Okaloosa County BOCC — November 18, 2014 — Agenda — reading text

commitment to future appropriations, but is subject to appropriation and authority to spend provided by the Legislature. The Commission shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds for this Agreement, and as to what constitutes an “annual appropriation” of funds to complete this Agreement. If such funds are not appropriated or available for the Agreement purpose, such event will not constitute a default on behalf of the Commission or the State. The Commission’s Grant Manager shall notify the Grantee in writing at the earliest possible time if funds are not appropriated or available. G. Non-Competitive Procurement and Rate of Payment. Section 216.3475, F.S., requires that under non-competitive procurements, a Grantee may not receive a rate of payment in excess of the competitive prevailing rate for those services unless expressly authorized in the General Appropriations Act. If applicable, Grantee warrants, by execution of this Agreement, that the amount of non-competitive compensation provided in this Agreement is in compliance with Section 216.3475, F.S. H. Time Limits for Payment of Invoices. Payments shall be made in accordance with Sections 215.422 and 287.0585, F.S., which govern time limits for payment of invoices. Section 215.422, F.S. provides that agencies have five (5) working days to inspect and approve Deliverables, or the Scope of Work specifies otherwise. If payment is not available within forty (40) days, measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the Deliverables are received, inspected and approved, a separate interest penalty set by the Department of Financial Services pursuant to Section 55.03(1), F.S., will be due and payable in addition to the invoice amount. Invoices returned to a vendor due to preparation errors will result in a payment delay. Invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the agency. L Electronic Funds Transfer. Grantee agrees to enroll in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), offered by the State’s Chief Financial Officer, within thirty (30) days of the date the last Party has signed this Agreement. Copies of the Authorization form and a sample blank enrollment letter can be found on the vendor instruction page at: http://www. fldfs.com/aadir/direct_deposit_web/Vendors.htm Questions should be directed to the State of Florida’s EFT Section at (850) 413-5517. Once enrolled, invoice payments will be made by EFT. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 3 of 18 FWC Agreement No. 13243 J. Vendor Ombudsman. A Vendor Ombudsman, whose duties include acting as an advocate for vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a State agency, may be contacted at (850) 413-5516 or by calling the Chief Financial Officer’s Hotline, (800) 342-2762. CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES. Upon execution of this Agreement by the Grantee, the Grantee shall complete, sign and return to the Commission’s Grant Manager a completed copy of the form entitled “Certifications and Assurances,” attached hereto and incorporated as Attachment B. This includes: Debarment and Suspension Certification; Certification Against Lobbying; Certification Regarding Public Entity Crimes; and Certification Regarding the Scrutinized Companies List (applicable to agreements in excess of $1 million); Attachment B, incorporated and made part of this Agreement. RETURN OR RECOUPMENT OF FUNDS. A. Overpayment to Grantee. Pursuant to Section 215.971(1)(e)&(f), F.S., the Grantee shall return to the Commission any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement that were disbursed to Grantee by the Commission. In the event that the Grantee or its independent auditor discovers that overpayment has been made, the Grantee shall repay said overpayment within forty (40) calendar days without prior notification from the Commission. In the event that the Commission first discovers an overpayment has been made, the Commission will notify the Grantee in writing. Should repayment not be made in a timely manner, the Commission shall be entitled to charge interest at the lawful rate of interest established pursuant to Section 55.03(1), F.S., on the outstanding balance beginning forty (40) calendar days after the date of notification or discovery. Refunds should be sent to the Commission’s Grant Manager, and made payable to the “The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.” B. Additional Costs or Monetary Loss Resulting from Grantee Non-Compliance. If the Grantee’s non-compliance with any provision of the Agreement results in additional cost or monetary loss to the Commission or the State of Florida to the extent allowed by Florida Law, the Commission can recoup that cost or loss from monies owed to the Grantee under this Agreement or any other agreement between Grantee and the Commission. In the event that the discovery of this cost or loss arises when no monies are available under this Agreement or any other agreement between the Grantee and the Commission, the Grantee will repay such cost or loss in full to the Commission within thirty (30) days of the date of notice of the amount owed, unless the Commission agrees, in writing, to an alternative timeframe. If the Grantee is unable to repay any cost or loss to the Commission, the Commission shall notify the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, for resolution pursuant to Section 17.0415, F.S. COMMISSION EXEMPT FROM TAXES, PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM LIEN. The Grantee recognizes that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required to pay any taxes on the services or goods purchased under the terms of this Agreement. If the Grant involves the improvement of real property titled to the State of Florida, then the following paragraph applies. The Grantee acknowledges that Property being improved is titled to the State of Florida, and