REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Elevated Storage Tanks Removal

Proposal Number 2026-PME-06

CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

1600 Battle Creek Road

Morrow, GA 30260

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DATE

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit will be held at the Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank, located at 101 Barnett Road, Forest Park, GA 30297

June 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Deadline for Questions Questions must be submitted online through the Bonfire Portal at:

https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/.

July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Addendum Issued Answers will be answered via addendum online through the Bonfire Portal at: https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/

July 15, 2026

Solicitation Submission / Opening Responses will be opened during a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. Solicitations must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at:

https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.

July 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

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Table of Contents

Division 1 General Information

Section 1 Request for Proposals Section 2 General Information

2.1 Project Purpose

2.2 Existing Conditions

2.3 Work Description

2.4 Contractor Qualifications

2.5 Compensation

2.6 Proposed Schedule

2.7 Submission

2.8 Addenda

2.9 Proposal Format

2.10 Cost Proposal

2.11 Proposal Evaluation Criteria

2.12 Award Basis

2.13 Proposal Preparation Costs

2.14 EJCDC General Conditions

Division 2 Proposal Requirements

Section 1 Instructions to Proposers Section 2 Risk Management Requirements

Section 3 Proposal Submittals

3.1 Proposal Submittal Requirements

3.2 Required Post Award Submittals

Section 4 Proposal Form Section 5 Georgia Bid Bond Section 6 Proposer Qualification Information Section 7 Contractor Affidavit & Agreement Section 8 Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) General Information

Division 3 Contract Forms

Section 1 Agreement Form Section 2 Performance Bond Section 3 Payment Bond Section 4 Non-Collusion Certificate Section 5 Certification of Absence of Conflict of Interest for Development of

Specifications of Scope of Work

Division 4 Construction Specifications

Section 1 Measurement and Payment

Section 2 General Requirements

Attachments A. W-9 Form B. Vendor Information Form

Section 1: Request for Proposals

Clayton County Water Authority 1600 Battle Creek Road Morrow, Georgia 30260

Name of Project: 2026-PME-06 Elevated Storage Tanks Removal

The Clayton County Water Authority will open sealed proposals from vendors via a Virtual Teams Meeting on July 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (local time) for the Elevated Storage Tanks Removal. Any proposals received after the specified time will not be considered.

A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit will be held at the Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank, located at 101 Barnett Road, Forest Park, GA 30297 on June 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (local time). Proposals will only be accepted from Proposers who attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit. Vendors must sign in no later than 10:30 a.m. All late entries will not be able to sign in.

After the Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit at the Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank, the Site Visit will continue at the Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank located at 4342 Grant Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294. Attendees are strongly encouraged to allow for additional drive time to account for traffic. Additionally, participants are also encouraged to bring umbrellas or rain jackets in the event of inclement weather.

Parking instructions for each site are provided below:

• 101 Barnett Road, Forest Park, GA 30297 The entrance is located off Barnett Road and is marked as One-Way. Attendees will be permitted to enter through this access point and may park on either side of the entrance. Please ensure vehicles are parked fully in the grassy area and completely off the entrance roadway so that traffic can pass through without obstruction.

• 4342 Grant Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 Attendees should park in the side parking lot of the Walmart adjacent to the site.

Photos have been provided below to illustrate the walking path from the parking area to the elevated storage tank.

Elevated Storage Tanks Site Visit photographs are available in the Bonfire Portal for reference and parking guidance.

Please use the following call-in instructions to attend the Proposal Opening meeting:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29088345045648?p=G0A59Gxe5phSKD7Dyz

Meeting ID: 290 883 450 456 48

Passcode: cW7y4k8j

Dial in by phone

+1 912-483-5368,,194168920# United States, Savannah

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 194 168 920#

CCWA encourages Small Local, Minority and Women-Owned business to participate and respond to this proposal request.

In an effort to promote responsible environmental practices this proposal package is available in electronic (Adobe PDF) format and can be requested by calling 770-960-5223, M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, or by e-mail to ccwa_procurement@ccwa.us. Proposers will need to provide contact information and an email address, and any file size transfer limits to ensure email transmittals can be made. A hardcopy proposal package can also be requested at a cost of $25.

Clayton County Water Authority By: Marcia Jones, Procurement Manager https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29088345045648?p=G0A59Gxe5phSKD7Dyz tel:+19124835368,,194168920 https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/39bf213b-c2b2-402d-baa0-32d31baf6811?id=194168920

Section 2: General Overview

2.1 Project Purpose

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) is seeking the assistance of an experienced Contractor to remove the existing Grant Road and Barnett Road elevated steel storage tanks. Proposals for this Work will be reviewed by CCWA with the intention of making a selection based on both qualifications and price. The project sites are as follows:

• Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank (1.0 million gallon) located at: 4342 Grant Road, Ellenwood GA, 30294

• Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank (0.5 million gallon) located at: 101 Barnett Road, Forest Park, GA 30297

2.2 Existing Conditions

Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank

The existing Grant Road elevated tank is welded steel and has a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons. The tank was constructed in 1986 and was taken out of service and isolated from the distribution system in 2019. The tank has nine (9) legs plus a center riser support and is approximately 160 feet in height. Three (3) pipes (fill, drain, and overflow) enter the center riser support from a vault below. The Project site area is secured with chain-link fencing and is accessed by CCWA from Grant Road. The site is bordered by a commercial property (Walmart). A temporary construction easement will be obtained by CCWA for site access, equipment setup, and debris laydown/hauling. See Figure 1 Grant Road Demolition Plan in the Bonfire Portal.

A condition assessment performed in 2024 revealed lead in the exterior paint coating.

A copy of the inspection report and lead testing results have been provided as Attachment A Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report in the Bonfire Portal. Proximity of the tank to commercial properties and a heavily traveled road require that the tank is removed through disassembly using cranes. Removal of the tank by tipping will not be permitted. Otherwise, demolition methods and procedures shall be at the Contractor’s discretion and shall be presented to the Owner for consideration as part of the proposal. Additionally, proper disposal of lead-based substances or other regulated substances associated with the tank demolition shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility and must be done in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank

The existing Barnett Road elevated tank is welded steel and has a capacity of 500,000 gallons. The tank was constructed in 1963 and was taken out of service and isolated from the distribution system in 2014. The tank has seven (7) legs plus a center riser support and is approximately 122 feet in height. Three (3) pipes (fill, drain, and overflow) enter the center riser support from a vault below. The Project site area is secured with chain-link fencing and is accessed by CCWA from Old Dixie Road which is located on the property of Georgia Power. CCWA has a permanent easement for access to the elevated storage tank. The project site is bordered by three (3) industrial/commercial properties including CEMEX which also has a permanent easement on Old Dixie Road to support truck traffic for their operation. A temporary usage agreement will be obtained by the Owner for usage of the CEMEX property for site access, equipment setup, and debris laydown/hauling. See Figure 2 Barnett Road Demolition Plan in the Bonfire Portal.

A condition assessment performed in 2024 revealed lead in the exterior paint coating.

A copy of the inspection report and lead testing results have been provided as Attachment B Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report in the Bonfire Portal. Proximity of the tank to commercial properties and heavily traveled road require that the tank is removed through disassembly using cranes. Removal of the tank by tipping will not be permitted. Otherwise, demolition methods and procedures shall be at the Contractor’s discretion and shall be presented to the Owner for consideration as part of the proposal. Additionally, proper disposal of lead-based substances or other regulated substances associated with the tank demolition shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility and must be done in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2.3 Work Description

The work generally includes but is not limited to providing all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and miscellaneous supplies to complete the following major work items.

1) Project mobilization.

2) Removal of two (2) existing tanks located at two (2) separate project sites as follows:

a) Remove from site existing tank and all associated components including structural steel to top of concrete piers; anchor bolts shall be removed flush to existing concrete. Grinding of tank bowl is not permitted.

b) Removal of fill, drain, and overflow pipes from center riser column down to the first mechanical joint in the ground vault below grade per Figures 1 and 2 available for review in the Bonfire Portal. Through concrete openings shall be covered with ¼-inch thick aluminum diamond plate secured by 3/8-inch stainless steel wedge anchors with washers; aluminum cover shall be sealed to concrete using exterior grade silicone sealant.

c) Remove access platforms, ladders, and stairs related to equipment being removed, unless otherwise shown or indicated.

d) In-ground vaults and underground piping and valves on site shall remain in place.

e) Remove all steel elements and structural framing members by cutting and dismantling with cranes and lowering to the ground using hoists and/or cranes.

Do not throw or drop to the ground. Cutting and tipping is not permitted. Use of explosives is prohibited. Cutting steel using a grinder is not permitted for the tank bowl.

f) Removal must be performed in a manner that prevents damage and injury to property, structures, occupants, the public and facilities. Implement all required measures for the protection of neighboring properties. Contractor to coordinate with Owner who will provide Notification to Neighbors.

g) Tank components, structural steel components and piping that have been removed as per the demolition scope shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site. Storage or sale of the removed materials shall not be permitted on the project jobsite.

h) Provide and maintain temporary controls for atmospheric pollutants and airborne matter resulting from construction activities in accordance with OSHA standards.

3) Disposal of Demolition Debris

a) Hauling and disposal of all removed steel tank components including disposal of any hazardous materials is the responsibility of the Contractor and must be done in accordance with Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations (40 CFR parts 260 through 273).

b) If materials, equipment or debris are sold by Contractor, Contractor must remove the items from the Site and adjacent areas, and perform the sale or transaction elsewhere and in accordance with Laws and Regulations.

4) Hours of Work: Removal of existing elevated tank within work hours as defined for each project site:

a. Grant Road:

i. Sunday through Saturday (7 days per week), 7:00am to 7:00pm

b. Barnett Road:

i. Mobilization and demobilization: Sunday through Saturday (7 days per week), Hours of work include 7:00am to 7:00pm

ii. Active demolition:

1. Friday: 1:00pm through 7:00pm;

2. Sunday and Saturday: 7:00am to 7:00pm;

3. No active demolition is allowed Monday through Friday until

Friday at 1:00pm

5) Schedule: All work associated with the project shall be completed with 120 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

2.4 Contractor Qualifications

1) Entity and personnel performing demolition shall be experienced in elevated storage tank demolition work. Contractor must have performed at least five (5) similar-sized (0.5 to 1.0 MGD) elevated water storage steel tank demolition projects in the past five (5) years. Please upload documentation verifying this requirement in the Bonfire Portal.

2.5 Compensation

The selected Proposer shall be compensated for services in accordance with the approved contract. All services required for the removal of the elevated storage tanks will be compensated on a lump-sum basis. Progress payments will be based on the completion of project tasks and deliverables as outlined in the approved project schedule and scope of work. All subcontractor services shall be subject to the same compensation structure and limitations applicable to the Proposer.

2.6 Proposed Schedule

The planned schedule for proceeding with the selection process for the most advantageous proposer is shown below:

Issuance of RFP June 18, 2026 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit June 30, 2026

Deadline for Questions July 7, 2026

Issue Last Addendum July 15, 2026

Proposal Opening July 24, 2026

CCWA Board Approval TBD

Planned Start Date TBD

CCWA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this planned schedule as it deems necessary. Changes to any dates or deadlines will be communicated to Proposers via addendum.

2.7 Submission

All RFP Solicitations must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.

CCWA expressly reserves the right to utilize any and all ideas submitted in the proposals received unless covered by legal patent or proprietary rights, which must be clearly noted in the proposal submitted in response to the RFP. Late proposals will not be accepted, nor will additional time be granted to any individual Proposer.

2.8 Addenda

Proposers may submit questions regarding this solicitation prior to the opening. To be considered, all questions must be submitted online through the Bonfire Portal at https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/ no later than 3:00 p.m. local time on July 7, 2026.

Responses to all Proposers’ inquiries will be provided in the form of an Addendum, which will be made available online through the Bonfire Portal. All issued addenda shall become an official part of the Proposal Documents. Should it become necessary to issue an addendum within seventy-two (72) hours of the Proposal opening date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays), said date shall automatically be extended by an additional seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays).

2.9 Proposal Format

All Proposals must include the information outlined below and be tabbed to denote the sections as noted:

1) Cover Letter. A one-page letter of introduction and interest on Proposer’s letterhead.

2) Project Team. Provide an organizational chart and summary resumes of key personnel and any subcontractors proposed for the project. Specify the office/location for each person, and subcontractor (if applicable) identified along with the scope of work anticipated including subcontractors. Specify experience of personnel performing demolition with respect to their qualifications.

3) Project Approach. Provide the following items:

a) Methods: Describe site-specific approach for performing demolition work.

Describe method used to cut/disassemble steel components. Describe measures to lower steel tank in pieces along with all associated structural components and appurtenances. Describe measures to contain cuttings/ torch slag on Project property and within the limits of the temporary easements.

b) Impacts on Neighbors and Property Protection: Describe how proposed demolition will affect Owner and others, including owners and occupants of properties at and adjacent to the Site and the public during each planned demolition step (mobilization, active demolition, and demobilization). Include plans to protect surrounding properties and buildings from project activities.

Indicate any special preparations and provisions for protection of specific adjacent and nearby properties including but not limited to those indicated in the attached site plans (Please see Figures 1 & 2 in the Bonfire Portal).

c) Schedule: Provide detailed schedule indicating work activities with corresponding work time/days for the project mobilization, demolition, and demobilization phases, providing all details that will impact coordination with Owner and property owners adjacent to the site. Note that active demolition at the Barnett Road site may only be performed between the hours of 1:00pm on Friday through 7:00pm on Sunday.

d) Field Personnel: Indicate the number of field personnel/crews and equipment that will be dedicated to the work; this includes any subcontractor(s).

e) Utility Coordination: Include plan for coordinating shut-offs, capping, temporary services, and continuing utility services as applicable. Note that Owner will coordinate with Georgia Power to deenergize the project site prior to demolition work and Owner will be responsible for water shut-off. Contractor to coordinate with Owner 10 days in advance of mobilization to review and execute utility coordination needs.

f) Safety Plan: Provide a detailed safety plan for employees Plan must include fall protection for working at heights in accordance with OSHA Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) and provisions for handling lead paint in accordance with OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1926.62). Describe plan for containing airborne particles and/or volatized lead from flame cutting. Include list of local emergency facilities.

g) Site Plan: Provide site plan showing the following:

i. Proposed location of field equipment including cranes

ii. Staging and laydown areas for trucks and debris collection

iii. Temporary sanitary facilities

iv. Any locations of temporary barriers, lighting, temporary fencing

v. Any locations where Owner’s fencing will require removal or modification will be removed, modified, and replaced by CCWA Forces, as required

vi. Any locations requiring clearing and grubbing to gain access. If applicable, indicated plans to restore site to the original condition.

h) Traffic Control: Describe plan for traffic control.

i) Address traffic control during all project phases (mobilization, active demolition, and demobilization).

ii) Provide evidence of plan acceptance from authorities having jurisdiction, including owner of each street, highway, and other travelled ways that will have traffic controls during construction.

i) Debris Disposal Plan:

i. Specify the steps that will be taken to confirm suitability of recycling and/or disposal of materials containing lead in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Laws and Regulations (40 CFR parts 260 through 273).

ii. Indicate proposed facilities where steel tank debris will be recycled and/or disposed of.

(1) Indicate recycle/disposal facilities for debris determined to be hazardous waste.

(2) Indicate recycle/disposal facilities for debris determined to be non-hazardous waste.

4) Reference Projects. Provide examples of at least three (3) recent projects including demolition of elevated water storage steel tanks of similar nature and scale completed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate the experience and capabilities of the project team’s ability to successfully complete the work. Provide the following:

a) Project name and location

b) Brief description of project including tank size, tank height, removal methods, and description of disposal method for hazardous materials if applicable.

c) Owner name

d) Reference contact name, telephone number, and email

e) Start date

f) Completion date

g) Project cost

5) SLBE Preference Points An incentive of up to 10 points (“preference points”) will be given to all CCWA certified SLBE primes only depending on their business county of location. Please refer to Division 2, Section 8 of the RFP package.

2.10 Cost Proposal

Proposers shall submit a separate Cost Proposal through the Bonfire Portal. Cost information shall not appear in any other section of the proposal submission.

No other references or mentions of costs should be included in any other section of the proposal submittal. Only submit pricing information in the Bonfire Portal. Failure to follow these instructions will result in the submission being deemed non-responsive.

The Cost Proposal shall include lump sum pricing for each task category listed in the Cost Proposal Table. Proposers shall provide pricing sufficient to cover all labor, materials, equipment, and any other services necessary to complete the project.

CCWA reserves the right to negotiate costs with any and all Proposers that may be awarded work under this Request for Proposal. Additionally, CCWA reserves the right to negotiate parity in any and all costs with any and all Proposers at the sole discretion of CCWA.

2.11 Proposal Evaluation Criteria

All proposals will first be reviewed to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. Proposals that are deemed responsive will then be evaluated and ranked based on criteria items 1-4 listed below. SLBE Preference Points (Item 4), if applicable, will be assigned and factored into the evaluation score. The Cost (Item 5) will be opened and evaluated last. Final scores will be calculated by combining all applicable evaluation components to determine the highest-scoring proponent.

Item Criteria Points 1 Project Team Qualifications 25 2 Project Approach 35 3 Responses from Reference Projects 20 4 SLBE Preference Points – Up to 10 maximum points 10 5 Cost 20

Total Points 110

2.12 Award Basis

An award will be made to the responsible and responsive Proposer whose Proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the CCWA, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP.

2.13 Proposal Preparation Costs

Costs for developing proposals are entirely the responsibility of the Proposer and shall not be chargeable to CCWA.

2.14 EJCDC General Conditions

The EJCDC General Conditions are provided as a separate attachment to this solicitation in the Bonfire Portal and are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth in this solicitation. Proposers are responsible for reviewing and understanding all requirements contained therein.

END OF SECTION

Division 2 Proposal Requirements Section 1: Instructions to Proposers for Construction Contract

EJCDC® C-200, Instructions to Proposers for Construction Contract.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1 General Instructions and Terms

Article 2 Proposal Documents

Article 3 Qualifications of Proposers

Article 4 Pre-Proposal Conference

Article 5 Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program; Other Work at the Site

Article 6 Proposer’s Representations and Certifications

Article 7 Interpretations and Addenda

Article 8 Proposal Security

Article 9 Contract Times

Article 10 Substitute and “Or Equal” Items

Article 11 Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others

Article 12 Preparation of Proposal

Article 13 Basis of Proposal

Article 14 Submittal of Proposal

Article 15 Modification and Withdrawal of Proposal

Article 16 Opening of Proposals

Article 17 Proposals to Remain Subject to Acceptance

Article 18 Evaluation of Proposals and Award of Contract

Article 19 Bonds and Insurance

Article 20 Signing of Agreement

Article 21 Sales and Use Taxes

Article 22 MBE/WBE/DBE Participation

Article 23 SLBE participation

Article 24 Age discrimination

Article 25 Prevailing wages

Article 26 Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006

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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS

1.01 General Instructions

A. Proposals will be received at the time and manner set forth in the Advertisement.

B. Proposals must comply with the requirements of the Advertisement as well as Article 12 and Article 14 herein.

C. Solicitations must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at:

https://ccwa.bonfirehub.com/. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Upon submission, all responses will be electronically time and date stamped once all documents have been successfully uploaded and received. As provided in Section 18.01, Owner may reject any or all Proposals.

D. Proposals may be withdrawn or modified only as provided in Article 15.

E. The Advertisement is incorporated herein by reference.

1.02 Defined Terms

A. Terms used in these Instructions to Proposers have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions, if any. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Proposers have the meanings indicated below:

1. Issuing Office – The office from which the Proposal Documents are to be issued, and which registers plan holders.

ARTICLE 2 PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

2.01 Proposer shall obtain a complete set of Proposal Requirements and proposed Contract Documents (together, the “Proposal Documents”) by downloading from the Bonfire Portal. See the Agreement for an initial list of the Contract Documents. It is Proposer’s responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation of a Proposal. Proposer assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Proposer itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.

2.02 Proposal Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Proposals for completion of the Project, and permission to download or distribution of the Proposal Documents does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers; provided that the plan holder pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances.

2.03 The Proposal Documents Website is identified in the Advertisement. Owner requires that, for a Proposal to be considered, Proposer registers as a plan holder by downloading the

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documentation. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by Owner via the Bonfire Portal.

2.04 Electronic Documents

A. When the Proposal Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Proposal Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Proposers as Electronic Documents in the manner specified.

1. Proposal Documents will be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf) that is readable by the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents nor the Contractor’s means of reproduction of such documents; Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the original version.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Proposal Documents, Proposer may use and rely upon complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Proposal Documents, described in Section 2.04A above. However, Proposer assumes all risks associated with differences arising from transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents of Proposal Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Proposer’s reliance upon such derived information.

ARTICLE 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSERS

3.01 Proposer shall demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that it possesses sufficient qualifications, experience, and resources, including financial resources, to successfully perform all of its obligations under the Contract. Such experience and qualifications shall relate both to Proposer and to any individuals employed by Proposer that Proposer proposes to assign to the Project. In addition to the Corporate Experience Form, which shall be executed, notarized, and submitted with the Proposal, Proposer shall also provide such other reasonable information as may be subsequently requested by Owner in order to evaluate whether or not Proposer is qualified and responsible to perform the Contract.

3.02 Proposer is to submit the following information with its Proposal to demonstrate Proposer’s qualifications to perform the Work:

A. A written statement that Proposer is authorized to do business in the state of Georgia, or a written certification that Proposer will obtain such authority prior to Contract award.

B. Proposer’s state or other contractor license number, if applicable.

C. Georgia Utility Contractor License.

D. Written evidence establishing its qualifications such as financial data, previous experience, and present commitments.

E. List of Major Subcontractors and Suppliers and qualification information. Major is defined as greater than 5% of the Proposal value.

F. Other required information regarding qualifications.

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3.03 In order to perform public work, Proposer and its Subcontractors, if required by law, prior to Contract award, shall hold or obtain a Utility Contractor License.

3.04 Nonresident Proposers: Proposers subject to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-30 et seq. (Nonresident Contractors Statute) shall, prior to Contract award, comply with all requirements set forth in such law, and all other laws applicable to nonresident contractors to perform the Work of the Project.

3.05 A Proposer’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Proposer from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.06 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Proposer’s qualifications.

3.07 Specific Minimum Qualification: Proposer and personnel performing demolition shall be experienced in elevated storage tank demolition work. Proposer must have performed at least five (5) similar-sized (0.5 to 1.0 MGD) elevated water storage steel tank demolition projects in the past five (5) years.

ARTICLE 4 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

4.01 Pre-Proposal Conference:

A. A pre-Proposal conference will not be conducted for this Project.

B. A pre-Proposal conference will be conducted for this Project. The pre-Proposal conference is [ mandatory/ non-mandatory] and will be held at the time and location indicated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Proposal. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. As provided in the Advertisement, Proposers are either required or encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. For mandatory pre-Proposal conferences, Proposals will not be accepted from Proposers who do not attend the conference. It is each Proposer's responsibility to sign in at the pre-Proposal conference to verify its participation. Proposers must sign in using the name of the organization that will be submitting a Proposal. A list of qualified Proposers that attended the pre-Proposal conference and are eligible to submit a Proposal for this Project will be issued in an Addendum.

4.02 Information presented at the pre-Proposal conference does not alter the Proposal Requirements or Contract Documents. Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Proposal Requirements or Contract Documents that result from discussions at the pre-Proposal conference. Information presented and statements made at the pre-Proposal conference will not be effective unless incorporated in an Addendum.

ARTICLE 5 SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; HOURS OF WORK; EXAMINATION

OF SITE; OWNER’S SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

5.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Proposal Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

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5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank: The existing Grant Road elevated tank is welded steel and has a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons. The tank was constructed in 1986 and was taken out of service and isolated from the distribution system in 2019. The tank has nine (9) legs plus a center riser support and is approximately 160 feet in height. Three (3) pipes (fill, drain, and overflow) enter the center riser support from a vault below. The Project site area is secured with chain-link fencing and is accessed by CCWA from Grant Road.

The site is bordered by a commercial property (Walmart). A temporary construction easement will be obtained by CCWA for site access, equipment setup, and debris laydown/hauling. See Figure 1 Grant Road Demolition Plan in the Bonfire Portal.

A condition assessment performed in 2024 revealed lead in the exterior paint coating.

A copy of the inspection report and lead testing results have been provided as Attachment A Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report in the Bonfire Portal.

Proximity of the tank to commercial properties and a heavily traveled road require that the tank is removed through disassembly using cranes. Removal of the tank by tipping will not be permitted. Otherwise, demolition methods and procedures shall be at the Contractor’s discretion and shall be presented to the Owner for consideration as part of the proposal. Additionally, proper disposal of lead-based substances or other regulated substances associated with the tank demolition shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility and must be done in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2. Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank: The existing Barnett Road elevated tank is welded steel and has a capacity of 500,000 gallons. The tank was constructed in 1963 and was taken out of service and isolated from the distribution system in 2014. The tank has seven (7) legs plus a center riser support and is approximately 122 feet in height. Three

(3) pipes (fill, drain, and overflow) enter the center riser support from a vault below. The Project site area is secured with chain-link fencing and is accessed by CCWA from Old Dixie Road which is located on the property of Georgia Power. CCWA has a permanent easement for access to the elevated storage tank. The project site is bordered by three

(3) industrial/commercial properties including CEMEX which also has a permanent easement on Old Dixie Road to support truck traffic for their operation. A temporary usage agreement will be obtained by the Owner for usage of the CEMEX property for site access, equipment setup, and debris laydown/hauling. See Figure 2 Barnett Road Demolition Plan in the Bonfire Portal.

A condition assessment performed in 2024 revealed lead in the exterior paint coating.

A copy of the inspection report and lead testing results have been provided as Attachment B Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report. Proximity of the tank to commercial properties and heavily traveled road require that the tank is removed through disassembly using cranes. Removal of the tank by tipping will not be permitted. Otherwise, demolition methods and procedures shall be at the Contractor’s discretion and shall be presented to the Owner for consideration as part of the proposal.

Additionally, proper disposal of lead-based substances or other regulated substances associated with the tank demolition shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility and must be done in accordance with all applicable regulations.

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3. The Proposal Documents and Contract Documents identify the following regarding the known existing conditions at or adjacent to the Site:

a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data.

b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain Technical Data.

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

4. Any reports or drawings referenced above will be available on the Proposal Documents Website via an Addendum. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. The Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Proposer is entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and established in the Contract Documents.

Proposer is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Proposer draws from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

5. If the Contract Documents do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.

B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings, pursuant to Section 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings referred to in Section 5.05A of these Instructions to Proposers. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.

5.03 Hours of Work

A. Removal of existing elevated tank within work hours as defined for each project site:

1. Grant Road:

a. Sunday through Saturday (7 days per week), 7:00am to 7:00pm.

2. Barnett Road:

a. Mobilization and demobilization: Sunday through Saturday (7 days per week), hours of work include 7:00am to 7:00pm.

b. Active demolition:

1) Friday: 1:00pm through 7:00pm;

2) Sunday and Saturday: 7:00am to 7:00pm; and

3) No active demolition is allowed Monday through Friday until Friday at 1:00pm.

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5.04 Other Site-related Documents

A. In addition to the documents regarding existing Site Conditions referred to in Section 5.02A, the following other documents relating to conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner and made available to Proposers for reference:

1. Attachment A Grant Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report

2. Attachment B Barnett Road Elevated Storage Tank Inspection Report

Owner will make copies of these other Site-related documents available to any Proposer through the Proposal Documents Website.

Owner has not verified the contents of these other Site-related documents, and Proposer may not rely on the accuracy of any data or information in such documents.

Proposer is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Proposer draws from the other Site-related documents.

3. The other Site-related documents are not part of the Contract Documents.

4. Proposers are encouraged to review the other Site-related documents. The requirement to review and take responsibility for documentary Site information is stated in the Contract Documents.

5.05 Site Visit and Testing by Proposers

A. Proposer is required to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Proposer must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site. Proposals [ will / will not] be accepted from Proposers who do not visit the Site. Late entries will not be accepted.

B. A Site visit is scheduled following the pre-Proposal conference.

C. A Site visit will be held at the time and location indicated in the Advertisement or invitation to Proposal.

D. Proposers visiting the Site are required to arrange their own transportation to the Site.

E. All access to the Site other than during a regularly scheduled Site visit must be coordinated through the Owner’s contact for visiting the Site: ccwa_procurement@ccwa.us. If permitted, Proposer must conduct the Site visit during normal working hours. Such Site visits may be granted in Owner’s sole discretion.

F. Deleted.

G. Upon request, Owner’s Procurement & Compliance Office may, in its sole discretion, grant additional access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies to the extent necessary for preparing and submitting a successful Proposal.

H. Proposer must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.

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I. Proposer must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

5.06 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Contract Documents.

5.07 Other Work at the Site

A. The Contract Documents may identify the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the Work contemplated by these Proposal Documents.

ARTICLE 6 PROPOSER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Proposal Form, Agreement

A. The Proposal Form that each Proposer will submit contains express representations regarding the Proposer’s examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Proposal, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Proposal. Proposer should review these representations and certifications and assure that Proposer can make the representations and certifications honestly, accurately, and in good faith, before executing and submitting its Proposal.

B. If Proposer is awarded the Contract, Proposer (as Contractor) will make similar express representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.

ARTICLE 7 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Proposal Documents.

7.02 Proposer shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Proposal Documents to the Issuing Office in writing via the Bonfire Portal. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows:

A. It is the sole responsibility of each Proposer to notify the Issuing Office using the question/answer feature provided on the Bonfire Portal and request modification or clarification of any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or error discovered in the Proposal Documents. All questions and requests for information received through the Bonfire Portal will be responded to by official written Addendum issued by the Issuing Office and uploaded to the Bonfire Portal as an Addendum. All Addenda are a part of the Proposal Documents, and each Proposer will be bound by such Addenda. It is the responsibility of each Proposer to read and comprehend all Addenda.

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7.03 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Owner or Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda via the Bonfire Portal. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Proposals may not be answered.

7.04 Proposers must rely only on responses set forth in an Addendum and should not rely on oral and other interpretations or clarifications. Responses to questions are not part of the Contract Documents unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 8 PROPOSAL SECURITY

8.01 A Proposal must be accompanied by Proposal security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Proposer’s maximum Proposal price (determined by adding the base Proposal and all alternates, if applicable) and in the form of a Proposal bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Section 6.01 of the General Conditions, as modified by Owner. Such Proposal bond will be issued in the form included in the Proposal Documents. Submit a power of attorney, with an effective date no earlier than 120 days, for any attorneys-in-fact who sign a Proposal bond.

A. As an alternative to provide a Proposal bond, Proposer may deposit with Owner a cashier’s check, or certified check in the same amount as the Proposal security provided in this section.

Said deposit shall be made under the same conditions as the furnishing of a Proposal bond, and the disposition of said deposit shall be treated the same as a Proposal bond. The monetary deposit must be delivered in person, prior to the opening date and time to:

1600 Battle Creek Road Morrow, GA 30260 ATTN: Procurement and Compliance Office

B. Owner’s approval of the Proposal Security, whether a Proposal bond or monetary deposit, shall be a condition precedent to the Contract award.

8.02 The Proposal security of the apparent Successful Proposer will be retained until Owner awards the Contract to such Proposer, and such Proposer has executed the Contract, furnished the required Contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Proposal security will be released. If the Successful Proposer fails to execute and deliver the Contract and furnish the required Contract security within the time period provided in Section

20.01 after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Proposer to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Proposal security of that Proposer will be forfeited, in whole in the case of a penal sum Proposal bond.

A. If Owner fails to successfully execute the Contract as provided herein, the Successful Proposer, after the time period provided in Section 20.01, by written notice, may withdraw the signed Contract without further liability on the part of either party. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by Owner, and Owner shall promptly release the Proposal Security of the Successful Proposer.

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8.03 The Proposal security of other Proposers that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the time provided by law, when Proposal security furnished by such Proposers will be released.

8.04 Proposal security of other Proposers that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be released when required by law.

ARTICLE 9 CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates, to achieve (a) Substantial Completion and (b) Final Completion, and (c) any Milestones are set forth in…