Resolution No. 2025-65 HPF Associates Inc. Agreement for Project Management for New Aventura High School Project - November 4, 2025CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWING FOR THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT UNDER THE IMPRACTICABILITY JUSTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 2-253(6); AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEEED $360,000 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
HPF ASSOCIATES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Code requires formal competitive bidding for goods and
services but allows for an exemption from the process for services; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that competitive bidding for project
management services is impracticable due to the compressed project timeline, the
complexity of site -specific conditions, and the need for continuity in oversight; and
WHEREAS, the City no longer retains an in-house Capital Projects Manager and
HPF Associates, Inc. is currently serving in a consultant capacity to fulfill this role,
providing direct oversight and coordination across departments and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest and welfare of
the residents to waive the Code's formal competitive bidding requirements and authorize
the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with HPF Associates, Inc. for the needed
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and enter
into an agreement for Project Management Services in an amount not to exceed
$360,000 by and between the City and HPF Associates, Inc.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2025-65
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Clifford B. Ain Yes
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky Yes
Vice Mayor Amit Bloom Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2025.
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
WARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND HPF ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of the 4th day
November of, 20 25 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation, (the "City"), and HPF
ASSOCIATES, INC., a Florida Corporation (hereinafter, the "Consultant").
WHEREAS, the City desires certain Project Management (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, the Consultant will perform the services on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant and City, through mutual negotiation, have agreed
upon a fee for the Services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Consultant to perform the Services
and provide the deliverables as specified below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Consultant and the City agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services.
1.1. The consultant will provide comprehensive project management services for the
New Aventura High School Project. This encompasses oversight of design
coordination, permitting processes, and construction activities, as well as
integration of environmental and geotechnical requirements unique to the site. The
consultant will also support pre -construction planning, stakeholder communication,
and ensure alignment with City policies and regulatory guidelines to maintain
schedule and budget integrity throughout the engagement.
1.2. Prior to commencement of work on a specific Work, the Consultant will provide the
City with a not to exceed cost for the Services set forth in the Statement of Work
calculated using the rates set forth on the Rate Schedule attached hereto Exhibit
«A„
1.3. If the City approves the not to exceed cost for the Project, the City will provide the
Consultant with a Notice to Proceed to perform the Services set forth in the
Statement of Work. Consultant acknowledges that it shall not undertake to perform
any Services on any Project until it has received from the City the Notice to
Proceed on such Project.
1.4. Consultant shall furnish all reports, documents, and information obtained pursuant
to this Agreement, and recommendations during the term of this Agreement
(hereinafter "Deliverables") to the City.
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2.1. The term of this Agreement shall remain in effect from the Effective Date through
three (3) year thereafter (the "Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated in
accordance with Paragraph 8. Additionally, the City Manager may renew this
Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year periods (each a "Renewal Term")
on the same terms as set forth herein upon written notice to the Consultant.
2.2. Consultant agrees that time is of the essence and Consultant shall complete the
Services within terms of this Agreement, unless extended by the City Manager.
3. Compensation and Payment.
3.1. Compensation for Services provided by Contractor shall be in accordance with the
approved cost set forth in the Statement of Work or the Notice to Proceed for such
Project, which shall be based on the Rate Scheduled attached hereto as Exhibit
«A„
3.2. Consultant shall deliver an invoice to City no more often than once per month
detailing Services completed and the amount due to Consultant under this
Agreement. Fees shall be paid in arrears each month, pursuant to Consultant's
invoice, which shall be based upon the percentage of work completed for each
task invoiced. The City shall pay the Consultant in accordance with the Florida
Prompt Payment Act after approval and acceptance of the Services by the City
Manager.
3.3. There will not be any fees charged to City by Consultant for travel, per diem, or
subsistence expenses, or travel time, unless specifically authorized in writing in
advance by City.
3.4. All required copies of documents will be furnished to City at no additional cost.
3.5. Consultant's invoices must contain the following information for prompt payment:
3.5.1. Name and address of the Consultant;
3.5.2. Purchase Order number;
3.5.3. Contract number;
3.5.4. Date of invoice;
3.5.5. Invoice number (Invoice numbers cannot be repeated. Repeated invoice
numbers will be rejected);
3.5.6. Name and type of Services;
3.5.7. Timeframe covered by the invoice; and
3.5.8. Total value of invoice.
Failure to include the above information will result in the delay of payment or
rejection of the invoice.
