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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE

PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WILNDMILL PARK PROJECT

FOR

BANKS COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HOMER, GEORGIA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TAYLOR GRIFFITH, CHAIRMAN

DANNY MAXWELL, VICE CHAIRMAN – DISTRICT 1

BO GARRISON, COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 2

CHRIS AUSBURN, COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 3

KEITH ROBERTS, COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4

JULY 2026

PROJECT #: BE26-030

Prepared By:

BREVITY ENGINEERING, LLC

CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

1 Peter 1:24-25 | John 3:16-17, 14:6

FOR THE

PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WILNDMILL PARK PROJECT

FOR

BANKS COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HOMER, GEORGIA

JULY 2026

Prepared By:

BREVITY ENGINEERING, LLC

CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

1 Peter 1:24-25 | John 3:16-17, 14:6

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PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDMILL PARK

FOR

BANKS COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Section Title Page No.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Bidding Requirements

Advertisement for Bids Instructions to Bidders Bid Form Partnership Certificate Corporate Certificate Individual Certificate Bid Bond Bidder Experience Statement Subcontractor List Statement of Equipment Supplier’s Data Sheet Noncollusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder Noncollusion Affidavit of Subcontractor Contractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs Subcontractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs Sub-subcontractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs

II. Contract Requirements

Notice of Award Agreement Performance Bond Labor & Material Payment Bond Corporate Resolution – Authorization to Execute Contract Certificate of Owner's Attorney Notice to Proceed

III. Contract Conditions

Standard General Conditions Supplementary General Provisions Administrative & Procedural Items and Forms

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IV. Technical Specifications

Measurement and Payment Field Engineering Submittals Temporary Water Temporary Sanitary Facilities Contract Closeout Procedures Final Cleaning Project Record Documents Site Preparation Protection, Relocation and Restoration of Existing Facilities Site Restoration

Georgia Dept. of Transportation Standard and Supplemental Standard Specifications, latest edition The following sections are included for convenience. This list is not intended to be exhaustive. The Contractor is responsible for being familiar with all necessary sections. A complete copy of the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard and Supplemental Specifications can be accessed at:

https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/TheSource.aspx.

GDOT Standard Specifications

Traffic Control Graded Aggregate Construction Bituminous Tack Coat Miscellaneous Concrete Rip Rap Painting Traffic Stripe Thermoplastic Traffic Stripe Miscellaneous Drainage Structures Grassing Erosion Control Mats (Slopes) Aggregates for Asphaltic Concrete Concrete Pipe Precast Concrete Catch Basin, Drop Inlet, and Manhole Units

GDOT Supplemental Standard Specifications

Miscellaneous Erosion Control Items Silt Fence Grading Complete General Specifications for Base and Subbase Courses Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Construction Hot Mix Recycled Asphaltic Concrete Bituminous Prime Storm Drain Pipe, Pipe-Arch Culverts, and Side Drain Pipe Backfill Materials Graded Aggregate Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Mixtures

Appendices ......................................................................................................... Project Drawings & Details

26-030/07-26 (Advertisement for Bids) 00030-1

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDMILL PARK

FOR

BANKS COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HOMER, GA

Sealed bids will be received by the Banks County Government, Georgia (OWNER), for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and any other miscellaneous items necessary for the construction of Parking Improvements at Windmill Park in Homer, Georgia.

Questions will be received until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026. Clarifications will be provided in Addendum 1.

Bids will be received by Banks County Government at the Board of Commissioners Office at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer, Georgia 30547, until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026. Any bid received after said time and date of bid opening will not be considered by OWNER. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time and location. All bids will be evaluated by OWNER and the project will be awarded, if it is awarded, within sixty (60) days of the bid opening. If a bidder is not selected within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, any bidder that is determined by the OWNER to be unlikely of being selected for contract award shall be released from their bid.

The award of this bid proposal, if awarded, shall be based on several criteria, including prices bid, experience in the work proposed, and references. Refer to Article 14 of Section 00100 for criteria and award method.

