26_038_ITB_Airport_Fire_Station_Roof.pdf

February 25, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

Airport Fire Station Roof Bid Reference No. 26-038

Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701, until 2:30 p.m. on March 27, 2026, for all work required for recovering the fire station roof as indicated in the scope of work in accordance with bid documents, specifications, and all other contract documents.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 04, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 3905 Newton Road, Suite 100, Albany, Georgia 31701. The Project Manager will provide an overview of the work to be performed and answer questions. All interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

This project will be bid on a lump sum basis for all specified work and will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. A 5% Bid Bond is required of all bidders if the bid exceeds $250,000.00. A bid bond must be present for the bid to be read or considered if the bid is over $250,000.00. 100% Performance and Payment bonds will be required of the successful bidder if the bid exceeds $250,000.00.

The City of Albany strongly encourages Small Business firms to participate in this bid. The City of Albany reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

Bid documents are available at the Procurement Division, www.albanyga.gov and on the Georgia Procurement Registry.

For additional information, contact Ricky Gladney, Buyer I, at (229) 302-1455. Submit all questions via email to rgladney@albanyga.gov cc: jswilliams@albanyga.gov and kross@albanyga.gov. The deadline for questions is March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Replies of substance will be answered in the form of an addendum and made available to all potential bidders.

FINANCE

f Albany, IJJt~ ua Williams, CPPB urement Manager

P.O. BOX 447 ALBANY, GA 31702 I PHONE: 229.431.3211 I FAX: 229.431.2184 I www.a lbanyga .gov

CITY OF ALBANY

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PROCUREMENT DIVISION

ALBANY, GEORGIA

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

These instructions will bind bidders to terms and conditions herein set forth, except as specifically qualified in special bid and contract terms issued with any individual bid.

1. The following criteria are used in determining low responsible bidder.

(a) The ability, capacity and skill of bidder to perform required service.

(b) Whether bidder can perform service promptly or within specified time.

(c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of bidder.

(d) The performance of previous contracts.

(e) The suitability of equipment or material for City use.

(f) The ability of bidder to provide future maintenance and parts service.

2. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified. Favorable term discounts may be offered and will be considered in determining low bids if they are deemed advantageous to The City.

3. Unless otherwise specified all materials, supplies or equipment quoted herein must be delivered within thirty (30) days from date of notification of award or by exception noted on bid sheet.

4. Prospective bidders are responsible for examining the location of the proposed work or delivery and determining, in their own way, the difficulties, which are likely to be encountered in the execution of same.

5. The ESTIMATED QUANTITY given in the specifications or advertisement is for the purpose of bidding only. The City may purchase more or less than the estimated quantity, and the bidder must not assume that such estimated quantity is part of the contract.

6. All bids should be tabulated, totaled and checked for accuracy. The unit price will prevail in case of errors.

7. All requested information should be included in the sealed bid envelope. All documents and information must be signed and included for your bid to receive full consideration. Failure to submit any required information or document will be cause for bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

8. Failure of the bidder to sign the bid document or have the signature of any authorized representative or agent on the bid in the space provided will be cause for rejection of the bid. Signature(s) must be written in ink.

9. Failure to enclose bid bond, where required, will result in rejection of the bid. Bond may be in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check or Surety Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to conduct business in Georgia.

10. All bidders should provide their tax identification number with the bid.

11. All bidding Corporations should provide the corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State’s Certificate of Incorporation, and a listing of the principals of the corporation with the bid.

12. Quote all prices F.O.B. Albany or our warehouse or as specified in bid documents.

13. If the bidder proposes to furnish any item of a foreign make or product, he/she should write “Foreign” together with the name of the originating country opposite such item on the bid.

14. When requested, SAMPLES will be furnished free of expense, properly marked for identification and accompanied by list where there is more than one sample. The City reserves the right to mutilate or destroy any samples submitted whenever it may be in the best interests of The City to do so for the purpose of testing.

15. The City will reject any material, supplies or equipment that do not meet the specifications, even though bidder lists the trade name or names of such materials on the bid or price quotation form.

16. Any alterations, erasures, additions or omissions of required information or any changes of specifications, or bidding schedule are done at the risk of the bidder. Any bid will be rejected that has a substantial variation, such as a variation that affects the price, quality or delivery date (when delivery is required by a specific time).

17. Each bid or proposal will be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE. Additionally, that envelope shall be clearly marked on the outside as a Sealed Bid with the Bid Number clearly printed.

18. Bids must be received and stamped by the Procurement Office before the date and time stipulated in bid documents. The City of Albany assumes no responsibility for submittals received after the advertised deadline or at any office or location other than that specified herein, whether due to mail delays, courier mistake, mishandling, or any other reason. No responsibility will attach to any City representative or employee for premature opening of bids not properly addressed or identified.

19. If only one bid is received, the bid may be rejected and/or re-advertised, except in the case of only one known source of supply.

20. Bids received late will not be accepted, and The City will not be responsible for late mail delivery.

21. Should a bid be misplaced by The City and found later it will be considered.

22. The unauthorized use of patented articles is done entirely at the risk of the bidder.

23. All bidders must be recognized and authorized dealers in the materials or equipment specified and be qualified to instruct in their application or use. A bidder at any time requested must satisfy the Procurement Office and City Commission that he has the requisite organization, capital, plant, stock, ability and experience to satisfactorily execute the contract in accordance with the provisions of the contract in which he is interested.

Airport Fire Station Roof Bid Ref. #26-038

24. Only the latest model equipment as evidenced by the manufacturer’s current published literature will be considered.

Obsolete models of equipment not in production will not be acceptable. Equipment shall be composed of new parts and materials. Any unit containing used parts or having seen any service other than the necessary tests will be rejected. In addition to the equipment specifically called for in the specifications, all equipment catalogued by the manufacturer as standard or required by the State of Georgia shall be furnished with the equipment. Where required by the State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Code, vehicles shall be inspected and bear the latest inspection sticker of the Georgia Department of Revenue.

25. All materials, equipment and supplies shall be subject to rigid inspection, under the immediate supervision of the Procurement Officer and/or the Department to which they are delivered. If defective material, equipment or supplies are discovered, the contractor, upon being instructed by the Procurement Officer, shall remove, or make good such material, equipment or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the inspection of materials by The City will in no way lessen the responsibility of the contractor or release him from his obligation to perform and deliver to The City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment or supplies. The contractor agrees to pay the cost of all tests on defective material, equipment or supplies or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due him by The City.

26. For multi-year contracts the following clauses pursuant to OCGA 36-60-13 apply: (1) The contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of The City or County at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed; (2) The contract may provide for automatic renewal unless positive action is taken by The City or County to terminate such contract, and the nature of such action shall be determined by The City or County and specified in the contract; (3) The contract shall state the total obligation of The City or County for the calendar year of execution and shall further state the total obligation which will be incurred in each calendar year renewal term, if renewed; and (4) The contract shall provide that title to any supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property shall remain in the vendor until fully paid for by The City.

27. Unless otherwise specified The City reserves the right to award each item separately or on a lump sum basis, whichever is in the best interest of The City.

28. The successful bidder shall secure all permits, license certificates, inspections (permanent and temporary) and occupational tax certificate, if applicable, before any work can commence. Contractor as well as any and all known subcontractors must possess or will be required to obtain a City of Albany Occupational Tax Certificate or Registration.

29. The successful bidder on motor vehicle equipment shall be required to furnish with delivery of vehicle, Certificate of Origin and Georgia vendors shall provide Georgia Motor Vehicle form MV1.

30. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bid process, and to award the contract as may be in the best interest of the City and/or re-advertise for bids.

31. Local bidder (domiciled in Albany City Limits) will receive bid in the event of tie bids. In the case of tie bids between out of town companies or between local concerns, evaluated as equal, bid will be recommended or awarded by chance coin toss, or drawing straws. The Board of Commissioners passed a local preference ordinance on January 27, 2015.

Where applicable, this ordinance will govern. Local preference will not be a basis for award on bids that are federally funded.

32. No bidder writing restrictive specifications for The City will be allowed to bid on the project.

33. Reasonable grounds for supposing that any bidder is interested in more than one bid for the same item will be considered sufficient cause for rejection of all bids in which he/she is interested.

34. A contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm or individual who is, from any cause, in arrears to The City/County or who has failed in any former contract with The City to perform work satisfactorily, either as to the character of the work, the fulfillment of the guarantee, or the time consumed in completing the work.

