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

a Party’s contact information, may be accomplished by a Modification. Cc. Renegotiation upon Change in Law or Regulation. The Parties agree to renegotiate this Agreement if federal and/or state revisions of any applicable laws or regulations make changes in the Agreement necessary. 13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. A. Grantee’s Preexisting Intellectual Property (Proprietary) Rights. Unless specifically addressed in the Attachment A, Scope of Work, intellectual property rights to the Grantee’s preexisting property will remain with the Grantee. B. Proceeds Related to Intellectual Property Rights. Proceeds derived from the sale, licensing, marketing or other authorization related to any intellectual property right created or otherwise developed by the Grantee under this Agreement for the Commission shall be handled in the manner specified by the applicable Florida State Statute and/or Federal program requirements. Cc. Commission Intellectual Property Rights. Where activities supported by this Agreement produce original writing, sound recordings, pictorial reproductions, drawings or other graphic representations and works of any similar nature, the Commission and the State of Florida have the GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 6 of 18 FWC Agreement No. 13243 unlimited, royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable right to use, duplicate and disclose such materials in whole or in part, in any manner, for any purpose whatsoever and to have others acting on behalf of the Commission to do so. If this Agreement is supported by federal funds, the federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work for federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so. 14, RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. A. Independent Grantee. The Grantee shall perform as an independent Grantee and not as an agent, representative, or employee of the Commission. The Grantee covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required. Each Party hereto covenants that there is no conflict of interest or any other prohibited relationship between the Grantee and the Commission. B. Grantee Training and Qualifications. Grantee agrees that all Grantee employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the Agreement shall be properly trained technicians who meet or exceed any specified training qualifications. Upon request, Grantee shall furnish a copy of technical certification or other proof of qualification. Cc. Commission Security. All employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the Agreement must comply with all security and administrative requirements of the Commission. The Commission may conduct, and the Grantee shall cooperate in, a security background check or otherwise assess any employee, subcontractor, or agent furnished by the Grantee. The Commission may refuse access to, or require replacement of, any personnel for cause, including, but not limited to, technical or training qualifications, quality of work, change in security status, or non-compliance with the Commission’s other requirements. Such refusal shall not relieve Grantee of its obligation to perform all work in compliance with the Agreement. The Commission, in coordination with the Grantee, may reject and bar from any facility for cause any of Grantee’s employees, subcontractors, or agents. D. Commission Rights to Assign or Transfer. The Grantee agrees that the State of Florida shall at all times be entitled to assign or transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this Agreement to another governmental agency in the State of Florida, upon giving prior written notice to the Grantee. E. Commission Rights to Undertake and Award Supplemental Agreements. Grantee agrees that the Commission may undertake or award supplemental agreements for work related to the Agreement. The Grantee and its subcontractors shall cooperate with such other Grantees and the Commission in all such cases. 15. SUBCONTRACTS. A. Authority. Grantee is permitted to subcontract work under this Agreement, therefore, the following terms and conditions apply. The Grantee shall ensure, and provide assurances to the Commission upon request, that any subcontractor selected for work under this Agreement has the necessary qualifications and abilities to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Grantee must provide the Commission with the names of any subcontractor considered for work under this Agreement; the Commission in coordination with the Grantee reserves the right to reject any subcontractor. The Grantee agrees to be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred with the project. Any subcontract arrangements must be evidenced by a written document available to the Commission upon request. The Grantee further agrees that the Commission shall not be liable to the extent allowed by law, to any subcontractor GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 7 of 18 FWC Agreement No. 13243 for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and the Grantee shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. Grantee Payments to Subcontractor. If subcontracting is permitted pursuant to Paragraph A, above, Grantee agrees to make payments to the subcontractor upon completion of work and submitted invoice in accordance with the contract between the Grantee and subcontractor. Failure to make payment pursuant to any subcontract will result in a penalty charged against Grantee and paid to the subcontractor in the amount of one-half of one (1) percent of the amount due per day from the expiration of the period allowed herein for payment. Such penalty shall be in addition to actual payments owed and shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the outstanding balance due.” Commission Right to Reject Subcontractor Employees. The Commission in coordination with Grantee shall retain the right to reject any of the Grantee’s or subcontractor’s employees whose qualifications or performance, in the Commission’s judgment, are insufficient. Subcontractor as Independent Contractor. If subcontracting is permitted pursuant to Paragraph A above, the Grantee agrees to take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the State of Florida. 16. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE. A. Disclosure of Interested State Employees. This Agreement is subject to Chapter 112, F.S. Grantee shall provide the name of any officer, director, employee, or other agent who is affiliated with this project and an employee of the State of Florida. Prompt Disclosure of Litigation, Investigations, Arbitration, or Administrative Proceedings. Throughout the term of the Agreement, the Grantee has a continuing duty to promptly disclose to the Commission’s Agreement Manager, upon occurrence, all civil or criminal litigation, investigations, arbitration, or administrative proceedings (Proceedings) relating to or affecting the Grantee’s ability to perform under this agreement. If the existence of such Proceeding causes the Commission concern that the Grantee’s ability or willingness to perform the Agreement is jeopardized, the Grantee may be required to provide the Commission with reasonable assurances to demonstrate that: a.) the Grantee will be able to perform the Agreement in accordance with its terms and conditions; and, b.) Grantee and/or its employees or agents have not and will not engage in conduct in performing services for the Commission which is similar in nature to the conduct alleged in such Proceeding. 17. INSURANCE. The Grantee warrants and represents that it is insured, or self-insured for liability insurance, in accordance with applicable state law and that such insurance or self-insurance offers protection applicable to the Grantee’s officers, employees, servants and agents while acting within the scope of their employment with the Grantee. 18. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. A. Convicted Vendor List. Pursuant to Subsection 287.133(2)(a), F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not be awarded or perform work as a Grantee, supplier, subcontractor or consultant under a contract with any public entity and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY Ver. July 8, 2014 Page 8 of 18 19. 20. 21. FWC Agreement No. 13243 the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of thirty- six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. The State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing provides listings for convicted, suspended, discriminatory and federal excluded parties, as well as the vendor complaint list at: http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/vendor_information/convic ted_suspended_discriminatory_complaints_vendor lists Notice of Conviction of Public Entity Crime. Any person must notify the Department of Management Services and the Commission within 30 days after conviction of a public entity crime applicable to that person or an affiliate of that person as defined in Section 287.133, F.S. 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 the Certification Regarding Public Entity Crimes. VENDORS ON SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LIST. A. Scrutinized Companies. If this Agreement is in the amount of one (1) million dollars or more, in executing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, F.S., and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. False Certification — Termination. Pursuant to Subsection 287.135(3)(b), F.S., the Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement for cause if the Grantee is found to have submitted a false certification or if, during the term of the Agreement, the Grantee is placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or engages in business operations in Cuba or Syria. Cessation of Federal Authority. In the event that federal law ceases to authorize the states to adopt and enforce the contracting prohibition identified in this paragraph, this provision shall be null and void to the extent no longer authorized. SPONSORSHIP. As required by Section 286.25, F.S., if the Grantee is a nongovernmental organization which sponsors a program financed wholly or in part by state funds, including any funds obtained through this Agreement, it shall, in publicizing, advertising, or describing the sponsorship of the program, state: “Sponsored by (Grantee’s name) and the State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.” If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words “State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission” shall appear in the same size letters or type as the name of the Grantee’s organization. Additional sponsorship requirements may be specified in Attachment A, Scope of Work. PUBLIC RECORDS. A. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the Commission for refusal by the Grantee to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material