Baldwin County Pickle Ball RFP.pdf

Baldwin County Request for Proposal #2024-01

Walter B Williams Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts

February 16, 2024

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Table of Contents

Page #

I. Introduction 3

II. Project Information 3

III. Scope of Services 3

IV. Content and Format of Proposals 7

V. RFP Preparation Expenses 11

VI. Bid Schedule 12

VII. Bidders Response 13

VIII. Terms and Conditions 14

Attachment A: Preston Geotechnical Specifications

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I. INTRODUCTION

Baldwin County (hereinafter referred to as “County” or “Owner”) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide all necessary service and materials for the construction of twenty (20) new pickleball courts with the dimensions of twenty feet by forty-four feet (20’ X 44’) and two (2) tennis courts with the dimensions thirty-six feet by seventy-eight feet (36’ x 78’) at Baldwin County’s Walter B Williams Park, 59 W 22 Hwy, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Twelve (12) pickle ball courts will be on one side of an area that is fenced off currently and measures 120 feet x 200 feet. Eight (8) pickle ball courts and two (2) tennis courts will be constructed on the other fenced in area that also measures 120 feet x 200 feet. This area will need to be lengthened.

II. PROJECT INFORMATION

Baldwin County has planned to construct twenty (20) new pickleball courts with 20’ X 44’ dimensions and two (2) tennis courts with 36’ x 78’ dimensions for the enjoyment of the residents. The following is a scope of the work requested by contractors to construct the courts.

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. OBJECTIVE: To construct twelve (12) new pickleball courts measuring 20’ x 44’ with a minimum 8 foot spacing between courts on one fenced-in area that measures 120’ x 200’. To construct two (2) tennis courts measuring 36’ x 78’ and eight (8) pickle ball courts 20’ x 44’ with a minimum 8 foot spacing between courts in another fenced-in area that measures 120’ x 200’. This area will need to be lengthened to build the two tennis courts and eight pickleball courts that meet the appropriate spacing minimum requirement. A fence is required to separate the tennis courts from the pickleball courts.

B. INTERPRETATION: All questions about the definition and intent of these specifications shall be directed to the County Engineer Brian Wood.

C. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND SPECIFICATIONS: Before submitting a proposal, each Company must:

1. Examine the specifications and scope of work thoroughly.

2. Attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting on February 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

at Walter B Williams gym, 59 W 22 Hwy, Milledgeville, GA 31061, to familiarize itself with conditions at the site that may affect the performance of the work and to ask questions of County Staff pertaining to the construction at 59 W 22 Hwy, Milledgeville, GA 31061.

3. Familiarize itself with all local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the performance of the work.

4. Carefully correlate observations with the requirements of the specifications.

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Any cost incurred or implied in the preparation of this proposal will be at the expense of the Company. Baldwin County will not honor any request for reimbursement of costs incurred.

The submission of a signed proposal will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Company that it has complied with all of the above requirements.

5. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm at 1601 N. Columbia Street, Suite 230.

D. SPECIFICATIONS: Construct twenty (20) new pickleball courts each with twenty feet by forty-four feet (20’ x 44’) dimensions. Construct two (2) new tennis courts with thirty-six feet by seventy-eight feet (36’ x 78’) dimensions.

TENNIS COURT DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT

• Court Length – 78 ft. (23.77 m)

• Court Width – 36 ft. (10.97 m)

Baseline

The Baseline runs parallel to the net and defines the boundary of the court’s length. It measures 36 ft. (10.97 m) in Doubles play

The width of the baseline must be a minimum of 1 in. (2.54 cm).

Doubles Sideline

The Doubles Sideline runs perpendicular to the Net and Baselines and defines the boundary of the court’s width in Doubles play. It measures 78 ft. (23.77 m).

Singles Sideline

The Singles Sideline runs perpendicular to the Net and Baselines defines the boundary of the court’s width in Singles play. It measures 78 ft. (23.77 m).

Doubles Alley

The Doubles Alley is the area between the Singles Sideline and the Doubles Sideline. It measures 4.5 feet wide, and runs the length of the court on both sides. The Doubles Alley is only playable in Doubles play.

Backcourt

The area between the Baseline and the Service Line is known as the Backcourt.

Service Box

A tennis court has 4 Service Boxes. They are 21 ft. x 13.5 ft. (6.4 x 4.11 m), and are divided by the Net, the Service Line, and the Center Service Line.

