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NORTH BRYAN COUNTY WATER MAIN EXTENSION

RFP NO. 27691.0082

PREPARED FOR:

BRYAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

THOMAS & HUTTON PROJECT NO.

J–27691.0082

ADDENDUM NO. 1 March 6, 2026

PART I – GENERAL:

This Addendum has been issued on behalf of the Bryan County Board of Commissioners. The following information should be considered by prospective bidders in preparation of their proposals and are hereby incorporated into the Proposal Documents. Bidders shall be responsible for acknowledging receipt of this addendum in the Bid Form, Document 00 41 43.

Failure to do so will result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive.

PART II – QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS:

Questions:

1. Q: Casing for the jack and bore is called out as 38”. Should this instead be 36”, as 38” is an odd size. If it is correct, can you include dimensions on the casing pipe detail?

A: See revised sheets C1.3 and C1.10 showing 42” steel casing.

2. Q: Can you include restraint details for 30” pipe? The current detail only goes up to 24”.

A: See revised sheets C1.13 and C1.14 showing restraints for 30” pipe.

PART III – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Specification Sections to be revised:

DOCUMENT 00 21 00 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1. The bid period shall be extended. Under section 2, sealed proposals will be accepted at the

Commission Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the Bryan County Administration Building, located at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324, until 2:30 PM, March

26th, 2026, at which time they will be opened publicly.

SECTION 00 41 43 – BID FORM

1. The steel casing material size has been revised. Steel casing on the bid form has been revised to “…42” Steel Casing (Min. Wall Thickness 0.625-inch)” under line item 10.

SECTION 00 43 13 – BID SECURITY FORM

1. The bid period shall be extended. The Bid Due Date shall be 2:30 PM on March 26th, 2026.

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DOCUMENT 00 21 00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

LEGAL NOTICE

BRYAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

66 CAPTAIN MATTHEW FREEMAN DRIVE

SUITE 201

RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324

Request for Proposal

RFP #27691.0082

Issue Date: February 19, 2026

1. The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is seeking Sealed proposals for the construction of approximately 14,350 LF of a new 30-inch water main along I-16 in Bryan County, Georgia.

2. Sealed Proposals will be accepted at the Commission Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the Bryan County Administration Building, located at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 until 2:30 PM, March 26th, 2026, at which time they will be opened publicly.

For the Bid Submittal Instructions see RFP documents and Contract Documents Section 00

21 13 “Instruction for Bidders”.

3. The scope of the project shall consist of the following generally described work:

NORTH BRYAN COUNTY WATER MAIN EXTENSION:

The scope of work includes installation of approximately 14,350 LF of 30-inch water main along I-16 in Bryan County, Georgia. The work shall include horizontal directional drills

(HDD), jack and bore, butterfly valves, air release valves, fire hydrants, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project.

4. Plans and Specifications are to be obtained from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., (Issuing Office) at 50 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, Georgia 31405 upon payment of

$350.00 (plus shipping charges as applicable). The payment is nonrefundable. Contact

Karen Smulski via email, smulski.k@tandh.com, to request plans and specifications. Only

Bidders who obtain documents from Thomas & Hutton (the Issuing Office) shall be placed on the plan holder list and allowed to submit bids.

5. 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 (5) 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.

mailto:smulski.k@tandh.com

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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.

6. Evaluation of Bids:

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to cancel this solicitation and/or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part if Bryan County determines that cancellation and/or rejections are advantageous to the County. Proposals are legal and binding upon the Respondent when submitted. It will also be the responsibility of each

Bidder to obtain any addenda issued for the project. The written documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Bryan County Board of Commissioners

66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive

Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Dodge Plan Room / Clayton Digital Reprographics

1000 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 1

Savannah, GA 31406 www.construction.com/projectcenter

7. A Pre–Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the 2nd floor

Commission Meeting Room at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill, Georgia

31324. Following the Pre-Bid Conference will be a visit to the Project Site. The Pre–Bid

Conference is not mandatory for the potential Bidders. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. The last day to submit questions in writing shall be Friday, March

13th, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.

8. This project is federally, and state funded through the Water and Sewer Infrastructure, State

Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

The Project is eligible through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and will be required to comply with the Clean Water Act and applicable state and local laws.

9. Procedures for the selection of the Bidder will be in accordance with the RFP package and local procurement requirements as well as the requirements of the Procurement

Standards in the Title 2 C.F.R 200.317 through 200.327, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and applicable subparts and within the grant managements system administered by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Georgia Grants.

10. Bidder must comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

Bidder must also comply with Executive Order No. 13988 that states all person should receive equal treatment under the law regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

11. Bidder must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis–Bacon Act, the

Anti–Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours Standard Act.

12. Bidder must comply with procurement of recovered materials pursuant to 2 C.F.R.

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§200.323, which requires contractors to comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste

Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

13. The successful low, responsive, responsible bidder must provide to the Owner written oath in accordance with O.C.G.A §36–91–21(e), certifying that the Contractor has not acted alone or otherwise to prevent or attempt to prevent competition in bidding or proposal for said project by any means whatsoever. Furthermore, the oath shall certify that the

Contractor during this process of procuring said work has not prevented or endeavored to prevent anyone from making a bid or proposal by any means whatsoever, nor caused or induced another to withdraw a bid or proposal for the work.

14. Build America, Buy America Act: Bidders are hereby notified that all iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are required to be produced in the United States, including iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials provided by the Contractor pursuant to this Contract. All requirements of the “Build America, Buy America” (BABA) Act are applicable to all portions of this Project.

15. The American Iron and Steel (AIS) provision applies to the proposed Project. The successful

Bidder shall use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.

16. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Considerations: Bidders are hereby notified that special provisions shall be necessary for Eastern Indigo Snake, Southern Hognose Snake, Monarch Butterfly, and

Tricolored Bat encounters. These provisions are outlined in Section 01 11 00 – Summary of

Work.

17. The Contractor, or any subcontractor, submitting a bid for utility contracting, as defined in

O.C.G.A. Section 43–14–2 to a utility system as defined in said section, shall conform to

O.C.G.A. Section 43–14–8.2 et seq. with reference to Utility Contractor’s Licenses and shall submit the bid with the license numbers, as issued by the Division of Utility Contractors, affixed on the outside of the bid envelope as provided by O.C.G.A. Section 43–14–8.2(h).

Utility contracting means a proposal to perform utility work, the depth which exceeds five

(5) feet, to a utility system as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 43–14– 2(17).

A Utility Contractor (UC) License will be required for this project.

BRYAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GEORGIA

END OF INVITATION TO BID

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DOCUMENT 00 41 43

BID FORM

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: NORTH BRYAN COUNTY WATER MAIN

EXTENSION

CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION

AND NUMBER: J – 27691.0082

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: BRYAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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 RFP and 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 that 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; that BIDDER has satisfied himself relative to 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 that may affect cost, progress, performance, and furnishing of the Work;

(d) BIDDER is familiar with and is satisfied to all federal, state, and local Laws and

Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance, and furnishing of the

Work.

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(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 that such reports and drawings are not

Contract Documents and may not be complete for BIDDER’s purposes. BIDDER acknowledges that 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 that any additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance and furnishing of the Work in accordance with the times, price and other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

(f) BIDDER is aware of the general nature of Work to be performed by Owner and others at the site that relates to Work for which this Bid is submitted as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

(g) BIDDER has correlated the information known to BIDDER, information and observations obtained from visits to the site, reports and drawings identified in the

Bidding Documents and all additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data with the Bidding Documents.

(h) BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or discrepancies that BIDDER has discovered in the Bidding Documents and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to BIDDER. The Bidding

Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

(i) This bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham

Bid; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Bidder or over OWNER.

4. BIDDER will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following price(s):

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MOBILIZATION, CLEARING, GRASSING, EROSION CONTROL, AND SITE WORK

Item Description Quantity Units Unit Price Total

1 Mobilization and Demobilization LUMP SUM LS -

2 Site Clearing and Grubbing 14.91 AC

3 Grassing 14.91 AC

4 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control LUMP SUM LS -

5 Traffic Control LUMP SUM LS -

6 Railroad Coordination ALLOWANCE LS - $30,000.00

Sub-Total: MOBILIZATION, CLEARING, GRASSING, EROSION CONTROL, AND SITE WORK

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Item Description Quantity Units Unit Price Total

Open Cut 30" Dia. PVC (C-900, DR-18) Water

Main

11,980 LF

Open Cut 30" Dia. PVC (C-900, DR-18) Water

Main within 36" FPVC Casing (C-900, DR-21)

20 LF

Fuse and Install 30" Dia. FPVC (C-900, DR-18)

Water Main via Horizontal Directional Drill

1,930 LF

Jack & Bore 42" Steel Casing (Min. Wall

Thickness 0.625-inch)

467 LF

Fuse and Install 30" Dia. FPVC (C-900, DR-18)

Water Main Within Proposed Steel Casing

467 LF

4" Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valve

In Pedestal Assembly

12 EA

13 30" Butterfly Valve in Manhole 17 EA

14 Fire Hydrant Assembly 15 EA

15 Permanent Sampling Station 10 EA

16 30" x 30" Wye D.I.R.J. 2 EA

17 30" 45° Bend D.I.R.J. 22 EA

18 30" 22.5° Bend D.I.R.J. 11 EA

19 30" 11.25° Bend D.I.R.J. 10 EA

20 30" Cap D.I.R.J. 3 EA

Remove Existing Blow Off Hydrant and

Connect Into Existing 30" Water Main

1 EA

22 Remove and Replace Gravel Road 68 SY

23 Remove and Replace Earth Road 295 SY

24 Stone Bedding * 200 CY

25 Sand Backfill * 200 CY

Sub-Total: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

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WARRANTY - MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND BOND

26 3 - Year Warranty Bond JOB LS -

27 3 - Year Warranty Period JOB LS -

Sub-Total: WARRANTY - MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND BOND

TOTAL BASE BID:

TOTAL BID AMOUNT:

NORTH BRYAN COUNTY WATER MAIN – TOTAL BID FOR ALL ESTIMATE PRICES:

(Use words)

(Figures)

Unit Prices have been computed in accordance with paragraph 13.03.B of the General

Conditions.

BIDDER acknowledges that estimated quantities are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids, and final payment for all Unit Price Bid items will be based on actual quantities determined as provided, determined as provided in the Contract Documents.

5. BIDDER agrees the Work will be substantially complete within 140 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run as provided in paragraph 4.01 of the

General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06.B of the General Conditions within 178 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.

6. BIDDER accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work within the times specified in the Agreement.

* These items are of an indeterminate quantity and are presented only to establish a unit price. These items may or may not be utilized in construction of the project. No payment will be made for these items without written authorization from Owner or Engineer.

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7. The following documents are attached to and made a condition of this Bid:

(a) Required Bid Security in the form of 5% of the Bid Total Price.

8. The undersigned further agrees that in case of failure on his part to execute the said contract and the Bond within five (5) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the contract, the check or bid bond accompanying this bid, and the monies payable thereon shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure, otherwise, the check or bid bond accompanying this proposal shall be returned to the undersigned.

9. Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to:

Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.

50 Park of Commerce Way

Savannah, GA 31405

Attn: Colleen Brophy, P.E.

brophy.c@tandh.com

10. Terms used in this Bid which are defined in the General Conditions or Instructions will have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions of the Instructions.

SUBMITTED on , 20___.

CONTRACTOR’S NAME

ADDRESS:

BY:

ITS:

State Utility Contractor License No.

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PENAL SUM FORM

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BID SECURITY FORM

BIDDER (Name and Address):

SURETY (Name and Address of Principal Place of Business):

OWNER (Name and Address):

Bryan County Board of Commissioners

Post Office Box 430

Pembroke, GA 31321

BID

BID DUE DATE: March 26th, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.

PROJECT: NORTH BRYAN COUNTY WATER MAIN EXTENSION

The scope of work includes installation of approximately 14,350 LF of 30-inch water main along I-16 in

Bryan County, Georgia. The work shall include horizontal directional drills (HDD), jack and bore, butterfly valves, air release valves, fire hydrants, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project.

BOND

BOND NUMBER: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________________________________

(Not later than Bid Due Date)

PENAL SUM: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

(5% of Bid Sum)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms printed on the reverse side hereof, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed on its behalf by its authorized officer, agent, or representative.

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BIDDER SURETY

____________________________ ____ (Seal) ______________________________(Seal)

Bidder's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal

By: _________________________________ By: _ ______________________________

Signature and Title Signature and Title

(Attach Power of Attorney)

Attest: ______________________________ Attest:____ _______________________

Signature and Title Signature and Title

Note: (1) Above addresses are to be used for giving required notice.

(2) Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

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1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond.

2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of

Bidder to deliver within the time required by the

Bidding Documents the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents and Contract

Documents.