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4.1. The Consultant shall be responsible for all payments to any sub -Consultants and
shall maintain responsibility for all work related to the Services.
5.1. City shall make available any maps, plans, existing studies, reports, staff and
representatives, and other data pertinent to the Services and in possession of
the City, and provide criteria requested by Consultant to assist Consultant in
performing the Services.
5.2. Upon Consultant's request, City shall reasonably cooperate in arranging access
to public information that may be required for Consultant to perform the Services.
6.1. The Consultant shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and diligence in
the performance of the Services as is ordinarily provided by a Consultant under
similar circumstances. If at any time during the term of this Agreement or within
two (2) years from the completion of this Agreement, it is determined that the
Consultant's Deliverables or Services are incorrect, not properly rendered,
defective, or fail to conform to City requests, the Consultant shall at Consultant's
sole expense, immediately correct its Deliverables or Services.
6.2. The Consultant hereby warrants and represents that at all times during the term
of this Agreement it shall maintain in good standing all required licenses,
certifications and permits required under Federal, State and local laws applicable
to and necessary to perform the Services for City as an independent Consultant of
the City. Consultant further warrants and represents that it has the required
knowledge, expertise, and experience to perform the Services and carry out its
obligations under this Agreement in a professional and first- class manner.
6.3. The Consultant represents that is an entity validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of Florida. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by Consultant have been duly authorized, and this Agreement is
binding on Consultant and enforceable against Consultant in accordance with
its terms. No consent of any other person or entity to such execution, delivery
and performance is required.
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7.1. The Consultant shall not be prohibited from representing or providing like
services to persons or entities other than the City so long as the Consultant
shall avoid any representation or relation which would create an adversarial
position or conflict of interest, as first determined by the City Attorney and City
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Commission.
7.2. The Consultant shall not take on any client or matter that would jeopardize the
Consultant's ability to devote the time, resources and efforts necessary to fulfill
its obligations to the City.
8.1. The City Manager, without cause, may terminate this Agreement upon five (5)
calendar days' written notice to the Consultant, or immediately with cause.
8.2. Upon receipt of the City's written notice of termination, Consultant shall
immediately stop work on the project unless directed otherwise by the City
Manager.
8.3. In the event of termination by the City, the Consultant shall be paid for all work
accepted by the City Manager up to the date of termination, provided that the
Consultant has first complied with the provisions of Paragraph 8.4.
8.4. The Consultant shall transfer all books, records, reports, working drafts,
documents, maps, and data pertaining to the Services and the project to the
City, in a hard copy and electronic format within fourteen (14) days from the
date of the written notice of termination or the date of expiration of this
Agreement.
9.1. Consultant shall secure and maintain throughout the duration of this agreement
insurance of such types and in such amounts not less than those specified
below as satisfactory to City, naming the City as an Additional Insured,
underwritten by a firm rated A-X or better by A.M. Best and qualified to do
business in the State of Florida. The insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance with respect to the City, its officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers naming the City as additional insured. Any insurance maintained by
the City shall be in excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute
to the Consultant's insurance. The insurance coverages shall include at a
minimum the amounts set forth in this section and may be increased by the City
as it deems necessary or prudent.
a. Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of liability of not less
than a $1,000,000 per Occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury
and Property Damage. This Liability Insurance shall also include
Completed Operations and Product Liability coverages and eliminate the
exclusion with respect to property under the care, custody and control of
Consultant. The General Aggregate Liability limit and the
Products/Completed Operations Liability Aggregate limit shall be in the
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amount of $2,000,000 each.
b. Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance, to apply for
all employees for statutory limits as required by applicable State and
Federal laws. The policy(ies) must include Employer's Liability with
minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 each accident. No employee, sub -
consultant or agent of the Consultant shall be allowed to provide
Services pursuant to this Agreement who is not covered by Worker's
Compensation insurance.
c. Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injuryand Property Damage.
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 Service Office, and must include
Owned, Hired, and Non -Owned Vehicles.
d. Professional Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, single limit.