The first serve of each game is made from the right side of the court behind the Baseline into your opponent’s Deuce Court Service Box (the Service Box to your left, https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Net https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Net https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#SinglesSideline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#DoublesSideline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#ServiceLine https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline

5 | P a g e and your opponent’s right). The next point’s serve is made to your opponent’s Ad Court Service Box (the Service Box to your right, and your opponent’s left). Each point thereafter alternates back and forth.

Service Line

The Service Line runs parallel to the Net and defines the boundary of the length of the Service Boxes. It is 27 ft. (8.23 m) in length and only extends to the Singles Sideline.

Center Service Line

The Center Service Line runs perpendicular to the Net and divides the Deuce Court Service Box from the Ad Court Service Box. It is 42 ft. (12.8 m) in total length.

Center Mark

The Center (Centre) Mark is perpendicular to the Baseline and divides it in half. It is 4 in.

(10 cm) in length and 2 in. (5 cm) wide. It defines the boundary of the area you must serve from and its center is 13.5 ft. (4.11 m) from the Singles Sideline.

When serving, you must stand (behind the Baseline) in between the Center Mark and the Singles Sideline of the appropriate side of the court.

Net

The Net on a tennis court runs parallel to the Baseline and divides the court’s length in half.

It is 42 ft. (12.8 m) in length and 3 ft. (.91 m) in width, making it 3 ft. (.91 m) high off the ground. It is held up by the Net Posts and extends 3 ft. (.91 m) past the Doubles Sidelines.

PICKLEBALL COURT DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT

Court Specifications. The dimensions and measurements for the standard pickleball court are: Figure 2-1.

The court shall be a rectangle measuring 20 feet (6.10 m) wide and 44 feet (13.41 m) long for both singles and doubles matches. (See Figure 2-1.)

Court measurements shall be made to the outside of the perimeter and non-volley zone lines.

All lines should be 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide and the same color, clearly contrasting with the color of the playing surface.

https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Net https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#SinglesSideline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#ServiceBox https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#ServiceBox https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#ServiceBox https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#SinglesSideline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#SinglesSideline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#Baseline https://www.tennisdepartment.com/tennis-court-dimensions/#DoublesSideline

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Net Specifications.

• Material. The net may be made of any mesh fabric material that will not allow a ball to pass through it. Posts. Net posts should be 22 feet +/- 0.0 Inches (6.71 m) from the inside of one post to the inside of the other post. The maximum diameter of the net post should be 3 inches (7.62 cm).

• Size. The net length should be at least 21 feet 9 inches (6.63 m) extending from one post to the other. The net height from the bottom edge of the net to the top should be at least 30 inches.

• Edge. The top of the net should be edged with a 2- inch (5.08-cm) white tape binding over a cord or cable running through the binding. This binding must rest upon the cord or cable.

• Center Strap and Height. A center strap is recommended for a permanent net and must be placed at the center of the net to enable easy adjustment to the 34-inch (86.36-cm) requirement at center. The top shall be 36 inches (91.44 cm) high at the sidelines.

Court Construction

The construction of the courts shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) Remove and re-install fencing on one side

(2) Remove fencing for equipment to maneuver, install additional fencing to match existing fencing and re-install removed fencing

(3) Haul and place crusher run per Preston Geotechnical specifications. See Attachment A.

(4) Add rock, compact in order to lengthen one court to meet Preston Geotechnical specifications. See Attachment A.

(5) Apply 2” of 9.5 mm asphalt

(6) Apply court surface

(7) Paint lines

(8) Install 2 net post foundations

(9) Flood courts with water to check for planarity and to identify low areas (birdbaths)

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(10) Apply 2 coats of black and 2 coats of ACRYTECH colored full acrylic playing surface or equivalent (color selected by owner)

(11) Stripe each pickle ball court with one coat of primer and two coats of texturized white line paint

(12) Install new net posts, new pickleball nets and center straps center straps

F. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing an executed E-Verify S.A.V.E.

document.

G. The successful bidder will provide safety measures such as fencing, barriers, signs, etc. that are required to ensure the public’s safety during this project.

IV. CONTENT AND FORMAT OF PROPOSALS

The County will evaluate all written submittals. It is incumbent upon the proposers to demonstrate within their proposals how each requirement will be satisfied. All Proposals must meet the specification as outlined in this Proposal. The County reserves the right to investigate the qualifications and experience of the proposers, or to obtain new proposals. Proposals not sufficiently detailed or are in an unacceptable form may be rejected by the County. Dates and documentation included in the proposal become public information upon opening the proposals. Interested firms must follow the process outlined in the following pages in submitting their proposal. Baldwin County prefers to accept proposals from vendors with (3) three years’ experience minimum; however, this factor and the following will be reviewed to assist the County in deciding the most favorable vendor. Baldwin County will review and approve plans.

