2025_01_23 _ 30998_0000 _ Div II Rebid Vol 1 .pdf

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

VOLUME 1 OF 3

FOR

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY

& ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

PREPARED FOR:

BRUNSWICK – GLYNN

JOINT WATER & SEWER COMMISSION

J – 30998.0000

FEBRUARY 2025

thomasandhutton.com

Brunswick - Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission

BIDDING

DOCUMENTS

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY

& ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000

BGJWSC No. 2216S

February 2025

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

ITB 25-006 EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY

& ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 BGJWSC No. 2216S

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Advertisement for Bids Instruction to Bidders Affidavit for Contractor Certification of Qualification Application Content Form for Similar in Nature Project References (1) form for each project – (5) projects are required General Insurance Requirements Bid Form (acknowledging all addenda) - T&H Document 00 41 43 Bid Bond E-Verify Contractor Affidavit and Agreement E-Verify Subcontractor Affidavit and Agreement (if applicable and not part of bid package submission but must obtained by prime of all subcontractors utilized on this contract) EEO Representation Certificate of Drug Free Workplace

FORM OF CONTRACT

PART A Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract PART B General Conditions – EJCDC PART C Special Conditions PART D Supplementary Conditions

00 51 00 Notice of Award 00 55 00 Notice to Proceed

PART E Performance Bond PART F Payment Bond PART G Affidavit of Payment of Claims PART H Certificate of Insurance

PERMITS

The following permits have been obtained or are anticipated to be obtained by the Owner, with Contractor’s assistance prior to construction:

Permit Permit No. Issued Date Georgia Environmental Protection Division PENDING

Drinking Water Project PENDING

All other permits are the responsibility of the Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for obtaining all pertinent county and building permits and ROW permits. This includes all fees, notifications, and coordination with Glynn County. The Contractor is also responsible for notifying Glynn County when particular tests are being conducted as required by these permits.

ITB NO. 25-006

INVITATION TO BID

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY

& ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000

BGJWSC No. 2216S For

Brunswick Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission

Issued Tuesday, February 4, 2025

OPTIONAL Pre-bid teleconference followed by site visit Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Call at 9:00 a.m. EST

Call-in: 888.433.1222 Access Code: 3666131

OPTIONAL Site Visit at 9:30 a.m. – 501 South Port Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31523

Please pre-register via email to pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Deadline for questions:

Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Please submit questions via e-mail to pcrosby@bgjwsc.org

Bids Due by 12:00 NOON EST Thursday, March 6, 2025, to:

Purchasing Division Pam Crosby, Director of Purchasing

Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission 1703 Gloucester Street

Brunswick, Georgia 31520

(912) 261-7100

Bids should be clearly labeled as follows:

“ITB No. 25-006 Exit 29 Water Production Facility & Elevated Storage Tank:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000

BGJWSC No. 2216S”

Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted.

Responses received after the deadline or at any other location will not be accepted.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS OF THIS SOLICITATION, please visit the BGJWSC website, utilizing the following link: http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/ mailto:pcrosby@bgjwsc.org mailto:pcrosby@bgjwsc.org http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

INVITATION TO BID 25-006

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 BGJWSC No. 2216S

Sealed bids for ITB 25-006 EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK: DIVISION II REBID - Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 - BGJWSC No. 2216S will be received by the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission at the JWSC’s Office of the Procurement Director, 1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31520 until 12:00 NOON EST, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

This project is funded by proceeds from the SPLOST 2022 referendum approved by Glynn County voters during the General Election on November 8, 2022. The project location is 501 South Port Parkway, Brunswick, Glynn County, GA, 31523. Divisions I and III, associated with well improvements, water production facility, and miscellaneous piping were awarded on January 16th, 2025, by Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission. No coordination between Divisions I, II, and III is anticipated.

The Work for this division includes the construction of a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, site piping, fence work, approximately 1,100 LF of 12” distribution piping, grading, and clearing, all as shown and specified. The work includes site preparation, clearing and grubbing, access routes, piping, tank design, painting, all electrical, SCADA, concrete, and other accessories as shown on the plans. Work shall include all labor, equipment, materials, appurtenances, and incidentals required to complete this project.

The Tank Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) elevated tanks of the selected design with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons or greater. The contracting company shall own their fabrication facilities. Divided responsibilities between erection and fabrication will not be allowed. A qualified supervisor employed by the contractor shall be on site at all times during construction of the concrete to support the structure and water tank. All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work.

All updates for this solicitation will be posted and available on the JWSC website. Plans and Specifications are available on the JWSC website utilizing the following link:

https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

An optional pre-bid teleconference and site visit will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The site visit for this project will commence promptly after the teleconference at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email: pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. All responses to submitted questions will be issued via addendum to pre-bid attendees and posted on the JWSC website for reference.

https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

A bid bond of 5% of the lump sum bid for the submitted bid amount is due with the bid package.

Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount and in accordance with Georgia law with be required as part of the contract execution. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the JWSC as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that they have been awarded the contract.

JWSC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and make a decision in the best interests of the JWSC. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney–in–fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.

The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by the JWSC. The JWSC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities and make an award in the best interest of the JWSC.

Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted. Please provide (1) original and (1) electronic (USB or CD copy). Package exterior shall include Utility Contractor’s License number and name on the package exterior. Bids should be clearly labeled as follows: ITB 25-006 EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK: DIVISION II REBID - Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 – BGJWSC No. 2216S”. Late bid packages or packages received at any other location will not be accepted.

Instructions to Bidders

1. Intent and Timeline

It is intended that the Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Construction Plans and Technical Specifications shall define and describe the complete work to which they relate. Requests for clarification and all questions during the bidding period must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Director of Procurement, Pam Crosby at pcrosby@bgjwsc.org on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 21, 2025. Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. Responses to requests for clarification and questions will be issued by addendum to all qualified bidders and will also be posted on the JWSC website.

The deadline for bids is Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:00 noon.

Event Date

Solicitation Release Date Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Registration Deadline Pre-Bid Teleconference Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. EST

OPTIONAL Pre-Bid Teleconference Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. EST

OPTIONAL Site Visit Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. EST

Deadline for Questions Friday, February 21, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. EST

Bids Due Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 12:00 NOON EST

Anticipated Award Date Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. EST

Anticipated Contract Execution April 2025

Pre-Construction / Kick-off Meeting w/ Selected Contractor and Notice To Proceed Date Selected and Issued

April – May 2025

2. Work to be Done

The Work has been divided into three (3) divisions and be generally described by the following:

Division II: 500,000 GALLON ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK & FINISHED WATER

EXTENSION

Including the construction of a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, site piping, fence work, approximately 1,100 LF of 12” distribution piping, grading, and clearing, all as shown and specified. Work is to include site preparation, clearing and grubbing, access routes, piping, tank design, painting, all electrical, SCADA, concrete, and other accessories as shown on the plans. Work shall include all labor, equipment, materials, appurtenances and incidentals required to complete this project.

The Contractor shall have successfully completed at least five (5) projects of similar size and nature prior to bidding this work

The contracting company for the elevated water storage tank shall own their fabrication facilities. Divided responsibilities between erection and fabrication will not be allowed. A qualified supervisor employed by the contractor shall be on site at all times during construction of the concrete to support the structure and water tank.

All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work.

3. Site Examination

An optional pre-bid teleconference will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST.

Please pre-register for the call via email, pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to obtain login credentials for the call.

The optional site visit will be held immediately following the pre-bid teleconference at 501South Port Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31523 at 9:30 am. Please note that this is the only date and time that access will be granted to potential bidders to the work locations. Drone footage of the site is available by request.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email: pcrosby@bgjwsc.org no later than Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Requests for clarification received after this date will not be considered. All responses to submitted questions will be issued via addendum to pre-bid attendees and posted on the JWSC website for reference.

4. Examination of Contract Documents

A) It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid:

o To examine thoroughly the Contract Documents and other related data identified in the

Bidding Documents including "technical data" referred to below;

o To consider federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work;

o To study and carefully correlate Bidder's knowledge and observations with the Contract

Documents and such other related data; and o To promptly notify Engineer/Owner of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies which Bidder has discovered in or between the Contract Documents and such other related documents.

B) Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions (EJCDC C–800)) for identification of:

o Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site which have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Contract Documents.

Bidder may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such reports but not upon other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or otherwise relating to the subsurface conditions at the site, nor upon the completeness thereof for the purposes of bidding or construction.

o Those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface structures (except Underground Facilities) which are at or contiguous to the site that have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Contract Documents. Bidder may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such drawings but not upon other data, interpretations, opinions, or information shown or indicated in such drawings or otherwise relating to such structures, nor upon the completeness thereof for the purposes of bidding or construction.

o Copies of such reports and drawings will be made available for review to any Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the "technical data" contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph "Subsurface and Physical Conditions" of the General Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any such data, interpretations, opinions, or information.

C) Information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based upon information and data furnished to Owner and Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities or others, and Owner and Engineer do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof unless it is expressly provided otherwise in the Supplementary Conditions.

D) Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions and Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to differing or unanticipated conditions appear in Paragraphs "Subsurface and Physical Conditions", "Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions" and "Underground Facilities" of the General Conditions.

E) Before submitting a Bid each Bidder will be responsible to obtain such additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data concerning conditions (surface, subsurface and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise, which may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work or which relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder and safety precautions and programs incident thereto or which Bidder deems necessary to determine its Bid for performing and furnishing the Work in accordance with the time, price and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

F) On request, Owner will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the site to its former conditions upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

G) Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of work that is to be performed at the site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) that relates to the work for which a Bid is to be submitted. On request, Owner will provide to each Bidder for examination access to or copies of Contract Documents (other than portions thereof related to price) for such work.

H) The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Paragraph "EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS", that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction (if any) that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Contract Documents, that Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolutions thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder, and that the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work.

I) The provisions of Paragraph "EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" Subparagraphs A through H, of these Instructions to Bidders, inclusive, do not apply to Hazardous Environmental Conditions covered by Paragraph "Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site" of the General Conditions.

5. Criteria for Qualification

The work specified in this project requires significant previous experience and expertise in similar work to avoid negative impacts to public safety and the environment. Therefore, the Contractor performing the work shall be qualified, in JWSC’s judgment, to complete the elevated storage tank construction project work specified herein. The Contractor shall submit substantiating evidence of qualifications, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Instructions to Bidders, and the Technical Specifications with the Bid response. Failure to submit the required documentation may cause the Contractor to be declared unqualified to perform the scope of work. In order to qualify to perform work specified in this request for bid the Contractor must provide evidence satisfactory to JWSC, including the following:

1. The Tank Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) projects of the selected design with a minimum capacity of 500,000 gallons or greater. A copy of Form for Similar in Nature Project References has been provided to collect and include this information in your bid package.

2. The contracting company for the elevated water storage tank shall own their fabrication facilities.

Divided responsibilities between erection and fabrication will not be allowed.

3. A qualified supervisor employed by the contractors of Division I and Division II shall be on site at all times during construction of the concrete to support the structures and water tank.

4. For all divisions: Contractor must be licensed as a Utility Contractor by the State of Georgia to perform work for the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission.

5. For all divisions: All bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all work.

In determining the Applicant’s qualifications, additional information may be requested of the low bidder and the following factors will be considered:

• Company experience

• Individual staff experience and qualifications

• References on completed projects

• Financial stability (including bonding capacity and insurance coverage)

• Safety record

(JWSC shall have sole authority to determine the adequacy of representative projects, company and staff experience, financial stability and safety record.)

6. Bonds and Security

A bid guarantee in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid must accompany each bid.

Acceptable forms of bid guarantees are a bid bond, certified check or cashier’s check made payable to the

Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission. The JWSC will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable, but not sooner than the execution of a contract with the successful bidder. If for any reason whatsoever the successful Bidder withdraws from the competition after opening the bids, or refuses to execute the Contract, the Owner will proceed on the Bid Bond or deposit the certified check or cashier’s check as damages for the Bidder's failure to enter into a contract for the work.

Performance and Payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount will be required of the successful Bidder at the time of contract execution.

All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney–in–fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond.

The Bonds and Surety shall be subject to approval by the JWSC legal counsel.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign and seal Bid Bonds or Contract Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney.

7. Insurance

Appropriate insurance coverage for the Contractor is required. A copy of the Insurance Requirements for Contractors for Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission is attached in included as part of the Contract Forms Part E. . The BGJWSC will require current certificates of insurance indicating full coverage prior to executing contracts with the successful Bidder.

8. Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Applicants are advised that all Contractors performing work for Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission must comply with the requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec. 13-10-91 (the “Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act”) and Rule 300-10-1-.02 of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor.

The procedures and requirements of the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Government related to the Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act, along with the affidavits and a compliance certification form are included in the bid documents of all Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission projects. Completed affidavits and forms for the prime contractor only are to be submitted with the bid on a project or at the time of contract execution for an awarded project, as indicated in the specific bid documents. Bids submitted without the required affidavits will be considered non-responsive and will be disqualified from further consideration. Subcontractor’s e-verify is not required at time of bid. The prime contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all subcontractors e-verify affidavits.

9. Significant changes; obligation to communicate During the course of the project, selected qualified firm must submit revised information to the BGJWSC at any time any of the following changes occur.

a. Acquisition of contractor or name change;

b. Change in financial status that could adversely affect the ability of the Contractor to perform the work;

c. Changes that adversely affect the Contractor’s ability to obtain Bonds and/or insurance required to perform work;

d. Material changes in staffing, experience, or equipment;

e. Any other changes that could alter the Contractor’s qualification standing with the

BGJWSC.

10. Other The qualification of a Contractor will not deprive the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission of the right to reject any bid, where other circumstances and developments have, in the opinion of the BGJWSC, changed the qualification or responsibility of the Contractor.

11. Determination of Successful Bidder

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder; if awarded.

The determination of the Bidder's responsibility will be made by the JWSC and Engineer based on whether the Bidder:

1. Meets the minimum qualification requirements established by JWSC to submit a bid for the project,

2. maintains a permanent place of business,

3. has the appropriate technical experience,

4. has adequate plant and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously,

5. has suitable financial means to meet obligations incidental to this work, and

6. is appropriately licensed for the described work in the State of Georgia.

The Bidder shall furnish to the JWSC, all such information and data for this purpose as the JWSC may request.

The JWSC reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the Bidder fails to satisfy the JWSC that he is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract.

The determination of responsiveness will be made by the JWSC based on a consideration of whether the Bidder has submitted a complete Bid Form without irregularities, excisions, special conditions, or alternative bids for any item unless specifically requested in the Bid Form.

12. Bid Alternates

Bidders are requested to review bid alternates, if any, as outlined on the Bid Form.

13. Contract Time

Contract time shall consist of the following table for the completion of work, to be computed from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence and is an essential element of this Agreement, and the Contractor shall pay to the JWSC, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages, the sum of One-thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each calendar day that he shall be in default of completing the work within the time limit named herein.

Substantial Completion (Calendar Days)

Final Payment (Calendar Days)

Division II 540 600

14. Bid Form

Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Form included. Bids shall be based upon lump sum prices as indicated by the Bid Form. Where errors or omissions result in discrepancies in proposal totals, prices per unit as submitted will be binding. Final payment will be based upon completion and acceptance of the work by the JWSC.

15. Submission of Bids

Bids shall be submitted at the time and place designated in the Invitation for Bids. On the outside of the envelope containing the Bid shall be noted the following: SEALED BID: ITB 25-006 EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK: DIVISON II REBID - Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 - BGJWSC No. 2216S. The outside of the envelope containing the Bid also shall be marked with the Bidder’s name, address and Georgia Utility Contractor's License Number.

The Bidder shall submit one (1) original Bid, one (1) duplicate (hard copy) and one (1) electronic copy (USB or CD) in an opaque sealed envelope at the time and place indicated in the Invitation. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic copy and the hard copy, the hard copy will prevail.

All blanks in the Bid must be completed and written or printed in ink.

Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice-president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign), and the corporate seal must be affixed and attested to by the secretary or an assistant secretary of the corporation. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown on the Bid Form.

Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must be shown on the Bid Form.

The address, telephone number, facsimile number and email address for communications regarding the Bid must be shown on the Bid Form.

All names and titles must be typed or printed in ink below the signature.

The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, if any. The numbers of each Addendum must be filled in on the Bid Form.

The following forms must also be included in the bid submission package:

Affidavit for Contractor Certification of Qualification Application Content Bid Form (acknowledging all addenda) 5% Surety – may be a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check Form for Similar in Nature Project References (1) form for each project – (5) projects are required (for each division) E-Verify Affidavit Contractor – requirement of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 E E O R e p r e s e n t a t i o n A f f i d a v i t

The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder that the Bidder has complied with every requirement of the IFB, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions of performance of the Project and furnishing of the Work.

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN JOINT WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED

STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000

BGJWSC No. 2216S

AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION

APPLICATION CONTENT

I, the undersigned, (typed name) as the authorized representative for (typed company name), a contractor interested in being qualified for bidding on the noted Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission project, do hereby attest that all statements and representations made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. These statements are made openly and freely without intent to influence or embellish actual conditions or circumstances that occurred.

I understand that the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission will investigate any and all statements and representations in this application made by my firm and me, and we freely give our permission for them to do so. Should releases be required by any of our professional, financial, or bonding institutions to release verification of the enclosed data, I have provided them in the application package. I agree to waive any claims against the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission for the release of the information necessary to evaluate this application.

I am hereto sworn (Signature)

(Name and title)

(Firm name)

This date , 2025

County of State of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2025.

(Notary signature)

(typed Notary name)

My commission expires (Notary Seal)

Submit information regarding your “Company Experience” on the attached Form for Similar Projects and References to demonstrate that your firm meets the criteria described in the Instructions section.

Include detailed information on:

• The Contractor shall have completed at least five (5) projects of comparable size and nature

• The names, addresses, location of the jobs performed.

• Contract amounts and dates of start/completion.

• Reference contact names with telephone numbers and e-mail must be indicated on the form. Please be complete and ensure that all reference contact information is accurate and current.

Submit one Form for Similar Projects and References for each project, using the blank form attached.

Supplemental information in other formats may also be attached to the Form if desired; however, a completed Form must be submitted for each project.

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNY JOINT WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000 BGJWSC No. 2216S

FORM FOR SIMILAR IN NATURE PROJECTS AND REFERENCES

Name of Contractor:

Project Name:

Location:

Project Owner:

Contact Person:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Project Engineer:

Contact Person:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Contract Dates: FROM ______________________________ TO _____________________________ Date of Notice to Proceed:

Contract Amount: Original: $

Brief Description of Project (INCLUDE TANK SIZE, if applicable):

COPY THIS FORM FOR SIMILAR IN NATURE PROJECTS

(each project should have its own form)

GENERAL INSURANCE

REQUIREMENTS

BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JOINT WATER AND SEWER

COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION

EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY & ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

DIVISION II REBID

Thomas & Hutton No. J-30998.0000

BGJWSC No. 2216S The following requirements are included in each construction contract issued by the Brunswick- Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Water System. The Applicant must provide evidence of coverage and applicable endorsements at the time the contract is executed. Note that the need for Builder’s Risk coverage will be assessed by the Owner on a project-by-project basis.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

Attention: The Contractor is advised that certain provisions contained herein require specific endorsements of your insurance policy. Do not assume that your standard policy will be suitable to meet the requirements of Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission. The submittal of incomplete or non-conforming documents will delay the execution of the Contract/Agreement and the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed for the Project.

1. MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE

A. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance. The statutory limits as established by the

General Assembly of the State of Georgia shall be met by Contractor and/or subcontractor.

The workers' compensation policy must include Coverage B - Employer's Liability with minimum limits of:

Bodily Injury by Accident -$1,000,000 each accident

Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain these limits.

The Contractor shall require all subcontractors, of any tier, performing work under the contract to obtain an insurance certificate showing proof of Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage or shall certify that the subcontractors are covered by the Contractor’s insurance.

B. Commercial General Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain a

Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy covering bodily injury, property damage liability and personal injury. The policy or policies must be on an "occurrence" basis (“Claims Made” coverage is not acceptable) insuring personal injury and property damage against the hazards of premises and operations, products and completed operations, blasting and explosion, collapse, underground damage, independent contractor’s and contractual liability (specifically covering the indemnity) and have the minimum limits of liability listed below. The Commercial General Liability policy shall also include contractual liability coverage. The Commercial General Liability policy must include separate aggregate limits per project. Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain the following limits.

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

C. Auto Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain a Business Automobile

Liability Policy with liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence or a policy with a Combined Single Limit of not less than $1,000,000 covering any owned, non-owned or hired autos. Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain these limits. The form of coverage must be as follows and/or cover the following areas:

Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles Additional Insured Endorsement Contractual Liability

D. Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall provide Commercial

Umbrella Liability Insurance to provide excess coverage above the Commercial General Liability, Commercial Business Automobile Liability, and the Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability to satisfy the minimum limits set forth herein. The Umbrella coverage shall follow form with the Umbrella limits required as follows:

$2,000,000 Combined Single Limits per Occurrence

E. Builder’s Risk Insurance. The Contractor shall secure “All-Risk” type of Builder's Risk insurance covering work performed under the Contract, and materials equipment or other items to be incorporated therein, while the same are located at the construction site, stored off-site, or at the place of manufacture. The policy limit shall be for 100% of the value of the Contract. The policy shall cover not less than losses due to fire, flood, explosion, hail, lightning, weather, vandalism, malicious mischief, wind, collapse, riot, aircraft, smoke or other cataclysmic events, until the date of final acceptance of the work.

The making of progress payments to the Contractor shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor or his subcontractors or the insurance company or companies providing the coverage described herein of responsibility for loss or direct physical loss, damage or destruction occurring prior to final acceptance.

2. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS

The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

A. Additional Insured Endorsement – General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability

1. The “Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, and volunteers” are to be covered as Additional Named Insureds as respects all liabilities to be insured against by the policies described in Subsections 1.B, 1.C, and 1.D above.

2. The coverage shall contain no special limitation on the scope of protection afforded to the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, or volunteers. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the Contractor to provide liability insurance coverage to the Owner, Construction Manager, or Engineer for claims asserted against the Owner, Construction Manager, or Engineer for their sole negligence.

3. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.

4. Provide a separate endorsement for each policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy numbers.

5. The coverage shall be primary and shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the Certificate Holder/Additional Insured.

6. Coverage shall be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion.

7. In lieu of a separate endorsement, a copy of the declaration page for the Umbrella

Liability Policy may be provided, listing the policy numbers for each type of insurance covered by the Umbrella.

B. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement – Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability

Coverage

1. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Contractor for the Owner under the Contract.

2. Provide a separate endorsement for the policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy number.

C. Notice of Cancellation Endorsements – General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, and Workers’ Compensation

1. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that should any coverage be suspended, voided, cancelled or reduced in coverage or in limits, thirty days prior written notice will be given to the Certificate Holder. Notice of cancellation for non-payment of premium shall be not less than ten days.

2. Provide a separate endorsement for each policy, signed by the authorized agent and citing individual policy numbers.

3. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

D. Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Owner. At the option of the Owner, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer and their respective officers, officials, and employees; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, and defense expenses.

All deductibles shall be paid by the Contractor.

E. Failure of Insurers

The Contractor is responsible for any delay resulting from the failure of its insurance carriers to furnish proof of coverage in the prescribed form. The summary table shown below in paragraph 4.C can serve as a checklist to confirm the submittal of all required endorsements.

F. Contractor’s Property and Equipment

The Contractor is responsible for insuring its own property and equipment.

3. ACCEPTABILITY

A. The insurance purchased by the Contractor must be issued by a company licensed by the

Insurance Commissioner to transact business in the State of Georgia or by a company acceptable to the State if the company is an alien insurer.

B. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best Policyholders Rating of “A” or better and with a financial size rating of Class VII or greater, or be otherwise acceptable to the Owner.

4. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

A. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner with four original Certificates of Insurance, each with endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section of the Contract Documents. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

B. The insurance certificate must provide the following:

1. Name and address of authorized agent.

2. Name and address of insured. Name of insured must appear exactly as shown on

Contractor’s seal on Contract with Owner

3. Name of insurance company(ies).

4. Description of policies.

5. Policy number(s).

6. Policy period(s).

7. Name and address of Owner as Certificate Holder (see Subsection D below).

8. Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission Program Name and Number.

9. Signature of authorized agent.

10. Telephone number of authorized agent.

C. The required endorsements to be submitted are summarized in the following table:

ENDORSEMENT SUMMARY TABLE

Type of Insurance Endorsement General Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured General Liability Notice of Cancellation Automobile Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured Automobile Liability Notice of Cancellation Umbrella Liability Owner, etc. as Additional Insured1

Umbrella Liability Notice of Cancellation Workers' Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Workers' Compensation Notice of Cancellation 1Declarations pages may be submitted for Umbrella policies

D. The Certificate Holder must be shown as:

Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission Attention: Office of the Director 1703 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520

The certificates and endorsements naming additional insureds and indicating required waivers are to be submitted with the executed Agreement/Contract and Performance and Payment Bonds, for approval by the Owner before work commences. The Owner reserves the right to require the submittal of complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.

5. SUBCONTRACTORS

Contractor shall include all subcontractors as additional insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. Owner may request evidence of subcontractor’s insurance. Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the insurance requirements and provisions of this Section.

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BID FORM

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: EXIT 29 WATER PRODUCTION FACILITY &

ELEVATED STORAGE TANK: DIVISION II REBID

ENGINEER CONTRACT 30998.0000

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

BGJWSC PROJECT #2216S

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: Brunswick–Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission 1703 Gloucester Street

1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Bid Price and within the Bid Times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of Bid opening, or for such longer period of time BIDDER may agree to in writing upon request of OWNER

3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

a. BIDDER has examined and carefully studied the Plans and Specifications for the work and contractual documents relative thereto, and has read all Technical

Provisions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Conditions, furnished prior to the opening of Bids and can fulfill the requirements of the work to be performed.

b. BIDDER further acknowledges hereby receipt of the following Addenda:

ADDENDUM NO. DATE

c. BIDDER has visited the site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local and site conditions possibly affecting cost, progress, performance

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d. BIDDER is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state, and local Laws and

Regulations possibly affecting cost, progress, performance and furnishing of the

Work.

e. BIDDER has carefully studied all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site and all drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structure at or contiguous to the site

(except underground Facilities) have been identified in the Supplementary

Conditions. BIDDER acknowledges such reports and drawings are not Contract

Documents and may not be complete for BIDDER’s purposes. BIDDER acknowledges OWNER and Engineer do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information and data shown or indicated in the

Bidding Documents with respect to Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site. BIDDER has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for having done so) all such additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data concerning conditions

(surface, subsurface and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which may affect cost progress, performance or furnishing of the work or which relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction to be employed by BIDDER and safety precautions and programs incident thereto. BIDDER does not consider any additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance and furnishing of the

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