2025006 W_A_ Fountain Elementary School Abat.pdf

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

#2025006

W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES

FOR

CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW, TODAY”

Dr. Anthony W. Smith Superintendent of Schools

Ronick Joseph

Chief Capital Improvement Officer

Drexal Paulk

MBA, CPM, CPPO, CPPB

Director Procurement – Construction/Capital Projects

Release Date: April 4, 2025 Submission Deadline: May 6, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –

ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES

CCPS PROJECT NO. 2025006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

001113 Advertisement for Bids 002113 Instructions to Bidders

003113.19 Procurement Schedule

003126.23 Asbestos Information

003132 Geotechnical Data 004113 Bid Form 004313 Bid Bond 004500 Representations and Certifications 005200 Agreement Form 006113 Performance and Payment Bond Forms 007300 Supplemental Conditions

SPECIFICATIONS

Division 01 - General Requirements

012100 Allowances 012200 Unit Prices

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

024116 Site Demolition 024119 Selective Structure Demolition

Division 03 to Division 30 (Not Applicable)

Division 31 - Earthwork

311000 Site Clearing 312000 Earth Moving 312319 Dewatering 312500 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates

Division 33 to Division 49 (Not Applicable)

Exhibit A - Exhibit A NESHAP PRE-DEMOLITION ASBESTOS CONTAINING

MATERIALS SURVEY and ASBESTOS LOCATION DRAWING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES –

CCPS PROJECT NO. 2025006

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Clayton County Public Schools Project No. 2025006

W A Fountain Elementary School Abatement And Demolition Services

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

All qualified firms are invited to submit a bid for W.A Fountain Elementary School Abatement and Demolition Services located at 5215 West Street, Forest park, GA 30297.

The proposed scope of work consists of but is not limited to:

The abatement and complete demolition of the existing Forest Park Middle School per plans in preparation for the construction of a new facility. Included will be the abatement and disposal of all asbestos materials within the facility, disconnection of existing utilities, the demolition of all existing structures.

The pre-bid conference and site visit is mandatory for all firms and will be held at the W.A Fountain Elementary School located at 5215 West Street, Forest Park, GA 30297 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Any Firm that fails to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, will not be permitted to submit a bid.

CCPS will only accept bids online through the CCPS e-Procurement/Bonfire Portal at: claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com

Firms must register in Bonfire in order to submit a bid. Vendors must register on the CCPS e-Procurement/Bonfire Portal

For any technical questions or difficulties, please contact Bonfire Support at:

https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/portal/support

Bid submission deadline: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

• The bid opening will be held at 3:00 pm via Zoom at:

https://clayton-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/j/99767139403 Meeting ID: 997 6713 9403

Bids and all required forms must be fully completed, signed in ink and uploaded using Bonfire website link https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/180810 under the solicitation Project # 2025006- W.A Fountain Elementary School Abatement and Demolition Services.

All anticipated federal, state and local permits required for the Project have not been obtained. Required permits are anticipated to be ready for issue upon General Contractors executed Contract.

All rights of way and easements anticipated for the Project have not been obtained.

Required rights of way or easements are anticipated to be ready for issue upon General Contractors executed Contract.

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The Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis by base bid. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after Bid opening, except as otherwise expressly provided by applicable law. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. Both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond will be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION 002113

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1 Bidding Documents means the Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, the form of Bid Bond, the form of Subcontractor Listing, the form of Corporate Certificate, the form of Partnership Certificate, the form of Entity Certificate, the form of Bidder's and Individuals' Affidavit of Noncollusion, the Form of Construction Contract (with exhibits), the form of Performance Bond, the form of Payment Bond, the Supplemental Conditions, if any, the Special Conditions, if any, the Plans and Specifications, all other proposed contract documents, and any Addenda issued prior to Bid opening.

1.2 Definitions contained in the proposed Contract Documents shall be applicable to the Bidding Documents.

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

1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work in accordance with the Contract for the sums stipulated in the Bid supported by data required by the Bidding Documents, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

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

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

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

1.8 A Bidder is a prequalified person or entity who submits a Bid.

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.

1.10 The Owner for whom the work will be executed is the Clayton County Board of Education, 1058 Fifth Avenue, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.

