2024_04 CCSO Jail Expansion Bid Specs_Volume .pdf

PROJECT MANUAL FOR:

CATOOSA COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION

5842 HIGHWAY 41

RINGGOLD, GA 30736

COMM. NO. 241125

Date: May 19, 2025

PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD:

JERRY ISAKSEN AIA – ARCHITECT

Phone No. 423-756-5046

WILLIAM DEAL, PE – STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Phone No. 865-584-0999

PHILIP SCHOFIELD, PE – CIVIL ENGINEER

Phone No. 423-417-1809

TROY PERSAUD, PE – MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Phone No. 865-584-0999

STEPHEN NEWLIN, PE – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Phone No. 865-584-0999

MBI Companies Inc.

651 E. 4TH ST., SUITE 500, CHATTANOOGA, TN

423-756-5046 / Fax 423-756-8021 www.mbicompanies.com

VOLUME NO. 1 of 2 CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

MBI #241125-000-02 SECTION 00 00 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1 OF 2: (For Bidding Submission, Only)

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 16 Invitation to Bid

00 21 13 AIA A701-2018 Instructions to Bidders

00 22 13 Supplementary Instructions to Bidders

00 35 00 Iran Divestment Act Signature Page

00 41 13 Bid Form

00 41 14 Bid Envelope Cover

00 43 36 Subcontractors and Major Material Suppliers List

00 45 19 Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

00 45 20 Non-Collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor

00 48 61 Specification Compliance Form

00 62 00 MBI Electronic Files Release Form

00 62 17 Schedule of Inspection and Testing Agencies

00 62 18 Qualifications of Inspectors and Testing Technicians

00 63 13 Contractor’s Request for Information

00 63 25 Substitution Request Form

GENERAL CONDITIONS

00 72 00 AIA A201-2017 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions

00 80 01 Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Prime Bidder

00 80 02 Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Subcontractor

00 80 03 Local Vendor Privilege Form

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary

01 21 00 Allowances

01 23 00 Alternates

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

01 29 00 Payment Procedures

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

01 32 50 Weather Delays

01 33 00 Submittal Cover Sheet

01 35 00 Special Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 33 Code-Required Special Inspections and Procedures

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 61 16 Volatile Organic Compound_VOC_Content Restrictions

01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements

VOLUME 2 OF 2:

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

03 30 01 Concrete Mix Design Submittal Form

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 27 23 Cavity Wall Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 41 00 Architectural Wood Casework

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Insulation

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers

07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels

07 54 00 TPO Roofing – Mechanically Fastened

07 61 13 Standing Seam Sheet Metal Roofing

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 51 00 Acoustical Tile Ceilings

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring and Base

09 68 13 Tile Carpeting

09 91 13 Exterior Painting

09 91 23 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage

10 14 19 Dimensional Letter Signage

10 21 13 Plastic Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

10 44 00 Fire Protection Specialties

10 51 13 Metal Lockers

10 57 23 Closet and Utility Shelving

10 73 13 Awnings

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Not Used)

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION (Not Used)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation

22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping

22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 13 Duct Insulation

23 07 19 HVAC Piping Insulation

23 09 13 Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping

23 31 13 Metal Ducts

23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

26 05 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems

26 05 33.16 Boxes and Covers for Electrical Systems

26 05 36 Cable Trays for Electrical Systems

25 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems

26 05 44 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling

26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems

26 05 73 Power System Studies

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 22 13 Low-Voltage Distribution Transformers

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 16 Electrical Cabinets and Circuit Breakers

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 32 13.13 Diesel-Engine-Driven Generator Sets

26 36 00 Transfer Switches

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 28 Pathways for Communications Systems

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

28 48 13 Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System (ERCES)

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences & Gates

32 31 19 Residential Ornamental Aluminum Fencing

32 92 19 Seeding

32 92 23 Sodding

32 92 31 Topsoil

32 93 10 Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 12 13 Water Services

33 12 19 Hydrants

33 13 00 Disinfection of Potable Water Lines and Water Storage Tanks

33 31 00 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe for Gravity Sewer

33 32 00 Television Inspection of New Sewers

33 39 13 Sewer Manholes and Covers

33 40 00 Storm Sewerage

40 05 13.53 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings

40 05 61 Valves

MBI #241125-000-02 SECTION 00 11 16

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids for the construction of “Catoosa County Jail Expansion, 5842 Highway 41, Ringgold, Georgia” will be received at the office of:

Catoosa County Government

800 Lafayette Street

Ringgold, GA 30736 until Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

Drawings and Specifications and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee in Chattanooga, Tel: 423-265-1111

Knoxville Builders Exchange of Tennessee, Tel: 866-941-BXTN (2986)

LDI Reproprinting Centers, Tel: 770-720-1888

Dodge Data & Analytics, Tel: 877-784-9556

A digital file, or file link, containing PDFs of the Contract Documents may be emailed to the general contractors for bidding purposes by calling the office of the Architect (MBI Companies, Inc.; 423-756-5046). General contractors will be added to the bidder’s list only by contacting the office of the Architect. Bid deposit is not required.

Subcontractors, vendors, and others who desire individual drawings and specification sections may obtain them from Chattanooga Blueprint Company, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 423-267-2425, by paying the costs of reproduction, which is not refundable. Addenda will be issued only to those parties obtaining digital files directly from the

Architect. Bidders not obtaining files directly from the Office of the Architect do so at their own risk and will be held to the requirements of the documents and addenda as issued by that office. All questions (RFI’s) shall be submitted no later than 12:00pm (noon) on Friday, July 10, 2026 to be included in the final addendum response on

Friday, July 17, 2026.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Cashiers Check or a Bidders Bond, executed by the bidder and a surety company in the sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid including all additive alternates, as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the required contract will be executed and the required performance and payment bonds furnished. Bid Bond shall be executed on AIA Document A310. Said bond will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders as soon as the contract has been awarded and the successful bidder has executed the contract and furnished the necessary bonds and the contract has been executed by the Owner. Such bond shall be from a surety Company authorized to transact business in the State of Georgia and Company shall be registered in Federal Register, Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Service, Companies Holding Certificates of

Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies; Notice. Attorneys in

Fact who sign any bonds must file with each instrument a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent

(100%) of the Contract Sum and a payment bond covering and including labor and materials in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. The bond shall be made payable to Catoosa County Government.

Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be on AIA Form A312.

All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the 2024 Code of Georgia 43-41-17. Bidder's name, license number, date of expiration of license, license limit, and that part of license classification applying to the bid must be placed on the envelope containing the bid, otherwise the bid cannot be opened or considered. The names of the

Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, and/or Roofing Subcontractors must appear on the bid envelope in the spaces provided. License numbers, date of expiration of their licenses, license limit, and license classification, for

Mechanical, Pluming, and Electrical Subcontractors only, must also be on the bid envelopes otherwise the bid cannot be opened or considered. General Contractors performing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, and/or Roofing work must designate this information on the outside of the envelope. Professionals requiring special licenses must be licensed in the State of Georgia and shall be responsible for those portions of the work as may be required by law.

MBI #241125-000-02 SECTION 00 11 16

INVITATION TO BID

Contractor must have minimum Worker’s Comp and General Liability Insurance in full force and effect. No bid will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Contractor holds any and all necessary or required Federal, State, or local licenses and/or permits. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, all contractors and sub-contractors performing work within the State of Georgia on a contract with a public employer must register and participate in a federal work authorization. Each respondent shall submit with its bid a copy of current Business

License &/or Occupational Tax Certificate issued in Georgia. If Contractor cannot provide this License, it will be required to obtain one from Catoosa County if it is the Awarded Respondent.

Each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not identified on any list created pursuant to the Iran Divestment Act of Georgia, and that it will not engage in any investment of business activities in violation of such Act for the duration of this Agreement.

No bidder will be permitted to withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date of opening of bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

A Prebid Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm local time at the Catoosa County

Sheriff’s Office, 5842 Highway 41, Ringgold, GA 30736. Attendance at this Prebid Conference is optional for

Prime Bidders; and optional for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Sub-bidders. Representatives of the Owner, the

Architect, and Architect’s Engineering Consultants will be present to describe and explain the scope of the work to be bid and to answer questions. Representative of all Subcontractors bidding are invited and urged to attend.

Upon award of the construction contract to the successful bidder, construction shall commence on a date to be specified in the "Notice to Proceed" to the Contractor and shall be completed on or before the completion date specified in the Contract Documents as time is of the essence in the performance of the contract for construction.

Upon receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor will complete the work regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will ensure full completion thereof within the time specified on the Bid Form.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any information in or to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed favorable to the interest of the Owner.

END OF SECTION

Document A701

– 2018

Instructions to Bidders

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for the following Project:

(Name, location, and detailed description)

Catoosa County Jail Expansion

5842 Highway 41

Construction of a new work release dormitory facility.

MBI Project No.: 241125-000-02

THE OWNER:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

Catoosa County Government

Project Administrator

THE ARCHITECT:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

MBI Companies, Inc., Architect

651 E. Fourth Street, Suite 500

Chattanooga, TN 37403

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 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 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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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 any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in

Article 8 of these Instructions.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in other Proposed Contract

Documents apply to the Bidding Documents.

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

§ 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, to which Work may be added or deleted by 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, or that does not change, 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 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

.1 the Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents;

.2 the Bidder understands how the Bidding Documents relate to other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction;

.3 the Bid complies with the Bidding Documents;

.4 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 observations with the requirements of the Proposed Contract

Documents;

.5 the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception; and

.6 the Bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages, if any, set forth in the form of

Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 Distribution

§ 3.1.1 Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents, as indicated below, from the issuing office designated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall obtain Bidding

Documents.)

A digital file containing PDFs of the Contract Documents may be emailed to general contractors for bidding purposes by calling the office of the Architect (MBI Companies, Inc.; 423-756-5046). General Contractor’s will be added to the bidder’s list only by contacting the office of the Architect. Subcontractors, vendors, and others who desire individual drawings and specification sections may obtain them from plan rooms by paying the cost of reproduction, which is not refundable. Addenda will only be issued to General Contractors who obtain digital files directly from the Architect.

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Bidders not obtaining files directly from the Office of the Architect do so at their own risk and will be held to the requirements of the documents and addenda as issued by that office.

§ 3.1.2 Bid deposit is not required.

§ 3.1.3 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.

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

§ 3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by distribution of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents

§ 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall notify the Architect of errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation pursuant to Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.2.2 Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for clarification and interpretation.)

By email only. Phone calls will not be accepted.

§ 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum. Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall 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 Substitution Process

§ 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and interpretations in Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding

§ 3.3.2.3 If a Substitution Request Form is not provided, requests shall include (1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents; (2) the reason for the requested substitution; (3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and (4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment, or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts or the impact on any Project Certifications (such as LEED), that will result from incorporation of the proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.3 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.

§ 3.3.4 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an

Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3.5 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract

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§ 3.4 Addenda

§ 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted to Bidders known by the issuing office to have received complete Bidding

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Addenda will be transmitted.)

By email with a link to access the Addenda files.

§ 3.4.2 Addenda will be available where Bidding Documents are on file.

§ 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 Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall ascertain that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the

Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 Preparation of Bids

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

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

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and numbers, unless noted otherwise on the bid form. In case of discrepancy, the amount entered in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Edits to entries made on paper bid forms 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” or as required by the bid form.

§ 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 neither make 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 and legal status of the Bidder. As part of the documentation submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall provide evidence of its legal authority to perform the Work in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each copy of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the

Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further name 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.

§ 4.1.8 A Bidder shall incur all costs associated with the preparation of its Bid.

§ 4.2 Bid Security

§ 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by the following bid security:

(Insert the form and amount of bid security.)

Cashier’s Check or Bidder’s Bond for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid including all additive alternates.

§ 4.2.2 The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and shall, 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. In the event the Owner fails to comply with Section 6.2, the amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner.

§ 4.2.3 If a surety bond is required as bid security, it shall be written on AIA Document A310™, Bid Bond, unless

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otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of an acceptable power of attorney. The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 4.2.4 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until

(a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished; (b) the specified time has elapsed so that

Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all Bids have been rejected. However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may, beginning 60 days after the opening of Bids, withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security.

§ 4.3 Submission of Bids

§ 4.3.1 A Bidder shall submit its Bid as indicated below:

(Indicate how, such as by website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit their Bid.)

Submit two (2) paper copies of bid in a sealed envelope, with bid cover attached, to the office of:

Catoosa County Government

§ 4.3.2 Paper copies of the Bid, the bid security, 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.

§ 4.3.3 Bids shall be submitted by the date and time and at the place indicated in the invitation to bid. Bids submitted after the date and time for receipt of Bids, or at an incorrect place, will not be accepted.

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

§ 4.3.5 A Bid submitted by any method other than as provided in this Section 4.3 will not be accepted.

§ 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

§ 4.4.1 Prior to the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder may submit a new Bid to replace a Bid previously submitted, or withdraw its Bid entirely, by notice to the party designated to receive the Bids. Such notice shall be received and duly recorded by the receiving party on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. The receiving party shall verify that replaced or withdrawn Bids are removed from the other submitted Bids and not considered. Notice of submission of a replacement Bid or withdrawal of a Bid shall be worded so as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

§ 4.4.2 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids in the same format as that established in Section 4.3, provided they fully conform with these Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

§ 4.4.3 After the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder who discovers that it made a clerical error in its

Bid shall notify the Architect of such error within two days, or pursuant to a timeframe specified by the law of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, requesting withdrawal of its Bid. Upon providing evidence of such error to the reasonable satisfaction of the Architect, the Bid shall be withdrawn and not resubmitted. If a Bid is withdrawn pursuant to this Section 4.4.3, the bid security will be attended to as follows:

(State the terms and conditions, such as Bid rank, for returning or retaining the bid security.)

Bid security shall be returned to the Bidder upon Architect recommendation.

ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 Opening of Bids

If stipulated in an advertisement or invitation to bid, or when otherwise required by law, Bids properly identified and received within the specified time limits will be publicly opened and read aloud. A summary of the Bids may be made

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§ 5.2 Rejection of Bids

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids.

§ 5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award) § 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, provided the

Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, 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 best interests.

§ 5.3.2 Unless otherwise prohibited by law, 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 lowest responsive and responsible 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 and within the timeframe specified by the Architect, a properly executed AIA Document A305™, Contractor’s Qualification

Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and submitted for this Bid. Bidder shall also provide a current financial statement proving financial solvency and also provide information regarding any current or past litigation within the last five (5) years. If a bidder has or has had litigation, provide brief explanation and outcome.

§ 6.2 Owner’s Financial Capability

A Bidder to whom award of a Contract is under consideration may request in writing, fourteen days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids, that the Owner furnish to the Bidder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract. The Owner shall then furnish such reasonable evidence to the Bidder no later than seven days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids.

Unless such reasonable evidence is furnished within the allotted time, the Bidder will not be required to execute the

Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

§ 6.3 Submittals

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

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

.2 names of the principal products and systems proposed for the Work and the manufacturers and suppliers of each; 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.

§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder 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, withdraw the Bid or submit an acceptable substitute person or entity. The Bidder may also submit any required adjustment in the Base Bid or

Alternate Bid to account for 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 If stipulated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the

Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder.

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§ 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 The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 7.1.4 Unless otherwise indicated below, the Penal Sum of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be the amount of the Contract Sum.

(If Payment or Performance Bonds are to be in an amount other than 100% of the Contract Sum, indicate the dollar amount or percentage of the Contract Sum.)

§ 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 commence sooner 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.

§ 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 to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 8.1 Copies of the proposed Contract Documents have been made available to the Bidder and consist of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, unless otherwise stated below.

(Insert the complete AIA Document number, including year, and Document title.)

.2 AIA Document A101™–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds, unless otherwise stated below.

.3 AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, unless otherwise stated below.

.4 Building Information Modeling Exhibit, if completed:

.5 Drawings

Number Title Date

As Noted in List of Drawings

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.6 Specifications

Section Title Date Pages

As noted in Table of Contents

.7 Addenda:

Number Date Pages

.8 Other Exhibits:

(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

[ ] AIA Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, dated as indicated below:

(Insert the date of the E204-2017.)

[ ] The Sustainability Plan:

Title Date Pages

[ X ] Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract:

Document Title Date Pages

As noted on Table of Contents

.9 Other documents listed below:

(List here any additional documents that are intended to form part of the Proposed Contract

Documents.)

MBI #241125-000-02 SECTION 00 22 13

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO

BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

A The following amendments modify, change, delete from or add to the Instructions to Bidders (AIA Document

A701, 2018 Edition). Where any part of the Instructions to Bidders is modified or voided by these amendments, the unaltered provisions of that part shall remain in effect.

1.02 BID SECURITY

A Bid security shall be in the form of a bid bond secured by a Surety Company or a Cashier’s Check and shall be in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid.

1.03 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A Paragraph 3.1.2: Not used. No deposit for electronically-issued bidding documents.

B Paragraph 3.3.2.3: Add to end of paragraph, “If this information is not provided, the substitution will not be considered.”

C Paragraph 3.4.2: Addenda will be issued only to General Contractors obtaining digital files directly from the

Architect.

1.04 BIDDING PROCEDURES

A In addition to the information listed in Subparagraph 4.3.1, the email containing the bid shall include the plainly marked bid envelope PDF with the bidding contractor's license number, date of expiration of the license, license limitation, and that part of license classification applying to the bid. The names of the

Masonry, Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Subcontractors, License numbers and date of expiration of their licenses must also be on the bid envelope PDF.

B Notes: Bidders' attention is called to the provisions of the Contractor's Licensing Act that particular subcontractors (Masonry, Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) must have a contractor's license if the aggregate amount of their subcontract is equal to or exceeds monetary limits enumerated in that Act for each subcontractor’s trade.

1.05 CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

A The Contract for Construction of the Project will be executed on AIA Document A101, current version.

1.06 PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND

A The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment

Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum. Bonds shall be executed on AIA

Document A312.

1.07 DEFINITIONS

A All definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document

A201 - 2017 Edition, are applicable to these Instructions to Bidders.

B Bidding documents include the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Forms, Agreement between

Owner and Contractor and the proposed Contract Documents including any Addenda issued prior to receipt of Bids.

C Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the bidding documents, including Drawings and Specifications, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Construction

Contract is executed.

D All correspondence concerning the bid process shall be addressed to the Architect in writing via email only.

Bidder questions received via phone will not be accepted and bidders will be instructed to request information via email. All questions are to be directed to the project manager, Tom Horvath, at thomash@mbicompanies.com

E A Bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to do the Work or designated portion thereof for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

F 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 any Alternate Bids.

G A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid.

H A Sub-Bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials or labor for a portion of the

Work.

1.08 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE

A. Each Bidder, by making his Bid, represents that he has read and understands the Bidding Documents.

B. Each Bidder, by making his Bid, represents that he has visited the site and familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed.

C. Each Bidder, by making his Bid, represents that his Bid is based upon the materials, systems and equipment required by the Bidding Documents unless exceptions are noted on the Bid Form.

1.09 BIDDING PROCEDURES

A. All Bids shall be prepared on the included forms and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

B. A Bid is invalid if it has not been received prior to the time and date for receipt of bids indicated in the

Invitation to Bid, or prior to any extension thereof issued to the Bidders.

C. Unless otherwise provided in any supplement to these Instructions to Bidders, no bidder shall modify, withdraw or cancel his Bid or any part thereof for sixty (60) days after the time designated for the receipt of

Bids in the Invitation to Bid.

D. Prior to the receipt of Bids, Addenda will be emailed to each person or firm recorded by the Architect and

Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Addenda issued after receipt of Bids will be mailed or delivered only to the selected Bidder.

E. Bids shall not contain any recapitulation of the Work (except as noted on the Bid Form) to be done and no oral or telephone proposals or modifications will be considered.

F. The Bidder shall make no additional stipulations on the Bid Form or limit or qualify his Bid in any other manner. Bids so qualified will be subject to disqualification.

G. Only written instructions will be binding. The Architect or Engineer will not be responsible for any oral, or telephonic instructions.

H. The names of all Subcontractors and material suppliers proposed to be employed shall be submitted for approval by the Owner before they are employed, and all such Subcontractors and material suppliers must be known to perform work of a high standard in their respective trades. If the Owner has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity, and notifies the Bidder in writing of such objection, the Bidder shall provide an acceptable substitute person or entity in accordance with Article 5.2 of the General Conditions.

1.10 DISCREPANCIES AND AMBIGUITIES

A. Each Bidder shall examine the Bidding Documents carefully and, not later than ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids, shall make written request to the Architect or Engineer via email only, for interpretations or correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error therein which he may discover. The Architect or

Engineer will issue any interpretation or correction as an Addendum. Only a written interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding. No Bidder shall rely upon any interpretation or correction given by any other method.

1.11 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Each Bidder represents that his Bid is based upon the materials and equipment described in the Bidding

Documents.

B. Where products or systems are specified by naming only one manufacturer and no provisions for substitutions are listed, no substitutions are allowed. Where substitution provisions are listed, they will only be considered if approved by Addenda prior to Bidding.

1.12 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

A. A Bidder shall submit to the Owner a properly executed Contractor's Qualification Statement, AIA Document

A305 and/or properly documented experience record.

B. Bidders may be disqualified, and their Bids not considered for any of the following specific reasons:

1. Reason for believing collusion exists among Bidders.

a. Submit Non-Collusion Affidavit of Subcontractors after bid. Completion of this form by each subcontractor is required before issuance of Notice to…