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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement_General_2/13/2020_Dive Rescue InternationalMemorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Village Council Thru: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager From. James B. Trube, Fire Chief Date: January 13, 2020 Subject: Acceptance of Dive Rescue International Host Aqreement The Village of Tequesta Fire -Rescue has an opportunity to enter into an Agreement with Dive Rescue International to host a Floods and Moving Water training course to be held on April 6-8, 2020. This course will be open to First Responder agencies county -wide. Upon the receipt of 15 paid registrants, the hosting department may enroll up to 5 participants at no charge. This will avail Tequesta Fire -Rescue to excellent training with no budgetary impact on the Village. It is respectfully requested this Agreement be entered into naming Tequesta Fire -Rescue as Hosting Agency. E31V� RES UE vi a -0'� ram, HOST AGREENMNT This is an agreement; 'made on December 9, 2019 between Dive Rescue International and Tequesta Fire Rescue, 11 the hosting agency. 'We agree, and our agencies agree, to be the host for the training course entitled Floods and Moving Water to be held in Tequesta, FL on April 6-8, 2020. I understand Dive Rescue International will provide the following: Qualified Instructor or Instructors. ❖ Registration of students and collection of tuition. ❖ Instructor fees, travel, and expenses. ❖ Custom training materials and/or textbooks. •:- Specialized training equipment as required for the course. • Customized brochure, marketing material and support. ❖ Screening of participants to ensure membership with a public safety agency. Certificate of Completion awarded to students performing at an acceptable level. ❖ A once -tune 10% discount for equipment purchased from Dive Rescue International. This purchase must be made within 90 days of the class and applies to current retail price. 1( Most responsibilities: ❖ Complete and return all paperwork. ❖ Act as a contact for inquiries concerning local information. •:• Promote and publicize the course to other public safety agencies. :• Instructor transportation to and from the airport and during his/her stay. ❖ Arrange for all instructional facilities which include classroom, audio/visual equipment, and training sites, as outlined in the Program Information Guide. I I understand that the.Oferred class size for the Floods and Moving Water course is 20 participants. The tuition for this course is $405 (US Funds) per student. Upon the receipt of 15 paid registrations the hosting department may enroll up to 5 participants at no charge. A minimum of 10 paid tuitions will be required for this course to proceed as scheduled. I understand that if 1 cancel. the scheduled courses by March 16, 2020, I will have no financial obligation to Dive Rescue International However, if cancellation is made after this date, I agree to compensate Dive Rescue 11 International for any1non-refundable preparation, shipping, or travel expenses. I have carefully read, this statement and understand and accept my obligations as the host. N A I� JCVJ141J1XW_ Jaclyn Strauss Director of Education Operations Dive Rescue International December 9, 2019 11 Date kj,vy�_ cy Authorized Representative Print Name CL C,S� Print Title Date DI RISC lu E Loa OBJECTIVE Floods are one of the throughout the world. I becoming a more comrr their rescue providers b scope of a flooding incid Floods can vary in durat conducting rescue and i Prepare for these spec manage safe floodwat program should be prep CERTIFICATION Floods and Moving W certification. FLOODS AND MOVING WATER Program Information Guide eading causes of loss of life and property recent years this type of natural disaster is )n scenario and communities are demanding prepared. Due to the potentially enormous �nt, planning is critical to yourteam's success. an and intensity, but many of the concepts for :covery operations are similar. it hazards by Teaming how to organize and r rescue operations. Participants in this fired for multiple in -water scenarios. r-This is equivalent to a Swiftwater Rescue l RECOMMENDED FOR ' Dive teams, water rescue teams, law enforcement officers and fire service personnel DURATION II 3 Days/24 Hours TUITION $405.00 (US Funds) pel student CLASS SIZE � The optimal number of students is 20 (15 paid/5 free to hosting agency). A minimum of 12 students is recommended for quality. PREREQUISITES All students must be a ember of a public safety agency and at least 18 years of age. This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in - water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor. TOgICS - Hydrology/Dynamics of Moving Water Preplanning Swiftwater Operations • Site Survey • Hazard Identification • Personal Protective Equipment - Rope & Rigging Tactics • Knots • Survival Float & Swim Techniques • Mechanical Rigging _ Systems • Locating Hidden Obstructions • Use of Inflatable Boats - Low -head Darns Swiftwater Search Techniques • Rescue Tactics • Risk Benefit Analysis Schedule DAY 1 8:00-8:30 Registration 8:30-12:00 classroom 1 2:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-5:00 Field Exercises DAY 2 8:00-12:00 Field Exercises 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-6:00 Field Exercises DAY 3 8:00-2:00 Field exercises 2:00-3:00 Lunch 3:00-5:00 Review, final exam, and closing MANDATORY HOST EQUIPMENT (Please Initial Each Item) 1 inflatable boat II 1 oxygen and First Aid kit II CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT ( Please Initial Each Item) OYJ..A- The classroom s'ould be large enough for the class being hosted. The room should be well lit and 4ve adequate air-cond�ioning/heat. The classroom should have the ability to be darkened with blinds, curtains, or other material to allow viewing of projected images. A table with chairs for each 2-3 students is the preferred option. This allows for adequate room to • instructor materials. 