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of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not
other matters at issue between the COUNTY and the construction contractor(s) that affect the
amount that should be paid.
Record Drawings: Record drawings, ifrequired, will be prepared on the basis of information
compiled by the CONSULTANT and information furnished by others and shall represent
the location, type of various components, and manner in which the project was finally
constructed to the best knowledge, information, and belief of
CONSULTANT. Record drawing deliverables shall be limited to the sealed and signed hard
copies.
Asbestos or Hazardous Substances: If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are
encountered or suspected, the CONSULTANT shall stop its own work in the affected
portions to permit testing and evaluation. If asbestos or other hazardous substances are
suspected, the CONSULTANT shall, ifrequested, manage testing to determine the extent of
the issue, manage the necessary studies to recommend necessary remedial measures,
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and manage remediation activities using a qualified subcontractor at an additional fee and
contract terms to be negotiated. The COUNTY recognizes that the CONSULTANT
assumes no risk and/or liability for a waste or hazardous waste site originated by other
than the CONSULTANT.
The Uniform Commercial Code as may be in effect from time to time in Florida shall
prevail as the basis for determining the rights and obligations of the CONSULTANT
hereunder,
ARTICLE 5: PERIOD OF SERVICE
5.1
5.2
5.3
The Services called for hereunder shall be completed in accordance with the respective
task schedules as indicated in separately authorized Task Orders. The CONSULTANT
shall perform authorized Services under this Agreement with due and reasonable diligence
consistent with sound professional practices.
This Agreement shall become effective upon completion of signatures by both parties and
shall remain in effect for three (3) years until unless
terminated sooner or extended by mutual agreement in writing. This Agreement may be
renewed for an additional one-year period, two consecutive times.
The CONSULTANT shall give prompt written notice to the COUNTY whenever the
CONSULTANT observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the
scope or timing of the CONSULTANT's Services.
ARTICLE 6: REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES DEFINED
6.1
6.2
Reimbursable Expenses shall be defined as actual expenses incurred by the
CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT's independent professional associates or
consultants, directly and indirectly in connection with the Services, such as expenses for
transportation and subsistence incidental thereto; obtaining bids or proposals from
contractor(s); toll telephone calls, facsimiles and telegrams; reproduction of reports,
Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Documents and similar Services-related items.
The CONSULTANT shall be compensated by the COUNTY for Reimbursable Expenses
when and as identified in an authorized Task Order on the basis set forth in Exhibit 2
attached herein. The COUNTY's responsibility for providing compensation to the
CONSULTANT for Reimbursable Expenses shall be limited to only those Reimbursable
Expenses identified and agreed to in an authorized Task Order.
ARTICLE 7: PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
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7.2.
The COUNTY shall pay the CONSULTANT for Basic and Additional Services and
Reimbursable Expenses, if any, on the basis set forth in Exhibit 2 attached herein and in
each separately authorized Task Order.
The CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices to the COUNTY for Services
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rendered and Reimbursable Expenses, ifapplicable, incurred since the last monthly
statement. Invoices shall be, atminimum, numbered sequentially and specify the time period
for charges, the work performed, the amount requested for that invoice and a total amount
paid to date and budget remaining. The invoice received from the CONSULTANT pursuant
to this Agreement will be reviewed and approved by the Airport Director or his/her designee,
indicating the services have been rendered in conformity with the Agreement, then will be
sent to the Purchasing Director or to the County Manager, in conformance with the County
Purchasing Policy, for approval and then will be sent to the Finance Department for
payment. The invoice must reference the Task Order number, County contract number, and
the current purchase order number (if any), and must specify the time period the invoice
covers.
Payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days following the
COUNTY'S receipt ofa proper invoice.
Interest Charges: Payment shall be as authorized and required by Florida Statutes.
In order for both parties herein to close their records, the CONSULTANT shall clearly
state "Final Invoice" on the CONSULTANT'S final/last invoice to the COUNTY. This
shall indicate that contracted services have been performed and all charges and costs have
been invoiced to the COUNTY. This invoice shall close this Task Order to future billings
and future charges shall be waived by CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall deliver to
the CLIENT for approval and acceptance, and before being eligible for final payment of
any amounts due, all documents and materials required by the respective Task Order.
COUNTY shall give timely notice of sums which it may reasonably dispute or contest. In
the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion shall be withheld from payment,
and the COUNTY shall pay the undisputed portion. The COUNTY shall exercise
reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion thereof. No interest shall accrue on any
disputed portion of the billing until mutually resolved.
If the COUNTY fails to make payment in full within 30 days of the date due for any
undisputed billing, the CONSULTANT may, after giving 7 days' written notice to the
COUNTY, suspend Services under this Agreement until paid in full. In the event of
suspension of services, the CONSULTANT shall have no liability to the COUNTY for
delays or damages caused by the COUNTY because of such suspension.
