Employee Classification and Compensation Study Services · 2019-12-16 · Employee Classification and Compensation Study Services Request for Proposals Procurement No. 2019-CHS-167

Employee Classification and Compensation

Study Services

Request for Proposals

Procurement No. 2019-CHS-167

Proposals Due: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:00 P.M. (Local)

Charleston County Aviation Authority

5500 International Blvd. 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29418-6911

843.767.7000 www.iflyCHS.com

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS…………………………………………………………..……………….NIP/1 thru NIP/5

AIRPORT INFORMATION………………………………………………………...………………………….….AI/1 thru AI/2

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS…………………………………………………………………………….IP/1 thru IP/11

ELIGIBILITY FORM…………………………………………………………………………………..……………EF/1 thru EF/17

PROPOSAL FORM AND BOND…………………………………………………………………..…………..PF/1 thru PF/9

BID SHEET…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….B/1

SAMPLE PO AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS………………………………………………………..SA/1 thru SA/3

• Attachment A- Organizational Chart

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CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES RFP

January, 2019

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS The Charleston County Aviation Authority is requesting competitive Proposals from qualified

professionals for the completion of Employee Classification and Compensation Study

Services at the Charleston International Airport. The Agreement shall be for a period of one

(_1_) year. At the Authority’s option, the Authority may renew this Agreement for an

additional four (4) one-year periods of time.

Written Proposals will be received up to the hour of 2 p.m. Local Time on Thursday, March

14, 2019. All Proposals shall be addressed to:

Twyla Warden Procurement Department

Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston International Airport

5500 International Blvd., 3rd Floor North Charleston, SC 29418-6911

and must be clearly marked:

“PROPOSAL FOR EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY

SERVICES

AT THE CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROCUREMENT NO. 2018-CHS-167”

Each Proposal must be submitted on the proper forms in a sealed box or envelope and must

conform to the requirements contained in "Instructions to Proposers". In addition, there must

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be a flash drive included in the sealed box or envelope which contains the proposal in its

entirety.

A Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Proposal Bond in the amount of two thousand five

hundred ($2500) dollars payable to the Charleston County Aviation Authority, must

accompany each Proposal.

Any questions and/or comments concerning Proposals should be directed in writing to Twyla

Warden at the above address or via email at [email protected] . All such

requests must be received prior to Thursday, February 28, 2019 by 5p.m. The Charleston

County Aviation Authority will not be responsible for any oral instructions with regard to this

notice for the completion and submission of any Proposal. Said notice can only be changed

by a formal written addendum which, if issued, will be delivered or mailed to all prospective

Proposers.

A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 2 p.m., Local Time, on Thursday,

February 14, 2019 in the offices of the Charleston County Aviation Authority. Attendance is

MANDATORY.

mailto:[email protected]

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Enclosed herewith, and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Proposal Documents”,

please find:

A. Airport Information B. Instruction to Proposers (the “Instructions”) C. Eligibility Form D. Proposal/Bond Form E. Bid Sheet F. Sample Agreement and Terms and Conditions

The Authority is soliciting competitive Proposals because it has determined that such a

process best serves the interests of the Authority and the general public. The Authority

reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to advertise for new Proposals or to proceed

to have the services performed otherwise.

Receipt of Proposals shall not in any way obligate the Charleston County Aviation Authority

to enter into an agreement of any kind with any Proposer. The Authority shall not be

responsible in any manner for any cost associated with the submission of Proposals.

Proposal Forms, including any and all attachments thereto, shall become the property of the

Authority upon receipt by the Authority. The Authority shall have the right to copy,

reproduce, publicize or otherwise dispose of each Proposal Form in any way that the Authority

selects.

The Charleston County Aviation Authority (“Authority”) is subject to the South Carolina

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All information, data, documents and material

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submitted shall be handled in accordance with the South Carolina FOIA Statute. Any

proprietary information, data, documents, and material that the Proposer wishes to remain

confidential (to the extent allowed under FOIA) should be clearly identified in the proposal;

however, such identification does not guarantee its confidentiality. The Proposer may be

required to intervene in any public records request in order to protect its rights to

confidential or proprietary information, however, the General Counsel for the Authority

will make the final determination as to whether the information, even if marked

“confidential”, will be disclosed pursuant to a FOIA request or valid subpoena.

The Authority recognizes and is fully committed to its legal obligations to provide equal

opportunity to prospective and existing employees. As an inclusive community, the Authority

is committed to all applicable Affirmative Action and to Equal Employment Opportunity

regulations to ensure equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other non-job-related

characteristic.

The Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

(78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all

Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises and airport concession disadvantaged

business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids or proposals in

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response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,

or national origin in consideration for an award.

The Authority shall be free to use as its own without payment of any kind or liability therefore

any idea, scheme, technique, suggestions, layout or plan received during the Proposal process.

____________________________ Twyla Warden Buyer II

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES

AIRPORT INFORMATION

The Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a joint use airfield operated in conjunction with Charleston Air Force Base (CAFB) in Charleston South Carolina. The existing runway system includes two runways (15-33 and 03-21) which are owned, operated, and maintained by CAFB. Runway 15-33 is the Airport’s principal runway and is 9001 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 03-21 is 7,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. Major taxiways owned, operated, and maintained by the Authority under the Joint Use Agreement include Taxiway A, B, G and M. The CHS serves as the primary air carrier airport for the Charleston, South Carolina MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area). Total enplanements for the fiscal year 2017 were 3,987,427. These passengers are accommodated through a terminal complex which includes fifteen (15) gates, a 426,927 square foot, three (3) level structure terminal building constructed in April 1985 and renovated during recently. Parking facilities include a parking deck, surface lot, remote lot, and a cell phone waiting lot for a total of 4,697 public parking spaces and an additional 40 space cell phone waiting lot. Authority-owned property at CHS also supports two Fixed Base Operators, air cargo operations, an aviation fuel farm, rental car maintenance facility, federal support services (ATCT and NWS office), and roadways and other site infrastructure. In addition, Boeing South Carolina production of the 787 Dreamliner is located on the property adjacent to the Charleston International Airport.

The most recent financial information can be located at the following link:

https://www.iflychs.com/CCAA-Reports/Financial-Reports/FINAL-AUDIT-Charleston-Co-Airport-6-30-18-FS?feed=acd062ce-4d8c-4a16-bc89-ad2a30baa61d

Pertinent information:

As of 01/07/2019 there are 183 employees of Charleston County Aviation Authority, 16 departments, and 125 job descriptions.



CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES Mission Statement The Aviation Authority’s mission is to establish a world-class airport committed to providing the best passenger experience while continuing our efforts in supporting economic development for our region and state. Vision Statement Connect Charleston with the rest of the world. Core Values Ensure the highest degree of safety and security for our passengers, tenants, staff, and other stakeholders. Team Foster a culture of engaged and highly motivated individuals who work together to achieve the Authority’s Vision. Respect Ensure that an attitude of care and consideration for us and others is embedded in our work environment. Integrity Adhere to highest ethical standards fostering a work environment of trust in each other and our relationships with our stakeholders and communities we serve. Diversity Build an inclusive team based on mutual understanding and respect of our individual differences and similarities. Excellence Provide efficient, quality customer service while maximizing financial performance from the roadways to the runways through highly trained and dedicated staff working collaboratively with stakeholders and community leaders. Sustainability Continue our commitment to the principle of sustainability by strategically and competitively balancing environmental resources, economic objectives and social systems, as we invest in new opportunities and build upon existing relationships.


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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

1. Preparation of Proposals:

Proposals must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided as part of these Proposal

Documents. Additional information should be typed on plain paper and marked

appropriately.

Proposals must be submitted in such manner as to make them complete and free from

ambiguity, without alterations or erasures. All blank spaces on the Proposal Form

must be filled in and the Proposal Form properly signed in ink by the Proposer or its

legally authorized officer or agent. In case of conflict between words and numerals,

the words, unless obviously incorrect, shall govern.

2. Receipt of Proposals:

All Proposals will be received by the Authority at the offices of the Charleston County

Aviation Authority until Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time. Said

Proposal shall be in a sealed box or envelope endorsed "Proposal for Employee

Classification and Compensation Study Services, Procurement No. 2018-CHS-167 at

Charleston International Airport”, and bearing the name and address of Proposer. Any

proposal received after the scheduled time for receipt will be returned to the Proposer

unopened.


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At 2:00 p.m., March 14, 2019, Local Time, all Proposals will be publicly opened in

the Authority’s Offices and recorded.

3. Investigation of Conditions:

The submission of a Proposal shall be considered evidence that the Proposer has

investigated all the conditions related to the goods or services herein described and

that said Proposer has ascertained that all areas are as specified to the extent possible

and that said Proposer is aware of circumstances, procedures, and requirements

affecting the conduct of the services or provision of the goods to be provided, as well

as, the agreement (the “Agreement” or “Contract”) to be entered into. The attention

of the Proposer is specifically directed to, and Proposer will be conclusively presumed

to have read and become familiar with all the Proposal Documents. No claim for

adjustment of the provisions of the “Agreement” or “Contract” to be awarded shall be

honored on the grounds that the Proposer was not fully informed as to the conditions

which exist.

4. Pre-Proposal Conference

The Authority will conduct a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference beginning at

2 p.m., Local Time, on Thursday, February 14, 2019 for the purpose of reviewing the

Proposal Documents. In the event any other documents require clarification as a result

of this Conference, appropriate addenda will be issued by the Authority.


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Attendance at the Pre-Proposal Conference is Mandatory for all prospective

Proposers. The Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at the Charleston County

Aviation Authority Offices, Charleston International Airport, 5500 International

Boulevard, 3rd Floor, North Charleston, South Carolina.

5. Addenda & Interpretation:

No verbal interpretation made to any Proposer as to the meaning or consequence of

any portion of the Proposal Documents shall be considered binding. Any questions

or requests for clarification of the Proposal Documents shall be made in writing and

delivered via email, fax, or mail to:

Twyla Warden Procurement Department Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston International Airport 5500 International Boulevard, 3rd Floor North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 – 6911 Email: [email protected] Fax: (843) 760-3020

All such requests must be received prior to 5p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Any response by Authority to a request by a Proposer for clarification will be made in

the form of an Addendum to this Proposal Document and will be mailed to all parties

to whom the Request for Proposal Documents have been issued not later than five (5)

calendar days prior to the scheduled Proposal opening time. All Addenda so issued

shall become part of the contract and must be acknowledged in the Proposal Form.


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The Authority will not be responsible for any other instructions, interpretations or

explanations.

6. Proposal Guaranty:

Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Proposal Bond prepared in the form attached

hereto and duly executed by the Proposer as Principal and a surety company

satisfactory to the Authority as Surety in the amount of two thousand five hundred

($2500) dollars. Cash will not be accepted in lieu thereof. Such Proposal Bond shall

be submitted with the understanding that it will guarantee that the Proposer will not

withdraw the Proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time

for the receipts of Proposals, and that if the Proposal is accepted, Proposer will enter

into a written agreement with the Authority in the form included herein. In the event

that said Proposal is withdrawn within said period or the Proposer fails to enter into

said agreement within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice that Proposal has been

accepted, the Proposer shall be liable to Authority in the full amount of two thousand

five hundred ($2500) dollars for damages to the Authority on account of the default

of the Proposer. This assessment is not a penalty to the Proposer but is a measure of

damages which will actually be sustained as agreed to by both parties.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign Proposal Bonds must file with such bonds a certified copy

of their power of attorney to sign such bonds. All bonds must be countersigned by a

resident South Carolina agent of the surety, with proof of agency attached.


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7. Disqualification and Rejection of Proposal:

Any of the following causes shall be considered as sufficient for the disqualification

of a Proposer and the rejection of a Proposal:

• Submission of more than one Proposal hereunder by an individual, firm, or

corporation under the same or different names.

