SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · ALACHUA COUNTY

    Annual Horse Stall Cleaning for Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center

    Issued by Alachua County
    countyRFQAlachua CountySol. 242039
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 15, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 18, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Alachua County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    561790
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Alachua County seeks vendors for annual horse stall cleaning services at its Agriculture and Equestrian Center. Services include muck removal, stall cleaning, and waste hauling. Quotes due April 15, 2026, with contract for FY 2027 and renewal options.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    242039
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    March 18, 2026
    Due Date
    April 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    561790AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Alachua County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Alachua County

    Description

    The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking responses from qualified vendors to provide Annual Horse Stall Cleaning for Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center.

    Services are to include all labor, materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth within this solicitation.

    Vendors must be fully capable of performing the required services while adhering to all laws, specifications, procedures, protocols, applicable guidance, and industry best practices.

    Background

    Location: Alachua County is located in North Central Florida. The County government seat is situated in Gainesville. Gainesville is located 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, 129 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 140 miles northeast of Tampa - St. Petersburg and 109 miles northwest of Orlando. Alachua County has a population of over 250,000 and a regional airport. The County itself consists of a total area of 969 square miles.

    Form of Government: Alachua County is governed by a Board of five (5) elected County Commissioners and operates under the established County Manager Charter form of government. In addition to the five County Commissioners, there are five elected Constitutional Officers: Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, and the Property Appraiser. The Alachua County Attorney also reports to the Board.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RFQ 27-20-MM
    • Department: Parks & Open Space
    • Department Head: Jason Maurer (Parks & Open Space Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-05T04:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-03-26T13:00:00.000Z — 23100 W Newberry Rd Newberry, FL 32669

    Addenda

    • Official Notice #1: Mandatory Pre-Bid Sign in Sheet (released 2026-03-26T15:35:19.975Z) —

      Sign in Sheet

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Request for Quotation

      Alachua County is accepting electronic quote submissions. This is not a formal solicitation. This is an Informal Written Quote, for the provision of Annual Horse Stall Cleaning for Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center on an as-needed basis.

      It is Alachua County's intent to award a blanket purchase order for Fiscal Year 2027, which generally begins on October 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2027.

      Respondents shall create a free account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit pricing.

      The response must be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

      The Respondent’s submittal must be completed in the Public Portal prior to the 5:00 pm deadline.

      THE COUNTY and the PUBLIC PORTAL PLATFORM WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE SUBMITTALS

      The Respondents must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or performance of services.

      The Respondents should retain a copy of all quote documents for future reference.

      All quotes should be submitted with the firm name and by an officer or employee having authority to bind the company or firm.

    • TYPE A INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Trade Contractors/ Service Contracts

      The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of this contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor/vendor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.


      COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
      Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      BUILDER’S RISK / INSTALLATION FLOATERS (when applicable)
      When this contract or agreement includes the construction of and/or the addition to a permanent structure or building; including the installation of machinery and/or equipment, the following insurance coverage must be afforded:

      Coverage Form: Completed Value, All Risk in an amount equal to 100% of the value upon completion or value of equipment to be installed.

      When applicable: Waiver of Occupancy Clause or Cessation of Insurance clause. Flood Insurance as available under the National Flood Insurance Program.

      CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      TECHNOLOGY/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      EMPLOYEE FIDELITY COVERAGE (only applicable to vendors whose employees handle funds)
      Employee Dishonesty coverage must be afforded for not less than $500,000 Blanket all employees ISO Form

      OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      I. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
      A. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor/Vendor; to include Products and/or Completed Operations of the Contractor/Vendor; Automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      B. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor/Vendor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      II. All Coverages
      The Contractor/Vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS
      The Contractor/Vendor shall be responsible for all subcontractors working on their behalf as a condition of this agreement. All subcontractors of the Contractor/Vendor shall be subject to the same coverage requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:     Alachua County Board of County Commissioners


      MAIL, EMAIL or FAX CERTIFICATES
      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that: “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • LIBRARY TYPE A INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Trade Contractors/ Service Contracts

      The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of this contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor/vendor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.


      COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
      Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      BUILDER’S RISK / INSTALLATION FLOATERS (when applicable)
      When this contract or agreement includes the construction of and/or the addition to a permanent structure or building; including the installation of machinery and/or equipment, the following insurance coverage must be afforded:

      Coverage Form: Completed Value, All Risk in an amount equal to 100% of the value upon completion or value of equipment to be installed.

