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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Eagle Mountain City, Utah, seeking experienced aviation planning and engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive Airport Feasibility Study. The City is evaluating the development of a multi-use aviation facility supporting general aviation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/eVTOL operations, and potential defense and dual-use applications. The study will guide decision-making on site selection, design, partnerships, and implementation. The RFQ was published March 31, 2026, with written questions due by April 10, 2026, and qualifications due April 22, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. through the State of Utah's Public Procurement Portal. The anticipated selection date is April 30, 2026. The scope of services includes existing conditions analysis, market demand and use case analysis, site selection and evaluation, facility and infrastructure planning, regulatory and environmental review, financial and economic analysis, and implementation strategy development. Deliverables include a draft and final feasibility study report, executive summary, presentation materials, and supporting maps and graphics. Minimum qualifications include experience with airport planning and feasibility studies, FAA regulations, and preferred experience with UAS/AAM integration and military or joint-use aviation facilities.

Submissions must not exceed 15 single-sided pages (8.5 x 11 inches, 11-12 point font) and organized into three tabbed sections: Letter of Transmittal, Executive Summary, and Detailed Discussion. The evaluation process uses a scoring matrix with the following weighted criteria: Firm Experience (25 percent), Project Understanding and Approach (20 percent), Technical Capability and Methodology (15 percent), Experience with UAS/AAM/Emerging Aviation (15 percent), Project Team and Key Personnel (10 percent), Schedule and Capacity (5 percent), Cost Proposal/Value (5 percent), and References and Past Performance (5 percent). The City reserves the right to conduct oral presentations with selected firms and may award a contract based on initial submissions without discussion. All respondents must register as prequalified vendors with Eagle Mountain City, provide W-9 forms, disclose any litigation or bankruptcy filings within the past ten years, and submit audited financial statements. The City assumes no liability for costs incurred in RFQ preparation and is not obligated to make an award.

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Eagle Mountain City

EMC Airport Feasibility Study RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. EMC-FY26-14

RFQ Due Date: April 22, 2026, by 12:00 P.M.

RFQ Administrator: Melissa Yates, Purchasing Agent P: (801) 789-6641 E: Myates@EagleMountain.gov

Issued: March 31, 2026

Interested parties may obtain a copy of this RFQ and submit responses through the State of Utah’s Public

Procurement Portal:

purchasing.utah.gov https://purchasing.utah.gov/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW 3

I. INTRODUCTION 3

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES 3

III. RFQ EVALUATION CRITERIA 5

IV. SUBMISSION RESPONSE OUTLINE 7

IV. TIMELINE 9

V. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE 9

VI. ISSUING OFFICE AND RFQ REFERENCE NUMBER 9

VII. SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS 10

VIII. VENDOR PREQUALIFICATION 10

IX. INQUIRIES 10

X. RESPONDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMISSION COSTS 10

XI. EVALUATION OF SUBMISSIONS 11

XII. KEY COMPANY PERSONNEL 11

XIII. ORAL PRESENTATION 11

XIV. AWARD OF THE CONTRACT 11

XV. PROTECTED INFORMATION 12

XVI. ADDENDUM TO RFQ 12

XVII. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES 12

XVIII. ANTI-COLLUSION 12

XIX. RESTRICTIONS / CONFLICT OF INTEREST 12

XX. RIGHT TO REJECT 13

XXI PRIVACY NOTICE 13

ATTACHMENT A 14

Revised: February 2026 3

OVERVIEW

I. INTRODUCTION

Eagle Mountain City is requesting Qualifications and cost proposals from experienced aviation planning and engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive Airport Feasibility Study.

The City is evaluating the development of a multi-use aviation facility that supports:

• General aviation (GA)

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / eVTOL operations

• Potential defense and dual-use applications

This study will guide decision-making related to site selection, design, partnerships, and implementation.

Project Background

Eagle Mountain is one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah, with significant available land, uncongested airspace, and proximity to key infrastructure and partners including:

• Camp Williams / Utah National Guard

• Regional transportation corridors

• Emerging aerospace and defense industry activity

The City is exploring a future-forward airport concept that integrates traditional aviation with next-generation mobility.

Project Objectives

The selected consultant will:

• Evaluate the feasibility of a new airport facility

• Identify and analyze potential sites

• Assess market demand and economic viability

• Develop a phased implementation strategy

• Ensure compatibility with military operations and regional airspace

• Position Eagle Mountain as a leader in AAM and UAS innovation

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope should include, at minimum:

A. Existing Conditions Analysis

• Regional aviation demand and capacity analysis

• Review of nearby airports and facilities

• Airspace analysis (FAA classifications, constraints, opportunities)

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• Environmental and topographical overview

B. Market Demand & Use Case Analysis

• General aviation demand projections

• UAS testing and commercial operations demand

• AAM / eVTOL readiness and future demand

• Defense and dual-use opportunities

• Industry stakeholder engagement

C. Site Selection & Evaluation

• Identification of potential sites within or near Eagle Mountain

• Comparative analysis based on:

Airspace compatibility

Environmental constraints

Prevailing wind analysis

Access to utilities and infrastructure

Proximity to population and industry

Compatibility with Camp Williams operations

D. Facility & Infrastructure Planning

• Conceptual airport layout alternatives

• Runway requirements (length, orientation, use cases)

• UAS/AAM integration (vertiports, testing corridors, staging areas)

• Ground access and transportation connectivity

• Utility and energy infrastructure needs

E. Regulatory & Environmental Review

• FAA requirements and pathways (including potential Part 139 considerations)

• NEPA and environmental review requirements

• Military compatibility (including ACUB considerations if applicable)

F. Financial & Economic Analysis

• Capital cost estimates (planning-level)

• Operational cost projections

• Revenue potential and funding strategies

• Economic impact analysis (jobs, investment, regional impact)

G. Implementation Strategy

• Phasing plan for development

• Governance and ownership models

• Public-private partnership opportunities

• Funding and grant opportunities (FAA, state, defense-related, etc.)

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5. Deliverables

The consultant will provide:

• Draft and final feasibility study report

• Executive summary suitable for elected officials

• Presentation materials for City Council and stakeholders

• Supporting maps, graphics, and site diagrams

6. Minimum Qualifications

Firms must demonstrate:

• Experience with airport planning and feasibility studies

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and processes

• Experience with UAS and/or AAM integration (preferred)

• Experience working with military or joint-use aviation facilities (preferred)

• Proven ability to deliver similar projects for municipalities

III. RFQ EVALUATION CRITERIA

Qualifications will be evaluated based on the response to all provisions of this RFQ. The City may use some or all of the following criteria and corresponding percentages in its evaluation and comparison of

Qualifications submitted. The criteria listed are not necessarily an all-inclusive list. The order in which they appear is not intended to indicate their relative importance. The City reserves the right to modify the evaluation criterion and percentage of the score as deemed appropriate prior to the commencement of evaluation.

Evaluation Process

Submissions will be reviewed by the individual committee members against certain criteria through a pre-prepared scoring matrix. The committee will submit their scores to the City

Purchasing Agent who will compile the scores and rank the submissions. The committee will meet to review the top scoring firms.

POTENTIAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria Description Percentage

Firm Experience What you’re looking for: Proven success on similar projects

• Extensive experience with airport feasibility studies, including UAS/AAM and/or joint-use or military coordination 21-25 points

• Strong airport planning experience with some emerging tech exposure 16-20 points

25%

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• General aviation experience but limited relevance to this project 11-15 points

• Minimal or unrelated experience 0-10 points

Project Understanding & Approach

What you’re looking for: Do they “get” Eagle Mountain’s vision?