• Evidence of collusion among Proposers.

• Proposer’s default or arrearage under any previous existing agreement with

the Authority.

• Existence of any unresolved claims between the Proposer and the Authority.

• Submission of Proposal after the scheduled due date and time for receiving

Proposals.

• Proposer does not meet the Minimum Eligibility Requirements. • If applicable, Proposer fails to attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal

Conference.

8. Informal Proposals:

The Authority may consider informal any Proposal not prepared and submitted in

accordance with the instructions and provisions of these Specifications. Any

alteration, omission, addition or any unauthorized conditions, limitations or provisions

attached to a Proposal may render it informal and may be sufficient cause for its

rejection. No Proposal received after the time named or at any place other than the

place stated in the formal notice will be considered.


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The Authority may also consider the Proposal informal and may reject it if:

• The Proposal Form furnished herein is not used or is altered.

• There are irregularities of any kind which may tend to make the Proposal

incomplete, indefinite or ambiguous as to its meaning.

• The prices contained in the Proposal are obviously unbalanced either in excess

or below the reasonable cost analysis values.

• Any documents necessary for Proposal purposes are not complete, are

improperly executed or are missing.

The Authority reserves the right to reject any informal Proposal and the right to waive

technicalities if such waiver is in the best interest of the Authority. The Authority

further reserves the right to reject any Proposal or all Proposals for no reason or for

any reason.

Proposals will only be accepted for the Employee Classification and Compensation

Study Services RFP. Proposals for other goods or services will not be accepted under

this Request for Proposals.

9. Withdrawal of Proposal:

No Proposal may be withdrawn after it has been submitted to the Authority unless the

Proposer requests in writing and such request is received by Authority prior to the


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time set for receiving Proposals. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled

due date for a period of sixty (60) days.

10. General Description of Contract

The study shall evaluate the Authority’s present salary and classification structure as

compared to the relevant job market for comparable positions in comparable regions

of growth, airports, as well as businesses in the private and public sectors, and also

assess internal equity. Additionally, any areas for streamlining, restructuring, or

further division of labor shall be notated, to include expected efficiencies gained from

the suggested changes. The objectives are to attract and retain qualified employees

and to maintain a competitive position with other comparable entities within the same

geographic area.

The consultant shall perform or provide the following:

• Develop applicable classification/reclassification questionnaire and

administer as appropriate.

• Analysis and development of variable pay strategies that align with

organizational structure.

• Review all current job descriptions and analyze same for minimum

qualifications, education and experience relevance and internal

consistency, specific duties and responsibilities, performance

indicators, distinguishing characteristics, supervision received and


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exercised, conformity with the ADA relative to essential job functions

(including physical demands); special requirements including

licensing and certifications. Add descriptions where none exist.

• Review the Authority’s current Pay and Classification Plan and

provide recommendations for enhancement and specific guidelines

pertaining to the following: creating new positions, salary adjustments

and reclassifications, compensation for additional duties and internal

equity adjustments.

• Analyze all existing job family classifications, pay grades and salary

ranges and recommend modifications and career ladder as indicated.

• Review and propose benefits of utilization of a single pay plan/grade

schedule, or breakout in multiple schedules based on service,

administrative, technology and law enforcement positions.

• Conduct salary surveys with comparable airports, public

administration, government agencies / private sector as appropriate.

• Conduct interviews and or job audits as appropriate.

• Identify potential pay compression issues and provide alternative

solutions.

• Prepare comprehensive report and present findings.

o Approach/Methods Used to Perform the Project –


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Detailed description of the services and methods by

which the work set forth in the RFQ will be performed.

The description shall include the following items:

• Organization’s understanding of the services

to be provided.

• Methodology to be used in benchmarking and

determining salary ranges and internal and

external equity.

• Estimated time the project will take from

beginning to completion date.

• Provide a classification/maintenance manual

to be utilized for evaluation of new or revised

positions following the conclusion of the

study.

11. Basis of Award and Selection Criteria:

Unless all Proposals are rejected, the contract will be awarded to the qualified

Proposer whose Proposal best meets or exceeds the specifications established by

the Proposal Documents. The cost proposed to the Authority will be a major factor,

but not necessarily the sole factor, used by the Authority in determining the

successful Proposer and in making an award of the contract. The Proposer’s


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experience and past performance in the provision of these goods or services will

also be major factors in the Authority’s decision.

No award will be made until the experience, financial responsibility, operational

ability, and performance standards of the successful Proposer have been

investigated and found by the Authority to provide adequate assurance of the

contractor’s ability to fulfill the terms of the contract.

The scoring matrix weights for determining the contract recipient are as follows:

• 50%- Relevant experience in similar sized cities and airports with

comparable economic growth, qualifications, and understanding of

public administration, airport related matters and employee relations.

• 25%- Team compatibility, including the ability to work with

Authority staff based on references and other supporting information.

• 10%- Cost

• 10%- Professional reputation of the firm

• 5%- Unique resources the firm may bring regarding innovative

techniques, and low or no cost compensation/benefit alternatives


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12. Pricing structure

Please remit pricing in the returned proposal on the form provided.

13. Notice of Award

It is anticipated that the Authority will give Notice of Award to the successful Proposer

within thirty (30) days after the Proposals are opened. However, the Authority

reserves a period of sixty (60) days after such opening during which time the notice

may be given.

14. Failure to Execute Contract

Failure upon the part of the Proposer to whom the contract has been awarded to

execute and deliver the fully executed Agreement and other documents required

above, within thirty (30) days after the date of written notice of award shall be just

cause for cancellation of the award by the Authority and the forfeiture of the Proposal

Bond to the Authority, which forfeiture shall be considered not as a penalty, but in

liquidation of damages sustained. The award of the contract may be made to another

Proposer or all Proposals rejected in the Authority's sole discretion.

15. Insurance Requirements:

The successful Proposer shall provide the Authority with evidence of current

insurance coverage in the form satisfactory to the Authority as set forth in the contract.


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16. Key RFP Dates:

Pre-Proposal Conference: Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 2:00pm

Questions Due: Wednesday, February 28, 2019 by 5:00pm

Proposals Due: Thursday, March 14, 2019 @ 2:00pm

Anticipated Award Date: within 30 days of opening

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES- RFP

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ELIGIBILITY FORM

CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Any person, firm, or corporation interested in submitting a Proposal for Employee Classification

and Compensation Study Services at the Charleston International Airport must complete this form

in full. The purpose of this form is to obtain information for use in connection with other

information available or to be obtained in determining the eligibility of an applicant to propose on

an Employee Classification and Compensation Study Services Contract. All information will be for

the use of the Charleston County Aviation Authority only and remain strictly confidential.

If the Proposal is to be made by a subsidiary of a parent company or corporation, such subsidiary

may submit the financial statement of the parent company. Such parent company shall, however,

be jointly bound in the performance of the subsidiary should the subsidiary be awarded the

Contract. Such parent company must acknowledge this joint obligation with its subsidiary and the

Proposal, when submitted, must be accompanied by a resolution of the Board of Directors of the

parent company authorizing the obligations contained therein.

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRPORT PASSENGER SHUTTLE SERVICES- RFP

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A. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Each firm or organization invited to submit a Proposal shall be able to demonstrate the

financial, managerial and operating expertise to fulfill the Contract. It is required that the

Proposer has the following minimum qualifications:

Vendor has been providing the same or a substantially similar service for a

minimum of five (5) years.

Operator must provide one (1) designated p ro j e c t m a na ge r to oversee

the study, whom can make decisions and be the main contact for the

Charleston County Aviation Authority.


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B. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED

1. Date Submitted:___________________________________

2. Submitted by (name and address as it would appear in Proposal):

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

3. Check One: Person ( ) Firm ( ) Corporation ( )

4. Principal Office Address and Telephone Number:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

5. Official Representative (with title) and telephone number:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________


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THOSE DESIRING TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL WARRANT:

6. If PERSON, complete the following:

a. They are an individual doing business under the name of _______________

in the City of__________________________________________________

in the County of_______________________________________________

in the State of_________________________________________________

b. The following is a complete and accurate list of the names and business

addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the proposal:

NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS

c. They are represented by the following resident agents (if any) in the

Charleston area:


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d. Has the individual submitting or any other parties with a financial interest in

the proposal been convicted of a felony: (If so, please give date, place, and

nature of conviction on a separate sheet identified as paragraph 6d.)

e. Does the individual submitting or any other party with a financial interest in

the proposal have a judgment rendered in a court of law outstanding against

them? (If so, please give the date, place, and nature of the judgment on a

separate sheet identified as paragraph 6e.)

f. Has the individual submitting or any other party with a financial interest in

the proposal declared bankruptcy within the last ten (10) years? (If so,

please give date, place, and nature of the proceeding on a separate sheet

identified as paragraph 6f.)


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7. If a FIRM, complete the following:

a. The undersigned is a duly authorized representative of a firm, doing business

under the name of:

____________________________________________________________

in the City of__________________________________________________

in the County of________________________________________________

in the State of__________________________________________________

b. The firm is (describe type of firm, i.e., partnership, limited partnership, joint

venture, etc.) organized in:

County___________________________________

State_____________________________________

c. That the following is a complete and accurate list of the names of the firm,

participants, partners, joint ventures, and beneficiaries: (Attach separate

sheet if preferred or if necessary and identify as paragraph 7c.)


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d. Said firm is or will be presented by the following resident agents in the

Charleston area:


e. Has any member of the firm been convicted of a felony? (If so, please give

date, place, and nature of conviction on a separate sheet identified as

paragraph 7e.)

f. Does the firm or any of its members, collectively individually have any

judgment rendered in a court of law outstanding against them? (If so, please


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give the date, place, and nature of judgment on a separate sheet identified as

paragraph 7g.)

8. If a CORPORATION, complete the following:

a. That the undersigned is a duly authorized officer acting as______________,

of _____________________________________, a corporation, organized

on ______________________existing under the laws of the State

of___________________________.

b. The following is a complete and accurate list of officers, directors, and

major shareholders of said corporation (attach separate list if preferred or if

necessary, and identify as paragraph 8b). (NOTE: If the corporation is listed

on the New York or American Stock Exchange and its last annual statement

and report is submitted herewith, the names of shareholders need not be

listed in this form.)

ADDRESS

_____________________________ ________________________ President _____________________________ ________________________ Vice President _____________________________ ________________________ Secretary _____________________________ ________________________ Treasurer _____________________________ ________________________ Local Manager of Agent


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DIRECTORS ADDRESS

c. That the following officers are duly authorized to execute contracts on

behalf of said corporation: (Please attach a copy of corporation resolution or

by-laws authorizing these officers and identify as paragraph 8c.)

NAME ADDRESS

d. Has the corporation, any director, officer or major shareholder ever been

convicted of a felony? (If so, please give date, place, and nature of convic-

tion on a separate sheet identified as paragraph 8d.)


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e. Does the corporation, any director officer or major shareholder (over 10%)

have any judgments rendered in a court of law, outstanding against them?

(If so, please give date, place, and nature of judgment on a separate sheet

identified as paragraph 8e.)

f. Has the corporation, any director, officer or major stockholder (over 10%)

declared bankruptcy within the last ten (10) years? (If so, please give date,

place, and nature of proceeding on a separate sheet identified as paragraph

8f.)

C. OUTLINE OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. If your organization is owned or licensed by another firm (or does business under

another name), give the name of that firm:________________________________

2. Give the names of up to five (5) airports (or similar sized or functioning

organizations) where your organization has completed an Employee Classification

and Compensation Study Service within the last five (5) years (attach separate sheet

if preferred or if necessary and identify as paragraph C-2).


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AIRPORT DATES OF OPERATION

3. List below the names and addresses of appropriate references for the operations

listed in Item C-2 above (attach separate sheet if preferred or if necessary and

identify as paragraph C-3).

NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE


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4. Have any contracts for the provision of Classification and Compensation Study

Services by your organization ever been cancelled?

YES ( ) NO ( )

If yes, give details on a separate sheet and identify as paragraph C-4.

5. Is there any member of the Aviation Authority, its staff or employees, or families of

same, who has any direct or indirect financial interest in your proprietorship, firm, or

corporation?

YES ( ) NO ( )

If yes, please give names(s) of such individual(s) and describe the relationship on a

separate sheet and identify as paragraph C-5.

6. Submit evidence of financial responsibility. This may be a credit rating from a

qualified firm preparing credit ratings; a letter of credit from your bank; or, in the

case of organizations listed on the New York or American Stock Exchange, a bank

reference (listed below) will suffice:


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BANK REFERENCES

BANK ADDRESS

(Proposer shall give the Aviation Authority permission to contact the above listed

banks for the purpose of verifying the financial requirements and has accordingly

instructed the banks.)

7. Submit the latest available financial statements prepared by an independent

Certified Public Accountant. It is understood that the Authority reserves the right

upon review of any uncertified statements to request the Proposer to have prepared a

financial statement certified by a Certified Public Accountant if the Proposer is to be

considered further. The Charleston County Aviation Authority shall upon

reasonable notice be able to confer with such Certified Public Accountant regarding

the Proposer's financial status.

8. In addition, submit either an annual statement or complete the attached balance

sheet, as follows:


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a. If your organization is listed on either the New York or American Stock

Exchange, submit your latest annual report and statement or SEC Form 10K

or 10Q. (If the annual report and statement is that of a parent company or

corporation engaged in diversified activities, please submit a separate

financial statement on the _______________________________________

services, if possible.)

b. If your organization is not listed on the Exchanges, submit the attached

balance sheet, which need not be audited. Source data shall not be more

than six (6) months prior to the date of the questionnaire.

D. WARRANTY

All of the information contained in this Eligibility Form is to be relied upon by the

Charleston County Aviation Authority in selecting the person, firm or corporation to be

invited to submit proposals to provide Airport Passenger Shuttle Services at Charleston

International Airport, and is warranted as true, accurate, and complete. Any material

misrepresentation herein, may, in the Authority's discretion, be treated as grounds for

refusing to consider or accept the Applicant's later proposal or for voiding any resultant

agreement.

DATE:__________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATION:________________________________________________________

BY:_____________________________________________________________________ (Signature)


EF/15 January, 2019

BALANCE SHEET

_______________________________________ (Name of Company)

Date: As of _____________________20____

ASSETS

1. Cash $__________

2. Accounts Receivable $__________

3. Notes Receivable $__________

4. Marketable Securities $__________

5. Other Current Assets $__________

(Subtotal Current Assets) $__________

6. Land (at cost) $__________

7. Improvements (at cost, less accumulated depreciation) $__________

8. Equipment (at cost, less accumulated depreciation) $__________

9. Other Assets

___________________________________________ $__________

___________________________________________ $__________

___________________________________________ $__________

___________________________________________ $__________

TOTAL ASSETS $


EF/16 January, 2019

BALANCE SHEET (continued)

____________________________________________ (Name of Company)

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH

1. Notes Payable $___________

2. Accounts Payable $___________

3. Real Estate Encumbrances $___________

4. Taxes Payable $___________

5. Current Portion of Long-Term Debt $___________

6. Other Current Liabilities $___________

Total Current Liabilities $___________

7. Other Liabilities:

_________________________________________ $___________

_________________________________________ $___________

_________________________________________ ___________

_________________________________________ $___________

8. Reserves:

_________________________________________ $___________

_________________________________________ $___________

Total Liabilities $___________

9. Paid in Capital Stock $___________

10. Earn Surplus $___________

11. Other Surplus:

___________________________________ $__________

___________________________________ $__________

Total Net Worth $__________

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH $


EF/17 January, 2019

STATEMENT OF INCOME

_______________________________________ (Name of Company)

YEAR ENDING_______________ NET REVENUES -

Sales $__________

Interest, Dividends & Other Income $__________

TOTAL REVENUES $__________

COST & EXPENSES -

Cost of Revenues $__________

Selling $__________

General & Administrative Expenses $__________

Interest $__________

Other $__________

TOTAL COSTS & EXPENSES $__________

INCOME BEFORE TAXES - $__________

Income Taxes $__________

NET INCOME $__________

Earnings Per Share $__________


PF/1 January, 2019

PROPOSAL FORM FOR

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY

Pursuant to your notice of receiving Proposals for Employee Classification and Compensation

Study Services at Charleston International Airport, North Charleston, South Carolina, the

undersigned hereby submits a Proposal for the performance of such services or provision of

such products based on and subject to the terms, provisions and conditions contained in the

Contract Documents, dated ___________ , 2019, referred to herein and in the written

commitments of Proposer attached hereto, all of which Documents have been read and agreed

to by the undersigned.

Based upon the terms, provisions, and conditions of said Contract Documents and

commitments, the undersigned hereby proposes to perform all obligations associated

therewith an Employee Classification and Compensation Study Service in strict accordance

with the Proposal and Contract Documents for the sum stated herein and to provide same to

the Charleston County Aviation Authority at Charleston International Airport, 5500

International Boulevard, #I 01, Charleston, South Carolina 29418-6911.

Should the undersigned be the successful Proposer and be awarded the Employee

Classification and Compensation Services contract, as aforesaid, the undersigned will execute

in duplicate, the required Contract within thirty (30) calendar days of Authority's written

notice of award.


PF/2 January, 2019

Attached hereto as a Proposal Guarantee is a Proposal Bond for the sum of two thousand five

hundred ($2500.00) dollars payable to the Charleston County Aviation Authority as a

guarantee that the undersigned, if the successful Proposer, will perform.

The Proposal Guarantee will be forfeited to the Authority as liquidated damages upon failure

to execute and deliver all required Contract Documents within thirty (30) calendar days after

notification of award.

