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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2001 - 290
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPROVE THE FIRST RENEWAL
OF THE CONTRACT WITH CHEMICAL LIME
COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BASED
ON BID #01-02B ENTITLED "FURNISH, DELIVER
AND DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME" AND ISSUED
ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE,
AT A PRICE INCREASE OF $1.06 PER TON
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2000, the City awarded Bid #01-02B to
Chemical Lime Company to furnish, deliver and discharge quicklime by
Resolution R2000-268, a copy of said resolution is attached hereto as
Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Technical Specifications of Bid #01-02B,
entitled "Purpose of Bid" provides for a contract term of one (1) year, with four (4)
additional one (1) year extensions upon mutual agreement of both parties, a copy
of said bid is attached hereto as Exhibit 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac and Chemical Lime Company have
agreed to the first renewal extension of the contract, for the term 10/15/2001
through 10/14/2002; and
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WHEREAS, Chemical Lime Company has provided written agreement to
the one-year extension, with the proviso that the lime price increase to $96.86
per ton, an increase of 9/10th, of one percent (.9%) and that truck freight rates
increase by 3%, for a maximum total increase of $1.06 per ton, effective January
1, 2002, a copy of said letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 3; and
WHEREAS, the price per ton increase of $1.06 is within the 5% limit allowed
under Bid #01-02B, Special Conditions, Section 3: Pricing, and Chemical Lime
Company has complied with the terms stating that the request for price increase
must be in writing and accompanied by documentation to substantiate said
increase, copies of said documentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 4, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available from the Utilities Department
Operating funds; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Utilities and the
Purchasing and Contracts Manager that the contract with Chemical Lime
Company be renewed for a period of one year and that the price increase of
$1.06 per ton, effective January 1, 2002, be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it
to be in the best interest of the residents of the City of Tamarac to authorize the
renewal of the contract with Chemical Lime Company based on Bid #01-02B,
"Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime", and to approve the price increase
of $1.06 per ton, effective January 1, 2002.
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September 17, 2001
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby
ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific
part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to renew the contract between the City of Tamarac and Chemical
Lime Company for a period of one (1) year as provided in Bid #01-0213 and to
approve the price increase of $1.06 per ton, effective January 1, 2002.
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are HEREBY repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications of this Resolution.
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SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 10t" day of October, 2001.
ATTEST:
MARION SW NSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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have approved this
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EXHIBIT 1ITEMP RESO #9542
Temp Reso # 9156
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October 4, 2000
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO, R-2000- A 6 k
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID #01-02B
ENTITLED "FURNISH, DELIVER AND
DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME" FOR A
PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH FOUR
ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO
RENEW, ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE
BROWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING GROUP TO
CHEMICAL LIME COMPANY; AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CHEMICAL LIME COMPANY AS PART OF
SAID AWARD; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac served as "lead agency" for the Broward
County Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group bid for the "Furnish,
Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" for a period of one year with four additional
one year options to renew and fourteen governmental agencies will utilize this bid
to purchase more than 59,000 tons of Quicklime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac publicly advertised Bid #01-02B for the
"Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" in the Sun -Sentinel on September
17th and September 24th, 2000; and
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WHEREAS, twenty two (22) vendors were solicited and four (4) no bids
and two (2) bids were opened and reviewed to determine cost and
responsiveness to the City's specifications; and
WHEREAS, Chemical Lime Company submitted the lowest responsive
responsible bid at a price of $ 102.26 per ton, a copy of the Bid and tabulation
being hereto attached as Exhibit "A", and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available from the Utilities Department
Operating funds; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Utilities and
Purchasing/Contracts Manager that Bid #01-02B for the "Furnish, Deliver and
Discharge of Quicklime" be awarded to Chemical Lime Company for a period of
one year .with four (4) additional one (1) year renewal options, as the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it
to be in the best interest of the residents of the City of Tamarac to authorize the
award of Bid #01-02B for the "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" to
Chemical Lime Company on behalf of the Broward County Governmental
Cooperative Purchasing Group.
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October 4, 2000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are HEREBY
ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific
part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: The award of Bid #01-0213 for the "Furnish, Deliver
and Discharge of Quicklime" to Chemical Lime Company on behalf of the
Broward County Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group, a copy of Bid 01-
02B attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is HEREBY AUTHORIZED.
