26039 BID HEARD COMM CENTER ACCESSIBLE PARKIN.pdf

May 18, 2026, Bid #26039

NOTICE OF

INVITATION FOR BID

#26039

FOR

Heard Community Center Accessible Parking Improvements

THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA. 30601, until 2:00 P.M. ET, TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 for BID 26039, according to plans and specifications. All bids will be opened in public and read aloud immediately following the specified closing time.

The Project consists of accessibility improvements to the Heard Park Community Center parking lot, a new switchback access path from the parking lot to the Community Center building, and ADA-accessible plaza area according to the engineering plans.

A mandatory pre-bid conference to respond to any questions related to the details of this project will be held at 10:00 A.M. ET, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026, at Athens-Clarke County City Hall, 301 S. College Avenue, Suite 101, Athens, Georgia 30601. Potential bidders are required to attend.

Inquiries regarding this Invitation to Bid should be made to Edward Tulenko, Senior Buyer, (762) 400-6070 or email accbids@accgov.com. Technical Questions may be directed to Project Manager, Julia Johnson (762) 400- 7750 or Email Julia.johnson@accgov.com

Bid documents may be obtained at on the Georgia Procurement Registry or Links to the web sites to view the advertisement and Mayor and Commission agenda items and minutes of meetings are available at www.athensclarkecounty.com.

The estimated range of this project is between $800,000 and $900,000.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS: An original Bid Bond for 5% of the total bid must be submitted with the bid.

Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required if contract is awarded.

Plans/Specifications/Contract Documents will be on file FOR INSPECTION ONLY at the following locations on or after May 18, 2026

Athens-Clarke County

Leisure Services

315 Pound Street

Athens, Georgia 30601

The Bidder shall affix to the outside of its bid envelope, its Georgia Contractor License Number.

A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least 10 (ten) days in advance of the bid opening date. Please call (706) 613-3088, for more information. This service is in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

It is the policy of the Athens-Clarke County government that no person or business shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in relation to the award and performance of any contract or subcontract on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, age, or sex.

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The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities or irregularities, and to award the bid based on the highest and best interest of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

The Owner will in no way be liable for any costs incurred by any bidder or potential bidder in the preparation of its Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid.

Jessica Beri Purchasing Administrator May 18, 2026

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Volume I of I

Bid Number #26039

Heard Community Center Accessible Parking Improvements

UNIFIED GOVERNMENT

OF

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY

GEORGIA

May 2026

PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS – Volume 1 of 1

Section Title Division 0 – Bidding and Contract Requirements

00010 TOC

00020 Invitation to Bid 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00300 Bid 00410 Bid Bond 00417 Corporate and Partnerships Certificates 00419 Subcontractor Listing Form 00420 Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications 00425 Contractor’s License Certification 00427 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits 00480 Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder 00481 Non-collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor 00500 Contract Agreement 00550 Pre-Award Oath 00610 Performance Bond 00620 Payment Bond 00700 General Conditions 00828 Insurance

SPECIFICATIONS – Volume 1 of 1 Section Title Division 1 – General Requirements 01010 Summary of Work

INDEX OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Sheet/Drawing No. DESCRIPTION

C1.0 COVER SHEET

C1.1 DEMOLITION PLAN

C1.2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

C1.3 UPPER PLAZA GRADING PLAN

C1.4 DETAILED RAMP PLAN

C1.5 STAKING PLAN

C1.6 PROFILE SHEET

C2.1 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION PLAN

C3.1 ESCPE DETAILS & NOTES

C4.1 DETAILS 1

C4.2 DETAILS 2

C4.3 DETAILS 3

C4.4 DETAILS 4

Division 3 – Specifications Incorporated by Reference

Section Title 3000 Specifications Incorporated by Reference - GDOT

Section 00100 Instructions to Bidders

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1.01 Contract Documents

A. The Contract Documents include the Contract Agreement, Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Contractor's Bid (including all documentation accompanying the Bid and any post Bid documentation required by the Owner prior to the Notice of

Award), Bonds, all Special Conditions, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and addenda, together with written amendments, change orders, field orders and the Engineer's written interpretations and clarifications issued in accordance with the General Conditions on or after the date of the Contract

Agreement.

B. Shop drawing submittals reviewed in accordance with the General Conditions, geotechnical investigations and soils reports, and drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site, are not

Contract Documents.

C. The Contract Documents shall define and describe the complete work to which they relate.

D. All bids received will become a part of the official contract file and may be subject to disclosure under Georgia Open Records Act.

E. Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, price schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidders’ risk. Each offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation.

1.02 Definitions

A. Where the following words or the pronouns used in their stead occur herein, they shall have the following meaning:

1. “Owner” shall mean the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, party of the first part to the Contract Agreement, or its authorized and legal representatives.

2. “Engineer” shall be the entity as defined in the Agreement.

3. "Design Professional” and/or “Architect” shall all mean the same, unless specifically designated otherwise in the Agreement and shall be the entity as defined in the Agreement.

4. “Contractor” shall mean the party of the second part to the Contract Agreement or the authorized and legal representative of such party.

5. “Work” and “Project” shall mean the entire completed construction required to be furnished under the Contract Documents.

6. “Contract Time” shall mean the number of consecutive calendar days as

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7. “Liquidated Damages” shall be as stipulated in the Agreement.

8. “Products” shall mean materials or equipment permanently incorporated into the

Project.

9. “Provide” shall mean to furnish and install.

10. “Balanced Bid” shall mean a Bid in which each of the unit prices and total amount bid for each of the listed items reasonably reflects the value of that item with regard to the entire job considering the prevailing cost of labor, material and equipment in the relevant market. A Bid is unbalanced when, in the opinion of the Owner, any unit prices or total amounts bid on any of the listed items do not reasonably reflect such values.

11. “Substantial completion of the work”, solely for the purposes of Official Code of

Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §13-10-80(b)(2)(c), shall be defined as occurring on the date of the written notification from the Engineer that the Project is ready for final inspection, as specified in the General Conditions.

12. “Satisfactorily completed”, solely for the purposes of O.C.G.A. §13-10-81(b), shall mean the completion of all work, certifications and affidavits as specified in the, General Conditions.

1.03 Preparation and Execution of Bid

A. Each Bid must be prepared to represent that it is based solely upon the materials and equipment specified in the Contract Documents.

B. Each Bid must be submitted on the Bid Forms which are attached to the Contract

Documents. All blank spaces for Bid prices, both words and figures, must be filled in, in ink. In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern. All required enclosed certifications must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

C. Bid Timetable: The anticipated schedule of the bid process is as follows:

Bid Documents Available: Monday, May 18, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: 10:00 AM ET Thursday, May 28, 2026

Deadline for submission of questions: 4:00 PM ET Friday, June 5, 2026

Bid Due Date and Opening: 2:00 PM ET Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Bids valid until: 120 Days after Bid Opening Date

D. All bid copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope or container with the OUTER

MOST Container stating the company name, address, telephone number, the BID number, and title Bid #26039 Heard Community Center Accessible Parking

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Improvements. If you have an ACCGov Vendor Number please include it on the sealed envelope or container. If you do not know your vendor number, please email:

vendor@accgov.com. If you do not have a vendor number but you are awarded this

RFP, you will be invited to submit your vendor registration per the following instructions:

https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/88465.

Please Note: The ACCGov Vendor Number is not required to submit a proposal, and new vendor registrations will not be processed for bidding/proposal purposes only.

One (1) marked original of the complete signed bid

One (1) marked COPY of the complete signed bid

One (1) marked PDF of the complete signed bid are to be delivered to:

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

Finance Department, Purchasing Division

375 Satula Avenue

Athens, GA. 30601

Hand-delivered copies may be delivered to the above address only between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

Bidders are responsible for informing any commercial delivery service, if used, of all delivery requirements and for ensuring that the required address information appears on the outer wrapper or envelope used by such service. No responsibility shall attach to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for premature opening of a bid not properly addressed and identified, and/ or delivered to the proper designation.

E. The Bidder shall provide on the outside of the sealed envelope the following information, otherwise the Bid will not be opened and will be returned to the Bidder:

1. Bidder's Name

2. Georgia General Contractor License Number

F. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Finance Department/ Purchasing Division, 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, Georgia

30601.

G. Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal may be declared non-responsive, and subsequently returned to the Bidder.

H. The Contractor, in signing a Bid on the whole or any portion of the Project, shall conform to the following requirements:

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1. The Bid submittal must be signed by a company officer who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the bidder.

2. Bids which are not signed by individuals making them shall have attached thereto a power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the Bid in the name of the person for whom it is signed.

3. Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If a Bid is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be attached to the Bid a power of attorney executed by the partners evidencing authority to sign the Bid.

4. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name thereof and the signature of the president or other authorized officer of the corporation manually written below the corporate name following the wording “By

”. Corporation seal shall also be affixed to the Bid and Bid Bond.

5. The Bidder shall complete, execute and include the following mandatory documents, which are attached to these Contract Documents. Bids received without all of the Mandatory Documents may be rejected:

a. Bid Form, to include acknowledgement of all addenda issued

b. Bid Bond, in the amount of no less than 5% of the total base bid

c. Statement of Bidder's Qualifications

e. Corporate Certificate, if the Bidder is a corporation or, Partnership

Certificate, if Bidder, is a partnership

f. General Contractor's License Certification

g. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits for the Bidder

h. Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

The following mandatory documents, which are attached to these Contract

Documents, shall be submitted by the apparent low bidder in both hard copy and on the required CD within 24 hours of bid opening, or Bid may be deemed non-responsive:

i. Subcontractor Listing Form

j. Non-collusion Affidavits from all Subcontractors.

I. Any and all bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal may be declared non-responsive, and subsequently returned.

J. Cost Incurred by Bidders: All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of the Bid to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, or any work performed in connection therewith shall be borne by the Bidder. No payment will be made for any responses received or for any other effort required of or made by Bidder(s) prior to commencement of work as defined by a contract approved by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County.

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1.04 Method of Bidding

A. The unit or lump sum price for each of the several items in the Bid of each Bidder shall include its pro rata share of overhead and profit so that the sum of the products, obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price, represents the total Bid.

B. The Bidder must include a unit or lump sum price for all items shown on the Bid Form;

failure to comply may be cause for rejection. Additionally, Unbalanced Bids will be subject to rejection. Conditional Bids will not be accepted. The special attention of all

Bidders is called to this provision, for should conditions make it necessary to revise the quantities, no limit will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities or extra per unit compensation allowed.

C. Unbalanced Bids: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County may reject a Bid as non-responsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between the line items or sub-line items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work or prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the Bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Unified Government even though it may be the low evaluated

Bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

D. Discrepancy in Unit Price: In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price and total amount, the unit price will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake.

1.05 Addenda and Interpretations

A. No interpretation of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally.

[ ] B. The contact person for this BID is Edward Tulenko, Senior Buyer, email accbids@accgov.com. Explanation(s) desired by offeror(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this Bid must be requested from the contact person, in writing via facsimile or email at the above number or email address.

Technical questions may be directed to Julia Johnson, Project Manager. Every request for such interpretation should be made in in writing via email to

Julia.johnson@accgov.com.

To be given consideration all request for interpretations or questions must be received by the time and dated stated in the above bid timetable.

C. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written Addenda to the Contract Documents which, if issued, will be mailed, shipped or faxed to all prospective Bidders (at the respective addresses furnished) prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids.

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D. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County will issue responses to inquires and any other corrections of amendments it deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the Bid opening date. Bidders should not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this invitation for Bid or in any addendum to this Invitation for Bid. Where there appears to be a conflict between the

Invitation for Bid and any addenda issued, the latest addendum issued will prevail.

E. Failure of Bidders to receive or acknowledge any Addendum shall not relieve them of any obligation under the Bid. All Addenda shall become part of the Contract

Documents.

F. Bidders are cautioned to re-visit the Georgia Procurement Registry site or the ACCGov Bids Site to obtain notification of any addenda, which may be issued. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County assumes no responsibility for Bidders’ failure to receive and acknowledge any addenda issued.

G. Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the contract documents. The failure or omission of any bidder to inspect the site shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

1.06 Bid Modifications

A. Bidders may modify their Bid by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the Owner prior to the closing time, and provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature of the Bidder was mailed prior to the closing time. The telegraphic communication should not reveal the Bid price but should provide the addition or subtraction or other modification so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the Owner until the sealed Bid is opened. If written confirmation is not received within two business days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification.

B. Late Submittal, Late Modifications and Late Withdrawals: Bid submittals received after the Bid opening date and time are late and will not be considered. Requests received after the Bid opening date for modifications to or to withdraw bids are also late and will not be considered. No responsibility shall attach to the Unified Government of Athens-

Clarke County for the premature opening of a Bid not properly addressed and identified, and/ or delivered to the proper designation.

1.07 Bid Security

A. Each Bid must be accompanied by an Original Bid Bond with original signatures for both Bidder and Surety, and Power of Attorney (with Surety Seal), prepared on the form of Bid Bond included herein or a Surety Company's Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. Bid Bonds must contain, at a minimum, the following:

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1. Bidder named as Principal on Bid Bond.

2. Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County named as Obligee. Specific Bid

Project referenced on Bid Bond.

3. Bid Bond meets minimum dollar amount (5% of total bid sum).

4. Bid Bond signed by same representative signing Bid.

5. Attorney-in-fact representing Surety listed on Power of Attorney (exact name).

6. Bid Bond dated the same date as Power of Attorney and Bid Form.

B. Surety on Federal Treasury’s list of approved sureties

(http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/c570.html#Certified_Companies); Bid Bond amount within underwriting limit and Surety authorized to do business in Georgia.

C. If for any reason whatsoever the successful Bidder withdraws from the competition after opening of the Bids, or if Bidder refuses to execute and deliver the Contract and

Bonds required within 10 days after receipt of notice of the acceptance of Bid, the

Owner may proceed to enforce the provisions of the Bid Bond.

D. If awarded Bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner will retain bid security as liquidated damages, but not as a penalty.

1.08 Receipt and Opening of Bids

A. The Owner may consider a minor irregularity of any Bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any minor irregularities or reject any and all Bids. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be opened.

B. If a Bidder, after the Bid opening determines that its Bid contained an appreciable error, the Bidder may withdraw its Bid, subject to the provisions of, and, if the mistake meets the criteria in, O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-52.

C. Withdrawal of Bid: A bidder may withdraw his Bid before the expiration of the time during which bids may be submitted without prejudice to the Bidder, by submitting written request of withdrawal to the Purchasing Administrator.

D. Rejection of Bids: The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities or technical defects and to accept or reject any Bid, if in the judgment of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County its best interest will be served.

E. Award may be refused to any Bidder who, in the opinion of the Unified Government, is http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/c570.html#Certified_Companies

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F. Bid submittals received after said time or at any place other than the time and place as stated in the notice may not be considered.

1.09 Subcontracts

A. Names of principal subcontractors must be listed using the Subcontractor Listing

Form and attached to Bid. There shall be only one subcontractor named for each classification listed or specific trade.

B. The Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this Contract must be acceptable to the Owner.

C. The Contractor shall not subcontract more than 30% percent of the total cost of the

Project.

1.10 Conditions of the Project

A. Each Bidder must be informed fully of the conditions relating to the construction of the

Project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful Bidder of the obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract. Insofar as possible, the Contractor, in carrying out the work, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other Contractor.

B. The Bidder is advised to examine the location of the Project and to be informed fully as to its conditions; the conformation of the ground; the character, quality and quantity of the products needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work; the general and local conditions and all other matters which can in any way affect the work to be done under the Contract. Failure to examine the site will not relieve the successful

Bidder of an obligation to furnish all products and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract.

C. The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time Bidder proposes to examine the location of the Project. The Bidder shall confine examination to the specific areas designated for the proposed construction, including easements and public right-of-ways. If, due to some unforeseen reason, the Owner's proceedings for obtaining the proposed construction site (including easements), have not been completed, the Bidder may enter the site only with the express consent of the property owner. The Bidder is solely responsible for any damages caused by examination of the site.

D. The Contractor will not be given extra payments for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and documents.

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1.11 Notice of Special Conditions

If any special federal, state, county or city laws, and municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of any authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the

Project, enclosed herein referred to, or applicable by law to the Project, conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents, then the most stringent requirement prevails.

1.12 Obligation of Bidder

A. By submission of a Bid, the Bidder warrants that Bidder has inspected the site and has read and is thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents (including all addenda).

The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to the Bid.

B. By submission of a Bid, the Bidder warrants that it has notified, prior to the opening of

Bids, the Engineer and/or Owner in writing, of any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy which the Bidder may discover prior to the opening of Bids, which would have an impact on the cost of the Project on the performance of the constructed Work.

1.13 Method of Award

A. It is the intent of the Owner to award the Contract to the responsive, responsible Bidder submitting the lowest Base Bid complying with the conditions of the Contract

Documents. Add alternates may be accepted as part of initial contract or by Change

Order at the Bid Price at any time during the Contract duration.

B. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any minor irregularities in Bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the Owner's best interest.

C. A responsive Bidder shall be one:

1. Who submits a Bid in the proper form without qualification or intent other than as called for in the Contract Documents;

2. Who binds himself or herself on behalf of the Bid to the Owner with the proper

Bid Bond completed and attached;

3. Who properly completes all forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of the Bidding and if the apparent low bidder the documents required within

24 hours of bid opening;

4. Who shall furnish all data required by these Contract Documents.

5. Who attends the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

D. A responsible Bidder shall be Bidders that have been deemed Prequalified by Unified

Government of Athens-Clarke County, specifically for this project, prior to the bid opening date for the Project.

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2. Bidder may be required, upon request, to prove to the satisfaction of the Owner that he/she has the skill and experience and the necessary facilities and ample financial resources to perform the contract(s) in a satisfactory manner and within the required time. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the

Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may reasonably request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the Project contemplated therein.

3. Bidder shall demonstrate financial resources of sufficient strength to meet the obligations incident to the performance of the work covered by these Contract

Documents. The ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds will not alone demonstrate adequate financial capability.

4. Possesses a valid Georgia General Contractor's License.

E. Acceptance of the Bidder's documentation and substantiation or Contract Award by the

Owner does not relieve the Bidder of liability for non-performance as covered in the

Contract Documents and the Bidder will not be exempted from any other legal recourse the Owner may elect to pursue.

F. Notwithstanding any delay in the preparation and execution of the formal Contract

Agreement, each Bidder shall be prepared, upon written notice of Bid acceptance, to commence work within ten (10) days following receipt of official written order of the

Owner to proceed, or on date stipulated in such order.

G. The accepted Bidder shall assist and cooperate with the Owner in preparing the formal

Contract Agreement, and within ten (10) days following its presentation shall execute same and return it to the Owner.

1.14 Employment of Local Labor

Preference in employment on the Project shall, insofar as practical, be given to qualified local labor.

1.15 Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is available upon request at least ten

(10) days in advance of the Bid opening date. Please call (706) 613-3072 ext. 2023 for more information for the hearing impaired. This service is in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

1.16 Minority Business Enterprise Statement

It is the policy of the Athens-Clarke County government that no person or business shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated

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1.17 Hold Harmless and Indemnification

The Bidder agrees, insofar as it legally may, to indemnify and hold harmless the

Unified Government Athens-Clarke County, it officers, employees, and agents from and against all loss, costs, expenses, including attorney’s fees, claims, suits, and judgments, whatsoever in connection with injury to or death of any person or persons or loss of or damage to property resulting from any and all operations performed by

Bidder, its officers, employees, and agents under any of the terms of this contract.

1.18 Independent Contractor

The Contractor shall not be an employee of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke

County, but shall be an independent contractor. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as authority for the contractor to make commitments which shall bind the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, or to otherwise act on behalf of the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, except as the Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County may expressly authorize in writing.

1.19 Owner has applied for the following permits relating to this Project:

[A. Athens-Clarke County Land Disturbance Permit to include soil erosion, sediment and pollution plan.

END OF SECTION

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Bid

TO: UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA

FROM:

(Bidder's Company Name)

FOR: BID #26039 Heard Community Center Accessible Parking

Improvements

Submitted: , The undersigned Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation to Bid for the construction of this Project having examined the Contract Documents, 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 labor, hereby proposes to construct the Project in accordance with the Contract

Documents.

The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia in the form of Contract Agreement specified, to furnish all necessary products, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor necessary to complete the construction of the Work in full and complete accordance with the reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Unified

Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents, for the following prices:

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY - HEARD PARK ADA IMPROVEMENTS

BID FORM

NOTE: THIS FORM DEFINES PAY ITEMS AND THEIR UNIT-PAY. THIS DOCUMENT OVERRIDES GDOT

SPEC SECTIONS IN RELATION TO ALL PAYMENT UNITS.

LINE

NUMBER

Item Number

Item Description

Units

Quantity

Unit Price

Cost

150-1000

TRAFFIC CONTROL, COMPLETE

LS

752-7501

TREE PROTECTION, COMPLETE

163-0000

EROSION CONTROL, INCLUDING

GRASSING COMPLETE (EXCL SOD,

CYPRESS MULCH)

201-1500

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

(DEMOLITION INCLUDES ALL RESETS,

RELOCATIONS)

210-0100

GRADING COMPLETE

310-1101

GR AGGR BASE CRS, MATL (8" THICK)

SY

402-3190

RECYCLED ASPH CONC 12.5 MM, 2.5"

TK SUPERPAVE, GP 1 OR 2, INCL

BITUM MATL & H LIME

413-0750

TACK COAT

441-0104

CONC SIDEWALK, 4 IN W/ FIBER MIX

EXCL RAMP AT COMMUNITY FACILITY

AREA (INCL CONCRETE PADS)

500-3200

CONCRETE PLAZA PAVING + DRIVE

(CLASS B CONCRETE)

439-0300

PERVIOUS CONCRETE - 6" TK INCL

BASE & DRAIN COMPLETE

439-0535

PERVIOUS CONCRETE - 10" TK, INCL

BASE & DRAIN COMPLETE

441-6013

CONC ROLL CURB & GUTTER (PER PLAN

DETAIL)

LF

441-6012

24" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER (PER

ACC STANDARD)

441-5002

HEADER CURB (PER PLAN + DETAIL)

441-9000

PRECAST BUMPER BLOCK (PER PLAN +

DETAIL)

EA

500-3800

SWITCHBACK RAMP, INCL CONCRETE,

REINF, BASE, EXCL HANDRAILS,

COMPLETE (PER PLAN + DETAILS)

515-1000

SWITCHBACK HANDRAIL (TYPE 1)

999-0080

RAMP @ COMMUNITY CTR ENTRANCE,

INCL CONCRETE, REINF, BASE, EXCL

HANDRAILS, COMPLETE (PER PLAN +

DETAILS)

RAMP HANDRAILS @ COMMUNITY CTR

(TYPE 1)

999-0081

CONCRETE STAIRS, INCL LANDINGS,

EXCL HANDRAILS, COMPLETE

STAIR HANDRAILS

999-0079

BOLLARDS, REMOVABLE

999-0078

BOLLARDS, FOLD DOWN

999-0077

BIKE RACKS, PER DETAILS

999-0076

GUARD RAIL, PER DETAILS, INCL ENDS

668-1100

CATCH BASIN, GP 1 (GRATE INLET)

999-0075

TRENCH DRAIN, INCL CONNECTION,

PER DETAIL

660-0008

8" PVC DRAIN PIPE (SCH 40),

INCLUDES OUTLET CONNECTION

660-2600

8" CLEANOUT

999-0050

PAINT STRIPING, COMPLETE (PER

PLAN)

999-0051

CROSSWALK, COMPLETE (PER PLAN)

999-052

STOP BAR, PAINTED (PER PLAN)

999-0010

SIGNAGE - HANDICAP COMPLETE

999-0011

SIGNAGE - HANDICAP + VAN

ACCESSIBLE COMPLETE

999-0012

SIGNAGE - DO NOT ENTER COMPLETE

999-013

SIGNAGE - DO NOT PARK

999-014

SIGNAGE - STOP COMPLETE

999-0100

WILLOW OAK 2.5" INSTALLED

999-0101

AMERICAN BASSWOOD 2.5"

INSTALLED

999-0102

AMERICAN ELM 2.5" INSTALLED

999-0103

AMERICAN HORNBEAM 2.5" INSTALLED

999-0104

REDBUD 2" INSTALLED

999-0105

JAPANESE MAPLE 8'-9' HT INSTALLED

999-0106

CYPRESS MULCH PER PLAN, INSTALLED

999-0107

SOD (TIFF BERMUDA, PER PLAN)

INSTALLED

TOTAL BID

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BASE BID TOTAL, ITEMS 005 THROUGH 405, INCLUSIVE, THE AMOUNT OF

DOLLARS ($ )

The Bidder agrees hereby to commence Work under this Contract, with adequate personnel and equipment, on a date to be specified in a written order of the Engineer, and to fully complete all

Work under this Contract as noted in the Agreement. Bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the amount specified in Sub-Section 108.08 of the Standard Specifications and as modified in Section 00850 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter required to complete all work as required of the Contract.

The 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.

The Bidder acknowledges that the quantities shown for unit price items are subject to either increase or decrease, and that should the quantities of any of the items of Work be increased, the

Bidder proposes to do the additional Work at the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, the Bidder also understands that payment will be made on the basis of actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for additional costs or anticipated profits for any decrease in 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.

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In case of discrepancies between the figures shown in the unit prices and the totals, the unit prices shall apply and the totals shall be corrected to agree with the unit prices. In case of discrepancies between written amounts and figures, written amounts shall take precedence over figures and the sum of all Bid extensions (of unit prices) plus lump sum items shall take precedence over BID

TOTAL.

The Bidder acknowledges that the Bid cannot be withdrawn within 120 days of the Bid opening.

The Bidder furthermore agrees that, in the case of a failure to execute the Contract Agreement and

Bonds within ten days after receipt of conformed Contract Documents for execution, the attached

Bid Bond accompanying this Bid and the monies payable thereon shall be paid into the funds of the

Owner as liquidated damages for such failure.

Attached hereto is a Bid Bond for the sum of

Dollars ($ ) according to the conditions of "Instructions to Bidders" and provisions thereof.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the Following Addenda:

Addendum No. 1, dated: Addendum No. 4, dated:

Addendum No. 2, dated: Addendum No. 5, dated:

Addendum No. 3, dated: Addendum No. 6, dated:

BIDDER:

By:

(name signed)

Title:

(name printed or typed)

Address:

Phone:

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Attest:

(SEAL)

Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another partner; for an individual by a notary.

Note: If the Bidder is a corporation, the Bid shall be signed by an officer of the corporation; if a partnership, it shall be signed by a partner. If signed by others, authority for signature shall be attached.

The full names and addresses of persons or parties interested in the foregoing Bid, as principals, are as follows:

Name Address

Section 00410

Bid Bond

MANDATORY SUBMITTAL

STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF CLARKE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, , as Principal, and , as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Unified Government of

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia in the sum of

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

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted to the Owner a Bid for construction of Bid #26039 Heard

Community Center Accessible Parking Improvements

NOW THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the Bid be accepted, the

Principal shall, within ten days after receipt of conformed Contract Documents, execute a Contract in accordance with the Bid upon the terms, conditions and prices set forth therein, and in the form and manner required by the Contract Documents and execute sufficient and satisfactory separate

Performance and Payment Bonds payable to the Owner, each in an amount of 100 percent of the total Contract Price, in form satisfactory to the Owner, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect in law; and the Surety shall, upon failure of the

Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to the aforesaid Owner, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

This bond is given pursuant to and in accordance with O.C.G.A. §36-91-1 et.seq. and all the provisions of the law referring to this character of bond as set forth in said Sections or as may be hereinafter enacted and these are hereby made a part hereof to the same extent as if set out herein in full.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal has hereunder affixed its signature and seal, and said

Surety has hereunto caused to be affixed its corporate signature and seal, by its duly authorized officers, on this day of , 20___.

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Bid Bond

CONTRACTOR – PRINCIPAL:

(SEAL)

Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another partner; for an individual by a notary.

SURETY:

(SEAL)

Note: Surety companies executing Bond must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the

Project is located.

Surety and Insurers must have an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A or higher, with a

Financial Size Category of VII or higher.

Section 00417 Corporate Certificate

May 18, 2025 Bid #26039

I, , certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named as

Bidder in the foregoing Bid; that , who signed said Bid on behalf of the Contractor was then of said Corporation; that said Bid was duly signed for and on behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and is within the scope of its corporate powers; that said Corporation is organized under the laws of the State of

This day of , 20_ .

Corporate

Secretary:

Section 00418 Partnership Certificate

STATE OF GEORGIA

On this _______________ day of ___________________, 20___, before me personally who executed the above instrument, who, being by me first duly sworn, did depose and say that he or she is a general partner in the firm of______________________________________________________ and that said firm consists of himself or herself and __________________________________ and that he or she executed the forgoing instrument on behalf of said firm for the uses and purposes stated therein, and that no one except the above-named members of the firm have any financial interest whatsoever in said proposed contract.

Partner Signature Partner Signature

Partner Signature Partner Signature

Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 20_ .

NOTARY PUBLIC:

(Name signed)

(Name printed or typed)

Commission Expires:

(Date)

Section 00419 Subcontractor Listing

Pursuant to bidding requirements for the work titled:

BID #26039 Heard Community Center Accessible Parking Improvements

The undersigned proposes to use the following subcontractors. Except as otherwise approved by the Owner, the undersigned proposes to perform all other portions of the Work with his own force.

Portion of the Work: Subcontractor Name & Address:

Grading

Demolition

Paving (Asphalt)

Concrete Paving

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USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF REQUIRED

BIDDER: ________________________________________

BY: ________________________________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

(PROVIDE SIGNATURE IDENTICAL TO THAT SHOWN ON THE BID FORM)

Section 00420 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information desired. Attach all additional sheets to this statement. (Sample “Project Information Form” contained at the end of this Section.)

1. Name of Bidder:

2. Permanent main office address, phone numbers, fax number, and email address of primary contact:

3. When organized:

4. If a Corporation, where incorporated:

5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name?

6. Contracts on hand. (Complete a “Project Information Form”, for each Contract on hand.)

7. General description of type of work performed by your company:

8. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where and why?

9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where and why?

10. Have you ever refused to sign a Contract at the original bid? If so, where and why?

11. Attach a list of the most important projects recently completed by your company which are similar in scope to this Project. (Complete a “Project Information Form”, for each Project listed.)

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Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications

12. Names, background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers:

Name

Position

Years

Experience

13. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the Local Public Agency in verification of the recitals comprising this Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.

I, , certify that I am of the Bidder, and that the answers to the foregoing questions and statements contained therein are true and correct.

Date:

Subscribed and sworn to me this day of , 200 .

(Date)

00420 - 3 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications

May 18, 2026 Bid #26039

Project Information Form

(Use additional sheets as necessary and please type all information)

Project Title:

Project Location:____________________________________________________________

Construction Type/Project Description:

Project Owner:

- Owner Name:

- Contact Person:

- Phone Number:

Construction Contract Administrator Engineer/Architect or Construction Manager:

- Company Name:

- Contact Person:

- Phone Number:

Contract Amount:

- Initial (Bid Price):

- Final Contract Price:

- Explain Reasons for Variances:

Contract Time

- Initial:

- Final:

- Explain Reasons for Variances:

- Completion Date:

Section 00425 General Contractor's License Certification

Bidder/Contractor’s Company Name:

Georgia General Contractor’s License Number:

Expiration Date of License:

I certify that the above information is true and correct and that the classification noted is applicable to the Bid for this Project.

Section 00427 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and Contractor agree that compliance with the requirements of

O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and Rule 300-10-1-.02 of the Rules of the Georgia Department of Labor are conditions of this Agreement for the physical performance of services.

The Contractor further agrees that its compliance with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and DOL

Rule 300-10-1-.02 is attested to on the executed Contractor Affidavit and Agreement attached hereto.

If employing or contracting with any subcontractor(s) in connection with this Agreement, Contractor further agrees:

(1) To secure from the subcontractor(s) an affidavit attesting to the subcontractor’s compliance with O.C.G.A. §

13-10-91, as amended, and DOL Rule 300-10-1-.02; such affidavit being in the form attached hereto; and

The failure of Contractor to supply the affidavit of compliance at the time of execution of this Agreement and/or the failure of Contractor to continue to satisfy the obligations of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, and DOL Rule 300-10-1-

.02 as set forth in this Agreement throughout the contract period shall constitute a material breach of the contract. Upon notice of such breach, Contractor shall be entitled to cure the breach within ten days, upon providing satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of this Agreement and State law. Should the breach not be cured, Athens-Clarke County shall be entitled to all available remedies, including termination of the contract and damages.

SEE AFFIDAVIT ON FOLLOWING PAGE

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Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT & AGREEMENT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, 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 provisions and deadlines established in

O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, as amended.

Furthermore, the undersigned 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 subcontractors 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 Number Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Project: _______________________________________________________________

Name of Public Employer: __________________________________________________________

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

Executed on ____, ___________, 202__ in _______________________, _____________________.

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

____ DAY OF ____________, 202_

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

Section 00480 Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

STATE OF COUNTY OF

I, , being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

He or she is (Owner, Partner, Officer, Representative or Agent) of , the Bidder that has submitted the attached Bid;

He or she is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances…