Hartwood Marsh CEI

The undersigned hereby declares that has reviewed and accepts all specifications, terms, and conditions outlined in this Solicitation and affirms compliance with all legal requirements necessary to conduct business with the County, and to provide CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES - HARTWOOD MARSH specified. Submittals were advertised to be submitted by 3:00 P.M. Eastern time on the date indicated in the Solicitation or any subsequent addenda. Furthermore, the undersigned confirms they are duly authorized to execute this document, as well as any related contracts or transactions resulting from the award of this Solicitation.

TERM OF CONTRACT

Contract will commence upon the date after approval by the authorized authority. The Contract shall remain in effect until completion of both the expressed and implied warranty periods. The County reserves the right to negotiate for additional services or items of a similar nature that were not known or anticipated at the time of solicitation.

PAYMENT

Contractor shall email an accurate invoice within 30 calendar days after delivery. Invoices shall reference: Lake County BCC, purchase/task order, delivery date, delivery location, and corresponding packing slip or delivery ticket signed by a County representative at the time of acceptance. Failure to submit invoices in the prescribed manner will delay payment.

Payments will be tendered in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, Part VII, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes.

All pricing will be FOB Destination unless otherwise specified in this solicitation document. Pricing submitted will remain valid for a ninety (90) day period.

Upon completion and acceptance of the work required in conjunction with the contract, the vendor shall submit one lump sum invoice that reflects the total value of the contract. This invoice must be submitted to the County user departments to which the required goods or services were delivered.

The County's preferred method for invoice payment is electronic remittance via virtual credit card (eCard) payments rather than paper checks. Contractors are encouraged to adopt this electronic payment option. The eCard system is designed to expedite payables and improve efficiency compared to paper check payments. This procedure aligns with the County's responsibilities and objectives, reflecting a commitment to leveraging technology to deliver greater value to taxpayers.

Vendor requests more information about accepting eCard for payment:

Vendor accepts MasterCard for payment:

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LAKE COUNTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I certify that I have reviewed the General Terms and Conditions for Lake County Florida and accept the Lake County General Terms and Conditions dated 5/6/21 as written including the Proprietary/Confidential Information section.

The Contractor hereby certifies that, pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, it or its subncontractors are not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel and are not participating in a boycott of Israel. The Contractor understands that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject it to civil penalties, attorneys' fees, and costs. The Contractor further understands that any contract with the County for goods or services may be terminated at the option of the County if the Contractor is found to have submitted a false certification or has been listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list or is participating in a boycott of Israel.

For purchases of $1 million or more:

By submitting a response to any solicitation, the Contractor hereby certifies that, pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, it or its subcontractors are not listed on the Scrutinized Companies with activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, are not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel and are not participating in a boycott of Israel, and are not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. The Contractor understands that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject it to civil penalties, attorneys' fees, and costs. The Contractor further understands that any contract with the County for goods or services of $1 million or more may be terminated at the option of the County if the Contractor is found to have submitted a false certification or it or its subcontractors have been listed on the Scrutinized Companies with activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, is listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list or is participating in a boycott of Israel, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

Failure to acknowledge may result in Submittal being deemed non-responsive.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION

Has any officer, director, or an executive performing equivalent duties, of the bidding entity been convicted of a felony during the past ten (10) years?

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATION

Except as listed below, no employee, officer, or agent of the firm has any conflicts of interest, real or apparent, due to ownership, other clients, contracts, or interests associated with this project; and, this Submittal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a proposal for the same services, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS

Under any County Contract involving Contractor or subcontractor personnel working in proximity to minors, the Vendor hereby confirms that all such personnel will have successfully completed an initial Certified Background Check, as well as subsequent annual checks, conducted by Contractor at no additional cost to County. The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable Florida Statutes governing background investigations. The County reserves the right to request and review any related records, with or without cause, and to require the immediate replacement of any Contractor employee found to be in violation of these requirements. Furthermore, the Contractor shall indemnify and hold the County harmless from any liability arising from the actions of such personnel. Additional requirements may apply as specified within any particular contract award.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

The County does not set specific goals for minority set-asides; however, participation by both minority and non-minority qualified firms is strongly encouraged. If your firm is classified as a minority-owned business or holds certification from the State of Florida, Office of Supplier Diversity, (OSD) as a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (CMBE), please indicate the appropriate classification(s)

and enter OSD Certification Number

and enter effective date to date

ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LISTS

A person or affiliated entity listed on the antitrust violator vendor list due to a conviction or civil liability for an antitrust violation is prohibited from submitting bids, proposals, or responses for any new contracts to provide goods or services to a public entity. This restriction also applies to new contracts involving the construction or repair of a public building or public works, new leases of real property to a public entity, and includes being awarded or performing work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under any such new contract. Furthermore, such persons or affiliates are barred from transacting any new business with a public entity.

FEDERAL FUNDING REQUIREMENT

A contract award expected to equal or exceed $25,000 or a contract award at any tier for a federally required audit (irrespective of the contract amount) must not be made to parties listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. part 180. The Excluded Parties List System in SAM contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.

Recipients, contractors, and subcontractors (at any level) that enter into covered transactions are required to verify that the entity (as well as its principals and affiliates) with which they propose to contract or subcontract is not excluded or disqualified. This is done by: (a) checking the SAM exclusions; (b) collecting a certification from that person; or (c) adding a clause or condition to the contract or subcontract.

Registration or search can be conducted here:

REQUIRED for this project - The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID :

LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE - N/A

GENERAL VENDOR INFORMATION

Firm Name:

Street Address:

City: State and ZIP Code:

Mailing Address (if different):

Telephone:

Purchase Order Email Address:

Federal Identification Number / TIN:

SUBMITTAL SIGNATURE

I hereby certify the information provided in this Submittal is true and accurate. I acknowledge that my electronic signature carries the same legal effect as a signature made under oath. I affirm that I am an authorized representative of the Vendor and have full authority to execute this Submittal on the Vendor's behalf. On behalf of myself and the Vendor, I acknowledge and agree to comply with all terms and conditions set forth in this Solicitation, including any attachments, exhibits, or addenda.

Name of Legal Representative Submitting this Proposal:

Date:

Print Name:

Title:

Primary E-mail Address:

Secondary E-mail Address:

The individual signing this Submittal affirms that the facts stated herein are true and that the response to this Solicitation has been submitted on behalf of the aforementioned Vendor.

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