1-RFP 26-51-5211 Chattahoochee Pointe Playground Design and Installation.pdf

Forsyth County Procurement Department

2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 3100 Cumming, GA 30041 | Phone 770.888.8872

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP NO. 26-51-5211

Chattahoochee Pointe Park Playground Design and Installation

Forsyth County, Georgia Cumming, Georgia

Closing Date and Time:

Thursday, May 21, 2026 / 2:00 p.m.

FORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA

Request for Proposal No. 26-51-5211

Chattahoochee Pointe Park Playground Design and Installation

PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Forsyth County, Georgia (the “County”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide a quality playground for ages 5-12, including installation and surfacing at Chattahoochee Pointe Park, 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024. The County is seeking a playground supplier to design the playground, provide the proposed equipment/surfacing, and install the new equipment, surfacing, and subbase. The design must connect to the existing playground.

All interested and qualified firms are invited to submit a formal proposal with separately sealed pricing information to accomplish the Scope of Work described herein, in conformance with the prescribed format. The proposal is to be signed by a principal of the firm or by a principal of the lead firm if the submittal is for a multiple firm project team. Bid Bond must be included with submittal. The successful firm will be required to provide a certificate of insurance evidencing compliance with the specified coverages and limits specified by the County and showing Forsyth County Board of Commissioners as an additional insured. The successful firm will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds.

It is the County’s intent that this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) permit competition. It shall be the Proposer’s responsibility to advise the Procurement Agent in writing, if any language, specification, or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification must be received by the Procurement Agent not later than ten (10) days prior to the date set for acceptance of the proposal.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information in the RFP we recognize that the information may not be complete in every detail and that all work may not be expressly mentioned in these specifications. It is the responsibility of the proposing firm to include in their proposal all pertinent information in accordance with the objectives of the County.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Proposals MUST be submitted in the format prescribed herein. Failure to comply with the directions listed in this RFP, or omission of requested information could result in disqualification of the firm’s proposal.

Forsyth County uses a procurement portal powered by EUNA Procurement, formally Bonfire Interactive for accepting and evaluating bids, statements of qualification, and proposals digitally, found by using the link: https://www.forsythco.com/Departments- Offices/Procurement/Bids-Results RFPs shall only be accepted online through the EUNA Procurement Portal.

Proposals are due at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026, prevailing time. Names of submitting firms will then be read aloud at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2025. All interested parties and the general public are invited.

QUESTIONS

All questions are to be asked via EUNA under Opportunity Q&A. Responses to substantive questions will be provided as written Addenda and will be posted under Public Files in EUNA.

The deadline for questions is 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2025.

CHANGES

No change will be made to this RFP except by written modification by the County Procurement Office. Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing and received at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.

COST OF PROPOSAL

The County assumes no responsibility or liability for the costs incurred by the submitting firm to prepare and/or submit a proposal. The entire cost of preparing and submitting Proposals and Pricing Information, or any work in connection therewith will be borne by the Proposing Firm.

RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPOSER

Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind the Proposing Firm, and it shall contain a statement to the effect that the Proposal is firm for a period of at least one hundred twenty (120) days from the closing date for submission.

CONNECTIVITY

The County shall not be responsible for errors of any kind or nature occurring in the transmission or downloading/uploading of any documents from the County’s website or procurement portal (the “Website”). The County does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Website. Operation of the Website may be affected from time to time by numerous factors outside of the County’s control. Site problems, user problems, internet problems, power outages, or routine maintenance may interrupt or prevent access to information, documents, and/or proposal submission capabilities.

PROHIBITION OF GRATUITIES

Proposing Firms shall not offer any gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the County for the purpose of influencing consideration of any proposal.

CONTACT

To ensure all prospective respondents have the same level of knowledge relative to the project, as well as ensuring any additional data is made available to all, prospective respondents shall not contact or discuss any aspect of this RFP with any County employee or elected official, evaluation committee member, or project team member, during the RFP process up until award has been made. If contact is made; that Proposer may be disqualified from the process. All questions in regard to this RFP are to be submitted via EUNA under Opportunity Q&A as detailed in the Questions section of this document. Any information obtained about this solicitation through any means other than the solicitation itself or the addendums thereunto will have no legal effect, shall not be binding upon the County and should not be considered in any proposal or response to this solicitation.

OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL

Ownership of all data, material, and documentation originated and prepared for the County pursuant to this project shall belong exclusively to the County.