is not subject to lien of any kind for any reason. The Grantee shall include notice of such exemptions in any subcontracts and purchase orders issued hereunder. MONITORING. The Commission’s Grant Manager shall actively monitor the Grantee’s performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Commission reserves the right for any Commission GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 4 of 18 FWC Agreement No. 13243 staff to make scheduled or unscheduled, announced or unannounced monitoring visits. Specific monitoring terms, conditions, and schedules may be included in Attachment A, Scope of Work. a. TERMINATION. A. Commission Termination. The Commission may unilaterally terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing the Grantee with thirty (30) calendar days of written notice of its intent to terminate. The Grantee shall not be entitled to recover any cancellation charges or lost profits. The Grantee may request termination of the Agreement for convenience. Termination — Fraud or Willful Misconduct. This Agreement shall terminate immediately in the event of fraud or willful misconduct. In the event of such termination, the Commission shall provide the Grantee with written notice of termination. Termination — Other. The Commission may terminate this Agreement if the Grantee fails to: |.) comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement; 2.) produce each deliverable within the time specified by the Agreement or extension; 3.) maintain adequate progress, thus endangering the performance of the Agreement; or, 4.) abide by any statutory, regulatory, or licensing requirement. Rule 60A-1.006(3), F.A.C., governs the procedure and consequences for default. The rights and remedies of the Commission in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under the Agreement. The Grantee shall not be entitled to recover any cancellation charges or lost profits. Termination - Funds Unavailability. In the event funds to finance this Agreement become unavailable or if federal or state funds upon which this Agreement is dependent are withdrawn or redirected, the Commission may terminate this Agreement upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice in writing to the Grantee. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested or in person with proof of delivery. The Commission shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds and will not reallocate funds appropriated for this Agreement to another program thus causing “lack of funds.” In the event of termination of this Agreement under this provision, the Grantee will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed and any non-cancellable obligations properly incurred prior to notification of termination. Grantee Discontinuation of Activities upon Termination Notice. Upon receipt of notice of termination, the Grantee shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all activities authorized hereunder. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Grantee shall promptly render to the Commission all property belonging to the Commission. For the purposes of this section, property belonging to the Commission shall include, but shall not be limited to, all books and records kept on behalf of the Commission. 10. REMEDIES. A. Financial Consequences. In accordance with Sections 215.971(1)(a)&(b), F.S., Attachment A, Scope of Work, contains clearly established tasks in quantifiable units of deliverables that must be received and accepted in writing by the agency before payment. Each deliverable specifies the required minimum level of service to be performed and the criteria for evaluating the successful completion of each deliverable. If the Grantee fails to produce each deliverable within the time frame specified by the Scope of Work, the budget amount allocated for that deliverable may be deducted from the Grantee’s payment. In addition, pursuant to Section 215.971(1)(c), the Commission shall apply any additional financial consequences, identified in the Scope of Work. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 5 of 18 FWC Agreement No. 13243 B. Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies of the Commission in this paragraph are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under the Agreement. 11. NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE. Any and all notices shall be delivered to the individuals identified below. In the event that either Party designates a different Grant Manager after the execution of this Agreement, the Party will provide written notice of the name, address, zip code, telephone and fax numbers, and email address of the newest Grant Manager, or an individual authorized to receive notice on behalf of that Party, to all other Parties as soon as possible, but not later than five (5) business days after the new Grant Manager has been named. A designation of a new Grant Manager shall not require a formal amendment to the Agreement. FOR THE COMMISSION: FOR THE GRANTEE: Grant Manager Grant Manager Jon Dodrill Marcella B. Eubanks Biological Administrator Contracts and Grants Manager Division of Marine Fisheries Management Okaloosa County 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 203 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. Suite 206 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone: (850) 617-9628 Phone: (850) 651-7200 ext. 4341 Fax: (850) 487-4847 Fax: (850) 609-5029 jon.dodrill@myfwe.com.com meubanks@clerkofcourts.cc 12. AMENDMENT. A. Waiver or Modification. No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and lawfully executed by the Parties. B. Change Orders. The Commission may, at any time, by written order, make a change to this Agreement. Such changes are subject to the mutual agreement of both Parties as evidenced in writing. Any change which causes an increase or decrease in the Grantee’s cost or time shall require an Amendment. Minor changes, such as those updating