22_7090 Project Manual_for addenda 2.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

PHASE 3 FIELD UPGRADES

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

PREPARED FOR:

MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2960 MACON ROAD

COLUMBUS, GA 31906

EMC PROJECT NO: 22-7090

NOVEMBER 2023

EMC ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.

ENVIRONMENTAL

MARINE

CIVIL

SURVEY

3575 MACON ROAD

SUITE 15

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

31907

PHONE: (706) 565-5985

www.emc-eng.com

ALBANY, ATLANTA, AGUSTA, BRUNSWICK, COLUMBUS, SAVANNAH, STATESBORO, & VALDOSTA

PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEER

REGISTERED

*G

EO

RGIA

JOEL DAV ID WOMACK

No. PE39141

11/28/2023

EMC Project 22-7090 Table of Contents 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – SPECIFICATIONS

Section 000210 Advertisement for Bid

Section 001000 Instructions to Bidders

Section 001010 Equal Opportunity Policy

Section 001020 Statement of Assurance

Section 001030 Contractor O.C.G.A. Affidavit

Section 001040 Subcontractor O.C.G.A. Affidavit

Section 001050 Contractor’s Performance Bond

Section 001060 Contractor’s Payment Bond

Section 003000 Proposal Form

Section 004000 Sample Bid Form

Section 007000 General Conditions of the Contract

Section 008000 Supplementary General Conditions

Section 010300 Division 01 General Requirements

Section 013300 Submittal Procedures

Section 015639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

Section 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

Section 036000 Concrete Testing

Section 042000 Unit Masonry

Section 042300 Reinforced Masonry

Section 051200 Structural Steel

Section 061000 Rough Carpentry

Section 061700 Pre-Fabricated Wood Trusses

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Section 064000 Architectural Woodwork

Section 071000 Damp Proofing and Waterproofing

Section 072100 Insulation

Section 074150 Manufactured Roof Panels

Section 076200 Flashing and Sheet Metal

Section 079200 Joint Sealants

Section 083300 Rolling Counter Shutters

Section 087100 Door Hardware

Section 095100 Acoustical Ceilings

Section 099000 Painting

Section 104416 Fire Extinguishers

Section 311000 Site Clearing

Section 312000 Earth Moving

Section 321313 Concrete Paving

Section 323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates

Section 328400 Planting Irrigation

Section 329113 Soil Preparation

Section 329200 Turf and Grasses

Section 334200 Stormwater Conveyance

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PART II– PRODUCT DATA AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. CWW Double Churches Fee Letter

2. Scoreboard Product Information

3. Bleachers Product Information

4. Goal Post and Soccer Goal Product Information

5. Chain Set & Indicator

6. Goal Post Pads

7. Pylons

8. Player Benches 15’ Portable

9. Field Goal Nets for Goalposts 30'x35'

EMC Project 22-7090

PART I – SPECIFICATIONS

PHASE 3 FIELD UPGRADES

PROJECT NUMBER: 22-7090

Columbus, Georgia For

Muscogee County School District

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT will receive bids on a General Contract for Phase 3 Field Upgrades Site Development Plans for Aaron Cohn Middle School, Double Churches Middle School, & Blackmon Road MS Field Renovations, MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Columbus, Georgia.

The Superintendent of Education of the Muscogee County School District will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the office of the Director of Construction, 5661 Lorenzo Road, Columbus, Georgia 31904, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference, Thursday November 9, 2023, which will be held at:

11:00 a.m. Local Time at Blackmon Road Middle School Main Office, 7251 Blackmon Road, Columbus, GA.

12:30 p.m. Local Time at Double Churches Middle School Main Office, 7611 Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA.

2:00 p.m. Local Time at Aaron Cohn Middle School Main Office, 7352 Garrett Road, Midland, Columbus, GA.

Project scheduling, coordination requirements, and questions of interpretation will be addressed at this time. All contractor’s questions shall be sent electronically to columbus@emc-eng.com no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and the last date an addendum will be issued is November 16, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.

Bid Documents may be obtained from EMC Engineering Services, Inc. 3575 Macon Road, Suite 15, Columbus, GA 31907, 706-565-5985 (columbus@emc-eng.com). Bidding material will be forwarded, shipping charges collect, as soon as possible. No partial sets will be issued.

