10_15_2026 Combined Specs GSW_27_40_01_1.pdf

S8d PROJECT No. 260007

SPECIFICATIONS

GSW-27-40-01

GSW STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

FLAT ROOF PROJECT

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

AMERICUS, GEORGIA

October 14, 2026

2722 North Oak Street Valdosta, Georgia 31602

E-mail: info@s8darchitects.com www.s8darchitects.com mailto:info@studio8design.biz http://www.s8darchitects.com/

Studio 8 Design, LLC GSW Student Success Center Reroofing 260007

Table of Contents - 1

SPECIFICATIONS

GSW Success Center Re-roofing

September 2, 2026

SECTION PAGES

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A Invitation for Bid 1-page B Proposal Form 2-pages C A701-1997 Instructions to Bidders 6-pages D AIA Document A201-2017 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction 39 pages E Supplementary Conditions E-1 thru E-5

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

002513 Prebid Meetings 002513-1 thru 002513-2 011000 Summary 011000-1 thru 011000-3 017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017419-1 only 017700 Closeout Procedures 017700-1 thru 017700-6

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 Selective Demolition 024119-1 thru 024119-3

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

047200 Cast Stone Masonry 047200-1 thru 047200-3

DIVISION 5 – METALS

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

075423 Thermoplastic-Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 075423-1 thru 075423-10 076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 076200-1 thru 076200-3 079200 Joint Sealants 079200-1 thru 079200-4

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DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

264113 Lightning Protection System 264113-1 thru 264113-4

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

END OF INDEX

INVITATION FOR BID

SECTION A

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Physical Plant Conference Room, 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus, GA until November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Sealed Bid – GSW Student Success Center Flat Roof Project, GSW-27-40-01” and addressed to Sierra Harvey, Director of Purchasing, at 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Physical Plant Conference Room, Americus, GA. 31709. Bids will not be accepted after the called time.

The work to be bid consists of furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor required for the construction of GSW Student Success Center Flat Roof Project, GSW-27-40-01, Americus GA including complete construction as detailed in the Contract Bid Documents.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for all Bidders will be held on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Physical Plant Conference Room, Americus, GA. After general discussions the Bidders will be escorted to the roof area that is being replaced.

All Prospective Prime Bidders must attend in order to submit a Bid.

Bidding documents may be obtained through Studio 8 Design, LLC in Valdosta, GA, 229-244-1188, email: tgriner@s8darchitects.com.

Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of Bidding Documents through any sources other than Studio 8 Design, LLC or Georgia Southwestern State University Purchasing Office is not advisable. Acquisition of Bidding Documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base the bid.

Each bidder is required to examine the site of the proposed work, the Proposal Form, Specifications, Supplemental Instructions, Special Provisions and Contract forms before submitting a bid.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond (Bond only; cashier’s check or other forms are not acceptable) in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the bid for the complete work. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the Contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) calendar days after being notified that he has been awarded the Contract.

Qualifications of the bidder will be reviewed before the award of the Contract. The Owner may consider award of the Contract to a bidder other than the low bidder. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date bids are opened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any technicalities.

Design Professional: Studio 8 Design, LLC 2722 North Oak Street Valdosta, Georgia 31602

Contact: James Ingram, AIA, NCARB Telephone: 229-244-1188 E-Mail: jingram@s8darchitects.com mailto:tgriner@s8darchitects.com mailto:jingram@s8darchitects.com

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B-1

SECTION B

PROPOSAL FORM

Date: .

Georgia Southwestern State University 800 GSW State University Drive Sylvester, Georgia 31709

RE: GSW STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER FLAT ROOF PROJECT, GSW-27-40-01

Americus, Georgia Gentlemen:

B-01 Having carefully examined the drawings and specifications, entitled “GSW Student Success Center Flat Roof Project, GSW-27-40-01 ", Americus, GA, dated October 14, 2026, as well as the premises and conditions affecting the work the undersigned proposes to furnish all services, labor and materials called by them for the entire work, in accordance with said documents, for the sum of

B-02 For and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, we agree that this proposal may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for the opening of bids but shall remain open for acceptance for a period of thirty-five (35) days following such time.

B-03 In case we be notified in writing by mail, telegraph, or delivery of the acceptance of this proposal within thirty-five days after time set for the opening of bids, we agree to execute within ten (10) days a contract for the work for the above stated compensation and at the same time to furnish and deliver to the Owner a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in the amount equal to 100% of the contract sum.

B-04 We agree to commence actual physical work on the site with an adequate force and equipment within ten (10) days of a date to be specified in a written order of the Owner and to complete fully the work in consecutive calendar days from and including said date. The Parties agree that time is of the essence of this Agreement.

B-05 Enclosed herewith is a bid bond (CERTIFIED CHECKS NOT ACCEPTABLE) in the amount of

(being not less than 5% of the base bid). We agree that the above stated amount is the proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by our failure to execute the contract and to furnish the Performance and Payment Bonds in case this proposal is accepted.

B-06 If this proposal is accepted within thirty-five (35) days after the date set for the opening of bids and we fail to execute the contract within ten (10) days after written notice of such acceptance or if we fail to furnish both Performance and Payment Bonds, the obligation of the Bid Bond will remain in full force and effect and the money payable thereon shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise, obligation of the bond will be null and void.

B-2

B-07 Under oath I certify that I am a principal or other representative of the firm of and that I am authorized by it to execute the foregoing offer on its behalf. I am a principal person of the foregoing with management responsibility for the foregoing subject matter and as such I am personally knowledgeable of all its pertinent matters. The foregoing statements of fact in the foregoing proposal are true.

B-08 I certify that the bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, labor, supplies, or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. We understand collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. We agree to abide by all conditions of this bid.

The full names and addresses of persons and firms interested in the foregoing bids as principals are as follows:

DATE:

LEGAL NAME OF FIRM:

BY:

TITLE:

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public

My commission expires:

END

iAIA Document A70f" -1997

Instructions to Bidders for the following PROJECT:

(Name and location or address):

GSW Student Success Center Re-roofing 240 Edgewood Avenue Americus, Georgia 31719

THE OWNER:

(Name and address):

Georgia Southwestern State University 800 GSW State University Drive Americus, Georgia 31709

THE ARCHITECT:

(Name and address):

Studio 8 Design, LLC 2722 North Oak St.

Valdosta, GA 31601

TABLE OF ARTICLES

DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 POST-BID INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

The author of this document has added information needed for its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the original

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Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line in the left margin of this document indicates where the author has added necessary information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text.

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders, the bid form, and other sample bidding and contract forms. The proposed Contract Documents consist of the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications and all Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201, or in other Contract Documents are applicable to the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents as the base, to which Work may be added or from which Work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment or services or a portion of the Work as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment or labor for a portion of the Work.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 The Bidder by making a Bid represents that:

§ 2.1.1 The Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents or Contract Documents, to the extent that such documentation relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, and for other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction.

§ 2.1.2 The Bid is made in compliance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 2.1.3 The Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated the Bidder's personal observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents.

§ 2.1.4 The Bid is based upon the materials, equipment and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 COPIES

§ 3.1.1 Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Bidding Documents from the issuing office designated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid in the number and for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein. The deposit will be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the Bidding Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost of replacement of missing or damaged documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the Bidding Documents and the Bidder's deposit will be refunded.

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§ 3.1.2 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.3 Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.4 The Owner and Architect may make copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by issuance of copies of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study and compare the Bidding Documents with each other, and with other work being bid concurrently or presently under construction to the extent that it relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall at once report to the Architect errors, inconsistencies or ambiguities discovered.

§ 3.2.2 Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request which shall reach the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.2.3 Interpretations, corrections and changes of the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum.

Interpretations, corrections and changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

§ 3.3.1 The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.2 No substitution will be considered prior to receipt of Bids unless written request for approval has been received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts that incorporation of the proposed substitution would require, shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

§ 3.3.3 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

§ 3.3.4 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

§ 3.4 ADDENDA

§ 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted to all who are known by the issuing office to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

§ 3.4.2 Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for that purpose.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt of Bids except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

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ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 PREPARATION OF BIDS

§ 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on the forms included with the Bidding Documents.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount written in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Interlineations, alterations and erasures must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter "No Change."

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder's refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder. The Bidder shall make no additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1. 7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name of the Bidder and the nature of legal form of the Bidder. The Bidder shall provide evidence of legal authority to perform within the jurisdiction of the Work. Each copy shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further give the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached certifying the agent's authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.2 BID SECURITY

§ 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form and amount required if so stipulated in the Instructions to Bidders. The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and will, if required, furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. The amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner in the event the Owner fails to comply with Section 6.2.

§ 4.2.2 If a surety bond is required, it shall be written on AIA Document A3 l 0, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

§ 4.2.3 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until either (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished, or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn or (c) all Bids have been rejected.

§ 4.3 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

§ 4.3.1 All copies of the Bid, the bid security, if any, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder's name and address and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.2 Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of Bids. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of Bids will be returned unopened.

§ 4.3.3 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

§ 4.3.4 Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or other electronically transmitted bids will not be considered.

§ 4.4 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID

§ 4.4.1 A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the Bidder during the stipulated time period following the time and date designated for the receipt of Bids, and each Bidder so agrees in submitting a Bid.

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§ 4.4.2 Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of Bids, a Bid submitted may be modified or withdrawn by notice to the party receiving Bids at the place designated for receipt of Bids. Such notice shall be in writing over the signature of the Bidder. Written confirmation over the signature of the Bidder shall be received, and date- and time stamped by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. A change shall be so worded as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.3 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with these Instructions to Bidders.

§ 4.4.4 Bid security, if required, shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 OPENING OF BIDS

At the discretion of the Owner, if stipulated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid, the properly identified Bids received on time will be publicly opened and will be read aloud. An abstract of the Bids may be made available to Bidders.

§ 5.2 REJECTION OF BIDS

The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids. A Bid not accompanied by a required bid security or by other data required by the Bidding Documents, or a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular is subject to rejection.

§ 5.3 ACCEPTANCE OF BID (AWARD)

§ 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest qualified Bidder provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available.

The Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner's judgment, is in the Owner's own best interests.

§ 5.3.2 The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 6 POST-BID INFORMATION

§ 6.1 CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to the Architect, upon request, a properly executed AIA Document A305, Contractor's Qualification Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and submitted as a prerequisite to the issuance of Bidding Documents.

§ 6.2 OWNER'S FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

The Owner shall, at the request of the Bidder to whom award of a Contract is under consideration and no later than seven days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids, furnish to the Bidder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner's obligations under the Contract. Unless such reasonable evidence is furnished, the Bidder will not be required to execute the Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

§ 6.3 SUBMITT ALS

§ 6.3.1 The Bidder shall, as soon as practicable or as stipulated in the Bidding Documents, after notification of selection for the award of a Contract, furnish to the Owner through the Architect in writing:

.1 a designation of the Work to be performed with the Bidder's own forces;

.2 names of the manufacturers, products, and the suppliers of principal items or systems of materials and equipment proposed for the Work; and

.3 names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

§ 6.3.2 The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

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§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder in writing if either the Owner or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder's option,

(I) withdraw the Bid or (2) submit an acceptable substitute person or entity with an adjustment in the Base Bid or Alternate Bid to cover the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may accept the adjusted bid price or disqualify the Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification, bid security will not be forfeited.

§ 6.3.4 Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and Architect.

ARTICLE 7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

§ 7.1 BOND REQUIREMENTS

§ 7.1.1 lf stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Bonds may be secured through the Bidder's usual sources.

§ 7.1.2 If the furnishing of such bonds is stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the cost shall be included in the Bid.

If the furnishing of such bonds is required after receipt of bids and before execution of the Contract, the cost of such bonds shall be added to the Bid in determining the Contract Sum.

§ 7.1.3 If the Owner requires that bonds be secured from other than the Bidder's usual sources, changes in cost will be adjusted as provided in the Contract Documents.

§ 7.2 TIME OF DELIVERY AND FORM OF BONDS

§ 7.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than three days following the date of execution of the Contract. If the Work is to be commenced prior thereto in response to a letter of intent, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner that such bonds will be furnished and delivered in accordance with this Section 7 .2.1.

§ 7.2.2 Unless otherwise provided, the bonds shall be written on AIA Document A312, Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Both bonds shall be written in the amount of the Contract Sum.

§ 7.2.3 The bonds shall be dated on or after the date of the Contract.

§ 7.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

Unless otherwise required in the Bidding Documents, the Agreement for the Work will be written on AIA Document A IO I, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment Is a Stipulated Sum.

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GSW Student Success Center Re-roofing 240 Edgewood Avenue Americus, Georgia 31719

Georgia Southwestern State University 800 GSW State University Drive Americus, Georgia 31709

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SECTION E - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following supplements modify the “General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,” AIA Documents A201–2017. Where a portion of the General Conditions is modified or deleted by these Supplementary Conditions, the unaltered portions of the General Conditions shall remain in effect.

ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Add Clause 1.2.1.1 to Subparagraph 1.2.1:

1.2.1.1 In the event of conflicts or discrepancies about the Contract Documents, interpretations will be based on the following priorities:

1. The Agreement.

2. Addenda, with those of later date having precedence over those of earlier date.

3. The Supplementary Conditions.

4. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

5. Division 1 of the Specifications

6. Drawings and Divisions 2-44 of the Specifications.

In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between Drawings and Divisions 2-44 of the Specifications or within either Document not clarified by Addendum, the Architect will determine which takes precedence in accordance with Subparagraph 4.2.11.

ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACTOR

A. Add the following Subparagraph 3.2.5 to Paragraph 3.2:

3.2.5. The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect for the Architect to evaluate and respond to the Contractor’s requests for information, where such information was available to the Contractor from a careful study and comparison of the Contract Documents, field conditions, other Owner-provided information, Contractor-prepared coordination drawings, or prior Project correspondence or documentation.

B. Delete Subparagraph 3.4.2 and substitute the following:

3.4.2 After the Contract has been executed, the Owner and Architect will consider a formal request for the substitution of products in place of those specified only under the conditions set forth in the General Requirements (Division 1 of the Specifications). By making request for substitutions, the Contractor:

.1 represents that the Contractor has personally investigated the proposed substitute product and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified;

.2 represents that the Contractor will provide the same warranty for the substitution that the Contractor would for that specified;

.3 certifies that the cost data presented is complete and includes all related costs under this Contract except the Architect’s redesign costs, and waives all claims for additional costs related to the substitution which subsequently become apparent;

and

.4 will coordinate the installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the Work to be complete in all respects.

C. Add the following Subparagraph 3.4.4 to Paragraph 3.4:

3.4.4 The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect to evaluate the Contractor’s proposed substitutions and to make agreed upon changes in the Drawings and Specifications made necessary by the Owner’s acceptance of such substitutions.

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ARTICLE 4 – ARCHITECT

A. Add Clause 4.2.2.1 to Subparagraph 4.2.2:

4.2.2.1 The Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for compensation paid to the Architect for additional site visits made necessary by the fault, neglect or request of the Contractor.

ARTICLE 7 - CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Add the following Subparagraph 7.1.4 to Paragraph 7.1:

7.1.4 The combined overhead and profit included in the total cost to the Owner of a change in the Work shall be based on the following schedule:

.1 For the Contractor, for Work performed by the Contractor’s own forces, 20 percent of the cost.

.2 For the Contractor, for Work performed by the Contractor’s Subcontractors, 7 percent of the amount due the Subcontractors.

.3 For each Subcontractor involved, for Work performed by that Subcontractor’s own forces, 20 percent of the cost.

.4 For each Subcontractor involved, for Work performed by the Subcontractor’s Sub-subcontractors, 7 percent of the amount due the Sub-subcontractor.

.5 Cost to which overhead and profit is to be applied shall be determined in accordance with Subparagraph 7.3.7.

.6 In order to facilitate checking of quotations for extras or credits, all proposals, except those so minor that their property can be seen by inspection, shall be accompanied by a complete itemization of costs including labor, materials and Subcontracts. Labor and materials shall be itemized in the manner prescribed above. Where major cost items are Subcontracts, they shall be itemized also. In no case will a change involving over $1000.00 be approved without such itemization.

ARTICLE 8 - TIME

A. Add the following to Subparagraph 8.3.1:

8.3.1.1 Inclement weather shall not be a reason for extension of time unless weather is abnormal and Contractor can show that abnormal weather caused delay to work critical to maintaining schedule. The Contractor may be entitled to extensions of time only when bad weather days exceed the following list:

January 11 days July 12 days February 10 days August 11 days March 10 days September 8 days April 7 days October 6 days May 9 days November 7 days June 10 days December 9 days

ARTICLE 9 - PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

A. Add the following Clause 9.3.1.3 to Subparagraph 9.3.1:

9.3.1.3 Until final payment, the Owner shall pay 90 percent of the amount due the Contractor on account of progress payments. For each Work category shown to be 50 percent or more complete in the Application for Payment, the Architect will, without reduction of previous retainage, certify any remaining progress payments for each Work category to be paid in full.

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B. Add the following Clause 9.8.4.1 to Subparagraph 9.8.4:

9.8.4.1 Except with the consent of the Owner, the Architect will perform no more than two (2) inspections to determine whether the Work or a designated portion thereof has attained Substantial Completion in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect for any additional inspections.

C. Add the following Clause 9.10.1.1 to Subparagraph 9.10.1:

9.10.1.1 Except with the consent of the Owner, the Architect will perform no more than two (2) inspections to determine whether the Work or a designated portion thereof has attained Final Completion in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Owner shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Sum amounts paid to the Architect for any additional inspections.

ARTICLE 11 - INSURANCE AND BONDS

A. Add the following Clauses 11.1.2.1 through 11.1.2.4 to Subparagraph 11.1.1:

11.1.2.1 The limits for Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance shall meet statutory limits mandated by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. A group insurer must submit a certificate of authority from the Insurance Commissioner approving the group insurance plan. A self-insurer must submit a certificate from the Georgia Board of Worker’s Compensation stating the Contractor qualifies to pay its own worker’s compensation claims. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors performing work under this contract to obtain an insurance certificate showing proof of Worker’s Compensation Coverage and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Employer’s Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall also maintain Employer’s Liability Insurance Coverage with limits of at least:

Bodily Injury by Accident - $1,000,000 each accident, and Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each employee.

11.1.2.2 The Contractor shall provide Commercial General Liability insurance (2004 ISO Occurrence form or equivalent) which shall include, but need not be limited to, coverage for bodily injury and property damage arising from premises and operations liability, products and completed operations liability, blasting and explosion, collapse of structures, underground damage, personal injury liability and contractual liability. The Commercial General Liability Insurance shall provide at minimum the following limits:

Coverage Limit Premises and Operations $1,000,000 per Occurrence Products and Completed Operations $1,000,000 per Occurrence Personal Injury $1,000,000 per Occurrence Contractual $1,000,000 per Occurrence General Aggregate $2,000,000 per Project

11.1.2.3 The Contractor shall provide Commercial Business Automobile Liability insurance (owned, non-owned and hired vehicles) which shall include coverage for bodily injury and property damage. The Commercial Business Automobile Liability Insurance Policy shall provide not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limits for each occurrence.

i. The policy shall include an additional insured endorsement naming the officers, members, and employees of the Owner and the State of Georgia as additional insureds.

ii. The coverage extended to the additional insureds for any claims not covered by the Georgia Tort Claims Act shall be no broader than the coverage extended to the Contractor and is not expanded to cover claims and losses that are not insurable under the Contractor’s policy.

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11.1.2.4 Builder’s Risk Insurance. Contractor shall provide Builder’s Risk Policy to be made payable to the Owner and Contractor, as their interests may appear. The policy amount should be equal to 100% of the contract sum, written on an all risk basis or its equivalent. All deductibles shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor, and in no event shall the amount of any deductible exceed $10,000.00.

ARTICLE 12 - UNCOVERING AND CORRECTING WORK

A. Add the following to Subparagraph 12.2.2.1:

12.2.2.1.1 During the one-year period of the warranty and guarantee, any defects of material or workmanship that become apparent shall be the responsibility of the Contractor until and unless the Contractor can show abuse or design defect. The Contractor shall immediately correct all defects that become known during the one-year period at no cost to the Owner unless notice is given to the Architect prior to correcting the defect that the cause of the defect is the result of abuse or design deficiency.

B. 12.2.2.1.2 When the Contractor is notified by the Architect of a defect, the Contractor will visit the site to review the complaint. If it is the Contractor’s responsibility, it will be immediately corrected.

If the Contractor alleges design defect or abuse, he will notify the Architect and the Architect will issue a formal decision in his capacity as Architect and impartial interpreter of the conditions of the contract.

C. 12.2.2.1.3 If the condition is an emergency, this will be communicated to the Contractor with the request that no matter what he finds, corrections are to be accomplished immediately. If it is determined the complaint is not the responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor will be paid for the cost of the service call within 30 days.

D. 12.2.2.1.4 The Contractor shall respond to a notice of defect within three (3) days except when classified as an emergency, in which case the Contractor’s response time shall be limited to 24 hours. If the Contractor fails to respond within these time limits, the Owner may correct the defect and charge the Contractor of the work.

ARTICLE 15 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES

A. Add the following Clauses 15.1.5.3 and 15.1.5.4 to Subparagraph 15.1.6:

15.1.6.3 Claims for increase in the Contract Time shall set forth in detail the circumstances that form the basis for the Claim, the date upon which each cause of delay began to affect the progress of the Work, the date upon which each cause of delay ceased to affect the progress of the Work and the number of days’ increase in the Contract Time claimed as a consequence of each such cause of delay. The Contractor shall provide such supporting documentation as the Owner may require including, where appropriate, a revised construction schedule indicating all the activities affected by the circumstances forming the basis of the Claim.

15.1.6.4 The Contractor shall not be entitled to a separate increase in the Contract Time for each one of the number of causes of delay which may have concurrent or interrelated effects on the progress of the Work, or for concurrent delays due to the fault of the Contractor.

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STATUTORY AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF COUNTY OF

FROM:

(Contractor)

TO:

RE: Contract entered into this day of , 20 , between the above-mentioned parties for the construction of a

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

1. The undersigned hereby certifies that all work required under the above contract has been performed in accordance with the terms thereof, that all material men, subcontractors, mechanics and laborers have been paid and satisfied in full and that there are not outstanding claims of any character arising out of the performance of the Contract which have not been paid and satisfied in full.

2. The undersigned further certifies that to the best of his knowledge and belief there are not unsatisfied claims for damages resulting from injury or death to any employee, subcontractor, or the public at large arising out of the performance of the contract, or any suits or claims for any other damage of any kind, nature, or description which might constitute a lien upon the property of the Owner.

3. The undersigned makes this affidavit as provided by law and for the purpose of receiving final payment in full settlement of all claims arising under or by virtue of the Contract, and acceptance of such payment is acknowledged as a release of the Owner from any and all claims arising under or by virtue of the Contract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has signed and sealed this instrument this day of , 20 .

Personally appeared before the undersigned, and who after being duly sworn, depose(s) and say(s) that the facts stated in the above affidavit are true.

(Notary Public)

This day of , 20 .

My Commission expires .

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SECTION 002513 - PREBID MEETINGS

1.1 PREBID MEETING

A. Architect will conduct a Prebid meeting as indicated below:

1. Meeting Date: November 5, 2026

2. Meeting Time: 10:00AM, local time.

3. Location: Physical Plant Conference Room, 800 Georgia Southwestern State University

Drive, Americus, GA.

B. Attendance:

1. Prime Bidders: Attendance at Prebid meeting is mandatory.

2. Subcontractors: Attendance at Prebid meeting is recommended.

3. Notice: Bids will only be accepted from prime bidders represented on Prebid Meeting sign-in sheet.

C. Bidder Questions: Submit written questions to be addressed at Prebid meeting minimum of two business days prior to meeting.

D. Agenda: Prebid meeting agenda will include review of topics that may affect proper preparation and submittal of bids, including the following:

1. Procurement and Contracting Requirements:

a. Advertisement for Bids.

b. Instructions to Bidders.

c. Bidder Qualifications.

d. Bonding.

e. Insurance.

f. Bid Security.

g. Bid Form and Attachments.

h. Bid Submittal Requirements.

i. Notice of Award.

2. Communication during Bidding Period:

a. Obtaining documents.

b. Alternates.

c. Bidder's Requests for Information.

d. Bidder's Substitution Request/Prior Approval Request.

e. Addenda.

3. Contracting Requirements:

a. Agreement.

b. The General Conditions.

c. The Supplementary Conditions.

d. Other Owner requirements.

4. Construction Documents:

a. Scopes of Work.

b. Temporary Facilities.

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d. Work Restrictions.

e. Alternates, Allowances, and Unit Prices.

f. Substitutions following award.

5. Separate Contracts:

a. Work by Owner.

b. Work of Other Contracts.

6. Schedule:

a. Project Schedule.

b. Contract Time.

c. Other Bidder Questions.

7. Site/facility visit or walkthrough.

8. Post-Meeting Addendum.

E. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes to attendees. Minutes of meeting are issued as Available Information and do not constitute a modification to the Procurement and Contracting Documents. Modifications to the Procurement and Contracting Documents are issued by written Addendum only.

1. Sign-in Sheet: Minutes will include list of meeting attendees.

2. List of Plan holders: Minutes will include list of plan holders.

END OF DOCUMENT 002513

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Contractor's use of site and premises.

4. Coordination with occupants.

5. Work restrictions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: GSW Student Success Center Flat Roof Project, GSW-27-40-01 (S8d Project No. 260007).

1. Project Location: 240 Edgewood Avenue, Americus, GA 31719.

B. Owner: Georgia Southwestern State University.

1. Owner's Representative: Sierra Harvey, Director of Purchasing.

C. Architect: Studio 8 Design, LLC, 2722 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA 31602

1. Architect's Representatives: Jim Ingram.

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Removing, cleaning and re-installation of existing pre-cast copings

2. Replacing the plastic sheet roofing and parapet caps.

3. Removal and re-installation of Lightning Protection System.

B. Type of Contract.

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

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1.2 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Unrestricted Use of Site:

a. Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

b. Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

c. Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

1.3 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify proper agencies not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

C. Noise, Vibration, Dust, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, dust, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's…