The undersigned must acknowledge receipt of the Addenda as listed below and represents

that any additions or modifications to or deletions from the terms called for in these Addenda

are included in this Proposal.

ADDENDUM N°. _______

DATE: ____________________


DATE: _____________________


DATE: ____________________


DATE: _____________________


PF/3 January, 2019

Respectively Submitted, BY :______________________________

TITLE :_____________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________

__________________________

ATTESTED BY:

____________________________

The submittal of this Proposal is the duly authorized official act of the Proposer and the

undersigned officer of Proposer is duly authorized and designated by resolution of Proposer

to execute this Proposal on behalf of and as the official act of Proposer, this _____ of

_____________________ 2019.

BY:_________________________________

ATTESTED BY:

______________________________ Secretary


PF/4 January, 2019

B. Proposer’s Affidavit: State of South Carolina) County of Charleston )s.s

Affiant, _________________________________ being first duly sworn, deposes and

says:

1. Affiant does hereby state that neither the Proposer nor any of Proposer’s

officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees, or parties in

interest, has in any way colluded, conspired or agreed, directly or indirectly

with any person, firm, corporation or other Proposer or potential Proposer in

regard to the amount, terms or conditions of this Proposal and has not paid or

agreed to pay, directly or indirectly any person, firm, corporation or other

Proposer or potential Proposer any money or other valuable consideration for

assistance in procuring or attempting to procure the Contract or fix the prices

in the attached Proposal or the Proposal of any other Proposer, and further

states that no such money or other reward will be hereinafter paid.

2. Affiant further states that it has neither recommended nor suggested to the

Authority, or any of its members, officers, or employees, any of the terms or

provisions set forth in the Proposal Documents, except at a meeting open to

all interested Proposers, of which proper notice was given.


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3. Affiant, further states that no officer or stockholder of the Proposer is a

member of the Authority or its staff, or related to any members of the

Authority or its staff except as noted herein below:

_____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Signed:____________________________________ Title

Subscribed and sworn before me

this ____ of ________________

2018.

____________________________ Notary Public

My Commission Expires:__________


PF/6 January, 2019

PROPOSAL BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,

_________________________________________________________________________

As Principal, and

_________________________________________________________________________

as Surety, a corporation chartered and existing under the laws of the State of

________________________ and fully authorized to do business in the State of South

Carolina, are hereby held and firmly bound unto Charleston County Aviation Authority,

Charleston, South Carolina as Owner in the penal sum of two thousand five hundred

($2500.00) dollars good and lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid upon

demand to the Charleston County Aviation Authority, Charleston, South Carolina to which

payment well and truly made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs,

executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

Signed, this _______ of _____________________ 2019. The condition of the above

obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to the Charleston County Aviation

Authority a certain Proposal, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a

Contract in writing, for the provision of Airport Passenger Shuttle Services at the Charleston

International Airport.


PF/7 January, 2019

NOW THEREFORE,

a. If said Proposal shall be rejected, or in the alternate

b. If said Proposal shall be accepted and the Principal shall within thirty (30) calendar

days after receipt of written notification from the Authority of the Award of the

Contract execute and deliver a Contract in the form of Contract attached hereto

properly completed in accordance with said Proposal and shall furnish sufficient and

satisfactory Bonds for his faithful performance of said Contract, and for the payment

of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and

shall in all other respects perform the Contract created by the acceptance of said

Proposal, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force

and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for

any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this

obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said

Surety and its Bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the

time within which the Authority accepts such Proposal; and said Surety does hereby

waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands and

seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto

affixed and these present to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth

above.


PF/8 January, 2019

______________________________ Principal ATTESTED BY:

_____________________________________ BY:___________________________

______________________________

_____________________________________ BY:___________________________ Surety


PF/9 January, 2019

CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

I, ____________________________ certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named

as Principal in the within Bond; that ________________________, who signed the said Bond

of said Corporation has authority to do so; that I know his signature, and his signature thereto

is genuine; and that said Bond was duly signed, sealed, and attested for in behalf of said

Corporation by authority of its governing body.

____________________________________ (Corporate Seal)

IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury

Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended), and be

authorized to transact business in the State of South Carolina.

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICES – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

B-1 JANUARY, 2019

Cost of Services

Cost estimate, including travel expenses, and “not to exceed” amount for the work described in the scope provided; $_______ not to exceed cost Rate schedule for computing any extra work not specified in the contracted scope of work; $ ______ per hour Amount to be deducted from total cost estimate because Offeror is conducting) or has conducted in the past six (6) months) salary surveys of comparable jurisdictions, the data from which can be shared rather than independently gathered. $_______ deduction

Final Bid Amount: $___________

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S A M P L E

CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY

PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(“TERMS AND CONDITIONS”)

1. ACCEPTANCE: The Seller/Contractor/Vendor (“Supplier”)shall be deemed to have accepted this Purchase Order (“PO”) upon: (a) written acknowledgment by Supplier, (b) commencement of performance by Supplier, or (c) Supplier’s receipt of any payment, partial or full, under this PO. By acceptance of this PO, Supplier agrees to strictly comply with all of the Terms and Conditions and specifications, including those contained in all documents incorporated into the PO by reference. The Charleston County Aviation Authority (“Authority”) reserves the right to reject any different or additional terms in Supplier’s acceptance of this PO or in any documentation provided by Supplier (e.g. any preprinted terms on the back of Supplier’s invoice, or Supplier’s acknowledgement).

2. GOODS AND SERVICES: Any and all goods, supplies, products, software, licenses and other tangible items provided by Supplier to the Authority shall be known as “Goods.” Any and all services, tasks and actions rendered and /or performed by the Supplier shall be known as “Services.” The supplier is solelyresponsible for any and all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, planning, supervision and other necessary Services and costs to provide the Goods and/or perform the Services (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Work”).