      When applicable: Waiver of Occupancy Clause or Cessation of Insurance clause. Flood Insurance as available under the National Flood Insurance Program.

      CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      TECHNOLOGY/PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      EMPLOYEE FIDELITY COVERAGE (only applicable to vendors whose employees handle funds)
      Employee Dishonesty coverage must be afforded for not less than $500,000 Blanket all employees ISO Form

      OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      I. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
      A. The Alachua County Library District (Library), its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor/Vendor; to include Products and/or Completed Operations of the Contractor/Vendor; Automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      B. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor/Vendor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      II. All Coverages
      The Contractor/Vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS
      The Contractor/Vendor shall be responsible for all subcontractors working on their behalf as a condition of this agreement. All subcontractors of the Contractor/Vendor shall be subject to the same coverage requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:     Alachua County Library District


      MAIL, EMAIL or FAX CERTIFICATES
      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that: “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Request for Quotation

      Alachua County is accepting electronic quote submissions. This is not a formal solicitation. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for the provision of Annual Horse Stall Cleaning for Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center on an as-needed basis.

      It is Alachua County's intent to award a blanket purchase order for Fiscal Year 2027, which generally begins on October 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2027. The County has the option to renew this RFQ for one (1) additional two (2) year-periods at the same terms and conditions outlined here in.

      A Purchase Order as a result of the solicitation shall be deemed effective only to the extent of appropriations available to the County at any time during the Purchase Order period.

      The vendor may choose not to renew with the County provided we have written notice ninety days prior to our fiscal year starting in October 1st for each term renewal.

      Respondents shall create a free account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit pricing.

      The response must be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

      The Respondent’s submittal must be completed in the Public Portal prior to the 5:00 pm deadline.

      THE COUNTY and the PUBLIC PORTAL PLATFORM WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE SUBMITTALS

      The Respondents must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or performance of services.

      The Respondents should retain a copy of all quote documents for future reference.

      All quotes should be submitted with the firm name and by an officer or employee having authority to bind the company or firm.

    • TYPE B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Professional or Consulting Services

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire
      Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY or ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY (E&O).
      Professional (E&O) Liability must be afforded for not less than $1,000,000 each claim, $1,000,000 policy aggregate

      V. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data. 

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

      A. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      B. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      2. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      C. All Coverages
      The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VII. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Terms and Conditions

      Alachua County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions can be found at: https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/Procurement/Pages/Terms.aspx

    • Addendum and Notices - Question and Answers

      No interpretation of the quote will be made to any interested Respondent orally. Every request for such interpretation shall be made in writing, via the question and answer tab. Any interpretation to a Respondent will be made only by addendum; duly issued, and a copy of such addendum will be posted to the Public Portal. Oral answers will not be authoritative. Addenda, questions, and answers so issued shall become part of the quote documents.

      Addenda Notification: Respondents are required to register for an account via the County's e-Procurement Public Portal. Once Respondent has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is sole responsibility of each Respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty

    • LIBRARY TYPE B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Professional or Consulting Services

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire
      Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY or ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY (E&O).
      Professional (E&O) Liability must be afforded for not less than $1,000,000 each claim, $1,000,000 policy aggregate

      V. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data. 

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

      A. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      B. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Library District (Library), its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      2. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      C. All Coverages
      The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VII. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Library District

      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • TYPE C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Pollution and Hazardous Waste

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. POLLUTION LIABILITY.

      A. Pollution Liability must be afforded for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 each claim.

      B. When this contract includes the pick-up, transportation or disposal of hazardous wastes as governed under title 40 or 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the transporter’s Automobile Insurance shall be endorsed to include the ICC Form MSC90 (Motor Carrier Act of 1980) and the ISO Form CA 9948 (Pollution Liability-Broadened Coverage for Covered Autos-Business Autos and Truckers coverage Forms)

      V. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      2. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. All Coverages
      The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VII. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Acceptance/Rejection of Submittal

      The County reserves the right to reject any quote which may be considered irregular, show serious omission, unauthorized alteration of form, unauthorized alternate quotes, incomplete or unbalanced quotes or irregularities of any kind. Further, the County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes in whole or in part and to waive any technicalities or informalities in any Quote.

      Quote forms may be considered irregular and subject to rejection if they show serious omission, unauthorized alteration of form, unauthorized alternate quotes, incomplete or unbalanced quotes or irregularities of any kind.

      The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes that best serves the interest of the County.

    • LIBRARY TYPE C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Pollution and Hazardous Waste

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. POLLUTION LIABILITY.

      A. Pollution Liability must be afforded for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 each claim.

      B. When this contract includes the pick-up, transportation or disposal of hazardous wastes as governed under title 40 or 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the transporter’s Automobile Insurance shall be endorsed to include the ICC Form MSC90 (Motor Carrier Act of 1980) and the ISO Form CA 9948 (Pollution Liability-Broadened Coverage for Covered Autos-Business Autos and Truckers coverage Forms)

      V. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Library District (Library), its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor.

      2. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. All Coverages
      The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VII. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Library District

      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Electronic Signatures

      The Respondents agree that an electronic version of the submitted quote shall have the same legal effect and enforceability as a paper version. The Respondent further agree that the Electronic Submittal, regardless of whether in electronic or paper form, may be executed by use of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures shall have the same legal effect and enforceability as manually written signatures. The County shall determine the means and methods by which electronic signatures may be used to execute an Agreement with the awarded Respondent and shall provide the awarded Respondent with instructions on how to use said method. Delivery of this Agreement or any other document contemplated hereby bearing an manually written or electronic signature by facsimile transmission (whether directly from one facsimile device to another by means of a dial-up connection or whether mediated by the worldwide web), by electronic mail in PDF format, or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing an original or electronic signature.

    • Examination of Property

      Before submitting the Quote, it shall be the Respondent's responsibility to visit the site of the proposed Work and familiarize the Respondent with the nature and extent of the Work and any local conditions, either surface or subsurface, that may in any way affect the Work to be done and the equipment, materials and labor required.

      The Respondent is also required to carefully examine the specifications to inform themselves regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the work to be performed. Failure to do so will not relieve the Respondent of complete performance.

    • TYPE D INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Long-term Licensee and Tenants

      Licensee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the Licensee’s operation and use of the licensed premises. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by the Licensee.


      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $300,000 General Aggregate, $100,0000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $200,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $200,000 each Occurrence, $100,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. (While Operating Vehicles on County Owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $500,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY. (While on County owned Property)

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      OR:

      C. As an independent contractor outside the construction industry with fewer than four employees choosing not to secure worker’s compensation coverage under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, the Licensee may choose to post clear written notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees telling employees and others of their lack of entitlement to work’s compensation benefits.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Licensee and premises owned, leased or used by the Licensee. This applies to both General liability and Automobile liability.

      2. The Licensee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Licensee’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverages
      The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Licensee for the County.

      C. All Coverages
      The Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS
      Licensee shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Manufacturer's Certification

      The County reserves the right to request from Respondents a separate manufacturer certification of all statements made in the Quote. Failure to provide such certification may result in rejection of quote or default termination of contract for which the Respondent must bear full liability.

    • LIBRARY TYPE D INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Long-term Licensee and Tenants

      Licensee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the Licensee’s operation and use of the licensed premises. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by the Licensee.


      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $300,000 General Aggregate, $100,0000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $200,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $200,000 each Occurrence, $100,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. (While Operating Vehicles on County Owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $500,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY. (While on County owned Property)

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      OR:

      C. As an independent contractor outside the construction industry with fewer than four employees choosing not to secure worker’s compensation coverage under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, the Licensee may choose to post clear written notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees telling employees and others of their lack of entitlement to work’s compensation benefits.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Library District ("Library"), its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Licensee and premises owned, leased or used by the Licensee. This applies to both General liability and Automobile liability.

      2. The Licensee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Licensee’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverages
      The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Licensee for the Library.

      C. All Coverages
      The Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS
      Licensee shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:                    Alachua County Library District

      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Escalation Clause

      This clause is designed to accommodate changes in market conditions, inflation rates, and other economic factors over the duration of the contract. The annual price escalation percentage will be determined based on reliable economic indicators and industry trends and not exceed 3%. The purpose of this clause is to ensure fair and equitable pricing throughout the contract term. Bidders are required to provide clear information on how price adjustment requests were provided to the County. Bidders are advised that price escalation request are required 120 days prior to the start of a new term or renewal. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any escalation request, regardless of when it was received.

    • TYPE E INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Vendors

      Vendors shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with products and materials supplied to the County.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.

      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. (When Vendor Delivers to County Premises)

      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit each accident.


      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY. (While Vendor’s Employee(s) are on County Premises)

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.


