13-004-Lot Clearing / Bush Hog Mowing-CE - City of Sebring, Florida

and non-owned autos). The policy shall be endorsed to providecontractual liability coverage.c. Worker’s Compensation coverage is to apply for all employeesfor statutory limits in compliance with the applicable state andfederal laws. The policy must include Employers’ Liability with alimit of $500,000 each accident, $500,000 each employee,$500,000 policy limit for disease.d. Evidence of Insurance The vendor shall furnish the City ofSebring with certificates of insurance. The certificates are to besigned by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on itsbehalf. The City of Sebring is to be specifically included asadditional insured on all policies except workers’ compensation. Ifthe vendor is exempt from workers’ compensation requirementsthey are to submit a DWC-252 Certificate of Exemption Form. Inthe event the insurance coverage expires prior to the completion ofthis contract, a renewal certificate shall be issued 30-days prior tosaid expiration date. The policy shall provide a 30-day notificationclause in the event of cancellation or modification to the policy. Allcertificates of insurance must be on file with and approved by theCity of Sebring before the commencement of work activities.1.11 LICENSING: Bidders shall be fully licensed in the state of Florida andthe City of Sebring and shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations,rules, and ordinances of local, state, and federal authorities havingjurisdiction. Failure or inability on the part of the respondent to havecomplete knowledge and intent to comply with such laws, rules andregulations shall not relieve any respondent from its obligation to honorits response and to perform completely in accordance with its response.Proof of all relevant licenses is required as part of your bid submittal .1.12 LOCAL PREFERENCE:1) Preference in Competitive Bidding, Quotes, and Request for Proposals:In purchasing or contracting for procurement services of, tangiblepersonal property, materials, contractual services, construction, andcommodities the Sebring City Council shall give preference to localbusinesses in making such purchases or awarding such contracts.Purchase Price shall include the base bid and all alternates or optionsto the base bid that are being awarded. Preference shall be based onthe following scale:Highlands County City of Sebring$0 - $249,999.99 = 5% 7%$250,000 - $999,999.99 = 4% 4%$1,000,000-1,999,999.99 = 3% 3%ITB #13-004: Lot Clearing / Bush Hog Mowing for Code Enforcement 6