Sports Officiating and Referee Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
POSTING DATE: July 5, 2026 PURCHASING CONTACT & EMAIL:
Susan Perry, Purchasing Coordinator
sperry@debary.org
RFP NUMBER AND TITLE:
29-26 - Sports Officiating & Referee Services
RFP DUE DATE & TIME:
July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
NOTE: RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
QUESTION DEADLINE: July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
The City will respond to written inquiries emailed to: sperry@debary.org
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED AS PART OF YOUR RESPONSE.
YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS FORM, SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED
AGENT OF THE PROVIDER.
COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: __________________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL EMPLOYERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEIN): ________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ___________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: TYPE OR PRINTED NAME:
___________________________________________ __________________________________________
TITLE: _______________________________ DATE: _____________________
NOTICE: Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3) Florida Statutes will constitute
a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

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OVERVIEW AND INTENT
1. Overview and Scope
This RFP intends to solicit sealed proposals from qualified Contractor(s) to provide Sports Officiating
& Referee Services.
The City of DeBary Parks and Recreation is accepting bids to provide officiating services for our
Youth and Adult Sports Programs. Referee Associations and Assignors may provide referee fees for
any of the sports program the City offers and does not have to have the ability to cover all sports
listed as the City is accustomed to working with multiple assignors to cover all the programs.
The City offers the following sports programs:
Youth Soccer League (Fall)
* Ages: 5-15
* 2026 Season Dates: October 2, 2026-November 21, 2026 (these dates will change yearly)
* Game Days: Friday Evenings and Saturdays
* Approximate Teams Per Season: 40
* Approximate Amount of Games per Season: 165
Youth Flag Football League (Spring)
* Ages: 5-15
* 2027 Season Dates: March 26, 2027-May 15, 2027 (these dates will change yearly)
* Game Days: Friday Evenings and Saturdays
* Approximate Teams Per Season: 45
* Approximate Amount of Games per Season: 200
Adult Kickball League (Fall and Winter)
* Age Divisions: 18 & Up and 30 & Up
* 2026 Fall Season Dates: September 11, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (these dates will change
yearly)
* 2027 Winter Season Dates: January 22, 2027 - April 2, 2027 (these dates will change yearly)
* Game Days: Friday Evenings
* Approximate Teams Per Season: 24
* Approximate Amount of Games per Season: 119
Youth Basketball 3 on 3 Tournaments and Developmental Program
* Ages: 8-15
* Dates: Vary
* Game Days: Saturdays
* Approximate Teams Per Season: 20
* Approximate Amount of Games per Season: 60
Adult Basketball 3 on 3 Tournaments
* Ages: 18 & Up and 30 & Up
* Dates: Vary (1-2 tournaments a year)
* Game Days: Saturdays
* Approximate Teams Per Tournament: 6-12
* Approximate Amount of Games per Tournament: Each team guaranteed 2 games
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The City of DeBary Parks and Recreation Department will provide Site Supervisors and
Scorekeepers for all games to keep score and time. The City will maintain the facility to provide a safe
place to play, provide rules and schedules, provide all approved sports equipment for games, and set
up and break down the fields on game days.
Background Screening: It won't facilitate through the City but referees will need a Level 2 screen
when they are officiating youth sports. Level 2 is required every 5 years. The Officials Association is
required to keep updated Level 2 background screens on each official. The City may verify prior to
each season or upon request.
Certification: The referees shall hold a certification in the field they are representing. The City may
verify prior to each season or upon request.
Referee Assignor's will have the following Responsibilities:
A. Provide 1, 2, or 3-person referee crews based on sport for both regular season games, playoffs,
and other tournaments.
B. Schedule referees at least 2 weeks in advance of all game days.
C. All referees provided must be qualified by recent or current certification and must have previous
experience officiating recreation level or high school games.
D. Inspect fields prior to play to identify potentially hazardous conditions. Abide by all rules,
regulations and policies governing the use of the facilities.
E. Promptly contact all scheduled officials in the event of cancellation or schedule change after
speaking to the City of DeBary league contact.
F. Ensure referees arrive at the fields no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled game to
be present for pre-game equipment check and rule update meetings.
G. Educate and train officials on City of DeBary Youth and Adult Sports rules, policies and
procedures. The City of DeBary reserves the right to turn away or not schedule any official that
arrives unprepared and cannot officiate to the required standard based on the leagues rules,
policies, and procedures.
H. Attend the pre-season Coaches and Rules Meeting along with all referees that are officiating
the upcoming season. At the meeting, the Assignor will present a rules clinic. If the Assignor
cannot attend the meeting, he shall agree to send another qualified agent in his absence. The
Assignor and all referees in attendance will be paid. Referees that attend the Coaches and
Rules meeting should get priority and first right of refusal when scheduling games.
I. Schedule repeat referees who have officiated our leagues when possible. Referees who have
successful experience in our program during the season should get priority when scheduling.
No new referees should be scheduled during the playoff tournaments.
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2. RFP Schedule: The following is a tentative schedule for the RFP process and all dates are subject to
change.
Solicitation Posting July 5, 2026
Request for Information Cut-off July 14, 2026
Proposals Due July 29, 2026
Proposal Evaluation July 30, 2026
Presentations/Interview (if required) August 5, 2026
City Council Approval Date August 19, 2026
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Definitions
The City of DeBary, Florida may be referred to as "The City of DeBary", or "The City", herein.
The term "Contractor" shall refer to the company, individual, or organization that responds to this
Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or is awarded.
2. Length of Contract and Renewals: This RFP intends to establish a contract for an initial period of
three (3) years from the date of the award by the City of DeBary with two (2) additional one-year
renewal options at the same prices, terms, conditions, and specifications upon mutual agreement by
the City of DeBary and the Contractor. Renewals must be in writing, with the signature of the
Contractor's authorized representative and the City of DeBary.
3. Cancellation: The City of DeBary reserves the right to cancel this Invitation to RFP, in whole or in part,
when it is in the City of DeBary's best interest. Notice of cancellation will be posted on the City's
webpage, VendorLink and DemandStar.
4. RFP Submission: RFP submittals are due at the date and time indicated on the Contractor
Acknowledgement Form or as amended in the form of an addendum issued by the Purchasing
Department.
The City will receive proposals at the following address:
Susan Perry, Purchasing Coordinator
City of DeBary
16 Colomba Rd.
DeBary, Florida 32713
THE CITY MUST RECEIVE ALL PROPOSALS ON or BEFORE JULY 29, 2026 BY 2:00 PM EST
NOTE: RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
To facilitate processing, please mark the outside of the envelope in the lower left hand corner as follows:
"29-26 - Sports Officiating & Referee Services" An address label has been provided.
The envelope shall also include the Respondent's return address in the upper left hand corner.
Respondents shall submit FOUR (4) copies of the proposal in a sealed, opaque envelope or box.
The respondent may submit the proposals by mail, parcel delivery service, or in person.
Neither the City nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with the
preparation of a response to the RFP. Respondents should prepare their submittals simply and
economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of the respondent's ability to meet
the requirements of the RFP.
Please note that Sections 119.071(1)(b), (c) and 815.045 of the Florida Statutes address in part the
issue of the public nature of sealed bids, qualifications or proposals as well as the confidential nature
of certain trade secrets. The RFP, qualifications or proposal submitted by your company may contain
areas, which are designated "confidential" or "exempt from disclosure." A generic notation that
information is "confidential" shall not suffice. Failure to provide a detailed explanation and justification
including statutory cites and specific reference to your submittal(s) detailing what provisions, if any, you
believe are exempt from disclosure, may result in your submittal(s) being subject to disclosure in
accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. If the respondent believes their information to be
exempt from disclosure, the respondent must supply an additional "redacted" copy of the proposal
response their RFP submittal.
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Due to the irregularity of mail and delivery services, the City cautions respondents to assure actual
delivery of proposals to the Purchasing Coordinator prior to the deadline set for receiving submissions.
Telephone confirmation of timely receipt of the proposal may be made by calling (386) 601-0229 at
least four (4) hours prior to opening time for proposals. Proposals received after the established
deadline shall not be opened or considered and, provided that the respondent has provided a valid and
legible return address as instructed herein, shall be returned in their unopened state to the respondent.
Respondents may withdraw their submissions by notifying the City via email to Susan Perry at
sperry@debary.org at any time prior to the opening. Respondents may withdraw their submissions in
person or by an authorized representative. Respondents and authorized representatives must provide
the letter of withdrawal, picture identification, proof of authorization (in the case of authorized
representatives), and provide the City with a signed receipt for the qualification package. Proposals,
once opened become the property of the City and will not be returned to the respondent.
All solicitations and supporting documents will be posted on the City's webpage, VendorLink and
DemandStar. It is the sole responsibility of interested parties to monitor the City's webpage, VendorLink
and DemandStar for solicitation opportunities and updates.
5. Execution of RFP Submittal: Each RFP submittal must include the signature of an officer or
employee having authority to bind the Contractor in the space(s) provided. Only the terms and
conditions of this RFP, as released by the City of DeBary or amended via addendum, are valid. Any
modification to any term or condition by the Contractor is not binding unless it is expressly agreed to
in writing by the City of DeBary.
6. Interpretation of RFP Documents: No interpretation of the meaning of this RFP document or
correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error therein will be made verbally to any party. All
requests for an interpretation or clarification of this RFP, and any subsequent addenda, or correction
of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency, or error will be addressed in writing by the City of DeBary
Purchasing Department Representative. Inquiries must reference the date of RFP opening, RFP title,
and RFP number. Interpretation of the RFP, clarification of RFP specifications, and changes to the
RFP shall be communicated by written addenda only. Only the written interpretation or correction
given by the Purchasing Department Representative shall be binding. Verbal responses shall be
considered inadmissible in RFP protest proceedings. Contractors are advised that no other source is
authorized to interpret, explain, clarify or give information regarding the RFP documents. Written
addenda shall be signed by the Contractor and returned with the RFP submission. Failure to return
such addenda may constitute cause for rejection of a RFP submittal.
7. Public Records:
The City of DeBary is a public agency subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Contractor
agrees to comply with Florida's Public Records Law.
7.1. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS, Annette Hatch, CMC, City Clerk AT
386.601.0219, ahatch@debary.org 16 Colomba Road, DeBary, Fl.
32713
7.2. The Contractor acknowledges its legal obligation to comply with Section 119.0701, Florida
Statutes. The Contractor shall keep and maintain public records, as that phrase is defined in the
Florida Public Records Act, which would be required to be kept and maintained by the City of
DeBary to perform the scope of services. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements for
retaining public records and shall transfer, at no cost to the City of DeBary, all public records in
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the possession of the Contractor upon a request for such public records. See Section
119.0701(2)(b)4, Florida Statutes, for additional record-keeping requirements.
7.3. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City of DeBary's' Agreement for
services must be made directly to the City of DeBary's Custodian of Public Records. If the City
of DeBary does not possess the requested records, the City of DeBary's Custodian of Public
Records shall immediately notify the Contractor of the request. The Contractor must provide a
copy of the records to the City of DeBary or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a
reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes. If the Contractor does not timely comply with the City of DeBary's request for records,
the City of DeBary shall be able to sue for breach of Agreement and the prevailing party shall be
entitled to attorney's fees.
7.4. Should the Contractor fail to provide the requested public records to the City of DeBary within a
reasonable time, the Contractor understands and acknowledges that it may be subject to
penalties under Sections 119.0701(3)(c) and 119.10, Florida Statutes.
7.5. The Contractor shall not disclose public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt,
from public records disclosure unless specifically authorized by law for the duration of this
Agreement term and following the completion, expiration, or termination of same if the
Contractor does not transfer the records to the City of DeBary. Upon completion, expiration, or
termination of this RFP, the Contractor shall transfer, at no cost to the City of DeBary, all public
records in its possession or keep and maintain public records required by the City of DeBary to
perform the services. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the City of DeBary, the
Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt, or confidential and
exempt, from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains
public records upon completion, expiration, or termination of this RFP, the Contractor shall meet
all applicable requirements for retaining public records and provide requested records to the City
of DeBary under the requirements of this Article. All public records stored electronically must be
provided to the City of DeBary in a format that is compatible with the information technology
systems of the City of DeBary.
8. Non-Collusion: The prices in the Contractor's submittal have been arrived at independently, without
consultation, collusion, communication, or agreement to restrict competition, as to any matter relating
to such prices with any other Contractor or with any competitor.
9. Conflict of Interest: In addition to complete adherence to the requirements provided in Section
112.313, F.S., all Contractors must disclose the name of any officer, director, agent, or representative
who is also an employee of the City of DeBary, who knowingly owns, directly or indirectly, any interest
of any amount in Contractor's company, firm, or business, or who derives income of any kind from
Contractor's company, firm or business.
10. Bid Protests: Following Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, any person who is adversely affected by the
terms, conditions, or specifications outlined in this RFP or who is adversely affected by a decision of
the City of DeBary concerning the solicitation shall file a Notice of Intent to Protest, in writing within
72 hours after the solicitation document is posted or after the notice of intended decision is posted.
A formal written protest shall be filed no later than 10 days after the Notice of Intent to Protest is filed,
excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. The formal written protest must be accompanied
by a protest bond, cashier's check, or money order in the amount of one percent (1%) of the total
estimated contract value.
The Notice of Intent to Protest and formal written protest shall be filed at the following address:
The City of Debary, Florida
Finance Director
16 Colomba Rd., DeBary, Florida 32713
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The formal written protest shall state, with particularity, the facts and law upon which the protest is
based. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Protest, formal written protest, or failure to post the bond,
cashier's check, or money order within the time frames or in the manner described above shall
constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
11. No-Contact Period / Lobbying: During the No Contact Period, no Lobbyist, Principal, Business
Associate, Business Entity, Vendor, or other people may lobby a Council Member, the City Manager,
any City of DeBary employees except (a) any designated Purchasing or Finance Official or Officials
who may be identified in the procurement documents for purposes of receiving questions or
clarifications or for receiving bid protests; and (b) a Council Member, the City Manager, any City of
DeBary employees who is lobbied on issues or matters unrelated to the procurement of goods and
services which are subject to the No Contact Period.
The No-Contact Period shall commence on the initial date of the advertisement for this RFP and
continue through and include the date the City Council makes its determination to approve or reject the
final recommendations. Failure to meet any of these requirements may disqualify the Contractor from
consideration.
12. Laws and Regulations: Applicable provisions of all federal, state, county, and local laws, and all
ordinances, rules, and regulations shall govern the development, submittal, and evaluation of all Bids
received in response hereto and shall govern any claims and disputes which may arise between the
Contractors submitting a response hereto and the City of DeBary by and through its officers, employees,
and authorized representatives, or any other persons, natural or otherwise; and lack of knowledge by
any Contractor shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof.
13. Patents, Copyrights, and Royalties: The Contractor, without exception, shall indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless The City of DeBary, Florida, and its employees from liability of any nature or kind
including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented or unpatented invention,
process, or article manufactured or used in the performance of the contract, including its use by the City
of DeBary. If the Contractor uses any design, device, or materials covered by letters, patent, or
copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood without exception its Bid prices shall include all royalties
or costs arising from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work.
14. Independent Contractor Relationship: The Contractor is, and shall be, in the performance of all
Services and activities under this Agreement, an independent contractor, and not an employee, agent,
or servant of the City of DeBary. All persons engaged in any of the work or Services performed under
this Agreement shall at all times, and in all places, be subject to the Contractor's sole direction,
supervision, and control. The Contractor shall exercise control over the means and manner in which it
and its employees perform the work, and in all respects, the Contractor's relationship and the
relationship of its employees to the City of DeBary shall be that of an independent contractor and not
as employees or agents of the City of DeBary. The Contractor does not have the power or authority to
bind the City of DeBary in any promise, agreement, or representation.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create an association, partnership, joint venture, or
relationship of principal and agent or master and servant among the Parties or any affiliate thereof, or
to provide any Party hereto with the right, power, or authority whether expressed or implied, to create
any such duty or obligation on behalf of any other Party.
The City of DeBary, in its absolute discretion, retains the right to reject, bar, or require the replacement
of any employee, subcontractor, or agent of the Contractor. Such rejection shall not relieve the
Contractor of the obligation to perform all work in compliance with the RFP.
15. Marketing/Advertising: By submitting or being awarded this RFP, the Contractor agrees not to use
the results as a part of any marketing and/or commercial advertising using the City of DeBary's name,
logos, etc. without the express written consent of the City.
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16. Purchases by Other Public Agencies/Piggyback: With the consent and agreement of the Contractor,
purchases may be made under this RFP by other governmental agencies, political subdivisions within
the State of Florida, or any other public entity. Such purchases shall be governed by the same terms
and conditions stated herein. Further, it is understood that each agency will issue its own purchase
order to the Contractor. This agreement in no way restricts or interferes with the right of any other public
agency to rebid any or all of these items.
17. Right to Use Existing Contracts / Non-exclusivity: The City of DeBary reserves the right to utilize
any other contract, including, but not limited to, the following: any State of Florida Contract, any contract
awarded by any other city or county governmental agencies, school boards, community colleges/state
university system, cooperative agreements, or to directly negotiate/purchase. The City of DeBary also
reserves the right to bid separately any item(s) and/or service(s) covered under this agreement, if
deemed to be in the best interest of the City of DeBary, at any time during this agreement term.
18. Public Entity Crimes: Section 287.133(2)(a), F.S., as currently enacted or as amended from time to
time, states that a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted contractor list following a
conviction for 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 any 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 over the threshold amount
provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being
placed on the convicted contractor list.