• Clear understanding of multi-use airport concept (GA

+ UAS + AAM + defense), thoughtful and innovative approach 17-20 points

• Good understanding with a solid but conventional approach 13-16 points

• Basic understanding, limited customization 9-12 points

• Generic or unclear approach 0-8 points

20%

Technical Capability & Methodology

What you’re looking for: Ability to execute a complex, forward-looking study

• Strong methodology across airspace, site selection, financial modeling, and regulatory pathways 13-15 points

• Solid methodology with minor gaps 10-12 points

• Adequate but lacks depth in key areas 6-9 points

• Weak or unclear methodology 0-5 points

15%

Experience with UAS /

AAM / Emerging Aviation

What you’re looking for: Future-focused expertise

• Direct experience with UAS integration, vertiports, AAM planning, or similar innovative projects 13-15 points

• Some exposure to emerging aviation 10-12 points

• Limited familiarity 6-9 points

• No demonstrated experience 0-5 points

15%

Project Team & Key

Personnel

What you’re looking for: The actual people doing the work

• Highly qualified team with relevant expertise and clear roles 9-10 points

• Strong team with minor gaps 7-8 points

• Adequate team 4-6 points

• Weak or unclear team structure 0-3 points

10%

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IV. SUBMISSION RESPONSE OUTLINE

Submissions must be clear, concise, specific and, in an outline, format not exceeding 15 single side pages.

Font size must be an 11- or 12-point font. Paper size not to exceed 8.5 x 11 inches. Pertinent supplemental information can be referenced and provided as attachments but will not be considered part of the RFQ submission. All submissions must be organized and tabbed to comply with the following sections. Tabs will not be counted toward page count as long as they do not contain submission information.

Tab 1 - LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. The letter of transmittal should include an introduction of the Project

Team: the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the person to be contacted along with others who are authorized to represent the company in dealing with this RFQ.

Tab 2 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Should include an introduction of the Firm and parent company: the name, address, telephone number, email address, nature of firm’s principal business, number of years in business, state and federal business licensing certificates and Federal Tax Identification. Provide a brief statement that summarizes the unique qualifications of the Firm in relation to the unique and general requirements of this project. The respondent shall provide evidence of their firm’s capability to apply and commit staff and equipment successfully to the project.

Schedule and Capacity What you’re looking for: Can they deliver on time?

• Realistic, well-structured timeline with demonstrated capacity 5 points

• Reasonable schedule 3-4 points

• Concerns about timing or availability 1-2 points

• No clear schedule 0 points

5%

Cost Proposal/Value

What you’re looking for: Value, not just lowest price

• Cost is competitive and aligns well with scope and value 5 points

• Reasonable cost 3-4 points

• High cost with limited justification 1-2 points

• Cost unclear or unrealistic 0 points

5%

References & Past

Performance

What you’re looking for: Confidence from past clients

• Strong references with highly relevant projects 5 points

• Positive references 3-4 points

• Mixed or limited references 1-2 points

• No references provided 0 points

5%

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The respondent shall list all bankruptcy filings within the last ten years, and all current pending litigation involving the firm. Failure to provide full information may result in the RFQ being deemed non-responsive.

Tab 3 - DETAILED DISCUSSION. This section should constitute the major portion of the RFQ and must contain:

1. Demonstrated expertise and subject matter expertise in the requested Scope of Services. The

Firm’s ability, capacity and skill to perform the scope of work. The respondent shall provide evidence of their firm’s ability to apply and commit staff and equipment successfully to the project. Qualifications and experience of the Firm’s Project Team, including the Firm’s Project

Team’s demonstrated expertise and subject matter expertise in the requested Scope of Services.

Proposed Project Team Organization and Qualifications: Provide a chart that identifies the roles of each of the Key Individuals. Firm should provide a listing of qualified staff and commentary on their qualifications. Respondent shall provide, rather than a standard resume, only relevant experience and qualification of each technical person who will be involved including:

a. Educational background, academic degrees, professional association.

b. Current job title, responsibilities and type of work performed.

c. Experience on projects similar to that requested in this RFQ.

Provide a matrix that indicates past project collaborations carried out by the proposed team.

2. Performance on Past Projects: The Firm’s professional reputation, including character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency. Provide information for similar projects that demonstrate the Firm’s reputation. For each project identified, provide the following information:

Owner, Description of Work, and Project Team Members’ involvement. References: Provide a reference for each project listed above who may be contacted for further information regarding the performance of the Firm’s Project Team. The respondent should provide examples of similar projects through access to deliverables such as studies, reports, maps, images, video, etc.