Proposals and Pricing Information received will become the property of the County and shall be used as the County sees fit. All information contained in the Proposals and Pricing Information will remain confidential until after the award and signing of the contract.

SELECTION, NOTIFICATION, AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

The selected contractor(s) will be given written notification of being selected by the County. The selected contractor shall execute a services agreement with the County prior to the beginning of the actual services. Attached to this RFP is a form of the Construction Services Agreement (‘Form Agreement”) which contains terms and conditions of the contractual arrangement for the services. Such Form Agreement will be modified as appropriate, in the County’s discretion, to include any additional specific terms related to the services being provided. Any questions regarding the Form of Construction Agreement must be submitted in writing by the deadline for questions specified in this RFP.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

Proposals may be withdrawn by written request only, if the request is received prior to the time and date set for the opening of proposals. Negligence on the part of the Proposing Firm in preparing its proposal confers no right of withdrawal or modification of its proposal after proposal has been opened. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty

(120) days from the date of opening.

EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Any award resulting from this RFP shall bind the Proposer to all terms, conditions and specifications set forth in this RFP. Proposers whose proposals do not conform should so note on separate page if necessary and/or on the Addendum Acknowledgment. While the County reserves the right to make an award to a nonconforming Proposer, when deemed to be in the best interest of the County, such award will not be readily made and Proposers are urged to conform to the greatest extent possible. No exceptions will be considered to have been taken by a Proposer unless it is properly set out as provided in this paragraph. No exception will be deemed to have been taken by the County unless incorporated in an award resulting from this RFP and so stated.

ANTI DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Forsyth County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities in employment or services provided, or contracts awarded.

REGULATORY AGENCIES

Successful Proposer will be responsible for all required permits or licenses required by any regulatory agency of the city, county, state, or federal governments. The successful Proposer will be responsible for meeting all requirements of any regulation(s) or guideline(s) of any said governments or independent agency recognized by said governments as publisher of any such regulation(s) or guideline(s).

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

The Proposing Firm represents to the County that it is fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the functions provided for herein and that it is properly equipped, organized and financed to perform such functions. The Proposing Firm shall finance its own operations hereunder, shall operate as an independent contractor and not as the agent of the County.

CANCELLATION / REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The County, in its sole discretion and in serving the County’s best interests, reserves the right to cancel the RFP, reject any and all proposals submitted, reject any portion thereof, or to waive any technicalities or minor informalities, irregularity, or administrative requirement.

REQUIRED FORMS

All Proposing Firms will be required to complete, execute, and submit with its proposal the following:

Affidavit of Non-Collusion Contractor Affidavit and Agreement Subcontractor Affidavit (if applicable) Addendum Acknowledgement

INSPECTION OF RECORDS

The records of the Procurement Office are open and accessible to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Open Records Act. Requests for inspection of records, must be in writing, must be reasonable, must contain sufficient information to facilitate retrieval, and must not interfere with the orderly operation of the Procurement Office.

Proposers are cautioned that any documentation submitted with or in support of a proposal may become subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Labeling such information “Confidential”, “Proprietary”, or in any other manner will not protect this material from public inspection.

There will be a charge assessed to any party requesting copies of records.

TRADE SECRETS

Careful consideration should be given before submitting confidential information to the County.

County’s disclosure of records and documentation is governed by the Georgia Open Records Act, which permits public scrutiny of most materials collected as part of this process. If Proposer submits information that contains trade secret information and if Proposer wishes to keep such information confidential, Proposer must submit and attach to such information an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information constitutes trade secrets pursuant to the Georgia Trade Secrets Act of 1990, O.C.G.A. §10-1-760 et seq., and the Proposer and County will follow the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34) related thereto.

EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA:

The County will evaluate all responsive proposals to determine which proposals best meet the needs of the County based on the evaluation criteria. The County shall be the sole judge of its own best interest, the proposals, and the resulting agreement. Evaluation will be made by a evaluation committee established for this purpose. Award will be based on a review of all information submitted. Proposing firms may be asked to appear before the evaluation committee. Pricing information will be opened for all firms after the RFP submission deadline has passed.

Proposals determined to be Responsive and Responsible will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Cover/Transmittal Letter and Requested Forms – Pass/Fail Qualifications (Quality Product) – 15 points Aesthetics & Creativity – 70 points Proposers References, Experience and Expertise with similar projects– 10 points Cost – 5 points

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1. PROPOSAL CONTENT:

The format for the Proposal is as follows.

A. Cover/Transmittal Letter and Requested Forms The proposing firm’s cover letter shall be one (1) page and include the following:

Firm’s legal name and status (corporation, LLC, dba, etc.), and state(s) of corporate registration.

The length of time the firm has been in business and information about any subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or former entities that may have been part of the company’s history.

The main office location and location of the office anticipated to serve the County.

The name of the person responding to this RFP along with their telephone number and email address.

Firm must disclose any instant of itself, its subsidiaries, or any officer or principal of the firm are currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution or other entity.

Requested Forms Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor Affidavit and Agreement, Subcontractor Affidavit (if applicable), Certificate of Insurance, and Addendum Acknowledgement (if issued).

Score: (pass/fail)

B. Qualifications (Quality Product) Approach

Describe your company’s overall philosophy/approach to client services, project delivery, safety, and innovation. Include:

o Commitment to safety, inclusivity, and ADA compliance.

o Sustainability practices and environmentally responsible materials.

o Quality control and continuous improvement processes.

Staffing and Capacity Average number of active clients/projects managed concurrently.

Average number of clients managed annually.

Organizational structure and key personnel assigned to this project.

Qualifications and certifications.

Current workload and capacity to complete this project.

Score: 15 points

C. Aesthetics and Creativity Playground Design and Renderings Package Provide your proposed design of the new playground, including a detailed list of playground features.

Scaled site plan 3D color renderings Equipment layout Use zones and fall zones Surfacing layout and specifications Drainage considerations Accessibility routes Detailed list of equipment with manufacture names and model numbers

Age group designations Play value description (climbing, spinning, sliding, sensory, etc.)

Capacity of playground

Installation Site preparation plan Construction schedule with timeline Safety Plan Protection of existing site features Inspection process prior to final acceptance Phasing (if applicable)

Score: 70 points

D. Proposer’s References, Experience and Expertise The firm must provide at least three (3) verifiable professional references from previous projects of a similar size and scope. All references should be from the public sector and demonstrate the firm’s expertise in the proposed scope of services. These references must be able to speak to the firm’s relevant experience. At least one (1) reference must be from a county government, and one (1) must be from a client with a workforce of 1,000 or more employees. For each reference, include the following information:

company name and address, a contact for the company along with their email address and telephone number, a brief description of the services provided, and, the dates the services were performed.

The firm must provide a list of other locations demonstrating their experience working with local governments, parks and recreation departments, or other public agencies in playground design and installation within the last three (3) years.

Score: 10 points

E. Cost/Separately Sealed: The Cost Proposal to complete all work specified in the RFP must be submitted separately in EUNA under the area titled Cost Proposal. Do not include fees or costs in any area outside of the Cost Proposal. Including fees in any area outside of the Cost Proposal, shall result in Responder’s proposal being deemed non-responsive. Cost Proposals will only be opened after the technical review of proposals has been completed.

The total budget for the project is $250,000.00. Proposals exceeding this budget will not be considered.

Cost proposal must include Line-Item detail for:

Each playground feature (including installation) Any other cost factors Detailed cost for the Bonded Rubber Mulch surfacing (Material, Labor to remove existing and install new) Score: 5 points

2. SCOPE OF WORK

Playground Theme

The current playground is a river ecosystem theme. We would like the design of the playground to be similar to the existing to create a new larger one with a traditional design that includes climbers, swings, benches and slides.

Requirements for Playground:

The County is seeking a design of the proposed area featuring traditional playground units including standard climbers, decks, towers, swings, benches, double sided bike racks and slides. Associative play features can be included as design space permits.

The Contractor shall design and construct the project area such that the red and blue boundary area lines are fully integrated into one cohesive playground space. The final design shall provide a single, continuous playground area with one unified safety surface throughout both areas, eliminating visual and physical separation between the two.

o Blue Boundary Area: Existing playground footprint o Red Boundary Area: Proposed expansion area

The playground area shall be designed for ages 5-12 with inclusive design.

Swings are required to be part of the plan and must include regular and handicap options.

The County encourages creativity of design and efficient use of the entire area.

The Contractor shall exercise caution around the existing larger trees, maintaining adequate distance to prevent damage to the tree, root system and surround soil conditions.