19. Bankruptcy / Insolvency: At the time of Bid submission, the Contractor shall not be in the process
of or engaged in any type of proceedings relating to insolvency or bankruptcy, either voluntary or
involuntary or receivership proceedings. If the Contractor is awarded a contract for six (6) months or
longer, and files for bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership thereafter, the City of De Bary may, at its
option, terminate and cancel the Agreement, in which event all rights hereunder shall immediately
cease and terminate.
20. Termination: The City of DeBary reserves the right to terminate the award as a result of this RFP, or
any part herein, without cause or penalty. The City of DeBary will notify the Contractor of the intent to
terminate, in writing, a minimum of thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination, and the
agreement will officially terminate at the end of the thirty (30) day grace period. Termination or
cancellation of the RFP will not relieve the Contractor of any obligations for any deliverables entered
into before the termination of and/or obligations or liabilities resulting from any acts committed by the
Contractor before the termination of the agreement.
21. Right to Reject: The City of DeBary reserves the right to reject any or all Bid(s), to waive minor
irregularities, and/or to accept the Bid(s), which in its sole judgment best serves the interest of the City
of DeBary.
22. Extension: In addition to any renewal options contained herein, the City of DeBary has the right to
extend any award resulting from this RFP for the period necessary for the City of DeBary to release,
award, and implement a replacement agreement for the commodities and/or contractual services
provided in this RFP. Such extension shall be based upon the same prices, terms, and conditions
outlined in this RFP.
23. Method of Ordering: The Contractor shall only fill orders for commodities and/or services upon receipt
of an authorized purchase order issued by the City of DeBary, or City of DeBary Purchasing Card. All
orders will be initiated on an as-needed basis throughout the term of this RFP. Orders shall be promptly
filled and delivered to the location specified on the purchase order.
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24. Invoicing: The Contractor is required to submit all invoices referencing a valid City of DeBary purchase
order number for all payment requests.
It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that an invoice corresponds to its applicable
purchase order and to resolve any discrepancies by notifying the point of the contact person listed on
the attention line under the ship-to area of the purchase order before submitting the invoice for payment.
Any invoice submitted as a result of the award of this RFP shall be itemized matching the items on the
purchase order.
An invoice can only reference one purchase order number. Invoices that do not reference valid
purchase order numbers will be returned to the Contractor for resolution of the discrepancies and
resubmitted.
25. Payment: The City of DeBary will only pay the dollar amounts as authorized on the purchase order.
Payment will be made according to Chapter 218, F.S., Local Government Prompt Payment Act, after
the commodities or contractual services provided by the Contractor have been received, inspected, and
found to comply with award specifications, free of damage or defect, and properly invoiced. Payment
for partial shipments shall not be made unless specified in the purchase order. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in delays in processing invoices for payment. The purchase order number must
appear on invoices, bills of lading, packages, cases, delivery lists, and correspondence.
26. Contractor's Representative: The Contractor must provide a point of contact for the term of this
RFP to include the name, email address, office telephone, and cell phone numbers of the person(s)
to be contacted for the placement of an order, coordination of services, and to address other issues.
If the point of contact differs between regular work hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays,
this must be provided. The Contractor must provide the Purchasing Coordinator with any updates to
the primary point of contact. The City of DeBary reserves the right to require a change in the
Contractor's point of contact at the City's sole discretion.
27. Assignment: The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of this
agreement, or of any or all of its rights, title, or interest therein, or its power to execute such agreement
to any person, firm, or corporation without prior written authorization by the City of DeBary.
28. Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of DeBary is committed to assuring equal opportunity in
the award of contracts and therefore complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law.
29. Audit and Inspection: The City of DeBary or its representatives reserves the right to inspect and/or
audit the Contractor's documents and records as they pertain to the products and services delivered
under this RFP. Such rights will be exercised with notice to the Contractor to determine compliance
with and performance of the terms, conditions, and specifications on all matters, rights, duties, and
obligations established by this RFP. Documents or records in any form shall be open to the City of
DeBary's representative and may include but are not limited to all correspondence, ordering,
payment, inspection, and receiving records, contracts or sub-contracts that directly or indirectly
pertain to the transactions between the City of DeBary and the Contractor.
30. Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City of DeBary, its City Council members, employees, and representatives from and
against any claims, suits, judgments, demands, liabilities, damages, cost and expenses including
attorney's fees of any kind or nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of or caused in whole
or in part by any act or omission of the Contractor or its subcontractors, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable; excepting those acts or
omissions arising out of the sole gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the City of DeBary.
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