35. It is mutually understood and agreed that if any time the Procurement Officer shall be of the opinion that the contract or any part thereof is unnecessarily delayed or that the rate of progress or delivery is unsatisfactory, or that the contractor is willfully violating any of the conditions or covenants of the agreement, or is executing the same in bad faith, the Procurement Officer shall have the power to notify the aforesaid contractor of the nature of the complaint. Notification shall constitute delivery of notice, or letter, to address given in bid/proposal. If after three working days of notification the conditions are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Procurement Officer, he shall thereupon have the power to take whatever action he may deem necessary to complete the work or delivery herein described, or any part thereof, and the expense thereof, so charged, shall be deducted from any paid by The City out of such monies as may become due to the said contractor, under and by virtue of this agreement. In case such expense shall exceed the last said sum, then and in that event, the bondsman or the contractor, his executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall pay the amount of such excess to The City on notice by the Procurement Officer of the excess due.

36. Contracts may be cancelled by The City with or without cause with 30-day written notice.

37. Any complaint from bidders relative to the Invitation to Bid or any attached specifications should be made prior to the time of opening of bids, otherwise such complaint cannot be properly considered.

38. Any bidder may withdraw his bid at any time before the time set for opening of bids. No bid may be withdrawn without cause in the 60-day period after bids are opened.

39. All questions, inquiries and requests for clarification shall be directed to Procurement.

40. Prior to submission, all bidders are encouraged to check the website at www.albanyga.gov or call the

Procurement Office at 229-431-3211 for any addendums.

PROCUREMENT FORM - Revised 11/18/2021

Airport Fire Station Roof

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Airport Fire Station Roof

Bid Ref. #26-038

1. General Information: The City of Albany invites qualified contractors to submit formal bids for the Roof Recover Project at the Airport Fire Station, located at 3905 Newton Road. This project aims for a high-performance recover system with long-term durability and strict adherence to current building codes. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing the existing metal substrate, installing EPS flute-fill insulation and cover board, and applying a fully adhered 60-mil TPO system. Bidders must provide a detailed, fixed-price quote that includes a 1-year workmanship warranty and a TPO Manufacturer’s 20-Year Labor & Material Warranty. All work must be conducted with the highest standards of safety and minimal disruption to emergency services.

Safety Protocols:

• Fall Protection Standards: Vendors must strictly adhere to OSHA Standard 29 CFR

1926.501, utilizing guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) for all work performed at heights of six feet or greater.

• Fire Safety & Egress: Contractors must maintain at least one unobstructed exit at all times and ensure fire department access routes to hydrants and connections remain clear of construction debris.

• Hazardous Materials: All demolished materials must be properly disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations, and any volatile adhesives used for TPO installation must have adequate ventilation.

Site Access Requirements:

• Airport Security Compliance: Due to the station's location at the Southwest Georgia

Regional Airport, all personnel and vehicles must be authorized by the Albany Procurement Division and may be subject to security badging and background checks.

• Operational Continuity: Work must be coordinated with the facility owner to ensure uninterrupted emergency response services from the fire station; vendors must not block active apparatus bay doors or utility services without prior written approval.

• Permitting & Inspections: Vendors are responsible for obtaining all necessary City of Albany permits and must schedule required inspections through the Development Services portal before project closeout.

2. Contractor's bid shall include all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and all other items necessary to complete the contract requirements in accordance with specifications, general conditions, special instructions to bidders and all other provisions included in this invitation to bid.

3. Bidder shall be responsible to visit the job site and familiarize himself with the local conditions.

4. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the bid opening date.

5. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

6. The Owner of this project is the City of Albany.

7. Contract Time: Contract must be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Performance will be monitored and

Airport Fire Station Roof documented by the Project Manager. Not completing this contract within the time specified may hamper the contractor’s ability to secure future contracts with the City.

8. Liquidated Damages: Time is an essential element of the Contract, and any delay in the prosecution of The Work may inconvenience the public, obstruct traffic, or interfere with business. In addition to the aforementioned inconveniences, any delay in completion of The Work will always increase the cost of engineering. For this reason, it is important that the work be pressed vigorously to completion. Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time stipulated in the Contract or within such extra time that may be allowed, charges shall be assessed against any money due or that may become due the Contractor in accordance with the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per calendar day.

9. Bid Bond: If the total bid amount exceeds $250,000.00, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, cash, or bid bond (surety) acceptable to the Owner, in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid. This security is payable without condition to the Owner as a guaranty that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the Agreement in accordance with the bid and other contract documents. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-50, the successful bidder shall further furnish good and sufficient bonds for the faithful performance of the same and for the payment to all persons supplying labor and material for the work (Performance and Payment Bonds) for any contract exceeding $250,000.00. The bid bond must be presented in its original form. Copies are not acceptable.