SECTION 3: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to
execute an agreement with Chemical Lime Company as part of said award, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are HEREBY repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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October 4, 2000
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or
invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications of this Resolution.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this %/ day of
ATTEST:
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MARION SWE SON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
Have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT 2
TEMP RESO #9642
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CITY OF TAMARAC
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T AMARAC, FLORIDA 33321-2401
City of Tamarac
Finance Department, Purchasing Division
7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401
Telephone: (954) 724-2450 Facsimile (954) 724-2408
Website: www.tomarac.org
CITY OF TAMARAC
INVITATION TO BID
BID NO. 01-02B
Sealed bids, addressed to the Purchasing and Contracts Manager of the City of Tamarac, Broward
County, Florida, will be received in the Purchasing Office, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida
33321-2401 until Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., at which time bids Will be publicly
opened and announced for:
FURNISH, DELIVER AND DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME
The attached Invitation for Bid represents a cooperative procurement for the Broward
Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group. The Governmental Agencies participating in this
particular procurement and their respective delivery locations are listed in the attached document.
All bids received after the date and time stated above will be returned unopened to the Bidder. All
Bidders are invited to attend the opening.
One original and two copies (2) of the bid shall be submitted on an official bid form furnished with
the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered responsive. The submittal
shall be plainly marked Bid No. 01-028, Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime opening
on Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. on the outside of the envelope.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, to waive any
informalities, and to award in the best interest of the City of Tamarac.
Bid documents will be available for review and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the
above address. For non -technical inquiries, contact the Purchasing Office at (954) 724-2450; and
for technical issues, contact John Harvey at 724-2430.
Anne M. Lodato, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Publish Sun Sentinel: Sunday, 9/17/00
Sunday, 9/24/00
Equal Opportunity Employer
BROWARD GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING GROUP
(BROWARD CO-OP)
TO OUR PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS:
The attached Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal represents a cooperative procurement for the
Broward Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group.
For the past several years, approximately twenty-six (26) government entities have participated in
Cooperative Purchasing in Broward County. The Co-op was formed in an effort to provide cost savings and
cost avoidances to all entities by utilizing the buying power of combined requirements for common, basic
items.
The Governmental Agencies participating in this particular procurement and their respective delivery
locations are listed in the attached document.
Broward Cooperative Purchasing Group Procurement Operational Procedures:
• All questions concerning this procurement should be addressed to the issuing agency, hereinafter
referred to as the "lead agency". All responses are to be returned in accordance with the instructions
contained in the attached document. Any difficulty with participating agencies referenced in this award
must be brought to the attention of the lead agency.
• Each participating governmental entity will be responsible for awarding the contract, issuing its own
purchase orders, and for order placement. Each entity will require separate billings, be responsible for
payment to the Contractor(s) awarded this contract, and issue its own tax exemption certificates as
required by the Contractor.
• The Contract/purchase order terms of each entity will prevail for the individual participating entity.
Invoicing instructions, delivery locations and insurance requirements will be in accordance with the
respective agency requirements.
• Any reference in the documents to a single entity or location will, in fact, be understood as referring to all
participating entities referenced in the documents and cover letter unless specifically noted otherwise.
• The awarded Contractor(s) shall be responsible for advising the lead agency of those participants who
fail to place orders as a result of this award during the contract period.
• The Contractor(s) shall furnish the Lead Agency a detailed Summary of Sales semi-annually during the
contract period. Sales Summary shall include contract number(s), contractor's name, the total of each
commodity sold during the reporting period and the total dollar amount of purchases by commodity.
• Municipalities and other governmental entities which are not members of the Broward Governmental
Cooperative Purchasing Grou are strict)prohibited from utilizing any contract or purchase order
resulting form this bid award. However, other Broward Co-op members may participate in this contract
for new usage, during the contract term, or in any contract extension term, if approved by the lead
agency. New Co-op members may participate in any contract on acceptance and approval by the lead
agency.
• None of the participating governmental entities shall be deemed or construed to be a party to any
contract executed by and between any other governmental entity and the Contractor(s) as a result of this
procurement action.
BROWARD CO-OP "WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE COSTS"
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INVITATION TO BID
BID NO. 01-02B
FURNISH, DELIVER & DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME
Following is a list of the agencies participating in this bid, their respective delivery locations and
the estimated usage per year.
AGENCY
DELIVERY
CITY/STATE
CONTACT
PHONE
TONS
ADDRESS
/ZIP
Broward County — 3701 N State Road Lauderdale
Rosario
954/357-
2,600
1AW&P
7
Lakes, FL 33319
Gamez
6087
Broward County -- 139 NNE 50th
Pompano Beach,
Rosario
954/357-
4,000
2AW&P
Street
FL 33064
Gamez
6087
Broward County —
4980 SW 40th
Ft. Lauderdale,
Rosario
954/357-
800
3AW&P
Avenue
FL 33312
Gamez
6087
Broward County -�
2401 N Powerline
Pompano Beach,
Rosario
954/357-
600
D-4W&P
Road
FL 33069
Gamez
6087
City of Coral
3800 NW 85th
Coral Springs, FL Ray Mathias
954/344-
5,200
Springs (1)
Avenue
33065
1103
Town of Davie
3500 NW 76th
Davie, FL 33314
Herb Hyman
954/797-
654
Avenue
1016
Town of Davie
3790 SW 64th
Davie, FL 33314
Herb Hyman
954/797-
240
Avenue
1016
City of Deerfield
360 Goolsby Blvd.
Deerfield Beach,
Donna
954/480-
3,500
Beach
FL 33442
Council
4380
City of Fort
Fiveash Plant
Ft. Lauderdale,
Marsha Perri
954/761-
10,500
Lauderdale
4321 NW 91h Ave
FL 33309
7816
City of Fort
Peele-Dixie Plant
Ft. Lauderdale
Marsha Perri
954/761-
1,600
Lauderdale
1500 S State Rd 7
FL 33312
7816
City of Fort
G.T. Lohmeyer
Ft. Lauderdale,
Marsha Perri
954/761-
3,500
Lauderdale (2)
1765 SE 18th St
FL 33316
7816
City of Hallandale
215 NW 6th
Hallandale, FL
Hal Elsassu
954/457-
1,605
(3)
Avenue
33009
1610
City of Hollywood
3441 Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
Tom Fenton
954/921-
3,400
Blvd.
33020
3290
City of Lauderhill
2001 NW 49th
Lauderhill, FL
Ruby Levy
954/730-
1,825
Avenue
33313
3044
City Of Margate
1001 West River
Margate, FL
Connie Guzzi
954/972-
2,400
Drive
33063
6454
City Of Miramar
2600 SW 66'h
IMiramar, FL
Maggie 1954/967-
500
Terrace
133023
Palomino
1550
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AGENCY
DELIVERY
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
CONTACT
PHONE
TONS
City Of Pembroke
Pines
7960 Johnson
Street
Pembroke Pines,
FL 33026
Dave
Fitzgerald
954/450-
6918
3,500
City of Pompano
Beach
301 NE 12th Street
Pompano Beach,
FL 33060
Leeta Hardin
954/786-
4098
4,440
City of Sunrise
4350 Springtree
Drive
Sunrise, FL
33351
George Wood
954/572-
2275
5,000
City of Sunrise
8700 SW 19th
Place
Davie, FL 33324
George Wood
954/572-
2275
1,200
City of Sunrise
15400 Watermill
Road
Davie, FL 33331
George Wood
954/572-
2275
240
City of Tamarac
7803 NW 61st
Street
Tamarac, FL
33321
Anne Lodato
954/724-
2450
2,000
TOTAL TONNAGE
ALL LOCATIONS
59,304
TONS
TOTAL OF 22 DELIVERY LOCATIONS
Delivery Location Special Conditions:
(1) Coral Springs — Must deliver between 8:OOAM and 4:OOPM Monday to Friday ONLY.
(2) G.T. Lohmeyer, Ft. Lauderdale -- Delivery must be made within 3 Hrs of projected arrival
schedule. Trucks SHALL be equipped with a 4" cam lock connection.
(3) Hallandale — Delivery to be made by a tanker truck @ 25 Tons/shipment. Lime to be
pneumatically transferred from truck to silo. Delivery must be within 3 days of order.
The Agency responsible for issuing this bid is the City of Tamarac, Florida.
Thank You,
/Mm"i
Anne M. Lodato, CPPB
Senior Buyer
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Company Name
Authorized Signature / Title
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CITY OF TAMARAC
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BID NO. 01-02B
It is the intent of the City to award this bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The City
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informality concerning the bids
when such rejection or waiver is deemed to be in the best interest of The City of Tamarac. The City
reserves the right to award the bid on a split order basis, lump sum or individual item basis unless
otherwise stated.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These general terms and conditions apply to all offers made to the City of Tamarac by all
prospective Bidders including but not limited to Request for Quotes, Request for Bids and Request
for Proposals. As such the words "bid" and "proposal" are used interchangeably in reference to all
offers submitted by prospective bidders.
1. SUBMISSION OF THE BID: The Bidder is directed to deliver sealed bids to the City's
Purchasing Office, City of Tamarac, 7525 N. W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321, ON:
Wednesday, October 4, 2000, no later than 2:00 PM. At this time the bids will be opened, the
names of all Bidders will be announced and all bids shall be a matter of public record. All Bidders
and their representatives are invited to attend. The Bidder must show the bid number, bid name,
time and date of the bid opening on the outside of the sealed bid package. Delivery of the sealed
bids to the City Purchasing Office on or before the above date is solely and strictly the responsibility
of the Bidder. Late bids will be returned unopened to the Bidder.
It is the Bidder's responsibility to read and understand the requirements of this bid. Unless
otherwise specified the Bidder must use the bid form furnished in the bid packet. Bidders are
required to state exactly what they intend to furnish to the City via this Solicitation and must indicate
any variances to the terms, conditions and specifications of this bid, no matter how slight. If
variations are not stated in the bid, it shall be construed that the Bidder's bid fully complies with all
conditions identified in this bid. The Bidder shall submit one (1) ORIGINAL and TWO (2) copies
(blue forms only) of the bid. The ORIGINAL bid must be manually and duly signed in ink by a
Corporate Officer, Principal, or Partner with the authority to bind the bidding company or firm by
his/her signature. All quotations must be typewritten or filled in with pen and ink. Bids having
erasures or corrections must be initialed in ink by the Bidder. All prices, terms and conditions
quoted in the submitted bid will be firm for acceptance for sixty days from the date of the bid
opening unless otherwise stated by the City.
2. BONDING: Not applicable for this bid.
3. WITHDRAWAL OF BID: Any Bidder may withdraw its bid prior to the indicated opening time.
The request for withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the City Purchasing Office.
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4. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor 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 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 in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for
Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
5. NON -COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT: Each Contractor shall complete the Non -Collusive Form and
shall submit the form with the Proposal. CITY considers the failure of the Contractor to submit this
document to be a major irregularity and may be cause for rejection of the Proposal.
6. QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimates only. No guarantee or warranty is given or
implied by the City as to the total amount that may or may not be purchased from any resulting
contract. The City reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities or add or delete any item
from the contract if it is determined that it best serves the interests of the City.
7. PRICES, PAYMENTS AND DISCOUNTS: Bid prices shall be fixed and firm to the extent
required under Special Conditions. Payment will be matte only after receipt and acceptance of
materials/services. Cash discounts may be offered for prompt payment; however, such discounts
shall not be considered in determining the lowest net cost for bid evaluation.
Bidders are encouraged to provide prompt payment terms in the space provided on the Bid Form.
If no payment discount is offered, the Bidder shall enter zero (0) for the percentage discount to
indicate net 30 days. If the Bidder does not enter a percentage discount, it is understood and
agreed that the payment terms shall be 2% 10 days, net 30 days effective on the date that the City
receives an accurate invoice or accepts the product, whichever is the later date. Payment is
deemed to be made on the date of the mailing of the check.
8. DELIVERY: All items shall be delivered F.O.B. destination to a specific City address. All
delivery costs and charges must be included in the bid price. All exceptions shall be noted. Failure
to do so may be cause for rejection of the bid. The City reserves the right to cancel orders or any
part thereof, without obligation if delivery is not made at the time specified in the bid.
9. BRAND NAMES: Manufacturers' name, brand name, model number or make is used in these
specifications for the sole purpose of establishing minimum requirements of quality, performance
and design.
10. SAMPLES AND DEMONSTRATIONS: When requested, samples are to be furnished free of
charge to the City. If a sample is requested it must be delivered within seven days of the request
unless otherwise stated in the bid. Each sample must be marked with the bidder's name and
manufacture's brand name. The City will not be responsible for returning samples. The City may
request a full demonstration of any product or service before the award of a contract. All
demonstrations will be done at the expense of the Bidder.
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11. CONDITIONS OF MATERIALS: All materials and products supplied by the Bidder in
conjunction with this bid shall be new, warranted for their merchantability, fit for a particular
purpose, free from defects and consistent with industry standards. The products shall be delivered
to the City in excellent condition. In the event that any of the products supplied to the City are found
to be defective or do not conform to the specifications, the City reserves the right to return the
product to the Bidder at no cost to the City.
12. COPYRIGHTS OR PATENT RIGHTS: The Bidder warrants that there has been no violation of
copyrights or patent rights in manufacturing, producing or selling the goods shipped or ordered as a
result of this bid. The seller agrees to hold the City harmless from all liability, loss or expense
occasioned by any such violation.
13. SAFETY STANDARDS: The Bidder warrants that the product(s) supplied to the City conforms
with all respects to the standards set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act and its
amendments to any industry standards if applicable.
14. PERFORMANCE: Failure on the part of the Bidder to comply with the conditions, terms,
specifications and requirement of the bid shall be just cause for the cancellation of the bid award.
The City may, by written notice to the Bidder, terminate the contract for failure to perform. The date
of termination shall be stated in the notice. The City shall be the sole judge of nonperformance.
15. DEFAULT: In the event that the Bidder defaults on the contractor the contract is terminated for
cause due to performance, the City reserves the right to obtain the materials or services from the
next lowest Bidder or other source during the remaining term of the contract. Under this
arrangement the City will charge the Bidder any excess cost occasioned or incurred thereby and
shall apply to any bid bond required.
16. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF CITY: Upon seven (7) calendar days written notice
delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Bidder, the CITY may without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy, terminate the agreement for the CITY's convenience
whenever the CITY determines that such termination is in the best interest of the CITY. Where the
agreement is terminated for the convenience of the CITY the notice of termination to the Bidder
must state that the contract is being terminated for the convenience of the CITY under the
termination clause and the extent of termination. Upon receipt of the notice of termination for
convenience, the Bidder shall promptly discontinue all work at the time and to the extent indicated
on the notice of termination, terminate all outstanding sub -contractors and purchase orders to the
extent that they relate to the terminated portion of the Contract and refrain from placing further
orders and sub -contracts except as they may be necessary, and complete any continued portions
of the work.
17. ASSIGNMENT: The Bidder shall not transfer or assign the performance required by this bid
without the prior written consent of the City. Any award issued pursuant to this bid and monies that
may become due hereunder are not assignable except with prior written approval of the City.
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18. EMPLOYEES: Employees of the Bidder shall at all times be under its sole direction and not an
employee or agent of the City. The Bidder shall supply competent and physically capable
employees. The City may require the Bidder to remove an employee it deems careless,
incompetent, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable. Bidder shall be responsible to the City for
the acts and omissions of all employees working under its directions.
19. TAXES: The City of Tamarac is exempt from all Federal, State, and Local taxes. An
exemption certificate will be provided where applicable upon request.
20. BID PREPARATION EXPENSE: The Bidder preparing a bid in response to this bid shall bear
all expenses associated with its preparation. The Bidder shall prepare a bid with the understanding
that no claim for reimbursement shall be submitted to the City for the expense of bid preparation
and/or presentation.
21. OMISSION OF DETAILS: Omission of any essential details from these specifications will not
relieve the Bidder of supplying such product(s) as specified.
22. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bidder agrees to, in the performance of work and services
under this Agreement, comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations now in effect, or
hereinafter enacted during the term of this agreement that are applicable to Contractor, its
employees, agents, or subcontractors, if any, with respect to the work and services described
herein.
Bidder shall obtain at Bidder's expense all necessary insurance in such form and amount as
required by the City's Risk Manager before beginning work under this Agreement. Bidder shall
maintain such insurance in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement. Bidder shall
provide to the City's Risk Manager certificates of all insurance required under this section prior to
beginning any work under this Agreement.
Bidder shall indemnify and save the City harmless from any damage resulting to it for failure of
either Bidder or any subcontractor to obtain or maintain such insurance.
The following are required types and minimum limits of insurance coverage which the Bidder
agrees to maintain during the term of this contract:
Limits
Line of Business/ Coverage Occurrence
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000
Including:
Premises/Operations
Contractual Liability
Personal Injury
Explosion, Collapse, Underground
Hazard
Aggregate
$1,000,000
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Products/Completed Operations
Broad Form Property Damage
Cross Liability and Severability of Interest Clause
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Workers' Compensation & Employer's Statutory
Liability
The City reserves the right to require higher limits depending upon the scope of work under this
Agreement.
Neither Bidder nor any subcontractor shall commence work under this contract until they have
obtained all insurance required under this section and have supplied the City with evidence of such
coverage in the form of an insurance certificate and endorsement. The Bidder will ensure that all
subcontractors will comply with the above guidelines and will maintain the necessary coverages
throughout the term of this Agreement.
All insurance carriers shall be rated at least A-VII per Best's Key Rating Guide and be licensed to
do business in Florida. Policies shall be "Occurrence" form.
Each carrier will give the City sixty (60) days notice prior to cancellation.
The Bidder's liability insurance policies shall be endorsed to add the City of Tamarac as an
"additional insured". The Bidder's Worker's Compensation carrier will provide a Waiver of
Subrogation to the City.
The Bidder shall be responsible for the payment of all deductibles and self -insured retentions. The
City may require that the Bidder purchase a bond to cover the full amount of the deductible or self -
insured retention.
If the Bidder is to provide professional services under this Agreement, the Bidder must provide the
City with evidence of Professional Liability insurance with, at a minimum, a limit of $1,000,000 per
occurrence and in the aggregate. "Claims -Made" forms are acceptable for Professional Liability
insurance.
23. INDEMNIFICATION. The Bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Tamarac, its
elected and appointed officials and employees from any and all claims, suits, actions, damages,
liability, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) in connection with loss of life, bodily or personal
injury, or property damage, including loss of use thereof, directly or indirectly caused by, resulting
from, arising out of or occurring in connection with the operations of the Bidder or his
Subcontractors, agents, officers, employees or independent contractors, excepting only such loss
of life, bodily or personal injury, or property damage solely attributable to the gross negligence or
willful misconduct of the City of Tamarac or its elected or appointed officials and employees.
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24. CLARIFICATION TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Where there appears to be variances or
conflicts between the General Terms and Conditions and the Special Conditions and/or Detailed
Specifications outlined in this bid, the Special Conditions and/or the Detailed Specifications shall
prevail.
The Bidder shall examine all bid documents and shall judge all matters relating to the adequacy
and accuracy of such documents. Any inquires, suggestions, request concerning clarification or
solicitation for additional information shall be submitted in writing to the City of Tamarac Purchasing
and Contract Manager. The City shall not be responsible for oral interpretations given by any City
employee or its representative.
25. BID TABULATION: Bidders who wish to receive a copy of the bid tabulation should request it
by enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with their bid, or by requesting a tabulation be
sent to their fax machine. Bid results will not be given out by telephone. The City does not notify
unsuccessful bidders of contract awards.
26. RECORDS/AUDITS: The Contractor shall maintain during the term of the contract all books,
reports and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and standards for
records directly related to this contract. The form of all records and reports shall be subject to the
approval of the City's Auditor. The Contractor agrees to make available to the City's Auditor, during
normal business hours and in Broward, Dade or Palm Beach Counties, all books of account,
reports and records relating to this contract for the duration of the contract and retain them for a
minimum period of one (1) year beyond the last day or the contract term.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
BID 01-02B
FURNISH, DELIVER AND DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME
I. PURPOSE OF BID
The City of Tamarac is hereby requesting Bids, from qualified vendors, to supply quicklime, as per
the conditions and specifications contained in this document. The contract shall be for an initial
period of one (1) year. Operations are to begin on approximately October 31, 2000, or as close to
that date as possible pending award of the bid by City Commission. The City reserves the right to
extend the contract for four (4) additional one (1) year periods providing all parties agree to the
extension, and all of the terms, conditions, and specifications remain the same.
This is a Cooperative Invitation to Bid issued by The City of Tamarac on behalf of the participating
governmental entities, referenced within this bid document. All quantities given are estimates of
annuals needs and may be increased or decreased to meet the requirements of each participant.
No warranty is given or implied as to the exact quantities that will be used during the term of this
contract.
To assure continuity of supply, it is the intent of the City to award this bid to the lowest responsible
and responsive bidder. The City reserves the right to award the bid on a split order basis, lump
sum or individual item basis unless otherwise stated.
2. CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD
The City reserves the right to consider a Bidders history of citations and/or violations of
environmental regulations in determining a Bidder's responsibility, and further reserves the right to
declare a bidder not responsible if the history of violations warrant such determination. Bidder shall
submit with bid, a complete history of all citations and/or violations, notices and dispositions thereof.
The non -submission of any such documentation shall be deemed an affirmation by the Bidder that
there are no citations or violations. Bidder shall notify the City immediately of notice of any citation
or violation which Bidder may receive after the Bid opening date and during the time of performance
of any contract awarded to Bidder.
Other considerations for award include :
A. The ability and capacity of the Bidder to perform the requirements of the bid.
B, The availability and quality of the Bidder's product to the required use.
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3. PRICING
Freight prices quoted shall be F.O.B. destination, according to the rate in effect on the date set forth
in the proposal and shall include all fuel surcharges and demurrage charges. If freight rates,
including rail, are advanced during the contract period the City will accept claims for freight
adjustments. To qualify for this adjustment vendor must complete THE FUEL ADJUSTMENT
CONTINGENT.
Price adjustments during contractperiod: No price increase will be accepted during the initial
contract period with the exception of fuel and rail rates. Renewal terms allow for a request for an
increase at the time of renewal based on Vendor's freight cost increase not to exceed 5%. A written
request must be submitted to Purchasing for approval of any increase prior to renewal but no later
than Vendor's concurrence to renew, accompanied by Vendor's documentation to substantiate
need for price increase.
4. BASIS FOR ADJUSTMENT OR REJECTION
The City reserves the right to reject, at the Vendor's expense any shipment which fails to meet the
specifications listed herein. The Vendor shall be given twenty four hours after notification of any
such failure, to select and arrange for an independent laboratory to analyze one (1) of the retained
samples from the shipment.
5. DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
If it is determined that the Vendor has shipped product other then specified, and damage results to
any equipment, the Vendor shall assume full responsibility for the cost of repairs.
6. DELIVERY
Bidder shall agree to:
A. Meet a 24 hour day, seven days a week delivery schedule.
B. Furnish a weight certification with each shipment. Certificate shall indicate gross,
tare and net weights.
C. Provide a physical and chemical analysis with each delivery. The analysis shall be
certified and performed by a reputable testing laboratory. A one pound air tight
sample must accompany each shipment.
D. The product shall be delivered to the designated facilities and discharged
pneumatically by the vehicles operator into the storage tank.
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E. The risk of loss, injury or destruction, regardless of the cause of the casualty, shall be
on the Vendor until the delivery of goods to the designated location within the City.
Title to the goods shall pass to the City upon delivery and acceptance by the City.
7, INVOICING
Invoice shall indicate Purchase Order number, Unit price, extension, total billed and any allowable
cash discounts.
& INSURANCE
Bidders shall submit copies of their current insurance certificates with the bid. Failure to do so may
cause rejection of the Bid.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BID NUMBER 01-02B
Pebble lime, bulk must be in accordance with Standard American Water Works Specifications B-
202-93. The following requirements and testing procedures are applicable.
(A) Slaking Rate
Minimum temperature rise after three (3) minutes slaking time shall be 40 degrees
Centigrade.
(B) Calcium Oxide(CaO)Content
Shall contain a minimum of 92% free lime.
(C) Residue After Slaking
Residue shall not be more than 2% by weight on 100 mesh sieve.
(D) Sampling Procedure
Approximately 10 pounds of lime shall be taken by random sampling during the time
that each shipment is being unloaded. Material is to be immediately placed in air
tight containers to minimize contact with air. This ten pound sample shall be used for
testing.
The sample will be quartered and each of the four (4) portions shall be placed in air
tight containers. One portion will be used by the City laboratory for analysis. Two of
the portions will be set aside for the use of the Bidder and a referee laboratory in the
event of a dispute. The fourth portion will be used by the City in the event of a
dispute.
(E) Testing Procedures
a. Slaking ate
As covered in AWWA Specifications, B-202-93, Section 5.4.
b. Calcium Oxide
As covered in AWWA Specifications, B-202-93, Section 5.3.2[2] under Rapid
Sugar Method for determining available lime index.
G. Residue After Slaking
As covered in AVWVA Specifications, B-202-93, Section 5.5 except with a US
No. 100 sieve.
(F) Three Pebble Sizes Required Agency to specif)
a. Pebble size shall be between 1/8" and 3/8".
b. Pebble size shall be between 3/8" and 1/2".
C. Pebble size shall be between 3/8" and 3/4".
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55 Chemical Lime
A LhorSt Group Company
August 30, 2001
Ms. Anne Lodato
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Broward Governmental Purchasing Group
c/o The City of Tamarac
7525 NW 881h Avenue
Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401
VIA FACSIMILE
Dear ivis. Lodato:
EXHIBIT 3
TEMP RESO #9542
This letter is in response to your inquiry concerning the renewal and extension of our
Lime Supply Agreement with the Broward County Purchasing Group. A hard copy will
follow via US Postal Service.
Our Lime Supply Agreement with the Purchasing Group provides for contract renewal
allowing freight increases not to exceed 5% annually. Chemical Lime Company will
incur a truck freight increase of 3% and a rail freight increase of $0.86 per ton. both
effective January 1, 2002. A letter from Commercial Carrier Corporation outlining the
details of the increase is attached, as well as a similar letter from CSX Transportation
referencing the rail rate increase.
The current lime supply agreement provides for a lime price of $96.00 per ton plus
freight to the various locations. The $96.00 lime price includes rail freight from the point
of manufacture to our terminal in Fort Lauderdale. My management informs me that
Chemical Lime Company will agree to renew with the Purchasing Group with a time
price of $96.86 per ton, reflecting the $0.86 per ton rail rate increase from CSXT
effective January 1, 2002. This is an increase of .9% (nine tenths of one percent). Truck
freight rates will increase 3% on each of the identified freight rates stated on the existing
contract on the same date. A table of the truck freight changes is shown below:
Old Rate New Rate
$5.34 $5.50
$6.26 $6.45
$6.70 $6.90
The maximum total increase ($0.86 rail, plus $0.20 for the highest truck freight increase)
is $1.06 per ton, about 1%, well below the 5% that our contract allows.
Chemical Lime Company
P.O. Box 1137, Mulberry, Florida 33860
Phone : (800) 695-5657 Fax : (863) 425-0686
We are very interested in how the Purchasing Group will proceed, and I would appreciate
your earliest communication on your recommendation to the Group. If you have any
questions, please call. As always, Chemical Lime Company appreciates your business.
Very truly yours,
CHEMICAL LIME COMPANY
L,
ohn L. Thompson
Florida Manager
Cc: M. Oliver Booth, Chemical Lime Company
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EXHIBIT 4
TEMP RESO #9542
Commercial Carrier Corporation
509 Highway 92 East
P,O. Drawer 67
Auburndale. Fl. 33623
663 967.1101
August 31, 2001
Chemical Lime Company
Mr. John Thompson
PO Box 1137
Mulberry, FL 33860
Fax: 863-425-0686
Dear Mr, Thompson
In order to continue providing safe and reliable truckload transportation services to
your organization, Commercial Carrier Corporation will be implementing a freight
rate increase on January 1, 2002. This rate increase is intended to minimize the
burden of increased costs currently imposed on the trucking industry, such as
driver wages, regulatory compliance and insurance premiums,
In order to assist you with business forecasting for the corning year, please accept
this correspondence as notification of a three percent (3%) increase for those
freight rates contained in Schedule 33-B. The existing fuel surcharge program will
remain in cffect.
Commercial Carrier Corporation values your business and appreciates being
selected as a transportation partner for Chemical Lime Company. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Douglas C. Coleman
Director — Marketing & Information Systems
cc.- Bud Coleman
Charlie Price
Jim Breadwell
Judy Pridmore
Lew Wilkinson
A COMCAR INDUSTRIES COMPANY
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EXHIBIT 4
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Senior Account nnnn00el
August 31, 2001
Mr. Oliver Booth
Chemical Lime Company
31 Inverness Center Parkway
Birtning;tarn, AL 35242
4100 A'phU 1800
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Dear Oliver:
EII'fedive ianuarY 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, the rm on lime from
Calera, Alabama to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, now covered in CSXT-C-69481, will
increase by S•86 per ton (based on 100 net ton loading) in a sYSlern covered
hopper.
Please advise if you have any questions or nerd additional tnformatton.
Sincerely.
Stan Shepherd
Senior Account Manager
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