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2015-63 RFP 16-10-05-2 Professional Traffic Engineering Services - Kimley-Horne and Associates, Marlin Engineering, The Corradino Group RESOLUTION NO. 2015-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRMS OF KIMLEY-HORNE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MARLIN ENGINEERING, INC., AND THE CORRADINO GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 16-10-05-2, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID SERVICES WITH EACH FIRM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable State law, has requested proposals from firms to provide professional services relative to Professional Traffic Engineering Services; and WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by a Review Committee consisting of the Community Services Director, the Finance Director, the Community Development Director, and the City Manager; and WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the firms of Kimley-Horne and Associates, Inc., Marlin Engineering, Inc., and the Corradino Group, Inc. based on the experience and qualifications of said firms; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a scope of services and fees with the three (3) recommended firms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The firms of Kimley-Horne and Associates, Inc., Marlin Engineering, Inc., and the Corradino Group, Inc. are hereby selected to perform Traffic Engineering Services for the City relative to RFP No. 16-10-05-2 Traffic Engineering Services. City of Aventura Resolution No. 2015-63 Section 2. The firms have been selected on the basis of their experience and qualifications and have not finalized a fee structure with the City. Therefore, the City Manager shall immediately negotiate the scope of services and basis of fees with each firm. Section 3. The basis of fees above described shall be negotiated by the City Manager and approved by the City Commission prior to said firms beginning any labor or work for which the City may later be billed. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Enbar Cohen Yes Commissioner Teri Holzberg Yes Commissioner Denise Landman Yes Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes Vice Mayor Robert Shelley Yes Mayor Enid Weisman Absent PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015. Page 2 of 3 City of Aventura Resolution No. 2015-63 E MAYOR 0\ ` i ATTEST: ELLISA L. HORVATr C, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Lir/v--\ CITY ATTORNEY Page 3 of 3 CITY OF AVENTURA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 16- 10 -05 -2 0 1 soft now It t f 1t � 11 W TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES SUBMITTAL DATE: Monday, October 5, 2015 2:00 P.M. LAST DATE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS: Monday, September 28, 2015 ISSUING DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS: PAGE # FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ...................................... ..............................4 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... ..............................5 A. SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................ ............................... 5 B. PROPOSAL DUE DATES ......................................... ..............................5 C. ACRONYMS /DEFINITIONS ...................................... ..............................6 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ...................................................... ..............................8 INTENT................................................................................... ..............................8 BACKGROUND.......................................................................... ..............................8 SERVICES SOUGHT .................................................................. ..............................9 CONTENT OF PROPOSAL ...................................................... .............................10 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ............................................... .............................11 CITY'S RIGHTS ......................................................................... .............................11 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................ .............................12 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................... .............................14 NONCONFORMANCE TO CONTRACT CONDITIONS ............ .............................16 ASSIGNMENT........................................................................... .............................16 AWARD OF PROPOSAL ........................................................... .............................16 IDENTICAL (TIE PROPOSALS) ................................................ .............................16 PREFERENCE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES ................................ .............................17 HOLD HARMLESS .................................................................... .............................17 CANCELLATION........................................................................ .............................17 2 DISPUTES................................................................................. .............................17 ADDENDA, CHANGES OR INTERPRETATIONS DURING BIDDING ...................17 DEFAULT PROVISIONS ........................................................... .............................18 SECONDARY /OTHER VENDORS ............................................ .............................18 CONE OF SILENCE PROVISION .............................................. .............................18 CAMPAIGN FINANCE RESTRICTIONS ON VENDORS ........... .............................20 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME /DISQUALIFICATION ......................... .............................23 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ...................................................... .............................23 RESPONDENT'S CERTIFICATION ......................................... ............................... 24 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3) (a) FLORIDA STATUTUES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES ...... .............................26 BUSINESS ENTITY AFFIDAVIT ................................................ .............................28 "NO BID OR PROPOSAL" RESPONSE .................................... .............................30 REFERENCES......................................................................... ............................... 31 W -9 ................................................................................ ............................... 33 3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFQ # 16- 10 -05 -2 CITY OF AVENTURA TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Aventura, Florida, (the "City ") is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide the City with Traffic Engineering Services. Such proposals, which will be received at the address below, until 2:00 P.M. (EST), Monday, October 5, 2015 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 Office of the City Manager City of Aventura 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 Submittals must be received no later than 2:00 marked on the outside "RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 submittals will not be accepted. P.M. on Monday, October 5, 2015 and clearly TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES. Late Interested parties may obtain the Request for Proposal (RFP) package from www.demandstar.com or www.citvofaventura.com /finance /bids.shtml, on or after Tuesday, September 1, 2015. The RFP package contains detailed information about the Statement of Work, Proposal submission requirements and selection procedure resulting from this RFP. Any or all questions should be directed in writing to Indra Sarju, Purchasing Agent at sarjuiCa-,)cityofaventura.com (305) 466 -8925 by Monday, September 28, 2015. Pursuant to City Code Sec. 2 -260 (Ordinance 2002 -12), public notice is hereby given that a "Cone of Silence" is imposed concerning this City's competitive purchasing process, which generally prohibits communications concerning the RFP from the time of advertisement of the RFP until the beginning of the City Commission meeting at which the City Manager makes a written recommendation to the City Commission concerning the competitive purchase transaction. Please see the detailed specifications for the public solicitation for services for a statement fully disclosing the requirements of the "Cone of Silence ". Please see the applicable "Campaign Finance Restrictions on Vendors," provisions in the RFP package. The City of Aventura reserves the right to accept or reject any and /or all proposals or parts of proposals, to workshop or negotiate any and all proposals, to waive irregularities and to request re- proposals on the required materials or services. Eric M. Soroka, ICMA -CM City Manager !1 GENERAL INFORMATION A. SCOPE OF SERVICES Provide Professional Traffic Engineering Services. B. PROPOSAL DUE DATES Complete proposals are due on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Proposals must be received in the Office of the City Manager by the date and time indicated, with opening immediately following at the City of Aventura, 19200 West County Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180. Proposals should be addressed or delivered to: RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 Office of the City Manager City of Aventura 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 Questions Concerning this RFP must be received by Monday, September 28, 2015 and directed to: Ms. Indra Sarju, Purchasing Agent City of Aventura 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, FL 33180 Phone: (305) 466 -8925 Email: sarjui(a cityofaventura.com In order to facilitate review of the proposals, each proposer must submit an original with one (1) CD that contain a single PDF file that contains your entire response in the order as presented in the Proposer document, including any attachments plus three (3) additional copies with CDs of the RFP response on or before the submission deadline indicated herein. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER ON OR BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME OF: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M. L61 IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPOSER. THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS CAUSED BY ANY MAIL, PACKAGE OR COURIER SERVICE, INCLUDING THE U.S. MAIL, OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE. ANY PROPOSAL RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME STATED IN THE SOLICITATION TIMETABLE IN THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ELECTRONIC OR FACSIMILE PROPOSALS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Hand - carried Proposals may be delivered to the above address during the City's regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the City, but not beyond the Due Date and Time. Proposers are responsible for informing any commercial delivery service, if used, of all delivery requirements and for ensuring that the required information appears on the outer wrapper or envelope used by such service. The Proposal must be signed by an authorized officer of the Proposer who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the Proposer. The submittal of a Proposal by a Proposer will be considered by the City as constituting an offer by the Proposer to perform the required services, and /or provide the required goods, at the price stated by the Proposer. C. ACRONYMS /DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Request for Proposal (RFP), the following acronyms /definitions will be used: Contract: Shall refer to the Contract that may result from this RFP. Contractor: The organizations) /individual(s) that is awarded and has an approved contract with the City for the services identified in this RFP. City /Owner: City of Aventura or designated representative when appropriate. Commission: The term Commission as used throughout this document will mean the City Commission of City of Aventura, Florida. Competitive Solicitation: Means an invitation to bid, a request for proposal, or an invitation to negotiate. Evaluation Committee: An independent committee comprised solely of City representatives established to review proposals submitted in response to the RFP, score the proposals and recommend a Proponent(s). FSS: Florida State Statutes. May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible. 6 Offeror: Shall refer to any offerer(s) submitting an Offer in response to this RFP. Proposal: Shall refer to any offer(s) submitted in response to this RFP. Proposal Due Date & Time: Shall refer to the due date and time listed in this Solicitation. Proponent: Organization /individual submitting a bid /proposal in response to this RFP. Proposer: Shall refer to anyone submitting a Proposal in response to the RFP. Provider or Successful Proposer: Shall refer to the Proposer receiving an award as a Result of this RFP. RFP: Request for Proposal Request for Proposal, RFP, RFQ or Solicitation: Shall mean this Request for Proposal including all Exhibits and Attachments as approved by the City and amendments or change orders issued by the City. Responsible Vendor: A vendor who has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. Responsive Bid /Proposal: A bid or proposal or reply submitted by a responsive and responsible vendor that conforms in all material respects to the solicitation. Shall /Must: Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet a mandatory requirement will, if material, result in the rejection of a proposal as non - responsive. Should: Indicates something that is recommended but not mandatory. If the Proponent fails to provide recommended information, the City may, at its sole option, ask the Proponent to provide the information or evaluate the proposal without the information. Failure after demand will result in rejection. Sub - Contractor & Sub - Consultant: Shall refer to any person, firm, entity, or organization, other than the employees of the Successful Proposer, who contract with the Successful Proposer to furnish labor, or labor and materials, in connection with the Work or Services to the City, whether directly or indirectly, on behalf of the Successful Proposer. Work, Services, Program, Project or Engagement: Shall refer to all maters and things that will be required to be done by the Successful Proposer in accordance with the Scope of Work and the Terms and Conditions of this Solicitation. 7 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBJECT: Traffic Engineering Services OPENING DATE & TIME: Monday, October 5, 2015 @ 2:00 P.M. SUBMIT TO: RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 Office of the City Manager City of Aventura 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, Florida 33180 RFP NUMBER: 16- 10 -05 -2 INTENT The City of Aventura, Florida (the "City ") is inviting the submission of proposals from qualified firms to provide Traffic Engineering Services for the City. BACKGROUND The City has a diverse population of over 37,000 residents. It is located in the northeast corner of Miami -Dade County and is approximately 3.5 square miles in size. The City is committed to the efficient administration of government operations. The staff, along with its consultants, contractors and service providers have been providing exceptional customer service to its residents, businesses and visitors for nearly 20 years. The City is also committed to providing quality products and services at competitive prices and we expect that tradition to continue. Pursuant to Chapter 287.055, Florida Statutes, the City intends to retain a consultant to provide Traffic Engineering Services as described under the section labeled "SERVICES SOUGHT" below. In order to fulfill the needs of quick response and professional expertise, the City intends to retain one (1) Traffic Engineering Consultant. While pursuing this RFP process, the City reserves the right to award contracts to Consultants who will best serve the interests of the City and whose Responses are considered by the City to be the most responsive and most responsible. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Responses, based upon its deliberations and opinions. In making such determination, the City reserves the right to investigate the financial capability, integrity, experience and quality of performance of each Consultant, including officers, principals, senior management and supervisors as well as the staff identified in the Response. Lel The City also reserves the right to waive minor variations or irregularities in the Responses. SERVICES SOUGHT The scope of services sought shall include but not be limited to providing the City with municipal Traffic Engineering Services on a contractual basis such as: Transportation planning and traffic engineering, traffic - impact and safety studies, parking studies; neighborhood traffic management; multi -modal traffic planning and design, Roadways /Transportation planning and design, bicycle and pedestrian paths design and integrated mobility options; traffic calming; collection of traffic counts and reports; signal timing analysis and warrant studies; signs and pavement markings and other miscellaneous professional services that the City may desire. In order to facilitate review of the proposals, each proposer must submit an original with one (1) CDs that contain a single PDF file that contains your entire response in the order as presented in the Proposer document, including any attachments plus three (3) additional copies with CDs of the RFP response on or before the submission deadline indicated herein. Submittals shall be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on Monday October 5, 2015 and clearly marked on the outside "RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL ". OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER CITY OF AVENTURA 19200 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AVENTURA FL 33180 The proposal shall include the following information at a minimum. 1. Qualifications of firm and principals, including but not limited to: firm's history; number of years in business; local availability of key personnel; demonstrated ability to cooperate with local municipal agencies; comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2. Provide all necessary licenses and permits relating to performing all services requested by the City. 3. The successful firm will be required to meet with any involved City department upon request by the City Manager or his designee. The successful firm's project manager will be available to resolve any related issues that arise during the normal course of providing the requested services. The successful firm will be expected to coordinate and communicate effectively with designated City personnel. The 9 frequency, nature, scope, and definition of the services desired by the City may change from time to time, at the City's sole discretion. This solicitation, although described as a Request for Proposals, shall serve as a request for qualifications pursuant to Sec. 287.055, F.S. CONTENT OF PROPOSAL Please submit the following information, with responses numbered accordingly, on 8.5" x 11 " sheets: 1. Name, address, telephone, fax number and email address of your firm. 2. Type of organization (i.e., individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, etc.), year established, and address of home office if different than above. 3. Principals of the firm. 4. Name and title of person who will be responsible for City account. 5. Name, function, and qualifications of personnel in the organization who will be involved in this project. Please note, to receive further consideration, the contact person or project manager assigned to this project must, within the past five (5) years, have conducted or been solely responsible for providing professional design and engineering services in a similar environment. 6. General, workers' compensation, automobile and professional liability insurance company name, and extent of coverage. 7. A complete list of present clients and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. 8. Any other information you feel is appropriate to assist in the selection process. 9. Respondents must submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of the proposal. 10 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 1. A Review Committee consisting of the City Manager, and the Community Development Director, Community Services Director and the Finance Director will evaluate the written proposals based on the following criteria: ✓ Approach to Handling of Potential Projects and Timeliness Indicate Firm's understanding of the City's needs and projects proposed. (Max. 20 points) ✓ Qualification of Project Team Credentials and accomplishments of the proposed team (up to 3) members. (Max. 25 points) ✓ Previous Similar Projects and References Experience and background in providing similar municipal services and past performance, including, but not limited to, familiarity with local, state and federal regulatory agencies procedures and requirements, and assisting in the administration of grants requirements. (Max. 25 points) ✓ Qualifications of Firm To include years of municipal experience, ability, capacity and skill of firm(s) and personnel to perform (i.e., references), including timeliness, stability and availability and licenses. (Max. 20 points) ✓ Submittal Package Compliance with the response preparation and submission requirements. (Max. 10 points) The evaluation process and criteria which are utilized by City shall comply with Sec. 287.0557 F.S., as applicable. 2. The highest ranked proposals will be identified and those firms will be requested to make a formal presentation before the selection committee. The selected firms will then be ranked according to the content of their presentations. The City Manager will then recommend that the City Commission adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the highest- ranking firm to provide Traffic Engineering Services for the City. CITY'S RIGHTS The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and /or all proposals or parts of proposals, to workshop or negotiate any and all proposals, to waive irregularities, and to request re- proposals on the required materials or services. The City Commission shall make a final determination and award of proposal(s). 11 All materials submitted in response to the RFP become the property of the City and will be returned only at the option of the City. The City has the right to use any or all ideas presented in any response to the RFP, whether amended or not, and selection or rejection of the Proposal does not affect this right, provided however, that any submittal that has been submitted to the City Manager's Office may be withdrawn prior to submittal opening time stated herein, upon proper identification and signature releasing submittal documents back to the proposing firm. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Such policy or policies shall be without any deductible amount unless otherwise noted in this Agreement and shall be issued by approved companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and having agents upon whom service of process may be made in Miami -Dade County, Florida. The vendor shall pay all deductible amounts, if any. The vendor shall specifically protect the City and by naming the "City of Aventura" as additional insureds under the Commercial Liability Policy as well as on any Excess Liability Policy coverage. The official title of the certificate holder is the "City of Aventura." This official title shall be used in all insurance documentation. The Contractor shall purchase and maintain, in full force and effect for the life of the contract, at contractor's sole expense, the following insurance policies: 1. A business automobile policy (including automobile liability, garage keepers, and garage liability) which covers any vehicles used in connection with this agreement, regardless of whether the vehicle is owned, rented, hired or borrowed by the contractor. Minimum limits for bodily /property damage liability shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability Policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: Owned Vehicles, if applicable. Hired and Non -Owned Vehicles, if applicable. Employers' Non - Ownership, if applicable. 2. A Comprehensive general liability policy shall be provided which shall contain minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Commercial General Liability Policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office and must include: 12 Premises and /or operations and independent contractors. Products and /or Completed Operations for contracts. Broad Form Contractual Coverage applicable to this specific Agreement, including any hold harmless and /or indemnification agreement. Personal Injury Coverage with Employee and Contractual Exclusions removed, with minimum limits of coverage equal to those required for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. 3. A workers' compensation and employer's liability policy which covers all of the contractor's employees to be engaged in work on this contract as specified by and in accordance with Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, the "Workers' Compensation Law" of the State of Florida, and all applicable federal laws. In addition, the policy(ies) must include: Employers' Liability with a limit of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) each accident. The contractor acknowledges that the City will not be held responsible for Workers' Compensation or medical care for any /all of the contractor's employees. 4. A crime policy or fidelity bond covering, among other things: theft, employee dishonesty, or embezzlement. The policy or bond shall have minimum limits of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per occurrence. The City of Aventura shall be named as additional insured on policies listed as 1 -4 of the contractor's above required policies of insurance except for the Workers' Compensation insurance. The form and types of coverage and sufficiency of insurer shall be subject to approval of the City Manager. The contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Aventura from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments, executions, and /or liabilities as to bodily injuries and /or property damages which arise or grow out of this contract or contractors performance or operations hereunder. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this solicitation, it is hereby provided that to the extent that Sec. 725.08, F.S., is applicable, the selected contractor/ vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and City's officers and employees solely to the fullest extent authorized by Sec. 725.08(1)7 F.S., which shall be deemed to be incorporated herein. The contractor shall, in its contract with the City, be required to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents, employees and instrumentalities from any and all liability, claims, liabilities, losses, and causes of action, including attorneys' fees and costs of defense which the City or its officers, employees, agents and 13 instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind of nature arising out of, or relating to or resulting from the provision of professional services by the contractor and /or its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors. The contractor shall be required to pay all claims and losses in connections therewith, and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the City, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments and attorneys' fees which may issue thereon. The City shall require that the contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this agreement or otherwise provided by the contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the City and its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities as herein provided. Copies of all policies or certificates of such insurance shall be delivered to the City, and said documentation shall provide for the City to be notified a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation, termination, reduction or non - renewal of any required insurance policy. The Contractor shall also, upon request by the City, provide copies of all official receipts and endorsements as verification of contractor's timely payment of each insurance policy premium as required by this contract. Coverage is not to cease and is to remain in force (subject to cancellation notice) until all performance required of the vendor is completed. All policies must be endorsed to provide the City with at least thirty (30) days' notice of expiration, cancellation, and /or restriction. If any of the insurance coverages will expire prior to the completion of the work, copies of renewal policies shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of their expiration. The City reserves the right to review and revise any insurance requirements at the time of renewal or amendment of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, deductibles, limits, coverage, and endorsements based on insurance market conditions affecting the availability or affordability of coverage, or changes in the scope of work or specifications that affect the applicability of coverage. If the vendor uses a subcontractor, then the vendor shall ensure that subcontractor names the City as an additional insured. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Proposers must have been in business for a period of no less than five (5) years. In the event of a joint venture, at least one (1) of the entities must have been in business for a period of no less than five (5) years. B. The original proposal with CDs and three (3) additional copies of the RFP response must be furnished on or before the submission deadline indicated herein. 14 C. Costs of preparation of a response to this RFP are solely those of the Proposer's. The City of Aventura assumes no responsibility for any such costs incurred by the Proposer's. D. Proposing team members responding to this RFP must be present at the presentation to the Selection Committee. The Committee will conduct no phone interviews. E. The contents of the written proposal of the successful firm will become part of the contractual obligations. F. Proposers shall respond to each item in the Content Proposal Section. G. Proposals shall be typed or printed. All corrections made by the Proposer prior to the initial screening must be initialed and dated by the Proposer. No changes or corrections will be allowed after the initial screening of proposals has commenced. H. The City of Aventura reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, with or without cause, to waive technicalities, or to accept the proposal which, in its sole judgment, serves the best interest of The City of Aventura. I. Any person submitting a proposal in response to this invitation must execute Form PUR.7068. SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES, including proper check(s) in the space provided, and enclosed said form with the proposal (See attached for blank form). J. The City reserves the right to issue modifications or addenda to more fully meet the needs of the City. K. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer certifies that he or she has fully read and understands the proposal method and has full knowledge of the scope, nature, and quality of work to be performed. L. The City reserves the right to negotiate modifications to proposals that it deems acceptable, reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities in the procedure. M. All firms submitting a proposal shall document the date and time they visited the project site. N. All proposals submitted shall be binding for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days following opening. Proposals should be prepared simply and 15 economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the Proposer's ability to fulfill the requirements of the proposal. O. In accordance with Chapter 119 Florida Statutes (Public Records Law), and except as may be provided by other applicable State and Federal Law, all Proposers should be aware that Request for Proposals or Request for Qualifications and the responses are public record. All proposals received in response to this Request for Proposal or Request for Qualifications will become the property of the City of Aventura and will not be returned to the Proposers. In the event of contract award, all documentation produced as part of the contract will become the property of the City. NONCONFORMANCE TO CONTRACT CONDITIONS Services offered must be in compliance with RFQ /RFP conditions and specifications and any resulting agreement at all times. Services not conforming to RFQ /RFP conditions, specifications or time frames may be terminated at proposer(s) expense and acquired on the open market. Any increase in cost may be charged against the proposer. ASSIGNMENT The contractor shall not transfer or assign the performance required by this proposal without the City's prior written consent. Any award issued pursuant to this proposal invitation and monies which may be payable by the City, are not assignable except with the City's prior written approval. AWARD OF PROPOSAL The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and /or all proposals or parts of proposals, to workshop or negotiate any and all proposals, to waive irregularities, and to request new proposals on the required materials or services. The City also reserves the right to award the contract on a split order basis, group by group or item by item, or such combination as will best serve the interests of the City unless otherwise stated. The City also reserves the right to waive minor variations to the specifications (interpretation of such to be made by the applicable department personnel). Final determination and award of proposal (s) shall be made by the City Commission. IDENTICAL (TIE PROPOSALS) Shall be awarded by the City in compliance with Florida State Statutes providing for a drug free workplace and also City Ordinance #96 -07; that is, in the event of an identical tie bid, a preference shall be given to a business having a drug free workplace under Florida State Statute 287.087, as amended. Failure to provide proof of compliance when requested shall be just cause for rejection of the proposal as determined by the City, holding the City harmless for such rejection. 16 PREFERENCE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES Pursuant to Section 1(G), of Ordinance (corporate limits) of the City shall receive during the tabulation of bid proposals." HOLD HARMLESS No. 96 -07, "businesses located within the a preference bonus of 10% or 10 points All proposers shall hold the City, its officials and employees harmless and covenant not to sue the City, its officials and employees from their decisions to reject, award or not award a proposal, as applicable. CANCELLATION Failure on the part of the vendor to comply with the conditions, specifications, requirements and terms as determined by the City, shall be just cause for cancellation of the award, with the vendor holding the City harmless. DISPUTES If any dispute concerning a question of fact arises under this contract, other than termination for default or convenience, the dispute will be handled in accordance with Section 2 -259 of the City Code. ADDENDA, CHANGES OR INTERPRETATIONS DURING BIDDING Any inquiry or request for interpretation received five (5) or more days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the proposals will be given consideration. All such changes or interpretations will be made in writing in the form of an addendum and, if desired, will be mailed or sent by available means to all known prospective proposers not later than the established proposal opening date. Each prospective proposer shall acknowledge receipt of such addenda by including it in the proposal form. In case any proposer fails to include such addenda or addendum, his proposal will nevertheless be considered as though it had been received and acknowledged and the submission of his proposal will constitute acknowledgement of the receipt of same. All addenda are a part of the contract documents and each proposer will be bound by such addenda, whether or not received by him. It is the responsibility of each prospective proposer to verify that he has received all addenda issued before proposals are opened. Any or all questions should be directed in writing to Indra Sarju, Purchasing Agent at sarjui(a cityofaventura.com (305) 466 -8925 by Monday, September 28, 2015. Under no circumstances will the City accept facsimile or electronic transmissions in lieu of a sealed proposal. Any proposals received in the above manner will be deemed unresponsive and a "no proposal" will be entered for the proposer. 17 No verbal or written information which is obtained other than by information in this RFP or by Addenda to this RFP shall be binding on the CITY. DEFAULT PROVISIONS In case of default by the proposer or contractor, the City may cancel the service agreements, procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the proposer or contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned or incurred thereby. SECONDARY /OTHER VENDORS The City reserves the right in the event the primary proposer cannot provide an item(s) or Service(s) in a timely manner as requested, to contact the second best proposer of this RFP to perform said service. If the secondary contractor is unavailable, the City reserves the right to seek and obtain other sources without thereby violating the intent of the contract. CONE OF SILENCE PROVISION A. Notwithstanding any other provision of these specifications, the provisions of City Code Sec. 2 -260 "Cone of Silence" are applicable to this transaction. The "Cone of Silence," as used herein, means a prohibition on any communication regarding a particular Request For Proposal ( "RFP "), Request for Qualification ( "RFQ ") or bid, between: a potential vendor, service provider, proposer, bidder, lobbyist, or consultant, and the City Commission, City's professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and his or her staff, any member of the City's selection or evaluation committee. B. The Cone of Silence shall be imposed upon each RFP, RFQ and bid after the advertisement of said RFP, RFQ or bid. C. The Cone of Silence shall terminate at the beginning of the City Commission meeting at which the City Manager makes his or her written recommendation to the City Commission. However, if the City Commission refers the Manager's recommendation back to the Manager or staff for further review, the Cone of Silence shall be reimposed until such time as the Manager makes a subsequent written recommendation. D. The Cone of Silence shall not apply to: (1) oral communications at pre -bid conferences; (2) oral presentations before selection or evaluation committees; (3) public presentations made to the City Commissioners during