3. Financial Resources and Litigation: The sufficiency of a Firm’s financial resources and the effect thereof on the Firm’s ability to perform the scope of work. Any litigation, prosecution or other claims by or against the firm must be disclosed and explained in detail. The following financial statements should be included: Audited Financial (income Statement, Balance Sheet and

Statement of Cash Flows).

4. Quality of Goods: The quality of goods and services proposed, as well as the quality of previous goods or services provided by the firm. A list of previous and current suppliers should be listed along with contact information. A list of subcontractors employed by the firm should be included.

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5. The ability of the Firm to provide service with respect to the scope of work and future maintenance. Availability to perform the scope of work and perform future maintenance.

Project approach: Any special approaches, a plan for completion, innovation and alternatives to the scope.

Schedule: Provide a schedule of availability.

6. Information addressing project objectives and scope that have not been addressed.

IV. TIMELINE

The following is a tentative schedule of this entire RFQ process. While the City will attempt to apply the necessary resources to maintain this schedule, the following dates are merely projections. The City reserves the right to modify this schedule as needed to accommodate the completion of this RFQ process.

TENTATIVE PROJECT SCHEDULE

RFQ Published March 31, 2026

Questions from Firms Due April 10, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted April 15, 2026

Submissions Due April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon)

Anticipated Selection April 30, 2026

V. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE

The information provided herein is intended to assist Firms in the preparation of submissions necessary to properly respond to this RFQ. The RFQ is designed to provide interested Firms with sufficient basic information to submit Qualifications meeting minimum requirements but is not intended to limit a submission's content or to exclude any relevant or essential data therefrom. Firms are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the specifications to give additional evidence of their ability to provide the services requested in this RFQ.

VI. ISSUING OFFICE AND RFQ REFERENCE NUMBER

Eagle Mountain City Economic Development Department is the issuing office for this RFQ and all subsequent addenda. The reference number for this RFQ is EMC-FY26-14. This number must be referenced on all submissions, correspondence, and documentation relating to this RFQ. During the RFQ process, the Purchasing Agent is the sole source of official information. All other communications regarding this RFQ, both spoken and written, which are received by any representative of the Firm from other sources (such as any elected or appointed official of the City or any other city staff, unless said

Revised: February 2026 10 communication is required by the primary contact) shall result in the disqualification of the RFQ submission. This refers to both formal and informal conversations and communications.

Contact: Melissa Yates, Purchasing Agent 1650 E Stagecoach Run Eagle Mountain, Utah 84005 Myates@EagleMountain.gov

(801) 789-6641

VII. SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ documents will be available online on March 31, 2026, at purchasing.utah.gov (select the search bar> select Current Bids > enter “EM” > select search.) Sealed submissions will then be accepted online only via purchasing.utah.gov procurement portal until April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Submissions entered after this deadline will be rejected. All submissions shall become City property.

Failure to provide a response to items indicated in this RFQ will be interpreted by the City as an inability by the Firm to provide the requested service. All submittals shall be complete in all material respects and failure to provide a complete submittal may result in rejection of the response.

VIII. VENDOR PREQUALIFICATION

All potential vendors are required to register with Eagle Mountain City prior to doing business. You may complete required prequalification forms by going to EagleMountain.gov/purchasing. Fill out the vendor prequalification form and submit W9.

The City may conduct such investigations as the City deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities to perform the Work in accordance with the contract Documents.

IX. INQUIRIES

Questions arising subsequent to the issuance of this RFQ shall be submitted in writing through the State of Utah’s online procurement portal. Questions and answers will be posted online or consolidated and provided to all Firms on record of receiving this RFQ on the procurement portal. All inquiries must be submitted by the close of business (5:00 PM MST) on April 10, 2026. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be addressed.

X. RESPONDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMISSION COSTS

The City is not liable for any cost incurred by Firms associated with the preparation of the RFQ or the negotiation of a contract for services prior to the issuance of the contract.

