FLORIDAKEYSCOLLEGECAMPUSFOUNDATION,INC RequestforProposal #2011‐01 AnnualFinancialAuditandTaxServices DirectSupportOrganization                   1  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 2      TABLEOFCONTENTS  SECTIONONE–INTRODUCTION  A. IntentandPurpose B. ProjectDescription C. FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.InformationalFacts  SECTIONTWO–GENERAL CONDITIONS,INSTRUCTIONSANDINFORMATIONFORPROPOSERS  A. Definitions B. PointofContact C. InterpretationofDocuments/WrittenAddenda D. Delays E. ProposalWithdrawn F. AdditionalInformation G. Award/Contract H. Termination I. ProposalPreparationCosts J. AccuracyofProposalInformation K. NewsReleases L. PublicEntityCrimes M. Acceptance/Rejection N. RelationshipofParties O. Personnel P. Familiaritywith Laws Q. EqualOpportunityStatement R. Drug/AlcoholFreeWorkplace S. Taxes/Licenses/Permits T. Audit U. Protest V. Disputes W. Miscellaneous X. Indemnification Y. OralPresentation Z. ErrorsandOmissions AA. Firm’sResponsibility BB. QualificationRejection CC. PerformanceInquiry DD. Severability EE. SuccessorsandAssigns FF. Termination  SECTIONTHREE–SPECIFICATIONS  A. Purpose/Requirements B. ContractPeriod  SECTIONFOUR–SUBMITTALINSTRUCTIONS,DATESANDSELECTIONPROCESS  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 3  A. InstructionsforSubmittalofResponses B. RFPPertinentDates C. Screening SelectionProcess/EvaluationCriteria  SECTIONONE‐INTRODUCTION  A. IntentandPurpose   TheFloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.,thedirectsupportorganizationofFloridaKeysCommunityCollege, collectivelyhereinafterreferredtoas‘College’,requestcompetitiveproposalsfromlicensedandqualifiedpubl ic accountingfirmswhoseprincipalofficer(s)areindependentCertifiedPublicAccountant(s),toprovideannualfinancialaudit andtaxservicesfortheDirectSupportOrganizationofFloridaKeysCommunityCollege,Thefinancialauditandtaxservices willbeperformedforthefollowingDirectSupportOrganization:FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc. Itisanticipatedthefinancialauditandtaxserviceswillcommenceasfollows:  FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc. • September1,2011withaudittobeginatFYESeptember30,2011.   Itisanticipatedthatthecontract(s)periodshallbefortwo(2)yearscommencingonoraboutSeptember1,2011.The Collegehastheoptiontorenewfortwo(2)additionaltwo(2)yearperiodsfollowingsatisfactorydeliveryoftheservices specifiedintheRFP,resultingcontract(s),otheridentifieddocuments(i.e.addenda,amendments)andshallbesubjectto theannualreviewandrecommendationofeachofthedirectsupportorganization’sBoardofDirectors.  InterestedproposersmustbelicensedintheStateofFloridaandmeetallotherrequirementsasmayberequiredbylaw. ThepublicaccountingfirmmustdemonstraterelevantexperienceaslaterdescribedinthisRequestforProposal.The directsupportorganizationwillconsidercontra ctingseparatelywithapublicaccountingfirm(s)toprovideannualfinancial audit/taxservicesasdescribedherein.  Interestedproposersareadvisedtothoroughlyfamiliarizethemselveswithalldetailscontainedherein.TheCollege reservestheright,atits’discretion,towaiveanyinformalityintheselectionprocessandtorejectanyorallStatementsof Proposal.IntheeventtheCollegeandtoprankedfirmcannotnegotiateanacceptablecontract,theCollegereservesthe righttoawardacontracttothenextmostqualifiedrankedfirm.TheCollegereservestherighttoawardtomorethanone firm.TheCollegereservestherighttoaddservicesduringthecontractperiodunderthesametermsandconditionsofthis agreement.    B. ProjectDescription   Project: FloridaKeysCommunityCo llege DirectSupport Organization: FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.  Location: FloridaKeysCommunityCo llege 5901CollegeRd. KeyWest,FL33040  FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.intendtoestablishacontract(s)forthepurpos eofprovidingfinancialaudit andtaxservicesforthefinancialrecordsasdescribedherein.  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 4      C. FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.InformationalFacts   FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.wasincorporatedasanot‐for‐profitorganizationunderthelawsoftheState ofFloridaon05/10/10.TheFinancingCorporationisadirectsupportorganizationandacomponentunitoftheCollegeas definedbyStateofFloridaAuditorGeneralRule10.7 0 0andFloridaStatute1004.70,thussubjecttotheactionsofFlorida KeysCommunityCollege’sDistrictBoardofTrustees.ItisgovernedbyitsownDistrictBoardofDirectorsandisorganized to;a)ThepurposesforwhichtheCorporationisorganizedaretoreceive,investandadministerrealandpersonalproperty including,butnotlimitedto,theconstructionofCollegeDormitoriesforuptoonehundred (100)beds;tomake expenditurestoorfortheexclusivebenefitofFloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.and/orofFloridaKeys CommunityCollege(the“College”);andtoapplyallpropertyreceived,aswellastheincomeitproduces,exclusivelyfor charitable,religious,scientific,literaryandeducationa lpurposes,eitherdirectlyorbycontributionstoorganizationsthat qualifyasexemptorganizationsunderSection501©(3)oftheInternalRevenueCodeof1986,ofthecorresponding provisionsofanysubsequentFederaltaxlaws.    SECTIONTWO‐GENERALCONDITIONS,INSTRUCTIONSANDINFORMATIONFORPROPOSERS  A. Definitions   CONTRACTOR/VENDOR: AcompanyorpersonwhichisawardedtheRFP/Contract(s)  EVALUATIONTEAM: ComprisedofCollegestaff;establishedtoreviewandscorethesubmittalsinaccordancewiththecriteriaandmake recommendationforaward.  COLLEGE: FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.,adirectsupportorganizationofFloridaKeysCommunityCollege;the “College”   PROPOSAL: ProposalssubmittedinresponsetoanRFP  PROPOSER: Anindividual,firm,partnership,corporation,associationorotherlegalentitypermittedbylawtoprovidefinancial audit/taxservicesfordirectsupportorganizationsofeducationalentitieswhosubmitsaproposal  RFP: RequestforProposal;aformalrequestsolicitingproposals  DSO: DirectSupportOrganizationforthebenefitofFloridaKeysComm unityCollege  DSOBoardofDirectors: This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 5  TheBoardofDirectors;FloridaKeysCollegeCampusFoundation,Inc.     B. PointofContact   TheCollege’spointofcontactforallmattersrelatingtothisRFPisTamrahHill,PurchasingCoordinator.Ifthereareany questionsconcerningtheRFP,directinwriting, toTamrahHillVIAemailtamrah.hill@fkcc.edu.Neitherquestionsnor answerswillbeprovidedviaphoneorinperson.Thelastdayforquestionswillbetheendofbusiness(4:30p.m.EST)on Wednesday,06/15/11.Questionsreceivedafter06/15/11cannotberespondedto.  Proposerstothissolicitationorpersonsactingontheirbehalfmaynotcontact,betweenthereleaseofthesolicitationand theendofthe72‐hourper iodfollowingtheagencypostingthenoticeofintendedaward,excludingSatur days,Sundays, andstateholidays,anyemployee,officeroragentoftheCollegeconcerninganyaspectofthissolicitation,exceptinwriting tothePurchasingCoordinatororasprovidedinthesolicitationdocuments.Violationsofthisprovisionmaybegrounds for rejectingaresponse.  C. InterpretationofDocuments/WrittenAddenda   NointerpretationofthemeaningoftheRFPdocumentorcorrectionofanyapparentambiguity,inconsistencyorerror thereinwillbemadetoanyrespondentverbally.Requestsforsuchinterpretationorcorrectionshouldbemadeinwriting totheCollege’spointofcontact(SectionTwo,ParagraphB).Interpretationofthewordingofthisdocumentshallbethe soleresponsibilityoftheCollegeandthatinterpretationshallbefinal.  AwrittenaddendummaybeissuedbytheProcurementOfficepriortotheRFPsubmittaldate,supplementing,modifying orinterpretinganyportionofthisRFPandsamewillbepostedontheCollege’swebsite:http://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐ admin/purchasing‐bids.da.Noverbalorwritteninformationfromothersourcesareauthorizedasrepresentingthe College.  IncasetheCollegefindsitexpedienttosupplement,modifyorinterpretanyportionoftheRFPdocumentpriortothe submittaldate,suchprocedurewillbeaccomplishedbytheissuanceofwrittenaddendatotheRFPandpostedatthe followingwebsite:http://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐admin/purchasing‐bids.da . Itisthesoleresponsibilityofallprospectiveproposerstovisitthewebsite,priortosubmittingtheirresponse, http://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐admin/purchasing‐bids.da toviewthesolicitationanddownloadanyorallissuedaddenda.  D. Delays   TheCollege,atitssolediscretion,maydelaythescheduledduedatesindicatedifitistotheadvantageoftheCollegetodo so.TheCollegewillpostdelaysorchangesandinformationoraddendumsontheCollege’swebsite http://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐admin/purchasing‐bids.da ;itisthesoleresponsibilityofinterestedfirmstoconsistently monitorthissiteforchanges.Failuretonotechan gespostedonthewebsitewillbethefaultofthepotentialproposerand nottheresponsibilityoftheCollege.  E. ProposalWithdrawn   ProposersmaywithdrawtheirproposalsbynotifyingtheCollegeinwritingatanytimepriortothetimesetforthe proposaldeadline.Proposersmaywithdrawtheirproposalsinpersonorthroughanauthorizedrepresentative.Once opened,proposalsbecometheproper tyoftheCollegeandwillnotbereturnedtotheproposers.  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 6  F. AdditionalInformation   Noadditionalinformationmaybesubmitted,orfollow‐upperformedbyanyproposerafterthestatedduedateoutsideof aformalpresentationtotheevaluationteam,ifapplicable,unlessspecificallyrequestedbytheCollege.  G. Award/Contract   TheCollegeintendstoselectthemostresponsibleandresponsiveProposer(s)thatcandemonstrateintheirwritten responseandintheiroralpresentation(ifapplicable)quantitativeandqualitativeinformationbasedonthecriteria containedherein.TheproposerunderstandsthatthisRFPdoesnotconstituteanagreementorcontractwiththeproposer. Anofficialcontract(s)oragreeme nt(s)isnotbindinguntilproposalsarereviewedandacceptedbyappointedstaff, approvedbytheappropriatelevelofauthoritywithintheCollegeandexecutedbytheparties.  ThewrittenresponsesareconsideredPhaseIofthescreeningselectionprocesswithoralpresentationsconsideredPhaseII ofthescreeningselectionprocess.TheCollegereservestherighttoselectavendorbasedonthewrittenresponsesonly andnotconductPhaseIIoralpresentations. Basedontheevaluationteamrecommendation,anadministrativereviewis conductedtoincludeitemssuchas,butnotlimitedto,reviewoftheevaluationteam’swork,referencechecksandpossible follow‐upinterviews.Administrationreservestherighttoensurereferencechecksconductedinternallyandexternally confirmqualitativeexceptionalcustomerserviceandcontractsareawardedequitablyandeconomically.TheCollege reservestherighttoselectproposalswhichintheopinionanddiscretionoftheCollegewillbeinthebestinterestofthe Collegeand/orthemostadvantageoustotheCollege.FollowingapprovaloftheintendedawardbytheDSOsBoardof DirectorsandFloridaKeysCommunityCollegeDistrictBoardofTrustees,negotiationswillcommencewiththemost responsibleandresponsiveProposerforprofessionalservicesatcompensationwhichtheCollegedeterminesisfair, competitiveandreasonable.ShouldtheCollegebeunabletonegotiateasatisfactorycontractwiththetopranked Proposer,negotiationsmustbeformallyterminatedandtheCollegecanundertakenegotiationswiththesecondranked firm,andsoon,untilasatisfactorycontractisnegotiated.  AllprovisionsofthisRequestforProposalandthesuccessfulresp ondent’sproposal,asmutuallyagreeduponby subsequentnegotiation,providethespecificationsfor,andobligationofbothpartiestobee xecutedbyanydulyauthorized representative(s).Thefollowingshallconstitutethecontractagreement: • RequestforProposal#2011‐01 • AlladdendaissuedpursuanttotheRequestforProposal#2011‐01(ifapplicable) • Proposer’sformalproposaltotheRequestforProposal#2011‐01 • Contract(s)toincludeallclarificationsandnegotiatedmodifications toProposer’sformalresponse Itisanticipatedthatthecontract(s)periodshallbefortwo(2)yearscommencingonoraboutSeptember1,2011.The Collegehastheoptiontorenewfortwo(2)additionaltwo(2)yearperiodsfollowingsatisfactorydeliveryoftheservices specifiedintheRFP,resultingcontract(s),otheridentifieddocuments(i.e.addenda,amendments)andshallbesubjectto theannualreviewandrecommendationofeachofthedirectsupportorganization’sBoardofDirectorsandFloridaKeys CommunityCollege’sDistrictBoardofTrustees.  H. Termination   Iftheawardedcontract(s)istermi natedorcancelledwithinthefirstyearofthecontractperiod,theCollegemayelectto negotiateandawardthecontract(s)tothenextrankedproposerortoissueanewRFP,whicheverisdeterminedtobein thebestinterestoftheCollege.  I. ProposalPreparationCosts   This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 7  NeithertheCollegenoritsrepresentativesshallbeliableforanyexpensesincurredinconnectionwithpreparationofa proposal.Proposersshouldpreparetheirproposalssimplyandeconomically,providingastraightforwardandconcise descriptionoftheproposer’sabilitytomeettherequirementsoftheRFP.   J. AccuracyofProposalInformation   AnyproposerwhichsubmitsinitsproposaltotheCollegeanyinformationwhichisdeterminedtobesubstantially inaccurate,misleading,exaggerated,orincorrect,shallbedisqualifiedfromconsideration.  K. NewsReleases   TheproposershallobtainthepriorapprovaloftheCollegeforanynewsreleasesorotherpublicitypertainingtothisRFPor otherservice,studyorprojecttowhichitrelates.  L. PublicEntityCrimes   AwardwillnotbemadetoanypersonoraffiliateidentifiedontheDepartmentofManagementServices“ConvictedVendor List”.Thislistisdefinedasconsistingofpersonsandaffiliateswhoaredisqualifiedfrompubliccontractingandthe purchasingprocessbecausetheyhavebeenfoundguiltyofapublicentitycrime.Nopublicentityshallawardanycontract to,ortransactanybusinessinexcessofthethresholdamountprovidedinSection287.017FloridaStatutesforCategory Three(currently$65,000.00)withanypersonoraffiliateonthe“ConvictedVendorList”foraperiodofthirty‐six(36) monthsfromthedatethatpersonoraffiliatewasplacedonthe“ConvictedVendorList”unlessthatpersonoraffiliatehas beenremovedfromthelist.BysigningandsubmittingtheRFPproposalforms,proposeratteststhattheyhavenotbeen placedonthe“ConvictedVendorList”.AnypersonsubmittingproposalsinresponsetothisRequestforProposalmust executeandsubmitFormPUR.7068,SWORNSTATEMENTUNDERSECTION287.133(3)(A),FloridaStatutes.Theformcan  befoundatthefollowingwebsite:http://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐admin/purchasing‐bids.da .  M. Acceptance/Rejection   TheCollegereservestherighttorejectallproposals,towaiveanyinformalitiesandtechnicalities,andtosolicitandre‐ advertisefornewproposals,ortoabandontheprojectinitsentirety.TheCollegereservestherighttomaketheawardto thatproposerwho,intheopinionoftheCollege,willbeinthebestinterestofand/orthemostadvantageoustothe College.TheCollegereservestherighttorejecttheproposalofanyvendorwhohaspreviouslyfailedintheproper performanceofanawardortodeliverontimecontr acts,orwho,intheCollege’sopinion,isnotinapositiontoperform properlyunderthisaward.TheCollegereservestherighttoinspectallfacilitiesofproposersinordertomakea determinationastotheforegoing.  N. RelationshipofParties   TheVendorisanindependentcontractorandwillfurnishservicesuponitsowncreditratherthanasanemployee,agentor representativeoftheCollege.Theconductandcon troloftheservicesperformedpursuanttotheagreementshallbesolely withthevendor;however,suchservicesshallbeperformedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedproceduresand methods.NoneofthebenefitsprovidedbytheCollegetoitsemployees,including,butnotlimitedto,compensation insuranceandunemploymentinsurance,areavailablefromCollegetovendorortheemployees,agentsorpublicservants ofthevendor.Vendorwillbesolelyandentirelyresponsibleforvendor’sactsandfortheactsofvendor’sagents, employeesandpublicservantsduringtheperformanceoftheagreement.  O. Personnel  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 8   Vendor,forthelifeofcontractandanysubsequentrenewals,shallcomplywithanyFloridaKeysCommunityCollegeBoard ofTrusteesapprovedactionrequiringcollegeoperators,vendors,contractorsandassociatesonanyFloridaKeys CommunityCollegecampustosubmittoafingerprint‐basedstateandfederalcriminalhistorycheckassetforthunder FloridaStatute1012.467oranyotherfingerprintidentificationcheckasdeemednecessaryandrequestedbyTheFlorida KeysCommunityCollegeBoardofTrustees.Vendorshall,whensorequestedbytheFloridaKeysCommunityCollege Board ofTrustees,pursuanttoaFloridaStatute1012.467request,comp lybyfilingwiththeDepartmentofLawEnforcementa completesetoffingerprintsandbyprovidinganyotherdocumentationdeemednecessarytocomplywithsuchstateand federalcriminalhistorycheck,ofanyvendoremployeesoragentsworkingunderthiscontra ct.Fingerprintsshallbetaken byanauthorizedlawenforcementagencyorotherentityaspermittedunderFloridaStatute1012.467.TotheextentThe FloridaKeysCommunityCo llege BoardofTrusteesrequestsfingerprintidentificationforabackgroundorcriminalcheckfor purposesotherthancompliancewith FloridaStatute1012.467,vendorshallcomplywithsuchotherrequestbysubmitting therequesteddocumentationtotheDepartmentofPublicSafetywithintwenty‐fourhoursofthisrequest.Failureto complywitheitherafingerprint‐basedstateandfederalcriminalhistoryrequestbasedonFlorida Statute1012.467or otherfingerprint‐basedbackgroundorcriminalhistoryrequestwithintwenty‐fourhoursmayresultinactionsbeingtaken againstvendorsuchasrequiringthatthenoncompliantemployeenotworkonthecampus,uptoandincluding,the cancellationofcontract‘forcemajeure”fornon‐compliance.Vendorshallberesponsibleforallcostsassociatedwitheither arequestforafingerprint‐basedstateandfederalcriminalhistorycheckunderFloridaStatute1012.467orotherrequest forfingerprint‐basedbackgroundorcriminalcheck.  P. FamiliaritywithLaws   Allproposersarerequiredtocomplywithallfederal,state,andlocallaws,codes,rulesandregulationscontrollingthe actionoroperationofthisRFP.Relevantlawsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:theFairLaborStandardsAct(FLSA),the AmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990,FloridaAdministrativeCode,Chapter6A‐14,FloridaStatute1013(K‐20Education Code–EducationalFacilities),FloridaStatutes402.301‐402.319,OSHAregulations,andallCivilRightsl egislation.  Q. EqualOpportunityStatement   TheCollegebelievesinequalopportunitypracticeswhichconformtoboththespiritandletterofalllawsagainst discriminationandiscommittedtonondiscriminationbecauseofrace,creed,color,sex,age,nationaloriginorreligion. ThevendorshallhavesimilarpoliciesforemployeesassignedtotheCollege.  R. Drug/AlcoholFreeWorkplace   TheCollegebelievesinadrugfreeworkplaceandiscommittedthroughin‐housepoliciestothisobjective.  S. Taxes/Licenses/Permits   Vendorshallpayallapplicabletaxesandpurchaseanylicensesthatmayberequiredintheperformanceofthecontract.In addition,thevendorshallberesponsibleforobtainin gallnecessaryvendorandemployeepermitsand/orregistrationcards incompliancewithallapplicablefederal,stateandmunicipalstatutes.  T. Audit   Allofthevendor’scorrespondence,records,vouchersandbooksofaccount,insofarasworkdoneormoneyexpended underthecontract(s)isconcerned,willbesubjecttoinspectionbytheCollege internalauditingand/orlegislativeauditors. Theauditinspectionmayoccuratanytimeduringthetermofthecontractandforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsafterthe completionofthecontract. This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 9   U. Protest   AnyNoticeofProtestinvolvingthespecifications/terms/conditionsoranyotheraspectoftheRequestforProposalmustbe filedinwritingwithinseventy‐two(72)hoursafterthepostingofthesolicitation.Formalwrittenprotestmustbefiled withinten(1 0)daysafterthedateoftheNoticeofProtestisfiled;notingreferencestothespecificstatutestheprotestis basedupon.FailuretofileaNoticeofProtestorfailuretofileaformalwrittenprotestwithinthetimeprescribedshall constituteawaiverofproceedingunderChapter120,FloridaStatutes.  FollowingPhaseOneandPhaseTwo(ifapplicable)oftheScreeningSelectionProcessandpriortotheintendedaward beingpresentedtotheDSOBoardofDirectors(ifapplicable),itisthesoleresponsibilityofallprospectiveproposerstovisit thewebsitehttp://www.fkcc.edu/faculty‐admin/purchasing‐bids.da toviewtheintendedawardpublicposting.Failureto fileawrittenprotesttothePurchasingCoordinatorwithinthetimeprescribed(72hours)insection120.57(3)(b),Florida Statutes,shallconstituteawaiverofprotestproceedings.Alobbyingblackoutperiodshallcommenceuponissuanceofthe solicitationuntiltheapprovedrecommendation foraward.  V. Disputes   Incaseofanydoubtordifferenceofopinionastothespecifi cations,equivalentproducts,oritemstobefurnished hereunderthedecisionoftheCollegeshallbefinalandbindingonbothparties.  W. Miscellaneous   ThevendorshallnotusethenameoftheCollegeinanywayunle ssapprovedinwritingbytheCollege. TheVendorshallnotassigntheagreementoranyoftherightsordutieshereunderwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofthe College. TheagreementshallbegovernedbythelawsoftheStateofFlorida.  X. Indemnification   Tothefullestextentpermittedbylaw,thefirmshalldefend,indemnify,andholdharmlesstheCollege,itsofficials,agents andemployeesfromandagainstanyandallclaims,suits,judgments,demands,liabilities,damages,costandexpenses (includingattorney’sfees)ofanykindornaturewhatsoeverarisingdirectlyorindirectlyoutoforcausedinwholeorinpart byanyactoromissionofthefirmoritssubcontractors(ifany),anyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbythem,oranyone forwhoseactsanyofthemmaybeliable;exceptingthoseactsoromissionsarisingoutofthesolenegligenceofthe College.  Y. OralPresentation   Afterproposalshavebeenopened,alimitednumberoffirmssubmittingproposalsinresponsetothe RFPmayberequired,attherequestoftheCollege,tomakeanoralpresentationand/orprovidewrittenclarifications.Such presentationsand/orclarificationswillprovideanopportunityforthefirmtoclarifythepro posal.Firmswillnotbeallowed tochangetheirproposals.TheProcurementServicesOfficewillinitiateandscheduleatimeandlocationforany presentations,whichmayberequired.TheCollegereservestherighttoselect avendorbasedonthewrittenresponses onlyandnotconductPhaseIIoralpresentations.     This is trial version www.adultpdf.com 10  Z. ErrorsandOmissions  TheproposerisexpectedtocomplywiththetrueintentofthisRFPtakenasawholeandshallnotavailitselfofanyerrors oromissionstothedetrimentoftheservices.Ifproposersuspectsanyerror,omission,ordiscrepancyinthespecifications  orinstructions,theproposershallimmediatelynotifytheCollege,inwriting,andtheCollegeshallissueandpostawritten addendum.Theproposerisresponsibleforthecontentsofitsproposalandforsatisfyingtherequirementssetforthinthe RFP.  AA. Firm’sResponsibility  Itisunderstoodandtheproposerhereb yagreesthatitshallbesolelyresponsibleforallservicesthatitproposes, notwithstandingthedetailpresentintheRFP.  BB. QualificationRejection  TheCollegeshallhavetherighttorejectanyorallproposalsandinparticulartorejectaproposalnotaccompaniedbydata requiredbytheRFPoraqualification inanywayincompleteorirregular.Conditionalqualificationswillnotbeaccepted.  CC. PerformanceInquiry  Aspartoftheevaluation,theCollegemaymakeinquiriestodeterminetheabilityoftheproposertoperformthework.The Collegereservestherighttorejectanyqualificationiftheproposerfailstosatis fytheCollegewithproperqualificationsto carryouttheobligationsofthecontract.  DD. Severability  IfanyprovisionsoftheagreementresultingfromthisRFPiscontraryto,prohibitedby,ordeemedinvalidbyapplicable lawsorregulationsofanyjurisdictioninwhichitissoughttobeenforced, thensaidprovisionsshallbedeemedinapplicable andomittedandshallnotinvalidatetheremaini ngprovisionsoftheagreement.Intheeventanyprovisionofthis agreementshallbeheldinvalidorunenforceablebyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,orbyanadministrativehearing officerinaccordancewithChapter120,FloridaStatutes,suchholdingshallnotinvalidateorrenderunenforceableany otherprovisionhereof.  EE. SuccessorsandAssigns  TheCollegeandtheVendoreachbindsitselfanditspartners,successors,executors,administratorsandassignstothe otherpartyofthiscontractandtothepartners,successors,executors,administratorsandassignsofsuchotherparty,in respecttoallcovenantsofthiscontract.Exceptasabove,neithertheCollegenorthevendorshallassign,sublet,conveyor transferitsinterestinthiscontractwithoutthewrittenconsentoftheother.Nothinghereinshallbeconstruedascreating anypersonalliabilityonthepartofanyofficeroragentoftheCollegewhichmaybeapartyhereto,norshallitbe construedasgivinganyrightsorbenefitshereundertoanyoneotherthantheCollegeandthevendor.  FF. Termination  A.TerminationforDefault: TheCollegemay,bywrittennoticetotheVendor,terminate thiscontractfordefaultinwholeorinpartiftheVendorfails to:  This is trial version www.adultpdf.com