any duly noticed public meeting; (4) communications in writing at any time with any City employee, unless specifically prohibited by the applicable RFP, RFQ or bid documents. The bidder or proposer shall file a copy of any written communication with the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall make copies available to any person upon request; (5) communications regarding a particular RFP, RFQ or bid between a potential vendor, service provider, proposer, bidder, lobbyist or consultant and the City's Purchasing Agent or City employee designated responsible for administering the procurement process for such RFP, RFQ or bid, provided the communication is limited strictly to matters of process or procedure already contained in the corresponding solicitation document; (6) communications with the City Attorney and his or her staff; (7) duly noticed site visits to determine the competency of bidders regarding a particular bid during the time period between the opening of bids and the time the City Manager makes his or her written recommendation; (8) any emergency procurement of goods or services pursuant to City Code; (9) responses to the City's request for clarification or additional information; (10) contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meeting; (11) communications to enable City staff to seek and obtain industry comment or perform market research, provided all communications related thereto between a potential vendor, service provider, proposer, bidder, lobbyist, or consultant and any member of the City's professional staff including, but not limited to, the City Manager and his or her staff are in writing or are made at a duly noticed public meeting. E. Please contact the City Attorney for any questions concerning Cone of Silence compliance. F. Violation of the Cone of Silence by a particular bidder or proposer shall render any RFP award, RFQ award or bid award to said bidder or proposer voidable by the City Commission and /or City Manager. 19 CAMPAIGN FINANCE RESTRICTIONS ON VENDORS A. Pursuant to Ordinance 2005 -14; City Code Section 2 -420, vendors of the City are prohibited from in any way providing campaign contributions to City Commission candidates. B. City Code Sec. 2 -420. Prohibited campaign contributions by vendors. (a) General, prohibition, disqualification, definitions. (1) a. No vendor shall give, solicit for, deliver or provide a campaign contribution directly or indirectly to a candidate, or to the campaign committee of a candidate, for the Offices of Mayor or Commissioner. Commencing on the effective date of this article, all proposed City contracts, as well as requests for proposals (RFP), requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for letters of interest (RFLI), invitations to submit qualifications (ISQ) or solicitations of bids issued by the City, shall incorporated notice of this section so as to notify potential vendors of the proscription embodied herein. b. No candidate or campaign committee of a candidate for the Offices of Mayor or Commissioner, shall deposit into such candidate's campaign account any campaign contribution which is received directly or indirectly from a vendor or which such candidate or campaign committee knows or should know was solicited by or for a vendor or delivered or provided for a vendor. Candidates (or those acting on their behalf) shall ensure compliance with this code section by confirming through examination of the official vendor list which is posted on the City of Aventura website to verify the vendor status of any potential contributor. A candidate or the campaign committee of a candidate shall not be in violation of this subsection if the vendor ways' not listed as a vendor in the City website at the time that the contribution was received or deposited so long as the candidate or the campaign committee of a candidate did not know that the person or entity was a vendor of the City. (2) Each prohibited act of giving, soliciting for, delivering or providing a campaign contribution or depositing a campaign contribution in violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation. All contributions deposited into a candidate's campaign account in violation of this section shall be forfeited to the City's general revenue fund. (3) a. A person or entity, other than a then existing vendor, who directly or indirectly makes a campaign contribution to a candidate who is elected to the office of Mayor or Commissioner shall be disqualified for a period of 12 months following the swearing in of the subject elected official from serving as a vendor with the City. A then existing vendor who directly or indirectly makes a contribution to a candidate who is elected to the Office of Mayor or Commissioner, shall be disqualified from serving as a vendor with the City for a period of 12 months from a final finding of a violation of this section, or from the time of action on a waiver request by the City Commission pursuant to subsection (b) below, in the 20 event that a waiver is sought by the vendor. In the event that such waiver request for a particular transaction is granted, the affected vendor shall nonetheless be disqualified from serving as a vendor with the City as to any other goods, equipment or services to be provided by the vendor to the City, beyond the vendor goods, equipment or services which are the subject matter of any waiver which is granted. In the event such waiver request is denied for a particular transaction the 12 -month disqualification period shall continue to apply to both the particular transaction for which the waiver was sought, as well as all other vendor activities for the provision of goods, equipment or services to the City during that 12- month period. b. For purposes of this section, the term "disqualified" shall be defined to include: 1. Termination of a contributor /vendor's existing contracts with the City, subject to the applicable waiver provisions of subsection (b) herein; and 2. Disqualification of a contributor's response to solicitation requests for prospective vendor contracts with the City, subject to the applicable waiver of subsection (b) herein. (4) As used in this section: a. Vendor. 1. A "vendor" is a person and /or entity who has been selected by the City as the successful bidder on a present or pending bid to provide to the City goods, equipment or services, or has been approved by the City of a present or pending award to provide to the City goods, equipment or services, prior to, upon or following execution of a contract, or purchase order. 2. "Vendor" shall include natural persons and /or entities who hold a controlling financial interest in a vendor entity. The term "controlling financial interest" shall mean the ownership, directly or indirectly, of ten percent or more of the outstanding capital stock in any corporation or a direct or indirect interest of ten percent or more in a firm. The term "firm" shall mean a corporation, partnership, business trust or any legal entity other than a natural person. 3. "Vendor" shall not include City officers or employees. 4. For purposes of this section, "vendor" status shall terminate upon completion of performance of the agreement for the provision of goods, equipment or service. b. Services. For purposes of this section, the term "services" shall mean the rendering by a vendor through competitive bidding or otherwise, of labor, professional and /or consulting services to the City, including, but not limited to, the provision of lobbying services to the City. C. Campaign contributions. The term "campaign contribution" shall have the meaning which is ascribed to the term "contributions" pursuant to F.S. § 106.011, as amended. (b) Waiver of prohibition. 21 (1) Criteria for waiver. The requirements of this section may be waived by the affirmative vote of five members of the City Commission for a particular transaction after a public hearing, upon finding that: a. The goods, equipment or services to be involved in the proposed transaction are unique and the City cannot avail itself of such goods, equipment or services without entering into a transaction which would violate this section but for waiver of its requirements; or b. The business entity involved in the proposed transaction is the sole source of supply as determined by the City Manager in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager; or c. An emergency contract (as authorized by subsection 2- 253(5) of this Code) must be made in order to protect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the City; or d. A contract for the provision of goods, equipment or services exists which, if terminated by the City would be substantially adverse to the best economic interests of the City. (2) Limited waiver. Notwithstanding the denial of the City Commission of a waiver request regarding the provision of goods, equipment or services under an existing contract pursuant to subsection (b)a. above, the City Commission, may by the affirmative vote of five members of the City Commission after a public hearing, grant a limited waiver concerning an existing contract for the provision of goods, equipment or services between a vendor and the City upon finding that in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City, it is necessary that the affected contract be continued for a limited duration (not to exceed a period of six months) in order for the City to obtain a replacement vendor. (3) Full disclosure. Any grant of a waiver or limited waiver by the City Commission must first be supported with a full disclosure of the subject campaign contribution. (c) Implementation. The City Manager is authorized to adopt additional procurement procedures for goods, equipment or services to implement this section. These procedures shall provide for the assembly, maintenance and posting of an official City vendor list as referenced above. (d) Penalty. The Ethics Commission created pursuant to Miami -Dade County Ordinance 97 -105, shall have primary jurisdiction for enforcement of this section. A finding by the Ethics Commission that a person violated this section, shall subject such person to an admonition or public reprimand and /or a fine of $250.00 for the first violation, and $500.00 for each subsequent violation. (e) Applicability. This section shall be applied only prospectively to campaign contributions which are made after the date of this section. (Ord. No. 2005 -14, § 37 10- 11 -05) 22 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME /DISQUALIFICATION Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statute all proposers are advised as follows: "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s.287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. BIDDER's must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer, director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of Aventura or its agencies. THE REST OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 23 RESPONDENT'S CERTIFICATION RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2 PROVIDE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES I have carefully examined the Request for Proposal. I hereby propose to furnish the services specified in the Request for Proposal. I agree that my submittal will remain firm for a period of at least 120 days in order to allow the City adequate time to evaluate the submittals and determine a ranking of the most qualified firms. I certify that all information contained in this submittal is truthful. I further certify that am duly authorized to provide this submittal on behalf of the firm as its act and deed and that the firm is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract. I further certify, under oath, that this submittal is made without prior understanding, agreement, connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, firm or corporation tendering a submittal for the same service, that no officer, employee or agent of the City of Aventura or any other respondent is interested in said submittal; and that the undersigned executed this Respondent's Certification with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so. Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated NAME OF BUSINESS SIGNATURE NAME &TITLE, TYPED OR PRINTED MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS 24 STATE OF ) )SS COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 by personally known to me or produced identification. NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Print Name: Commission No.: Commission Expires: 25 . day of who is as SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO 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 OFFICAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 1. This sworn statement is submitted to the CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA By: (print individual's name and title) For: (print name of entity submitting sworn statement) whose business address is and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is: (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: 2. 1 understand that a ""public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(g), 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 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 misrepresentations. 3. 1 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, non -jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or non contendere. 4. 1 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. 26 5. 1 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 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, and 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 relations to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies). ❑ Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its 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 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. ❑ 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 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 before me this day Personally known OR Produced identification 27 Name of Notary Notary Public — State of .20 I, State: BUSINESS ENTITY AFFIDAVIT (VENDOR /BIDDER DISCLOSURE) , being first duly sworn The full legal name and business address of the person(s) or entity contracting or transacting business with the City of Aventura ( "City ") are (Post Office addresses are not acceptable), as follows: Federal Employer Identification Number (If none, Social Security Number) Name of Entity, Individual, Partners or Corporation Street Address Suite OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT City State Zip Code 1. If the contact or business transaction is with a corporation, the full legal name and business address shall be provided for each officer and director and each stockholder who holds directly or indirectly five percent (5 %) or more of the corporation's stock. If the contract or business transaction is with a trust, the full legal name and address shall be provided for each trustee and each beneficiary. All such names and addresses are (Post Office addresses are not acceptable), as follows: Full Legal Name Address Ownership w The full legal names and business address of any other individual (other than subcontractors, material men, suppliers, laborers, or lenders) who have, or will have, any interest (legal equitable, beneficial or otherwise) in the contract or business transaction with the City are (Post Office addresses are not acceptable), as follows: Signature of Affiant Print Name Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of Personally known OR Produced identification Type of identification 29 Date .20 Notary Public Notary Public — State of My Commission expires: Printed, typed or stamped commissioned CITY OF AVENTURA "NO BID or PROPOSAL" RESPONSE If your firm is unable to submit a bid, please complete and return this form prior to date shown for receipt of proposal, and return to: CITY OF AVENTURA We have declined to propose on RFP # 16- 10 -05 -2, for the following reasons: REMARKS We do not offer this service /product Our schedule would not permit us to perform Unable to meet specifications Unable to meet bond /insurance requirements Specifications unclear (please explain below) Other (please specify below) Typed Name and Title Company Name Address Business Phone Fax Number 30 REFERENCES Proposer shall submit as a part of the proposal package, at least five (5) business references with Project Name/Title, Client Name with Address, Telephone &Fax Numbers, Project Location, Fee Charged, Source of Funds, and Performance Period that have utilized the services being proposed to the City. ( *Indicates required information) Name: Contact Name: *Address: *Telephone No.: *Fax No.: Cell Phone No.: Email: Date of Contract: ................................................ ............................... Name: Contact Name: *Address: *Telephone No.: *Fax No.: Cell Phone No.: Email: Date of Contract: 31 Name: Contact Name: *Address: *Telephone No.: Cell Phone No.: Date of Contract: REFERENCES continued *Fax No.: Email: ********************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Name: Contact Name: *Address: *Telephone No.: Cell Phone No.: Date of Contract: *Fax No.: Email: ********************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Name: Contact Name: *Address: *Telephone No.: Cell Phone No.: Date of Contract: 32 *Fax No.: Email: W -9 33 Form W9 Request for Taxpayer Give Form to the (Rev.December2014) Identification Number and Certification requester.Do not Department of the Treasury send to the IRS. Internal Revenue Service 1 Name(as shown on your income tax return).Name is required on this line;do not leave this line blank. N 2 Business name/disregarded entity name,if different from above a) o> is 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification;check only one of the following seven boxes: 4 Exemptions(codes apply only to ❑Individual/sole proprietor or ❑ C Corporation certain entities,not individuals;see p ❑ S Corporation ❑ Partnership ❑Trust/estate instructions on page 3): N c single-member LLC 0.' c Limited liability company.Enter the tax classification(C=C corporation,S=S corporation,P= artnershi ► Exempt payee code(if any) u ❑ b P Y• ( P rP P P) `p 2 Note.For a single-member LLC that is disregarded,do not check LLC;check the appropriate box in the line above for Exemption from FATCA reporting the tax classification of the single-member owner. code(if any) •c a Li (see instructions)► (Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.) lE 5 Address(number,street,and apt.or suite no.) Requester's name and address(optional) U S Q 6 City,state,and ZIP code a 7 List account number(s)here(optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number(TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box.The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid Social security number backup withholding.For individuals,this is generally your social security number(SSN).However,for a resident alien,sole proprietor,or disregarded entity,see the Part I instructions on page 3.For other - - entities,it is your employer identification number(EIN).If you do not have a number,see How to get a TIN on page 3. or Note.If the account is in more than one name,see the instructions for line 1 and the chart on page 4 for Employer identification number guidelines on whose number to enter. Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury,I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number(or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me);and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because:(a)I am exempt from backup withholding,or(b)I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service(IRS)that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends,or(c)the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding;and 3. I am a U.S.citizen or other U.S.person(defined below);and 4.The FATCA code(s)entered on this form Of any)indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions.You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return.For real estate transactions,item 2 does not apply.For mortgage interest paid,acquisition or abandonment of secured property,cancellation of debt,contributions to an individual retirement arrangement(IRA),and generally,payments other than interest and dividends,you are not required to sign the certification,but you must provide your correct TIN.See the instructions on page 3. Sign Signature of Here U.S.person■ Date■ General Instructions •Form 1098(home mortgage interest),1098-E(student loan interest),1098-T (tuition) Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. •Form 1099-C(canceled debt) Future developments.Information about developments affecting Form W-9(such •Form 1099-A(acquisition or abandonment of secured property) as legislation enacted after we release it)is at www.irs.gov/fw9. Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S.person(including a resident alien),to Purpose of Form provide your correct TIN. An individual or entity(Form W-9 requester)who is required to file an information If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN,you might be subject return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number(TIN) to backup withholding.See What is backup withholding?on page 2. which may be your social security number(SSN),individual taxpayer identification By signing the filled-out form,you: number(ITIN),adoption taxpayer identification number(ATIN),or employer 1.Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct(or you are waiting for a number identification number(EIN),to report on an information return the amount paid to to be issued), you,or other amount reportable on an information return.Examples of information returns include,but are not limited to,the following: 2.Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding,or •Form 1099-INT(interest earned or paid) 3.Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S.exempt payee.If •Form 1099-DIV(dividends,including those from stocks or mutual funds) applicable,you are also certifying that as a U.S.person,your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S.trade or business is not subject to the •Form 1099-MISC(various types of income,prizes,awards,or gross proceeds) withholding tax on foreign partners'share of effectively connected income,and •Form 1099-B(stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by 4.Certify that FATCA code(s)entered on this form(if any)indicating that you are brokers) exempt from the FATCA reporting,is correct.See What is FATCA reporting?on •Form 1099-S(proceeds from real estate transactions) page 2 for further information. •Form 1099-K(merchant card and third party network transactions) Cat.No.10231X Form W-9(Rev.12-2014) CITY OF AVENTURA ADDENDUM #1 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES RFQ # 16-10-05-2 DATE OF ADDENDUM: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO THE PROPOSAL: 1. Request for Proposal, Background: page 8 paragraph 3 has been revised as follows: "Pursuant to Chapter 287.055, Florida Statutes, the City intends to retain a consultant to provide Traffic Engineering Services as described under the section labeled "SERVICES SOUGHT" below. In order to fulfill the needs of quick response and professional expertise, the City intends to retain more than one (1) Traffic Engineering Consultant. Respective sections in the RFP that are in conflict with this Addendum shall be deemed to be revised accordingly." PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: None at this time PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS: END OF ADDENDUM #1