9.2. Certificate of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the City,
reflecting the City as an Additional Insured (except with respect to Professional
Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance), no later than ten
(10) days after award of this Agreement and prior to the execution of this
Agreement by City and prior to commencing Services. Each certificate shall
include no less than (30) thirty -day advance written notice to City prior to
cancellation, termination, or material alteration of said policies or insurance. The
Consultant shall be responsible for assuring that the insurance certificates
required by this Section remain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Agreement, including any extensions or renewals that may be granted by the
City. The Certificates of Insurance shall not only name the types of policy(ies)
provided, but also shall refer specifically to this Agreement and shall state that
such insurance is as required by this Agreement. The City reserves the right to
inspect and return a certified copy of such policies, upon written request by the
City. If a policy is due to expire prior to the completion of the Services, renewal
Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
date of their policy expiration. Each policy certificate shall be endorsed with a
provision that not less than thirty (30) calendar days' written notice shall be
provided to the City before any policy or coverage is cancelled or restricted.
Acceptance of the Certificate(s) is subject to approval of the City.
9.3. Additional Insured. Except with respect to Professional Liability Insurance and
Worker's Compensation Insurance, the City is to be specifically included as an
Additional Insured for the liability of the City resulting from Services performed
by or on behalf of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement. The
Consultant's insurance, including that applicable to the City as an Additional
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Insured, shall apply on a primary basis and any other insurance maintained by
the City shall be in excess of and shall not contribute to the Consultant's
insurance. The Consultant's insurance shall contain a severability of interest
provision providing that, except with respect to the total limits of liability, the
insurance shall apply to each Insured or Additional Insured (for applicable
policies) in the same manner as if separate policies had been issued to each.
9.4. Deductibles. All deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and
be reasonably approved by the City. The Consultant shall be responsible for the
payment of any deductible or self -insured retentions in the event of any claim.
9.5. The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. Nondiscrimination. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not
discriminate against any of its employees or applicants for employment because of
their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and will abide by all Federal and
State laws regarding nondiscrimination.
11.Attorney's Fees and Waiver of Jury Trial.
11.1. In the event of any litigation arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and costs, including the fees
and expenses of any paralegals, law clerks and legal assistants, and including
fees and expenses charged for representation at both the trial and appellate
levels.
11.2. IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY,
VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY.
12.Indemnification.
12.1. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents
and employees, from and against any and all demands, claims, losses, suits,
liabilities, causes of action, judgment or damages, arising from Consultant's
performance or non- performance of any provision of this Agreement, including,
but not limited to, liabilities arising from contracts between the Consultant and
third parties made pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall reimburse the
City for all its expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred
in and about the defense of any such claim or investigation and for anyjudgment
or damages arising from Consultant's performance or non-performance of this
Agreement.
12.2. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by
the City nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent to be sued
by third parties in any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract.
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The City is subject to section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from
time to time.
12.3. The provisions of this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13. Notices/Authorized Representatives. Any notices required by this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given if transmitted
by hand -delivery, by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid return receipt
requested, or by a private postal service, addressed to the parties (or their
successors) at the addresses listed on the signature page of this Agreement or such
other address as the party may have designated by proper notice.
14. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any proceedings arising
out of this Agreement shall be proper exclusively in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
15. Entire Aareement/Modification/Amendment.
15.1. This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes
any prior oral or written representations. No representations were made or relied
upon by either party, other than those that are expressly set forth herein.
15.2. No agent, employee, or other representative of either party is empowered
to modify or amend the terms of this Agreement, unless executed with the same
formality as this document.
16.Ownership and Access to Records and Audits.
16.1. Consultant acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements,
developments, methods, designs, analyses, drawings, reports, compiled
information, and all similar or related information (whether patentable or not)
which relate to Services to the City which are conceived, developed or made by
Consultant during the term of this Agreement ("Work Product") belong to the
City. Consultant shall promptly disclose such Work Product to the City and
perform all actions reasonably requested by the City (whether during or after the
term of this Agreement) to establish and confirm such ownership (including,
without limitation, assignments, powers of attorney and other instruments).
16.2. Consultant agrees to keep and maintain public records in Consultant's
possession or control in connection with Consultant's performance under this
Agreement. The City Manager or her designee shall, during the term of this
Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of termination of
this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine and audit any records
of the Consultant involving transactions related to this Agreement. Consultant
additionally agrees to comply specifically with the provisions of Section
119.0701, Florida Statutes. Consultant shall ensure that public records that are
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exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements
are not disclosed, except as authorized by law, for the duration of the
Agreement, and following completion of the Agreement until the records are
transferred to the City.
16.3. Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, Consultant shall
provide the City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the
cost provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
16.4. Unless otherwise provided by law, any and all records, including but not
limited to reports, surveys, and other data and documents provided or created in
connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property of the City.
16.5. Upon completion of this Agreement or in the event of termination by either
party, any and all public records relating to the Agreement in the possession of
the Consultant shall be delivered by the Consultant to the City Manager, at no
cost to the City, within seven (7) days. All such records stored electronically by
Consultant shall be delivered to the City in a format that is compatible with the
City's information technology systems. Once the public records have been
delivered upon completion or termination of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
destroy any and all duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and
exempt from public records disclosure requirements.
16.6. Any compensation due to Consultant shall be withheld until all records are
received as provided herein.
16.7. Consultant's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section
shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement by the City.
16.8. Notice Pursuant to Section 119.0701(2)(a). Florida Statutes. IF THE
CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONSULTANT'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT
THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
Custodian of Records:
Mailing address:
Telephone number:
Email:
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
305-466-8901
horvathe(a-)-cityofaventura.com
17. Nonassignability. This Agreement shall not be assignable by Consultant unless
such assignment is first approved by the City Manager. The City is relying upon the
apparent qualifications and expertise of the Consultant, and such firm's familiarity
with the City's area, circumstances and desires.
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18.Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent be held
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and
be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
19.Independent Consultant. The Consultant and its employees, volunteers and agents
shall be and remain an independent Consultant and not an agent or employee of the
City with respect to all of the acts and services performed by and under the terms of
this Agreement. This Agreement shall not in any way be construed to create a
partnership, association or any other kind of joint undertaking, enterprise or venture
between the parties.
20. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities in carrying out
Services under this Agreement, and in particular shall obtain all required permits from
all jurisdictional agencies to perform the Services under this Agreement at its own
expense.
21. Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take affirmative
action with respect to any conduct of the other which is in violation of the terms of
this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any
future violation, breach or wrongful conduct.
22. Survival of Provisions. Any terms or conditions of either this Agreement that require
acts beyond the date of the term of the Agreement, shall survive termination of the
Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the terms or
conditions are completed and shall be fully enforceable by either party.
23. Prohibition of Contingency Fees. The Consultant warrants that it has not
employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has
not paid or agreed to pay any person(s), company, corporation, individual or firm,
other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
24. Public Entity Crimes Affidavit. Consultant shall comply with Section 287.133,
Florida Statutes (Public Entity Crimes Statute), notification of which is hereby
incorporated herein by reference, including execution of any required affidavit.
25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and such counterparts shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
26.Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any
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exhibits or attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
27. E-Verify Affidavit. In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the CITY
requires all Consultants doing business with the City to register with and use the E-
Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees.
The City will not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with
and uses the E-Verify system. The contracting entity must provide of its proof of
enrollment in E-Verify. For instructions on how to provide proof of the contracting
entity's participation/enrollment in E-Verify, please visit..
https-//www.everify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-
e-verify. By entering into this Agreement, the Consultant acknowledges that it has
read Section 448.095, Florida Statutes; will comply with the E-Verify requirements
imposed by Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, including but not limited to obtaining
E-Verify affidavits from sub -consultants; and has executed the required affidavit
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
28. Noncoercive Conduct Affidavit. Pursuant to Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, a
nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with a
governmental entity is required to provide an affidavit, signed by an officer or a
representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury, attesting that
the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in
Section 787.06(2)(a), Florida Statutes. By entering into this Agreement, the
Consultant acknowledges that it has read Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, and will
comply with the requirements therein, and has executed the required affidavit
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed the day and year as first stated above.
CITY OF AVENTURA
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City Manager
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Date: 11/10/2025
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E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the City requires all contractors doing
business with the City to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work
authorization status of all newly hired employees. The City will not enter into a contract
unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system.
The contracting entity must provide of its proof of enrollment in E-Verify. For
instructions on how to provide proof of the contracting entity's participation/enrollment in E-
Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/fag/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-
participationenrollment-in-e-verify
By signing below, the contracting entity acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095,
Florida Statutes and will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by it, including but
not limited to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors.
❑ Check here to confirm proof of enrollment in E-Verify has been attached to this
Affidavit.
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AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO NONCOERCIVE CONDUCT FOR LABOR OR SERVICES
Nongovernment Entity Name: HPF ASSOCIATES, INC. ("Vendor")
Vendor FEIN: 45-2570350
Address: 14803 SW State Road 45, Archer, FL 32618
Phone Number: (305) 773-6255
E-Mail Address: ptgbhtl@aol.com
As a nongovernmental entity executing, renewing, or extending a contract with the City of
Aventura, Florida, Vendor is required to provide an affidavit under penalty of perjury
attesting that Vendor does not use coercion for labor or services, and is in compliance with
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes.
As defined in Section 787.06(2)(a), Florida Statutes, coercion means:
1. Using or threating to use physical force against any person;
2. Restraining, isolating, or confining or threating to restrain, isolate, or confine any
person without lawful authority and against her or his will;
3. Using lending or other credit methods to establish a debt by any person when
labor or services are pledged as a security for the debt, if the value of the labor
or services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the
debt, the length and nature of the labor or service are not respectively limited and
defined;
4. Destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, withholding, or possessing any
actual or purported passport, visa, or other immigration document, or any other
actual or purported government identification document, of any person;
5. Causing or threating to cause financial harm to any person;
6. Enticing or luring any person by fraud or deceit; or
7. Providing a controlled substance as outlined in Schedule I or Schedule II of
Section 893.03, Florida Statutes to any person for the purpose of exploitation of
that person.
As a person authorized to sign on behalf of Vendor, I certify that Vendor does not use
coercion for labor or services, and is in compliance with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes.
Written Declaration
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Affidavit and that the
facts
stated in it are true.
CDocuSigned by:
ain, AW
27C5C3743DE5445...
11 /10/2025
Signature Date
Paul Abbott President
Print Name
Title
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PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH PARTIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Section 2-162, City Code; Section 287.135, Florida Statutes
Company Name: HPF ASSOCIATES, INC.
Project Name (if applicable): Project Management
As an authorized representative of the above -named company ("Company"), I hereby certify
and agree as follows:
1. Certification Regarding the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List: The
Company and its subcontractors are not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that
Boycott Israel List as established and maintained pursuant to Section 287.135,
Florida Statutes. The Company and its subcontractors do not and will not engage in
a boycott of Israel as defined in Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, during the term of
any contract entered into with the City.
2. Acknowledgment of Contract Termination Provisions: I understand that, pursuant to
Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, if the Company submits a false certification, is
placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or engages in a boycott
of Israel during the term of the contract, the City shall terminate the contract.
3. Additional Certifications for Contracts Valued at $1 Million or More: (Applicable only
if the value of the contract exceeds $1 million.)
• The Company and its subcontractors are not listed on the following lists as
established under Section 287.135, Florida Statutes:
o Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List,
o Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy
Sector List.
• The Company and its subcontractors do not engage in business
operations in Cuba or Syria as defined under Section 287.135, Florida
Statutes.
• 1 understand that if the Company or its subcontractors submit a false
certification, are placed on these scrutinized companies lists, or engage in
prohibited business operations during the term of the contract, the City
shall terminate the contract.
4. Subcontractor Compliance: The Company agrees to ensure that all applicable
subcontractors observe these requirements for the duration of the contract.
5. Inoperability of Provisions: The Company acknowledges that if federal law ceases to
authorize the prohibitions stated in Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, then the
prohibitions shall become inoperative in accordance with Subsection 287.135(8),
Florida Statutes.
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Docusign Envelope ID: E3A38C27-78C7-4960-8B30-F654C34FE89A
PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH PARTIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
(CONT'D.)
I certify that I am authorized to execute this Certification on behalf of the Company and that
the information provided above is true and correct.
DocuSigned by:
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27C5C3743DE5445...
Signature
Paul Abbott
Print Name
11 /10/2025
Date
President
Title
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Docusign Envelope ID: E3A38C27-78C7-4960-8B30-F654C34FE89A
EXHIBIT "A"
Fee Schedule
Role
Hourly Rate
Senior Project Manager
$ 190.00
Project Manager
$ 160.00
Admin
$ 90.00
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