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Tequesta Public Works Department Memorandum
561-768-0700
www.tequesta.org
To: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
From: Douglas M. Chambers, Director Public Works
Subject: Summit Fire and Security Wireless Communicator Agreement
Date: July 18, 2023
The Village is switching Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler services at Village Hall to Summit Fire and
Security. The following agreement is for the installation of a wireless fire alarm communicator
for 24 hour fire alarm monitoring.
The cost for this service is $650.00.
Funding for these services is budgeted and available in the Building Repair and Maintenance
account 001-210-546.303.
Doug Chambers
Director
Department of Public Works
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SUMMIT
FIRE & SECURITY
Date: June 26, 2023
Proposal#: 0151768
Village Of Tequesta Village Hall-Service-6/5/2023
To: Village Of Tequesta Village Hall Service
345 Tequesta Drive Location:
Jupiter, FL 33469-3062
Tel:
SFS
1501 Southeast Decker Avenue
Unit 522
Stuart, FL 34994
Tel: (772) 288-0615
Email: dmassing@summitfiresecurity.com
Village Of Tequesta Village Hall
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469-3062
Tel:
SCOPE OVERVIEW: Installation of wireless fire alarm communicator
SERVICE PROPOSAL
AGREEMENT proposed this date, between SFS ("Summit") and Village Of Tequesta Village Hall ("Customer"). This Proposal shall become
a binding agreement of Summit and Customer upon its execution by both parties.
Item Quantity Unit Price Ext Amount
Wireless Communicator 1 $650.00 $650.00
Subtotal: 5650.00
Scope of Work
We include all material and labor to perform the above work.
Unless otherwise noted, all work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Exclusions
Painting of any kind.
Access panels or Patching of drywall, concrete, or any type of materials if holes are required to be cut to complete the scope of work.
Component or pipe failures on any part of the existing sprinkler system. Any and all failures will be considered pre-existing conditions. -
Only components or pipe installed under the scope of work will be covered by Mfg. warranty.
Electrical wiring of any type 120V or higher.
Summit is not responsible for microbiological induced corrosion that may be introduced into the fire protection system through the water
supply.
Fire pumps or water storage tanks.
Fire watch costs or services of any kind.
The customer is responsible for proper insulation and/or freeze protection of the fire protection system. The customer acknowledges
any dry sprinkler system has the potential to freeze. The customer accepts all liability if the dry sprinkler system freezes at any time after
installation. Summit will not be responsible for any freeze damage that may occur from the replacement of existing dry type heads.
Summit's policy is to install dry heads with a minimum length of 12 inches or the minimum length, if greater than 12 inches, required by
the manufacturer's guidelines. Summit may replace dry heads like for like if specifically requested by the customer.
Insulation or heat tracing. Owner to maintain all wet systems at a min. of 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Relocation of existing mains and/or branch lines.
Design, Permits and Hydraulic calculations unless specified in the scope of work.
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Any work not listed in the scope of work of this proposal. Any additional work if needed will be proposed and approved before
commencement.
Underground work of any kind.
Standard Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions are attached to and made a part of the Summit Fire & Security ("Summit") Work Order together form the
agreement between the parties (the "Contract"). As used in these Terms and Conditions, "Summit," "Customer," "Work," and "Contract
Price" shall have the same meaning throughout the Contract.
1. Acceptance. Acceptance by Summit of Customer's order is expressly conditioned upon Customer's agreement to all of the terms and
conditions set forth herein and any inconsistent or additional terms contained in the Customer's purchase order, purchase contract
or other document are hereby rejected unless expressly accepted in writing by the Company within ten (10) days after its receipt of
such order, contract or document. The terms, conditions, specifications, and quantities as stated in the Company's quotation shall
not be modified except as provided herein.
2. Payment. Customer agrees to pay the Contract Price for the Work as and when required in the Contract. If Customer fails to pay the
Contract Price, or any installment thereof, within ten (10) days after the date the same is due and payable, Customer shall
automatically be assessed and shall pay a late charge equivalent to three percent (3%) of the amount of such late payment, together
with interest on such late payment at the lower of the maximum rate allowed by applicable law or the rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum. Summit expressly reserves all mechanics lien rights under applicable law and may take such other legal action as needed
to perfect such rights and collect amounts owed it.
3. Changes. Except for substitutions, as described below in this paragraph, any alteration or modification to the Work must be
documented and approved by Summit and Customer by a written change order signed by Summit and Customer. Summit reserves
the right to require Customer to pay for all change order items (labor, equipment, and any other materials) at the time of signing the
change order. In the event of discontinuations, changes, or the unavailability of specific equipment or materials described in the
Specifications, Summit will have the right to substitute equipment and materials with substantially similar quality and features;
provided, however, that if the replacement items are more expensive, then Summit shall notify Customer and Customer may elect
whether to pay the additional expense (as an increase to the Contract Price) or to modify the Proposal to include less expensive items,
if available, that would not increase the Contract Price.
4. Limited Warranty. All materials and labor supplied by Summit will be warrantied for one (1) year from the date of completion of the
Work. Upon request, Summit will supply a signed warranty letter to Customer, which states the completion date of the Work and the
warranty termination date. Certain equipment may include manufacturer's warranties. Summit provides no additional warranty on
such equipment. Customer shall have the right to seek enforcement of any such manufacturer's warranty. Summit shall have no
obligation to seek enforcement of any such manufacturer's warranty against the manufacturer. Any labor or other services requested
by Customer of Summit in connection with Summit warranty after the one (1) year warranty termination date shall be paid by
Customer to Summit based on Summit standard fees and charges at the time. Summit Fire & Security's warranty shall not apply with
respect to misuse, abuse or any use that is not in conformity with all applicable specifications and instructions.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties. The Customer acknowledges and agrees that except for the limited warranty specifically set forth in this
Contract, Summit has made no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever, including without
limitation the adequacy, performance, or condition of work performed and materials supplied by Summit on the Work, its
merchantability or its fitness for any particular purpose; nor has the Customer relied on any representations or warranties, express or
implied. The Customer further acknowledges and agrees that any affirmation of fact or promise shall not be deemed to create an
express warranty, and that there are no warranties which extend beyond the description in this Contract. The Customer further
acknowledges and agrees: (a) that Summit is not an insurer, (b) that the Customer assumes all risk of loss or damage to the Customer's
premises or to the contents thereof, and (c) that the Customer has read and understands all of this Contract, particularly the
paragraphs setting forth limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in the event of any loss or damage to the Customer or
anyone else. SUMMIT HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SUMMIT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR LOST PRODUCTION, WHETHER CLAIMED BY
CUSTOMER OR BY ANY THIRD PARTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER CLAIMS OR ACTIONS FOR SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED UPON
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER OR NOTSUMMIT RECEIVES NOTICE OF THE
POTENTIAL FOR SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, ANY LIABILITY INCURRED BY SUMMIT SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE AMOUNT OF GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED BY CUSTOMER AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE WORK.
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6. MECHANIC LIEN NOTICE. YOU ARE ENTITLED UNDER THE LAW OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: (a) ANY
PERSON OR COMPANY SUPPLYING LABOR OR MATERIALS FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT TO YOUR PROPERTY MAY FILE A LIEN AGAINST
YOUR PROPERTY IF THAT PERSON OR COMPANY IS NOT PAID FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS; (b) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PAY PERSONS
WHO SUPPLIED LABOR OR MATERIALS FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT DIRECTLY AND DEDUCT THIS AMOUNT FROM OUR CONTRACT PRICE,
OR WITHHOLD THE AMOUNTS DUE THEM FROM US UNTIL 120 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE IMPROVEMENT UNLESS WE GIVE
YOU A LIEN WAIVER SIGNED BY PERSONS WHO SUPPLIED ANY LABOR OR MATERIAL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND WHO. GAVE YOU
TIMELY NOTICE.
7. Taxes. Any applicable taxes or other governmental charges related to the Work shall be paid by Customer to Summit and shall be in
addition to the Contract Price. In addition, if any fees or permits (such as one or more building permits) are required in connection
with the Work, Customer shall secure and pay for any such fees and permits, the cost of which shall be in addition to the Contract
Price.
8. Access. Customer shall allow Summit Fire & Security to have reasonable access to the job site to allow the completion of the Work on
the dates and at the times requested by Summit Fire & Security personnel.
9. Risk of Loss. Risk of loss shall pass to Customer at the time the equipment and other materials that are part of the Work are delivered
to the job site. This means that, for example, in the event of damage or destruction due to casualty, or in the event of theft, Customer
shall be responsible for payment for such equipment and materials even if the Work has not been completed. Title to the equipment
and other materials shall be held by Summit until payment in full of the Contract Price, at which time title shall pass to Customer.