3. This obligation shall be null and void if:

3.1 Owner accepts Bidder's bid and Bidder

delivers within the time required by the

Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed

Agreement required by the Bidding

Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding

Documents and Contract Document, or

3.2 All bids are rejected by Owner, or

3.3 Owner fails to issue a notice of award to

Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding

Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required by paragraph 5 hereof.)

4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after receipt by Bidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be given with reasonable promptness, identifying this

Bond and the Project and including a statement of the amount due.

5. Surety waives notice of and any and all defenses based on arising out of any time extension to issue notice of award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the time for issuing notice of award including extensions shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from Bid Due

Date without Surety's written consent.

6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this

Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default required in paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety, and in no case later than one year after Bid Due Date.

7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state in which the

Project is located.

8. Notice required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier or by United States

Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre–paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon receipt by the party concerned.

9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of the officer, agent or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal and deliver such Bond and bind the Surety thereby.

10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at length. If any provision of the Bond conflicts with any applicable provision of any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall govern and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.

11. The term "bid" as used herein includes a bid, offer or proposal as applicable.

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INDEX TO

SECTION 01 22 00 – UNIT PRICES

Paragraph Title Page

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes 01 22 00 – 1

1.2 Authority 01 22 00 – 1

1.3 Unit Quantities Specified 01 22 00 – 1

1.4 Measurement of Quantities 01 22 00 – 1

1.5 Payment 01 22 00 – 2

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 22 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Criteria applicable to the Work performed under a unit price payment method.

1.2 AUTHORITY

A. Measurement methods delineated in the individual specification sections complement the criteria of this section. In the event of conflict, the requirements of the individual specification section govern.

B. Take all measurements and compute quantities. The Engineer will verify measurements and quantities.

C. Assist by providing necessary equipment, workers, and survey personnel as required.

1.3 UNIT QUANTITIES SPECIFIED

A. Quantities indicated in the Bid Form are for bidding and contract purposes only.

Quantities and measurements supplied or placed in the Work and verified by the

Engineer determine payment.

B. If the actual Work requires more or fewer quantities than those quantities indicated, provide the required quantities at the unit sum/prices contracted.

1.4 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Measurement by Weight – Concrete reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook or scale weight.

B. Measurement by Volume – Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width and height or thickness.

C. Measurement by Area – Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

D. Linear Measurement – Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline or mean chord.

E. Stipulated Sum/Price Measurement – Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as a completed item or unit of the Work.

F. The items listed in the proposal shall be considered as sufficient to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Any portion of the work not listed in the bid form shall be deemed to be a part of the item that it is associated with and shall be included in the cost of the unit shown on the bid form. Payment

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Payment shall be based upon the actual quantity multiplied by the unit prices.

Where work is to be performed at a lump sum price, the lump sum shall include all operations and elements necessary to complete the work. No payment will be made for any material wasted, unused, rejected, or used for the convenience of the Contractor.

G. Indeterminate Quantities and Additional Quantities – The items provided in the Bid

Proposal containing an asterisk (*) symbol are either an item with additional quantities above what is shown in the plans in anticipation of potential quantity increases or items of indeterminate quantities. Items of indeterminate quantities are presented only to establish a unit price. The Contractor shall provide pricing for these items. The

Owner reserves the right to decide to utilize these items in the construction of the project as needed. No payment will be made for these items without written authorization from Owner or Engineer.

1.5 PAYMENT

GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. 3 – Year Warranty Bond – Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price for

“3 – Year Warranty Bond”. The amount of the bond shall be fifteen (15) percent of the total cost of construction as approved by the Engineer and shall remain in effect for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of final acceptance of all applicable improvements. Contractor will receive payment for the actual cost of the bond, to which no mark–up or percentage will be added. The Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence of the rate paid for the bond. Owner shall provide payment for

Warranty Bond after receipt of Bond and evidence of actual cost.

B. 3– Year Warranty Period – Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price for

“3–Year Warranty Period”. Payment will include all labor, equipment, materials, appurtenances, and incidentals required to provide repairs and corrections as specified in the Special Conditions for the base bid 3 years. Payment will be made in two parts, one 50% payment of the contract lump sum amount after the completion of the 24–month warranty–maintenance period, and the second 50% payment of the contract lump sum amount after the completion of the 36–month warranty– maintenance period.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

A. The lump sum item Mobilization and Demobilization includes preparatory work and operations, including but not limited to, moving personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the Project site. Mobilization also includes all other work and operations that shall be performed or costs incurred before beginning work on the various items on the Project site. Mobilization also includes any costs associated with the Contractor’s procurement of a project laydown area, materials storage or secure storage area.

B. The first regular payment is 50 percent of the amount bid for mobilization, or 3 percent of the original Contract amount, whichever is less.

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C. When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned, the next progress payment is 100% of the amount bid for mobilization, or 3 percent of the total original contract amount, whichever is less, minus any previous payments.

D. Any amount bid for mobilization in excess of 3 percent of the original Contract amount is paid when work on the Project is complete.

E. The total sum of the payments shall not exceed the original Contract amount bid for this item.

RAILROAD COORDINATION

A. The allowance item “Railroad Coordination” includes all other work and operations that shall be performed in accordance with the specified railroad safety regulations and requirements, including but not limited to flagging. Contractor shall reference the railroad’s current specifications. All additional fees outside of the initial permit submittal fee shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be covered under the allowance item “Railroad Coordination”.

SECTION 09 90 00 – PAINTING AND COATING

A. No separate payment will be made for painting and coating. All costs and charges in connection therewith shall be included and reflected in the payment for the particular item of work to which it pertains.

SECTION 10 14 53 – TRAFFIC SIGNAGE

A. Payment for signs will include all necessary labor and materials to fabricate and install the sign. Payment will be made on a job lump sum basis for the line item

“Traffic Control”.

SECTION 31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

A. No separate payment will be made for grading to subgrades, construction of ditches, dressing of disturbed areas to install proposed water main, removing and replacing topsoil, excavating, backfilling and compacting to required elevations, testing, staking, and construction supervision. Payment shall be included in the contract unit price for the item to which it pertains.

B. Unsuitable Material – No direct payment will be made for excavation, removal, and disposal of unsuitable material associated with the construction of the proposed infrastructure. Payment shall be included in the contract price for the item to which it pertains. No payment will be made for excavation of unsuitable materials or backfilling and shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the contract.

C. Borrow – No separate measurement or payment shall be made for the removal or disposal of unsuitable material and replacement of suitable borrow material. The cost for backfilling with suitable borrow material including select material as required for pavement subgrade shall be included in the unit price for the item to which it pertains.

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D. Earthwork – All earthwork associated with the installation of water mains will not be measured for direct payment. Payment for the earthwork shall be included in the item to which it pertains.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to acquaint himself with the location of all utilities and structures both present and proposed, also all existing surface structures that may be affected by work under the Contract. The location of any underground structures furnished, shown on the drawings, or given on the site are based upon the available records but are not guaranteed to be complete or correct, and are given only to assist the Contractor in making determination of the existence of underground structures.

Overhead utilities, poles, etc. shall be protected against damage by the

Contractor, and if damaged by the Contractor, shall be replaced by him. The

Contractor shall notify those who maintain utilities sufficiently in advance of the proposed construction so that they may locate, uncover, and disclose such work.

If the progress of construction necessitates the removal or relocation of poles, overhead utilities, and obstructions, the Contractor shall make all arrangements and assume all costs of the work involved. Any work in close proximity to high voltage/transmission power lines shall be performed in accordance with the GA

High Voltage Safety Act. Contractor shall be responsible for all contact and coordination with utility owners. Contractor shall provide a minimum of 72–hours notice prior to commencing work to the Utilities Protection Center at 1–800–282–

7411. Contractor shall also be responsible for making all applications and permit requests through utility owners. There shall be no separate measurement or payment for coordination with power companies nor for any work required to conform to the Georgia High Voltage Safety Act. This work shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the contract.

The Contractor shall provide for the continuance of the flow of any sewers, drains, storm pipes, water pipes, water courses, and the like. Where such facilities, water courses, or electric overhead wires or conduits are interfered with by the

Contractor, the interruption shall be a minimum and shall be scheduled in advance with the Engineer and the utility owner.

The Contractor shall restore all facilities interfered with to their original condition or acceptable equivalent. The cost of such restoration or damage caused directly by his work shall be paid for by the Contractor and shall be included in the prices bid for the items for which it pertains.

All existing utilities in conflict with proposed work shall be relocated as needed to complete construction. All coordination with utility companies and labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. No separate measurement or payment shall be made for these relocations. This work shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the contract.