10. Performance Bond and Payment Bonds: If the total awarded contract amount exceeds $250,000.00, the awarded bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond. These bonds serve as a guarantee of the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all persons supplying labor and materials for the project. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-70 and § 36-91-90, all bonds must be submitted in their original form to the Procurement Office before work can commence. Copies are not acceptable.

11. Bid Form: Bid form must be submitted on the bid form provided by the City of Albany. Bid is for a lump sum contract and will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid.

12. General Insurance Requirements: Contractor shall maintain insurance with companies licensed to do business in the State of Georgia acceptable to the City for the protection of the City and name it as an additional insured, against all claims, losses, costs or expenses arising out of injuries or death of persons whether or not employed by contractor, whether arising from the acts or omission, negligence or otherwise of contractor or any of its agents, employees, patrons, or other persons, and growing out of work being done by Contractor on behalf of City, such policies to provide for a liability limit on account of each accident resulting in the bodily injury or death of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars, a liability limit of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars for each accident for property damage. Contractor shall also carry product/completed operations liability insurance for personal injuries and/or death in the amount not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars for any one person. Contractor shall maintain a combined single liability limit of One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars covering owned, non-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. Contractor shall furnish to the City satisfactory evidence that it carries Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the statutory limits of Georgia and Employers’ Liability with limits of liability of no less than One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars of each accident/disease. These polices must also contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Albany. Contractor shall furnish evidence to the City of the continuance in force of said policy’s declaration page (s) to the Procurement Agent. Acceptable proofs of insurance: (i) a Certificate of Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement (a Certificate of Insurance by itself is not

Airport Fire Station Roof acceptable) or (ii) Declaration Pages of the insurance policies listed below which show the City of Albany as additional insured. All insurance policies must provide that the City of Albany will be notified within 30 days of any changes, restrictions, and/or cancellation. The Certificate Holder box must strictly state: “City of Albany, P.O. Box 447, Albany, GA 31702” with no additional wording. The City reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, the adequacy and sufficiency of all insurance coverage provided.

13. DBE Subcontractor Participation Form: An executed copy of this form must accompany your bid. The hiring of DBE subcontractors is encouraged but not a requirement. This form is for tracking and statistical purposes only. (See Attached).

14. Indemnity Agreement: An executed copy of this form should accompany your bid and must be completed for contract award. (See attached).

15. Governing Law & Venue: An executed copy of this form should accompany your bid. (See attached).

16. Certificate of Non-Collusion: An executed copy of this form should accompany your bid. (See attached).

17. Drug Free Workplace: An executed copy of this form should accompany your bid. (See attached).

18. Debarred Bidders Integrity Form: An executed copy of this form should accompany your bid.

(See attached).

19. Permits & Fees: Within five (5) days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall apply for all permits. Failure to do so may result in award of this contract to the next lowest bidder and the original contractor may be billed for the difference in price. The contractor shall secure all permits, license certificates, inspections (permanent and temporary) and occupational tax certificate(s) before any work can commence. This documentation should be on file in the Procurement Office prior to the start of any work associated with this contract.

The contractor is required to contact the Project Manager, Roberto Pagan, at (229) 854- 9242 within five (5) days of completion for a final inspection. Contractor as well as any and all known subcontractors must possess or will be required to obtain a City of Albany Occupational Tax Certificate or Registration prior to commencement of work.

20. Addendum Acknowledgement Form: An executed copy of this form must accompany your bid. (See attached). All addendums must be acknowledged on this form.

21. Compliance: The contractor is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations that are applicable to this type of work.

22. Superintendent: The contractor shall have a superintendent or representative on the site at all times while work is being performed. He will represent the contractor and all communications given to him shall be binding as if given to the contractor.

23. Preservation of Property: The contractor shall carry out his work with such care and by the proper methods to prevent damage to the property adjacent to the work or within streets, easement locations to the extent the owner may have rights therein, or other property of the owners or of others, whether adjacent to the work site or not, the removal, relocation, or destruction of which is not called for by the provisions of the contract documents; it being a

Airport Fire Station Roof condition of the execution of the contract that the work be performed in such manner that the property of others and other property of the owner shall not be damaged in any way. The word PROPERTY, as used, is intended to include among other types of property, public street improvements, storm and sanitary sewers, water lines and appurtenances, or other structures.

