LAWN-LANDSCAPING 2014

INTRODUCTION Homestead Job Corps Center is seeking quotes for Lawn and Landscaping Maintenance Service Contract. THIS IS A SUB CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY . SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall complete lawn mowing, weed control, cut and maintain drainage area, edge all lawn areas. Inspect Palm trees for pruning and provide as needed. Mowing, edging and weed eating services shall be performed twice a month. Schedule will be provided. Lawn edges shall be edged at sidewalks, curbs, fences, foundations and pathways. Contractor shall maintain all shrubs in healthy, growing condition. Shrubs shall be trimmed to maintain desired shape and function as needed to provide a neat, trim appearance. Cut and spray weeds that row through asphalt. All canals (drainage area) must be maintained clean from high weeds and cut as needed. Blow off all areas. All premises must be kept clean and free from debris and accumulation of waste. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, specialized equipment, material, supplies and transportation to perform landscape maintenance services. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this project will be September 1, 2014- July 31, 2015. LOCATION The selected vendor for this project will perform the work at Homestead Job Corps Center, 12350 SW 285 Street, Homestead, FL 33033. REQUIREMENTS ? Contractors must complete a Vendor Packet (provided by the Purchasing Agent). Interested parties must contact the Purchasing Agent to request Vendor Packet. ? Contractors must be registered on https://www.sam.gov and be active without debarment from doing business with the government. ? Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance with quote. ? Homestead Job Corps Center is a federally funded facility and entitled to GSA pricing. ? All fees and surcharges, if any, should be noted on quote or charges will not be paid if invoiced. ? A site-visit is required in order to provide an accurate quote. Contact the Purchasing Agent to make arrangements. ? The contractor and its employees must abide by all of the Center's rules and regulations. There shall be no fraternization between contractor and Homestead Job Corps Center students. ? Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice. ? We reserve the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly. ? This contract is subject to the provisions of the Service Contract Act (SCA) and all contractors must comply accordingly. ? A single-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will be awarded from this RFQ. A BPA number will be assigned and must be referenced on the invoice. ? All prices are fixed for the duration of the contract and are not subject to escalation for any cause. Payment of the total fixed quote price shall constitute full payment for performance of the work and covers all costs of whatever nature incurred by the Contractor in accomplishing the work in accordance with the provisions of the contract. ? This agreement is not intended by the parties to constitute or create a joint venture, partnership, formal business organization of any kind, or employer/employee relationship between the parties, and the rights and obligations of all parties shall be only those expressly set forth herein. Neither party shall have authority to bind the other except to the extent authorized herein. The parties to this agreement shall remain as independent contractors at all times, and neither party shall act as the agent for the other. ? Subcontractor shall secure and keep current, at its own expense, all licenses and other certifications required by law or otherwise necessary to fulfill the statement of work. Subcontractor shall be solely and exclusively liable to third parties for all costs incurred by the subcontractor and for all claims of damage against the subcontractor arising out of or based on subcontractor's performance of this agreement, and is responsible for maintaining proper insurance, at the subcontractor's sole expense, to cover any and all such contingencies. Subcontractor shall also assume full responsibility for payment of any and all federal, state, and local taxes or contributions imposed or required under unemployment insurance, social security, and income tax laws, with respect to subcontractor's performance under this agreement. QUOTES DUE Forward all quotes to Citlally Richarte, Purchasing Agent, via fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov by 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2014 Citlally Richarte Purchasing Agent ResCare, Inc Operator of the Homestead Job Corps Center