3. PAYMENT: Terms of payment shall be net thirty (30) days unless otherwise stipulated on the PO. The total amount of money due from the Authority to the Supplier (“Total PO Amount”) shall be clearly stated on the PO. Payment shall be paid only for Goods and/or Services that are specifically named in the PO and these Terms and Conditions. No additional costs for items, Services, overtime, holiday pay, premium pay and the like will be paid by the Authority without its prior express written consent. The TotalPO Amount shall not include any federal excise taxes or sales taxes imposed by any state or municipal government. Should the actual Goods and/or Services be less than the Total PO Amount, the Authority shall not be obligated to utilize or pay for any unused balance. Should the actual Goods and/or Services exceed the Total PO Amount, Supplier shall notify the Authority.

4. CHANGES: The Authority shall have the right at any time and in its sole and absolute discretion to direct Supplier by written notice to add to, reduce, suspend or otherwise change the scope of the PO (“Change”). In the event of a Change, the total PO Amount may be adjusted by the agreement of the Authority and Supplier.The Supplier shall have no right to suspend the performance of the PO following a Change by the Authority.

5. INVOICES: Supplier shall invoice the Authority by sending all invoices via email to [email protected]. Suppliers invoice shall contain all pertinent and necessary information required for the Authority to adequately review the Goods and/or Services for which the Supplier has submitted an invoice. Should the Supplier fail to timely invoice the Authority as required by these Terms and Conditions, the Supplier irrevocably waives any and all claims for payment resulting from or relating to any invoices which the Supplier failed to timely submit as required herein.

6. PACKAGING: Supplier shall pack, mark and ship all Goods in accordance with the requirements of the common carrier(s) so as to secure the lowest transportation costs. No shipping costs shall be billed/charged to the Authority unless otherwise stated in the PO. No costs shall be charged for packaging, boxing or storing unless authorized by the Authority in writing. Damage to any Goods received will result in rejection of the shipment. The Goods will not be returned unless Supplier assumes return shipment expenses. Packages must be marked plainly and with Suppliers name and Authority’s PO number. No charges shall be allowed for

boxing or crating unless Supplier reviews prior written approval from the Authority.

7. DELIVERY: Time is of the essence in this PO and if the Goods and/or Services are not made at such time and in such quantity as provided in this PO or in supplemental schedules furnished by the Authority, the Authority reserves the right, without liability and in addition to its other rights and remedies, to terminate this PO in whole or in part by notice effective when received by the Supplier, for stated Goods not yet delivered or Services not yet rendered and to purchase substitute Goods and/or Services elsewhere and to charge the Supplier with any loss incurred. Supplier agrees that the Authority may return all or part of any shipment so made, at the Suppliers risk and expense, and may charge the Supplier with any loss, expense or injury sustained as a result of such shipment.If at any time either party has reason to believe that delivery will not be made as scheduled in this PO, it shall immediately give written notice to the other and set forth the cause of the anticipated delay. Any Goods and/or Services in excess of quantity ordered may be returned by the Authority to the Supplier at Supplier’s risk and expense. Any Goods and/or Services to be rendered in installments under this PO shall not be construed as making the obligations of the Supplier severable.

8. WARRANTY: Supplier warrants to Authority this PO shall strictly conform to the specifications, drawings, samples, symbols or other descriptions specified by Authority; shall be free from any liens or encumbrances; shall be new (certified used substitutions are acceptable with written approval from the Supplier), merchantable, and free from defects in design, material and workmanship; that no conflict of interest exists between the Services and Products to be provided under this PO and Suppliers other activities. Supplier shall immediately advise Authority of any such conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest which arises during performance of this PO and all Goods and/or Services covered by this Order, which are in accordance with Suppliers design, drawings or specifications, shall be fit and suitable for the purpose intended. Supplier warrants that the Goods shall continue to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of final acceptance, unless the Suppliers standard warranty is for a longer period or unless otherwise stated in the PO. In addition to any other remedies available to Authority, Authority may return any nonconforming Goods to Supplier for correction or replacement, with all transportation charges and Authority’s handling charges for return and redelivery to be borne by Supplier. If Supplier fails to accept return of nonconforming Goods or fails promptly to correct or replace same, at Authority’s election, Supplier, without limiting its other rights, may, at Suppliers expense, correct or replace the nonconforming Goods or procure the Goods from another subcontractor and charge the cost to Supplier. Products which have been rejected for warranty under this clause shall not thereafter be tendered for acceptance unless the former rejection and correction is identified, and such repaired or replacement Goods shall be subject to the provisions of this clause to the same extent as the original Goods and shall be from the delivery date of the repaired or replaced Goods. If the Products provided under this PO includes Services, then Supplier warrants and represents that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner and will conform in all material respects to the statement of work or, to standard industry practice if there is no statement of work. This warranty will remain in effect for a period of ninety (90) days following completion of the Services. If Supplier breaches this warranty, Authority may demand Supplier to re-perform the non-conforming Services or, at Authority’s option to request a refund for the non-conforming Services. These warranties are in addition to all other warranties specified herein or implied by law and shall survive acceptance and payment. All warranties shall run to Authority, its successors, assigns, customers, and the users of the Goods.

9. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS: Supplier warrants that it has the right to sell the Goods and the ability to deliver good title to all

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Goods and/or Services. Title to the Goods shall pass to the Authority upon Authority’s final acceptance of the Goods or Service. In addition to its other insurance obligations, Supplier shall insure the full value of the Goods while in transit and in storage prior to acceptance of the Goods by the Authority. Supplier shall promptly execute and provide the Authority with any and all documentation necessary to transfer title to the Goods or evidence of the Authority’s title thereto.

10. INDEMNIFICATION: Supplier will indemnify and hold harmless Authority for all damages to the property of Authority caused by an act or omission by its agents, servants, employees or independent contractors, and shall pay on behalf of Authority all sums that Authority shall become obligated to pay by reason of the liability, if any, imposed by law upon Authority for damages because of bodily injury, including damages for care and loss of service, and including death at any time resulting from bodily injury, and because of injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use thereof, which may be caused by or result from any of the activities, omissions or operations of its agents, servants, employees or contractors.

11. INSURANCE: Supplier shall, as a cost included in the Total PO Amount and without any additional cost or reimbursement from the Authority, take out, carry and furnish to the Authority a Certificate of Insurance with the following insurance coverage’s: 1. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including

but not limited to, Personal and Advertising Injury, Products/Completed Operations, Contractual Liability broad form Property Damage Liability: Per Occurrence Limit shall not be less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) if the PO requires access to the Airfield.

2. Automobile Liability Insurance, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage (per accident): Combined Single Limit shall not be less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or Five Million Dollars if the PO requires access to the Airfield.

3. Workers Compensation Insurance complying with the State of South Carolina.

All insurance policies must name the “Charleston County Aviation Authority, its officials, servants, agents, and employees” as additional insured’s with respect to general and automobile liability coverage’s, and shall not be canceled, terminated or materially changed without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice from the Supplier to the Authority. Certificates evidencing such insurance must be submitted by the Supplier to the Authority prior to the Supplier providing any Goods and/or Services, and at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration dates of expiring policies. The Authority reserves the right to request complete copies of any insurance policies required by these Terms and Conditions if deemed necessary to ascertain the details of coverage not provided by the Certificates.

12. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: When the Supplier has not performed or has unsatisfactorily performed the obligations required by these Terms and Conditions, payment shall be withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the Authority.Failure on the part of the Supplier to fulfill the PO obligations shall be considered just cause for termination of the PO and the Supplier shall only be entitled to recover any undisputed costs incurred by the Supplier up to the date of termination, and Supplier waives any and all claims for costs resulting from termination (including but not limited to consequential damages, lost profits, demobilization costs, termination costs, etc…).

13. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: At any time, the Authority may terminate PO, in whole or in part, without showing cause upon written notice to the Supplier specifying the extent and the effective date of the termination. In connection with such

termination, the Authority shall pay Supplier, as Suppliers sole and exclusive remedy, a termination payment comprised of any amounts due for the Goods received or Services performed prior to the termination date and Suppliers reasonable and necessary direct costs resulting from the termination which are substantiated by evidence satisfactory to the Authority (and determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Authority). In no event shall the Supplier be entitled to any payment or profit for any Goods received or Services performed not accepted by the Authority, nor shall the supplier be entitled to any consequential damages of any type arising from the termination.

14. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be liable for delays in delivery caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, including strikes, lockouts, riots, epidemics, war, fire, flood, explosion, acts of God, or acts of terrorism. In no event shall shipping delays, product shortages, or lack of finances or cash flow shortages be considered as a cause beyond the control of a party. The party affected by the Force Majeure shall give prompt written notice thereof and, upon end of the Force Majeure, take all reasonable steps to resume compliance with its obligations. Notwithstanding the above, if such delays extend Suppliers delivery or performance date by more than thirty (30) days, Authority may terminate such part of the PO remaining to be performed. In the event of such termination, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of section 13 above.

15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Supplier agrees to (a) defend, hold harmless and indemnify Authority’s, affiliates, agents and customers, against claims of direct or contributory infringement or inducement to infringe any third party’s intellectual property, including, without limitation, any patent, trademark, copyright, industrial design right or misuse or misappropriation of trade secret resulting directly or indirectly from Supplier’s actions; (b) to waive any claim against Authority under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) or otherwise, including any hold harmless or similar claim, in any way related to a claim asserted against Supplier or Authority for patent, trademark, copyright or mask work right infringement of the like, including claims arising out of compliance with specifications furnished by Authority; (c) to grant Authority a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to repair and have repaired, to reconstruct and have reconstructed the Goods ordered hereunder; and (d) assign to Authority all right, title and interest in and to all trademarks, copyrights and makes work rights in any material created for Authority under this PO.

16. GOVERNING LAW: This PO and any and all extensions and/or modifications thereof shall be governed by construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of South Carolina and all proceedings with respect to this PO shall be commenced in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas Ninth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Additionally, this PO is agreed by the Supplier to be made and performed in the State of South Carolina. In any legal proceedings, the Authority is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees from the supplier. If any provision or portion of any provision shall be deemed unenforceable or invalid for any reason whatsoever, this PO shall be deemed amended to excludeany such provision or portion and the balance of this PO shall remain in full force and effect.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Purchase Order, together with allattachments hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties in connection with the same subject matter.

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IT & SecurityDirector

Public SafetyDirector of

EngineeringDirector

ProcurementManager of

& CFO

Deputy Director

TransportationMgr Ground

ManagerIT Operations

Human Resou Manager ofOperations

Manager of

AdministrationManager of

SecurityManager of

Charleston County Aviation AuthorityOrganization ChartNovember 5, 2018

Police Captain of

DeskSupv Inform

SupportLieutenant

OperationsSupervisor

PatrolLieutenant

Field/FleetSupervisor

MechanicalSupervisor

ElectricalSupervisor

HVACSupervisor

& Contracts Mgr Props.

FacilitiesMgr of

EngineeringMgr of

AccountantManagement

CEO

Executive Director

Supervisor

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AssistantAccount.

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AuditorSenior In-

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LeaderGrounds Crew

Operator(s)Equip.

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Spec II (s)GT

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Specialist(s) IICommunicat

RecordsSupervisor

Specialist(s)Records

Supervisor

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Corporal(s)

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Organization Rationale:

Simplification – total organization distilled to 5 tiers and the critical functions within those tiers Clarity – conveys both organizational relationships and hierarchal relationships Alignment – synchronizes with soon to be proposed procurement ordinance approval levels Focus – shifts perspective from names-in-boxes to positions-as-boxes and underscores career/succession paths Boundary – resolves impressions of authority beyond title/role

CommunicatiSupervisor

Supervisor Account.

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Ombudsperson & Executive

AssistantHR

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Supervisor

Ground Trans

LeadGT Team

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Attendant(s)Customer Svc.

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Specialist(s)A/P Security

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AdministrativSergeant

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Exhibit A