1.11 The Owner has selected as Architect the Architect listed in the Invitation to Bid, who has prepared plans and specifications and who will administer the Contract for construction.

ARTICLE 2

BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

2.1 Bidders shall carefully and thoroughly examine the Bidding Documents and the construction site.

The Bidder, by submitting a Bid, represents and warrants that:

2.1.1 The Bidder has obtained a full and complete set of Bidding Documents from the Architect. The Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents and the Bid is made in accordance therewith.

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

2.1.3 The Bidder has visited, examined and inspected the site of the Project, obtained first-hand knowledge of existing conditions, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the products needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the Work, the general and local conditions and all other matters which can in any way affect the Work to be done under the Contract, and become thoroughly familiar with all conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated all the Bidder's personal observations and any other facts or conditions that are known to or reasonably knowable by the Bidder with the requirements of the Bidding Documents, including the proposed Contract Documents.

2.1.4 The Bid is based upon furnishing the Work, including services, utilities (such as power, water, gas) to perform the work, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, systems, warranties and other things required by the Bidding Documents.

2.2 If soil and subsurface investigations were conducted at the site, a copy of the report is included in the Bidding Documents. The report shall not constitute a part of the contract documents. Such information is provided for the purpose of disclosure only, and shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligation to investigate the soil and subsurface conditions. The accuracy or completeness of the data is not guaranteed by the Owner or the Architect, and neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be responsible therefor. The Contractor shall not rely on such subsurface information. Bidders shall make their own investigation of subsurface conditions. Neither the Owner nor the Architect will be responsible in any way for additional compensation because of the reliance on or assumptions based on the soil investigation data furnished with the Bidding Documents.

2.3 The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time he proposes to examine the location of the Work. The Bidder shall confine his examination to the specific areas designated for the proposed construction, including easements and public right-of-ways. If the Owner's procurement of the proposed construction site (including easements) has not been completed, the Bidder shall obtain express written consent of the property owner before entering the site. The Bidder solely is responsible for any damages caused by his examination of the site. IF THE PROJECT INVOLVES AN EXISTING FACILITY, THE

FACILITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION BY APPOINTMENT.

2.4 The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine the site or any of the Bidding Documents shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to the Bid or the performance of the Contract if awarded. The successful Bidder shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for conditions which could or should have been determined by examining the site and the Bidding Documents as described above.

2.5 If indicated in the Invitation to Bid, there will be a mandatory pre-bid conference as provided therein, in which case Bidders are required to attend.

ARTICLE 3

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

3.1 Copies.

3.1.1 Bona fide prime Bidders may obtain complete sets of Bidding Documents from the issuing office designated in the Invitation to Bid in the number and for the deposit stated therein.

3.1.2 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders.

3.1.3 No partial sets of Bidding Documents will be issued. Bidders shall use complete sets of

Bidding Documents in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor the Architect will be responsible for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

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3.1.4 In making copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms, the Owner and the Architect do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and do not confer a license or grant permission for any other use of the Bidding Documents.

3.1.5 Applicants for Bidding Documents shall register with the Architect by providing in writing at the time of application for Bidding Documents the Project number and name, the Bidder's name, address, phone number and contact person and e-mail address.

3.2 Interpretation or Correction of Bidding Documents.

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

3.2.2 If a Bidder or Sub-bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any part of the Bidding

Documents, or otherwise has questions or requires clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents, the Bidder shall request an interpretation from the Architect. Such request shall be made in writing to the Architect not later than seven (7) days prior to the date for opening Bids, and failure of the successful Bidder to request such interpretation shall not relieve him or her as a Contractor of the obligation to execute the Work in accordance with a later interpretation by the Architect, without additional charge to the Owner.

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

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

3.3 Addenda.

3.3.1 Addenda, if any, will be transmitted electronically to all who are known by the Architect to have paid for and received a complete set of Bidding Documents at the address furnished in the application for Bidding Documents.

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

3.3.3 No Addenda modifying plans and specifications shall be issued within a period of 72 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of Bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal state holidays, except for Addenda which include an extension of the time for opening of Bids by at least 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal state holidays, from the original date for opening of Bids.

An addendum withdrawing the request for Bids may be issued at any time.

3.3.4 Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all

Addenda issued, if any, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid. Failure of a Bidder to receive or acknowledge any Addendum shall not relieve the Bidder of any obligation under the Bid. All Addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents.

3.4 Status of Permits, Rights Of Way and Easements.

3.4.1 Required Permits. See the Invitation to Bid concerning whether all anticipated federal, state and local permits required for the Project have or have not been obtained, and, if not, when the Owner anticipates that such permits will be obtained.

3.4.2 Rights Of Way and Easements. See Section 001116 "Invitation to Bid" concerning whether all anticipated rights of way and easements required for the Project have or have not been obtained, and, if not, when the Owner anticipates that such rights of way and easements will be obtained.

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3.5 Substitutions.

3.5.1 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.

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

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

ARTICLE 4

BIDDING PROCEDURES

4.1 Form and Style of Bids.

4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on forms identical to the form included with the Bidding Documents, in duplicate.

4.1.2 All blanks on the Bid Form shall be filled in by typewriter or manually in ink.

4.1.3 Where so indicated on the Bid Form sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in case of discrepancy between the two, the amount written in words shall govern.

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

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

Change" as the Alternate Bid for that Alternate.

4.1.6 All requested unit cost items shall be bid.

4.1.7 The Bidder shall make no additional stipulations on the Bid Form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

4.1.8 The Bid shall include the legal name of the Bidder and a statement that the Bidder is a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation or other legal entity. The Bid, and each copy, shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. The Bid shall state the Federal Tax I.D. number or Social Security Number of the Bidder. A Bid by a corporation or other entity shall further state the state where the entity is organized and have the corporate (or other entity as applicable) 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. All signatures shall have the name and title of the signor typed below the signature.

4.1.9 Bidders shall submit an original and one (1) duplicate copy of the Bid. Label the original and duplicate Bids as "ORIGINAL" and "DUPLICATE," respectively, at the top of the first page.

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4.2 Bid security.

4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Bid Bond written on a form identical to the form included with the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the Bid Bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the Bid Bond a certified and current copy of its power of attorney. The Bid Bond shall be made payable to the Owner in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. The surety must be satisfactory to the Owner and must be licensed to do business in Georgia as approved by the State Insurance Commissioner's Office. No other form of bid security will be accepted.

4.2.2 The Owner shall have the right to retain the Bid Bond of all Bidders until either (a) the

Contract has been executed and a satisfactory Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been furnished, or (b) sixty (60) days after Bid opening, or (c) all Bids have been rejected.

4.3 Submission of Bids.

4.3.1 The original and all copies of the Bid, the Bid Bond, and other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be addressed to the Clayton County Board of Education at the address set forth in the Invitation to Bid. The envelope shall be identified with the Project number and name, the Bidder's name and address, and the words "Bid-Do Not Open." 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 of the mailing envelope. ENVELOPE

NOTATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE BID.

4.3.2 Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the closing time and date for receipt of Bids indicated in the Invitation to Bid, or any extension thereof made by Addendum. Bids received after the closing time and date for receipt of Bids shall be returned unopened.

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

4.3.4 Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, electronic, or facsimile Bids are invalid and will not receive consideration.

4.3.5 The Bidder must complete, execute and include with the Bid, the following on forms identical to the forms provided in the Bidding Documents:

.1 Bid Form;

.2 Bid Bond;

.3 Subcontractor Listing;

.4 Corporate Certificate, Partnership Certificate, or Entity Certificate (as applicable); and

.5 SBLE Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan.

4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bids.

4.4.1 Except as otherwise expressly provided by applicable law, no Bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the closing time and date for receipt of Bids, and all Bids are subject to acceptance by the Owner during said period, and each Bidder so agrees by submitting a Bid.

ARTICLE 5

CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

5.1 Opening of Bids. Unless stated otherwise in the Invitation to Bid, the properly identified timely Bids will be opened publicly and will be read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend.

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5.2 Rejection of Bids. Notwithstanding any other provision, the Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, before or after opening, for any reason whatsoever including, but not limited to, any failure of any Bid to be accompanied by a Bid Bond or by other data required by the Bidding Documents, any incompleteness or irregularity of any Bid received, any evidence of collusion with the intent to defraud or other illegal practices on the part of the Bidder, failure to comply with the requirements of the Bidding Documents, or exceeding the funds available. Nothing shall limit or restrict the Owner's authority to reject any and all Bids.

5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award).

5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract, at the sole option of the Owner, in due course and after a reasonable Bid evaluation period, on a lump sum basis and within the funds available, to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder provided that the Bid otherwise fulfills the requirements of the Bidding Documents. The Owner shall have the right to waive technicalities and informalities 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 Deductive Alternates may be used to reduce the Base Bid; however, they shall be prioritized and exercised, if at all, in numerical sequence as listed in the Bidding Documents. Additive Alternates shall not be used to determine the Low Bid. Low Bid shall be determined on the Base Bid less any deductive alternates exercised. Additive alternates may be exercised in any priority order and will be considered only after the Low Bid has been determined.

5.3.3 Each Bidder shall be prepared to commence Work upon the date it receives the Notice to Proceed to be issued by the Owner, or such later date as may be set forth therein.

5.4 Protest Procedures. This Section describes the mandatory administrative procedure whereby bidders may challenge procurement decisions or awards. The Owner will process protests in a timely and consistent manner to assure that all bidders are accorded equal consideration for the award of contracts.

5.4.1 A protest of any events or facts arising during the solicitation process shall be filed within three (3) business days of the occurrence of the event or fact giving rise to the protest.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any protest of event or facts arising during the solicitation process must be filed before the deadline for bids. A protest of the award of any contract shall be filed within three (3) business days of the posting of the Notice of Award/Notice of Intent to Award. If a protest is not filed by the applicable deadline, such failure shall be deemed as a waiver with prejudice of any grounds the bidder may have for a protest.

5.4.2 A protest is considered to be properly filed when it is in writing, signed by a company officer, and is received by the Purchasing Department. The protest should be marked "PROTEST" on the outside of the package and should be addressed to:

Clayton County School District Attn: Purchasing Department 1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

5.4.3 At minimum, the written protest must include the following information:

.1 name and address of protestor;

.2 appropriate identification of the solicitation;

.3 a statement of the reasons for the protest;

.4 Supporting exhibits, evidence or documents to substantiate any claims, unless not available within the filing timeline (in which case the protestor should identify when such materials are expected to be available); and

.5 the desired remedy.

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5.4.4 The Director of Purchasing shall review the protest and issue a written decision within five (5) business days. The decision of the Director of Purchasing shall be final.

5.4.5 If the protest pertains to events or facts arising during the solicitation process, the Director Purchasing may delay or extend the deadline for submissions, either while evaluating the protest or as a remedy. Other remedies include, but are not limited to, modifying the solicitation documents or issuing clarifications thereto, reinstating or disqualifying a bidder, or cancelling the solicitation.

5.4.6 If the protest pertains to the award (or intended award) of a contract, available remedies include, but are not limited to, re-evaluation and re-award, revision or cancellation of the Notice of Award/Notice of Intent to Award or cancellation and re-solicitation.

5.4.7 In no event shall any bidder be entitled to recover any costs incurred in connection with the solicitation or any protest thereof including, but not limited to, expenses of preparing a bid, the costs of filing, responding to, or otherwise participating in the protest process, or attorneys fees and expenses of litigation.

ARTICLE 6

QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS

6.1 Contractor's Qualification.

6.1.1 Any person or entity that failed to become prequalified to submit a Bid on the Project shall not be permitted to submit a Bid on the Project and any purported Bid submitted by any person or entity that is not prequalified shall be returned unopened.

6.1.2 The Owner shall have the right to make such additional inquiry as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the Work in a prompt and efficient manner in accordance with the Contract Documents. The failure of a Bidder to promptly supply information in connection with the Owner's inquiry shall be grounds for a determination that such Bidder is not responsive, not responsible, or both.

6.1.3 In determining the qualifications and responsibility of the Bidder, the Owner may take into consideration any and all relevant facts and circumstances available to it including, but not limited to, the Bidder's experience, capacity, facilities, previous work standing, financial standing, skill, available supervisory personnel, available labor, quality and efficiency of construction plant and equipment proposed to be utilized on the Project, and any matter disclosed, or not disclosed as applicable, in connection with Bidder's Prequalification Statement and any change(s) with respect thereto.

6.1.4 The Owner shall have the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder failing to show to the complete satisfaction of the Owner the Bidder could perform the Work in a prompt and efficient manner in accordance with the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 7

SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

7.1 The Bidder will submit with its Bid a list of the names of persons or entities (including those persons or entities who are to furnish material or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work, and names of the manufacturers, products and the suppliers of principal items or systems of materials and equipment proposed for the Work, on the Subcontractor Listing form included with the Bidding Documents. There shall be only one person or entity named for each portion of the Work list.

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7.2 The Bidder shall be responsible for establishing to the satisfaction of the Architect and the Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities listed. The Bidder may be required by the Owner to provide additional information regarding the persons or entities listed.

7.3 Prior to the award of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder in writing if either the Owner or the Architect 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 shall submit the name of an acceptable substitute with no change in the Bid price. The failure of the Bidder to promptly comply with this requirement may be grounds for rejection of the Bid.

7.3.1 If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the

Contractor, the Contractor shall propose another to whom the Owner or Architect has no reasonable objection. If the proposed but rejected Subcontractor was reasonably capable of performing the Work, the Contract Sum shall be increased or decreased by the difference, if any, occasioned by such change, and an appropriate Change Order shall be issued before commencement of the substitute Subcontractor's Work. However, no increase in the Contract Sum shall be allowed for such change unless the Contractor has acted promptly and responsively in submitting names as required.

7.4 Contractor shall finalize subcontractor list and submit to the Owner through the Architect no later than 10 days from the Contract Date. The Bidder shall make no other substitutions for any listed person or entity without first notifying the Owner in writing of the intended substitution and the specific reason for the substitution. Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and included in Bidder's SLBE Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection shall 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. Substitutions will not be allowed if the Owner or Architect have reasonable objection to the substitution.

7.5 Nothing contained in the Bidding Documents shall be deemed to create a contractual relationship between the Owner and any subcontractor or supplier.

ARTICLE 8

UNIT PRICES

8.1 The Bidder shall submit with the Bid the Unit Prices, if any, designated on the Bid Form included with the Bidding Documents.

8.2 Where applicable, Unit Prices shall be used for the pricing of changes in the quantity of Work, if any, authorized in writing in accordance with the Contract.

8.3 The Unit Prices shall include all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, appliances, supplies, plus overhead and profit and any other costs and compensation for such item.

8.4 Only one Unit Price shall be quoted for each designated item of Work. The Unit Price shall be used to calculate price adjustments based on deductive as well as additive changes.

8.5 Where applicable, Unit Prices shall apply to all phases of the Work, whether the Work be performed by the Bidder or by the Bidder's subcontractor.

8.6 Unit Prices are subject to equitable adjustment as expressly set forth in the Contract.

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ARTICLE 9

PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND AND INSURANCE

9.1 Bond Requirements.

9.1.1 The successful Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder, both in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The surety must be satisfactory to the Owner and must be licensed to do business in Georgia as approved by the State Insurance Commissioner's Office.

9.1.2 The cost of furnishing such bonds shall be paid by the Bidder, and said cost shall be included in the Bid.

9.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds.

9.2.1 The successful Bidder shall deliver the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond to the Owner simultaneously with the execution of the Contract.

9.2.2 Both the Performance Bond and Payment Bond shall be written in the exact form required by the Owner. Sample forms are provided in the Bidding Documents. A successful Bidder having co-sureties, rather than a single surety, shall request the Owner's alternate forms for the applicable number of co-sureties. Both bonds shall be written in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price.

9.2.3 The bonds shall be dated the same date the successful Bidder signs the Contract.

9.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix to each bond an original certified and current copy of its power of attorney.

9.3 Insurance. The successful Bidder shall comply with any insurance requirements set forth in the Contract and shall deliver satisfactory proof of insurance not later than simultaneously with the execution of the Contract.

ARTICLE 10

AWARD OF CONTRACT AND FORM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

10.1 The Award of Contract is contingent upon (a) securing an acceptable Bid that is within the amount of budgeted funds, and (b) determining that the Award of Contract will be in the best interests of the Owner.

10.2 The Contract between the Owner and the Contractor shall be identical in form with the form provided in the Bidding Documents. The successful Bidder shall assist and cooperate with the Owner in preparing the Contract, and upon its presentation by the Owner, shall execute same in the number required by the Owner.

10.3 Upon delivery of the Contract executed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall deliver to the Owner the Performance Bond and Payment Bond. All required forms, bonds, policies or certificates of insurance and other documents must be submitted and approved by the Owner before the Notice to Proceed may be issued.

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ARTICLE 11

MINIMUM WAGE RATES

11.1 If federal funds are used on this Project, a wage rate determination will be included in the Bidding Documents. On covered contracts, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay all laborers employed on the site not less than the minimum hourly wage rates set forth in the wage rate determination. The designated wage rates represent minimum allowable rates of pay and shall not be construed to mean that higher rates may not have to be paid in order to secure labor. Thus, differences between designated wage rates and actual wage rates shall not be an appropriate basis for later adjustment of the Contract Price.

11.1.1 No federal funds are to be used on this Project.

ARTICLE 12

AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE

12.1 A Corporate Certificate is included with the Bidding Documents. If the Bidder is a corporation, the Bidder shall complete and sign the Corporate Certificate and submit same with its Bid.

12.2 A Partnership Certificate is included with the Bidding Documents. If the Bidder is a partnership, the Bidder shall complete and sign the Partnership Certificate and submit same with its Bid.

12.3 An Entity Certificate is included with the Bidding Documents. If the Bidder is a legal entity other than a corporation or a partnership, the Bidder shall complete and sign the Entity Certificate and submit same with its Bid.

ARTICLE 13

AFFIDAVIT

13.1 A form of Bidder's and Individuals' Affidavit of Noncollusion is included with the Bidding Documents. Not later than simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall deliver to the Owner the completed and executed Affidavit in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21(e). If the successful Bidder is a partnership, all of the partners and any officer, agent, or other person who may have represented or acted for them in bidding for or procuring the contract shall execute the Affidavit. If the successful Bidder is a corporation or other entity, all officers, agents, or other persons who may have acted for or represented the corporation or other entity in Bidding for or procuring the Contract shall execute the Affidavit.

END OF SECTION 002113

SECTION 003113.19 - 1

W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

SECTION 003113.19

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

1.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information, but do not affect Contract Time requirements. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Procurement Schedule is attached to the end of this Section.

END OF DOCUMENT 003113.19

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION VALUE: $2,000,000

BID DATE: May 6, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BID MEETINGS

PRE-BID MEETING

QUESTIONS DEADLINE

ANSWERS POSTED

BID DATE

SLBE REVIEW

BOARD AGENDA ITEMS DUE

BOARD WORK SESSION

BOARD APPROVAL

Friday, April 4, 2025, - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

April 22, 2025 @9:00 am April 25, 2025 April 30, 2025 May 6, 2025 @3:00 pm Bid Submission May 6 - 8, 2025 May 8, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 2, 2025

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING June 17, 2025 START CONSTRUCTION June 17, 2025 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION September 2, 2025 FINAL COMPLETION October 2, 2025

W A FOUNTAIN ES ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

SECTION 003126.23 - 1

W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ASBESTOS INFORMATION

SECTION 003126.23

ASBESTOS INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, Division 01 and other applicable Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Scope: Asbestos information indicated below is attached hereto as Exhibit A NESHAP PRE-DEMOLITION ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY and ASBESTOS LOCATION DRAWING.

1.3 SITE INVESTIGATION DATA

A. The report was prepared by OASIS Consulting Services, NESHAP PRE-DEMOLITION ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY; dated SEPTEMBER 27, 2024. The Bidder or Contractor who obtains a copy of the Drawing releases the Owner from any responsibility or obligation as to its accuracy or completeness.

B. Interpretations: The asbestos information Drawing has been obtained by the Owner for use in the Project. Neither the Owner guarantees the accuracy or completeness of the information on the Drawing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 003126.23

SECTION 003126.23 - 2

W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ASBESTOS INFORMATION

SECTION 003132 - 1

W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – GEOTECHNICAL DATA

SECTION 003132

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, Division 01 and other applicable Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Scope: A geotechnical survey has been done for the site and is attached at the end of this Section.

B. Geotechnical Report: The geotechnical report is the Report on Geotechnical Investigation – CC W.A. Fountain Elementary School Geotechnical Exploration; prepared for Sophia Tarkan, Principal, Cooper Carry by WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. (WSP), 2677 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30324; dated 1/17/2025, Revised 2/26/2025.

1.3 SITE INVESTIGATION DATA

A. The geotechnical report is not a part of the Contract Documents. The Bidder or Contractor who obtains a copy of the report releases the Owner and the Architect from any responsibility or obligation as to its accuracy or completeness.

B. Interpretations: The data in the geotechnical report regarding subsurface conditions and materials has been obtained by the Owner for the Architect's use in designing the Project.

Neither the Owner nor the Architect guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information in the report.

1. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all excavation and earthwork for this Project and shall not rely on information obtained from the Architect or the Owner, directly or indirectly.

2. The Contractor or Bidders may make their own investigation of existing subsurface conditions.

3. Neither the Owner or the Architect are or will be responsible or obligated for additional compensation for work performed under the Contract due to Bidder or Contractor assumptions based on use of information in the report.

4. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and the Architect in writing immediately upon discovery or identification of any discrepancy between site conditions and information in the geotechnical report.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 003132

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W.A. FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – GEOTECHNICAL DATA

REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL

EXPLORATION

CC W.A. Fountain Elementary School Geotechnical Exploration

FOREST PARK, Georgia

WSP Project No. US0041394.0400

Prepared for:

Sophia Tarkhan, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP Principal Cooper Carry 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1770

2/26/2025

1/17/2025 Revised 2/26/2025

Sophia Tarkhan, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP Principal Cooper Carry 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1770

Subject: Report of Geotechnical Investigation

CC W.A. Fountain Elementary School Geotechnical Exploration Forest Park, Georgia WSP Project No. US0041394.0400

Dear Mrs. Tarkhan:

WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. (WSP) is pleased to submit this geotechnical engineering evaluation report for the planned CC W.A. Fountain Elementary School development located in Forest Park, Georgia. This exploration was conducted in general accordance with our proposal dated October 29, 2024.

This report briefly discusses our understanding of the project, describes our exploratory procedures and results, and presents our conclusions and recommendations related to the project design and construction.

We appreciate the opportunity of working with you on this project and look forward to our continued association during the construction phases of the project. Please contact us if you have any questions about this report or if we may be of further service.

Sincerely, WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.

Roseline Hartz Geologist

Yanbo Huang, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Vice President, Geotechnical Engineer

REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION

Forest Park, Georgia WSP Project No. US0041394.0400

Prepared for:

Sophia Tarkhan, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP Principal Cooper Carry 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1770

Prepared by:

WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.

2677 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30324

2/26/2025

Copyright and non-disclosure notice

The contents and layout of this report are subject to copyright owned by WSP (© WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.), save to the extent that copyright has been legally assigned by us to another party or is used by WSP under license. To the extent that we own the copyright in this report, it may not be copied or used without our prior written agreement for any purpose other than the purpose indicated in this report. The methodology (if any) contained in this report is provided to you in confidence and must not be disclosed or copied to third parties without the prior written agreement of WSP. Disclosure of that information may constitute an actionable breach of confidence or may otherwise prejudice our commercial interests. Any third party who obtains access to this report by any means will, in any event, be subject to the Third-Party Disclaimer set out below.

Third-party disclaimer

Any disclosure of this report to a third party is subject to this disclaimer. The report was prepared by WSP at the instruction of, and for use by, our client named on the front of the report. It does not in any way constitute advice to any third party who is able to access it by any means. WSP excludes to the fullest extent lawfully permitted all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising from reliance on the contents of this report. We do not however exclude our liability (if any) for personal injury or death resulting from our negligence, for fraud or any other matter in relation to which we cannot legally exclude liability.

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Project Information

3.0 Field Exploration

3.1 Standard Penetration Tests

3.2 Hand-Auger

3.3 Infiltration Testing

4.0 Site and Subsurface Conditions

4.1 Area and Site Geology

4.2 Subsurface Conditions

4.2.1 General

4.2.2 Subsurface Soils

4.2.3 Groundwater

4.2.4 MASW results

4.2.5 Infiltration Results

5.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

5.1 Site Preparation

5.2 Existing Fill

5.3 Excavation and Earthwork Construction Considerations

5.4 Fill Placement

5.5 Foundation Recommendations

5.6 Floor Slabs

5.7 Retaining walls

5.8 Seismic Design Parameters – Seismic Site Class

5.9 Other Recommendations

5.10 Qualifications of Recommendations

Appendix

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Appendix

Figure 1 - Site Location Plan Figure 2 – Boring Location Plan WSP Key to Symbols and Descriptions Hand Auger Boring Logs Soil Test Boring Records Infiltration Test Summary Laboratory Test Results

MASW

GBA Information About Geotechnical Reports

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1.0 Introduction

WSP has completed a geotechnical exploration for the proposed development project, located at 5215 West St in Forest Park, Georgia. The objective of this exploration was to explore the general subsurface conditions for use in proposed development and to analyze the conditions as they relate to site suitability.

This report discusses our understanding of the project, describes our exploratory procedures and presents our conclusions and recommendations.

2.0 Project Information

We understand that Cooper Carry intends to redevelop the existing W.A. fountain Elementary School located at 5215 West St in Forest Park, GA. The site consists of an existing elementary school with associated amenities such as parking lots, driveways, a playground, a baseball field and is surrounded by scattered wooded areas and open fields. A creek runs across the northeast area of the site, north of the existing building and a high-pressure gas easement is located on the western boundary of the site. The redevelopment would consist of an overall footprint of 143,000 square feet with the existing gym to be saved and renovated. Design loads provided by PES proposes the exterior column loads to be 150 kips and the interior column loads to be 225 kips. Wall loads of 8 klf are also provided. No grading plans were provided.

Based on the provided loading we anticipate the proposed building may be supported on shallow foundations. We anticipate site grading will be minimal and less than 2 feet of cut, or fill based on the existing site topography.

3.0 Field Exploration

In order to explore the general subsurface conditions in the areas of the planned construction, a total of twenty-one (21) boring, nine (9) infiltration and shear wave velocity tests were performed at the approximate locations for phase I development as shown on the attached boring location plan. The infiltration and most of the boring test locations encountered shallow refusal. The boring locations are shown on the Boring Location Plan (Figure 2) in the Appendix and should be considered approximate.

3.1 Standard Penetration Tests

All standard penetration tests were performed using a GeoProbe and a Diedrich D50 drill rig utilizing an automatic hammer. The borings were performed by Piedmont Environmental Drilling, LLC, subcontracted by WSP. Prior to the commencement of drilling operations, an 811 ticket was created, and a private utility locator was subcontracted by WSP to check for the presence of underground utilities at the site. The boring

WSP Project No. US0041394.0400 | 1/17/2025 Page 2 locations were staked in the field by a geotechnical engineer by measuring distances from existing landmarks and using a handheld GPS device.

The Soil Test Boring Records, in the Appendix, graphically show the penetration resistances and present the soil descriptions for selected SPT borings. The stratification lines and depth designations on the boring records represent the approximate boundaries between soil types. In some instances, the transition between types may be gradual.

3.2 Hand-Auger

Hand auger boring techniques were used to extend the borings B-1 and B-2 to refusal depth of 4 feet below ground surface (bgs) by manually rotating a hand-held auger into the soil. The stratification lines and depth designations on the boring records represent the approximate boundaries between soil types. In some instances, the transition between types may be gradual.

3.3 Infiltration Testing

Infiltration tests I-2 through I-9 were prepared by extending hollow stem auger borings to depths of 2 to 8 feet. Auger borings were advanced mechanically using a drill rig using a hollow stem auger into the soil. I- 2, I-4, I-5 encountered shallow refusals ranging from 2 feet to 6 feet BGS. I-7 encountered groundwater at 4 feet BGS and was moved and terminated at 2 feet bgs.

Infiltration test I-1 was prepared using a hand-auger and advanced to a shallow refusal of 4 feet below grade.

After advancing the test borehole, an Aardvark Permeameter was used to conduct infiltration rate measurements at regular intervals until a constant infiltration rate was observed. Test results are discussed in section 4.2.5 and are attached in the appendix.

4.0 Site and Subsurface Conditions

4.1 Area and Site Geology

The project site is in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, an area underlain by metamorphic rocks with localized igneous intrusions.