      V. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.

      2. The Vendor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Vendor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverages

      1. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Vendor for the County.

      C. All Coverages
      The Vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a Thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made form the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract or purchase order (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VI. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Vendors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • LIBRARY TYPE E INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Vendors

      Vendors shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with products and materials supplied to the County.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.

      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY. (When Vendor Delivers to County Premises)

      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit each accident.


      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY. (While Vendor’s Employee(s) are on County Premises)

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.


      V. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      A. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages

      1. The Alachua County Library District ("Library"), its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.

      2. The Vendor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Vendor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverages

      1. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Vendor for the Library.

      C. All Coverages
      The Vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a Thirty (30) day notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claim made form the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract or purchase order (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      VI. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Vendors shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Library District

      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • Scope of Work

      The provisions contained in this section are intended to be cooperative with, to supplement, or to modify Instructions to Bidders and Terms and Conditions. In case of any conflict with such sections, the intent of any kind and all Technical Specifications shall govern.

      Cleaning Square Footage

      • Up to 200- 12’x12’ horse stalls and 8 - 10’ x 10’ horse stalls
      • Depending on number of stalls use per event.

      Location

      • 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL 32669

      Frequency

      • Upon request depending on event schedules.

      Hours for Cleaning

      • To be determined depending on schedule and size of event.
      • Strip horse stalls every time to the rubber, remove all stall muck and place the waste in the muck bins outside the stalls. Blow off or sweep all aisle ways after cleaning stalls. Remove all muck from bins and stalls off the property.
      • Check all stall walls for nails and hardware, remove and dispose of them in the trash cans provided by the facility.
      • Please bid on:
        • Per dirty stall basis (number of stalls needing cleaning and frequency to be determined by management).
        • Per load basis for emptying muck bins and hauling waste of property.

      Additions to Contract

      • The County reserves the option to add or delete locations within the scope of the bid, based on the hourly bid rate and accepting a mutually agreed on price which must be approved by the Procurement Division or by obtaining such items via the County’s regular Procurement Procedures, as deemed in the best interest of the County.

       

    • TYPE F INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Self-Insured Governmental Entities And/or Fully Insured Entities

      Entity shall provide evidence to the County that it has in place a program of self-insurance pursuant to Florida Statutes Sections 111.072, 136.091 and 768.28. That the self-insurance program provides coverage for claims which emanate from Automobile Physical Damage and Public Liability incidents arising from Automobile Liability (both Bodily Injury and Property Damage), Commercial General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation with a limit of liability not to exceed $300,000 per accident.

      Entity shall procure and maintain for the duration of the agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the entity, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles; Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. OTHER PROVISIONS
      Indemnification Clause: Each party agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of its employees, contractors and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity and the limitation set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.


      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

    • LIBRARY TYPE F INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Self-Insured Governmental Entities And/or Fully Insured Entities

      Entity shall provide evidence to the Alachua County Library District that it has in place a program of self-insurance pursuant to Florida Statutes Sections 111.072, 136.091 and 768.28. That the self-insurance program provides coverage for claims which emanate from Automobile Physical Damage and Public Liability incidents arising from Automobile Liability (both Bodily Injury and Property Damage), Commercial General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation with a limit of liability not to exceed $300,000 per accident.

      Entity shall procure and maintain for the duration of the agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the entity, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $50,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY.
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles; Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY.

      A. Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act.

      B. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. OTHER PROVISIONS
      Indemnification Clause: Each party agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of its employees, contractors and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of its sovereign immunity and the limitation set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.


      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Library District

    • TYPE G INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Short-term Licensee (Rental) Agreement

      Licensee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the Licensee’s operation and use of the licensed premises. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by the Licensee.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $100,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (While Operating Vehicles on County Owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY (While on County owned Property)
      Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      OR:

      As an independent contractor outside the construction industry with fewer than four employees choosing not to secure worker’s compensation coverage under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, the Licensee may choose to post clear written notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees telling employees and others of their lack of entitlement to works’ compensation benefits.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. LIQUOR LIABILITY (While on County owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded when a licensee, vendor, concessionaire, independent contractor, or subcontractor is engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving or furnishing alcoholic beverages while on County property. Coverage must be afforded for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit each occurrence.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      Commercial General Liability Coverages
      The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Licensee and premises owned, leased or used by the Licensee.