The Project consists of, but is not limited to the following major elements:

Approximately 320 Tons of 9.5 mm Asphalt, 480 Tons of 12.5 mm Asphalt, 4,300 SY of 6-inch Graded Aggregate Base Course, 890 LF of 6-Inch x 24-Inch Curb & Gutter, 880 SY of 4-Inch Concrete Sidewalk, 220 LF of 18-Inch HDPE Storm Drain, 200 LF of 24-Inch HDPE Storm Drain, 44 LF of 18-Inch RCP Storm Drain, (2) 24-Inch Concrete Headwalls, (2) Grate Top Drop Inlets, (1) Manhole, (1) Junction Box, 200 SY of Type 3 Rip Rap, 3,300 LF of 5-inch White Pavement Striping, 240 LF of 5-inch Yellow Pavement Striping, 40 LF of 24-inch Pavement Striping, Pavement Markings, Roadway and Parking Lot Signage, Mass Grading, Traffic and Erosion Control Measures.

Time of completion for all work associated with this project shall be Thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from the date of a written "Notice to Proceed" from OWNER.

Hard copies of Contract Documents, Specifications, and Construction Drawings may be obtained at the the Board of Commissioners Office at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer, Georgia 30547, upon payment of a non-refundable cost of $250.00. Digital files can be obtained without cost by contacting the Kurt Kirby at 607 Thompson Street, Homer, Georgia 3054, by email at kkirby@co.banks.ga.us, or by phone at (706) 677-4407.

The Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal Form, Form of Agreement, Drawings, Specifications, and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Bidders Qualification Forms, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

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OWNER:

Banks County Government 150 Hudson Ridge Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-6901 (T)

ENGINEER:

Brevity Engineering, LLC 291 Sol Drive Commerce, GA 30529

(678) 430-2573 (T)

OWNER requires a bid bond* or a certified cashier's check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid to be enclosed with the bid at the time of bid opening. Cashier's check will be made payable to the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish OWNER with Insurance, Workman's Compensation Insurance, and Performance and Payment Bonds* in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the total bid.

Each bid must be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE, addressed to the OWNER. Each sealed envelope containing a Bid must be plainly marked on the outside as, "Parking Improvements at Windmill Park for Banks County Government, Georgia”. If bid is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope to the attention of the OWNER at the address previously given.

All Bids must be made out on the bid form of the type bound in the Contract Documents, in accordance with the instructions in the Information for Bidders. No interlineation, additions, or deletions shall be made in the proposal form by the BIDDER.

Any and all Bids received without the aforementioned qualification criteria enclosed, will be returned to the

BIDDER.

CONTRACTORS and SUBCONTRACTORS bidding on this Project will be required to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all Bids, to evaluate Bids, and to accept any Bid which in its opinion may be in the best interest of the OWNER. No Bid will be rejected without just cause.

Successful Bidder will be required to perform WORK as the Prime Contractor. WORK performed by Prime Contractor shall be at a minimum 30% of the contract value.

No BIDDER may withdraw his bid within the time limit specified in the Instruction to Bidders (Section 00100).

This project is being financed by County TSPLOST Parks and Recreation funds.

The OWNER has acquired all necessary State and Federal permits in connection with this project. The OWNER has acquired 100% of the easements and rights of way in connection with this project.

* Surety and insurance companies must have an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificates of Authority and Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do

26-030/07-26 (Advertisement for Bids) 00030-3 business in the State of Georgia. Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) For Performance Bonds less than $300,000 an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a bank as defined in O.C.G.A. Code Section 7-1-4 may be submitted in lieu of a bond. In lieu of a Payment Bond, a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Cash may be submitted in an amount not less than the total amount payable by the terms of the

CONTRACT.

Mr. Taylor Griffith, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Homer, Georgia

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

The Banks County Board of Commissioners for Banks County Government, Georgia (herein referred to as "OWNER"), invites Bids on forms attached hereto. All blanks must be appropriately filled in.

Bids will be received by OWNER at the address stated in Section 00030. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by OWNER at said time and place.

OWNER may consider informal any Bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities in the Bids received, may reject any and all Bids, and may accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within sixty (60) days after the date of the opening thereof. If a bidder is not selected within sixty (60) days of the bid opening, any bidder that is determined by the OWNER to be unlikely of being selected for contract award shall be released from their bid.