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XI. EVALUATION OF SUBMISSIONS

The City may award a contract based on initial submissions received without discussion of such submissions with the Firm. Accordingly, each submission should contain the most favorable qualifications and service available.

In evaluating submissions, the City will consider whether or not the Qualifications comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, and other data, as may be requested in the RFQ. Evaluation committee members will evaluate and rank each submittal based on required information provided.

Evaluation factors are based on the abilities of the proposer to efficiently perform the Scope of Services as generally outlined in the Request for Qualifications. The City will be seeking to identify the submittal(s) which will best meet the needs of Eagle Mountain City as determined from the responses to the Request for Qualifications.

The City will also consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities. During the evaluation process and at the sole discretion of the City, requests for clarification of one or more proposer’s submittals may be conducted.

This request for clarification may be performed by the City in a written format, or through scheduled oral interviews. Such clarification request will provide proposers with an opportunity to answer any questions the City may have on a proposer’s submittal.

XII. KEY COMPANY PERSONNEL

In submitting a qualification package, the Respondent is representing that each person listed or referenced in the Qualifications package shall be available to perform the services described for the City, barring illness, accident, or other unforeseeable events of a similar nature in which case the Respondent must be able to promptly provide a qualified replacement. In the event the Respondent wishes to substitute personnel, the Respondent shall propose a person with equal or higher qualifications and each replacement person is subject to prior written City approval. In the event the requested substitute person is not satisfactory to the City and the matter cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the City, EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY reserves the right to cancel the contract for cause.

XIII. ORAL PRESENTATION

The City may require an oral presentation by Firms to supplement a submittal. The presentations, if required, shall be scheduled by Melissa Yates, Purchasing Agent, after the Qualifications have been received.

XIV. AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

Upon completion of the evaluation process, the City may negotiate with and award a contract to the

Firm whose qualifications are determined to be most advantageous and produces the best possible outcome for the City. It is understood that the City is not obligated to make an award under or as a

Revised: February 2026 12 result of this RFQ. By submitting a signed RFQ submission, the Firm agrees to the provisions of the contract described herein.

XV. PROTECTED INFORMATION

Under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Section 63-2-101 et seq., Utah Code Ann.

(1993 and supp. 1996), as amended ("GRAMA"), the RFQ submission is open for public inspection. If the

Firm desires to have information contained in its submission protected from such disclosure, the Firm may request such treatment by providing a "written claim of business confidentiality and a concise statement of reasons supporting the claim of business confidentiality" with the submission (GRAMA, Section 63G-2-

309). All material contained in and/or submitted with the RFQ becomes the Owner's property and may be returned only at the Owner's option. A business confidentiality claim form is available on the Utah State

Records Committee website:

https://eaglemountaincity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GRAMA-Claim-of-Business-

Confidentiality-Fillable.pdf

XVI. ADDENDUM TO RFQ

In the event that it becomes necessary to review this RFQ in whole or in part, an addendum will be provided to all Firms on record as having received this RFQ through the State of Utah’s online procurement portal.

XVII. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

The submission or bid must contain the signature of a duly authorized officer, or agent of the Firm’s company empowered with the right to bind the Firm for qualifications proposed. The Firm must also provide evidence of the authority of the officer or agent to bind the Firm. The owner shall have the option to change the Firm’s contact person if it is in the best interest of the Owner. Please include this information within the "Letter of Transmittal", which will be tabbed section "1".

XVIII. ANTI-COLLUSION

The submission of the RFQ constitutes agreement that the Firm has not conspired with any other Firm or party whatsoever. This RFQ submission is genuine and not made in the interest of or on the behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation. Firm has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in regard to the RFQ submittal and pertaining to any documentation included in the

RFQ.

XIX. RESTRICTIONS / CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All submissions must clearly set forth any restrictions or provisions deemed necessary by the Firm to effectively service the proposed Contract.

If any officer, director, or agent of your organization is also an employee of Eagle Mountain City, then you shall clearly identify in your response the name of the individual(s) and the position he https://eaglemountaincity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GRAMA-Claim-of-Business-Confidentiality-Fillable.pdf https://eaglemountaincity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GRAMA-Claim-of-Business-Confidentiality-Fillable.pdf

Revised: February 2026 13 or she holds in your organization. Further, you shall disclose the name(s) of any City employee(s) who owns, directly or indirectly, any interest in your organization or any of its branches. This does not include stock in a publicly traded organization unless the individual holds more than a ten-percent (10%) stake.

XX. RIGHT TO REJECT

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional submissions. The City further reserves the right to reject the submission of any vendor whom it finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to be non-responsible.

The City also reserves the right to waive all informalities or technicality in any RFQ in the interest of the

City. The City has the sole discretion and reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities, or to re-advertise with either the identical or revised specifications, if it is deemed to be in the City’s best interests to do so.

XXI PRIVACY NOTICE

Eagle Mountain City is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal data you provide for bids/proposals is collected for the purpose of processing submitted bidding documentation, permit applications, verifying identity, and contracts and will be used only for those purposes. If you choose not to provide the requested information, we may be unable to process your request or provide the service you are seeking. Your information will not be sold and is not regularly disclosed to any private or governmental entities. However, it may be shared when required by law or contract. The information collected is maintained in the Eagle Mountain Recorders office in accordance with the City's retention records schedule. Some personal data may still be subject to public disclosure as required by the Utah

Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code § 63G-2-101 et seq.”

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ATTACHMENT A

Bid Form

Project Name: EMC Airport Feasibility Study RFQ

Project Number: EMC-FY26-14

ARTICLE 1 - BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid Is Submitted To: EAGLE MOUNTAIN CITY

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with

Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in the Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2 - BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement and Instructions to Bidders, including without limitations those dealing with the dispositions of Bid security. The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 30 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 - BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, the other related data identified in the Bidding Documents, and the following Addenda, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged:

Addendum No. Addendum Date

B. Bidder has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and

Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

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D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the Site (except Underground Facilities) which have been identified in SC-4.02, and (2) reports and drawings of Hazard Environmental

Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in SC-4.06 as containing reliable

“technical data.”

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by

Bidder, including applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in Paragraph 3.01.E above, Bidder does not consider that any further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of the Work to be performed by Owner and others at the

Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Purchasing Agent written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Purchasing Agent is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

J. Bidder will submit written evidence of its authority to do business in the State or other jurisdiction where the Project is located not later than the date of its execution of the

Agreement.

ARTICLE 4 - ATTACHEMENTS TO THIS BID

4.01 The following documents are attached to and made a condition of the Bid:

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A. Bid Form B.

ARTICLE 5 - BID SUBMITTAL

5.01 This Bid is submitted by:

An Individual

Name (typed or printed): ____________________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________________________________

(Individual’s signature)

Doing business as: _______________________________________________________________

A Partnership

Partnership Name: _________________________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________________________________

(Signature of general partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed): __________________________________________________________

A Corporation

Corporation Name: _______________________________________________________________

State or Jurisdiction of Incorporation: ______________________________

Type (General Business, Profession, Service, Limited Liability): ___________________________

By: ___________________________________________________________________

(Signature -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed): ___________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________

SEAL,

if required by State

SEAL,

if required by State

CORPORAT

E SEAL,

if required by

State

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Attest ____________________________________________________________

(Signature of Corporate Secretary)

Date of Qualification to do business in ____________ [State or other jurisdiction where Project is located] is ___/___/______

A Joint Venture

Name of Joint Venture: ________________________________________________________

First Joint Venture Name: ____________________________________________________

By: ____________________________________________________________________

(Signature of joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed): ____________________________________________________________

Second Joint Venture Name: ____________________________________________________

By: ____________________________________________________________________

(Signature of joint venture partner -- attach evidence of authority to sign)

Name (typed or printed): ____________________________________________________________

(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership, and corporation that is party to the venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

5.02 Bid submitted on ______________________________, SEAL, by State

SEAL,

by State

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