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 400 J p xl 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 . 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 Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A. 4 - - E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont•a) 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. Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A. 5 ~_ ~_ 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 Sharpton, Brunson 8 Company, P.A. 6 • ~_ 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 Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A. 7 - - _ ~~' ~ • ~~ 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. Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P,p. 8 - - - • ..__ E. Qualifications of Company or Individual Team (cont~aj Resumes On following pages. Sharpton, Brunson 8 Company, P,p, 9 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 10 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. 11 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 Sharpton, Brunson 8 Company, P.p. 12 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 Sharpton, Brunson 8 Company, P.p, 73 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. Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P,q, 14 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 46 of 46 Nov 2, 2006 2:11:41 PM EST p. 50 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 ~T ~ (Date} OCIODCf 24, 2006 i2FP NO: DB-0fil6T City Of Miami Beaeh 22 Of 46 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 ~~ .~ OdOfxf 24, 240$ RFP NO' 48-0&+~7 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: 05iggpr 24, 20„6 RFP Iti0 ;.`8•~6t07 City o~ ~~am~ Beech 27 of a8 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 oaooer za, zoos RFP vo: oa-o~,~o~ Cary ~ Miami 6eaU 28 of 36 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 _ __~~_ ____ f_r_t~~_ ress By: Anthony Brunson V ce- Attest: RFP No; 0&06147 3~ ut 46 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. Ocmbe+ 2a, 2018 RFP Nn: 08-0&''G1 C ty of M amp Beach 24 0(a6 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 ~j1Y _____~.______„•,_,_ My commission expir ;~~•'~ MI~pD ~sos ~` a (Type of Identification) EXPIRES: -~'Pf ~q;.~ ~ September 27, 2010 ~ ThN Notary P~ ~~e,writers (Printed typed ar stamped Commissioned name of Notary Public) October 24, 240a RFP .vo: GS•GE'07 City of Miami fieach 23 of 46 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 City of Miami Beach 4 of 46