      The Licensee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Licensee’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      All Coverages
      The Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS, CONCESSIONAIRES
      Licensee shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors, vendors, concessionaires and independent contractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

    • LIBRARY TYPE G INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Short-term Licensee (Rental) Agreement

      Licensee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the Licensee’s operation and use of the licensed premises. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by the Licensee.

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
      Coverage must be afforded under a per occurrence form policy for limits not less than $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, $1,000,000 each Occurrence, $100,000 Fire Damage Liability and $5,000 Medical Expense.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY (While Operating Vehicles on Library Owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded including coverage for all Owned vehicles, Hired and Non-Owned vehicles for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident.

      III. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY (While on Library owned Property)
      Coverage to apply for all employees at STATUTORY Limits in compliance with applicable state and federal laws; if any operations are to be undertaken on or about navigable waters, coverage must be included for the USA Longshoremen & Harbor Workers Act. Employer’s Liability limits for not less than $100,000 each accident; $500,000 disease policy limit and $100,000 disease each employee must be included.

      OR:

      As an independent contractor outside the construction industry with fewer than four employees choosing not to secure worker’s compensation coverage under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, the Licensee may choose to post clear written notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees telling employees and others of their lack of entitlement to works’ compensation benefits.

      IV. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      V. LIQUOR LIABILITY (While on Library owned Property)
      Coverage must be afforded when a licensee, vendor, concessionaire, independent contractor, or subcontractor is engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving or furnishing alcoholic beverages while on Library property. Coverage must be afforded for Bodily Injury and Property Damage of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit each occurrence.

      VI. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
      The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      Commercial General Liability Coverages
      The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Licensee and premises owned, leased or used by the Licensee.

      The Licensee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Licensee’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      All Coverages
      The Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under a claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS, CONCESSIONAIRES
      Licensee shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies. All coverages for subcontractors, vendors, concessionaires and independent contractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Library District

    • TYPE H INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 10 years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

      MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE. (SCOPE MAY BE EXPANDED BASED ON SCALE OF PROJECT)

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL)
      Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
      Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $5,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

      III. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
      Insurance as required by the State of Florida, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

      IV. BUILDER’S RISK (COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION)
      insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.

      V. SURETY BONDS
      Professional Liability (if Design/Build), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

      VI. Contractors’ Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (if project involves environmental hazards) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate. If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown
      above, the Entity requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the Entity.

      VII. SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
      Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. At the option of the Entity, either: the contractor shall reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations claim administration, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or Entity.

      VIII. Other Insurance Provisions

      The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      1. The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).

      2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

      3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the Entity.

      IX. BUILDER’S RISK (COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION) INSURANCE

      1. Contractor may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the Entity as a loss payee as their interest may appear.

      2. If the project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the Entity, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the Entity’s site. The County shall have the option to provide their own builders risk program if the County determines it to be more advantageous for the project than what the Contractors presents to the County.

      X. CLAIMS MADE POLICIES – (Not desired by the County. Prefer Occurrence)

      If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:

      1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

      2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract work. If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

      3. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the Entity for review.

      4. If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

      XI. Acceptability of Insurers
      Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.

      XII. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
      Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

      XIII. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
      Contractor shall furnish the Entity with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to Entity before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The Entity reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.

      XIV. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that Entity is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

    • LIBRARY TYPE H INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 10 years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

      MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE. (SCOPE MAY BE EXPANDED BASED ON SCALE OF PROJECT)

      I. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL)
      Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

      II. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
      Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $5,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

      III. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
      Insurance as required by the State of Florida, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

      IV. BUILDER’S RISK (COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION)
      insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.

      V. SURETY BONDS
      Professional Liability (if Design/Build), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

      VI. Contractors’ Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (if project involves environmental hazards) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate. If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown
      above, the Entity requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the Entity.

      VII. SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
      Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. At the option of the Entity, either: the contractor shall reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations claim administration, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or Entity.

      VIII. Other Insurance Provisions

      The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

      1. The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).

      2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

      3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the Entity.

      IX. BUILDER’S RISK (COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION) INSURANCE

      1. Contractor may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the Entity as a loss payee as their interest may appear.

      2. If the project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the Entity, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the Entity’s site. The Library shall have the option to provide their own builders risk program if the Library determines it to be more advantageous for the project than what the Contractors presents to the Library.

      X. CLAIMS MADE POLICIES – (Not desired by the Library. Prefer Occurrence)

      If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:

      1. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.

