March 30, 2026

Request for Proposals

Adairsville Primary School

Solicitation No: 10-2026-009

The Bartow County School System (BCSS) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified contractors for Construction Manager at Risk Services for Pre-Construction and Construction Services for a new Primary School in Adairsville, GA.

Proposals must be returned in a sealed package marked on the outside with: Request for

Proposal – BCSS Adairsville Primary School and Company Name. Proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the BCSS Offices, 65 Gilreath

Road, Cartersville, GA 30121. Any proposal received after this date and time will not be accepted. Proposals are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. One unbound original and three (3) bound copies without FEE SCHEDULE should be submitted and one form of electronic media in Adobe PDF format should also be submitted.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14th at the BCSS Maintenance and Construction Offices, 2220 Joe Frank Harris Parkway Bldg B, Cartersville, GA 30121 or this could be at the site. Questions regarding proposals should be directed to Tracey Moss at tmoss@croftae.com no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 21, 2026.

Successful contractor will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance

Company should be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance

Department, and must have an A.M. Best minimum rating of A.

The written proposal documents supersede any, verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Selection criteria is outlined in the request for proposal documents. The BCSS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest.

We look forward to your proposal and appreciate your interest in the BCSS.

David Van Hook

BCSS

Director of Maintenance and Construction mailto:tmoss@croftae.com

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND FEE PROPOSALS

Construction Manager at Risk Services

BCSS, as “Owner” is seeking Statements of Qualifications and Fee Proposals from firms interested in providing construction manager at risk (CMAR) services. All respondents to this

Request for Qualifications/Proposals are subject to instructions and additional terms and conditions communicated in this document. BCSS reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at their discretion.

I. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

BCSS is planning to construct a new primary school for Preschool through 1st, for 600 students ranging between 90,000 and 95,000 SF. Ancillary spaces such as cafeteria, kitchen, media center and gymnasium will be sized for future growth and expansion needs. The new school is proposed to be located at 6780 Highway 140, Adairsville, GA 30103.

The site will provide separate bus and parent pickup locations. Parking will be provided for faculty, staff and visitors. Separate playgrounds for Pre-K, K-1st will be provided along with outdoor learning areas. All outdoor play and learning areas will be fully secured with fencing.

Site construction will include grading, paving, curb and gutter, storm drainage system, soil erosion and sediment control with detention pond system, grassing, sodding and landscaping.

Landscape islands will contain ground cover vegetation in lieu of mulching as much as possible.

The single-story building will support 42 instructional units including typical classrooms, exceptional education rooms, art, music, STEM lab, computer lab, media center and gymnasium.

Support spaces include kitchen and cafeteria/cafetorium, administrative offices, clinic, teacher workrooms, storage rooms, parent resource rooms, large maintenance/custodial room. Toilet batteries will be provided on each corridor and adjacent to cafeteria. A janitor closet and faculty restroom will be provided at each toilet battery along with drinking fountains.

The building envelope will consist of a slab on grade with a structural system that could vary from structural steel, load-bearing concrete masonry unit (CMU) to tilt-up cast-in-place concrete panels. The building exterior will consist of air barrier, rigid insulation, brick masonry, manufactured stone masonry, metal wall panels and aluminum storefront windows. The roof will primarily consist of standing seam metal roof panels at gabled roof areas along with either TPO or SBS modified bitumen roof membrane at low sloped roof areas.

The building interior will likely consist of SVT, LVT and/or LVP flooring. Carpet or a composite material textile may be considered where acoustics are a priority in administrative and media center areas. Ceilings will be 2x2 acoustical panel ceiling systems along with cloud accents and gypsum wall board (GWB) at focus areas. GWB is recommended for the toilet batteries. Interior partitions will be a combination of CMU and GWB.

Building systems - HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing:

The HVAC system for this project will utilize a central air-cooled chiller to provide chilled water for cooling to air handling units (AHUs) serving classroom wings, administrative areas, media center, cafeteria, and gymnasium, paired with a Variable Air Volume (VAV) air distribution system for precise temperature control and energy optimization. AHU equipment may be located on a mechanical mezzanine located above classroom corridors. High-efficiency condensing boilers will provide hot water for VAV reheat coils and AHU preheat coils. Variable-speed hot water pumps will deliver heating water to terminal units and AHUs. The Building Automation

System will be fully integrated DDC controls monitor and optimize chiller operation, AHU performance, VAV box modulation, and boiler sequencing.

Electrical scope will include electrical service supply and switchgear, LED lighting controlled with occupancy sensors with override switches. Low voltage systems will include data, interactive display boards, intercom/telecommunications, fire alarm, access control, intrusion and closed-circuit camera surveillance.

Plumbing scope includes water supply and sanitary waste systems, kitchen supply and waste systems, hot water system and gas piping for equipment. Fire Protection system will be required per NFPA 101 – 2024 edition.

Food Service scope includes equipment layouts and specifications for kitchen and serving areas.

The serving area includes two serving lines to support efficient, high-volume meal service and future growth. The kitchen will be planned to manage all production and support functions, with layouts focused on minimizing cross-traffic, supporting efficient batch production, and maintaining consistent throughput during peak service periods. Equipment will be selected and coordinated to balance versatility, durability, and utility efficiency, supporting long-term operational reliability and manageable operating costs.

PROJECT DOCUMENTS – OWNER PROVIDED

• Exhibit D – Boundary Survey. Showing approximate location of area for a building pad.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The prospective CMAR will provide preconstruction services which may include technical review, cost verification, cost evaluation, value engineering, schedule development, and schedule evaluation, in addition to management of the construction. The CMAR will be expected to provide at least three estimates and then submit a guaranteed maximum price. The CMAR will be expected to work collaboratively with the Design Professional to develop separate bid packages during the course of the project. In addition, CMAR will be responsible for methods of construction, safety, and the scheduling and coordination of the work of all construction and miscellaneous contracts required for completion of the project within its predetermined budget and schedule. The successful CMAR will be required to work harmoniously with the Design

Professional, Commissioning Agent and the Owner.

CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS

BCSS will utilize AIA Document A133-2019, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and

Construction Manager for the terms and conditions for this project.

II. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are Eastern Standard Time. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

a. Owner issues RFP 3/30/26

b. Mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting 4/14/26 10:00 AM

c. Deadline for questions about the Statements of Qualifications 4/21/26 3:00 PM

d. Owner provides responses to questions from interested firms 4/24/26 5:00 PM

e. Deadline for submission of Statement of Qualifications & Fee Proposals 4/30/26 2:00 PM

f. Interviews, if required 5/19/26 TBA

g. Owner Notifies Selected Firm 6/16/26

Pre-proposal Meeting is mandatory. During this meeting project specific information will be clarified and discussed, and a visit to the site will take place immediately afterward.

III. SELECTION PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Owner will receive and evaluate Statements of Qualifications and Fee Proposals to determine the firm that has most advantages to the BCSS. Selection of the CMAR will be a multi-step process – an evaluation of qualifications and fee proposals and an interview.

Step I – Qualifications/Fee Proposal Review, is initiated with this RFP, which is issued for the purpose of acquiring Statements of Qualifications from prospective CMAR firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Team consisting of representatives of BCSS. The

Selection Team will receive, and review Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFP. To be deemed eligible for evaluation, firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Firm must have sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work ($30,000,000 -

$36,000,000). Only those sureties listed in the Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved

Sureties (Department Circular 570) are acceptable to the Owner. At the time of issuance, all insurance and bonds must be issued by a company licensed by the Georgia Insurance

Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of insurance. Such company shall be an insurer (or, are qualified self-insurers or group self-insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M. Best Financial

Strength rating of “A- “or better and an A.M. Best Financial Size Category of Class V or larger.

• Firm must have a current Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance policy, and must be insurable in the following amounts: Bodily injury, including death- limits of $1,000,000 for each accident.

Property damage- limits of $2,000,000 for each accident and $5,000,000 for the aggregate of operations. (The Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract.)

• Firms must have all necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia.

• Firm must demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio (assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher.

• The firm must demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having a current Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of 1.2 or less.

Criteria for evaluation of Statements of Qualifications and Fee Proposals.

0-15 Points: Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, growth, resources, form of ownership, litigation history, financials, etc.

0-30 Points: Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability of firm in effective management of construction of facilities comparable in complexity, size, and function, for Owners such as the BCSS and other similarly structured school systems.

This includes relevant experience and qualifications of the firm’s principal Project Executive, Project Manager, and/or Superintendents; and the demonstrated proficiency of the firm in projects similar to this Project.

0-20 Points: Firm’s approach to preconstruction services.

0-20 Points: Firm’s suitability to provide construction services for project, including the firm’s apparent fit to the project type and/or needs of the Owner, any unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, the proximity of office to project location, and special services for project-related concerns. The construction schedule, proposed project management plan and construction approach.

0-15 Points: Firm’s Fee Proposal to provide preconstruction and construction services. Scoring for this criterion will be based on the Firm’s ability to provide accurate estimates and relevant constructability and value engineering recommendations. This will be determined via the opinion of references provided or obtained by BCSS.

During the first phase of the evaluation, the Evaluation Team will have access to all proposal materials except the separately sealed Pricing. Proposals will initially be scored based on the technical criteria. The selection team may short list the highest scoring firms before opening Fee

Schedules. The number of respondents short listed will be at the discretion of the selection team.

BCSS reserves the right to negotiate price and scope of work with the consultant scoring highest in an attempt to reach agreement. If negotiations with the highest scoring consultant are unsuccessful, BCSS may then negotiate with the second highest scoring consultant and so on until a satisfactory agreement has been reached.

IV. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

Questions about any aspect of the RFP, or the project, shall be submitted in writing via email to:

Tracey Moss at: tmoss@croftae.com. The deadlines for submission of questions relating to the

RFP are the times and dates shown in the (Schedule of Events-Section II). From the issue date of this solicitation until a successful firm is selected and the selection is announced, respondents are not allowed to communicate for any reason with any members of BCSS.

V. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proposals must be returned in a sealed package marked on the outside with: Request for Proposal

– BCSS Adairsville Primary School and Company Name. Proposals will be received until

2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the BCSS Offices, 65 Gilreath Road, Cartersville, GA 30121. Any proposal received after this date and time will not be accepted.

Proposals are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. One unbound original and three (3) bound copies without FEE SCHEDULE should be submitted and one form of electronic media in Adobe PDF format should also be submitted. FEE SCHEDULE should be submitted in a separately sealed envelope.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals such as “proprietary”, “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject the provisions of the Open Records Act the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

VI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND FEE

PROPOSALS

Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. Responses are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. (The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages. All pages count, no exceptions.) Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. To expedite the review of submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below. Each Statement of

Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically, providing straightforward, concise delineation of respondent’s capabilities. The content of all statements of qualifications must be categorized and numbered, as outlined below, and responsive to all requested information:

mailto:tmoss@croftae.com

A. Description and Resources of Firm

A1 Provide basic company information: Company name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number, fax number, E-mail address, and company website (if available). If the firm has multiple offices; the qualification statement shall include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify office from which project will be managed and this office’s proximity to the project site. Provide ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the offeror a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), or other structure?

A2 Briefly describe the history and growth of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm’s personnel resources; including disciplines, number of employees, locations, and staffing of offices.

A3 Has the firm been involved in any litigation in the past five (5) years? Describe your experience with litigation with Owners, Architects or Consulting firms and/or

Contractors. List any active or pending litigation and explain.

A4 List the firm’s annual revenue for the past 5 years and supply main financial and banking references.

A5 Has firm ever been removed from a contract or failed to complete a contract as assigned?

Elaborate.

A6 The firm, in order to be deemed eligible for evaluation, must provide supporting documentation asserting that the firm meets the minimum qualifications required for this project

a. Confirm that your firm has sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work and our surety and insurance companies are in the current Department of

Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department Circular 570). All insurance and bonds will be obtained through a company licensed by the Georgia Insurance

Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of insurance. The company is an insurer (or qualified self-insurers or group self-insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M.

Best Financial Strength rating of “A- “or better with an A.M. Best Financial Size

Category of Class V or larger. Provide a letter or other supporting documentation from your firm’s surety indicating the firm has bonding capacity of up to

$36,000,000.

b. Confirm that your firm has Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for premises and operations coverage, $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for products and completed operations coverage, and $1,000,000 for personal and advertising injury coverage. Firm must also have current commercial umbrella liability coverage in the amount of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and general aggregate (the Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract). Provide a copy of your current insurance certificate.

c. Confirm your firm has all necessary, valid and current licenses (including a valid and current Georgia General Contractor’s License) to do business in the State of Georgia.

General Contractor must provide a valid and current Georgia General Contractor

License at the time of submission of qualifications. Provide a valid copy of your

Georgia General Contractor license, and a Georgia Certificate of Existence or

Certificate of Authority demonstrating your firm has registered with the Georgia

Secretary of State and is authorized to do business in Georgia.

d. Confirm your firm has sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio (assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher. Provide a one-page statement evidencing your current ratio.

e. Confirm your firm demonstrates a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s

Compensation by having a current Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of 1.2 or less. Provide evidence from your firm’s carrier on their letterhead of your firm’s

EMR.

A7 Provide the firm’s federal employer identification number and a completed IRS Form

W9.

A8 Complete E-Verify Form (Exhibit A).

B. Experience and Qualifications

B1 Provide an organizational chart, professional qualifications and description of experience for the project team. Qualifications should be provided for, at a minimum, the Project

Executive, Project Manager, and Superintendent.

B2 Provide information on the firm’s experience with projects of similar type, size, function and complexity. Describe no more than ten (10) and no less than five (5) projects, in order of most relevant, which demonstrate the firm’s capabilities to perform the anticipated services listed in this RFP for the incumbent project. For each project, the following information should be provided:

a. Project name, location and dates during which services were performed.

b. Brief description of project and physical description (square footage, number of stories, site area).

c. Exact services performed by your firm and relevance to services required for the incumbent project. List each similar service performed.

d. Owner’s stated satisfaction in service of your firm (include letters or statements of reference).

e. Architect’s and Owner’s current contact information.

C. Statement of Suitability

C1 Provide any information that may serve to differentiate the firm from other firms in suitability for the project. Provide evidence of the firm’s fit to the project and/or needs of the Owner, any special or unique qualifications for the project. Provide current and projected workloads, the proximity of office to project location, and any services offered by the firm that may be particularly suitable for this project.

C2 Provide firm’s overall project management plan and approach for this specific project.

Describe approach, at a minimum, related to management of cost, schedule, quality installation, safety and close-out process.

D. Fee Proposal – Unit Prices

D1 See Fee Proposal Form attached as Exhibit B. This form must be completed and submitted in a separately sealed envelope.

Exhibit A

Solicitation No: 10-2026-008-009. Construction Manager at Risk Services for Preconstruction and Construction

Services for the new BCSS Adairsville Primary School at the property located at to be located at 6780 Highway 140, Adairsville, GA 30103.

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with Bartow County School System

(BCSS) has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L. 99-603], in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91.

The undersigned further agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with BCSS, contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01-.08 or substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the BCSS at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service.

The undersigned Contractor is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period.

EEV/Basic Pilot Program* User Identification Number

BY: Authorized Officer or Agent Date

(Contractor Name)

Contractor/Entity Name Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor

Contractor Address

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

DAY OF , 20

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

* As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is the

“EEV/Basic Pilot Program” operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA)

Exhibit B

PROPOSAL FEE SCHEDULE

(Submit Proposal Fee Schedule in Separate Sealed Envelope)

1. CMAR’S FEE:

Basis of Fee. The CMAR’s fee is the amount agreed to by both parties, which is the full amount of compensation due to the CMAR as gross profit, and for any and all expenses of the Project not included and identified as a Cost of the Work, provided that the CMAR performs all the requirements of the Contract Documents within the time limits established. Refer to Exhibit C for BCSS Project Cost Matrix.

A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION FEE:

Pre-Construction Fee

B. CONSTRUCTION FEE:

Construction Fee. Construction Fee shall be expressed as a percentage (%) of the Cost of the

Work and Overhead Costs and Expenses.

Construction Fee

2. CMAR’S OVERHEAD COSTS AND EXPENSES (Construction Phase Services):

A. CONSTRUCTION COSTS

The CMAR’s Overhead Costs. The maximum amount for the CMAR’s overhead cost is inclusive of all direct and incidental expenses including but not limited to travel, sustenance, reproduction, salaries, wages, design and field office expenses, and those costs listed in the General

Requirements. If authorized by the Owner to proceed with Construction Phase Services, the

CMAR will execute the work and be reimbursed for the actual costs as defined in the Contract

Documents. The Maximum Overhead and Direct Expenses is inclusive of all incidental and direct expenses including but not limited to: travel, sustenance, reproduction, salaries, wages, design and field office expense, bonds, insurance and those costs listed in the Contract Documents and as correctly depicted in attached Detailed Itemization.

TOTAL

Maximum Labor Costs (Detailed Itemization Must Include a

Breakdown of Salary and Labor Burden)

Maximum Other

Overhead Costs and Expenses

(All Other Proposed Construction

Overhead Costs Not Reflected Above)

MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR CONSRUCTION LABOR, OVERHEAD

COSTS AND EXPENSES

EXHIBIT B – GENERAL CONDITIONS BREAKDOWN

BCSS ADAIRSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Exhibit C

Cont. Exhibit C

PROPOSAL FEE SCHEDULE

(Submit Proposal Fee Schedule in Separate Sealed Envelope)

Important – Proposers must attach detailed itemization of Proposed Project Costs and Fees, and any exceptions to the items requested above to the CMAR Fee Proposal Form in same sealed envelope. Proposers shall use itemization format (of their choosing), which fully delineates specific costs, expenses and fees for Construction phases, and is descriptive of all cost detail including but not limited to cost of work, in-construction services, overhead, work by others, and insurance and taxes.

Legal Business Name

Federal Tax ID

Address

Representative Signature Printed Name

Telephone Number Fax Number

E-mail address

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance

(a) Employers Liability: Coverage to meet Georgia statutory requirements.

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance

(a) $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and $2,000,000 general aggregate

(b) $5,000,000 per occurrence and general aggregate for commercial umbrella liability coverage

(c) The following additional coverage must apply:

✓ 1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form

✓ Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04)

✓ Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations or a separate endorsement covering Completed Operations)

✓ Blanket Contractual Liability

✓ Broad Form Property Damage

✓ Severability of Interest

✓ Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage

✓ Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)

✓ Incidental Medical Malpractice

✓ Hostile Fire Pollution Wording

3. Auto Liability Insurance

(a) $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

(b) Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles

(c) Additional Insured Endorsement

(d) Contractual Liability

4. Professional Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 (project specific for the BCSS project) limit of liability per claim/aggregate or a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

✓ Insurance company must be authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

✓ Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04 or some other form)

5. BCSS should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability and Auto Liability policies.

6. The cancellation should provide 10 days notice for nonpayment and 30 days notice of cancellation.

7. Certificate Holder should read:

Bartow County School System

65 Gilreath Road Cartersville, GA 30121

8. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A. Certain

Workers' Comp funds may be acceptable by the approval of the Insurance Unit. European markets including those based in London and domestic surplus lines markets that operate on a non-admitted basis are exempt from this requirement provided that the contractor’s broker/agent can provide financial data to establish that a market is equal to or exceeds the financial strengths associated with the A.M. Best’s rating of A-5 or better.

9. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office.

*See above note regarding Professional Liability

10. Certificates of Insurance, and any subsequent renewals, must reference specific bid/contract by project name and project/bid number.

11. The Contractor shall agree to provide complete certified copies of current insurance policy (ies) or a certified letter from the insurance company (ies) if requested by the BCSS to verify the compliance with these insurance requirements.

12. All insurance coverages required to be provided by the Contractor will be primary over any insurance program carried by the BCSS.

13. Contractor shall incorporate a copy of the insurance requirements as herein provided in each and every subcontract with each and every Subcontractor in any tier, and shall require each and every Subcontractor of any tier to comply with all such requirements. Contractor agrees that if for any reason Subcontractor fails to procure and maintain insurance as required, all such required Insurance shall be procured and maintained by

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

14. No Contractor or Subcontractor shall commence any work of any kind under this Contract until all insurance requirements contained in this Contract have been complied with and until evidence of such compliance satisfactory to the BCSS as to form and content has been filed with the BCSS. The Acord Certificate of

Insurance or a preapproved substitute is the required form in all cases where reference is made to a

Certificate of Insurance or an approved substitute.

15. The Contractor shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the BCSS, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from losses arising from work performed by the contractor for BCSS.

16. Special Form Contractors’ Equipment and Contents Insurance covering owned, used, and leased equipment, tools, supplies, and contents required to perform the services called for in the Contract. The coverage must be on a replacement cost basis. BCSS will be included as a Loss Payee in this coverage for BCSS owned equipment, tools, supplies, and contents.

17. The Contractor shall make available to BCSS, through its records or records of their insurer, information regarding a specific claim related to any BCSS project. Any loss run information available from the contractor or their insurer relating to a BCSS project will be made available to BCSS upon their request.

18. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements as to carrying insurance shall not relieve the Contractor and all Subcontractors of their liability provisions of the Contract.

19. The Contractor and all Subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-956, and any other laws that may apply to this Contract.

20. The Contractor shall at a minimum apply risk management practices accepted by the contractors’ industry.

Rev. 05/15

Exhibit D – Boundary Survey

General Instructions for Proposers Page 18