Contractor shall be authorized and certified to perform inspection, testing and certification of fire sprinkler systems in the State of Florida during the term of the agreement. B. Upon execution of the contract and within the first thirty (30) days the Contractor will ensure that all of their employees go through the proper approval process in order to obtain badges from the Sheriff’s Office for access to sites listed in Exhibit C. Facilities Manager or their designated representative will be in touch with the vendor to provide the steps in order to complete the process in a timely manner. The Sheriff’s Office will obtain fingerprints and all individuals will complete Level 1, unescorted access, Security Awareness Training. Training is done remotely on either personal phone or a computer device. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons shall not relieve the vendor of his responsibility to perform the services required under this contract. C. Contractor shall comply with all current applicable requirements of the Division of the State Fire Marshall Uniform Fire Safety Rules and Standards, all applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection (NFPA) or latest edition standards, Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, permits, codes, ordinances, and State Statutes which govern this type of service. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards and the other contract documents, the most stringent requirement shall govern. D. Contractor shall provide sufficient manpower, equipped with communication equipment, to perform service in all applicable areas without interference of the daily work schedule at the designated County Facilities. Work that cannot be done Monday to Friday during normal business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm has to be scheduled and approved through Facilities Manager or their designated representative. E. The Contractor may perform the work using equipment, tools and machinery of his own choosing. Any parts of the County Facilities which are damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or procedures during services shall be replaced or repaired as directed by an independent third party chosen by the County at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall provide proof of equipment calibration testing reports on the equipment used during the course of the services and during the life of this Contract. The calibration information shall be on all inspection reports. F. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect personnel or property against injury or damage and be responsible for any such damage or injury that occurs because of Contractor’s negligence. G. The Contractor must perform the work without interfering with other contractors, County Staff or County activities. H. Seminole County Government requires a single contact point for scheduling, contract administration and billing to eliminate confusion for questions to responsible parties after award. All bidders shall specify on the pricing documents, Contractor Contacts tab, a list including name, position/function, email address, phone number and alternate contact number for each office that will service facilities covered by this contract. Contractor staffing may require that the contact(s) for scheduling, contract administration and billing be three different people. The awarded vendor(s) shall update this contact list whenever changes are made during the term of this contract. I. The Contractor must contact Facilities Manager or their designated representative for any delays or reschedule of work. J. County reserves the right to add or delete locations and services by written notice to the Contractor. Add on buildings or services will require a quote from the Contractor which are to be approved by the County. K. Any permits required for work executed in accordance with this contract by the authority having jurisdiction shall be obtained by the vendor and will be reimbursed by the County at cost. L. All rental equipment utilized in the execution of this contract will be reimbursed by the County at invoice cost with no vendor markup. Compensation for the time involved to pick up and return rental equipment where delivery and pick up are not included in the rental fees shall be included in the labor breakdown portion of the invoice or approved project plan. The vendor shall include with its invoice the original rental equipment invoice for verification of costs.
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