4read out class material. A table should be set up at the front of the classroom for Desks are an acceptable option for students if tables are not available. P P A d erase 1d with markers, cleaner, and eraser located at the front of the classroom is ideal. dry boa1 chalkboard with chalk and eraser is an acceptable option. A powerpoint projector should be attached to a computer that is capable of projecting from a USB Arive or a C D/DVD . �I A large projection screen for should be placed in the front of the classroom. A white classroom can be an excellent substitute for projection screen. If using a classroom wall choose an area wall P � approximately 5-0' wide nd 4-5' in height. A television and 10VD playerwith appropriate connecting cord should be available. Large classes Over 30 students) will require a video projector or multiple televisions. If using multiple televisions, an adequate numberfleng s of connecting cables and a video splitterwill be required. Elevated stands for the television (s) should be IPvailable. An extension cord should be provided for the television. The television and DVD should be testd prior to the instructor's arrival and placed in the front of the classroom. 1 OPEN -WATER SELECTION 1i Class 11-111 white water without strainers or other surface obstructions is recommended. The aver bottom should be clear of obstructions. A stretch of river approximately 200--300 yards long without down river hazards is needed. A water depth of 5 feet at mid -river is desirable. The river should be between 75- 200 feet vide. Large diameter trees (12-20") are needed on both sides of the river within 20-30 feet of � the river's edge. These trees are used as anchors for high -line systems. if no trees are available, other PP g structures such as steed structural supports, bridge abutments or other solid anchors may be suitable. If no such natural or man-made anchors exist, access for vehicles to park on at least one side of the river on both sides should not be overgrown with brush. This will allow access will be needed. The shoreline 0 to the water b back-u safe personnel and for boat launching. See the Swiftwater Rescue Site Profile Y P safety for more detailed information. il ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Essential Considerations • Instructor transportation to and from the airport and during his/her stay • facilities to clean, dry and store equipment Recommended Considerations • Refreshments - i.e.,lcofFee, juice, donuts or muffins during class and practical sessions • Lunch at open-wat i r site Rescue International(800)248-3483 DiveRescuelntl.com D'Ive 11 PUBLIC RECORDS. In accordance with Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, CONTRACTOR must keep and maintain this Agreement and any other records associated therewith and that are associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid. Upon request from the Village's custodian of public records, CONTRACTOR must provide the Village with copies of requested records, or allow such records to be inspected or copied, within a reasonable time in accordance with access and cost requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. A CONTRACTOR who fails to provide the public records to the Village, or fails to make them available for inspection or copying, within a reasonable time may be subject to attorney's fees and costs pursuant to Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, and other penalties under Sec. 119.10, Florida Statutes. Further, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any exempt or confidential records associated with this Agreement or associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term, and following completion of the Agreement if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the Village. Finally, upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to the Village, all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, or keep and maintain public records required by the Village. If the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the Village upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. Records that are stored electronically must be provided to the VILLAGE, upon request from the Village's custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the Village's information technology systems. IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK, RECORDS CUSTODIAN FOR THE VILLAGE, AT (561) 768-0440, OR AT Imcwi11lams to uesta.or OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 334696 Pursuant to Article xll of the Palm Beach County Charter, the Office of the Inspector General has jurisdiction to investigate municipal matters, review and audit municipal contracts and other transactions, and make reports and recommendations to municipal governing bodies based on such audits, reviews, or investigations. All parties doing business with the Village shall fully cooperate with the inspector general in the exercise of the inspector general's functions, authority, and power. The inspector general has the power to take sworn statements, require the production of records, and to audit, monitor, investigate and inspect the activities of the Village, as well as contractors and lobbyists of the Village in order to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuses. "The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village's policy to comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("'ADA"') by ensuring that the Contractor's [ agreement /bid documents and specifications ] are accessible to individuals with disabilities. To comply with the ADA, the Contractor shall provide a written statement indicating that all [ agreement /bid documents and specifications], from Contractor, including files, images, graphics, text, audio, video, and multimedia, shall be provided in a format that ultimately conforms to the Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Dec. 11, 2008) ("WCAG 2.0 Level AA"), published by the World Wide Web Consortium ("W3C), Web Accessibility Initiative ("WAI"), available at www.w3.org,/TR/WCAgZ. If/