2. PREPARATION OF BID

Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form and accompanied by the following documents:

Bid Form (Section 300) Partnership, Corporate or Individual Ce1iificate (Sections 310, 320, and 330) Bid Bond (Section 410) Bidder Experience Statement (Section 420) Subcontractor List (Section 440) Statement of Equipment (Section 450) Suppliers Data Sheet (Section 451) Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder (Section 460) Non-collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor (Section 461) Contractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs (Section 495) Subcontractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs (Section 496) Sub-subcontractor Affidavit for Electronic Verification of Work Authorization Programs (Section 497)

The following documents will be completed after the Contract has been awarded:

Notice of Award (Section 500) Agreement (Section 510) Performance Bond (Section 520) Labor & Material Payment Bond (Section 530) Corporate Resolution (Section 535) Certificate of OWNER's Attorney (Section 540) Notice to Proceed (Section 560)

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All blank spaces for unit prices, lump sum prices, and alternate bid price schedules must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, in both words and figures (in case of discrepancy, unit prices shown in words will govern), and the foregoing items must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Bids shall have original signatures, and must be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE bearing on the outside, the name and address of the bidder, the BIDDER'S State of Georgia Contractor License Number, and name of the project for which the Bid is submitted. The OWNER has the right to reject any bid that does not contain the above information.

BID MODIFICATIONS WRITTEN ON THE OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED

3. PRE-BID SUBMITTALS

For approval of alternate material or equipment, see Section 01300 Submittals.

4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

Bidders are advised to carefully examine the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, Specifications, and Construction Drawings for the proposed WORK. Construction Drawings indicate the surface and underground structures likely to affect the prosecution of the WORK insofar as they have been determined, but the information indicated is not guaranteed as being correct and complete. Bidders are expected to examine the Construction Drawings and the location of the WORK, verify all information with authorities concerned, to inform themselves of all laws, ordinances and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction, and to judge for themselves all the circumstances affecting the cost of the WORK and the time required for its completion.

The Bidder shall assume all risks concerning latent physical conditions at the site that may affect his costs, progress or performance of the work.

5. SUBCONTRACTS

Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this Contract, must be acceptable to the OWNER. All Subcontractors must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit.

6. TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATIONS

BID MODIFICATION BY TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION WILL NOT BE

ALLOWED.

7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

The successful Bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract and required Bonds within fifteen (15) days after he has received the "Notice of Award", shall forfeit to OWNER as liquidated damages the security deposit submitted with his Bid.

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8. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

See Agreement Section 00510 Article 3.2.

9. METHOD OF BIDDING

Unit prices for each Bid item in the proposal shall include its pro rata share of overhead and profit so that the Base Bid price given on Bid Summary Sheet represents the total bid. Any bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected as informal.

The correct amount bid for each unit price item is defined as the correct product of the quantity listed for the item multiplied by the unit price in words. The correct total amount bid for the complete work is defined as the correct sum total of the correct amounts bid for the individual items in the bid form.

10. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER

Each Bidder must submit qualifications with Bid on the prescribed forms provided in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. OWNER or OWNER's Representative may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of Bidder to perform the WORK and Bidder shall furnish to OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as OWNER may request. OWNER reserves the right to reject any Bidder if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such Bidder fails to satisfy OWNER, or that such Bidder is not properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the WORK contemplated therein within the time constraints.

Each Bidder must furnish in his qualification statement, information relative to the facilities, ability, and financial resources available for the fulfillment of the Contract. Before award is made to a Bidder who is not a resident of the State of Georgia, such Bidder shall designate a proper agent in the State of Georgia on whom service can be made in event of litigation. Conditions, limitations, or provisions attached by Bidder to the Bid may cause its rejection. Bids containing items not included in the Form of Bid will be considered irregular.

11. BID SECURITY

Each Bid must be accompanied by certified check, cashier's check, or a Bid Bond prepared on the Form of Bid Bond attached hereto, duly executed by Bidder as principal and having as Surety thereon a surety company acceptable to the OWNER, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid. All bonds furnished for the project shall either be authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to do business in Georgia or shall be on the United States Department of Treasury’s list of approved bond sureties (Circular 570). Deposits accompanying Bids shall be sealed in the Bid envelope. Except for the three

(3) lowest bidders, the Bid security will be returned to the bidder by certified mail within thirty (30) days after the bid opening.

The three lowest bid securities will be returned by certified mail within ten (10) days after the execution of the contract between the OWNER and the successful bidder. If no award has been made within the number of days after the date of bid opening as specified in Article 1 of this section, bidder may demand the immediate return of his bid security.

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12. EXECUTION OF BID DOCUMENTS

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

Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact.

If a bid is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be a power-of-attorney executed by the partners attached to the Bid evidencing authority to sign the Bid.

Bids which are signed for a corporation, shall have the correct corporate name thereof and the signature of the President or other authorized officer of the corporation manually written below the corporate name following the wording "By ". Such Bids shall also carry the corporate seal of said corporation.

Bidder shall furnish all data required by these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Failure to do so may result in the Bid being declared non-responsive. Acceptance of Bidder's documentation and substantiation or Contract Award by OWNER does not relieve Bidder of Liability for nonperformance as covered in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, nor will Bidder be exempted from any other legal recourse OWNER may elect to pursue.

13. POWER-OF-ATTORNEY

Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Contract Bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power-of-attorney.

14. METHOD OF AWARD

Upon careful review and consideration of the Qualifications and Bid Summary (including all alternate prices), OWNER will award Contract to Prime/General CONTRACTOR deemed the lowest responsible and responsive bidder as required by Georgia law, and based upon the rating and selection criteria as follows:

1. Bid Price (Base Bid plus alternates at OWNERS discretion) 40 points

2. Firm’s experience in similar work 20 points

3. References, reliability of similar work 20 points

4. Experience, background of key personnel to be involved with project 20 points TOTAL 100 points

The OWNER will assign a proposal review team of not more than five (5) members. All members will score each proposal based upon the above criteria. The proposal with the highest score shall be recommended to the Chairman and Council. The OWNER shall make a final selection at an official meeting.

Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in OWNER's best interest.

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A responsive Bidder shall be one who submits his bid in the proper form as called for in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and who binds himself on behalf of this Bid to OWNER with the proper Bid Bond or certified check completed and attached, and who properly completes all forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of bidding.

A responsible Bidder shall be one who can fulfill the following requirements:

A) Bidder shall maintain a permanent place of business. This requirement applies to Bidder where Bidder is a division or a corporation, or where Bidder is fifty percent (50%) or more owned by a person, corporation or firm.

B) Bidder shall demonstrate that he has adequate construction management experience and sufficient equipment resources to properly perform the work under and in conformance with these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. This evaluation will be based upon a list of completed or active projects and a list of construction equipment available to Bidder to perform the

WORK.

C) Bidder shall demonstrate that he has financial resources of sufficient strength to meet the obligations incidental to the performance of the WORK covered by these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds will not alone demonstrate adequate financial capability.

15. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

No modification of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally.

Requests for clarifications or interpretation of the plans, specifications or other bid documents may be conveyed over the phone at (670) 430-2573 or in writing via email to BrevityEngineering@gmail.com or via mail addressed to Brevity Engineering, LLC, 291 Sol Drive, Commerce, Georgia, 30529, and to be given consideration, must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Every modification or clarification of a potentially ambiguous item made to a Bidder will be in the form of a written Addendum to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and when issued, will be on file in the office of the ENGINEER at least three (3) days before bids are opened. Any Addendums, if issued, will be emailed and mailed by U.S. mail to all prospective Bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three (3) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the Bids. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum shall not relieve such Bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

16. COORDINATION OF CONTRACTS

Each CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for fully understanding the requirements of each contract and how the other contract(s) relate(s) to and affects the work of his contract. Failure to coordinate his contract with the other contract(s) shall in no way lessen or relieve the CONTRACTOR of his responsibilities, nor shall it be cause for claims for additional payment.

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17. CONDITIONS OF WORK

Reference General Conditions Section 00700, Article 4.0.

18. SITE CONDITIONS

OWNER does not make any representation as to the soil conditions to be encountered or as to foundation materials. The CONTRACTOR must assume all risk as to the nature and behavior of the soil which may be encountered or of soil, or water, or rock, which underlies the Work or is adjacent thereto, including any difficulties that may be due to quicksand or other unfavorable conditions that may be encountered in the WORK, whether apparent upon surface inspection or disclosed only in the process of carrying forward the WORK. Reference Section 00700, Article 4.0.

19. INDEMNIFICATION

The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER and CONSULTING ENGINEER (also known as Brevity Engineering, LLC) and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the WORK, provided that any such claim, damage, loss, expense or attorney's fees is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not the negligent act is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any party or person described in this Clause. In any and all claims against the OWNER or the CONSULTING ENGINEER (Brevity Engineering, LLC) or any of their agents or employees, by any employee of the CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation set forth in this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the CONTRACTOR or any Subcontractor under workers' or workman's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.

20. START OF WORK

Reference Section 00700 Article 2.03 and Section 00800, Article 3.1.

21. ADDITIONAL WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT

Reference Section 00700 Article 3.04, 10, 11, and 12 and Section 00800, Article 3.17

22. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

See Section 00820 Specific Project Requirements if applicable.

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23. CONTRACTOR'S AVAILABILITY

The CONTRACTOR shall have a responsible representative on call at all times. The name and phone number of the representative shall be given to the OWNER and ENGINEER at the pre-construction conference. The CONTRACTOR will also maintain a crew with the necessary tools and equipment available on call after normal working hours, on weekends, during inclement weather, or other times when work is not in progress to perform any necessary emergency repair work which may occur as a result of the work under his contract. All costs for emergency repair shall be at the CONTRACTOR's expense and shall be factored into the bid price. In the opinion of the OWNER, negligence on the part of the CONTRACTOR to satisfy such situations will be just cause for the OWNER to take whatever action necessary to remedy the situation. All costs incurred by the OWNER to remedy such situation will be backcharged to the CONTRACTOR.

24. CONSTRUCTION CLEARING

Whole clearing of construction rights-of-way, easements, or construction sites will not be allowed.

Clearing shall be minimized, and the CONTRACTOR shall make every effort to save trees, shrubs and bushes that are within the construction limits. Timber which is cut shall remain the property of the land owner where the cutting occurred.

All trees within the working easements shown on the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are property of the existing land owners. If the property owner wishes to keep the timber, the CONTRACTORS shall cut the timber in reasonable lengths and stack such timber on OWNER's property. If the property owner does not wish to keep the timber, the timber shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR and shall be removed from the site and disposed of at the CONTRACTOR's expense. All stumps, rubbish, and other material, not suitable as timber, shall be removed from the site at the CONTRACTOR's expense and disposal shall comply with all State and local regulations.

25. SANITARY FACILITIES

Reference Section 01516 Temporary Sanitary Facilities.

26. OFFICE SPACE AND FACILITIES FOR ENGINEER

The CONTRACTOR is not required to provide office space and facilities for the use of the resident project representative.

27. BUILDINGS AND SHANTIES

No shanties, camps, or buildings for the housing of men employed on the WORK shall be erected on land owned or leased by the OWNER without written permission of the OWNER. Should permission be asked and granted, the CONTRACTOR must comply with all Local and County regulations regarding the construction and maintenance of such buildings.

28. INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND DRUGS

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The CONTRACTOR shall neither permit nor suffer the introduction or use of intoxicating liquor or illegal drugs upon or about the WORK specified in this Contract or upon any of the grounds occupied by him or his employees.

29. LINE AND GRADE

All construction field layout and staking shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

30. MEASURES AND WEIGHTS

To aid the ENGINEER in determining all quantities, the CONTRACTOR shall, whenever so requested, provide scales, equipment, and assistance for weighing or for measuring any of the materials.

It is understood and agreed that a "ton" shall mean the short ton of two thousand (2,000) pounds.

Weights and measures of quantity for payment will be the actual weight or actual measure, and no special or trade or so-termed customary allowances will be made, nor will any material which is lost or misplaced be included for payment.

31. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reference Section 00820, Compliance with Clean Air and Water Acts.

A. Air Pollution

1. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any necessary burning permits.

B. Stream Pollution

1. Conduct all work in such a manner as to prevent stream siltation.

2. No discharges for untreated or partially treated wastewater to streams is allowed.

3. Any State NPDES Stormwater Discharges permit(s) required, including a Notice of Intent (NOI) is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

4. Monitoring and reporting requirements associated with a NPDES Stormwater Discharges Permit shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

32. INSUFFICIENCY OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Reference Section 00700 Article 6.13

33. EXISTING TREES, SHRUBBERY, AND LAWNS

Reference Section 02100 - Site Preparation

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34. SEWAGE AND WATER FLOWS

Reference Section 02750 - Relocation and Restoration of Existing Utilities

35. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

Reference Section 00820 - Specific Project Requirements.

36. FEDERAL, STATE and LOCAL PERMITS

All anticipated federal, state and local permits required for this project have been obtained.

37. EASEMENTS and RIGHT-OF-WAY

All anticipated easements and right-of-way required for the project have been obtained.

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BID FORM

PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDMILL PARK

FOR

BANKS COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HOMER, GA

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO:

Banks County Government 150 Hudson Ridge Homer, GA 30547

(706) 677-6901 (T) (Hereinafter called "Owner")

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED BY:

(Name) (Address)

(Telephone) (Hereinafter called "Bidder")

BIDDER, in compliance with the Advertisement for Bids for the construction of this project, having examined the Drawings and Specifications with related documents and the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth therein, and at the price(s) stated below. This price(s) is to cover all expenses including overhead and profit incurred in performing the Work required under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, of which this proposal is a part.

BID SCHEDULE

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Item No. Description Unit

Est. No.

of Units Unit Price Bid Total for Item

001-0000 Allowance for Unforeseen Issues to be Used at the Discretion of the Owner

LS 1 $25,000.00 $25,000.00

Dollars and Cents Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 (Unit Price in Words)

150-1000 Traffic Control LS 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

210-0100 Grading Complete LS 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

163-0232 Temporary Grassing AC 0.75 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

163-0240 Mulching AC 0.75 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

163-0301 Construct and Remove Construction Exit

EA 2

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

163-0550 Construct and Remove Inlet Sediment Trap

EA 6

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

171-0030 Temporary Silt Fence, All Types

LF 685

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

310-5060 Graded Aggregate Base Course, 6-inch, Incl Matl, Incl Detention Pond Access Drive

SY 4,300

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

441-0104 Concrete Sidewalk, 4-Inch, Incl SY 430

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Item No. Description Unit

Est. No.

of Units Unit Price Bid Total for Item

ADA Ramps & Detectable Warning Surface Pads

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

402-3103 Recycled Asph Conc 9.5 mm Superpave, Type II, GP 2 Only, Incl Bitum Matl & H Lime

TN 320

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

402-3113 Recycled Asph Conc 12.5 mm Superpave, GP 1 or 2, Incl Bitum Matl & H Lime

TN 480

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

413-1000 Bituminous Tack Coat GAL 230 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

441-0624 Concrete Headwall, 24-inch EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

441-6012 Concrete Curb & Gutter, 6- Inch x 24-Inch, Type 2

LF 890

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

500-0000 Concrete Wheel Stops EA 98 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

540-1180 HDPE Storm Drain, 18-inch LF 140 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

540-1240 HDPE Storm Drain, 24-inch LF 200 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

550-1180 RCP Storm Drain, 18-inch LF 44 Dollars and Cents

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-4

Item No. Description Unit

Est. No.

of Units Unit Price Bid Total for Item

(Unit Price in Words)

603-2181 Stone Dumped Rip Rap, Type 3, 18-inch

SY 175

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

603-7000 Plastic Filter Fabric SY 175 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

636-0000 Roadway & Parking Lot Signage, Complete

LS 1

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

652-0095 Pavement Marking, Handicap Symbol

EA 6

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

652-0100 Pavement Marking, Arrow, All Types

EA 17

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

652-0210 Pavement Marking, Word, Type 1

EA 1

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

652-2501 Solid Traffic Stripe, 5-inch White

LF 3300

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

652-2502 Solid Traffic Stripe, 5-inch Yellow

LF 240

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

653-1704 Solid Traffic Stripe, 24-inch White

LF 40

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-5

Item No. Description Unit

Est. No.

of Units Unit Price Bid Total for Item

668-0000 Detention Pond Outlet Control Structure, Incl Orifice, Perforated Pipe, Aggregate, & Appurtenances, Complete

EA 1

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

668-1100 Catch Basin, Group 1 EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

668-2100 Drop Inlet, Group 1 EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

668-4300 Storm Sewer Manhole, Type 1 EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

668-5000 Doghouse Manhole (Over Existing Storm Drain) or Junction Box/Concrete Collar

EA 1

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

700-6910 Permanent Grassing, Incl Fertilizer, Nitrogen, & Lime

AC 0.75

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

702-7501 Tree Protection Barrier, Type 1 LF 135 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

713-1000 Slope Stability Matting, Excelsior Blanket or Equal

SY 750

Dollars and Cents

ALTERNATE BID ITEMS

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-6

Item No. Description Unit

Est. No.

of Units Unit Price Bid Total for Item

163-0232 Temporary Grassing AC 0.25 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

163-0240 Mulching AC 0.25 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

441-0104 Concrete Sidewalk, 4-Inch SY 450 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

441-0624 Concrete Headwall, 24-inch EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

540-1180 HDPE Storm Drain, 18-inch LF 82 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

603-2181 Stone Dumped Rip Rap, Type 3, 18-inch

SY 25

Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

603-7000 Plastic Filter Fabric SY 25 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

668-2100 Drop Inlet, Group 1 EA 1 Dollars and Cents

(Unit Price in Words)

700-6910 Permanent Grassing, Incl Fertilizer, Nitrogen, & Lime

AC 0.25

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-7

Total Amount Base Bid: $

(Price in Words)

NOTE: Amounts shall be shown in words and figures; the amount written in words shall take precedence.

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-8

BIDDER hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" from the OWNER and to fully complete WORK within a total construction time of thirty

(30) consecutive calendar days of the date specified in this "Notice to Proceed".

BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. Date Received

BIDDER agrees to perform all of the construction of the project complete with appurtenances and accessory work described in the Specifications and shown on the Drawings for the above scheduled price(s).

The above scheduled price(s) shall include all labor, materials, bailing, shoring, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the finished work of the several kinds called for.

BIDDER understands that OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

BIDDER agrees that his bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

26-030/07-26 (Bid Form) 00300-9

Upon receipt of the written notice of the acceptance of this bid, BIDDER will execute the formal Contract attached within ten (10) days and deliver a surety bond or bonds, as required by the General Conditions. The bid security attached in the sum of five (5%) percent of the total bid is to become the property of the OWNER in the event the Contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense to the OWNER caused thereby.

Respectfully Submitted: Name:

Address:

Phone No.:

Fax No.:

Email Address.:

Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) No:

FEDERAL TAX NO. OR

SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:

Signature of Principal:

Title:

Date:

Telephone:

ATTEST:

Signature:

Corporate Secretary/Partner/Notary

(SEAL)

Name:

(Please type)

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

26-030/07-26 (Partnership Certificate) 00310-1

PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE

STATE OF }

}SS

COUNTY OF }

On this day of , 20__, before me personally appeared known to me to be the person who executed the above instrument, who, being by first duly sworn, did depose and say that he is a general partner in the firm of and that firm consists of himself and and that he executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of said firm for the uses and purposes stated therein, and that no one except the above named members of the firm have any financial interest whatsoever in said proposed contract.

PARTNER PARTNER

PARTNER PARTNER

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of ,20__.

NOTARY PUBLIC

(SEAL)

My Commission Expires:

(Date)

NOTE: If only one partner signs, a power of attorney executed by all other partners authorizing him to act in the name of the Company must be attached, otherwise, all partners must sign.

26-030/07-26 (Corporate Certificate) 00320-1

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

I, , certify that I am the Secretary of the Corporation named as CONTRACTOR in the foregoing bid; that , who signed said bid in behalf of the

CONTRACTOR was then of said Corporation; that said authority was duly signed for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and is within the scope of its corporate powers; that said Corporation is organized under the laws of the State of .

This day of , 20__.

CORPORATE SECRETARY

(SEAL)

26-030/07-26 (Individual Certificate) 00330-1

INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATE

STATE OF }

}SS

COUNTY OF }

On this day of , 20__, before me personally came and appeared to me known, and known to me to the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same.

NOTARY PUBLIC

(SEAL)

My Commission Expires

(Date)

(SEAL)

26-030/07-26 (Bid Bond) 00410-1

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned, (name, address & phone number) as Principal, and (name, address & phone number) as Surety, held and firmly bound unto Banks County Government, Georgia, as OWNER in the penal sum of five (5%) percent of the total bid which equals for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted to the OWNER a certain Bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a contract in writing for the work described as follows:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Project consists of, but is not limited to, the following major elements:

Approximately 320 Tons of 9.5 mm Asphalt, 480 Tons of 12.5 mm Asphalt, 4,300 SY of 6-inch Graded Aggregate Base Course, 890 LF of 6-Inch x 24-Inch Curb & Gutter, 880 SY of 4-Inch Concrete Sidewalk, 220 LF of 18-Inch HDPE Storm Drain, 200 LF of 24- Inch HDPE Storm Drain, 44 LF of 18-Inch RCP Storm Drain, (2) 24-Inch Concrete Headwalls, (2) Grate Top Drop Inlets, (1) Manhole, (1) Junction Box, 200 SY of Type 3 Rip Rap, 3,300 LF of 5-inch White Pavement Striping, 240 LF of 5-inch Yellow Pavement Striping, 40 LF of 24-inch Pavement Striping, Pavement Markings, Roadway and Parking Lot Signage, Mass Grading, Traffic and Erosion Control Measures.

NOW, THEREFORE,

(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,

(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said Bid, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the OWNER may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have executed this Bond by causing their respective names to be hereunto subscribed and their seals to be hereunto affixed by their duly authorized officers, on this the day of , 20__.

26-030/07-26 (Bid Bond) 00410-2

CONTRACTOR - PRINCIPAL:

BY

Name (Please Type)

Title

ATTEST:

Name (Please Type)

Title

(SEAL)

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

SURETY:

BY

Name (Please Type)

Title

ATTEST:

Name (Please Type)

Title

(SEAL)

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

26-030/07-26 (Bidder Experience Statement) 00420-1

BIDDER EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Bidder must supply a separate attachment(s) labeled as BIDDER EXPERIENCE STATEMENT.

The following questions and items shall serve as a minimum guide, and all must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This instrument must be notarized. The Bidder is encouraged to submit any additional information he/she desires. Attach all additional sheets to this section of the Contract

Documents.

1. Name of Bidder

2. Permanent main office address

3. Phone and Fax Numbers

4. Email Address

5. When organized

6. If a corporation, where incorporated

7. Federal I.D. Number

8. Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

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

10. General character of work performed by your company

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

12. List projects of similar scope and complexity that your organization has completed or has in progress as of the date of receiving Bids, within the past five years: At a minimum, please include the name of project, location, owner’s name and phone numbers, owner’s engineer name and phone number if applicable, contract dollar amount, date completed or percent complete.

13. Description of general and specific skills which the firm has available and which will be applied to the contract efforts.

14. Include background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers and key job supervisors or foreman. (Include Resume if available)

15. If a joint venture proposal, provide the above information for all parties to the joint venture

16. Credit available

26-030/07-26 (Bidder Experience Statement) 00420-2

17. Give Bank reference (Name, Address, Phone Number)

18. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any other information that may be required by OWNER?

19. Provide all Contractor’s licenses types and numbers held by Bidder and Bidder’s employees.

20. List any disciplinary actions, debarments or suspensions given by any Contractor’s board of funding agency in any state or local government against the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s principals.

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

Dated this day of , 20 .

Name of Bidder By

Title

State of

County of being duly sworn deposes and says that he is of and that the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein contained are true and correct.

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

Notary Public

(SEAL)

My Commission Expires:

26-030/07-26 (Subcontractor List) 00440-1

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

Names of all subcontractors proposed by the bidder at the time of bid submittal are listed below:

Bidder shall include Name & Address of Subcontractor, Type of WORK, Approximate % of Work and the Approximate Dollar Amount - Please Type. Also provide background and experience of all subcontractors whose portion of the project is 5% or more of the total construction cost.

NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE

NUMBER

TYPE OF

WORK %

AMOUNT

FEDERAL ID or

SOCIAL

SECURITY

NUMBER

(USE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NEEDED. PLEASE ATTACH HERETO)

The successful bidder will be required to perform work as the prime contractor. Work performed by prime contractor shall be a minimum of 30% of the contract value.

26-030/07-26 (Statement of Equipment) 00450-1

STATEMENT OF EQUIPMENT

List Machinery and Other Equipment Available to CONTRACTOR for Prosecuting the Work Included in

Contract. (To be filled in by CONTRACTOR and Submitted with Bid.)

Available Machinery and Other Equipment

Kind - Size - Capacity Location Ownership

Date Proposed To Be Placed On

Work Site

The above is a true statement of the equipment available to the undersigned Bidder for prosecuting the work included in the contract. Where it is shown that the equipment is not owned by the Bidder, arrangements have been made with the equipment owners to furnish the equipment.

Signed

Name

Title

26-030/07-26 (Suppliers Data Sheet) 00451-1

SUPPLIERS DATA SHEET

Names of all equipment or material suppliers who will furnish $5,000 or more on the project are listed below:

(Bidder shall supply Name and Address of Supplier, Item Supplied and Approximate Dollar Amount to be Supplied by each - Please Type)

(Use additional pages if needed. Please attach hereto)

ANY REVISION TO THIS SUPPLIERS DATA SHEET REQUESTED BY THE CONTRACTOR

AFTER THE DATA SHEET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED IS SUBJECT TO A DEDUCTIVE AMOUNT

IN THE CONTRACT PRICE.

26-030/07-26 (Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder) 00460-1

SECTION 00460

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 36-91-21(d)(e)

State of }

County of }

, being duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. He/she is (owner, partner, officer, representative, or agent) of the Bidder that has submitted the attached

Bid.

2. He/she is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid.

3. Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid.

4. Neither the said Bidder, nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person, to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Bid price or the Bid price of any other Bidder, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the OWNER (Local Public Agency) or any person interested in the proposed Contract.

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.

Signature

Title

Subscribed and Sworn to before me this day of , 20

Notary Signature (Seal)

My Commission Expires:

Date

26-030/07-26 (Noncollusion Affidavit of Subcontractor) 00461-1

SECTION 00461

NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR

IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.C.G.A. 36-91-21(d)(e)

State of }

County of }

, being duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. He/she is (owner, partner, officer, representative, or…