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SPECIFICATIONS

GREENFIELD CIRCLE (250) CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Fayette County, GA

Fayette County Project Number: 24SAD

Invitation to Bid: #27038-B

Prepared By:

Fayette County Environmental Management

140 Stonewall Ave. West, Suite 203 Fayetteville, GA 30214

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INDEX

COVER PAGE 1

INDEX 2

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO RETURN 3

INTRODUCTION 4

GENERAL TERM AND CONDITIONS 5

PROJECT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS 10

BID PRICE SHEET 17

GDOT PREQUALIFICATION TABLE 18

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(B)(L) 19

COMPANY INFORMATION FORM 20

CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE FORM 21

EXCEPTIONS FORM 23

GRANT ROAD (250) CONSTRUCTION PLAN SET EXHIBIT A

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Checklist of Required Documents

(Be Sure to Return This Checklist and the Required Documents in the order listed below)

ITB #27038-B: GREENFIELD CIRCLE (250) CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Company information – on the form provided __________

Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) __________

Bid Price Sheet* __________

Bid Bond* __________

Contractor Experience, on the form provided __________

GDOT Prequalification Table and Documentation __________

Exceptions to Specifications, if any – on the form provided __________

Addenda signed if any are issued __________

*FAILURE TO INCLUDE THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION

COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________________

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INTRODUCTION

Fayette County is soliciting Bids from Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) prequalified Contractors experienced with installation of concrete drainage structures. The project location is near 250 Greenfield Circle in Fayette County.

The project consists of removing the existing failing and deteriorated double 36-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) system and replacing with a 7-foot X 6-foot Concrete Box Culvert. This project also consists of but is not limited to utility coordination and/or relocation, grading, and asphalt paving.

All Work shall remain in the existing County-owned Right-of-Way and acquired easements as shown on the plans. Fayette County will provide construction oversight for the project.

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Definitions:

a. Bidder: A company or individual who submits a bid in response to this Invitation to Bid.

b. Successful Bidder: The company or individual that is awarded a contract.

c. Contractor: The Successful Bidder, upon execution of the contract.

d. County: Fayette County, Georgia.

2. Bid is Offer to Contract: Each bid constitutes an offer to become legally bound to a contract with the County, incorporating the invitation to bid and the bidder’s bid. The binding offer includes compliance with all terms, conditions, special conditions, specifications, and requirements stated in the invitation to bid, except to the extent that a bidder takes written exception to such provisions, and the County agrees to the exception. All such terms, conditions, special conditions, specifications, and requirements will form the basis of the contract. The bidder should take care to answer all questions and provide all requested information, and to note any exceptions in the bid submission. Failure to observe any of the instructions or conditions in this invitation to bid may result in rejection of the bid.

3. Binding Offer: To allow sufficient time for a contract to be awarded, each bid shall constitute a firm offer that is binding for ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening to the date of award.

4. Bidder’s Questions: As appropriate, the County will post answers to questions and/or other information concerning the Invitation to Bid in the form of an addendum on the County’s website at www.fayettecountyga.gov. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to check the website for any addenda issued for this invitation to bid.

5. References: Include with your bid a list of three (3) jobs that your company has done that are of the same or similar nature to the work described in this invitation to bid, on the form provided.

Include all information as requested on the form.

6. Bid Submission: Submit your bid, along with any addenda issued by the County, in a sealed opaque envelope. Mail or deliver one (1) original bid, signed in ink by a company official authorized to make a legal and binding offer, and one (1) copy on a flash drive, to:

Fayette County Government Purchasing Department 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 204 Fayetteville, GA 30214

Bid Number: 27038-B Bid Name: GREENFIELD CIRCLE (250) CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Also show your company name on the envelope. You may submit sealed bids in person, by U.S. mail, or by a commercial carrier. Do not submit bids by facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic means. Once submitted, all bids become the property of Fayette County.

http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/

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7. Bid Preparation Costs: The bidder shall bear all costs associated with preparing the bid.

8. Late Bids: Bids not received in the Purchasing Department by the time and date of the scheduled bid opening will not be considered.

9. More than One Bid: Do not submit alternate bids or options, unless requested or authorized by the County in the Invitation to Bid. If a responder submits more than one bid without being requested or authorized to do so, the County may disqualify the bids from that responder, at the County’s option.