E. Dewatering – No direct payment shall be made for dewatering. Dewatering shall be included in the item to which it pertains.

The Contractor shall remove water from the site and shall lower the groundwater level as necessary to complete the excavations to the required depths and so that

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Adequate measures and protection shall be provided by the Contractor to protect his work from damage from uplift due to groundwater, stormwater, or flood water.

Any damages that may result shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

The Contractor shall accept all responsibility for damage to the work of his Contract because of floods and water pressures and other water damages and shall accept all risks of floods and other events that may occur.

All water discharged by pumping operations shall be discharged so as not to interfere with work under this contract or with existing structures and operations.

Water from dewatering operations shall be conveyed to the existing drainage features, using piping and pumping facilities provided by the Contractor.

Route of dewatering pipe shall be subject to the Engineer’s review. Discharge facilities and water quality shall comply with applicable regulation of State and

Federal agencies. Any and all required water quality treatment from the dewatering activities and prior to discharge is responsibility of the Contractor.

Dewatering operations shall be uninterrupted and continuous during the course of the work so as not to endanger any construction in place or to present a hazard to workmen in and around the site. The Contractor shall take all measures necessary, including but not limited to, standby equipment and constant attendance to ensure that the dewatering system remains operational and effective through the period of time that it is required.

No water shall be allowed to run over any uncompleted portions of the work. No units of the work shall be constructed underwater. The cost of dewatering shall be included in the price bid for the item of work for which it is required.

F. Mucking – No separate measurement and payment shall be made for mucking.

Payment for the excavation, removal, and disposal of unsuitable material as well as borrow, replacement of suitable material, backfilling, and compaction shall be included in the item to which it pertains.

G. Sheeting, Bracing, and Trench Boxes – No separate measurement or payment will be made for bracing, sheeting, or trench boxes. Payment shall be included in the contract price for the item to which it pertains.

H. Proof Rolling – No separate measurement or payment will be made for proof rolling.

Payment will include furnishing a loaded truck, truck driver, fuel and rolling the designated areas.

I. Stone Bedding and Sand Backfill – No separate measurement or payment shall be made for stone bedding and sand backfill. Stone bedding shall be No. 57 stone as defined in the Specifications; no recycled concrete or other substitute materials

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SECTION 31 10 00 – SITE CLEARING

A. Site Clearing and Grubbing for construction shall be measured and paid for under the contract lump sum price for “Site Clearing and Grubbing”. Includes clearing site, removing stumps, loading and removing waste materials from site.

B. Remove and Replace Earth Road – Payment for removal and replacement of earth roads associated with water main installation shall be made on a square yard basis. Payment shall include removal of existing earth roads to limits shown and replacement to match existing conditions of the earth roads.

C. Remove and Replace Gravel Road – Payment for removal and replacement of gravel roads associated with water main installation shall be made on a square yard basis. Payment shall include removal of existing gravel roads to limits shown and replacement to match existing conditions of the gravel roads.

D. Remove and Replace Asphalt Road – Payment for removal and replacement of asphalt roads associated with water main installation shall be made on a square yard basis. Payment shall include removal of existing asphalt roads to limits shown and replacement to match existing conditions of the asphalt roads.

E. Remove and Replace Fencing – There shall be no separate measurement or payment for the removal, replacement, or relocation of existing fencing.

Contractor is responsible for all removal, replacement, and/or relocation of fencing as required for water main construction. Work will include removing, storing, and reinstalling the existing fence or furnishing and installing a new fence as required by the Engineer or Owner.

F. Remove and Replace/Relocate Mailboxes and Signs – There will be no separate payment for mailboxes and signs. Removal and replacement/relocation of mailboxes and signs shall be a subsidiary obligation of the contractor in the restoration of disturbed areas and will include the removal, installation in a temporary location and reinstallation after construction is completed.

G. Remove and Replace Hedges and Shrubs – There will be no separate payment for hedges and shrubs, unless otherwise stipulated. Removal and replacement of hedges and shrubs will be included in the contract price for the item to which it pertains.

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SECTION 31 25 00 – EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS (GA)

A. Measurement and payment for erosion and sedimentation control shall be based on the contract lump sum price as shown on the bid proposal. The cost of erosion control shall include all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to comply with the State of Georgia Erosion and Sediment Control Manual. Any work, equipment, materials, or other incidentals required to comply with the Georgia Erosion and

Sediment Control Manual and Georgia EPD NPDES regulations and guidelines not covered by the specifications and bid items are the responsibility of the Contractor, and the Contractor must incorporate the cost of complying with federal, state, and local agencies in their price for the job.

SECTION 32 92 00 – TURF AND GRASSES

A. Measurement and payment for grassing associated with utility installation and utility sites shall be based on the contract unit price per acre for “Grassing.”

Payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing and placing seed and fertilizer or sod where directed and protecting and maintaining seed or sod in all graded and disturbed areas.

B. When the season or stage of project is such results of grassing work cannot be determined, conditional acceptance will be made on work completed. When conditional acceptance is made for items of work covered, Contractor shall be entitled to 50% of bid price for the actual work placed and shall receive remaining

50% of bid price when final acceptance is made. Conditional acceptance shall not apply to the remaining items of work, and full bid price payment shall be made when work is acceptably placed and completed in accordance with specifications.

SECTION 33 05 01.20 – FUSIBLE POLYVINYLCHLORIDE PIPE FOR INSTALLATION BY HORIZONTAL

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD)

A. Fusible Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe for Installation By Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) shall not be measured or paid for separately and shall be included in the contract unit price for which it pertains (See Utility Horizontal Directional Drill and Water Utilities sections).

SECTION 33 05 23.13 – UTILITY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

A. Horizontal Directional Drilling – Payment shall be made at the contract unit price for each size and type of pipe installed. Payment will include preparation of installation plan, mobilization, fusing of pipe, necessary pipe supporting means during fusion process, necessary water supply during drilling process, other equipment, accessories, excavation, dewatering, mucking, borrow, handling of drilling mud, set–up, preparation of IRCP, drilling operations, FPVC to PVC connection couplings, testing, and any other items necessary to complete successful bores with satisfactory tests completed before payment is made. Payment will also include labor, equipment, handling, security, storage, installation, clean up, restoration, and all other incidentals.

Extra pipe, if needed for connections, will be paid for at the unit price for Open Cut

Installation. Measurement for payment will be based on the final in–place cut lengths of fusible pipe on a linear foot basis in a horizontal plane. There shall be no separate measurement or payment for additional drilling or pipe lengths needed to start and terminate the borings or for abandoned bores.

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SECTION 33 05 23.14 – UTILITY HDD INADVERTENT RELEASE CONTROL PLAN

A. No separate payment will be made for preparation and/or implementation of the

Inadvertent Release Control Plan (IRCP), including but not limited to plan preparation, observation, response, agency notifications, cleanup, containment, etc. Payment shall be incidental to cost of HDD work and considered a subsidiary obligation of the contract.

SECTION 33 10 00 – WATER UTILITIES

A. Measurement – The length of mains and branch lines to be paid for will be determined by measurement along the centerline of the various sizes and types of pipes actually furnished and installed, from the center of fitting, and from the center of the main to the end of the branch connection. No deduction will be made for the space occupied by valves and fittings.

B. Payment

1. Pipe – Payment will be made at the contract unit price per linear foot for the various types and sizes of pipe that are actually placed as shown on the plans, or as directed by the Engineer. All costs for piping shall be included and reflected in the payment for the particular item of work to which it pertains. Payment will include the pipe, polyethylene tube encasement, excavation, removal and disposal of unsuitable material, installation, geotextile, bedding, electronic markers, joint restraints, mucking, dewatering, backfilling with suitable material, compaction, flushing, testing, disinfecting, grassing, grading, borrow material, tracing wire, warning tape, labor, equipment, materials, and all other incidentals to the installation of the pipes shall be considered as subsidiary obligations of the Contractor for completion of the line in place. The length of mains and branch lines to be paid for will be determined by measurement along the centerline of the various sizes and types of pipe actually furnished and installed, from the center of fitting, and from the center of the main to the end of the branch connection. No deduction will be made for the space occupied by valves and fittings. Satisfactory tests must be completed before payment is made.

2. Fittings – Payment will be made at the contract unit price for each size and type of ductile iron restrained fitting installed. Fittings shall be AWWA

Specification C–153 for mechanical joint compact fittings. Payment includes furnishing and installing the fittings, gaskets, necessary adapters to connect to valves, joint restraints, and all other appurtenances necessary to install fittings on the water main.