Bidding documents will be on file and available for examination at:

EMC Engineering Services, Inc.

3575 Macon Road, Suite 15, Columbus, GA 31907

All proposals must be on a lump sum basis; no segregated proposal will be accepted.

All prospective bidders will be required to have on file with the Owner, fifteen (15) days prior to bid date, an executed “Contractor’s Qualification Statement”, AIA Document A305, latest edition. Qualification Statement shall have been updated within the last six months. If not, contractor shall submit updated statement to the Owner no later than fifteen days prior to bid date. Send Qualification Statement attention: Director of Construction.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time and date of opening of bids.

Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than 5% of the Base Bid. Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms as indicated in the specifications.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required by the successful bidder in the full amount of the Contract Sum.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and formalities in the bidding.

Bids shall be submitted in duplicate and addressed to:

Director of Construction Muscogee County School District 5661 Lorenzo Road Columbus, Georgia 31904

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001000 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.01 DEFINITIONS:

A. Bidding Documents Package includes Renovations to Middle School Fields including the Advertisements to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid, other sample bidding and contract forms and the proposed Contract Documents including any Addenda issued prior to receipt of bids.

B. All definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA Document A201, or in other Contract Documents are applicable to the Bidding Documents.

C. Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Engineer prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

D. A bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to do the work or designated portion thereof for the sums stipulated therein submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

E. A Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the work described as the base, to which work may be added or from which work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternative Bids.

F. An Alternative Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added or to be deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in project scope or materials or methods of construction described in the bidding documents is accepted.

G. A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services as described in the Contract Documents.

H. A Bidder is one who submits a Bid for a prime contract with the Owner for the work described in the proposed Contract Documents.

I. A Sub-bidder is one who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials or labor for a portion of the work.

1.02 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS:

A. All prospective Bidders will be required to have on file with the office of the Director of Construction, Muscogee County School District, Muscogee County Public Education Center, 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906, fifteen days prior to bid date, an executed “Contractor’s Qualification Statement”, AIA Document A305 (Latest edition) which must be dated within the last six months of the bid date.

1.03 BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS:

A. Each Bidder, by making his bid, represents that:

1. He has read and understands the Bidding Documents and his Bid is made in accordance therewith.

2. He has visited the site and has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed and has correlated his observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract Documents.

3. His bid is based upon the materials, systems and equipment described in the Bidding Documents without exceptions.

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1.04 BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

A. Copies:

1. Bidders may obtain from the Engineer complete electronic sets of the Bidding

Documents from the office of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. To obtain documents, send request to columbus@emc-eng.com.

2. The successful bidder will be provided with 3 sets of contract documents for construction. Additional sets may be purchased from the Engineer for $100/ set.

3. Partial sets will not be issued.

4. Bidders shall carefully examine the documents and the construction site to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions. Contractors will not be given extra payment for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and documents.

5. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing bids. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

6. The Owner or Engineer in making copies of the Bidding Documents available on the above terms do so only for the purpose of obtaining bids on the work and do not confer a license or grant for any other purpose.

B. Interpretation or Correction of Bidding Documents:

1. Bidders shall promptly notify the Engineer of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents or of the site and local conditions.

2. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request to the Engineer, reaching him at least seven days prior to the receipt of bids.

3. Any interpretation, correction or change of the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum. Interpretations, corrections, or changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections or changes.

C. Substitutions:

1. Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the Drawings or in the Specifications by reference to a manufacturer's name, trade name, catalog number or the like it is so identified for the purpose of establishing a standard, and any material, article or piece of equipment of any other manufacturer which will perform adequately the duties imposed by the general design will be considered equally acceptable provided the material, article or piece of equipment so proposed is, in the opinion of the Engineer, of equal substance, appearance and function.

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

3. If the Engineer approves any 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.

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D. Addenda:

1. Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all who are known by the Engineer to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents.

2. Each bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting his bid that he has received all

Addenda issued, and he shall acknowledge their receipt in his Bid.

1.05 BIDDING PROCEDURE:

A. Bids shall be made on Proposal Form copied from sample Proposal Form included in the specification. Fill in all blank spaces and submit two copies. Where so indicated by the makeup of the bid form, sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in case of discrepancy between the two, the written amount shall govern. Any interlineation, alteration or erasure must be initialed by the signer of the Bid. Proposal shall be signed with the name typed below signature. Where bidder is a Corporation, Proposals must be signed by the legal name of the Corporation, followed by the name of the State of Incorporation and the legal signature of an officer authorized to bind the Corporation to a contract.

C. The bidder must include all alternates and unit prices shown on the Sample Proposal Form; failure to comply may be cause for rejection. No segregated proposals will be considered.

D. All copies of the Bid, the bid security and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be submitted in an opaque, sealed envelope. Identify the envelope with: (1) Project Name, (2) Name of Bidder. Address submittals to the Muscogee County School District.

E. Submittals will be received at the office of the Director of Construction, Muscogee County School District, 2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906, not later than date and time indicated on Advertisement for Bids, or any extension thereof made by Addendum. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of bids will be returned un-opened. Oral, telephonic or telegraphic Bids are invalid and will not be considered.

may be withdrawn by bidder prior to the time set for bid opening. After bids have been opened, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of Thirty (30) days.

G. Bid Security:

1. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the required form and amount pledging that the Bidder will enter into a contract with the Owner on the terms stated in his Bid and will furnish bonds as described hereunder in Article 1.07 covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds, the amount of bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. The amount of the bid security shall not be forfeited to the Owner in the event the Owner fails to comply with Subparagraph 00100, 1., 6., B.

2. Security bond shall be written in the form of AIA Document A310, Bid Bond, and the Attorney-In-Fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of his power of attorney.

3. The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders until either (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds have been furnished or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn, or (c) all bids have rejected.

H. All Bidders must sign and attach to their bid the “Statement of Assurance”, included in these Specifications.

I. All Bidders must sign and attach to their bid the “Non-Collusion Affidavit”, included in these Specifications

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1.06 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS:

A. Opening of Bids:

1. The properly identified Bids received on time will be opened publicly and read aloud.

B. Rejection of Bids:

1. The Owner shall have the right to reject any and all Bids and to reject a Bid not accompanied by any required bid security or date required by the Bidding Documents or a Bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

C. Acceptance of Bid:

1. The Owner shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid or Bids received and to accept the Bid or Bids which, in his judgment, is in his own best interest.

2. It is the intent of the Owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible Bidder for each project on a lump sum basis provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents, is judged to be reasonable, and does not exceed the funds available.

1.07 POST BID INFORMATION:

A. Owner's Financial Capability:

1. The Owner shall, at the request of the Bidder to whom award of a contract is under consideration and no later than seven days prior to the expiration of the time for withdrawal of Bids, furnish to the Bidder reasonable evidence that the Owner has made financial arrangements to execute the Owner/Contractor Agreement.

B. Submittal:

1. Unless waived by the Engineer, the Bidder shall within three working days of notification of selection for award of a contract for the work submit the following information in duplicate to the Engineer.

a. A schedule of values allocated to the various portions of the work.

b. A designation of the work to be performed by the Bidder with his own forces.

c. The proprietary names and suppliers of the principal items or systems of material and equipment proposed for the work.

d. A list of names of the Subcontractors or other persons or organizations

(including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the work.

2. The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the work described in the Bidding Documents.

3. Prior to the award of the Contract, the Engineer will notify the Bidder in writing if either the Owner or the Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity. If the Owner or Engineer has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at his option;

(1) withdraw his Bid, or

(2) submit an acceptable substitute person or entity, with an adjustment in his bid price to cover the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution.

The Owner may, at his discretion, accept the adjusted bid price or he may disqualify the Bidder. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification under this subparagraph, bid security will not be forfeited, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.04, D.

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4. Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Engineer have made no reasonable objection under the provisions of subparagraph 1.06, C., 3., must be used on the work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and the Engineer.

1.08 PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND:

A. The successful Bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment bonds as required in the Supplementary General Conditions. The form of the bonds shall be the standard form used by the Muscogee County School District, included in these Specifications.

1.09 FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR:

A. The Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis and executed on Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The form of the Contract shall be the standard form used by the Muscogee County School District, included in these Specifications.

END OF SECTION

EMC Project 22-7090 Equal Opportunity Policy 001010-1

MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY for

COMPETITIVELY BID PURCHASES - INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION

It is the policy of the Muscogee County Board of Education to promote and insure equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin employed by or seeking employment with Vendors and/or Contractors doing business with the Board. As a condition of doing business with the Board each Vendor and/or Contractor shall furnish as assurance that its business will be operated in accordance with the Policy.

The following Equal Opportunity Clause shall be deemed incorporated into every Contract and Agreement between the Board and any of its Vendors and/or Contractors.

The Vendor/Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin. The Vendor/Contractor shall take appropriate action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Such action shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and training.

In the event of the Vendor/Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination policy of the Board, any contract or purchase order may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the Vendor/Contractor may be declared ineligible to transact further business with the Board.

All Vendors and Persons desiring to transact business with the Board are to provide written assurance that their businesses will be conducted in accordance with this nondiscrimination policy and that such Vendors and/or Contractors agree to and shall abide by the equal opportunity clause set forth in this policy.

It is the further policy of the Board to insure equal opportunity for minority owned businesses and minority professionals with regard to all work, services, and supplies purchased by the Board and all construction projects undertaken by the Board which are competitively bid by the Board.

To ensure this equal opportunity, the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs shall serve as the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) liaison officer. His/her duties shall include the following:

a. Manage, administer, and implement this Policy to insure that the Board identifies qualified minority businesses and professionals in the purchase of work, goods, and services.

b. Coordinate efforts under this Policy with the Small Business Development Center and Minority Business Development Center.

c. Disseminate information on available construction projects so as to provide Minority

Businesses an equal opportunity to bid on School Board projects.

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d. Attend, or designate a representative to attend, all pre-bid and pre-construction conferences to explain this MBE policy.

e. Compile a directory of all minority-owned businesses and consultants which offer goods and services which are competitively bid and purchased by the Board to insure that such businesses and consultants are notified of School Board requirements for goods and services within the scope of their business or profession, and are given an equal opportunity to submit bids or proposals.

f. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records demonstrating MBE efforts and accomplishments.

Prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Education on the awarding of a construct contract to the apparent low bidder, the Chief Operations and Facilities Officer shall ascertain the efforts of the apparent low bidder to comply with this policy and report such efforts to the board for its consideration of the apparent low bidder.

EMC Project 22-7090 Statement of Assurance 001020-1

COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS

STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE

COMPLIANCE WITH BOARD POLICY DJED

The Undersigned Vendor/Contractor provides this Statement of Assurance to the Muscogee

County School District wherein the Undersigned acknowledges receipt and awareness of

Muscogee County School District Policy DJED, and agrees to observe and be bound by the

Equal Opportunity Policy provisions contained therein. The Undersigned submits this Statement of Assurance, understanding that a failure to submit said Statement of Assurance may constitute a basis for rejecting the Undersigned’s bid.

This the__________day of_______________, 20___.

Contractor

MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS OF GEORGIA

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

This the__________day of_______________, 20___.

Contractor

EMC Project 22-7090 Contractor O.C.G.A. Affidavit 001030-1

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.

13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with the Muscogee County School District has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (ORCA), P.L. 99-603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10- 91.

The undersigned further agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with the Muscogee County School District, contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the (name of the public employer) at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service.

EEV / Basic Pilot Program* User Identification Number

BY: Authorized Officer or Agent Date

Contractor Name

Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE________ DAY OF ____________, 20___

Notary Public My Commission Expires:

*As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is the “EEV I Basic Pilot Program” operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction wit the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Authority O.C.G.A. 13-10-91

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SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.

13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with ________________________________(name of contractor) on behalf of the Muscogee County School District has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (ORCA), P.L. 99-603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91.

EEV / Basic Pilot Program* User Identification Number

BY: Authorized Officer or Agent Date

Contractor Name

Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE________ DAY OF ____________, 20___

Notary Public My Commission Expires:

*As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is the “EEV I Basic Pilot Program” operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction wit the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Authority O.C.G.A. 13-10-91

EMC Project 22-7090 Contractor’s Performance Bond 001050-1

CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, (CONTRACTOR), as principal, and

(SURETY), as surety, are jointly and severally, held and firmly bond unto MUSCOGEE

COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, in the sum of (Amount) and No/100 Dollars ($__.00), FOR THE USE OF SAID District and of all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery, or materials under or for the contract hereinafter referred to.

THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the above bound principal has entered into a Contract with the said Muscogee County School District, bearing even date herewith and hereto attached, for Athletic Field Renovations at Aaron

Cohen MS, Blackmon Road MS, and Double Churches MS ("Contract”) in accordance with the plans and specifications of the Muscogee County School District, a copy of such plans and specifications being on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 2960

Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, and by reference are made part hereof. General

Conditions of the Contract shall be AIA Document A-201, 2007 Edition as modified by

General and Supplemental General Conditions of the Muscogee County School District, which are made a part hereof for the same force and effect as those set forth herein in full.

Included herein is the Budget cost of $_________.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bound principal shall, in any respects, comply with and complete said contract in accordance with its terms and obligation thereunder, including the notice of inviting bids, proposals, plans and specifications in said contract referred to and made apart thereof, and shall save said District free from all costs and charges that may accrue on account of the doing of the work specified for the payments as they become due, and shall comply with all the laws appertaining thereto, then this bond to be void;

otherwise, of full force and effect.

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This bond is executed in accordance with O.C.G.A. §36-91-70 et. seq. and Section 11 of the Act of February 25, 1949 (Georgia Laws 1948-1949, pp. 1086 et. seq.), as amended. This bond is for the use and protection of the principal and of any subcontractors and all persons supplying labor, materials, machinery, and equipment in the prosecution of work provided in the herein above described "Contract".

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the principal and the surety have executed this bond, under their seals, on this the __________________day of ________________, 2023.

(CONTRACTOR)

Principal

BY: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SEAL

ATTEST: _________________________________

Executed by the Principal in the presence of:

NOTARY PUBLIC

Commission expires: __________________

(SURETY)

Surety

BY: _________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

Commission expires: __________________ Bond and Surety Approved.

Treasurer Muscogee County Board of Education

EMC Project 22-7090 Contractor’s Payment Bond 001060-1

CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, (CONTRACTOR), as principal, and

(SURETY), as surety, are jointly and severally, held and firmly bond unto MUSCOGEE

COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, in the sum of (Amount) and No/100 Dollars ($__.00), for the use of said District and of all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery, or materials under or for the contract hereinafter referred to.

THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the above bound principal has entered into a Contract with the said Muscogee County School District, bearing even date herewith and hereto attached, for Athletic Field Renovations at Aaron

Cohen MS, Blackmon Road MS, and Double Churches MS in accordance with the plans and specifications of the Muscogee County School District, a copy of such plans and specifications being on file in the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 2960 Macon

Road, Columbus, Georgia, and by reference are made apart thereof. General Conditions of the Contract shall be AIA Document A-201, 2007 Edition as modified by General and

Supplemental General Conditions of the Muscogee County School District, which are made a part hereof for the same force and effect as those set forth herein in full. Included herein is the Budget cost of $_________.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, if the above bound principal shall all just claims for work, labor, tools, machinery, skill and materials furnished by persons under, or for the purpose of such contract, when they become due, and shall comply with all laws appertaining thereto, then this bond to be void; otherwise, of full force and effect.

This bond is executed in accordance with O.C.G.A. §36-91-70 et. seq. and Section 11 of the Act of February 25, 1949 (Georgia Laws 1948-1949, pp. 1086 et. seq.), as amended. This bond is for the use and protection of the principal and of any subcontractors and all persons supplying labor, materials, machinery, and equipment in the prosecution of work provided in the herein above described "Contract".

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the principal and the surety have executed this bond, under their seals, on this the __________________day of ________________, 2023.

(CONTRACTOR)

Principal

BY: _________________________________

ATTEST: _________________________________

Commission expires: __________________

(SURETY)

Surety

BY: _________________________________

Commission expires: __________________

Bond and Surety Approved.

Treasurer Muscogee County Board of Education

EMC Project 22-7090 Proposal Form 003000-1

003000 - PROPOSAL FORM

Date __________________ Superintendent of Education Muscogee County School District 2960 Macon Road Columbus, Georgia 31906

Athletic Field Renovations at Aaron Cohen MS, Blackmon Road MS, and Double Churches MS

Gentlemen:

1.01 Having carefully examined the Project Manual entitled Athletic Field Renovations at Aaron Cohen MS, Blackmon Road MS, and Double Churches MS and the Drawings, same title, dated 10-02-21 and Addendum(a) No(s). ___________________________________ as well as the premises conditions affecting the work, the undersigned proposes to furnish all services, labor and materials called for by them for the entire work, in accordance with said documents, for the sum set forth below:

BASE BID

___________________________________________ DOLLARS ($ )

(Amount to be shown in both words and figures)

1.02 The undersigned agrees that this proposal may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for the opening of bids, but shall remain open for acceptance for a period of thirty (30) days following such time.

1.03 The undersigned understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

1.04 The undersigned agrees to execute a Contract, (AIA Document A101) within ten (10) days after notification of acceptance of this proposal in writing, by mail, telegraph, or delivery, and at the same time, furnish and deliver to the Owner a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum.

1.05 The undersigned agrees to commence actual work on the site with an adequate force and equipment within ten (10) days of a date to be specified in a written order of the Owner.

1.06 Enclosed is a bid bond in an amount of

_______________________________________________ DOLLARS ($ )

EMC Project 22-7090 Proposal Form 003000-2 being not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. The undersigned agrees that the above stated amount is the proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by failure of the undersigned to execute the Contract.

1.07 If this proposal is accepted within thirty (30) days after the date of bid opening, and the undersigned fails to execute the Contract within ten (10) days after written notice of such acceptance, or if he fails to furnish both Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, if requested by the Owner, the obligation of the Bid Bond will remain in force and effect and the money payable thereon shall be paid to the Owner as liquidated damage for such failure, otherwise the obligation of the Bid Bond will be null and void.

Respectfully submitted, (Seal - if bid is by a Corporation) Name: ____________________________________

Address: __________________________________

By: ______________________________________

Title: _____________________________________

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

The legal name of the Bidder is

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-1

SECTION 004000

SAMPLE BID FORM

(To be prepared on Bidder's Letterhead)

To: THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

Re: AARON COHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS

Gentlemen:

Having examined the plans and specifications titled: “AARON COHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS”, Columbus, Georgia, for the Muscogee County School District, dated 31 July, 2023, and related documents, and having visited the site of the proposed project, I hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a part. I have also received Addenda Nos. , and have included their provisions in my proposal.

1. To hold my bid open for 30 days after the date of the bid opening.

2. To accept the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders regarding the disposition of Bid Security.

3. To enter into and execute a contract, if awarded , on the basis of this Proposal and to furnish Guaranty Bonds in accordance with the General and Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract within 10 days of acceptance of this proposal.

4. The undersigned agrees to commence actual physical work on the site with an adequate force and equipment within ten (10) days of a date to be specified in a written order of the Architect and to complete fully all work in accordance with the specifications.

5. Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-2

BASE PROPOSAL AARON COHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIELD RENOVATIONS

Base Bid Line Item Descriptions Subtotal

1. Clearing and Grubbing $

2. Grading $

3. Silt Fence $

4. Grassing, Mulching, and Sod $

5. Construction Exit $

6. Allen Block Retaining Wall $

7. Concrete Flatwork Including all Walks, Bleacher Pads, Etc. $

8. Connect to Existing System $

9. 2.5" Waterline $

10. Irrigation Piping 2.5" $

11. Irrigation Piping 2" $

12. Irrigation Piping 1.5" $

13. Irrigation Piping 1" $

14. Parking Lot Striping $

15. Bleacher Installation $

16. Chain Link Fence $

17. Goal Post Installation $

18. Scoreboard Installation (with Electrical) $

19. ADA Ramp and Handrails $

20. Erosion Control Measures $

21. Staking & Layout $

Total Cost of Construction (Item 1 Below) $

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-3

The Owner/Contractor has the right to delete any line items as shown above.

(1) Bidder agrees to perform all work described on the contract documents for the Lump Sum of

_____________________________________________________________________Dollars (Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

TOTAL BASE BID {SUM OF ITEM 1} $________________________________.

______________________________________________________________________Dollars (Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-4

UNIT PRICE: For accounting purposes only. Unit prices will not affect the determination of the low bidder. (Notes: Unit Prices will be used as the basis for Adds & Deducts from the Base Bid.)

1. Type “NS” Silt Fence per l.f.

Installed Price $

2. Construction Exit Installed Price $

3. Heavy Duty Concrete Price $

4. Concrete Flatwork Section per s.f. Price $

5. 4’ Chain Link Fence per l.f.

Price $

6. Booster Pump

Installed Price $

7. Chain Set & Indicator Complete Set (1 Total) Installed Price $

8. Goal Post Pads (Customized with School Name) Installed Price $

9. Pylons (12 Total) Installed Price $

10. Player Benches 15’ Portable (4 Total) Installed Price $

11. Field Goal Nets for Goalposts 30'x35' (1 Total) Installed Price $

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-5

I have attached the required Bid Security to this Proposal in the sum of ________________________ ($____________________) which is to become the property of the Owner in the event that contract and bonds are not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense to the owner caused thereby.

Respectfully submitted:

By:__________________________ (Signature)

(Seal – if bid is by a corporation)

(Title)

(Business Address)

SAMPLE BID FORM

(To be prepared on Bidder's Letterhead)

To: THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

Re: BLACKMON ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS

Gentlemen:

Having examined the plans and specifications titled: “BLACKMON ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS”, Columbus, Georgia, for the Muscogee County School District, dated 06 June, 2023, and related documents, and having visited the site of the proposed project, I hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a part. I have also received Addenda Nos. , and have included their provisions in my proposal.

1. To hold my bid open for 30 days after the date of the bid opening.

2. To accept the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders regarding the disposition of Bid Security.

3. To enter into and execute a contract, if awarded , on the basis of this Proposal and to furnish Guaranty Bonds in accordance with the General and Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract within 10 days of acceptance of this proposal.

4. The undersigned agrees to commence actual physical work on the site with an adequate force and equipment within ten (10) days of a date to be specified in a written order of the Architect and to complete fully all work in accordance with the specifications.

BASE PROPOSAL BLACKMON ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIELD RENOVATIONS

Base Bid Line Item Descriptions Subtotal

1. Clearing and Grubbing $

2. Grading $

3. Silt Fence $

4. Grassing, Mulching, and Sod $

5. Construction Exit $

6. Rip-Rap $

7. Heavy Duty Concrete $

8. Concrete Flatwork Including all Walks, Bleacher Pads, Etc. $

9. Connect to Existing System $

10. 2.5" Waterline $

11. Irrigation Piping 2.5" $

12. Irrigation Piping 2" $

13. Irrigation Piping 1.5" $

14. Irrigation Piping 1" $

15. Parking Lot Striping $

16. Concrete Grate Inlet $

17. Storm Drainage System $

18. Bleacher Installation $

19. Chain Link Fence w/ Double Gates $

20. Goal Post Installation $

21. Scoreboard Installation (with Electrical) $

22. Tree Installation $

23. Vending Building $

24. Concrete Stairs $

25. Erosion Control Measures $

26. Staking & Layout $

Total Cost of Construction (Item 1 Below) $

The Owner/Contractor has the right to delete any line items as shown above.

(1) Bidder agrees to perform all work described on the contract documents for the Lump Sum of

_____________________________________________________________________Dollars (Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

TOTAL BASE BID {SUM OF ITEM 1} $________________________________.

(Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

bidder. (Notes: Unit Prices will be used as the basis for Adds & Deducts from the Base Bid.)

1. Type “NS” Silt Fence per l.f.

Installed Price $

2. Construction Exit Installed Price $

3. Heavy Duty Concrete Price $

4. Concrete Flatwork Section per s.f. Price $

5. 4’ Chain Link Fence per l.f.

Price $

6. Booster Pump

Installed Price $

7. Chain Set & Indicator Complete Set (1 Total) Installed Price $

8. Goal Post Pads (Customized with School Name) Installed Price $

9. Pylons (12 Total) Installed Price $

10. Player Benches 15’ Portable (4 Total) Installed Price $

I have attached the required Bid Security to this Proposal in the sum of ________________________ ($____________________) which is to become the property of the Owner in the event that contract and bonds are not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and

EMC Project 22-7090 Sample Bid Form 004000-5

(Signature)

(Seal – if bid is by a corporation)

(Title)

SAMPLE BID FORM

(To be prepared on Bidder's Letterhead)

To: THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL

DISTRICT COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

Re: DOUBLE CHURCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS

Gentlemen:

Having examined the plans and specifications titled: “DOUBLE CHURCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATIONS”, Columbus, Georgia, for the Muscogee County School District, dated 31 July, 2023, and related documents, and having visited the site of the proposed project, I hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a part. I have also received Addenda Nos. , and have included their provisions in my proposal.

1. To hold my bid open for 30 days after the date of the bid opening.

2. To accept the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders regarding the disposition of Bid Security.

3. To enter into and execute a contract, if awarded , on the basis of this Proposal and to furnish Guaranty Bonds in accordance with the General and Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract within 10 days of acceptance of this proposal.

4. The undersigned agrees to commence actual physical work on the site with an adequate force and equipment within ten (10) days of a date to be specified in a written order of the Architect and to complete fully all work in accordance with the specifications.

BASE PROPOSAL DOUBLE CHURCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIELD RENOVATIONS

Base Bid Line Item Descriptions Subtotal

1. Clearing and Grubbing $

2. Grading $

3. Silt Fence $

4. Grassing, Mulching, and Sod $

5. Construction Exit $

6. Concrete Flatwork Including all Walks, Bleacher Pads, Etc. $

7. New Waterline Connection Meter, Backflow Preventer $

8. 2.5" Waterline $

9. Irrigation Piping 2.5" $

10. Irrigation Piping 2" $

11. Irrigation Piping 1.5" $

12. Irrigation Piping 1" $

13. Storm Drainage System Modifications $

14. Bleacher Installation $

15. Chain Link Fence $

16. Goal Post Installation $

17. Scoreboard Installation (with Electrical) $

18. Erosion Control Measures $

19. Staking & Layout $

Total Cost of Construction (Item 1 Below) $

The Owner/Contractor has the right to delete any line items as shown above.

(1) Bidder agrees to perform all work described on the contract documents for the Lump Sum of

_____________________________________________________________________Dollars (Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

TOTAL BASE BID {SUM OF ITEM 1} $________________________________.

(Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy the amount shown in words will govern.)

bidder. (Notes: Unit Prices will be used as the basis for Adds & Deducts from the Base Bid.)

1. Type “NS” Silt Fence per l.f.

Installed Price $

2. Construction Exit Installed Price $

3. Heavy Duty Concrete Price $

4. Concrete Flatwork Section per s.f. Price $

5. 4’ Chain Link Fence per l.f.

Price $

6. Booster Pump

Installed Price $

7. Chain Set & Indicator Complete Set (1 Total) Installed Price $

8. Goal Post Pads (Customized with School Name) Installed Price $

9. Pylons (12 Total) Installed Price $

10. Player Benches 15’ Portable (4 Total) Installed Price $

11. Field Goal Nets for Goalposts 30'x35' (2 Total) Installed Price $

I have attached the required Bid Security to this Proposal in the sum of ________________________ ($____________________) which is to become the property of the Owner in the event that contract and bonds are not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and

(Signature)

(Seal – if bid is by a corporation)

(Title)

EMC Project 22-7090 General Conditions of the Contract 007000-1

007000 - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

1.01 GENERAL:

A. The General Conditions of the Contract shall be the American Institute of Architects'

Document A201, 2007 Edition. "The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction" are hereinafter referred to as the "AIA General Conditions". This document is hereby specifically made a part of the Contract Documents with the same force and effect as though set forth in full.

EMC Project 22-7090 Supplementary General Conditions 008000-1

008000 - SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

SGC-01 GENERAL

A. A General Conditions of the Contract shall be the American Institute of Architect’s

Document A201, 2007 Edition. “The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction” are hereinafter referred to as the “AIA General Conditions”. This document is hereby specifically made a part of the Contract Documents with the same force and effect as though set forth in full.

B. The Supplementary General Conditions contain changes and additions to the AIA General Conditions. Where any part of the AIA General Conditions is modified or voided by the Supplementary General Conditions, the unaltered provisions…