A. A discussion of the History of the firm including number of years in business;

B. Documentation of three (3) similar or comparable projects completed within the past five (5) years, including photographs of each project;

C. Firm’s proposed project team including qualifications and experience of each member with projects of this nature;

D. Provide at least three (3) references for similar projects (including numbers and addresses);

E. Proposed Methodology for the development and completion of the project. Describe in detail your approach and scope and how the proposal will satisfy all criteria of the project;

F. Proposed Project Timeline;

G. Provide Itemized pricing based upon your proposed methodology;

H. Completed Contractor Registration Form.

I.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Price 40%

• Total Price Comparison

Experience 25%

• Staff Credentials

• References

• Firm history

• Past projects

Project Approach to RFP 20%

• Responsiveness to the request for proposal

• Thoroughness, clarity, and conciseness of information provided in addressing all stated requirements in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations.

• Proposed methodology and completion of the project

Completion Time 15%

• Review of requested Timeline

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Baldwin County

Walter B Williams Park

59 W 22 HWY

Milledgeville, GA 31061

OFFICE: (478) 445-4785

FAX: (478) 445-0798

trollins@baldwincountyga.com

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

Date:

Name of Contractor:

Does your company have employees: □ Yes □ No How Many:

Is your company licensed to do business in Georgia: □ Yes □ No

County or County of Business License:

Business information:

Contact Name:

Complete Street Address:

County/State/Zip:

Mailing address (if different from above):

County/state/zip:

E-mail: Phone:

Website: Fax:

Organized As: □ Individual □ Partnership □ Corporation □ Limited Liability Company □ Other

Federal EIN:

Summary Of Products/Services Provided To The County:

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Applicant Signature: Date:

Printed Name: Title:

The Baldwin County prefers to accept proposals from vendors with (3) three years’ experience, however, this factor and the following will be studied to assist the County in deciding the most favorable vendor.

A. Number of years in construction business:

B. Firm’s facilities and equipment:

Firm Name:

Address:

Equipment:

C. Firm’s experience with similar projects; Provide a minimum of 3 projects:

List (3) three agencies:

Agency:

Address:

Contact:

Phone:

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Address:

Contact:

Phone:

D. References (including numbers and addresses):

Agency:

Address:

D. Number of professional staff available for this contract:

E. Describe in detail your approach and scope and how the proposal will satisfy all criteria of the project. List separately.

F. Include list of subcontractors and their contact information to be used during completion of this project. List separately.

Please attach your proposal addressing all items A through F in Contractor Registration form. Failure to include any of these items may result in disqualification.

V. RFP PREPARATION EXPENSES

Baldwin County accepts no responsibility for any expense incurred by proposers responding to this RFP, such expenses to be borne exclusively by the proposer.

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VI. BID SCHEDULE

A. For furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct twenty (20) new pickleball courts with twenty by forty-four feet (20’ X 44”) dimensions and two (2) tennis courts with thirty-six by seventy-eight feet (36’ x 78’) dimensions. Include additional line items and amounts as necessary.

BID SCHEDULE

RFP #2024-01

Construction of Pickleball & Tennis Courts

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

Haul, place and compact 6” of crusher run per Preston Geotechnical specifications

Haul, place and compact 12” of crusher run per Preston Geotechnical specifications

0003 Apply 2” of 9.5 mm asphalt

Install new fencing to extend one court from 120’ x 200’ to new dimensions where 2 tennis courts and 8 pickle ball courts will be built

0005 Install 4 net post foundations

Flood courts with water to check for planarity and to identify low areas (birdbaths) and correct as needed according to U.S. court specifications

Apply 2 coats of black and 2 coats of ACRYTECH colored full acrylic playing surface or equivalent (color selected by owner)

Stripe 2 tennis courts with one coat of primer and two coats of texturized white line paint

Stripe 20 pickleball courts with one coat of primer and two coats of texturized white line paint

0010 Install new net posts, new pickleball nets, new tennis court nets and center straps

TOTAL

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Questions: For all questions, clarifications, further information should be directed to the County Engineer at bwood@baldwincountyga.com or 478-445-4205.

VII. BIDDERS RESPONSE:

Date of Bid: RFP #2024-01

The undersigned agrees, if this bid is accepted within sixty (60) calendar days after date of opening, to furnish all supplies or services in strict accordance with provisions of this Invitation for Bid at the price in the Bid Schedule.

Prices to remain firm for sixty (60) calendar days or calendar days after date of opening. Vendor must initial here if he changes the 60-day requirement:

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same supplies or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the bidder.

Bids not signed must be declared as “non-responsive” and not considered for award.

Signature: Title:

Printed Name:

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VIII. Terms and Conditions

1. Changes: No change will be made to this request for proposals except by written modification by the County. Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing and received at least (10) ten calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.

2. Signing of Proposal: Failure to sign your proposal in “original form” will force your bid to be declared as “non-responsive” and not considered for award.

3. Bid Acceptance Time: Bids requiring acceptance by the County in less than sixty (60) calendar days could be rejected, unless so stated and accepted by the County.

4. Bid Identification: All bids submitted as a result of this Request for Proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope with the following information in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope:

RFP #2024-01

Construction of Walter B Williams Park Pickleball & Tennis Courts

5. Withdrawal of Bids: Bids may be withdrawn by written request only if the request is received prior to the time and date set for the opening of bids. Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing his bid confers no right of withdrawal or modification of his bid after bid has been opened. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on the date of opening.

6. Bonds: Construction bidders are required to post performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to the contract award unless the contract is under $40,000.00.

6.1 Bid Bond: Construction bidders are also required to post a 5% bid bond at the time of bid submission if the projected budget for the work exceeds $40,000.00

7. Site Inspections: The County will assume no responsibility for representations or understandings concerning conditions made by its officers or employees unless included in this request for proposal. The site inspection is a mandatory requirement to submit a proposal.

8. Award of Contract: Award will be made to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the request for proposals, will be most advantageous to the County; price and other factors considered. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids submitted and to waive any technicalities or minor irregularities in bids received. A written award mailed (or otherwise furnished) shall be deemed to result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Contract (s), if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis or individual item basis, whichever is found to be in the best interest of the County.

9. Non-Discrimination: The vendor assures to provide services in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained service animal.

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10. Exceptions to Specifications: Any award resulting from this request for proposals shall bind the proposer to all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in this request for proposals.

11. Proposal Results: Interested parties may request, in writing, a bid tabulation after award of RFP has been approved by the Baldwin County by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their request to: Baldwin County Clerk, 1601 N. Columbia St, Suite 230, Milledgeville, GA 31061.

12. Payment: Payments will be made upon all items completed each month or completion of all work and acceptance by County on invoices submitted and approved by the appropriate County representative(s). All invoices must have a Purchase Order (PO) number. Invoices are to be submitted to:

trollins@baldwincountyga.com or mail to Baldwin County Attn: Recreation Director

59 W 22 HWY

Milledgeville, GA 31061

12.1. All Invoices should be made out to: Baldwin County Board of Commissioners.

12.2. Itemize all invoices in full. E-mail or mail the original and one copy of your invoice to the address above. Each invoice is to include the following minimum information:

1. Date Invoice is Submitted; 5. County Department;

2. Purchase Order Number; 6. Item (s) or Service;

3. Payment Terms; 7. Quantity of each Item or Service;

4. Date of Transaction; 8. Bid Price of each Item or Service

Invoices received with any of the required information listed above missing will not be considered as a “correct invoice”. All invoices submitted will be closely monitored for accuracy. Any invoice found to be incorrect will be returned to vendor for correction.

12.3. Items on this order are exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales and Use tax. A certificate will be furnished if requested. The County is exempt from taxes, but the successful bidder shall pay all taxes required of him by law and County cannot exempt others from tax.

13. Retainage: The Owner shall retain 10% of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the contract documents.

14. Inquiries Regarding Payment: All inquiries regarding payment of invoices are to be directed to accountspayable@baldwincountyga.com.

15. Execution of Contract: Subsequent to the award, the successful proposer will be presented with a contract. Contract is to be executed within ten (10) calendar days of “Notice of Award”. The date of presentation shall be deemed to be the postmark date. The successful proposer’s proposal and this request for proposals shall be incorporated into the contract, mailto:trollins@baldwincountyga.com

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16. Certificate of Insurance: The Contractor agrees to procure all of the insurance specified below:

16.1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all employees who are engaged in the work under the contract.

16.2. Liability Insurance: Obtain liability insurance with Baldwin County, Georgia by and through the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners shown as a named additional insured, as follows:

• Bodily Injury: $1,000,000.00 each occurrence

• Property Damage: $1,000,000.00 each occurrence

16.4. The insurance company must be licensed to do business in the state of Georgia.

16.5. The Contractor shall furnish to Baldwin County, a certificate of insurance covering the work as required above as evidence that the insurance required will be maintained in force for the entire duration of the work performed under this agreement.

16.6. The cancellation of any policy of insurance required by this agreement shall meet the requirements of notice under the laws of the State of Georgia as presently set forth in OCGA 33-24-44.

16.7. Each policy of insurance required under this agreement shall provide for notice requirements under the laws of the State of Georgia as set forth in OCGA 33-24-44 and by endorsement shall provide that the County will receive a copy of said notice of cancellation.

16.8. A certificate of insurance with a cancellation provision which provides for less notice than that required by OCGA 33-24-44, or which provides that failure to give the written notice will not impose any responsibility upon the insurer, shall constitute a basis for insurance rejection of the insurance by the County.

16.9. In addition to its agreement to obtain and maintain the insurance as set forth herein above, the Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims against the County, its officers, agents, and employees, which arise out of any act or omission of the Contractor or any consultant employed by the Contractor or any of their officers, agents or employees, and any and all claims which result from any condition created or maintained by the Contractor or any consultant employed by the Contractor or any of their officers, employees or agents, which condition which a result of work performed under the contract.

17. Cancellation of Insurance: If the insurance is canceled, the contractor shall deliver to the

Owner new policies of insurance. Should the Contractor neglect to obtain and maintain in force such insurance and deliver such policy or policies, then it shall be lawful for the

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Owner to obtain and maintain such insurance.

18. Inclusion: All items and/or services standard, expected, necessary, and/or routine to such a project as this and not actually stated in this request for proposals will be the responsibility of the successful proposer to provide at no other cost to the County unless so stated on the successful proposer’s proposal as additional cost items and accepted by the county at the time of the award and/or contract.

19. Regulatory Agencies: Successful proposer will be responsible for all required permits or license required by regulatory agency of the County, county, state, or federal governments.

Further, successful proposer will be responsible for meeting all requirements of any regulation (s) or guideline (s) of any of the said governments or any independent agency recognized by said governments as publisher of any such regulation(s) or guideline(s).

20. Independent Contractors: The proposer represents to Baldwin County that he is fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the functions provided herein and that he is properly equipped, organized, and financed to perform such functions. The proposer shall finance his own operations hereunder, shall operate as an independent contractor and not as an agent of Baldwin County and nothing contained in this request for proposals or a contract resulting from same shall be construed to constitute the proposer or any of his employees, servants, agents, or subcontractors as a partner, employee, servant, or agent of the County nor shall either party have any authority to bind the other in any respect; it being intended that each shall remain an independent contractor.

21. Assignment of Contractual Rights: It is agreed that the successful proposer will not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of a contract that results from this request for proposals or his right, title, or interest in or to the same, or any part thereof, without written consent of the County.

22. Starting Time: Work will commence within ten (10) calendar days after being issued a

“Notice to Proceed” on the project and commence in a routine, orderly manner until completion and acceptance by the County.

23. Change Orders: Any and all change order requests by the successful bidder must be approved by the County Engineer. For any work performed outside the contract agreement for which compensation over and above the agreement occurs, there must be an accompanying approved change order. If work is done before change order approval, the change may be rejected or denied for compensation.

24. Appropriation of Funds: Initial contract and any continuation contract(s) will terminate immediately and absolutely at any such time as there are no appropriated and otherwise unobligated funds available to satisfy the County’s obligations under said contract(s).

25. Cancellation for Cause: Should either party fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this contract, the aggrieved party must give, in writing, to the other party any complaint for non-compliance to the terms and conditions of this contract. The other party shall have fifteen (15) calendar days to correct the matter. If corrected to the satisfaction of both parties within the fifteen (15) calendar days and stated in writing, then the contract will continue uninterrupted. Failure to correct the matter will result in termination of this contract at the end of thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the initial letter of complaint.

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26. Anti-Discrimination Clause: Baldwin County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap in employment or service provided.

27. Substantial Completion Date: The substantial completion date is the stage in the progress of the project when the project or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the general documents so the Owner can occupy or utilize the project for its intended use. The Owner will have sole discretion for determination of substantial completion.

28. Changes to Contract: No change will be made to this contract except by written modification by the County Engineer.

29. Questions: All questions concerning this Request for proposal should be directed to the County Engineer.

ATTACHMENT A