Should any property be damaged or destroyed, the contractor at his own expense shall promptly, or within reasonable time, repair or make such restoration as is practical and acceptable to the owner of the damaged or destroyed property. In case of failure on the part of the contractor to repair or restore such property, or make good such damage or injury, the Building Inspector may within forty-eight (48) hours notice, proceed to repair, rebuild, or otherwise restore such property as may be necessary, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any monies due or which may become due the contractor under this contract agreement. The contractor shall, at all times in performance of the work, employ approved methods and exercise reasonable care and skill so as to avoid delay, damage, injury or destruction of existing public service installations and structures; and shall at all times in the performance of the work avoid interference with, or interruption of, public utilities services, and shall cooperate fully with the owners thereof to the end.

24. Public Convenience and Safety: Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the street shall be kept accessible to the fire apparatus at all times and no material or obstructions shall be placed within ten (10) feet of any hydrant. Adjacent premises must be given access at all times and gutters shall not be obstructed. Materials shall not be stored along the streets. Traffic on streets shall be maintained at all times. Dust and debris shall not create a hazard or a nuisance.

25. Barricades and Warnings: The contractor shall provide erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient number of watchmen to direct traffic, and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and lights shall be kept burning from sunset to sunrise.

26. Removal of Trash and Rubbish: The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and legal disposal of all waste, trash, and rubbish resulting from the work under this contract. Work site shall be kept clean and orderly during construction; trash shall be removed from the site or adequately containerized daily.

27. Termination for Convenience: This contract may be terminated in whole or in part by the City of Albany with the consent of the contractor in which case the two parties shall agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated or by the contractor upon written notification to the City of Albany setting forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated. However, if in the case of partial termination, the City of Albany determines that the remaining portion of the award will not accomplish the purposes for which the contract was awarded, the City of Albany may terminate the contract in its entirety.

28. Termination of Contract for Cause: In the event that the contractor shall for any reason or through any cause be in default of the terms, conditions, or obligations of the contract documents, the City may give the contractor written notice of such default and terminate the contract. All terms, conditions, and obligations of the contract documents are considered material. The City may, in its discretion, provide the contractor an opportunity to cure the default, if curable, prior to termination. Unless a different duration is provided in the notice of default, the contractor shall have fourteen (14) calendar days to cure the default from the date such notice is mailed to the contractor, unless notification is by facsimile or personal delivery, in which case the opportunity to cure shall commence upon delivery of the notice. Upon failure of the contractor to cure the default the City may immediately terminate the contract effective as of

Airport Fire Station Roof the mailing or delivery of the default notice. If the City terminates the contract, the contractor shall remain liable for performance of all terms, conditions, and obligation through the date of termination. Termination by the City shall not constitute a waiver by the City of any other rights or remedies available to the City by law or contract.

29. Certification of Bidder’s Experience and Qualifications: The undersigned bidder certifies that he is, at the time of bidding, and shall be, throughout the period of the contract, licensed by the State of Georgia to do the type of work required under terms of the contract documents.

Bidder further certifies that he is skilled and regularly engaged in the general class and type of work called for in the contract documents. The bidder represents that he is competent, knowledgeable and has special skills on the nature, extent, and inherent conditions of the work to be performed. Bidder further acknowledges that there are certain peculiar and inherent conditions existent in the construction of the particular facilities, which may create, during the construction program, unusual or peculiar unsafe conditions hazardous to persons and property. Bidder expressly acknowledges that he has the skill and experience to foresee and to adopt protective measures to adequately and safely perform the construction work with respect to such hazards.

30. Corporations: All Corporations should provide corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State’s Certificate of Incorporation, and a listing of the principals of the corporation with the bid.

31. Pre-Construction Conference: Successful bidder will be required to attend a Pre-Construction Conference with the owner’s representative to discuss any details of the project, submit a proposed work program/schedule prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. When work begins, contractor shall remain on this project, with normal work force, until the project is completed.

32. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act: The successful contractor will provide certification that he is in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, certifying that the provisions of GA Law, O.C.G.A 13-10-91, Chapter 300-10-1, per the Georgia Department of Labor, if applicable, have been complied with in full. Pursuant to O.C.G.A 13-10-90(2), all subcontractors entering into a contract or agreement for hire on this Project must be registered and participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program. Complete and submit a copy of the form, applicable to your company, and applicable Subcontractor Affidavits, with your bid.