      2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of contract work. If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

      3. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the Entity for review.

      4. If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

      XI. Acceptability of Insurers
      Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.

      XII. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
      Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

      XIII. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
      Contractor shall furnish the Entity with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to Entity before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The Entity reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.

      XIV. SUBCONTRACTORS
      Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that Entity is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Library District

    • TYPE I INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Professional Legal Consulting Services

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims or damages which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY or ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY (E&O).
      Professional (E&O) Liability must be afforded for not less than $1,000,000 each claim, $1,000,000 policy aggregate

      II. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      III. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

      A. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the County, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. All Coverages- The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the County with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

      The County must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the County itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    • LIBRARY TYPE I INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Professional Legal Consulting Services

      Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims or damages which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

      I. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY or ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY (E&O).
      Professional (E&O) Liability must be afforded for not less than $1,000,000 each claim, $1,000,000 policy aggregate

      II. CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE (when applicable)
      Vendor shall procure and maintain for the life of the contract in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per loss for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.
      Technology/Professional Liability: with limits of $1 million. Coverage is for the life of the contract and must continue for five (5) years after contract expiration. This coverage must include Cyber Liability coverage for negligent retention of data as well as notification and related costs for actual or alleged breaches of data.

      III. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

      A. The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects the Library, its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Library, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall be non-contributory.

      B. All Coverages- The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Library with a notice of cancellation. The certificate shall indicate if cover is provided under a “claims made” or “per occurrence” form. If any cover is provided under claims made from the certificate will show a retroactive date, which should be the same date of the contract (original if contact is renewed) or prior.

      CERTIFICATE HOLDER:       Alachua County Library District

      The Library must be identified as an “Additional Insured” in either the Description of Operations section or elsewhere on the Certificate. While the contract may call for elaborate “additional insured” wording a Certificate stating that “The Alachua County Library District, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as an Additional Insured as respects: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Vendor; products and completed operations of the Vendor; claims arising out of the condition of the land; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor.” is acceptable. It is the Library itself rather than the department that must be listed as the “additional insured.”

    Submission Requirements

    • Submittal Confirmation (required)

      As confirmed, the Bidder, hereby declares that they has carefully read and examined the specifications and with full knowledge of all conditions, under which the equipment and services herein contemplated must be furnished, hereby proposes and agrees to furnish the equipment and services according to the requirements as set out in the specifications for said equipment and service.

    • Taxpayer Identification Form (required)

      Upload your W-9 form.

    • State Complaince (required)

      All corporations, LLCs, limited and general partnerships, LLPs and LLLPs wishing to do business within the County must register with the Florida Department of State at the following web site: http://www.sunbiz.org/ or within the state that the vendor submitting is registered to do business in.

      This registration is renewed annually.

      Failure to register with the Florida Department of State or the state that the vendors is registered in may result in the quote being determined as non-responsive.

      Upload your registered documents below.

    • Vendor Eligibility (required)

      Confirm that the submitting entity or affiliate has not been placed on any of the list's below:

      Convicted Vendor List

      Suspended Vendor List

      Discriminatory Vendor List

      Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies

      Federal Excluded Parties List

    • Mandatory Pre-Bid Attendance (required)

      Confirm that you attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting, and that you signed the Sign-in Sheet from the Pre-Bid meeting under the submitting vendor name

    • Did you review and complete the Request for Quotation Pricing Form? (required)
    • Alachua County Library District (required)

      Is the project for ACLD?

    • Pre-Solicitation Meeting is required? (required)
    • Enter location: (required)
    • Is it mandatory? (required)
    • Does this solicitation require term language? (required)

      Select one.

    • Add Initial Term Start Year (required)

      Example: 2026

    • Add Initial Term End Year (required)

      Example: 2028

    • Number of Renewal Periods (required)

      Example: two (2)

    • Renewal Year Length (required)

      Example: two (2)

    • Alternate Specifications (required)

      Are alternate specification allowed to be submitted for the product or are there no substitution allowed?

    • Type of Insurance (required)

      What type of insurance does this RFQ require?

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Incumbent): What was the prior award or prior bid tabs?

    A: Information can be found at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/alachuacounty/projects/24022.


    Q (Volume of Work): On average, how many stalls are utilized for an event?

    A: 50-70 stalls on average.


    Key dates

    1. March 18, 2026Published
    2. April 15, 2026Responses Due

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