Summit shall have the right to remove the equipment and other materials that are a part of the Work if payment of the full Contract
Price is not made by Customer immediately upon completion of the Work. That right shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of,
Summit other rights and remedies.
10. Limitation of Liability and Remedies. The Work is not an insurance policy or a substitute for an insurance policy. In the event of any
breach, default or negligence by Summit under this Contract, Customer agrees that the maximum liability of Summit shall not exceed
an amount equal to the Contract Price. Customer expressly waives any right to make any claim more than that amount. IN NO EVENT
SHALL SUMMIT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE LOSS OF USE OF THE CUSTOMER'S PROPERTY, LOST PROFITS OR LOST PRODUCTION, WHETHER
CLAIMED BY CUSTOMER OR BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Customer shall provide Summit with reasonable notice of any claim for breach and
a reasonable opportunity to cure the alleged breach or default.
11. INDEMNIFICATION FOR CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES. In the event any person, not a party to this agreement, shall make any claim or
file any lawsuit against Summit or its assignees or subcontractors for any reason relating to Summit's performance pursuant to this
agreement, Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Summit against all claims, demands, suits, loss, liability, expenses
and damages (including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs). No part of this agreement should be read to seek
indemnification for Summit's own negligence.
12. Customer's Failure to Pay. If Customer fails to pay any amount due to Summit as and when required, Summit Fire & Security shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to immediately stop work on the Work and Summit Fire & Security may pursue any and all
available remedies, including the right to place a lien against the Work site. In addition, Customer shall be obligated to reimburse
Summit Fire & Security for reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by Summit Fire & Security in the enforcement of this Contract.
13. Attorneys' Fees/Waiver of Jury. If Summit engages counsel to enforce any rights or defenses provided for in this Contract, Summit
shall be entitled to recover from Customer the costs and expenses associated with such enforcement, including without limitation, its
reasonable attorney's fees, and costs. THE PARTIES AGREE TO WAIVE A JURY TRIAL FOR ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM THIS
AGREEMENT.
14. Governing Law. Jurisdiction. Agreement shall be governed exclusively by, and construed exclusively in accordance with, the laws of
the Commonwealth of Virginia. Customer irrevocably agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts of such state in
all proceedings between the parties hereto, and Customer irrevocably agrees to service of process via certified mail, return receipt
requested, to Customer at the address set forth herein. The courts within the County of Henrico, Virginia, shall be the proper forum
and preferred venue for any such legal action or proceedings that arise hereunder. However, nothing stated herein shall in any manner
prevent or preclude Summit from bringing any one or more actions against Customer in any jurisdiction in the United States in which
Customer conducts business. If Summit engages counsel to enforce any rights or defenses provided for in this Agreement, Summit
shall be entitled to recover from Subscriber the costs and expenses associated with such enforcement, including without limitation,
its reasonable attorney's fees, and costs.
15. Waiver. Customer further agrees to waive any claims against Summit known or unknown that exist as of the date of executing this
proposal as further consideration for Summit performing this work.
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16. Force Maieure Events. Summit shall not be liable or responsible to Customer, or be deemed to have defaulted under or breached
this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement, when and to the extent such failure or
delay is caused by or results from acts beyond Summit's control, including without limitation the following force majeure events
("Force Majeure Events"): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado or catastrophe, (c) war, invasion, hostilities
(whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest; (d) government order, law, or actions; (e)
embargoes or blockades in effecton or afterthe date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) strikes, labor stoppages
or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (h) telecommunication breakdowns, power outages or shortages, lack of warehouse
or storage space, inadequate transportation services, or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials; and
(1) other events beyond Summit's control.
Miscellaneous. The headings used herein are for convenience only and are not to be used in interpreting this Contract. Neither party
shall be deemed to have waived any rights under this Contract unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by such party. If any
provision of this Contract is invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed to be modified to be within the limits of
enforceability or validity, if feasible; however, if the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and all other provisions
of this Contract in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable. This Contract is not assignable by Customer. This Contract is the
entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter of this Contract; any prior or simultaneous oral or written agreement
regarding the subject matter hereof is superseded by this Contract.
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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) 768-044011 OR AT
imcwiiliams@teguesta.org, OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
33469.
Pursuant to Article XII 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 ("WK"), Web Accessibility Initiative ("WAI"), available at
www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/."