33. Contractor’s Warranty: Contractor shall guarantee all specified work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of written acceptance of the work by the Owner’s designated representative that all materials, labor, and workmanship provided under this contract are free from defects of any kind. At no expense to the City of Albany, the contractor shall make repairs to any defects found and reported during the warranty period. Final inspection, final acceptance, and final payment shall not be construed as a waiver of this warranty. The following are excluded from this warranty:

a. Defects or failures resulting from abuse by the owner.

b. Damage caused by fire, tornadoes, hail, hurricane, Acts of God, wars, riots, civil commotion, or vandalism.

34. Bid Submittals (All items listed below must be submitted with bid):

a. Bid Form (attached)

b. Bid Bond (if bid is over $250,000.00)

c. DBE Subcontractor Participation Form (attached)

d. Addendum Acknowledgement Form (attached)

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The following items should be submitted with bid:

a. Indemnity Agreement

b. Governing Law and Venue Form

c. Certificate of Non-Collusion Form

d. Drug Free Workplace

e. Debarred Bidders Integrity Form

f. Corporate Seal

g. Secretary of State’s Certificate of Incorporation

h. Listing of the principals of Corporation

i. Affidavit to Comply with OCGA § 13-10-91

j. Detailed Quote

35. For additional information, contact Ricky Gladney, Buyer I, at (229) 302-1455. Submit all questions via email to rgladney@albanyga.gov cc: jswilliams@albanyga.gov and kross@albanyga.gov. The deadline for questions is March 12, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Replies of substance will be answered in the form of an addendum and made available to all potential bidders.

mailto:rgladney@albanyga.gov mailto:jswilliams@albanyga.gov mailto:kross@albanyga.gov

SCOPE OF WORK

Bid Reference No. 26-038

General Information: The City of Albany invites qualified contractors to submit formal bids for the Roof Recover Project at the Airport Fire Station, located at 3905 Newton Road. This project aims for a high-performance recover system with long-term durability and strict adherence to current building codes. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing the existing metal substrate, installing EPS flute-fill insulation and cover board, and applying a fully adhered 60-mil TPO system. Bidders must provide a detailed, fixed-price quote that includes a 1-year workmanship warranty and a TPO Manufacturer’s 20-Year Labor & Material Warranty. All work must be conducted with the highest standards of safety and minimal disruption to emergency services.

Safety Protocols:

• Fall Protection Standards: Vendors must strictly adhere to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.501, utilizing guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) for all work performed at heights of six feet or greater.

• Fire Safety & Egress: Contractors must maintain at least one unobstructed exit at all times and ensure fire department access routes to hydrants and connections remain clear of construction debris.

• Hazardous Materials: All demolished materials must be properly disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations, and any volatile adhesives used for TPO installation must have adequate ventilation.

Site Access Requirements:

• Airport Security Compliance: Due to the station's location at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, all personnel and vehicles must be authorized by the Albany Procurement Division and may be subject to security badging and background checks.

• Operational Continuity: Work must be coordinated with the facility owner to ensure uninterrupted emergency response services from the fire station; vendors must not block active apparatus bay doors or utility services without prior written approval.

• Permitting & Inspections: Vendors are responsible for obtaining all necessary City of Albany permits and must schedule required inspections through the Development Services portal before project closeout.

Airport Security & Badging Requirements:

• Security Credentialing: All contractor personnel requiring unescorted access to the project site must obtain a valid Airport Security Identification Badge (SIDA). This process includes an FBI Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA).

• Application & Training: Vendors are responsible for the costs of badging and must ensure workers complete the mandatory SIDA and Airfield Driving training provided by the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport before work begins.

• Screening & Access Control: Personnel and vehicles entering the Air Operations Area (AOA) are subject to unpredictable physical screening and inspection throughout the workday. Badges must be visibly displayed on the outermost garment at all times.

• Escort Protocols: Any non-badged workers must be under the continuous observation and escort of an authorized, badged individual at a ratio designated by Airport Security (typically 1:5 for personnel).

Airport Fire Station Roof

• Compliance Penalties: Failure to return badges upon project completion or employee termination may result in monetary fines levied against the contractor.

Specifications:

• Surface Preparation: Prepare the existing metal roof surfaces for recover. Remove all debris and perform the installation of Elastoform flashing and 10” wide cover plates at all existing metal coping joints to ensure a watertight substrate.

• Flute-Fill Insulation: Supply and install EPS Flute Fill roof insulation between the existing metal roof panel flutes to create a level substrate.

• Cover Board Installation: Mechanically fasten a 0.5” roof cover board over the entire roof area (high and low office sections) through the insulation and into the existing structural decking.

• Membrane Application: Design and install a fully adhered 60-mil TPO waterproof roofing system including all necessary base flashings.

• Wall & Parapet Upgrades: Install new plywood over existing wall panels (up approximately 48”) and apply new TPO flashing. Install new 24-gauge Kynar-painted metal coping caps at existing parapet walls.

• Perimeter & Drainage: Install new 24-gauge Kynar eave trim over existing trim.

Install new eave drips; existing gutters and downspouts are to remain and be integrated into the new system.

• Warranty Requirements: Vendor must provide a written 1-year Workmanship Warranty. Vendor must provide a TPO Manufacturer’s 20-Year Labor & Material Warranty for both the upper and lower office roof sections.

• Debris Management: Properly dispose of all construction-related materials and maintain a clean, safe worksite daily.

Submission Details:

• Bidders must submit a detailed quote on company letterhead that specifies all work, materials, and pricing. The provided quote must remain valid for 60 days from the bid opening date.

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BID FORM

Bid of: __________________________________________________ Date:______________________ (Company Name)

To: Procurement Division

222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260 Albany, Ga. 31701

We, the undersigned, do hereby declare that we have carefully examined the site of the proposed installations. We do hereby agree to furnish all material, transportation, equipment, apparatus systems, labor, and supervision required to do all work as listed within the scope above for the Lump Sum Price indicated below:

Lump Sum: $________________________________________________

(figures)

(written)

Bid shall be made on a Lump Sum basis for all specified work. Work shall begin at a mutually agreed upon date and a Notice to Proceed and shall be completed in accordance with contract time stated herein. This bid complies with the Instruction to Bidders contained herein, all Addenda, (hereinafter listed and acknowledged as received), which are hereby made a part hereof and which shall govern in all matters of the work hereby proposed.

CERTIFICATION: The undersigned being duly sworn, hereby declares and affirms that they are an authorized representative of the above-named firm and further declares and affirms that the bid provided herein and the statements provided herein are true and correct and are sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading.

Authorized Signature Company Name

Address City State Zip

Tax ID # Telephone #

Seal (If Incorporated) Email

Airport Fire Station Roof

*COMPLETE AND SUBMIT*

Proposal Reference No. 26-038

BID FORM

SCHEDULE OF DBE

PARTICIPATION

Name of Proposer:

NAME OF DBE

SUBCONTRACTOR

ADDRESS

(COUNTY, STATE)

TYPE OF WORK

SUBCONTRACTED

DBE

SUBCONTRACT

VALUE

DBE

PARTICIPATION

VALUE

DBE PARTICIPATION TOTAL VALUE……………………………………………………$_____________________________

The attainment of DBE participation goals for this contract will be measured as a percentage of the total dollar value of the contract. The undersigned will enter into a formal agreement with the MBE/WBE Subcontractors identified herein for work listed in this schedule conditioned upon execution of a contract with:

Sworn to and subscribe before me, this _____day of________,20____.

(SEAL)

NOTARY PUBLIC Name (Typed)

* COMPLETE AND SUBMIT *

BID REFERENCE NO. 26-038

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Instructions: Please acknowledge receipt of addenda received by completing this addendum acknowledgement form. Check the box next to each addendum received and sign below. This addendum acknowledgement form must be submitted with your bid.

Acknowledgement: I, the undersigned, acknowledge receipt of the following addenda to the above referenced Invitation to Bid and have made any necessary revisions to my response or submittal. I understand that failure to confirm the receipt of addenda may be cause for rejection of this bid.

Addendum No. 1 ⃣ Addendum No. 3 ⃣

Addendum No. 2 ⃣ Addendum No. 4 ⃣ ⃣ No Addenda received for Bid Reference NO.26-038

Print Name and Title of Authorized Signer

Authorized Signature

Date

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

Contractor agrees that as to any actions or proceedings arising out or related to this agreement, any such proceedings shall be governed and determined by Georgia Law.

Contractor further agrees that as to any actions or proceedings arising out of or related to this agreement, any such action or proceeding shall be resolved only in an appropriate court located in Dougherty County, Georgia.

DATE: _____________________

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ___________________________________

CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION

The bidder being sworn, disposes and says, _____________________________________

The Contractor submitting this, and its agents, officers or employees have not directly or indirectly entered into any agreements, participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this bid.

DATE: _____________________

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

Drug Free Workplace Certification

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor will provide the following certification that a Drug Free Workplace will be provided on the Project.

The undersigned certifies that the provisions of Code Sections 50-24-1 through 50-24-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating the "Drug Free Workplace Act", have been complied with in full. The undersigned further certifies that:

1. A drug free workplace will be provided for the Contractor’s employees during the performance of the Contract; and

2. Each Contractor who hires a Subcontractor to work in a drug free workplace shall secure from that Subcontractor the following written certification:

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

DEBARRED BIDDERS/ INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion (49 CFR, Part 29):

The Contractor must certify that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Further, the Contractor certifies that he or she shall obtain an identical certification from all its sub-contractors. The Contractor also agrees that when a subcontractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the prospective participant shall submit an explanation to the Contractor.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

This indemnity agreement made and entered into in favor of CITY OF ALBANY (“ALBANY”), a municipal corporation, by [CORPORATE NAME].

WHEREAS, [CORPORATE NAME] has submitted a bid to ALBANY so as to provide

[describe the service, products(s)] .

NOW, THEREFORE, as an additional consideration in ALBANY awarding the bid to

[CORPORATE NAME],

[CORPORATE NAME] agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, ALBANY, its agents, principals, officers, and employees, their successors and assigns, individually and collectively, with respect to all third party claims, demands or liability for any injuries to any person (including death) or damage to any property arising out of any alleged negligence of its officers, agents, or employees in connection with the product or services involved in the bid; provided this indemnity shall not extend to any damage, injury or loss due to ALBANY’s sole negligence or willful injury.

[CORPORATE NAME] shall reimburse ALBANY for reasonable attorney fees and expenses of

ALBANY in defending all such claims and shall also be responsible for payment of all judgements.

WITNESS THE HAND AND SEAL of the undersigned pursuant to proper corporate authority this, ____ day of _________, 20__.

[CORPORATE NAME]

By:

Title ____________________________

Attest:

Title [Affix Corporate Seal]

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT

Contractor’s Name:

Address:

Solicitation/Contract No.: Bid Reference No. 26-038

Solicitation /Contract Name: Airport Fire Station Roof

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

I understand that the City of Albany may not enter into a contract with ___________________________________ (Name of Corporation) unless it has registered and does participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program defined in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90(2), to-wit” (2) “Federal work authorization program” means 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 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603.

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13- 10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, entity or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of the City of Albany has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91.

Furthermore, the undersigned Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned Contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-Contractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13- 10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification No. Date of Authorization (EEV/E-Verify Company Identification Number)

Name of Contractor

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Printed Name (of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor) Title (of Authorized Officer or Agent Contractor)

Signature (of Authorized Officer or Agent) Date

Signed SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON

[NOTARY SEAL]

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ________________

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For All Firms Participating in the bid please answer questions below:

Please let us know how you heard about the BID/RFP advertisement by selecting one of the following.

1. Internet/Social Media to include Facebook, etc. Yes____ No____

2. City of Albany website Yes____ No____

3. City of Albany local access channel (channel 16) Yes____ No____

4. Georgia Procurement Registry Yes____ No____

5. Other: ____________________________________________

Please indicate if you are a DBE: Yes______ No_______

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we the undersigned, ______________________________________________________________________ as PRINCIPAL, and (Name of Principal)

(Legal title and address of the Surety) as Surety (hereinafter referred to as "Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of

Albany, Georgia, hereinafter called the "Local Public Agency,' in the penal sum of

______________________________________________________________ Dollars

($____________) lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

___________________, 20___ for the construction of __________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said Bid within the allowable period specified, and shall within the period specified therefor, or if no period be specified, within ten (10) days after the prescribed forms are presented to him for signature, enter into a written Contract with the Local Public Agency in accordance with the Bid as accepted, and give bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties, as may be required, for the faithful performance and proper fulfillment of such Contract; or in the event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the period specified, or the failure to enter into such Contract and give such bond within the time specified, if the Principal shall pay the Local Public Agency the difference between the…