10. Bid Corrections or Withdrawals: The bidder may correct a mistake, or withdraw a bid, before the bid opening by sending written notification to the Director of Purchasing. Bids may be withdrawn after the bid opening only with written authorization from the Director of Purchasing.

11. Defects or Irregularities in Bids: The County reserves the right to waive any defect or irregularity in any bid received. In case of a discrepancy between unit prices and extended prices, the unit price will govern unless the facts or other considerations indicate another basis for correction of the discrepancy.

12. Prices Held Firm: Prices bid shall be firm for the period of the contract, unless otherwise specified in the contract. All prices bid for commodities, supplies, equipment, or other products shall be quoted FOB Destination, Fayette County or job site.

13. Non-Collusion: By responding to this Invitation to Bid, the bidder represents that the bid is not made in connection with any competing bidder, supplier, or service provider submitting a separate response to this invitation to bid, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

14. Bid Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, taking into consideration payment terms, vendor qualifications and experience, quality, references, any exceptions listed, and/or other factors deemed relevant in making the award. The County may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform, and the bidder shall furnish to the County all information and data for this purpose as the County may request. The County reserves the right to reject any bid item, any bid, or all bids, and to re-advertise for bids.

15. Unbalanced bid: If the County determines that the apparent low bid is materially unbalanced, the

County retains the right to deem the apparent low bid non-responsive, and to reject said bid and award to the next-lowest bidder whose bid is not materially unbalanced, or to reject any and all bids and re-advertise the project.

16. Payment Terms and Discounts: The County’s standard payment terms are Net 30. Any deviation from standard payment terms must be specified in the resulting contract, and both parties must agree on such deviation. Cash discounts offered will be a consideration in awarding the bid, but only if they give the County at least 15 days from receipt of invoice to pay. For taking discounts, time will be computed from the date of invoice acceptance by the County, or the date a correct invoice is received, whichever is the later date. Payment is deemed made, for the purpose of

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17. Trade Secrets – Confidentiality: If any person or entity submits a bid or proposal that contains trade secrets, an affidavit shall be included with the bid or proposal. The affidavit shall declare the specific included information which constitutes trade secrets. Any trade secrets must be either (1) placed in a separate envelope, clearly identified and marked as such, or (2) at a minimum, marked in the affidavit or an attached document explaining exactly where such information is, and otherwise marked, highlighted, or made plainly visible. See O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 (A)(34).

18. Trade Secrets – Internal Use: In submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the County may reveal any trade secret materials contained in the bid to all County staff and officials involved in the selection process, and to any outside consultant or other third parties who may assist in the selection process. The bidder agrees to hold harmless the County and each of its officers, employees, and agents from all costs, damages, and expenses incurred in connection with refusing to disclose any material which the bidder has designated as a trade secret.

19. Ethics – Disclosure of Relationships: Before a proposed contract in excess of $10,000.00 is recommended for award to the Board of Commissioners or the County Administrator, or before the County renews, extends, or otherwise modifies a contract after it has been awarded, the Contractor must disclose certain relationships with any County Commissioner or County Official, or their spouse, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter related by blood, adoption, or marriage (including in-laws). A relationship that must be reported exists if any of these individuals is a director, officer, partner, or employee, or has a substantial financial interest the business, as described in Fayette County Ordinance Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3 (Code of Ethics).

If such relationship exists between your company and any individual mentioned above, relevant information must be presented in the form of a written letter to the Director of Purchasing. You must include the letter with any bid, proposal, or price quote you submit to the Purchasing Department.

In the event that a Contractor fails to comply with this requirement, the County will take action as appropriate to the situation, which may include actions up to and including rejection of the bid or offer, cancellation of the contract in question, or debarment or suspension from award of a County contract for a period of up to three years.

20. Contract Execution & Notice to Proceed: After the Board of Commissioners makes an award, all required documents are received by the County, and the contract is fully executed with signature of both parties, the County will issue a written Notice to Proceed. The County shall not be liable for payment of any work done or any costs incurred by any bidder prior to the County issuing the Notice to Proceed.

21. Unavailability of Funds: This contract will terminate immediately and absolutely at such time as appropriated and otherwise unobligated funds are no longer available to satisfy the obligations of the County under the contract.

22. Insurance: The Successful Bidder shall procure and maintain the following insurance, to be in effect throughout the term of the contract, in at least the amounts and limits as follows:

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a. General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, including bodily and personal injury, destruction of property, and contractual liability.

b. Automobile Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 combined single limit each occurrence, including bodily injury and property damage liability.

c. Worker’s Compensation & Employer’s Liability Insurance: Workers Compensation as required by Georgia statute.

Before a contract with the Successful Bidder is executed, the Successful Bidder shall provide Certificates of Insurance for all required coverage. The Successful Bidder can provide the Certificate of Insurance after award of the contract, but must be provided prior to execution of the contract document by both parties. The certificate shall list an additional insured as follows:

Fayette County, Georgia 140 Stonewall Avenue West Fayetteville, GA 30214

23. Bid Bond: Bidder shall include a bid bond with your bid, equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Bid bonds shall be provided by a surety which appear son the U.S. Treasury’s list of approved bond sureties (Circular 570).

24. Performance and Payment Bonds: Prior to execution of a contract, the Successful Bidder shall submit performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value, provided by a surety which appears on the U.S. Treasury’s list of approved bond sureties (Circular 570).

25. Building Permits: Work performed for the County requiring building permits by licensed

Contractors will not have permit fees assessed, although any re-inspection fees for disapproved inspections will be the responsibility of the Contractor prior to final inspections and the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion being issued.

26. Unauthorized Performance: The County will not compensate the Contractor for work performed unless the work is authorized under the contract, as initially executed or as amended.

27. Assignment of Contract: Assignment of any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid will not be authorized, except with express written authorization from the County.

28. Indemnification: The Contractor shall indemnify and save the County and all its officers, agents and employees harmless from all suits, actions, or other claims of any character, name and description brought for or on account of any damages, losses, or expenses to the extent caused by or resulting from the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor or other persons employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall pay any judgment with cost which may be obtained against the County growing out of such damages, losses, or expenses.

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29. Severability: The invalidity of one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses or sections contained in the contract shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the contract.

If any provision of the contract is held to be unenforceable, then both parties shall be relieved of all obligations arising under such provision to the extent that the provision is unenforceable. In such case, the contract shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent.

30. Delivery Failures: If the Contractor fails to deliver contracted goods or services within the time specified in the contract, or fails to replace rejected items in a timely manner, the County shall have authority to make open-market purchases of comparable goods or services. The County shall have the right to invoice the Contractor for any excess expenses incurred, or deduct such amount from monies owed the Contractor. Such purchases shall be deducted from contracted quantities.

31. Termination for Cause: The County may terminate the contract for cause by sending written notice to the Contractor of the Contractor’s default in the performance of any term of this agreement. As appropriate, the County will compensate the Contractor for completed performance, and for any partially completed performance as determined by the County to be adequately performed. Termination shall be without prejudice to any of the County’s rights or remedies by law.

32. Termination for Convenience: The County may terminate the contract for its convenience at any time with 10 days’ written notice to the Contractor. In the event of termination for convenience, the County will pay the Contractor for services performed. The County will compensate partially completed performance based upon a signed statement of completion submitted by the Contractor, which shall itemize each element of performance completed.

33. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be deemed to be in breach of the contract to the extent that performance of its obligations is delayed, restricted, or prevented by reason of any act of God, natural disaster, act of government, or any other act or condition beyond the reasonable control of the party in question.

34. Governing Law & Venue: This agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the

State of Georgia. The parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction in Georgia, and further agree that any cause of action arising under this agreement shall be required to be brought in the appropriate venue in Fayette County, Georgia.

35. Open Records Act: In the event that the Contractor receives, and responds to, a request for information as provided in Georgia’s Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.), the Contractor shall promptly provide the County the same information provided to the initiator of the request for information. Contractor shall email such information to the county’s Custodian of Records at tsmith@fayettecountyga.gov.

mailto:tsmith@fayettecountyga.gov

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PROJECT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. Reference and Incorporation of GDOT Specifications ‐ Unless noted otherwise in this Invitation to Bid (ITB), the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, most recent edition is incorporated by reference into the project specifications and contract documents. All work shall be performed in accordance with the GDOT specifications, and all pay items shall be measured and evaluated in accordance with the specifications. They shall supersede all other specifications unless more stringent requirements are listed.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with these specifications before bidding and to adhere to them during construction. Fayette County is owner of the project and shall serve as the administrator of the Contract in lieu of “The Department.”. Copies of the documents can be obtained from the GDOT website.

B. Prequalification of Bidders – The Prime Contractor shall be GDOT prequalified in Work Class 500 or 513 and provide at least three (3) successfully completed projects of similar scope and size within the past five (5) years. Fayette County reserves the right to consider a contractor’s past performance when determining if a bid is responsive and responsible.

C. Contract Time – The project shall commence within Twenty (20) Calendar Days of the Contractor receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall be substantially complete within Ninety (90) Calendar Days of the Contractor receiving the NTP from Fayette County. The project shall reach final completion within One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days of the Contractor receiving the NTP from Fayette County. Contract time is measured on a Calendar Day basis and includes all Sundays, County holidays, and non-workdays.

D. County Holidays – The Contractor shall not work on a County Holiday unless written approval is provided by Fayette County at least three days prior to the Holiday. The County Holiday Schedule is available on the County’s website:

https://fayettecountyga.gov/Documents/Departments/Human%20Resources/2026%20Holiday %20Schedule.pdf

E. Work Hours – Unless pre-approved otherwise by Fayette County all work shall be performed Monday thru Friday and between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

F. OSHA – Adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) excavation standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart P for excavation and trenching operations.

G. Toilet Facilities - Provide toilet facilities that meet local sanitary codes. Provide consumable and non-consumable goods (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap) for the life of the project.

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H. Contractor Staging – No staging area is provided by Fayette County for the project beyond the existing right-of-way and acquired easements. Contractor staging shall not interfere with traffic on County roads outside of the project limits.

I. Contractor Supervision and Work Coordination – The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work. He / She shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, including traffic control. The Contractor shall employ and maintain onsite a qualified supervisor or superintendent who will be designated in writing by the Contractor as the Contractor's site representative. The supervisor shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. The supervisor shall always be present on the site as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work.

J. Workmanship Guarantee – The Contractor shall warranty and guarantee all materials supplied, equipment furnished, and work performed to be free from defects (resulting from faulty materials supplied or workmanship) for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of Substantial Completion.

The Owner shall give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness, and the Contractor shall have Forty-Five (45) Calendar Days to address the issue(s). If the Contractor fails to make such repairs, adjustments, or other work that may be made necessary by such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. If different guarantees or warranties are required in the technical specifications for specific items, then the more stringent (i.e., longer) apply.

K. As-Built Survey - The Contractor shall provide an as-built survey. The survey shall be stamped by a third-party Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) licensed in the state of Georgia and include, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Permanent Easements as shown on the Easement Exhibit;

2. Up- and down-gradient invert elevations;

3. Culvert dimensions, length, and slope;

4. Headwalls;

5. Extent and elevation of Rip Rap;

6. Paving limits;

7. Concrete Curb & Gutter limits; and

8. Extent, size, and material of new waterline, valves, and appurtenances.

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall meet and satisfy all applicable GDOT specifications for the installation of concrete structures and storm pipe. In the event of a conflict the more stringent standard shall apply.

L. Special Allowance – Due to the nature of the project and the potential for unforeseen conditions, it is possible that some extra work or modification to the scope may be required. A $30,000.00 allowance is to be included in the Base Bid, to be used to cover Claims (Section 105.13) or Extra

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Work (Section 109.05) with prior written approval from Fayette County. The procedures for submitting such requests are documented in the referenced Sections. If approved, the amount of the Claim or Extra Work will be deducted from the Allowance. Any unused allowance shall remain with Fayette County.

M. Section 102.04 Interpretation of Bids - The quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished to complete the construction of The Work as shown on the Plans and contained in the Proposal are approximate and are to be used for comparing Bids. The County does not guarantee that the quantities indicated on the Plans or given in the Proposal will be the actual construction quantities. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

N. Section 102.05 Examination of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, and Site of the Work - The Bidder is expected to examine carefully the site of the proposed work, the Proposal, Plans, Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, and Contract forms before submitting a Proposal.

O. Section 103 Award and Execution of Contract – This section of the GDOT Specifications shall not apply for this ITB.

P. Section 104 Scope of Work - The intent of the Contract is to provide for the construction and completion in every detail of the work described. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies required to complete the work in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and terms of the Contract.

Q. Section 105.06 Cooperation with Utilities – The County will notify all utility companies or other parties affected of Award of the Contract and will assist the Contractor in arranging for all necessary adjustment or relocation within or adjacent to the limits of construction. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to plan with each utility owner a schedule of operations which will clearly set forth at which stage of the Contractor’s operations the utility owner will be required to perform adjustment and relocation work.

Before beginning any mechanized boring, trenching, or digging the contractor shall call Georgia 811 at least 72-hours in advance excluding weekends and holidays. Calls made after 4:30pm count as the next day.

R. Section 106 Control of Materials – The materials used in the work shall meet all quality requirements of the contract. All materials shall be inspected, sampled, and tested by the Contractor’s third-party Quality Control Technician before incorporation into the Work. Sampling and testing shall be performed in accordance with GDOT’s Sampling, Testing and Inspection Manual. Quality control tests shall be furnished to the County and may be used as acceptance tests at the discretion of the County or Engineer.

Testing will be paid for from the Materials Testing & Inspections Allowance line item; the Contractor shall furnish invoices, testing reports, and other supporting documentation necessary

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S. Section 107.25 Disruption to Residential Property - The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and prosecute the work such that disruption to personal property is held to a practical minimum. All construction areas abutting lawns and yards of residential property shall be restored promptly.

Backfilling of each drainage structure or section of curb and gutter, sidewalk, or driveway shall be accomplished as soon as adequate strength is obtained. Finishing, dressing and grassing shall be accomplished immediately thereafter as a continuous operation within each area being constructed with emphasis placed on completing each individual yard frontage. Care shall be taken to provide positive drainage to avoid ponding or concentration of runoff. Handwork, including raking and smoothing, shall be required to ensure that roots, sticks, rocks, and other debris is removed in order to provide a neat and pleasing appearance. Grassing, when in season, shall immediately follow in order to establish permanent cover at the earliest date. If grassing is not in season, proper erosion control shall be installed and maintained.

T. Section 108.03 Prosecution and Progress - The Contractor shall furnish the County, for approval, a progress schedule following the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and prior to the pre-construction conference. The Contractor shall provide a revised progress schedule at the end of each month showing the proposal plan to prosecute the balance of the work. No payments will be made to the Contractor while delinquent in the submission of a progress schedule or a revised progress schedule.

U. Section 108.07.E Extension of Contract Time - If the normal progress of the work is delayed for reasons beyond his control, the Contractor shall, within 15 days after the start of such delay, file a written request to the County for an extension of time setting forth therein the reasons and providing complete documentation for the delay which he believes will justify the granting of his request. The Contractor’s plea that insufficient time was specified is not a valid reason for extension of time.

V. Section 108.08 Failure or Delay in Completing Work on Time - 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 or, in case of default, the Surety 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 following schedule:

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Contract Amount Daily Charges

For More Than To and Including Calendar Day or Completion Date

$--- $50,000 $950

$50,000 $250,000 $960

$250,000 $500,000 $1,240

$500,000 $2,500,000 $1,660

$2,500,000 $5,000,000 $2,700

$5,000,000 $10,000,000 $3,400

These fixed liquidated damages are not established as a penalty but are calculated and agreed upon in advance by the County and the Contractor due the uncertainty and impossibility of making a determination as to the actual and consequential damages which are incurred by the County and the general public as a result of the failure on the part of the Contractor to complete the work on time.

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall meet and satisfy all applicable GDOT specifications as written in Section 108 Prosecution and Progress. In the event of a conflict the more stringent shall apply.

W. Section 109.07 Partial Payment – At the end of each month the Contractor shall submit a pay application to the Engineer and County for review. The total value of items complete in place will be verified by the County and certified for payment. No payments will be made to the Contractor while delinquent in the submission of a progress schedule or a revised progress schedule.

X. Section 150 Traffic Control - The roadway is currently closed to traffic and may remain closed throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall maintain the roadway closure only for the duration necessary to safely perform the Work and shall reopen the roadway to traffic at the earliest practicable time.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Temporary Traffic Control Plan for review and approval by Fayette County at least seven (7) calendar days prior to mobilization. The Temporary Traffic Control Plan shall address all traffic control measures necessary for the Work, including the existing roadway closure, construction activities, and the safe reopening of the roadway to public traffic. The Plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Standard Specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

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Y. Section 161 Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation - This Work includes using best management practices (BMPs) as required in the current edition of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia.

Z. Section 207 Excavation and Backfill for Minor Structures – This work includes excavating, backfilling, or disposing of materials required to install a bridge culvert, box culvert, pipe, arch culvert, headwall and retaining wall according to the specifications, and plans.

Excavation for minor structures will not be paid for separately. Assume the responsibility for the cost of installing necessary sheeting and bracing. Sheeting and bracing will not be paid for separately.

Ensure that normal backfill material meets the requirements of Subsection 810.2.01. Normal backfill will not be paid for directly. If required, the County will pay for Type II backfill material separately at the Contract Unit Price per cubic yard. This payment is full compensation for furnishing materials, loading, unloading, hauling, handling, placing, and compacting the material.

Include the cost of fulfilling these requirements. Backfill and maintain a smooth riding surface until repaving is complete.

AA. Section 310 Graded Aggregate Construction - This work includes constructing a base, subbase or shoulder course composed of mineral aggregates. Construct according to these specifications and to the lines, grades, thickness, and typical cross-sections shown on the plans or established by the Fayette County Project Manager.

BB. Section 402 Hot Mix Recycled Asphaltic Concrete - This work includes placing hot mix recycled asphaltic concrete. The work performed and the materials furnished as described in this specification will be paid for at the Contract Unit Price per ton. Payment is full compensation for providing materials, hauling and necessary crushing, processing, placing, rolling and finishing the recycled mixture, and providing labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

CC. Section 441 Miscellaneous Concrete - This work includes placing Portland cement concrete in concrete curbs, gutters, curb and gutters, and valley gutters, in headwalls, and other locations designated on the plans or as directed and includes subgrade preparations.

DD. Section 513 Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts, Barrel Sections, and End Sections - This work consists of constructing, transporting, joining, and finishing precast box culvert installations (normally as alternates to cast-in-place box culverts) according to plan details and these specifications. Provide necessary temporary drainage. Excavate, place bedding, and backfill according to Section 207 and the plan details.

Plan quantities and payment are based upon the cast-in-place alternate. Payment for Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Barrel Sections and End Sections will be based on the cast-in-place alternate and will include conversions when using the precast design. Cast-in-place concrete will be paid for under Section 500 and reinforcing steel will be paid for under Section

511. Payment for Foundation Backfill Type II will be made according to Subsection 207.5.

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EE. Section 668 Miscellaneous Drainage Structures - This work includes constructing catch basins, drop inlets, manholes, junction boxes, spring boxes, drain inlets, special inlets with safety grates, and vertical tee sections. Construct according to these specifications and the lines and grades shown on the plans, or as directed by the Fayette County project manager.

FF. Section 670 Water Distribution System - All Water System impacts shall be in strict accordance with GDOT Specification Section 670 and Fayette County Water System Standards and Specifications. The more stringent requirements shall apply. The contractor performing the utility work shall be a licensed Utility Contractor in the state of Georgia.

GG. Section 700 Grassing - This work includes preparing the ground, furnishing, planting, seeding, fertilizing, and mulching disturbed areas as shown on the plans or as directed by the Fayette County Project Manager.

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BID PRICE SHEET

PAY ITEM

NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

106-9999 MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTIONS ALLOWANCE 1.00 LS $ $

150-1000 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1.00 LS $ $

163-0232 TEMPORARY GRASSING 0.14 AC $ $

163-0240 MULCH 0.28 TN $ $

163-0541 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE ROCK FILTER DAMS 2.00 EA $ $

163-0550 CONSTRUCT AND REMOVE INLET SEDIMENT TRAP 2.00 EA $ $

171-0030 TEMPOARY SILT FENCE, TP C 516.00 LF $ $

201-1500 CLEARING & GRUBBING 1.00 LS $ $

207-0203 FOUND BKFILL MATL, TYPE II 230.00 CY $ $

210-0100 GRADING COMPLETE 1.00 LS $ $

310-1101 GR AGGR BASE CRS, INCL MATL 28.00 TN $ $

402-3103 RECYCLED ASPH CONC 9.5 MM SUPERPAVE, TYPE II, GP 2 ONLY, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME 8.70 TN $ $ 402-3190 RECYCLED ASPH CONC 19 MM SUPERPAVE, GP 1 OR 2, INCL BITUM MATL & H LIME 11.50 TN $ $

413-0750 TACK COAT 4.80 GL $ $

441-5002 CONCRETE HEADER CURB, 6 IN, TP 2 34.00 LF $ $

500-3002 CLASS AA CONCRETE 75.00 CY $ $

511-1000 BAR REINF STEEL 8,355.00 LB $ $

603-2018 STN DUMPED RIP RAP, TP 1, 18 IN 79.00 SY $ $

603-2181 STN DUMPED RIP RAP, TP 3, 18 IN 66.00 SY $ $

603-7000 PLASTIC FILTER FABRIC 145.00 SY $ $

668-1200 CATCH BASIN, GP 2 2.00 EA $ $

670-1060 WATER MAIN, 6 IN 40.00 LF $ $

670-2002 VALVE MARKER 2.00 EA $ $

670-2060 GATE VALVE, 6 IN 2.00 EA $ $

670-4500 CONCRETE THRUST COLLAR, 6 IN PIPE OR SMALLER 4.00 EA $ $

670-9245 STEEL CASING, 12 IN 20.00 LF $ $

700-6910 PERMANENT GRASSING 0.14 AC $ $

700-7000 AGRICULTURAL LIME 0.28 TN $ $

700-8000 FERTILIZER MIXED GRADE 0.03 TN $ $

700-8100 FERTILIZER NITROGEN CONTENT 7.00 LB $ $

702-7501 TREE PROTECTION BARRIER, TYPE 1 272.00 LF $ $

999-0000 CONSTRUCTION ALLOWANCE 1.00 LS $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00

GREENFIELD CIRCLE (250) TOTAL BASE BID $

THIS BID PRICE SHEET IS AVAILABLE IN EXCEL FORM ON THE FAYETTE COUNTY WEBSITE: HTTPS://FAYETTECOUNTYGA.GOV/PURCHASING/BIDS-AND-PROPOSALS

COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (GDOT)

CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS

PREQUALIFICATION TABLE

The Prime Contractor shall be GDOT prequalified in Work Class 500 or 513 and provide at least two (2) successfully completed projects of similar scope and size within the past five (5) years. Fayette County reserves the right to consider a contractor’s past performance when determining if a bid is responsive and responsible.

WORK CLASS DESCRIPTION

PRIME CONTRACTOR GDOT

VENDOR ID

500 Concrete Structures

Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts, Barrel Sections, and End Sections

List below the subcontractors, as known at the time of bid, and their work class qualification or registration, if applicable.

WORK CLASS NAME OF SUBCONTRACTOR

SUBCONTRACTOR GDOT

VENDOR ID

Prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed, the Prime Contractor shall provide to Fayette County, for review and approval, the subcontractors to be used on the project.

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Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(l)

The undersigned contractor ("Contractor") executes this Affidavit to comply with O.C.G.A § 13-10-91 related to any contract to which Contractor is a party that is subject to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and hereby verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, attesting as follows:

a) The Contractor has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program;

b) The Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, including any renewal or extension thereof;

c) The Contractor will notify the public employer in the event the Contractor ceases to utilize the federal work authorization program during the contract period, including renewals or extensions thereof;

d) The Contractor understands that ceasing to utilize the federal work authorization program constitutes a material breach of Contract;

e) The Contractor will contract for the 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(a), (b), and (c);

f) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Affidavit shall be incorporated into any contract(s) subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91 for the project listed below to which Contractor is a party after the date hereof without further action or consent by Contractor; and

g) Contractor acknowledges its responsibility to submit copies of any affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification cards required pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 to the public employer within five business days of receipt.

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number Date of Authorization

_____________________________________________ #27038-B: GREENFIELD CIRCLE (250) Culvert Name of Contractor Replacement Name of Project Fayette County, Georgia Name of Public Employer

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

Executed on _________, _____, 2024 in _______________ (city), __________ (state).

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 _____________, 2024.

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires: _____________________________

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COMPANY INFORMATION

A. COMPANY

Company Name: _________________________________________________

Physical Address: ________________________________________________

Mailing Address (if different): ______________________________________

Website (if applicable): ____________________________________________

B. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Signature: _______________________________________________________

Printed or Typed Name: ____________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: __________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________ Fax Number: ___________________

C. PROJECT CONTACT PERSON

Name: _________________________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________

E-mail Address: _________________________________________________

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CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE FORM

Projects of similar size and scope to the nature of the work described in this Invitation to Bid are required.

Project 1

Project Name

Project Location

Owner Name

Owner Telephone & Email

Date of Award

Date of Completion

Contract Amount ($)

Project Description

Project 2

Project Location

Owner Name

Owner Telephone & Email

Date of Award

Date of Completion

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CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE FORM - continued

Project 3

Project Location

Owner Name

Owner Telephone & Email

Date of Award

Date of Completion

COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________

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EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Please list below any exceptions or clarifications to the specifications. Explain any exceptions in full.

COMPANY NAME_______________________________________________________