origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Authority encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.

The DBE goal for this Project is 3.0%. If changes in the scope of the project or the Consultant's services as directed by Authority affect the DBE percentages, Consultant will make a good faith effort to achieve the DBE Goal.

• P.Licenses and Permits – The Consultant shall at all times maintain and comply with all licensing and permitting requirements of state and local authorities. Prior to proceeding with the services hereunder, the Consultant shall furnish a copy of its licensure and the permit to the Authority evidencing the existence of such permit.
• Q.Badging Safety and Security (as applicable) - Consultant, invitees, employees, suppliers, and agents must abide by all applicable security regulations of the Authority and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Any of persons who require unescorted access to any areas of the Airport where access is controlled for security reasons must make application for, and wear, Airport security badges. Those individuals must submit personal data for a Security Threat Assessment conducted by the FBI as required by Part 1542 of Federal Transportation Regulations and attend a security training session conducted by the Authority's Operations Department.

At the time the application is made, the Consultant is responsible for payment of the then current fee for fingerprinting and the fee for issuance of an initial security badge for any persons to whom this provision applies. The current fees are $10 per badge and $29 per threat assessment. Any badge not returned upon completion of the work contemplated by this solicitation is subject to a $50 fee.

Any persons who will be required to drive inside secured Airport areas must attend and successfully pass an Airport approved driver training program. No vehicle shall be driven on the Airport without the driver possessing a valid State issued operator's license. No vehicle shall be driven on the Airport without proper identification (company logo or airport decal), proper safety marking (amber beacon or orange checkered flag) and proper insurance coverage. All drivers must comply with Section 3 of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Operating Rules & Regulations handbook.

No person who is authorized to drive inside secured Airport areas shall enter, cross or be present on any runway or taxiway pavement or safety areas without an approved airport escort. Any violation of this clause is subject to immediate suspension of the offender's airport access and a fine of up to $10,000.

Details and form are available on the airport's website at www.srq-airport.com, then "Airport Business", then "Badging".

Item 3 - Miscellaneous

• A.A. Notices - Any notice hereunder shall be deemed sufficiently given by one party to the other if in writing and if and when delivered or tendered either in person, or by telegram or telex, or by the deposit of it in the United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to whom such notice is being given at such party's address provided below: