BID PROPOSAL

Proposal of _____________________________________ (hereinafter called "Bidder") a contractor organized and existing under the laws of the State of

________________________, *an individual, a corporation, or partnership doing business as

TO: Douglas County

(Hereinafter called “County")

Gentlemen:

The Bidder in compliance with your Notice to Contractors and all Bidding Documents for the construction of:

FY 2026 Mowing and Litter Removal on Various Roads Throughout the County

Solicitation Number 25-029 having examined the plans and specifications with related documents and the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of materials and supplies to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents, within the time set forth herein, and at the prices stated below, proposes to enter into a Contract with Douglas County to provide the necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, all materials and labor, and other means of construction necessary to complete the Work. The undersigned proposes to furnish and construct the items listed in the attached Schedule of Items for the unit prices stated.

Bidder agrees that the cost of any work performed, materials furnished, services provided or expenses incurred, which are not specifically delineated in the Contract Documents, but which are incidental to the scope, intent, and completion of the Contract, shall be deemed to have been included in the prices bid for the various items scheduled.

Bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to promptly commence the Work with adequate force and equipment within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed, or as may be specified by Special Provision, and to complete the Work as stated within these documents. The original contract period will be for one fiscal year;

pending budget approval per year two additional one-year extensions will be granted. This is assuming the performance of the Contractor is satisfactory to the Department of Transportation Representative.

The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

The undersigned further agrees that in case of failure on his part to execute said contract and bonds, or provide satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required, within ten

(10) calendar days after notification of award thereof, the Bid Bond or certified check accompanying his bid and the money payable thereon shall be forfeited to the County as liquidated damages; otherwise, the check or Bond accompanying this proposal shall be returned to the Bidder.

The Bidder declares that he understands that the quantities shown on the proposal are subject to adjustment by either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the items of work be increased, the undersigned proposes to do the additional work at the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, he also understands that payment will be made on actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for anticipated profits for any decrease in the quantities, and that actual quantities will be determined upon completion of work, at which time adjustment will be made to the Contract amount by direct increase or decrease.

Attached hereto is a bid bond or certified check on the (Bank)________________________ in the amount of ________________________________________, (Five percent of Total

Amount Bid).

The full name and residence of persons or parties interested in the foregoing bid as principals are named as follows:

Douglas County, Georgia

Signed, sealed, and dated this _______day of ________________________, 2025.

Bidder: _________________________________ (Company Name)

By:_____________________________________

Title:___________________________________

Mailing Address:________________________________________

County __________________________________

Phone __________________________________