ARTICLE 8: AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
8.1
Services ofthe CONSULTANT shall be under the general direction ofthe COUNTY
Department Director initiating the work or his or her designee, as indicated on each
authorized Task Order, who shall act as the County's representative during the
performance of this Agreement. All matters and correspondence pertaining to the
Services, including submittal of monthly invoices, shall be through the COUNTY's
Authorized Representative. The COUNTY's Authorized Representative shall render
decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the CONSULTANT in
order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the
CONSULTANT's Services.
8.2
8.3
8.4
The CONSULTANT's Authorized Representative and business address for Services
under this Agreement is designated as follows:
RS&H
Attn: Brad Wente
10748 Deerwood Park Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32256
The CONSULTANT's Authorized Representative shall act on behalf of the
CONSULTANT on all matters pertaining to the Services under this Agreement. All
matters and correspondence to the CONSULTANT pertaining to the Services under this
Agreement shall be addressed to the CONSULTANT's Authorized Representative,
Such person shall have complete authority to receive instructions and information from
COUNTY and interpret and define CONSULTANT's policies, specifications, and
reports.
The CONSULTANT's Authorized Representative shall not be changed without the prior
written notice to an agreement of the COUNTY.
ARTICLE 9: TERMINATION AND DELAYS
9.1
9.2
9.3
This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause upon
giving fourteen (14) calendar days prior written notice. If this Agreement is so
‘terminated, the COUNTY shall within 30 days of termination pay the CONSULTANT for
Services satisfactorily completed up to the date of termination. After receipt of a
termination notice and except as otherwise directed by the COUNTY, the CONSULTANT
shall stop work onthe date and to the extent specified; terminate and settle all orders and
subcontracts relating to the performance of the terminated work; transfer all work in
process, completed work, and other material related to the terminated work to the
COUNTY; and continue and complete all parts of the work that have not been terminated.
The COUNTY may order the CONSULTANT to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any
part of the CONSULTANT's services under any Task Order for such period of time as
COUNTY may determine to be appropriate for the convenience of the COUNTY. In the
event of such suspension, delay, or interruption, the COUNTY shall pay the
CONSULTANT for the work satisfactorily completed up to the date of suspension and the
Task Order will be modified in writing accordingly. In the event delays to the Task
Order/Scope of Services work are encountered for any reason, the parties agree to
undeliake reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of such delays,
The CONSULTANT shall not be considered in default by reason of any failure in
performance if such failure arises out of causes reasonably beyond the CONSULTANT'S
control and without its fault or negligence. Ifthe failure to perform is caused by the
failure of the CONSULTANT'S subcontractor(s) and is without the fault or negligence of
either of them, the CONSULTANT shall not be deemed to be in default. Upon the
CON SULTANT'S request, the COUNTY shall consider the facts and extent of any failure
to perform the work and, if the CONSULTANT'S failure to perform was without its fault
or negligence, any affected provision of this Agreement shall be revised accordingly;
subject to the COUNTY'S right to change, terminate, or stop any or all of the work at any
time.
ARTICLE 10: CONSULTANT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
10.1 Records of Reimbursable Expenses and expenses pertaining to Services performed on the
basis of a Multiple or Direct Labor Costs, Not-To-Exceed (NTE) fee, or Direct
Personnel Expense shall be kept on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and
shall be available to the COUNTY or the COUNTY’'s representative at mutually
convenient times.
ARTICLE 11: USE OF ELECTRONIC DELIVERABLES
ILI When transferring electronic deliverables, the CONSULTANT makes no representations as
to long-term compatibility, usability, or readability of documents resulting from the use
of software application packages, operating systems, or computer hardware differing
from those used by the CONSULTANT at the beginning of Services provided under this
Agreement.
11.2 Hard copies issued to the COUNTY by the CONSULTANT and the information contained
within the hard copies shall constitute the formal deliverables under this Agreement.
Computer-generated electronic drawing files furnished by the CONSULTANT are for
the COUNTY 's convenience and any conclusions or information derived or obtained from
these files will be at user's sole risk.
ARTICLE 12: INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify, and hold the COUNTY and its respective
agents, representatives, and employees harmless from suits, actions, claims, demands,
judgments, and liabilities (including property damage and bodily injury or death) to the
extent resulting from negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the CONSULTANT, its
agents or employees, arising from or relating to this Agreement.
12.2. The COUNTY shall defend, indemnify, and hold the CONSULTANT and its respective
directors, officers, agents, representatives, and employees harmless from suits, actions,
claims, demands, judgments, and liabilities (including property damage and bodily
injury or death) to the extent resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the COUNTY,
its agents or employees, arising from or relating to this Agreement.
12.3 Inthe event any claims, damage, losses, and expenses are caused by negligence of both the