All trees within the project area shall remain and must be protected throughout the duration of the work.

Playground structures shall have a minimum steel post size of 5”.

All roofs other than shade fabric shall be metal; plastic roofs are not permitted and shall not be proposed.

Bolts, nuts, washers, screws, and other associated hardware used for playground assembly must be stainless steel corrosion resistant 18-8 stainless steel.

Tamper resistant hardware and fasteners must be used.

All slide down canopies on slides shall be molded plastic and not sheet plastic.

All vinyl coating and paints shall have anti-microbial treatment to protect equipment from bacteria, mold, algae growth and stains.

All benches and bicycle racks must be commercial-grade products suitable for public park use.

Type of play equipment, height, and design is open to the creativity of the Contractor.

Wooden structures are not permitted and shall not be proposed.

All equipment must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The designs submitted by the Proposing Firm must incorporate either a transfer platform or ramp in each design when necessary.

All equipment must meet and/or exceed all federal, CPSC, ASTM & IPEMA guidelines.

Documentation of compliance must be provided with the proposal.

Use of standalone items such as, but not limited to, merry-go-rounds, rockscapes, rope/cable units, or spring-based items may be included in the submission but are not required.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the playground design, product, and installation, including final grading, site curbing, subsurface, drainage, erection of play units, surfacing, and ADA compliance factors.

Existing playground surfacing must be demolished and replaced to match new playground surfacing.

The surfacing requirement for the entire area is Bonded Rubber Mulch safety surface.

The existing playground structures and components will remain and are not included for removal or replacement.

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the existing equipment during demolition and construction activities, including the removal of the existing playground safety surface.

Appropriate protective measures must be taken to prevent damage to existing playground structures and components. Any damage to existing equipment or surrounding site features caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the County.

Existing Park benches and bicycle racks located within the project area will be removed by the County Parks & Recreation staff prior to start of project.

The surface area shall meet the national recommended fall zone cushioning requirements dependent upon the height of the units being specified.

The proposed design shall incorporate and seamlessly transition the existing playground area in the new playground development. The design should create a cohesive and unified play environment that visually and functionally connects the old and new areas.

Sub-base of existing playground must be inspected and repaired if necessary for drainage.

The entire project area shall be bordered with a 6-inch concrete curb. A minimum of four

(4) flush accessible entry points shall be provided, evenly distributed between the front and rear of the site. All entry points shall be designed in compliance with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards, ensuring barrier-free access to the playground area.

General Principals for Accessible Playground Design in Forsyth County:

All play system elements must demonstrate the highest level of durability in materials and finishes selected in consideration of child health and safety.

1. Equitable Use- the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

2. Flexibility in Use- the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

3. Simple and Intuitive Use- use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.

4. Perceptible Information- the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.

5. Tolerance for Error- the design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.

6. Low Physical Effort- the design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue.

7. Size and Space for Approach and Use- appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility.

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Chattahoochee Pointe Park Photos & Map

PARK INFORMATION

For program registrations or facility reservations, please visit parks.forsythco.com or call 770-781-2215 for more information.

5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee, Georgia 30024

Scan to view park rules, programs and amenities.

Park Hours: March thru October 6 am to 9:30 pm November thru February 6 am to 7 pm

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Chattahoochee Pointe Drive

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Legend Picnic Pavilion

Playground

Disc Golf Course

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Restrooms

Multi-Use Trail - 3.1 miles

River Access

TOTAL PARK ACREAGE = 119ac.

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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

PROPOSAL DATE: May 21, 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Chattahoochee Pointe Playground Design and Installation

STATE OF ________________}

COUNTY OF ______________}

__________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is ______________________________________ (the sole owner, a partner, president, secretary, etc.) of ______________________________________________________ the party making the foregoing Proposal; that such Proposal is genuine and not collusive or a sham;

that said Proposer has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Proposer or person, to put in a sham Proposal, or that such other person refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the Proposal Price of affiant or any other Proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Proposal Price, or that of any other Proposer, or to secure any advantage against Forsyth County, or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements in said Proposal are true; and further, that such Proposer has not, directly or indirectly submitted this Proposal, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

Affiant:__________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ___________________, 202____ by _____________________________________________________________, Printed name(s) of individual(s) making statement who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.

(check one)

Personally Known Or Produced Identification (ID)

ID Type __________________________ ID # (last 4 digits) ______________ ID Expiration Date _____________________

Notary Public My Commission Expires: ________________

(NOTARY SEAL)

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.

§ 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Forsyth County, Georgia, has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91.

Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b).

Contractor agrees that the employee-number category designated below is applicable to the Contractor:

□ 500 or more employees □ 100 or more employees □ Fewer than 100 employees

Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

E-Verify Company ID Number

E-Verify Enrollment Date

Name of Contractor

Chattahoochee Pointe Playground Design and Installation Name of Project

Forsyth County, Georgia Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on _________________, 202__ in _______________________ (city), _____ (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON

THIS ______ DAY OF _______________, 202__.

Notary Public My Commission Expires: __________________

[NOTARY SEAL]

SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with ( ) on behalf of Forsyth County, Georgia has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned subcontractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the subcontractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b). Additionally, the undersigned subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to the contractor within five business days of receipt. If the undersigned subcontractor receives notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. Subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

E-Verify Company ID Number

E-Verify Enrollment Date

Name of Subcontractor

Chattahoochee Pointe Park Playground Design and Installation Name of Project

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on ___________________, 202___ in ________________________ (city), ______ (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this ______ day of _______________, 202___.

Notary Public My Commission Expires:

[NOTARY SEAL]

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

(initial as applicable)

________I DO NOT propose to enlist subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons/organizations to furnish material and equipment to some of the work on this Project.

________I DO propose to enlist subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons/organizations for some of the work on this Project as follows:

SUBCONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS TYPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT

NOTE: All subcontractors will be required to complete a subcontractor E-Verify affidavit prior to starting work (affidavit form will be attached to the final contract).

COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________________________________________

Addendum Acknowledgement Proposer acknowledges that the following addenda have been received and included in the proposal:

Addendum No.

Date Issued Addendum No.

Date Issued Addendum No.

Date Issued

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the following checked Addendum of the RFP, Plans, Specifications, and/or other documents pertaining to the Project.

I understand that failure to confirm the receipt of addendum is cause for rejection of Proposal. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure receipt of all addenda.

Variances: If you take exception or have variances to any term, condition, specification, scope of service, or requirement in this competitive solicitation you must specify such exception or variance in the space provided below or reference in the space provided below all variances contained on other pages within your response. Additional pages may be attached if necessary. No exceptions or variances will be deemed to be part of the response submitted unless such is listed and contained in the space provided below. The County does not, by virtue of submitting a variance, necessarily accept any variances. If no statement is contained in the below space, it is hereby implied that your response is in full compliance with this competitive solicitation. If you do not have variances, simply mark N/A.

Authorized Signature: Date:

BID BOND

BID NUMBER:__________ BOND NO: ______________

FORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA BID NO: ________________

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that

(Name of Contractor)

(Address of Contractor) a (Corporation, Partnership or individual) hereinafter called Principal, and

(Name of Surety)

(Address of Surety) a Corporation of the State of , a surety listed in the federal registry and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held, and firmly bound unto:

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners 110 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040 in the penal sum of: Dollars ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted, to Forsyth County, Georgia, a proposal for furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for:

WHEREAS, the Principal desires to file this Bond in accordance with law in lieu of a certified Bidder's check otherwise required to accompany this Proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the proposal be accepted, the Principal shall within ten days after receipt of notification of the acceptance, execute a Contract in accordance with the Proposal and upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth in the form and manner required by Forsyth County, Georgia, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond payable to Forsyth County, Georgia, each in the amount of 100% of the total Contract Price, in form and with security satisfactory to said Forsyth County, Georgia, and otherwise, to be and remain in full force and virtue in law, and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to Forsyth County, Georgia, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 13-10-1, et seq. and 36- 91-41, et seq., and is intended to be and shall be constructed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Contractor’s Surety have hereunto affixed their corporate seals and caused this obligation to be signed and executed under seal by their duly authorized officers this __________ day of _______________________ 202____.

CONTRACTOR:

By: ____________________________________(SEAL)

Name: _______________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: ______________________

Attest: [Corporate Seal] By: ______________________________

Name: __________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: __________________

CONTRACTOR’S SURETY:

By: ____________________________________(SEAL) (Attorney-in-Fact and Resident Agent)

Name: ________________________________

Date: _______________________

Attest: [Corporate Seal] By: ______________________________

Name: __________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: __________________

NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor/Principal is a Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.

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 where the project is located.

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